Trusting Dorothy

Dorothy McGatlin
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Trusting Dorothy is a podcast about coming home to yourself, gently, truthfully, and powerfully. Hosted by coach, mentor and fitness pro Dorothy McGatlin, each episode explores what it means to feel strong, clear, and at peace in your body and your life, while stepping into deeper alignment with your most elevated, authentic self. Here, you’ll find grounded conversations about nervous system regulation, sustainable health, embodied self-trust, and living in tune with your truth. This is for the woman who is creating the habits & mindset to love their bodies and life If you’re craving something softer, deeper, and more expansive—you’re in the right place. Because this isn’t just about trusting Dorothy... it’s about trusting yourself.

  1. Ep 122: Beyond Willpower: Understanding Hunger, Hormones, and Habit Change

    5D AGO

    Ep 122: Beyond Willpower: Understanding Hunger, Hormones, and Habit Change

    If you've ever felt you've been doing everything "right" eating well, paying attention, showing up for yourself, and yet your hunger feels bottomless, the scale isn't moving the way you expected, and you're wondering if something is wrong with you. Friend, nothing is wrong with you. Let's talk about what's actually going on. In this week's episode, we're wrapping up the mini coaching series with a conversation that ties it all together: why arbitrary goals and timelines can work for us or against us, how to use a hunger scale as a helpful tool, and why your hunger might feel amplified especially if you're in perimenopause. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✔ Why setting arbitrary numbers (like "lose a pound a week" or "12 weeks") can sometimes hold you back from feeling successful ✔ How to think about timeframes for habit change and why it's always okay to give yourself more time ✔ The difference between reflexive living and reflective living, and why that pause matters so much ✔ How to use the 0–10 hunger scale to eat in a way that feels nourishing, not restrictive ✔ What to do when you're eating well but still feel like a bottomless pit ✔ Why food quality matters just as much as food quantity when it comes to feeling full and satisfied ✔ How sleep deprivation and stress hormones directly affect your hunger and cravings ✔ What declining estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause can do to your hunger signals, mood, and sleep, and what to do about it ✔ Why the old "eat less, do more cardio" approach doesn't serve women as we age, and what actually does ✔ How to become the person who maintains healthy habits long after any program ends This Episode Is Especially Helpful If: You've been following along with this coaching series and want to understand the bigger picture You feel like you're eating enough but still can't shake the constant hunger You've noticed your body responding differently to food, exercise, or stress than it used to You're in perimenopause (or suspect you might be) and want to understand what's happening hormonally You keep "starting over" and want to finally understand how to make change stick for good You want to stop waiting for your "future self" to have it all together and start feeling good right now  _____________________________________________________________________ ✨ Ready to go deeper?Sign up through the link in the show notes and join this 12-week coaching experience. Mentioned in this episode: Trust Your Body, Change Your Habits 12 Weeks of Free Coaching Join HERE 2 Week Mini Coaching and Lift Library for 3 Months Details HERE Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE Within a self-guided journey to more peace and calm in your nervous system and life. HERE _____________________________________________________ Click HERE for the Show Notes. If this episode resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you took a moment to leave a review! It helps more women find this community and start trusting themselves around food, their bodies, and their health. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   📲 Let’s Connect: Connect with me on Instagram - @dorothymcgatlin Connect with me on Facebook - Dorothy McGatlin

    25 min
  2. Ep 121: How to Enjoy Every Vacation, Night Out, and Celebration Without Guilt

