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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 that alcohol related cancer is PREVENTABLE.Today, Dr. Lisa walks through how to approach a month of cutting out (or down) alcohol, whether for Dry January, Sober October, or any 30 day stretch you'd like to tackle. This same approach can be used to take a break from any other habit that isn't serving you, from eating fast food or sweets, to snacking, to excessive online shopping, to scrolling through Instagram past your bedtime.Habit change is possible, and this (non judgemental) conversation about the link between alcohol and cancer can be the impetus to transform your health in 2025. We'd be honored if you'd share today's podcast with anyone you love who might be interested in knowing about the connection between alcohol & cancer.Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

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! Get ready for some interesting data about how easy it is to use SLEEP to impact your weight, blood sugar, longevity, and health. It all starts with a thought, "Maybe I CAN take charge of my weight and my health..."Thanks for listening! If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!Also…We’d be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We’re here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

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 to making exercise as automatic as getting up and making your coffee in the morning.Having AUTOMATICITY around exercise means not having to negotiate with yourself when you're not in the mood. You won't need to tap into self discipline or willpower, two things people rely on that aren't always abundant. Exercise lowers the risk of weight gain, diabetes, depression, cancer, stroke, heart attack, and premature death. You'll have more energy, more focus, and be more productive at work, when you develop an exercise habit, and Dr. Lisa will show you how to do just that!Thank you so much for listening! We'd be grateful if you'd follow the podcast and share it with your friends. The more people we reach, the more people we can help with this free resource.If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

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 weight loss (like Wegovy, Zepbound, or Ozempic) as cheating, when it's far and away the most effective treatment we have to lower weight and reduce the risk of weight related health problems. Dr. Lisa also talks about making New Year's Resolutions fun, if you want to engage with them at all...And how to succeed with habit change by taking on TINY goals that you can meet every day. Also, a bit about how to talk to yourself, how to reset with love when you're off track, and how to find the mindset to run a mile a day, even when you're driving from Orlando to Chicago and have to do your run at a highway rest stop!Thanks for listening!If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

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 between clutter and health. Dr. Lisa and the team at Smart Weight Loss Coaching want to wish you a very healthy and happy holiday season! We deeply appreciate you taking the time to listen to our podcast.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.

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 pulled in too many directions to take time for self care, this is the episode for YOU. We appreciate you listening and hope you find the podcast helpful! If you do, please follow us and tell your friends about us, so we can reach and help more people to lose weight & take care of their health the SMART way. This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

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 invite you to CHILL OUT when it comes to holiday treats. It's okay to invite yourself to step back, and simply focus on maintaining your weight for a while. Using her 5 step process, you can avoid weight gain, by declining impulsive trips to the food carnival. Be warned, this episode may lead to relaxing more, trash talking yourself less, and allowing yourself permission to have an occasional holiday treat! It's not a recipe for weight loss, it's an invitation to find a healthy balance, have a little fun, reduce impulsive treats, while you PLAN and ALLOW the holiday treats that are meaningful to you. Thanks for listening!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

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, Dr. Lisa has a few things to say about it. First of all, you're not alone. It seems to be a universal problem that we all feel conflicted about throwing away food that isn't serving our weight loss and health goals. But also, and we're quoting here, "It's time to pull up our big girl panties and throw that candy away!" Whether it's leftover candy, a half eaten bag of chips, or some ice cream in your freezer, chances are there's something you might want to throw out, in order to reduce the food drama. Nobody needs temptation in their home, setting up a recurring, and entirely unnecessary battle. We truly appreciate you listening, sharing, and following The Smart Weight Loss Coaching Podcast! And we promise to get back to the weight loss personality types before 2024 gets away from us!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

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 your routine, even though it won't help you lose weight. Find it hard to believe that exercise doesn't lead to weight loss? We get that! We were skeptical too, until we followed the science...If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com. We would love to meet you! Before you go...one quick announcement! Shout out to our raffle winner! To maintain her privacy, we're not announcing her name, but she tells us she is over the moon to get free registration for our 12 week program. We're so excited to meet her! Thanks to all of you who registered for our raffle. Thanks for listening!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

