The Healthy Me Reset

Emily VinZant, MD
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Welcome to The Healthy Me Reset, a podcast dedicated to women searching for spiritual, mental, and physical health in our modern world. Hosted by Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and certified Life & Weight Loss Coach Emily VinZant, M.D., each episode teaches you how to gain control of the unhealthy habits in your life, create space to live with passion and God's purpose for you, and balance YOU to get healthy in the process. This podcast is essential for anyone looking to go from minimizing disease (hello, meds, supplements, and challenges) to creating health. If you find yourself asking... * Why am I so exhausted all the time? * Why am I stressed out every day of my life? * How can I get healthy without being overwhelmed by adding to an already endless schedule? * Will I ever stop being bloated, swollen, hormonal, and losing my hair? (Bonus if you've said: why won't my Doctor just let me try thyroid medicine to see if it helps?) * Am I ever going to learn to quiet my brain at night so I can actually sleep? * Why are there so many health answers that don't work for me? * How can I find my path to passion and purpose in my life? * What am I missing here? ... then you won't want to miss an episode of the podcast! Join me in The Fasting Flock, my FREE fasting Facebook group, or head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to learn more about working with me. I'm on social a bit too (but don't tell them this is my much preferred space)... Instagram: dremilyvinzant Facebook: Emily VinZant, MD

  1. 2d ago

    Do You Need a Yearly Physical?

    Do you really need to see your doctor every year for a physical? It's a question many of us ask—especially as technology makes it easier to track our health from home. Watches, rings, telemedicine, urgent care, and at-home testing can give us more information than ever. But can technology really replace having a doctor who knows you and your health history? In this episode, Dr. Emily takes a closer look at what a yearly physical is actually for—and why the answer may be more personal than simply "yes, every year." She talks about: Why yearly physicals have become harder to access with the shortage of primary care providers What your doctor can notice during an exam that your watch or health device may miss Sensitivity vs. specificity and why "normal" readings from a device don't always tell the whole story How preventive screening recommendations change with age, family history, and personal risk Cervical cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer screening—and why the timing isn't necessarily yearly Why blood pressure deserves attention, even in younger adults The growing role of telemedicine, urgent care, and at-home health technology Why technology can be helpful but shouldn't replace the relationship with a trusted healthcare provider A powerful reminder from Dr. Emily's own patient experience about how having a physician who knows your history can make a difference And how this conversation connects to perimenopause, menopause, and the changing health needs that come with getting older Your health deserves more than a number on a watch or a test result sitting in your inbox. Sometimes, the most valuable part of a physical is having someone who knows you—your history, your risks, your changes, and what questions to ask next. So if your yearly physical is coming up—or it's been a while—this episode is for you. Listen to Episode 115 and ask yourself: Do I need a yearly physical, or do I need a better plan for my preventive care? If this episode speaks to you, share it with people who may need this—and don't forget to leave a review so more people can find the podcast. Ready for more guidance and support? Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.comhttps://www.emilyvinzantmd.com/ or follow Dr. Emily on Facebook and Instagram for more science-backed common-sense health.

  2. Aug 24

    Back to School Anxiety

    Back-to-school season can bring excitement, but it can also bring a whole lot of worry. And sometimes, that worry feels bigger than we know how to handle. Dr. Emily gets real about back-to-school anxiety, parenting fears, safety concerns, social media, and the stories our minds create when we feel afraid. She shares honestly about her own worries as a mom and how this year has felt heavier. With everything we see in the news and on social media—from school safety concerns to heartbreaking stories involving children—it can be easy for our brains to move from "What happened?" to "What if this happens to my child?" And that distinction matters. In this episode, she talks about: Why anxiety around our children's safety can feel especially intense right now. How social media and constant news exposure can feed anxiety and worry loops. The difference between a real circumstance and the story our brain creates around it. Why we can't control every circumstance—but we can learn to manage our thoughts, feelings, and actions. How to separate the facts from the story our minds are telling us. What happens in our bodies when anxiety activates the nervous system. How prayer, meditation, breathing, and creating a sense of safety can help us interrupt the cycle. Why sometimes the healthiest action is to step away from the news or social media. How our anxiety can unintentionally become our children's anxiety. The importance of preparing our children without creating unnecessary fear. When anxiety may need more support, including counseling or professional guidance. How the Healthy Me Reset connects physical health, mental health, and spiritual strength. She also shares personal stories about her own daughter, flying anxiety, social media breaks, and the ways she has learned to recognize when her brain is creating a story that doesn't necessarily match the facts. One of the biggest reminders in this episode is simple: We don't have to control everything around us to create safety. Sometimes, we need to pause, ask "Is this the fact, or is this my story?" and permit our minds to move toward a safer place. And for those of us who live by faith, there is another important piece: we can prepare our children, take wise action, and then give what we cannot control to God. If back-to-school anxiety has been weighing on you—or if you find yourself caught in worrying, doom-scrolling, or imagining every possible "what if"—this episode is for you. Take a breath. Step back. Look at the facts. Notice what your thoughts are doing. And remember: you don't have to carry every fear your mind brings to you. If this episode speaks to you, share it with another parent who may need this reminder—and don't forget to leave a review so more people can find the podcast. Ready for more guidance and support? Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.comhttps://www.emilyvinzantmd.com/ or follow Dr. Emily on Facebook and Instagram for more science-backed common-sense health.

