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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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!

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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

Ever feel like your body's running on 3% battery — and no amount of coffee fixes it? You're not imagining it.

In this episode, I break down why midlife exhaustion hits harder (spoiler: it's not just being "busy") and what's really behind the energy crashes, foggy focus, and weird sleep patterns that start showing up in your 40s and 50s.

You'll learn:
☀️ Why shorter days and hormone shifts throw your cortisol rhythm off track
💤 How to fix that "wired but tired" feeling without forcing more willpower
🍳 The small morning habit that resets your energy naturally
💬 And the mindset shift that stops reinforcing fatigue

If you've been saying, "I'm just so tired lately," this episode will help you understand what your body's actually trying to tell you, so you can start getting your spark back instead of pushing harder.

🎧 Tune in, take a deep breath, and remember:
Fatigue isn't failure—it's feedback.

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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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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You're showing up, changing habits, sleeping better… and still telling yourself "it's not working."

In this short, honest episode, I unpack progress blindness - why midlife women ignore the quiet wins that actually signal a healthier metabolism.

You'll learn how conditioning trains us to only trust loud, fast results (hello, scale) and how to start reading the evidence your body's been giving you all along.

You'll hear:

• Why slow, steady changes are the best metabolic signal
  
  

• How "proof chasing" keeps you stuck (even when you're improving)
  
  

• A simple reframing: "Am I building trust?" instead of "Is it working?"
  
  

If you've been doing everything right and still doubt your progress, this one will feel like a breath out.

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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So many smart, capable women in midlife feel like they know what to do… but still can't seem to stay consistent.

And it's not because of willpower. It's because the nervous system is overloaded.

In this episode, I talk about why more information doesn't create transformation, and why the real solution is less noise, more clarity, and a deeper sense of safety in your own body.

If you're tired of starting and stopping, this one will feel like a deep exhale.

Just know… You're likely going to be surprised by what I suggest you do.

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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If you've ever said "I'm fine" when you weren't, this one's for you.

In this episode, I break down the invisible pressure women over 40 carry — the mental, emotional, and physical load of holding everything together for everyone.

I explain how chronic stress and constant responsibility quietly burn out your metabolism and keep your body in survival mode, even when you're "doing everything right."

It's not weakness. It's physiology.

You'll hear:

• How "doing it all" keeps your body stuck in stress chemistry
  
  

• The connection between cortisol, metabolism, and midlife burnout
  
  

• What real strength looks like (and why it might mean doing less)
  
  

This episode will make you breathe deeper. It's time to stop just holding it all together and start letting yourself heal.

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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You've done everything "right."
Ate clean. Tracked macros. Worked out. Cut carbs. Stayed positive.
And yet… your body still isn't responding.

In this episode, I break down how decades of "good advice" have quietly trained women over 40 to ignore their bodies, burn out their metabolism, and confuse restriction with discipline.

If you've ever wondered why doing everything right still feels wrong, this one will hit deep.

It's time to stop following advice and start following evidence.

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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