The Livy Method Podcast

Getting a degree or starting a new business? No one expects that to go perfectly. So why do we demand perfection of ourselves when it comes to losing weight?
Gina Livy sits down with food addiction expert Sandra Elia to unpack the real reasons weight loss feels so complicated. Together, they explore the difference between habits, emotional eating, and true food addiction, while addressing the pressure of perfection that so many people feel in their journey. Listen and walk away with a clearer understanding of how to break old patterns, build supportive habits, and approach goals with more patience, awareness, and compassion.

Sandra is the founder of The Food Addiction Recovery Program and the author of "Never Enough: Three Pillars of Food Addiction Recovery".
Find Sandra Elia:
Instagram: @sandraelia.ca
www.sandraelia.com

You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.
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What's your reward when the scale isn't the be-all and end-all?
Gina Livy and Maintenance Program Manager Odette break down what it really takes to transition from weight loss into maintenance, sharing how to shift out of a diet mindset and into a calm, confident “just live your f***ing life” approach. They explore why scale fluctuations are normal, how to manage food noise, and what it means to build trust with your body after reaching your goal weight. Sustainable weight loss takes deep work, like finding new forms of personal reward beyond the scale, and recognizing those self-sabotage patterns. If you are focused on maintaining weight loss, building healthy habits, and creating long-term success, this is a must-listen.

This episode aligns with day 8 of our Spring 2026 maintenance program. You can find the full video hosted at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.
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Tempted to start over after one bad day?
Today, Gina Livy talks the real work of sustainable weight loss, sharing why consistency matters more than perfection and why there’s no need to start over after a tough weekend. Patterns behind overeating, emotional eating, self-sabotage, Gina offers practical insight into how awareness of your habits, thoughts, and triggers is key to sustainable change. From navigating setbacks to understanding mindset, behaviour, and daily choices, this is about how to stay focused on your goals, trust the process, and keep moving forward.

This episode aligns with day 8 of our Spring 2026 weight loss program. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.
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Why do we have food noise in the first place?!
Gina Livy sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Beverley David to explore how the brain’s need for reward, feedback, and emotional support influences your habits and motivation to make change. Feeling bored or restless isn’t a sign that something isn’t working, but a normal part of the process of change. This conversation connects the science of behaviour change with the realities of sustainable weight loss, reinforcing that it is about building awareness and continuing to show up even when it feels repetitive (in fact, building new habits is exactly how you rewire your brain!). Finally, Gina and Dr. Beverley dig into what nobody is talking about: where does food noise come from anyway?

Dr. Beverley is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep Research (Insomnia) and a Master's in Health Psychology.

You can find the full video hosted at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2026

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit livymethod.com.

Find Dr. Beverley:
https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/
@drdrbeverley
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Done losing your weight? Does the scale still serve a purpose? Let's talk about it!
Gina Livy and Maintenance Program Manager Odette break down what it really means to maintain weight loss after reaching your goal, and why this phase is where the real work begins. From navigating real-life situations at your goal weight to trusting your body, strengthening daily routines, and embracing life without rigid dieting rules, this conversation highlights how maintaining is about more than just that number on the scale; it’s about identity, belief, and learning to live your life with intention. If you’ve ever wondered how to maintain your weight long term without falling back into old habits, this episode offers practical insight, reassurance, and a fresh perspective on what lasting success actually looks like.

You can find the full video hosted at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness

To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com.
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