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When was the last time you slowed down long enough to just... think?

Most of us move from one task to the next, filling every quiet moment with work, scrolling, or chores around the house. We stay so busy we never stop to ask: what do I actually want right now?

In this episode, I share how a week of stepping away gave me unexpected clarity about my health, my fitness, my business, and the person I want to become. We'll talk about why rest can feel so uncomfortable, how constant productivity keeps us disconnected from ourselves, and why doing less might be the first step toward real change.

References

Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy: The Simple Art of Taking Back Your Life by Matthew Kelly

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Have you ever found yourself negotiating with a pint of ice cream at 9 p.m., even though you ate dinner just two hours ago?

You tell yourself you’ll have “just one bite.” Then maybe one more. Suddenly, you’re standing in front of the freezer wondering why this feels so hard.

Cravings aren’t simply a willpower problem. Blood sugar swings, stress, poor sleep, old habits, and an overly convenient pantry can all make certain foods feel almost impossible to ignore.

But you can learn to pause, understand what’s driving the urge, and respond without shame or rigid food rules. In this episode, I'm sharing the strategies I journaled about back in 2020 when I was working through my own urges and cravings, which I still use today.

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You've spent years believing you're undisciplined, inconsistent, bad at adulting. But what if you've been white-knuckling undiagnosed ADHD this whole time? 

More than half of my clinic has some form of attention deficit, and I see the impact on health every day: the routine slips, appointments get missed, workouts fall off, and healthy habits never quite stick. Then comes the shame: Why can’t I just get it together?

In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Ida Salusky explains how executive function and undiagnosed ADHD can derail your health goals, especially for women who’ve spent years being told they’re “not trying hard enough.” You’ll learn why consistency can feel so difficult, and how to start working with your brain instead of against it.

References

Dr. Salusky's practice website

PSYPACT map link 

Want the complete resource list? Dr. Salusky's recommended books, podcasts & websites are all found on the blog here.

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The scale has stopped moving, and you're already spiraling: Has my medication stopped working? Should I switch things up? Am I doing something wrong?

Panicking and changing everything is often the worst move you can make. But how do you know when a stall is just your body doing its thing versus a sign that your treatment actually needs adjusting?

In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between a normal plateau and a true treatment problem. You'll learn the questions to ask beyond the scale, which red flags actually warrant a change, and my golden rule for knowing when the struggle has crossed the line.

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That 45-minute workout plan feels completely doable when you’re making it on a Sunday. Same with the meal prep, the protein goals, the whole “this is the week I get it together” plan. And then Tuesday hits…

Your sleep is off, work is a lot, someone in the house gets sick, and suddenly the routine that looked so reasonable a few days ago has completely crumbled. Then comes the “why can’t I stick with anything?” feeling that you failed.

But what if the plan was just never built to survive a hard week?

In this episode, we’re talking about why the health routines that look best on paper often fall apart the second life gets messy. Plus, we’ll get into the “survival test” every routine needs to pass, and how to make the healthy choice the easy choice before your mood has a chance to talk you out of it.

References

Amy’s Kitchen

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You know you should move your body, eat well, and take care of yourself… but what happens when life is so busy that even the basics feel impossible?

In this episode, I’m joined by Maggie, the creator behind @pump.med and a medical student who knows exactly what it’s like to protect your health in a high-pressure season. We talk about why perfection is not the goal, how to find your “floor” with fitness, how to simplify meals without overthinking everything, and why your mental, social, and creative wellbeing matter just as much as protein and steps.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, off track, or stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset, this conversation will help you make healthy living feel doable again.

References

Food chopper

Connect with Maggie:

Instagram: @pump.med

TikTok: @pump.med_

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What happens when your body changes, but your brain hasn’t caught up yet?

A listener wrote in after skin removal surgery and said, “I feel like I’ve been teleported into someone else’s body.” Honestly, I don’t think there’s a better way to describe it.

In this episode, I’m talking about the messy middle of body change: healing, swelling, cravings, food noise, new clothes, scale spirals, and that uncomfortable feeling of not quite feeling like yourself yet.

We’ll talk about why your body isn’t betraying you, why healing can feel so unsettling, and how to meet yourself with less panic and more curiosity.

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You open your phone for a quick break, and somehow 30 minutes disappear…

By the time you put it down, you feel overwhelmed, behind, and worse about yourself. In the weight loss space, every scroll can bring another dramatic before-and-after, “this changed everything” claim, or account promising to have the answer. 

So how do you know when your phone use has become a real problem? And how do you take back control without disappearing from the internet completely?

In this episode, I’m joined by Schnelle Acevedo (known online as Glam Nellie), a digital literacy educator who teaches healthier screen habits. We talk about the hidden cost of scrolling, simple tools to cut back, and red flags to watch for online, especially in the GLP-1 and weight loss space.

References

Connect with Schnelle Acevado (Glam Nellie):

BAM Digital Media

Instagram

TikTok

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A weight-loss injection with results on par with bariatric surgery? With retatrutide, that is not an exaggeration.

Although it’s not FDA approved yet, retatrutide is one of the most talked-about medications coming down the line. In this episode, I’m unpacking Eli Lilly’s new “triple agonist” medication, which targets three different pathways: GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon.

We’ll talk about how retatrutide may help curb appetite, support insulin sensitivity, increase energy expenditure, and accelerate fat metabolism.

I’ll also walk you through the standout clinical trial numbers behind the hype and take an honest look at tolerability, discontinuation rates, and side effects, including nausea, diarrhoea, and vomiting, so you can understand the full picture.

References

Harvard Study: Benefits of Micro Walks 

Cali Boyz Burritos

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A new GLP-1 has entered the chat, and I'm already seeing a lot of confusion around it. Meet Foundayo (orforglipron), a needle-free tablet you take once a day with none of the usual restrictions around timing, food, or storage.

On paper, it sounds like the easier option. And for some people, it might be. But like most things in this space, the headline only tells part of the story.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what you really need to know before considering it, from cost and access to drug interactions and what the latest trial data shows about maintenance.

References

Ep. 156. Oral Wegovy: How to Take It, Who It's For, and What It Costs with Joseph Zucchi, PA

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