Real change doesn't announce itself.

It doesn't come with motivation, confidence, or a rush of certainty.
Most of the time, it's quiet… so quiet that many women assume they're still waiting for it.

In this episode, I'm talking about the moment women, either decide…
or they keep looking for reassurance.

We explore:

• Why effort eventually stops working, even for disciplined, capable women

• How reassurance-seeking disguises itself as being "responsible" or "doing more research"

• Why some women feel recognition when they hear this message and others feel irritated

• The difference between decision and strategy (and why both matter, especially in midlife)

This isn't a motivational episode.
There's nothing to fix and nothing to rush.

Just clarity - for the women who feel it.

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In today's episode, I'm getting honest about something most women over 50 won't say out loud.

We've all bought something hoping it would be the thing.
The gummy.
The greens powder.
The tea.
The waist trainer.
The pink drink that promised energy and fat loss in one scoop.

Not because we're naive.
Not because we're lazy.
But because we were hopeful.
Tired.
Ready for relief right now, not six months from now.

This is the final episode of the year, and instead of "New Year New You" hype, we're having a grown-woman conversation about:

• Why smart women buy things that don't work the way we hope
• How the wellness industry uses our deepest desires to market to us
• Why taking a break doesn't mean you've lost yourself
• The real reasons we stay stuck (and the ones that finally move the needle)
• What to take with you into 2026 and what to leave behind

If you've ever stared at a product and thought, "Maybe this will help," this episode will make you exhale and say, "oh… it wasn't just me."

Because you're not failing.
You're human. And you care.
And that actually matters.

Listen. Reflect. And maybe toss a product or two into the donation box before the year ends.

Find me on Substack here:
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When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE:

(Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like

(Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!

(Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms.

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In this episode, I break down one of the most misunderstood experiences for women over 50:

Why evenings feel like everything falls apart… even when mornings start with determination and discipline.

This isn't a willpower issue.
It's not a motivation issue.
And it has nothing to do with "trying harder."

I share a deeply personal story I've never talked about publicly involving The Biggest Loser, a giant bowl of ice cream, and the moment I realized I'd been blaming the wrong thing for years.

If your evenings feel chaotic, draining, or "out of control," this episode will help you understand what's actually happening in your body, your nervous system, and your day…

…and why the solution has nothing to do with tightening rules or restricting food.

This is an honest, reflective, and liberating conversation about midlife metabolism, emotional load, stress capacity, and the patterns that quietly break women long before the sun sets.

Listen in and stop blaming the wrong parts of your day.

Substack articles HERE
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When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE:

(Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like

(Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!

(Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms.

(Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!

👉 Ready to get clarity on how to lose 20+ lbs and keep it off for good? Schedule a call to discover what's missing and how you can get your metabolism working for you by clicking here.

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00:40 — Why evenings feel harder than mornings
02:58 — The myth of "evening discipline" and what's really going on
05:44 — The emotional + invisible load women carry all day
09:09 — My Biggest Loser story I've never shared before
13:52 — Why overeating at night isn't a food issue
16:35 — How stress hijacks your metabolism after 50
19:02 — Midlife isn't falling apart: It's revealing the truth
21:46 — What needs to change for evenings to make sense again
24:27 — Final takeaways & the self-blame women must release
26:09 — Join my email list for deeper conversations like this