In this episode, I'm talking about something I don't usually address directly: the emotional and physical toll of living in heavy, uncertain times, and what it feels like when staying silent starts to feel like self-betrayal.

This isn't a political episode, and it's not about debating sides or policies.

It's about how fear, violence, and dehumanization in the world around us affect our nervous systems, our stress levels, and our ability to feel safe even when we don't consciously connect the dots.

I share…

• why silence can sometimes feel protective, but also emotionally costly

• what moral stress and moral injury do to the body over time

• why women, especially midlife women, are feeling more exhausted and emotionally worn down lately

• and how we can care deeply without burning ourselves out or shutting ourselves down
  
  

My goal with this conversation is not to tell anyone what to think, but to acknowledge what many of us are quietly carrying.

And… to remind you that your body isn't "broken" for reacting to the environment you're living in.

If you've been feeling heavier, more tired, or more emotionally raw lately, I hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone.

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Ever notice that the urge to snack hits hardest at night, even when you're not truly hungry?

In this episode, I break down why the "9pm fridge moment" isn't a willpower problem, a bad habit, or a lack of discipline…

…and why behavior-only advice keeps women stuck in midlife.

We'll talk about what your nervous system is actually asking for, why this pattern gets louder during perimenopause and menopause, and why real change starts by supporting the systems underneath your habits, not just trying to control them.

If you've ever wondered why you can "do everything right" all day and still struggle at night, this episode will help you see what's really going on - and why nothing is wrong with you.

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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In today's episode, I'm sharing why I'm always refining and rebuilding how I coach — and why that's not about chasing trends, but about how real change actually works.

Before I was a health coach, I was a classroom teacher, and even back then I cared less about memorization and more about whether learning truly stuck and could be used in real life. That same philosophy guides how I work with women in midlife health today.

We talk about:

• Why motivation isn't usually the problem
  
  

• How behavior change, psychology, and metabolism are deeply connected
  
  

• Why so much health advice fails to integrate into real, busy lives
  
  

• And why I believe methods matter more than willpower
  
  

If you've ever felt like you're "doing all the right things" and still not seeing results, this episode will help you understand why — and what actually creates sustainable change in midlife.

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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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.

Find easy articles for you to read on SUBSTACK, use my FREE link here:
https://substack.com/@loridoddy/note/p-182871177?utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web

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

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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:
https://open.substack.com/pub/loridoddy/p/the-real-reason-women-over-50-struggle?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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!

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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
https://open.substack.com/pub/loridoddy/p/the-real-reason-women-over-50-struggle?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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!

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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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Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle

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YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle

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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Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle

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YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle