I'm a total book nerd. And I'm also a bit of a book snob. They have to be well-written to entertain me and well-researched with something new to say to help me grow.

If that's your story, you are my kind of reader. 

And most of my listeners are. 

I get asked about what books I read or specific titles for reference more than any other question. 

That's why I've decided to start sharing my favorite reads twice a year with my listeners. 

In this episode, I’m sharing the books that stayed with me this year—the ones that didn’t just entertain or inform, but helped me grow. These reads touched every part of my health journey: my boundaries, my body, my energy, my rest, and my relationships.

Some offered practical tools. Others felt like deep permission slips—reminding me that rest is not lazy, boundaries are not harsh, and healing doesn’t have to look like constant doing.

This conversation isn’t a list of recommendations—it’s a reflection on what it means to find a good book that touches your heart. To find yourself in a chapter. To finally name an experience you’ve been carrying silently. To exhale when a sentence meets you right where you are.

So whether you’re in the thick of burnout, craving softness, rethinking your relationships, or just looking for something that speaks to your season—I hope this episode feels like a quiet nudge toward the kind of books that hold you and challenge you.

And if you’ve read something this year that cracked you open or put you back together, I’d love to hear about it. My shelf is always waiting. It's a little cramped but there's always room for one more. 

Want to go deeper in your own reset? Join the waitlist for my next Healthy Me Reset at www.emilyvinzantmd.com. It’s a small group experience designed to help you hit your health goals in the healthiest ways!

Think skipping meals will help you take control of your body and finally lose the weight?

Find yourself spiraling into extremes—cutting out food, then overeating again?

Ever decide to fast out of punishment, not purpose?

You may have fallen into the trap of the revenge fast.

It’s a cycle of shame and desperation disguised as discipline. And while it feels like you’re taking charge, it’s actually costing you your health—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

I’ve been there. I’ve let frustration with my body turn into punishment with food. In this episode, I’m unpacking the moment I realized my “reset” was really just revenge—and how I turned it around.

Because true healing isn’t about control. It’s about compassion. It’s about listening to your body, not lashing out at it.

If you’re stuck in a cycle of shame and want to break free for good, it’s time for a different kind of reset—the kind that heals, not harms.

Join the waitlist for my Healthy Me Reset. A small group is starting soon at www.emilyvinzantmd.com. Let’s walk this journey together.

Ever find yourself avoiding events, skipping photos, or putting off life because of how you feel in your body?

Catch yourself thinking, “I’ll do that when I’ve lost the weight…”?

You may just be stuck in Hiding Mode.

It’s subtle. It’s sneaky. And it shows up not just in our relationship with food—but in how we show up (or don’t) for our lives. Whether it's grief, trauma, people-pleasing, or perfectionism, hiding mode is how many of us cope when life feels too big or we feel too small.

But living in hiding keeps you from your truest physical, mental, and spiritual health.

I’ve been there. For years, I let my weight and body image determine what I said yes to, and more painfully, what I avoided.

In this episode, I’m opening up about what Hiding Mode really is, how to recognize when you step into it, and how to start stepping out of it.

Because healing starts when we stop waiting for “someday” and begin showing up now.

That’s the kind of health reset that matters most.

If you’re ready to stop shrinking yourself and start stepping into the life God has for you, join the waitlist for my Healthy Me Reset.

A small group is starting soon. Join me at www.emilyvinzantmd.com and let’s begin.

Know that your relationship with food is unhealthy?

Find yourself turning to food to feel better when you struggle emotionally?

Think food is the one thing you don't want to give up to lose weight and get healthy?

You may just have a food idol on your hands. 

It's a cheap, accessible, and easily justifiable idol, especially in our culture today. 

But that relationship stands in the way of your true physical, mental, and spiritual health. 

I struggled with the food idol for years. That's why in this episode I'm sharing what I've learned through my own health reset to make food an object, not an idol. 

That change can bring your closer to God while creating freedom from that life-long health and weight battle you've been struggling with. 

That's the kind of health reset that matters most. 

If you’re ready to reset your relationship with food while you improve your physical, mental, and spiritual health, you've got to join the waitlist for my Healthy Me Reset. A small group will be starting soon. Join me at www.emilyvinzantmd.com and let’s begin.

Are You a Food Addict?

Feel like you're constantly battling your cravings?

You’re not the only one.

In this episode, I’m getting real about food addiction—the guilt, the frustration, and the confusion that comes with feeling out of control around food. Whether it’s chips, sugar, or late-night snacking, it can feel like you’re stuck in a cycle you can’t escape.

