Weight Loss For Busy Physicians

What does it mean to own your results? Let’s unpack it in this episode of the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast!We tend to have a lot of misconceptions about what it looks like to own our results, and it ends with us beating up, judging, and berating ourselves. That’s not what we’re about here on this podcast, so I want to talk about some alternatives. In this episode, I’m teaching you how to own your results in a way that empowers you to learn about yourself and create better results in the future. It’s my goal to arm you with the tools of positive self-talk, curiosity, and experimentation (and a few more along the way).Topics covered in this episode include:My definition of owning your results Taking responsibility for your success Why judging and blaming yourself is not part of owning your resultsHow to reject thoughts that are not welcome in your brainYou might be good at owning your results in one area of your life but need a little help applying it to another, or maybe you struggle with it across

Is it really harder to lose weight after a certain age?Let’s hear from someone who’s done it. Sandi Seigel MD, FRCP(C) is joining me in this episode to share her weight loss success story with you. I love sharing these stories and can’t wait for you to hear all about Sandi’s journey. We’re talking a lot about what to do if you’re a foodie but want to get your eating under control, dealing with work responsibilities and the stress of being short-staffed, and choosing to improve your quality of life after the age of 60. I think you’re going to get a lot of inspiration not only from Sandi’s experiences but also from her outlook on life. Topics covered in this episode include:Breaking the cycle of losing and gaining weight Investing in yourself later in lifeHow to enjoy food without being controlled by it Reframing how you think about work when things are out of your controlIf you’ve ever felt like it’s too late for you to make a change or there’s no point in trying at your age, this episode might just change you

I know you might not love me for saying this, but let’s talk about administration. Stick with me! It’s going to be worth it. There are a lot of negative attitudes towards administrators in the U.S. healthcare system, and those attitudes are causing problems for everyone. I have some compelling reasons to convince you to change the way you think about administration that you’ll hear in this episode, but mostly I want to make your job and workplace more enjoyable. Will you let me try?I’m sharing some of the issues that come up most frequently for doctors dealing with administration and what you can do to improve each situation.Topics covered in this episode include:The problem with using social media to process emotionsHow to feel more fulfilled at workWhy we shouldn’t villainize administrators and what happens when we doHow to get out of the victim mentality and take back your powerIf you’re willing to have an open mind about your feelings towards hospital administration, tune in. All show notes are available

Do you feel out of control around food?This is something that a lot of people struggle with, so I want you to know that I hear you. You’re not alone. So many people struggle with feeling out of control when it comes to weight and food or fear losing control once they have it. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about control that totally changed how I think and feel about it. Tune in for a discussion about listening to your wants and needs, managing your thoughts and feelings, and finding more peace and freedom around food. Topics covered in this episode include:Things that you do and don’t have control over Focusing your energy on things within your control Learning to manage your thoughts and feelings Why control might not really be what you’re looking for If you’re tired of feeling like you can’t control yourself around food, this episode will help you reframe how you think about control and finally shake that out-of-control feeling. Let’s get started! All show notes are available at  https://ka

How do you meet yourself where you’re at?This is something that I’m going through in my life right now and I want to talk about it. We tend to be pretty judgmental of ourselves when we’re not where we think we should be. The truth is, you deserve compassion from yourself no matter where you’re at. It’s  a lot easier to make a plan to move forward if you can meet yourself where you’re at with kindness first. In this episode of the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast, I’m sharing four questions for you to ask yourself and reflect on to help you assess where you’re at right now. Topics covered in this episode include:How to listen to your body What it really means to meet yourself where you’re atThe importance of understanding your “why”The steps that will help you identify and get comfortable with where you’re at If you’re tired of beating yourself up, I’m here for you. Let me support you in this episode. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Enroll in Weig

If you’ve ever heard someone else’s weight-loss story and thought you could never have time for that, never make it work on your schedule, or never succeed for one reason or another, listen up. In this episode, I’m introducing you to one of my Weight Loss for Doctors Only clients, Kendra Sweet, MD, MS. She has an incredible story and I think you’ll see a lot of yourself in her. She’s here to share her weight loss story and the added benefits that it has had on her health, work, and personal life. She’s done so much work on her relationship with food, her emotions, her relationships, and more in the Weight Loss for Doctors Only program, and I can’t wait for you to hear all about it. Topics covered in this episode include:How learning to manage your mind, body, and emotions can affect other areas of your lifeThe kind of guidance you get in the Weight Loss for Doctors Only program Learning to maintain a weight rather than staying in the cycle of gaining and losingIf you could use a little inspiration or you just

“Failure is the information you need to get where you’re going.” -Rick RubinI heard this quote as I was listening to Rick Rubin’s audiobook and it got me thinking about how we approach our relationships with failure. This is something that comes up over and over again because we all tend to be pretty hard on ourselves for failing. What if we embraced failure as something that we need on our path to success?In this episode, I’m talking about how to reframe your relationship with failure. Sometimes you will try new things and they will fail. Does that mean you should never try something new ever again? Of course not! That’s how you figure out what works for you and what doesn’t. Sometimes you have to fail to move forward, and that’s a good thing!Topics covered in this episode include:Why we need failure Changing the way you talk to yourself The key to long-term success and lasting resultsJoin me in this episode as we get comfortable with failure. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podca

