Think Well Episodes

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Karen Cureton, a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, and neuroplasticity practitioner. We delve into the fascinating science of neuroplasticity, exploring how our brains can be rewired to improve emotional responses and overall health. Dr. Cureton explains the impact of chronic stress and anxiety on our physical well-being and offers practical tips for reducing these stress responses. Learn how emotional eating, weight management, and chronic hea...

Today we're diving into a transformative conversation with fellow health and weight loss coach, Esther Avant. We explore the pervasive "all or nothing" mentality that often plagues our health journeys. Do you ever feel like you're either fully committed or not trying at all? You're not alone. Esther and I discuss how this mindset can hinder long-term success and offer strategies to break free from it. In this episode, we go beyond the typical advice of starting small (although that's there too!)...

Sometimes in life you change your mind. I know I sure have. Here are 3 concepts specifically in my weight loss business that I’ve pivoted on. See if you agree and are happy I’ve made these changes! I want to hear from you! Here’s the form I mentioned in the episode–fill it out between June 19-26 and include your email and I’ll send over a Starbucks gift card! Fill out this google form HERE Ready for your free coaching session? SCHEDULE HERE! More from Well with Lisa: Your Go-To Meal Guide: grab...

Today I’m sharing my top 3 emotions to make weight loss easier. They are Curiosity, Confidence and Commitment. I want to help you create an emotional plan that supports your health and weight loss goal and these are the ones I love! I’ll tell you why they work so well and how to cultivate more in your life! Ready for your free coaching session? SCHEDULE HERE! More from Well with Lisa: Your Go-To Meal Guide: grab it HERE Want YOUR weight loss question answered on the podcast? Fill out this googl...

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...

Ever wish you could snap your fingers and create a new thought? Me too. Unfortunately it’s a bit more complicated. In this episode, I’m going to give you the next best thing. I’ll introduce you to a practical strategy for identifying and practicing new, believable thoughts, using 'bridge' and 'ladder' methods to transition from current negative thinking patterns to more positive, intentional ones. These techniques aim to help you gradually accept more loving and constructive thoughts about your ...

Have you been thinking you need a break from weight loss? If you’ve ever been in that situation thinking I just wish I could eat whatever I wanted, this episode is for you. Listen in for 4 reasons why you are thinking you need a break, and what to do instead. Remember we are going for lifestyle change, not constant weight loss/dieting! BACK AGAIN! Free food planning session! Only 10 spots available in the next 4 weeks. When they’re gone, they’re gone! I know you struggle with deciding what to ea...

Today I’m answering this listener question: “How do I stop obsessing over everything I eat? I.e. is it the healthiest, is it what I should eat right now, will this cause me to feel sick and so on.” There’s a lot to unpack here! I discuss where the obsession is likely coming from, what we define as the “healthiest” thing and what maybe is causing you to feel sick. I am giving you 7+ strategies to manage this today! (the + is from one extra tip at the end that came to me while I was recording an...

Thought errors are not actually thoughts that are false or incorrect or untrue–as I first thought. Thought errors are just thoughts that lead to increase and unwanted desire that lead to unwanted action. These are the thoughts that are responsible for your overeating! If you find yourself in a constant state of cravings or urges, or constantly feel like you are battling your thoughts around food, this episode is for you! More from Well with Lisa: Your Go-To Meal Guide: grab it HERE Schedule you...

Whew we covered a lot today! I did a content survey back in January and I realized several of the questions could be answered shortly and wouldn't take an entire episode, so I got through as many as I could in this episode. In this episode I covered questions relating to: Menopause and non medical interventions Healthy relationship with food Sleep How to know what works for you, when you’ve tried everything Fitness and nutrition in your 40’s+ Water intake And more! Want to ask me a question for ...

Is motivation something you need to get started? Or is it a byproduct of doing an action? My guest today, Allan Misner helps us decode this and figure out the source or your motivation. We also discuss the 5 mindsets that may be holding you back and how they can be turned into superpowers. More from Well with Lisa: Your Go-To Meal Guide: grab it HERE Schedule your free strategy session: wellwithlisa.as.me Let's be friends! Follow me on instagram: @well_with_lisa More from Allan Misner: Get Allan...

There’s a lot of problems with short term and fad diets. I’m outlining 4 major ones I see. I believe that what we eat in a day is our diet and that we have to remove the negative connotation within our brain that eating less–or rather eating in the amount that works best for your body–is the same as being on a diet. Join me in this episode and let me know what you think! Obstacles and Strategies episode 23: listen HERE More from Well with Lisa: Schedule your free strategy/coaching session: wellw...

Who even plays the organ? Me! This is the episode you didn’t know you needed about how playing the organ is super similar to losing weight. Here’s the links for the group program I mentioned: I’m IN and ready to register! Do that HERE I’m super interested but need more info. Send me the details! Click HERE to drop your email. I still have questions and really need to talk to you. No problem– Schedule your free coaching call: wellwithlisa.as.me Sidenote: I refer to the manuals as “keyboards” in t...

What is a “last supper?” It's those meals you think you need to have before “going on a diet.” It’s all the things you think you need to eat before they are “off limits” after the New Year. This is not necessary and I’m going to tell you why in this episode! Here’s what to expect: What are the thoughts keeping you in scarcity mode before New years? What tool you can use right now to prevent the "last supper" idea from happening. And how to recognize if you are “over-nourished.” Back to Basics: T...

FEEL is a verb here. I want to teach you how to FEEL better (or in other words experience your emotions better) so that you can feel better in your body and brain! Listen in as I discuss my favorite quote from Shonda Rhimes in her book “Year of Yes” about how food works to soothe emotions and what to do about that. I also give you a simple idea you can do that has been shown in studies to improve mental health markers. Here’s all the stuff I mentioned in the episode: Download your (super cute!)...

Why would you bother to start losing weight now? Seems like there’s too much going on with the holidays and parties and you’re busy right? Not so fast. Listen to this episode where I give you 5 reasons why now, with 5 weeks to go in 2023 is the perfect time to start. And why it might even be detrimental to wait till the new year. Be sure to listen to last year’s holiday episode for more help around this time of year 6 Tips to Handle the Holidays [Ep. 15] LISTEN HERE UPDATE! Free Get UNSTUCK Sess...

Whether you have diagnosed ADHD, or you just find your mind wandering and you can’t seem to focus on healthy meals, this episode is for you. My guest Gaia Broda gives us 4 specific tips to create ease in the kitchen and lighten the mental load around what to have for supper! UPDATE! Free Get UNSTUCK Sessions now available through the end of 2023! If you haven’t lost your first 5 pounds just by listening to the podcast, you might be stuck. I’ve created this new free session just for you! Schedule...

Is it binging or is it overeating? Language matters and the way we talk to ourselves and about the food we eat is critical. Krista is a binge eating coach and helps us dive into what exactly binging and binge eating disorder is and how it is different from overeating. You may find that you occasionally binge, but you don’t have binge eating disorder. Krista identifies these patterns and we discuss ways to interrupt your binge cycles. Does dieting or trying to lose weight always end up in a binge...

You don’t have to want to. You just have to do it. Have you ever heard me say this? It doesn't really sound very nice or compassionate or even possible. Today I’m going to show you what that phrase really means, how it’s even possible and how it can help you stay true to your goals. NEW! Free Get UNSTUCK Session If you haven’t lost your first 5 pounds just by listening to the podcast, you might be stuck. I’ve created this new free session just for you! Schedule yours HERE I’m doing 10 sessions i...

This is the third installment of the back to basics series in October. You’re probably thinking October 1 marks the beginning of the holiday season and you wouldn’t be alone. You might also be thinking well I didn’t lose weight again this year, I guess I'll just wait till the new year. But it doesn't have to be that way. The Back to Basics series will teach you the fundamentals of losing weight anytime and anywhere, regardless of what season it is. The third basic is Cravings and What To Do Wit...

This is the second installment of the back to basics series in October. You’re probably thinking October 1 marks the beginning of the holiday season and you wouldn’t be alone. You might also be thinking well I didn’t lose weight again this year, I guess I'll just wait till the new year. But it doesn't have to be that way. The Back to Basics series will teach you the fundamentals of losing weight anytime and anywhere, regardless of what season it is. The second basic is the 24 Hour Practical Pla...

Welcome to the first of the back to basics series I'm going to be doing in October. You’re probably thinking October 1 marks the beginning of the holiday season and you wouldn’t be alone. You might also be thinking well I didn’t lose weight again this year, I guess I'll just wait till the new year. But it doesn't have to be that way. The Back to Basics series will teach you the fundamentals of losing weight anytime and anywhere, regardless of what season it is. The first basic is the Hunger Scal...

Did you know that lofty goals are more likely to be achieved than super easy goals? Yes your brain likes, and needs challenge. But how do you know if it’s too much? Or in my words. . . What is your Rate of Perceived Exertion with your goal efforts? I’m going to teach you how to use the Rate of Perceived Exertion scale we typically use in relation to exercise exertion in our goal efforts. Are you trying to lose weight? Do you have goals about eliminating your overeating at night? These are the ty...

Brandon Eastman from the Be Better Broadcast interviewed me a couple weeks ago for his podcast and he did such an amazing job I thought it would be fun to publish that interview here on the Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well podcast. I shocked and surprised Brandon with some of my answers to his questions, even though he is a coach and someone interested and invested in his own health as well. Brandon did an amazing job of pulling out my highlight reel! He really let me talk about all my best stuf...