The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori Doddy

Lori Doddy
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Welcome to the Grit & Grace podcast! I'm Dr. Lori Doddy and we're going to talk about topics that help you live life with a powerful combination of perseverance and resilience with a heavy dose of grace. Join me each week and expect straight from the heart, real talk that will leave you feeling more balanced, inspired, and empowered to live your best life possible. But make no mistake, I'm no woo woo guru so you won't find fluff here. I'm all about applicable advice. Please subscribe and enjoy!

  1. You Keep "Getting Back On Track" And That's the Problem

    1D AGO

    You Keep "Getting Back On Track" And That's the Problem

    If you feel like you're constantly trying to "get back on track" with your health, your weight, or your routine… This episode is going to hit close to home. Because the problem isn't that you fall off. It's that the plan you keep going back to was never designed to hold up in real life in the first place. In this episode, I break down the pattern I see over and over again with women in their 40s and 50s: Doing well for a stretch… life getting busy… things slipping just enough… and then starting over again. It looks like effort. But it never turns into lasting results. This isn't a conversation about more discipline or a better plan. It's about understanding why this cycle keeps repeating and what actually needs to change if you want things to finally stick. In this episode: Why "getting back on track" feels productive,but keeps you stuck The difference between a consistency problem and a strategy problem Why most health approaches fall apart under real-life stress and schedules How midlife changes make this pattern more noticeable (and more frustrating) What to start looking at instead if you want results that actually last If you've been feeling like you know what to do, but can't seem to get it to stick… This episode will help you see why. If you've been doing a lot, but nothing feels like it's stabilizing and you're not making progress with your goals, this will make sense. If you're ready to stop circling the problem and actually get it handled, you can schedule a call here: https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle

    14 min
  2. Ep 154 When Life Expands… But You Don't

    MAR 26

    Ep 154 When Life Expands… But You Don't

    This isn't a "busy week." This is what midlife actually looks like. Aging parents. Unexpected responsibility. A life that doesn't slow down just because things get harder. In this episode, I'm sharing what's been happening behind the scenes this week. And more importantly, what it reveals about why so many women feel inconsistent, exhausted, and like they "can't get it together." It's not a discipline problem. It's what happens when your life expands… but your capacity hasn't been recalibrated to match it. If you've been trying to "get back on track" and it's not working… This will help explain why. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   👉 Ready to get clarity on how to lose 20+ lbs and keep it off for good? Schedule a call to discover what's missing and how you can get your metabolism working for you by clicking here.  Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle

    5 min
  3. Ep 153 Trying Vs. Deciding: Why This Wouldn't Fly Anywhere Else in Your Life

    MAR 19

    Ep 153 Trying Vs. Deciding: Why This Wouldn't Fly Anywhere Else in Your Life

    If you approached your career the way you've been approaching your body, it would NOT work. Not because you're incapable. But because the approach itself is unstable. In this episode, I break down the difference between operating in evaluation mode versus execution mode and how that shift changes the way your brain processes decisions, consistency, and results. This is not about committing harder to another plan. If the strategy is misaligned for your body in midlife, more effort just creates more frustration. This is about understanding: why you keep adjusting before anything has time to work how constant self-monitoring interferes with consistency what actually changes when something is fully decided and how to approach this in a way that your body can finally respond to If you've been doing a lot, but nothing feels like it's stabilizing and you're not making progress with your goals, this will make sense of it. If you're ready to stop circling the problem and actually get it handled, you can schedule a call here: My call Link!  If you've felt like you're putting in effort but things still feel inconsistent or scattered… this will connect some dots. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   👉 Ready to get clarity on how to lose 20+ lbs and keep it off for good? Schedule a call to discover what's missing and how you can get your metabolism working for you by clicking here.  Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle

    22 min
  4. Ep 152 The Midlife Intervention Trap: Why Smart Women Keep Trying the "Next Thing"… and Why It Keeps Failing.

    MAR 12

    Ep 152 The Midlife Intervention Trap: Why Smart Women Keep Trying the "Next Thing"… and Why It Keeps Failing.

    Women in midlife are trying a lot of things. Keto. Macros. Intermittent fasting. Weight training. Supplements. Hormone therapy. GLP-1 medications. Peptides. And none of those tools are inherently bad. In fact, some of them can be incredibly helpful. But there's a growing problem I see with women in their 40s and 50s: They're stacking interventions on top of each other without ever stopping to ask the more important question. What is actually happening in my body right now? Because tools change systems. And when tools are layered randomly instead of strategically, women end up feeling more confused than empowered. In this episode I break down: • Why midlife metabolism becomes more layered • The danger of "stacking" health interventions • Why tools like GLP-1 medications and peptides require strategy • The difference between effort and precision • How women can stop guessing and start understanding their body This is not an anti-tool conversation. It's a strategic one. Because powerful tools deserve structured use. And midlife women deserve clarity about how their bodies actually work now. If you've been trying the next thing… and the next thing… and the next thing, this episode will likely resonate. If you'd like to talk about your situation specifically, you can schedule a conversation here: https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   👉 Ready to get clarity on how to lose 20+ lbs and keep it off for good? Schedule a call to discover what's missing and how you can get your metabolism working for you by clicking here.  Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle

    24 min
  5. Ep 151 GLP-1 in Midlife: What It Does - and What It Doesn't

    MAR 5

    Ep 151 GLP-1 in Midlife: What It Does - and What It Doesn't

    GLP-1 medications are not magic. They are not evil. And they are not shortcuts. They are powerful metabolic levers. And levers change systems. In this episode, I break down what GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) actually do - and what they do not do - especially in midlife. I cover: • How these medications influence appetite and blood sugar • Why not all GLP-1s are the same • The muscle question no one is talking about • The difference between weight loss and metabolic protection • What happens when women use these tools without strategy • Why midlife requires layered thinking, not casual intervention This is not an anti-GLP-1 episode. In fact, I am in favor of these compounds when used properly.  So this is a strategic episode.  If you're currently on a GLP-1 or considering it, this conversation matters. Because powerful tools deserve structured use. And midlife women deserves these conversations because you deserve informed choices.  If you've been reading, listening, thinking… but not moving, this one will land. And it might be the nudge you didn't realize you needed. Here's my calendar link:  https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   👉 Ready to get clarity on how to lose 20+ lbs and keep it off for good? Schedule a call to discover what's missing and how you can get your metabolism working for you by clicking here.  Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle

    27 min
  6. Ep 150 Why Smart Women Stall: I Tell You In Under 5 Minutes

    FEB 26

    Ep 150 Why Smart Women Stall: I Tell You In Under 5 Minutes

    The women I work with aren't confused. They aren't lazy. They aren't lacking information. They aren't "off track." They're stalling. In this episode, I break down the psychology of waiting in midlife, especially for high-functioning, capable women who are used to solving everything on their own. We talk about: Why effort stops working the way it used to How self-reliance turns into hesitation The identity disruption that midlife creates The difference between being thoughtful and being avoidant Why the "hinge moment" is where most women stay stuck If you've been reading, listening, thinking… but not moving, this one will land. And it might be the nudge you didn't realize you needed. My calender here, if you need clarity:  https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori  When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   👉 Ready to get clarity on how to lose 20+ lbs and keep it off for good? Schedule a call to discover what's missing and how you can get your metabolism working for you by clicking here.  Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle

    5 min
  7. Ep 149 Why Doing Everything "Right" Still Isn't Working in Midlife

    FEB 19

    Ep 149 Why Doing Everything "Right" Still Isn't Working in Midlife

    There's a moment in midlife where a woman realizes something unsettling: She's doing the work… and her body still isn't responding. She's consistent. She tracks. She lifts. She eats well. And yet - the plateau won't break. The inflammation lingers. The energy isn't reliable. This isn't a motivation issue. And it's not a character flaw. It's often a signaling issue. In this episode, I'm introducing something new inside the Metabolic Rewire System - the Precision Pathway - and explaining: • Why effort alone stops working in midlife • What "metabolic signaling" actually means (without the science lecture) • How to know if you're missing a foundational layer or a precision layer • Why more restriction isn't the answer • What real strategic intervention looks like This is not about shortcuts. It's not about chasing trends. It's about building a metabolically healthy system - and when indicated, layering in precision tools strategically. If you've been doing everything right and still feel stuck, this episode is for you. To apply for a conversation about working together inside the Metabolic Rewire System, visit the link in the show notes. https://calendly.com/loridoddylifestyle/30-45-min-call-with-lori When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   👉 Ready to get clarity on how to lose 20+ lbs and keep it off for good? Schedule a call to discover what's missing and how you can get your metabolism working for you by clicking here.  Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle

    11 min
  8. Ep 148 Why Smart Women Still Hesitate to Change

    FEB 12

    Ep 148 Why Smart Women Still Hesitate to Change

    Most women don't lack awareness about their health. They know the stakes. They've watched the patterns in their families. They feel the consequences in their own bodies every day. So why do smart, capable women still hesitate when it comes time to make a real decision? In this episode, Lori unpacks the quiet psychological moment that actually determines whether change happens — the split second between knowing and deciding. She explores why fear-based motivation often misses the mark, what really happens inside the brain when a decision becomes real, and the skill women must learn to move forward even when certainty isn't available. This is a conversation about decision-making, identity, and the internal hinge that separates thinking about change from actually living it. If you've ever felt that pause right before committing to something that matters, this episode is about that moment — and what to do with it. When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE: (Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like  (Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!  (Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms. (Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!   👉 Ready to get clarity on how to lose 20+ lbs and keep it off for good? Schedule a call to discover what's missing and how you can get your metabolism working for you by clicking here.  Follow me on social media... Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle Facebook: facebook.com/lori.doddy                     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en                       Website:  loridoddy.com     YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle

    11 min
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Welcome to the Grit & Grace podcast! I'm Dr. Lori Doddy and we're going to talk about topics that help you live life with a powerful combination of perseverance and resilience with a heavy dose of grace. Join me each week and expect straight from the heart, real talk that will leave you feeling more balanced, inspired, and empowered to live your best life possible. But make no mistake, I'm no woo woo guru so you won't find fluff here. I'm all about applicable advice. Please subscribe and enjoy!

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