This podcast isn’t one more thing to add to your plate. It’s a place to get inspired, have a few laughs, feel like you’re not alone, and walk away with advice that’s actually helpful. We’re tired of all the health trends, the wellness fads, and everyone telling us how to feel, when we just want to feel like ourselves again. Midlife may be messy (especially around that midsection), but we can do this. Some days you’ll feel like a rock star, others you’re barely hanging in there. We meet you where you’re at, so come hang with us on The Livy Method Podcast. If you want to learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this inspiring summer conversation, Gina Livy shares why lasting weight loss is about so much more than food and the number on the scale. She explores the power of self-awareness, building healthy habits that fit real life, and why managing stress, improving sleep, and understanding your body's needs are key to sustainable weight loss and maintenance. Gina also reflects on the importance of community, confidence, personal growth, and creating meaningful change that extends far beyond losing weight. It's an encouraging reminder that the work you do on your health can transform every part of your life. This podcast aligns with July 29 of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this honest and inspiring conversation, Gina Livy sits down with Livy Community member Kellie Sweeney to talk about what happens when life gets in the way of weight loss. After successfully losing weight, Kellie shares how family health challenges, personal stress, surgery, and emotional eating led to weight regain, and how she found her way forward with self-compassion, therapy, and a renewed focus on her health. Together, they explore food noise, stress, sustainable weight loss, maintenance, GLP-1 medications, and why lasting change is about so much more than the number on the scale. It's a candid conversation about resilience, rebuilding confidence, and finding the tools that help you keep moving forward. Where to Find Kellie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kellie.sweeney_ This podcast aligns with July 28 of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This podcast aligns with July 27 of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You can lose the weight and still feel like a stranger in your own body. Identity-led transformation coach Hina Khan joins Gina Livy to explain why so many women regain weight even after doing everything right. It's not from a lack of discipline, but because their self-image never caught up to the change. They get into the idea of a mental "set point," why you unconsciously undo your own progress to feel normal again, the trap of "when-then" living (I'll be happy when I hit the goal), and why imposter syndrome isn't a stop sign, it's a signal to expand your capacity, not shrink your goals. Hina Khan is the author of A Return to You and host of The Possibilities with Hina Khan podcast. Where to Find Hina: Website: https://hinakhan.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachwithhina You'll find Hina's book, A Return to YOU , here: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1965653278 This podcast aligns with Day one of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if the hardest job of midlife isn't the one you planned for? This week, Gina is joined in The Summer Club by Teri Hart, host of the caregiving podcast The Heart of It All. After walking her own dad through vascular dementia and helping her mom navigate widowhood, Teri turned 30 years of broadcasting experience into a resource for the rest of us. She and Gina get real about the conversations we avoid (wills, power of attorney, and the two bank accounts you didn't know your dad had), why boundaries make you a better caregiver, and how to build your own village before you're in crisis. They dig into caregiver guilt and the grief that starts before anyone's gone. Where to Find Teri: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terihart https://www.instagram.com/thehartofitallpod/ Podcast: The Hart Of It All Website: thehartofitall.com This podcast aligns with Day one of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At midlife, a lot of us quietly decide the big dreams are behind us. Janette Ewen didn't get the memo. In the first episode of Summer Club, the designer and lifestyle expert (25 years on CTV, NBC, and Canadian daytime TV) talks about becoming the "queen of the pivot": losing her business in the pandemic, finding boxing and racing track in her midlife, and training toward a Masters triple jump because she can. She and Gina get into why "you're allowed to change" is the whole point, how to hold onto one healthy habit when the others slip, and why the best advice for reinventing yourself is to just go and do it. Hopeful, funny, and a little defiant. Where to find Janette Ewen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janetteewen/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fluffnstufflife Facebook: Janetteewen This podcast aligns with Day one of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summer Club has officially begun! In this kickoff episode, Gina Livy gets into why you don't have to wait until goal weight to wear the bathing suit, be in the photos, or actually enjoy your life. She breaks down the science of happiness, why we all have a baseline, why the lottery