The Burn Stress Lose Weight Podcast
The Burn Stress Lose Weight Podcast is a weekly audio letter for professional working moms, offering inspiration and education on achieving lasting weight loss. Hosted by Dr. Priyanka Venugopal, a busy physician mom, it shares her personal struggles and solutions for weight management. The podcast emphasizes a science-based and perspective-driven approach, aiming to help listeners feel unstoppable.
Episodes
240: Welcome to Overthinking Out Loud with Dr. Priyanka Venugopal
In this episode, I'm sharing why I decided to evolve this podcast from Burn Stress Lose Weight into something bigger. Weight loss was the doorway into so much of my own personal growth, but over the years I started noticing a pattern that went far beyond the scale. There was something upstream quietly keeping so many smart, capable women stuck, and I could no longer fit that conversation into a sm
239: How to Have Hard Conversations with Sara Bybee Fisk
You may be completely capable of having hard conversations at work, advocating for your clients, or speaking up for someone you love, but when the conversation is about what you need, suddenly it can feel very different. In this episode, I'm joined by master certified coach Sara Bybee Fisk for a powerful conversation about people-pleasing, resentment, relational risk, and why the conversations we
Announcement: My TEDx talk on Overthinking is LIVE!
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238: Coming Back to Your Why (and a change is coming)
What happens when the thing that used to motivate you no longer feels quite as powerful? Sometimes we keep pushing, planning, and trying to force ourselves forward when what we really need is to reconnect with why we're doing any of it in the first place. In this episode, I'm sharing a lesson that started with a struggle at home with my daughter and quickly turned into a much bigger realization ab
237: How to Stop Negotiating on Yourself
You already know what you said you were going to do. So why does your brain suddenly have 47 very convincing reasons not to do it? For overachievers, inconsistency often isn't a discipline problem. It's what happens in those tiny moments when we start negotiating with ourselves. We think about whether we should start tomorrow, whether today is too busy, whether we need to feel more motivated first
236: Transactional Health Goals
What if the scale froze today and never moved again? Would you still want to eat, move, sleep, and take care of yourself the way you are right now? For overachievers, it's easy to bring transactional energy into our health goals. We follow the plan, put in the effort, and expect the scale to pay us back. And when it doesn't happen on our timeline, resentment, frustration, and "why bother?" can qui
235: Time vs. Reps: Why More Time Won't Get You to Your Health Goal
What if time isn't actually the reason you haven't reached your goal? As high-achieving women, it's easy to believe that we simply need more time, a calmer season, or fewer responsibilities before we can finally follow through. But in this episode, I'm challenging that idea and sharing a clip from a recent coaching call inside The Unstoppable Group about what actually creates results. We're talkin
234: Achieving the Impossible Goal (TEDx Story Bonus Episode)
The TEDx talk is officially done. After months of preparing, rehearsing, getting rejected, trying again, and thinking about those 12 minutes on the Red Circle, I expected to wake up afterward feeling completely different. But that's not exactly what happened. In this bonus episode, I'm sharing what surprised me most on the other side of accomplishing an "impossible" goal, including the patterns th
233: Overthinking + Nerves the Week Before My TEDx Talk (TEDx Story, 4 of 4)
This is the final chapter of my TEDx story before I step onto the stage, and this time, I'm not telling it from the other side. I'm recording it in real time, just days before the talk, while the nerves, perfectionism, and overthinking are very much alive. In this episode, I'm sharing what surprised me about getting close to a big goal, why success can sometimes make our stress patterns louder ins
232: How my Weight Loss Journey Prepared me for TEDx Rejections (TedX Story, 3 of 4)
This week, I'm sharing part three of my TEDx journey, and the part that I believe matters most when you're going after a big goal: what happens when you get rejected. As an overachiever, rejection can feel like so much more than a simple "no." It can quickly turn into questioning whether you're good enough or whether the goal was ever meant for you in the first place. In this episode, I'm sharing
231: Why We Procrastinate on Goals That Matter (My TEDx Story, 2 of 4)
This episode starts with a surprising realization: making the decision to chase a big dream isn't actually the hardest part. The real challenge begins after the excitement fades. In part two of my TEDx journey, I'm sharing the mindset shift that helped me move forward when motivation disappeared, and why this lesson changed not just my TEDx experience, but my weight loss journey too. If you've eve
230: I Landed a TEDx Talk and how almost talked myself out of it (TEDx Story, 1 of 4)
A few years ago, I had a dream that felt way too big, and I almost talked myself out of it before I ever took the first step. In this episode, I'm sharing a milestone I've been waiting months to announce and the mindset shift that finally helped me stop dismissing my own dreams. This is the first episode in a four-part series that takes you behind the scenes of my TEDx journey. If you've ever had
229: The What If Loop and How Craving Certainty Keeps Overachievers Stuck (plus what to do instead)!
