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180. Weight Loss, Longevity, and Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Habit Change For A Three In One Benefit

2026-10-3022:33

Around half of colorectal cancer cases may be linked to factors we can change, and the list looks a lot like the habits that support weight loss and longevity. In this episode, Dr. Lisa walks through what raises the risk of colorectal cancer, what lowers it, how healthy habits stack, and how one set of changes can protect your weight, your metabolic health, and your colon. Because after all, even Dr. Lisa's 17-year-old cares about her colorectal health (when she wants to borrow the car), and ...

179. Why "I Deserve It" Thoughts Drive Cravings And Block Weight Loss (and How to Stop Them)

2026-10-2317:45

Ever tell yourself "I deserve a treat" and then find that thought shows up again next weekend, and the weekend after that? There's a reason, and it isn't a lack of willpower. In this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD explains how the brain's reward system learns from the excuses we give ourselves around food and drinks. Every time an "I deserve it" thought leads to pizza, a pastry, or a glass of wine, your brain records that the thought paid off, and it offers you the same thought again. You'll learn:...

178. Bedtime Procrastination: Why Short Sleep Makes You Crave Junk Food & Gain Weight

2026-10-1616:18

Ever wonder why a bad night's sleep sends you straight for the sweets and salty snacks? It's not a willpower problem, it's biology. In this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD breaks down the research on how short sleep changes your hormones, your brain's reward centers, and your cravings, using her own imperfect bedtime routine as the case study. She also shares five science-backed changes you can start tonight to improve your sleep and ultimately, your weight. Thanks for listening! If you'd like...

177. Retatrutide Update: Where We Stand With This Highly Effective “Triple G” (GLP-1) Medication

2026-10-0913:10

Retatrutide, the "Triple G" (GLP-1, GIP, glucagon receptor agonist) weight loss medication, has been generating buzz for years, but when will it actually be FDA approved? In this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD breaks down the real timeline based on Eli Lilly's latest announcements, including the difference between the obesity and diabetes submission tracks, what standard versus priority FDA review could mean for approval dates, and why compounded versions of retatrutide are not the real thing. She ...

176. Night Eating Syndrome: Why You Wake Up Starving at 2 AM (And Can't Stop Eating)

2026-10-0220:48

Do you skip breakfast, eat carefully all day, and then find yourself wide awake at midnight raiding the kitchen? You might have Night Eating Syndrome (NES), a real, diagnosable condition that shifts your eating clock out of sync with your sleep clock. In this episode, Lisa Oldson, MD breaks down what NES actually is, how it's different from sleepwalking-related eating, how doctors diagnose it, and why it so often leads to weight gain over time. Through the story of a real patient, Andrea, who...

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Smart Weight Loss Coaching | Nutrition, Mindset and Fitness Tips for Women Who Want To Level Up Their Health, Wellness and Longevity