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"Just Lose Weight and You'll Get Pregnant" Was Never True Aug 26, 2026

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From your first period to well past menopause, it's the same set of ovaries calling the shots, and almost no one ever explained what they're actually doing.

Gina sits down with Dr. Sony Sierra, one of Canada's leading fertility specialists, for the conversation you can't get in a ten-minute appointment. Why "just lose weight" was never the real answer. What twenty years of losing and regaining does to your hormones. Why the way you lose weight matters more than the number. And why the hardest part of menopause is that nobody warned you. They also talk the PCOS name change, GLP-1s and fertility, and what the research says about plastics.

Where To Find Dr. Sony:

Websites:

EVOLVE Egg Freezing Clinic: https://evolveeggfreeze.com/

TRIO Fertility: https://triofertility.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsonysierra

This podcast aligns with Aug 26th of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

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You're Not Too Loud. You're Hiding. Aug 25, 2026

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Have you ever heard your own voice climb an octave mid-sentence and wondered who that was? Voice coach, musician and author Lucy Walsh joins Gina to explain why you sound different depending on who's in the room and why it's a survival tactic you learned a long time ago. They get into hiding in plain sight, why overcompensating to fill an awkward silence is a way of abandoning yourself, what comes up when you finally stop shallow breathing and drop into your body, and why "releasing" the old versions of you doesn't work.

Gina opens solo on a morning where nothing went to plan: a printer that quit, a live stream that wouldn't start, and a missing guest, yet it becomes a do not miss conversation about how to stop hiding from yourself.

Where to find Lucy Walsh:

Website: https://www.lucywalsh.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelucywalsh

Podcast: The Lucy Walsh Podcast

You'll find Lucy's book, Remember Me as Human on Amazon.

This podcast aligns with Aug 25th of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

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The Question to Ask Before You Blame Yourself Aug 24, 2026

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You're doing all the things, the water, the greens, the protein, the walking, the sleep, and the scale hasn't moved in months. Gina opens with a message from a woman who's been stuck in the same five-pound range since February and asks the question most women in midlife are afraid to say out loud: what if something is wrong with me?

The answer: nothing is wrong with you. The plan that worked two years ago isn't the plan your body needs today. She unpacks why weight loss stalls in perimenopause and menopause, how hormones, sleep and stress quietly change the equation, when it's time to get your bloodwork done, and why eating less and less is almost always the wrong move.

This podcast aligns with Aug 24th of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

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Reset, Don’t Restart Aug 19, 2026

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Gina sits down with Livy Community member Megan Mapley for an open conversation about sustainable weight loss, mindset, emotional eating and what it really takes to create lasting change. After losing 53 pounds, regaining weight when life got busy and finding her way forward again, Megan shares why she stopped chasing the all-or-nothing approach and started building habits she could actually live with. They talk about food noise, social media, movement, body image, GLP-1 weight loss medications and the difference between needing a reset and believing you have to start over. It’s a relatable reminder that weight loss isn’t about perfection or quick fixes. It’s about learning what works for your body, trusting yourself and continuing to make progress through every season of life.

Where to Find Megan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endlessprogressproject/

This podcast aligns with Aug 19th of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

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The Power of Women Supporting Women Aug 18, 2026

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Gina Livy sits down with RevolutionHER founder and CEO Maria Locker for a candid conversation about women supporting women, the power of community and what it looks like to rediscover yourself as life changes. From body image, clothing and people-pleasing to entrepreneurship, self-care and Maria’s own Livy Method weight loss journey, they explore why feeling good in your skin is about so much more than the number on the scale. Maria also shares how learning to listen to her body has changed her approach to health, while she and Gina chat about supporting women-led Canadian businesses, finding confidence in midlife and the exciting events they’re creating to bring women together in real life.

Where to Find Maria Locker & RevolutionHER:

Website: https://www.revolutionher.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revolutionhertm

This podcast aligns with Aug 18th of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

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Getting Back on Track Without the Guilt Aug 17, 2026

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Fresh off a family vacation in Paris, Tuscany and Rome, Gina Livy gets real about what it actually means to get Back On Track after summer travel, indulgences and time away from routine. She shares why sustainable weight loss and maintenance are about so much more than food, exploring hydration, mindful eating, sleep, stress, movement, nervous system regulation and the everyday factors that affect how the body feels and responds. Gina also reframes “mindless” summer eating, talks through normal weight fluctuations and set point range, and reminds the Livy Community that enjoying life and staying focused on their goals don’t have to be at odds. It’s a timely conversation about mindfulness, getting back into routine and feeling your best without guilt, punishment or chasing perfection.

This podcast aligns with August 17th of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

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Beating the End-of-Summer Slump Aug 11, 2026

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The vacation's over, the "summer shoulds" are creeping in. Clinical psychologist Dr. Beverley David joins Odette to explain the actual psychology behind the end-of-summer slump and what to do about it. She shares why chasing the "best summer ever" backfires, how to make ordinary moments stick by truly noticing and savoring them, and her simple three-step tool for the post-holiday blues. Here is a practical conversation about softening the "September scaries".

Where to Find Dr. Beverley:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdrbeverley/

Website: https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/

If you are interested in joining the next Insomnia group, email hello@yourpsychologycentre.ca

This podcast aligns with August 10th of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

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Consistency Isn't a Streak Aug 11, 2026

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You've been told consistency means doing the exact same thing every single day, hit your water, never miss a walk, keep the streak alive. So the moment life happens (a vacation, a birthday, the flu), it feels like you blew it and have to start over. Kim and Odette make the case that real consistency isn't a streak at all. It's the bigger picture: a few good choices, a blip that doesn't snowball, and the ability to make up for an off day instead of writing off the whole week.

This podcast aligns with August 10th of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

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The Change That Changes Everything Jul 29, 2026

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In this inspiring summer conversation, Gina Livy shares why lasting weight loss is about so much more than food and the number on the scale. She explores the power of self-awareness, building healthy habits that fit real life, and why managing stress, improving sleep, and understanding your body's needs are key to sustainable weight loss and maintenance. Gina also reflects on the importance of community, confidence, personal growth, and creating meaningful change that extends far beyond losing weight. It's an encouraging reminder that the work you do on your health can transform every part of your life.

This podcast aligns with July 29 of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

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Weight Loss, Food Noise & GLP-1s Jul 28, 2026

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In this honest and inspiring conversation, Gina Livy sits down with Livy Community member Kellie Sweeney to talk about what happens when life gets in the way of weight loss. After successfully losing weight, Kellie shares how family health challenges, personal stress, surgery, and emotional eating led to weight regain, and how she found her way forward with self-compassion, therapy, and a renewed focus on her health. Together, they explore food noise, stress, sustainable weight loss, maintenance, GLP-1 medications, and why lasting change is about so much more than the number on the scale. It's a candid conversation about resilience, rebuilding confidence, and finding the tools that help you keep moving forward.

Where to Find Kellie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kellie.sweeney_

This podcast aligns with July 28 of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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