  3. Aug 17

    Healthy School Year Reset Strategies

    The new school year is coming—and if you're anything like me, you're probably thinking about schedules, school drop-offs, pickups, work, dinner, and how on earth all of it is going to fit together. But there's something else that happens when a new school year begins. We reset, too. In Episode 113, I'm talking about that feeling of a fresh start—and how easy it is to get really excited about all the things we're going to change. We're going to get healthier. We're going to exercise. We're going to worry less. We're going to be more present. We're going to get our lives together. And it sounds amazing… for about ten seconds. Then our brain starts reminding us about all the things we're going to have to change. That's where I want us to pause. Because I've talked about this before: we don't need to change everything at once. We don't need to build up five days before starting some giant new plan, only to expect ourselves to do it perfectly—and then quit when we don't. Let's focus on progress instead of perfection. I also share a little about what this school-year transition feels like for me personally, especially watching my youngest head into third grade. There's something emotional about realizing that your "baby" isn't quite so little anymore. And while we're talking about resets, I want to invite you into the Fasting Flock for a special 24-hour fast on August 17 as we pray for our children, our schools, their safety, and all the people who simply want the best for them. We'll talk about what that reset can look like and why sometimes creating a little space is exactly what we need. And then we're taking a little detour into something I've been thinking about a LOT lately: perimenopause. Because the internet has no shortage of things we're apparently supposed to do for our hormones, our weight, our inflammation, our energy, and our bodies. Weighted vests. Weight-loss strategies. Medications. Diet plans. You name it. But just because something works for someone else doesn't mean it's automatically the right strategy for you. I want us to think about the bigger picture—especially muscle maintenance, metabolism, long-term health, and what actually makes sense for our bodies at this point in our lives. So as we head into a new school year, maybe your reset doesn't need to be some huge overhaul. Maybe it's simply asking: What do I want this year to feel like? What do I want my health to look like? What do I want to worry less about? What do I want to make more space for? And what's one thing I can start with? Because you don't have to do everything. You have to start. 🎧 Listen to Episode 113: Healthy School Year Reset Strategies. And send this one to the person who keeps saying, "Okay, I'm starting Monday." 😉 What if the back-to-school reset you need isn't actually for your kids—it's for you? A new school year brings new routines, new goals, and that familiar feeling that this year will be different. But before you try to change everything at once, I want you to pause. Because the goal isn't perfection. The goal is progress. ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode… Please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could benefit from it.

  4. Aug 10

    Weight Gain and Perimenopause

    If the scale suddenly feels unpredictable, your clothes fit differently, or your body no longer responds the way it once did, you are not imagining it—and you are certainly not alone. In this episode, Dr. Emily shares one of the most noticeable—and often frustrating—changes women experience during this season: weight gain. She also shares practical ways to support your health during this transition, including regular movement, strength training, better sleep habits, and choosing more natural, less processed foods. Most importantly, she reminds women that this season does not require perfection. It requires patience, consistency, and a willingness to learn what your changing body needs. She explains why weight commonly shifts during perimenopause, why more fat may begin collecting around the belly, and how hormonal changes can affect inflammation, sleep, mood, eating habits, and muscle mass. She also clears up some common confusion surrounding hormone replacement therapy and weight gain. This episode is not about blaming your hormones or making you afraid of what is ahead. It is about understanding what is happening inside your body so you can respond with wisdom, curiosity, and grace.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why weight gain commonly begins during perimenopause How estrogen fluctuations can affect your body Why belly fat may become more noticeable How inflammation and fluid retention can affect the scale Why women may lose muscle and gain more fat during this phase How poor sleep can influence cortisol, food choices, and weight Whether hormone replacement therapy prevents weight gain Why eating more protein is not enough without movement How cardio and strength training can help preserve muscle Why progress—not perfection—is especially important right now How to approach your changing body with curiosity and compassion Your body is not failing you. It is moving through a real and complex transition. You can still take care of yourself, build healthy routines, maintain your strength, and become the healthiest version of yourself as you enter this next season of life. Listen now and discover how to work with your body instead of fighting against it. Ready for more guidance and support? Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.comhttps://www.emilyvinzantmd.com/ or follow Dr. Emily on Facebook and Instagram for more science-backed common-sense health.

