Menopause can lead to stronger emotions, which can trigger overeating as a coping mechanism. However, this type of emotional eating is not sustainable, and it can lead to weight gain and other health problems.
Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/363
Learn how I transformed my celebration season from a 6-week food free-for-all into mindful moments of savoring joy without the weight gain. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/488
I answer real listener questions about making the Thinner Peace process work when life gets messy and schedules don’t match hunger cues. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/487
Emily shares how she lost 30 pounds by learning to ignore the scale and practice self-compassion during perimenopause. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/486
Learn the difference between self coddling and self love, and why one hurts you long term while the other builds strength. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/485
Your body doesn’t know it’s on vacation, so why do we think special occasions mean we can ignore our hunger and fullness signals? Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/484
In this episode, I’ll teach you how to spot the difference between physical and emotional hunger, how urges are created by your thoughts, and how to manage them without turning to food. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/483
In this episode, I’ll show you how to stop the cycle of beating yourself up and start practicing self-kindness—because real change starts with how you talk to yourself. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/482
I’m showing you how ancient Buddhist wisdom can help you break the cycle of emotional eating with more awareness, compassion, and ease—just like I teach my clients. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/481
Michelle carried the mental weight of food obsession for 40 years over just 6-8 pounds, proving that true freedom comes from releasing shame, not chasing numbers on the scale. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/480
In this episode I’ll help you figure out the real reason you’re eating when you’re not hungry and how to change it for good. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/479
Join me, for a free summer masterclass where I’ll teach you how to get your mind in shape so your body will follow – because when you master handling urges and eating when hungry, you might just have your best summer ever. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/bonussummerchallenge
This listener never paid me a dime but lost 100 pounds just from this podcast. I’m reading her sticky notes, and you just might want your own. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/478
Create a better mind-body connection this summer instead of just focusing on weight loss. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/477
Brenda found peace with food and joy in her body—now she’s sharing how she did it. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/476
Learn how to practice joy eating and make peace with food in this episode of Thinner Peace and Menopause and Beyond. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/475
If you’re in menopause and tired of obsessing over food, it’s time to make peace with it—for good. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/bonuspeacewithfood
Learn how your own thoughts might be tricking you into staying stuck with your weight. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/474
In this episode, I talk about how menopause can disconnect you from your body and how to start listening again—especially when it comes to hunger, rest, and emotions. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/473
In this episode, learn about my free Menopause Mindful Eating Makeover class to reconnect with your body and manage emotional hunger. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/472
Today, I will share how understanding the thoughts behind emotional eating can lead to releasing weight and transforming your mindset. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/471
I share how self-advocacy, unconditional self-love, and self-acceptance are key to losing weight for good, especially during menopause. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/470
Struggling with emotional eating and body image in menopause? Discover how Deborah overcame 40 years of food obsession and finally found freedom. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/469
A listener shares her journey from dieting and food fears to mindful eating and food freedom. Listen now! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/468
Your brain is wired for negativity, but you can train it to focus on joy. In this episode, I’ll show you how to “gladden your mind” and transform your mindset. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/467
Why do you eat when you’re not hungry? It’s not about willpower—it’s about understanding your urges! In this episode, I’ll teach you how to recognize emotional hunger and break free from overeating. Watch now to learn a simple but powerful trick! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/466
Your old habits aren’t coming back—because you have new ways now. In this episode, I help you shift your mindset so you can stop scaring yourself and start trusting yourself. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/465
Stop dieting and start trusting your body. In this episode, I will share the three keys to lasting weight loss. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/464
Your body already knows how much food it needs. In this episode, I will show you how to listen. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/463
Struggling with weight in menopause? It’s not your metabolism—it’s emotional hunger, and I’ll show you how to fix it. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/462
Jumpstart your weight loss in menopause by understanding real hunger and making peace with food. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/461
Jill shares how coaching helped her lose weight, stop emotional eating, and transform her life beyond food. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/460
Explore how professional women can use mindfulness to connect with their bodies and manage their weight with compassion. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/459
Learn how to handle boredom without turning to food in this episode! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/458
Discover how to navigate weight loss during menopause with mindset shifts and simple habits. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/457
Learn strategies to navigate social eating and food pushers during the holidays while staying true to your goals. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/456
In this special holiday episode, I’m sharing my favorite lessons on choosing joy over worry. Let’s explore mindfulness, faith, and how to create peace this season and beyond. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/455
Learn three simple steps to enjoy the holidays stress-free with mindful eating, saying no, and savoring joy. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/454
Join me in my Thinner Peace and Menopause program to break free from dieting and find lasting peace with food and your body. www.drdebbutler.com/joy Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/453
Learn how to navigate holiday eating with mindfulness and enjoy the season without overindulging. Join me for a transformative two-day masterclass next week! For just $37, you’ll gain tools to manage holiday eating and create a mindful connection with your body. Reserve your spot at www.drdebbutler.com/secret. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/452
Learn mindful eating strategies to manage emotional hunger and achieve peace with food this holiday season. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/451
Do you feel like menopause has made weight loss harder than ever? I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be this way. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/450
Discover how self-compassion can change your life. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/449
Discover how to transform your relationship with food in menopause! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/448
Overcome food fears and enjoy the holiday season with joy! Sign up now at drdebbutler.com/joy. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/30DaystoFoodFreedom
Discover how to enjoy food without guilt in menopause. Join Dr. Deb Butler as she shares Michelle’s journey to joy eating and learn about the new program, “How to Make Peace with Food.” Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/447
Discover how ancient Buddhist teachings can transform your relationship with food during menopause. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/446
Discover how past dieting experiences can lead to a healthier relationship with food. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/445
Discover Michelle’s inspiring journey from 40 years of food struggles to a liberated mindset. Tune in for tips on breaking free from guilt and shame. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/444
Join Dr. Deb Butler on the Self Care Goddess podcast with Rita Savoia to explore weight loss without dieting. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/443
Discover how taking massive action can help you overcome negative thoughts and reach your goals. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/442
Discover how to rethink, reset, and reinvent your eating habits, especially during menopause. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/441
Discover how menopause changes everything about eating and weight. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/440
Discover Cynthia’s amazing journey from battling emotional eating to finding lasting peace with food. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/439
In this episode I will share tips on enjoying food and special moments while staying connected to yourself, so you can celebrate fully without regret. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/438
Discover how Cynthia overcame emotional eating and found peace with food. Tune in to our latest episode to hear her inspiring story and learn how you can achieve emotional freedom too! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/437
Discover how menopause can be like a “second adolescence” and I will share insights on mindful eating, connecting with your emotions, and making lasting changes for a balanced life. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/436
In this episode, I will reveal how my daughter-in-law Jessica maintains her healthy eating habits even while traveling. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/435
Learn how to handle social events with food and alcohol during menopause with self-compassion. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/434
Discover 3 simple steps to aid weight loss during menopause. Learn to manage hunger, understand emotional eating, and find kindness in your journey. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/433
Discover mindful eating strategies for menopausal women. Learn to recognize hunger and fullness signals, challenge negative thoughts about weight loss, and enjoy celebrations without guilt. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/432
Learn my “physical hunger scale” to distinguish emotional from physical hunger and achieve lasting weight loss during menopause. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/431
Pam’s story reveals how emotional eating can sabotage weight loss goals. Learn how she stopped using food for comfort and achieved lasting success. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/430
Discover the Thinner Peace Process, a revolutionary approach to mindful eating and lasting body transformation. https://drdebbutler.com/429
This episode tackles perimenopause and weight management with practical tips for mindful eating, creating a manageable food schedule, and listening to your body’s hunger cues. https://drdebbutler.com/428
Learn to listen to your body’s hunger cues and savor treats joyfully. Create a lasting, peaceful relationship with food for a confident you! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/427
Ditch the diet and love your body this summer! My Thinner Peace Challenge helps you reconnect with your body for lasting wellness, not just weight loss. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/426
Tired of diet cycles? Discover a new approach to weight loss during menopause! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/425
Ditch the diet & find “ThINNER Peace” with me and my free roadmap to the top 5 episodes of my “ThINNER Peace in Menopause” podcast. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/424
The “Comeback Tool” helps you overcome setbacks and make this your last weight loss journey. Learn how to manage cravings, ditch the scale drama, and develop a healthy relationship with food and your body. Listen now! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/423
Discover how to silence negative self-talk and transform your relationship with food and your body. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/422
Struggling with brain fog and weight gain in menopause? I will explore new research showing how to lose weight, feel happier, and emerge stronger than ever! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/421
Struggling with weight gain in menopause? Discover the Urge Measurement Scale – a powerful tool to understand and manage cravings, ditch emotional eating, and finally lose weight for good. Listen now! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/420
In this episode, I will still talk about the concept of equanimity, an over two thousand year old Buddhist practice that can help you develop a calmer relationship with the scale and food – especially when the numbers aren’t what you want to see. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/419
In this episode, you’ll hear her inspiring story of how she learned to finally break free from food obsession, silence her inner critic, and build unshakeable confidence. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/418
In this episode, I will talk about the concept of equanimity and how this over two thousand year old Buddhist practice can help you achieve food freedom. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/417
In this episode, I’m excited to share three simple ways on how you can ‘gladden your mind’ and find happiness from Tara Brach. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/416
Overcome cravings & emotional eating with Pema Chödrön’s “Shempa” & Kristen Neff’s self-compassion – learn mindful eating tips & Buddhist wisdom to manage urges! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/415
In this episode, I’m talking about the Thinner Peace process and the four types of eating: fuel, joy, fog, and storm. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/414
In this episode, we’ll talk about something we’ve all felt – that frustration when the scale doesn’t budge the way we want it to. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/413
I want to share James’ teachings on the many ways you can create joy and sustain it through three simple steps. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/412
In this episode, I talk about 3 myths about losing weight during menopause and clear up some misunderstandings. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/myths
In this episode, I’m talking about the need for coaching even after you’ve learned about losing weight. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/411
Now, let’s talk about an exciting part – success stories from my recent coaching group. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/410
I’ll explain what hunger and fullness mean, and by the end of this, you’ll have a game plan for a whole new approach to eating. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/409
I’m cooking up a mini-course called “Train Your Brain.” Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/408
In this episode, let’s talk about something we all need – self-compassion. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/407
Experience Angela’s inspiring transformation with Dr. Deb – navigating menopause, finding joy in mindful eating, and embracing positive change! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/406
In this episode, we’re talking about the power of thoughts, mindset makeovers, and a couple of inspiring stories from the women in my group program. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/405
Unlock positivity for the new year with empowering thoughts like “I have everything I need” and “It’s already done”—tune in for a free boost! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/404
Welcome to our special “Best of 400” episode of ThINNER PEace! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/bestof400
Join me in embracing self-compassion, curiosity, and control over your thoughts – because acing the holiday test is about learning, being curious, and treating yourself with kindness. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/402