won't fix it, and how presence and real connection can raise it (plus the app that finally broke her scrolling habit). She also shares the story behind the 91-day program, why the plan was never meant to be followed forever, and how to use summer as the ultimate test of everything you've learned. This podcast aligns with Day one of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if gaining weight back isn't failure, but part of the process? In the final live of the season, Gina Livy, Kim, and Odette get honest about the thing the diet industry won't say out loud. People regain weight, and what matters is having the tools and self-awareness to move forward without starting over every time. They share the story of a member who gained back 30 pounds through a brutal year and just hit her goal again, dig into why goal weight was never really a number, and explain why community might be the most underrated weight loss tool there is. This episode aligns with Day 87 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What do a clinical psychologist, a naturopathic doctor, and a learning strategist do when they're in a funk? In Gina Livy's candid BOD Squad conversation, Dr. Beverley David, Dr. Olinca Trejo, and Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer open up about their own struggles with depression, anxiety, and self-doubt, and the anchors that pull them back. Gina steers the panel into the conversation nobody's having: the fear of getting older. From caring for aging parents to the shift from lifespan to health span, they unpack why aging is a privilege worth showing up for. They talk about how confidence is a skill you build brick by brick, not a trait you're born with, and why the goal was never to stop caring, but to stop apologizing. This episode aligns with Day 86 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com . Where to Find them: Dr. Beverley David: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdrbeverley/ Website: https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/ Dr. Olinca Trejo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.olinca/ Email: info@drolinca.com Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakenedlearning/ Website: https://www.awakenedlearning.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this Mindset Monday conversation, Gina and Odette reflect on what it really takes to create lasting change beyond weight loss. Inspired by a powerful discussion with Kathleen Cameron, they explore how shifting perspective, embracing healthy habits as acts of self-care, and becoming more intentional can reshape the way people think about food, movement, and themselves. They also share why maintenance is about more than holding onto results, touching on identity, resilience, self-awareness, and the importance of staying connected to a supportive community while building a life that feels good long after the scale stops being the focus. This episode aligns with day 85 of our Spring 2026 maintenance program. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this inspiring conversation, Gina Livy sits down with bestselling author and manifestation mentor Kathleen Cameron to explore the powerful connection between mindset, self-worth, weight loss, and lasting health. Kathleen shares how shifting her identity, releasing shame, and focusing on self-love instead of chasing the scale helped her release 120 pounds and completely transform her relationship with herself. Together, they discuss manifestation, confidence, body image, healthy habits, and why lasting change starts from the inside out. If you're looking for motivation to let go of old beliefs, build self-trust, and create a healthier, more fulfilling life, this episode is full of practical insights and empowering perspective. This episode aligns with Day 85 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you willing to be bad at something before you get good at it? In this Midweek Motivation, Gina Livy and Odette get into the fear that quietly runs the show when the structure starts to loosen: fear of failing, fear of succeeding, and the "just in case" jeans still hanging in your closet. They break down why personalizing the plan isn't going rogue, how to actually tell the difference between hungry, could eat and should eat, the one meal you can skip without worrying about going too long and why nuts won't give you that hot-day energy boost but watermelon will. This episode aligns with day 80 of our Spring 2026 maintenance program. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if the thing derailing you isn't willpower? What if it's a nervous system stuck in protection mode? Gina Livy, Odette, and Kim open up about grief, burnout, and the surprising ways your body remembers what your brain moves past. From there, they get practical about this week's tweak: how to personalize the plan with intention instead of drifting into doing your own thing, why letting go of structure feels unsafe (and why that's the point), and Kim's honest question to ask yourself before every choice: is this what I need, or am I looking for a loophole? This episode aligns with Day 80 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You lost the weight, so why are you still cinching a belt around jeans two sizes too big? Gina Livy sits down with Tanya Gelsomino, retail veteran, Livy Method member, and the community's resident fashionista, to talk about the part of