Overthinking Out Loud with Dr. Priyanka Venugopal

In this inspiring episode, I'm having a conversation with real client Dr. Hazel Abinsay, a busy pediatrician and mom of two who transformed her wellness journey with one simple mindset shift. From feeling like she was constantly "just trying to survive" to creating a sense of time freedom and losing 20 pounds in three months, Hazel's story is a powerful testament to the impact of mindset, habit change, and coaching support.

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What happens when a seasoned OBGYN reclaims her time, her health, and her joy, without giving up her purpose? In this raw and energizing conversation, I have my dear friend and powerhouse physician, Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, to talk about the courage it takes to pivot professionally, the nuance behind boundaries, and the real, messy truth about loving your body in a world full of noise.

Dr. Ghofrany brings deep honesty, hilarious realness, and a refreshing take on self-worth, success, and navigating a medical career while putting herself last for too long. This episode is a must-listen for every professional woman who's ever felt like she has to do it all, and do it perfectly.

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Welcome to the first episode of our brand-new Coffee Chat Series: a special collection of candid, strategic conversations designed to help high-achieving women break free from the hidden mental blocks standing between them and their dream body goals.

In this kickoff chat, I'm unpacking one of the most sneaky yet expensive thought habits that keeps so many smart professional women stuck: the belief that "it's not working." And no, this isn't about willpower or discipline. This is about thought currency.

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In this deeply honest and unfiltered episode, I'm sharing something I originally recorded just for my clients inside The Unstoppable Group: how I navigated a massive epic fail on a recent family trip to India. I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly what went wrong, what I used to believe in these moments, and the specific mindset and strategy shifts that helped me turn it all around without the usual spiral.

If you've ever felt like one off-track moment means you've "ruined everything," this episode is for you. I walk through the real-life breakdown, the uncomfortable truth about gut health and fried food (yup, we go there), and the five-question retrospective that changed everything.

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For this very special birthday episode, I'm doing something totally different. Instead of me asking the questions, I handed the mic to my amazing clients and let them interview me. What started as a fun idea turned into one of my favorite episodes ever.

You'll hear stories I've never shared before, what inspired me to become a coach, and what I've learned through every messy, glorious, imperfect step along the way. I also answer a question I was asked one year ago: Did I actually hit the goal I set for myself? Let's find out together.

🎉 And don't forget—we're celebrating the 3-year anniversary of the podcast! Get all the details below!

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In this final installment of our 3-part series on the 10 Normal Phases of Weight Loss, I'm walking and talking—literally—while bringing you the most transformational part of the journey. These last three phases are where real change sticks, not just on the scale, but deep in your identity, how you handle success, and how you love the process itself.

If you've ever wondered what it actually feels like to maintain results with ease without obsessing over the number, this episode is for you. We're going far beyond food and scale wins. These phases are about healing your relationship with yourself, allowing identity growth, and making maintenance not only doable but desirable.

🎉 And don't forget—we're celebrating the 3-year anniversary of the podcast! Get all the details below!

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We're diving deep into the messy middle—the part of your weight loss journey that no one talks about enough but everyone experiences. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still aren't seeing results, this episode is for you. It's not about discipline. It's not about willpower. It's about identifying the strategic gaps that have quietly been stalling your progress and learning how to finally fill them.

In this second part of the 10 Phases series, I walk you through phases 4 to 7: the turning point where things can either fall apart or finally come together. You'll learn how to handle discomfort, what to do when your plan goes off the rails, and how to keep going even when things get messy.

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I'm kicking off a brand new, fully revamped three-part series on The 10 Phases of Weight Loss and trust me, this is a series you do not want to miss. Whether you're just getting started or you've been on the weight loss roller coaster for years, you're going to see yourself in these phases.

In Part 1, I'm breaking down the first three phases most high-achieving women move through on their wellness journey and why these particular phases feel so familiar but also so frustrating. If you've ever gotten really excited about a plan, gone down a research rabbit hole, and then completely stalled the moment real life hit… this episode will make you feel seen, and offer a fresh, compassionate lens to move forward.

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