Liv Lighter with Gina
- Episódios
- 795
- Publicação
- diária
- Último episódio
- 12 nov 2026
Sobre o podcast
This podcast isn’t one more thing to add to your plate. It’s a place to get inspired, have a few laughs, feel like you’re not alone, and walk away with advice that’s actually helpful. We’re tired of all the health trends, the wellness fads, and everyone telling us how to feel, when we just want to feel like ourselves again. Midlife may be messy (especially around that midsection), but we can do this. Some days you’ll feel like a rock star, others you’re barely hanging in there. We meet you where you’re at, so come hang with us on Liv Lighter with Gina.
If you want to learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episódios 795
Maintenance: Week 8, Day 60 with Dr. Paul Hrkal
Your winter slump probably isn’t a vitamin D problem. It’s a light problem, and the fix starts with your eyes, not your skin.Naturopathic doctor Dr. Paul Hrkal joins Gina Livy to explain how shorter, darker …
Notas do episódio
Your winter slump probably isn’t a vitamin D problem. It’s a light problem, and the fix starts with your eyes, not your skin.
Naturopathic doctor Dr. Paul Hrkal joins Gina Livy to explain how shorter, darker days throw off your circadian rhythm and drain your energy. He shares why a 15-minute morning walk without sunglasses (or a light therapy lamp on grey days) can change how you feel, even bundled up in a parka and SPF. He breaks down the three health levers he calls mandatory and why he sees strength training as the most powerful one after menopause. Gina and Dr. Paul also get into why motivation fades once the scale stops being the goal, how to find a “why” that holds up through a stressful holiday season, and why doing something at 50% beats waiting until you can do it all.
Where to Find Dr. Paul:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpaulhrkal/
Website: http://www.paulhrkalnd.com
This podcast aligns with Day 60 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app and community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeanne Beker Has a Closet Full of Clothes That Don’t Fit, Too.
She’s spent five decades interviewing rock stars, supermodels and fashion legends. Her verdict? What makes someone magnetic has nothing to do with what they’re wearing.Gina Livy sits down with Canadian …
Notas do episódio
She’s spent five decades interviewing rock stars, supermodels and fashion legends. Her verdict? What makes someone magnetic has nothing to do with what they’re wearing.
Gina Livy sits down with Canadian broadcasting icon Jeanne Beker to talk confidence, reinvention and refusing to fade into the background. Jeanne shares her path from the only mime artist in Newfoundland to The NewMusic and 27 years of Fashion Television, and how growing up as the daughter of Holocaust survivors fuelled her drive to lead a brilliant life.
She also opens up about an unexpected divorce, working mom guilt, and the breast cancer diagnosis at 70 that turned into the most extraordinary year of her life. Jeanne Beker also talks the closet of clothes she’s outgrown and talks why comparison steals the joy from fashion.
Jeanne Beker is a Member of the Order of Canada, has a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, and is the author of the national bestseller Heart on My Sleeve: Stories from a Life Well Worn. She’s a judge on Project Runway Canada, with a career retrospective opening at Calgary’s Glenbow Museum in 2027. And even at 74, retirement isn’t on the table.
Where to Find Jeanne:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejeannebeker/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeanneBeker/
Book: Heart on My Sleeve: Stories from a Life Well Worn: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1668035200?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzginalivy-20&creativeASIN=1668035200&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1VY9UG9SDUQMR&ref_=hype_hm_sf_e_asin&th=1
This podcast aligns with Day 59 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app and community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your Brain Is Loyal to the Old You with Leisse Wilcox
You finally lose the weight, and you’re still the same person. Leisse Wilcox knows that feeling firsthand. The bestselling author of To Call Myself Beloved and The Courage Code joins Gina Livy to talk about why …
Notas do episódio
You finally lose the weight, and you’re still the same person. Leisse Wilcox knows that feeling firsthand. The bestselling author of To Call Myself Beloved and The Courage Code joins Gina Livy to talk about why lasting change is really an identity shift, and why your brain treats that shift as a threat.
How did self-love get turned into something to sell you, when self-acceptance is the real goal. Leisse walks through a free-writing exercise for bringing up the beliefs you’ve been avoiding, and how to name them, de-shame them and reframe them. She also explains why most memoirs read like a bad wedding speech, and why everyone (yes, you) has a story worth telling.
