The Livy Method Podcast

Gina talks sleep, stress, anxiety, digestion, and more with our newest guest expert, Kyle Buchanan. Kyle is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, public speaker, and host of feelgoodery, a podcast for "anyone who has ever felt less-than" and "for those who want to feel a little GOODER".You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Introducing Kyle BuchananKyle’s history with anxiety and weight issues – coming to terms with yourself, self-acceptance through biohackingKyle’s passion for helping peopleTips for managing your inner dialogue/self-talk – become more compassionate with yourselfNavigating the human experience – feel your feelings!The impact sleep has on your mindsetThe importance of sleep – some tools to help with sleepThe benefits of earthing – using a grounding sheetAdding in heavier carbs at dinner as needed to help aid with sleepSleep tips – sleeping in complete darkness, staying off devicesNavigating stressors – supporting your body’s ability to be resilientAnxiety and weight loss - how anxiety factors into your healthTips for managing your anxietyThe warmth of The Livy Loser communityHealth begins in the gut – tips for helping your digestionWhere to find Kyle Buchanan – Instagram @itskyleb – feelgoodery PodcastKyle’s final thoughts – Give yourself grace!To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, recorded on June 13, 2024, Gina discusses body image and self-talk with Dr. Beverley David. Dr. Beverley is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep Research (Insomnia) and a Master's in Health Psychology.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Body Image & Self Talk: How do we get to a place where we just LOVE ourselves?Tone of voice matters: are we being compassionate or beating ourselves up?Recharge those batteries by noticing moments of pleasantness more often.Stress on top of stress: the effects of punishment and reinforcement.Rewiring our internal dialogue to be gentler and kinder.Words and the origins of our negative self-talk and body image.How the people around us and the cultures we grew up in influence our thoughts about ourselves.Affirming self-worth: I am worthy, I am lovable.Using the 3 C's (capture, cancel, correct) to change our relationship with the scale.How comparisons can pull us down rather than buoy us up.Noticing and acknowledging as key elements of "letting something go" without just pushing it down.Jumping to conclusions - a defence mechanism that prevents us from seeing reality.Prioritizing ourselves takes work - it's okay to fall along the way. Just get back up!Seeing our truth and reality for what it is - not a sliver of a pie, but the whole pie.Dismantling and making new grooves in our brains: it's worth the hard work and time it takes!Dopamine and reward: why we enjoy doing hard work and challenging ourselves.Cultivating body appreciation.Loving whatever you see reflected at you in the mirror. Push back on the negative.Find Dr. Beverley:https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/@drdrbeverleyTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording of Weigh In Wednesday from June 12, 2024.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulnessTopics covered:WLBG movement challenge.What makes something healthy or unhealthy?If it’s not the right food for you, it doesn’t matter how healthy it is.Is being busy a virtue?Busy vs productive.What word describes your life?Gina reads her horoscope.What’s coming up in the Maintenance and Mindfulness Group?To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they answer your questions and break down the tweak that we see in The Program this week. This is the live recording from June 12, 2024.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Feeding the Metabolism and really getting in tune with your body's needsWhat is the overall objective of Feeding The Metabolism?Are you resisting the information or looking for loopholes?Old diets versus genuinely understanding what your body needsWorking through past diet mentalities of starving and depriving yourself.Preparing your portions for the Feeding The Metabolism tweak.The importance of preparing your whole meal to SEE it before you split it into portions. Eating out and strategies for splitting your meal in social settings. Eating to satisfaction and visually seeing what you need.What does maintenance look like when preparing your portions and eating to satisfaction? Breaking through the fear that you are going to be hungry later.The Tweak Next Week, week 8, Maximizing and Feeding The Metabolism One Last Time. To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 52, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Feeding The Metabolism, eating more often and understanding whyWhat is the benefit of separating your protein from your carbohydrates?How long does it take to break foods down?Essential nutrients, calorie-restrictive diets and counting calories and macrosCan you go longer than 20-30 mins between your portions? Travelling: focusing on water, being social, reducing stress and having fun! Flying and how to approach the airport and the dehydration effect. How your body responds to increasing your movement and exerciseShould you bring your scale when you travel?Working with a doctor to chat medications, as your body makes changes.  Dairy-free options and bumping up the healthy fat and proteinNot losing; what do YOU think is going on?Should you split your token amounts? Protein drinks as a supplement and liquid nutrientsHormones and continuing the conversation Learning how to travel: The Basic Food Plan is still doing a lotMove With Us! Activity Challenge at Weight Loss By Gina, #MoveWithLivyTo learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Jennifer Greig.