Unlock the power of your MQ (Mindfulness Quotient) for dealing with ‘food pushers’ during the festive season. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/401
We’re diving into the holiday season, and I’ve got some thoughts to share. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/400
Transform your holiday season with the concept of “Joy Eats” – relish your favorite treats without the guilt trip! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/399
Join me on December 6th for ‘Celebrate And Lose Weight: Especially In Menopause’—a guilt-free guide to mindful holiday eating. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/398
In this episode, I will talk to you about becoming more mindful of your actions this holiday season. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/397
In this episode, Anne Marie, was a podcast listener and in this coaching session we’ll talk about a letter she wrote. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/396
In this episode, I throw in a question to help you reflect on how you will approach the holidays with mindfulness. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/395
In this episode, I’m excited to share a coaching session with a participant, who’s got lots of experience with weight loss. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/394
In this episode, Deborah struggled with food and body image for 40 years. After doing an individual coaching program with me she started food journaling and committed to change. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/393
In this episode, I am sharing a coaching session with Ans, who has lost weight but now feels stuck in her progress. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/392
In this episode, I’m sharing my free masterclass video from the “Three Steps to Permanent Weight Loss” course that I conducted on Wednesday. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/freelivemasterclass
Today, I’m sharing a client’s story, shedding light on emotional eating. The client faced a powerful urge to eat late at night despite not being hungry. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/391
Join us for a free masterclass on October 4th at 11:30 a.m. Central Time. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/bonusintrotomasterclass
In this episode, I want to talk about a universal issue many women face: the desire to lose weight, especially during menopause. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/390
Listen in to hear Renee’s story of learning to fully experience life with a new mind and a new body. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/389
Today, let’s tackle a common challenge for women in menopause – weight management. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/388
Today, I’m excited to share three simple ways to ‘gladden your mind’ from Tara Brach and find happiness within yourself. Get the full information here: https://drdebbutler.com/387
I’m thrilled to unveil a new mini course: “Jumpstart Your Weight Loss” as a pivotal part of my Thinner Peace process; after all, who doesn’t love a jump start? Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/386
In Menopause, physical hunger decreases due to metabolism decreasing. Learn to trust yourself around food again. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/385
Join me as I share this secret approach and invite you to embrace a new way of treasuring life’s special moments. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/384
I’ll talk about the hunger scale, guiding you to eat between negative two and plus two for optimal satisfaction. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/383
Betterment is a lifelong process and this is what the Thinner Peace program is about and that is what I want for you. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/382
The butterfly’s metamorphosis is what inspired my tried and true process that I use with all my clients, the Thinner Peace Process. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/381
Today, I want to discuss mindset and how it affects our approach to vacations and celebrations. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/380
I believe that by incorporating a powerful tool into your weight loss journey, you can unlock new possibilities and achieve the results you desire. That tool is food journaling. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/379
Listen in to hear Renee’s story of learning to fully experience life with a new mind and body. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/378
During a food craving, pause and ask, “What do I feel in my body?” By embracing and describing these sensations, we grow more self-aware. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/377
Join me as I share a heartfelt story from a weekend getaway, highlighting the importance of prioritizing self-care and finding inspiration in unexpected places. I urge you to embark on your own self-care adventure this summer. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/376
Discover the power of awakening joy within yourself and transforming your self-care with three simple steps. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/375
Discover the transformative power of coaching and the importance of listening to your body – join me as we challenge societal expectations, unlock your true desires, and make positive changes for a healthier, happier you. Tune in and say “yes” to yourself! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/374
Join me in this empowering episode where I delve into the epidemic of self-loathing among women, rooted in how we perceive ourselves and our bodies. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/373
Join us in this episode as we delve into Diana’s incredible story of triumph over weight loss struggles. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/372
Celebrate Mother’s Day with self-care and nourishment. Join us on this empowering episode as we explore the transformative power of self-mothering and finding harmony with food. It’s not just about weight loss, but understanding yourself and prioritizing your needs. Stay tuned as the doors to our group program open soon. Click the link below for […]
Join me in this transformative mini-course designed for those struggling to implement weight loss tools. Together, we’ll align your brain with your goals and conquer the challenges of menopause. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/370
Learn how to lose weight during menopause with a five-day mini-course, “Train Your Brain to Lose Weight in Menopause. Develop healthy eating habits with brain-body connection exercises and daily live coaching sessions at 11:00 AM for just $37. Join now and make a commitment to yourself today! Get the full show notes and information […]
Losing weight is a challenge, especially for women during menopause when their metabolism slows down. Join our 5-day coaching program and discover how to train your brain to achieve weight loss goals. Learn about mindfulness and self-kindness to improve overall well-being. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/368
Learn how taking a pause during menopause can be vital for managing its effects. In this episode, gain insights from Pema Chodron and Heather Bartos on viewing menopause as an opportunity for growth and transformation. Also, join my 5-day coaching program “Train Your Brain” to learn how to reshape your brain and lose weight positively […]
Discover the benefits of incorporating spirituality into your food habits to achieve a mind-body-spiritual connection. Learn how to use spiritual commitments to create a healthy relationship with food and be kind to yourself throughout the process. Start your journey towards personal growth and holistic nutrition today. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/366
Join us as we discuss the misconceptions around physical vs. emotional health and how to achieve balance for optimal health. Tune in now and start your journey towards a healthier, happier you! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/365
Join us in this episode as Kerry shares her inspiring journey of overcoming struggles with food and weight during menopause. Discover the benefits of self-improvement work and learn how to develop a healthier relationship with food and your body. Tune in now and start your own journey toward a better, healthier you. Get the […]
Menopause can lead to stronger emotions, which can trigger overeating as a coping mechanism. However, this type of emotional eating is not sustainable, and it can lead to weight gain and other health problems. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/363
As a woman in our culture, I learned that having a thin body meant trusting something outside of ourselves. But our bodies are wired to eat when hungry and stop when full. A listener asked me how to eat only when hungry when family meals and work schedules have set eating times. Get the […]
Losing weight can be a challenging task for many people. However, it is not just about shedding those extra pounds, but also developing a healthy relationship with food and your body. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/361
Sometimes people lose their way when trying to make progress, but the key is to be able to bring yourself back when you lose your focus. As a coach, I am proud to have played a part in Diana’s success and am eager to share her inspiring story with all of you. Get the full […]
Do you ever feel like you’ve lost your way on your weight loss journey? Maybe you’ve tried everything and still can’t make progress, or life has thrown unexpected challenges your way. There’s a simple tool that can help you bounce back and achieve your goals. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/359
The Physical and Emotional hunger scale is the tool that most of you want to understand, yet understand the least. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/358
If you have tried to lose weight, you may have used food at one point as a reward or punishment- usually as the former since we don’t feel as good about ourselves and think we should deprive ourselves. But the way our brains work is that it naturally gravitates toward pleasure. Therefore, being self-deprecating will […]
Written or spoken words have so much power; it’s either inspiring or unmotivating. Fortunately, this podcast inspires and helps every woman in menopause end their struggle with weight. Every client that shares their experience encourages many women to beat weight gain in menopause! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/356
We are always in a rush; we want to be in a place we want as fast as we can. Like losing weight, we’re so upset to look at the scale if it doesn’t show the numbers we want. We wish that it should be faster, but that has to change. Get the full […]
Many people dealing with weight and relationships with food wish they didn’t have an appetite. Because when they don’t have an appetite, they lose weight. But, every time you visit a physician, one of their questions is, “How was your appetite?”. So, the question is, does having an appetite good or bad? Get the […]
How do you want to use the holidays to grow? You can’t beat yourself up and think you will grow from that. In fact, you will shrivel and shrink. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/353
What are you afraid of? Are you afraid to be hungry? Or are you just afraid to face what you truly feel? Feel the feelings! The problem is not your weight, it is the burden you are weighing. Probably, the answer is not diet. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/352
How can you create more faith and more joy in your life? In this episode I give you some gifts to think about. Please take what you want from the following blogs on joy and faith. Use them to direct your mind when it needs to be redirected. Get the full show notes and information […]
How much care, kindness, and compassion did you give yourself this year? Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/350
Many of us tried to fix the negative emotion we felt with food, and my client, Renee used to be no different. In this episode, Renee shares her journey of shedding that emotional burden by finding her own self-acceptance. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/349
Instead of asking why the world is so harsh on you, think first, “Are you being kind to yourself?” Being kind to others is important, but it is especially important to be kind to yourself. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/348
I know some of you use the holiday season to treat yourselves by eating whatever you want. But there’s a limit on how much you should indulge. Give yourself a gift by starting to know what your body needs now. Enjoy the show! Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/347
What you eat and why you eat reflects a lot about what you think about yourself, and this is a point that I cannot help but emphasize over and over because you’ll never be able to overcome those urges unless you tackle the root cause of it. Food journaling can help you raise the curtain […]
In this episode, I discuss the effect of negative emotions on our physical hunger, and the tweaks I’ve made that will make it easier for you to practice paying attention to your hunger scales with the help of food journals. Emotional hunger is something you need to be very mindful of because negative emotions are […]
A strong independent woman may appear to have no room for help. But no matter how strong a woman is, they also need help, love, and care. Kristine’s heartfelt weight loss experience will inspire you to take on a new perspective on menopause, life, and your weight. Get the full show notes and information […]
In this episode, I discuss the importance of finding your compelling reason to lose weight and how you can find success in this process through the power of resilience. Weight loss is not a straight road and you must learn to handle setbacks and failures if you want to reach that finish line. Get […]
Hello my dear friends all over the world! In this episode, I am bringing to you my Free Masterclass where I did a live group coaching session. As you all know my favorite thing to do is to coach. I want to go deeper with my clients with their thoughts and open up something that […]
Food does not actually control you – your thoughts create negative emotions that make you overeat then eventually gain weight. But here are some facts, menopause increases all of the negative emotions you previously had and your metabolism is continually decreasing. This means it’s going to be harder to lose weight. Get the full […]
Hello, my dear friends all over the world! I have another bonus for you. I want to entice you with taking a free masterclass with me. And I’m calling it “Three Steps To Permanent Weight Loss In Menopause.” If you were not able to join the boot camp with me, because it was too long […]
The concept of “eat when I’m hungry and stop when I’m full” is something that a lot of people who speak to me or listen to me find incredibly interesting. That is basically what I teach about food journaling – to eat everything you want that your body requires and to stop when your body […]
Hello, my dear friends all over the world! I’ve got something really big planned for next week, a week-long boot camp called “Thinner Confidence”. I am going to teach and train you how to start my thinner peace process using my number one tool. We will be together for one week and learn from videos, […]
When everything seems to be working in your weight loss journey, but then all of a sudden, something happens. What will you do to cope without using food as your companion? Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/339
If you’re wanting to feel different as you start your day, what we’ll discuss today is something that you might want to try. In this episode, I’ll share my morning routine and how I mentally prepare for the day ahead. When you have established routines, there is no need to start the day in a […]
Our experiences of trauma and pain do not usually come from strangers. We usually get them from people we love and are close to us like our parents. In this episode, I’d like to specifically talk about our mothers or the mother figures in our lives. Get the full show notes and information here: […]
You may have listened to numerous podcasts, and motivational speakers on how to lose weight. But have you ever listened to your own body? Eating to fuel the body is pleasurable, however, overeating is not. Before trying different methods to lose weight, get to know your body first. Get the full show notes and […]
What you feed your mind is as important as what you feed your body. Our minds are powerful enough to keep us on track or make us feel like we’re losing it. That’s why it’s important to be mindful of the thoughts we allow to play in our mind. If it’s unhealthy, get rid of […]
I’d like to share another story about my client Jennie with you today. She’ll tell us about her experience booking a mini session and how we ended up working together. How I guided her where she wants to be, which is at peace with herself and with food, and how she wants this to be […]
Summer is coming to an end, and I must say that I have had a fantastic summer! This is my favorite time of year because it is a summer of gratitude and celebration. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/333
We allow ourselves to enjoy food in a variety of ways in the belief that we are being kind to ourselves. I understand that in a good mood, you may want to eat something sweet or drink wine with everyone else. But we had no idea that craving food wasn’t always in our best interest. […]
One of the things that contribute to our weight gain is not only the food we consume, but also our behavior. Our perspectives on ourselves, on food, and other people matter if we want to lose weight. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/331
We have very little control over what happens in life, but it doesn’t mean we don’t have control over what we think about our circumstances. And that’s what I do as a coach; to help you take control of your own show – change how you perceive yourself because that’s something we have a choice […]
Today, I welcome back one of my very memorable clients, Cynthia. She has been an avid listener of the podcast, long before she decided to take the coaching with Thinner Peace. Sweets and chocolate chip cookies have played a great role as her coping mechanisms. This made her feel like she had no control over […]
This podcast is designed to help you understand what it’s like to listen to your body and know when something is right for you. I want to talk to you all about how important this is because I was really inspired by my clients who had enough confidence in my abilities and in my program, […]
There’s a cultural stigma around menopause in that it signals “the end” for women and their bodies. We become too old and our bodies start to slow down, and generally, it feels like it’s too late for us to start anything new. Well, I am here to tell you that you are right on time. […]
Do you have this chronic need to say yes to everything people ask of you because you like appreciation and fear disappointment? If so, you might have this disease called, The Need to Please. In this episode, I share the story of one of my clients who suffered from this disease. As a grandmother, […]
Starting is oftentimes the hardest step when it comes to weight loss. But the best way to change is to just start with one thing. In this episode, I offer actionable steps that will help you get started on your journey. You don’t need to wait for the perfect moment when starting something new. The […]
There is a widespread epidemic of self-loathing amongst women that is deeply rooted in how we see ourselves, our bodies, and how we use food. In this episode, I talk about the concept of tough love and how you can use it to compassionately “No” to other people, including yourself. Join me as I guide […]
Many of us try to “fix” our negative emotions with food, and my client, Renee used to be no different. Today, my beloved client is here to share her journey of shedding that emotional burden. When we began working together, she had trouble feeling joy about anything. It took a lot of emotional and mental […]
It’s the summer season, and just like the holidays, it usually means it’s a time for everyone to kick back and relax or go out and celebrate with friends and family. But if you don’t ever want to worry about restricting yourself or overeating when you’re out, then I have the pleasure of introducing my […]
What constitutes as normal eating for you? For my listener, Carol, normal eating for her was her desire to overeat during dinner and continue eating until bedtime. In this special episode, Carol joins me for a live coaching session where I help her get started on mindfully managing those night-time urges. If you’re like Carol […]
When we’re having bad days or bad weeks, our brains like to amplify our negative thoughts but at the end of it all, that’s all they just are – they’re just thoughts and you deserve to give yourself better options that will serve you better. In this episode, I’m going to teach you three steps […]
When we start our weight loss journeys, the initial few pounds can fall off quite quickly– but we still need to be vigilant about what we eat because there are definitely going to be times when we won’t drop the weight and we can plateau. When this happens, we really need to keep our frustrations […]
When we think of the word mother, some of the first words that would come to our minds would be caring, protective, and kind. In honor of Mother’s Day, I want to introduce to you the concept of “Self-Mothering” and how you can start applying those qualities to yourself. By giving yourself room for self-compassion, […]
Does the idea of getting on the scale feel like torture and fill you with dread? If so, I have good news for you; the scale is a tool, and your mind is manageable. In this episode, I’m showing you how to manage your mind around the scale and use it as a tool to […]
If you have ever tried to lose weight, you may have used food at one point as a reward or punishment– usually as the former. But the way our brains work is that it naturally gravitates toward pleasure. Therefore, being self-deprecating will not be a sustainable source of motivation in the long run. This week, […]
Did you know that urges can be applied to a number scale similar to the physical hunger scale? In this episode, I’m going to provide you with pointers on urges so you can better measure and understand them. It’s important to remember that you’re not always going to be able to allow urges, but these […]
Why is it that when we try to lose weight, disparaging ourselves always feels like something that has to be done? My client, Katherine, did the same thing when she was working with me. In the beginning, she was her own worst enemy – frustrated and desperate until she finally understood the tool of self-kindness […]
In this episode, I want to share a letter I received from my client, Andrea. After a particular event that involved her getting sick and regaining weight, she asked me how she can better manage her mind around stressful situations, and secondly, how to resist urges that stem from those events. Get the full […]
It’s good to look after your physical health especially as we’re getting older. But I want to make it clear that what the Thinner Peace process offers first and foremost is emotional health. In this episode, I elaborate more on my process of why prioritizing your emotional well-being will lead to improved physical health over the […]
Whether you feel you have enough or not enough willpower around food, here’s the truth: willpower DOESN’T work. So long as you continue to desire any food, your willpower will give. So in this episode, I provide two ways that will help you in lessening your urges around food through one key idea – by […]
Butterflies undergo an incredible transformation from the caterpillar stage to the chrysalis stage to the butterfly stage, and it’s similar to the transformation that I take my clients through. Listen in today to find out what happens in the Thinner Peace Process and how it could be exactly what you’re missing from your journey. I’m […]
When it comes to our weight loss journeys, oftentimes our goal is to simply lower those numbers on the scale. But the beauty of weight loss coaching is that you can come out of it with more than what you were expecting. When my client hired me, it was with the intention to stop dieting […]
Did you know that trying to please people puts both emotional and physical weight on you? This was a challenge a client of mine struggled with. She was trying so hard to please her mother, she ended up going against herself. Tune in to discover how she gained the confidence to stand up for herself […]
An important aspect of coaching is learning to have faith in yourself that you have the strength to put in the hard work. Joining me on the podcast today is Jill, one of my beloved clients. In this episode, Jill shares why coaching became the X-Factor in her weight loss journey and how she’s been […]
When people regain weight or don’t lose weight fast enough, they often tell themselves, “I’m a failure. I’ll never be able to do this.” In another installation of the Most Valuable Podcast episodes, we dive into the two most basic tools for permanent weight loss: massive action and failure. If you are able to understand […]
In the midst of finishing up my latest Thinner Peace Group Program, I ask my clients, “Why is this the last time you’ll ever need to lose weight again?” When my client, Nancy, came into the group session, she said that her biggest goal was to make peace with her body and with food. Today, […]
According to Buddhist philosophy, there are two states of emotions: the healthy state and the unhealthy state. For many of you, food is used as a way to create joy. But my Buddhist mentor, James Baraz, takes a different angle on this. So for this episode, I want to share James’ teachings on the many […]
Last week, I talked about urges and the detrimental impact they can have on you when you choose to resist them rather than feel them. And I want to continue that discussion but from a more emotional perspective this time. In this episode, I want to share a real story from one of my beloved […]
One of the questions many people still ask me to this day is: “What do I do when I feel an urge?” So in this week’s episode, I want to dedicate the time to define what an urge is, what it would feel like, and how you can manage them using a simple exercise by […]
Do you feel like your eating habits are out of control? The usual quick and easy tricks to lose weight won’t work now that you’re in menopause. As one of my Most Valuable Podcasts, Bridget, reveals her beginning struggles with food and alcohol and why she chose to work with me to overcome them while […]
Welcome to a new year, and to commemorate this new beginning is the 300th episode of The Thinner Peace Podcast. As we start out this year, I want you to start it with love and self-acceptance. In this episode, I share a simple exercise that will get you started on pointing your mind in the […]
We’ve finally made it to the end of 2021 and to wrap up the year, I want to impart with you all some knowledge as we head into 2022. Present society encourages us to always be in a hurry. But when we’re in a hurry we forget to appreciate the present. In this year’s final […]
Regardless of where you are right now or what you are, so long as you’re still here, believe that the best is yet to come. In this week’s episode, I want to share the story of my client, Sam who truly took this advice to heart and is now taking new and exciting steps to […]
One of the best things you can gift yourself this holiday season is to make a commitment to investing in yourself, and my client, Nanette, went above and beyond that. This week, she joins me on the podcast to share how she has broken free from her tumultuous relationship with food and found her worthiness […]
In this week’s special episode, Jayna, one of my listeners who is taking on my holiday challenge, is joining me on the podcast to openly share her struggles with food journaling. As she steadily progresses in her food journaling, Jayna is now learning to be more curious and compassionate with herself and it’s making her […]
As we roll into December, I propose a new challenge for all of you dear listeners called, “The Thinner Peace Holiday Challenge”, where you will begin to practice awareness and accountability through three simple steps which I will discuss in this episode. You are the only one with the power to give yourself the accountability […]
Thanksgiving is this week and amongst all the celebrations and food, I challenge you to be more mindful and watch yourself. In this episode, I share one of my clients’ realization that her insistent need to please other people came to her own detriment and how her life and relationship with food changed for the […]
In this episode, I discuss the effect of negative emotions on our physical hunger, and the tweaks I’ve made that will make it easier for you to practice paying attention to your hunger scales with the help of food journals. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/293
Resilience is key to achieving success in everything you want to do in life, and that includes weight loss. In this episode, I discuss why you need to look deeper inside yourself to find that mantra– that true reason to lose weight– that keeps you going through all the temptations and failures. Get the […]
When it comes to my coaching, food journaling isn’t just about listing down the food you put in your mouth. It’s about going beyond those numbers and uncovering the “whys” behind them so you can build up that mind-body connection. Listen in to hear me talk about how one of my beloved clients managed to […]
Tune in this week and hear Desiree’s advice to anybody interested in investing in themselves and their future. Discover the benefits of my group coaching program and hear about the tools and knowledge that can help you overcome obstacles and move forward in a positive, productive direction in your life. Get the full show […]
If you’re interested in working with me then I have good news for you: the doors to my group program are now open! And so, I’m sharing a bonus episode introducing Marie. She was a member of my previous group and I’d love for you to hear how she’s utilized my program’s teachings to transform […]
If you’ve been wanting to work with me and individual coaching isn’t suitable for you, the opportunity is here. I’m finally opening up the doors to this year’s last group program! For this second bonus episode, find out how my previous client, Diana, achieved Thinner Peace by learning to feel her emotions and stop obsessing […]
Ever wondered why I chose butterflies as the model for my weight loss program? Well with my group program approaching, I’ve decided to share my third MVP (Most Valuable Podcast) where I speak in detail of my Thinner Peace Process because it’s not just about losing weight– it’s about transforming yourself. Get the full […]
Interested in understanding more of my coaching process and seeing my coaching in action? Then you’re in luck! In this episode, I talk about the three most important steps in my Thinner Peace coaching. Additionally, I’ll be providing an opportunity to sign up for a free webinar which is happening next week, October 19th. So […]
In the last episode I touched upon the topic of patience, and this week I want to talk about another tool which is learning how to manage what I’d like to call, “overdesires.” Listen in on this episode where I help you better understand these desires or urges and how you can start approaching them […]
One of the things I’ve taught in my program is that the scale is just a tool. All it can do is give you a number, but all the yucky feelings that you feel at seeing that number can only be fixed by you. Listen to this episode where I discuss what mindset you need […]
Have you ever said things like “I’m not good enough!” or “Why should I even bother trying?” to yourself? I know I have. We’ve conditioned ourselves to say such horrible things about ourselves, and until that is changed, no amount of weight loss will make us happy. Alongside learning my solution to permanent solution, I […]
Have you ever felt like the fun needs to stop once you started eating healthy? Or that you need to eat certain foods just to feel happy? I’ve felt both of those things, but there is a way to get joy from healthy eating without completely depriving yourself. Learn how you can do that in […]
One of my clients, Marie, joins me this week to share her personal Thinner Peace journey – from overcoming fears and anxieties to changing her mindset towards her weight and food. I’m very proud of Marie’s progress so make sure to listen in to hear her inspiring story! Get the full show notes and […]
We’ve all struggled with insecurities and urges before and for some of us, we still do now, and it’s alright to acknowledge that it can be difficult. But it doesn’t always have to remain that way. Join me for this episode as I tackle the topic of urges and why it’s important for us to […]
When people talk about losing weight, they say it’s because they want to get healthy. But that’s not my priority as a weight-loss coach because how can you take care of your body if you can’t take care of your mind first? The Thinner Peace program is one that offers its clients emotional health and […]
You probably have a decent idea of what a weight loss coach does, but I want to talk about my personal approach to it which were influenced by fellow coaches and my personal experiences. Learn more about how I combine my two types of coaching and use food to help you get to the root […]
Paula, an avid listener, asked me how can she deal with unmanaged thoughts and the urges that come from them. I’m going to provide her and all of you with tips and tricks to combat them. Additionally, I want you to use this as an avenue to help your growth as a person. With every […]
Do birthdays and celebrations always have to mean overeating and overindulgence? Your birthday is the day to celebrate yourself, but society has warped how we view celebrations and eating. Tune into this episode as I help you celebrate yourself on your special day with honor and dignity. Get the full show notes and more information […]
Words have more power than we realize. Even those small comments made in passing can drastically change how we think about ourselves. Comments that are deemed insignificant but end up weighing heavily on us. In a time where our self-esteem is challenged, join me as I help you learn how to free yourself from these […]
We all experience challenges and menopause is a particular one many of us struggle with. But what if I told you that it doesn’t have to stay that way? Join me in this episode so you can see challenges through a new lens and learn how they can be used to aid you in your […]
Lockdown is coming to an end and that means restaurants are opening up, we see friends and family again and celebrate. With all of this comes food and a different kind of stress. So I’m going to teach you how you can celebrate mindfully and lose weight after lockdown with only 2 simple steps. […]
Just because our bodies are different now, doesn’t mean it’s the end for us. So strap in as I share with you my number one tip to menopausal weight loss and how it can change how you see yourself inside and out. Get full show notes and more information here: https://drdebbutler.com/274
Learn how to celebrate mindfully in menopause without overindulging in food or drink. Discover how to stop viewing celebrations as an excuse to lose yourself, and how to create a new belief system so that you can enjoy celebrations while still taking care of yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://drdebbutler.com/273
Hear why Pam decided to work with me and the transformation she experienced when she did. Pam shares how she learned to change the way she thinks about food, stopped using food as comfort, and her advice to you if you’re struggling with emotional eating – even if the rest of your life is great. […]
Discover the root cause of weight gain in menopause. I’m sharing the ways so many women misinterpret the reasons of their weight gain, why accepting the root cause of this weight gain will bring up some discomfort for everyone, and the work I do with my clients to address the source of weight gain in […]
Find out what happens in the Thinner Peace Process and how it could be exactly what you’re missing from your journey. I’m sharing the three phases of this process, why self-compassion is key, and what we focus on in each phase to help progress your transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. Get full show notes […]
Find out why you need to stop saying that you are TRYING to lose weight, and what you should start telling yourself instead. I’m sharing a tool to help you cultivate more self-compassion, and showing you why changing the way you think and speak to yourself will help you take the necessary action to get […]
Hear how Teresa learned to lessen the burden of constantly being busy in her life, and how this helped her lose weight and keep it off. Discover how she learned to understand the root cause of why she was eating when she wasn’t hungry, and how changing the way she thinks has left her feeling […]
I’m showing you how to transform negativity by using self-compassion. Self-compassion is the ability to recognize your own suffering and be empathetic about it, so get ready to discover how this concept can change everything for you with these three steps for using it in your life. Get full show notes and more information […]
Tune in to hear about Jill’s fascinating journey into coaching and how learning to manage her mind led her to unravel a lifelong pattern of being in perpetual stress and lacking time. We’re exploring why we don’t feel like we have enough time and how changing the way you think about this will help you […]
Discover what happens when your emotions get too strong and how to feel your feelings before they overwhelm you completely. Amazing things can happen when you allow yourself to feel, so I’m showing you how to stop turning to food and start creating space for yourself to feel what you’re feeling. You’ve got this, friends, […]
Listen closely this week and learn why we have to sit with discomfort in order to heal. Simply acknowledging that you are experiencing an urge is progress, and by practicing this three-step process again and again, you’ll learn to interrupt ancient habits, stay in discomfort, and manage your urges once and for all. Get […]
In this episode, I’m sharing what urges, poison ivy, and Buddhism have in common and showing you why the only way to heal and manage your urges is to not give into them. I discuss the importance of working through discomfort if you want your urges to become weaker, and how to stop feeling controlled […]
Your brain is like an unruly toddler. It will kick and scream and convince you that you need all of those cakes and cookies until you give in. Join me this week as I’m showing you how to stop rewarding negative behavior in your brain and become the manager of your mind. Discover how to get your […]
Tune in this week to hear my conversation with Jennifer about how she found weight loss success, how she evolved her mindset, and how the scale was simply a tool that helped her on her journey and nothing more. Jennifer’s story is so empowering, I can’t wait to see how it inspires your journeys! […]
Tune in this week and discover the importance of positive self-talk, and how to stop believing your thoughts to be facts. I’m live coaching Berta to help her stop punishing herself for her actions, and I know you’ll also be able to apply what you hear to your own life. You’ll discover the power of […]
Join me this week as I share the two thought errors that cause you the most problems when it comes to gaining weight. I’m encouraging you to consider how you want to feel about the food that you eat and showing you the last thing you ever want to think or believe when it comes […]
Listen in this week and hear about Peg’s experience working with me – one that she describes as ‘lifechanging’ – and discover how she learned to become confident and think of herself as amazing. We discuss the importance of listening to your intuition and being kind to yourself, and why amazingness doesn’t come from a […]
In this episode, I’m showing you how to manage your mind around the scale and use it as a tool to help you get what you want. I’m showing you how to bring more awareness to your thoughts to make this the last time you ever lose weight, and why you don’t need to throw […]
Join me this week as I’m sharing some recent personal experiences of how I’ve listened to my body and respected myself while respecting others. I’m showing you how to be a body whisperer and give yourself exactly what you need, and why loving yourself will help you love others more. Get full show notes and […]
Join me this week as I’m helping two of my listeners with their weight issues and sharing some tips to help you start paying more attention to your body’s needs. Discover why it’s possible to be successful in both your career and weight loss journey and how to tune into your innate mind-body connection to […]
In this episode, I explain the difference between productive and unproductive failure and share how to view the actions you take that make you unhappy in a more helpful way. I’m sharing why getting curious, not furious, is the key to failing productively and how knowing this will enable you to stop beating yourself up […]
Tune in this week and hear Desiree’s advice to anybody interested in investing in themselves and their future. Discover the benefits of my group coaching program and hear about the tools and knowledge that can help you overcome obstacles and move forward in a positive, productive direction in your life. Get full show notes and […]
Join us this week and hear Diana’s inspirational story of how she stopped obsessing over food, got more in tune with her body, and learned to feel more peace in her life. She shares the endless ways she’s benefitted from my program and how her life has transformed since she’s learned to work with her […]
Join me this week as I explain why we believe our thoughts to be facts and how to change these belief systems. I’m showing you how to change your mindset to start believing thoughts that will give you what you want, and how to put a stop to your stinking thinking once and for all. Get full […]
In this episode, I’m reminding you why managing your mind around food will make it less of a big deal, and why changing your mindset will enable you to create true peace around food. If you want to enjoy food without overeating and learn to stop the minute you’re done, make sure you tune in! […]
Tune in this week to hear how Kerry went from feeling exhausted and miserable to empowered and at peace after working with me. We discuss the importance of investing in yourself and how taking your needs seriously can change your entire life. Get ready to be inspired, you won’t want to miss this! Get full […]
Join me this week as I share two important reminders to keep in mind as you go into this new year. I’m sharing the importance of the mind-body connection, and explaining why the more you can come back and take care of yourself, the better chance you’ll have of having a thinner, healthier, more connected […]
In the final episode of 2020, I’m explaining why processing your emotions will enable you to access your own thoughts, and sharing some stories of clients who have learned this and used it to enhance their lives. I remind you why knowing that you get to think whatever you want will open your world up […]
Join me this week as I remind you of what I’ve taught you about joy eats and keeping your mind in check, as well as how to maintain your commitment to yourself over the holidays. I’m sharing the importance of self-compassion and curiosity and reminding you that you are totally in control of what you […]
Join us this week and learn why taking one small step at a time and being willing to do the work has meant that Lisa has not only lost weight but managed to keep it off and feel better in the process. We hear how changing the way she thinks of and talks to herself […]
Join me this week as I’m sharing some ways you can develop your mind and body awareness and use it to stop overindulging. I’m showing you how to mindfully manage your urges and how to become more aware of your thoughts and eating patterns, and how you can give yourself the gift of keeping your […]
Tune in this week as I share why I believe there is a place for joy eats and drinks this holiday season and how to enjoy these things without feeling guilty. I’m sharing how you can learn to find certain foods less enticing and why changing your thoughts around them will enable you to enjoy […]
As Thanksgiving and the holidays are approaching, you might be feeling fearful around food. You might feel as though there’s a lot of different food you can’t eat, which only leads to feelings of desire, frustration, and craving the food even more. So what would you say if I told you that you don’t have […]
Join us this week as we learn of Sabra’s journey to a more calm, content, and peaceful life. She tells us how shifting her mindset had life-altering effects, and why as long as you have the dedication and commitment to yourself, you’ll go places. Sit back, lie down or take a walk, and enjoy what […]
In this episode I talk about the reasons for over-desire that create overeating. The three reasons for over-desire are: Neurotransmitters are programmed to desire anything that gives up a subtle, let alone dopamine, response. We are all being marketed to by food experts all day, every day. Recommended book: Salt Sugar Fat by Michael Moss. […]
Are you one of those women who think menopause is ruining their lives? Most women think that way. You start to experience menopause weight gain, and your age starts to show physically. But menopause can be the second shot at life you never knew you needed if you approach it differently. In this episode, I […]
Note: Doors are closing soon on my Holiday Essentials class! You can still get in until Wed, Oct 28 at midnight or when the class fills up, whichever is first! Losing weight is more than just appearance. Once you decide to improve your eating habits, you also become more mindful of your other actions and […]
Do you do the same thing every year? Eat eat eat with abandon during the holidays from Halloween to the New Year. Restrict restrict restrict starting in the New Year. Rinse and repeat year after year after year! If you’re ready to stop the insanity. If you’re ready to USE the holidays to make […]
Have you decided to stop weighing yourself even though you’re trying to lose weight? In this episode, I read a beautiful heartfelt letter from a listener who has had a lot of success and awareness using my tools. She also got my attention in how she referred to the scale, as if it might be […]
I love talking with my clients after they’ve stopped working with me. I created the Life After Dr. Deb Series for this reason alone. I’m very curious and I bet you’re very curious too. Julie lost 100 pounds before she started working with me over two years ago. She hired me because she wanted thinner […]
I recently received a letter from Dana a loyal podcast listener. She had lost 40 pounds using my tools, but now she felt stuck. I thought her problem might resonate with you so I asked her if she would like a free coaching session to get unstuck. Live on my podcast. Dana was courageous enough […]
In my last coaching session with my client Tracie, said, “I don’t feel amazing.” She had felt amazing on every call for all of our sessions. Till now. She was sure something had gone wrong. She thought now that she learned my tools, nothing would shake her again. She was mistaken. Life is just like […]
I just finished an online retreat with Pema Chodron. As you know, I love her teachings. My biggest takeaway? If you want to be able to allow difficult feelings in yourself then it is very helpful to first learn how to be friends first with yourself. I’m not sure why that is so ah-ah-like after […]
Today’s episode is all about wasting food and what you think about that. Because how you think about about wasting food will determine how you treat your body. If you think you must always eat the food on your plate, your weight will probably always be a problem. I share with you an incident with […]
I am always amazed when I read anything by Pema Chodron and Buddhist philosophy. It helps me understand more why we eat when we’re not hungry. Losing weight is more about your mind than food. And Buddhism is all about the mind. In her book Taking the Leap she introduces the Tibetan word Shenpa, which […]
Do you wonder why night time is such a hard time to stop eating when you’re not hungry? Are you “good” all day? And “bad” all night? Have you ever wondered what might be going on in that beautiful brain of yours? Your brain is my passion and why I love coaching so much! Listen […]
There really is only one way to make this the last time. You must believe you are worth it. Sounds so easy, doesn’t it? In this interview, my client Joy reveals how she reclaimed her own worthiness. Maybe for the first time in 50 years. She thought that losing the weight would help her. She […]
In the group program that I’m teaching right now, we are talking a lot about urges in regard to emotional hunger. Did you know that urges are negative emotion too? Just like anger and sadness. They come from your thoughts. Urges are uncomfortable, and your brain wants to protect you from this. Eating seems like […]
Do you think it costs money to have excellent self-care? I have many clients who do think that, and so did I. But here’s the truth: Self-care is not an indulgence, it’s a discipline. I think sometimes it’s easier to spend money, than to discipline ourselves in the moment of wanting instant gratification. Instant gratification […]
How are you feeling these days? I had a client recently tell me that she didn’t think now was a good time to focus on losing weight. She thought now was a good time to comfort herself and her family with food. A way to help feel less afraid. Losing weight seemed insignificant. What she […]
Do you ever wonder why it’s so easy for you to do something kind for someone else? Yet so hard to do something kind for yourself? Sometimes the kindest thing you can do for yourself is to stop eating when you’re full. Or maybe hold space for yourself while you sit through an urge. The […]
Do you ever look in the mirror and feel disgusted? I ask you this, because in this live coaching session, that’s just how this woman felt about herself and would talk to herself. Why? Because she thought some pretty nasty sentences about herself. She didn’t realize that these were just thoughts. She thought she was […]
What are you doing this summer? If you’re like me and decided not to travel. Well… Lets do a summer vacation together! Maybe the best vacation you might be able to create for yourself is a vacation with YOU and ME and few other like-minded women. Imagine where you might be in 12 weeks from […]
In this episode I give you a very specific tool to help you learn to master your mindset, and become aware of what you’re thinking. Thinner peace isn’t just about food, it’s about everything in your life, your relationships, your job, your home, the weather – everything! Most of my clients have become thin many […]
Can you imagine what it would be like to talk to yourself as if you are your own best friend? I guarantee you it will feel a lot better. In this episode I teach you how. And… I’m doing another webinar where I will show you by coaching and teaching you my most essential tools. […]
Do you ever wonder if you’ll ever get THIS? Do you think that having trust and confidence in yourself around food and your body is unattainable? Do you think it’s too late? Sam used to think this too. But she doesn’t anymore. We worked together and then she worked some more on her own and […]
Creating a compelling reason is one of the first steps I use with my clients. You would think that losing weight and being healthy would be compelling. But it’s not… (Because you wouldn’t be reading this if it were…) This is what Tracie decided to make her compelling reason: “To learn how to calm my […]
Do you think the older you get the better your life is going to get? I talk to a lot of women who think the exact opposite! They start to give up hope on their future as they start getting into their 50’s. I’ve heard them say they’ve never been able to lose weight before. […]
Does it sometimes feel like you have more than one person in your head? Do they ever agree on anything? Do you find now that you’re in menopause those people are getting louder? This is what my beloved client was telling me in our last coaching session. She said she felt like she might be […]
Sometimes I feel so much doubt in myself. Simply because I tell myself I’m not doing something right or I should be doing it better. Or, a favorite, “I’ve never done it right and I never will!” I sound so logical, and I’m so smart that I actually believe these thoughts. But then I catch […]
Do you ever think thoughts like this after a “bad” day or a “bad” week… “I’ll never be able to do this.” “I’m failing again just like always do.” “I’ll never get this right.” These are thoughts that create more of the same. They are useless. And… they are not facts, either. Even though, I […]
The beautiful thing about mindful eating is that you need to eat! You can do it mindfully or not! But it is a wonderful opportunity to watch your mind. The time we are in right now is unusual, but for the most part, how you manage your mind around eating is probably the same, only […]
Have you ever been “good” all week? Then… you get on the scale to have found out you lost nothing? If your response is like what mine used to be: I would throw a tantrum! I would hate the scale! I would hate myself. And I would stop being “good!” Why bother? And… I would […]
How do you talk to yourself? Do you call yourself fat and ugly? Do you tell yourself, “I’ll never be able to lose the weight, so screw it!”? If you’ve been trying to lose the weight for years and talking to yourself like this equally as long, well… there just might be a connection. How […]
What do you think of the times we’re in? Do you find yourself having even more urges to eat when you’re not hungry? Has your normal routine changed? What do you think of that? This is a letter I received from one of my precious previous clients: Hi. Once again, I enjoyed your podcast and […]
Have you ever eaten something just because someone offered it to you? Maybe you didn’t want to hurt their feelings? This is what Jeanne thought until we started working together. She wanted everyone to like her. She believed she could control what other people thought about her. She believed she had the power to make […]
How are you feeling today? Are you scared? Panicked? Anxious? Me too! But I’ve also been excited, joy filled and grateful too. This is still called life. This is life during a pandemic. Before this pandemic you were probably experiencing something else in your life. And you were probably experiencing some of these same emotions. […]
How are you feeling these days? I had a client recently tell me that she didn’t think now was a good time to focus on losing weight. She thought now was a good time to comfort herself and her family with food. A way to help feel less afraid. Losing weight seemed insignificant. What she […]
I did a podcast recently where I was going to coach a podcast listener. In the middle of the call I lost internet and had to end it. If you want to hear a less than perfect coaching session and podcast episode go back and listen to #204. I fixed it as best I could […]
Do you think you can’t have fun without over eating and over drinking? Do you think you’ll never get this? Are you obsessed with food and your body? Are you constantly comparing yourself to “thin” people? You don’t want to miss this interview with Bridget. She reveals all her struggles and successes and how she […]
Do you wonder how to feel a feeling? The only thing you’re sure of is that you want to eat when you’re not hungry, but you have no idea what you’re feeling! You just know that doughnut looks awfully good! That’s what Karen used to think too. Until she started listening to my podcast and […]
Do you think a cookie can call you? I have many clients that tell me this. Brilliant successful women, mind you. You might think this too. Here’s the truth: cookies cannot talk! But your brain is another story. Sometimes a different spiritual practice or philosophy can change everything! I was at a silent retreat this […]
In today’s episode we’re talking about how to pay attention to your basic physical hunger, and how to use my innovative physical hunger scale (PHS). You will learn for yourself when it’s time to start eating and when it’s time to stop. Here’s what you’ll learn today: If you’ve been on diets your whole life, […]
What do you do when you find yourself fogging or storming? Do you beat yourself up? Do you make yourself feel terrible? Then repeat the cycle over and over again? Overeat. Punish yourself. Feel terrible. Eat and repeat. If you answered yes to these questions then you MUST listen to this episode. I teach you […]
I’m celebrating my 200th episode! I’m so grateful to YOU for listening all these years! This is what I know for sure after 200 episodes. I went back and listened to my first episode to see what is different, and this is what I learned: My message now is exactly the same as it was […]
Do you think you’re the one person who is going to fail if you work with me? And when you think that, do you find you don’t reach out for help from me? Or you have a mini session with me, only to say no to the help you so desperately need? Usually your “No” […]
Being in tune to your hunger is one of the first ways of being connected to your physical body. But this is one of many ways to be connected. Knowing how tired you are and what your pain levels are need to be recognized also. In this episode I explain how you can use the […]
Sometimes, when you’re trying to make a change, you make it more difficult than it needs to be. Try these two simple steps to change your relationship with food. And… commit to doing them, no matter what. Change happens in small steps. Sometimes small steps lead to the next step. The journey does start with […]
I know you have heard many of my clients’ life changing interviews when they finish my program. In this new year I want to share how they have applied my tools when they go back to their lives without me. In this interview, Gyata shares her experience since we last spoke over a year ago. […]
Today’s episode dives into what a craving is and isn’t. I have many clients who say they had cravings for something crunchy or something sweet. A craving is a negative emotion on the emotional hunger scale. Listen in as talk about when to an honor a craving and when to recognize it’s not serving you […]
In this episode I give you some gifts to think about. How can you create more faith and more joy in your life? Please take what you want from the following blogs on joy and faith. Use them to direct your mind when it needs to be redirected. I recently copied someone’s Facebook post about […]
People who are trying to lose weight use the holidays as an excuse to go back to their unhealthy routines. After all, it’s just for a day! But this way of thinking can hurt the progress you’ve made on your journey to weight loss and mindfulness. Remember: empowering thoughts, eating right, and living healthy are […]
This is the season where most women put themselves LAST. Until now. Enjoy the show! To get your free copy of the Thinner Peace in Menopause and Beyond Podcast Companion please go to https://drdebbutler.com/change. This will make it even easier to follow along with me on future podcasts. If you like what I’m talking but […]
I know sometimes you THINK you just want to eat something sweet. Or, you THINK you want to join everyone else with wine. Or, well, you name it… There are so many ways we indulge, thinking we’re being kind to ourselves. In this episode I coach Sara on just this topic. BUT, what I’m actually […]
Most of my clients start paying attention to their hunger when we first start working together. But hunger isn’t the only involuntary sensation that runs in your body. Sleep is too. Do you listen to your body when it’s tired? Or do you try to push through to exhaustion? And… then fall into bed at […]
Thanksgiving season is near, and with it comes a lot of food and time spent with the family. I am excited and grateful for it. How about you? How does this holiday make you feel? Are you excited about the feasts you will be having? Do you think you can still practice mindfulness during holidays? […]
The holidays are just around the corner! Before you dive into this food-filled season, let’s get to know your MQ or your mindfulness quotient. With all the feasts and parties, you’ll surely need to develop your mindfulness intelligence to overcome weight gain, which you’re probably dreading as early as now. Your MQ can guide you […]
What’s your idea of being amazing? Many would think it entails being a business tycoon, a celebrity, or an athlete. While these people are admirable, there are simple ways to own your power. One of those is finding peace with food, and my weight loss coaching can help you find that peace. In this episode, […]
Do you think there are women who can eat whatever they want? And… you’re just not one of them? I am one of those women who can eat whatever they want. Do you know why? Because I choose to think that I can. That doesn’t mean you go around eating potato chips all day long. […]
Have you decided to stop weighing yourself even though you’re trying to lose weight? Like many people, you probably loathe checking the weighing scale. The number on it can easily make or break your day. But the thing many of us don’t realize is the number on that scale is merely a fact—a circumstance. How […]
The cycle of losing and gaining weight is stressful. It’s like spiraling into madness and self-loathing over and over again. You can stop this destructive cycle and choose to live a different life without constantly worrying about how to lose weight. The journey will be challenging, but it would all be worth it. Soon, you’ll […]
Did you know that when you talk to yourself, you are thinking? Have you ever paid close attention to what you’re saying? Well… in my experience it’s never nice. How would you know if it’s not very nice? By how you feel in your body. If you want to feel better, losing all the weight […]
Do you ever wonder why weight and food is such a hot topic for women? I have. There is so much shame and hopelessness for women of all ages. All of the women I talk to feel so much negative emotion that it’s hard to charge their relationship with food. Because they’re using food to […]
Do you believe that people who lose weight will gain it back? If you do, then it will be very hard to keep the weight off. Because, you will be creating fear inside of you on a regular basis. And fear never leads to powerful action. In this episode I coach Lauren who had this […]
Today’s episode is all about wasting food and what you think about that. Because how you think about about wasting food will determine how you treat your body. If you think you must always eat the food on your plate, your weight will probably always be a problem. I share with you an incident with […]
Everyone who hires me wants to lose weight more than anything! They think they will feel so much better when they lose the weight. What they really is want to feel better, a LOT better. They think their weight is the reason they don’t feel good about themselves. There is a huge burden that they […]
I know sometimes you THINK you just want to eat something sweet. Or, you THINK you want to join everyone else with wine. Or, well, you name it… There are so many ways we indulge, thinking we’re being kind to ourselves. In this episode I coach Sara on just this topic. BUT, what I’m actually […]
Do you often dream about escaping your daily grind to go on vacation because you are tired and you want to feel happy? Many of us do. When we’re on vacation we feel freer, happier, and lighter. But did you know that you can create and have those positive emotions at home, even when you’re […]
In this episode I address how to start no matter where you are in the journey of awareness and weight loss. Most people when starting something new want to wait for that perfect moment. But really the perfect moment is right here, right now. If you want to feel better immediately, just start with one […]
Have you ever wondered what my most successful clients sound like before they start working with me? Well… wonder no more. In this episode I coach one of my most beloved clients talk about how her life has become joy filled, since she started working with me. She stopped roaming the kitchen at night and […]
Do you ever wonder why you like to eat more at night than at any other time during the day? Do you believe you can’t control yourself at this time? In this episode I coach a podcast listener on a letter she wrote to me. If you’ve ever wondered why and how to stop this […]
Lots of things in our lives can bring us down. Sometimes the solutions we use only make us feel worse, such as eating away your emotions or working yourself to the bone. But sometimes, the answer lies in our perspective. Take back the power you’re giving away, and take control of your life once more. […]
It’s hard to stop eating a delicious meal even when you feel full. Once you stop, there’s a feeling of disappointment because you can’t eat to your heart’s content. But that wanting is all in your mind. You have to learn how to recognize these thoughts early on so that by the time your body […]
In this episode I give you a very specific tool to help you learn to master your mindset, and become aware of what you’re thinking. Thinner peace isn’t just about food, it’s about everything in your life, your relationships, your job, your home, the weather – everything! Most of my clients have become thin many […]
I received this letter from a listener. She was brave enough to be coached. Relief truly is a thought away! This was her letter to me: I began to hear your podcast and it literally changed my life. I live in The Republic of Panama and a friend from Utah told me about your podcast […]
Do you ever think you should be farther along than you are? Consider giving yourself some self-kindness. More often than not, it’s easier to be kind and compassionate to others than ourselves. However, being kind and compassionate to yourself is just as important. These two things are crucial to help you come back to what […]
When you’re losing or have lost all your weight, do you fear that you might gain it back? That you might go back to your old ways? Or that you’ve used so much willpower that you can’t wait to have your favorite treat again? Did you know that managing your thinking about how to maintain […]
People are throwing around the term “self-care” carelessly nowadays. We often associate it with facial treatments, spa appointments, and other relaxing activities to do after a hard day’s work. But here’s the truth: Self-care doesn’t mean being self-indulgent. Self-care is a discipline, and can actually be kind of boring. Regardless, you do it because you […]
Our mindset and thoughts affect how and what we eat. Many of us are used to giving ourselves excessive non-nutritious food as a treat from our daily lives. We associate eating junk food even when we’re not hungry as a fun pastime, without keeping in mind the long-term effects of these actions on our confidence, […]
We understand that we have to study and work hard to achieve anything in life. Whether we are building a business or obtaining academic degrees, success requires taking concrete steps and investing our time and effort. Unfortunately, we tend to forget that the same hard work applies when we want to change our unhealthy relationship […]
In this episode, I create a brand new transition called MENOPOSITIVITY instead of menopause. I work with a lot of women who are angry at their bodies as they go through menopause. One of the things I always ask them is, “What might be good about it? What’s the positive side of this most natural […]
Do you tell yourself how much you LOVE sugar? Did you know that just by thinking that thought you will want to eat a lot of sugar? Just to prove that it’s true? Listen in as I coach a podcast listener on these thoughts and more. You will find that she’s thinking her thoughts are […]
In this episode I go over the physiological effect of being kind to yourself, and self-compassion versus self-criticism, since we’re all looking to feel better, more peaceful and calm. All we really have to do is learn how to soothe ourselves and we will create powerful hormones such as oxytocin that will help us. It […]
Do you say to yourself and others how much you LOVE food? Do you get all excited when you see it? Do you call yourself a foodie? Does the thought of not eating something that you LOVE make you feel deprived? Then you must listen to this interview with Sabra, as she takes you through […]
If menopause was the best thing that had happened to you to help you get the results you want in your life, what would you do? Often, women think menopause is an ending. However, menopause can be the best part of your life. It can help you transform and live the life you’ve always wanted. […]
In this episode I discuss what massive action is and why it’s so important permanent weight loss. It’s not something we think about often, because our brains just run around with the same “failing thoughts.” Failure is necessary to your own success. It also necessary to stop doing the things that don’t work, so you […]
Do you feel desperate? Do you think you’ll never be able to lose weight forever? In this interview with LaDonne, that is where she was when we first started working together. By using my tools, podcast and coaching she went through a transformation. This is possible! If you think or feel like LaDonne, then you […]
Losing weight during menopause is frustrating. It doesn’t matter if you live in the gym or you starve yourself—the number on the scale just won’t go down. You might hate yourself for the lack of progress. But the good news is you can learn how to lose weight during menopause if you understand that it […]
You know what to eat and yet you eat otherwise. Do you ever wonder why? Do you ever think that if your partner would change you would be happier? Do you believe losing weight will make you happier? Or making more money will make you happier? I want to show you that your happiness doesn’t […]
There is time for everything, including the time to take care of yourself. We often forget to take care of ourselves because we don’t feel worthy of it. Instead, we push it away and end up doing other things like overeating and overworking. These are unhealthy habits that may lead to more stress, self-esteem issues, […]
Most women think of self-care as getting massages and pedicures, etc. But self-care is more what you think than what you do. And what you think is how you talk to yourself. How do you talk to yourself on a regular basis? You will know the answer to this by how you feel most of […]
Why is it when you’re doing well you turn against and start sabotaging yourself? Many of my clients wonder the same thing. This is what I have figured out: Maybe in your mini-brain it’s screaming, Help me! I’m suffering, this is too hard! If it were doing this, then it would only make sense to […]
Most people with weight problems find inspiration in those who have gone through a weight loss journey and succeeded. So they start doing these weight loss programs or following weight loss tips for women that do not cater to their body types. This is where having a weight management coach comes into play. A coach […]
Do you ever wonder why you like to eat more at night than at any other time during the day? Do you believe you can’t control yourself at this time? In this episode I coach a podcast listener on a letter she wrote to me. If you’ve ever wondered why and how to stop this […]
In this episode I discuss what massive action is and why it’s so important for permanent weight loss. It’s not something we think about often, because our brains just run around with the same “failing thoughts.” Failure is necessary to your own success. It also necessary to stop doing the things that don’t work, So […]
Do you know why you feel so out of control around food? I would say that this is the most common thought most of my clients start out with. “I can’t control myself around food.” But, really all one is doing is giving into very uncomfortable feelings called urges. It feels necessary and immediate. Yet, […]
I was interviewed by Jody Moore of Bold New Mom a few months ago. I had such a huge response from so many women, that I decided to share the entire interview with you. I shared my story, but I also shared a lot of “golden” nuggets, that I might not have shared before. If […]
If you really want to lose weight for the last time, you must listen to my interview with DeArcy. She clearly explains how she has learned to feel any feeling without eating it. Listen in as she explains how her whole life has changed by her new ability to sit through any emotion – including […]
Being in tune to your hunger is one of the first ways of being connected to your physical body. But this is one of many ways to be connected. Knowing how tired you are and what your pain levels are need to be recognized also. In this episode I explain how you can use the […]
I’m angry and I’m not going to take anymore! You know why I feel anger? I was out for lunch with my mom a while back. We went to a new little cafe with yummy, beautiful, artisanal baked goods! We really enjoyed them. We were planning on making a big family dinner, so I suggested […]
How do you want to use the holidays to grow? You can’t beat yourself up and think you will grow from that. In fact, you will shrivel and shrink. In this episode we look at thoughts that might empower you in the new year. Try them on. If they fit, wear them. They are free. […]
This is the #1 tool that I use for all my coaching and self-coaching. It is called the model and it looks like this: Listen as I explain how to use this simple tool to achieve permanent weight loss during menopause. It’s not what you’re eating, (the A line in the model), but what you’re […]
In this episode I give you some gifts to think about. How can you create more faith and more joy in your life. Please take what you want from the following blogs on joy and faith. Use them to direct your mind when it needs to be redirected. I recently copied someone’s Facebook post about […]
Do you tell yourself today is the day you’ll start and then you don’t? Janet was just like you and then she hired me and her mind, body and then her world started changing! In this raw to the bones interview Janet reveals what was holding her back for years. It turned out that what […]
Self-compassion takes practice, practice, practice! Self-compassion doesn’t come naturally, because we are not taught this in our culture. We punish ourselves with great passion and expect positive results. It just doesn’t work. In this episode I teach you how to practice using self-compassion on yourself, not only to lose weight, but to feel better. The […]
Do you want to be someone who can eat anything she wants and stay thin? Do you think you’re not? In this episode I explore this very thought and show you that you can absolutely be that woman. It all depends on how it makes you feel and how you treat yourself that will determine […]
In this episode we talk about how joy is created. Most of us think joy comes from things. You will find out by the end of this episode that it is always a choice and lives inside your mind. Get the joy worksheet by clicking here and follow along with me on this podcast. Most […]
The reason my clients are so successful is not because they lose weight. They are successful because of one big thing: they realize their control is in their mind, not the food. There is very simple formula to this called The Model. Listen in and find out how you can use it right now for […]
Are you one of those women who think menopause is ruining their lives? Most women think that way. You start to experience menopause weight gain, and your age starts to show physically. But menopause can be the second shot at life you never knew you needed if you approach it differently. In this episode, I […]
In this episode I interview one of my beloved clients, Bridget. She shares her real challenges and successes in a real way. Listen in as she reveals how her most stressful time in her life led to freedom from overdrinking and overeating. Freedom really is just a thought away! Enjoy the show! To get your […]
In this last part about eating urges and shenpa, I share this age-old technique for dealing with urges that cause overeating. The next time you have urge to overeat, try these 3 steps to help you eating urges and stop overeating: Acknowledge you’re hooked (or have an urge.) Pause, take three conscious breaths, and lean […]
In this episode we discuss Buddhist philosophy and specifically read from the teachings of Pema Chodron, and how that relates to allowing an urge. The name of the book I’m referring to in this podcast: Taking The Leap-Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears. We discuss the Buddhist philosophy and psychology regarding urges and how […]
Any sort of behavior that you engage in – overeating, overdrinking, escaping to the world of social media or passive entertainment – is easy to stop doing. The difficult part is the feeling that you will be left with if you don’t follow through on urges to buffer. I created this week’s episode as a […]
Do you ever wonder why this doesn’t go faster? Do you tell yourself it’s not working and just quit and start eating everything in sight? What if you told yourself the only way is to learn a little bit at a time and lose a little bit at a time and the gradual way was […]
Have you ever had these thoughts? “This is too much weight, I’ll never be able to do it.” Or, “It’s just too much.” And then felt overwhelmed and stopped everything? You will love this interview with Terri, who lost 87 pounds of weight and thoughts. Listen in to how she has guided her mind to […]
Are you eating instead of feeling your feelings? Do you and your scale have a love hate relationship? If you answered yes to either of my questions then you must listen to this episode. I also read another listener’s heartfelt letter with her new awareness around feeling her feelings. Read her letter below. I just […]
Do you ever think food tastes too good to stop eating? In this episode I revisit urges and the thoughts that cause them. Wouldn’t you love to feel like you’re thriving, not just surviving, when you don’t give in to them? In this episode I show you how to do this. Enjoy the show! To […]
Have you decided to stop weighing yourself even though you’re trying to lose weight? In this episode, I read a beautiful heartfelt letter from a listener who has had a lot of success and awareness using my tools. She also got my attention in how she referred to the scale, as if it might be […]
One of my favorite tools I use with my clients is, “Why is this the last time I will have to lose weight again?” It helps to reorganize your thinking about your future instead of constantly going into your past. In this episode, I read a client’s “last time” tool. Her letter is filled with […]
Have you ever wondered if you’re making a right decision? In this episode, I go over the body compass. It is a tool I use to help you access your own true north. What is right for you (your essential self or soul.) The truth doesn’t live in your mind, it lives in your body. […]
In this episode I share with you a client’s story to releasing her burden with weight. She didn’t have a big number of weight to lose, but boy did she have a lot of weight in her mind to lose. Listen in as she shares her story. She totally committed herself to this work with […]
In this episode I interview Jill Farmer. She is an author, master coach, and speaker. She has written a book called There’s Not Enough Time and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves. Listen in as she helps break down the brain and our addiction to busy. I promise you by the end of the interview you […]
What do you like to do on your birthday? How do you regard food? In this episode I dive into this subject with my own birthday and my clients. We live in a culture where we celebrate with overeating copious amounts of food and call this normal. This is not normal. Many of my clients […]
Today, I reflect on my intention on what I consider the highest day of the year for me. Listen in as I read one of my new favorite authors Janet Archer, from her book An Invitation to Pause. I would like you to use your birthday to set your intention, too. How do you want […]
In this episode I answer a letter on preparing meals ahead of time. Here is the letter: I am finding that my big challenge is in good preparation. I have not been in the habit of cooking over the years. My family members all want to eat different things, and instead of cooking for everyone, […]
In this episode I interview another one of my most beloved clients. She not only has had ah-mazing success working with me, but she is also an ah-mazing life coach as well. Listen to her perspective in how by maintaining and learning how to have integrity within herself, not only helped her shed a lot […]
In this episode I answer a listener’s question on value of self: Not sure how I stumbled on to this podcast but I love it because it helps me to realize that dieting wasn’t the issue for me – emotional eating was/is the issue. The tools that she gives you to overcome this work! Allowing […]
In this episode I answer a listener’s letter about disappointment. Here’s the letter: I just found your podcast and I’m up to episode 9. I love it! I’m a 47 year old peri-menopausal woman who has been in numerous diets since I was a teen. In the last year I have gained 10 pounds and […]
Most of the people I talk to don’t have confidence that they can lose the weight permanently. They believe they will get the confidence when they lose it. The problem is they will never lose it without the self-confidence first. It’s a slippery slope… Listen in as I teach you what self-confidence really is and […]
In this episode I teach about one of my tools, called the exercise minimums. It made exercise easy and totally changed my relationship with exercise, and it will change yours too. If you want to do the exercise I talk about in this episode, get my Podcast Companion here and find the section on exercise […]
In this episode I share with you another client story. I share a letter she wrote to me, and I share a tool I use with all my clients called Why this is the last time I will ever have to lose weight. Here is what my client wrote: This is the Last Time I’m […]
In this episode I interview another beloved client of mine, Gyata about being free of food. She is very honest about her journey. She has been persistent and steadfast in doing her own work, and honoring her own commitments to herself. She has proven that if you do this work, it works. Listen in and […]
In this episode, I discuss why so many women lack trust and confidence in themselves around food. They honor commitments to others, but seldom honor their own commitments to themselves. This breaks their own trust issues with themselves. Listen in and I’ll teach you how to develop the most important relationship of your life: with […]
In this episode, I interview one of my beloved clients on her journey with me. When she first started this process, she said she felt broken. Now she feels fabulous! She’s lost weight, but more than anything else she’s developed a relationship with herself. That is what’s been missing for her first 40 years. Enjoy […]
Today I talk about my client who wrote this review. I also tell you how to write a review. “I found Dr. Deb at just the right time. I devoured her podcast and learned so much about what it really takes to get to a natural, healthy weight and finally let go of obsessing about […]
If you’re not quitting you’re either learning or succeeding. Did you know that? I love that because it means whenever you make a mistake, and you KNOW without a doubt you’re not quitting, then it’s just a just a choice. Will this help you succeed? If the answer is no, then the next questions is, […]
In this episode I discuss what massive action is and why it’s so important permanent weight loss. It’s not something we think about often, because our brains just run around with the same “failing thoughts.” Failure is necessary to your own success. It also necessary to stop doing the things that don’t work, So you […]
I was interviewed by Jody Moore of Bold New Mom a few months ago. I had such a huge response from so many women, that I decided to share the entire interview with you. I shared my story, but I also shared a lot of “golden” nuggets, that I might not have shared before. If […]
In this episode, I dive into waking up to what’s going on in our mind. It’s spring time, everything naturally is waking up! Thought errors are thoughts that create unwanted urges and unwanted actions. Do you know what you’re telling yourself? Most people don’t, because they don’t recognize those sentences that are running around in […]
In this episode I explain why willpower doesn’t work. You might think you can’t control yourself around food. You might think you don’t have enough willpower. Guess what? You’re right. Willpower doesn’t work, because as long as you still desire any food, sooner or later your willpower will give out. BUT, as I explain in […]
In this episode you’ll listen to a class I just taught on Overeating. It is filled with information on why you still overeat after all of these years. I’ll cover overdesire and overhunger: what is it and why it creates such terrible results for you. Willpower is not the answer. Unlearning overdesire is… Enjoy the […]
If you have ever wondered why it feels like you can’t control yourself around certain foods, this episode is for you. If you’ve been afraid to try to lose weight again because you’ll have to give up something in your life, you’re in for a big surprise. You have been influenced by our culture to […]
In today’s episode I interview one of my most beloved clients about her weight loss journey. Her biggest fear when we first started working together, was that she wouldn’t be able to keep her lifestyle the same. She loves traveling and adventurers with her husband. She learned that pleasing herself is so much more rewarding […]
In this episode I start covering some advanced concepts and tools. Overeating comes from two things: Overhunger and Overdesire. Overhunger is created from the physiology of the body and what it digests (the foods we eat.) Overdesire is created in the brain. Not only the foods we eat but also things we think. No wonder […]
Here are my top 10 favorite tips from clients and listeners over my first 100 podcasts. If you’ve been listening all along or just started listening, there’s something good in this episode for you. Here are my top 10 tips: 10. Change the way you think. 9. Food journals cannot be skipped. Sometimes what you […]
In this episode, I talk about the difference between concentrated pleasure and natural pleasure. Concentrated pleasures include flour and sugar (non-fuel foods,) alcohol, gambling, etc. They all end up with negative results, in this instance, being overweight. Natural pleasures are the beauty that life offers you, that only have positive results. What is your brain […]
Most of us believe we want to have freedom around food in any situation, and to be free means not having to plan, but be spontaneous. In this episode we talk about how different parts of the brain work. When you plan ahead, you use your prefrontal cortex. There are no emotions or urges. Give […]
In this episode, I share a tool from my companion workbook, on exercise. Look on page 36 for the Exercise Minimums chart. Most people dread it and find excuses not to do it. But what if you actually looked forward to it, and you made it so easy to do? Moving your body is play […]
In this episode I address how to start no matter where you are in the journey of awareness and weight loss. Most people when starting something new want to wait for that perfect moment. But really the perfect moment is right here, right now. If you want to feel better immediately, just start with one […]
In this last part about urges and shenpa, I share this age-old technique for dealing with urges that cause overeating. The next time you have urge to overeat, try these 3 steps to help you to stop overeating: Acknowledge you’re hooked (or have an urge.) Pause, take three conscious breaths, and lean in. Abide with […]
In this episode we talk more about Shenpa and urges, and why finding peace in discomfort is so important. When you can sit with discomfort without trying to escape it, this is where confidence in yourself resides. In order to feel confident and trust yourself with food and your body in any situation, you MUST […]
In this episode we discuss Buddhist philosophy and specifically read from the teachings of Pema Chodron. The name of the book I’m referring to in this podcast: Taking The Leap-Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears. We discuss the Buddhist philosophy and psychology regarding urges and how similar it is to the Tibetan term Shenpa. […]
Any sort of behavior that you engage in – overeating, overdrinking, escaping to the world of social media or passive entertainment – is easy to stop doing. The difficult part is the feeling that you will be left with if you don’t follow through on an urge to buffer. I created this week’s episode as […]
It’s the new year, and there’s one thing all my clients tell me that they want. They want to finally have peace around food and eating. Create a new way of thinking that will make you feel peaceful before you lose any weight. The good news is once you feel more peaceful and take all […]
We don’t realize it, but how we think about eating and food can create weight gain or weight loss. What are you choosing to think? If you’re gaining weight, especially during the holidays, what are you thinking?? If we know we are purposely gaining weight, then we can stop gaining weight and start losing weight […]
In this episode, I discuss a client who took a group class, and how she transformed herself during it. She is past menopause and ready to be done with the struggle. It is never too late to become mindful, as she shows us. Here’s her testimonial: “I want to thank you for this wonderful class. […]
In this episode I talk about some of my clients before and after our work together. I read you their journey in their own words, and then I tell you about my experience working with them. Here are the two testimonials from this podcast. Listen in as I tell you how they started losing weight […]
In this episode I share a mini session with you. Most women are more compelled to fix their weight than deal with their lives and their emotions. Weight gain can be an invitation to find out what you’re thinking and feeling that isn’t working for you. Weight is just a symptom. Fixing your weight is […]
In this episode, we discuss your reviews on iTunes. What I want to point out to you is we always think it’s about the food we’re eating but we find out, with mindfulness, is it’s about our lives and how we’re thinking and living in our one precious life. Every time we’re eating when we’re […]
In this episode I tell you about one of my mini-sessions. This woman was 47 years old and has struggled with her weight and control since she had her two children. She said that the reason she struggles are: She’s under a lot of stress. She works from home, and kitchen is too close. She […]
In this episode I talk about my trip with my sisters to the mountains. I go over an eating experience, and how different thoughts create different actions. Most of us believe if we’re not a naturally thin woman, we can’t become one. But, it’s possible to become one by how we decide to think on […]
In this episode I talk about the reasons for over-desire that create overeating. The three reasons for over-desire are: Neurotransmitters are programmed to desire anything that gives up a subtle, let alone dopamine, response. We are all being marketed to by food experts all day, every day. Recommended book: Salt Sugar Fat by Michael Moss. […]
In this episode we go over how the mind works. I reintroduce the model, and talk about the thoughts you choose to think on a regular basis, called a belief system. These thoughts will automatically create weight loss or weight gain. I go over one of my students who has a fattening thought about chocolate […]
In this episode we talk about how joy is created. Most of us think that it comes from things. You will find out by the end of this episode that joy is always a choice and lives inside your mind. You can get the joy worksheet by clicking here and follow along with me on […]
In this episode I go over the physiological effect of being kind to yourself, and self-compassion versus self-criticism, since we’re all looking to feel better, more peaceful and calm. All we really have to do is learn how to soothe ourselves and we will create powerful hormones such as oxytocin, that will help us. It […]
In this episode we talk about how to listen to your own body, not only to know when to eat, but also what moves you to do what you do. How do you make decisions for yourself? Do you let your mind run the show? OR do you try to connect to what your “spirit” […]
This episode is about how to honor your own commitments to yourself, even though sometimes if feels very confusing and perhaps you don’t know how. I share with you two different authors who have helped me and who can help you too: Kristen Neff and Byron Katie. This is Kristen Neff’s definition of self compassion: […]
In this episode I read to you a letter from a listener, about her aha moment around food and fun! This is what she wrote: I just wanted to share something with you. I have been listening to your podcasts from the beginning and episode 13, I think that was the one, was life changing. […]
In this episode, I offer you a “real” treat for yourself. The treat of a free class to help you apply everything I’ve taught over the last 75 episodes. Join me Thursday, September 21, 2017 @ 1 p.m. Eastern, 12 noon Central, 11 a.m. Mountain, 10 a.m. Pacific. I know you’ve been learning from me, […]
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. This has got to stop. We’ve got to stop beating ourselves up, we’ve got to stop going on diets and programs that don’t work for our bodies, just so we can be thinner. We’ve got to stop thinking […]
In this episode I talk about how to stop self-hate, and create self-love and self-kindness and why it’s so important to weight loss and happiness. If you’re looking for a better way and you know being mean to yourself isn’t working, this episode is for you! If you feel it, do it!! Follow me on […]
In this episode I share thoughts from clients about why they eat too much. They sometimes think just because they have awareness and know they’re eating too much, that’s enough. That’s where the real work starts: How you respond to what you observe. Do you do it with kindness and curiosity or do you bring […]
In today’s episode I interview and coach another podcast listener. Listen in and read her heartfelt letter below. She has achieved thinner peace. She will inspire you! “Yesterday after listening to Mindful Monday, I decided to post on my Facebook wall my transformation to date. The point wasn’t to make myself feel good… bahaha… I […]
This episode is all about self-kindness or self-compassion, and how to use it when you’re watching yourself eating. I use Kristen Neff’s book on Self-Compassion and she says: “Self-compassion also requires taking a balanced approach to our negative emotions so that feelings are neither suppressed nor exaggerated. This equilibrated stance stems from the process of […]
In this episode, listen in as I coach a podcast listener on her fears of gaining back her weight. If you’ve been afraid of being able to trust yourself after you’ve lost some weight, if you’re afraid it won’t last, or it’s just too hard to keep this up, then listen to my coaching session […]
Today’s episode is all about how to create peace from the inside out. I show you how to start creating a peaceful mindset now using a powerful tool: Self-compassion. Most people know how to use compassion but have no idea how to use it for themselves. If you want to lose weight in this phase […]
In this episode I give you a very specific tool to help you learn to master your mindset, and become aware of what you’re thinking. Thinner peace isn’t just about food, it’s about everything in your life, your relationships, your job, your home, the weather-everything! Most of my clients have become thin many times in […]
Listen in as I read a letter from a podcast listener who would overeat at a party, and how she used the model to help her figure out what she was really thinking. It was so brilliant, I had to share this with you. If you overeat and don’t know why, this podcast will really […]
In this episode we go over what my grandchildren and children in general have to teach us about how to eat less and feel more. I noticed with my grandkids who can’t talk yet, that they cry for most of their needs for physical and emotional. It’s up to the adults in their lives to […]
In this episode I talk about my aha moment with my son BJ as he is visiting me here in Belize, and what it has to do with being in the present moment and eating. Here’s a quote from Lao Tzu that I use in the show: If you are depressed you are living in […]
What do you think when you sit down to eat? That’s the question I pose to you today. Did you know that you even think something every time you sit down to eat? If you find it hard to control yourself around certain meals or foods, I want to show you how it’s not the […]
We are continuing with the model, and how it applies to the food you eat or don’t eat. Many of my clients and students believe certain foods cannot be resisted. They have believed this for so long, they believe this to be a fact, BUT, it’s just a thought, that’s all. Listen in today as […]
In this episode I talk about the model and relate it to losing weight in the summer. Most women think summer is the time to eat and celebrate and vacation and not pay attention to themselves. They either made it into their swimming suits OR NOT! Find out why summertime really is the best time […]
This is the #1 tool that I use for all my coaching and self-coaching. It is called the model and it looks like this: Listen as I explain how to use this simple tool to achieve permanent weight loss during menopause. It’s not what you’re eating, (the A line in the model), but what you’re […]
In this episode, we discuss that there are only two things you can do with extra food on your plate when you’re not hungry any more. You throw it away in the waste can (waste it) or you eat it anyway and “waist” it. It’s really good to know you can eat anything you want […]
In this episode, I create a brand new transition called MENOPOSITIVITY instead of menopause. I work with a lot of women who are angry at their bodies as they go through menopause. One of the things I always ask them is, “What might be good about it? What’s the positive side of this most natural […]
In this episode I discuss a client who took better care of her dog than herself. Her thoughts around her dog are amazing and led to some revolutionary new thoughts about her own self-care. I wrote a blog about her that I’m including below and we’re using the same analogy with exercise in this podcast. […]
In this episode, I explore with a podcast listener why she likes to eat M&M’s at night. The funny thing about coaching her, was that she already figured out what she was looking for during her night time eating and it was something she couldn’t find in the M&M’s. Listen in as I tell you […]
In this episode, I explore a coaching session with one of my students. She’s been really working hard on changing her thoughts and eating healthy. She wanted to be coached on why she chose to eat rolls at dinner when she clearly wasn’t planning on it. I asked her to tell me where her physical […]
Today I read you a quote from one of my favorite authors Anne Lamott. I find after working with women for the last 10 years, that they are constantly comparing themselves to other women and making themselves feel bad. Anne Lamott puts it brilliantly in this quote: Everyone is screwed up, broken, clingy, and scared, […]
In today’s episode, I talk about my experience of having my family visiting me here in Belize. My daughter in law Jessica is a wonderful mother to my grandchildren, and it makes me think of my clients. She has the mindset that she will do whatever it takes to make her sure her children get […]
In this episode I interview one of my very favorite clients on how she has successfully changed her mindset of feeling powerless around food and her body. She used to believe she was powerless and couldn’t control herself around food, and if she was around it, she would have to eat it. She believed she […]
I recently had a letter from another podcast listener who lost 15 pounds following my program! Today I will read you her letter about deprivation and then let you listen in to a real coaching session I did with her, with her permission, of course. This is what she wrote: Thank you for your podcasts, […]
In this episode, I discuss a client and how she thinks and feels about visiting her mother-in-law. It’s not positive and when she visits, she gains weight. Listen in as she changes this result by changing her thoughts and her feelings ahead of time. I also invite you to read my blog: The Gift of […]
In this episode, we discuss one of the main ways your body has of getting your attention in menopause is by weight gain. Menopause is a time to reflect on how you’ve been treating your body. Maybe you’ve gotten away with bad eating habits with no weight gain or ill health, until you hit menopause. […]
In this episode, I talk about how food influences how you think about food. In the previous 48 episodes, I focused more on how your mind affects what and how you eat, (which, of course, is true.) When working with my individual clients I always work on their mindfulness around food first. Once they become […]
In this episode, I answer a podcast listener’s question that she asked me on Facebook. I thought it was so common, I wanted to address it on this episode to help as many of you as possible with the same problem. Here’s her question: Do you have any tips for feeling somewhat burnt out on […]
In today’s episode, I read a podcast listeners letter. It addresses the problem of her difficulty with being able to be kind to herself when she found herself eating emotionally. This is a heartfelt letter, and I wanted to share it because I know many of you have the same issue. Learning self-compassion is utmost […]
I keep coming to the same place where I must make the same decision for myself: Am I worth it or am I not? You do too, even if you’re not aware that you are. This podcast is always bringing us back to paying attention to what’s going on in our minds without judgment. This […]
Today’s episode dives into what a craving is and isn’t. I have many clients who say they had cravings for something crunchy or something sweet. A craving is a negative emotion on the emotional hunger scale. Listen in as talk about when to an honor cravings and when to recognize it’s not serving you or […]
In this episode, we discuss how changing the way you think about your weight loss journey, can change your journey. I tell you about a client who adapted that thought in her business and it created a very successful business. But when it came to her personal care and weight loss, she believed she would […]
In this episode, it’s all about the top 3 tools from my last 42 episodes. They are: the Physical and Emotional Hunger Scale the Waste Food tool the Creating Joy tool If you want more reinforcement, I’m offering another program called Free at Last Over 40 on my website for any podcast listener for 50% […]
In this episode I teach you about the body compass, by using my own experience of moving to Belize. My favorite place to write to you is a coffee shop, and today is extra special because this picture is my view from the one I’m currently working in. I’m going to be living in Belize […]
In this episode, we discuss why knowing what your challenges are ahead of time will help you succeed at anything, including weight loss. I use one of my clients to help you understand how this can work for you. Since my client was ending her program with me, I always like them to know what […]
In this episode, I read to you a couple of letters from my listeners. I find that many of my clients and listeners alike are professional and successful in all other areas of their lives but their body and their weight. Today I read those letters to you and discuss what to do when you […]
In this episode, I talk about how I work with women who have very successful careers, but feel powerless around their weight. I share a story about one of these clients with you today. We had an amazing session and I think it can really help you too. She’s a very successful lawyer, who just […]
In this episode I let you listen to a real coaching session from a podcast listener who wrote me a letter. Here is part of her letter: I am finding it easy to grasp and understand the physical hunger scale and the four types of eating. I find I am able to observe myself, gauge […]
In this episode I give you some gifts to think about. How can you create more faith and more joy in your life. Please take what you want from the following blogs on joy and faith. Use them to direct your mind when it needs to be redirected. I recently copied someone’s Facebook post about […]
I was talking to one of my clients who has not only lost a lot of weight, but really is changed from the inside out. She is successful in many areas of her life but when she came to me, she felt powerless with her weight gain. She had been on endless diets, and was […]
This episode is all about the poisonous thoughts that sabotage you. YOU never sabotage you, but those thoughts are the culprit. Those sneaky little sentences running around your head, that you just think are true, and never question them. In this episode, I read a listener’s letter and I go over my thoughts as I […]
Holiday season makes us go crazy about food. We think that we can easily lose weight after eating more than we ought to. However, this mindless thinking must stop. End the insanity, and find out how to still lose weight this holiday season. In this episode, I will walk you through this “insanity” and how […]
Last week we discussed IQ, EQ and my newly developed MQ. As a review, IQ (intelligence quotient) is a total score derived from one of several standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence. The abbreviation “IQ” was coined by the psychologist William Stern for the German term Intelligenzquotient, his term for a scoring method for […]
In today’s episode, we talk about IQ, EQ and how to develop your MQ (Mindfulness Quotient). IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is a total score derived from several standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence. The abbreviation “IQ” was coined by the psychologist William Stern for the German term Intelligenzquotient, his term for a scoring method for […]
Your partner is feeling sad about something that happened at work. Your friend is worried about something. For some reason, you can’t stop thinking about it — you feel a need to jump in and help. You’ve probably experienced feeling attached to other people’s situations. But if you put your attention and emotion to others, […]
In this episode, I talk about how you can connect to the pure joy of eating a food or foods and connect to the pure joy of the moment. They don’t have to be treated separately. I provide examples from two clients and how they used the celebration of the moment to DISCONNECT from their […]
This episode is all about where you are now, and what have you been noticing now that you’ve been doing this for a while. I review my basic tools: self-compassion, mindfulness, the emotional and physical hunger scale, food journals and the types of eating. Many people need to learn to adjust their numbers as they […]
In this episode we discuss what the mindful next step is when you go off the rails. I have a lot of clients who tell me they went off the rails when they overate non-fuel foods at a meal. Most of them seem to make it mean they were “bad” and as long as they […]
In this episode we will talk about how guilt comes from your thoughts. If you don’t understand this, I will make it much clearer by the end of this podcast. My guess is for those of you who suffer from too much guilt, your brain is trained to think the same thoughts over and over […]
Today’s episode is all about wasting food and what you think about that. Because how you think about about wasting food will determine how you treat your body. If you think you must always eat the food on your plate, your weight will probably always be a problem. I share with you an incident with […]
In this episode we will discuss how to put yourself first, make yourself your #1 project and make your other projects secondary to YOU. You know how to do this because you know how to do big projects, but you have never considered yourself your major project. I’ve been talking a lot to you about […]
In today’s episode I talk about the hunger scale and how listening to other sensations in your body, or becoming a body whisperer, can also help you reconnect to your own body to lose weight and feel great. I taught you the hunger scale in podcast #2 so if you don’t know that, go back […]
In this episode I continue with our discussion on the effects of stress on your body and weight gain. Fact: The brain and body are designed to want to eat during stress. You must know this and relearn a new pathway for your brain. In this episode I introduce you to the hormone called Ghrelin. […]
In this episode I go over the effects of stress on your body, specifically talking about the hormone Cortisol and its connection to menopause. Now, I don’t want you stress out over the fact that stress makes you fat, but I do want you to pay attention! I’m going to assume everyone who is getting […]
Welcome to Episode 21! Today I am sharing with you how you can be mindful in social situations when eating and drinking with other people. Many of my clients believe they can’t handle social situations, but this is just a limiting belief they have learned. I go over a letter from one of my listeners […]
In today’s episode we’re going to cover how to mindfully celebrate without over indulging in food or drink. So many of my clients and myself really believed we couldn’t celebrate without overdoing food and drink. It was my excuse to lose myself. Since my birthday, my anniversary and my husband’s birthday all fall within 6 […]
In this episode we discuss the importance of planning a joy eat every day on purpose. I find it freeing for my clients and it also helps them to think they can eat anything they want. Because they can. There is no deprivation or restriction. I review the different tools we use, and then go […]
In this episode we discuss the attitude of gratitude. I go over how grateful I am for you, my listener, and how that makes me want to produce amazing podcasts. I also share some of my podcast listener reviews and some mini sessions where the people describe how well they’re doing as they’re listening to […]
Many people think the kitchen is a gathering place when they THINK they don’t have anything to do. I have so many clients who wander through their kitchens and cupboards looking for something to do when they’re bored. In this episode I give an example of another real coaching session with one of my listeners […]
In this episode I explain to you what it was like for me when I was in menopause and weight loss was slow as molasses. It was nothing like before menopause. I explain why I was sabotaging myself, and why you might be doing the same. In the “good old days” (before menopause) I could […]
Today we’re going to go deeper into binge eating (in my program I call it storm eating.) I’m using another example of another client who was angry. Anger is the most common feeling women have a hard time dealing with. I used this client because she’s newer and hasn’t started journaling yet. I want to […]
One of the hardest emotions for women to feel is anger. I have more clients who eat their anger than any other emotion. I’ve told you before that binging or storming is always a result of a strong negative emotion or negative on the Emotional Hunger Scale. As young girls, we were taught anger is […]
This episode is all about starting this new way of mindful eating and thinking. I show you how to start, by using the meals that bring up the least emotion first. We are starting with small steps that are really easy, to create bigger results over time. Starting is the hardest part of any process. […]
In this episode you will see how you can make exercise ridiculously easy. Exercise + Joy = play When you think of exercise, how does it make you feel? If it’s not positive, then this episode is for you. By now you know whatever you do comes from how you feel, and if you’re dreading […]
Joy is not in things, it is in us. In this episode we discuss how much happiness you get from food every day. How much joy do you get from life? Here’s the thing: many new clients, myself included, thought 70-80% of happiness came from eating. I didn’t realize at the time that means I’m […]
This episode is all about night-time eating. This is a big problem for many of my clients and it is different for everyone. Many people storm or binge eat during this time, so I thought I would give a real life coaching session and how mindfulness helps storm eating, or what is commonly referred to […]
Today’s show is dedicated to helping you understand how to cultivate mindfulness on your journey to losing weight, and understanding that part of mindfulness is using compassion as a tool to help you objectively see what’s going on with curiosity instead of punishment. All the tools we have gone over so far will be utilized […]
Now, I want to introduce you to my food journal. The difference in my food journals and anything you’ve ever used before, is the real purpose of this food journal is to find out more about what goes on in that mind of yours using all the tools I’ve taught you so far: PHS, EHS […]
Part 2 of 4 Types of Eating: To lose weight you must be aware of why you are eating so you can stop mindless eating. In this episode I discuss fog and storm eating, how it looks and how you can help yourself by knowing which category you are in. It’s also very important to […]
In this episode I go over in detail fuel food and joy eating, and wrapping your mind around thoughts that will help you lose weight and feel great. It all starts in the mind, right? To get your free copy of the Thinner Peace in Menopause and Beyond Podcast Companion Workbook please go to https://drdebbutler.com/change. […]
As we’re learning mindfulness, we’re learning to watch ourselves and observe. I have a new tool to help you with your observations, The 4 Types of Eating. Now when you look at yourself as you’re eating you will decide if you’re fuel eating, joy eating, fog eating or storm eating. Just go to https://drdebbutler.com/change to […]
In today’s episode we are going to learn how to apply the EHS and PHS to real life situations, and how to observe what you see in yourself with compassion. You need to KNOW what you do and what you THINK on a regular basis. Instead of using punishment as your weapon of choice, you […]
In today’s episode you will learn to differentiate your emotional hunger from your physical hunger. I will teach you my intuitive emotional hunger scale and how you can easily apply it every time you sit down to eat. This is the next step in helping you learn to trust yourself and your body around food. […]
In today’s episode we’re talking about how to pay attention to your basic physical hunger, and how to use my innovative physical hunger scale (PHS). You will learn for yourself when it’s time to start eating and when it’s time to stop. To get a FREE COPY of my complete program with all the tools, […]
In Menopause, physical hunger decreases due to metabolism decreasing. Learn to trust yourself around food again. Welcome to the first episode of Thinner Peace in Menopause and Beyond podcast. In today’s podcast we’re going to learn how to connect to your most basic instinct: eating. It sounds funny, but unfortunately if you’re a lot like […]
Fast fat loss in menopause is not really the goal. Let’s be realistic and say this right out of the gate. Fast fat loss is a myth. You may, however, drop inflammation fairly quickly with the right type of exercise. Part 1: The Fat Burning Fundamentals Let’s start with the basics. When we talk […]
In this podcast episode, we tackle bone health in perimenopause and menopause with expert guidance and real-world solutions. Host Andrea Donsky—a nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus. Joining her is Harlene Laroia, director of OsteoStrong Oakville and Toronto, who has dedicated her career to helping […]
In this episode of Hello Hot Flash, we explore how cycle tracking—yes, even during perimenopause—can help you better understand your body, improve your mental health, and support hormonal balance. Guests Laura Federico and Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle Book, explain how tuning into your cycle phases can reveal early signs of hormonal imbalance and […]
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about people pleasing. We all do it – particularly women – but is it actually serving us? The need to belong and be liked often sees us doing or saying things that aren’t in alignment with who we truly are. When we put the needs of […]
Peanut Butter Isn't Protein! How to hit protein goals without going over your calories Not all “high protein” products are created equal — and in today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the sneaky marketing that’s making you overshoot calories, carbs, and fats while still falling short on your protein goals. I’ll walk you […]
A Perimenopause bodybuilder shares her story on how to take up space and the history of women being strong before skinny. Book author, Anne Marie Chaker, will surprise you about women’s empowerment and when skinny reared its ugly head. Stay ‘til the end and listen to a very subtle challenge we’ll give you about messages […]
Learn how I transformed my celebration season from a 6-week food free-for-all into mindful moments of savoring joy without the weight gain. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/488
“I don’t understand why we’re not shouting this from the rooftops, a simple medicine, a natural hormone, that can reduce the risk of both diabetes and breast cancer. That’s incredibly important, isn’t it?” This week, Dr Louise Newson is joined by Franck Mauvais-Jarvis, Professor of Medicine at Tulane University and an endocrinologist specialising in […]
This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this […]
This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this […]
In this episode of Meera’s Menopause Podcast, we dive into the emotional and mental toll of parenting in midlife – especially when layered with the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. I’m joined by parenting expert and author Anita Cleare to explore the often invisible mental load carried by mothers, how it affects our resilience, […]
If you’ve been on a diet your whole life and now menopause is making it harder than ever to be happy and to lose weight (AGAIN), then join Dr Deb Butler. Dr Deb is a Certified Master Weight Loss and Life Coach, and instructor for Brooke Castillo and The Life Coach School, and will help […]
