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The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori Doddy
Welcome to the Grit & Grace podcast! I'm Dr. Lori Doddy and we're going to talk about topics that help you live life with a powerful combination of perseverance and resilience with a heavy dose of grace. Join me each week and expect straight from the heart, real talk that will leave you feeling more balanced, inspired, and empowered to live your best life possible. But make no mistake, I'm no woo woo guru so you won't find fluff here. I'm all about applicable advice. Please subscribe and enjoy!
Episodes
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyEp. 61 The Vital Connection Between Physical Health & Mental Well-being for Women Over 40
As a busy professional woman over 40, you lifely find yourself juggling lots of responsibilities - from your career to family obligations. And the truth is…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyEp.60 How Clutter Keeps You Unhealthy and Unable to Lose Weight
It may seem wild, but clutter raises your cortisol levels. And that's not all! In today's episode, I share research that connects "untidiness" and clutter to…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyEp.59 Client Interview: DeShawn Shares the Diagnosis That Made Her Stop "Thinking About It"
A diagnosis shook DeShawn. Then her father had an emergency surgery and a near death situation. When those two things happened, DeShawn says she knew she'd…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyEp.58 Willpower: Where It Comes From & How to Develop (and Keep) It
Grit, persistence, tenacity, and willpower... If we could harness its existence, we could do anything, right? So, how do we develop and continue to persist in…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyEp.57 A Masterclass on Metabolism: What It Actually Is & Tips For Making it Work For You!
In today's episodes, I give you a crash course on METABOLISM! Listen in as I share what our metabolism is composed of, and I break down how you BEST can affect…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyEp. 56 Why You Struggle to Lose Weight and Keep It Off Even IF Your Food & Fitness Plan Is On Point
Talking with you about a couple of reason's you're struggling to lose weight and keep it off... even IF you have the right nutrition and exercise strategies in…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyEp. 55 Life Update: Fun, Relationships, Changing Routines, and Food (With Tips for Eating Alone)
This week I share food, fun, business, and personal updates. I unexpectedly got into thoughts around spending time with loved ones - in particular our grown…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyWeight Loss Versus Fat Loss: Which Are You After? And How to Keep It!
In this episode, I talk about weight loss versus fat loss - the latter being what YOU say you really want. And I share what it actually takes to successfully…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyEp.53 Client Interview: Gwen Shares How She Lost Over 100 Pounds in Her 60s!
Listen in as Gwen explains how and why it took strategy and support to help her lose over 100 lbs in 10 months! Gwen was one of my first clients almost 10…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyEp. 52 It's Not Just Physical: Tips for When You Struggle Emotionally
This time in life is such a physical transition. I chat about the weight gain, the slugglish metabolism, the hormone struggles, night sweats, and more. And I…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyHow To Eat on Vacation Without Gaining Weight!
Summer is fun! We look forward to the warmer temps, vacations to the beach, and weekend or longer lake trips. And with those travels, many of you have concerns…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyToday's episode is something different!
In today's episode, we're chatting about life… Listen in as we "catch up" about travel, busy-ness, and other random topics that we all deal with as women. I'd…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyOzempic & Semaglutide: What Is It? Does It Work? Is It Cheating? Plus My Thoughts on the Risks, Benefits & More! Ep.49
This episode has been a long time in coming. And it may elicit debate. But the fact is… Weight loss injections are here, and they're not going away. So more…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyClient Interview: Whitney Shares Why This Is the Last Program You Have to Put Yourself Through
In this episode, I chat with Whitney, who recently completed my 12 week Metabolic Resuscitation System and coaching program. Her story is similar to many of…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyMy Free 3 Day Menopausal Metabolic Reset: What It Is, Who It's for, and What You'll Get! ep 47
Whether you're experiencing the very beginnings of perimenopausal challenges, you're in menopause, or even post-menopausal... In this transitional period of…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyEp 46 When Menopause Gets Even Harder: The New Role of Caretaking for Aging and Ill Parents
In helping women navigate menopause, I've noticed that more and more, a new struggle is coming up: Many of them are also face caretaking for aging and/or ill…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyOur Health Scare Journey & What You Can Learn From It Ep. 45
Roger joins me for today's show as we share our experience with a serious health scare and his unexpected emergency hospitalization. We dive into the warning…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyA Personal Story: Losing the Mental Weight Because It's More Than the Number on the Scale
This episode is a little different. Listen in as I share with you a very personal journey. But let me back up a little… I was in a planning meeting discussing…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyClient Interview: How Angela Conquered Menopausal Weight Struggles & Grew an Unstoppable Confidence
Angela, a successful woman in her 50s who already struggled with her weight, hit menopause and the scale went "up, up, up without stopping." She had tried many…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyThe Weight Loss Industry: Deception, the Lies & Avoiding Scams
After several years in this business, I'm used to talking to women who feel defeated and beaten down by their struggle with weight and menopause. In today's…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyDepression and Menopause - why and some ways to manage it. Ep41
In today's chat, I'm tackling a part of menopause that goes unspoken - even now that a few celebrities are talking more about this time in life It's still…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyThe #1 Thing I Wish I Knew to Change When I Started My Weight Loss Journey!
So here's the thing about weight loss at this stage of our lives... It's just not the same for each one of us. That's one reason "diets" don't work for you in…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyWater: It's One of the Biggest Struggles and Yet So Simple!
You're successful in everything you do... But water intake is an uphill battle you can't seem to grasp! Sound familiar? I tackle that exact issue in today's…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyForget the "New Year New You" Hype: A Different Approach to Setting Goals So You Actually Reach Them
In this episode, I take a more practical look at how to set goals this year, so you don't just write them down then forget about them again. Total transparency…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyA Few Things I Don't Do the Week After Christmas: Tips for Staying Physically & Mentally Healthy
It's the week after the holiday - if you're listening to this episode when it's published. (And if it's some other time of year, these are great tips for ANY…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyHow Being A Successful Woman Makes Menopause Harder: And How to Solve That!
You're successful in everything you do… But menopause is a battle you can't seem to win! Sound familiar? Listen, I get it. When we have a problem, if what we…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyYou're Not 30 Anymore: Why You Should Be Glad (Maybe)
I went for a medical grade facial this week for the first time ever, and as I chatted with the young woman who did my "Diamond Glow" treatment (which was…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyEp 34 Menopause Rage is Real: It Can Come On Quickly-Don't Worry You're Not Crazy
In Today's episode I chat about menopause rage and how it also affects our mindset, impact our ability to manage our emotions, strain our relationships, and…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyOne Piece Of Weight Loss Advice I NEVER Follow
TIME STAMPS: 00:50 Controversial, but women over 40 shouldn't do this one thing for weight loss! 03:15 Why I don't do this as a weight loss strategy sleep as a…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori Doddy6 Tips for Enjoying Your Thanksgiving Day Meal Without Guilt
In today's episode, I share 6 tips for enjoying your Thanksgiving Day meal without guilt, so you can ENJOY the food AND stay on track with making progress…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyHow to Avoid Holiday Stress & Set Boundaries in 3 Steps
We all have those fears around the holidays… In today's episode, I talk about managing holiday stress and anxiety. The holly jolly season can be one we dread…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyRolling Into the Holiday Season: How to Avoid the Dreaded Weight Gain
Let's chat about a reality... The holiday season can be a stress-filled time of year for us as women! We typically take care of everything because our goal is…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyA Chat About the State of Women's Health: Finding Yourself, Celebs, and Clothes
Today's episode is a chat I've wanted to have with you for a while... It's about the (sad) state of women't health and the normal overwhelm inherent in the…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyHis Perspective: Why Your Husband Doesn't Understand Your Journey & How to Get His Buy-In
I talk with women about their body and health goals everyday. And I can help many of them. Here's how part of that conversation sometimes goes… I ask about…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyThe Unexpected, Not So Exciting Part of Your Self-Improvement Journey & How to Navigate It
Today's episode explores an unexpected and sometimes surprising part of a weight loss, health, or really any "self-improvement" journey you may be on. Here's…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddyAre You Interesting Enough to Be Your Own Best Friend: A Discussion of How That Answer Impacts Your Other Relationships
In today's episode we are talking about "me time." But not in the way that you're probably used to hearing it discussed. I don't talk about getting pedicures…
The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori DoddySaying I Only Lost 1 Pound: Your Relationship With the Scale & Your Self-Worth (Ep. 25)
Over the years, I've coached 100s of women, and most of them say they want to lose weight, but they tell me it's most important to "feel better." When I ask…
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My 5M Framework: The 5 Core Components to A Successful and Sustainable Transformation (Ep. 24)
I can't promise that you will never talk negatively about yourself ever again or that your path to a healthy body and mind won't have trials and tribulations……
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The High Performance Paradox For Women and How to Escape Perfectionism (Ep. 23)
Tell me if this sounds like you: You have super high expectations for yourself, and you set massively high performance indicators for your work and your life…
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How to Stop Avoiding Difficult Conversations and Lean Into Honesty and Transparency (Ep. 22)
Having difficult conversations can be one of the most anxiety ridden activities we participate in, and we may avoid them all together. We tend to just see our…
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The Silent Struggle: Menopause, Stress, and Self-Care for Busy Women Over 40 (Ep. 21)
Let's talk about a topic that often goes unnoticed in our busy lives - the intersection of menopause and stress. As women over 40, many of us are juggling a…
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Grind Mentality: How Your "Work" Investment Reflects Your Values (Ep. 20)
Looking back at my childhood or "my raising" as we say in Texas [smile], one lesson I learned goes something like this: "The harder you work, the better person…
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Ep 19 Why You Shouldn't "Force" Things in Life and What To Do Instead
I'll be real with you: I've made some dumb decisions in the past and I believe one of the biggest things I regret is trying to force things rather than…
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The Ultimate Balancing Act: Avoiding The "Do It All" Emotional Spiral (Ep. 18)
It's back to school time here in Texas, and that has me feeling a few emotions. First, it feels like time is just flying by and the next thing we know, it will…
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My MMHR Method: 4 Steps To Banish The Bloat (Ep. 17)
As we're winding down on the summer months and heading into fall, a lot of the women I speak to and coach deal with some bloating issues whether that's from…
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How to Develop a "Lean-In" Mindset (Ep. 16)
I firmly believe what I share in this episode will make the difference between you staying stuck and you achieving the body of your dreams. After working with…
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Hidden Truths in Transformation: Why You Want A Mentor with Expertise and Experience (Ep. 15)
As a coach who's helped hundreds and hundreds (and hundreds) of women on this wellness journey, there's a hidden truth in this industry. And it's been on my…
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Elevate Your Ambitions: A New Way of Setting and Approaching Your Goals (Ep. 14)
You've probably heard at least one podcast or read something about goal setting, and while there are a ton of frameworks and ways to think about goals… So many…
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Her Wealth, Her Future: Empowering Women's Retirement and Financial Planning with Terry Peterman (Ep. 13)
As we talk about investing in our health, we can't ignore ALL aspects of our lives - including our financial health. Statistically, as women, we aren't as…
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Sustainable Strategies for Staying on Track During Summer (Ep. 12)
Call it a reason, excuse, or rationale… it's all the same. I bring you this tough love because I want the best for you and for you to achieve the body you…
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Empowered Aging: Navigating Menopause with Grace (Ep. 11)
Our mothers never discussed this taboo topic, so we didn't understand what was happening to our moms as they aged. (I remember thinking mine was going crazy.)…
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How to FINALLY Become Comfortable with Yourself (Ep. 10)
If you've ever uttered the phrase, "If I can just be skinny, I'll finally be happy," you won't want to miss this episode. That was the chorus in my head for…
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The Big Lie of "Being Ready" & Powerful Way to Push Past It With a Lighter (Ep. 9)
Are you a planner? Do you feel like you need all of your ducks in a row before you can take that (uncomfortable) step into what's next for you? The women I…
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Letting Go of The Number on The Scale and How to Focus on Fat Loss (Ep. 8)
It may come as a surprise to you that I don't actually help women lose weight… But hear me out: Weight loss is not the actual goal when it comes to how we want…
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3 Steps to Eliminating Your Negative Self-Talk (Ep. 7)
When it comes to sustainable weight loss, there is a hurdle we must jump that isn't about our fitness or nutrition. It's our negative self-talk or what I like…
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It's About More Than You: Why Your Health Is An Investment in Your Intimate Relationship Too (Ep. 6)
I talk to women just like you every single day about their goals and why they desperately want to change how they look and feel. They tell me everything from…
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Ep 5 Optimal Weekend Nutrition: Unlocking Success with My Saturday Strategy
Does this sound familiar… You start Monday off on point with your nutrition. You're crushing it through Thursday. Then Friday rolls around... You have a long…
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Mind Matters: Unraveling the Influence of Your Mindset and Thoughts on Actions and Outcomes (Ep. 4)
One of if not the most important aspects of the work I do with my clients might surprise you. Yes, exercise and nutrition are obviously important, but what…
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Leading with Grace and Compassion: A Journey of Self-Acceptance and Empathy (Ep. 3)
It took me far too long to show grace and compassion to myself and I don't want you to make the same mistake. As I wrap up this unofficial 3 part introductory…
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Defining Grit: 3 Ways to Use Grit to Your Advantage (Ep. 2)
Do you ever feel like giving up when things get tough? What if there was a way to push through those difficult moments and come out on the other side even…