Best Mordechai Wiener Life Changing Conversations About Weight Loss And Self Love Podcasts (2024)

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51. Unleash Your Genius: Insights from Gay Hendricks, Author of 'The Genius Zone 41:55

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In this captivating episode, join us as we delve into the fascinating world of unlocking our genius with renowned author Gay Hendricks. Drawing from his book, 'The Genius Zone,' Gay reveals the transformative methods he has developed to embrace and thrive within his zone of genius. Discover the power of re-commitment and how it plays a pivotal role…

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By Mordechai Wiener: Life-changing Conversations about Weight Loss and Self Love

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50. How to Boost Your Energy, Sleep Better and Feel Your Best with Dr. Michael Breus 40:09

2+ y ago40:09

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Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Breus discusses managing your energy by understanding your chronotype and body type. He talks about the five types of energy and offers some practical tips on how to manage energy throughout the day. Highlights There are four chronotypes; early, middle, late, and insomniac. You have a genetically predisposed chr…

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49. Secrets to Overcoming Addiction to Food and Sugar with Dr. Vera Tarman 43:50

2+ y ago43:50

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Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Tarman discusses the treacherous nature of sugar addiction. She talks about her struggle with a sugar addiction and how working with addicts in her professional life helped her recognize that she had an addiction. "What got you here won't get you there" - Marshall Goldsmith Highlights Since tackling her food add…

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48. Willpower vs the Pleasure Trap: How to Eat Well Easily with Dr. Alan Goldhamer 1:05:41

2+ y ago1:05:41

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Episode Summary In this episode, Dr Goldhamer discusses the health benefits of fasting and adopting a whole plant-based diet. He talks about why we have so many issues today managing our diet because of unnatural dopamine stimulation Highlights A book called "How fasting can save your life" by Herbert Shelton inspired Dr. Goldhamer at a young age. …

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47. Heal Your Body with Food as Medicine and 5 Pillars of Health with Dr. Robert Graham 45:01

2+ y ago45:01

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Episode Summary In this episode, Robert discusses how the food that we eat plays a critical role in our overall health and wellbeing. He talks about his “FRESH” system for creating and living a healthy and happy life. “Food is Medicine is a movement, Food as Medicine is the intervention." -- Dr. Graham Highlights The beauty of integrative holistic …

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46. How to Free Your Mind & Take Control of Your Weight with Glenn Livingston Ph.D 1:01:54

2+ y ago1:01:54

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Episode Summary In this episode, Glenn discusses the strategies of his book Never Binge Again and the history of its inspiration from Glenn’s time working with patients and consulting with large food companies. Highlights Glenn’s book Never Binge Again has over 12,000 reviews on Amazon Around the age of 17 is when Glenn realized that he had a probl…

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45. Listening Beyond the Craving with Ilana Gilovich-Wave 1:02:38

2+ y ago1:02:38

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Episode Summary In this episode, Ilana and Mordechai discuss intuitive eating and how understanding your emotions can help manage your cravings and help avoid negative self-feelings. They delve into their own emotions and go on a journey of understanding what shapes their reactions. Highlights Ilana believes that mindfulness is critical to understa…

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44. How He Beat the Odds and Lost 80 lbs Twice with Ravi Lochan 58:32

2+ y ago58:32

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Episode Summary In this episode, Ravi talks about his experience growing up as a heavy kid and how he started his relationship with food. He discusses losing the weight and gaining it back multiple times and the actions that he has taken to help maintain the loss this time. He has several tips and some inspirational words about changing and buildin…

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43. Eating Carbs: Why, When and Which Ones with Rebecca Liquari 51:29

3y ago51:29

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Episode Summary In this episode, Rebecca talks about her transition from cardio-based fitness and a lower carb eating mindset to strength training and focusing on properly fueling with macronutrients. She shares her “First Three” things to do to start improving your macronutrients. She also discusses mindset and gives several tips on how to stay fo…

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42. Managing Cravings Without Willpower with Marc David 1:09:08

3y ago1:09:08

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Episode Summary In this episode, Marc talks about the psychology of eating, the reasons so many people struggle with weight loss, and how stress affects our relationship with food. He discusses some common traps that people fall into along with some strategies to manage those traps so that you can reduce stress and become a better version of yourse…

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41. You Deserve Compassion (mordiminutes) 12:44

3y ago12:44

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In this episode, Mordechai talks about having compassion for yourself along the journey to reach your goals. He discusses the idea that nobody is perfect and we have to give ourselves some grace and compassion to work through the messiness of the journey so that we can feel content. Highlights For the past few weeks, Mordechai has been eating more …

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40. How This Busy Mom Got Healthy, Fit & 96lbs Lighter with Charlene Bazarian 45:20

3y ago45:20

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In this episode, Charlene talks about the moment that she no longer recognized herself and began the process of losing weight and becoming fit. She reveals some of her strategies, philosophies, and tips for being successful and losing nearly 100 pounds, and keeping it off for many years. "You're no busier than a fit person" Charleen Bazarian Highli…

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39. Free Yourself from Sugar and Focus Better with Julie Daniluk 51:54

3y ago51:54

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Do you struggle with sugar cravings? Feel like sugar controls you? In this episode, Julie talks about the damaging effects that sugar, and other highly processed foods, have on the body and brain. She talks about the different types of sugars to avoid and also recommends alternatives to substitute. Highlights Julie struggled with ADHD as a child. H…

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38. Consistency, Muscle & Military Mindset with Leon Uptegrove 48:48

3y ago48:48

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I met Leon a few weeks ago while enjoying farm life upstate New York. I was searching for a place to work out and immediately resonated with him when I walked into his gym. Leon enjoyed wrestling while in college. Then enrolled in the military to join the Coast Guard. When we met, he shared how he had lost 50+ pounds and how accountability played s…

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37. Maintain Weight by Planning to Fail & Feeling Emotions with Mark Krassner-Wave 54:21

3y ago54:21

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Mark Krassner is one of my closest friends and one of the most committed coaches I know. He works with people on living their truth and pursuing their dreams. In this episode, I love what he shares about the importance of not overriding your emotions with intellect. We also talked about the importance of accepting and processing emotions that are d…

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36. A Comedian's Approach to 115lb Weight Loss with Lee Syatt 59:17

3y ago59:17

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Lee Syatt has just reached a personal milestone of losing 115 pounds. I’m honored to bring you my conversation with him. Lee is an inspiring guy, who shares his weight loss journey with courageous authenticity and humor. As a self-described “fat kid”, he was often made fun of and put down because of his weight. In today's conversion, he shares how …

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35. Find Your Purpose by Developing Self Trust with Light Watkins 1:03:27

3y ago1:03:27

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Today, I’m speaking with my friend, Light Watkins. He's a meditation teacher, author and advocate for meditation practice. Formerly a model, he one day decided to take a leap and trust the softer voice in his head. One thing led to another, and Light was on a journey to become a yoga and meditation teacher. He eventually went on to write 3 books. H…

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34. From Bullies to Broccoli: 100 lbs Lost and the Green Bronx Machine with Stephen Ritz 1:14:28

3y ago1:14:28

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Stephen Ritz is widely known as “America’s Favorite Teacher.” After losing over 100 pounds and changing his life. Stephen created the first edible classroom in the world. He and his students have grown more than 100,000 pounds of vegetables in the South Bronx, and in the process, Stephen has moved school attendance from 40% to 93% daily, and helped…

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33. Simple Atomic Habits to Drop the Weight and Rock Your World with James Clear 39:04

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James Clear has a gift for breaking down complex human behaviors into simple, small ideas. In our conversation, James shares habits that can help you lose weight without using willpower. He shares simple approaches and mindset shifts that make developing good habits easy and breaking bad habits even easier. James’ book, Atomic Habits, has sold over…

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32. Intuitive Eating or Dieting with Willpower? with Charles Eisenstein 1:04:12

3y ago1:04:12

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My conversation with Charles Eisenstein really lit me up. Motivated by his own struggles with his body, including feelings of not being good enough and unworthiness, he took a deep dive into where these feelings came from. Then he wrote a book about it… The Yoga of Eating, Charles’ book discusses one of the biggest gaps with food: trusting ourselve…

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31. Weight Watchers, the Scale, and Methods for Success with Liz Josefsberg 1:01:14

3y ago1:01:14

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In this episode, I speak with Liz about her experience working for Weight Watchers and eventually writing her book, called Target 100. Liz has helped thousands of people lose weight sustainably with her six weight loss targets. Highlights For Liz, the power of Weight Watchers was sharing the experience with others and recognizing that she was not t…

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30. The City that Lost a Million Pounds with Mick Cornett 54:37

3y ago54:37

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Today I am joined by Mick Cornett, who was the Mayor of Oklahoma City for 4 terms. One of the things about Mick that inspires me the most is how he takes big risks and embraces failure. Thanks to his mindset and leadership, Oklahoma City turned from one of the “fattest cities in the country” to one of the healthiest, and so much more. This conversa…

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29. Lets Talk About Kids and Weight Loss with Eliza Kingsford 41:59

3y ago41:59

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In this episode, Eliza and Mordechai discuss ways to help kids that are struggling with their weight. They discuss strategies to help them learn healthy internal dialogues and how to manage their belief systems so that they can have a solid foundation for managing their weight and self-image. Highlights When someone is struggling with their weight …

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28. Changing Beliefs and losing 80 lbs with Jeff Miller 59:05

3y ago59:05

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Jeff and Mordechai discuss Jeff’s journey with managing his weight. They touch on how they met, what Jeff’s childhood was like as a heavy kid, and Jeff talks about his initial resistance and how his mindset has changed to help him be successful. Highlights When Jeff first met Mordechai, he was not ready to make changes. After Jeff’s mother’s passin…

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27. Skin Removal Surgery - Behind the Scenes with Dr. Sadrian 53:57

3y ago53:57

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Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Sadrian and Mordechai discuss cosmetic surgery, how to make a good decision, and how to prepare for the process. Highlights The ideal patient is one that takes their time and does their homework so that they are well armed with questions and basic knowledge. Some patients have misaligned or unreasonable expectat…

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26. Losing 120 lbs and Finding Self-worth with Eli Schwebel 52:37

3y ago52:37

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Episode Summary In this episode, Eli talks about his life battling with self-worth, loneliness, and weight. He discusses some key moments along his journey and offers some experiences that may be helpful to others. He talks about the importance of music to him and what it is like to let go of control when on stage performing. Highlights Eli remembe…

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25. Shirtless Therapy, Body Shame and Skin Surgery 26:11

3y ago26:11

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Episode Summary In this episode, Mordechai talks about the decision to have plastic surgery and the journey from his initial consideration to his post-surgery life. Highlights About 5 years ago was the first time Mordechai decided that he wanted to have surgery. He visited 10 surgeons and decided something did not feel right. It felt like he was hi…

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24. Discover True Freedom with “Gangsta Gardener” Ron Finley 44:44

3y ago44:44

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Episode Summary In this episode, Ron talks about why gardening is an essential piece of creating a greater community and environment. He discusses some of the struggles with his efforts to create gardens in Los Angeles and some of the underlying systemic issues that create underserved communities. Highlights Ron turned his pool into a garden. Plant…

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23. The Healing Power of Human Connection with Dr. Dean Ornish 43:58

3y ago43:58

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In this episode, Dean talks about changing behaviors to make improvements in your life. He talks about the power connection has to heal. He discusses the four pillars of health and how managing each one can have tremendous impact on overall health and happiness. "Joy of living is sustainable; fear of dying is not" - Dr. Dean Ornish Highlights Lifes…

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22. Hungry For Change? Challenge Your Beliefs with James Colquhoun 59:49

3y ago59:49

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Episode Summary In this episode, James talks about transformations, the healing power of the human body, how to change beliefs, and the importance of being non-attached. "Everything is absolutely always unfolding perfectly" - James Colquhoun Highlights James discovered that it is important to clear your slate to reset how you think before trying to…

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21. From Heroin to Hero - The Road to Recovery with Frank Ferrante 58:48

3y ago58:48

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Episode Summary In this episode, Frank talks about his lifelong journey through addiction and what he’s learned through the trials of recovery. He talks about his documentary “May I Be Frank?” and the impact that it has had on his life. “A commitment is a spiritual experience” Frank Ferrante Highlights Frank doesn’t blame his addiction on anybody b…

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20. Changing Your Caveman Habits with Dr. Jud Brewer 44:04

3y ago44:04

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Today I am joined by Dr. Judson Brewer to discuss how we can use curiosity to investigate our behaviors and break bad habits. Dr. Jud is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, the executive medical director of behavioral health at Shareca…

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19. Weight Loss Surgery, Overcoming Shame and Losing 150lbs with Sarah Stites 58:37

3y ago58:37

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In this episode, Sarah talks about her difficult journey through the process of weight loss, her experience with gastric bypass surgery at the age of 19. Sharing how she ultimately changed her mindset, learned to deal with her emotions, and lost 150 pounds. She talks about what Wavelength is and why she decided to create it as a platform to help ot…

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18. A Nation Hooked on Sugar with Laura Schmidt Ph.D 55:23

3y ago55:23

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Today I am joined by Laura Schmidt Ph.D. to discuss how some tobacco companies took over the world’s largest food companies in the late sixties and early seventies. How junk food companies market their products to children and why regulation is key to solving the countries weight pandemic and much more. Topics Include: Sugar addiction Chronic disea…

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17. Fast Food Addiction, Weight Loss & How to Start Feeling Good Now with Tommy Tomlinson 55:27

3+ y ago55:27

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Today I am joined by Tommy Tomlinson to discuss food addiction, weight loss, how to feel good BEFORE you reach your target weight, strategies for sustainable weight loss, and much more. Tommy is an acclaimed journalist, author of The Elephant in the Room, and host of WFAE's SouthBound podcast. “I can’t do so many things because I didn’t do the main…

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16. Heal Your Nervous System. Get into Your Body. Find Your Superpowers with Melinda Jacobs 45:15

3+ y ago45:15

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Today I am joined by intuitive coach and clinical hypnotherapist Melinda Jacobs to discuss tuning into our energy systems, living an embodied life, and much more. "I release anything that's not mine to feel" Melinda's Mantra Topics Include: Cellular memory Working with the subconscious mind The nervous system of an empath Nature versus nature The A…

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15. One Tiny Secret for Lasting Behavior Change with BJ Fogg, Ph.D 49:38

3+ y ago49:38

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Today I am joined by BJ Fogg to discuss proven methods for behavior change, habit myths, why tiny habits and designed environments are the keys to behavior change, and much more. BJ Fogg is a research associate at Stanford University, and is the best-selling author of Tiny Habits. Dr. BJ Fogg is a behavior scientist at Stanford, where he directs re…

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14. How He Lost 300 Pounds and Healed from Emotional Obesity with Mike Gorman 48:50

3+ y ago48:50

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Today I am joined by Mike Gorman to discuss how mindfulness can help us lose weight and keep it off by empowering us to get in touch with our bodies and emotions. Mike shares what it was like to be 540lbs, and how paleo and ketogenic diets helped him lose weight and feel great in his body. “It wasn’t that I ate in reaction to emotion. I ate to supp…

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13. How to Sleep Well and Why Weight Loss Depends On It with Dr. Michael Breus 40:30

3+ y ago40:30

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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Michael Breus (The Sleep Doctor) to discuss the connection between quality sleep and weight loss, how to find the sleep schedule that works best for your body, what you can do to sleep better tonight, and much more. “Sleep is a lot like love, the less you look for it, the more it shows up,” Dr. Michael Breus Topi…