weight loss nobody prepares you for: getting dressed. Tanya shares why hanging onto your "before" clothes is really about fear, why sizing down in the same styles rarely works and her "same, similar, different" fitting room method for rediscovering what looks good on your changing body. Listen to learn about dressing with intention instead of waiting for the finish line, how a $15 scarf can shift your whole energy, and why feeling good in your clothes today might be what actually carries you to your goal. This episode aligns with Day 79 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if the thing keeping you stuck is the fear of gaining it back? Gina Livy is flying solo this Mindset Monday, digging into why so many people who've done the work still don't trust themselves, and the three real reasons weight comes back. She takes on a member question about getting triggered at Sunday family dinners, unpacking old food associations, eating to keep the peace, and how to set a new tone at the table without a confrontation. This episode aligns with day 78 of our Spring 2026 maintenance program. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if the goal was never to follow a plan forever, but to not need one? In this episode, Gina Livy breaks down the shift most diets never teach: how to actually know when to eat, what to eat, and how much, by checking in with your body instead of your head. She gets into why skipping a meal isn't the win you think it is, how the summer heat has been messing with your scale (and why it's secretly working in your favour), and what to do when your old habit of going all day without eating creeps back in. Plus: a member hits 50 pounds down after three years of showing up, and Gina gets real about why losing a large amount of weight in a healthy way is far more possible than the industry wants you to believe. This episode aligns with Day 78 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's not you, it's the heat. In this episode celebrating Canada Day, Gina Livy explains why hot weather and air conditioning can spike your scale even when your weight is actually trending down, and what to do about it (hint: it involves salt and fruit, not less water). From there she goes deep on set point, the real reason "goal weight" isn't a fixed number, why your body fights to keep you in a range, and how releasing fat is a different process than burning it. She also answers questions on true hunger versus habit hunger and how to navigate a summer full of celebrations without losing your footing. This episode aligns with Day 73 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Sean Rice is back, and this time he's talking skin. As a plastic surgeon and one of Canada's leading voices in cosmetic medicine, Dr. Sean breaks down what's actually happening to your skin when you lose weight and why waiting until after you hit your goal could mean playing catch-up on damage that was totally preventable. He gets into the GLP-1 and crepey skin connection most doctors aren't talking about, the real difference between fillers and biostimulants (and why it matters for Ozempic face), what Korean skincare is actually worth buying, and the emerging treatments that could change everything. From exosomes for hair growth to enzymes that are rewriting the cellulite conversation, this one has it all. Plus: red light therapy, snail mucin, salmon sperm cream, and an honest breakdown of what's worth your money and what isn't. Where to Find Dr. Sean Rice: Website: https://www.doctorseanrice.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorseanrice/ This episode aligns with Day 72 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What if the reason you feel off today has nothing to do with the food? Odette and Kim are co-hosting this week and they're getting into what it really means to listen to your body when life gets busy, seasonal, and a little loose around the edges. Canada Day is coming, the patios are open, and the structure that felt solid in the spring is getting tested. This conversation covers the difference between "what is wrong with me?" and "what is going on with me?", a simple reframe that changes everything. They unpack how to use Back on Track with intention, not as the excuse it can quietly become. And they get into the science of community: why surrounding yourself with people who get it actually makes your body feel better. This episode aligns with day 71 of our Spring 2026 maintenance program. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gina's traveling, so program managers Kim and Odette are taking the wheel and came prepared. They get into one of the most misunderstood tools in the Livy Method: Back on Track. It's not a free pass. It's not a punishment. And it's definitely not something you trigger every Monday after a weekend of snacks. It's a feeling and knowing the difference changes everything. Kim and Odette break down what Back on Track actually is, when to use it (and when not to), why the scale is the wrong signal to follow, and how this tool shifts when you move into maintenance. They also get into the No Snack Challenge debrief, how to navigate Canada Day and the 4th of July without derailing your progress, and why the end of the program isn't the end of your journey. This episode aligns with Day 71 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026 To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
