Disrupting Obesity

Charlotte Skanes

The Disrupting Obesity podcast is for anyone who’s looking to lose an extreme amount of weight and change their relationship with food so they can keep the pounds off. If you’re tired of feeling judged for being fat, of excluding yourself or being left out, and using food to comfort, reward, and cope with your emotions and the day to day, don’t waste time beating yourself up. You absolutely have what it takes to lose a significant amount of weight naturally in a way that you can sustain and that will ensure you keep the weight off too. Hosted by Charlotte Skanes, a weight loss coach who lost and is keeping off over two hundred pounds, this show will give you the strategies and mindset you need to drop the weight. It’s going to encourage you and motivate you so that you can build the confidence and self-belief to find the healthiest version of yourself. It’s not about the food. It’s about your relationship with food. Once you start to change that relationship you can start disrupting obesity.

  1. 4D AGO

    137 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday X

    Send us a text In this tenth Weight Loss Wednesday episode, I’m answering your questions about navigating the final stretch of the year. The last quarter can feel intense, emotional, chaotic and tempting all at once, and I want to help you move through it with clarity instead of panic. I talk through everything from holiday body checking to seasonal darkness, guilt and shame spirals, maintenance expectations, and finding accountability without feeling boxed in. This is the season when mindset matters more than ever, and small adjustments can save you from a full derailment.  In this episode, I cover: • Handling body checking and comparison at holiday gatherings Why your brain does it, why the mental picture you have of yourself is often wrong, and how to shift your focus back to your own progress instead of sizing yourself up beside cousin Susan. • Coping with fewer daylight hours and the mental slump that comes with it Practical strategies for energy, structure, calorie distribution, evening cravings and prepping snacks so the dark hours don’t turn into grazing hours. • Avoiding guilt and shame after overindulging How to stop the spiral before it starts, the role of calorie management, and why forgiveness plus a concrete plan works better than beating yourself up. • Setting realistic expectations for holiday maintenance How to think about TDEE, tracking, salt-related weight fluctuations and fear around your first holidays at goal weight. Maintenance doesn’t mean coasting, but it also doesn’t mean panic. • Building accountability into your routine without feeling restricted Why restriction is individual, how to identify what it looks like for you, and small tactical shifts that can help you stay committed without feeling trapped. • A personal question about my hair Yes, I talk about the pink. And the red. And the purple. And everything in between. If you’re feeling the pressure of the last quarter, this episode gives you tools, reassurance and a plan. You don’t need perfection to get through the holidays. You just need awareness, intention and a little strategy. Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I’ve created a couple of resources: • My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community • My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7 • My Cookbook 'Disruptor' • Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’ • Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes” •Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets Website Instagram Youtube ...

    21 min
  2. 6D AGO

    136 ~ Damage Control Mode

    Send us a text In this episode, I talk about something most people don’t even realise is an option on a weight loss journey. We act like when things get hard, the only choices are to keep going or to give up. But there is a third option that can save your progress, protect your mental bandwidth, and stop you from falling back into that old start again cycle. I call it damage control mode. I explain what damage control actually looks like, why it’s not the same as quitting, and why it’s definitely not the same as starting again on Monday, in January, or on whatever random future date we like to convince ourselves is perfect. This isn’t giving up. This is stepping back just enough to stop yourself from burning out and undoing all your progress. I walk through the mindset shift required to do this well, why being intentional is the key difference, and how to use damage control mode to maintain your weight when life is overwhelming. I also share how to work out your maintenance calories, what to track, and how this choice respects the effort you’ve already put in. If you’ve ever hit a wall and thought I can’t keep doing this, this episode will show you how to pause without spiralling. Damage control mode keeps you moving forward, just in a different gear. Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I’ve created a couple of resources: • My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community • My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7 • My Cookbook 'Disruptor' • Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’ • Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes” •Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets Website Instagram Youtube ...

