Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
Physicians… Ready to lose weight and manage emotional or binge eating while loving your life more? Hosted by Dr. Siobhan Key, an Obesity Medicine Physician and Certified Coach, this podcast teaches you practical, sustainable tools to lose weight and thrive in your life at the same time. Each episode will show you how to move away from always feeling restricted and frustrated to discovering what really works for lasting weight loss. You deserve to thrive. [Previously the Weight Solutions for Physicians podcast.]Learn how to kickstart your weight loss with tools that will actually last with the free Weight Loss Kickstart Course at https://weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/kickstart
Episodes
- Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
This episode challenges the idea of food restriction, explaining that acknowledging and addressing valid desires around food is key to sustainable healthy eating. It offers a method to explore cravings and find satisfying alternatives, mov…
- "Is It Even Worth Trying Again?"
This episode addresses the fatigue and feelings of failure associated with repeated weight loss attempts. It explores why these efforts often feel defeating and not personal, suggesting the issue lies in the methods used rather than the in…
- Interview with Christine Miles: What Nobody Taught You About Listening
This episode features Christine Miles, a listening expert, discussing under-taught listening skills in medicine. She shares techniques to help patients feel heard, make them feel safer, and manage anger, which can improve both clinical day…
- The 4-Step Plan to Stop Stress Eating
This episode introduces a four-step plan to address stress eating by focusing on understanding eating behaviors rather than diet restrictions. It discusses shedding shame, identifying eating patterns, starting with simple changes, and embr…
- Why Diets Make Stress Eating Worse
This episode of Thriving As A Physician explains why diet culture is ineffective for stress, emotional, or binge eating. It discusses how the brain uses food to cope with other issues and why perfectionist diets often lead to failure.
- Q&A Replay: Eating, Weight, and Real Life
You submitted the questions. Now here are the real answers. In this episode, I'm sharing a replay of a live Q&A I did the other week — and I answer the questions you're probably too embarrassed to ask out loud. Why can't you stop eating af…
- The "Too Big" Belief Holding You Back
If you've lived life in a larger body, you know what it's like when you just feel "too big". You look at a group photo and instead of seeing a great memory, all you see is how much space you take up. You second-guess what you order at a ca…
- Thriving in 2026 Pt 3: Done Chasing Perfect
Welcome to Part 3 of our annual Thriving in the New Year interview series! Every January, I sit down with physician coaches to hear how they're thinking about the year ahead—and there's always something that shifts my perspective. I'm join…
- Thriving in 2026 Pt 2: Permission to Rest and Restart
Welcome to Part 2 of our annual Thriving in the New Year interview series! Every January, I sit down with physician coaches to hear how they're approaching the year—and I always walk away with something that shifts my thinking. I'm joined…
- Thriving in 2026 Pt 1: Reclaiming Fun and Wholeness
Welcome to the first episode of our annual Thriving in the New Year interview series! Every January, I sit down with physician coaches to hear how they're approaching the year ahead—and I always learn something that shifts my own thinking.…
- Your Year-End Pep Talk (No Shame Allowed)
You've made it through another year. Maybe the holidays went well. Maybe you've eaten more cookies than planned and you're already dreading January. Either way, here's what I want you to know: Nothing is wrong with you. In this episode, I…
- How to Stop Emotions From Hijacking Your Eating
In medical school, we learned to push feelings down, distance ourselves from them, and keep working no matter what. That is an essential skill as a doctor - we have to be able to keep a clear head in intensely emotional times. But it's als…
- "Am I Really Hungry?" A Guide for Physicians
You're standing in front of the break room donuts at 2pm wondering: Am I actually hungry? Or have I already eaten too much? Should I eat this? What if I'm eating when I'm not really hungry? If you've ever questioned whether you're "really"…
- Problem-Solve Your Way to Food Freedom
You keep doing the same thing with food over and over. And you can't figure out why. Here's what's happening: there are hidden obstacles between you and healthy eating. You just can't see them yet. Because we're not trained to look for obs…
- Start Right: The Sustainability Secret
You've started over so many times. Every Monday, every January 1st, promising yourself this time will be different. Then a few weeks later you're right back where you started, eating takeout in your car after clinic, wondering what's wrong…
- Why Smart Physicians Feel Stupid Around Food
