Podcasts about total wellness

A lot of women walk around exhausted, but they don't fully realize their nervous system has never actually learned how to power down anymore. Their brain wakes up immediately carrying responsibilities, mental lists, future problems, health concerns, conversations, things they forgot, things they need to manage… Like opening 47 tabs all at once. And over time, many women stop recognizing this as stress. They start calling it personality. In this episode, I explore: • hypervigilance and chronic nervous system strain • why so many capable women wake up already overwhelmed • emotional bracing and mental load • how chronic stress impacts sleep, cravings, inflammation, and emotional health • why calm can start to feel unfamiliar after years of pressure • the hidden exhaustion behind high-functioning women • learning to give the nervous system "a place to land" This is not another generic conversation about stress management. It's a deeper conversation about what happens when women spend years emotionally rehearsing life instead of fully living inside it. If you've ever felt like your brain never fully shuts off, this episode will probably feel very personal. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle 

Lately I've been thinking a lot about the way people speak to each other online. Not just trolls and "haters." But ordinary people saying things behind screens that they would likely never say face to face. This episode was sparked by watching another creator open up about the deeply personal comments she's received about her family, her parenting, and her life decisions… followed almost immediately by an interaction in my own inbox that stopped me in my tracks. And it made me start asking bigger questions: What is social media doing to the way we see each other? Why do screens seem to disconnect people from empathy? Why are so many women carrying stress, resentment, comparison, and emotional overload that spills out online? And what happens when creators stop being viewed as human beings and start being treated like emotional targets? This is not a "poor me" episode. It's a deeper conversation about psychology, emotional projection, modern internet culture, and the strange disconnect that seems to happen when a screen gets between people. I think this conversation matters far beyond social media. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   Follow me on social media... Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle 

A lot of women can pinpoint a season of life where their body seemed to suddenly change. After the divorce. After caregiving. After burnout. After the surgery. After the illness. After the loss. After the years of chronic stress. Weight changed. Energy changed. Sleep changed. Blood sugar changed. Everything felt harder. And many women quietly say the same thing: "Everything changed after that." In this episode, I explore the connection between stress, survival, trauma, nervous system strain, metabolic health, and the physical cost of years spent compensating. Not from a fear-based or oversimplified perspective. But from the perspective of women who have spent years being "fine" while carrying more than their body was designed to sustain long term. This episode is for the woman who has ever wondered: "What if my body isn't betraying me… what if it's revealing something?" We talk about: • chronic stress and metabolic adaptation • emotional survival and body change • why high-functioning women often miss their own burnout • the connection between life events and physical symptoms • nervous system strain and midlife health • why some women feel like their body changed overnight This may be one of the most important conversations I've had yet about the intersection between lived experience and physical health. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle 

In the final episode of this series, we zoom out and explore the larger cultural and emotional context surrounding menopause and midlife. Because many women were not only physically unprepared for this transition. They were psychologically unprepared too. For years, women were given an incredibly shallow understanding of menopause: hot flashes, periods stop, mood swings. But very few women were taught how deeply this transition could affect… stress tolerance emotional resilience identity body familiarity self-trust recovery and the relationship women have with themselves This episode explores… why women became skilled at normalizing suffering the generational conditioning many women internalized why so many women interpreted transition as personal failure the emotional experience of bodily unfamiliarity and the deeper meaning behind "losing the body's communication systems" during midlife At its core, this entire series has been about communication. Women losing familiar body signals… misunderstanding unfamiliar ones… and blaming themselves for not knowing how to interpret what their bodies were trying to say. And maybe the deeper issue was never simply menopause itself. Maybe it was losing familiarity with ourselves and not understanding how to reconnect.   When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle 

The Westfair Business Journal's 2026 Doctors of Distinction Awards took place on Wednesday, May 20th, at the Mansion on Broadway in White Plains, New York. The event celebrated exceptional medical professionals who demonstrate outstanding dedication to patient care, industry innovation, and community impact. This year's event highlights the newly unveiled "Total Wellness" initiative, emphasizing a holistic approach to healthcare by integrating mental health, nutrition, and physical fitness alongside traditional clinical excellence. Nominated by readers and carefully vetted by a panel of judges, the selected honorees represent a diverse cohort of healthcare leaders—ranging from established medical pioneers to emerging voices shaping the future of medicine. The annual celebration provides a premier platform for healthcare stakeholders to connect, share insights, and forge professional collaborations aimed at advancing community well-being.Westchester Talk Radio host Joan Franzino spoke with Kristine Sposato, Senior Director of Occupational Health and Employee Wellness Services at White Plains Hospital. Kristine described her department's role as providing holistic, comprehensive primary care and preventative resources to the hospital's employees. Having spent her 26-year nursing career at White Plains Hospital, she detailed her professional evolution from a night-shift ICU nurse to her current leadership position. She credited the growth of the hospital's robust employee wellness program—which features corporate partnerships that bring on-site wellness and fitness classes directly to staff—as a key reason for her recognition by Westfair.

The Westfair Business Journal's 2026 Doctors of Distinction Awards took place on Wednesday, May 20th, at the Mansion on Broadway in White Plains, New York. The event celebrated exceptional medical professionals who demonstrate outstanding dedication to patient care, industry innovation, and community impact. This year's event highlights the newly unveiled "Total Wellness" initiative, emphasizing a holistic approach to healthcare by integrating mental health, nutrition, and physical fitness alongside traditional clinical excellence. Nominated by readers and carefully vetted by a panel of judges, the selected honorees represent a diverse cohort of healthcare leaders—ranging from established medical pioneers to emerging voices shaping the future of medicine. The annual celebration provides a premier platform for healthcare stakeholders to connect, share insights, and forge professional collaborations aimed at advancing community well-being.Westchester Talk Radio host Joan Franzino talked with Adam Hammerman, CFO of New York Medical College (a member of Touro University) and a long-time volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Adam shared how a poignant family trip to Israel inspired him to become an EMT. He discussed his experience serving during historic crises, including the September 11 attacks and the emergency water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River. Hammerman emphasized the core EMT philosophy of "taking your own pulse" to maintain control in stressful situations, a practice he applies to both his medical and corporate roles. He noted that he was nominated by his co-workers for his dedicated volunteer EMT work. 