We're wrapping up the six-part summer series with the mindset pattern I see most often in the smartest women I work with: wanting to feel completely certain and in control before you take action. It sounds responsible. It even feels productive. But if you've ever spun through every "what if" scenario, you already know what this really is: a time machine that takes you out of the only moment you ca
228: "I'll Decide Later" is Sabotaging Your Health Goal (and what to do about it)
If you've ever made a plan on Sunday and thought, "But what if I don't feel like eating that way by Thursday?" and then quietly made no plan at all, this one is for you, friend. In Part 5 of the Success Mindset summer series, I dig into the mindset that keeps so many of us overachievers stuck: the fear of feeling boxed in, and the way that fear quietly hands your most important decisions to the mo
227: Win Now by Doing the Hard Thing First
If you're the kind of woman who gets a little hit of satisfaction every time you cross something off your list, this one's for you, friend. Because here's what I've noticed after years of chasing those tiny checkboxes: the small, easy tasks we tell ourselves are "productive" are often the exact thing keeping us from the goal that actually matters. I call it procrasto-working, and overachievers are
226: How Overworking is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Wins
If you're the kind of woman who scans the room to make sure everyone else is comfortable before you even think about yourself, this one is for you. Somewhere along the way, a lot of overachievers picked up a quiet belief: that rest has to be earned. That you can take care of yourself once the to-do list is finally done, once the fires are out, once everyone else is handled. It sounds generous on p
225: Why Choosing Inconvenience Will Create Your Next Weight Loss Win
Most overachievers don't fall short of their goals because they lack a plan. They fall short because they're running their life on autopilot — and a goal, by definition, means you want something different than what you have right now. In part two of the Success Mindset series, Priyanka unpacks the sneaky mindset that quietly keeps smart, busy women waiting: the when-then thought. When my calendar
224: Double Your Weight Loss Results This Summer by Letting Go of All-or-Nothing Thinking (mindset series)
If you've ever caught yourself thinking, "If I can't do it perfectly, why even bother?" — this one's for you, friend. Welcome to the very first episode of a brand-new summer series, where I'm sharing shorter, more unfiltered, off-the-cuff thoughts on the mindset of success — the gaps I'm watching come up again and again for the overachieving women I coach every single week. We're kicking it off wi
223: Coaching vs. Therapy, Self-Worth, and Raising Emotionally Aware Kids with Dr. Shivana Naidoo
If you've ever gotten the A+, the promotion, the passed board exam... and felt good for maybe two days before sprinting toward the next thing, this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by Dr. Shivana Naidoo, a child and adult psychiatrist I met at a women physicians conference, where her talk hit me so squarely in the heart that I tracked her down afterward and asked her to come on the show. W
222: How to Lock In on your Health Goal
If you've ever told yourself "I'll get serious about this after summer… after the holidays… in January," this one's for you. There's a quiet thought error running underneath that delay, and once I name it, you won't be able to unsee it. So many of us keep pushing off the best parts of our lives because a primitive part of the brain has decided that losing the weight you want has to feel terrible a
Bonus Episode: Inside The Burn Stress Lose Weight Group Coaching Experience
You've done this before. You get a clean plan, the macros mapped out, a tidy calorie budget, and you feel completely ready... and then a busy work week, an on-call shift, or the after-school chaos quietly dismantles it by Wednesday. In this short bonus episode, I'm talking about why a plan on paper almost never survives real life, and what actually does. There's a big difference between having a s
221: The Miserable Middle Maybe
There's a decision you've been carrying around. Maybe for weeks, maybe months, maybe (if you're honest) years. You've made the pros and cons list more than once and you're still circling. If that's you, friend, nothing is broken, you're not indecisive. You're a smart woman who learned to wait until you feel completely certain before you move. In this episode I name that holding pattern, do the mat
220: How A Busy ObGyn Physician Lost 40 Pounds Without Tracking Calories