How much time do you spend out in nature?When I started spending more time in nature, I noticed a huge improvement in how I felt and now it’s something that I prioritize all year round. For me, it usually looks like taking my dog for a walk around the neighborhood or at the park, but for you it might look like eating your lunch on the patio, spending time by the lake or the ocean, taking a quick walk on your lunch break, or something else entirely! Often we forget to reverse-engineer what we’re doing when we feel great so that we can remember how to recreate it when we don’t feel so good. Spending time in nature is one of those things for me, and I hope it will be for you too. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing the benefits of spending time in nature and some ideas to help get you outside even if it’s tricky with your schedule. Topics covered in this episode include:The benefits of spending more time in nature How to find time to get outside Ways to spend more time in nature witho

If you could ask your future self one thing, what would it be?Have you ever thought to ask her for help in times of need? What would she do?In this episode, our guest, Laura Conley, is sharing her experiences with body image and weight loss and how future self practices helped her lose weight for the last time. If you’ve never heard the term “future self” before or you’re not sure how to use it or what it has to do with weight loss, don’t worry. Laura is explaining it all in this episode. Laura weight loss coach, founder of The Yummy Mummy Method, and host of the Yummy Mummy podcast. Topics covered in this episode include:The cultural messaging that we receive about our bodies Why you should try thinking about your future self The role of your future self in losing weight for the last time If you’re ready to get in touch with your future self, tune in.All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Visit Laura’s Website: https://lauraconley.com/ Follow @lauraconleycoac

We’re talking about something a little different in this episode, and that’s shame around reproductive struggles. This looks different for everyone. For some it might be going through IVF, for others, it could be experiencing a miscarriage, or maybe making the decision not to have children. Whatever it is that you’re struggling with, you’re not alone. I think we need to talk about these things more because a lot of women do feel alone in these experiences, and that can contribute to feelings of shame. In this episode, I’m sharing five things that you can try to overcome feelings of shame. Let’s talk about these things together so that we can all feel a little less shame and a little more self-acceptance. Topics covered in this episode include:My experiences with reproductive shame The stigma around infertility and mental healthWays to overcome feelings of shame If you or a loved one are going through a difficult time with your reproductive health, I hope this episode offers some comfort. All show notes are av

Are you someone who feels like you always need to be doing the most?It’s great that you’re ambitious, but if that ambition is interfering with your well-being, maybe it’s time to adjust your priorities and see where you can make some more time for yourself. Natalie Bacon is here to share how she stays true to her ambition in a way that honors her time and personal life, ending the cycle of sprinting and crashing that she used to live in. Natalie is a former Type-A lawyer and financial planner turned grounded, present-living wife, mom, and Advanced Certified Life Coach.Topics covered in this episode include:Why it can be so hard to slow down How we know that balance is possible How to avoid falling back into unhealthy patterns of overachieving and overworking Why you should practice saying “no” to things What could downshifting look like for you? Tune in to find out. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Visit Natalie’s Website: Nataliebacon.comLeave a Review

Can I share a quote with you that I came across recently?“One of the hardest things to do in life is letting go of what you thought was real.”I read this and I knew I wanted to talk about it with you on the podcast because it’s something that shows up more in life than you might realize. I think there are two ways of looking at this. There’s a more obvious interpretation and there’s a more obscure one, and I’m here to unpack both of them.This is an episode about stepping out of your comfort zone, believing in yourself, and going after what you want. Who’s with me?Topics covered in this episode include:What it means to let go of what you thought was real How holding onto what you think is real can hold you back Why letting go of familiar thoughts can be scaryTune in to let go of what you thought was real and embrace a new reality. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Episode 101: Battling Impostor Syndrome: https://katrinaubellmd.com/battling-imposter-syndrom

How often do you take time out of your day to reflect on your well-being and what you could do to improve it?Life gets busy and often our own well-being is the first thing to go out the window, but prioritizing your well-being actually sets you up to be able to handle all the other things on your list. So… How do you make it happen?In this episode we’re talking about six of the most important areas of well-being, what you can do to work on them, and how they are all improved by coaching. Topics covered in this episode include:What activities promote well-being Why we sometimes turn to the wrong things to try to improve our well-being How to figure out what things really help you feel better Yep, coaching increases all six areas of well-being. Let’s talk about how.All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Journal of Psychology Article: Insight, Rumination, and Self-Reflection as Predictors of Well-Being: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00223980.2010.5