Where to Find Leisse:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leissewilcox/
Website: https://www.leissewilcox.com/
Contact Leisse about the Same Page Author Mastermind - starting January 5th
Books: The Courage Code, Alone: The Truth + Beauty of Belonging, To Call Myself Beloved: A Story of Hope, Healing, and Coming Home, all available on amazon.ca. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989716032?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzginalivy-20&creativeASIN=1989716032&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1VY9UG9SDUQMR&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&th=1
This podcast aligns with Day 58 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app and community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maintenance: Mindset Monday
Strong bones, better sleep, being able to carry your own groceries decades from now. They’re all good reasons to take care of yourself. But when did being healthy stop being any fun?With Gina away, Odette and …
Notas do episódio
Strong bones, better sleep, being able to carry your own groceries decades from now. They’re all good reasons to take care of yourself. But when did being healthy stop being any fun?
With Gina away, Odette and Kim talk about why healthy living in midlife can turn into a list of shoulds, and what changes when you chase a forever feeling instead of a forever number. They also cover how to keep your habits when your routine falls apart, why putting yourself first can feel harder after you’ve reached your goal weight, and how the end of the year turns a Monday problem into a January problem.
Plus, a preview of Wednesday’s guest: Joan MacDonald of Train with Joan, who started strength training at 70.
This podcast aligns with Day 57 of our Fall Maintenance Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Maintenance and Mindfulness Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Livy Method: Week 8, Day 57
Grief. Caregiving. An illness you can’t shake, or an injury that keeps you out of the gym. In some seasons of life, simply not gaining weight is the win, and nobody talks about that enough.Gina, who has kept …
Notas do episódio
Grief. Caregiving. An illness you can’t shake, or an injury that keeps you out of the gym. In some seasons of life, simply not gaining weight is the win, and nobody talks about that enough.
Gina, who has kept off more than 100 pounds for over 30 years, explains why your weight is meant to ebb and flow, why your set point is a range rather than a single number, and the real reasons people regain weight: not giving the body time to adjust, life changes that knock out your routine, and old coping habits creeping back in unnoticed. She also shares how to rethink what you eat when you can’t move the way you used to.
This podcast aligns with Day 57 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app and community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maintenance: Midweek Motivation Week 7, Day 52
With Gina away, Odette and Kim take your questions in an Ask Us Anything and get honest about their own journeys. Kim lost more than 50 pounds and kept it off for years, until menopause. Odette lost over 40 …
Notas do episódio
With Gina away, Odette and Kim take your questions in an Ask Us Anything and get honest about their own journeys. Kim lost more than 50 pounds and kept it off for years, until menopause. Odette lost over 40 pounds in 2021 and saw some return during a hard stretch of family illness and loss. They share the hardest part of each of their journeys, why there’s no “forever weight” you suddenly arrive at, and whether you really have to eat this way for the rest of your life.
This podcast aligns with Day 52 of our Fall Maintenance Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Maintenance and Mindfulness Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Livy Method: Tweak This Week
Most of us finish a meal before our brain has caught up to our stomach. So how do you know when you’ve actually had enough?Kim and Odette, a nutritionist, answer listener questions about a simple test: eat half …
Notas do episódio
Most of us finish a meal before our brain has caught up to our stomach. So how do you know when you’ve actually had enough?
Kim and Odette, a nutritionist, answer listener questions about a simple test: eat half your meal, wait 20 to 30 minutes, then decide how much more you really need. They explain why the pause gives your digestion and hunger signals time to catch up, how to make it work if you’re on a GLP-1, and how building your whole plate first can show you’re overdoing protein while chasing that 30-gram goal.
The rest is rapid-fire. They cover staying on track on weekends and girls’ trips, leafy greens that travel without wilting or smelling, whether water is masking your fullness, and what to do when you have no appetite. They also share the habit changes that mattered most in their own weight loss, from giving up running on coffee until mid-afternoon to protecting sleep.
