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The LaRocca Medical PodcastSeeing Results: Patience, Self-Compassion and the Power of Self-Talk06/25/2024 Strategy Session Highlights: In this episode, Dr. LaRocca delves into the importance of patience, self-compassion, and the powerful impact of self-talk on achieving health and wellness goals. Discover how shifting your mindset from scarcity to abundance can accelerate your progress and enhance your overall well-being. Whether you're just starting your health journey or looking for renewed motivation, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement for every step of the way.
We explore real-life patient stories, strategies for celebrating small wins, and the significance of a supportive environment.
Shifting our mindset from Scarcity to Abundance
2024-07-0213 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastLiving Your Best Life: Navigating Pool Parties, Gatherings & Vacations06/25/2024 Strategy Session Highlights: In this episode, we explore the challenges and strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle while enjoying pool parties, social gatherings, and vacations.
One patient shares how they make conscious food choices in social settings, such as deciding to skip the bun to enjoy dessert or choosing not to drink alcohol. They emphasize the importance of building trust in oneself over time and the commitment it takes to stay on track.
Another patient discusses a group weekend getaway where they felt mixed emotions when asked if they were still watching what they ate...2024-06-2521 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastYou Are Enough: Embrace Self-Worth and Ditch the Need to Prove Yourself05/28/2024 Strategy Session Highlights: In this episode, we delve into the profound topic of self-worth. We'll start by asking you to reflect deeply on a crucial question: Do you feel complete just as you are, or do you feel you have shit to prove?
Understanding and embracing your self-worth is essential for your mental and physical well-being. It influences how you navigate life and pursue your goals. When you acknowledge that you are inherently worthy and lovable, you unlock the potential to live your most authentic life. You'll operate from a place of abundance, creating positive energy in e...2024-05-2811 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastBeyond the Numbers: Unlocking Total Body Composition05/21/2024 Strategy Session Highlights:
In this episode of "Beyond the Numbers: Unlocking Total Body Composition Mastery," we delve into the intricacies of body composition, moving past the limitations of the traditional scale.
Join us as we explore how understanding the full spectrum of body composition—from muscle mass and fat distribution to bone density and metabolic health—can transform your approach to fitness and wellness. Our expert guests share insights, practical tips, and the latest scientific findings to help you achieve a balanced and healthy body composition. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just beginning your welln...2024-05-2130 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastYour Lifestyle: Build it How You Will Sustain it04/02/2024 Strategy Session Highlights: Your Lifestyle: Build it How You Will Sustain it
In this episode, we're exploring the journey of integrating fitness, mindfulness, and self-care into your daily routine, all while embracing flexibility and self-compassion.
In our fast-paced world, prioritizing our well-being is essential. Dr. LaRocca explores the journey of integrating fitness, mindfulness, and self-care into daily life. From purposeful walks with furry friends to incorporating strength training and stretching into hourly routines, every small effort leads to significant improvements. Balancing workouts with compassion, embracing mindfulness practices, and integrating wellness into daily activities are key c...2024-04-0231 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastThe Science of Journaling03/05/2024 Strategy Session Highlights: The Science of Journaling
In this episode we delve into the empowering world of journaling! Today, we're exploring the evidence-backed practice of journaling as a therapeutic tool for managing anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Picture this: a serene space where the pages of your journal become a gateway to mindfulness, self-discovery, and healing. Journaling isn't just about putting pen to paper; it's about unleashing the power of your thoughts and emotions in a safe and non-pharmacological manner. We'll explore two primary approaches to journaling in therapy: expressive writing and gratitude journaling. Expressive writing allows you...2024-03-0507 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastInjectable Weight Loss Medications2/20/24 Strategy Session Highlights: Injectable Weight Loss Medications
In this weeks episode, we'll explore how injectables like Zepbound/Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and Wegovy/Ozempic (semaglutide) are reshaping the landscape of healthcare. These medications work by increasing hormones that improve blood sugar processing, suppress hunger in the brain and slowing gut emptying, leading to prolonged feelings of fullness and less fat storage. Additionally, Zepbound/Mounjaro (tirzepatide) offer a dual therapy advantage by incorporating another hormone called GIP, enhancing their effectiveness even further. But beyond the science, we'll also delve into the critical distinction between personal health insight and external opinions. N...2024-02-2030 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastBoosting Bone Health: Insights & Strategies2/13/24 Strategy Session Highlights: Bone Health
In this episode, we explore the latest insights and strategies to boost your skeletal strength. From uncovering surprising risk factors to discovering powerful nutrition and lifestyle hacks, we've got you covered. Tune in to discover actionable steps for fortifying your bones and maintaining vitality. Don't miss out on this essential guide to optimal bone health! Subscribe now and stay tuned for our upcoming episode.2024-02-1241 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastBuild Muscle in 10 Minutes2/6/24 Strategy Session: Build Muscle in 10 Minutes
This episode focuses on the importance of muscle strengthening in physical activity for overall health improvement. Regular physical activity offers numerous benefits, including enhancing metabolic function, increasing muscle and bone strength, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke, improving cognition and mental health, enhancing lung function, and boosting sexual health. Starting with manageable routines, like 10-minute bodyweight exercises twice a week, is recommended to prevent injury and maintain motivation. Additional resources, such as personal training sessions and online videos, are available for guidance, with a reminder to seek medical clearance i...2024-02-0611 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastThoughts That Get Results1/30/24 Strategy Session Highlights. This session dives deep into the power of purposeful thoughts to shape the life you desire.
We'll explore mindset review, defining priorities, and creating purposeful thoughts for lasting motivation. Discover how purposeful thinking can transform your biggest pain points. Learn from real-life examples in our session, and understand how thoughts directly impact actions and outcomes. Whether you're facing a career challenge or health concerns, I provide practical steps to shift your mindset and drive positive change. Join us every Tuesday from 12 pm-1 pm on Zoom for live strategy sessions, exclusive to LaRocca Medical patients...2024-01-3122 min
The LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 14: Medications for Weight LossIn this episode, Dr. LaRocca explains the current stigma we have around excess weight and why we need to break it. Excess weight is not formed due to lack of control or lack of discipline. There are physiological reasons while some people gain more weight than others. Excess weight, or obesity, is a disease process just like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or high blood sugars (diabetes). We should be treating it like that. High blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol are all treated carefully with a combination of lifestyle interventions and medications. We don’t bat an...2022-01-1116 min
The LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 14: Medications for Weight LossIn this episode, Dr. LaRocca explains the current stigma we have around excess weight and why we need to break it. Excess weight is not formed due to lack of control or lack of discipline. There are physiological reasons while some people gain more weight than others. Excess weight, or obesity, is a disease process just like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or high blood sugars (diabetes). We should be treating it like that. High blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol are all treated carefully with a combination of lifestyle interventions and medications. We don’t bat an...2022-01-1116 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 13: Love yourself, first.Here you will learn:- Why you should love yourself first.- How to love yourself truly and deeply. - Applying self-love to the 4 pillars of health.For more information and to schedule a consult with Dr. LaRocca head over to DoctorLaRocca.com. 2021-11-2906 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 13: Love yourself, first.Here you will learn:- Why you should love yourself first.- How to love yourself truly and deeply. - Applying self-love to the 4 pillars of health.For more information and to schedule a consult with Dr. LaRocca head over to DoctorLaRocca.com. 2021-11-2906 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 12: Your Metabolism & Weight LossThe goal is not to have a “fast metabolism.” The goal is to use energy in your body efficiently. The best two ways to do that are (1) to stop grazing & snacking through the day and (2) maximizing your exercise results.Visit DoctorLaRocca.com for more information and to schedule a consult to see how you can personalize these techniques for your weight loss journey.2021-11-2307 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 12: Your Metabolism & Weight LossThe goal is not to have a “fast metabolism.” The goal is to use energy in your body efficiently. The best two ways to do that are (1) to stop grazing & snacking through the day and (2) maximizing your exercise results.Visit DoctorLaRocca.com for more information and to schedule a consult to see how you can personalize these techniques for your weight loss journey.2021-11-2307 min
The LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 11 Why you have a harder time losing weight with Type II DiabetesIn this episode you will learn why it's harder to lose weight once you have developed full-blown Type II Diabetes (DMII), how to screen for DMII & prediabetes, and what you can do to take back the advantage and lose weight. Click HERE to register for the Intermittent Fasting Workshop on September 15th at 4pm ET.Click HERE to schedule your complimentary consult.Click here to visit the website: www.doctorlarocca.com References: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2783414?guestAccessKey=787d49f6-9c5b-4196-bf39-768c7cdb...2021-09-1310 min
The LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 11 Why you have a harder time losing weight with Type II DiabetesIn this episode you will learn why it's harder to lose weight once you have developed full-blown Type II Diabetes (DMII), how to screen for DMII & prediabetes, and what you can do to take back the advantage and lose weight. Click HERE to register for the Intermittent Fasting Workshop on September 15th at 4pm ET.Click HERE to schedule your complimentary consult.Click here to visit the website: www.doctorlarocca.com References: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2783414?guestAccessKey=787d49f6-9c5b-4196-bf39-768c7cdb...2021-09-1310 min
The LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 10: Get MovingClick HERE to sign up for an Intensive Weight Loss Workshop with Dr. LaRocca.Ways to work with my Personal Fitness Trainer, Lisa Munn:- Rise Above Breast Cancer - Anytime Fitness, Hockessin, DENational Weight Control Registry (Research Link): http://www.nwcr.ws/Research/default.htm Show notes: When most people think of exercise, they imagine things like running on a treadmill, aerobics, and weight lifting. Which is correct, yes, those are all examples of exercise. However, exercise is also so much more. If running on a treadmill has y...2021-07-2614 min
The LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 10: Get MovingClick HERE to sign up for an Intensive Weight Loss Workshop with Dr. LaRocca.Ways to work with my Personal Fitness Trainer, Lisa Munn:- Rise Above Breast Cancer - Anytime Fitness, Hockessin, DENational Weight Control Registry (Research Link): http://www.nwcr.ws/Research/default.htm Show notes: When most people think of exercise, they imagine things like running on a treadmill, aerobics, and weight lifting. Which is correct, yes, those are all examples of exercise. However, exercise is also so m...2021-07-2614 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 9: How Stress Affects Your HealthWe all know stress in some form or another, but did you know that stress can have a majorimpact on not just your psychological health, but your physical health as well? Stress can evenlead to fat accumulation and weight gain.In this podcast, we’ll go over the physical effects that stress takes on the body and some ways to combat the effects, reduce your overall stress and live a happier, healthier lifestyle.___Grab your Free Weight Loss Workbook at DoctorLaRocca.com. Check out the corresponding blog at...2021-07-1515 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 9: How Stress Affects Your HealthWe all know stress in some form or another, but did you know that stress can have a majorimpact on not just your psychological health, but your physical health as well? Stress can evenlead to fat accumulation and weight gain.In this podcast, we’ll go over the physical effects that stress takes on the body and some ways to combat the effects, reduce your overall stress and live a happier, healthier lifestyle.___Grab your Free Weight Loss Workbook at DoctorLaRocca.com. Check out the corresponding blog at...2021-07-1515 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 8: Protein IntakeThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for protein is 0.8 to 2.0 g/kg/day depending on your level of physical activity, sex and age. Protein calculator: https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/dri-calculator/So if you take your weight in pounds and divide it by 2.2 this will give you your weight in kg. Then multiple this by 0.8 and you will have your goal for daily protein intake.For example, if you weigh 200lbs, you will divide this by 2.2 which is 90.9. Then multiply by 0.8, which is about 73. So your daily protein go...2021-06-2109 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 8: Protein IntakeThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for protein is 0.8 to 2.0 g/kg/day depending on your level of physical activity, sex and age. Protein calculator: https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/dri-calculator/So if you take your weight in pounds and divide it by 2.2 this will give you your weight in kg. Then multiple this by 0.8 and you will have your goal for daily protein intake.For example, if you weigh 200lbs, you will divide this by 2.2 which is 90.9. Then multiply by 0.8, which is about 73. So your daily protein go...2021-06-2109 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 7: Water for Weight LossHow much water should you drink per day to lose weight?The right answer is that it depends on your health, your weight, and your activity level. There are some medical conditions that affect the heart, liver, and kidneys where physicians will advise to restrict water intake.Generally, though, we recommend that healthy people take in about 8 cups per day. This is 64oz or about 2 liters of water.You can make this more enjoyable by added fruit such as cucumbers, lemons, or oranges!If you are exercising or working h...2021-06-0705 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 7: Water for Weight LossHow much water should you drink per day to lose weight?The right answer is that it depends on your health, your weight, and your activity level. There are some medical conditions that affect the heart, liver, and kidneys where physicians will advise to restrict water intake.Generally, though, we recommend that healthy people take in about 8 cups per day. This is 64oz or about 2 liters of water.You can make this more enjoyable by added fruit such as cucumbers, lemons, or oranges!If you a...2021-06-0705 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 6: NutritionThe key to good nutrition is to eat more, real, whole foods & less processed and packaged foods. This means less flour and sugar.Don’t overcomplicate this.There are so many weight loss “diets” out there, it is hard to keep track of what you should be doing.Just keep it simple and you can’t go wrong.The only thing you have to remember is that whole foods nourish your body, which processed foods cause weight gain and disease. Head over to DoctorLaRocca.com for more information!2021-05-3116 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 6: NutritionThe key to good nutrition is to eat more, real, whole foods & less processed and packaged foods. This means less flour and sugar.Don’t overcomplicate this.There are so many weight loss “diets” out there, it is hard to keep track of what you should be doing.Just keep it simple and you can’t go wrong.The only thing you have to remember is that whole foods nourish your body, which processed foods cause weight gain and disease. Head over to DoctorLaRocca.com for more information!2021-05-3116 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 5: Overwhelm & Emotional EatingClick here to book your FREE one-on-one weight loss coaching session: https://kristinedebodalarocca.as.me/miniClick here for more information about the 8-Week Intensive Weight Loss Group starting on June 7th: https://www.doctorlarocca.com/weight-loss-program/___Script:Have you ever eaten a huge bowl of ice cream, a whole bag of chips, or ¾ to a whole pizza pie because you were stressed, overwhelmed, sad, depressed, or just plain bored?We have all been there. What do all of these foods have in common? They are all refined ca...2021-05-2409 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 5: Overwhelm & Emotional EatingClick here to book your FREE one-on-one weight loss coaching session: https://kristinedebodalarocca.as.me/miniClick here for more information about the 8-Week Intensive Weight Loss Group starting on June 7th: https://www.doctorlarocca.com/weight-loss-program/___Script:Have you ever eaten a huge bowl of ice cream, a whole bag of chips, or ¾ to a whole pizza pie because you were stressed, overwhelmed, sad, depressed, or just plain bored?We have all been there. What do all of these foods have in common? They are all refined ca...2021-05-2409 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 4: Intermittent FastingRegister for the FREE Weight Loss Webinar May 21st at 12pm-1pm ET:https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_LTtE8PP0RIqXtUePwaXpbw___________________________________In this episode I give you tips today on how to accel your weight loss with intermittent fasting and give your pathophysiology details, because knowledge is power. The more you know the more likely you are to take good care of yourself. So, what is intermittent fasting? It is when you give your body a break from food. Plai...2021-05-1507 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 4: Intermittent FastingRegister for the FREE Weight Loss Webinar May 21st at 12pm-1pm ET:https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_LTtE8PP0RIqXtUePwaXpbw___________________________________In this episode I give you tips today on how to accel your weight loss with intermittent fasting and give your pathophysiology details, because knowledge is power. The more you know the more likely you are to take good care of yourself. So, what is intermittent fasting? It is when you give your body a br...2021-05-1507 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 3: OvereatingDuring this episode I am going to teach you some of the the reasons you overeat. Dopamine:To start, food can actually cause addiction. When you eat foods that you enjoy, dopamine is released in the brain. This is the “pleasure, feel good” hormone. When you eat concentrated foods, such as flour and sugar, too much dopamine is release. Dopamine gives a short-term reward. So the problem is that once we’ve had that surge of dopamine, our brain wants to have that again. But the way we interpret the pleasure gets blunted by our br...2021-05-0515 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 3: OvereatingDuring this episode I am going to teach you some of the the reasons you overeat. Dopamine:To start, food can actually cause addiction. When you eat foods that you enjoy, dopamine is released in the brain. This is the “pleasure, feel good” hormone. When you eat concentrated foods, such as flour and sugar, too much dopamine is release. Dopamine gives a short-term reward. So the problem is that once we’ve had that surge of dopamine, our brain wants to have that again. But the way we interpret the pleasure gets blun...2021-05-0515 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 2: Sugar is FatteningIt is important to learn how sugar leads to weight gain. It is hidden in almost every meal. Here you will learn how your body processes sugar and turns it to fat. There are over 60 different names for sugar listed on food labels. The common names are sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup, barley malt, dextrose, maltose, and rice syrup. Increase your knowledge and awareness of the ingredients in the foods you are eating. Read labels. You will be surprised. 2021-04-2813 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 2: Sugar is FatteningIt is important to learn how sugar leads to weight gain. It is hidden in almost every meal. Here you will learn how your body processes sugar and turns it to fat. There are over 60 different names for sugar listed on food labels. The common names are sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup, barley malt, dextrose, maltose, and rice syrup. Increase your knowledge and awareness of the ingredients in the foods you are eating. Read labels. You will be surprised. 2021-04-2813 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome, Let's Get Started!In this episode you will learn WHY weight loss is important and learn HOW to get started. Special focus on Firefighters and their increased risk of heart disease, especially while on the job. Your health matters, your life matters. 2021-04-2114 minThe LaRocca Medical PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome, Let's Get Started!In this episode you will learn WHY weight loss is important and learn HOW to get started. Special focus on Firefighters and their increased risk of heart disease, especially while on the job. Your health matters, your life matters. 2021-04-2114 min