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 applied to habit change for better health, longevity, and wellness, as well as weight loss. Thanks for listening! We're so grateful that you're spending time with us, and making time for YOURSELF because you deserve to live healthier, longer, and at your happy weight. It's our honor to help!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

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 because there is so much invisible work involved in being a working mother. (And YES, I agree that all mothers work, whether you're doing it in or out of the home!) But there might just be more wiggle room than you realize. Get curious...Might it be possible to delegate some tasks and reclaim some time to do whatever it is you want to prioritize for yourself? In today's episode, Dr. Lisa walks us through an example of how her client made a major change, and the impact it had on her family.Also, if you're eager to have more conversations with Dr. Lisa about how you can lose weight the SMART way, please listen to the end of the episode & sign up for our RAFFLE. We're giving away one free 12 week membership in our Smart Weight Loss Coaching program during the month of November.Thanks for listening!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

If you're eager to increase your fruits & vegetables, in order to lose weight, improve your health, and live longer, healthier, this episode is for you! Dr. Lisa shares 3 practical tips for making produce the easy thing to grab. We all know what would help us lose weight, but sometimes there's a disconnect between what we'd like to do and what we actually do. Nothing has gone wrong! That's very human of you. We're just going to help you work around that normal human tendency. Stay tuned to the end, when Dr. Lisa will give you details about how to sign up for the RAFFLE! One person will get a FREE 12 week membership to our Smart Weight Loss Coaching program. Enter at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThanks for listening!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Why is it that so many people who are working on weight loss tell us, "I know what to do, but I'm just not DOING it"? It's often because they are stuck in Stage 2 of the Stages of Competence. This stage can be frustrating, and hard to escape, but with some guidance, you can move beyond it to reach Stages 3 & 4. Habit change always takes work, but with a willingness to practice, anyone can reach a level of competency where the healthy choice is the default. Where it feels effortless. Whether you want to create an exercise habit, a healthy sleep routine, or you want to improve your vegetarian cooking repertoire, Dr. Lisa will walk you through the process to make change possible for YOU. Please listen to the entire podcast today, to learn how to sign up for our RAFFLE. One lucky podcast winner will get a FREE 12 week membership to our Smart Weight Loss Coaching Program. We'd love to meet you and to help you reach your healthy and happy weight.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

It's PUMPKIN season, and we're curious...what comes to mind for you? Is it a Pumpkin Palooza with pumpkin spiced lattes, apple cider donuts, candy, and pumpkin muffins? Or is it bobbing for apples, fall leaves, and walks in the forest, breathing crisp fall air? When you're working on weight loss and improving your metabolic health, treats are not forbidden (!), but Dr. Lisa wants to help you dissect which treats make the most sense, and which treats are ultra-processed chemical bombs, that will make you hungrier, cause weight gain, and worsen your metabolic health. When you curate your special foods, nothing is off limits. Today is the last day to register for our Women's Wellness Retreat on November 2nd and 3rd in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, about 90 minutes north of Chicago. Join an incredible line up of smart female speakers, including doctors, therapists, coaches, and others who are experts in their fields. This retreat will change your life! If you care about getting healthier, finding balance, and connecting with other women on a similar journey, head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com and click the link at the top to register for our retreat. Listening to this after October 18th? We might just extend the deadline a bit, so take a look at our website anyway. We would LOVE to meet you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Soy, including tofu, edamame, miso, and soy milk, has been highly researched for its impact on health. The influence of soy on breast cancer risk and outcomes is one of the most frequently discussed issues among women impacted by this disease. But did you know that soy impacts men at risk for prostate cancer too? Actually, soy intake can influence rates of heart disease, diabetes, bone health, and longevity. What about weight? Take a listen as Dr. Lisa guides you through the surprising data on SOY and health.And while we have you here, please head over to www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com to read about our upcoming 2024 Women's Wellness Retreat. Registration closes on October 18th, so grab a spot before we sell out! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

