The Burn Stress Lose Weight Podcast

Most overachievers don't fall short of their goals because they lack a plan. They fall short because they're running their life on autopilot — and a goal, by definition, means you want something different than what you have right now. In part two of the Success Mindset series, Priyanka unpacks the sneaky mindset that quietly keeps smart, busy women waiting: the when-then thought. When my calendar clears, then I'll focus on myself. When I finish this to-do list, then I'll take care of my health. If you've ever caught yourself waiting for the "right time" to recommit, this episode names exactly why that moment never quite arrives — and what to do instead. It's a million-dollar skill that applies on the scale and off, and most overachievers are leaving it completely on the table. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/225 Join my email list: http://burnstressloseweight.com/email

If you've ever gotten the A+, the promotion, the passed board exam... and felt good for maybe two days before sprinting toward the next thing, this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by Dr. Shivana Naidoo, a child and adult psychiatrist I met at a women physicians conference, where her talk hit me so squarely in the heart that I tracked her down afterward and asked her to come on the show. We get into the chase, that hamster wheel so many smart, overachieving women are running without even noticing, because the running has become who we think we are. Shivana shares the moment she realized the system was never going to hand her the credit she was waiting for, and the small, slightly rebellious thing she did about it. About Dr. Shivana Naidoo: Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD is a double board certified Adult Psychiatrist, and Child-Adolescent Psychiatrist, who aims to help her patients and community to know better, do better and feel better. She is the creator/host of the podcast Thinking It Through with Dr. Naidoo- Child Psychiatrist and the founder of DoBetterMD her telehealth private practice. She greatly enjoys working with female professionals and overachieving teens in her practice. She is currently an Attending at the Bradley REACH Virtual Partial Psychiatric Hospital Program, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She also serves as the Lead Psychiatrist for the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program, an initiative to support primary care providers to address the current mental health care crisis in the state of Arizona. In 2025, she was inducted as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In February 2026, she was chosen as a speaker for the Women Physician Wellness Conference Climb in Cayman Islands. She is a proud New Yorker who has relocated to Chandler, Arizona. When she is not working as a physician, speaker or podcaster, she enjoys reading stories to her 2 boys, writing songs, and playing guitar. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/223 Learn more about the Restore Retreat: https://burnstressloseweight.com/retreat Dr. Shivana Naidoo podcast: https://www.dobettermd.com/podcast Connect with Dr. Shivana Naidoo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivana.naidoo/

You've done this before. You get a clean plan, the macros mapped out, a tidy calorie budget, and you feel completely ready... and then a busy work week, an on-call shift, or the after-school chaos quietly dismantles it by Wednesday. In this short bonus episode, I'm talking about why a plan on paper almost never survives real life, and what actually does. There's a big difference between having a strategy ChatGPT can spit out and having what I call million-dollar skills, the kind that transcend your calendar and don't run on willpower. I won't give all three away here, but I'll say this: they're the reason my clients don't just lose the weight, they go after bolder promotions, hold firmer boundaries, and feel more present at home. If you've been circling the idea of joining us inside Burn Stress, Lose Weight, Feel Unstoppable, this is the one to listen to first. Enrollment is open this week, and our next cohort starts next. Enrollment Now Open for The Unstoppable Group: https://burnstressloseweight.com/group

If you've lost weight before only to gain it back, this conversation is for you. I'm bringing Dr. Kara Geoghegan back to the podcast because we're catching her at a part of the journey we rarely talk about — what happens after you hit your goal. Kara is a private practice OBGYN, a mom of four, married to another physician. She had every justification to say she didn't have time. She used to use them all. In this episode, Kara shares what it actually looked like to lose 30 pounds (and then 10 more) with a plan she loves, and the part she didn't expect — the 10 hours a week she got back in the process. About Dr. Kara Geoghegan: Kara Geoghegan is a dedicated OB-GYN, devoted mother of four, wife and lifelong learner with a passion for helping others. Known for balancing a demanding medical career with an active family life, she values meaningful connections, adventure, and personal growth. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/220 Register for the Live Training on May 31: https://burnstressloseweight.com/training

Have you ever put off going to the doctor because you wanted to lose the weight first? If that hits, this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by my client Erin Hennesey — former state senator, CPA, mom of two — who shares what it actually looked like to stop the on-again-off-again cycle and lose the weight in a way that feels like a lifestyle upgrade. We get into the parts most weight loss conversations skip: the perfectionism that quietly keeps overachievers stuck, and what changed when Erin finally stopped circling and started. About Erin Hennessey: Erin Hennessey is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience in the financial sector and public service. She graduated from Boston College's Carroll School of Management and began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She has since worked with organizations including Callaway Golf Company, Resources Global Professionals, and the University of Northern Vermont. Erin has a long-standing commitment to community service, including serving the state of New Hampshire as Deputy Secretary of State, State Senator, and State Representative. She has also served on the boards of New Hampshire Public Television, North Country Home Health and Hospice, Littleton Regional Healthcare, and Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank, and currently serves on the board of the New Hampshire Children's Health Foundation. Erin has two adult children and lives in New Hampshire with her husband, John. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/218 Register for the Live Training on May 31: https://burnstressloseweight.com/training

Have you ever lost weight, gotten the compliment, hit the goal — and then quietly waited for it all to fall apart? That feeling has a name, and it might be the hidden reason your results never seem to stick. In this episode, we're diving into the fourth (and most surprising) lesson from a deeply personal weight loss journey: success intolerance, and why even the most accomplished women are quietly sabotaging the wins they've worked so hard to create. If your brain has ever whispered "this feels too good to be true" the moment something starts working, this episode is for you. 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

Are you constantly chasing the "perfect" weight loss strategy, only to find yourself back at square one a few weeks later? In this episode, we're back with lesson #2 in a special four-part anniversary series — and it might be the most overlooked reason smart, driven women keep spinning their wheels on their health goals. Hint: it has nothing to do with willpower or discipline. Before you download another meal plan or sign up for a new program, this episode will stop you in your tracks and ask one powerful question that could change everything about your approach. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/214 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

Community can be powerful on its own. But when you combine community with evidence-based thinking, real leadership, and women who are willing to share both their ideas and their doubts, something even more meaningful happens. In this conversation with Dr. Shikha Jain, we talk about what it really takes to build a mission-driven community, why evidence-based voices matter more than ever, and how courage often looks a lot less polished than we expect. This episode is a conversation about leadership, vulnerability, and what becomes possible when smart women stop trying to do everything alone. About Dr. Shikha Jain Dr. Shikha Jain, MD, FACP is a physician leader, oncologist, and nationally recognized voice working at the intersection of medicine, policy, and healthcare system transformation. A tenured Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago and a national media contributor, she is the Founder and Board Chair of Women in Medicine®, a nonprofit advancing leadership and equity in healthcare. Dr. Jain's work spans clinical care, national policy discussions, and public communication, and she is widely recognized as a leading voice shaping the future of healthcare. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/212 Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress Follow Shikha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shikhajainmd/ Women in Medicine: https://www.wimedicine.org/

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Steph Crowder for a conversation about the kind of community that changes you. Not just the feel-good kind, but the kind that helps you see your blind spots, dream bigger, and keep going when your brain wants to quit. We talk about friendship, motherhood, ambition, and what happens when you stop trying to do everything alone. If you've ever felt like you should be able to figure it all out by yourself, this episode will give you a new perspective. It's honest, layered, and full of the kinds of insights that only happen when two women are willing to tell each other the long version. About Steph Crowder Steph Crowder is a Sales and Strategy Coach who helps entrepreneurs sell with courage, clarity, and confidence. A former Director of Sales Training at Groupon, she's coached thousands of business owners to land clients quickly and scale into sold-out group programs using simple, authentic sales strategies. Steph also hosts the Courage & Clarity podcast and runs a multiple 6-figure business in under 20 hours as a mom of two. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/210 Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress Steph Crowder website: https://stephcrowder.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystephcrowder/ Listen to her podcast: https://stephcrowder.com/podcast/

If you're exhausted by the end of the day and still wondering why your goals feel so hard… this episode will explain why. In this episode, I'm breaking down the invisible drain most overachieving women don't see: open tabs in your brain. The interruptions. The half-decisions. The constant renegotiating. And how not having clear boundaries is quietly costing you time, energy, and momentum. If weight loss or career goals feel heavier than they should, this will feel like relief. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/208 Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress

Have you ever told yourself, "I've gone backwards"? In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the sneakiest thoughts high-achieving women carry — and how it quietly sabotages sustainable results. Whether it's the scale, your career, your marriage, or parenting, that single sentence can drain your momentum faster than you think. This is part of my "If I Wasn't Afraid to Hurt Your Feelings" series — direct, no-fluff truth (including my own messy StairMaster plot twist). If you're tired of the start–stop cycle, this one is for you. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/206 Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress

The January motivation high has faded… and if you're noticing old habits creeping back in or your confidence wobbling, this episode is for you. In this timely workshop-style episode, I walk you through why losing belief in yourself is not a failure—and how waiting to "feel confident again" might actually be the thing keeping you stuck. This episode introduces a powerful framework I teach my private clients to help them understand where belief breaks down, why it's normal, and how to keep taking action even when confidence feels shaky. If you've ever thought, "I just need to believe in myself more," this conversation will challenge that idea—in the best way. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/204 Learn more about The Unstoppable Group: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/group

You can be smart, disciplined, and wildly capable… and still find yourself going off track the moment stress spikes or motivation dips. In this episode, I'm naming what's really happening: it's not a willpower problem—and it's definitely not a "you need more information" problem. We're talking about the Under Feeling Problem: the gap between having a solid plan and being able to follow through when your body is flooded with overwhelm, doubt, frustration, or that familiar "I'll deal with this later" energy. I'll walk you through the two most common patterns I see in high-achieving women, why "grit" isn't the missing ingredient, and the emotional skill that changes everything—at home, at work, and on the scale. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/202 Learn more about The Unstoppable Group: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/group Learn more about The Joyful Project: https://burnstressloseweight.com/joyful