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Spill The Tea with Gina and Introducing Jennifer GreigWhen tragedy strikes – Jennifer shares how grief hits us, and our kids, hard.Helping ourselves and our family at the same time.Why keep showing up when life shows up with more than we ever imagined?Getting off the sidelines with our family is huge.Being aware when we don’t feel good – the difference for Jennifer.Did Jennifer regret giving those clothes away? No way.When our partner loves us as we are, why change?The 10-minute rule and how boundaries serve Jennifer well.Jennifer shares her why and what healthy means for her.Navigating old habits, a very busy life, and high stress.Jennifer shares how to step back in. One thing at a time for the win.When we hit capacity. That 1% to give can still be your 100%.Non-negotiables and Jennifer’s tips to help make things doable.Journalling – where we share our feelings, not hide them.Our kids are watching what we are doing – we are showing them so many good things.Heartfelt thank you from Jennifer, there is no community like our community.We are resilient and will reach our goals. Together.Follow our Livy Loser account on IG @LivyLosers and use #livyloserTo learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina chats with best-selling author and learning expert Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer about working through the messy middle of The Program.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Introducing Dr. Deena Kara ShafferBreaking down the mental aspect of dieting and diet historyWhy is change and growth so uncomfortable?Whether this is your first Program or your 16th, the messy middle can be a struggleLosing the weight can feel unnerving when dieting feels comfortable and familiarIs the struggle bus parked outside your house? Start by exploring what you’re struggling withHow can we quiet the noise and make time for reflection?Why is it so hard to make time for ourselves?What actions can we take to work through the messy middle?Expectations and goal weight- ask yourself where your expectations are coming fromLetting go of the timeline you have envisionedWeight loss is a byproduct of being healthyWhat are you here to learn?How Dr. Deena supports learners and where to find herawakenedlearning.ca@awakenedlearningTo learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from June 10, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulnessTopics covered:Taking the 4 Questions to the next level and Feeding the Metabolism. Summer versus winter food choices – what the body feels like. Old habits, sabotage, and wants – when nighttime snacking shows up. Binging versus snacking – physical reasons or coping mechanism? When to do another round or head into Maintenance. Let's normalize scale fluctuations when life is happening. Back on Track is much more than the Food Plan. Wake up, look good, feel good – what we have learned and how we respond. Living The Livy Way – instinctive choices and building trust. Ready to let it go – arriving at Finally and Forever. To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 50, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Coming out of the weekend - the value of getting back into routineHeading into Feeding the Metabolism - here’s what you need to know for Week 7This week’s tweak - how it shakes things up mentally 7 weeks in - if you’re still here, you’re learning The Livy Method is about so much more than what you eat and whenCommunity is everything around here - Gina will be spilling the tea with Jennifer Greig tomorrow, be sure to join us!Taste buds - how your taste preferences change with this ProgramWeekends - full of regrets or mindful indulging?Being investigative - assessing where you’re at right now and what is affecting your journey Reached your goal? - things to continue focusing onSplitting up proteins and carbohydrates this week - how to come at this week's tweakStress and our relationship with ourselves - emotional comfort and the connection to our issues and associations with eating Blood work - working with your healthcare provider to assess where you’re at, where you came from and where you’re headedWhen our habits change - recognizing when we’re reacting differently to foods/habits than we did in the pastLevelling up - doesn’t need to mean doing more, it means doing even 1% betterPlateaus - the importance of looking at stress, hormones, sleep and body composition changesTo learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 47, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Losing your weight Finally & Forever. All the little things add up – you have to do the work!Continuing the hormone conversation - Hormone Mini SessionsThe holistic approach of The Livy MethodRecap on our guest expert segments over the past few weeks – levelling up your health and wellness with The Livy Method – Making real change that you’re going to be able to sustainA look ahead into Feeding the MetabolismEmbrace the feels that come with change – becoming calm around foodThe benefits of grounding - connect with the present momentReconnecting your associations with food – choosing NOT cheatingLooking and feeling your best while you’re on vacationThe diet industry is catching up to The Livy MethodThe majority of people want to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way!Stay tuned for an upcoming segment with Dr. Rice, Plastic SurgeonUnderstanding the choices that you are making – what’s working for you, what’s not working for you?Making real sustainable change in your life – Dirty fishbowl analogyPeople’s perceptions of diet culture and people’s reactions to your weight lossTake time to review the information and podcasts this weekend!To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Guest Expert segment, recorded on June 6, 2024, Gina talks hormones (specifically menopause) and weight loss with Dr. Olinca Trejo. Dr. Olinca is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in the province of Ontario. She also holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and has achieved her certification and internship in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause defined. The Menstrual Cycle explained. Estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone: their place in the orchestra of hormones. Signs and symptoms of the perimenopause transition. Weight Changes as #1 clinical presentation for perimenopausal women. What is it about perimenopause that leads to weight gain? The state of our body before we start the transition impacts our experience of it. Loss of muscle mass - a negative influence on health as we age. "You want to be strong, not thin!" Estrogen and the "menopause belly." Fibre is your friend - how The Livy Method helps you address the transitions you are going through. Supplements for perimenopause depend on many factors. Factors for losing weight when in perimenopause and postmenopause. Postmenopause - The fix is the same! Protein: Important for muscle mass, brain, and bone health. Aging without estrogen: how exercise can support overall health and well-being. Resiliency reduction: a pressure cooker of changes in the brain. "No. Not today. You should have picked a better hormone day!" Gimme the test! The importance of collaborating with your health care providers and follow-ups. Educating ourselves: learning about our body and the perimenopause transition. Gimme the drugs! The use of antidepressants and menopause hormone therapy. Hormone replacement therapy - a classic study discussed and implications for treatment. Is it too late to start menopause hormone therapy? Gimme the cream! Estrogen cream for vaginal health and support. Yes, you can thrive! The Livy Method can help you be the healthiest version of you at any life stage. Ask Dr. Olinca Anything - a series is in the works to dig deeper. More info will come! Thin is not a measure of your health - the scale is always just a tool! You can find Dr. Olinca at info@drolinca.comTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording of Weigh In Wednesday from June 5, 2024.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulnessTopics covered:Are situational change & seasonal change the same? Is the anticipation of choice an issue & association? If you don't feel ready for testing the waters, you probably are not. The Coffee Loophole: no harm but also nothing magical here. Next Week: Feeding the Metabolism and an Activity Challenge with the Weight Loss by Gina team! To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they answer your questions and break down the tweak that we see in The Program this week. This is the live recording from June 5, 2024.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Each week's tweaks flow into each other, helping you level up and move forward. What do you need this week to dig into downsizing one last time and level up? Levelling up - Taking what you are doing and doing better. Downsizing is not about eating less and less; it's about tuning into what satisfaction is for you. Flip it around: focus less on what you don't like and more on what you are getting out of it. Satisfaction is more than a feeling. Explore what the mental struggles, triggers, and old habits represent to you. Old diet dialogues about deprivation, starvation, and restriction. Find the glimmers: Working through negative associations constructively. Cravings, stress, and seasonality: How to support your body as its needs are changing. Tuning into what's on your plate: Getting into your belly, and out of your head. Downsizing too much? Portions are always about what they feel like, not look like on your plate. Next week's tweak: Feeding the metabolism - Getting even more in tune with portions. Always a rhyme and reason to why each tweak works on its own to get you into fat loss. To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 45, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Deepening your understanding of what you are doing and why. You know best: Dig into the reasons your scale may be slow to move. Changing the conversation: Weight loss is much more than calories in / calories out. Feeling energized? Support your body through seasonal changes. Changes in appetite when managing anxiety. Make the connection: Experts and guest conversations bring us together as a community. The benefits of slow and steady weight loss. Rewind, rewire, reconnect: bringing awareness and change to how we eat to cope. No pressure: self-compassion is a powerful tool when prioritizing yourself. Sustainable weight loss versus quick-fix dieting. Self-sabotage - so many reasons we undo our best efforts. Setting yourself up for success with grounding and gratitude practices. Declare it! Make this your own! Why do we berate ourselves when trying to make change? Being in tune with what you need now. It's GO time: time to go deeper and level up to finish strong! To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the live recording of the Spill the Tea session with Gina and Special Guest Kim Spink.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Introducing our Spill The Tea Guest - Kim SpinkLooking at hormones - when hormone changes can become an excuseBody positivity vs true self-love - wanting to shed fat to support good healthKim’s journey - started at age 12 with a liquid dietPregnancy and motherhood - how things started to changeOther diets - what Kim tried before The Livy MethodHormones - when Kim knew they were starting to play a role in her journeyKeeping it off - the mental weight vs the physical weightKim has committed to a year - giving the journey the time it takesHer secret sauce - how Kim has accomplished her goalsKim’s final words of wisdom - get out of your head and into The ProgramFollow our Livy Loser account on IG @LivyLosers and use #livyloserTo learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Guest Expert segment, recorded on June 4, 2024, Gina talks hormones and weight loss with Dr. Olinca Trejo. Dr. Olinca is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in the province of Ontario. She also holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and has achieved her certification and internship in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Intro - today we’re talking hormones with Dr. OlincaThe hormone conversation is getting bigger - women’s health research is finally being fundedAre hormones complicated or are we making them complicated?Balancing hormones - is that the goal?Hormones - What even are they?Weight loss - which hormones are involved? Dopamine - what is it responsible for? Gut health - the link to the hormone GLP1Insulin - its connection to fat and glucose storageChronic dieting - the effects on your body composition and hormonesThyroid hormones - what are they responsible for and what impacts them?Cortisol - how it can wreak havoc on our healthStress - the impact on hormonesAntidepressants - how to have a more informed conversation with your healthcare providerStress and self-preservations - why your body locks up your fat When the scale isn’t reacting the way you want - managing stress when you’re not where you want to be yetThe Livy Method - how it impacts stress management and hormonal healthYou can find Dr. Olinca at info@drolinca.comTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Live from the Maintenance & Mindfulness group hosted on Facebook. This is the live recording from June 3, 2024. You can find the full video hosted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulnessTopics covered:What does Downsizing mean in Maintenance?Doubling down on Mindfulness and the 4 Questions in Maintenance vs going through the motionsWhat to expect when entering the Testing the Waters stageThe foods you might Test the Waters with and their affects Where to find our previous Weigh In Wednesday conversations in our podcastsIs it beneficial to stick to the basic Food Plan after you’ve reached your goal?Tips for preparing for a medical procedureMaintenance - ensuring the mental side of your journey is addressedTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 43, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Midway Motivation – losing your motivation, the importance of having a really strong whyHow are you framing these 91 days?The difference between inspiration and motivationThere is no shortage of inspiration over here! -  Livy Loser Spotlights and Spill the Tea SpotlightsReinventing yourself and refocusing – assess where you’re at!Your body is on your side! – Stay tuned for the two-part series on Hormones and Weight Loss with Dr. Olinca this weekYour weight can be on the way down and still be up on the scaleSupport your body in detox!The importance of acknowledging and celebrating your winsConsistency - How “Atomic Habits – James Clear” is a great compliment to the programJust because you are done physically losing the weight, doesn’t mean you are done mentallyYour body is communicating with youYou can still enjoy the things you want to enjoy and see your scale moveUtilizing the sickness protocol  Returning members – Get to know the new you!Falling back into old habits - finding new coping techniquesThe hard work you are putting into this program pays offSelf-Talk – Checking in with yourself, getting in tune with your body and understanding its needsReassessing food associationsStrengthen your inner voice - Turn up the volume!Dr. Olinca is joining us tomorrow for our two-part series on Weight Loss and HormonesIf you’re six weeks in, you’ve got this! The next 6 weeks of the program are going to fly byTo learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 40, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:While we want to be maximizing, putting pressure on ourselves isn't idealFeeling free and learning to trust after starving and depriving dietsIs diet fatigue a thing while following the Livy MethodWhat solidifying your weight loss looks likeBeing in tune and adjusting not just when it comes to portions, but also with waterThe scale not moving yet is an opportunity for members to investigateSickness can work as its own tweak, even when taking medicationsOur mindset in the morning can shape our entire day - what's your vibe going into the weekend?Sprouted Love segment is a great re-watch for recipes and ways to make your meals/snacks more nutrient-richShowing self-compassion while through perimenopause and menopauseBringing the community together - can you say Livy Loser Cruise?We don't slow down or wind down - we want to fly right until the end of the 91 days.To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring/Summer 2024 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 39, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspringsummer2024Topics covered:Levelling up and maximizing your effortsNavigating people’s reactions and opinions about your new lifestyle changesChecking in with your healthcare provider as you go through the programAssessing which supplements to add in - review the supplements posts, check in with your health care provider, pharmacist, or local health food storeThe importance of establishing a routine to allow the body time to calm downFood is some people’s love languagePeople’s opinions of you are none of your business!Change the dialogue with people who are not supporting your new healthy habitsNavigating Healthcare providers' reactions to the programPutting yourself into a positive mindset through habit and rewiringNoticing physical changes in your body even when the scale hasn’t movedBacopa – discussing brain health Mini sessions with Guest ExpertsInvest in your health!You are exactly where you are supposed to be and you’re doing a great job!Plateaus – what are they and how long do they last?Becoming as healthy as possible – celebrating the non-scale victoriesJoin us today for a special segment on levelling up your meals and snacks with Michelle Feifer, creator of Sprouted Love!To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.