The Westfair Business Journal's 2026 Doctors of Distinction Awards took place on Wednesday, May 20th, at the Mansion on Broadway in White Plains, New York. The event celebrated exceptional medical professionals who demonstrate outstanding dedication to patient care, industry innovation, and community impact. This year's event highlights the newly unveiled "Total Wellness" initiative, emphasizing a holistic approach to healthcare by integrating mental health, nutrition, and physical fitness alongside traditional clinical excellence. Nominated by readers and carefully vetted by a panel of judges, the selected honorees represent a diverse cohort of healthcare leaders—ranging from established medical pioneers to emerging voices shaping the future of medicine. The annual celebration provides a premier platform for healthcare stakeholders to connect, share insights, and forge professional collaborations aimed at advancing community well-being.Westchester Talk radio host Joan Franzino spoke with award honoree Dr. Julia Keltz, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, residency program director, and associate professor at Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College. Dr. Keltz discussed the dynamic nature of managing multiple roles, highlighting that June is a particularly demanding month due to transitioning residency classes. She expressed her deep passion for medical education and shared insights into her recent implementation of an AI companion tool in her clinical practice to improve the efficiency of medical charting. She noted that she was nominated for the award by her colleagues. 

Part 2 of a 3-part series. In Part 1, I talked about losing the body's familiar warning signs and communication systems during the menopausal transition. In this episode, we go deeper into the psychological consequences of that disconnection. Because for many women, the struggle in midlife was never simply about weight gain. It was about unpredictability. Loss of familiarity. Loss of confidence. Loss of trust in the body that used to feel understandable and manageable. And when women don't fully understand what's happening physiologically, they often respond the only way they know how:  More discipline. More control. More self-correction. This episode explores why so many women in midlife… became emotionally exhausted trying to "get back on track" interpreted transition as personal failure tightened control in response to bodily unpredictability developed complicated relationships with food, exercise, and self-worth quietly stopped feeling familiar to themselves This conversation moves far beyond hysterectomies and diet culture and into something much deeper: What happens psychologically when women no longer trust the body that used to cooperate with them. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle 

This is part 1 of a 3 episode series. In this episode, I'm talking about something I've noticed more and more over the years working with women in midlife and something I personally experienced. A lot of women around my age had hysterectomies in their late 30s or early 40s. And while many of those surgeries genuinely improved quality of life - mine included - I've come to realize something else may have happened too: Many of us lost one of the body's biggest communication systems before we ever fully entered menopause. Without changing cycles, irregular periods, or the usual visible "warning signs," many women moved into perimenopause and menopause without fully understanding what was happening inside their bodies. And because of that, a lot of women spent years interpreting body changes through the lens of discipline, control, stress, or personal failure…  Instead of recognizing they were navigating a major physiological transition. This episode is not anti-hysterectomy. It's a deeper conversation about body awareness, midlife change, self-blame, and what happens when women lose familiarity with the signals their bodies once used to communicate. In this episode we discuss: hysterectomy and the loss of visible hormonal warning signs why so many women felt blindsided in midlife the connection between body signals and self-understanding why many women kept using "old rules" on changing physiology the psychological impact of losing familiarity with your body This conversation is not just for women who had a hysterectomy.  It opens the door to a much larger discussion about menopause, identity, body trust, and the emotional experience of midlife.     When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle 

 You can fully understand why you do something… and still be the reason it's not changing.   In this episode, I'm breaking down a pattern I see in almost every woman I work with, and it has nothing to do with willpower, discipline, or knowing what to do.   It's the subtle way we use awareness to explain our behavior… without actually changing it.   I walk through what this looks like in real life from the "2pm it doesn't count" moment… to the deeper patterns shaped long before that. Because the issue isn't that you don't understand yourself.   It's that something familiar is still making your decisions in real time.   And until that shifts… nothing else really does. If you're ready to stop circling the problem and actually get it handled, you can schedule a call here: https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori   When you're ready, here's also how I can help you for FREE: (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms.

Most women don't have a priority problem. They know their health matters. They know their energy matters. They know they don't feel like themselves. So why does it keep getting pushed off? In this episode, I'm unpacking the pattern I see over and over again - the one that sounds responsible, logical… and harmless. "I'll deal with it when…" When things calm down. When work isn't so crazy. After this season. The problem is this… "when" rarely shows up. This episode isn't about motivation or discipline.  It's about a pattern that quietly becomes normal and what it's actually costing you while nothing feels urgent.   If you're ready to stop circling the problem and actually get it handled, you can schedule a call here: https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!     Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle 

Lately, I've been having a different kind of conversation with women. On the surface, it starts the same - questions about weight, energy, consistency, and trying to "get back on track." But somewhere in the middle… it shifts. And what we end up talking about has very little to do with food, workouts, or even weight at all. In this episode, I'm unpacking what I've been noticing: Why capable, high-functioning women feel like something is "off" even when they're doing everything right The pattern that shows up when you're building something new in midlife And why more discipline, structure, or effort doesn't actually solve it This is a deeper conversation about how you're thinking, deciding, and operating, especially under pressure. If you've ever felt like you're working hard, making progress, but it's not as clear or controlled as it should be… This will probably hit home for you.   If you're ready to stop circling the problem and actually get it handled, you can schedule a call here: https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

You can know exactly what to do and still not follow through. Not because you're inconsistent or lack discipline, but because different versions of you keep taking turns being in charge. In this episode, we're looking at what's actually happening when your decisions don't hold and why it has less to do with food or strategy and more to do with internal leadership. If you've ever felt clear and confident earlier in the day then found yourself making completely different choices later, this episode will likely hit home for you. If you're ready to stop circling the problem and actually get it handled, you can schedule a call here: https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!     Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle 

