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The Lupus Living Podcast71 Lupus And Being CodependentSaying no and setting boundaries can be hard. When you have lupus, this is a skill we learn to manage our symptoms. In today’s episode, Gwen shares two books that have helped her deal with being a codependent person. These books set the foundation to be able to say no when needed and set boundaries in relationships to help her stay as mentally and physically healthy as possible. Books mentioned in the podcast: Codependent No More-How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself (Melody Beattie) Love Is A Choice-Recovery for Codepen...2022-06-2714 minThe Lupus Living Podcast71 Lupus And Being CodependentSaying no and setting boundaries can be hard. When you have lupus, this is a skill we learn to manage our symptoms. In today’s episode, Gwen shares two books that have helped her deal with being a codependent person. These books set the foundation to be able to say no when needed and set boundaries in relationships to help her stay as mentally and physically healthy as possible. Books mentioned in the podcast: Codependent No More-How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself (Melody Beattie) Love Is A Choice-Recovery for Codepen...2022-06-2714 minThe Lupus Living Podcast70 Lupus What We Wish You Knew About Living With ItLiving with a chronic illness is hard; its even harder trying to describe what it's like to live with it. In this episode of the Lupus Living Podcast, Gwen shares what listeners wish you knew about living with this disease. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus”: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com YouTube: https://bit.ly/LupusLivingPodcastYouTubeChannel Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: insta...2022-06-2013 minThe Lupus Living Podcast70 Lupus What We Wish You Knew About Living With ItLiving with a chronic illness is hard; its even harder trying to describe what it's like to live with it. In this episode of the Lupus Living Podcast, Gwen shares what listeners wish you knew about living with this disease. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus”: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com YouTube: https://bit.ly/LupusLivingPodcastYouTubeChannel Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: insta...2022-06-2013 min
Losing Weight to Gain Control139 Is It Possible to Over Diet?You may have heard of overtraining in exercise but have you thought about “over dieting” with your meal plan? In today’s episode, Gwen shares what can happen to your body when you go to the extremes in your food plan. Get Your Merch and Resources https://www.thegwenalexander.com/the-online-store How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander/ Disclaimer: The inform...2022-05-2310 minLosing Weight to Gain Control138 Food And Mental HealthMay is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. The food choices we make could have an impact on how we feel and the way we think. In today’s episode, Gwen shares ways you can improve your mental health making small changes to your food and lifestyle choices. Get Your Merch and Resources https://www.thegwenalexander.com/the-online-store How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Pintere...2022-05-0914 minThe Lupus Living Podcast67 Lupus And Estate PlanningTrigger Warning: Today’s episode I cover discuss death and estate planning, domestic violence and issues pertaining to end-of-life decisions. If any of these topics are difficult for you to listen to, I recommend skipping this episode or listen at a time you feel you are ready to deal with these topics. In today’s episode, the subject of estate planning will be covered. Gwen will share what she has learned by being an executor of an estate and from working in the financial industry for over 20 years. Article from Lupus.net Lupus.net/compli...2022-03-2819 minThe Lupus Living Podcast67 Lupus And Estate PlanningTrigger Warning: Today’s episode I cover discuss death and estate planning, domestic violence and issues pertaining to end-of-life decisions. If any of these topics are difficult for you to listen to, I recommend skipping this episode or listen at a time you feel you are ready to deal with these topics. In today’s episode, the subject of estate planning will be covered. Gwen will share what she has learned by being an executor of an estate and from working in the financial industry for over 20 years. Article from Lupus.net Lupus.net/compli...2022-03-2819 minLosing Weight to Gain Control137 Restrictive EatingMaking the decision to update your food plan could mean deciding to remove certain foods. The thing to watch out for are the reasons you are restricting certain foods from your diet. Is it because it will help you lose weight faster? Is it because you have an intolerance to a food group? Gwen will share how she works at not restricting foods or calories based on food messages she learned as a child and young adult. Get Your Merch and Resources https://www.thegwenalexander.com/the-online-store How to Connect with Gwen: Webs...2022-03-2113 minThe Lupus Living Podcast66 Are You An Active or Passive Patient?Are you an active patient or passive patient when it comes to your doctor visits? Being a passive patient isn’t a negative but it could hamper your doctor in working with you to make decisions about your lupus care. In today’s episode, Gwen shares the importance of taking an active role in your healthcare. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-li...2022-03-1414 minThe Lupus Living Podcast66 Are You An Active or Passive Patient?Are you an active patient or passive patient when it comes to your doctor visits? Being a passive patient isn’t a negative but it could hamper your doctor in working with you to make decisions about your lupus care. In today’s episode, Gwen shares the importance of taking an active role in your healthcare. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-li...2022-03-1414 minLosing Weight to Gain Control136 Success And Exercises You LikeWe are continuing the theme of getting back to basics in 2022. In today’s episode, Gwen shares an article she read that has helped her stay focused on her exercise goals. Article from the Episode: https://www.dispatch.com/story/lifestyle/health-fitness/2021/12/28/patient-and-start-slow-among-advice-starting-exercise/8941994002/ Get Your Merch and Resources https://www.thegwenalexander.com/the-online-store How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thegwe...2022-03-0711 minThe Lupus Living Podcast65 Lupus And Being ComfortableLupus and comfortable are not two words that are usually used together. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how having her blood drawn helped her realize she’s in a comfortable place with lupus. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for infor...2022-02-2809 minThe Lupus Living Podcast65 Lupus And Being ComfortableLupus and comfortable are not two words that are usually used together. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how having her blood drawn helped her realize she’s in a comfortable place with lupus. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for infor...2022-02-2809 minThe Lupus Living Podcast64 Lupus And Accomplishing Your GoalsIt is possible to accomplish your goals and live a life with lupus. It may take some work, but it can be done. In today’s episode, Gwen shares an article by Meghan Beaudry on how to accomplish your goals despite having lupus. Article by Andrea Beaudry: https://lupus.net/living/accomplish-goals Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-l...2022-02-1413 minThe Lupus Living Podcast64 Lupus And Accomplishing Your GoalsIt is possible to accomplish your goals and live a life with lupus. It may take some work, but it can be done. In today’s episode, Gwen shares an article by Meghan Beaudry on how to accomplish your goals despite having lupus. Article by Andrea Beaudry: https://lupus.net/living/accomplish-goals Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-l...2022-02-1413 minLosing Weight to Gain Control135 Challenges to Losing WeightWhat’s the challenge to you reaching your weight loss and/or health goals? In today’s episode, Gwen shares an article she found which details challenges several people have with their goals to losing weight. The number one challenge was not what to eat. Listen to find out what the number one challenge many of us face when trying to eat better and take control of our lives. Article from the Episode: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/biggest-diet-challenges Get Your Merch and Resources https://www.thegwenalexander.com/the-online-store How to Connect...2022-02-0710 minThe Lupus Living Podcast63 Lupus And ShinglesWhat comes to mind when you hear someone had shingles? Two words to describe shingles is lots of itching and pain. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how she mistook the symptoms of shingles for a lupus flare. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information...2022-02-0112 minThe Lupus Living Podcast63 Lupus And ShinglesWhat comes to mind when you hear someone had shingles? Two words to describe shingles is lots of itching and pain. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how she mistook the symptoms of shingles for a lupus flare. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information...2022-02-0112 minThe Lupus Living Podcast62 Bonus Episode-Low Intensity Steady State ExerciseToday’s episode is a bonus episode. It’s about a type of exercise called Low Intensity Steady State or LISS for short. Gwen shares the episode from The Losing Weight to Gain Control Podcast. The information provided gives another option for those living with lupus to try and stay active. Visit the Lupus Living Merchandise Online Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: ...2022-01-2611 minThe Lupus Living Podcast62 Bonus Episode-Low Intensity Steady State ExerciseToday’s episode is a bonus episode. It’s about a type of exercise called Low Intensity Steady State or LISS for short. Gwen shares the episode from The Losing Weight to Gain Control Podcast. The information provided gives another option for those living with lupus to try and stay active. Visit the Lupus Living Merchandise Online Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: ...2022-01-2611 minLosing Weight to Gain Control134 Low Intensity Steady State ExerciseYou have probably heard of or done HIIT workouts (High Intensity Interval Training). Have you heard of LISS exercise? Low Intensity Interval Training (LISS) may be an exercise you would like to add to your exercise routine. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how LISS exercise could benefit you for your workouts. Get Your Merch and Resources https://www.thegwenalexander.com/the-online-store How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Pinterest...2022-01-2410 minThe Lupus Living Podcast61 Lupus And Chronic PainOne aspect of lupus is dealing with pain. That could be joint pain, muscle aches or headaches. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how she deals with pain and also when it’s time to talk to your doctor about it. Visit the Lupus Living Merchandise Online Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: th...2022-01-1714 minThe Lupus Living Podcast61 Lupus And Chronic PainOne aspect of lupus is dealing with pain. That could be joint pain, muscle aches or headaches. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how she deals with pain and also when it’s time to talk to your doctor about it. Visit the Lupus Living Merchandise Online Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: th...2022-01-1714 minLosing Weight to Gain Control133 Getting Back to BasicsDo you ever feel like your life is out of control? You have so much to do, and it seems like you are always running after something. In today’s episode, Gwen shares what she has learned in the past few months about getting back to basics and simplifying life for your health. Get Your Merch and Resources https://www.thegwenalexander.com/the-online-store How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen168...2022-01-1011 minThe Lupus Living Podcast60 Lupus And Getting Back On TrackWhen a train gets off track it is not a good thing. This is same with our lives; when we get off track it may feel like it’s never going to get better again. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how her life got off track and the help she is receiving to get back on track. Listen for some encouragement to help your life get on track. Purchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise. https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: ...2022-01-0314 minThe Lupus Living Podcast60 Lupus And Getting Back On TrackWhen a train gets off track it is not a good thing. This is same with our lives; when we get off track it may feel like it’s never going to get better again. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how her life got off track and the help she is receiving to get back on track. Listen for some encouragement to help your life get on track. Purchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise. https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: ...2022-01-0314 minThe Lupus Living Podcast59 How to Handle Lupus GuiltHave you had to say no to someone because of a lupus flare? Have you said no to going to an even because you were afraid of a lupus flare? We should never feel guilty for saying no to something we don’t want to do. Saying no when you have lupus, brings a type of guilt because it feels like we are always saying no. How do you handle lupus guilt? Gwen shares three things she does to stop the guilt. Get The Lupus Living Podcast Merchandise: https://the-lupus-living-store.creator-spring.com/ How to...2021-08-3013 minThe Lupus Living Podcast59 How to Handle Lupus GuiltHave you had to say no to someone because of a lupus flare? Have you said no to going to an even because you were afraid of a lupus flare? We should never feel guilty for saying no to something we don’t want to do. Saying no when you have lupus, brings a type of guilt because it feels like we are always saying no. How do you handle lupus guilt? Gwen shares three things she does to stop the guilt. Get The Lupus Living Podcast Merchandise: https://the-lupus-living-store.creator-spring.com/ How to...2021-08-3013 minThe Lupus Living Podcast58 Sharing Your Lupus StoryMay was lupus awareness month. Gwen encouraged those living with lupus to share their story and spread the word of how it affects their life. In today’s episode, Gwen shares two opportunities she was given to share how lupus changed her life. Purchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise. https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwen...2021-06-2111 minLosing Weight to Gain Control129 Help, I Feel OverwhelmedDo you feel overwhelmed to the point you are ready to give up? In today’s episode, Gwen shares ways you can deal with overwhelm in your life without turning to food for comfort. Get Your Merch and Resources https://www.thegwenalexander.com/the-online-store How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The views of any guests...2021-06-2118 minThe Lupus Living Podcast58 Sharing Your Lupus StoryMay was lupus awareness month. Gwen encouraged those living with lupus to share their story and spread the word of how it affects their life. In today’s episode, Gwen shares two opportunities she was given to share how lupus changed her life. Purchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise. https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwen...2021-06-2111 minLosing Weight to Gain Control127 Is It Time To Try A New Gym?The gyms are opening but do you want to go back? Is it time to start looking for a new gym? In today’s episode, Gwen gives you five questions to ask yourself to know if it’s time to find a new gym family. Get Your Merch and Resources https://www.thegwenalexander.com/the-online-store How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information provided...2021-05-2411 minThe Lupus Living Podcast56 Applying for Disability Benefits Part IThere may come a point after your lupus diagnoses you may not be able to work. What do you do for money if you are in this situation? In today’s episode, Gwen shares how the process of applying for disability works and what you need to know to get approved. This part one of a two part series. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. The Lupus Living Store: http://bit.ly/lupuslivingstore How t...2021-05-1712 minThe Lupus Living Podcast56 Applying for Disability Benefits Part IThere may come a point after your lupus diagnoses you may not be able to work. What do you do for money if you are in this situation? In today’s episode, Gwen shares how the process of applying for disability works and what you need to know to get approved. This part one of a two part series. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. The Lupus Living Store: http://bit.ly/lupuslivingstore How t...2021-05-1712 minLosing Weight to Gain Control126 Dealing With Frustration During Your JourneyFrustration! Does your body tense up just reading that word? In today’s episode, Gwen shares the different layers of frustration and how you could be using food to eat your way through frustration. Get Your Merch and Resources https://www.thegwenalexander.com/the-online-store How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The views of any g...2021-05-1012 minThe Lupus Living Podcast54 Avoiding Lupus BurnoutLupus burnout is real. There comes a point living with a chronic illness takes everything out of you. How do you work through the burnout and get back to living again? In today’s episode, Gwen shares how she slows down to work through the burnout. Purchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise. https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen:...2021-05-0315 minThe Lupus Living Podcast54 Avoiding Lupus BurnoutLupus burnout is real. There comes a point living with a chronic illness takes everything out of you. How do you work through the burnout and get back to living again? In today’s episode, Gwen shares how she slows down to work through the burnout. Purchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise. https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen:...2021-05-0315 minThe Lupus Living Podcast52 Lupus And Your HairPurchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise. https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store Where did my hair go! That’s what Gwen asked herself in 2017 when she realized she had a bald spot. Hair thinning and loss could be a result of lupus. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how lupus and other auto immune conditions may be affecting your hair and how to deal with it. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. 2021-02-1513 minThe Lupus Living Podcast52 Lupus And Your HairPurchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise. https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store Where did my hair go! That’s what Gwen asked herself in 2017 when she realized she had a bald spot. Hair thinning and loss could be a result of lupus. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how lupus and other auto immune conditions may be affecting your hair and how to deal with it. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. 2021-02-1513 minLosing Weight to Gain Control125 Staying Healthy While Working From HomeOne of the changes that happened in 2020 were some people started to work from home. This is a trend many businesses have decided to give the work from option to their employees. Working from home can present new challenges in your eating and exercise routine. In today’s episode, Gwen shares things you can do to stay on track when working from home. How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 ...2021-02-1515 minThe Lupus Living Podcast51 Lupus And Taking SteroidsPurchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise. https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store At some point, most people living with lupus will be or have been prescribed steroids. This medication is usually given to help with inflammation and other symptoms that come from lupus. In today’s episode, Gwen shares side effects of steroids and how your doctor may use this drug to help you. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/th...2021-02-0811 minThe Lupus Living Podcast51 Lupus And Taking SteroidsPurchase a Lupus Living shirt, mask and other merchandise. https://teespring.com/stores/the-lupus-living-store At some point, most people living with lupus will be or have been prescribed steroids. This medication is usually given to help with inflammation and other symptoms that come from lupus. In today’s episode, Gwen shares side effects of steroids and how your doctor may use this drug to help you. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/th...2021-02-0811 minThe Lupus Living Podcast50 Five Positive Things About Living With LupusIt is easy to see how living with lupus can make life difficult. The real test is finding the positive in living with lupus. In today’s episode, Gwen shares five positive things living with lupus has taught her. Listen to learn how to see something positive in living with this auto-immune disease. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: f...2021-02-0113 minThe Lupus Living Podcast50 Five Positive Things About Living With LupusIt is easy to see how living with lupus can make life difficult. The real test is finding the positive in living with lupus. In today’s episode, Gwen shares five positive things living with lupus has taught her. Listen to learn how to see something positive in living with this auto-immune disease. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: f...2021-02-0113 minLosing Weight to Gain Control121 Reflect On The Year for Your Health GoalsDecember is the time to reflect on the past year. Reflecting on what happened and how you can adjust your life to become better. In today’s episode, Gwen shares what she learned from reflecting on this past year and how reflecting can benefit you also. Resources to Help You from Gwen: The Online Store How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 ...2020-12-2120 minThe Lupus Living Podcast49 Your Lupus AnniversaryAn anniversary is a time to celebrate an event that has brought joy to your life. Have you ever thought of celebrating your lupus anniversary or is it a day you wish never happened? In today’s episode, Gwen shares how celebrating your lupus anniversary can be a good thing. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupusli...2020-12-0709 minLosing Weight to Gain Control120 Sleep And Your Weight With Thomas HintonToday’s featured guest on the podcast is Thomas Hinton. Thomas is the CEO of Circadian Health Systems and is a Certified Health Coach with over 11 years’ experience in the sleep field. Thomas helps individuals optimize and improve their mental and personal performance through evidence and experience-based sleep coaching. He helps his clients understand how sleep impacts overall health and provides a customized/personalized sleep plan tailored just for them. How to Connect with Thomas: Email: thomas.l.hinton@circadianhealth.org Website: circadianhealth.org Resources to Help You from Gwen:2020-12-0732 minThe Lupus Living Podcast49 Your Lupus AnniversaryAn anniversary is a time to celebrate an event that has brought joy to your life. Have you ever thought of celebrating your lupus anniversary or is it a day you wish never happened? In today’s episode, Gwen shares how celebrating your lupus anniversary can be a good thing. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupusli...2020-12-0709 minLosing Weight to Gain Control119 Navigating the Phases of Weight LossThere are three phases you will journey though while on your weight loss journey. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how to navigate each phase and actions to take to set you up for success. Resources to Help You from Gwen: The Online Store How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is fo...2020-11-3016 minThe Lupus Living Podcast48 Gift Ideas for People Living With LupusWhat gifts are the for people living with lupus? In today’s episode, Gwen shares what the lupus warrior in your life might like to receive this holiday season. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes o...2020-11-3016 minThe Lupus Living Podcast48 Gift Ideas for People Living With LupusWhat gifts are the for people living with lupus? In today’s episode, Gwen shares what the lupus warrior in your life might like to receive this holiday season. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes o...2020-11-3016 minLosing Weight to Gain Control118 Mastering Your Mind for Weight LossFood and exercise are important parts of the weight loss process. The most important and often overlooked part is your mind. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how mastering your mind will help you during the weight loss process. New eBook from Gwen: Losing Weight to Gain Control-Mastering Your Mind for Weight Loss. Available on Amazon and the Kindle App How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Instag...2020-11-2313 minThe Lupus Living Podcast47 Lupus And InsomniaEveryone has probably felt insomnia at some point in their life. When you have lupus, this can create more issues with living with it. In today’s episode, Gwen shares her sleep struggles and what she does to go to sleep and stay asleep. Resources Sited in Episode: “Sleep With Me” Podcast Nomadic Ambience YouTube Channel Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@theg...2020-11-1614 minLosing Weight to Gain Control117 You Can't Out Exercise A Bad dietAre you playing the game of trying to burn off certain meals each time you exercise? Maybe you don’t stop exercising until you have burned a certain number of calories. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how she had to remind herself, You Can’t Out Exercise A Bad Diet, and how you can change your mindset in this area. Article Mentioned In Episode: “Fun Size Candy and Jumping Jacks Remind Us of Being a Kid, So we Out Them Together.” By Jenny Sugar Losing Weight to Gain Control Resources Losing Weight...2020-11-1611 minThe Lupus Living Podcast47 Lupus And InsomniaEveryone has probably felt insomnia at some point in their life. When you have lupus, this can create more issues with living with it. In today’s episode, Gwen shares her sleep struggles and what she does to go to sleep and stay asleep. Resources Sited in Episode: “Sleep With Me” Podcast Nomadic Ambience YouTube Channel Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@theg...2020-11-1614 minThe Lupus Living Podcast46 Lupus And The HolidaysCelebrating holidays while living with lupus can be challenging. It’s a time for family to come together and celebrate but if you are having a flare, you may not feel like celebrating. In today’s episode, Gwen shares tips of how to celebrate the holidays without over doing it. “Holidays are about experiences and people and turning into what you feel like doing at that moment. Enjoy not having to look at a watch. -Evelyn Glennie, percussionist Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Lif...2020-11-0913 minLosing Weight to Gain Control116 Share And Celebrate Your SuccessShare your success! In today’s episode, Gwen shares how important it is to share your successes not just with weight loss, but other areas of your life. She shares some of her recent success and wants to know what yours are. Listen for how to share with Gwen your accomplishments. #lose2gainpodcast “Success means doing the best we can with what we have. Success is the doing, not the getting-in trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard-reaching for the highest that is in us-becoming all that we can be. If we do our best, w...2020-11-0910 minThe Lupus Living Podcast46 Lupus And The HolidaysCelebrating holidays while living with lupus can be challenging. It’s a time for family to come together and celebrate but if you are having a flare, you may not feel like celebrating. In today’s episode, Gwen shares tips of how to celebrate the holidays without over doing it. “Holidays are about experiences and people and turning into what you feel like doing at that moment. Enjoy not having to look at a watch. -Evelyn Glennie, percussionist Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Lif...2020-11-0913 minThe Lupus Living Podcast45 Lupus And Flu ShotsIt’s flu season. Are you getting your flu shot? In today’s episode, Gwen shares her concerns she had with getting a flu shot since her lupus diagnoses. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The views of...2020-11-0213 minThe Lupus Living Podcast45 Lupus And Flu ShotsIt’s flu season. Are you getting your flu shot? In today’s episode, Gwen shares her concerns she had with getting a flu shot since her lupus diagnoses. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The views of...2020-11-0213 minThe Lupus Living Podcast44 Juggling Lupus, Symptoms And Other Auto Immune ConditionsLupus symptoms are like juggling tennis balls. Each tennis ball represents something you deal with while living with lupus. In todays episode, Gwen shares how another trip to the emergency room helped her stop and reflect on how she balances lupus and other auto immune conditions she lives with. “Stop being so hard on yourself. You’re doing the best with what you know.” -Unknown Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Em...2020-10-2612 minThe Lupus Living Podcast44 Juggling Lupus, Symptoms And Other Auto Immune ConditionsLupus symptoms are like juggling tennis balls. Each tennis ball represents something you deal with while living with lupus. In todays episode, Gwen shares how another trip to the emergency room helped her stop and reflect on how she balances lupus and other auto immune conditions she lives