If you've lost weight before only to gain it back, this conversation is for you. I'm bringing Dr. Kara Geoghegan back to the podcast because we're catching her at a part of the journey we rarely talk about — what happens after you hit your goal. Kara is a private practice OBGYN, a mom of four, married to another physician. She had every justification to say she didn't have time. She used to use th
219: 38 Pounds Down with Ashley Conway and taking quitting off the table
Ashley Conway came to me convinced she'd tried everything. A PA, planner, and overachiever to her core, she'd run the calorie-restriction route, the intense-cardio route, the I-just-need-a-better-spreadsheet route. The morning she called a friend to ask if bariatric surgery was her only option left, she found this podcast. Then she got pregnant — and messaged me asking if it even made sense to joi
218: 24 Pounds Down with Erin Hennessey, Turning Weight Loss Into a Health Story
Have you ever put off going to the doctor because you wanted to lose the weight first? If that hits, this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by my client Erin Hennesey — former state senator, CPA, mom of two — who shares what it actually looked like to stop the on-again-off-again cycle and lose the weight in a way that feels like a lifestyle upgrade. We get into the parts most weight loss co
217: How to Create Your Own Luck With Weight Loss (Without Counting Calories)
It's my birthday week and I want to celebrate it by talking about something I used to think was reserved for a select few — luck. The kind where weight comes off easier, where consistency feels natural, where some women just seem to have it figured out. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that I feel better in my body in my 40s than I did in my early 30s. That is not good genetics, and it's not
216: Success Intolerance: Why Smart Women Self-Sabotage Their Weight Loss Results
Have you ever lost weight, gotten the compliment, hit the goal — and then quietly waited for it all to fall apart? That feeling has a name, and it might be the hidden reason your results never seem to stick. In this episode, we're diving into the fourth (and most surprising) lesson from a deeply personal weight loss journey: success intolerance, and why even the most accomplished women are quietly
215: The Crisis of Confidence: Why Overachievers Self-Sabotage When Weight Loss Feels Slow
We've all been there, doing the work, staying consistent, and still feeling like nothing is moving. In this episode, we're calling it what it is: the crisis of confidence. It's one of the most common reasons weight loss stalls, and one of the most painful lessons learned on the journey to losing 60+ pounds and keeping it off for good. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: ht
214: How to Break the Cycle of Weight Loss Fresh Starts
Are you constantly chasing the "perfect" weight loss strategy, only to find yourself back at square one a few weeks later? In this episode, we're back with lesson #2 in a special four-part anniversary series — and it might be the most overlooked reason smart, driven women keep spinning their wheels on their health goals. Hint: it has nothing to do with willpower or discipline. Before you download
213: Stop Chasing the Scale: The Mindset Shift to Lose Weight and Keep it Off with Confidence
This episode kicks off a special anniversary series where I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually made my 60-pound weight loss stick—for years. Not just during the "everything is going right" seasons, but through the messy, unpredictable ones too. Because if you've ever lost weight before but quietly wondered, "Can I actually keep this off?"… you're not alone. What I've learned is this: the
212: The Cost of Staying Quiet with Dr. Shikha Jain
Community can be powerful on its own. But when you combine community with evidence-based thinking, real leadership, and women who are willing to share both their ideas and their doubts, something even more meaningful happens. In this conversation with Dr. Shikha Jain, we talk about what it really takes to build a mission-driven community, why evidence-based voices matter more than ever, and how co
211: Negotiating and Living Bigger with Dr. Karen Leitner
This episode is a powerful conversation about what changes when you stop trying to do everything alone. I'm joined by Dr. Karen Leitner for an honest, layered discussion about community, self-advocacy, and the invisible ways so many high-achieving women hold themselves back without even realizing it. We talk about the thoughts that keep women playing small, why asking for more can feel so uncomfor
210: Being Courageous in Community with Steph Crowder
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Steph Crowder for a conversation about the kind of community that changes you. Not just the feel-good kind, but the kind that helps you see your blind spots, dream bigger, and keep going when your brain wants to quit. We talk about friendship, motherhood, ambition, and what happens when you stop trying to do everything alone. If you've ever felt like you sh
209: The Hidden Cost of Doing it Alone with Dr. Erica Howe
In this first episode of a new three-part series, I'm joined by Dr. Erica Howe to talk about the real power of community for high-achieving women. This conversation explores why so many professional women carry the badge of doing everything on their own—and what becomes possible when you step into a room where honesty, strategy, and shared experience replace isolation. We talk about the small conv
208: The Boundaries Blueprint
If you're exhausted by the end of the day and still wondering why your goals feel so hard… this episode will explain why. In this episode, I'm breaking down the invisible drain most overachieving women don't see: open tabs in your brain. The interruptions. The half-decisions. The constant renegotiating. And how not having clear boundaries is quietly costing you time, energy, and momentum. If weigh
207: How to Handle Results Frustration
What if the very emotion you think is driving your success… is actually the thing slowing you down? In this episode, I'm bringing a little spice to your masala chai and saying the quiet part out loud: frustration isn't fuel. For high-achieving women, it's often an adult temper tantrum in disguise. And while it might feel powerful in the moment, it's quietly costing you time, energy, and your highe
206: The Wonderment Filter
Have you ever told yourself, "I've gone backwards"? In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the sneakiest thoughts high-achieving women carry — and how it quietly sabotages sustainable results. Whether it's the scale, your career, your marriage, or parenting, that single sentence can drain your momentum faster than you think. This is part of my "If I Wasn't Afraid to Hurt Your Feelings" series —
205: The Part of Weight Loss No One Talks About
In today's episode, I'm sharing the one shift I wish I had made sooner—because it would have saved me years of frustration and a very familiar cycle many overachievers know all too well. If you're someone who thrives on gold stars, results, and external validation, this episode may gently challenge how you've been measuring success… and why that might be the very thing keeping your results fragile
204: How to Believe in Yourself
The January motivation high has faded… and if you're noticing old habits creeping back in or your confidence wobbling, this episode is for you. In this timely workshop-style episode, I walk you through why losing belief in yourself is not a failure—and how waiting to "feel confident again" might actually be the thing keeping you stuck. This episode introduces a powerful framework I teach my privat
203: Fragile Confidence
In this episode of Burn Stress, Lose Weight, I'm putting words to something I've been seeing over and over again with high-achieving, professional women—and something I've lived myself: fragile confidence. It's that familiar pattern where confidence feels rock-solid when results are going well… and completely collapses the moment things don't. Whether it's the scale, feedback at work, or a missed
202: The Under-Feeling Problem
You can be smart, disciplined, and wildly capable… and still find yourself going off track the moment stress spikes or motivation dips. In this episode, I'm naming what's really happening: it's not a willpower problem—and it's definitely not a "you need more information" problem. We're talking about the Under Feeling Problem: the gap between having a solid plan and being able to follow through whe
201: "Should I do a GLP1 or Coaching?"
In this short, five-ish minute episode, I explore how the question so many of you have asked yourself: Should I do a GLP1? This episode walks through the 3 questions that might help you make the decision. I call these million dollar questions, because answering them helps you create million dollar results: weight loss results that actually last, because while a GLP1 might be a part of your toolb
200: The Paradox of Choice
In this short, five-ish minute episode, I explore how the paradox of choice quietly derails weight loss and big goals. I share how avoiding clear nutrition decisions—out of fear of restriction—actually created more mental chatter and stalled my progress. This episode is an invitation to notice where indecision may be costing you time, and to remember that clarity, confidence, and results come afte
199: [IG LIVE] What IS a Weight Loss System Exactly?
I'm bringing yesterday's Instagram Live to the podcast today, answering a question I recently got: What exactly IS a weight loss system? If weight loss feels like a constant restart button, this episode is for you. In this Instagram Live turned podcast episode, we break down the real reason smart, high-achieving women keep getting stuck on the weight-loss struggle bus — and why willpower, calorie
198: [Doors Open] Turn Weight Loss Habits into a Lifestyle Upgrade
In this short, five-ish minute episode, I'm sharing why habits only stick when they feel like a true lifestyle upgrade—not a punishing plan you have to endure. I break down the three missing pieces for overachievers: a nutrition strategy that supports your health and energy, accounting for the natural pull toward disorder (so it's not a discipline issue), and learning how to follow through even wh
197: Why Overachievers Don't Go All-In on Weight Loss (And How to Change It)
What if the thing holding you back from your body goals isn't lack of effort—but fear of wasting it? In this episode, I'm recording on the move (literally outside, planes and all) after getting hit with a moment of clarity that stopped me in my tracks. I share two real-life stories—one from my own business and one from a close friend—that reveal a pattern I see constantly with high-achieving women
196: Top 10 Reasons for Decision Fatigue
This episode kicks off the year with a bold reframe for high-achieving women who are tired of starting strong in January… only to feel stuck by February. I'm breaking down why weight loss doesn't stall because you "lack discipline," but because of invisible decision fatigue that quietly drains your time, energy, and momentum. In this conversation, I share why overachievers are especially vulnerabl
195: How to Troubleshoot Any Fail: Part 2
What if the reason you keep repeating the same results isn't a lack of discipline—but the way you're interpreting your "fails"? In Part 2 of this New Year series, I'm inviting you to pause before you grab a fresh planner or declare a clean slate. Instead of starting over, we're looking back—with curiosity, self-trust, and 100% responsibility—to uncover the real gaps that quietly sabotaged your mom
194: How to Troubleshoot Any Fail: Part 1
What if the reason last year didn't go the way you planned isn't lack of discipline… but lack of troubleshooting? In part one of this two-part New Year series, I'm walking you through how to look at the past year without shame, blame, or "fresh start" pressure—and instead use it as data. This episode is about learning how to identify what actually got in the way, so you don't repeat the same patte
193: How to Drop Body Shame from Weight Loss in 2026
In today's episode, I'm having a conversation that's been on my heart for a long time: how to drop body shame from your weight loss journey without giving up on your goals. As we head into a new year, it's easy to approach health and body goals from a place of punishment—and I want to show you why that never leads to results that last. I'm sharing personal stories from my own journey and breaking
192: Discomfort Intolerance
When you're working toward big goals—on the scale or in your life—discomfort will show up. But most overachievers confuse discomfort with deprivation and end up solving the wrong problem. In this episode, I break down what discomfort really is, why it feels so intense, and the five places it quietly blocks your follow-through. If you've ever felt "stuck" despite having a solid plan, this will br
191: The 42% Weight Loss Gap
There's a hidden mismatch most high-achieving women never account for—and it explains why results feel so hit-or-miss. In this episode, I break down the 42% Gap and why weekends, holidays, and "special occasions" quietly undo the progress you work so hard for Monday–Thursday. I'm also sharing how this ties into the new Unstoppable rebrand, the Stress Archetypes Quiz, and why this final month of th
190: Stress Eating Mini Series: Fawn
As we wrap up this 4-part Stress Archetype miniseries, we're diving into one that hits especially close to home for high-achieving women—the People Pleaser (Fawn Response). If you've ever found yourself eating or drinking "just to fit in," feeling awkward saying no, or abandoning your plan in the name of keeping everyone else comfortable… this episode is for you. You'll learn why these moments hav
189: Stress Eating Mini Series: The Procrastinator
If you've ever found yourself deep-cleaning the kitchen or running "quick" errands instead of doing the thing you actually planned to do… this episode is for you. You'll learn how the freeze stress response quietly drives procrastination — especially for high-achieving women who are constantly in motion. You'll see how perfectionism and pressure can make you feel stuck even when you're busy, and h
188: Stress Eating Mini Series: The Advocate
In this episode, we're diving into the fight response—what I call The Advocate. If you're the woman who pushes harder when life gets messy, who double-downs and powers through even when you're exhausted, this one's for you. We'll unpack how the same drive that fuels our success at work and home can quietly sabotage our consistency and keep us stuck in the stress-weight cycle. Instead of trying to
187: Stress Eating Mini Series: The Escapist
The holidays are here — and so are the endless parties, deadlines, and emotions that make it feel impossible to stay on plan. But what if stress wasn't the villain? What if understanding how your body and brain respond to stress could help you finally stay consistent through the busiest season of the year? In this first episode of the Stress Type Mini-Series, we're diving into the Flight Response
186: How to Stop Negotiating on Yourself
Ever catch yourself talking your way out of doing what you said you'd do? Maybe it's skipping your workout, changing your food plan "just this once," or promising you'll start fresh Monday. This episode dives into that exact moment — the subtle mental negotiation that quietly steals your consistency, confidence, and results. We'll unpack why negotiation is completely normal (not a willpower proble
185: Your Body Goal in Tiny Moments
Most overachieving women don't struggle because they lack strategy—they struggle because of sneaky indecision. This week I'm sharing a private coaching clip from inside Burn Stress, Lose Weight, where we dive into the simple but radical power of decisive moments. These micro-decisions—made from fierce self-advocacy, not pressure—are where true freedom, time, and weight loss results are hiding. If
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184: The Power of Blank Space
When your calendar is jam-packed from sunrise to bedtime, it's easy to believe you don't have time for rest, fun, or even your personal goals. But what if the real problem isn't your lack of time… but your lack of blank space? In this episode, I'm sharing a real-life story of how I fell face-first into this trap, what it cost me (personally and professionally), and how reclaiming even a little bre
183: As Strong as Your Weakest Skill
Sometimes, the real breakthrough isn't in doing more of what you're good at — it's in finally turning toward the skill you've been quietly avoiding. In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story that sparked the idea: you are only as strong as your weakest skill. For so many high-achieving women, the gap that's holding us back isn't obvious. It's usually the skill we avoid, the one hiding in plain
182: 70 Pounds Down Through The Messy Middle with Katie S.
Katie's story isn't just about losing 70 pounds, it's about learning how to navigate the sticky, messy middle of a weight loss journey without giving up. In this conversation, she opens up about the tools that helped her shed the weight, the setbacks that tested her belief in herself, and the mindset shifts that made all the difference. If you've ever thought "I know what to do, I'm just not doing
181: How to Turn Lessons into Lifestyle
Feel like you've "learned the lesson" but still end up repeating the same mistakes? Whether it's in weight loss, family life, or your career, knowing something and actually using it are two very different things. In this episode, I'm breaking down the two types of learning and why the second one is the real key to lasting change. Tune in to hear how lessons from failed trips, weight loss struggles
180: Genius Bar
Ever had one of those moments where fear takes over and you make a decision you know you wouldn't normally make? In this week's episode, I share a wild story about getting hacked while traveling with my son and how an unexpected trip to the Apple Genius Bar revealed more than just a tech fix. This isn't just a cautionary tale about online scams—it's a powerful lesson about mindset, support, and wh
179: How to Unlock Potential
Believing in yourself doesn't always come easily—especially when your past is full of evidence that makes you doubt what's possible. In this episode we're talking about a subtle but powerful shift: moving from "Do I believe in myself today?" to "Can I believe in my potential?" Through stories, reflections, and even lessons from her son's swim journey, I'm sharing how to unlock a new way of thinkin
178: September is the New January
September often feels like a fresh start: the kids are back in school, routines shift, and there's a natural pull toward new goals. But how do you harness that energy without falling into the same old traps of quick fixes and short-lived motivation? In this week's episode, I'm sharing why September is the new January and how to use seasonal resets to fuel sustainable success—on or off the scale. W
177: The Positive Momentum Spiral
Perfectionism can be a super-skill… until it quietly becomes the very thing holding you back. In this episode, I'm sharing the results of a not-so-secret experiment I've been running to break free from overthinking, reclaim my time, and find more presence in my life. What started as a simple shift in how I approached this podcast turned into a powerful lesson about pressure, productivity, and free
176: "I'm doing it all, but it's not working"
We've all said it before: "I'm doing everything, and it's not working." It feels true. It feels justified. But it's also the exact thought that keeps so many overachievers stuck in frustration, burnout, and start–stop momentum. In this episode, I'm adding a little extra "masala to the chai" and calling out this sneaky, disempowering sentence for what it really is: a silent results killer. We'll di
175: Controlling Your Weight Loss Identity
Let's be honest—boredom doesn't feel sexy or motivational… but it might just be the exact ingredient your future self is counting on. In today's episode, I'm coming to you straight from my car (yes, really!) after a StairMaster session that reminded me why I do what I do and why I used to resist this kind of work so hard. I'm talking all about how to embrace boredom without burnout, and how your a
174: How to Stop Procrastinating [with snacking or scrolling]
Ever find yourself constantly "putting out fires," despite having the best-laid plans? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple (but powerful) mindset shift that helped me break the cycle of procrastination, and it all started with a plane ticket to Paris. This chatty, behind-the-scenes-style episode dives into the real reason smart, high-achieving women feel behind, overwhelmed, an
173: How to Stop Overthinking Weight Loss
If you've ever felt like thinking about weight loss is taking up way too much mental energy—like it's become a second job—you're not alone. In this episode, I'm sharing why smart, high-achieving women (like you) spend so much time overthinking their strategy… and how to get that time back. We'll talk about the real fears that keep you stuck, the doubt that slows you down, and the simple shifts tha
172: Solo Travel with Dr. Devon Gimbel
This week, I'm sharing a conversation that's especially close to my heart—with one of my real-life best friends, Dr. Devon Gimbel. She's a physician turned travel expert and the host of the Point Me to First Class podcast, and she's the person who first introduced me to the idea that travel—especially solo travel—can be transformational in the best way. In this episode, we talk about what it means
171: Travel + Retreats with Dr. Courtney Downes
What if the reset you've been craving doesn't come from a new planner or perfectly aligned schedule… but from a plane ticket? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Courtney Downes, a full-time ER doc and the founder of Prescription to Travel MD. We talk about something a little different than our usual programming—travel, especially solo travel. If you're a high-achieving woman who's been putting off
170: How To Lose 10 Pounds and Enjoy Your Summer
Summer doesn't have to be the season of sabotage. In this episode, I'm pulling one of my favorite (and most strategic) episodes from the archives to answer a question I get every single year: Can I enjoy summer and still lose weight? Spoiler: Yes. But only if you drop the myth that weight loss has to feel like deprivation. If you've ever felt like you have to press pause on your goals during summe
169: Food Noise
Ever wonder if that constant hum in your brain around food — the what, when, should I, can I — is just part of life now? This episode is going to challenge that idea in the best way possible. Recorded from a hotel room in Toronto, I'm diving into a powerful, unscripted conversation about food chatter, dopamine, overachievement, and the real reason we over-snack, overthink, and overdo. If you've ev
168: How to Evaluate Weight Loss Results Like a Rockstar
Sometimes life throws a curveball, and this week, that meant a surprise mom duty moment for me. But rather than skip a podcast episode (which I never do), I'm sharing a gem I've never released here before. This episode walks you through exactly how to evaluate your weight loss results like a rockstar, without drama, guilt, or throwing in the towel when the scale doesn't budge. If you've ever told
167: The 5 Step Roadmap to Weight Loss Success
Ever wonder why, despite being so successful in other parts of your life, sustainable weight loss still feels out of reach? In this episode, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a recent coffee chat where I broke down exactly why so many high-achieving women struggle to lose weight—and keep it off—no matter how hard they work. I've taken everything I know, from my own journey as a busy physicia
166: 17 pounds down and 10 hours back with Dr. Kara G.
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