The Wellness Project with Dr. Kim Foster

This is NOT another New Year resolution-setting podcast episode! I know that at this time of year, you're being inundated with content on setting resolutions and goals. But did you know that over 80% of New Year resolutions fail? So, in this episode, we're taking a different, more unconventional outlook on upgrading your life in 2024. Rather than sharing vague goal-setting strategies, we're getting to the core of personal growth. You'll learn: The reason why your goals and resolutions have failed in the past The two concepts you MUST focus on to bring true transformation into your life How having solid values determines your self-identify How to overcome limiting beliefs by upgrading your standards Why setting firm boundaries is crucial to stepping into your power So, if you're ready to try a fresh, out-of-the-box approach to personal transformation, hit play now! Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/167

Have you been trying to cut out sugar for what feels like forever? Do you battle with yourself every evening to resist the tempting wine in your fridge? Breaking negative health habits can feel disheartening, frustrating, and sometimes downright impossible. But while it is undoubtedly challenging (and for a scientific reason), it is totally doable - if you know how. In this episode, I'm sharing the 5-step process I've personally followed AND successfully coached my clients through to break bad health habits for good. You'll learn: Why setting a goal is NOT the first step, and what you should prioritize instead How the way you frame your goals can affect the likelihood of success How to fill the void left by a bad habit (and why this is crucial) The power of making small, incremental changes Effective mindset techniques you can use to stay on track When and how to seek support So, are you ready to finally take control of your health and overcome those bad habits? Press play NOW! Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/165

Have you been losing weight steadily, but now, it has suddenly stalled? If so, you're likely experiencing what is known as a "weight loss plateau." It's not as scary as it sounds, I promise. And once you understand what causes it, overcoming it isn't too tricky. In this episode, I'm explaining: What a weight loss plateau is - and why it can be a good thing The first thing to do when you encounter a plateau The attitude you need to cultivate to overcome it How to identify and move past the mental blocks keeping you stuck Press play NOW to discover my proven 3-step process and say goodbye to all confusion, frustration, or discouragement around weight loss plateaus! Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/163

Despite popular belief, willpower is NOT something you should rely on when attempting to cultivate a healthy lifestyle. Willpower is fleeting, limited, and in some cases, self-sabotaging. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly why we should not solely focus on will when building healthy habits and what to do instead. You'll learn: How our willpower gets depleted The link between willpower and self-image The SHOCKING truth about how willpower reliance keeps us stuck Tips for building a healthy habit when willpower is lacking The attitude you need to cultivate to achieve your health goals How working on your beliefs and self-identify will improve your success If you frequently struggle to stay on track and resist temptation, this episode will be an absolute GAMECHANGER! Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/161

Forming new habits involves a complex rewiring process in our brains. But how we approach habit building can hinder or optimize this. If you struggle to make your healthy habits stick, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the most common (yet unconscious) ways we self-sabotage our success and what we should do instead. You'll learn: How attempting to overhaul your entire lifestyle overnight is a recipe for failure The SHOCKING truth about willpower How to rewire your limiting beliefs Tips for choosing the right health habit for YOU How being more flexible is the missing ingredient to habit-building success Ready to master your mind and experience a healthier, happier lifestyle? Hit play NOW! Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/159

Nowadays, we're blessed to have a wide range of anti-aging products at our fingertips. However, with so many choices, it's easy to feel overwhelmed when shopping for skincare products. In this episode, I aim to reduce that overwhelm and equip you with the knowledge needed to optimize your skincare routine, reduce signs of aging, and prevent skin damage. You'll learn: Why we should take advantage of the incredible developments in the skincare industry - and not feel bad about it! The powerhouse ingredient that stimulates collagen and elastin production The incredible compounds that neutralize free radicals to prevent disease AND premature aging How to get that freshly exfoliated smooth skin sensation without scrubbing your skin raw (and how exfoliants can reduce signs of aging) The most effective ways to reduce the appearance of dark spots, age spots, and melasma (including natural options) Why protecting your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays is an ESSENTIAL component to youthful skin Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/157

If you practice intermittent fasting, you may have heard the term 'Autophagy.' Autophagy helps regulate metabolism and, therefore, can assist in weight loss. However, there are many other surprising benefits of this natural process. Never heard of Autophagy before? No worries, as in this episode, I'm explaining: What Autophagy is 6 incredible health benefits of Autophagy 7 ways to stimulate Autophagy If you want to live longer and look younger, you won't want to miss this one! Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/155

Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Do you lie there tossing and turning…and staring at the clock but you just can't get to sleep? If that's you, then stay tuned because in this episode I'm going to help you. I'm going to share 20 different strategies that you can try to help you fall asleep faster, so that you can get all the sleep you need and wake up feeling rested and refreshed…and several of these tips are ones that I bet you've never heard before so I want you to stay tuned all the way to the end. Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/153

If you have an area of expertise, then you have an asset that you can use to make money online and create freedom for yourself: you can take that expertise and turn it into an online course. An online course is a wonderful way to not only share what you know, and bring it to a wider audience and help people anywhere in the world, but it's also a way to make money online, no matter where you are or what else you've got going on in your life. Whether you already have a business or not, creating an online course is something that anyone can do, but I completely understand that the process of creating a course can feel very daunting. Where do you start? How do you choose the right course idea? What tech pieces will you need? How do you build it? How do you sell it? In this episode I have a guest with me who is going to answer all of these questions and more. Melissa Guller is a course creation expert and the Founder of Wit & Wire, where she helps business owners expand their income and impact by selling top-rated online courses. Previously, Melissa worked full-time for Ramit Sethi and Teachable, and she's a top-rated instructor at General Assembly NYC and online on Skillshare. Melissa has become a sought-after speaker and educator in the course creation industry, and in this episode you'll get to sit with me as I pick Melissa's brain about how to create online courses. Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/151

If you're doing Intermittent fasting, can you drink coffee during your fasting window? A lot of people have this question! Especially if you choose to have a fasting window in the morning - does that mean you have to forego coffee forever? In this episode, I'm going to tell you exactly what you can, and cannot, drink during your fasting window. Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/149

Can Human Design help improve your health and well-being? The field of Human Design is an interesting topic that I really didn't know much about, to be honest, before having this conversation with my guest today. Kelsey Abbott is an intuitive Human Design and Money Coach who uses science, spirituality and play to help people welcome more ease, abundance and joy into their lives. Kelsey has a scientific background, like me, so it was interesting to hear about her journey into this more spiritual world, and the difference that it has made for her, personally, as well as her clients. In addition to being a coach, Kelsey also lives a wonderful life in Florida, as she is also an accomplished triathlon racer and takes plenty of time to play in nature with her husband and her dog, Zumi. One of the things that we talk about in this episode is the various ways that Human Design can influence your health, and how you can use it to optimize your well-being, if you feel called to go further down the path with Human Design. We talk about the fact that we are all different and we are all unique, and how what works for one person is not going to work for another person – something that I know to be true from my many years in the medical field. What I enjoyed learning about, in terms of Human Design, during this conversation with Kelsey, is the permission to be unique, and the permission to listen to your intuition, which I think are things that so many of us have had drummed out of us. Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/147

Do you feel tired all the time? Maybe you feel like you can't exist without coffee. You have no energy during the day, and you have no idea why. SO many of us feel like this. And there are a lot of potential reasons why someone might be feeling tired all the time. But there's one reason not a lot of people know about, and it's possible that this reason is at the root of your constant lack of energy. Your gut. In this episode, I explain the connection between our gut and our energy, and teach you why your gut may be causing this constant feeling of fatigue – and that's even if you don't have any digestive symptoms at all. Even if you're thinking right now "I don't have any gut issues"...it's possible that you still have trouble that you just don't realize. I also give you 8 specific action steps that you can take right now to improve your gut health (and your energy levels, as a result). I hope you find it helpful! Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/145