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Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

Dr. Siobhan Key, MD
Weight Loss
Emotional Eating
Obesity Medicine
Binge Eating
Diet Culture
Self-Care
Self-Compassion
Mindfulness
Weight Management
Nutrition
Stress Management
Physician Wellness
Physicians
Thrive Academy For Physicians
Burnout
Coaching
Body Image
Healthy Eating
Health Coaching
Mental Health

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 re... more

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You know how you're always the one taking the photo? Never in it. You tell yourself you'll get in the pictures once you lose the weight, or fit the clothes, or just feel a little better about your body.

Here's the hard truth: there's no magic day w... more

For years I assumed I'd lose weight over the summer. Warm weather, fresh food, more time off — it just felt like lighter eating should happen on its own. It took me way too long to notice the truth: summer was actually the hardest time of year for me... more

You set the goal: get the weight off before the long weekend, before the conference, before you see those people again. And you're great at it… for a couple weeks. Then you get sick, or your kid gets sick, or you have a week from hell — and one off d... more

You overate last night, so today you tell yourself you'll be "extra careful." A light salad. Maybe skip lunch. It sounds smart. It sounds like the responsible thing to do.

But that little plan to make up for it? It sets up your next overeating epis... more

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Farayal Michaud
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Kathy Stepien
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Dr. Sandra Cortina
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Dr. Megan Melo
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Host

Dr. Siobhan Key
Host of Thriving As A Physician and Thrive Academy for Physicians; physician, obesity medicine specialist, and coaching facilitator.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • How to Lose Weight LOVE YOUR LIFE

    I love this podcast is the best podcast ever to help me so much my Name is Natasha Tomlinson I am 50 years old I love to loss weight and health way now keep you on every day and afternoon I Support your podcast for now in 2025 2026 2027 too thank you 😊⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bright Purple Tash Tomlinson
    Australiaa year ago
  • Bravo and Thank You!

    Dr. Key has created a conversational experience to coach on a sensitive subject. She is kind, direct, candid, vulnerable, and fearless in tackling tough topics…inviting us to do the same!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oodi2357
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very helpful

    A down to earth, calm and realistic approach to weight in a caring way. Very appreciated

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sonia_says
    Canadaa year ago
  • Love this Podcast!!

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Love this podcast (I am nurse) and feel this information helps in more ways than just weight loss, you discuss tools for life. Finally a podcast addressing the actual issues for so many ( myself included) who struggle with weight. I have the knowledge, have done every diet ever, but still have had a lifetime struggle with food. It’s my thoughts that are my biggest roadblocks and you address how to work on this issue! As well love the way you address shaming and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tlevesque
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great listen!

    Almost 1 year after ‘graduating’ from Thrive Academy…and I still chuckle, nod and continue to be inspired by the messages in this podcast. Siobhan has had life-changing impact on the way I approach work and life stressors (and all the eating stuff too).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MOE244
    Canada2 years ago

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Listeners describe the host as compassionate, practical, and relatable for busy professionals.
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Real Doctor Food Challenges, Real Solutions (Q&A Part 1)
Q: Why can't I start changing?
You're likely viewing change as a big, hard task that takes time, but it can be approached in smaller, manageable steps without sacrificing joy in your eating.
Real Doctor Food Challenges, Real Solutions (Q&A Part 1)
Q: How do I make better choices when I've been up for 20 hours, especially as FMM doing high-risk inpatient obs?
Focus on packing healthier snacks for night shifts and acknowledge the physiological stress from being sleep-deprived that can drive cravings.
Real Doctor Food Challenges, Real Solutions (Q&A Part 1)
Q: Any guidance for managing emotional eating or ongoing chronic stress, like looking after a teen with chronic health conditions while also working as a physician?
You need to intentionally manage your stress, recognizing that emotional eating is a default response to stress, and actively create healthier coping strategies.
Live Q&A Part 2: Labels, Sweet Cravings & Identity Shifts
Q: How do I deal with identity change and behavioral shift of what my body is now able to do?
Focus on small, enjoyable exercises and build a consistent identity around caring for oneself rather than striving for perfection.
Live Q&A Part 2: Labels, Sweet Cravings & Identity Shifts
Q: Is there such thing as food addiction or is it all emotional eating that's driving me?
The host suggests that it may not be outright addiction but maladaptive behaviors formed around food connected to life's challenges.

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The show centers on sustainable weight management for physicians, blending medical insight with coaching tools to reduce overeating, stress eating, and dieting frustration while prioritizing life balance. Across episodes, practical mindsets, habit design, and compassionate self-care are paired with discussions of real-world strategies like mindful eating, flexible nutrition, and structured coaching programs. Noteworthy is the emphasis on physician-specific challenges, a strong coaching ecosystem (including Thrive Academy offerings), and a supportive, non-judgmental approach that many listeners report finding relatable and empowering for long-term lifestyle change.

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1. Brian Baumal
2. Krystal Sodaitis
3. Christine Miles
4. Dr. Greg Hammer
5. Farayal Michaud
6. Wendy Schofer
7. Kathy Stepien
8. Dr. Sandra Cortina

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