Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text! What does it really take to transform your health—inside and out? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Betsy, a resilient Zivli member whose journey is anything but ordinary. From years of struggling with insulin resistance and emotional eating to facing a life-altering breast cancer diagnosis, Betsy shares how she turned her greatest challenges into fuel for personal growth and healing. Betsy’s transformation didn’t...

Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text! In this episode, we reveal the 6 key signs that show you’re on the path to lasting success in weight loss and maintenance. If you’re tired of losing weight only to watch it come back, this episode is for you. We dive into why true success isn’t just about physical changes – it requires deep internal shifts that support long-term transformation. We’ll explore the importance of having a strong ‘why’ to drive your journey, how tak...

Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text! In this episode, we dive deep with Jennie, a Zivli member who faced a wake-up call when diagnosed with pre-diabetes. She shares the struggles she encountered and how she made dramatic lifestyle changes to regain control of her health. From eliminating sugar and alcohol to setting intentional health goals, Jennie discusses how the Zivli program and community support played a pivotal role in her transformation. Jennie's s...

Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text! Are you stuck in the cycle of losing the same 20+ pounds, only to see the weight creep back on? Especially after 50, weight loss can feel like an uphill battle, and traditional diets just don’t seem to cut it anymore. In today’s episode, we dive into the science of weight regain, particularly after menopause, and uncover the key reason most weight loss programs fail. If you’ve struggled with yo-yo dieting and feel frust...

Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text! Wendi spent decades stuck in the cycle of dieting, regaining, and self-blame. From childhood teasing to weight-loss programs that worked (until they didn’t), she did what so many women do: followed every plan out there hoping this one would finally fix it. But nothing addressed the root cause—insulin resistance—or helped her build a sustainable, shame-free relationship with food. In this powerful episode, Wendi opens up...

Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text! Have you been cutting calories, avoiding fat, and still wondering why weight loss feels harder with age? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. In this episode, we’re breaking down why traditional low-fat, low-calorie diets backfire for adults over 50—and how they may be sabotaging your energy, metabolism, and long-term health. If you’re stuck in a cycle of losing and regaining the same weight, hitting frustrating plateaus, ...

Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text! If you’re over 50, eating healthy, and still not losing weight… this episode is for you. We often hear that a whole-food, plant-based diet is the healthiest way to eat. But what if your “healthy” habits are actually working against you—stalling weight loss, raising blood sugar, and keeping you stuck in a cycle of frustration? In this episode, we break down the surprising truth about plant-based diets, especially for women nav...

Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text! We know how frustrating it is to do everything “right” on Weight Watchers—sticking to your points, choosing zero-point foods—only to step on the scale and see zero progress. If you’ve been caught in the cycle of losing a few pounds, gaining it back, and wondering what you’re doing wrong, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down why Weight Watchers seems to work at first… then stops. We’ll uncover the hidden hormon...

Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text! Are you doing everything right but still stuck at a weight loss plateau? You’re eating healthy, staying active, and watching your calories—but the scale won’t budge. It’s frustrating, discouraging, and probably making you question your metabolism—or even your willpower. In this episode, we’re revealing three critical blood markers that most doctors don’t check (or overlook entirely) that could explain why you’re not seeing res...

Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text! In this deeply honest episode, I return from maternity leave not just refreshed, but transformed. What made this postpartum season my best yet? It’s more than frozen meals and napping (though those help). For the first time, I open up about something I've never shared on this podcast: a raw, vulnerable look at the emotional wiring that kept me stuck in people-pleasing, and how I'm finally breaking free. You’ll hear the story be...