But here’s what I want you to know: it’s not about willpower. It’s about wiring.

I’m diving into the signs of food addiction, how it’s different from emotional eating, and what might really be going on behind your toughest habits. I’ll also share what healing has looked like in my own journey—hint: it’s not about perfection, it’s about awareness.

Plus, I’ll guide you through the first steps to breaking free without shame or restriction.

If you’re ready to start your own Healthy Me Reset, head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com and join the waitlist to work with me!

Can you really maintain your health goals without healthy constantly rebounding or striving for more?

What if the secret to success wasn’t found in pushing harder—but in learning how to maintain?

That’s exactly what I’m diving into in this week’s episode of the podcast.

With so much noise out there about weight loss, progress, and transformation, maintenance often gets overlooked. But here’s the truth: choosing to stay the course—especially when it feels ordinary—is a powerful act of self-leadership.

I’m sharing what it actually means to live in maintenance mode, how to break free from the pressure to always be progressing, and the mindset shifts that will help you find peace, confidence, and sustainability in your journey.

If you’ve ever felt like maintaining your health isn’t “enough,” this episode will change the way you see your progress. You don’t have to chase extremes to be successful—you just have to keep showing up.

When you're ready to start creating the healthiest you, join the coaching waitlist at www.emilyvinzantmd.com. I’ll walk with you every step of the way.

What’s the one thing that makes or breaks your progress when you’re trying to reset your health?

In this episode, I’m sharing the most pivotal step in creating true, lasting success—especially if you’ve started and stopped more times than you can count.

We’ll dive into:

• Why this single step often gets skipped

• How it shows up in real life (and in your results)

• What to do when things don’t go as planned

Whether you're on day one or restarting for the tenth time, this episode is your reminder that it’s not about being perfect—it’s about learning the skill that changes everything.

Because when you get this right, healthy change stops feeling hard and starts feeling doable.

💬 Want to go deeper with support and structure for success in your health journey? Learn more about coaching and join the coaching waitlist at www.emilyvinzantmd.com.

What’s really keeping you stuck when trying to start a new health habit, goal, or routine?

If you’ve ever said “I just need to start,” but somehow never do—this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 3 essential keys that help you finally get going and keep going:

Awareness – understanding what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Intention – getting clear on what you want and why it matters.

Activation – turning small decisions into powerful momentum.

I’m also sharing real-life stories from my clients and from my own experience that show how these three keys show up in everyday life—and how you can use them to unlock your own next step.

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” or the “right mood” to get started, let this be your sign. This is the episode that will shift you from thinking about it to doing something about it.

Want to take it deeper? I've started a waitlist for those of you looking to get started on your helthy me reset journey. Learn more at www.emilyvinzantmd.com.

Feeling like you're always failing?

You're not alone.

In this episode, I’m opening up about that all-too-familiar feeling of falling short—despite your best efforts. Whether it’s your health, your habits, or your mindset, it can feel like no matter what you do, it’s never enough.

But here's the truth: sometimes what feels like failure is actually part of the reset.

I’m sharing what’s been on my heart lately, how I’ve been working through moments of shame and self-doubt, and why your worth isn’t tied to perfection—but to presence and progress.

Plus, I’ll walk you through how to stop spiraling and start supporting yourself with compassion.

If you’re ready to start your own Healthy Me Reset, head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com and join the waitlist to work with me!

Is trying your best to move forward really enough when you’re healing from something deep?

Somethings hurts in life require next level strategies. 

Kim Haar has one of those stories - and God equipped her with the tools to work through it. Kim's story will blow your mind. 

This week, I’m joined by Kim Haar, psychologist, author, and one of the bravest women I know. She's here to talk about her real, raw, and inspiring healing journey after unimaginable trauma. Kim opens up about her experience navigating that pain, and how she’s rebuilding her health, identity, and hope through small, intentional steps.

Together, we explore:

• How Kim found strength in the midst of grief

• What healing from life's deepet hurts, trauma, grief, and loss actually looks like (hint: it's not always linear)

• The mindset shift that helped Kim keep moving forward through this journey of healing

• How Kim used her faith and mental health tools to recover and build a healthy future

If you’ve ever wondered whether your “best” is good enough, or felt like the weight of life’s hurts has paused your health journey, Kim’s story will remind you that healing is still possible—and you don’t have to do it perfectly to succeed. You've got to grab her book Healing from Life's Deepest Hurts! Click here to grab it on Amazon. 

When you're ready to start creating the healthiest you, join the coaching waitlist at www.emilyvinzantmd.com. I’ll walk with you every step of the way.