Episode279- Empowered Women: From Board Certified to Master Weight Loss & Life Coach | Breaking Free from Diet Culture

Summary

In this episode, weight management expert Zeco Powell interviews Dr. Deb Butler, a certified weight loss and life coach.

Deb shares her journey of switching from chiropractic care to life coaching and her realization that she preferred working with people’s minds rather than their bodies.

She emphasizes the importance of understanding patients’ thoughts and motivations to help them achieve their health goals.

Deb also discusses her personal weight loss journey and the significance of eating according to hunger and fullness. She addresses the challenges of weight loss during menopause and offers insights into differentiating emotional and physical hunger.

Deb’s podcast and coaching sessions focus on the Thinner Peace Process, which involves transforming one’s relationship with food and body.

Takeaways

Understanding patients’ thoughts and motivations is crucial for effective healthcare.
Eating according to hunger and fullness is essential for sustainable weight loss.
Menopause can present challenges for weight management, but it is an opportunity to learn mindful eating.
The Thinner Peace Process combines mind-body connection and mindset work to achieve long-term transformation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Switching Gears

01:12 Preference for Mental Work

03:09 The Healing Power of Conversation

04:21 Personal Weight Loss Journey

05:43 The Importance of Hunger and Fullness

08:38 Challenges of Weight Loss in Menopause

09:33 Eating According to Hunger and Fullness

12:23 Differentiating Emotional and Physical Hunger

14:18 Addressing Issues in the Podcast and with Clients

18:03 Complete Transformation and

Conclusion

This is a link to her podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinner-peace-in-menopause/

Click below to book a session

http://drdebbutler.com/workwithme