Do you sometimes feel like no matter how much you learn, nothing changes? Maybe more knowledge isn’t what you need. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re exploring what we think we need vs. what we actually need when it comes to acquiring and applying knowledge. Whether you realize it or not, you’ve probably internalized some messages about how you learn that aren’t actually true. It’s time to unpack that. Topics covered in this episode include:Expectations vs. reality when it comes to acquiring and applying knowledge Why you don’t have as much to learn as you think How to start applying your knowledge to your life If you’re ready to free yourself from the never-ending cycle of learning and start to see the results in your life, tune in to this episode. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Enroll in Weight Loss for Doctors Only: katrinaubellmd.com/info Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6vGet the Guarantee Your Weight Loss Suc

Let’s talk about spiraling. You’ve probably heard of spiraling before, and you’ve probably felt it. Who hasn’t? But in this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m interested in reframing the way we think about spiraling. We all experience highs and lows in life and I think we all know that they’re inevitable, but it can still sometimes feel like those lows are going to last forever. I want to share a way of thinking about the trajectory of your life that will help you move through the lows more quickly and easily so that they don’t feel so hopeless when they come. Topics covered in this episode include:The connotations of “spiraling”How to visualize the non-linear progress of life How spiraling applies to different areas of lifeIf you could use a little extra help getting through challenging times, tune into this episode and let me support you!All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Episode 12: Processing Negative Emotions Without Comfort Food: https:/

Do you think that creating peace and freedom around food is magical thinking?I think before we can answer that question, we have to explore what magical thinking actually is and whether it’s good or bad. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m taking a deep dive into magical thinking and why people often think that certain weight loss methods are a type of magical thinking. It’s time to get really familiar with your own mind and thought patterns. Do you think you can handle that? I sure do. Tune in to explore mindsets that are holding you back, how to get to know yourself, and everything you need to know about magical thinking. Topics covered in this episode include:Why magical thinking isn’t always bad but can be disruptive Examples of magical thinking Taking responsibility for your thoughts and actions Wherever you stand on magical thinking, if you’re trying to get more in tune with your body’s needs and what works for you, don’t miss this episode. All show notes are available at  https://ka

If you’re already feeling behind, pressed for time, and like there are never enough hours in the day, how do you make time to create peace and freedom around food?For a lot of us, this is the million-dollar question. Our thoughts and past experiences lead us to believe that creating peace and freedom around food is a lot more time-consuming than it actually is. In this episode, we’re reframing the way we think about it so that you can see how it will fit into your life and even end up saving you time!When you work on your thoughts, the actions will follow. It took a long time for me to learn that it was my thoughts I needed to work on, so now I’m sharing what I’ve learned with you to help you get there faster. Topics covered in this episode include:How to cut down the amount of time you’re spending on food and weight loss Why we’re wired to expect this work to be time-consumingThe value of learning how to listen to your bodyI promise creating peace and freedom around food isn’t as time-consuming as you think.

Have you ever wondered if my approach to coaching is the same as intuitive eating?This has come up a few times with my clients, so I thought it might be helpful to break down what intuitive eating is and how it compares to coaching. There are a lot of amazing principles in the intuitive eating approach that I completely agree with and teach in my own coaching sessions, but there are also a few areas where I think it’s lacking, and I’ll explain why in this episode. Before we dive in, I want you to know that I always support you in doing what is best for you, whether that’s intuitive eating, coaching, both, or neither! Topics covered in this episode include:The differences and similarities between intuitive eating and weight loss coaching Where to find actionable steps to help you create awareness around foodAccepting your body and rejecting harmful behavior If you’re curious about intuitive eating, tune in!All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Episode 306: How

Have you been putting off going to the doctor’s office?You would think that as doctors we would have no problem going to get medical care for ourselves, but it’s actually pretty common for doctors to avoid going to the doctor’s office. This comes up again and again for my clients and I’ve dealt with it too, so if this is something you struggle with, you’re not alone. Why is it that we avoid going to a doctor? It turns out avoiding the doctor is not that different from avoiding lots of other things in life. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, let’s get to the bottom of what causes avoidance and how to make it easier for yourself to schedule that doctor's appointment. Topics covered in this episode include:What motivates avoidance Why you need to build a strong relationship with yourself How to get the support you need to finally do the thing you’ve been avoidingIf you know you need to schedule a doctor’s appointment but you’re having a hard time bringing yourself to do it, this is for you.

Do you have a complicated relationship with your work? A lot of doctors do. Some days are great and some are really hard; there’s nothing wrong with acknowledging that. I want to help you reconnect with your reasons for becoming a doctor so that you can feel more satisfied with your work, even on the hard days. In this episode, I’m offering a different way of thinking about your relationship with work that I hope will help you feel more satisfied, fulfilled, and happy with your job. Topics covered in this episode include:Why doctors often have complicated relationships with their workHow to improve your experience at workHow to generate more feelings of satisfaction, value, and fulfillmentIf you’re struggling with your relationship with work right now, tune in to this episode and we’ll work on it together!All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Style Coach Judith Gaton: www.judithgaton.com Free Resources on My Website: katrinaubellmd.com/resourcesLeave a Review