Health, Habits, and Epic Living

185: Your Guide to Handling Setbacks

April 10, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes - 37.4 MB

How do you handle setbacks on your weight loss journey? Setbacks are so discouraging, and they can send you spiraling. But rather than viewing them as roadblocks to progress, it's essential that we learn to recognize them as a normal part of life's ups and downs. In this episode, I’m discussing the art of resilience and some strategies to help you handle setbacks and keep moving forward, even when things get tough. Topics covered in this episode include: The brand new guide I have t...

184: Weight and Wellness: A Discussion with Jennifer Trepeck

April 03, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes - 43.3 MB

What crosses your mind when you think about weight or weight loss? It’s a regular topic of discussion, especially among women. Many of us grew up watching the women in our lives engage in fad diets, counting calories or even engaging in public weigh-ins. There is so much more to your weight than just calories in, calories out. And there’s so much more to how our bodies work than simply striving to achieve what we believe is an ideal number on the scale. If you find yourself on th...

183: How to Make Change Easier

March 27, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MB

For many people, the word “acceptance” can feel passive, not great, and even undesirable. But to me, that’s not the TRUE meaning of acceptance. Acceptance is the process of being received as adequate or suitable. It is the process of STOPPING rejecting yourself and understanding that you are fine exactly the way you are. I dive deeper into the power of acceptance and learning to be okay with something, even if you still want to change and improve. Remember, if we reject OURSELVES, we ...

182: Clearing Up Misconceptions Around BHRT

March 20, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 24.2 MB

Since the Women’s Health Initiative study came out, there have been a lot of misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy among practitioners and us ladies. Hormone replacement therapy was widely embraced until the release of this study, which created fear about its safety. However, there is data on bioidentical hormones that show numerous benefits and reduced risks, yet we remain hesitant to use them. This week, I want to clear up many misconceptions that we have as a society arou...

181: The Dangers of People Pleasing

March 13, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes - 24.6 MB

In this episode, I explore the ten dangers of being a people pleaser. It’s normal to be a people pleaser, but you might find yourself constantly trying to make people happy at the expense of your own happiness. And being focused on pleasing people can lead to bitterness and resentment. Learn how to navigate out of this cycle and how to recognize if you are a people pleaser. Taking care of others is important, but remember, no one can care for you as much as you can for yourself! It is ...

180: Breaking Down Metabolic Health

March 06, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 20.5 MB

Optimal metabolic health plays a crucial role in our longevity and in how we function and feel in our bodies. There are many misconceptions about what contributes to metabolic syndrome, so in today’s episode, I set the record straight and break down what metabolic health is, and if you are metabolically unhealthy, how you can reverse it. Learn about the risk factors and the five criteria to define metabolic syndrome so you can improve your metabolic health and feel fantastic in your bo...

179: Healthy Habits for Optimal Liver Function

February 28, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes - 22.8 MB

One vital organ that is often overlooked but is essential for our body's function, alongside the brain, heart, and lungs, is the liver. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is on the rise, and today, I’m explaining why that is and what you can do to reduce the risks. If you want epic health, loving your liver and taking good care of it is crucial. Knowing the right way to take good care of your liver and which foods are best may not always be clear, but in this episode, I’m walking you thr...

178: Cultivate a Winning Mindset

February 21, 2024 06:00 - 19 minutes - 16.4 MB

What is your mindset when it comes to your habits? Does your mindset fill you with energy and positivity? Or do you think negatively about yourself? Your mindset represents the thoughts you have, and it's the most important thing to work on. It impacts every aspect of your life, including your habits. And when you have a winning mindset, you won’t let obstacles or challenges defeat you. If you want to cultivate habits for a healthier and happier life, you need to cultivate a winning mi...

177: Healing Your Pain: Understanding and Processing Emotions

February 14, 2024 06:00 - 28 minutes - 23.7 MB

Pain is something that, as humans, we all experience in our lives. When faced with pain, it’s natural to seek ways to relieve yourself from it. To do this, it’s important that you understand your pain. Today, I’m talking about healing your pain and the necessity of processing your emotions. I’m sharing how I’m currently experiencing pain in my life, and I discuss the importance of having a safe space to talk with someone to help you process your pain in order to heal it. Get full...

176: 5 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

February 07, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes - 24.4 MB

One of the most common struggles that preoccupy women's minds is weight loss and finding effective ways to lose weight. This is especially true of women who are experiencing perimenopause and menopause. It’s normal to gain weight as we age, but many women think that they should just get used to it. However, I strongly disagree. This week, I share the most effective and safest tool you can use to lose weight: intermittent fasting. It is also THE most effective way to lose fat for older ...

175: 5 Levels of Commitment

January 31, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes - 29.3 MB

It’s common to feel discouraged when curveballs come up and challenges arise on your way to your goal. That's where commitment comes in. In this week's episode, I dive into the five levels of commitment and help you identify the phase you are currently in. I explain how to recognize your commitment level and how to honor it, creating a sense of security to progress to the next level. Discover strategies to increase your level of commitment to achieve your goal of a healthier and happie...

174: The Truth About Estrogen in Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Felice Gersh

January 24, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

This week, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Felice Gersh to the podcast to discuss the importance of estrogen and other hormones during perimenopause. Dr. Felice Gersh has degrees from Princeton University and from the University of Southern California School of Medicine. She is the Founder and Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a practice focused on women’s health. Dr. Gersh takes us on a deep dive into what women experience during perimenopause, detailing the changes, v...

173: You Are in Charge of Yourself with Anna

January 17, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 29.9 MB

If you want a healthy 2024 or to redefine your relationship with alcohol without breaking up with it, then this episode is for you. I interview Anna, who was part of the initial launch of my program, EpicYOU, and she shares what her life was like before and after the program. Learn how EpicYOU and Tone in 10 played a pivotal role in reshaping Anna’s relationship with alcohol, and how it changed her relationship with her husband and with herself. Listen in to hear about Anna's journey, ...

172: 5 Core Healthy Habits to Start for Women (Part 2)

January 10, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 20.2 MB

Last week, I discussed two impactful lifestyle changes to start taking better care of yourself: getting enough hydration and high-quality sleep. In this episode, we discover three more habits that add longevity and health to your years. These are bigger topics, but the highlights I give will motivate you to implement them into your life. I encourage you to think about these habits and pick one or two to start without feeling overwhelmed. Tune in to discover how implementing these habit...

171: 5 Core Healthy Habits to Start for Women (Part 1)

January 03, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MB

Are you ready for more epic living as we step into the new year? During 2023, I let go of some old beliefs that were holding me back. In doing so, I discovered impactful lifestyle changes to better care for myself. Let's call these lifestyle changes ‘habits.’ This week, I’m focusing on the importance of hydrating and getting adequate, high-quality sleep, sharing statistics to understand how these habits work on your body. Discover how to start drinking more water, the best times to dri...

Introducing: The Health, Habits, and Epic Living Podcast

January 02, 2024 10:28 - 1 minute - 1.6 MB

Hi, I’m Sherry Price, pharmacist, certified life and weight loss coach, behavioral specialist, wife, mom, coffee lover, and lifelong learner of all things health. I’m on a mission to educate and empower women to take charge of their health and wellness through self-advocacy, lifestyle changes, stress management, and supportive habits. The goal and intent of this podcast is to help women who struggle with losing or maintaining a healthy weight, or overdoing it in an area of their life ...

[DLL] 170: Ending a Chapter

December 27, 2023 06:00 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MB

In today’s episode, I discuss how walking away from what is no longer serving you allows for change. This change can be scary, but it’s the only way we’ll ever grow. Learn how to stop fearing change and, rather, invite it in and embrace it. Find the courage to walk away from what’s no longer serving you and give yourself permission to close a chapter and open a new one. You owe that to yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://epicyou.com/170

[DLL] 169: How to End Self-Betrayal

December 20, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 20.4 MB

Do you find that you’re unable to keep promises to yourself in one particular area of your life? Maybe you’re unable to stop after 1 drink. Maybe you say your going to go to the gym or start exercising but don’t. Maybe you’re unable to follow through on something important. If so, these are all forms of self-betrayal. Engaging in self betrayal and having a lack of self trust negatively affects our health on all levels. When you start building self trust again, it profoundly changes you...

[DLL] 168: Family Induced Drinking

December 13, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 18.6 MB

Family dynamics can induce drinking. We feel pressure, stress, or expectations from our family that make us feel like we have to drink to deal. But where do these specific feelings come from? The answer is trauma. Trauma is stored in our bodies and doesn't make us feel good. We try to escape it by overindulging in drinking or food, but we know that never works. This holiday season, don’t just “make it through,” but rather experience more comfort and joy. Learn how changing your drinki...

[DLL] 167: How to Stop Being a Nice-o-holic

December 06, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 23.6 MB

Women are conditioned to be nice. We’re taught to be polite, please others, and make sure everyone around us is having a great time. But what about us? This holiday season, I want you to know that you can put yourself first. Tune in to learn the solution for overcoming being a Nice-o-holic. I peel back the layers of what the term “nice” means, and share how being a “Nice-o-holic” can lead you to over-drinking. Get full show notes and more information here: https://epicyou.com/167

[DLL] 166: What Is Your Drinking Habit Costing You?

