Best Lisa Oldson Podcasts (2025)

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98. A Seasonal Reset for Real, Healthy Weight Loss with Lisa Oldson, M.D. | Don’t Wait to Discover Doable Health and Fitness for the Weight You Want 43:00

27d ago43:00

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Shedding pounds to keep the fun in your summer vs. a season of no-fun dieting thoughts and old-style deprivation, listen here to board certified weight loss and medicine specialist and certified life coach Lisa Oldson, MD. As an absolute favorite among my podcast guests, I couldn’t approach my 100th episode without nodding to Dr. Lisa’s wisdom and …

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104. Coffee May Help You Live Longer, Healthier, Impact Your Weight, Heart Health, Brain Health & Risk For Diabetes, But HOW You Drink Your Coffee Matters 16:50

5d ago16:50

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There is an abundance of data on the impact of coffee drinking on health. Dr. Lisa shares the data on the way coffee impacts our risk for premature death, diabetes, depression, heart disease, stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and other health conditions. She also dives in to the impact of coffee on weight loss, of course. And for those taking …

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101. How a Smile Inspires Your True Reinvention Story | Confidence and Resilience are Rooted in Kindness All Around 15:12

6d ago15:12

15:12

Today we pick up your 2025 story of renewal following a story of my own from last week where the recurring theme was kindness. Today I also complete the story of kind inspiration I received from the youngest wise ones in my life. Discover in today’s episode the real evidence of how kindness—observed, appreciated, and practiced—truly factors in to a…

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103. Take These Steps To Reduce Stress & Anxiety (For Weight Loss & Better Health!) 17:22

12d ago17:22

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Life throws us massive stress at times, but what about the daily worries that impact our stress hormones, and through that, impact our weight, our longevity, and our metabolic health? Sometimes we inadvertently choose thoughts that create undue anxiety, but we don't have to go there. Today, Dr. Lisa walks us through some ways to stop over-activatin…

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100. Kindness Cushions a Fall | How Strangers and Children Inspired Recovery 24:01

13d ago24:01

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Who would’ve thought a 100th Podcast Episode would not feature any of the expected milestone moments during two years of broadcasts? No roundup of wise quotes, advice from guest experts, or list of topics that resonated most with listeners. I sure didn’t see this one coming, but this story feels just right to mark the 100th Fire-Up! episode. It fee…

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102. Dr. Lisa’s 3 Step Plan To Tame Food Desire When You’re Trying To Lose Weight & Improve Your Health 13:17

19d ago13:17

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If you find healthy eating and weight loss challenging because you struggle with desire for certain foods, Dr. Lisa's 3 step plan to tame food desire is exactly what you need. There's nothing wrong with wanting treats, and for having them at times, but we'll show you how to stay in charge of that decision, rather than feeling like food desire is in…

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99. That Spring Reset Starts For You Now! | Rescue Your Energy Easily with Food and Movement 11:11

20d ago11:11

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Following up on the seasonal reset wisdom for shedding pounds in last week’s broadcast, here’s the “dish” on getting started and getting it done, now! Why wait when you can step into solid, scientific, and simple actions to set you up for an energetic summer with doable fitness and diet-no-more freedom? Listen up for a short list to get you going! …

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101. 4 Japanese Inspired Steps For Weight Loss, Better Metabolic Health, and Longevity 13:27

26d ago13:27

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While some people may be familiar with kaizen as a business philosophy used by Toyota, it's also an approach we can tap into for continuous self improvement and behavioral change. In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks you through 4 simple steps to use kaizen for weight loss, to improve your blood sugar & cholesterol, or to tackle any health goal you m…

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100. Special Episode - Dr. Lisa Peels Back The Curtain On Her Personal Life 39:50

1M ago39:50

39:50

In today’s episode, Bridget Brennan interviews Lisa Oldson, not about health, longevity, or weight loss, but about her life. If you’ve listened to all 100 episodes of the Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast, you surely feel you know Dr. Lisa, but after this episode, that knowing will go far deeper. To start, take a listen to the amusing way Lisa & B…

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99. Flaxseeds, Chia Seeds and All The Seeds For Better Health, Weight Loss and Longevity 14:14

1M ago14:14

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Do you feel like the only one intimidated by all the talk about seeds, omega 3 fatty acids, and antioxidants? It's not just you! Any food can seem unapproachable until you get familiar with it, which is why Dr. Lisa is doing a deep dive into seeds today. If you're interested in losing weight, as well as protecting your metabolic, heart, and gut hea…

