

The Burn Stress Lose Weight Podcast
Dr. Priyanka Venugopal
The Burn Stress Lose Weight Podcast is a weekly audio letter for professional working moms to feel simultaneously inspired and educated on the real solution to lasting weight loss results. I share my real lived experience as a busy physician mom who struggled on-and-off the scale and exactly how I solved this problem once and for all.
You don't need another quick fix to lose the weight you want.
Welcome to a science and perspective driven podcast that is designed to help all professional working moms feel a little more Unstoppable.
You don't need another quick fix to lose the weight you want.
Welcome to a science and perspective driven podcast that is designed to help all professional working moms feel a little more Unstoppable.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 21min
98: You Don't have a Sweet Tooth, You have Overdesire
In this episode, I am uncovering the truth about cravings, overdesire, and weight loss struggles. Today we're delving deep into the concept of overdesire, debunking the myth of the "sweet tooth" and offering a three-step process for realignment. I'll draw from my own experience of shedding over 60 pounds without traditional dieting methods. I'll share the science behind overdesire, and explain how habitual patterns form, providing practical strategies to regain control of your cravings. Through recognition, description, and mindful action, you'll learn to outsmart their overdesire and achieve lasting results. Join me on this empowering journey to unlock the secrets of sustainable weight loss and reclaim control over your body and mind. Resources: FREE 5 Minutes Per Day Weight Loss Mini-Course here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/email Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/98

Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 9min
97: The Science of Coaching with Dr. Sunny Smith
In this episode, I have an inspiring conversation with guest Dr. Sunny Smith, a physician turned coach, in an episode delving into the transformative power of coaching backed by science and data. Dr. Sunny Smith shares her remarkable journey from a physician to a coach, revealing how a life-altering accident led her to discover the profound impact of coaching on one's mindset and life choices. Tune in to uncover the magic of shifting perspectives, embracing agency over thoughts and feelings, and finding lightness in life's challenges. Dr. Sunny Smith is the Founder and CEO of Empowering Women Physicians. She brings her background as an awarded Medical Educator and Clinical Professor of Family Medicine into the coaching space. She has been featured in multiple documentaries on medical student and physician wellness including Do No Harm which is currently streaming on Amazon. She advocates for physician wellness through her coaching program, podcast, Facebook group, and retreats. Her company includes a team of physician coaches who provide a comprehensive and collaborative life and business coaching program. Since starting her coaching practice 6 years ago, she has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, and Inc 5000. Her academic publications have appeared in many peer-reviewed journals including JAMA. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/97 Dr. Sunny Smith's Links: Website: https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/ References: https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/references/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/empowering-women-physicians/id1438330803 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnysmithmd/ If this podcast resonates with you, get my Free 5 Minutes Per Day Weight Loss Mini-Course over at: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/email

Feb 6, 2024 • 17min
96: Adding a Cookie to Your Salad isn't Balance
In this episode of the Unstoppable Mom Brain Podcast I'm taking you on a walk-and-talk with me, discussing the myth of balance in weight loss and how to truly achieve it. I'm diving into the misconception of balancing salads with cookies and why it doesn't work. I will unveil the secret to finding real balance by addressing the root cause of deprivation and restriction in your weight loss journey. I want to empower you as a listener to redefine your relationship with food and prioritize yourselves without relying on temporary fixes like eating a cookie with your salad. Get ready to shift your perspective and discover the path to sustainable weight loss without deprivation. Resources: FREE 5 Minutes Per Day Weight Loss Mini-Course here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/email Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/96

Jan 30, 2024 • 42min
95: Sex + Pleasure with Danielle Savory
In this episode, I have a conversation with sex and pleasure coach, Danielle Savory. We delve into the common obstacles faced by working moms when it comes to experiencing pleasure and intimacy. Danielle shares her personal journey from neuroscience pre-med to becoming a sex and pleasure coach, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and self-discovery in navigating challenges. We're giving insights into breaking free from guilt associated with pleasure, understanding desire, and prioritizing ourselves in various aspects of life. The episode is filled with practical tips, including the transformative power of scheduling sex and embracing pleasure as a personal priority. Danielle Savory is a master certified coach who helps women experience more turn-on and pleasure in the bedroom and beyond. Over the last decade she has helped thousands of women revitalize their entire well-being and tap into the pinnacle of personal growth through the lens of sexual and sensual pleasure using her expertise in neuropsychology, mindfulness, and somatics. Recently her podcast "It's My Pleasure" was selected as the #1 Sex & Relationship podcast of 2023 on Mashable. Danielle lives in Portland, OR with her husband, two girls, a pitbull named Bruce and a kitty named Dottie. She loves hiking, house/yard projects, dancing all over the place and cross-stitching as she contemplates ways to dismantle the patriarchy. Resources: FREE 5 Minutes Per Day Weight Loss Mini-Course here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/email Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/95