with. “Stop being so hard on yourself. You’re doing the best with what you know.” -Unknown Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Em...2020-10-2612 minLosing Weight to Gain Control114 Living Healthy With Andrea BefusToday’s guest on the Losing Weight to Gain Control Podcast is Andrea Befus. Andrea is a Health & Confidence Coach that helps women feel comfortable in their own skin through mastering their thoughts, understanding their heart and optimizing their health. Gwen and Andrea discuss her “5 Steps to become Unwaveringly Confident In Your Health And True Self.” How to connect With Andrea: Website: livinghealthywithandrea.com/ebook Instagram: Instagram.com/andrea.befus How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook...2020-10-1235 minThe Lupus Living Podcast43 Lupus And Asking for HelpWhy is it so hard to ask for help? Living with a chronic illness means not being able to do some things for yourself. This means you will need help from others. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how lupus has shown her asking for help is a strength and not a weakness. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook...2020-10-1212 minThe Lupus Living Podcast43 Lupus And Asking for HelpWhy is it so hard to ask for help? Living with a chronic illness means not being able to do some things for yourself. This means you will need help from others. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how lupus has shown her asking for help is a strength and not a weakness. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook...2020-10-1212 minThe Lupus Living Podcast42 Lupus, Heat Intolerance, SweatDo you find you can’t take the heat like you used to before being diagnosed with lupus? Maybe you notice you sweat a lot more and it has nothing to do with hot flashes. In today’s episode, Gwen shares what she has learned about lupus and being able to not take the heat. Websites Mentioned In The Podcast Thegymwrap.com Lupuscorner.com/lupus-overheating lupushealthshop.com/product-category/lupus-heat-sensitivity/ Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life W...2020-10-0513 minLosing Weight to Gain Control113 How Do You Define Healthy?How do you define healthy? Does it mean you have to weigh less than 200 pounds? Does it mean you should fit a certain size in your clothing? In today’s episode, Gwen wants to get you thinking of how you define being healthy. Losing Weight to Gain Control Resources Losing Weight to Gain Control 14-Day Get Started Guide (FREE) Losing Weight to Gain Control-Loving Your Weight Maintenance Journey Losing Weight to Gain Control Food Journal Losing Weight to Gain Control Believe & Achieve Journal How to Connect with Gwen:2020-10-0514 minThe Lupus Living Podcast42 Lupus, Heat Intolerance, SweatDo you find you can’t take the heat like you used to before being diagnosed with lupus? Maybe you notice you sweat a lot more and it has nothing to do with hot flashes. In today’s episode, Gwen shares what she has learned about lupus and being able to not take the heat. Websites Mentioned In The Podcast Thegymwrap.com Lupuscorner.com/lupus-overheating lupushealthshop.com/product-category/lupus-heat-sensitivity/ Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life W...2020-10-0513 minThe Lupus Living Podcast41 Lupus And Digestive IssuesLupus seems to touch every part of your life. In today’s episode, Gwen shares what she has learned about lupus and digestive health. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The host of the podcast is not a m...2020-08-1110 minThe Lupus Living Podcast41 Lupus And Digestive IssuesLupus seems to touch every part of your life. In today’s episode, Gwen shares what she has learned about lupus and digestive health. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The host of the podcast is not a m...2020-08-1110 minThe Lupus Living Podcast39 Lupus and RemissionDo you think about living a life without lupus and the flares that come along with it? In today’s episode, Gwen shares information about lupus and living in remission. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. T...2020-07-0609 minLosing Weight to Gain Control109 Creating A Life Apart From FoodIn today’s episode, Gwen shares details of the struggles and triumphs on her road to creating the life she has always wanted. She shares principles she uses to stay physically and mentally healthy while working a full-time job and growing her business. Losing Weight to Gain Control Resources Losing Weight to Gain Control 14-Day Get Started Guide (FREE) Losing Weight to Gain Control-Loving Your Weight Maintenance Journey Losing Weight to Gain Control Food Journal Losing Weight to Gain Control Believe & Achieve Journal How to Connect with Gwen...2020-07-0614 minThe Lupus Living Podcast39 Lupus and RemissionDo you think about living a life without lupus and the flares that come along with it? In today’s episode, Gwen shares information about lupus and living in remission. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. T...2020-07-0609 minThe Lupus Living Podcast38 Lupus And Mouth SoresIt seems like lupus touches all areas of our bodies. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how lupus and mouth sores are a combination to be aware of. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The host of the...2020-06-2811 minLosing Weight to Gain Control106 What's Up With My MetabolismThere is a lot of talk about fast and slow metabolism. What is metabolism and how does it affect your weight? In today’s episode, Gwen talks about our metabolism and what you can do to know what is happening with yours. Losing Weight to Gain Control Resources THE Online Store How to Connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The informa...2020-05-1112 minThe Lupus Living Podcast37 Lupus And HappinessLupus and happiness are two words hardly used together. In today's episode, Gwen shares how she on being happy even with living with the challenges of lupus. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The host of the po...2020-05-1109 minLosing Weight to Gain Control105 Comparing Ourselves to OthersIn today’s episode, Gwen shares how she has noticed how she noticed she has been comparing her looks and her life to others on social media. These were actions that would lead her to eat to numb these feelings. Listen to learn how to handle the comparison feeling without using food. Comparing ourselves to others is not new. Before social media, many of us probably compared our looks to people in a magazine. We may have compared our lives to others lives and felt they are doing better than we are. Social media has made it “easier” t...2020-05-0414 minThe Lupus Living Podcast36 Lupus and AnemiaIt seems when you are diagnosed with lupus, then you are diagnosed with a host of other conditions. In today’s episode, Gwen has information about how being anemic impacts those living with lupus. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thegwen1685 Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for in...2020-05-0410 minLosing Weight to Gain Control104 Anxiety And FoodAre you feeling fear, overwhelmed, alone and anxious? There are things that happen in our lives that can cause anxiety attacks and make it difficult to live life to the fullest. In today’s episode, Gwen talks about anxiety and how to not use food as a way to deal with it. Resources available to help you: Losing Weight to Gain Control 14-Day Get Started Guide (FREE) Losing Weight to Gain Control-Loving Your Weight Maintenance Journey Losing Weight to Gain Control Food Journal Losing Weight to Gain Control Believe & Achie...2020-04-2711 minThe Lupus Living Podcast35 Lupus And PhotosensitivityYou may have noticed when you have been outside during a sunny day, you have a flare. Gwen used to think she was imagining changes in her body and skin when she would go outside on a sunny day. Eventually she learned, she was starting to show signs of photosensitivity due to lupus. If this is something you deal with, today’s episode will help you with tips to take care when going outside. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Havi...2020-04-2712 minLosing Weight to Gain Control103 Addicted to Exercise“If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health.” -Hippocrates Exercise is a good thing. Taking a walk, riding a bike doing weight training are things that can help your body and mind feel better. If exercise is a good thing, is it possible to be addicted to it? Can you exercise too much? Gwen realized exercise is an awesome thing and it has helped her. She also realized there were times her exercise mindset was focused on exercising for long periods of time. Her goal in this mindse...2020-04-2012 minThe Lupus Living Podcast34 More Laughing With LupusToday’s is another Lupus Laughs episode. Gwen puts on her comedian hat to try and help you laugh a little. Lupus is such a serious disease and the complication from it are serious also. Taking time to relax and laugh can be a way of dealing with lupus and helping you through the flares of it all. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: th...2020-04-2007 minThe Lupus Living Podcast33 Lupus And COVID 19Living with lupus presents challenges when it comes to sickness. If you get a cold, you could possibly end up in the hospital. In today’s episode, Gwen discusses the current global situation with COVID-19 and how this affects those living with lupus. Get the book “Living Life with Lupus” on Amazon: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegw...2020-04-1312 minThe Lupus Living Podcast32 Lupus And Self CareSelf-care is a vital part of living with lupus. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how to create your self-care plan while living a life with lupus. Taking good care of YOU, means the people in your life will receive the best of you, rather than what’s left of you.” -Carl Bryan Get your free eBook: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in t...2020-03-1613 minLosing Weight to Gain Control101 The Labels In Your ClothesHave you noticed a size large in one store isn’t the same in another store? Does the size of the clothes you buy make you feel discouraged? In today’s episode, Gwen shares Her experience with shopping. How online shopping helps her get the best option. How the label on the clothes isn’t a definition of success. Showing your confidence through the way you dress. “Life is too short to wear boring clothes.” -Carly Cushnie Resources available to help you: Losing Weight to Gain Control 14-Day Get Started Guide (FREE) Losing We...2020-03-0213 minThe Lupus Living Podcast30 Going to College And LupusGoing to college can be a stressful time in your life and it can be the best time of your life. In today’s episode, Gwen shares her college memories and how to navigate college life living with lupus. Get your free eBook: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The host o...2020-02-1711 minThe Lupus Living Podcast29 Levels of FatigueWhat is your fatigue number? In today’s episode, Gwen shares how she identifies her level of fatigue so she can make it through the day. The information today could help you deal with your fatigue as you live with lupus. “Put yourself at the top of your to-do list every single day and the rest will fall into place.” -Unknown Get your free eBook: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen...2020-02-1014 minLosing Weight to Gain Control100 Thank You And Extra EncouragementThank you so much for following The Losing Weight to Gain Control podcast. In episode 100, Gwen shares her appreciation for you, the listener, and will encourage you to continue your journey to weight maintenance. It’s not the destination that is the ultimate prize; the prize is learning who you are during the process. Resources available to help you in the new year: Losing Weight to Gain Control 14-Day Get Started Guide (FREE) Losing Weight to Gain Control Food Journal Losing Weight to Gain Control Believe & Achieve Journal How to co...2020-02-1005 minThe Lupus Living Podcast28 