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Fitness and Longevity with Andrew Blakey - Winter 2025 Feb 26, 2026

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In this episode, Gina sits down with fitness and aging expert Andrew Blakey to talk about resistance training for adults over forty and why building muscle is a key part of healthy aging. Together, they unpack the confusion so many people feel around fitness: where to start, what actually works, and how to make it sustainable without beating up your joints or dreading the gym. Andrew shares how simple, structured, at-home strength training can boost energy, support longevity, and complement the weight loss process, while Gina brings her real talk on mindset, intimidation at the gym, and cutting through the noise of trends and overcomplicated advice.

Where to find Andrew:

Instagram: @iamandrewblakey

Podcast: The Aging Grace

https://blakeybreakthrough.com/

You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2026

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.livymethod.com.

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Maintenance & Mindfulness: Midweek Motivation - February 25, 2026 Feb 25, 2026

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Welcome to your Midweek Motivation!

In this episode, Gina and Odette shift the focus to what it really means to optimize and feed the metabolism, especially for those in maintenance. They break down why weight loss has never been about eating less and punishing your body, but about consistently giving it what it needs so it feels safe enough to let go of fat. From splitting up meals and snacks to eating to satisfaction and staying hydrated, the conversation reinforces that we feel our best when the body is supported, not stressed. Along the way, Gina challenges old diet culture narratives and reminds members that this process is about rebuilding trust with your body, strengthening your mindset, and creating the kind of metabolic momentum that makes maintaining your weight feel not just possible, but natural.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.

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The Tweak This Week - Winter 2026 - Week 7 Feb 25, 2026

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Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they break down and dig into the tweak we see in week 7 of The Livy Method.

The Tweak This Week? Maximizing and Feeding the Metabolism

In this episode, Gina and Kim shift the conversation toward metabolism and what it really means to maximize your efforts in a sustainable way. They explain why weight loss is about more than just eating less and moving more, and how understanding your body’s patterns, habits, and triggers is key to getting your metabolism working for you, not against you. They also highlight the impact of seasonal changes on cravings and energy, breaking down how adjusting your food choices, like leaning into lighter meals and increasing fruit as the weather warms, can support metabolic function and help your body run more efficiently. The focus is clear: when you prioritize nourishment, digestion, and consistency, you create the conditions your body needs to release fat, regulate energy, and truly maximize your results without forcing or fighting it.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2026

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com

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The Hunger Code with Dr. Jason Fung - Winter 2026 Feb 24, 2026

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In this episode, Gina sits down with renowned nephrologist and bestselling author Dr. Jason Fung for a powerful conversation that challenges everything we’ve been taught about weight loss. Together, they unpack why the old “calories in versus calories out” model falls short and shift the focus to hormones, insulin, and how the body actually decides whether to store or burn fat. Dr. Fung shares insights from his new book, The Hunger Code, explaining the different types of hunger that drive us to eat and why sustainable weight loss has far less to do with willpower and far more to do with understanding how your body works. It’s a science-backed, myth-busting conversation that will change the way you think about food, metabolism, and long-term weight loss.

Find Dr. Jason Fung:

www.doctorjasonfung.com

@drjasonfung

The Hunger Code: Resetting Your Body's Fat Thermostat in the Age of Ultra-Processed Food - Available March 3rd.

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com

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Maintenance & Mindfulness: Mindset Mondays - February 23, 2026 Feb 23, 2026

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Maintenance Mindset Mondays is all about cracking open the conversation about what REAL maintenance looks like – beyond the scale and deep into personal transformation. Join Gina and Odette as they dive into the week’s focus, share insights on all things maintenance, and answer your questions. Whether you’re new or experienced, there’s something for everyone!

In this episode, Gina and Odette open up about grief, emotional set points, and what it really means to check in with yourself while navigating life’s hardest moments. After stepping away to be with her sister in her final days, Odette shares the complexity of loss and the importance of recognizing that grief can show up in many forms, including the loss of old coping mechanisms and past identities. The conversation weaves through the power of a daily “vibe check,” the impact of diet culture, and why sustainable weight loss is as much about mental resilience as it is about following a food plan.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.