  5. Aug 3

    Perimenopause Fact or Fiction

    Could the mood changes, brain fog, weight gain, joint pain, swelling, or exhaustion women experience in midlife be connected to perimenopause—or is something else going on? Over the past year, Dr. Emily has experienced several health concerns that seemed unrelated at first—shoulder pain, back pain, swelling in her ankles and eyelids, weight changes, infections, mood changes, brain fog, and simply not feeling like herself. This led her to ask an important question: Could perimenopause and changing estrogen levels be contributing to inflammation and these seemingly disconnected symptoms? In This Episode, Dr. Emily Discusses: The difference between perimenopause and menopause How long the transition into menopause can last Why hormone levels may fluctuate during perimenopause Common symptoms, including irregular periods, hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, mood changes, brain fog, and weight gain The possible connection between estrogen changes and inflammation Shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, back pain, swelling, skin changes, allergies, heartburn, and other symptoms women may experience Why symptoms can sometimes appear one at a time and feel completely unrelated The changing conversation around hormone replacement therapy Why hormone treatment should be an individual discussion with a physician The difference between "perimenopause brain" and dementia How stress, inflammation, sleep problems, and being overwhelmed can affect memory Why women in the "sandwich generation" may need to slow down and care for their own health Dr. Emily does not offer a one-size-fits-all answer. Instead, she encourages women to pay attention to what is happening in their bodies, ask questions, and have an honest conversation with a trusted physician. Women are often caring for children, supporting aging parents, managing careers, and carrying countless responsibilities at the same time. It is easy to dismiss symptoms as stress, aging, or simply being busy—but those symptoms still deserve attention. If you have been feeling swollen, achy, exhausted, forgetful, emotional, or simply unlike yourself, this episode may help you feel understood. You are not imagining it, and you are certainly not alone. Ready for more guidance and support? Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.comhttps://www.emilyvinzantmd.com/ or follow Dr. Emily on Facebook and Instagram for more science-backed common-sense health.

  6. Jul 20

    Skinny Thoughts

    Have you ever looked at someone who appears healthy and thought, "I want that," only to immediately tell yourself, "But I'd have to starve," "I don't have the time," or "That's just not me"? In this episode, Dr. Emily talks about "skinny thoughts"—the quick, unhealthy thoughts that run through our minds and quietly limit our progress. Even after more than 15 years in her own weight-loss journey and six years of coaching, Dr. Emily still catches herself having these thoughts. She reminds listeners that there is no shame in this. Some thoughts may shift quickly once recognized, while others are deeply ingrained and may persist. The goal is not to judge ourselves. It is about becoming aware of our thoughts, pausing, and choosing what happens next. Dr. Emily shares how her past dieting experiences created the belief that losing weight meant starving. She also talks about the stories people tell themselves about not having enough time, energy, or money—and how those thoughts can stop them before they begin. She also explores the role food plays in people's lives. Food can easily become the most accessible source of comfort, entertainment, and excitement. However, when people begin to find joy through movement, creativity, relationships, learning something new, or spending time outside, they no longer need food to carry all that weight. In This Episode, Dr. Emily Discusses: Why repeated thoughts can begin to feel like facts How past diets can shape people's beliefs about getting healthy The belief that becoming healthy requires starving Why thoughts about not having enough time, energy, or money can keep people stuck How comparison can make people believe that a healthier life is not possible for them Why food should not be the only source of comfort and excitement How faith allows people to accept that they are imperfect while continuing to grow The importance of thinking about who they want to become at 70 or 80 years old How creating space between a thought and an action can lead to a better decision Why taking the next small step is more important than trying to do everything perfectly One of the tools Dr. Emily uses with her coaching clients is called "the pause." Instead of immediately acting on a thought, she encourages people to let it sit for a moment. That small space gives the higher-thinking part of the brain time to step in and evaluate whether the thought is actually true. The pause allows them to slow down and ask: Do they actually know that person is starving? Do they truly believe they must starve to become healthy? Is that thought helping them take better care of themselves? If the answer is no, they can let the thought go without taking action based on it. Dr. Emily encourages listeners to picture the healthiest version of themselves and consider: What is the first thought that enters their mind? What thought follows it? What do they believe it would take to become healthier? Why do they believe that? Is the thought helping them move forward? Who do they want to become in this world? What kind of example do they want to be for their family? What small step can they take today? People do not have to change every thought at once. They can begin by noticing one thought, allowing it to sit, and creating a little space before choosing their next action. If you have ever felt that becoming healthier would require starving, giving up everything you enjoy, or becoming someone you are not, this episode is for you. Ready for more guidance and support? Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.comhttps://www.emilyvinzantmd.com/ or follow Dr. Emily on Facebook and Instagram for more science-backed common-sense health.

