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

Dr. Siobhan Key, MD
Weight Loss
Binge Eating
Emotional Eating
Obesity Medicine
Self-Care
Mindless Eating
Stress Management
Physicians
Perfectionism
Physician Wellness
Thrive Academy For Physicians
Coaching
Self-Compassion
Eating Habits
Weight Management
Physician Burnout
Healthy Eating
Thrive Academy
Binge Freedom Bootcamp
Food Guilt

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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Latest Episodes

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 with you. more

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. I break d... more

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 in the frus... more

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 episode, I s... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Greg Hammer
Author, mindfulness expert, and retired professor at Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford University
Episode: The 3-Minute Happiness Fix for Burned Out Doctors: Interview with Dr. Greg Hammer
Farayal Michaud
Palliative care physician, life coach, and mom of two teenagers, with a background in managing serious illnesses.
Episode: Navigating Uncertainty in 2025 with Dr, Farayal Michaud & Dr. Wendy Schofer - Thriving in 2025 Pt 2
Wendy Schofer
Pediatrician and lifestyle physician, founder of Family in Focus, focusing on parenting and healthy family habits.
Episode: Navigating Uncertainty in 2025 with Dr, Farayal Michaud & Dr. Wendy Schofer - Thriving in 2025 Pt 2
Kathy Stepien
Pediatrician and Director of the Institute for Physician Wellness
Institute for Physician Wellness
Episode: The Truth About Physician Wellness with Dr. Kathy Stepien - Thriving in 2025 Pt 1
Dr. Sandra Cortina
Community internal medicine specialist focused on weight management.
Cortina Weight Medicine
Episode: GLP-1 Myths & Misconceptions: Interview with Dr. Sandra Cortina
Dr. Megan Melo
Family physician, obesity medicine physician, and life coach
Finney Primary Care and Wellness
Episode: How Restriction Drives Overeating: Interview with Dr. Megan Melo MD

Host

Dr. Siobhan Key
A physician specialized in obesity medicine and a certified coach, Dr. Siobhan Key offers insights and strategies aimed at helping busy professionals, especially physicians, navigate their weight loss and emotional wellness journeys.

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
    Australia3 months 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 States3 months ago
  • Very helpful

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sonia_says
    Canada7 months 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
    Canadaa year 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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Many express gratitude for the balance of professional insights and personal stories, which resonate with their experiences as busy healthcare professionals.
Listeners appreciate the practical, compassionate approach to weight loss and emotional eating, finding it relatable and empathetic.
The host's ability to address difficult topics around food and wellness without judgment is highly commended, creating a safe space for discussion.

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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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Focused on providing practical and sustainable strategies for weight loss and emotional well-being, the content often centers around the unique challenges physicians face regarding their health, work-life balance, and emotional eating. Episodes address topics such as perfectionism, maintaining healthy eating habits, and self-care, with a particular emphasis on the emotional aspects of dieting and the psychological barriers to weight loss. The approach is likely to resonate with listeners seeking empathetic guidance and relatable experiences, especially those who have struggled with their relationship with food in the demanding environment of the medical profession. This podcast aims to equip physicians and busy professionals with the tools ... more

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2. Farayal Michaud
3. Wendy Schofer
4. Kathy Stepien
5. Dr. Sandra Cortina
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