    19 min
  3. NOV 5

    135 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday IX

    Send us a text Welcome back to Weight Loss Wednesday. I cannot believe we are already on our ninth edition of this series. You keep sending in brilliant questions and I truly love answering them, so thank you. Keep them coming. Today I am digging into emotional eating, holiday baking strategies, how my program works for those using GLP1s, my go to calorie tracking app, and a fun question about my favourite fictional characters. A little mindset, a little practical strategy, a little geekery. The perfect Wednesday mix. In this episode, I cover: • Emotional eating without shame How to tell when it is time to comfort yourself with food versus when to take a more structured approach How to stay in control and build awareness Why the aim is not to eliminate emotional eating, but to evolve your relationship with it • Holiday baking decisions Should you bake? Hack recipes? Avoid it entirely? How to protect your progress and your peace this season Why hacked recipes can be an excellent tool rather than a punishment • GLP1s and my program Why the GLP1 can be a tool, not the entire solution How my program supports mindset, behaviour and food relationship transformation Why you still benefit from learning calorie awareness and emotional management • My favourite calorie tracking app The one I use, why I like it, and how I track now while maintaining • A fun wrap up My favourite fictional characters and superheroes Spoiler: I'm team Buffy, always Key takeaways • Awareness is the most powerful tool when navigating emotional eating  • You do not have to choose between indulgent treats and hacked treats at the holidays  • Weight loss tools only work long term when paired with mindset work  • Progress over perfection, always  • Small shifts in habits count, so celebrate them Want to submit a question? You can submit your Weight Loss Wednesday questions at disruptingobesity.com, or send them to me on Instagram. I love hearing from you. See you next week. Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I’ve created a couple of resources: • My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community • My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7 • My Cookbook 'Disruptor' • Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’ • Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes” •Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets Website Instagram Youtube ...

    22 min
  4. NOV 3

    134 ~ Weight Loss Refresh

    Send us a text In this episode I am talking about what to do when you feel stuck, flat, or like you have lost your footing a little bit in your weight loss journey. This is not about starting over. I am not interested in the start stop cycle and I know you're not either. This is about refreshing your approach, clearing the mental clutter, and getting grounded again so that you can keep going. Sometimes we hit a point where it feels harder than it should. We feel like we are doing the right things but the scale is not moving or our momentum has dipped. It happens. It's normal. It does not mean you have failed or that you need to scrap everything. It simply means it is time to reset your basics, tighten your foundation, and remind yourself of what actually works. In this episode, I walk through the practical checks I do when I need a refresh, the mindset shifts that help me stay in forward motion, and how to keep this feeling temporary instead of turning it into a restart. In this episode I cover: Why a refresh is not a restartChecking your TDEE and app settings for accuracyWhen to move from eyeballing to measuringSpread, sprinkle, pour foods and how they creep up fastLetting yourself have the food you love without restrictionWater intake and why it still mattersStaying present and mindful with your foodHow to manage the mental and emotional side when it feels toughThe reminder that this only lasts if you stop tryingLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I’ve created a couple of resources: • My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community • My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7 • My Cookbook 'Disruptor' • Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’ • Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes” •Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets Website Instagram Youtube ...

    20 min
  5. OCT 27

    132 ~ Halloween Survival

    Send us a text Let's talk about surviving one of the most tempting holidays of the year. With candy, chips, and treats everywhere you look, Halloween can easily throw off your rhythm. This episode is all about strategies that help you enjoy the holiday without losing control, feeling guilty, or dragging regret into the rest of the last quarter. I explain why our sense of urgency around Halloween candy doesn’t make sense anymore, and how to quiet the food noise by reminding yourself that candy isn’t rare or off limits. I share practical tips for planning ahead, managing temptation, and staying accountable through the week of Halloween. From choosing candy you don’t even like to setting an exit strategy for leftovers, I'm giving you concrete tools to help you get through the day feeling proud instead of panicked. In this episode: Why candy feels “special” when it really isn’tHow to quiet the food noise around seasonal treatsSetting boundaries and plans before Halloween hitsChoosing candy you don’t likeDonating, giving away, or tossing leftoversHow to recognise self-sabotage during the holidaysMindful eating with candy you loveAvoiding guilt that spills into Thanksgiving and ChristmasTracking small wins year over yearLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I’ve created a couple of resources: • My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community • My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7 • My Cookbook 'Disruptor' • Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’ • Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes” •Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets Website Instagram Youtube ...