This podcast aligns with Day 52 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app and community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Livy Method: Week 7, Day 51
Food noise is loudest at night for a reason. It’s the first quiet moment of the day, and everything you didn’t have time to feel finally gets a turn.Psychotherapist-turned-coach Jenna Jones, who helps women in …
Notas do episódio
Food noise is loudest at night for a reason. It’s the first quiet moment of the day, and everything you didn’t have time to feel finally gets a turn.
Psychotherapist-turned-coach Jenna Jones, who helps women in midlife break the restrict-binge cycle, joins Kim and Odette to explain what food noise really is. She covers how it differs from hunger, cravings and emotional eating, why no other reward feels as good as food, and why the foods you forbid are the ones you end up bingeing on (hello, milkshake study). She also shares a 20-minute rule for riding out an urge without white-knuckling it. Plus, what to do when your honest answer is “I want to eat the whole cake.”
Where to Find Jenna:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findyourfoodpeace/
Free Masterclass: The Restriction-Binge Cycle Solution: https://coachjennajones.com/register
This podcast aligns with Day 51 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maintenance: Week 7, Day 50
November is the gray zone. Not quite fall, not quite winter, and dark by dinner. With Gina away, Odette and Kim unpack the post-Halloween trifecta: leftover candy, a time change your body hasn’t caught up to …
Notas do episódio
November is the gray zone. Not quite fall, not quite winter, and dark by dinner. With Gina away, Odette and Kim unpack the post-Halloween trifecta: leftover candy, a time change your body hasn’t caught up to, and shorter days that quietly shift your hunger, your mood and your evening routine. Their advice: don’t overhaul everything. Pick the one or two things that matter most this month. Plus, why heartier comfort foods change your portions, and how three nights without after-dinner snacking can reset more than your cravings.
This podcast aligns with Day 50 of our Fall Maintenance Program. You can find the full video at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Livy Method: Week 7, Day 50
Your body needs 15 to 20 minutes to register what you’ve eaten, which is exactly why it’s so easy to overeat without noticing. On Day 50, Gina introduces one of the program’s most debated tweaks: splitting your …
Notas do episódio
Your body needs 15 to 20 minutes to register what you’ve eaten, which is exactly why it’s so easy to overeat without noticing. On Day 50, Gina introduces one of the program’s most debated tweaks: splitting your meals and snacks in two. Same portions, eaten in two halves about 20 to 30 minutes apart, with protein first and heavier carbs second. She explains how to make it work at a restaurant, at the family table, or on a tight schedule.
Coming off a weekend of treats, Gina also launches a three-day no-eating-after-dinner challenge to quiet sugar cravings, minus the guilt. And in a candid moment, she admits that even with Liv Lighter on the Globe and Mail bestseller list, she still struggles to feel like enough.
Today only, pick up our Winter Session for only 75$. Head over to livymethod.com for our Friends & Family Sale, on now for 24 hours only!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fall Back in Love with Food, One Sandwich at a Time with Jason Skrobar
You love bread. You’ve been told it doesn’t love you back. Jason Skrobar, bestselling author of The Book of Sandwiches and a food expert on CTV's Your Morning, joins Gina Livy for a lighter conversation about a …
Notas do episódio
You love bread. You’ve been told it doesn’t love you back.
Jason Skrobar, bestselling author of The Book of Sandwiches and a food expert on CTV's Your Morning, joins Gina Livy for a lighter conversation about a food so many of us were taught to fear. Gina explains why cutting out bread isn't the fix, and why the real goal is to lose weight in a way that lets it back in, without the guilt. Jason shares how he keeps good bakery sourdough on hand without racing to finish the loaf, why he's a fan of cottage cheese and lentil breads, and how to build a sandwich around whatever you can or can't eat.
Where to Find Jason:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonskrobar/
The Book of Sandwiches: https://www.thebookofsandwiches.com/
This podcast aligns with Day 46 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maintenance: Week 6, Day 45
If you ran your business the way you take care of yourself, would it succeed? Gina Livy opens with a question from a talk she's preparing for entrepreneurs, and it hits home for anyone who always puts …
Notas do episódio
If you ran your business the way you take care of yourself, would it succeed?
Gina Livy opens with a question from a talk she's preparing for entrepreneurs, and it hits home for anyone who always puts themselves last. She and Odette look at the gap between knowing you're struggling and actually doing something about it, and why the next step is usually small. They talk about why old cycles hang on because they feel familiar, how self-sabotage often starts with not feeling worthy of the result, and how to retrain your brain's "algorithm" to look for evidence that this time is different.
This podcast aligns with Day 45 of our Fall Maintenance Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Maintenance and Mindfulness Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Livy Method: Week 6, Day 45
Years ago, Gina Livy was eating less, exercising more, and still gaining weight. Back then, nobody was talking about insulin, cortisol or hormones. Looking back, Gina connects the dots: stress, sleep, and the …
Notas do episódio
Years ago, Gina Livy was eating less, exercising more, and still gaining weight. Back then, nobody was talking about insulin, cortisol or hormones. Looking back, Gina connects the dots: stress, sleep, and the difference between eating fewer calories and eating less food. A sugary coffee, a muffin and a slice of pizza can feel like you've barely eaten. That's how The Livy Method started, as a lifestyle program nobody wanted to buy. She explains why counting calories falls short when your hunger changes day to day, and how differently foods break down, from fruit in about half an hour to red meat over five, which matters more than you'd think before a night out dancing. She also argues for starting small with movement and building strength for who you'll be in 10 years, not who you used to be.
This podcast aligns with Day 45 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
On Monday November 2nd you can join our Winter Program for only 75$. This is a one day Friends & Family sale you don't want to miss. The program is meant to fit into your life, not make your life the program. So start when you’re ready, make it work for you, but sign up for the lowest price you can on Monday by visiting livymethod.com to join us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Livy Method: Week 6, Day 44 with Dr. Beverley David
If you think you're failing, your brain will go find the proof. Clinical psychologist Dr. Beverley David joins Gina Livy with a practical mindset toolkit for weight loss, starting with the CBT cycle: write down …
Notas do episódio
If you think you're failing, your brain will go find the proof.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Beverley David joins Gina Livy with a practical mindset toolkit for weight loss, starting with the CBT cycle: write down what you're thinking, feeling, doing and noticing in your body, then look for the evidence your brain is skipping. She explains her Catch It, Cancel It, Correct It method, why deciding to show up gives your brain a reward before you've even started, and why the weight that keeps coming back may once have kept you safe. Plus two habits to try this week: a 15-minute daily "worry window," and three to five "fantastics" written down every night to train your brain to notice what's working.
Where to Find Dr. Beverley David:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdrbeverley/
Website: https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/store
To sign up for Dr. Beverley's Catch it. Cancel it. Correct it. Lunch & Learn beginning Nov 20th:
https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/store/
This podcast aligns with Day 44 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
There is still time to join the Fall Program and there are two ways to join you can purchase the Fall Session for $99, or become a member for $20/month for year-round support, access to every session, Livy AI, member perks and more. The program is meant to fit into your life, not make your life the program. So start when you’re ready, make it work for you, and visit livymethod.com to join us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maintenance: Week 6, Day 43
Some weeks, the whole goal is just to keep it together. Gina Livy is in one of those weeks, and Odette is coming through a year of loss and big family change. Together they unpack why self-awareness, not food …
Notas do episódio
Some weeks, the whole goal is just to keep it together. Gina Livy is in one of those weeks, and Odette is coming through a year of loss and big family change. Together they unpack why self-awareness, not food, is the real work. They dig into how beating yourself up stacks a second problem on top of the first, why so many women were raised to believe putting themselves first is selfish, and how to cut back gently, a few bites at a time, instead of restricting your way into a binge.
This podcast aligns with Day 43 of our Fall Maintenance Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Maintenance and Mindfulness Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Livy Method: Week 6, Day 43
You ate a little less all week and the scale didn’t budge. That doesn’t mean it isn’t working.Gina Livy explains why weight loss runs on momentum. The number on the scale reflects what you’ve been doing for …
Notas do episódio
You ate a little less all week and the scale didn’t budge. That doesn’t mean it isn’t working.
Gina Livy explains why weight loss runs on momentum. The number on the scale reflects what you’ve been doing for weeks, not just the last few days, so a hard week often pays off the week after. With Halloween days away, she also makes the case that the candy on the 31st isn’t the real problem. It’s the little bit every night after. Make a plan, decide whether you’re having it, and try her tip of pairing sweets with a bit of healthy fat to take the edge off sugar cravings.
Somewhere in the middle of any goal, the novelty wears off. Gina gets honest about her own tough week, the wine and chips she wanted all weekend, and how she picks a few non-negotiables when life is too busy to do it all.
This podcast aligns with Day 43 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
There is still time to join the Fall Program and there are two ways to join you can purchase the Fall Session for $99, or become a member for $20/month for year-round support, access to every session, Livy AI, member perks and more. The program is meant to fit into your life, not make your life the program. So start when you’re ready, make it work for you, and visit livymethod.com to join us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maintenance: Week 5, Day 38
Maintenance isn’t the finish line. It’s where the work gets personal. Gina Livy and Odette talk about what keeping weight off really looks like for women in midlife: trusting how you feel over what the scale …
Notas do episódio
Maintenance isn’t the finish line. It’s where the work gets personal. Gina Livy and Odette talk about what keeping weight off really looks like for women in midlife: trusting how you feel over what the scale says, giving your weight a range to move in instead of a number to defend, and letting go of the weight you carry that was never physical. That last idea is the heart of Gina’s new book, Liv Lighter, which is now available at Indigo.ca.
This podcast aligns with Day 38 of our Fall Maintenance Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Maintenance and Mindfulness Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Livy Method: Week 5 Day 38 with Sandra Elia
Sandra Elia talks about her food addiction and how She gained 100 pounds, while it had nothing to do with hunger. She was eating to numb herself.Today Sandra is a certified food addiction counsellor and the …
Notas do episódio
Sandra Elia talks about her food addiction and how She gained 100 pounds, while it had nothing to do with hunger. She was eating to numb herself.
Today Sandra is a certified food addiction counsellor and the author of Never Enough: Three Pillars of Food Addiction Recovery. She also runs an outpatient food addiction recovery program in medical clinics across Canada. She and Gina talk about how ultra-processed food is built to overwhelm your brain’s reward system, the difference between eating food and using it, and how to plan for your high-risk times of day. They also cover what GLP-1 medications can’t do on their own, why “I just have to stop” is the wrong answer to a craving, and what to ask yourself instead.
Where to Find Sandra
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandraelia.ca/
Website: https://www.sandraelia.com/
Book Link to Indigo: Never Enough: Three Pillars of Food Addiction Recovery:
https://www.indigo.ca/products/never-enough-19?variant=46425282248914
This podcast aligns with Day 38 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
There is still time to join the Fall Program and there are two ways to join you can purchase the Fall Session for $99, or become a member for $20/month for year-round support, access to every session, Livy AI, member perks and more. The program is meant to fit into your life, not make your life the program. So start when you’re ready, make it work for you, and visit livymethod.com to join us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Livy Method: Week 5, Day 37 with Dr. Olinca Trejo
Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined, yet most women say their doctor has never brought it up. Dr. Olinca Trejo, a naturopathic doctor and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, explains …
Notas do episódio
Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined, yet most women say their doctor has never brought it up. Dr. Olinca Trejo, a naturopathic doctor and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, explains why heart risk climbs after menopause and why women’s symptoms often look nothing like the movie version of a heart attack. She also names the one cholesterol test worth asking for.
Gina and Dr. Olinca also cover what hormones mean for weight loss in your 30s, 50s and 70s, why HRT won’t make you lose weight, and what to do if you’ve been told you’re too old for hormone therapy.
Where to Find Dr. Olinca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.olinca/
Email to connect about her upcoming Hormones Masterclass starting in November: [email protected]
This podcast aligns with Day 37 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
There is still time to join the Fall Program and there are two ways to join you can purchase the Fall Session for $99, or become a member for $20/month for year-round support, access to every session, Livy AI, member perks and more. The program is meant to fit into your life, not make your life the program. So start when you’re ready, make it work for you, and visit livymethod.com to join us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maintenance: Week 5, Day 36
When you feel stuck, the instinct is to add more: another rule, another habit, another item on a list of 103 things you’re “supposed” to be doing. But sometimes the missing piece isn’t what you think, sometimes …
Notas do episódio
When you feel stuck, the instinct is to add more: another rule, another habit, another item on a list of 103 things you’re “supposed” to be doing. But sometimes the missing piece isn’t what you think, sometimes it’s connection.
Gina Livy and Odette talk about how loneliness in midlife can quietly pull you back to old habits, including turning to food for comfort. They get honest about how hard it is to make friends after 40, why so many plans get cancelled, and what actually helps: starting small, following through, and letting your friendships change as you do.
This podcast aligns with Day 36 of our Fall Maintenance Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Maintenance and Mindfulness Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Livy Method: Week 5, Day 36
How many photos have you sat out because you were waiting to lose the weight first?Gina Livy gets real about something so many women over 40 do: putting life on hold until the scale says we’re ready. That means …
Notas do episódio
How many photos have you sat out because you were waiting to lose the weight first?
Gina Livy gets real about something so many women over 40 do: putting life on hold until the scale says we’re ready. That means skipping the family photo, dinner with friends, even date night because of the bread basket. She talks about why fear of success can stall weight loss right when it starts working. You need to know self-love was never supposed to depend on a number.
She also shares what she got wrong when menopause and stress hit her midsection. She tightened up her eating and talks about what she really needed to do. You don’t have to do everything to make progress. Showing up counts.
This podcast aligns with Day 36 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
There is still time to join the Fall Program and there are two ways to join you can purchase the Fall Session for $99, or become a member for $20/month for year-round support, access to every session, Livy AI, member perks and more. The program is meant to fit into your life, not make your life the program. So start when you’re ready, make it work for you, and visit livymethod.com to join us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Livy Method: Week 4, Day 32 with Dr. Paul Hrkal
Which supplements are actually worth taking? And why do so many people lose hair while they’re losing weight?Naturopathic doctor Dr. Paul Hrkal joins Gina Livy to walk through the five foundational supplements …
Notas do episódio
Which supplements are actually worth taking? And why do so many people lose hair while they’re losing weight?
Naturopathic doctor Dr. Paul Hrkal joins Gina Livy to walk through the five foundational supplements he considers safe and effective for most people. Then he breaks down six common causes of hair loss, and why an expensive hair gummy may not fix what’s really going on. They also cover obesogens, the everyday chemicals linked to weight gain, and simple swaps that lower your exposure without the panic.
Where to Find Dr. Paul
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpaulhrkal/
Website: http://www.paulhrkalnd.com
Upcoming Offering:
6-Week Energy Reset Challenge
Starts October 19th
$50 off for members using code LIVY50
https://academy.paulhrkalnd.com/dr-paul-s-6-week-energy-reset-challenge-fall2026
This podcast aligns with Day 32 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
There is still time to join the Fall Program and there are two ways to join you can purchase the Fall Session for $99, or become a member for $20/month for year-round support, access to every session, Livy AI, member perks and more. The program is meant to fit into your life, not make your life the program. So start when you’re ready, make it work for you, and visit livymethod.com to join us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maintenance: Week 4, Day 31 with Jenna Jones
You lost the weight. You’re eating well. So why is the food noise still so loud at 9 PM?Guest Jenna Jones, a social worker and psychotherapist turned coach who specializes in food noise, joins Gina Livy and …
Notas do episódio
You lost the weight. You’re eating well. So why is the food noise still so loud at 9 PM?
Guest Jenna Jones, a social worker and psychotherapist turned coach who specializes in food noise, joins Gina Livy and Odette to unpack what’s really going on. Her take: food noise is information. Sometimes it’s hunger. Sometimes it’s a food rule that doesn’t fit your life. And sometimes it’s grief. When food has been your comfort for decades, losing it as a coping tool can feel like losing a friend.
Where to Find Jenna:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findyourfoodpeace/
Facebook: Coach Jenna Jones
This podcast aligns with Day 24 of our Fall Maintenance Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Maintenance and Mindfulness Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Melissa Grelo Refuses to Age Gracefully
“Aging gracefully” never sat right with Melissa Grelo. The longtime co-host of CTV’s The Social and host of the Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo podcast joins Gina Livy to talk about menopause, midlife, and …
Notas do episódio
“Aging gracefully” never sat right with Melissa Grelo. The longtime co-host of CTV’s The Social and host of the Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo podcast joins Gina Livy to talk about menopause, midlife, and why this is the stage to stop shrinking and start taking up space.
They talk about finding your voice after decades of people-pleasing, and why speaking up is a muscle that gets stronger every time you survive the pushback. Melissa calls herself a recovering perfectionist. She shares how she let go of all-or-nothing thinking about exercise and why she calls strength training the real fountain of youth. She also lays out the red flags of menopause misinformation online, why “boring” basics still work, and why all you really need is one good friend.
Melissa is hosting the National Menopause Show on October 17–18 at The International Centre in Mississauga, where you'll also find Gina and friends!
Where to Find Melissa
Podcast: Aging Powerfully with Melissa Grelo
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/melissagrelo/
https://www.instagram.com/agingpowerfullywithmg/
Substack: https://melissagrelo.substack.com/
This podcast aligns with Day 31 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
There is still time to join the Fall Program and there are two ways to join you can purchase the Fall Session for $99, or become a member for $20/month for year-round support, access to every session, Livy AI, member perks and more. The program is meant to fit into your life, not make your life the program. So start when you’re ready, make it work for you, and visit livymethod.com to join us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Livy Method: Week 4 Day 30
What would you learn if you ate a few bites less at every meal for one week? Gina Livy and Kim walk through a simple portion experiment. It’s built to help you recognize the moment you’ve had enough, which is …
Notas do episódio
What would you learn if you ate a few bites less at every meal for one week? Gina Livy and Kim walk through a simple portion experiment. It’s built to help you recognize the moment you’ve had enough, which is one of the most useful skills for midlife weight loss and for keeping the weight off.
They talk about why so many people would rather serve themselves less than leave food on the plate. They cover how food waste, grocery costs and fear of hunger keep you eating past full, and Gina gives a blunt reminder that your body is not a garbage can.
This podcast aligns with Day 30 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
There is still time to join the Fall Program and there are two ways to join you can purchase the Fall Session for $99, or become a member for $20/month for year-round support, access to every session, Livy AI, member perks and more. The program is meant to fit into your life, not make your life the program. So start when you’re ready, make it work for you, and visit livymethod.com to join us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maintenance: Week 3, Day 24
Holiday season is coming, and if you've lost weight, it can stir up more than the food: family opinions, old roles, grief, and the urge to control everything. Gina Livy and Odette talk through how to keep the …
Notas do episódio
Holiday season is coming, and if you've lost weight, it can stir up more than the food: family opinions, old roles, grief, and the urge to control everything. Gina Livy and Odette talk through how to keep the weight off without turning it into a full-time job, from the boring basics that keep working to why "accountability" doesn't have to mean beating yourself up.
You'll hear how to rewire old food habits through repetition, how to indulge in a different way (slower, more present, no guilt), and what to do when family brings out the old version of you.
This podcast aligns with Day 24 of our Fall Maintenance Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Maintenance and Mindfulness Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week 3, Day 24
Gina and Dr. Trejo talk about what happens when your stress outpaces your capacity to recover, and why that hits harder in perimenopause and menopause. They get into loneliness, social media overload, the …
Notas do episódio
Gina and Dr. Trejo talk about what happens when your stress outpaces your capacity to recover, and why that hits harder in perimenopause and menopause. They get into loneliness, social media overload, the "doctor says it's not your cortisol" frustration, and why doing less often works better than adding more. You'll hear which supplements have research behind them, which popular ones don't, and a simple breathing reset you can start today.
This conversation is educational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any supplement, especially if you take medication.
Where to Find Dr. Olinca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.olinca/
Email to connect about her upcoming Hormones Masterclass starting in November: [email protected]
We've had some great previous conversations with Dr. Olinca.
Sleep, Stress and Hormones with Dr. Olinca
Watch: https://youtu.be/LylPLL3mpSU
Listen: https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65fc46bb20f30d0016e6c7a7/episodes/697b7d1d65c54ec91944ef59.mp3
Hormones and Weight Loss Parts 1 & 2:
Part 1:
Watch: https://youtu.be/a8PYX8hKWgE
Listen: https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65fc46bb20f30d0016e6c7a7/episodes/6994876b8b7fe5457d3c6245.mp3
Part 2:
Watch: https://youtu.be/SWZJwqZg_vQ
Listen: https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65fc46bb20f30d0016e6c7a7/episodes/6997355c4a6b6137bf8ca8b0.mp3
This podcast aligns with Day 24 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
There is still time to join the Fall Program and there are two ways to join you can purchase the Fall Session for $99, or become a member for $20/month for year-round support, access to every session, Livy AI, member perks and more. The program is meant to fit into your life, not make your life the program. So start when you’re ready, make it work for you, and visit livymethod.com to join us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week 3, Day 23
Two sleep experts. One question for nine o'clock on a Tuesday morning: what do you do when you're exhausted, overwhelmed and your brain won't switch off?Gina talks with Dr. Beverley David, a clinical …
Notas do episódio
Two sleep experts. One question for nine o'clock on a Tuesday morning: what do you do when you're exhausted, overwhelmed and your brain won't switch off?
Gina talks with Dr. Beverley David, a clinical psychologist who has been teaching insomnia treatment since 1998, and Alanna McGinn, a sleep, stress and divorce specialist. They cover why rumination wrecks sleep, how to break the worry loop with small tools like a word or a giraffe, why moving your body matters more for sleep than for burning calories, and the habits that quietly sabotage midlife sleep.
Where to Find Them:
Dr. Beverley David
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdrbeverley/
Website: https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/store
To sign up for Dr. Beverley's Insomnia Solution (CBT-I) Fall session: https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/store/improveyoursleep7pm-mszxh-py58n-eghrj-ttg79-hmwaa-b8k3d-kzngb-r84sa-nteyx-26cxe
Alanna McGinn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanna.mcginn/
Websites:
https://www.goodnitesleepsite.com/
Podcast: https://www.thebedtimeedit.com
This podcast aligns with Day 23 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
There is still time to join the Fall Program and there are two ways to join you can purchase the Fall Session for $99, or become a member for $20/month for year-round support, access to every session, Livy AI, member perks and more. The program is meant to fit into your life, not make your life the program. So start when you’re ready, make it work for you, and visit livymethod.com to join us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maintenance: Week 3, Day 22
You've done the weight loss. So why is your brain still negotiating with a bag of chips at 8PM? Gina and Odette get honest about food noise, why chasing a "cure" misses the point and how a simple pause can …
Notas do episódio
You've done the weight loss. So why is your brain still negotiating with a bag of chips at 8PM? Gina and Odette get honest about food noise, why chasing a "cure" misses the point and how a simple pause can change how you respond to it. You'll also hear why mindfulness isn't extra work, what to do about food noise on medication, and a real conversation about letting go of the urge to fix everything for everyone, yourself included.
This podcast aligns with Day 22 of our Fall Maintenance Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Maintenance and Mindfulness Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week 3, Day 22
Your weight can swing several pounds in a single day, and most of it has nothing to do with fat. Today, Gina Livy explains why the scale often goes up right before it goes down. She covers how sore muscles …
Notas do episódio
Your weight can swing several pounds in a single day, and most of it has nothing to do with fat. Today, Gina Livy explains why the scale often goes up right before it goes down. She covers how sore muscles, water retention, a late night, and a weekend of chips can all move the number. She also explains why weighing yourself once a week hides the pattern you need to see.
Then she gets honest about food noise: the constant calorie math, bargaining, and guilt that can run your whole day. She walks through how the four mindful eating questions and a "capture, cancel, correct" reset can interrupt it. If you're losing weight in midlife, or trying to keep it off, this is the reality check on plateaus, hormones, and inflammation that most diets never give you.
This podcast aligns with Day 22 of our Fall Program, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Livy Method Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethod
There is still time to join the Fall Program and there are two ways to join you can purchase the Fall Session for $99, or become a member for $20/month for year-round support, access to every session, Livy AI, member perks and more. The program is meant to fit into your life, not make your life the program. So start when you’re ready, make it work for you, and visit livymethod.com to join us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aqui estão os 40 episódios mais recentes de 795. Os mais antigos estão no feed do podcast.
Podcasts parecidos
Mais podcasts de Educação
Este podcast é seu?
Confirme com uma entrada no seu feed: você recebe um código aqui, adiciona como podcast:txt no canal do seu feed e nós verificamos. Depois disso, seu podcast aparece como “verificado” no SoundNode.