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12. Simple Prep for Beating Social Pressure and Sugar Cravings with Chef AJ 48:40

3+ y ago48:40

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Today I am joined by Chef AJ to discuss finding food that works for you, why preparation trumps motivation, and how we can build healthy food habits that support our success. Chef AJ is the author of several books, is the host of the TV series Healthy Living with Chef AJ, and is devoted to eating a whole-food, plant-based diet. “If it's in your hou…

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11. How Your Weight Plateau May Be Because The Upper Limit Problem with Gay Hendricks Ph.D. 45:56

3+ y ago45:56

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In today’s episode, I am speaking with Gay Hendricks to discuss what it takes to make a personal transformation, how we can live a more embodied life, and much more. Gay is a psychologist, writer, teacher, and co-founder of the Hendricks Institute. Topics Include: Gay’s personal transformation Interactions with Ram Dass Key tenets of personal trans…

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10. How Chef Chen lost 100 lbs with Mind Games, Attitude and Good Food 46:37

3+ y ago46:37

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Today I connect with Charles Chen to discuss why personal transformation is the key to sustainable weight loss, how we can build up our self-confidence, using tiny habits to build momentum for big changes, and much more. Topics Include: Charles’ one nonnegotiable daily self-care practice Self-love and compassion Body dysphoria for men Finding creat…

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9. Control Over Eating, Shame and Numbing Emotions with Geneen Roth 52:46

3+ y ago52:46

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Today I am speaking with Geneen Roth. Geneen is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers including, Women, Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything. Through her work, Geneen has helped thousands of people change their eating habits and live more fulfilling lives. Topics Include: What our eating habits can teach us about oursel…

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8. How to Beat Shame, Cravings and Food Addiction, with Dr. David L. Katz 49:45

3+ y ago49:45

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Today I am joined by Dr. David Katz to discuss how to foster a healthy relationship with food in a culture where unhealthy food habits are ubiquitous. Dr. Katz is a preventive medicine specialist and globally recognized authority on lifestyle medicine... Topics Include: Why we don't need more information about diets or nutrition... How companies ex…

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7. Losing 150 lbs, Emotional Eating and Body Image, with Lisa Schlosberg, LMSW 52:56

3+ y ago52:56

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Today I am joined by my friend Lisa Schlosberg. Lisa is a mental health professional and holistic health coach. She offers an Integrative Trauma-Informed Online Coaching program that helps men and women stop the struggle against themselves and integrate body, mind, and soul for holistic weight loss and lifelong health... Topics Include: Early assoc…

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6. Key to Self-Control: Keeping Your Word to Yourself 15:54

3+ y ago15:54

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In this episode of our six-part series on the foundational pillars of weight loss, Mordechai shares with listeners why having integrity is the difference between success and failure in losing weight and keeping it off, and how to live a life of integrity. Topics Include: What it means to be in integrity The battle between our higher and lower selve…

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5. Emotional Eating: Feel it to Heal it 14:19

3+ y ago14:19

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In this episode of our six-part series on the foundational pillars of weight loss, Mordechai breaks down the relationship between emotions and food, and how connecting with and processing our emotions can help us lose the weight and keep it off. Topics Include: Emotional eating Recovering from missteps Self-worth and food Self-acceptance An exercis…

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4. What You Eat vs Why You Eat 11:50

3+ y ago11:50

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In this episode of our six-part series on the foundational pillars of weight loss, Mordechai shares what steps we can take to develop a healthy and satisfying relationship with food. Topics Include: Why drinking more water will help you lose weight The "I'll start tomorrow" trap Addressing and eliminating shame The "crowding out" technique The powe…

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3. Win Over Willpower with Weekly Food Preparation 17:12

3+ y ago17:12

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In this episode of our six-part series on the foundational pillars of weight loss, Mordechai discusses why preparation trumps willpower, and how you can use preparation to fortify your decision making against unexpected circumstances. Topics Include: Preparing for contingencies Why investing in the outcome isn't enough Strategies for dealing with c…

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