    MAR 24

    Ep 121: How to Enjoy Every Vacation, Night Out, and Celebration Without Guilt

    How to Enjoy Every Vacation, Night Out, and Celebration Without Guilt Trusting Dorothy Podcast | 12 Weeks of Free Coaching Week 7 What if vacations, dinners out, and celebrations didn't have to feel like a threat to your progress, but just… part of the plan? In Week 7 of the 12 Weeks Free Coaching series, we get practical. With Spring Break around the corner (and a lifetime of birthday dinners, vacations, and life ahead), this episode is all about how to show up for yourself in social situations, on vacation, and anywhere life takes you off your usual routine, without guilt, without going overboard, and without starting over the moment you get home. In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✔ Why no single meal or vacation can ever undo your progress ✔ How to stop making food choices based on what makes others comfortable ✔ Why the guilt after the meal does more damage than the meal itself ✔ How to set simple, flexible goals for trips and nights out (without all-or-nothing thinking) ✔ What to do when friends or family pressure you to eat or drink a certain way ✔ How your environment, including the people around you, shapes your habits ✔ Why vacations can actually be a window into how to love your everyday life more ✔ How to come home from a trip feeling good instead of like you need to "start over" ✔ The mindset shift that makes returning to your routine feel easy and natural   _____________________________________________________________________ ✨ Ready to go deeper?Sign up through the link in the show notes and join this 12-week coaching experience. Mentioned in this episode: Trust Your Body, Change Your Habits 12 Weeks of Free Coaching Join HERE 2 Week Mini Coaching and Lift Library for 3 Months Details HERE Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE Within a self-guided journey to more peace and calm in your nervous system and life. HERE _____________________________________________________ Click HERE for the Show Notes. If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review - it means the world to me + helps the show reach more people! Thank you!   📲 Let’s Connect: Connect with me on Instagram - @dorothymcgatlin Connect with me on Facebook - Dorothy McGatlin

    15 min
  3. Ep 120: Mindset Beyond Positive Thinking: The Shifts That Actually Change Everything

    MAR 17

    Ep 120: Mindset Beyond Positive Thinking: The Shifts That Actually Change Everything

    Mindset Beyond Positive Thinking Trusting Dorothy Podcast | 12 Weeks of Free Coaching Week 6 What if the missing piece in your health journey isn't another strategy… but a mindset shift that changes everything? In Week 6 of the 12 Weeks Free Coaching series, we go beyond positive thinking and dive into the mindset shifts that make every practical tool actually work. Whether you're just joining or have been here from the beginning, this episode is for you.  If you've ever found yourself stuck in negative self-talk, running on guilt or shame, or waiting to feel good until the results arrive, this episode will show you why feeling good now is not just a nice idea, it's the neuroscience and energetics behind lasting change. In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✔ Why mindset is just as important as every practical weight loss strategy ✔ How to choose what things mean instead of defaulting to unhelpful stories ✔ Why "this isn't working" is one of the most dangerous thoughts on your journey ✔ How free will and the "everything is optional" mindset reduce resistance ✔ The neuroscience behind affirmations and why feeling matters more than words ✔ How your Reticular Activating System filters your reality based on your beliefs ✔ Why guilt and shame never create lasting change ✔ How a regulated nervous system allows mindset shifts to actually land ✔ The power of starting your morning with intention and feeling ✔ How to write affirmations that your brain can actually believe This Episode Is Especially Helpful If: You struggle with negative self-talk or an inner critic that won't quit You use guilt or pressure to try to motivate yourself and it keeps backfiring You're waiting to feel good until you hit your goal You want to understand the science behind mindset and habit change You're ready to approach your health from a place of choice instead of obligation You want your affirmations and morning practice to actually work _____________________________________________________________________ ✨ Ready to go deeper?Sign up through the link in the show notes and join this 12-week coaching experience. Mentioned in this episode: Trust Your Body, Change Your Habits 12 Weeks of Free Coaching Join HERE 2 Week Mini Coaching and Lift Library for 3 Months Details HERE Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE Within a self-guided journey to more peace and calm in your nervous system and life. HERE _____________________________________________________ Click HERE for the Show Notes. If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review - it means the world to me + helps the show reach more people! Thank you!   📲 Let’s Connect: Connect with me on Instagram - @dorothymcgatlin Connect with me on Facebook - Dorothy McGatlin

