The Burn Stress Lose Weight Podcast

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  228: "I'll Decide Later" is Sabotaging Your Health Goal (and what to do about it) 21.07.2026 6Min.

  If you've ever made a plan on Sunday and thought, "But what if I don't feel like eating that way by Thursday?" and then quietly made no plan at all, this one is for you, friend. In Part 5 of the Success Mindset summer series, I dig into the mindset that keeps so many of us overachievers stuck: the fear of feeling boxed in, and the way that fear quietly hands your most important decisions to the most depleted version of you. Here's the uncomfortable truth underneath it. The freedom you think you're protecting by "staying flexible" is the very thing draining your time, your energy, and your results. This is a short and sweet episode with a concept that gave me hours of my life back, and it reaches far past the plate. Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/228 Loving the series? A big announcement is coming to my email list first: http://burnstressloseweight.com/email
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  227: Win Now by Doing the Hard Thing First 14.07.2026 10Min.

  If you're the kind of woman who gets a little hit of satisfaction every time you cross something off your list, this one's for you, friend. Because here's what I've noticed after years of chasing those tiny checkboxes: the small, easy tasks we tell ourselves are "productive" are often the exact thing keeping us from the goal that actually matters. I call it procrasto-working, and overachievers are dangerously good at it. In part four of our six-part Success Mindset summer series, I'm sharing the shift I personally made that changed how I move through my entire day — starting with the hard thing instead of saving it for a version of me that has more time, more energy, and fewer emails (spoiler: she never arrives). It's a small reorder with a surprisingly big ripple effect, and it's less about discipline than you'd think.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/227 Join my email list: http://burnstressloseweight.com/email
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  226: How Overworking is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Wins 07.07.2026 10Min.

  If you're the kind of woman who scans the room to make sure everyone else is comfortable before you even think about yourself, this one is for you. Somewhere along the way, a lot of overachievers picked up a quiet belief: that rest has to be earned. That you can take care of yourself once the to-do list is finally done, once the fires are out, once everyone else is handled. It sounds generous on paper. But in Part 3 of the summer Success Mindset series, Priyanka does the real math on what that belief actually costs you, on the scale and off, and why the version of you that's running on fumes is never the version that gets to show up at your best. This episode is a permission slip. It's also a little uncomfortable, in the way the most important shifts usually are. If you've ever undone a whole week of wins between Friday and Sunday because you were desperate to squeeze in a break, come sit with this one.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/226 Join my email list: http://burnstressloseweight.com/email
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  225: Why Choosing Inconvenience Will Create Your Next Weight Loss Win 30.06.2026 10Min.

  Most overachievers don't fall short of their goals because they lack a plan. They fall short because they're running their life on autopilot — and a goal, by definition, means you want something different than what you have right now. In part two of the Success Mindset series, Priyanka unpacks the sneaky mindset that quietly keeps smart, busy women waiting: the when-then thought. When my calendar clears, then I'll focus on myself. When I finish this to-do list, then I'll take care of my health. If you've ever caught yourself waiting for the "right time" to recommit, this episode names exactly why that moment never quite arrives — and what to do instead. It's a million-dollar skill that applies on the scale and off, and most overachievers are leaving it completely on the table.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/225 Join my email list: http://burnstressloseweight.com/email
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  224: Double Your Weight Loss Results This Summer by Letting Go of All-or-Nothing Thinking (mindset series) 23.06.2026 8Min.

  If you've ever caught yourself thinking, "If I can't do it perfectly, why even bother?" — this one's for you, friend. Welcome to the very first episode of a brand-new summer series, where I'm sharing shorter, more unfiltered, off-the-cuff thoughts on the mindset of success — the gaps I'm watching come up again and again for the overachieving women I coach every single week. We're kicking it off with the barrier I see derail more smart women than almost any other, especially this time of year: all-or-nothing thinking. It's the pattern that quietly convinces you to take your foot all the way off the gas the moment your calendar isn't perfect. And here's the part most overachievers never calculate — it's costing you the wins you could be having right now. In this episode, I'll walk you through where this pattern actually comes from, why it feels so convincing, and the one question that can change everything (without requiring A++ effort).   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/224 Join my email list: http://burnstressloseweight.com/email
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  223: Coaching vs. Therapy, Self-Worth, and Raising Emotionally Aware Kids with Dr. Shivana Naidoo 16.06.2026 47Min.

  If you've ever gotten the A+, the promotion, the passed board exam... and felt good for maybe two days before sprinting toward the next thing, this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by Dr. Shivana Naidoo, a child and adult psychiatrist I met at a women physicians conference, where her talk hit me so squarely in the heart that I tracked her down afterward and asked her to come on the show. We get into the chase, that hamster wheel so many smart, overachieving women are running without even noticing, because the running has become who we think we are. Shivana shares the moment she realized the system was never going to hand her the credit she was waiting for, and the small, slightly rebellious thing she did about it.   About Dr. Shivana Naidoo:  Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD is a double board certified Adult Psychiatrist, and Child-Adolescent Psychiatrist, who aims to help her patients and community to know better, do better and feel better. She is the creator/host of the podcast Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist and the founder of DoBetterMD  her telehealth private practice.  She greatly enjoys working with female professionals and overachieving teens in her practice.  She is currently an Attending at the Bradley REACH Virtual Partial Psychiatric Hospital Program, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.  She also serves as the Lead Psychiatrist for the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, an initiative to support primary care providers to address the current mental health care crisis in the state of Arizona. In 2025, she was inducted as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In February 2026, she was chosen as a speaker for the Women Physician Wellness Conference Climb in Cayman Islands.  She is a proud New Yorker who has relocated to Chandler, Arizona.  When she is not working as a physician, speaker or podcaster, she enjoys reading stories to her 2 boys, writing songs, and playing guitar.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/223 Learn more about the Restore Retreat: https://burnstressloseweight.com/retreat Dr. Shivana Naidoo podcast: https://www.dobettermd.com/podcast  Connect with Dr. Shivana Naidoo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivana.naidoo/
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  222: How to Lock In on your Health Goal 09.06.2026 23Min.

  If you've ever told yourself "I'll get serious about this after summer… after the holidays… in January," this one's for you. There's a quiet thought error running underneath that delay, and once I name it, you won't be able to unsee it. So many of us keep pushing off the best parts of our lives because a primitive part of the brain has decided that losing the weight you want has to feel terrible and restrictive. And if that were true, of course you'd put it off. In this episode, I name that trap directly and share the one high-currency question that flips weight loss from "miserable" to an act of self-care, and gets the best parts of your brain back online. Because you don't have to choose between enjoying your one precious life and reaching your goals. You get to have both. Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/222 Enrollment Now Open for The Unstoppable Group: https://burnstressloseweight.com/group 
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  Bonus Episode: Inside The Burn Stress Lose Weight Group Coaching Experience 04.06.2026 17Min.

  You've done this before. You get a clean plan, the macros mapped out, a tidy calorie budget, and you feel completely ready... and then a busy work week, an on-call shift, or the after-school chaos quietly dismantles it by Wednesday. In this short bonus episode, I'm talking about why a plan on paper almost never survives real life, and what actually does. There's a big difference between having a strategy ChatGPT can spit out and having what I call million-dollar skills, the kind that transcend your calendar and don't run on willpower. I won't give all three away here, but I'll say this: they're the reason my clients don't just lose the weight, they go after bolder promotions, hold firmer boundaries, and feel more present at home. If you've been circling the idea of joining us inside Burn Stress, Lose Weight, Feel Unstoppable, this is the one to listen to first. Enrollment is open this week, and our next cohort starts next.   Enrollment Now Open for The Unstoppable Group: https://burnstressloseweight.com/group 
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  221: The Miserable Middle Maybe 02.06.2026 30Min.

  There's a decision you've been carrying around. Maybe for weeks, maybe months, maybe (if you're honest) years. You've made the pros and cons list more than once and you're still circling. If that's you, friend, nothing is broken, you're not indecisive. You're a smart woman who learned to wait until you feel completely certain before you move. In this episode I name that holding pattern, do the math on what it's quietly costing you, and hand you the way out. Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/221 Enrollment Now Open for The Unstoppable Group: https://burnstressloseweight.com/group 
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  220: How A Busy ObGyn Physician Lost 40 Pounds Without Tracking Calories 26.05.2026 40Min.

  If you've lost weight before only to gain it back, this conversation is for you. I'm bringing Dr. Kara Geoghegan back to the podcast because we're catching her at a part of the journey we rarely talk about — what happens after you hit your goal. Kara is a private practice OBGYN, a mom of four, married to another physician. She had every justification to say she didn't have time. She used to use them all. In this episode, Kara shares what it actually looked like to lose 30 pounds (and then 10 more) with a plan she loves, and the part she didn't expect — the 10 hours a week she got back in the process. About Dr. Kara Geoghegan:  Kara Geoghegan is a dedicated OB-GYN, devoted mother of four, wife and lifelong learner with a passion for helping others. Known for balancing a demanding medical career with an active family life, she values meaningful connections, adventure, and personal growth. Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/220 Register for the Live Training on May 31: https://burnstressloseweight.com/training 
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  219: 38 Pounds Down with Ashley Conway and taking quitting off the table 19.05.2026 37Min.

