Weight Loss For Busy Physicians

Do you struggle with the Sunday Scaries, always dreading Monday and the week ahead? You deserve to be happy all seven days of the week, not just Saturday and Sunday, and in this episode, we’re talking about how to make that your reality. One of our Weight Loss for Doctors Only coaches, Cledra Gross, is here to share how she learned to feel good every day and how you can too. Get ready to do some self-reflection and ask yourself some simple but poignant questions about how your life feels, what brings you fulfillment, and where you are searching for acceptance. Cledra is a high-performance and leadership coach with over 20 years of combined experience in chemical engineering and pharmaceutical sales. Her passion is helping high-achieving women love both work and life.Topics covered in this episode include:Understanding how you subconsciously seek acceptance Why you should stop to ask yourself how life feels What happens when you realize that you get to choose your life How to get more enjoyment out of what you

If you’ve been feeling a little off lately, could it be that you’re going through an adjustment period?Going through an adjustment period can throw you off in a lot of areas like weight loss, home life, mood, motivation, and so many others. I’ve been going through this myself lately, so I wanted to talk about what my experience has been like and share the process that has helped me through it. Whatever you’re having to adjust to, I’m pretty confident that some of the things that helped me will help you too. Let’s talk about how to approach an adjustment period and the three steps to take when you’re in one. Topics covered in this episode include:What an adjustment period isHow to come up with innovative solutions for your situationAsking for help and support when you need itExperimenting to find what works for youIf you’re in an adjustment period right now and you’re having a hard time with it, know that you’re not alone. Join me in this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians and we’ll figure it out toget

Is charting an agonizing experience for you?Some people might think I’m being dramatic but if you know, you know. Charting can cause a huge amount of stress that feels like it’s never going to end, and that leads many of us to turn to food as a coping mechanism. Here on the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast, we’re all about addressing the root causes of your problems so that you’re not relying on food for emotional support. If charting is a constant thorn in your side like it is for so many doctors, this episode has the information you need to tackle the charting agony and make it a more manageable (and dare I say enjoyable?) task. Topics covered in this episode include:What to do if you’re drowning in your charts Taking control of your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs How to improve your relationship with charting Ways to streamline and simplify your processIf you’re ready to end the charting agony, hit play on this episode. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources

I talk a lot about peace and freedom around food, but what about peace and freedom around politics? This episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians is coming out about a year ahead of the next presidential election in the US. Election season causes stress for a lot of people and so does the build-up to it, so I wanted to give you an episode that you can come back to whenever you need. We’re talking about what causes election stress and I’m sharing strategies you can use to support yourself through election season. Topics covered in this episode include:How many Americans experience stress around an election according to the stats Ways to support yourself through election season How to change the subject if you don’t want to talk about politics Stress-relieving activities to help create peace and freedom around politicsThere are things that you can do to create peace and freedom around politics and in this episode, you’ll find out what they are. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podca

Happy Halloween!Whether you love Halloween or not, it can be a pretty intense food day, and there are a lot of other food-centered holidays coming up too, so I want to help you prepare to handle intense food days, whatever they may be for you. There are a lot of days that feel intensely food-centered for different people and they’re not always holidays, so this episode will be here to help you out all year round. With the help of this episode, you’re going to create a plan (and a plan B… and a plan C…) for your future self to follow when those intense food days come around. Everything’s easier with a plan and some extra self-love. Topics covered in this episode include:The value of having a plan around how to handle food-centered holidays How to avoid shaming yourself if you don’t follow your plan Setting your expectations for intense food days If you’re tuning in on Halloween, I hope you have a great day whether your plan involves eating candy or not! All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.c

Have you thought about getting a wearable device like an Apple Watch, FitBit, or Oura Ring to help you on your weight-loss or health journey?I’ve taken a long time to gather my thoughts on this and now I’m ready to share them with you, so if you’re curious what I think about wearable technology, stick around. I’m sharing the pros and cons of wearable devices, when they’re helpful and when they’re not, and four questions to ask yourself before trying one. There are so many options out there for wearable technology that it can get overwhelming, especially when everyone seems to have a strong opinion about one device or another. This episode will help you avoid spending a ton of money on a piece of tech that ends up forgotten in the back of a drawer and instead get something that’s right for you. Topics covered in this episode include:Questions to ask yourself if you’re thinking about trying a wearable deviceThe biggest pros and cons of wearable devices Surprising things you can learn about your health from a we

What can you fill your time with instead of eating?If you’ve been working on not overeating or emotionally eating and you’ve made some progress, you might notice that you’re not sure how to fill the void that food once filled. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with yourself and the needs you have that you were trying to meet with food. This episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians will help you discover what things truly fill you up. Maybe you love sports, reading, drawing, painting, or sewing to name just a few possibilities. A word of caution: when you’re no longer overeating, you want to avoid substituting one activity that creates problems for you with another activity that creates problems for you. Those could look like shopping, scrolling on social media, relying on other substances, or overworking. I want to steer you away from things that will leave you feeling empty and towards things that will fill you with true satisfaction and joy. Topics covered in this episode include:Fulfilling ways to

There are a lot of resources out there for leaders on how to raise the morale of their employees, but how do you go about raising your own morale?Morale is pretty low right now across the board, but it’s particularly tough in the medical field. I want to have an open conversation about what causes low morale and share some simple and practical ways for you to raise your morale. This episode is airing on World Mental Health Day, so take this as an opportunity to check in with your mental health and overall well-being and maybe use some of the tips in this episode to show yourself a little extra love and care. Topics covered in this episode include:How to raise your morale Causes of low morale How to feel more connected to your team members Ways to offer yourself the praise and recognition you needShare this with someone in your life who is struggling with morale and work on it together! You’re not in this alone. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Get the Si

Let’s talk about in-laws. Why do so many of us have strained relationships with our in-laws? Dr. Amruti Choudhry has some answers for you.Maybe you don’t have difficult in-laws but you have other challenging relationships in your life that you’d like to work on—this episode applies to you too. In this episode, Dr. Amruti is here to share how healing her relationship with herself led to healing her relationship with her mother-in-law, and it all started with weight-loss coaching. She will teach you how to shift your focus to things within your control so that you can be happier in all your relationships.Dr. Amruti teaches women how to feel better in their relationships with their mother-in-laws, by rewiring their brains and stabilising their nervous systems. She teaches them how to become aware of their current thinking and tweak it slightly to feel better, to take better action and create results they had only dreamed of.Topics covered in this episode include:Improving your relationship with yourself Showing

I often hear from clients that they are Type A and they have all kinds of questions about how they should handle situations based on their Type A personality. Are you someone who identifies strongly as Type A? If so, I have a bit of a challenge for you. What would happen if you let go of that label, just a little bit?In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m exploring where the Type A personality came from, why you might identify so strongly as Type A (or Type B), and why these labels can sometimes start causing problems. If you enjoy being a Type A, don’t worry; I’m not here to tell you that you need to change your whole personality. If it’s working for you, that’s great! I just want to get you thinking about how that label might be forcing you into a box that you don’t always fit into and how to tap into other parts of your personality that could be getting left behind. Topics covered in this episode include:The origins of the Type A personality Why we feel the need to label ourselvesThe pros

What’s the difference between reflection and rumination? Healthy self-reflection can turn into rumination if you’re not careful, and while self-reflection can be a really productive and helpful tool, rumination tends to be the opposite. In this episode, we’re taking a deeper dive into the differences between reflection and rumination and the characteristics of each. You’ll learn how to identify rumination quickly and move past it into a healthier mental space. We’ll talk about why rumination is not helpful and self-reflection is and how to cut back on time spent ruminating to make more time for healthy reflection. Topics covered in this episode include:The difference between healthy reflection and rumination How to identify rumination Two ways to encourage healthy self-reflectionFour steps to move past rumination If you often find yourself ruminating on something you said or did a long time ago, or on feedback that you beat yourself up over, you will benefit from the tools in this episode. All show notes are

Just because you’re capable of doing something, doesn’t mean you have the capacity to do it. So why do we feel like we have to say yes to things even when we know we’re at max capacity?As women in the healthcare industry (or really any industry) we tend to fear being perceived as incapable. You may not even realize it, but subconsciously you might be holding onto the idea that if you say no to something, your colleagues are going to think you can’t do it. Ultimately, that’s just not a good enough reason to do things, so in this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing some questions that you can ask yourself to identify whether or not you want to do something and have the capacity for it. We’re also talking about how to say no when you know that what you’re being asked to do isn’t right for you. Topics covered in this episode include:Things that we tend to take on even when we don’t have the capacity for themHow overextending yourself relates to your eating habits Questions to ask yourself when

Are you guilty of outrage addiction? ​​Recognizing it in others is one thing, but acknowledging it within ourselves is a whole new challenge. There is so much information out there on this topic, but in this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I want to talk about it in your life.  There are so many people talking about the problems with outrage addiction but no one talking about the solutions. That’s why in this episode, we're not just pointing out the problem – we're exploring the remedies and strategies to break free from this mind-consuming cycle.Topics covered in this episode include:The reason we engage in outrageThe costs of outrage in your lifeSteps to take if you are in the grips of outrage addictionYou don’t have to let outrage addiction consume your life.  Tune in now to find out how to navigate through outrage and towards a more empowered state of being.All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co

Why do we feel shame so heavily around gaining weight back after losing some?There is an explanation for this when we think about the messages we receive about weight throughout our lives, but those external messages don’t actually mean anything about your worth at all. I’m making it my mission to release you of the shame surrounding weight gain. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m unpacking how to separate your body from your self-worth. I really think it’s time we stopped shaming ourselves for gaining weight back and started working on our self-love, self-compassion, and self-worth at any weight. Topics covered in this episode include:Why gaining weight back makes us feel shame How to get out of your own head Reaching a healthy mindset to lose weight from Separating your self-worth from your body It’s easier to love yourself when you’ve reached your goal and you’re maintaining the weight you want; it’s harder to love yourself when you’re not. That’s the work we need to do, and it starts

