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The Livy Method Podcast

Gina Livy

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.

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S8 · E89
Wednesday · 37 min
Your House Shouldn't Be Something You Recover From
You keep meaning to deal with it. The closet, the freezer, the room you close the door on. And you keep not doing it, then wondering what's wrong with you. Professional organizer and certified KonMari consultant Effy Terry joins Gina to talk about why nothing is wrong with you, why clutter in midlife is really just catch-up, and why the clothes in the back of your closet are keeping you stuck at a size and a stage you've already left. They get into aspirational buying, sunken cost, body doubling, sharing a home with someone whose system isn't yours, and why an organized pantry has more to do with weight loss after 40 than anyone tells you. One thing you can change today: open one drawer and get rid of the past versions of yourself. Because your home should be the place you recover in, not the place you recover from. Where to Find Effy: Website: https://organizethat.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organizethatwitheffyterry/ Effy appears on the Netflix series, Hoarders (Season 15, Episodes 9 & 11) This podcast aligns with Sep 2nd of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S8 · E88
Tuesday · 39 min
You Inherited More Than Recipes
Food is one of the last places culture still lives. It's how your family said I love you, how traditions crossed oceans, how a recipe outlived the person who wrote it down. Gina sits down with Capri Cafaro, radio host, TV personality, creator of the Emmy-nominated PBS series America the Bountiful and author of United We Eat, who has spent years travelling North America collecting the stories behind what people grow, make and pass down. Why food is the strongest keeper of cultural memory we have. What Indigenous food sovereignty teaches everyone about eating well. Why knowing who grew your food changes how you eat it. And what gets lost when a meal becomes a calorie count instead of a story. Plus the reason slowing down at the table might matter more than anything on it. Where to Find Capri and her new show Post Cards Across Canada: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BountifulTellsStories Website: https://www.capriscafaro.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capriscafaro/ Bountiful Media: https://bountifulmediabrands.com This podcast aligns with Sep 1st of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S8 · E87
Monday · 38 min
You Didn't Fall Off. You Took a Break.
If the weight crept back on this summer, nothing is broken, your routine changed, and your body followed. Gina unpacks why weight regain after 40 has less to do with willpower than with the things that quietly shifted: longer days, later dinners, less water, less sleep and old habits that never fully left. She gets into set point range and why your weight was always meant to move within a 5–10 pound window, why "A-type" people crush weight loss and then struggle in maintenance, and what food noise actually is, including what GLP-1 medications do to it and what they still can't do for you. This podcast aligns with Aug 31st of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S8 · E86
August 27 · 29 min
Strong for Too Damn Long
You look like you have it all together. Inside, you're wondering how much longer you can keep this up. Mental health professional, award-winning speaker and author Calissa Ngozi joins Gina to talk about burnout in midlife and why exhaustion became a badge of honour, why rest comes wrapped in guilt, and why so many women only recognize burnout in everyone else. One thing you can change today: give yourself permission to pause. Because you can't take care of anyone else if you're not taking care of yourself. Where to Find Calissa: Website: https://www.calissangozi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calissangozi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calissa.ngozi LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/calissangozi Her book, The Oxygen Mask Mindset is available on Amazon. This podcast aligns with Aug 27th of our Summer Club, members can find video in our Livy Method app or Summer Club Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S8 · E85
August 26 · 38 min
"Just Lose Weight and You'll Get Pregnant" Was Never True
From your first period to well past menopause, it's the same set of ovaries calling the shots, and almost no one ever explained what they're actually doing. Gina sits down with Dr. Sony Sierra, one of Canada's leading fertility specialists, for the conversation you can't get in a ten-minute appointment. Why "just lose weight" was never the real answer. What twenty years of losing and regaining does to your hormones. Why the way you lose weight matters more than the number. And why the hardest part of menopause is that nobody warned you. They also talk the PCOS name change, GLP-1s and fertility, and what the research says about plastics. Where To Find Dr. Sony: Websites: EVOLVE Egg Freezing Clinic: https://evolveeggfreeze.com/ TRIO Fertility: https://triofertility.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsonysierra This podcast aligns with Aug 26th 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.
S8 · E84
August 25 · 53 min
You're Not Too Loud. You're Hiding.
Have you ever heard your own voice climb an octave mid-sentence and wondered who that was? Voice coach, musician and author Lucy Walsh joins Gina to explain why you sound different depending on who's in the room and why it's a survival tactic you learned a long time ago. They get into hiding in plain sight, why overcompensating to fill an awkward silence is a way of abandoning yourself, what comes up when you finally stop shallow breathing and drop into your body, and why "releasing" the old versions of you doesn't work. Gina opens solo on a morning where nothing went to plan: a printer that quit, a live stream that wouldn't start, and a missing guest, yet it becomes a do not miss conversation about how to stop hiding from yourself. Where to find Lucy Walsh: Website: https://www.lucywalsh.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelucywalsh Podcast: The Lucy Walsh Podcast You'll find Lucy's book, Remember Me as Human on Amazon. This podcast aligns with Aug 25th 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.
S8 · E83
August 24 · 34 min
The Question to Ask Before You Blame Yourself
You're doing all the things, the water, the greens, the protein, the walking, the sleep, and the scale hasn't moved in months. Gina opens with a message from a woman who's been stuck in the same five-pound range since February and asks the question most women in midlife are afraid to say out loud: what if something is wrong with me? The answer: nothing is wrong with you. The plan that worked two years ago isn't the plan your body needs today. She unpacks why weight loss stalls in perimenopause and menopause, how hormones, sleep and stress quietly change the equation, when it's time to get your bloodwork done, and why eating less and less is almost always the wrong move. This podcast aligns with Aug 24th 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.
S8 · E82
August 19 · 31 min
Reset, Don’t Restart
Gina sits down with Livy Community member Megan Mapley for an open conversation about sustainable weight loss, mindset, emotional eating and what it really takes to create lasting change. After losing 53 pounds, regaining weight when life got busy and finding her way forward again, Megan shares why she stopped chasing the all-or-nothing approach and started building habits she could actually live with. They talk about food noise, social media, movement, body image, GLP-1 weight loss medications and the difference between needing a reset and believing you have to start over. It’s a relatable reminder that weight loss isn’t about perfection or quick fixes. It’s about learning what works for your body, trusting yourself and continuing to make progress through every season of life. Where to Find Megan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endlessprogressproject/ This podcast aligns with Aug 19th 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.
S8 · E81
August 18 · 31 min
The Power of Women Supporting Women
Gina Livy sits down with RevolutionHER founder and CEO Maria Locker for a candid conversation about women supporting women, the power of community and what it looks like to rediscover yourself as life changes. From body image, clothing and people-pleasing to entrepreneurship, self-care and Maria’s own Livy Method weight loss journey, they explore why feeling good in your skin is about so much more than the number on the scale. Maria also shares how learning to listen to her body has changed her approach to health, while she and Gina chat about supporting women-led Canadian businesses, finding confidence in midlife and the exciting events they’re creating to bring women together in real life. Where to Find Maria Locker & RevolutionHER: Website: https://www.revolutionher.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revolutionhertm This podcast aligns with Aug 18th 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.
S8 · E80
August 17 · 33 min
Getting Back on Track Without the Guilt
Fresh off a family vacation in Paris, Tuscany and Rome, Gina Livy gets real about what it actually means to get Back On Track after summer travel, indulgences and time away from routine. She shares why sustainable weight loss and maintenance are about so much more than food, exploring hydration, mindful eating, sleep, stress, movement, nervous system regulation and the everyday factors that affect how the body feels and responds. Gina also reframes “mindless” summer eating, talks through normal weight fluctuations and set point range, and reminds the Livy Community that enjoying life and staying focused on their goals don’t have to be at odds. It’s a timely conversation about mindfulness, getting back into routine and feeling your best without guilt, punishment or chasing perfection. This podcast aligns with August 17th 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.
S8 · E79
August 11 · 26 min
Beating the End-of-Summer Slump
The vacation's over, the "summer shoulds" are creeping in. Clinical psychologist Dr. Beverley David joins Odette to explain the actual psychology behind the end-of-summer slump and what to do about it. She shares why chasing the "best summer ever" backfires, how to make ordinary moments stick by truly noticing and savoring them, and her simple three-step tool for the post-holiday blues. Here is a practical conversation about softening the "September scaries". Where to Find Dr. Beverley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdrbeverley/ Website: https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/ If you are interested in joining the next Insomnia group, email hello@yourpsychologycentre.ca This podcast aligns with August 10th 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.
S8 · E78
August 11 · 31 min
Consistency Isn't a Streak
You've been told consistency means doing the exact same thing every single day, hit your water, never miss a walk, keep the streak alive. So the moment life happens (a vacation, a birthday, the flu), it feels like you blew it and have to start over. Kim and Odette make the case that real consistency isn't a streak at all. It's the bigger picture: a few good choices, a blip that doesn't snowball, and the ability to make up for an off day instead of writing off the whole week. This podcast aligns with August 10th 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.
S8 · E77
July 29 · 33 min
The Change That Changes Everything
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.
S8 · E76
July 28 · 44 min
Weight Loss, Food Noise & GLP-1s
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.
S8 · E75
July 27 · 57 min
What Happens After the Road Trip
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.
S8 · E74
July 23 · 40 min
You Don't Get What You Want. You Get How You Feel About What You Want.
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.
S8 · E73
July 22 · 37 min
The Conversation You Keep Avoiding With Your Aging Parents
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.
S8 · E72
July 21 · 44 min
Chase the Dream At Any Age
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.
S8 · E71
July 20 · 37 min
The Science of Being Happier This Summer
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.
S8 · E70
July 15 · 32 min
Let's Normalize Gaining the Weight Back
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.

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