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97. Seize Your Power Now | Don’t let time, overwhelm, or others own your life 13:54

1M ago13:54

13:54

In this episode, we’ll explore practical, actionable steps to transform how you view yourself and your abilities and then approach the things that truly matter to you. People-pleasing is just one piece of the puzzle that may have held you back from living your best lives. New boundaries, new feelings, and most of all—new actions, will take you off …

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98. Four EASY Spring Cleaning Actions For Your Health & Weight (aka How To Spring Clean Your FOOD, Your BODY, Your BRAIN, and Your HOME!) 13:26

2M ago13:26

13:26

It's SPRING! If you're the kind of person who loves spring cleaning, or is at least WILLING to entertain a spring spruce up, Dr. Lisa has 4 EASY spring cleaning tips that will have an impact on your weight loss and your health. Whether it's tackling nutrition, exercise space, your home, or YOUR BRAIN, we've got 4 actions you can take to spring clea…

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97. Don’t Let Life’s 4th Quarter Catch You By Surprise! Metabolic Health, Weight Loss, & Longevity Planning In Your 3rd Quarter Of Life 15:39

2M ago15:39

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If you want to be one of those superagers, a person who is healthy and sharp as a tack later in life, then it's time to do some planning, followed by taking ACTION. Whether you're in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th quarter of life, it's not too late to make some changes! Dr. Lisa walks you through some habit changes you might consider that will help with wei…

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96. Strategize to Reclaim Your Silenced Self | How Setting Firm Boundaries Today Builds Your Bridge to a Healthy Authentic Life 17:22

2M ago17:22

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Today we break free from the confines of people-pleasing—a completely understandable but insidious, hideous habit over time that most women of our era developed from the outdated rule books of our past. Last episode, where top problems, a.k.a. “pain points” were examined, we identified the origins of our people-pleasing tendencies. We began to unde…

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96. I Was Fat Shamed While Making Lunch Plans With A New Friend! 15:39

2M ago15:39

15:39

Why is it that people feel free to comment on other people's bodies and on what other people eat? Today, Dr. Lisa shares an experience being on the receiving end of an unflattering comment, and how reframing her thoughts about it reduced her stress. The ability to reframe things is a critical skill when it comes to managing stress, and it's therefo…

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95. What Mentors Know for Your Transformation | Favorite Episode 12:15

2M ago12:15

12:15

In today's favorite episode, listen up for relatable, on-the-money quotables and illustrations about mentoring to light up your pathway for best-life change at midlife-plus! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.By Laurie Adams

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95. There’s A Right Way (And A Wrong Way!) To Talk About Weight Loss For Better Health 20:59

2M ago20:59

20:59

Did your doctor ever blow it with you by bringing up your weight when you didn't want to talk about it? You're certainly not alone! Today, Dr. Lisa talks about the right way for health care providers to bring up weight, and the right way to graciously allow YOU to decide whether or not you're interested in discussing it. There are many health care …

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94. Top FIVE Ways To Eat Healthy On The Road, In A Vegetable Desert, When You’re Trying To Lose Weight 16:06

3M ago16:06

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Today, Dr. Lisa walks through FIVE TIPS for eating healthy for weight loss (or for better health or maintenance of weight loss), whether you're traveling for work, or facing a long day in the office, followed by a long commute home. When you find yourself in an environment without a lot of healthy options, channel your inner Marie Forleo and rememb…

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94. Who is the Boss of You? | Reject the Rules and Rejuvenate 17:40

3M ago17:40

17:40

“You are not the boss of me!” has become a familiar punch line in movies and TV episodes. Do you have a boss now who recognizes your worth … who supports your growth and aspirations? Do you want to stay with that boss or stay out of their way? Deep down we all know who our real boss is, and today we’ll unpack how and when the boss took charge of ou…

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93. How To Use Self Binding Techniques To Achieve Weight Loss & Better Health. (No, This Is Not An Episode About Corsets!) 13:42

3M ago13:42

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In today's episode, Dr. Lisa shares her experience using a technique called self binding to help both her clients and herself. Whether it's physical self binding or chronological self binding, these two approaches can help you to create obstacles between you and certain things you might be consuming that aren't aligned with your health or weight lo…

