Health Bite

Dr. Adrienne Youdim
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Welcome to HealthBite, the podcast that offers small actionable bites to greater physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing.Join Dr Adrienne Youdim, a triple board certified internist, obesity medicine and physician nutrition specialist as she explores the intersection of science, nutrition and health and wellbeing in pursuit of tools and insights to live well.“Good nutrition is not just about the food that you eat, but all the ways in which you can nourish yourself physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. These quick bites will leave you feeling motivated, empowered and inspired.For more  visit https://dradrienneyoudim.com/

  1. 11/24/2025

    250. Living With Purpose Isn’t Optional: Redefining Survivorship With Stage 4 Cancer with Elissa Kalver

    Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link. What happens when life drops you into your worst nightmare, a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, before your daughter’s first birthday?  What if, instead of collapsing into fear, you choose purpose, advocacy, and a mission bigger than yourself?  Imagine facing a terminal diagnosis and still building a movement that helps thousands of cancer patients and their loved ones feel supported, connected, and empowered. All of this happens while redefining what it means to truly live like it matters.  In this episode, Elissa Kalver shares her extraordinary story. She navigated the darkest moments of metastatic cancer, founded We Got This, the first-ever gift registry for cancer patients, and became a fierce advocate for medical self-advocacy, community, and quality of life.  Who is Elissa Kalver? A stage 4 metastatic breast cancer advocate living with a terminal diagnosis and thriving.Former financial services professional turned nonprofit leader, community builder, and thought leader.A champion of living with intention, purpose, and joy even in the hardest circumstances. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: The role of purpose in building resilience through grief, illness, and uncertaintyHow to advocate for yourself in the medical system without dismissing the value of Western medicineHow Elissa built a 12,000+ user nonprofit while undergoing treatment, Why community, connection, and storytelling are essential for healing Why This Episode Matters: If you've ever struggled with burnout, grief, illness, or the weight of life’s unexpected detours, Elissa’s story is a powerful reminder that meaning isn’t found in spite of hardship — it’s formed within it. This conversation is a roadmap for choosing purpose over fear, community over isolation, and joy over mere survival.  Connect with Elissa Kalver Website: https://www.elissakalver.com/ Nonprofit:https://wegotthis.org/  Book: https://www.elissakalver.com/we-got-thisHow We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

    47 min

  2. 11/03/2025

    249. The Hard Truth About Success: What No One Tells You After You’ve Made It with Andrew Cohn

    Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link. What happens when the pursuit of success starts to feel hollow, and the desire for deeper meaning pulls a high-achieving lawyer toward a completely unexpected path?  Imagine stepping away from a lucrative, respected career to embrace uncertainty—and finding a new life mission that blends leadership, spirituality, and personal transformation.  In this episode, Andrew Cohn shares his remarkable journey from law firm billables to becoming a sought-after spiritual leadership coach, revealing how early personal development planted seeds for his bold pivot and how embracing inner clarity can unlock extraordinary potential in leadership and life. Who is Andrew Cohn? Former corporate lawyer who turned away from the traditional path to follow a deeper callingSpiritual leadership coach specializing in helping high performers integrate purpose with professional demandsChampion of practical spirituality in business, illuminating how leaders succeed not just through strategy but through presence and meaningWhat You’ll Discover in This Episode: Why leadership grounded in values and spiritual awareness is a game-changer for high achieversHow to navigate overwhelm, burnout, and relentless demands by resetting priorities and boundariesThe practical steps to start shifting your own career and life toward greater alignment and impactWhy This Episode Matters: If you’ve ever questioned the cost of success or felt the pull toward something more fulfilling, this candid conversation offers a roadmap for how to courageously redefine achievement on your own terms. Andrew’s story and insights are a powerful inspiration for anyone ready to rethink what leadership means or ready to take the leap from a secure career into a life fueled by purpose and authenticity. Connect with Andrew Cohn Website: https://www.lighthouseteams.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcohnusa/ How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

    43 min

  3. 10/27/2025

    248. Why the Original Health Bite is Ending (and What’s Coming Next)

    Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link. In this deeply personal episode, Adrienne Youdim courageously shares a vivid dream that opened her heart to a profound truth: sometimes, something inside us must die in order for something new to be born. She invites us to lean into the uncertain, messy space between who we were and who we are becoming—the place so many of us shy away from by filling the silence with busyness or certainty. Adrienne’s vulnerability encourages us all to trust the power of not knowing and the strength found in embracing transformation. As Health Bite shifts to a bi-monthly rhythm, Adrienne welcomes us to walk this path together—opening a space of growth, healing, and authentic connection.  If you’ve ever felt caught in that space between, this episode is a loving reminder that you’re not alone. How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