November 29, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this episode, I go through a list of areas where drinking could be negatively affecting you. I explain how alcohol gets in the way of your accomplishments and happiness and how it destroys your health, relationships, and wealth if given enough time. It's hard to look at the ways drinking costs you, but it can be the biggest gift to face it and embrace it. Tune in to understand that there is nothing you do or have done that can’t be restored and repaired. Get full show notes a...

[DLL] 165: Handling Hangover Shame

November 22, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 26.9 MB

If you feel shame when you're hungover, that isn't necessarily a bad thing - it's actually a sign that you and your body want change. Shame is a gift that indicates you’re living out of alignment. Receive this gift and take on the change you want to see in your life. Tune in this week to begin a bright and healing path as we head into the new year. Learn how to give your body, family, and self the best gift this season. Get full show notes and more information here: https://epicy...

[DLL] 164: Why Do You Keep Drinking?

November 15, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 21 MB

Why do you keep drinking? If you’re drinking more than you want and aren’t proud of your relationship with alcohol, today’s episode is for you. The truth is, most people don’t know why they keep drinking. They just do, and they don’t question it. If you’re just moving through the world without realizing you’re making an elective choice to keep drinking, listen in this week to get to know yourself a little better, so you can make the changes you want to see in your life. Get full ...

[DLL] 163: Elevating Your Standards Around Alcohol

November 08, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 24.1 MB

Most of us don't stop to think about what our standards are. We have default standards for how we eat, drink, and treat ourselves. But, if you want to eat better and drink less, especially during a time of overindulgence like the holiday season, you need to set and maintain higher standards for yourself. In this week's episode, I'm discussing how to see the current standards you have for yourself and your drinking, and sharing how to raise them and maintain them during the holidays. If...

[DLL] 162: Mastering Menopause with Esther Blum

November 01, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 31.6 MB

I have an incredibly exciting and special guest on the podcast this week! It's Integrative Dietitian and Menopause Expert, Esther Blum, and she's here to talk about physical and mental effects of hormone imbalance. We discuss why estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are all vital hormones for women, and Esther explains how good hormone health can make getting through any stage of menopause that much easier. Tune in this week to learn the steps you can be taking to increase your hor...

161: Stop Overdrinking and Start Impressing Yourself

October 25, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19 MB

Have you ever considered that you can have a truly impressive relationship with alcohol? I speak to women all the time who are disappointed by their drinking. However, when you give yourself permission to go all-in on the life you want, you break free from disappointment in the areas that matter most to you. If you’re ready to start showing up with more love and care in the world and stop disappointing yourself, you have to start by first impressing yourself, and I’m showing you how on...

[DLL] 161: Stop Overdrinking and Start Impressing Yourself

October 25, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19 MB

Have you ever considered that you can have a truly impressive relationship with alcohol? I speak to women all the time who are disappointed by their drinking. However, when you give yourself permission to go all-in on the life you want, you break free from disappointment in the areas that matter most to you. If you’re ready to start showing up with more love and care in the world and stop disappointing yourself, you have to start by first impressing yourself, and I’m showing you how on...

160: Intermittent Fasting (Part 2): Gut Health, Good Fat, and More Energy

October 18, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 26.6 MB

This week, I’m diving deeper into some additional benefits of intermittent fasting that have an impact beyond your weight, giving you freedom around when and what you eat. If you find yourself craving sweet treats and processed foods, this episode is for you. Discover how your gut microbiome is influenced by what you eat, and how intermittent fasting works to heal all the damage caused by sugary and processed foods to your gut health. I’m also discussing good versus bad fat, providing ...

[DLL] 160: Intermittent Fasting (Part 2): Gut Health, Good Fat, and More Energy

October 18, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 26.6 MB

This week, I’m diving deeper into some additional benefits of intermittent fasting that have an impact beyond your weight, giving you freedom around when and what you eat. If you find yourself craving sweet treats and processed foods, this episode is for you. Discover how your gut microbiome is influenced by what you eat, and how intermittent fasting works to heal all the damage caused by sugary and processed foods to your gut health. I’m also discussing good versus bad fat, providing ...

159: Intermittent Fasting (Part 1): How and Why It Works

October 11, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MB

Intermittent fasting is something I’m deeply passionate about. However, I've heard from people who tried it in the past, but it didn't work. Maybe you’ve tried in a way that wasn’t sustainable. But when you know what you’re doing and learn the science behind how it works, intermittent fasting will change your life. In this episode, I’m diving into the principles of intermittent fasting. Learn how to start implementing these principles to lose belly fat, maintain your weight, or just st...

[DLL] 159: Intermittent Fasting (Part 1): How and Why It Works

October 11, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MB

Intermittent fasting is something I’m deeply passionate about. However, I've heard from people who tried it in the past, but it didn't work. Maybe you’ve tried in a way that wasn’t sustainable. But when you know what you’re doing and learn the science behind how it works, intermittent fasting will change your life. In this episode, I’m diving into the principles of intermittent fasting. Learn how to start implementing these principles to lose belly fat, maintain your weight, or just st...

[DLL] 158: Taking Imperfect Action

October 04, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MB

What is the next step to improving your overall physical and mental health? You might think the answer is forcing yourself to work out, never touching junk food again, and leaving alcohol off the table entirely. Women tend to set themselves these types of goals and then beat themselves up when they don’t meet them. So, if you’re ready to start making changes that allow you to truly progress towards better physical and mental health, this episode is for you. I’m showing you how to ident...

158: Taking Imperfect Action

October 04, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MB

What is the next step to improving your overall physical and mental health? You might think the answer is forcing yourself to work out, never touching junk food again, and leaving alcohol off the table entirely. Women tend to set themselves these types of goals and then beat themselves up when they don’t meet them. So, if you’re ready to start making changes that allow you to truly progress towards better physical and mental health, this episode is for you. I’m showing you how to ident...

157: Focus Your Mind

September 27, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 33.3 MB

Many people go through life with preconceived notions, thinking all they need to do is absorb information to lose weight, exercise more, or drink less. But when you focus your mind on the results you want and truly open yourself up to applying new knowledge in your life, you get the most out of the information you consume. Try tuning in this week with an open, non-distracted mind and discover why a focused mind separates the learners from the doers of this world, and how focus takes yo...

[DLL] 157: Focus Your Mind

September 27, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 33.3 MB

Many people go through life with preconceived notions, thinking all they need to do is absorb information to lose weight, exercise more, or drink less. But when you focus your mind on the results you want and truly open yourself up to applying new knowledge in your life, you get the most out of the information you consume. Try tuning in this week with an open, non-distracted mind and discover why a focused mind separates the learners from the doers of this world, and how focus takes yo...

[DLL] 156: Justifying Your Drink

September 20, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 29.1 MB

If you drink when you don’t intend to, how are you justifying that behavior? When you justify something you’re doing that you don’t really want to be doing, you’re self-sabotaging. Whether it’s drinking alcohol, overeating, overspending, or engaging in any other kind of behavior you don’t like, the same applies. Your brain might be telling you that you have a good reason for going against what you really want. If you’re ready to stop making justifications for a life where you’re just s...

156: Justifying Your Drink

September 20, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 29.1 MB

If you drink when you don’t intend to, how are you justifying that behavior? When you justify something you’re doing that you don’t really want to be doing, you’re self-sabotaging. Whether it’s drinking alcohol, overeating, overspending, or engaging in any other kind of behavior you don’t like, the same applies. Your brain might be telling you that you have a good reason for going against what you really want. If you’re ready to stop making justifications for a life where you’re just s...

155: Psychological Flexibility

September 13, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 36.3 MB

You may be at the point where you think change is impossible. However, this is just a product of your psychological inflexibility. Sure, making changes is hard. But the truth is, we do hard things all the time. Discover how to become psychologically flexible, so you can stop getting stuck in the discouragement of the past as you try to change your future. I’m sharing three reasons why change is hard, and I’m giving you the tools you need to make change easier. Get full show note...

[DLL] 155: Psychological Flexibility

September 13, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 36.3 MB

You may be at the point where you think change is impossible. However, this is just a product of your psychological inflexibility. Sure, making changes is hard. But the truth is, we do hard things all the time. Discover how to become psychologically flexible, so you can stop getting stuck in the discouragement of the past as you try to change your future. I’m sharing three reasons why change is hard, and I’m giving you the tools you need to make change easier. Get full show note...

154: Embracing Change

September 06, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MB

It’s easy to be excited about eating less, drinking less, and living a healthier life. However, when it comes to actually implementing change, the enthusiasm levels go down. When you get to Saturday night and you’re out with your girlfriends, turning down that drink suddenly becomes a lot harder. If you tend to resist change and feel discouraged when you start shaking things up in your life, this episode is for you. I’m showing you how to stop demotivating yourself, so you can embrace ...

[DLL] 154: Embracing Change

September 06, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MB

It’s easy to be excited about eating less, drinking less, and living a healthier life. However, when it comes to actually implementing change, the enthusiasm levels go down. When you get to Saturday night and you’re out with your girlfriends, turning down that drink suddenly becomes a lot harder. If you tend to resist change and feel discouraged when you start shaking things up in your life, this episode is for you. I’m showing you how to stop demotivating yourself, so you can embrace ...

[DLL] 153: When Your Drinking Holds You Back

August 30, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 17.1 MB

Is drinking making hitting your weight loss goals more difficult? Maybe you feel bad about yourself because you can’t figure out your drinking, so you’re lacking confidence. Whatever the problem is, alcohol is adding to the problem. If you want to become a woman who makes a plan and sticks to it, no longer letting drinking hold you back, this episode is for you. You don’t have to stay stuck forever. You can change and you can start living a confident, epic life, and this episode will s...

153: When Your Drinking Holds You Back

August 30, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 17.1 MB

Is drinking making hitting your weight loss goals more difficult? Maybe you feel bad about yourself because you can’t figure out your drinking, so you’re lacking confidence. Whatever the problem is, alcohol is adding to the problem. If you want to become a woman who makes a plan and sticks to it, no longer letting drinking hold you back, this episode is for you. You don’t have to stay stuck forever. You can change and you can start living a confident, epic life, and this episode will s...

[DLL] 152: Your Inputs Shape Your Outputs

August 23, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19.6 MB

Do you need to evaluate or reevaluate your relationships with the inputs in your life? You may need to reevaluate your relationship with food, alcohol, spending, sleep, or anything in your life you aren’t 100% happy with. It’s our inputs that shape our outputs: the results we get in our lives. If you want to create different outputs in your life, listen in to discover how your inputs are impacting your results, and learn how to start adjusting your inputs, so you can create what you re...

152: Your Inputs Shape Your Outputs

August 23, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19.6 MB

Do you need to evaluate or reevaluate your relationships with the inputs in your life? You may need to reevaluate your relationship with food, alcohol, spending, sleep, or anything in your life you aren’t 100% happy with. It’s our inputs that shape our outputs: the results we get in our lives. If you want to create different outputs in your life, listen in to discover how your inputs are impacting your results, and learn how to start adjusting your inputs, so you can create what you re...

151: Overcoming Psychological Avoidance

August 16, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MB

Is there something in your life that you are putting off? Something that, deep down, is really bothering you? Maybe you’ve put on extra weight. Maybe you’re drinking more than you want to. Maybe you have some bad habits that you know you want to change, but haven’t yet. If you are stuck in this mentality, you might be experiencing psychological avoidance. You know that life can be so much better, but you just aren’t giving the issue the attentionit needs. This week, find out why we fal...

[DLL] 151: Overcoming Psychological Avoidance

August 16, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MB

Is there something in your life that you are putting off? Something that, deep down, is really bothering you? Maybe you’ve put on extra weight. Maybe you’re drinking more than you want to. Maybe you have some bad habits that you know you want to change, but haven’t yet. If you are stuck in this mentality, you might be experiencing psychological avoidance. You know that life can be so much better, but you just aren’t giving the issue the attentionit needs. This week, find out why we fal...

[DLL] 150: Drinking and Weight Gain

August 09, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MB

Do you know how your drinking is affecting your weight? Weight gain presents serious health complications, especially as we get older. On top of that, there are misconceptions out there about the cause of weight gain and the role alcohol plays in the presence of belly fat. Learn about how alcohol and overdrinking cause weight gain, and what you can start doing about it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://epicyou.com/150

150: Drinking and Weight Gain

August 09, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MB

Do you know how your drinking is affecting your weight? Weight gain presents serious health complications, especially as we get older. On top of that, there are misconceptions out there about the cause of weight gain and the role alcohol plays in the presence of belly fat. Learn about how alcohol and overdrinking cause weight gain, and what you can start doing about it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://epicyou.com/150

149: Obligatory Drinking to Intentional Drinking

August 02, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 26 MB

How do you think about drinking? Do you ever feel an obligation to drink? When you’re out with friends, it can feel like there’s an underlying assumption that you’re going to drink. If you feel like drinking is an obligation, this is important information. It’s a factor in why you drink. But the truth is, there is no such thing as obligatory drinking. It’s time to replace that thought of obligatory drinking, and instead move into intentional drinking. Get full show notes and more...

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