Do you feel like you’re allowed to lose weight?Not too long ago, I started noticing that there’s a lot of messaging surfacing online telling women that it’s not okay to lose weight. Women (especially celebrities) who lose weight come under a huge amount of fire and are shamed by other women for their decisions. Don’t women face enough shame already without us adding this to their plates?Here’s the thing. I think it often starts with good intentions from women who have had negative experiences with weight loss and don’t want anyone else to go through it. The problem is, it goes too far when we try to tell other adult women how to live their lives. Only you know what’s best for you, and guess what? If weight loss is part of what’s best for you, that’s okay! If you’re worried about how other people will react to your weight loss, use this episode to help you navigate those conversations. Topics covered in this episode include:How to support women without contributing to shameful messagesWhy you’re allowed to los

What if you had the data to prove that your coaching program works?Over the last couple of years, we’ve been doing a study behind the scenes to see how well the Weight Loss for Doctors Only program works. My guests in this episode, Mia Woodward and Elisa Boden, did the bulk of the work in this study, and I wanted to invite them to talk about the process and results with you. Mia, Elisa, and I are sharing what the research process was like, what we learned from it, and why you should measure your program results. Mia is a clinician scientist and certified life coach who studies behavior change, and Elisa is a gastroenterologist and certified life coach who coaches physicians and patients. She helps physicians with burnout and patients with inflammatory conditions of the GI tract. Topics covered in this episode include:Why it’s worth it to study your program results How to make your program the best it can beHow well Weight Loss for Doctors Only works according to the data Have you ever thought about conducting

Have you ever wished you could join Weight Loss for Doctors Only but you don’t quite meet the criteria? Listen up for an announcement at the end of this episode! I’ve been wanting to have a candid chat with you about the lessons we learn throughout life, how things change, and how the way we think changes too. Does that sound okay?In this episode, I’m talking through why I set my coaching program up the way I did seven years ago, how it’s evolved since then, and what I’m changing about it now. If you love the program, don’t worry! Everything you love about Weight Loss for Doctors Only is here to stay, it’s just getting a small upgrade. Topics covered in this episode include:The beauty of change What I’ve learned about running a business over the years The richness of communities made up of people from all walks of lifeAn announcement about the Weight Loss for Doctors Only programIf you enjoy more casual and chatty episodes and you’re interested in what’s been going on around here behind the scenes, this one&a

Are you ready to hear from another Weight Loss for Doctors Only student?It’s all very well for me to tell you about the program, but I think it’s so much more helpful for you to hear from the people who have been through it. I’m so excited to bring you another weight loss success story in this episode. Geri Aitken, DO, is here to share her journey with you. She’s inviting us into the story of her life to learn about her experiences with weight from childhood until now and how coaching changed everything. It’s so inspiring to hear Geri talk about her journey to self-love and how that has spilled into other areas of her life. Topics covered in this episode include:Identifying emotional eatingThe role of coaching in a weight loss journey How to develop more love for yourself Why you should give yourself permission to be selfish If you’re someone who always puts others’ needs before your own and feels selfish for prioritizing yourself, Geri’s story will resonate with you. Tune in!All show notes are available at  

Do you find yourself wanting to want it again?You know what I’m talking about. You started working on your goal and you were so excited and motivated, but now the results have stalled a little and it’s hard to get that motivation back. Your desire to do the work has fizzled and you just don’t want to anymore. Where do you go from here?First, know that you’re not alone; we’ve all been there. Second, I’ve worked through this and I know how to help you! There are some simple things that you can do to reignite that spark and get yourself excited to work on getting results again, and I’m sharing them in this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians. I’m going to help you motivate yourself to want it so that you can get back on track for the final stretch to reach your goal. You’ve got this!Topics covered in this episode include:Working with the energy that is available to youAsking for support from yourself and others How to reconnect to your commitment Tune in to recommit to your goal and remind yourself why yo

Are you struggling to find the motivation to start working toward your goals?Trust me, I hear you. Taking the first step is often the hardest part, so what can we do to make it easier? This episode is here to help. I’m sharing some tips and advice to help you light a fire under yourself (metaphorically of course) and take that daunting first step. Picture the future you who has achieved the results that you want; she’s waiting for you to get started! Topics covered in this episode include:How to take action when you’re unmotivatedWhy we fall back on willful helplessness How to generate the activation energy you need to get the ball rollingOnce you get moving and you can see yourself progressing toward your goals, it gets easier! An object in motion stays in motion, right? You’ve just got to start building momentum. Will you let me help? Tune in to get started. All show notes are available at  https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Learn more about Weight Loss for Doctors Only: katrinaubellmd.