    28 min
  4. Ep 119: What to Prioritize Beyond Food and Workouts

    MAR 10

    Ep 119: What to Prioritize Beyond Food and Workouts

    What to Prioritize Beyond Food and Workouts Trusting Dorothy Podcast | 12 Weeks of Free Coaching Week 5 Are you doing the food, doing the workouts, and still feeling like something is missing? Like you're doing everything right but progress has stalled or you're just ready to dial in what comes next? This episode is for you. In Week 5 of the free 12-week coaching series, we're pulling back the curtain on everything that influences fat loss beyond calories and exercise. Because the truth is, it's never just food and workouts. There are closer to 10 toggles, levers you can adjust, and which one you focus on next is completely personal to you. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why fat loss is a multi-lever system, not a two-toggle pass or fail approach The 10 toggles of fat loss and how to identify which one is your next move How sleep directly impacts your hunger hormones ghrelin and leptin, and why you're not weak, you're just sleep deprived The cortisol cycle: how chronic stress signals your body to store fat and what to do about it Why NEAT (non-exercise activity) may be burning more calories than your actual workouts, and how to use that to your advantage The most common micronutrient deficiencies in women and how they silently undermine your energy, metabolism, and results The truth about supplements, what's actually worth it and what's just expensive hope Why creatine belongs in your routine, even if fat loss (not muscle gain) is your goal _____________________________________________________________________ ✨ Ready to go deeper?Sign up through the link in the show notes and join this 12-week coaching experience. Mentioned in this episode: Trust Your Body, Change Your Habits 12 Weeks of Free Coaching Join HERE Optional personalized coaching and workouts inside The Lift Library 2 Week Mini Coaching and Lift Library for 3 Months Details HERE Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE _____________________________________________________ Click HERE for the Show Notes. If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review - it means the world to me + helps the show reach more people! Thank you!   📲 Let’s Connect: Connect with me on Instagram - @dorothymcgatlin Connect with me on Facebook - Dorothy McGatlin

    30 min
  5. Ep 118: Cycle Breaking, Self Compassion, and Trusting Your Body’s Wisdom

    MAR 3

    Ep 118: Cycle Breaking, Self Compassion, and Trusting Your Body’s Wisdom

    Cycle Breaking, Self-Compassion, and Trusting Your Body's Wisdom Trusting Dorothy Podcast | 12 Weeks of Free Coaching Week 4 Are you exhausted from starting over every Monday? Tired of white-knuckling your way through diets only to end up right back where you started, maybe even more frustrated with yourself? This episode is for you. In Week 4 of the free 12-week coaching series, we're diving deep into one of the most powerful shifts you can make on your health journey: breaking the cycles that keep you stuck not with more willpower, but with self-compassion, body awareness, and a whole new way of listening to yourself. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why the guilt-binge cycle keeps repeating — and what's actually driving it (hint: it's not a lack of discipline) How shame makes habit change harder, not easier — what the research actually says The truth about "mind over matter" and why this common motivational phrase may be working against you How to recognize your personal patterns — daily, weekly, and monthly cycles that influence your hunger, energy, and choices Simple, body-based tools to pause and disrupt a cycle in the moment without judgment A powerful reframe: from mind over matter → mind with matter Key Takeaways The Guilt Binge Cycle (And How to Break It) Guilt doesn't break the pattern, it fuels it. When we break our own rules around food, guilt can actually become permission to keep going. Add in food restriction and deprivation, and your body's hunger hormones ramp up, making the cycle almost biological. Understanding why this happens is the first step to changing it. Your Body Has Cycles  From the afternoon energy dip to the week before your period when hunger spikes, your body is constantly sending signals. Learning to recognize these rhythms rather than labeling them as failures is where real change begins. Why "Mind Over Matter" Might Be Holding You Back We explore why training yourself to override physical signals,  in workouts and in life can actually disconnect you from your body's wisdom. The new approach? Mind with matter, using your mind to listen to your body, not silence it. Practical Tools to Pause the Pattern Front load your day with protein and fiber Use movement (a plank, jumping jacks, body tapping) to discharge stress and interrupt automatic behaviors Try a somatic pause before returning to food mindfully Neutralize food, there's no "good" or "bad," only what nourishes you in different ways Who This Episode Is For This episode is for women who are done with dieting and ready to build a relationship with food and their body rooted in trust, not control. Whether you're in the middle of a habit reset, feeling the motivation dip around week 4, or just starting to question why traditional "willpower" approaches haven't worked, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. ______________________________________________________________________ ✨ Ready to go deeper?Sign up through the link in the show notes and join this 12-week coaching experience. Mentioned in this episode: Trust Your Body, Change Your Habits 12 Weeks of Free Coaching Join HERE Optional personalized coaching and workouts inside The Lift Library 2 Week Mini Coaching and Lift Library for 3 Months Details HERE Peace & Prosperity Coaching HERE _____________________________________________________ Click HERE for the Show Notes. If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review - it means the world to me + helps the show reach more people! Thank you!   📲 Let’s Connect: Connect with me on Instagram - @dorothymcgatlin Connect with me on Facebook - Dorothy McGatlin

    22 min
  6. Ep 117: 12 Weeks Free Coaching Week 3 Becoming the Person You Want to Be

    FEB 24

    Ep 117: 12 Weeks Free Coaching Week 3 Becoming the Person You Want to Be

    What if weight loss didn’t require more discipline… but a new identity? In Week 3 of the 12 Weeks Free Coaching series, we explore how becoming the woman you want to be, rather than chasing results creates sustainable weight loss, better habits, and a deeper sense of confidence and peace in your body. If you’re in your 40s and tired of starting over, using willpower, or feeling stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, this episode will help you approach change in a way that actually lasts. We talk about shifting your mindset from punishment and restriction to joy, aliveness, and identity-based habits so healthy choices become natural instead of forced. This episode is about loving the journey, rewriting unhelpful self-talk, and building habits that support the version of you you’re becoming. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✔ Why results alone won’t create lasting change ✔ How identity-based habits support sustainable weight loss ✔ The difference between discipline and becoming the person you want to be ✔ How to enjoy the process instead of waiting to feel good later ✔ Why loving the journey improves consistency and long-term success ✔ How to rewrite negative self-talk and internal narratives ✔ Why action builds confidence (not the other way around) ✔ How to stop all-or-nothing thinking around food and exercise ✔ The power of doing small habits even when results aren’t immediate ✔ How to feel alive, joyful, and present in your health journey This Episode Is Especially Helpful If: You’re in your 40s and weight loss feels harder than it used to You’re tired of dieting cycles and starting over You struggle with motivation, consistency, or negative self-talk You want to feel confident and at peace in your body You want to enjoy food and still support your health You’re ready to approach wellness with self-trust instead of pressure Reflection Questions • Who do I want to become, and how do I want to feel in my body? • What habits does that version of me practice daily? • What story am I ready to release? • What small action can I take today that supports who I’m becoming?   ✨ Ready to go deeper?Sign up through the link in the show notes and join this 12-week coaching experience. Mentioned in this episode: Trust Your Body, Change Your Habits 12 Weeks of Free Coaching Join HERE Optional personalized coaching and workouts inside The Lift Library 2 Week Mini Coaching and Lift Library for 3 Months Details HERE 90 day 1-1 Coaching Details HERE _____________________________________________________ Click HERE for the Show Notes. If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review - it means the world to me + helps the show reach more people! Thank you!   📲 Let’s Connect: Connect with me on Instagram - @dorothymcgatlin Connect with me on Facebook - Dorothy McGatlin

    16 min
  7. Ep 116: 12 Weeks Free Coaching, Week 2: Small Habits, Big Shifts

    FEB 17

    Ep 116: 12 Weeks Free Coaching, Week 2: Small Habits, Big Shifts

    Are you struggling to stay consistent with healthy habits? In Week 2 of my 12 Weeks Free Coaching series, we’re focusing on the small habits that create real, sustainable change. If tracking your food didn’t go perfectly last week  you’re not behind. You’re human. And today’s episode will help you shift from guilt and all-or-nothing thinking into awareness, compassion, and forward momentum. You’ll learn why tracking can be powerful, what to do if you resist it, and how simple habit shifts like increasing protein, adding fiber, and habit stacking can make weight loss and feeling better in your body easier. This is not about perfection. It’s about progress. In this episode, we cover: ✔ Why consistent self-monitoring improves weight loss success ✔ What to do if you didn’t track your food last week ✔ How tracking creates awareness without shame ✔ The biggest mistake women make when reducing calories ✔ Why protein and fiber help you feel full and support metabolism ✔ How to use the “add more” method instead of restriction ✔ Understanding scale fluctuations and removing emotional meaning ✔ Why losing 0.5 lb per week is excellent progress ✔ Habit stacking strategies that make healthy choices automatic ✔ How to move forward without guilt, shame, or all-or-nothing thinking Key Takeaways ✨ Awareness beats perfection ✨ What you do next matters more than what happened yesterday ✨ Adding nutrient-dense foods works better than restriction ✨ The scale is data, not a judgment ✨ Small habits create lasting transformation ✨ Ready to go deeper?Sign up through the link in the show notes and join this 12-week coaching experience. Mentioned in this episode: Trust Your Body, Change Your Habits 12 Weeks of Free Coaching Join HERE Optional personalized coaching and workouts inside The Lift Library 2 Week Mini Coaching and Lift Library for 3 Months Details HERE 90 day 1-1 Coaching Details HERE _____________________________________________________ Click HERE for the Show Notes. If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review - it means the world to me + helps the show reach more people! Thank you!   📲 Let’s Connect: Connect with me on Instagram - @dorothymcgatlin Connect with me on Facebook - Dorothy McGatlin

    21 min
  8. Ep 115: To Track Calories Or Not To Track? Week 1 Starts Now

    FEB 10

    Ep 115: To Track Calories Or Not To Track? Week 1 Starts Now

    So much of getting results, in fitness, nutrition, and life, has nothing to do with trying harder… and everything to do with deciding. In this week’s coaching podcast episode, Dorothy explores the overlooked foundation of sustainable change: deciding what you want this process to give you, how you want to feel in your body, and how you’ll define progress for yourself, beyond numbers or someone else’s results. This episode introduces Dorothy’s Magic 3-Step Process: Set the goal Establish the habit Reflect …and explains why reflection is often the missing piece that turns effort into real, lasting results. You’ll also hear a compassionate, non-diet approach to: Choosing what’s best for your body instead of what would make you feel “thin” Redefining progress beyond weight loss Understanding the value of food and your relationship with it When tracking food can be helpful, and when it’s not... plus how to do it. How awareness (not perfection) supports long-term change Dorothy shares how two people can follow the same plan for 12 weeks and walk away feeling completely different, and why your energy, expectations, and self-talk matter just as much as the strategy itself. This episode is for you if: You’ve tried “doing all the right things” but still feel disappointed You want results without burning yourself out You’re ready to stop outsourcing trust and start listening to your body You want a more peaceful, sustainable approach to fitness and food ✨ Ready to go deeper? Sign up through the link in the show notes and join this 12-week coaching experience. Mentioned in this episode: Trust Your Body, Change Your Habits 12 Weeks of Free Coaching Join HERE Optional personalized coaching and workouts inside The Lift Library 2 Week Mini Coaching and Lift Library for 3 Months Details HERE 90 day 1-1 Coaching Details HERE _____________________________________________________ Click HERE for the Show Notes. If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review - it means the world to me + helps the show reach more people! Thank you!   📲 Let’s Connect: Connect with me on Instagram - @dorothymcgatlin Connect with me on Facebook - Dorothy McGatlin

    26 min
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Trusting Dorothy is a podcast about coming home to yourself, gently, truthfully, and powerfully. Hosted by coach, mentor and fitness pro Dorothy McGatlin, each episode explores what it means to feel strong, clear, and at peace in your body and your life, while stepping into deeper alignment with your most elevated, authentic self. Here, you’ll find grounded conversations about nervous system regulation, sustainable health, embodied self-trust, and living in tune with your truth. This is for the woman who is creating the habits & mindset to love their bodies and life If you’re craving something softer, deeper, and more expansive—you’re in the right place. Because this isn’t just about trusting Dorothy... it’s about trusting yourself.

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  • Creator
    Dorothy McGatlin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
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    DorothyMcGatlin©
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