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92. Create Your Personal Protocol For Nutrition, Weight Loss And Better Health, Using Marshmallows For Inspiration 15:55

3M ago15:55

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If you want to lose weight, play the long game and practice the skill of delaying gratification. If you're looking for the scale to give you a short term reward, you'll probably be disappointed. Weight loss happens over months, not days or weeks. Dr. Lisa will walk you through a few tricks of the trade to start slowly transforming your nutritional …

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93. Take these Tips to Heart, Mind, and Body for Real Weight Loss | Favorite Episode 13:55

3M ago13:55

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Reminders worth repeating are shared today in a big-time favorite episode from last spring that captured what often escapes us for the permanent weight loss solution you deeply desire. So listen again today with a sense of ownership and readiness to act upon these understandable, doable steps to reduce your weight and keep it steady. To work with m…

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91. How Much Water Is Enough For Weight Loss, Optimal Health, and Kidney Stone Prevention? 14:03

3M ago14:03

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In today's data driven episode, Dr. Lisa explores the research on water intake. Is it true that there's a benefit to drinking 8 glasses of water every day? What about drinking 2 glasses before each meal? Does drinking more water help with weight loss, migraine headaches, urinary tract infections, diabetes, or kidney stones? Is there any downside to…

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92. Solve the Problem! | Let Life Coaching Light the Way to Your Success 19:44

3M ago19:44

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Are you yearning for a transformative life change but feel entangled in a web of problem-solving, unsure how to embark on the journey? Do you seek clarity to navigate your path effectively, aiming for not just temporary fixes but enduring fulfillment crafted uniquely for you? I've gathered insights for you from my certification study across three e…

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90. Cut Your Risk Of Cancer (And Lose Weight) With New Research On Plants, Health, And Your Gut Microbiome 14:07

3M ago14:07

14:07

So many of the things we want to do for our health are HARD, but today's episode offers you an EASY approach to weight loss that also lowers your risk of cancer and diabetes. The best part? It's something you can do gradually. No need to flip a switch and make a massive change overnight. As Dr. Lisa is fond of saying, "Do the easy things with a big…

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91. You Have Every Reason to Shine Today | Take Your Timeless Wisdom Out for A Spin 11:47

3M ago11:47

11:47

You’re invited to get in the game and shine today—yep, right now for a best-life transformation. This is Laurie again welcoming and urging you to tally-up your timeless wisdom and take it out for a spin! With this, let’s get you off the back burner and into the arena to realize your potential fully in 2025. Also mentioned in this episode: Passion t…

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89. The No Fail Approach to Weight Loss and Better Health (With Help From Thomas Edison!) 15:17

4M ago15:17

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Dr. Lisa borrows heavily from Thomas Edison's playbook when working with the women in her Smart Weight Loss Coaching program. Today, she shares how lessons from the inventor of the light bulb can shed light on weight loss and better health! (It's okay to groan, that was a total mom joke.) Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your…

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90. Make Midlife Reinvention Easier Now | Stop the Struggle and Embrace a Joyful Journey 17:46

4M ago17:46

17:46

Here’s your good news, and the second episode this year to provide a power tool to ease your 2025 journey along the path to best-life change—by just one year from now! What’s that, what tool? It’s fun, yes I said fun … you know: glee, delight, pleasure, playfulness, or just plain smiles of satisfaction. Fun is the best attitude, belief, and action …

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88. Are “Gotcha Foods” Blocking Your Weight Loss And Putting Your Health At Risk? 19:34

4M ago19:34

19:34

Today, Dr. Lisa reviews 3 steps to simplify healthy eating for weight loss, longevity, and better health. The first step requires learning to identify "Gotcha Foods," which have become ubiquitous in our society and are fueling the obesity epidemic. As always, the goal is to make changes without beating yourself up. Excess weight is not your fault. …

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89. Transform Your Story- Deb Wesley’s Playbook for Midlife Renewal | Amplify Your Hidden Potential and Ignite a New Identity with Inspiring Visuals and Deb as Role Model! 33:14

4M ago33:14

33:14

Best-world understanding for stepping into your best life yet, at midlife, comes with advice on two fronts: first, from success stories … you know, the people who have done it. And, second, when one of those people comes with expert advice on essentials for a new identity—reinvention advice from their later-life, today-career. In this episode we ha…

