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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 74: Grateful Not SettledWelcome to Grateful, Not Settled — exploring what it means to want more from life, without apologizing for it — and without forgetting to love where we are right now. This week's episode is a reminder that you can hold space for the ambition and the appreciation. Being thankful doesn’t mean we stop growing. And dreaming bigger doesn’t mean we’re not already enough. Let’s make space for both.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 73: Beyond the Practical How to Really Get What You WantBeyond the practical of the amazing trip, dropping weight, more abundance, wealth, or that dream relationship. It all starts with tapping into the idea of wouldn't it be fun if... Allowing yourself to really want what you want, not rushing from where you are at the moment, but appreciating what you have and leaving the door open to the possibility of more.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 72: London Family Trip on Points and Miles Part 2Sharing our London Itinerary including what we skipped, and what we would or wouldn't do again.
We Flew Virgin Atlantic and stayed at the Hyatt Regency Churchill
Day of Arrival: Walk through Hyde Park toward Big Ben
Day 1 Tower of London, arrive early and head straight for the Queen's Jewels, Lunch at Vapiano Tower Bridge, Terrible Thames River Cruise. The Sky Garden or Borough Market is also in the area.
Day 2 British Museum, followed by lunch at Dishoom, shopping at Hamleys, and walking through the shops on Oxford and Regent Street. Ticke...2025-04-2233 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 71: London Family Trip on Points and Miles Part 1After an unforgettable trip to London, sharing all the practical tips on booking it on points and miles.
From what inspired the trip and how this wasn't planned as far in advance as I usually book, to how we used points and miles to book flights on Virgin Atlantic for 60k round trip, plus bid to upgrade to upper class, booked an amazing suite at the Hyatt Regency Churchill in London using the family rate plan.
Plus, reminding you that you deserve nice things, great trips, and to live a life that feels good.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 70: The power of a pause and letting goAfter a minor incident that felt major to me, I realized I had to pause to unravel what I was truly feeling and why.
This episode is all about allowing yourself to pause and reflect on what you're feeling, what is really going on.
Along those same lines sometimes we need to let go of control, and let go of other pieces not serving us to open up space for more.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 69: Aligning Your Energy for What You DesireIf March had you feeling like you were not on track, not doing the things... April is here to help you shift, restart, realign. This week's episode is giving you that extra magic you need behind each action you take. To truly make each action that much more impactful, you have to go beyond just telling yourself it is possible to truly feeling it. Join me in this week's episode as we break down how to get there.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 68: March Equinox and Staying High Vibe Versus Toxic PositivitySharing the equinox's symbolism in representing balance between various aspects of life. Focusing on the need to maintain a high vibration and how this is different from crossing the line into toxic positivity or spiritual bypassing. There's an important balance between trusting in a higher power without neglecting your responsibility and the power of your action. This episode encourages listeners to plant seeds of desire for the rest of the year, emphasizing the importance of finding trust and taking aligned action in one's journey.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 67: The Happiness Habit Part 3This week the importance of happiness beyond just feeling good and its impact on one's energetic frequency. The power of intentionality in shifting one's mindset and habits to improve your overall well-being and happiness.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 66: The Happiness Habit Part 2This week Dorothy discussed strategies for integrating happiness into daily life through habits and concepts such as letting go and aligning one's actions with personal values and interests.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 65: The Happiness Habit Part 1This week's episode focuses on habits to create happiness. Happiness can be sought out and created, and this week's episode gives you some ways to do just that.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 64: Accepting what you can controlIn this week's episode, the challenges of maintaining motivation and finding balance in life, emphasize the importance of accepting what one can control and letting go of the rest.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 63: Creating your most powerful perception and beliefIn this week's episode, simple shifts to support you in reaching your goals.
Sharing the importance of self-perception, and self-worth in building confidence. The impact of external validation on one's confidence and the need to trust oneself more than those external realities. Often times hindsight is 20/20 and we can see how things all work out and only make us stronger, but while we are in them it is hard so this episode is to support you in moving through the hard to something better.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 62: Strengthen your progress toward any goalIn this week's episode, simple shifts to support you in reaching your goals.
