Weight Loss For Busy Physicians

Weight loss medications have been taking the media by storm; let’s talk about it!I have a little more experience and insight into weight loss medications since the last time we talked about them on the podcast, so I think it’s about time for an update. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re breaking down the stigma around taking or not taking weight loss medications, what to do if you can’t take weight loss medications even though you want to, and alternative ways to get the same results as weight loss medications. Topics covered in this episode include:Quieting the brain chatter around food Skills and tools that can support or replace weight loss medicationHow coaching and weight loss medication can benefit from each otherWhether you’re on medication right now, have been in the past, or never have been and never will be, this episode has something for you. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwG

Have you ever felt more stressed after vacation than you did before?In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing tips and tricks to combat this common experience so that you can enjoy your next vacation in peace knowing that everything will be under control when you get home. We’re also talking about how to get back into a normal routine with food so that you don’t feel like vacation has derailed your progress toward a healthy relationship with food and your body. Topics covered in this episode include:Managing your expectations for your vacation and your return to work Realistic ways to prepare for your return from vacationHow to stop living from vacation to vacation and start enjoying everyday lifeLet’s talk about how to create a smoother re-entry after vacation so that you can feel better after your break, not worse.All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6vGet the Guarantee Your Weight Loss Success workshop now

So, Match Day didn’t go your way. What now?In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing three do’s and don’ts to help you get through the grief of not getting the Match Day results you wanted. If you didn’t match or you matched with a place low on your list, I’m here to validate and normalize how you’re feeling, help you process your emotions, and walk you through your possible next steps.Topics covered in this episode include:Processing the emotions that you might feel if you didn’t match What options you have if you didn’t match How to avoid relying on emotional eating If Match Day didn’t go your way, this is for you. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6vGet the Guarantee Your Weight Loss Success workshop now at katrinaubellmd.com/book!

Litigation is a taboo subject in the medical field, but what if we could change that?A lot of doctors live in fear of one day being sued but not a lot of us talk about it. By bringing it up on the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast, I hope that we can open up the discussion and make it less of a scary subject. Dr. Gita Pensa is joining us to discuss how we can support doctors (including ourselves) through litigation so they make it out in one piece rather than broken apart by trauma. She’s sharing why things have to change and how that change starts with us. Gita S. Pensa, M.D. is a speaker, educator, coach, and creator of “Doctors and Litigation: The L Word.” She helps good doctors manage the stressors of adverse events, litigation, and burnout.Topics covered in this episode include:What to do if you’re named in a malpractice caseWho to talk to about what you’re going through How to help yourself and other doctors feel less isolatedOvercoming fear of litigation Whether you or someone you know is going t

How can you stop overeating in social situations?If it sounds impossible to you, listen up. There are all kinds of reasons that you might overeat in social situations and I know we can’t cover all of them in one podcast episode, but I’m going to cover the basics and give you some tools to get started with so you can address your thoughts and beliefs about social eating and make some positive changes. This episode will walk you through some different scenarios and how to handle them and leave you with three questions to ask yourself about your relationship with social eating. Topics covered in this episode include:Addressing your thoughts about social eating Why it’s okay not to eat if you don’t want to How to take the pressure off of social eating Creating a plan for your future self in social situations If you want to stop overeating in social situations, tune in. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6vGet the

Are you in the mood for a little heart-to-heart? I think most of us are craving more connection in our lives, so I’d love to take this episode as an opportunity to get real and raw with you and meet you wherever you’re at. In this cozy and chatty episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re talking all about ways to improve your well-being. I’m specifically referencing Shira Gill's list of 12 things within your control to focus on to improve your well-being. If, like me, you find yourself getting overwhelmed by the news and at times feeling hopeless about the state of the world, this episode will help you shift your focus onto things within your control so that you can take action to improve your life and the lives of those around you. Topics covered in this episode include:Ways to take care of yourself Focusing on things within your control The importance of mindset Use this episode as your starting point to improve your well-being. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcas

What if I told you you could ditch the concept of portion control, never think about it again, and still lose weight?I’m here to challenge some widely held beliefs about portion control because, to be honest, I don’t like it and I don’t think it’s helpful. Many of us feel like we have to use portion control to lose weight even though we don’t enjoy it and it doesn’t feel good. I don’t know about you, but that’s not how I want to live my life. Tune into this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians to hear more about why I’m choosing to reject portion control and what alternatives I’d suggest. Topics covered in this episode include:Why portion control is not the only way to stop overeating How portion control causes you to eat more How to lose weight without portion control Gone are the days of using food and portion control as weapons against ourselves! You deserve more and I’m here to help you find it. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Leave a Review o

Do you spend more time thinking about how you feel or how you look?Like so many of us, you’ve probably been conditioned to put more importance on how you look. There’s not necessarily anything wrong with that, but if it’s at the cost of how you feel, it might be time for something to change. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re exploring the difference between how you feel and how you look and how to shift your priorities from one to the other. I’m here to help you create the relationship with food and your body that you want. Not the relationship you think you should want, but the one you really, truly want. Taking care of your body and listening to how you feel is a big part of that. Let’s get started. Topics covered in this episode include:Why we often prioritize how we look over how we feelHow to improve how you feel in your body What happens when you prioritize how you feelWhat if this one mindset shift could open up the path to peace and freedom around food and the relationship with

When was the last time you thought about simplifying your life? One of the biggest problems that people run into when they’re trying to lose weight or improve their relationship with food is finding time. It can feel impossible to fit one more thing into your already busy schedule. If that’s true for you, I want to help you figure out how to simplify your schedule to create the results you want.If you don’t have time for the things that are most important to you, then your life has probably gotten a little overcomplicated and it’s time for some simplification. The simpler the better, right? In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m helping you leverage simplicity to create weight loss results. Topics covered in this episode include:Why things become more complex over time The value of simplifying your life How to figure out what works best for you If your schedule is packed and you feel like you never have enough time to focus on food and weight loss, this is for you. All show notes are availabl

Do you ever feel like no one really understands what it’s like to be in a medical marriage? Whether you’re a doctor or you’re married to one, a lot of the challenges you face are unique to your situation. Sara Payne is a master-certified relationships coach who specializes in helping women create rock-solid relationships with the most important people in their lives.  I invited her to join us on the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast to talk about this because if anyone gets it, she does.As the wife to a doctor as well as a coach for doctor’s partners, she’s bringing both her personal and professional experience to the table. She knows what it’s like and she also knows that there’s a better way. She’s here to help you understand what your non-medical partner might be thinking, feeling, and experiencing in your relationship as well as how to ask for what you need, get on the same team, and stop playing the blame game. Topics covered in this episode include:The unique challenges that come from being in a r

Do you think you’re a sensitive person?We’re conditioned to think that it’s bad to be sensitive. If you’ve ever been told you’re being “too sensitive,” you’ll know what I mean, but is sensitivity really a bad trait to have? I don’t think so and I’m going to explain why. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re exploring how to know if you’re a sensitive person and what that means. I’m sharing a list of 21 signs that you’re a highly sensitive person, so if it’s something you’ve been wondering about, you can use this episode to find answers. We’re also talking about why there are so many sensitive people working in the medical field and how being a sensitive person can contribute to overeating. Topics covered in this episode include:Signs that you’re a sensitive person What it means to be a sensitive person Why sensitive people make great doctorsWays to handle your sensitivity Tune in to find out whether you’re a sensitive person and how to use that information to improve your life. All show no

What could you be delegating to make your life easier?I want you to really consider this question as you listen to this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians. I think when we have so much going on in our busy lives, we forget that we could ask for help with some of it. Yes, it will cost you to hire help, but how much is your time and well-being worth to you? When you look into it, a lot of the time you’ll find that hiring help pays for itself pretty quickly and becomes invaluable. So, how do you know if hiring someone is the right move for you? What role should you hire someone in? Where do you get started? I’m answering all these questions and more in this episode. Topics covered in this episode include:How to know what to delegate Things you can delegate that you might not have consideredDeciding whether to hire a virtual assistant or someone in personTune in to hear my ideas, tips and tricks, and lessons learned when it comes to delegation.All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/po

Do you struggle to treat yourself with compassion?Self-compassion is a hidden gem in the world of well-being and mental health. A lot of people know about it but not so many people know how to practice it. Sometimes we even start to beat ourselves up for not practicing it, which is totally counterproductive! So how do we change?My goal for this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians is to not only teach you how to start being more compassionate towards yourself, but also to give you a taste of what’s to come as you start to develop the ability to offer yourself compassion. When you hear the many benefits of self-compassion, I think you’ll be more encouraged to give it a go. Topics covered in this episode include:What self-compassion is and what it’s not The effects of treating yourself with more compassionWhy self-compassion is not selfish Tune in to learn how to introduce the practice of self-compassion into your life. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mention

Why do you need to believe that success is possible before you can achieve somethingMaybe you feel like there’s an obvious answer to this question or maybe not. Either way, I invite you to explore it with me in this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians. We’re delving into why you need to believe that success is possible, how to start believing it, and how to continue believing it along your journey to success. Topics covered in this episode include:How to know if success is possible Challenging your thoughts and feelings that are holding you back The value of listening to your intuition How your thoughts shape your experienceIf you’re struggling with the idea that weight loss or peace and freedom around food are possible for you, this episode is going to help. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Register for a Free Training Call: katrinaubellmd.com/changesLeave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6vGet the Guarantee Your Weight Loss Success works