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87. How Dry January Can Help You Avoid Dying From Cancer (And Also Lose Weight and Live Healthier Longer!) 24:00

4M ago24:00

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Dr. Vivek Murthy, in one of his last acts as Surgeon General of the U.S., issued an advisory highlighting alcohol use as a leading preventable cause of cancer, behind tobacco and obesity. Did you know that alcohol increases the risk for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and at least 5 other types of cancer? The key takeaway from his advisory is tha…

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88. Take Your Words on a Deeper Dive to Transformation | Rediscover How to Frame the Feelings for Your Happy Ending in 2025 18:00

4M ago18:00

18:00

With our new year-long podcast theme of how words matter and create your story—including the ending you want in 2025—I’m adding in this repeat of a favorite episode. Why? To fill out any gaps in your self-awareness about the words you use to describe your feelings. Feelings drive your actions, and we want to name them with intentional, deeper meani…

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86. The Impact of Sleep On Weight Loss, Pre-Diabetes, Health, and Longevity 12:25

4M ago12:25

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In today's episode, Dr. Lisa gets vulnerable and shares a personal health story. She'll walk you through her reaction to getting some disappointing news, her discovery of how shifting to a more empowered mindset changed her attitude & helped her to take action. She'll share a way to create daily motivation that's helped her, and will help you too! …

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87. Seize These Tools Now to Spark Your 2025 Transformation Story: Forge a Path from Potential to Powerful With Simple, Strategic Schemes 19:22

4M ago19:22

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Words matter!—You’ve heard that over and over on this podcast, because they do. The words you say to yourself, about yourself … the words from your role models that inspire … the words you use to journal, to dream, to envision a new identity and life for yourself. And, finally, a Word of The Year to capture it all and remind you all along 2025 what…

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85. How To Create An Exercise HABIT To Manage Your Weight, Your Health, and Your Mood 20:40

5M ago20:40

20:40

You might be curious to know what's involved in losing 84# and keeping it off. Science tells us that EXERCISE is a key component to maintenance of weight loss, but how can someone create an exercise habit if they've never been successful before? Today, Dr. Lisa reviews some research from the National Weight Control Registry and shares some secrets …

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84. Is Losing Weight With Zepbound (or Wegovy or Ozempic) Cheating? Dr. Lisa Has The Answer To This & Other Health & Wellness Conundrums 21:46

5M ago21:46

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Today, Dr. Lisa muses on topics that came up this week during her online coaching program. She shares some thoughts about the effectiveness of weight loss medication, about how much weight a person can expect to lose with lifestyle modification alone (according to the latest research)...And she discusses why we should stop treating medication for w…

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86. Reset, Reflect, and Recharge at New Year’s | Reinvent, Don’t Just “Resolve,” for Lasting Life Change in 2025 13:48

5M ago13:48

13:48

Why make a list of New Year’s Resolutions when the track record is so short that statistics show “Quitters’ Day” will come around by January 10, 2025? How can you avoid abandoning resolutions by the second Friday of the year? And the answer is … don’t make them in the first place! Instead, listen up for what will work, then craft your doable plan a…

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83. Can A Cluttered Home Cause Weight Gain Or Pre-Diabetes? 11:36

5M ago11:36

11:36

There is fascinating research about how a cluttered office or home can impact our metabolic health. If you're interested in losing weight, improving your health, and especially if you're concerned about your risk of developing diabetes, this episode is for you. Dr. Lisa shares some of the latest science about the hormones involved in the link betwe…

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82. If You’re TOO BUSY To Eat Healthy Or Exercise, These 5 Steps Will Transform Your Approach To Weight Loss 15:24

5M ago15:24

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There's no award for being the busiest person, nor is there an award for being so busy and self sacrificing that we ignore the things that would help us lose weight or improve our health. Today, Dr. Lisa goes over 5 steps to transform your approach to weight loss if you've been feeling entirely too busy to take care of yourself. If you're feeling p…

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85. Awaken Your 2025 Identity with a Word of the Year Starting Now | Explore and fuel the transformative power of words to lock in your envisioned and enriched future 16:07

5M ago16:07

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Explore easily as you go about holiday errands with this double-week broadcast, and fuel the transformative power of words to lock-in your envisioned and enriched future. Yep, here's a quick start to easily explore your Word of the Year for 2025, with how-to takeaways. So: Ponder, create, and feel a sense of control in the present and for next-year…

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81. Are You Sure You Want To Indulge In Food Drama For The Holidays? Lean In & Listen Up If You’re Trying To Lose Weight Between Now And The New Year 18:41

6M ago18:41

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Food drama is a ruminating thought pattern that many people have, which is often amplified this time of year. Between Halloween and the New Year, most of us are gaining weight that we never lose, despite the fact that the majority of us are concerned about our weight. Dr. Lisa is the ANTI-diet weight loss doctor, and in today's episode, she'll invi…

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84. Stay Energized With Easy Self Care for Your Holidays | Harness Personal Growth and Mindfulness to Master Midlife 12:08

6M ago12:08

12:08

The holidays can be a whirlwind, pulling you in a hundred different directions. What if—without a lot of bother—you could reframe this time of year, right now, to truly nurture your soul. Today, I’ll guide you through practical, uplifting actions to reclaim your peace, rediscover the magic, and re-ignite your spirit with simple traditions and mindf…

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80. When Thanksgiving Is Over, You Have To Throw Out Your Halloween Candy, And Other Weight Loss & Wellness Axioms 8:37

6M ago8:37

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We know, we know...Dr. Lisa gave you the first of her 10 personality types for weight loss a couple of weeks ago, and she's been meaning to get back to the 2nd type. But believe us when we say...something more pressing came up this week! If you've still got leftover Halloween candy sitting in your home, or any treat that's causing you food drama, D…

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83. Discover The Science Behind Your Kind Heart 12:57

6M ago12:57

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Whether you’re in the U.S. watching football or the big balloons of the Macy’s Parade, cooking at top speed, nibbling “all the things,” jogging on a Turkey Day Trot, just hiding under the covers, or moving “Over the River and Through the Woods,” this is the Thanksgiving Day Fire-Up Podcast. Gratitude would have been the expected Thanksgiving topic,…

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79. Exercise Is Not A Weight Loss Tool (But It's Amazing For Health, Longevity, Prevention & and Maintenance!) 21:12

6M ago21:12

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We decided to replay our most popular episode for you today! Enjoy! If exercise was a pill, it would be the most widely prescribed medication in the world because of its tremendous power to impact our health. But it's actually overrated for weight loss. In today's episode, Dr. Lisa discusses why you should work towards incorporating exercise into y…

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82. What Mentors Know for Your Transformation 13:19

6M ago13:19

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As promised in my recent “What They Know for Sure” podcast, today listen up for relatable, on-the-money quotables and illustrations about mentoring to light up your pathway for best-life change at midlife-plus! Besides this podcast—I've got you covered with my latest self-start guide, 3 Steps to Launch Life’s Best at 55+. To get your free copy, jus…

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78. Dr. Lisa’s 10 Weight Loss Personality Types And What They All Share In Common 15:53

6M ago15:53

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In today's episode, take our quiz and let Dr. Lisa walk you through which personality type you have when it comes to weight loss. You might find you have a mix of several types. Whatever you discover, weight loss will be easier when you learn how to manage your BRAIN in order to manage your weight. The same principles that Dr. Lisa reviews can be a…

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81. Thriving Over Surviving the Season; Holiday Wisdom with Mindy Neal 34:09

6M ago34:09

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Today you’ll get the scoop on how to handle and show up at family gatherings during the holidays! My guest Mindy Neal is a master-certified life coach who helps women transform their most challenging relationships and create lives they truly love, using her unique approach that combines deep psychological insight with practical tools for lasting ch…

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77. Let It Be Messy: Why You Should Chill Out In Order To Achieve Weight Loss, Better Health, Wellness, and Longevity 10:26

6M ago10:26

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It's so common for working moms (and some dads too, of course!) to take on way too much responsibility for things at home. There's nothing wrong with asking others to help out too! If you're thinking there's no time to exercise, prep healthy meals, get a good night's sleep, and juggle your job and kids, we get it. Everyone feels that way at times b…

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80. The Answers are an Inside Job for your Life Change - A Favorite 2024 Episode 18:25

7M ago18:25

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Listen again for the prequel to your transformation story! Podcast No. 52 ran in May and I've probably talked about this one more than any other when out and about! Whether you embark upon a new path from learning through this podcast, self-coaching, or working with a life coach like me, there’s a backstory that sets you up for an optimal journey. …

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