It usually doesn't look like "falling off" track. It looks like small adjustments. Quick decisions. Thoughts that feel completely reasonable in the moment. But those moments change the direction of your day more than you realize. This episode walks through what's actually happening in those in-between decisions, and why it's not about discipline, motivation, or starting over. If you've ever ended the day thinking, "I didn't do that bad, but I'm not where I want to be either," this episode will probably feel familiar.   If you're ready to stop circling the problem and actually get it handled, you can schedule a call here: https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!     Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle 

If you feel like you're constantly trying to "get back on track" with your health, your weight, or your routine… This episode is going to hit close to home. Because the problem isn't that you fall off. It's that the plan you keep going back to was never designed to hold up in real life in the first place. In this episode, I break down the pattern I see over and over again with women in their 40s and 50s: Doing well for a stretch… life getting busy… things slipping just enough… and then starting over again. It looks like effort. But it never turns into lasting results. This isn't a conversation about more discipline or a better plan. It's about understanding why this cycle keeps repeating and what actually needs to change if you want things to finally stick. In this episode: Why "getting back on track" feels productive,but keeps you stuck The difference between a consistency problem and a strategy problem Why most health approaches fall apart under real-life stress and schedules How midlife changes make this pattern more noticeable (and more frustrating) What to start looking at instead if you want results that actually last If you've been feeling like you know what to do, but can't seem to get it to stick… This episode will help you see why. If you've been doing a lot, but nothing feels like it's stabilizing and you're not making progress with your goals, this will make sense. If you're ready to stop circling the problem and actually get it handled, you can schedule a call here: https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle 

This isn't a "busy week." This is what midlife actually looks like. Aging parents. Unexpected responsibility. A life that doesn't slow down just because things get harder. In this episode, I'm sharing what's been happening behind the scenes this week. And more importantly, what it reveals about why so many women feel inconsistent, exhausted, and like they "can't get it together." It's not a discipline problem. It's what happens when your life expands… but your capacity hasn't been recalibrated to match it. If you've been trying to "get back on track" and it's not working… This will help explain why. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

Editor's Note: Join Lexipol, Police1 and our partners for First Responder Wellness Week from March 23-27, 2026. Each day, we'll provide webinars, articles, videos and more, all within the overarching theme of being “Total Wellness. True Readiness.” Register for five wellness webinars now. We say it all the time — our people are our greatest asset. But if that's true, why do we spend more time maintaining vehicles than we do maintaining the people driving them? In this special episode of the Policing Matters episode, Aaron Zamzow from FireRescue1's Better Every Shift podcast takes over to talk to Gordon Graham about what's missing in how agencies approach wellness, leadership and long-term performance — and what needs to change. From the stigma around mental health to the reality of financial stress and leadership blind spots, Gordon keeps it simple and direct. Take care of your people early, or deal with the consequences later. His “10 Fs” framework isn't theory — it's a practical way to think about how first responders actually live and work. About our sponsor This episode is sponsored by BLTN, Powered by Multitude Insights. Better bulletins solve crimes. BLTN is the nationwide intelligence-sharing platform built by law enforcement, for law enforcement. One centralized system to create, distribute, and analyze bulletins—connecting agencies in real time so critical intel reaches the right people when it matters most. No more inbox sprawl, no more missed leads—just faster coordination and better outcomes. Visit multitudeinsights.com to see how agencies are closing more cases, faster.

If you approached your career the way you've been approaching your body, it would NOT work. Not because you're incapable. But because the approach itself is unstable. In this episode, I break down the difference between operating in evaluation mode versus execution mode and how that shift changes the way your brain processes decisions, consistency, and results. This is not about committing harder to another plan. If the strategy is misaligned for your body in midlife, more effort just creates more frustration. This is about understanding: why you keep adjusting before anything has time to work how constant self-monitoring interferes with consistency what actually changes when something is fully decided and how to approach this in a way that your body can finally respond to If you've been doing a lot, but nothing feels like it's stabilizing and you're not making progress with your goals, this will make sense of it. If you're ready to stop circling the problem and actually get it handled, you can schedule a call here: My call Link!  If you've felt like you're putting in effort but things still feel inconsistent or scattered… this will connect some dots. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

Women in midlife are trying a lot of things. Keto. Macros. Intermittent fasting. Weight training. Supplements. Hormone therapy. GLP-1 medications. Peptides. And none of those tools are inherently bad. In fact, some of them can be incredibly helpful. But there's a growing problem I see with women in their 40s and 50s: They're stacking interventions on top of each other without ever stopping to ask the more important question. What is actually happening in my body right now? Because tools change systems. And when tools are layered randomly instead of strategically, women end up feeling more confused than empowered. In this episode I break down: • Why midlife metabolism becomes more layered • The danger of "stacking" health interventions • Why tools like GLP-1 medications and peptides require strategy • The difference between effort and precision • How women can stop guessing and start understanding their body This is not an anti-tool conversation. It's a strategic one. Because powerful tools deserve structured use. And midlife women deserve clarity about how their bodies actually work now. If you've been trying the next thing… and the next thing… and the next thing, this episode will likely resonate. If you'd like to talk about your situation specifically, you can schedule a conversation here: https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

GLP-1 medications are not magic. They are not evil. And they are not shortcuts. They are powerful metabolic levers. And levers change systems. In this episode, I break down what GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) actually do - and what they do not do - especially in midlife. I cover: • How these medications influence appetite and blood sugar • Why not all GLP-1s are the same • The muscle question no one is talking about • The difference between weight loss and metabolic protection • What happens when women use these tools without strategy • Why midlife requires layered thinking, not casual intervention This is not an anti-GLP-1 episode. In fact, I am in favor of these compounds when used properly.  So this is a strategic episode.  If you're currently on a GLP-1 or considering it, this conversation matters. Because powerful tools deserve structured use. And midlife women deserves these conversations because you deserve informed choices.  If you've been reading, listening, thinking… but not moving, this one will land. And it might be the nudge you didn't realize you needed. Here's my calendar link:  https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

The women I work with aren't confused. They aren't lazy. They aren't lacking information. They aren't "off track." They're stalling. In this episode, I break down the psychology of waiting in midlife, especially for high-functioning, capable women who are used to solving everything on their own. We talk about: Why effort stops working the way it used to How self-reliance turns into hesitation The identity disruption that midlife creates The difference between being thoughtful and being avoidant Why the "hinge moment" is where most women stay stuck If you've been reading, listening, thinking… but not moving, this one will land. And it might be the nudge you didn't realize you needed. My calender here, if you need clarity:  https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

There's a moment in midlife where a woman realizes something unsettling: She's doing the work… and her body still isn't responding. She's consistent. She tracks. She lifts. She eats well. And yet - the plateau won't break. The inflammation lingers. The energy isn't reliable. This isn't a motivation issue. And it's not a character flaw. It's often a signaling issue. In this episode, I'm introducing something new inside the Metabolic Rewire System - the Precision Pathway - and explaining: • Why effort alone stops working in midlife • What "metabolic signaling" actually means (without the science lecture) • How to know if you're missing a foundational layer or a precision layer • Why more restriction isn't the answer • What real strategic intervention looks like This is not about shortcuts. It's not about chasing trends. It's about building a metabolically healthy system - and when indicated, layering in precision tools strategically. If you've been doing everything right and still feel stuck, this episode is for you. To apply for a conversation about working together inside the Metabolic Rewire System, visit the link in the show notes. https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

Most women don't lack awareness about their health. They know the stakes. They've watched the patterns in their families. They feel the consequences in their own bodies every day. So why do smart, capable women still hesitate when it comes time to make a real decision? In this episode, Lori unpacks the quiet psychological moment that actually determines whether change happens — the split second between knowing and deciding. She explores why fear-based motivation often misses the mark, what really happens inside the brain when a decision becomes real, and the skill women must learn to move forward even when certainty isn't available. This is a conversation about decision-making, identity, and the internal hinge that separates thinking about change from actually living it. If you've ever felt that pause right before committing to something that matters, this episode is about that moment — and what to do with it. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

A lot of women feel cautious. They're ready for change, but they're no longer willing to repeat approaches that required pressure, discipline, or overriding their bodies just to prove commitment. In this episode, I talk about the quiet shift I'm seeing in midlife women:  The difference between fear and discernment, why readiness looks different now, and how trying to force progress often backfires when stress, capacity, and nervous system load aren't considered. This is a conversation for women who: want change, but don't trust the old way of starting are tired of pushing through exhaustion to prove they're serious sense that their hesitation might actually be wisdom No tips. No food rules. No hype. Just perspective on what readiness really looks like in this season and why starting smarter matters more than starting faster. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

In this episode, I'm talking about something I don't usually address directly:  the emotional and physical toll of living in heavy, uncertain times, and what it feels like when staying silent starts to feel like self-betrayal. This isn't a political episode, and it's not about debating sides or policies.  It's about how fear, violence, and dehumanization in the world around us affect our nervous systems, our stress levels, and our ability to feel safe even when we don't consciously connect the dots. I share… why silence can sometimes feel protective, but also emotionally costly what moral stress and moral injury do to the body over time why women, especially midlife women, are feeling more exhausted and emotionally worn down lately and how we can care deeply without burning ourselves out or shutting ourselves down My goal with this conversation is not to tell anyone what to think, but to acknowledge what many of us are quietly carrying.  And… to remind you that your body isn't "broken" for reacting to the environment you're living in. If you've been feeling heavier, more tired, or more emotionally raw lately, I hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone.   When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

Ever notice that the urge to snack hits hardest at night, even when you're not truly hungry? In this episode, I break down why the "9pm fridge moment" isn't a willpower problem, a bad habit, or a lack of discipline… …and why behavior-only advice keeps women stuck in midlife. We'll talk about what your nervous system is actually asking for, why this pattern gets louder during perimenopause and menopause, and why real change starts by supporting the systems underneath your habits, not just trying to control them. If you've ever wondered why you can "do everything right" all day and still struggle at night, this episode will help you see what's really going on - and why nothing is wrong with you.   When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

In today's episode, I'm sharing why I'm always refining and rebuilding how I coach — and why that's not about chasing trends, but about how real change actually works. Before I was a health coach, I was a classroom teacher, and even back then I cared less about memorization and more about whether learning truly stuck and could be used in real life. That same philosophy guides how I work with women in midlife health today. We talk about: Why motivation isn't usually the problem How behavior change, psychology, and metabolism are deeply connected Why so much health advice fails to integrate into real, busy lives And why I believe methods matter more than willpower If you've ever felt like you're "doing all the right things" and still not seeing results, this episode will help you understand why — and what actually creates sustainable change in midlife.   When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

Real change doesn't announce itself. It doesn't come with motivation, confidence, or a rush of certainty. Most of the time, it's quiet… so quiet that many women assume they're still waiting for it. In this episode, I'm talking about the moment women, either decide… or they keep looking for reassurance. We explore: Why effort eventually stops working, even for disciplined, capable women How reassurance-seeking disguises itself as being "responsible" or "doing more research" Why some women feel recognition when they hear this message and others feel irritated The difference between decision and strategy (and why both matter, especially in midlife) This isn't a motivational episode. There's nothing to fix and nothing to rush. Just clarity - for the women who feel it.   Find easy articles for you to read on SUBSTACK, use my FREE link here: https://substack.com/@loridoddy/note/p-182871177?utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web    When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

Ben Greenfield Fitness: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/lnraw06/ Welcome to RAW—my unfiltered solo podcast (hosted on LIFE Network), where you get the real, behind-the-scenes version of my life: the biohacking experiments I’m running on myself, the protocols I’m building and breaking, the tools and tech I’m stress-testing before anyone hears about them, the ideas in physiology, performance, and longevity I’m diving into, the beliefs I’m questioning, the routines I’m refining, and the unconventional stuff I’m actually doing day to day—no gloss, no script, just a direct line into what I’m thinking, testing, discovering, and living in real time. In this episode, we go deep into the “RAW” terrain of jaw mechanics—think controversial, awkward, and a tad nerdy, but game-changing for health. It all starts at a cocktail party when a Sherlock Holmes-style dentist spots red flags just by looking at his mouth. Cue a year-plus journey into bioesthetic dentistry, mindfully chewing food, and mastering “mewing” (tongue and jaw posture that even changes your face shape). What’s the big actionable win? Stop ignoring your mouth! Rethink your mechanics, posture, and oral hygiene—ditch the fluoride, embrace hydroxyapatite toothpaste, train your tongue to suction to your palate, and breathe through your nose like a pro. Bonus: mouth taping is not just for sleep geeks. Episode Sponsors: Just Thrive: Take the Just Thrive FEEL BETTER challenge today, and save 20% on your first Gut Essentials Bundle. Just Thrive Probiotic is the only probiotic clinically proven to arrive 100% alive in your gut, wrestling in less bloat, better energy, and even clear skin. Digestive Bitters packs 12 science-backed herbs in one tasteless capsule that jumpstarts your digestion and supports GLP-1 production so cravings don’t control you. Visit justthrivehealth.com/BEN and save 20% with promo code BEN. See the difference for yourself or get a full product refund, no questions asked. Fatty15: Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15:0 levels and help you live healthier, longer. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/BEN and using code BEN at checkout. BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough: The 7 essential forms of magnesium included in this full spectrum serving help you relax, unwind, and turn off your active brain after a long and stressful day so you can rest peacefully and wake up feeling refreshed, vibrant, and alert. Go to bioptimizers.com/ben and use code ben15 for 15% off any order. Muse: Muse S Athena combines clinical-grade EEG and fNIRS technology to train your brain in real time while tracking sleep with 86% expert-level accuracy. Get 15% off at choosemuse.com/BENGREENFIELD or use code BENGREENFIELD at checkout. Truvaga: Balance your nervous system naturally with Truvaga's vagus nerve stimulator. Visit Truvaga.com/Greenfield and use code GREENFIELD30 to save $30 off any Truvaga device. Calm your mind, focus better, and recover faster in just two minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/lnraw06/ Welcome to RAW—my unfiltered solo podcast (hosted on LIFE Network), where you get the real, behind-the-scenes version of my life: the biohacking experiments I’m running on myself, the protocols I’m building and breaking, the tools and tech I’m stress-testing before anyone hears about them, the ideas in physiology, performance, and longevity I’m diving into, the beliefs I’m questioning, the routines I’m refining, and the unconventional stuff I’m actually doing day to day—no gloss, no script, just a direct line into what I’m thinking, testing, discovering, and living in real time. In this episode, we go deep into the “RAW” terrain of jaw mechanics—think controversial, awkward, and a tad nerdy, but game-changing for health. It all starts at a cocktail party when a Sherlock Holmes-style dentist spots red flags just by looking at his mouth. Cue a year-plus journey into bioesthetic dentistry, mindfully chewing food, and mastering “mewing” (tongue and jaw posture that even changes your face shape). What’s the big actionable win? Stop ignoring your mouth! Rethink your mechanics, posture, and oral hygiene—ditch the fluoride, embrace hydroxyapatite toothpaste, train your tongue to suction to your palate, and breathe through your nose like a pro. Bonus: mouth taping is not just for sleep geeks. Episode Sponsors: Just Thrive: Take the Just Thrive FEEL BETTER challenge today, and save 20% on your first Gut Essentials Bundle. Just Thrive Probiotic is the only probiotic clinically proven to arrive 100% alive in your gut, wrestling in less bloat, better energy, and even clear skin. Digestive Bitters packs 12 science-backed herbs in one tasteless capsule that jumpstarts your digestion and supports GLP-1 production so cravings don’t control you. Visit justthrivehealth.com/BEN and save 20% with promo code BEN. See the difference for yourself or get a full product refund, no questions asked. Fatty15: Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15:0 levels and help you live healthier, longer. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/BEN and using code BEN at checkout. BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough: The 7 essential forms of magnesium included in this full spectrum serving help you relax, unwind, and turn off your active brain after a long and stressful day so you can rest peacefully and wake up feeling refreshed, vibrant, and alert. Go to bioptimizers.com/ben and use code ben15 for 15% off any order. Muse: Muse S Athena combines clinical-grade EEG and fNIRS technology to train your brain in real time while tracking sleep with 86% expert-level accuracy. Get 15% off at choosemuse.com/BENGREENFIELD or use code BENGREENFIELD at checkout. Truvaga: Balance your nervous system naturally with Truvaga's vagus nerve stimulator. Visit Truvaga.com/Greenfield and use code GREENFIELD30 to save $30 off any Truvaga device. Calm your mind, focus better, and recover faster in just two minutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, I'm getting honest about something most women over 50 won't say out loud. We've all bought something hoping it would be the thing. The gummy. The greens powder. The tea. The waist trainer. The pink drink that promised energy and fat loss in one scoop. Not because we're naive. Not because we're lazy. But because we were hopeful. Tired. Ready for relief right now, not six months from now. This is the final episode of the year, and instead of "New Year New You" hype, we're having a grown-woman conversation about: • Why smart women buy things that don't work the way we hope • How the wellness industry uses our deepest desires to market to us • Why taking a break doesn't mean you've lost yourself • The real reasons we stay stuck (and the ones that finally move the needle) • What to take with you into 2026 and what to leave behind If you've ever stared at a product and thought, "Maybe this will help," this episode will make you exhale and say, "oh… it wasn't just me." Because you're not failing. You're human. And you care. And that actually matters. Listen. Reflect. And maybe toss a product or two into the donation box before the year ends. Find me on Substack here: https://open.substack.com/pub/loridoddy/p/the-real-reason-women-over-50-struggle?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

In this episode, I unpack a subtle but powerful pattern that's quietly undermining women's confidence in midlife: crowdsourced authority. What starts as a funny Instagram reel about a misbehaving cat turns into a sharp reflection on what happens when loud, repeated opinions begin to feel like expertise, especially when it comes to women's bodies after 40. This episode explores: How volume starts to replace wisdom in the influencer economy Why smart, capable women feel suddenly unsure when their bodies change The difference between expertise and confidence online Why midlife health feels so emotionally charged and why that matters How constant opinions erode self-trust even when nothing is "wrong" This is not a nutrition episode. It's not a hormone-hack episode. It's a conversation about discernment, self-trust, and why slowing down matters more than listening louder. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, influencer certainty, or the feeling that something must be wrong with you — this episode will help you breathe again. Find my extra free SUBSTACK articles here --->  https://open.substack.com/pub/loridoddy/p/the-real-reason-women-over-50-struggle?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

Stop chasing vague goals like “being healthier.” Real change starts when you discover your why, shift your mindset, and commit to progress, not perfection. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. James Thompson, physician, author, and passionate advocate for transformational wellness. With more than 35 years of medical experience, Dr. Thompson's own health journey took a powerful turn after a life-changing 21-day Daniel Fast in 2012. That experience led him to embrace a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle, earn a certification in integrative holistic nutrition, and ultimately develop his FEARLESS framework, the foundation of his book, “Fearless Wellness”. In “Fearless Wellness”, Dr. Thompson shows how lasting health is built through plant-based nutrition, movement, stress management, meaningful relationships, and purposeful living. His mission is simple but profound: to empower people to take control of their health and live more vibrant, fulfilling lives. We're thrilled to welcome Dr. James Thompson as he dives into the FEARLESS framework for holistic wellness, shares practical tips for improving diet, exercise, sleep, stress, social connection, and spiritual purpose, and explores how his book and programs can help you truly transform your health and well-being.   For more information about “Fearless Wellness: Transform Your Life One Step at a Time” by Dr. James Thompson, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/FEARLESS-Wellness-Transform-Your-Life-ebook/dp/B0DZ8P5X8Z?dplnkId=31f20456-3ece-42ca-b8b0-cbc9f5ddc6ac&nodl=1 For more information about Healthy Living With A Vision, please visit: https://healthylivingwithavision.org Register for the Healthy Living with a Vision Foundation 28 Day Based Kickstart, pleas visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cyv8AfVYT5ecj155GR_wsg#/registration For more information about the FEARLESS framework and Blog, please visit: https://fearlessmd21.com Connect with Dr. Thompson on Linkedin at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thompson-md-WFPB/ Connect with Dr. Thompson on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/fearlessmd21/ Connect with Dr. Thompson on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Mindfuleatingandnutrition/ Connect with Dr. Thompson on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8eni5WkBFk-d3YgeEOhQBw Connect with Dr. Thompson on X at: https://x.com/jamesathompso12

If you're a Gen X woman who grew up flipping through Glamour, Cosmo, Self, or O Magazine in the checkout line… this episode is for you. Today, I pull back the curtain on why I am writing long-form articles on Substack, and why this matters deeply for women navigating midlife metabolism, identity, and emotional transformation. This isn't about "another platform." It's about the kind of woman I am speaking to - The Magazine-Generation™ woman who learns through reflection, depth, and nuanced understanding… not quick fixes, hacks, or 60-second reels. In this episode, we explore: Why Gen X women are the "Magazine Generation" What makes long-form content essential for real change Why your transformation requires thought, not hacks The traits I see in my most successful clients Why Substack has become the home for deeper conversations in midlife If you're craving more meaning, more insight, and more support for the internal and external shifts happening in your 40s, 50s, and beyond, this episode will feel like home. SUBSTACK LINK HERE:  https://open.substack.com/pub/loridoddy/p/the-real-reason-women-over-50-struggle?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web  ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:40 — A love letter to Gen X women 03:47 — Why Substack? The honest answer 04:00 — The Magazine Generation: a Gen X identity 5:10 — Why readers transform deeper than scrollers 6:30 — The women who thrive in my mentorship 7:20 — Why midlife transformation requires depth 8:10 — The invitation (not a pitch) 9:05 — You are the magazine-generation woman When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Marina Ortega, founder of Scottsdale Hydrotherapy and co-creator of Trust Your Gut, to unpack the real, often unspoken truth about gut health, detoxification, and resilience. Marina shares her deeply personal journey through chronic constipation, black mold exposure, and being bedridden with no clear medical answers, experiences that ultimately pushed her to reclaim her health and dedicate her life's work to helping others do the same. Drawing from nearly 30 years of experience and over 30,000 colon hydrotherapy sessions, Marina explains why the gut is the foundation of vitality, how colonics, castor oil therapy, coffee enemas, and lymphatic support actually work, and why opening detox pathways is critical before any cleanse. The conversation also explores entrepreneurship, fear, and courage — from leaving a secure corporate career to building a trusted wellness community by showing up authentically and talking about the things most people avoid. Known affectionately as the “Poop Fairy,” Marina brings science, compassion, and humor to a topic that affects everyone, empowering listeners to trust their gut, advocate for their health, and take control of their healing journey.Website-www.scottsdalehydrotherapy.comwww.trustyourgut.shop Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.instagram.com/trustyourgutshop/ https://www.instagram.com/scottsdalehydrotherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/marinathepoopfairy/