Jan 23, 2024 • 17min
94: The Convenient Roadblock
In today's episode, I dive into the convincing roadblock that holds us back from achieving our weight loss goals. I'll share my personal journey, unraveling how a compelling and convenient story became my biggest roadblock, leading to a 60-pound weight gain over 10 years. Discover the power of awareness and curiosity as you explore your own roadblock story. The primitive brain's role in creating convenient narratives is unveiled, and you'll learn how to shift your mindset towards small, impactful actions. Join me on this transformative journey to overcome roadblocks and achieve your dream ideal weight. Resources: FREE 5 Minutes Per Day Weight Loss Mini-Course here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/email Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/94

Jan 16, 2024 • 41min
93: Why I Quit Medicine
I want to share the story of how it all began and what led me to quit medicine. Part of the reason I started this podcast is tied to my decision to stop practicing as an OBGYN, so this is a great opportunity to share with all of you why I switched paths and the decisions that brought me to this moment in time. I'm honored to share my voice and perspective as a working mom who not only lost weight but really has changed many areas of her life. I wanted to connect with fellow working moms and high-achievers like you, so you know that more is always possible in your life. Tune in this week to discover why I quit medicine. I'm sharing my experience of education and how I became an OBGYN so I could serve women, how coaching has changed my life, how The Unstoppable Mom Brain started, and why I ultimately decided to leave medicine and start coaching full-time. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/93

Jan 12, 2024 • 4min
Mini-sode: "I should be able to lose weight myself..."
If you've ever told yourself: "I should be able to do this myself"-- let's talk. This is a commonly held story professional women tell themselves... and likely in the past it has pushed you to work had and have a lot of achievement. But what might have been a superskill in other parts of your life, could be an obstacle to lose the weight you want. Let's dive in. If these tiny-but-mighty concepts are resonating with you, I'd love to see you in The Unstoppable Group. This is my intimate, small group coaching program for professional working moms who want to lose weight with simple, science backed strategies while taking into account mindset skills, like the one described in this video to level up your results this year. Click here to learn more and grab your spot.
Jan 11, 2024 • 8min
Mini-Sode: The Compelling Lie
If you've ever felt nervous about the "work of weight loss" I have a tiny-but-might concept for you. That sentence you've heard on repeat is a convincing, compelling (and dare I say convenient) thought that is the Lie that holds back dreams. Today's mini-sode is to help you obliterate it. If these tiny-but-mighty concepts are resonating with you, I'd love to see you in The Unstoppable Group. This is my intimate, small group coaching program for professional working moms who want to lose weight with simple, science backed strategies while taking into account mindset skills, like the one described in this video to level up your results this year. Click here to learn more and grab your spot.
Jan 10, 2024 • 4min
Mini-sode: Why you don't need motivation to lose weight
Motivation has a normal shelf life, it's designed to wax and wane... so relying on it to lose weight naturally leads to weight loss results that wax and wane too. Don't worry, all is NOT lost. Turns out you don't NEED motivation to lose the weight you want. Let's get into it. If these tiny-but-mighty concepts are resonating with you, I'd love to see you in The Unstoppable Group. This is my intimate, small group coaching program for professional working moms who want to lose weight with simple, science backed strategies while taking into account mindset skills, like the one described in this video to level up your results this year. Click here to learn more and grab your spot.
Jan 9, 2024 • 5min
Mini-sode: "It didn't work when...."
If you've ever missed the mark with your last weight loss strategy, you've likely felt a strong sting of disappointment. The leap high achievers make is taking a missed mark and making it mean their future success on the scale might not be possible. If you've ever thought this, today's mini-sode is for you.