You've delivered babies, managed codes, diagnosed complex cases. So why can't you figure out your eating? If you've ever thought "I'm a doctor, I should know better" while reaching for food you didn't plan to eat, this episode is for you.…
- The Perfectionism Block Keeping You Stuck
Ever feel like you're either "all in" or completely off track with your eating? Like you need to do everything perfectly or you might as well not try? In this episode, I dive deep into the perfectionism block that keeps so many physicians…
- M&M Rounds for Weekend Eating
You know that awful feeling after a weekend of eating way off-plan? The shame, the self-blame, the "I'll start over Monday" drama? There's a better way to handle these situations - and it's something you already know how to do. In this epi…
- Summer Eating Challenges for Doctors (And How to Actually Fix It)
Think summer should be easy for healthy eating? Ha. You're covering for everyone on vacation, your kids are home with zero routine, and you're stress-eating in your car between patients. I'm sitting on my deck talking about why summer is a…
- Live Q&A Part 2: Labels, Sweet Cravings & Identity Shifts
This is Part 2 of my live Q&A series where I dive into the deeper questions that keep physicians up at night. The stuff that makes you wonder if you're broken (spoiler: you're not). In this episode, I answer: Is it food addiction or emotio…
- Real Doctor Food Challenges, Real Solutions (Q&A Part 1)
This is Part 1 of my live Q&A session where I tackled the real food struggles women physicians face every day. No BS, just honest answers to honest questions. In this episode, I answer: How to manage emotional eating when you're dealing wi…
- Why You Rebel Against Your Diet Plans
Ever make a perfect eating plan and then rebel against it by Thursday? You're not broken. You're not self-sabotaging. You're rebelling against diet culture telling you to do shitty stuff to yourself - and that rebellious streak is actually…
- The Self-Care Paradox: Why Physicians Skip What They Know Would Help
Ever notice how you know exactly what would make you feel better, but somehow never actually do it? This episode tackles the self-care paradox that's messing with every physician I know. We're wired to respond to urgency, but self-care isn…
- Monday Mornings Without the Guilt Trip
Ugh, another Monday morning promising yourself "this week will be different"? Yeah, I've been there too. That whole song and dance where you beat yourself up about all the stuff you ate this weekend and swear you'll be "good" this week. He…
- The 3 Skills That Work Better Than Willpower
Forget everything you think you know about reaching your goals. Willpower? Please. Perfect eating? Yeah, right. I'm sharing the three things that actually make the difference between spinning your wheels forever and getting where you want…
- From Binge Eating to Weight Loss: A Physician's Guide
Think losing weight will fix your binge eating? Think again. In this myth-busting episode, I explain why trying to diet your way out of binge eating actually makes the problem worse, not better. I break down the binge-restrict cycle that k…
- Eating in Secret: Why it happens, how to regain control
Ever thrown away fast food wrappers before getting home so no one would see them? You're not alone. In this episode, I dive into why so many physicians eat in secret and what it REALLY means (spoiler: it's not about willpower or the food i…
- What to Eat: Simplifying Food Choices for Physicians
Ever feel like you're obsessing over what to eat? In this episode, I tackle the age-old question that plagues so many physicians: "What should I eat to lose weight?" As doctors, we think we should have this figured out. Yet many of us boun…
- The 3-Minute Happiness Fix for Burned Out Doctors: Interview with Dr. Greg Hammer
If you're a physician who can't remember the last time you felt genuinely happy at work, this episode is for you. In this intimate conversation with Dr. Greg Hammer, Stanford professor, author and fellow physician, we explore a simple path…
- When World Events Make You Stress Eat: How to find peace
Feeling like each news alert sends you straight to the pantry? You're not alone. In this episode, I offer a heartfelt pep talk for physicians struggling with stress eating during challenging times. I share why your brain turns to chocolate…
- Create Your Own Weight Loss Menu
Tired of diets that don't work and leave you feeling defeated? In this episode, I share a total mindset flip that changed everything for me and hundreds of physicians I've coached. Instead of trying to fit into someone else's "fixed menu"…
- From Burned Out Doc to World Traveler (While Still Practicing Medicine!): Interview with Dr. Kristine Goins
Dr. Kristine Goins was burned out, overwhelmed, and literally having chest pains at work. Her body was sending emergency signals—but like so many physicians, she ignored them. Until one day, she didn't. In this episode, we dive into Kristi…
- Why Can't I Lose Weight? What Every Woman Physician Needs to Know
Ever thought "Maybe I just won't ever be able to lose weight.."? Then this episode is for you. I'm tackling that deep fear many of us have: what if your body will never respond to weight loss efforts? Learn what to do when it feels like yo…
- Why Physicians Eat Past Full (And How to Stop)
