Feel like weight loss is a battle you keep losing as a doctor?  In this episode of Thriving as a Physician, I’m sharing the four essential steps to achieving lasting weight loss, without the pressure of a “perfect” diet or the need to push yourself harder.  This is about finding a path that actually works for you and fits the reality of life as a busy physician.  We’ll cover the basics—consistency, patience, and belief—and show how these steps can help you reach your weight loss...

Let’s talk about those chaotic weeks—the ones that turn our eating plans upside down and leave us feeling like we’re always starting over.  As physicians, we know that these weeks come and go, and they’re just part of our reality.  But to reach your goals and stay there, you’ll need to learn how to stay on track during these super busy weeks. Which is what I'll teach you to do in this episode. Listen in to learn how to set yourself up for success, even when life feels like a whirlwind! ...

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...

In this special episode, I’m sharing a recording of a live session where we tackled a big question: Why is weight loss so hard, and how can we make it easier? If you’re a physician who’s tired of feeling guilty about every snack, of feeling out of control with food after a long day, or waking up worried about your eating, this episode is for you. I share practical ways to understand where these struggles come from and how to let go of the strict diet rules that set us up to feel defeated. ...

Can you believe it? Thriving As A Physician has hit 300 episodes! In this special milestone, Dr. Siobhan Key reflects on the hard-won lessons she’s learned over the years of coaching, personal struggles, and conversations with fellow physicians. She shares five essential pieces of advice to help you shift your approach to eating, weight, and self-care: Be kinder to yourself about your eating. Stop waiting for someone else to start caring for you. Let go of the pressure to hurry—it’s...

Weight loss plateaus are frustrating as a physician. Especially when you feel like you’re doing everything “right.” In this episode, I share the four common pitfalls that keep physicians stuck: Assuming everything needs to change Trying to give up the foods you love Getting impatient and giving up Relying solely on the scale to measure progress Listen to the episode to learn practical steps for overcoming these pitfalls and finding a way forward without turning your life upside down. *** ...

Tired of feeling like you're constantly battling the scale? In this episode, we flip the script on traditional weight loss by focusing on something more important than a number: how you want to feel.   I share my own experience of ditching daily weigh-ins and how it led to more freedom, control, and success. Instead of obsessing over the scale, you’ll learn how to make decisions that actually support your energy, mood, and overall well-being.   If you’ve been feeling stuck in the cycle of...

As physicians, we’re conditioned to believe that the stress, exhaustion, and endless demands are just part of the job. And when it comes to weight loss, we often assume it has to be a constant struggle—battling cravings, stress eating, and long days.  But what if you could question those beliefs and create a life that feels lighter, more manageable, and less overwhelming? In this episode, I explore how questioning the "this is just how it is" mindset can lead to real change.  You’ll...

As physicians, we’re used to setting high standards in every area of life, but when it comes to our bodies, we’re often our harshest critics. In this episode, I dive into why we judge ourselves so harshly, where those negative thoughts come from, and how to shift your mindset. I share my own experience of feeling bloated after a special dinner and how one critical thought sparked anger about how society has programmed us to see our bodies. This isn’t just about “loving yourself”—it’s about...

One bite of a treat always lead to eating the whole bag (and then keeping going?)   There’s nothing wrong with you.  You can learn how to enjoy a little of the most tempting foods and move on.   And it doesn’t have to involve heroic levels of willpower.   In this episode, I’ll teach you why the “one bite slide” happens and how to build the skill of enjoying one cookie (or slice of cake) and moving on.  Check it out now.   *** Are you ready to go from “trying not to eat” to not being...

Exercise & weight loss…. so many myths and misconceptions have been handed down to us from the diet industry. Let’s clear them up and reclaim physical movement as something enjoyable that makes your life better. No more doing exercise you don’t like hoping it will make up for the extra snacks you had last night. Listen to this episode to learn how to make being physically active enjoyable and how it can best impact your weight journey. *** Are you ready to go from “trying not to eat”...

It’s time to stop depending on restriction to lose weight. Restriction only works in the short term.  In the long term it actually makes you eat more and keeps you on the one again/off again train. Hard to believe? Then you need to have a listen to my interview with Dr. Megan Melo on this week’s Thriving As A Physician Podcast episode. We are both Obesity Medicine Physicians and coaches so collectively have a whole lot of experience helping people change their eating with positive...

Ever find yourself trying to eat diet food while wishing you could just eat like a “normal person”?  We’ve been taught to accept bland food as a given for managing weight, but it's not fair or effective.  But that crappy diet food is part of the reason why it feels so hard to lose weight and keep it off.   It’s time for a change. Eating food you love and losing weight isn’t just possible – it’s essential!  Check out this episode which is a replay from a live session I offered.  I share...

What you focus on when you are trying to stop binge eating matters. Most weight loss tools will make the binging worse (even though you are working really hard) Learn better places to focus to get started stabilizing your binge eating on this episode. *** Are you ready to go from “trying not to eat” to not being bothered by food after clinic? Even after your most exhausting days of caring for patients? Feel in control around food and take back your evenings with INSTANT access to the...

Restriction sucks and it doesn’t help you build sustainable change in your eating or weight. Especially when you factor in your busy physician schedule.  You don’t have time to be restricted all the time. What works better? Abundance. Learning to create abundance in your weight loss will naturally make it easier to follow through and keep going through the (predictable) challenges. Wanna learn how to do this in your own life? Listen to this episode.  I’m sharing all my tips that I use...

Wanna know the right way to lose weight?   Sorry, but there is no “one right way” and as long as we are trying to find the “right way”, it keeps you stuck in the cycle of feeling like a failure.   Instead, let’s talk about finding the right way for YOU.   In this episode, I’ll show how this small shift will make a huge difference to your weight and eating journey.  It’s a game changer. **** Are you ready to go from “trying not to eat” to not being bothered by food after clinic? Even...

If you are struggling, you need to listen to this episode.  I recorded this pep talk so you don’t have to struggle alone. There are reasons why we struggle in our weight journeys as physicians .  When you understand them, you can get out of the struggle faster. Save this episode for the next time you feel like you are struggling too. **** Are you ready to go from “trying not to eat” to not being bothered by food after clinic? Even after your most exhausting days of caring for patients? ...

Giving yourself permission to slow down and take care of yourself and your own well-being is a skill that I work on with Physicians inside the Thriving As A Physician program. This week on the podcast I share the importance of self-compassion and celebrating successes, as I share that I will be taking a break from recording consistent podcast episodes for personal reasons.  Tune in to hear how I am working on implementing some of the skills that I teach into my own daily routine.  ...

Tough times are a part of life.  And they also are one of the biggest reasons physicians gain or regain weight. This all hit close to home this week for me with some tough family news. Which is why I recorded this episode.  I’m sharing how to manage the tough times in life without feeling completely derailed (and while still being nice to yourself) Have a listen and mark it so you can come back to it the next time something tough happens. **** Are you ready to go from “trying not to eat”...

As a physician, you probably think you shouldn’t struggle with eating or weight. I felt that way too (and spent a long time beating myself up about it) The reality is that there are very good reasons why food has such a strong pull for many of us as doctors. In this episode, I am sharing the top 5 reasons and how to start addressing them. If you want to change your relationship with food, start with focussing on these areas. Are you ready to go from “trying not to eat” to not being...

You know when you end up eating treats and don’t realize it until after the food is gone? It can be lightning quick between seeing the food and reaching for it. So then how do you feel in control when there isn’t even time to think? I cover that question and more in this episode.  Learn why mindless eating happens and what to do about it. **** Are you ready to go from “trying not to eat” to not being bothered by food after clinic? Even after your most exhausting days of caring for...

The third and final session of the Binge Freedom Bootcamp is here.  I packed these live sessions with support and tools you need to start feeling in control of your eating. Listen to this full podcast episode because you deserve to have this information now so you can start feeling better this week.   Having binge eating is not your fault.  It makes sense that you struggle with it.   But binge eating won’t get better doing the same things you have always done.  If they were going...

Food guilt hits hard and overstays it’s welcome.  Many physicians drag food guilt through their days which adds stress (and is exhausting) It’s time we learn to let go of food guilt.  I promise you it’s not helping you stay on track. Have a listen to this episode to learn the true impacts of food guilt and how to start letting it go. **** Are you ready to go from “trying not to eat” to not being bothered by food after clinic? Even after your most exhausting days of caring for patients? ...

Thanks to everyone who joined me last week in the second live session of the Binge Freedom Bootcamp! We dug deep into all the different places you can intervene to create lasting change in your eating. Which means understanding how to binge less while recovering more easily after binges. Listen to this bonus episode of the Thriving As a Physician podcast for the full replay, and then join us live for the final session of the Binge Freedom Bootcamp.  Our next (and final) live session is...