The Healthy Me Reset

In this special episode, I'm sitting down with my husband to reflect on our Daniel Fast experience and how it impacted us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If you've ever felt like your fasting results have stalled or been overwhelmed by all the "rules," this episode is for you. We're sharing what actually moved the needle for us—no gimmicks, just real-life insight. From how the Daniel Fast helped us reset, to the importance of simple, sustainable habits and how to build momentum without burning out, this conversation is about keeping it real and approachable. You'll hear what to focus on when results feel slow and why trying to be perfect might be holding you back. If you've ever wondered, "Am I doing this right?"—this episode will remind you that progress matters more than perfection. Listen in now, and let's reset together. Want more support on your health journey? Visit www.emilyvinzantmd.com for tools and resources made just for you.

As an Obesity Medicine Physician — what I'm about to share might surprise you.

Weight loss shots are changing the game for so many, but they also come with important realities that aren't being talked about enough. If you're thinking about starting them, currently taking them, or wondering what life looks like after the shots — this episode is for you.

In this episode, I'm breaking down what's really happening with weight loss shots, what you should expect while you're on them, and the keys to keeping the weight off once you stop. I'm sharing why your habits, mindset, and relationship with food are critical for long-term success — shots or no shots.

If you've ever felt like you're chasing quick results and struggling to maintain them, you're not alone. Make sure to check out www.emilyvinzantmd.com to join the weight list to start your own Healthy Me Reset!

Is trying your best good enough when it comes to your health?

What if you could drop the pressure of doing everything perfectly—and still progress forward?

That's exactly what I'm talking about in this week's episode of the podcast.

With so much conflicting information out there, it's easy to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're never doing enough. But here's the truth: trying your best matters more than doing it perfect anyway. We learn most in the messy progress.

I'm sharing what this looks like in real life, how to shift your mindset when you feel like giving up, and why "trying" is more powerful than you think.

If you've ever struggled with feeling like you're falling short in your health journey, you are not alone. Make sure to check out www.emilyvinzantmd.com to find out all the amazing ways I can help!

How much protein should you have in a day?

Is it pivotal for health? Weight loss? Energy?

If you are like me, the information you are getting is confusing... and drastically different depending on which camp you are in.

That's why I'm breaking it down on the podcast this week.

Throw in my recent Daniel Fast and I've got lots to share about getting enough protein in your diet (depending on your goals!), how to do it, and when to stop.

If you are aging (all of us are!), wanting to improve your health, or working on weight loss, this episode is for you.

Make sure to follow me on social for more tips and tricks:

Instagram: dremilyvinzant

Facebook: Emily VinZant, MD

Is fear limiting you? I bet it is.

We all want to fear-less but making that happen in real life can feel impossible.

That's why this episode is so important.

I"m sharing how to conquer fear in the healthiest ways.

Fear is a basic human emotion that has gotten out of control for most of us today. You can change that. You can live your passion and God's purpose with less fear.

This episode will teach you how.

Ready to stop letting fear limit you? Doors are closing soon for the summer for your Healthy Me Reset... head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to apply!

Medical guidelines on weight may be changing!

That's mostly a good thing but may impact you more than you think.

In this episode, I'm reviewing the proposed changes by the Lancet and American organizations that include:

• it no longer being about just BMI
• staging and categories for obesity
• interventions based off staging/categories

In my past 6 years as an Obesity Medicine MD, this is the biggest change I've seen coming that could have good implications if it's handled well.

If you are struggling with your weight and aren't sure where to turn, this episode if for you!

We will be closing doors for applications for the Healthy Me Reset soon! If you'd like to work with Dr. Emily on your own Healthy Me Reset, head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to apply TODAY!

Struggling with cravings and urges to ...

• Break your fast
• Eat the sweets/salty/savory foods
• Binge Netflix
• Just check out social for a few minutes
• Have one glass of wine
• Buy one little thing on Amazon

Then this episode if for you.

Cravings are normal and natural. It's just your brain doing what it does best: distracting you from a feeling waht you need to feel but don't want to and creating a feel good reward to feel better... for a few seconds.

Learning to feel cravings without turning to unhealthy coping tools can feel impossible.

It's not once you learn the true underlying issue and have a simple strategy to correct it.

That's exactly what I'm helping you create in this episode of the podcast.

If you're struggling and want help, make sure to join me for the Emotional Eating Reset small group that launches March 26th! Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to find out more.

References:

The Secret to Prayer with Kyle DiRoberts

Medicine: helpful or harmful?

The solution or the problem?

Good or bad?

I'm going there this week.

As a 3rd generation physician, my heart has been torn recently. I have the knowledge and the book smarts but, for the first time, I'm starting to wonder where the highest level answers lie.

Does spiritual health differ from physical? The answers you get might.

Are our mental and obesity crises best solved by the answers medicine is putting forward? I'm not totally on board.

And I'm guessing you aren't either.

My goal is to find the common sense in the middle: routed in spiritual health first and using the tools our modern culture has available in healthy ways.

If that's your goal, this episode (and podcast!) is for you.

Ready to start your Healthy Me Reset? Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to find out how!

Lent: the time when fasting becomes popular and everyone suffers 😂

But it doesn't have to be that way.

Fasting during lent can increase spiritual and physical health when you learn how to manage your mind.

In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite ways to increase both spiritual and physical health while you fast. And sharing 2 new fasts that I will be trying this lent: complaint fasting and the Daniel fast.

If you are ready to taking your lenten fasting to the next level, join me in the Fasting Flock! Click here to join. It's free!

Slowing down is one of the hardest things to do in our modern culture.

We are told to "earn your value" and then filled with lots of quick easy distractions to fill our leftover time.

Yet, slowing down is exactly what we need to get physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy.

In this episode, I'm sharing my recent experience of slowing down: a Disney cruise with 19 family members. And what I learned from 6 days without text, email, social media.

And challenging you to a week of slowing down.

It's in those times that the clarity and true connections in life start to shine through.

Plus, I'm sharing a few great thoughts and resources to help you intentionally slow down.

If you are ready to start your own Healthy Me Reset, head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com and come work with me!

Resources:

3 Healthy Habits for 2025 episode

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck