Eat Well Episodes

2025 Podcast Content Survey –I’d love to hear from you !! Everyone that participates will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card! Drawing will be May 28 on instagram stories! Thanks!! GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have become more common—but the shame and secrecy around using them haven’t gone away. In this episode, I’m talking about why these medications are not cheating, why I’ve chosen to include support for GLP-1 use in my coaching practice, and how they can be a helpf...

2025 Podcast Content Survey –I’d love to hear from you!! Everyone that participates will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card! Drawing will be May 27! Thanks!! Social events can feel like a minefield when you're trying to eat in a way that feels good to your body. Between graduation parties, summer barbecues, potlucks, weddings, and dinner out with friends, it's easy to end up eating things you didn’t plan for—then walking away feeling bloated, regretful, or frustrated with yourself...

2025 Podcast Content Survey–I want to hear from you!! Everyone that participates will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card! Thanks!! Do you flip back and forth between restrictions and “food freedom” free for alls? Food freedom is great. . . but sometimes its overwhelming when there’s no guidance. What is true food freedom and how can you still lose weight and still incorporate foods you love, without going overboard? I’m teaching you today about boundaries and how to elimi...

"Food freedom" is a buzzword in the health space, but what does it really mean? And can you have food freedom and still lose weight? In this episode, I’m breaking down what true food freedom looks like—without the all-or-nothing extremes. We’ll cover: The biggest misconceptions about food freedom Why having some structure actually helps you feel more free How this differs from intuitive eating (yes, you can pursue weight loss!) Practical steps to create a balanced, sustainable way of eating If y...

GRAB my free video mini-course! Normally $49– Free for podcast listeners! What To Do When You Overeat– During Weight Loss! Social media can be confusing!! How do you know what to believe and what’s correct? My guest today, Doron Vaday, helps us bust many of those misconceptions perpetuated on social media. We discuss artificial sweeteners, seed oils, carnivore diet, hormones, ultra processed foods, and many others. Plus we talk about what’s most important when it comes to weight loss. Don’t miss...

Do you find yourself reaching for food when you’re stressed, bored, or overwhelmed—only to feel guilty afterward? Emotional eating can feel like an endless cycle, but the good news is, you can break free. In this episode, I’m diving into why we emotionally eat, the hidden triggers behind it, and practical steps to finally stop. You'll learn: ✔️ How to identify emotional vs. physical hunger ✔️ Why willpower alone isn’t the answer ✔️ Simple strategies to handle emotions without turning to food ✔️ ...

GRAB my free video mini-course! Free for podcast listeners! What To Do When You Overeat– During Weight Loss! This is the episode you’ve been waiting for–all things weight loss medications! Not only will we deep dive on the GLP-1 class of medications but Dr. Ogle, a double board certified family medicine and obesity medicine specialist, will also detail out the other options out there. You will learn what you would need to do while on these medications, the 4 pillars of obesity medicine, as well...

Do you keep a food journal? Just keeping food records has been shown to be a powerful weight loss tool. But do you need more? When should you reach for that app and start to really count calories? That's what I’ll answer for you in today’s episode! HEY! Have you grabbed my free video mini-course? Tap here: What To Do When You Overeat– During Weight Loss! More from Well with Lisa: Ready for your free consult session? SCHEDULE HERE! Your Go-To Meal Guide: grab it HERE Let's be friends! Follow me o...

SPECIAL FOR THIS MONTH! Jumpstart Your Weightloss Program! Check all the details HERE (this is the 90 minutes intensive plus 2 weeks of text support I mentioned in the episode) As you know from last week, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne is a wealth of information and sound reasoning when it comes to nutrient dense eating and as you’ll hear today–weight loss. My guest is the author and founder of Nutrivore, The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. Today we will addre...

SPECIAL FOR THIS MONTH! Jumpstart Your Weightloss Program! Check all the details HERE (this is the 90 minutes intensive plus 2 weeks of text support I mentioned in the episode) If you haven’t read Nutrivore, you are in for a real treat today! My guest is the author and founder of Nutrivore, The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. We dive deep into the nutrients the body requires and why this is an important approach to take with your eating. I wasn’t kid...

Do you feel like you have to eat all the junk food in the house before starting a diet? This is a “last supper.” And it’s never more prominent than the week between Christmas and New Years. Because you can feel that New Year looming–along with all your self improvement and weight loss goals. We tend to overeat this week more than ever–finishing up all the Christmas treats and generally feeling like we have to “get it in now” before the diet starts. You do not have to do this!! Listen to this epi...

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer to discuss metabolism, cravings and detoxification. We discuss the importance of identifying root causes for lasting health improvements, and why thyroid health alone is rarely the full answer to weight loss struggles. Plus Dr. H’s top three often-overlooked reasons for slow metabolism, including: Elevated inflammation: How to test it and why it matters Suboptimal insulin sensitivity: What lab results can reveal before blood sugar ...

Welcome to another holiday-themed episode of Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well! 🎄 As we enter the season of back-to-back celebrations, are you already dreading the effects of holiday foods and endless parties on your health goals? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing practical, sustainable strategies to help you navigate the holidays without throwing in the towel on your health. These six healthy habits will keep you from feeling deprived or overindulging so you can enjoy the season with...

Is intermittent fasting right for you? If you’re a woman, you may want to think twice. My guest today is Jillian Greaves, Functional Dietitian and Women's health specialist. We discuss why a one-size-fits-all approach—like intermittent fasting—can be harmful, especially for women. You’ll learn why the research behind intermittent fasting often doesn't apply to women and how ignoring your body’s signals can disrupt hormones like cortisol and kisspeptin, affecting everything from insulin sensitivi...

We’ve all gotten sucked in by one fad diet or another, or thought that this particular supplement would be the cure all. But until we have mastered the 6 essentials for health and weight loss I detail out in this episode, none of that will make a difference. Please don’t worry about food combinations, or continuous glucose monitors or magic greens powders, or cleanses. Once you get the essentials down, you will have little need for anything else. I promise. Ready for your free coaching session? ...

When was the last time you overate? And did you beat yourself for it? Did you end up binging more because of it? But did you know that what you do after the overeat is actually more important than what it was you ate? Ya crazy right. We need to avoid the restrict→binge cycle as well as the “throw your hands in the air screw it" mentality. Listen to this episode to find out how to process through your overeats. I know you don’t want to think about it. I know you’d rather just hide and hope it doe...

What’s for dinner? The perpetual question that has to get answered day in and day out. And for many of my clients, solving this question ends up on their plates. We know that cooking from home is actually a health habit that can improve diet quality, help with weight loss, and prevent diabetes. Harvard Health notes that teaching people to cook from home can even be considered a medical intervention. (see this article) I brought Mel Gunnell from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe on the podcast to help us figur...

“So many options, how do I know what will work for me-I have tried everything! This week’s episode is a detailed response to this question. I did a content survey in January (missed that but have a question–tap HERE to participate) and this was one response I got. If you feel like you’ve tried it all and just can’t quite figure out why nothing works, this is the episode for you. I’m going to help you figure out why diets in the past didn’t work and I’ll give you an exercise to think through what...

You’re really good at waiting for hunger but what about determining when to stop eating? This is one of the biggest questions I’ve gotten recently from clients–how can I better determine my enough? How do I know when to stop eating? In this solo episode, I’ll give you 4 strategies to use at the table plus one bonus one that happens away from the table. I’ll also discuss my favorite ways to recognize when my body has had enough–it’s much before “full”. And that’s a tip in and of itself! Hunger Sc...

Gut health can be a messy and complex topic. Lucky for you, my guest Daina Rasutis breaks it down simply for you. We start by defining exactly what the gut is and what is encompassed with the term “gut health.” Daina then shares several super simple ways to start seeing some changes with your gut health, which is going to result in improved cravings and appetite. Get your Fullscript account HERE 10% discount! (pssst: my clients get 25% for life!) You’ll find the probiotic mentioned under my favo...

If you are wondering why your methods for dropping weight in your 20s aren’t working in your 40s, this episode is for you. My guest, Louise Digby, is a registered nutritional therapist and women’s weight loss expert. We discuss several ways you might not be thinking about that go way beyond your calories that can help you narrow in on your fat loss goals. More from Well with Lisa: Your Go-To Meal Guide: grab it HERE Schedule your free strategy/coaching session: wellwithlisa.as.me Want YOUR weigh...

Are you currently or considering taking a GLP-1 drug to help you lose weight? These include the semaglutide (like Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (like Mounjaro and Zepbound). What happens if you want to wean off? This is precisely the question we set out to answer in this week’s episode. Of course not everyone that uses these medications has the desire to wean off. And that’s ok. But if you are thinking you’d like to try a weight loss medication, but are worried about the after effects, thi...

When you are asking yourself this question “Are you hungry or are you thirsty?” do you sound judgy? Or are you genuinely interested in the answer. In this episode we talk about the science of why hydration actually matters. I am always telling clients to drink their water, but I wanted to really get into the why behind it as that often motivates me to improve my actions. Sufficient water intake can suppress the appetite, boost metabolism and facilitate better workouts. Part two of the episode g...

Did you know keeping a food journal can double your weight loss? It’s true! In this episode, I’ll introduce you to a graduated approach to food journaling and planning, from simple record-keeping to advanced 24-hour planning. Plus I’ll teach you (or remind you!!) of the concept of 'go-to meals' as a strategy for maintaining eating habits that align with your weight loss goals. Here's that Go-To Meal Guide I mentioned! grab it HERE 00:00 Welcome to the Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well Podcast 00:3...