In this episode, Dr. Lakeisha McKnight guides Kingdom women through a powerful mindset shift from living overwhelmed and stretched thin to living aligned with God's design for total wellness.
Many faith-based women love God deeply yet struggle with exhaustion, pressure, and imbalance. This episode reveals why overwhelm is not a personal failure, but often a sign of misalignment. Dr. McKnight teaches how Godly rhythms bring peace, clarity, and sustainability to emotional, spiritual, physical, and leadership wellness.
You'll learn why structure is not legalism, why rhythm is not restriction, and how alignment allows Kingdom women to lead from overflow instead of depletion. This episode introduces the foundational rhythms that support long-term wellness and provides a simple daily alignment check you can begin using immediately.If you are a Kingdom woman seeking balance, peace, and a healthier way to steward your calling, this episode will help you realign your life God's way.Connect with Dr. Lakeisha McKnight for wellness resources and weekly inspiration:www.lakeishamcknight.com/wellnessJoin the Kingdom Women Fitness & Wellness Inner Circle on Facebook:facebook.com/groups/kingdomwellnessinnercircleLeadership TKO: Empowering Kingdom Women to grow in wellness, leadership, and lifestyle transformation from the inside out.

In this episode, I break down one of the most misunderstood experiences for women over 50:  Why evenings feel like everything falls apart… even when mornings start with determination and discipline. This isn't a willpower issue. It's not a motivation issue. And it has nothing to do with "trying harder." I share a deeply personal story I've never talked about publicly involving The Biggest Loser, a giant bowl of ice cream, and the moment I realized I'd been blaming the wrong thing for years. If your evenings feel chaotic, draining, or "out of control," this episode will help you understand what's actually happening in your body, your nervous system, and your day…  …and why the solution has nothing to do with tightening rules or restricting food. This is an honest, reflective, and liberating conversation about midlife metabolism, emotional load, stress capacity, and the patterns that quietly break women long before the sun sets. Listen in and stop blaming the wrong parts of your day. Substack articles HERE  https://open.substack.com/pub/loridoddy/p/the-real-reason-women-over-50-struggle?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

In this episode, Dr. Lakeisha McKnight uncovers the real reasons many Kingdom women silently struggle with emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness. These challenges are not personal failures; they are barriers that can be broken with clarity, strategy, and biblical truth.Drawing from years of leadership, coaching, and ministry experience, Dr. McKnight explores three core obstacles that keep women depleted and overwhelmed: emotional overload, identity confusion, and the lack of structure or support. You'll discover why wellness is more than self-care, it's a Kingdom assignment connected to your purpose and your influence.This episode will help you shift from survival to overflow and give you a simple, practical action step you can implement this week to begin your wellness transformation.If you're a Kingdom woman seeking balance, clarity, energy, and alignment, this conversation will speak directly to your heart.Connect with Dr. Lakeisha McKnight for wellness resources and weekly inspiration:www.lakeishamcknight.com/wellnessJoin the Kingdom Women Fitness & Wellness Inner Circle on Facebook:facebook.com/groups/kingdomwellnessinnercircleLeadership TKO: Empowering Kingdom Women to grow in wellness, leadership, and lifestyle transformation from the inside out.

Ever feel like your body's running on 3% battery — and no amount of coffee fixes it? You're not imagining it. In this episode, I break down why midlife exhaustion hits harder (spoiler: it's not just being "busy") and what's really behind the energy crashes, foggy focus, and weird sleep patterns that start showing up in your 40s and 50s. You'll learn: ☀️ Why shorter days and hormone shifts throw your cortisol rhythm off track

Welcome to the refreshed Leadership TKO: Total Wellness for Kingdom Women!In this relaunch episode, Dr. Lakeisha McKnight shares the God-led shift behind the new direction of the podcast — moving from leadership alone to a holistic, faith-filled focus on total wellness for Kingdom women.You'll hear Dr. McKnight's personal wellness journey, the spiritual clarity that shaped this transition, and why true Kingdom leadership begins with internal transformation. This episode sets the foundation for what you can expect moving forward: wellness strategies, mindset renewal, spiritual strength, lifestyle habits, and leadership insights that support the whole woman.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why the podcast is shifting to “Total Wellness for Kingdom Women”• How wellness and leadership connect for Kingdom purpose• The internal battles women face and how to overcome them• The vision for what's coming in future episodes• How to thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and spirituallyWhether you're a long-time listener or brand new to the community, this episode will inspire you to begin your own inside-out transformation.Connect + Join the Inner Circle:www.lakeishamcknight.com/wellnessfacebook.com/groups/kingdomwellnessinnercircleConnect with Dr. Lakeisha McKnight for wellness resources and weekly inspiration:www.lakeishamcknight.com/wellnessJoin the Kingdom Women Fitness & Wellness Inner Circle on Facebook:facebook.com/groups/kingdomwellnessinnercircleLeadership TKO: Empowering Kingdom Women to grow in wellness, leadership, and lifestyle transformation from the inside out.

When life feels like chaos on steroids, peace isn't something you find. It's something you filter. In this episode, I talk about why midlife women tend to over-function when things get hectic, how that drains energy and slows progress, and the simple "Energy Gate" mindset practice that helps you stay grounded, focused, and clear -  even when the world around you feels like too much. If you've been feeling pulled in twenty directions or like you're carrying everyone else's stress, this conversation will help you reclaim your peace without losing your momentum. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

Hey y'all — I'm taking a sacred pause to rest, reset, and fully soak in the energy of this holiday season. ShelbyRADIO will return with a brand-new episode on Tuesday, January 6th, but that doesn't mean the journey stops here. This break is your opportunity to reconnect with your spirit and explore the many ways we can still walk together:

