Thriving as a Physician
How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life
Podcast
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 really works for lasting weight loss. You deserve to thrive. [Previously the Weight Solutions for Physicians podcast.]
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4 Steps to Overcome Weight Loss Obstacles as a Physician
You’ve been doing well—eating healthier, feeling more in control, and thinking, This time it’s really working. But then life happens. Maybe you’re running late after a packed day of back-to-back patients, or a crisis with your staff throws your whole schedule into...
Practical Strategies for Physicians to Take Control of Eating and Weight
You know those moments where you realize, Wow, I really should’ve done this sooner? That was me over the holidays—cramming through research articles for my obesity medicine certification renewal. I was expecting a tedious grind, but as I dug in, I found some...
Craving Rest but Afraid to Slow Down? Why Slowing Down Could Be Key to Thriving—and Managing Your Eating—in 2025
Struggling with stress eating and feeling overwhelmed as a physician? Learn why rest, self-compassion, and slowing down are essential for managing weight and thriving this year.
Adventure, Connection, and Reclaiming Joy with Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Sarah Smith: Thriving in 2025 Part 3
How Physicians Can Replenish, Reflect, and Thrive in 2025 As a physician, do you ever feel like you’re constantly adapting to new demands—like figuring out a new EMR system or trying out tools like AI scribes that promise to save time but leave you more frustrated...
Navigating Uncertainty in 2025 with Dr, Farayal Michaud & Dr. Wendy Schofer – Thriving in 2025 Pt 2
2024 was a year of constant change and uncertainty. From global events to the environment and politics (not to mention personal challenges) it sometimes felt impossible to keep our footing. As a physician, you probably held it all together on the outside, but inside,...
The Truth About Physician Wellness with Dr. Kathy Stepien – Thriving in 2025 Pt 1
Thriving in 2025: Physician Wellness with Dr. Kathy Stepien Introduction: Physician burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a daily reality for many doctors. In the first episode of the "Thriving in 2025" podcast series, Dr. Kathy Stepien, founder of the Institute for...
A New Year’s Approach That Feels Good & Works Better
A Different Approach to New Year’s Goals Every January, I see it happen again and again—women physicians, already carrying the weight of busy schedules and endless responsibilities, set ambitious New Year’s goals. "I’m going to lose weight this year." "No more stress...
Stop Obsessing About Food
How to Stop Obsessing Over Food: A Guide for Busy Physicians Do you ever feel like food takes up way too much space in your mind? You’re standing in the hospital break room, staring at a plate of cookies someone brought in. Your brain is already buzzing with noise: “I...
How Women Physicians Can Practice Self-Care During the Holidays
It’s 6 a.m., and you’re already rushing. You skip breakfast because the kids need help getting ready. The clinic is overbooked, and by the time you finally sit down at your desk, it’s well past lunchtime, and all that’s left in the lounge are cookies and leftover...
Holiday Survival Guide Part 3: Treats Without Guilt
Have you ever looked at a plate of holiday cookies and thought, Why can’t I just enjoy these without feeling so out of control? If that sounds familiar, you’re going to love this week’s episode of the Thriving as a Physician Podcast. This is part three...
Holiday Survival Guide: Part 2
Picture this: the holiday table is overflowing with food. You’ve eaten enough to feel satisfied, but now come the food pushers: “Oh, you’re not having seconds? Don’t you like it?” “It’s the holidays—live a little!” “Have another piece. I...
Holiday Survival Series Pt 1: Recognizing Your Triggers
It’s the holiday season again. As a physician, you’re balancing patients, deadlines, and long hours—but now you’re also dodging breakroom cookies, holiday potlucks, and family food pushers. Does this sound familiar? You’ve been running behind on notes all day,...

How to Thrive in Your Weight Loss & Life