Can't stop eating when you are full? This episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: The seven hidden reasons why we as physicians tend to eat past full (and none of them have to do with willpower!) Why our medical training might a…
- The Secret to Sustainable Weight Loss (That Actually Fits a Physician's Life): Interview with Dr. Matthea Rentea
Ever feel like you're all in on a new plan—only to hit a busy week, fall off track, and feel like you're starting over again? It's not your fault. Most weight loss advice was never built for physicians with unpredictable schedules, high st…
- 4 Steps to Overcome Weight Loss Obstacles as a Physician
Ever feel like you're making progress with your eating and weight goals, only to hit a roadblock that throws everything off? You're not alone. Obstacles like stress, chaotic schedules, and exhaustion are normal, especially for busy physici…
- Obesity Medicine Pearls
I found some game-changing research while renewing my obesity medicine certification, and I'm sharing the best pearls with you! In this episode, I cover: How low-carb eating can stabilize blood sugar and prevent hangry crashes. Why stickin…
- Breaking Free from the Hamster Wheel: With Dr. Sunny Smith, Dr. Karen Leitner and Dr. Sonia Wright. Thriving in 2025 Part 4
Craving rest but afraid to slow down? In this final episode of the Thriving in 2025 series, I'm joined by Dr. Sonia Wright, Dr. Sunny Smith, and Dr. Karen Leitner to explore why slowing down feels so scary for physicians—and how it can tra…
- Adventure, Connection, and Reclaiming Joy with Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Sarah Smith: Thriving in 2025 Pt 3
Feeling stretched thin by the demands of medicine? In this third episode of the Thriving in 2025 series, I'm joined by Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Sarah Smith to explore how we, as physicians, can replenish our energy, embrace change, and r…
- Navigating Uncertainty in 2025 with Dr, Farayal Michaud & Dr. Wendy Schofer - Thriving in 2025 Pt 2
If 2024 left you feeling like the world was spinning out of control, this episode is for you. In Part 2 of the *Thriving in 2025* series, Dr. Fariel Michaud and Dr. Wendy Schofer share practical advice on handling uncertainty, letting go o…
- [Bonus] How to Change Your Eating
In this bonus episode I'm sharing how to change your eating in a way that feels natural and easy, not like a constant fight. For years, I struggled with cravings (Wendy's fries were my kryptonite) and felt like I was using all my energy ju…
- The Truth About Physician Wellness with Dr. Kathy Stepien - Thriving in 2025 Pt 1
"If I could just get through this week… If the system would change… If I had more time… then I'd feel better." Sound familiar? You're not alone. Physicians everywhere are carrying the weight of impossible expectations, exhaustion, and a sy…
- A New Year's Approach That Feels Good & Works Better
If you've ever started a New Year with big goals and strict plans, only to feel burned out and disappointed a few weeks later, you're not alone. I've been there too. In this episode, I'll show you a better way to approach your goals—one th…
- Stop Obsessing About Food
Do you feel like food takes up too much space in your brain? You're between patients, driving home, or sitting with your family, and your thoughts keep circling back to what you ate—or what you should eat next. As physicians, we're trained…
- Holiday Survival Series Pt 4: Self-Care for Busy Physicians
This is the fourth and final episode of the Holiday Survival Guide for Physicians, and it's all about self-care that works for your busy life. This isn't another lecture about doing more—it's a practical guide to creating small moments of…
- Holiday Survival Guide Part 3: Treats Without Guilt
Holiday treats everywhere? Feeling out of control? In part three of the Thriving as a Physician Podcast holiday series, Dr. Siobhan Key dives into how to navigate holiday treats without guilt or frustration. You'll learn: How to enjoy your…
- Holiday Survival Guide Part 2: Dealing with Food Pushers
Have you ever felt trapped by holiday food pushers? In this episode of the Thriving as a Physician Podcast I'm sharing practical strategies to handle those well-meaning relatives or colleagues with confidence. You'll learn how to enjoy hol…
- Holiday Survival Series Pt 1: Recognizing Your Triggers
Welcome to the Holiday Survival Guide for Physicians! This 4-part podcast series is designed to help you navigate the holiday season with confidence, calm, and control. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by breakroom cookies, family food push…
- Lasting Weight Loss As A Physician: What Does It Really Take?
Feel like weight loss is a battle you keep losing as a doctor? In this episode of Thriving as a Physician, I'm sharing the four essential steps to achieving lasting weight loss, without the pressure of a "perfect" diet or the need to push…
- Stay on Track During the Chaotic Weeks
Let's talk about those chaotic weeks—the ones that turn our eating plans upside down and leave us feeling like we're always starting over. As physicians, we know that these weeks come and go, and they're just part of our reality. But to re…