You're showing up, changing habits, sleeping better… and still telling yourself "it's not working."  In this short, honest episode, I unpack progress blindness - why midlife women ignore the quiet wins that actually signal a healthier metabolism.  You'll learn how conditioning trains us to only trust loud, fast results (hello, scale) and how to start reading the evidence your body's been giving you all along. You'll hear: Why slow, steady changes are the best metabolic signal How "proof chasing" keeps you stuck (even when you're improving) A simple reframing: "Am I building trust?" instead of "Is it working?" If you've been doing everything right and still doubt your progress, this one will feel like a breath out. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

So many smart, capable women in midlife feel like they know what to do… but still can't seem to stay consistent.  And it's not because of willpower. It's because the nervous system is overloaded.  In this episode, I talk about why more information doesn't create transformation, and why the real solution is less noise, more clarity, and a deeper sense of safety in your own body. If you're tired of starting and stopping, this one will feel like a deep exhale. Just know… You're likely going to be surprised by what I suggest you do.    When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

If you've ever said "I'm fine" when you weren't, this one's for you. In this episode, I break down the invisible pressure women over 40 carry — the mental, emotional, and physical load of holding everything together for everyone. I explain how chronic stress and constant responsibility quietly burn out your metabolism and keep your body in survival mode, even when you're "doing everything right." It's not weakness. It's physiology. You'll hear: How "doing it all" keeps your body stuck in stress chemistry The connection between cortisol, metabolism, and midlife burnout What real strength looks like (and why it might mean doing less) This episode will make you breathe deeper. It's time to stop just holding it all together and start letting yourself heal. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

You've done everything "right." Ate clean. Tracked macros. Worked out. Cut carbs. Stayed positive. And yet… your body still isn't responding. In this episode, I break down how decades of "good advice" have quietly trained women over 40 to ignore their bodies, burn out their metabolism, and confuse restriction with discipline. If you've ever wondered why doing everything right still feels wrong, this one will hit deep. It's time to stop following advice and start following evidence. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

Lately, everyone seems to be posting their lab results online - hormone panels, iron levels, and prescriptions that promise energy and focus. But here's a fact: Most midlife women will always see something “off” in their labs, and that doesn't mean you're broken. In this episode, I talk directly to you about the growing obsession with lab results, what those numbers really mean in perimenopause, and why treating labs isn't the same as healing metabolism. I break down the difference between responsible influence and reckless amplification, why context matters more than panic, and how to finally stop chasing fixes that don't fix anything. This conversation is for every woman who's tired of feeling like she's doing everything right and still not feeling better.

Just wake up one day and realize your tolerance for nonsense just evaporated? Like… poof, gone. Suddenly, things you used to tolerate make your eye twitch. You're not overreacting. You're evolving. In this episode, I talk about what actually happens in midlife that makes your BS filter tighten up -  from hormones to mental clarity to just being done explaining yourself to people who don't deserve front-row seats in your life. Beware… You may laugh when you hear this thinking about the signs your tolerance has gone through. You know, like not guilt-texting back or volunteering for one more thing.  In this episode, I share why this “zero tolerance era” is one of the healthiest shifts you'll ever experience. Because it's not that you've become hard. It's that you've become clear.

Ever feel like your body's just stopped listening to you? You're eating clean, getting your steps in, trying to “do all the right things” and somehow, it's still not working. In this episode, I'm breaking down why that happens for women over 40 and what your body is actually trying to tell you when it feels like nothing's changing. This isn't another lecture about willpower or motivation. It's a real talk chat about what's really going on with your metabolism, hormones, and energy during this stage of life. We'll talk about why the typical “eat less, move more” advice fails women in midlife, the real reason you're not seeing results, and how to start working with your body again instead of fighting against it. If you've been stuck, bloated, or just tired of feeling like your body's betraying you, this one's for you. ✨ Mentioned in this episode: → The 3-Day Metabolic Kickstart: A simple reset to help your metabolism start responding again (no dieting, no detoxing, just science and simplicity). https://go.loridoddy.com/metabolic-kickstart-vsl-org/  ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Why I recorded this episode (a behind-the-scenes moment that inspired it) 02:15 — When you're doing “everything right” and still not seeing results 04:05 — The outdated health advice that's keeping women stuck 06:10 — What's really going on with your metabolism after 40 08:25 — How stress, hormones, and lifestyle changes all tie together 10:15 — The shift that changed everything for me (and my clients) 12:30 — What the 3-Day Metabolic Kickstart actually does, and why it's not a diet or detox 14:20 — Why this matters even if you don't join a program right now 15:45 — Final thoughts: your body isn't broken. It's just asking for a new approach   When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!  

This week I speak with Theresa Rowe who is a nationally certified fitness professional, author, speaker, and the founder of Shaped by Faith, a ministry dedicated to whole-person wellness—spirit, mind, and body—while shaping bodies and hearts for God's purposes. With over 35 years of experience, she has impacted countless lives globally through her faith-based fitness programs, heart-centered workouts, and inspiring testimony of transformation. Her TV show, Shaped by Faith with Theresa Rowe, airs on 15 networks, reaching nearly 800 million viewers worldwide. She also hosts a globally recognized radio show and podcast, and her writing is featured in newspapers and online platforms, including Inspiration Ministries. Guideposts published her book Shaped by Faith, and she has produced several faith-based fitness DVDs. Her upcoming devotional, Shaped by Faith: A Devotional for Strengthening Your Spirit, Mind & Body, continues her mission of helping people break free from limitations and embrace their identity in Christ. Theresa's powerful testimony—including overcoming health challenges, adoption, healing, and single motherhood—is a testament to God's faithfulness. Through every platform, she inspires others to trust God fully, strengthen their spirit, mind, and body, and boldly walk in the life He has called them to live. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won't want to miss this encouraging episode!https://www.shapedbyfaith.com/?fbclid=IwVERDUAM-mYRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHqUT9kK1lZIZdXh4tQzFSQLTbcASDOO8GLT2-8wtT17CEPdZHDYQVbGtfW0o_aem_9trmDSiKn4g1Nv0C9E1pBg*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa