Weight Loss for Busy Physicians | Helping Women Physicians Lose Weight for the Last Time
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Are you a busy physician who wants to lose weight permanently so you can have the life you want? This podcast is the resource you’ve been looking for. I’ll guide you on the journey to overcome stress eating, exhaustion, and overwhelm - and move into freedom around food.
Each week, this podcast brings you specific tools and resources to meet the challenges busy doctors face. Your time is valuable - and so is your well-being. We’ll help you find the time to care for yourself as well as you care for your patients.
Learn new ways of thinking that make good eating decisions automatic and result in permanent, effortless weight loss. Find out how to gain the time and energy to take care of yourself the way you tell your patients to! We’ll show you how to stop overeating and using food to deal with stress and exhaustion. You’ll learn to improve your relationships and to better deal with the difficult people in your life so you don’t need food to cope. This can be the best stage of your life yet - just like you thought it would be when you started your training. And most importantly, feel better in all aspects of your life without anything or anyone else having to change.
Your host, Dr. Katrina Ubell, is a board-certified pediatrician and a certified life and weight loss coach. After completing her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Dr. Ubell worked in a private pediatric practice for 10 years before retiring from her practice to become a life and weight loss coach for busy physicians. Dr. Ubell lost 45 pounds in 12 months without any surgery, pills, or unhealthy crash diets.
You can find out more about Dr. Ubell and her work at www.katrinaubellmd.com.
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United States
Description:
Are you a busy physician who wants to lose weight permanently so you can have the life you want? This podcast is the resource you’ve been looking for. I’ll guide you on the journey to overcome stress eating, exhaustion, and overwhelm - and move into freedom around food. Each week, this podcast brings you specific tools and resources to meet the challenges busy doctors face. Your time is valuable - and so is your well-being. We’ll help you find the time to care for yourself as well as you care for your patients. Learn new ways of thinking that make good eating decisions automatic and result in permanent, effortless weight loss. Find out how to gain the time and energy to take care of yourself the way you tell your patients to! We’ll show you how to stop overeating and using food to deal with stress and exhaustion. You’ll learn to improve your relationships and to better deal with the difficult people in your life so you don’t need food to cope. This can be the best stage of your life yet - just like you thought it would be when you started your training. And most importantly, feel better in all aspects of your life without anything or anyone else having to change. Your host, Dr. Katrina Ubell, is a board-certified pediatrician and a certified life and weight loss coach. After completing her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Dr. Ubell worked in a private pediatric practice for 10 years before retiring from her practice to become a life and weight loss coach for busy physicians. Dr. Ubell lost 45 pounds in 12 months without any surgery, pills, or unhealthy crash diets. You can find out more about Dr. Ubell and her work at www.katrinaubellmd.com.
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English
Episodes
What I Know For Sure
9/10/2024
This is it! My final episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians. Can you believe we've made it this far together?
In this bittersweet closing of the podcast, I'm getting real with you about why I've decided to close this chapter of my life and wind down my business. It's a deeply personal episode where I bare my soul about my changing priorities, dreams for the future, and the profound lessons I've learned over these incredible 9 years.
I'm sharing the five most powerful insights I've gained from both coaching you wonderful folks and doing my own personal growth work. We're talking about everything from the true value of self-improvement to finding genuine fulfillment in life (spoiler: it's not about the fancy car or big house!).
This episode is packed with heartfelt reflections, a few tears (yep, I got emotional!), and hopefully, some wisdom that'll resonate with you, whether you're a doctor or not.
So grab a tissue (or two) and join me for this final ride. Let's laugh, maybe cry a little, and celebrate the amazing journey we've been on together. Thank you for being part of my story - now let's dive into this last chapter!
In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:
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Duration:00:32:30
Creating an Equitable Home Through Fair Play with Coach Alison Jamison
9/3/2024
Are you tired of having the same fights with your partner over and over about doing the dishes and taking the trash out?
So many couples find themselves in this position, which is why our special guest Alison Jamison is here to share a better way. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, Alison is unpacking some of the common problems you might face in your home, whether you’re a physician or not, and how the Fair Play system can help. You’ll learn what Fair Play is, how it works, and why we all need it.
Alison Jamison is a certified Fair Play Facilitator and relationship coach specializing in helping women create fulfilling relationships.
In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:
Tune in to create a more equitable home for you and your family.
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Resources Mentioned:
Check Out Fair Play: https://www.fairplaylife.com/
Follow @fairplaylife on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairplaylife/
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Duration:00:31:16
Part 3 – Weight Loss Coaching Myth Busters Series
8/27/2024
What could weight-loss coaching look like for you?
This is the final installment of our three-part myth-busters series all about weight-loss coaching. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re getting into what it really looks like to participate in coaching and what myths you might have heard or told yourself about it.
If you want to hear first-hand from a weight-loss coach what weight-loss coaching is like, you’re in the right place.
In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:
Listen to this episode if you’re curious about what kind of coaching would be the best fit for you and how it would fit into your life.
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
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Duration:00:22:48
Part 2 – Weight Loss Coaching Myth Busters Series
8/20/2024
Have you always wondered whether weight-loss coaching might work for you?
In this three-part series on the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast, I’m busting myths surrounding weight-loss coaching so that you can separate fact from fiction and find out whether coaching might be a good fit for you.
This is Part 2, where we’re busting myths surrounding who weight-loss coaching is and isn’t for. We’re covering age, diet restrictions, therapy, and more.
In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:
If you’re telling yourself, “I can’t do it, this won’t work for me,” then listen up because this episode is for you.
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
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Duration:00:20:22
Part 1 - Weight Loss Coaching Myth Busters Series
8/13/2024
Are you worried that a weight-loss coach is going to tell you how to eat, when to eat, and what exercises you have to do, just like every other diet program out there?
In this three-part series on the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast, I’m busting myths surrounding weight-loss coaching so that you can separate fact from fiction and find out whether coaching might be a good fit for you. In Part 1, we’re kicking things off with what I call the “nuts and bolts” of joining a weight-loss coaching program: the basic facts that you need to know to get started.
In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:
If you’re looking for a permanent solution to your turbulent relationship with food, coaching is the way to go.
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
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Duration:00:28:10
Weight Loss Success Story - Jenevieve Hughes, MD, FACS, CPE
8/6/2024
If you’ve been on the fence about whether Weight Loss for Doctors Only is for you and you wish you could have a peek behind the scenes, I have a treat for you!
In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, you get to hear Jenevieve Hughes’ weight loss success story and the highlights of what she gained from the Weight Loss for Doctors Only program. Spoiler alert: she gets into a lot more than just weight loss. Learn how many things can improve in your life beyond your relationship with food and your body when you simply change the way you think.
In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:
Tune in to be a fly on the wall for this conversation about the strategic byproducts of working on weight loss and creating peace and freedom around food through a mindset-based approach.
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
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Duration:00:44:31
Empty Nesting and Other Big, Positive Life Changes
7/30/2024
Do you have a child leaving home in the next few months or another big life change on the horizon?
Are you wondering how you’re going to get through it emotionally?
In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing my own experience of sending my first child off to college and how I learned to process my emotions in a healthy, judgment-free way, without relying on food.
In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:
If you want to learn how to handle your emotions without overeating, this is for you.
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
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Duration:00:23:20
Overcoming the Fear of Food Spoilage
7/23/2024
Does food spoilage ever interfere with your food plan?
Maybe you find that you’re overeating because you fear throwing away food, or maybe you keep eating off-plan because you fear eating spoiled food and throw it away prematurely. Whatever struggle you’re facing, this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians will teach you how to overcome a food scarcity mindset, figure out your comfort level with food spoilage, and create a plan that will work for you and your consumption habits.
In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:
If food spoilage is harming your relationship with food, this episode will help!
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
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Duration:00:23:40
Dealing with Unpredictable or Erratic Schedules While Losing Weight
7/16/2024
Do you deal with a lot of unpredictability in your work schedule as a doctor? Do you find that interferes with your eating habits and weight-loss goals?
You’re not alone. Many doctors have to navigate being on call, working rotating shifts, or not knowing when they’re going to get off work in the evening, to name just a few scheduling challenges. It’s not surprising that makes it difficult to maintain consistent and healthy eating habits. Like many others before you, you end up skipping meals and eating the Doritos that your coworker brought in.
This episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians will teach you how to deal with erratic or unpredictable work schedules when you’re trying to lose weight.
In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:
Learn how to make the unpredictable predictable so you have a plan in place for every scenario.
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
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Duration:00:29:42
Weight Loss Success Story - Lindsey C. Thomas, MD
7/9/2024
It’s been a while since our last client success story episode; I figured it was about time you heard from someone besides me! Allow me to introduce you to Lindsey C. Thomas, MD.
In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, Lindsey is sharing her weight loss success story, complete with all her secrets to living a happy and fulfilling life, at peace with your body. In fact, she’s sharing how she came to the realization that she didn’t need to lose weight at all after years of constant yo-yo dieting.
In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn:
Sit back, relax, and enjoy Lindsey’s story.
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
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Duration:00:47:37
Enjoy Summer Holidays Without Overeating
7/2/2024
Do you find that the summer holidays affect your relationship with food?
There are a lot of traditions centered around food in the summertime. July 4th cookouts, ice cream in the evenings, cocktails and snacks on the porch. The list goes on. There’s even an evolutionary explanation for overeating in the summer which we’ll get into in this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians. I’m here to talk about how to enjoy your summer holidays without overeating.
Topics covered in this episode include:
I’m going to show you how you can enjoy food, enjoy the summer, and still keep up with your weight loss or maintenance goals. It is possible to have both! Tune in to learn how.
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
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Duration:00:23:20
Does Weight Loss Equal Skinny Fat? Let's Talk Body Composition
6/25/2024
Does weight loss make you skinny fat?
It’s a common experience to reach your goal weight only to be bombarded with messages and feelings about even more things that are supposedly wrong with your body. One of those things is the possibility of being skinny fat.
What is skinny fat? What causes it? How can you avoid it? These are all questions I’m striving to answer in this episode of the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast. Leave the self-judgment at the door, but come to this episode with an open mind to learn the truth about what skinny fat really is and why we experience it.
Topics covered in this episode include:
Tune in to find out whether you really need to worry about being skinny fat.
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!
Resources Mentioned:
Reach the Source Article About the Concept of Skinny Fat: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/a35202271/skinny-fat/
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Duration:00:24:21
Preventing Future Weight Regain – Weight Regain Series Part 3
6/18/2024
What can I do now to prevent weight regain in the future?
First of all, congratulations! If you’re asking yourself about prevention, it shows how much you care about your future self and long-term results. Over the last two episodes of the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast, we’ve talked about what to do when you regain weight and how to move forward. Now we’re moving on to prevention.
I’m teaching you the thought and behavior patterns you can rely on to maintain a healthy and sustainable relationship with food and stop weight regain before it begins. The cycle doesn’t have to continue, but only you have the power to break it.
Topics covered in this episode include:
If you’re wondering if this ever gets easier, tune in and I’ll tell you what I think.
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
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Duration:00:27:19
Moving Forward After Weight Regain – Weight Regain Series Part 2
6/11/2024
You’ve regained weight, you’ve processed your emotions, and now it’s time to do something about it. What’s next?
In Part 1 of this Weight Loss for Busy Physicians series, we talked about how to manage your thoughts and feelings about weight regain. In this episode, we’re focusing on how to move forward after weight regain. I’m sharing practical and actionable steps that you can personalize to your journey to create a plan and get back on track.
Topics covered in this episode include:
There’s no shame in weight regain and you’re not alone! Myself and the rest of the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians community are here for you. Let’s do this together!
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
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Duration:00:26:26
So You've Gained Weight Back... – Weight Regain Series Part 1
6/4/2024
Have you ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of weight loss and weight gain?
When you lose weight and then regain it, it can be really disheartening. You’re not alone. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m going to help you through it. I want us to dig into the emotions that come up when you gain weight back and how to handle and process those emotions in a healthy way.
Topics covered in this episode include:
In the next episode, we’ll talk about how to move forward after weight regain, so don’t miss it!
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
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Duration:00:27:45
Overfunctioning and How to Stop
5/28/2024
Are you the one who is always in control of your family members’ calendars? Do you often try to make other people feel comfortable at your own expense? Do you take on other people’s tasks because you know you can do it faster?
If you answered yes to all three of these questions, you might be an overfunctioner.
So what is overfunctioning, why do you do it, and how do you stop? In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m taking you through each of these questions and more to help you better understand your own behavior patterns and how they could be harming your health, relationships, and mental well-being. There’s also a much more exhaustive list of examples in the episode that you can use to assess your level of overfunctioning.
Topics covered in this episode include:
If you want to learn what the optimal level of functioning looks like and how to obtain it, don’t miss this episode.
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
Psychology Today Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/everything-isnt-terrible/201910/are-you-overfunctioner
Will Meek PhD Article: https://willmeekphd.com/overfunctioning-underfunctioning/
MyWellbeing Article: https://mywellbeing.com/therapy-101/what-is-overfunctioning#:~:text=Overfunctioning%20is%20basically%20when%20we,our%20own%20anxiety%20or%20insecurities
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Duration:00:42:37
Try Just One More Time
5/21/2024
What could happen if you were willing to try just one more time?
A great man once said, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Do you know who it was? You’ll have to tune into this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians to find out. I’m sharing nine inspirational quotes to encourage you to keep going and to try just one more time.
Topics covered in this episode include:
If you could use a pick me up and some words of encouragement, I’ve got you covered. It’s time to try just one more time.
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
Check Out the Quotes from This Episode: https://www.thomasedison.org/edison-quotes#:~:text=Famous%20Quotes%20by%20Thomas%20Edison,that%20won't%20work.%E2%80%9D
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Duration:00:22:23
How to Stop Speed Eating
5/14/2024
I am a recovered speed eater… and you can be too!
In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m revealing the hidden causes behind your speed eating and how it could be harming your health. I’m sharing things like how to know if you’re a speed eater, how long it should take you to eat a meal, and tips to slow down your eating so you can improve your relationship with food.
Topics covered in this episode include:
I want you to enjoy your food, feel more satisfied by food, and get the absolute most out of your meals so that you don’t feel the need to overeat. If you want that too, tune in.
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Duration:00:32:47
Overcoming Weaponized Independence
5/7/2024
Are you weaponizing your independence?
In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re exploring what weaponized independence is, how it prevents you from getting the help you need, and how to break the cycle that it traps you in.
Topics covered in this episode include:
If you have a hard time asking for help when you need it, this probably applies to you. Tune in to learn more.
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Duration:00:25:32
How to Stop Eating at Night
4/30/2024
If you had told me 10 years ago that it was possible for me to stop eating at night, I would’ve called BS.
It was a habit that I didn’t think I could ever shake, but guess what? I was wrong! In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing the tips and tricks I used to break the habit of eating at night when I wasn’t really hungry so that I could have peace and freedom around food at all hours of the day and night.
Topics covered in this episode include:
As you learn how to stop eating at night, you’ll also learn more about your emotions, your unconscious habits, and what’s causing you to eat when you’re not hungry. If that sounds like a path you want to go down, tune in!
All show notes are available at https://katrinaubellmd.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
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Duration:00:27:36