Best Cognitivepsychology Podcasts (2024)

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219: How to Start Strength Training at Any Age 22:02

11h ago22:02

22:02

Resistance-Training For Everyone: From Chair Workouts to Advanced Movements In this episode, Ali Novitsky discusses the importance of strength training for beginners and how she has created a program, Muscles & Mindset, to make it accessible and doable. She shares her own experience with starting strength training at a young age and the obstacles t…

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218: Benefits of an Online Fitness Coach/ Do the Best Workout Apps Actually Work? 23:29

7d ago23:29

23:29

Can Online Fitness Programs Help? Dr. Ali Novitsky expresses her excitement about today's topic and introduces the concept of online fitness programs. With nearly seven years of experience in running her own online fitness program, she explains that it is more than just fitness — it’s a holistic approach to health. Primary vs. Supplementary Fitness…

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217: (Don't) Lose Weight Fast! - The Dangers of Rapid Weight Loss Diets 22:22

14d ago22:22

22:22

The Science Behind Why Fast Weight Loss Isn't the Answer Host and Obesity Expert, Ali Novitsky MD, is thrilled to be back with you today. If you saw the title "Lose Weight Fast," you might be wondering what's going on with Dr. Ali these days. Rest assured, nothing has changed - today's episode is all about why losing weight fast is not a good idea.…

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216: Unlocking the Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training for Optimal Body Composition 22:58

21d ago22:58

22:58

The Science Behind HIIT and Muscle Growth to Boost Your Metabolism and Burn Fat Welcome to another episode of the Muscles and Mindset Podcast! Dr. Ali Novitsky dives into the fascinating world of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and its impact on body composition. Whether listeners think HIIT is for them or not, Dr. Novitsky promises that by…

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215: Catabolic vs. Anabolic Weight Loss 22:35

29d ago22:35

22:35

Anabolism or Catabolism? Muscle Maintenance or Fat Loss? In this episode of the Muscles and Mindset podcast, obesity medicine expert and fitness guru, Dr. Ali Novitsky explores the intriguing topic of catabolic and anabolic weight loss. The discussion is centered on how to attain optimal body composition by balancing muscle maintenance and fat loss…

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214: You Can't Hide: Facing Emotional Baggage and Finding Fulfillment 23:20

1M ago23:20

23:20

Transforming Spaces and Minds: A Journey of Decluttering and Self-Discovery In this week's episode of "Muscles and Mindset," Ali Novitsky, MD shares a personal update, revealing that she recently rented a 15-foot dumpster as a Mother's Day gift to herself and went on a de-junking spree. Alongside her husband Mark, she cleaned out their garage, disc…

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213: Ready to Receive: How Your Energy Influences Your Experiences 22:52

1M ago22:52

22:52

M&M Listeners, In today's episode, Dr. Ali Novitsky, weight loss physician, shares some profound insights and personal experiences from her recent journey to three different wellness conferences. The theme explored is all about the concept of receptivity and the energetic exchange that influences our lives. Key Highlights: Personal Growth at Confer…

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212: Optimal GLP-1 Weight Loss: Beyond Medication 1:00:17

2M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Optimal GLP-1 Weight Loss: Beyond Medication with Dr. Ali Novitsky In this enlightening episode of the Muscles and Mindset Podcast, Dr. Ali Novitsky delves into the intricate world of GLP-1 agonists and their significant role in aiding weight loss. However, the focus extends beyond the medication itself. Dr. Novitsky explores a holistic approach to…

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211: A Dance with Discomfort: Personal Growth in Uncomfortable Situations 22:33

2M ago22:33

22:33

A Dance with Discomfort: Personal Growth in Uncomfortable Situations In this episode, obesity medicine and weight loss expert, Ali Novitsky MD dives into the themes of discomfort, personal growth, and the power of embracing awkward situations. Ali starts by sharing her recent experiences speaking at two significant events: the Institute of Physicia…

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210: Confronting Our Inner Bullies: Strategies for Overcoming Self-Sabotaging Beliefs 21:37

2M ago21:37

21:37

Tackling Our Big Bully Beliefs In this enlightening episode of "Muscles and Mindset," Dr. Ali Novitsky delves into the intricate world of our internal dialogues and examines how they can often morph into personal bullies, hindering our health and wellness journeys. Through insightful discussion, Dr. Novitsky sheds light on the common "bully beliefs…

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209: Science of Weight Loss Plateaus & How to Overcome Them 25:37

2M ago25:37

25:37

In a compelling episode of the Muscles and Mindset Podcast, Dr. Ali Novitsky delves into the challenging topic of weight loss plateaus, with a specific focus on the impact of GLP-1 agonist use. This discussion is not limited to those using GLP-1 agonists but extends to anyone facing a weight loss plateau. Rethinking Weight Loss Plateaus Dr. Novitsk…

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208: Optimal GLP-1 Weight Loss 26:14

3M ago26:14

26:14

By Ali Novitsky, MD

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207: Stressing Me Out - Relationship Energy 23:18

3M ago23:18

23:18

Summary In this episode of the "Muscles and Mindset" podcast, obesity medicine expert, Dr. Ali Novitsky, is joined by her triple board-certified husband, Dr. Mark Novitsky, for a deep dive into the dynamics of energy within relationships. The Drs. Novitsky explore the concept of empaths and how genetic traits can result in absorbing others' emotion…

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206: Navigating Travel Anxiety - Fighting Flight Fears 23:08

3M ago23:08

23:08

Summary In this episode of the Muscles and Mindset Podcast, Dr. Ali Novitsky delves into the theme of overcoming fear through a personal experience. The episode begins with a recount of a family trip to Australia and New Zealand, highlighting the initial fear and anxiety surrounding the long flight with two anxious children. The narrative unfolds a…

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205: Navigating Mismatched Energy in Relationships: A Guide 20:54

3M ago20:54

20:54

Summary Dr. Ali Novitsky, obesity medicine doctor and fitness expert, shares a comprehensive synopsis of the latest episode on Muscles and Mindset. The episode explores the intricate dynamics of mismatched energetic vibrations and their profound impact on relationships. The discussion commences by revisiting the fundamental concept of energetic hea…

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204: Increasing Vibrational Energy: Transforming Your Mindset and Health 20:26

4M ago20:26

20:26

Summary Obesity Medicine doc and Fitness Expert, Ali Novitsky, MD, delves into the topic of increasing vibrational energy in the latest episode. Drawing from her experience at a recent conference at Miraval focusing on emotional regulation and energy impact, Dr. Novitsky guides listeners through understanding vibrational energy's influence on emoti…

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203: Science of Exercise Recovery: Top 10 Keys to Recharging Your Body & Mind 24:34

4M ago24:34

24:34

Summary Welcome to the latest episode of the Muscles & Mindset Podcast with Ali Novitsky MD! In this episode, Ali delves into the topic of optimal recovery from exercise, presenting 10 valuable tips and strategies to aid in effective recovery and maintenance of physical health.! Dr. Ali covers a diverse range of topics including the significance of…

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202: Building Self-Trust: How Doing It Anyway Can Transform Your Life 21:46

4M ago21:46

21:46

Summary In this episode of the Muscles & Mindset Podcast, Ali Novitsky MD delves deep into the concept of doing it anyway. Emphasizing the importance of taking ownership of goals and the path to achieving them, Dr. Ali highlights the significance of consistency and the role of self-boundaries in attaining success. Through personal anecdotes and pra…

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201: Lean Into Discomfort 23:15

4M ago23:15

23:15

Summary In this episode of "Muscles and Mindset" with Ali Novitsky MD, she delves into the significance of permitting oneself to experience negative emotions without acting upon them. Dr. Ali shares insights on leaning into discomfort as a means of emotional healing, advocating for sitting with discomfort rather than impulsively escaping it. She pr…

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200: Leptin and Obesity 22:21

5M ago22:21

22:21

Summary Obesity Medicine Expert. Dr. Ali Novitsky, explores the fascinating science behind the hormone Leptin and its crucial role in suppressing the hunger cue in this episode of the "Muscles and Mindset" podcast. She delves into the concept of Leptin resistance, shedding light on why some individuals struggle to lose weight despite being in a cal…

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199: Hunger Hacks 22:34

5M ago22:34

22:34

Summary In this episode of "Muscles and Mindset", Dr. Ali Novitsky, Obesity Medicine expert shares useful advice and effective tactics to empower listeners to make informed decisions regarding their nutrition and lifestyle. She explores the impact of exercise on hunger, highlighting that its effects can vary from person to person. While some indivi…

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198: The Science of Hunger 22:20

5M ago22:20

22:20

Summary In this episode of the "Muscles and Mindset" podcast, Ali Novitsky MD dives deep into the fascinating science of hunger. She starts by sharing her personal experience with having a big appetite and how it led her to explore the genetics of hunger. Dr. Ali explains that hunger actually has a genetic component, specifically related to the MC4…

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197: Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Muscles! 22:12

5M ago22:12

22:12

Summary Dr. Ali Novitsky, an obesity medicine expert, explores the topic of GLP-1 weight loss medications and how to avoid muscle loss that are commonly associated with these medications. She starts with the utilization of GLP-1 agonists, specifically Ozempic and Mounjaro, in the realm of obesity medicine. Dr. Novitsky sheds light on the need for a…

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196: Fat Loss 101 32:18

5M ago32:18

32:18

Fat Loss 101: Building Muscle and Mindset Summary In this episode, Dr. Ali Novitsky, obesity medicine expert, dives into the topic of fat loss and how to achieve optimal weight loss by maintaining muscle mass and losing body fat. She starts by sharing her experience of starting a TikTok account to engage with her audience and address their confusio…

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195: Muscles Gain 101 33:51

6M ago33:51

33:51

Muscle Gain 101 Welcome back to another episode of Muscles and Mindset with obesity medicine expert, Ali Novitsky MD! In this week's episode, we're going to dive into the fundamentals of muscle gain and discuss simple strategies to optimize our muscle mass. But before we get into the nitty-gritty, let me share a little story with you. When we were …

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194: Dr. Matthea Rentea Podcast Takeover 41:40

6M ago41:40

41:40

Summary For the first podcast of 2024, Dr. Matthea Rentea takes over the mic and asks Dr. Ali Novitsky all of the questions you've been wanting to know. She elicits Dr. Ali's personal journey to optimal health and how the secret to helping people love exercise. She discusses her approach to nutrition and fitness, emphasizing the importance of indiv…

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193: Creating Your Don't Do List in 2024 31:04

6M ago31:04

31:04

Create a ‘don’t do’ list in 2024. This list has at least three things that you did in 2023 that don’t fulfill your core desires and that you will no longer do in 2024. Honoring your core desires and setting boundaries to protect them is what we want in 2024 – this is how you’ll start living your best life. In this episode, I talk about creating a ‘…

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192. Is 10 Minutes Enough? 32:32

6M ago32:32

32:32

A ten-minute HIIT workout is enough. Gone are the days we need to slog through a long, moderate workout that doesn’t make us feel good… and deep down, we know we won’t stick to it. It’s time to become a ten-minute workout person. Work out smarter, not harder, and create long-lasting body composition changes. In this episode, I talk about how long t…

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191. It's Safe to Meet Your Needs 31:02

7M ago31:02

31:02

It’s safe to meet your needs, especially in this world where we’re more accustomed to putting others first. It helps us communicate better and be true to who we really are. Talk to others about your needs, put yourself first, and heal what wasn’t met in your childhood. In this episode, I’m talking about why we need to prioritize ourselves, how sayi…

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190. My Errors Tour 31:35

7M ago31:35

31:35

It’s not uncommon to find ourselves shouldering the blame for things that were never truly our vault. What if we approached these situations with a different perspective? What if we embraced self-compassion as a catalyst for growth and healing instead of berating ourselves for our supposed errors? In this episode, I’m talking about making errors, t…

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189. Your Career as an Authentic Expression of You with Dr. Chelsea Turgeon 31:13

7M ago31:13

31:13

You have permission to create the most authentic expression of you. Yes, even if you feel stuck in your career. And yes, even if you’re ready to shift gears into what you truly want. I’m joined by Dr. Chelsea Turgeon to talk about vulnerability, choosing your authentic self, and what your life after medicine might look like. How to Live With Your A…

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188. Macros Simplified 34:30

7M ago34:30

34:30

Macro-calculated eating is often discounted as difficult and impossible to get right. So, let’s simplify it. In this episode, I explain the three different ways of eating: intuitive, mindful, and calculated macros, because to understand macros, you need to understand the rest of them. Then, I tell you how to determine your basal metabolic rate, set…

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187. Discovering Your Soul's Purpose with Brenda Winkle 31:38

8M ago31:38

31:38

Breathwork helps us connect with ourselves on a much deeper level. My guest, Brenda Winkle, is a breathwork coach, empath, and intuitive – and she’s someone I’ve worked with personally. In this episode, we talk about the power of breathwork, the body’s energetic fields, how empaths can protect their energy, and how to raise your vibration. The Body…

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186. A Quest to Good Mothering with Heather Chauvin 33:42

8M ago33:42

33:42

Becoming a good mother starts with healing yourself and becoming the type of person you needed when you were a child. My guest, Heather Chauvin, joins me to discuss the reality of emotionally vulnerable parenting. From the understanding that you are your child’s guide through life to creating your emotional state, being a good mother is a conscious…

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185. Emotionally Regulated Parenting 30:31

8M ago30:31

30:31

How do you stay emotionally regulated as a parent? If you’re anything like me, it can actually be quite difficult, especially when you have other things going on in your life. It’s important to create a sense of peace and balance in your life. In this episode, I’m talking about my own recent experiences in parenting and how I’m learning to regulate…

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184. Setting Boundaries, Starting with Self 30:05

8M ago30:05

30:05

Boundaries start with yourself. When we’re able to set and maintain self-boundaries, we are more capable of setting them with other people and in other areas of our lives. In this episode, I’m talking about how to set self-boundaries and what this looks like. I’m also diving into how to honor other people’s boundaries, setting boundaries without ov…

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183. Gratitude to My Younger Self 33:30

8M ago33:30

33:30

I hold my younger self with such gratitude. She went through so much, learned so much, and dealt with so much – and every piece of this, all good, bad, beautiful, and ugly, all planted the seeds of growth for me to be who I am today. This episode is a dedication to my younger self and an invitation for you to connect with and feel gratitude for you…

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182. Getting Protein as a Vegetarian 33:10

9M ago33:10

33:10

Vegetarian sources of protein are often nutritionally dense, providing a wide variety of the nutrients and macros that we need in our diet. However, it’s important to understand that vegetarian proteins have different macro values than animal sources and are often much higher in carbohydrates per serving. In saying that, there are some advantages t…

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181. A New Way to Weigh 28:12

9M ago28:12

28:12

Stop comparing yourself to other people! It’s time to weigh in on yourself. The era of relying on the scale, on someone else’s body, or on society’s judgment is over. What’s in is relying on yourself. Your intuitive feelings about your body are the most important thing in the world when it comes to how you look and what you weigh. In this episode, …

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180. Energetic Health 31:02

9M ago31:02

31:02

Let’s think about our health from a totally different angle today. We often talk about optimal health from a mental, emotional, or physical position. Lately, I’ve been thinking more about well-being in terms of energetic health. So let’s discuss energetic health and what it means to really take care of it! Managing your energetic health requires yo…

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179. Navigating Disappointment 31:35

9M ago31:35

31:35

Disappointment comes up when things don’t unfold as we expected them to. It could be our own personal journeys, relationships, or other unforeseen circumstances. These feelings are hard and heavy, but there is a way to navigate through them. In this episode, I dive into the heart of disappointment, shedding light on why it happens and how it affect…

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178. Emotions We Eat With 30:45

10M ago30:45

30:45

Emotional eating is when we eat for something other than nourishment – usually to fulfill some kind of emotional need. Emotional eating is extremely common, and the emotions associated with it are usually relentless, fast, and often stemming from childhood. In this episode, I’m breaking down what these emotions are and how we can better manage thes…

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177. Tracking Body Composition Changes 30:28

10M ago30:28

30:28

When making body composition changes, it's important to have a long-term plan. This means finding behaviors you can stick to for the long haul, even when feeling discouraged. Remember that weight is not the only measure of health. Other methods to measure body composition changes don’t involve the scale. Let’s discuss. Effective Methods for Body Co…

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176. Optimizing Your Health with Strength Training 30:51

10M ago30:51

30:51

Strength training is so important for your health and longevity, especially once you turn 30. But so many women are too worried about getting bulky that they don’t do any form of strength training. In this episode, I’m talking about all the long-term health benefits of strength training, the best way to start a strength routine, and the equipment y…

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175. Your Easy Guide to Getting Adequate Protein 31:33

10M ago31:33

31:33

Eating adequate protein is essential for everyone, whether you’re trying to gain muscle or lose fat. Though many people find protein confusing, and there is a lot of different information out there, it doesn’t have to be daunting to eat more protein. There are so many benefits to eating enough protein for your body. In this episode, I hope to expla…

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174. What Obesity Medicine Docs Want You to Know About GLP-1 Agonists with Dr. Matthea Rentea 32:00

11M ago32:00

32:00

Weight loss medicine, like GLP-1s or Ozempic, is making headlines lately, and for good reason. They are a great tool to help those struggling with weight loss. I’m joined by Dr. Matthea Rentea, an obesity medicine specialist, to talk about weight loss medication, working with your medical team, and how this type of medication actually works. Weight…

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173. Let's Get Uncomfortable 29:36

11M ago29:36

29:36

Getting uncomfortable doesn’t have to be a negative experience. You can use those uncomfortable feelings to experience something new, push yourself, show up as your authentic self, and even experience massive growth. It’s all about having fun with getting uncomfortable and seeing what magic can happen. Key Takeaways How can you keep staying in the …

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172. When In Doubt, Create Space 30:01

11M ago30:01

30:01

If you’re feeling in doubt about anything in your life, I encourage you to create more space. Creating space allows you to make more authentic decisions, have more self-compassion, and have the insight to move in the best direction for you at that moment. In this episode, I’m talking all about creating space and the levels you might experience on t…

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171. In Health and Business with Frenchie Ferenczi 31:26

11M ago31:26

31:26

You can create the type of business that honors your health and your priorities. It takes hard work, determination, and a whole lot of marketing, but with effort and defining your why, it is absolutely achievable. I’m joined by business strategist, Frenchie Ferenczi, to talk about her shift into flexible well-being and how she has created, and now …

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170. This One's for My Girls 31:00

11M ago31:00

31:00

This one is for my girls. It’s also for your girls. And it’s for all of us women who are navigating our way through this world. In this episode, I’m talking to my girls. I’m sharing how I’m helping them gain awareness and experience, how to learn about their thought patterns, and how to be strong, independent women. This one is also for us mothers …

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