What would happen if you stopped forcing yourself to eat food you don’t like?This made a huge difference for me when I was losing weight for the last time and changing my relationship with food. In order to have peace and freedom around food, I had to like the food I was eating. Makes sense, right?There are a lot of reasons you might eat food that doesn’t taste good to you. Maybe as a kid, you had to eat everything on your plate. Maybe everyone’s telling you you need to eat the latest trendy superfood. Maybe you feel like you have to eat the low-fat or low-sugar versions of things even though you don’t like them as much. We’re unpacking it all in this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, and I’m teaching you how eating only food that tastes good to you will help you lose weight and improve your relationship with food forever. Topics covered in this episode include:The impact of growing up in the “clean plate club”Ways that you may be forcing yourself to eat foods you don’t really likeWhy eating food yo

How do your clothes make you feel? If they don’t make you feel happy, confident, and like yourself, what can we do to change that?It’s become normalized to get help in a lot of areas of our lives which I think is a great thing, but there are still many areas where it hasn’t. There’s one area in particular that I want to take a look at that you might not have considered before, and that’s your wardrobe. If you look at other people’s style and wish you could dress like them but you don’t know how or you just want some clothes that you enjoy wearing and that feel good on your body, Judith Gaton can help you. She makes style feel less confusing and overwhelming so that you can finally feel like your best self in your clothes, and she is back for another episode of the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast. Judith is a personal stylist, certified life coach,  and lawyer. She is your professor of glam and elegance, also known as a style coach.Topics covered in this episode include:How to get help styling yourself

Do you dread having to speak in front of groups of people? Do you get so nervous your heart starts racing and you can’t focus on what you’re supposed to say?Yeah, same. At least I used to! It took a long time, but I’ve finally overcome my fear of public speaking! I’m so excited to be able to say that and to share with you how I did it because I know I’m not the only one who struggles with this. The thing that helped me was surprising and yet also seemed so obvious at the same time. I’m sharing it with you in this episode with the hope that it can help you too. Topics covered in this episode include:How to start getting more comfortable talking to groups of people Why public speaking classes and courses never felt like they helped me The best way to prepare to give a talk How to practice public speaking Tune in and let’s talk about how to overcome your fear of public speaking. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Check Out Deirdre Van Nest's Program Craz

Welcome back for Part 2 of our conversation with Erin Aquin and Steve Haase. In this episode, we’re talking about leadership. No one ever really teaches you how to be a good leader, you’re just expected to know how to do it like it’s a skill you’re born with. If you’ve ever found yourself in a leadership role, you know that’s not true. Sure, anyone can be a leader, but that doesn’t mean they’re a good one. That leads us to the question, what does make a good leader? Erin and Steve have answers for you. They’re bringing their experience to the table to walk you through some of the most important leadership skills and how to learn them.Erin Aquin and Steve Haase are the co-founders of Superabound, a coaching company that helps business owners and leaders create a life and business that aligns with their unique vision. They are both Master Certified Life Coaches and co-authors of the upcoming book, tentatively titled Superabound: How to Live the Life the Universe is Dreaming for You. Topics covered in this episo

Do you struggle to make self-care a priority in your busy schedule? What if there was a better way to think about self-care that made it easier to integrate into your life?I sat down with Erin Aquin & Steve Haase to hear what they had to say about taking care of yourself from a leadership perspective and making self-care doable and accessible, even for the busiest doctors. One of the reasons we’re talking about this on the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast is that taking proper care of yourself can help you solve some of the problems you’re relying on food to help you with right now. When you have appropriate tools to handle challenging areas of your life, food gets to just be food. Erin Aquin and Steve Haase are the co-founders of Superabound, a coaching company that helps business owners and leaders create a life and business that aligns with their unique vision. They are both Master Certified Life Coaches and co-authors of the upcoming book, tentatively titled Superabound: How to Live the Life th

If you’re a doctor you can have Sunday Scaries, Monday Scaries, Tuesday Scaries… it goes on and on. Does that sound like your situation? I know it was mine for a while. Let’s break down what’s happening when you get the Sunday Scaries, or work dread, and see if there’s a way you can prevent it. I learned about the concept of Sunday Scaries when I was trying to figure out why I often stayed up way too late, even though I knew it wasn’t good for me. The harsh reality was that I didn’t want to go to sleep because then I’d have to wake up and do the thing I didn’t want to do: work. The good news is, I don’t feel that way anymore! In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing some simple but important steps you can take to get rid of that work dread and actually enjoy your whole week.Topics covered in this episode include:What percentage of the population experiences Sunday Scaries How to break the Sunday Scaries cycleFinding the cause of your Sunday Scaries Let me help you shake the Sunday Scari