201. Lean Into Discomfort
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201. Lean Into Discomfort

In this episode of "Muscles and Mindset" with Ali Novitsky MD, she delves into the significance of permitting oneself to experience negative emotions without acting upon them.

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200. Leptin and Obesity
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200. Leptin and Obesity

Obesity Medicine Expert. Dr. Ali Novitsky, explores the fascinating science behind the hormone Leptin and its crucial role in suppressing the hunger cue in this episode of the "Muscles and Mindset" podcast.

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199. Hunger Hacks
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199. Hunger Hacks

In this episode of "Muscles and Mindset", Dr. Ali Novitsky, Obesity Medicine expert shares useful advice and effective tactics to empower listeners to make informed decisions regarding their nutrition and lifestyle.

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198. The Science of Hunger
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198. The Science of Hunger

In this episode of the "Muscles and Mindset" podcast, Ali Novitsky MD dives deep into the fascinating science of hunger.

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197. Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Muscles!
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197. Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Muscles!

Dr. Ali Novitsky, an obesity medicine expert, explores the topic of GLP-1 weight loss medications and how to avoid muscle loss that are commonly associated with these medications.

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196. Fat Loss 101: Building Muscle and Mindset
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196. Fat Loss 101: Building Muscle and Mindset

In this episode, Dr. Ali Novitsky, obesity medicine expert, dives into the topic of fat loss and how to achieve optimal weight loss by maintaining muscle mass and losing body fat. She starts by sharing her experience of starting a TikTok account to engage with her audience and address their confusion about weight loss and the old rules of the diet industry.

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195. Muscles 101
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195. Muscles 101

Welcome back to another episode of Muscles and Mindset with obesity medicine expert, Ali Novitsky MD! In this week's episode, we're going to dive into the fundamentals of muscle gain and discuss simple strategies to optimize our muscle mass. But before we get into the nitty-gritty, let me share a little story with you.

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194. Dr. Matthea Rentea Podcast Takeover
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194. Dr. Matthea Rentea Podcast Takeover

For the first podcast of 2024, Dr. Matthea Rentea takes over the mic and asks Dr. Ali Novitsky all of the questions you've been wanting to know.  She elicits Dr. Ali's personal journey to optimal health and her secret to helping people love exercise.  She discusses her approach to nutrition and fitness, emphasizing the importance of individualized programming. Ali also challenges the conventional notions of body size and weight loss, highlighting the advantages of different body types. She shares surprising aspects of her programs and discusses her future directions, including supporting obesity medicine practices and helping young girls develop a healthy relationship with their bodies. Ali concludes with advice on embracing the journey and asking for help.

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193. Creating Your Don’t Do List in 2024
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193. Creating Your Don’t Do List in 2024

Create a ‘don’t do’ list in 2024. This list has at least three things that you did in 2023 that don’t fulfill your core desires and that you will no longer do in 2024. Honoring your core desires and setting boundaries to protect them is what we want in 2024 – this is how you’ll start living your best life. In this episode, I talk about creating a ‘don’t do’ list, give examples that might go on yours, and talk about the importance of setting boundaries.

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192. Is 10 Minutes Enough?
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192. Is 10 Minutes Enough?

A ten-minute HIIT workout is enough. Gone are the days we need to slog through a long, moderate workout that doesn’t make us feel good… and deep down, we know we won’t stick to. It’s time to become a ten-minute workout person. Workout smarter, not harder, and create long-lasting body composition changes. In this episode, I talk about how long to workout for and when, the dangers of overexercising, and why exercise alone isn’t a great weight loss strategy.

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191. It's Safe to Meet Your Needs
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191. It's Safe to Meet Your Needs

It’s safe to meet your needs, especially in this world where we’re more accustomed to putting others first. It helps us communicate better and be true to who we really are. Talk to others about your needs, put yourself first, and heal what wasn’t met in your childhood. In this episode, I’m talking about why we need to prioritize ourselves, how saying "yes" to ourselves can change our lives, and why it's so good for us overall.

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190. My Errors Tour
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190. My Errors Tour

It’s not uncommon to find ourselves shouldering the blame for things that were never truly our vault. What if we approached these situations with a different perspective? What if we embraced self-compassion as a catalyst for growth and healing instead of berating ourselves for our supposed errors? In this episode, I’m talking about making errors, the need for control, what happens when we have self-compassion, and the benefits of outside accountability.

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189. Your Career as an Authentic Expression of You with Dr. Chelsea Turgeon
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189. Your Career as an Authentic Expression of You with Dr. Chelsea Turgeon

You have permission to create the most authentic expression of you. Yes, even if you feel stuck in your career. And yes, even if you’re ready to shift gears into what you truly want. I’m joined by Dr. Chelsea Turgeon to talk about vulnerability, choosing your authentic self, and what your life after medicine might look like.

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188. Macros Simplified
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188. Macros Simplified

Macro-calculated eating is often discounted as difficult and impossible to get right. So, let’s simplify it. In this episode, I explain the three different ways of eating: intuitive, mindful, and calculated macros, because to understand macros, you need to understand the rest of them. Then, I tell you how to determine your basal metabolic rate, set your macros, and how long you need to eat your macros.

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187. Discovering Your Soul's Purpose with Brenda Winkle
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187. Discovering Your Soul's Purpose with Brenda Winkle

Breathwork helps us connect with ourselves on a much deeper level. My guest, Brenda Winkle, is a breathwork coach, empath, and intuitive – and she’s someone I’ve worked with personally. In this episode, we talk about the power of breathwork, the body’s energetic fields, how empaths can protect their energy, and how to raise your vibration.

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