  Ashley Conway came to me convinced she'd tried everything. A PA, planner, and overachiever to her core, she'd run the calorie-restriction route, the intense-cardio route, the I-just-need-a-better-spreadsheet route. The morning she called a friend to ask if bariatric surgery was her only option left, she found this podcast. Then she got pregnant — and messaged me asking if it even made sense to join the group. This episode is her honest answer to that question, and the story of how she lost 38 pounds, walked through pregnancy and postpartum without chasing a number, and built a relationship with herself she didn't know was possible. If her story stirs something in you, my next free live training, Lose 30 Pounds Without Calculating Anything, is happening Sunday, May 31st at 11am Eastern. About Ashley Conway:  Ashley is a mom of three and aesthetic dermatology PA.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/219 Register for the Live Training on May 31: https://burnstressloseweight.com/training 
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  218: 24 Pounds Down with Erin Hennessey, Turning Weight Loss Into a Health Story 12.05.2026 29Min.

  Have you ever put off going to the doctor because you wanted to lose the weight first? If that hits, this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by my client Erin Hennesey — former state senator, CPA, mom of two — who shares what it actually looked like to stop the on-again-off-again cycle and lose the weight in a way that feels like a lifestyle upgrade. We get into the parts most weight loss conversations skip: the perfectionism that quietly keeps overachievers stuck, and what changed when Erin finally stopped circling and started.   About Erin Hennessey:  Erin Hennessey is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience in the financial sector and public service. She graduated from Boston College's Carroll School of Management and began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She has since worked with organizations including Callaway Golf Company, Resources Global Professionals, and the University of Northern Vermont. Erin has a long-standing commitment to community service, including serving the state of New Hampshire as Deputy Secretary of State, State Senator, and State Representative. She has also served on the boards of New Hampshire Public Television, North Country Home Health and Hospice, Littleton Regional Healthcare, and Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank, and currently serves on the board of the New Hampshire Children's Health Foundation. Erin has two adult children and lives in New Hampshire with her husband, John.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/218 Register for the Live Training on May 31: https://burnstressloseweight.com/training 
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  217: How to Create Your Own Luck With Weight Loss (Without Counting Calories) 05.05.2026 23Min.

  It's my birthday week and I want to celebrate it by talking about something I used to think was reserved for a select few — luck. The kind where weight comes off easier, where consistency feels natural, where some women just seem to have it figured out. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that I feel better in my body in my 40s than I did in my early 30s. That is not good genetics, and it's not luck. It came from one specific decision I made in 2018, sitting with my newborn daughter and a calorie tracking app I was about to redownload for the hundredth time. In this episode, I'm walking you through that decision and the one question that changed everything.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/217 Register for the Live Training on May 31: https://burnstressloseweight.com/training 
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  216: Success Intolerance: Why Smart Women Self-Sabotage Their Weight Loss Results 28.04.2026 9Min.

  Have you ever lost weight, gotten the compliment, hit the goal — and then quietly waited for it all to fall apart? That feeling has a name, and it might be the hidden reason your results never seem to stick. In this episode, we're diving into the fourth (and most surprising) lesson from a deeply personal weight loss journey: success intolerance, and why even the most accomplished women are quietly sabotaging the wins they've worked so hard to create. If your brain has ever whispered "this feels too good to be true" the moment something starts working, this episode is for you.   Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/215 Enter the Podcast Giveaway: https://burnstressloseweight.com/celebrate Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress  
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  215: The Crisis of Confidence: Why Overachievers Self-Sabotage When Weight Loss Feels Slow 21.04.2026 16Min.

  We've all been there, doing the work, staying consistent, and still feeling like nothing is moving. In this episode, we're calling it what it is: the crisis of confidence. It's one of the most common reasons weight loss stalls, and one of the most painful lessons learned on the journey to losing 60+ pounds and keeping it off for good.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/215 Enter the Podcast Giveaway: https://burnstressloseweight.com/celebrate  Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress 
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  214: How to Break the Cycle of Weight Loss Fresh Starts 14.04.2026 11Min.

  Are you constantly chasing the "perfect" weight loss strategy, only to find yourself back at square one a few weeks later? In this episode, we're back with lesson #2 in a special four-part anniversary series — and it might be the most overlooked reason smart, driven women keep spinning their wheels on their health goals. Hint: it has nothing to do with willpower or discipline. Before you download another meal plan or sign up for a new program, this episode will stop you in your tracks and ask one powerful question that could change everything about your approach.   Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/214 Enter the Podcast Giveaway: https://burnstressloseweight.com/celebrate Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress  
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  213: Stop Chasing the Scale: The Mindset Shift to Lose Weight and Keep it Off with Confidence 07.04.2026 20Min.

  This episode kicks off a special anniversary series where I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually made my 60-pound weight loss stick—for years. Not just during the "everything is going right" seasons, but through the messy, unpredictable ones too. Because if you've ever lost weight before but quietly wondered, "Can I actually keep this off?"… you're not alone. What I've learned is this: the difference isn't more discipline, better tracking, or a tighter plan. It's something much deeper—and honestly, something most overachievers are doing completely backwards. In this episode, I share the first (and most uncomfortable) lesson that changed everything for me—and why it might be the missing piece for you too.   Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/213 Enter the Podcast Giveaway: https://burnstressloseweight.com/celebrate Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress  
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  212: The Cost of Staying Quiet with Dr. Shikha Jain 31.03.2026 51Min.

  Community can be powerful on its own. But when you combine community with evidence-based thinking, real leadership, and women who are willing to share both their ideas and their doubts, something even more meaningful happens. In this conversation with Dr. Shikha Jain, we talk about what it really takes to build a mission-driven community, why evidence-based voices matter more than ever, and how courage often looks a lot less polished than we expect. This episode is a conversation about leadership, vulnerability, and what becomes possible when smart women stop trying to do everything alone. About Dr. Shikha Jain Dr. Shikha Jain, MD, FACP is a physician leader, oncologist, and nationally recognized voice working at the intersection of medicine, policy, and healthcare system transformation. A tenured Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago and a national media contributor, she is the Founder and Board Chair of Women in Medicine®, a nonprofit advancing leadership and equity in healthcare. Dr. Jain's work spans clinical care, national policy discussions, and public communication, and she is widely recognized as a leading voice shaping the future of healthcare.   Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/212 Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress     Follow Shikha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shikhajainmd/  Women in Medicine: https://www.wimedicine.org/
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  211: Negotiating and Living Bigger with Dr. Karen Leitner 24.03.2026 44Min.

  This episode is a powerful conversation about what changes when you stop trying to do everything alone. I'm joined by Dr. Karen Leitner for an honest, layered discussion about community, self-advocacy, and the invisible ways so many high-achieving women hold themselves back without even realizing it. We talk about the thoughts that keep women playing small, why asking for more can feel so uncomfortable, and how one simple conversation can create the kind of spark that changes everything. If you've ever felt yourself overthinking, waiting for permission, or staying quiet when you know you want more, this episode will give you plenty to sit with. About Dr. Karen Leitner Dr. Karen Leitner is the founder of Karen Leitner MD Coaching. Since 2021, she has coached full time and worked with over 500 women physicians. Her work focuses on strategies that enhance well-being, reduce burnout, support leadership and career development, improve negotiation skills, and foster self-exploration and growth. She received her undergraduate degree from Brown University and her medical degree from the University of Rochester before completing a combined residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She later held a community primary care role and a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School before transitioning into digital medical patient advocacy until 2021. Karen is also an international speaker, and an Ambassador for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation, dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of healthcare professionals. She is the proud mom of 3 school age daughters and lives in Newton with her husband and mini golden doodle Oscar.   Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/211 Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress     Follow Karen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenleitnermd/  Karen's Program How to Feel Better for Women Physicians: https://go.karenleitnermd.com/how-to-feel-better-page
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  210: Being Courageous in Community with Steph Crowder 17.03.2026 42Min.

  In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Steph Crowder for a conversation about the kind of community that changes you. Not just the feel-good kind, but the kind that helps you see your blind spots, dream bigger, and keep going when your brain wants to quit. We talk about friendship, motherhood, ambition, and what happens when you stop trying to do everything alone. If you've ever felt like you should be able to figure it all out by yourself, this episode will give you a new perspective. It's honest, layered, and full of the kinds of insights that only happen when two women are willing to tell each other the long version. About Steph Crowder Steph Crowder is a Sales and Strategy Coach who helps entrepreneurs sell with courage, clarity, and confidence. A former Director of Sales Training at Groupon, she's coached thousands of business owners to land clients quickly and scale into sold-out group programs using simple, authentic sales strategies. Steph also hosts the Courage & Clarity podcast and runs a multiple 6-figure business in under 20 hours as a mom of two. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/210  Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset  Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress Steph Crowder website: https://stephcrowder.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystephcrowder/  Listen to her podcast: https://stephcrowder.com/podcast/