The Burn Stress Lose Weight Podcast

It's my birthday week and I want to celebrate it by talking about something I used to think was reserved for a select few — luck. The kind where weight comes off easier, where consistency feels natural, where some women just seem to have it figured out. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that I feel better in my body in my 40s than I did in my early 30s. That is not good genetics, and it's not luck. It came from one specific decision I made in 2018, sitting with my newborn daughter and a calorie tracking app I was about to redownload for the hundredth time. In this episode, I'm walking you through that decision and the one question that changed everything. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/217 Register for the Live Training on May 31: https://burnstressloseweight.com/training

We've all been there, doing the work, staying consistent, and still feeling like nothing is moving. In this episode, we're calling it what it is: the crisis of confidence. It's one of the most common reasons weight loss stalls, and one of the most painful lessons learned on the journey to losing 60+ pounds and keeping it off for good. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/215 Enter the Podcast Giveaway: https://burnstressloseweight.com/celebrate Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress

This episode kicks off a special anniversary series where I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually made my 60-pound weight loss stick—for years. Not just during the "everything is going right" seasons, but through the messy, unpredictable ones too. Because if you've ever lost weight before but quietly wondered, "Can I actually keep this off?"… you're not alone. What I've learned is this: the difference isn't more discipline, better tracking, or a tighter plan. It's something much deeper—and honestly, something most overachievers are doing completely backwards. In this episode, I share the first (and most uncomfortable) lesson that changed everything for me—and why it might be the missing piece for you too. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/213 Enter the Podcast Giveaway: https://burnstressloseweight.com/celebrate Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress

This episode is a powerful conversation about what changes when you stop trying to do everything alone. I'm joined by Dr. Karen Leitner for an honest, layered discussion about community, self-advocacy, and the invisible ways so many high-achieving women hold themselves back without even realizing it. We talk about the thoughts that keep women playing small, why asking for more can feel so uncomfortable, and how one simple conversation can create the kind of spark that changes everything. If you've ever felt yourself overthinking, waiting for permission, or staying quiet when you know you want more, this episode will give you plenty to sit with. About Dr. Karen Leitner Dr. Karen Leitner is the founder of Karen Leitner MD Coaching. Since 2021, she has coached full time and worked with over 500 women physicians. Her work focuses on strategies that enhance well-being, reduce burnout, support leadership and career development, improve negotiation skills, and foster self-exploration and growth. She received her undergraduate degree from Brown University and her medical degree from the University of Rochester before completing a combined residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She later held a community primary care role and a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School before transitioning into digital medical patient advocacy until 2021. Karen is also an international speaker, and an Ambassador for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation, dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of healthcare professionals. She is the proud mom of 3 school age daughters and lives in Newton with her husband and mini golden doodle Oscar. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/211 Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress Follow Karen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenleitnermd/ Karen's Program How to Feel Better for Women Physicians: https://go.karenleitnermd.com/how-to-feel-better-page

In this first episode of a new three-part series, I'm joined by Dr. Erica Howe to talk about the real power of community for high-achieving women. This conversation explores why so many professional women carry the badge of doing everything on their own—and what becomes possible when you step into a room where honesty, strategy, and shared experience replace isolation. We talk about the small conversations that can shift your perspective, why community is more than just support, and how the right environment can spark the courage to change something in your career or life. About Dr. Erica Howe Dr. Howe is a board-certified Hospitalist and a nationally known educator, wife, and mother to three crazy kids. As a prolific speaker and lifelong advocate for improved wellness in medicine, she has delivered hundreds of talks nationally and internationally on topics like conflict management and boundary setting. In 2018, she founded the Women Physicians Wellness Conference, held in Aruba, Grand Cayman, and Amelia Island, exclusively for women physicians. In 2024, she expanded this vision by founding the Women Professionals Wellness Conference, a three-day event in the Bahamas each January designed to bring women from demanding professions together to share their struggles and strategies for success. Dr. Howe believes women are stronger together and is passionate about helping them find the courage, clarity, and community to succeed on their own terms—not someone else's. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/209 Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress Connect with Dr. Erica Howe: https://www.womenphysicianswellness.com/

What if the very emotion you think is driving your success… is actually the thing slowing you down? In this episode, I'm bringing a little spice to your masala chai and saying the quiet part out loud: frustration isn't fuel. For high-achieving women, it's often an adult temper tantrum in disguise. And while it might feel powerful in the moment, it's quietly costing you time, energy, and your highest-quality thinking. If you've been stuck in "this should be easier" or "I shouldn't be here by now," this episode is your loving (and direct) wake-up call. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/207 Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress

In today's episode, I'm sharing the one shift I wish I had made sooner—because it would have saved me years of frustration and a very familiar cycle many overachievers know all too well. If you're someone who thrives on gold stars, results, and external validation, this episode may gently challenge how you've been measuring success… and why that might be the very thing keeping your results fragile. We'll talk about what really happens after the goal weight, the quiet danger of boredom and complacency, and the missing piece that makes follow-through feel sustainable instead of punishing. This is a conversation about pride, reward, and how to turn your plan into a true lifestyle—without needing more discipline, willpower, or pressure. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/205 Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress

In this episode of Burn Stress, Lose Weight, I'm putting words to something I've been seeing over and over again with high-achieving, professional women—and something I've lived myself: fragile confidence. It's that familiar pattern where confidence feels rock-solid when results are going well… and completely collapses the moment things don't. Whether it's the scale, feedback at work, or a missed follow-through, confidence suddenly feels conditional. In this conversation, I unpack why this happens, how it quietly stalls momentum, and what actually creates confidence that doesn't shatter under pressure. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/203 Learn more about The Unstoppable Group: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/group Learn more about The Joyful Project: https://burnstressloseweight.com/joyful

In this short, five-ish minute episode, I explore how the question so many of you have asked yourself: Should I do a GLP1? This episode walks through the 3 questions that might help you make the decision. I call these million dollar questions, because answering them helps you create million dollar results: weight loss results that actually last, because while a GLP1 might be a part of your toolbox, on it's own it isn't a magic bullet. Our intention on this corner of the internet is to destigmatize your approach and give you an arsenal of tools that helps you feel your best on the scale and off. Doors for Burn Stress, Lose Weight are closing this week. Connect with us: Email: info@theunstoppablemombrain.com Book your consult here: https://burnstressloseweight.com/group Or send us a DM over on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnstressloseweight/

I'm bringing yesterday's Instagram Live to the podcast today, answering a question I recently got: What exactly IS a weight loss system? If weight loss feels like a constant restart button, this episode is for you. In this Instagram Live turned podcast episode, we break down the real reason smart, high-achieving women keep getting stuck on the weight-loss struggle bus — and why willpower, calorie tracking, and "good food / bad food" lists aren't the solution. Instead, lets talk about a true weight loss system and why systems (not motivation) create consistent results. You'll hear a personal story of losing and regaining 60 pounds, the moment postpartum that changed everything, and why sustainable weight loss has to feel like a lifestyle upgrade, not another thing you white-knuckle through. In this episode, you'll learn: Why most weight loss plans only work on "unicorn days" — and what to do instead What a real weight loss system looks like (and why PDFs and habit trackers aren't enough) How Magic Action Decisions remove decision fatigue, deprivation, and guilt Why urges, stress, and off-plan moments are normal — and how to plan for them without spiraling How guilt-free rest is a non-negotiable part of fat loss, consistency, and mental bandwidth If consistency has been your biggest struggle, this episode will help you see exactly where the gap is — and why nothing is "wrong" with you. Enrollment for the January cohort of Burn Stress, Lose Weight, Feel Unstoppable is now open, and we start next week. If you're ready to stop starting over and want a system that fits your real life, this is your moment. 👉 Book your consult now at www.burnstressloseweight.com/group

What if the thing holding you back from your body goals isn't lack of effort—but fear of wasting it? In this episode, I'm recording on the move (literally outside, planes and all) after getting hit with a moment of clarity that stopped me in my tracks. I share two real-life stories—one from my own business and one from a close friend—that reveal a pattern I see constantly with high-achieving women: pulling back right when effort actually matters most. We're talking about why smart, capable women hesitate to go all-in, how that hesitation quietly guarantees stuck results, and what it really costs us over time—not just on the scale, but in energy, confidence, and bandwidth. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/197 Learn more about The Unstoppable Group: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/group

What if the reason you keep repeating the same results isn't a lack of discipline—but the way you're interpreting your "fails"? In Part 2 of this New Year series, I'm inviting you to pause before you grab a fresh planner or declare a clean slate. Instead of starting over, we're looking back—with curiosity, self-trust, and 100% responsibility—to uncover the real gaps that quietly sabotaged your momentum last year. This episode is about treating yourself like a human (not a robot), learning from missteps without shame, and building systems that actually work in real life—especially if you're an overachiever who's tired of doing everything "right" and still feeling stuck. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/195 Register for the Live Training: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/training

In today's episode, I'm having a conversation that's been on my heart for a long time: how to drop body shame from your weight loss journey without giving up on your goals. As we head into a new year, it's easy to approach health and body goals from a place of punishment—and I want to show you why that never leads to results that last. I'm sharing personal stories from my own journey and breaking down why hating your body (or the process) quietly keeps you stuck, and how it's possible to hold compassion for yourself and still want meaningful change. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/193 Register for the Live Training: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/training