    19 min
  6. OCT 22

    131 ~ Weight Loss Wednesday VII

    Send us a text In this Weight Loss Wednesday, Charlotte answers some of your most common and most real questions about weight loss, sustainability, and those tricky day-to-day choices. In this episode: Intermittent fasting and coffee creamer Does a splash (or a glug) of creamer ruin your fast? Charlotte breaks down the technical vs. practical answers, why calories can’t tell time, and why your morning ritual might be more important than the rulebook.What to do if you’ve already made drastic calorie cuts If you’ve started your weight loss with a big sweeping change, Charlotte explains how to move forward without going backward, how to ease off the pressure, and why grace and neutrality matter.Why some people get weird when you lose weight Friendships and family dynamics can shift when your body changes. Charlotte shares why this happens, why it’s not about you, and why their reactions reveal more about them than you.Do shake plates actually work? They’ve been around for over a century, but does standing on a vibrating platform shake the fat off? Water intake during her weight loss How much water she actually drank, what she learned after, and why hydration was more about loose skin than health halos.This week’s personal question If Charlotte could have any superpower, what would it be? Hint: it’s not flying into burning buildings.🎧 Listen to Episode 131 now to hear Charlotte’s full take on fasting flexibility, judgment-free food talk, handling jealous friendships, and why the vibrating plate isn’t your weight loss shortcut. 📩 Got a question for a future Weight Loss Wednesday? Send it through the podcast page on disruptingobesity.com  or on Instagram. Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I’ve created a couple of resources: • My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community • My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7 • My Cookbook 'Disruptor' • Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’ • Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes” •Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets Website Instagram Youtube ...

    24 min
  7. OCT 20

    130 ~ Weight Loss Nevers IV

    Send us a text In this fourth and final instalment of the Weight Loss Nevers series, Charlotte wraps up with two powerful reminders to help you stay grounded in your journey. These last two “nevers” are some of the most common traps people fall into when trying to lose weight, and learning to avoid them can make all the difference in building momentum that actually lasts. Key Points Never set unrealistic goals Setting extreme targets may feel motivating at first, but it can quickly set you up for disappointment. Charlotte breaks down why “possible” and “plausible” are two different things and why understanding that difference can protect your motivation and self-trust.Never beat yourself up Self-criticism doesn’t make change happen faster. In fact, it often stalls progress. Charlotte shares how shifting your self-talk, even in small, believable steps, can help you stay consistent and resilient.Why It Matters Setting unrealistic timelines can lead to feeling like you’ve failed even when you’re making incredible progress.Managing expectations and celebrating small wins creates sustainable momentum.Learning to interrupt negative self-talk with facts helps you build a healthier relationship with food and yourself.Episode Highlights Why unrealistic timelines sabotage long-term progressHow to use “possible vs plausible” as a filter for your goalsWhat to do when you catch yourself beating yourself upHow small mindset shifts compound over timeLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I’ve created a couple of resources: • My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community • My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7 • My Cookbook 'Disruptor' • Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’ • Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes” •Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets Website Instagram Youtube ...

    24 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
19 Ratings

About

The Disrupting Obesity podcast is for anyone who’s looking to lose an extreme amount of weight and change their relationship with food so they can keep the pounds off. If you’re tired of feeling judged for being fat, of excluding yourself or being left out, and using food to comfort, reward, and cope with your emotions and the day to day, don’t waste time beating yourself up. You absolutely have what it takes to lose a significant amount of weight naturally in a way that you can sustain and that will ensure you keep the weight off too. Hosted by Charlotte Skanes, a weight loss coach who lost and is keeping off over two hundred pounds, this show will give you the strategies and mindset you need to drop the weight. It’s going to encourage you and motivate you so that you can build the confidence and self-belief to find the healthiest version of yourself. It’s not about the food. It’s about your relationship with food. Once you start to change that relationship you can start disrupting obesity.

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