We have a special guest joining us for this episode - Coach Sandi - where we laugh at highlights from Seinfeld that focus on food and behavior and then discuss the serious messages behind the humor.

Here we discuss more real-life moments in weight management that carries such a lesson for us that we’re still talking about them years - even decades - later.

If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected].

For more information on Jina’s Program search go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com

For more information on Rick’s Program, go to Next Step Lifestyle Coaching, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

In this episode we discuss the member experiences that have stuck with us most through the years. These are the stories that highlight the biggest pitfalls and greatest successes related to weight management.

If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at

[email protected].

For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/

For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

In this episode, we ask a provocative question: can we actually trust the magnificent machine between our two ears?

As extraordinary as the brain is, it can also distort our perceptions and mislead our decisions — including when it comes to weight management. Tune in as we explore a few practical steps to help outsmart our sometimes deceptive brains.

If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected].

For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/

For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

In this episode, we discuss the many factors that drive us to want to eat, with many of them occurring below our conscious level of awareness in moment. These “nudges” prove the case for why we all need to develop extensive skills with foods that we can say “Yes” to - early and often.

If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at

[email protected].

For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/

For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

Join us as we talk about the frequently asked question: Should I Take a Break? After toiling away on weight loss and lifestyle changes, virtually everyone asks this question at some point. Here we discuss the hard (and often not-well-thought-out) consequences of that decision.

you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected].

For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/

For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

Here we discuss our Members’ experience with the weight loss meds, individual differences in how people respond, and the unique set of challenges when people discontinue the meds. We also chat about Jina’s biggest takeaways from Rick’s interview with Dr. Ned Weiss about the Weight Loss Meds.

Here is the link to that interview: https://youtu.be/tn758jZmv5w?si=0JqNSCp2Bd8aY7yo

If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at

[email protected].

For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/

For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

It’s the State Your Case Game: two options but you can only choose one! And, you have to state your case as to why that choice. It’s a great way to discuss different areas of health and consider different perspectives.

If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected].

For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/

For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

In this episode, we sneak a lot of critical thinking into the conversation as we rail about irritating headlines from the weight and health field. Irritating, yes, but we have a lot of fun too!

If you have comments, questionsp or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected]. 

For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/

For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

Here we talk about what may be the best kept secret and weight loss: the To-do Approach!  

Many diets burn out quickly and a big reason why is that our willpower fails us. Listen in for how adopting the ”To-do Philosophy“ takes the focus off self-control, reduces food stress, and ultimately, gives your willpower a chance for those times when you do need to use it.

If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at [email protected]. 

For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/

For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519