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Weight Loss for Busy Physicians | Helping Women Physicians Lose Weight for the Last Time
Hosted by Katrina Ubell, MD | Master Certified Life and Weight Loss Coach · EN
Are you a busy physician who wants to lose weight permanently so you can have the life you want? This podcast is the resource you’ve been looking for. I’ll guide you on the journey to overcome stress eating, exhaustion, and overwhelm - and move into freedom around food.
Each week, this podcast brings you specific tools and resources to meet the challenges busy doctors face. Your time is valuable - and so is your well-being. We’ll help you find the time to care for yourself as well as you care for your patients.
Learn new ways of thinking that make good eating decisions automatic and result in permanent, effortless weight loss. Find out how to gain the time and energy to take care of yourself the way you tell your patients to! We’ll show you how to stop overeating and using food to deal with stress and exhaustion. You’ll learn to improve your relationships and to better deal with the difficult people in your life so you don’t need food to cope. This can be the best stage of your life yet - just like you thought it would be when you started your training. And most importantly, feel better in all aspects of your life without anything or anyone else having to change.
Your host, Dr. Katrina Ubell, is a board-certified pediatrician and a certified life and weight loss coach. After completing her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Dr. Ubell worked in a private pediatric practice for 10 years before retiring from her practice to become a life and weight loss coach for busy physicians. Dr. Ubell lost 45 pounds in 12 months without any surgery, pills, or unhealthy crash diets.
You can find out more about Dr. Ubell and her work at www.katrinaubellmd.com.
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What I Know For Sure
Sep 10, 202400:32:19Tap to summarizeThis is it! My final episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians. Can you believe we've made it this far together? In this bittersweet closing of the podcast, I'm getting real with you about why I've decided to close this chapter of my life and wind down my business. It's a deeply personal episode where I bare my soul about my changing priorities, dreams for the future, and the profound lessons I've learned over these incredible 9 years.I'm sharing the five most powerful insights I've gained from both coaching you wonderful folks and doing my own personal growth work. We're talking about everything from the true value of self-improvement to finding genuine fulfillment in life (spoiler: it's not about the fancy car or big house!). This episode is packed with heartfelt reflections, a few tears (yep, I got emotional!), and hopefully, some wisdom that'll resonate with you, whether you're a doctor or not. So grab a tissue (or two) and join me for this final ride. Let's laugh, maybe cry a little, and celebrate the amazing journey we've been on together. Thank you for being part of my story - now let's dive into this last chapter!In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:Why I’m deciding to wind down my business after 9 successful yearsThe five key insights I've gained from my years of coaching and personal growthHow arranging your life around your true priorities leads to greater fulfillmentHow I’m planning to keep in touch with my audience after the podcast endsAll show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6vFree Class: How to Weigh What You Want Without Doing Sh*t You HateJoin my free class to hear the hacks you actually haven't heard before!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Transcribe →Creating an Equitable Home Through Fair Play with Coach Alison Jamison
Sep 3, 202400:29:18Tap to summarizeAre you tired of having the same fights with your partner over and over about doing the dishes and taking the trash out?So many couples find themselves in this position, which is why our special guest Alison Jamison is here to share a better way. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, Alison is unpacking some of the common problems you might face in your home, whether you’re a physician or not, and how the Fair Play system can help. You’ll learn what Fair Play is, how it works, and why we all need it. Alison Jamison is a certified Fair Play Facilitator and relationship coach specializing in helping women create fulfilling relationships. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:Why one partner always seems to end up doing more home maintenance One thing that is causing bad communication in your relationship The surprising truth about why outsourcing doesn’t take much off your plate Tune in to create a more equitable home for you and your family. All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Check Out Fair Play: https://www.fairplaylife.com/ Follow @fairplaylife on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairplaylife/ Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6vFree Class: How to Weigh What You Want Without Doing Sh*t You HateJoin my free class to hear the hacks you actually haven't heard before!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Transcribe →Part 3 – Weight Loss Coaching Myth Busters Series
Aug 27, 202400:23:27Tap to summarizeWhat could weight-loss coaching look like for you?This is the final installment of our three-part myth-busters series all about weight-loss coaching. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re getting into what it really looks like to participate in coaching and what myths you might have heard or told yourself about it.If you want to hear first-hand from a weight-loss coach what weight-loss coaching is like, you’re in the right place. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:Results you’ll get from coaching besides losing weight How to stop using food to feel betterOne thing that is keeping you stuck Listen to this episode if you’re curious about what kind of coaching would be the best fit for you and how it would fit into your life. All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6v
Transcribe →Part 2 – Weight Loss Coaching Myth Busters Series
Aug 20, 202400:21:01Tap to summarizeHave you always wondered whether weight-loss coaching might work for you? In this three-part series on the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast, I’m busting myths surrounding weight-loss coaching so that you can separate fact from fiction and find out whether coaching might be a good fit for you. This is Part 2, where we’re busting myths surrounding who weight-loss coaching is and isn’t for. We’re covering age, diet restrictions, therapy, and more. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:Why I’ll never tell you what you have to eat A medically sound approach to changing your diet The truth about what age you need to be to join weight-loss coaching If you’re telling yourself, “I can’t do it, this won’t work for me,” then listen up because this episode is for you. All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6v
Transcribe →Part 1 - Weight Loss Coaching Myth Busters Series
Aug 13, 202400:27:38Tap to summarizeAre you worried that a weight-loss coach is going to tell you how to eat, when to eat, and what exercises you have to do, just like every other diet program out there?In this three-part series on the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast, I’m busting myths surrounding weight-loss coaching so that you can separate fact from fiction and find out whether coaching might be a good fit for you. In Part 1, we’re kicking things off with what I call the “nuts and bolts” of joining a weight-loss coaching program: the basic facts that you need to know to get started. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:How weight-loss coaching is different from dieting7 myths about weight-loss coachingHow to lose weight while still eating the foods you love If you’re looking for a permanent solution to your turbulent relationship with food, coaching is the way to go. All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6vFree Class: How to Weigh What You Want Without Doing Sh*t You HateJoin my free class to hear the hacks you actually haven't heard before!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Transcribe →Weight Loss Success Story - Jenevieve Hughes, MD, FACS, CPE
Aug 6, 202400:44:19Tap to summarizeIf you’ve been on the fence about whether Weight Loss for Doctors Only is for you and you wish you could have a peek behind the scenes, I have a treat for you!In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, you get to hear Jenevieve Hughes’ weight loss success story and the highlights of what she gained from the Weight Loss for Doctors Only program. Spoiler alert: she gets into a lot more than just weight loss. Learn how many things can improve in your life beyond your relationship with food and your body when you simply change the way you think. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:Why you need to get back in tune with your internal hunger cuesHow mindless eating is sabotaging your relationship with foodWhy traditional weight loss programs don’t work long-termThe secret ingredient in the Weight Loss for Doctors Only programTune in to be a fly on the wall for this conversation about the strategic byproducts of working on weight loss and creating peace and freedom around food through a mindset-based approach. All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6vFree Class: How to Weigh What You Want Without Doing Sh*t You HateJoin my free class to hear the hacks you actually haven't heard before!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Transcribe →Empty Nesting and Other Big, Positive Life Changes
Jul 30, 202400:22:20Tap to summarizeDo you have a child leaving home in the next few months or another big life change on the horizon? Are you wondering how you’re going to get through it emotionally?In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing my own experience of sending my first child off to college and how I learned to process my emotions in a healthy, judgment-free way, without relying on food. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:Things you can do to prepare for an emotional time Tips for letting your emotions out at appropriate times How to allow yourself to feel your emotions (without projecting them onto your child)If you want to learn how to handle your emotions without overeating, this is for you. All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6v
Transcribe →Overcoming the Fear of Food Spoilage
Jul 23, 202400:22:40Tap to summarizeDoes food spoilage ever interfere with your food plan?Maybe you find that you’re overeating because you fear throwing away food, or maybe you keep eating off-plan because you fear eating spoiled food and throw it away prematurely. Whatever struggle you’re facing, this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians will teach you how to overcome a food scarcity mindset, figure out your comfort level with food spoilage, and create a plan that will work for you and your consumption habits. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:How to meal prep in a more flexible way A truth about food spoilage that you have to accept How to live and eat in alignment with your values If food spoilage is harming your relationship with food, this episode will help!All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6v
Transcribe →Dealing with Unpredictable or Erratic Schedules While Losing Weight
Jul 16, 202400:29:30Tap to summarizeDo you deal with a lot of unpredictability in your work schedule as a doctor? Do you find that interferes with your eating habits and weight-loss goals? You’re not alone. Many doctors have to navigate being on call, working rotating shifts, or not knowing when they’re going to get off work in the evening, to name just a few scheduling challenges. It’s not surprising that makes it difficult to maintain consistent and healthy eating habits. Like many others before you, you end up skipping meals and eating the Doritos that your coworker brought in. This episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians will teach you how to deal with erratic or unpredictable work schedules when you’re trying to lose weight. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:How your erratic work schedule is harming your relationship with food An easy way to reframe your thoughts about your unpredictable work scheduleThe things you’re blaming work for without thinking about itLearn how to make the unpredictable predictable so you have a plan in place for every scenario. All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6vFree Class: How to Weigh What You Want Without Doing Sh*t You HateJoin my free class to hear the hacks you actually haven't heard before!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Transcribe →Weight Loss Success Story - Lindsey C. Thomas, MD
Jul 9, 202400:47:58Tap to summarizeIt’s been a while since our last client success story episode; I figured it was about time you heard from someone besides me! Allow me to introduce you to Lindsey C. Thomas, MD. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, Lindsey is sharing her weight loss success story, complete with all her secrets to living a happy and fulfilling life, at peace with your body. In fact, she’s sharing how she came to the realization that she didn’t need to lose weight at all after years of constant yo-yo dieting. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:The shockingly young age at which kids start worrying about their weight What you never knew about the early days of the Weight Watchers programWhat makes Weight Loss for Doctors Only different from any other weight-loss programThe secret to living life on your terms Sit back, relax, and enjoy Lindsey’s story. All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!Resources Mentioned:Leave a Review of My Book: https://a.co/d/4BwGZ6vFree Class: How to Weigh What You Want Without Doing Sh*t You HateJoin my free class to hear the hacks you actually haven't heard before!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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