In this episode, Gina chats with Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky. An MD, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and host of the Medsplaining Podcast, Dr. Jennifer is the clinical director of women's health and vitality at Medcan and leads its perimenopause and menopause program. Together, Gina and Dr. Jennifer unpack the often-overlooked connections between health and weight loss, starting with how to approach your doctor as a resource when making changes. For those hesitant to bring up weight, they share tips to navigate those conversations with confidence. They also explore the gender divide in healthcare, why menopause is such a hot topic for weight loss, and how it differs from andropause. Plus, they break down how hormonal shifts impact weight, the role of HRT in managing expectations, and discuss why alcohol in midlife can be more trouble than it’s worth for your goals.

Find Dr. Jennifer:

Podcast: Medsplaining

Instagram: @medsplaining

www.medcan.com/menopause-and-perimenopause

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To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

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This week, Odette and Weight Loss Group Manager Kim are here to supercharge your midweek motivation! Is "optimizing" the new "maximizing" in Maintenance? We’re diving into how to recognize where you’re at and what your changing self truly needs. From mindfulness in Maintenance to embracing the learning opportunities this process brings, we’re tackling your approach to Maintenance with curiosity and excitement for all that’s possible.

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

To learn more about The Livy Method, and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit www.ginalivy.com.

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In this Guest Expert episode, Gina and Certified Food Addiction Counselor Sandra Elia dive into the intricate world of food addiction. Sandra shares her deeply personal journey, unpacking how food addiction shaped her life and the emotional complexities many face when it comes to self-soothing using food. Together, they explore the science of how the food industry designs products for addiction, the difference between overeating and addiction, and how to regain control. Sandra offers practical steps for identifying food addiction, breaking the cycle, and building meaningful connections to support lasting change.

You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2025

Sandra is the founder of The Food Addiction Recovery Program and the author of "Never Enough: Three Pillars of Food Addiction Recovery".

Find Sandra Elia:

Instagram: @sandraelia.ca

www.sandraelia.com/8week-online-program

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Find her book Never Enough on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.ca/Never-Enough-Pillars-Addiction-Recovery/dp/1990700187/

To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

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