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GLP-1 Myths & Misconceptions: Interview with Dr. Sandra Cortina

Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

Release Date: 11/04/2024

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Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

Feeling stretched thin by the demands of medicine? In this third episode of the Thriving in 2025 series, I’m joined by Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Sarah Smith to explore how we, as physicians, can replenish our energy, embrace change, and reconnect with what truly matters. Here’s what you’ll gain: ✅ Simple strategies to feel less drained by the day-to-day grind. ✅ A fresh perspective on navigating challenges like new EMRs or shifting roles. ✅ Permission to prioritize you—whether that means more connection, adventure, or rest. Jessie shares how her focus on “belonging” and yoga...

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If 2024 left you feeling like the world was spinning out of control, this episode is for you. In Part 2 of the *Thriving in 2025* series, Dr. Fariel Michaud and Dr. Wendy Schofer share practical advice on handling uncertainty, letting go of perfection, and finding joy even when life feels overwhelming. You’ll learn how to: - Stop being weighed down by what you can’t control. - Find clarity and strength in life’s toughest moments. - Create space for joy and connection in your busy life. Listen now for real, practical guidance that will help you take control and thrive in 2025. ...

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Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

In this bonus episode I’m sharing how to change your eating in a way that feels natural and easy, not like a constant fight.    For years, I struggled with cravings (Wendy’s fries were my kryptonite) and felt like I was using all my energy just trying to resist food. Sound familiar?   I’ll walk you through the layers of change—why focusing only on willpower doesn’t work and how to tap into deeper parts of your brain to make food less of a battle. I’ll also share the tools that finally helped me let go of cravings and eat with freedom.   If you’ve ever felt...

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Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

“If I could just get through this week… If the system would change… If I had more time… then I’d feel better.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Physicians everywhere are carrying the weight of impossible expectations, exhaustion, and a system that often feels broken. But what if the path to feeling better isn’t as far away as it seems? In this powerful kickoff to the "Thriving in 2025" series on Thriving As A Physician, I sit down with Dr. Kathy Stepien, pediatrician and founder of the Institute for Physician Wellness, to uncover the real keys to physician wellness—and why...

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Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

If you’ve ever started a New Year with big goals and strict plans, only to feel burned out and disappointed a few weeks later, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too.   In this episode, I’ll show you a better way to approach your goals—one that feels kind, realistic, and actually works. Instead of focusing on what’s “wrong” or trying to “fix” yourself, I’ll help you set goals from a place of trust and self-compassion.   I’ll share how choosing one simple guiding word—like replenishment—helped me recover from burnout and make lasting changes in my life....

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Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

Do you feel like food takes up too much space in your brain? You’re between patients, driving home, or sitting with your family, and your thoughts keep circling back to what you ate—or what you should eat next.   As physicians, we’re trained to fix problems with effort and focus. But when it comes to food, working harder doesn’t help. It just leaves us feeling frustrated, exhausted, and stuck.   In this episode of Thriving As A Physician, I’ll show you how to: Break free from food obsession and stop the endless mental tug-of-war. Understand the real reasons physicians...

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This is the fourth and final episode of the Holiday Survival Guide for Physicians, and it’s all about self-care that works for your busy life. This isn’t another lecture about doing more—it’s a practical guide to creating small moments of self-care that actually fit into your day.   You’ll learn: • Why physicians are trained to sacrifice self-care (and how to change that). • Quick, time-efficient tools you can use during packed clinic days or call shifts. • How these tools help you feel more in control—with food, stress, and your day.   Tune in for a self-care...

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Holiday treats everywhere? Feeling out of control?   In part three of the Thriving as a Physician Podcast holiday series, Dr. Siobhan Key dives into how to navigate holiday treats without guilt or frustration.   You’ll learn: How to enjoy your favorite treats while feeling in control. Why treating holiday food as scarce or forbidden leads to overeating—and how to stop. How stress (not the food itself) fuels cravings, and simple steps to manage it. The mindset shift that helps you stay aligned with your goals.   This episode is packed with insights and tools to help you...

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Have you ever felt trapped by holiday food pushers? In this episode of the Thriving as a Physician Podcast I'm sharing practical strategies to handle those well-meaning relatives or colleagues with confidence. You’ll learn how to enjoy holiday treats while staying true to your goals—without guilt or stress.     This is Part 2 of my *Holiday Survival Guide* series, designed specifically for women physicians navigating the challenges of holiday eating.    🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast player today and take control this holiday season.     🎁...

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Welcome to the Holiday Survival Guide for Physicians! This 4-part podcast series is designed to help you navigate the holiday season with confidence, calm, and control.  If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by breakroom cookies, family food pushers, or the all-or-nothing mindset, you’re in the right place. In this first episode, Recognizing Your Triggers, we’ll dive into why the holidays feel so challenging. From exhausting days at the clinic to family gatherings where everyone insists you “just try one more bite,” we’ll uncover what’s really behind those moments of overeating...

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sandra Cortina, an internal medicine and obesity medicine physician, to unpack common myths and misconceptions about GLP-1 medications. 

 

Whether you’re a physician considering GLP-1s for yourself or helping patients navigate their options, this episode will give you a clear, empowered understanding of how to make these medications work as an effective tool in weight management. 

 

Listen in to explore the real story behind GLP-1s and what they could mean for your health journey.

 

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