Sharing strategies for achieving success in 2025, emphasizing the importance of setting realistic goals, reducing friction, and trusting oneself. Plus the importance of regulating one's nervous system for success. Take these steps to dream big, celebrate small wins, and focus on making your goals easier to achieve.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 61: The Creation and the CreatorIn this week's episode, a reminder that you are the creation and the creator.
This may seem outside my usual content, but we are getting spiritual this week. Talking God, religion, knowing ourselves, and creating our beautiful lives through turbulent times with more love and grace.
Sharing my experience growing up going to church and what it led me to know about God.
The powerful shift to walking hand in hand to create our beautiful lives
Connecting to a spiritual side outside of organized religion is ok and may be just what you ne...2025-02-0319 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 60: Beauty in the BreakdownIn this week's episode, discover the beauty in the breakdown.
Instead of getting caught up in writing your tragedy when life gets hard, how do we take where we are right now and use the breakdown to expand, learn, grow, and take action to get where we want to be.
Acknowledging the hard, but not getting stuck there
Seeing our breakdown as just a jumping-off point to our next step.
Paying attention to competing beliefs and what pieces you need to let go of
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 59: Start Here: Your Best Body & Beautiful Life Is WaitingIn this week's episode, I'm giving you day 1 of the Best Body & Beautiful Life. You can get the rest of the days and the guide HERE
In this week's "Best Body Beautiful Life, 2025" program, we dove into the importance of internal shifts and external actions for a fulfilling 2025.
In this week's episode, we dive into the concept of setting resolutions and goals for the New Year, the importance of appreciating the good things in life, and the need to maintain a positive mindset and be in the flow to achieve personal goals...2025-01-2027 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 58: Expansion in 2025In this week's episode, I'm diving into the new year and expansion in 2025.
2025 is a year to choose actions based on what feels good and expansive, rather than what one should do.
We're discussing numerology for the year ahead, as setting a word for the year can greatly influence your mindset and actions.
As well as allowing your word to support you in balancing the duality in life and the ebbs and flow of life.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 57: Apparition and Envisioning Your GoalsIt's always a good time to reflect on your goals. Setting goals, focusing on desired outcomes, and taking deliberate action towards achieving them are all necessary to achieve them.
Breaking down the process of goal setting and allowing yourself to imagine the best, add in joy gratitude and a little bit of humor along the way allows the magic of goals becoming your reality to happen.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 56: How to avoid sabotaging yourself through the holidaysSharing the key strategies to make it through the holidays without piling on the extra pounds or feeling like you've set yourself back come the New Year.
In this episode why just trying isn't enough, the key mindset shifts to make, plus powerful action items to keep you on track.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceBonus Episode 55: Strong and Healthy Mini Masterclass Perfectionism and Shock AbsorbersThis is a bonus episode! I'm sharing a Strong and Healthy for the Holidays mini-coaching masterclass.
Perfectionism keeps us stuck, and in patterns that leave us trying to avoid failure at all costs.
In this episode, I help you recognize the pitfalls of perfectionism, and build in shock absorbers to navigate the highs and lows of weight loss, fitness, and life to experience more success.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 54: 3 Big Lessons from 2024 In this episode, I share the big lessons and takeaways from 2024
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Are you curious about coaching support to lose weight? Where we put together all the pi...2024-11-2527 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 53: Going All In... without falling all outIn this episode, I'm breaking down how sometimes we need to go all in! Going "extreme" can get you results. The tricky part is how to maintain those results even when you aren't going extreme. Breaking down how to do jsut that in today's episode.
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Emphasizing the importance of self-care, mental health, and respecting differing opinions.
Concerns over MAHA about the potential consequences of deregulating the food and drug industry.
A personal mantra to keep shining.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 51: Rose Colored Glasses
At 4 minutes and 44 seconds this is a short but powerful reminder as you head into the week and the last two months of the year!
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 50: Simple Shifts to Feel Better
Simple doesn't always mean easy.
If you are feeling frustrated, down, or stuck, today's episode is for you.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 49: It's safe to just BE
Switching things up to shorter feel good episodes with this first episode about feeling better just being.
Shifting from the habit of doing so we can flow more through being.
Plus why we are always in a more powerful place when we are in a place of self-awareness.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 48: October Happenings: when to push when to integrateOctober can be a time to reset, rest, and integrate all the pieces you've been working on all year, or go all in!
There is no wrong way to do it and this episode highlights the importance of every step in your journey.
At the core of each of these phases is nervous system regulation to lock in changes you are making, create a more resilient you, and find peace and joy in the journey.
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 47: Pushing Past Your Limits in a Weight Loss JourneyAre you up for an honest conversation about self-care, weight loss, and the journey to a healthier you?
This episode is all about what happens when we consciously or subconsciously feel we hit a spot in our health and fitness journey that we can't move past.
Here are a few things you'll find in this episode:
> How to identify your upper limits.> Questions to ask yourself and reflect on when you're trying to make changes. > 5 steps to move beyond your limits
> Why nervous system plays a role in feeling safe...2024-10-0731 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 46: Make Weightloss EasierMaking weight loss easier in the short term and long term is a must!
If we only focus on nutrition and workouts alone, odds are we are trying to do it the hard way. When we focus on resiliency, recovery, set the right boundaries and priorities everything can become a lot easier.
So how can we build resiliency and recovery in the face of setbacks?
What are some effective ways to set boundaries to take care of ourselves?
How can we prioritize ourselves to make losing weight easy?2024-09-3017 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 45: From a million dollars in investments to a million dollar bodyFrom over a million dollars in investments to creating a body that feels like a million bucks the strategies are not that different.
Breaking down the 5 steps and tips to take to make it easier to create what you want in your bank account and in your body
The most important part is to start now, start imperfectly so that your the time and energy that you invest in yourself has time to multiply.
Are you ready to...
Fall Back into some healthy habits this fall...2024-09-2327 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 44: Welcome back from more joy to being divinely guidedWelcome Back! After summer break we are back into the next season of the podcast.
Sharing all about what an abundant year 2024 has been so far from 2 amazing Taylor Swift concerts, to being divinely guided to right where I am today.
I'm sharing the easiest way to shift into joy, how I took a situation that didn't go the way I wanted, and how I realized everything is always working out.
Are you ready to...
Fall Back into some healthy habits this fall?
If You...2024-09-1624 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceBonus Episode 43: I'm on the right track morning meditationDo You have 5 minutes?
This is the perfect way to start your day or get back on track.
Grab your airpods, close your eyes, unless you're walking, and tune into how you are at the perfect place right now.
I can't wait for you to give it a listen. give it a listen for the next 30 days and see what happens.
In this episode:
A 5 minute meditation to transform your mind
Do you want more support and accounta...2024-09-1104 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceBonus Episode 42: Daily Practices to Transform Your LifeThese are daily practices to transform your life.
In part 2 of this bonus episode series, I'm giving you all the practical daily steps to take to start transforming how you feel, the actions you're taking, and the results you are getting to feel amazing in your body and life this year.
From simple daily 5-minute actions, the first thing you do when you open your eyes in the morning, how to make it all easier and constantly feeling like you should be doing more.
Are you ready to...2024-09-1026 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceBonus Episode 41- How to Shift and RefocusThe year is almost over... and if you're feeling off track never fear. You can always shift!
This powerful bonus episode series is your chance to spiral up, and regain, hope, and confidence in who you are and what the rest of the year has in store for you.
Why you don't have to focus on all the pieces at once instead you can let them fall into place.
Key mindset shifts to make to build momentum and see things differently to create amazing results in any of your goals through the en...2024-09-0923 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 40: How to not to track calories for lifeDo you need to count calories to lose weight?
Do you need to count calories to keep weight off?
The short answer to both of these is no, but honestly paying attention to what and how much you're eating through a food diary can help you lose weight. BUT odds are you don't want to do this for life.
So what changes should you make to keep the weight off?
Are there changes you could make with drinking to support your body more?
If you are heading in...2024-06-2421 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 39 My Love of Free Travel With Points and MilesI am excited to have you join me in this week's episode where I share about my favorite way to travel on credit card reward points.
In this episode:
-How I started using credit card rewards for cash back, free hotel nights, clothes for my kids
- The cards I prioritize
- The amazing trips we're going on this summer using rewards points for hotels and flights leaving us just paying airline taxes and fees
- The value of credit card reward points when you use them for...2024-06-1718 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 38: Create More MiraclesI am excited to have you join me in this week's episode to add more miracles to your life.
In this episode, I'm giving you a strategy to change the outcome, find more success and miracles in everything you do.
In this episode:
- How changing your perspective can immediately add more miracles
- Talking through the shifts to make when you're feeling stuck, or frustrated with where you are currently at.
If you missed the free Radiant & Reshaped Masterclass check it out HERE to blend of healing, n...2024-06-1027 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 37 My 41st Birthday, Taylor Swift and what I'm taking into the year aheadI am excited to have you join me in this week's episode as I am celebrating turning 41 this week!
In this episode, I'm sharing some things I'm focused on to make 41 the best year yet, and why this includes a trip to Europe to see Taylor Swift.
Then walking you through a client win, and why feeling scared and excited is a part of the journey.
In this episode:
- How this year I'm focused on living more in the present
- Why feeling excited and scared is a gre...2024-06-0319 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 36: Can you keep alcohol and lose weight?Can you drink alcohol and lose weight?
Are there changes you could make with drinking to support your body more?
If you are heading into perimenopause alcohol can have an even greater effect on your body and ability to lose weight.
In this episode I'm sharing some things to think about if you want to keep your glass of wine and still make progress, or why you might want to give it up all together.
In this episode:
- The effects of alcohol on your weight loss journey, especially as y...2024-05-2717 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp: 35 The New Rules for Fat Loss Into Your 40'sDoes fat loss change into your 40's or into perimenopause?
The short answer is YES!
Changing hormones can affect so many things in your life and your strategy for weight loss must be more dialed in.
In this episode I'm sharing why the "old" strategy of fat loss that worked in your 20's might not be so effective any more and what actions to take now!
In this episode:
-The importance of strength training and walking
- Managing stress for weight loss and overall health
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Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 34: The secret to overcoming setbacks and lasting progress
Is the surprising secret to lasting growth, weight loss, and forward progress found in baseball?
In this episode I'm sharing everything you need to know about continuing your journey with weightloss, or fitness despite set backs.
Starting with an unlikely story of my son's spring baseball team.
In this episode:
- What to focus on next when things don't go to plan.
- The power of resiliency and staying the course.
- Why what you believe is often more important than any one resul...2024-05-1314 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 33: Do you matter?Surprise! I'm just as surprised as you are to find a new episode out this week.
I had to share some behind-the-scenes thoughts and ponderings.
Starting with the idea I matter. In this podcast episode, I invite you to look at the energy in which you create, act and live your life.
In this episode:
- Why I'm back for another episode.
- The foundational energy you must be acting from, and how to tell if you're not quite there yet. - An invitation to pu...2024-05-0611 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 32 - Is this the end?Is this the end really the end?
I have been hosting the Real and Uplifted Podcast for 32 episodes, and after such a long consideration I have realized that this is the end for me... or well at least for now.
In this last podcast episode before an undefined break, I was to talk with you about the life lessons I faced when I decided that it was time for me to redirect my business and rearrange some of the foundations and strategies of the things I have been doing to support my business, be fully pr...2024-04-2920 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 31 - What I wish I knew before starting a businessThis month I celebrate four years as a health and fitness coach for women over 35 on their journey to lose stubborn fat and regain confidence in their bodies.
So, for this special occasion, I dedicate this episode to the things I wish I had known before starting my business, and that may or may not help you on your journey as an entrepreneur. Spoiler alert! You can also apply these lessons to your life.
In this episode:
- I share with you a little bit about my business background, and how it helped me...2024-04-2224 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 30 - A round-up of my top mindset shifts for weight lossWhen trying to lose 10, 20, 30, or even 40+ lbs most women often focus on strict diets and workouts, but something I have found in my four years working as an online health and fitness coach for women in their late 30s and early 40s, is that the real change comes in the form of deep mindset and belief system shifts.
I don't want to gatekeep these shifts that have helped my clients over the years to lose stubborn fat and rebuild their daily habits to support their healthiest lives. So, in this episode, I share with you 14 mindset shifts t...2024-04-1517 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 29 - Is clean eating a key to lose weight, or is it making you fat?There is an ongoing debate on whether or not clean eating is the key to your weight loss and fat loss progress. This is a debate that has been going on for a while now since some fitness gurus believe that all you need to achieve your health and fitness goals is a diet based on whole foods, and others, consider this a terrible idea that can put you through a calorie surplus without even noticing it.
In any case, after years of trying "clean eating" in my health and fitness journey after kids, and going through ed...2024-04-0822 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 28: What's more powerful than consistency when it comes to weight loss on the scaleDid you know that three weeks is the average time people decide to quit their health and fitness journey due to lack "of results"?
This podcast episode is inspired by one of my current clients, whom I have been working with for the last three weeks. It was in week three when I received a message from her telling me that she felt like she had already failed because the scale showed her that she had regained all the weight she had dropped at that point.
So, this episode is for you if you, just...2024-04-0127 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 27: 3 Musts to Body Recomposition (The Unicorn of Weight Loss)If you have been trying to lose weight for a while, following the traditional weight loss methods where the goal is to drop numbers on the scale, chances are you have been on a loop of losing and regaining that weight. Maybe you're even wondering if your goals are even possible for you!
Well, this is exactly why in this podcast episode I want to introduce you to the concept -and method- of body recomposition.
As we age, we need to understand that our body needs a different kind of support, especially when it comes to...2024-03-2522 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 26: Finding balance: The secret to strengthening your Nervous System (Part 3)Welcome to the third episode of this three-part series on Nervous System Dysregulation in The Real and Uplifted Podcast.
In this episode, I share with you where to start your journey back to balance if you are feeling any of the symptoms of Nervous System Dysregulation such as stress, anxiety, procrastination, brain fog, emotional volatility, numbness, digestive issues, sleep disturbances, etc.
I'm not gatekeeping any information, because the more regulated we are, the better life we can all achieve as individuals and as a community. So, I decided to share with you the process I gu...2024-03-1823 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 25: How Chronic Stress and Nervous System Dysregulation can affect your quality of life (Part 2)Welcome to the second part of this three-part series on Nervous System Dysregulation in The Real and Uplifted Podcast. In this episode, we dive deeper into understanding how 80% of our fight-or-flight or shut-down responses come from the body to the mind, not vice-versa.
In this second part of the series, we explore what to do after realizing that you need to manage stress "in a better way" by supporting the regulation of your nervous system.
We start this episode by simplifying the three states of the nervous system: the ventral vagal, the sympathetic, and the do...2024-03-1135 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 24: Signs of a Dysregulated Nervous System (Part 1)Welcome to the limited series of The Real and Uplifted Show. On this occasion, I bring a three-part series on one of the most important things about feeling good in your body: the Nervous System.
In this first part, we explore the signs of a dysregulated nervous system. I share some examples of what a dysregulated nervous system looks and feels like.
I also bring you on a journey of my own experience, and how a dysregulated nervous system has manifested in my life.
My goals? To help you explore if you are d...2024-03-0426 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 23: Overcoming perfection to lose weightThis episode comes from one recovering perfectionist to another. I'm sharing how perfectionism is keeping you from achieving your weight loss goals, and even worse: from celebrating and enjoying the small successes along your journey.
Perfectionism in all areas of life includes the way perfectionism can sabotage your desire to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle for yourself and your family.
With this episode, my intention with these stories - my own and those of clients I love - is that you can identify moments in which you have been a perfectionist, make small cha...2024-02-2627 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 22: Losing weight after kids: How she lost over 30lbs and 20 inchesTo lose weight after having kids is one of the top goals women set for themselves after their pregnancies. But, even when it is a goal many can relate to, it is not always easy to pursue.
So, how can one lose those 20, 30, 40, or even 50 extra lbs after kids? What does it take for a woman to lose the stubborn fat and extra pounds to feel comfortable, energetic, and overall great with her body again? How to balance this health and fitness goal with maternity?
In this podcast episode, I have a chat with Britney...2024-02-1936 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 21: Four steps to beat cravings and reach your weight loss goalsIf you have experienced cravings during your weight loss journey and have tried everything in your power to stop them from holding your progress, this podcast episode is for you.
From the health and fitness point of view, understanding the root causes of cravings is one of the most challenging yet important pieces to count when working on losing stubborn fat and extra weight.
In this episode I share with you how to better understand your cravings, how to classify them, and how to, little by little, they need to be integrated in your weight...2024-02-1225 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 20: How to break through a weight loss plateau? The practical and the mindset behind weight loss progressLet's break the myth: It is normal for every weight loss journey, whether you try to lose 10 or 50 lbs, to hit what everyone calls "a weight loss plateau." In any case, in this podcast episode, I invite you to think of this, not as a plateau, but as a period of weight loss maintenance.
Here, I break down the practical and the mindset side of things when hitting this so-called plateau, so you can rest assured you are still making progress towards your weight loss and fat loss goals.
In this episode, I explain to...2024-02-0516 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 19: The 3 biggest mistakes when it comes to weight loss When it comes to weight loss, several factors determine your success: the consistency of your workouts, your choices around food, the mindset behind your efforts, etc. But, if this were the only formula for success, weight loss and fat loss would be easy, wouldn't it?
We hear often that these are all the pieces you need to achieve success in your weight loss journey, but the reality is other.
When on a weight loss and fat loss journey, it is important to tackle first these three mistakes I have seen women doing on repeat. And, i...2024-01-2914 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 18: How to build lasting habits for weight loss goalsTackling your weight loss and fat loss goals in 2024 is not as simple as the quick-fix diets may seem to look. In fact, to lose weight and to get to a place where you're feeling great in your body and loving what you see in the mirror, you need to reorganize some foundations in your life.
This week I bring you a powerful episode on the habits and identity shifts you need to go through to achieve lasting results and enjoy the healthiest version of yourself for a longer time.
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If you enjoyed th...2024-01-2226 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 17: What my fitness goals look like for 2024 as a health and fitness coachI was scrolling on Instagram when I saw a "before and after" post from a fellow fitness coach. The photos had just a few weeks difference between one and another, and yes, you guessed it, the photos were taken before and after the holidays.
Both bodies were beautiful, but the "body-shaming" in the post triggered a thought: "Why is it hard for us to accept that there are seasons to our bodies?" and "How our perceptions about our bodies can highly impact our mental health?"
This is why, in this podcast episode, I want to...2024-01-1516 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 16: Three questions that can change your life in 2024As we arrive at the second week of 2024, I bet you are starting to feel ready to dive deep into what this year has in store. That's why I want to share a mindset insight that has helped me shift how I approach my goals, my perception of worth, and my work.
In this episode, I get real with you about three questions I had to answer when doubting continuing with my Weight Loss and Fitness Business. These questions changed my life because they pushed me to be honest with myself on a new level. They gave...2024-01-0819 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 15: Dedicate the next year to your body and get amazing resultsWelcome to 2024, the year when you will achieve your weight loss and fitness goals for good!
As the New Year kicks off, you may be setting some awesome fitness and weight loss goals. This is why, in this episode, I wanted to keep it real and uplifted to hold you accountable with a list of things I would do in 2024 if I had to start my weight loss progress all over again, back from where I lost 60 lbs after having my kids.
In this episode, you will learn how to make sustainable progress over 12 months. Bu...2024-01-0119 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 14: The 5 fears keeping you stuck from your weight loss goalsAs we celebrate Christmas and get ready to close the chapter of 2023, I want for us to talk about a mindset piece all women 35+ need to be aware of if they want to reach a fat loss and weight loss milestone in the new year to come.
Approaching your weight loss and fitness journey as a 35+ woman can be challenging, especially because women have to face these five fears that keep them playing small and often quit on their dreams.
In the fitness space, we often forget the critical piece of our mindset and how...2023-12-2523 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 13: Why you shouldn't use will power for weight loss and 4 strategies to focus on insteadThis is an insight into a flight my husband and I had over willpower...
If you have ever counted on willpower to achieve your health and fitness goals, you may or may not have found yourself in a situation where you feel like reaching your goals is more of a burden than a source of joy and excitement.
In this podcast episode, we talk about willpower's role in reaching your weight loss goals.
If willpower has been the center of your weight loss approach, and you feel like no plan is always working...2023-12-1816 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 12: How to avoid derailing your weight loss progressHave you ever found yourself reaching a significant goal for your life, let's say, losing 20 lbs, and all of a sudden, in what feels like a matter of a few weeks, you derail from all the progress you have made?
When this kind of situation happens, we often question ourselves by saying things like: "Why did I even do it? It was all for nothing".
Does that sound familiar? If so, we dive deep into how to avoid drilling your progress in this episode. I share the four main ways we self-sabotage and how you...2023-12-1125 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 11: Keep losing weight while enjoying the holidaysWhen on a journey of weight loss and fitness, social gatherings and holidays can become a source of fear and stress... or even a reason to stop your efforts and maybe try again next year!
In this podcast episode, I share with you the strategies you can implement during the Holiday Season to enjoy the foods you love the most while maintaining and moving forward toward your weight loss goals.
If you're worried about your weight loss progress during this month, this is the episode for you!
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If you enjoyed the ep...2023-12-0416 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 10: When you know what to do, but aren't doing it?Picture this: you want to start a weight loss and fitness journey, and you feel like you have all the tools needed to get to where you want to be, but for some reason, you are consistently pushing it back under the arguments of: "you already know what to do, but you'll do it later."
Does that sound familiar?
In this episode of The Real and Uplifted podcast, we talk about the five aspects of a weight loss journey you may be going through that keep you from postponing your goals around the way you wa...2023-11-2725 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 9: What no one tells you about achieving your goals and living reflexively versus reflectivelyLet's talk about the one piece of the weight loss and fitness equation no one really talks about: the difference it makes for your journey to start living reflectively in opposition to living reflexively.
These elements of the equation apply not only to the usual pieces of a weight loss journey, such as workouts and diets, but they go on a deeper layer of it, including the habits, the mindsets... the true lasting shifts in your lifestyle.
In this episode, I share with you how I see the difference between living reflexively in your fitness...2023-11-2018 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 8: How to lose the last 5lbs and how to decide if you need toIf your weight loss journey is at its last stage, where you are just 5 lbs away from your desired goal but have hit a plateau where losing those last 5 pounds has become a bigger challenge than expected, this episode is for you!
Getting to a place where you are just 5 lbs away from your weight loss goal is a massive win, but it can feel frustrating, as those last 5 lbs are usually the hardest ones to get off.
In this episode, I share five things you need to know so you are not feeling perpetually...2023-11-1324 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 7: Do you believe in kismet? How to pick up all the signs that everything is working in your favor!Do you believe in Kismet? Because surely I do!
Although this is a health and fitness podcast, I want to talk about the importance of having trust that things always work out for the best. This can be regarding business, relationships, and even reaching your weight loss goals!
Give it a listen, and let's chat about things that are meant to be and how everything always works for the best!
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If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review - it means the world to me + helps the show reach more people! Le...2023-11-0619 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 6: Is it the worst week of your life or just your hormones?In this episode, let's dive into the importance of showing up for yourself in your weight loss journey, even when hormones have you feeling a bit like why bother, or throwing in the towel.
I'll share practical tips for navigating those low-energy days and my personal mantra when I feel like that in my routine. Listen to gain insights into prioritizing tasks and understanding hormones for a successful weight loss journey.
Don't forget to listen until the end for my uplifting advice of the day.
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If you enjoyed the episode, leave...2023-10-3017 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 5: Should you track calories?Should you or should you not track your calories?
This episode is probably one of the most important ones you could listen to if your goal is to lose weight and maintain those results!
In this episode, I share with you the do's and dont's when tracking your calories, when it's important for you to do so, and when it is time for you to stop.
I also share my five favorite pros on why tracking your calories is one of the best tools for reaching the results you want without giving up...2023-10-2323 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 4: Five mindset musts to make fat loss easier!In this episode, Dorothy talks about what you need to change in your weight loss journey: mindset. Steering clear of fleeting diet trends, she dives into the core five mindsets that make a real difference.
From embracing the "I'm Winning" outlook, which cherishes every little victory, to understanding that setbacks aren’t the end with "Failure Isn't Final", Dorothy shares her genuine insights and real-life experiences.
Tune in as she takes listeners on a journey through these game-changing attitudes. Ready for some real talk with Dorothy? This is one episode you won't want to miss!
2023-10-1616 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 3: My favorite strategy to transform your eating habits and lose weightWelcome back to the Real and Uplifted podcast with Dorothy McGatlin.
In this episode, Dorothy discusses how easily our eating habits can be redefined. Instead of obsessing over what you can’t eat or calorie counting, she suggests filling our plates with more nutritious foods.
Dorothy talks about the reasons why you should eat more proteins, vegetables, and fruits. She emphasizes what can be added to your diet rather than what you must eliminate.
Tune into this episode for a real talk on reshaping our diet and approach to weight loss.
...2023-10-1611 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 2: 5 insider tips from the health and fitness coaching industryDo you feel like you have been doing all the things in your health and fitness journey but still not getting close to your goals?
In this podcast episode, I unveil five game-changing insider tips from the health and fitness industry to help you achieve your goals at 35+. From redefining fat loss methods to choosing the right coach and embracing body positivity, I share with you real talk for real progress.
Here are a few things you'll find in this episode:
> Explore the keys to sustainable fat loss, the power of learning from...2023-10-1623 min
Real and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp 1: Welcome to the Real and Uplifted Podcast!
Are you up for an honest conversation about self-care, motherhood, business, and the journey to a healthier you?
Come hang out with me on the "Real and Uplifted Podcast" because if you are anything like me and you dread small talk and value authenticity above all else, this is the place for you.
I'm Dorothy McGatlin, your host, and I'm here to guide you on your quest to create a true, extraordinary, and uplifted life where your physical health is a priority in your routine.
Here are a few things you'll f...2023-10-1423 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp.5: Five insider tips health and fitness coaching2023-09-2723 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp.3: Why I'm quitting the coaching industry2023-09-2732 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp.4: Should you track caloriesShould you or should you not track your calories?
This episode is probably one of the most important ones you could listen to if your goal is to lose weight and maintain those results!
In this episode, I share with you what do's and don'ts when tracking your calories, when it is important for you to do so, and when it is time for you to stop.
I also share my five favorite pros on why tracking your calories is one of the best tools for reaching the results you want without giving...2023-09-2723 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceEp.2: 40th Birthday Episode2023-09-2720 minReal and Uplifted with Dorothy - Health, Wellness & AbundanceTrailer: Real and Uplifted with Dorothy McGatlin, Health & FitnessReady for a real and uplifted talk?
Connect with me on Instagram to be part of the Podcast Launch Giveaway @dorothymcgatlin2023-07-1001 min
Amanda Rollert Show, Christian Podcaster33 - Empowering our Healthy Bodies: A SALT talk with Health and Fitness Coach Dorothy McGatlinClaiming your abundant life now also means working towards your Healthy Body. In this edition of The Amanda Rollert Show, I chat with Dorothy McGatlin, Health and Fitness Coach, about the importance of understanding and loving our bodies to find the best strategies to feel good and abundant in our skins. Wanting to connect with Dorothy? Click here to connect through Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorothymcgatlin/Click here to join her free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livefitnesstoday-----------Show your support by rating thi...2022-04-2031 min