The Weighing In Podcast with Rick and Jina

Rick Riess
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  • Health & Fitness
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We keep it real with meaningful conversations about weight management, health and lifestyle changes.

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 19 - Weight Management and the wisdom of Seinfeld

    We have a special guest joining us for this episode - Coach Sandi - where we laugh at highlights from Seinfeld that focus on food and behavior and then discuss the serious messages behind the humor.

    42 min

  2. May 28

    Episode 18 - The Member Stories We Never Forget (Part 2)

    Here we discuss more real-life moments in weight management that carries such a lesson for us that we’re still talking about them years - even decades - later. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at theweighinginpodcast@gmail.com. For more information on Jina’s Program search go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com For more information on Rick’s Program, go to Next Step Lifestyle Coaching, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

    53 min

  3. May 24

    Episode 17 - The Member Stories We Never Forget (Part 1)

    In this episode we discuss the member experiences that have stuck with us most through the years. These are the stories that highlight the biggest pitfalls and greatest successes related to weight management. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at theweighinginpodcast@gmail.com. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/ For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/ For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

    40 min

  4. Mar 8

    Episode 16 - Can You Trust Your Own Brain?

    In this episode, we ask a provocative question: can we actually trust the magnificent machine between our two ears? As extraordinary as the brain is, it can also distort our perceptions and mislead our decisions — including when it comes to weight management. Tune in as we explore a few practical steps to help outsmart our sometimes deceptive brains. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at theweighinginpodcast@gmail.com. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/ For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/ For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

    48 min

  5. Feb 5

    Episode 15 - Should I Eat Something?

    In this episode, we discuss the many factors that drive us to want to eat, with many of them occurring below our conscious level of awareness in moment. These “nudges” prove the case for why we all need to develop extensive skills with foods that we can say “Yes” to - early and often. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at theweighinginpodcast@gmail.com. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/ For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/ For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

    50 min

  6. 12/07/2025

    Episode 14 - Should I Take a Break?

    Join us as we talk about the frequently asked question: Should I Take a Break? After toiling away on weight loss and lifestyle changes, virtually everyone asks this question at some point. Here we discuss the hard (and often not-well-thought-out) consequences of that decision. you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at theweighinginpodcast@gmail.com. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/ For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/ For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

    44 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    Episode 13 - What We’re Learning about the Weight Loss Meds

    Here we discuss our Members’ experience with the weight loss meds, individual differences in how people respond, and the unique set of challenges when people discontinue the meds. We also chat about Jina’s biggest takeaways from Rick’s interview with Dr. Ned Weiss about the Weight Loss Meds. Here is the link to that interview: https://youtu.be/tn758jZmv5w?si=0JqNSCp2Bd8aY7yo If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at theweighinginpodcast@gmail.com. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/ For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/

    36 min

  8. 09/17/2025

    Episode 12 - The State Your Case Game!

    It’s the State Your Case Game: two options but you can only choose one! And, you have to state your case as to why that choice. It’s a great way to discuss different areas of health and consider different perspectives. If you have comments, questions or ideas for future episodes please reach out to us at theweighinginpodcast@gmail.com. For more information on Jina’s Program, go to: https://www.empower-lifestyle.com/ For more information on Rick’s Program, go to: https://nextsteplifestylecoaching.com/ For lots of video support for your weight-loss and weight management go to the Next Step YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteplifestylecoaching1519

    47 min
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