  7. Jul 13

    Helping Your Child Eat Healthy

    What does it really look like to help your child build a healthy relationship with food? In this episode, Dr. Emily tackles one of today's biggest parenting challenges—raising healthy eaters in a culture that often confuses health with dieting. Her message is simple: "We really don't want our kids dieting." Instead of focusing on restriction, she shares practical, evidence-based habits that help children develop lifelong healthy relationships with food. Drawing insights from the American Academy of Pediatrics book Your Child Is Not Their Weight, Dr. Emily explains why parents should focus less on perfect meals and more on consistent family habits. She discusses the importance of offering a variety of foods, keeping regular meal and snack times, avoiding food as a reward, and creating distraction-free family meals where children can learn to listen to their own hunger and fullness cues. Throughout the episode, Dr. Emily reminds parents that "you control what comes into the house, and your child controls how much they eat." Rather than becoming a "short-order cook," she encourages families to serve one meal, include at least one familiar food for picky eaters, and allow children to explore new foods without pressure. She closes with three powerful reminders that have made the biggest difference in her own family: Prioritize family meals. Help children recognize physical hunger instead of emotional hunger. Keep a variety of healthy foods available and lead by example. As Dr. Emily says, "If you can start to demonstrate a healthier relationship with food, they're going to pick up on it." Small, consistent changes today can shape a lifetime of healthy habits for your children. 🎧 Listen now and discover how to raise confident, healthy eaters—without diets, guilt, or food battles.   Ready for more guidance and support? Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.comhttps://www.emilyvinzantmd.com/ or follow Dr. Emily on Facebook and Instagram for more science-backed common-sense health.

  8. Jul 6

    How to Talk to Kids About Weight

    Talking about weight with children can feel uncomfortable. What if the words we choose today shape how they see themselves for the rest of their lives? Dr. Emily shares why the conversation around children's weight deserves a completely different approach. Drawing from years of coaching families, personal experiences, and insights from Your Child Is Not Their Weight by AAP, she explains how well-meaning comments can unintentionally affect a child's confidence, relationship with food, and body image. Instead of focusing on numbers or appearance, you'll discover practical ways to build healthy habits, nurture self-esteem, and create meaningful conversations that help children feel loved, accepted, and supported—no matter their size. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: Why talking about a child's weight often does more harm than good. How to encourage healthy habits without shame or fear. The powerful influence parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers have on children's body image. Simple ways to model body confidence and positive self-talk at home. When—and how—to have difficult conversations with compassion and care. If you've ever worried about a child's health or wondered how to approach sensitive topics without damaging their confidence, this episode is for you. ❤️ Every child deserves to grow up believing they are worthy, capable, and loved—not because of their weight, but because of who they are. Ready for more guidance and support? Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com or follow Dr. Emily on Facebook and Instagram for more science-backed common-sense health.

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Welcome to The Healthy Me Reset, a podcast dedicated to women searching for spiritual, mental, and physical health in our modern world. Hosted by Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and certified Life & Weight Loss Coach Emily VinZant, M.D., each episode teaches you how to gain control of the unhealthy habits in your life, create space to live with passion and God's purpose for you, and balance YOU to get healthy in the process. This podcast is essential for anyone looking to go from minimizing disease (hello, meds, supplements, and challenges) to creating health. If you find yourself asking... * Why am I so exhausted all the time? * Why am I stressed out every day of my life? * How can I get healthy without being overwhelmed by adding to an already endless schedule? * Will I ever stop being bloated, swollen, hormonal, and losing my hair? (Bonus if you've said: why won't my Doctor just let me try thyroid medicine to see if it helps?) * Am I ever going to learn to quiet my brain at night so I can actually sleep? * Why are there so many health answers that don't work for me? * How can I find my path to passion and purpose in my life? * What am I missing here? ... then you won't want to miss an episode of the podcast! Join me in The Fasting Flock, my FREE fasting Facebook group, or head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to learn more about working with me. I'm on social a bit too (but don't tell them this is my much preferred space)... Instagram: dremilyvinzant Facebook: Emily VinZant, MD

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  • Creator
    Emily VinZant, MD
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    385
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    © 2021 - 2023 Emily VinZant, MD
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