Lupus And Your AppetiteHave you experienced loss of your appetite while living with lupus? In today’s episode, Gwen shares how her appetite changed before and after being diagnosed with lupus. Get your free eBook: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The host of the podcast is not a medical professional. You should consult...2020-02-0310 minLosing Weight to Gain Control99 How Does Your Body Handle Excess SugarKnowledge is power and knowing how your body handles sugar is powerful. In today’s episode, Gwen shares her light bulb moment and what she learned from one paragraph in a book about the body and excess sugar. Book mentioned in episode: Trim Healthy Mama by Serene Allison and Pearl Barrett. Resources available to help you: Losing Weight to Gain Control 14-Day Get Started Guide (FREE) Losing Weight to Gain Control Food Journal Losing Weight to Gain Control Believe & Achieve Journal How to Connect with Gwen: We...2020-01-2711 minLosing Weight to Gain Control97 New Year New YouHappy New Year! The beginning of the year is seen as a time of review and renewal. It’s a time to start over and try again. In today’s episode, Gwen shares how create the new you for the new year. Resources available to help you in the new year: Losing Weight to Gain Control 14-Day Get Started Guide (FREE) Losing Weight to Gain Control Food Journal Losing Weight to Gain Control Believe & Achieve Journal How to connect with Gwen: Website: http://www.thegwenalexander.com Email...2020-01-0511 minThe Lupus Living Podcast26 Lupus, Anger And FrustrationIt seems the words anger, and frustration are common when associated with lupus. How do you overcome those feelings and keep living your life? In today’s episode, Gwen shares how an emergency room visit helped her get through her feelings of anger and frustration. Get your free eBook: Living Life with Lupus-A Guide to Living A Full Life While Having Lupus. How to connect with Gwen: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com/lupus-life-podcast Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for...2020-01-0410 minThe Lupus Living Podcast13 Lupus Awareness MonthMay is Lupus Awareness Month. Share today's podcast to spread the word. Gwen Alexander is the host of The Lupus Living Podcast. You can contact Gwen at the following: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The host of the podcast is not a medical professional. You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in any way. 2019-05-1404 minThe Lupus Living Podcast13 Lupus Awareness MonthMay is Lupus Awareness Month. Share today's podcast to spread the word. Gwen Alexander is the host of The Lupus Living Podcast. You can contact Gwen at the following: Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. The host of the podcast is not a medical professional. You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your health in any way. 2019-05-1404 minThe Lupus Living Podcast01 The Lupus Living Podcast IntroductionHave you been diagnosed with lupus or know someone who has been? In today’s episode of The Lupus Living Podcast, your host Gwen Alexander introduces herself and what you can expect from the podcast. Let’s encourage each other through the challenges of living with lupus. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. I’m not a medical professional. You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your...2018-11-3005 minThe Lupus Living Podcast01 The Lupus Living Podcast IntroductionHave you been diagnosed with lupus or know someone who has been? In today’s episode of The Lupus Living Podcast, your host Gwen Alexander introduces herself and what you can expect from the podcast. Let’s encourage each other through the challenges of living with lupus. Email: gwen@thegwenalexander.com Website: thegwenalexander.com Facebook: facebook.com/lupuslivingpodcast Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. I’m not a medical professional. You should consult with your doctor or medical professional before you make any changes that may affect your...2018-11-3005 minLosing Weight to Gain Control62 How To Handle A Food AddictionAre you addicted to food? Do you use food to deal with the stresses of life? In today’s episode, Coach Gwen gives you the tips that helped her deal with her food addiction. “Weight loss is not just about food and exercise. It’s about the way you think of yourself and how you treat yourself also.” -Gwen Alexander http://www.thegwenalexander.com http://www.facebook.com/thegwenalexander http://www.twitter.com/thegwen1685 http://www.pinterest.com/thegwenalexander Disclaimer: The host of this podcast is not a medical doctor, nurse or health professional. You should talk to your doctor, nurse or...2017-08-2013 minLosing Weight to Gain Control50 Habits of Highly Successful LosersIn today's episode, Gwen gives you habits to help you be a success at weight loss and living in weight maintenance. She also shares how she incorporates each of these habits into her own life. "Make your goal consistency. Take the steps necessary on a consistent basis to achieve success in any area of your life." -Gwen Alexander http://www.thegwenalexander.com Disclaimer: The host of this podcast is not a medical doctor, nurse or health professional. You should talk to your doctor, nurse or health professional before you begin any weight loss/maintenance or exercise program. The information provided...2017-01-2214 minLosing Weight to Gain Control01 The Journey Of A Lifetime“Don’t be afraid to take the first step to begin your journey." In today’s episode, Gwen introduces herself to you. She tells the story of her journey to lose weight and keep it off. She lets you in on some of the ups and downs she had on her way to her ultimate goal, which is weight maintenance. Gwen recounts the story of her “I have had enough of this” moment. That moment is what helped her developed what she calls “The Maintenance Mindset.” Listen for inspiration to help you on your journey. http://www.thegwenalexander.com Disclaimer: Gwen is not a...2016-02-0815 min