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Livy Method Day 50 - Winter 2026 Feb 23, 2026

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In this Day 50 live, Gina reflects on the reality that being healthy will always require effort until it becomes part of who you are, challenging listeners to consider how they want to feel four months from now heading into summer. She shares honest insight into why people often let habits slide once the scale stops moving, especially in maintenance, and reminds members that feeling their best comes from continuing with the same intention they had while actively losing weight. Gina also introduces the week’s tweak of splitting meals and snacks to feed the metabolism, offering practical travel tips and reinforcing that consistency with the basic Food Plan is what drives results, while tweaks simply help keep things progressing.

This is a recording of the Day 50, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2026.

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.

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M&M Live: Coping and Compassion When It Feels Chaotic with Michelle Malloy, RCT Feb 19, 2026

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In this special M&M guest expert episode, Gina welcomes Michelle Malloy, a Trauma Therapist specializing in hope and healing, for a timely conversation on compassion, especially when it comes to the way we speak to ourselves during change. As a trauma-informed therapist who believes hope is at the heart of healing, Michelle explains why being hard on ourselves can feel more natural than being kind, and how the different “parts” of us, the one striving to lose weight and the one trying to stay safe, can feel like they’re in conflict. Together, they explore how past wounds show up in everyday choices, particularly around food, and why weight loss is never just about what you’re eating. It’s an honest, nuanced discussion about grief, survival patterns, self-protection, and learning how to create a more compassionate relationship with yourself in the process.

Find Michelle:

Instagram: @peddlinghope

www.peddlinghope.com

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.

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Hormones and Weight Loss - Part 2 with Dr. Olinca Trejo - Winter 2026 Feb 19, 2026

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In this episode, the hormone conversation continues with Dr. Olinca Trejo to unpack the real role hormones play in weight loss, from thyroid and insulin to stress, sex, and growth hormones, and why blaming one lab result rarely tells the full story. Together, Gina and Dr. Olinca explore how metabolism, fat storage, menopause, and aging intersect, why properly testing and understanding your thyroid matters, and what realistic expectations look like when it comes to hormone treatment and weight changes. With a focus on sustainable habits over quick fixes, the conversation empowers listeners to get curious, ask better questions of their healthcare providers, and understand their bodies on a deeper level so they can work with them, not against them.

Dr. Olinca is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in the province of Ontario. She also holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and has achieved her certification and internship in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

You can contact Dr. Olinca at info@drolinca.com

or find her on Instagram: @dr.olinca

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2026

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Livy Method Late Night - Special Troubleshooting Session Feb 19, 2026

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In this bonus episode, Gina hosts a special Troubleshooting Edition of Late Night Live to support anyone who feels like they’re doing all the things… but not seeing the results they expected on the scale. Instead of pushing you to do more, Gina walks you through how to evaluate what you’re already doing, identify opportunities to level up, and uncover where small, strategic tweaks can create meaningful change.

She breaks down the difference between being busy and being effective, and explains why sustainable progress isn’t about doing everything, it’s about doing the right things for you.

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Maintenance & Mindfulness: Midweek Motivation - February 18, 2026 Feb 18, 2026

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Welcome to your Midweek Motivation!

This week, Gina is joined by the manager of the Weight Loss Program, Kim. Together, they remind listeners that maintaining is about more than just following a food plan. It’s about checking in with yourself, doing a daily “vibe check,” and recognizing the habits and beliefs that have shaped your relationship with food. From reflecting on bites that may or may not have been worth it, to calling out the lasting impact of diet culture, they keep it real about why consistency matters and why self-compassion is non-negotiable. They reinforce that the process is as much about rewiring your mindset as it is about what’s on your plate, encouraging listeners to trust the process, stay present, and remember that sustainable change comes from working with your body, not against it.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.

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