The research is clear that exercise is not a weight loss tool, and yet we know that it's critical to maintain weight loss, to prevent weight gain, and for better health and longevity. Today, Dr. Lisa talks with one of her clients live on the podcast, unscripted, so you can hear one approach to navigating insecurities about going to a health club. Of course it's NOT necessary to go to a health club to lose weight or improve your health, but some of the same reframing and mindset work that you'll hear today can be used in other situations when you feel resistance creeping in. If you'd like coaching like this during your SMART weight loss journey, check out our program at www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.comThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

If you think people who are thin have more willpower than those struggling to lose weight, think again. Our food decisions are influenced more by our external environment than our internal self regulation. We all have self control, but we also all have limits. When we tap into our willpower, we're going to deplete it, leaving ourselves vulnerable when the next food decision comes along.Today, Dr. Lisa shares the findings from a clever study involving radishes, chocolate chip cookies, and willpower. If you're trying to lose weight, improve your health, and live healthier longer, it's critical to understand what influences your food decisions. Perhaps it's time to give yourself grace, and have some self compassion when you feel too tapped out to pass on a chocolate chip cookie. Turns out, it isn't your fault. Fortunately, with a heightened awareness of what depletes your self control, and a plan for how to mitigate that, you can turn things around. With just a few tweaks and some self awareness, navigating food decisions just got a lot easier.Before you go…we have two quick announcements. First, please check out SmartWeightLossCoaching.com if you’d like to learn more about our upcoming Women’s Wellness Retreat. The deadline to register is October 18, 2024, or whenever we fill up. Second announcement...Please listen to the entire podcast, so you can learn how to sign up for our free RAFFLE. One lucky podcast winner will get a free 12 week membership to our Smart Weight Loss Coaching Program. We'd love to meet you and to help you reach your healthy and happy weight.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

You might think the jury is out on the health implications of coffee, but in fact the research is quite clear. Coffee does have certain health benefits, but Dr. Lisa explains that if you're drinking the wrong kind of coffee, you're putting your brain health, your weight, and your longevity at risk. Be sure to listen all the way to the end, to learn more about our upcoming annual Women's Wellness Retreat in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. And also, find out how you can enter our raffle to win a free 12 week membership to our health focused, online, SMART Weight Loss Coaching Program, with your host, Lisa Oldson, MD.This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

You might think that being ALL IN for weight loss means being super restrictive, giving up sugar, and going to the gym every day, but actually none of these hit Dr. Lisa's top 5 signs that you're ALL IN for weight loss. Having a growth mindset is a reliable predictor of who will lose weight and transform their health. Those who stay on the struggle bus, and never get past feeling frustrated and stuck, are often blocked more by how they think than what they do. If you've ever played an instrument or learned a foreign language, you might already have the skill set you need to reach your weight loss goals. If not, part of having a growth mindset is believing that it's never too late to work towards those goals, and that what's possible for others is possible for you too.We're giving away one free 12 week membership to our Smart Weight Loss Coaching program. If you're a women interested in SMART ways to lose weight, improve your health, and live longer, listen in to find out how to enter the raffle. It's easy, free, and today is a perfect day to take the leap. Or if you don't want to wait around for the raffle, just jump in and join us today at SmartWeightLossCoaching.com!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.

Women in Dr. Lisa's program often share the inner thoughts that keep them stuck when they're trying to lose weight. Thoughts similar to those we may have had as toddlers...It's not fair! I want that! If you have thoughts like that, you're not broken in any way, you're simply HUMAN. We can normalize these thoughts, while gently redirecting ourselves towards thoughts that reduce our suffering and create options. Sometimes a mindset shift is all it takes to stop the micro-quits that derail us from our wellness goals. If you'd like to take a deeper dive into this and other topics related to weight loss, mindset, wellness, health and longevity, check out our Smart Weight Loss Coaching website, and consider joining our online program, or joining us for our Women's Wellness Retreat in November. Registration is already filling up, so reserve your spot today!This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher.