Project Weight Loss
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Episodes
170 episodes
The Running Maester – Coach Chris Bennett
So, I have a question for you — what if running wasn’t really about running? What if it was about something deeper… something you need to hold on to right now? In this week’s episode, I’m talking about someone who’s become kind of a running phi...
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Episode 170
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18:34
Money, Bricks & Heart: My Real Estate Lessons (Part 3)
Hey my beautiful friends! This week, we’re taking a bit of a different trail on the Project Weight Loss path—same concept of losing the things weighing you down. And money, has a way of triggering us, but it can also be somet...
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Episode 169
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30:05
Best Practices of Life, Part 2
Hello, my beautiful friends!This week, I’m coming to you with part two of our series on The Best Practices of Life—a conversation close to my heart and rooted in both the trail and the truth.As I hike a section of the Pac...
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Episode 168
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21:25
Lessons Learned: A Note from the PCT-Trail
This week’s episode is deeply personal. As I walk through the Pacific Crest Trail, I’m reflecting on some of the most important lessons life has taught me. Before I left, I created a cover letter for my will, trust, and medical directives—that ...
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Episode 167
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22:29
Bold Steps
Hey my beautiful friends!This week, I laced up my sneakers and ran a 5K… and let me tell you, it was not as easy as I thought it would be. Even with all the hiking I’ve been doing, jogging reminded me that growth doesn’t always feel grac...
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Episode 166
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13:42
Hope Can Be Stronger Than Fear
This one is close to my heart. I’ve been hiking through Oregon, taking in the beauty of the Sisters Wilderness—yes, those Three Sisters: Faith, Hope, and Charity. And with the International Day of Hope coming up on July 12th, I felt like the un...
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Episode 165
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16:42
Running Light, Running Right
I’ve trained for endurance in all kinds of ways—some smart, some not-so-much. This week, I’m sharing how I built a jogging routine that actually works with my life, not against it. Whether I’m prepping for a thru-hike or squeezing in a jog befo...
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Episode 164
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17:24
Don’t Tell Me What I Can’t Eat — Help Me with What I Can Eat
Hey my beautiful friends –This week’s conversation was sparked by a funny little tech discovery and a box I mailed — both of which got me thinking about food in a new way. You know how people are always quick to tell you what...
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Episode 163
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16:00
The Food No One Sees
This week’s episode touches something very real for us the quiet, hidden moments with food. You know the ones I mean. This week we unpack truth-telling, and the honest reflections that came up as I sat in n...
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Episode 162
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20:20
How to Be More Courageous
Hello, my beautiful friends—this week, we go deep. Not just into the roots of fear, but into the bold, often quiet heartbeat of courage. Inspired by Memorial Day and those I call the Maesters of bravery—from Grandma Gatewood’s canvas shoes on t...
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Episode 161
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26:45
The Habits Maester: James Clear
This week, I’m sharing some reflections on habits, a sweet moment with someone dear to my heart, and diving into the work of a true Maester of habits—someone whose insights have deeply shaped the way I approach change, consistency, and results....
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Episode 160
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12:20
When Panic Strikes
When panic strikes, it hits before thought has a chance to catch up. In this episode, I get real about fear — not the idea of it, but the full-body experience. We’ll talk about how panic hijacks the brain, how to self-soothe, and what I learned...
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Episode 159
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23:43
The Balance Within: Work & Life
What if the most radical thing you could do for your weight loss and your life was to love yourself exactly as you are—today, not ten pounds from now? In this episode, I explore the powerful paradox that self-acceptance and unlocking real, last...
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Episode 158
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18:15
The Easy Way to Stop Overeating — Inspired by Allen Carr
This week, I'm unpacking the helpful and surprising connection between Allen Carr’s method for quitting smoking and breaking free from overeating. What does lighting a cigarette have in common with late-night snacking or emotional eating? More ...
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Episode 157
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18:46
The Real Deal: Empathy Despite Frustration
This week, I’m speaking to something that we all perceive: this idea of “frustrating people”. You know the ones. The co-worker who replies with “per my last email,” the family member who pokes your last nerve, or even that little voice...
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Episode 156
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16:34
Coffee Talk
In this episode, we’re diving into one of our favorite daily rituals—coffee. But don’t worry, this isn’t an anti-coffee episode. I’m not taking your cup away! Instead, I’ll walk you through the pros and cons of coffee from a Project Weight Loss...
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Episode 155
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18:27
How to Have Your Own Back
This week, I laced up and hit Chabot Park again, training for the Oregon stretch of the PCT—even on the days I didn’t feel like it. Why? Because there’s power in showing up for ourselves, especially when the world feels overwhelming.&nbs...
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Episode 154
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9:09
News, Nerves, and Stress Eating
Ever find yourself eating when you're not really hungry? You might be surprised by what’s actually triggering it. In this episode, we take a closer look at the sneaky ways stress shows up—especially when the news cycle won’t quit—and how it can...
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Episode 153
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18:03
Creating Bonds That Last: Intimacy & the 36 Questions
Have you ever had a conversation that made you feel truly seen, understood, and connected? This week, we’re unpacking the art of connection, exploring Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions. References:Harvard Study of Adult Devel...
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Episode 152
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25:11
The Science of Results
This week we speak to getting results—it’s what we all want, right? But what if the secret isn’t just about working harder but working smarter? In this episode, I’m diving into the strategy of reverse engineering success, breaking down how to s...
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Episode 151
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18:33
The Truth Maester: Byron Katie
What if the thoughts that cause us stress and suffering weren’t actually true? This week, I’m diving into the transformative teachings of the Maester, Byron Katie—the master of truth and generosity. We’ll explore what it means to meet reality a...
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Episode 150
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23:58
Saying "No" Is A Complete Sentence
In this week’s episode we take a look at what it means to say “NO”. How often do you say yes when you really mean no? We’ve all been there—agreeing to things out of guilt, obligation, or simply because we don’t want to rock t...
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Episode 149
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16:58
Emotional Intelligence: The Stoic Way
This week, I'm unpacking a topic that has been a game-changer in my life—emotional intelligence. The truth is, how we handle life's challenges can often come down to one simple but profound idea: it's not what happens to us, but how we interpre...
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Episode 148
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18:51