    23 min

  4. 10/20/2025

    247. The Biology of Hunger: Why We Overeat, Overwork, and Over-Scroll—and How to Stop

    Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link. Your reactivity isn't a character flaw—it's hardwired into your biology. But that doesn't mean you have to be hijacked by it. In the last 24 hours, you've probably reached for something—a handful of chips, a glass of wine, your phone. You've flipped through Instagram to Amazon to emails back to Instagram again. You've tried to distract yourself with eating, shopping, scrolling, overworking. In this transformative episode, Dr. Adrienne Youdim reveals how the same biology that drives public outbursts is also behind our private struggles—and more importantly, how to flip the script on reactivity. What You'll Learn: Why reactivity is biology, not weakness. The hidden hungers driving your behavior. The pause that changes everything " When you create space between trigger and reaction, reactivity transforms into resilience. "— Dr. Adrienne Youdim The Biology Behind Reactivity Our nervous system was created to scan for threats and get us out of harm's way quickly. But what was once protective has become maladaptive, showing up in how we relate to ourselves and others. Where Reactivity Shows Up: Reaching for food, alcohol, or your phone automatically. Lashing out at partners. Overspending, overworking, people-pleasing. The same biology behind public outbursts drives our private struggles. The Four Types of Hunger: Physical: Your body needs nourishment—food, rest, sleep, movement. Cook real meals, get seven hours of sleep, take a 10-minute walk.Emotional: Stop seeking validation externally. Recognize you are enough, just as you are. Offer yourself the validation you seek.Spiritual: You're trying to control everything. Step back, surrender, recognize you can't do it all. Lean into service or something beyond your tangible life.Relational: Where are you not present? Are you distracted with your children? Hiding behind texts instead of showing up vulnerably? The Power of the Pause: When you create space between trigger and reaction, reactivity transforms into resilience. Your hunger is a message—something needs your care. That space is where you live authentically and aligned with your deepest values. How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

    20 min

  5. 10/13/2025

    246. You Lost the Weight… So Why Doesn't It Feel Like Enough?

    Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link. You lost the weight. You hit your goal. So why doesn't it feel like enough? Maybe this speaks to you. You're taking a GLP-1, you've hit your goal, but somehow now it doesn't seem like enough. Now you want more. In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Youdim explores the perils and exhaustion of chasing more—and what the practice of weight loss has taught her about our deeper hunger and our lack of satisfaction with ourselves. What You'll Learn: The science of "too much weight loss"—What is and isn't possible on GLP-1s and why these medications have a natural ceiling effectThe hedonic treadmill explained—Why your brain adapts to any win and immediately resets expectations for moreHow culture capitalizes on dissatisfaction—The cost of living in a world that celebrates "lose more, do more, earn more, achieve more, be more""The scale may change… but the mind always is itching for more. This is what psychologists call the hedonic treadmill: We adapt quickly to any win—then reset our expectations." — Dr. Adrienne Youdim The Three-Part Framework for Reclaiming Enoughness: Regulate: Celebrate What You've Accomplished Before: Constantly moving the goalpost, dismissing achievements, staying stuck in "not enough yet" After: Pausing to honor your wins, recognizing how far you've come, giving yourself credit Restore: Make Peace with the Plateau Before: Viewing stability as stagnation, equating plateau with failure, addiction to constant forward motion After: Understanding plateau as integration, adjustment, and real life—a place to actually live in your achievement Reframe: Redefine "More" as Depth, Not Quantity Before: Chasing more in numbers—pounds lost, hours worked, goals achieved, control over your body After: Pursuing more as deeper presence, greater alignment, joy in simple moments, emotional freedom, connection to your body The Practice: Today, pause and ask: "What am I really chasing?""What would enough look and feel like—for me?""And how can I give myself permission to arrive there?"Explore this further with Dr. Youdim's book Hungry for More How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

