Liv Lighter with Gina

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Livy Method Day 19 - Spring 2025 May 09, 2025

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 19, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2025

In this episode, Gina pulls back the curtain on what’s really going on when the scale won’t budge—and why that’s not just normal, but necessary. From reframing plateaus as signs of progress to understanding the real impact of stress, sleep, and hormones, she challenges the typical diet mindset and calls on listeners to get honest, stop blaming the scale, and start taking ownership of their journey. Whether you’re brand new or coming back for another round, this is a reminder that weight loss is as much about mindset as it is about meals. Gina shares tough love with compassion, empowering the Livy Community to stop fixating on numbers and start showing up like the version of themselves they’re working to become.

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

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Health Care and Weight Loss with Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky - Spring 2025 May 08, 2025

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In this empowering episode, Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky—Medical Doctor, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and host of the Medsplaining Podcast—joins Gina for a no-nonsense conversation about owning your health, trusting your body, and navigating weight loss with confidence. From understanding how your doctor can be a true partner in your journey to recognizing that medications aren’t a magic fix, Dr. Jennifer offers practical, science-backed insights on everything from aging and menopause to supplements and muscle health. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to shift their mindset, advocate for their own wellness, and make sustainable, meaningful change beyond the scale.

Find Dr. Jennifer:

Podcast: Medsplaining

Instagram: @medsplaining

www.medcan.com/menopause-and-perimenopause

You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2025

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness: Midweek Motivation - May 7, 2025 May 07, 2025

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Welcome to your Midweek Motivation!

In this episode, Gina and Odette reflect on a powerful community moment with Greta Podleski, whose story went far beyond salads—it was a reminder that resilience, joy, and passion have a place at the table, and that healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring. They share real talk on why slipping up doesn’t mean failing and challenge the fear of weight regain by flipping the perspective—what if it did happen, and how would you protect your progress? From debunking the myth of comfort food to embracing how bodies and lives naturally evolve, this episode is packed with insights that reframe fear and failure into opportunities for growth. Listeners are left with homework that hits home: define what healthy means to you. Make it clear. Make it personal.

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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Introducing Greta Podleski - Spring 2025 May 07, 2025

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Introducing our newest guest expert, best-selling author Greta Podleski. Greta shares the difficult journey of getting her first cookbook published, and how salads became her not-so-secret weapon—not just another diet food, but real meals that satisfy and actually taste good. She explains why her newest book, Every Salad Ever, is devoted to redefining the salad as crave-worthy and easy to make. From homemade dressings that change the game to building a salad that hits every note—protein, fat, fibre, flavour—Greta’s approach is practical, flexible, and full of personality. The episode wraps with a powerful reminder to eat with your future self in mind—and yes, she shares the go-to dressing you’ll want to keep in your fridge forever.

Find Greta:

Instagram: @yumandyummer

yumandyummer.com

Greta's newest book, Every Salad Ever, is available here.

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2025

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

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Food Addiction with Sandra Elia - Spring 2025 May 07, 2025

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In this guest expert episode, Gina Livy sits down with Sandra Elia to unpack the deeper truths behind food addiction and emotional eating. From the moment you reach for food, Gina challenges listeners to ask, “What’s my intention?”—because real change starts with awareness. Sandra shares how food can shift from fuel to emotional survival, offering comfort, connection, and control, especially in the hardest moments. They discuss how ultra-processed foods hijack hunger cues and keep you chasing satisfaction that never comes. With raw honesty, Sandra opens up about how recovery isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a daily practice built on structure, self-awareness, and resilience. They explore how recognizing early relapse patterns can prevent spirals, and how love, not shame, is the real catalyst for sustainable change. If you've ever felt like you're “failing,” this episode will remind you: you're not failing, you're learning.

You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2025

Sandra is the founder of The Food Addiction Recovery Program and the author of "Never Enough: Three Pillars of Food Addiction Recovery".

Find Sandra Elia:

Instagram: @sandraelia.ca

www.sandraelia.com

Find her book, Never Enough, on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.ca/Never-Enough-Pillars-Addiction-Recovery/dp/1990700187/

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

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Supplements with Dr. Paul Hrkal - Spring 2025 May 06, 2025

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In this guest expert episode, Gina Livy and Naturopathic Doctor Paul Hrkal break down the real talk on supplements—not to sell you products, but to help you understand why they can matter when your body’s starting from depletion. They unpack using supplements as tools to support better sleep, energy, digestion, mood, and metabolism. It’s not about quick fixes—it’s about creating the best environment for your body to feel safe to let go. They also take on the all-too-common “I’m doing all the things, why isn’t the scale moving?” frustration, reminding listeners that weight loss is about more than the number. It’s about building a body that functions at its best.

Where to find Dr. Paul:

Instagram: @drpaulhrkal

www.paulhrkalnd.com

If you are in the Spring 2025 Support Group, you can check out the full video here:

www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2025

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness: Mindset Mondays - May 5, 2025 May 05, 2025

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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!

This week on the podcast, Gina and Odette dive into what it really means to step into Maintenance. It’s no longer about pushing harder, it’s about supporting the new you in ways that make sense for your life right now. From recognizing old habits that may be sneaking back in, to using how you feel (not just what you weigh) as your guide, Gina and Odette share insights on building a lifestyle that feels good and works. They unpack the power of awareness, why less can be more, and how to rethink tools like journaling and supplements so they serve where you’re at, not where you were.

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 15 - Spring 2025 May 05, 2025

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Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Spring 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 15, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2025

This episode is your motivation to lean in, not opt out. Gina dives into why consistency matters more than perfection, how to trust the routine even when the scale’s up, and why your body is already working for you. Gina talks journaling, mindset, emotional eating, and that sneaky moment when boredom actually means progress. It’s not about doing it all, it’s about doing what you can, as often as you can. Every choice counts and every moment adds up.

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

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How Dieting History Shapes Your Journey with Dr. Beverley David - Spring 2025 May 01, 2025

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Gina sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Beverley David to unpack the emotional side of weight loss—and why it matters just as much as the food on your plate. From the mental swirl of Week One to the deep-rooted patterns driving your choices, they explore how your past dieting experiences shape your present, and how understanding your thoughts, emotions, and reactions is key to long-term success. Dr. Beverley introduces the "Five Ps" framework to help you make sense of your story, shares how to shift thought patterns with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and offers practical tools like “Capture–Cancel–Correct” to help you respond, rather than react. Whether you’re spiralling on the scale, triggered by old habits, or just trying to keep your cool mid-Hulk moment, this episode will remind you: the feels don’t mean you’re doing it wrong—they mean you’re doing it right.

Dr. Beverley is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep Research (Insomnia) and a Master's in Health Psychology.

Find Dr. Beverley:

https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/

@drdrbeverley

You can find the full video hosted at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2025

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

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Maintenance & Mindfulness: Midweek Motivation - April 30, 2025 Apr 30, 2025

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Welcome to your Midweek Motivation!

This week, Gina and Odette reconnect with the Livy Community in Maintenance to spotlight what it really means to move forward after weight loss. They unpack the emotional tug-of-war between the comfort of weight loss mode and the challenge of embracing life on the other side. From redefining identity to building new routines, they reflect on the importance of mindset, connection, and staying present in the transition. Whether you're fully in maintenance or still straddling both worlds, this episode is a reminder that growth often happens in unfamiliar spaces—and it’s okay to feel a little lost before you find your groove.

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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