    16 min

  6. 10/06/2025

    245. What Your Hunger Is Really Telling You—It’s Not Just About Food

    Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link. Your physical hunger is actually trying to tell you something deeper about your emotional and spiritual needs—and science proves it. Even with powerful appetite-suppressing medications like GLP-1s (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro), Dr. Adrienne Youdim reveals why emotional hunger still demands to be heard—and why that's actually a good thing for your wellbeing. In this science-backed episode, discover how stress, loneliness, and unmet needs literally trigger the same hunger hormones as fasting, and why appetite suppression doesn't equal emotional regulation. What You'll Learn: The surprising science of how emotional hunger triggers real biological hunger hormones (ghrelin, leptin, GLP-1)Why stress literally makes your hunger hormones spike—it's not just willpower or weaknessHow to identify what you're really hungry for: belonging, respite, validation, or connection"Appetite suppression does not equal emotional regulation. Emotional regulation requires its own attention because emotional eating is a form of reactivity—an automatic, habitual attempt to distract, soothe, or suppress some emotional or spiritual experience." - Dr. Adrienne Youdim Common Hidden Hungers Explored: Hunger for Belonging: Loneliness and isolation driving you to the pantry instead of toward connectionHunger for Respite: Self-neglect and caretaking burnout manifesting as food cravingsHunger for Validation: High-achiever patterns that once served you now becoming destructiveThe Three-Part Framework for Emotional Hunger: Regulate: Break the reactivity cycle with pause practices Before: Immediate reactive response to emotional triggers—reaching for food, scrolling, overworkingAfter: Space between trigger and reaction, calmed nervous system, intentional choiceThe Tools: Deep breathing, body scans, nature walks, guided visualization, five-minute pauses before actingRestore: Build rituals that support emotional regulation Before: Sporadic self-care, inconsistent coping mechanisms, reliance on reactive behaviorsAfter: Sustainable practices that consistently address emotional needsThe Rituals: Morning journaling, lunch walks, Sunday hikes, creative exHow We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

    27 min

  7. 09/29/2025

    244. Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro: The Truth About Weight Loss Drugs No One Tells You

    Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link. What if I told you that weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are not just about shedding pounds—but can also reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and even improve sleep apnea? And what if I also told you that while these medications are powerful tools, they’re often misunderstood, misused, and surrounded by myths from self-proclaimed “gurus”? In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Youdim, triple board-certified internist and obesity medicine specialist, breaks down everything you need to know about GLP-1 medications. From how they work, to who should actually use them, to why “compounded” versions can be dangerous—you’ll finally get the truth about these drugs and how they fit into the bigger picture of health. Don’t forget to share this episode with anyone considering these medications or feeling confused by the hype. What You’ll Learn From This Episode: How GLP-1 drugs work: Understand why they’re more than “diet drugs” and how they affect appetite, gut function, and blood sugar. Side effects explained: Learn about common gut-related issues, rare but serious risks, and how to minimize discomfort. The truth behind “Ozempic face” and “Ozempic butt”: Why weight loss naturally changes body fat distribution—and why it’s not unique to these medications. Who should (and shouldn’t) take them: Clear guidelines on BMI, comorbidities, and why these drugs aren’t for losing just 5–10 vanity pounds. Why compounding is a red flag: Discover why cheaper compounded versions pose major health risks. What’s coming next: From oral GLP-1s to triple agents and even potential uses in conditions like Alzheimer’s, alcohol use disorder, and fatty liver disease. “These drugs are powerful—not just for weight loss, but for improving overall health. But they must be used with medical oversight, not as quick fixes from unqualified sellers.” — Dr. Adrienne Youdim How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

    39 min

  8. 09/22/2025

    243. The Hunger Beneath the Hunger. Why This CEO's Craving Had Nothing to Do with Food feat. Jim Weiss

    Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link. If you think hunger is just about food, this story will change your mind. Jim Weiss, founder of Real Chemistry, shares how his drive for success masked a deeper hunger that no amount of achievement could satisfy. Why Listen to This Episode: Learn the difference between productive drive and destructive patternsDiscover practical mind-body tools that actually work for busy executivesSee how addressing physical hunger unlocks deeper emotional workUnderstand how loss can transform leadershipMeet Jim Weiss: Jim is founder of Real Chemistry, a leading medical marketing agency. After losing his wife Audra to cancer and facing his own health struggles, Jim discovered that sustainable success requires addressing both physical and emotional hunger through practical resilience practices. What You'll Learn: Why high achievers often seek validation through food, work, and substancesHow mind-body practices become accessible after physical hunger is managedThe connection between personal resilience and professional productivityWhy "putting the phone down" is crucial for preventing modern burnout On the Deeper Hunger: "There's a deeper hunger that doesn't get addressed more directly. Is it hunger for acceptance or love or recognition? So where do you look for it? 'Wow, this tequila tastes really good.'" - Jim Weiss Ready to Address Your Deeper Hunger? Resilient Minds offers 8 weeks of practical mind-body tools for high-achieving professionals ready to move beyond burnout into sustainable leadership. Starting September 30th. Limited spots available. Learn more: https://www.doctoradrienneyoudim.com/resilient-minds How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

    44 min
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Welcome to HealthBite, the podcast that offers small actionable bites to greater physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing.Join Dr Adrienne Youdim, a triple board certified internist, obesity medicine and physician nutrition specialist as she explores the intersection of science, nutrition and health and wellbeing in pursuit of tools and insights to live well.“Good nutrition is not just about the food that you eat, but all the ways in which you can nourish yourself physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. These quick bites will leave you feeling motivated, empowered and inspired.For more  visit https://dradrienneyoudim.com/

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  • Creator
    Dr. Adrienne Youdim
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    244
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Health Bite
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