Best 12 Week Weight Loss Challenge Podcasts (2025)

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28. Sick Fat: Biology, Not Willpower. Stop fighting the wrong enemy | Evan Nadler, MD, MBA 59:24

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7d ago59:24

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SICK FAT: Biology, Not Willpower. Stop fighting the wrong enemy! Sick Fat, also known as adiposopathy, is a tough topic, so I found one of the most experienced specialists to walk us through it. With this episode, I'm hoping to change the narrative around obesity & chronic disease. From one of blame, to one of biology & healing. What I like about D…

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27. Exercise Is Cancer Medicine | Anna Schwartz 51:08

29d ago51:08

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Meet the woman who helped create the field of exercise oncology. Anna Schwartz, PhD, NP, isn't just a world record-holding cyclist and cancer survivor – she's the researcher whose groundbreaking work proved exercise is medicine for cancer patients. From being told by a mentor, "nobody's studying this" to co-authoring the first exercise guidelines f…

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26. How I lost 82 Pounds | Debra Fowler 31:32

1M ago31:32

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Meet Debra Fowler, a 48-year-old nurse from North Carolina who went from hiding in the back of photos to confidently stepping on the scale each week. Her incredible 82-pound weight loss journey began with a powerful wake-up call at a funeral where she realized denial wasn't working anymore. In this raw, honest conversation, Debra shares how she tri…

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25. Urban Gardening in Tokyo, Japan | Jon Walsh 45:16

2M ago45:16

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Jon Walsh, urban farmer, teacher, and change-maker living in Tokyo, Japan, shares his remarkable journey from New Zealand to Japan, and how a tsunami, a tomato plant, and a mission to feed others sparked a whole movement. We dive into: How gardening can be simple—even in small urban spaces What makes Japan’s food culture so healthy (just 4% obesity…

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24. Can You Reverse Heart Disease? | Ajay Joseph, MD 21:59

2M ago21:59

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Fascinating conversation with Dr. Ajay Joseph, an interventional cardiologist from Tulsa who's doing something remarkable. He spends 4 days a week putting stents in patients' hearts, and 1 day a week teaching them how to cook healthy meals so they never need stents in the first place. Here's what stopped me in my tracks: → 90% of heart attacks are …

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23. Revolutionary School Lunches-Lake Travis ISD | Marissa Bell, MPH, RD, LD 53:13

3M ago53:13

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Revolutionary School Lunch Program: How One Texas District Transformed Student Nutrition Lake Travis ISD has served 10,000 extra servings of fruits and vegetables beyond regular meals through unlimited produce offerings, while students run home asking parents for sugar snap peas after taste tests and participate in synchronized carrot crunches. Reg…

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22. Food Dignity | Clancy Harrison 52:37

4M ago52:37

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Clancy Harrison gives a masterclass on how to improve food access AND food dignity while improving economic development for farmers AND creating stronger ties throughout communities. Topics in today's episode: Food dignity is subjective and varies by individual. Community involvement is key to improving food access. Innovative partnerships can brea…

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21. How I Lost 67 Pounds | MSgt. Jan Jackson 55:50

5M ago55:50

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In this powerful "How I Did It" episode, Jan Jackson shares an extraordinary story of transformation—rising from high school dropout to Air Force Master Sergeant through sheer determination. Confronting a family history marked by tragedy—early deaths and physical challenges linked to poor nutrition—she boldly declared, "I am not my past. I want to …

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20. AmpleHarvest.org (Fighting Food Waste & Food Insecurity) | Gary Oppenheimer 45:23

6M ago45:23

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Learn how to fight food waste & food insecurity right in your own backyard! Garry Oppenheimer created AmpleHarvest.org to help gardeners donate fresh produce to local food pantries. Food pantries get just-in-time fresh produce to hungry families in a day or two -instead one to two weeks- and gardeners get to avoid the dilemma of what to do with exc…

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19. How I Lost 100 Pounds | Tommy Thomaidis 40:12

6M ago40:12

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You know how Jesus said, "It’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than a rich man to get into heaven". Well, Tommy Thomaidis is doing everything he can to get there! Hear Tommy share his journey from struggling with obesity to becoming a community food advocate, and especially how he left his Wall Street career behind to focus on …

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18. National Farm To School Network | Miguel Villareal 1:02:21

7M ago1:02:21

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Join us as Miguel Villarreal, Interim Co-Executive Director, National Farm To School Network & school food service veteran, shares how culinary education and community collaboration are transforming student health and school wellness. From growing farm-to-school programs to addressing food inequities, Miguel reveals how parents, educators, and food…

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17. How I Lost 70 Pounds | Curt Campbell 33:53

7M ago33:53

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From everyday dad to Ironman competitor - Curt's 70-pound weight loss journey started with simple daily changes, not extreme diets. With encouragement from his wife and support from a health coach friend, he reshaped his approach to food and fitness, tackling hidden sugars and discovering the power of meal prep. His candid take on prioritizing heal…

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16. VA's MOVE! Weight Management Program | Kelley Hagerich, MD 35:16

8M ago35:16

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How can we better support our veterans in their journey to better health? Dr. Kelly Hagerich, National Lead Physician Champion for the Veterans Administration's MOVE! weight management program, dives into a few of the unique challenges veterans face, from managing chronic diseases to addressing the impacts of sexual assault and traumatic brain inju…

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15. How I lost 85 pounds | Shanon Adams 50:54

9M ago50:54

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In this "How I Did It" episode, Shanon Adams, a 47-year old President & COO of a 200 person market research firm shares her 85 pound weight loss journey. If you're still on the fence about GLP-1 inhibitors, or think weight loss is all "mindset" & "willpower", this episode is for you. Listen to the #MoveEatGive by INTERRUPT HUNGER podcast on all you…

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14. Employee Gardens by StartOrganic | Troy Smothermon 46:06

10M ago46:06

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Hear how Troy Smothermon, co-founder of Start Organic, turned a passion for gardening into transformative corporate programs for companies like PayPal, Apple, and Tesla. Discover how growing food isn’t just about plants—it’s about reconnecting with nature, reducing stress, and building community in unexpected places. Topics 00:00 — Introduction: St…

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13. How I lost over 200 pounds | Kim Greer (50) 35:33

10M ago35:33

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In this "How I Did It" episode, Kim Greer shares her transformative weight-loss journey. Coming from Afro-Caribbean roots, where "food is love," Kim reached 396 pounds. After losing 120 pounds through motivation and mindset, she sought counseling and underwent gastric sleeve surgery to reach her goals. Down over 200 pounds, Kim reveals the key habi…

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12. Culinary Medicine: The future of healthcare | Jaclyn Albin, MD 1:03:23

11M ago1:03:23

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Dr. Jaclyn Albin, Director of Culinary Medicine, UT-Southwestern (Dallas, TX) a pioneer in culinary medicine, is here to change the way we think about food. Imagine blending health, flavor, and culture into every meal—whether it’s sneaking mushrooms into tacos or transforming family favorites into nutritional powerhouses. Her approach makes eating …

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11. How I lost 85 pounds | Traci Brown (47 yo) 34:13

11M ago34:13

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In this "How I Did It" episode, Traci Brown, a 47-year-old health coach from Boerne, TX, shares her inspiring journey from nearly 250 pounds to a thriving, healthy lifestyle. She opens up about how a shocking photo from her 20-year reunion motivated her to take control of her health, lose 85 pounds, and ultimately transform her life. She’s now empo…

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10. Fight Cancer with Lifestyle Medicine | Sami Mansfield 1:01:37

12M ago1:01:37

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Sami is a key player in the world of lifestyle medicine, especially when it comes to cancer care. She’s all about making exercise programs work for survivors, sharing her insights on how to implement these strategies effectively. Whether you’re a patient looking to get healthier or a provider looking to implement a #LifestyleMedicine program, Sami’…

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9. How I lost 150 pounds | Robert Chase (33 yo) 59:23

1y ago59:23

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In this "How I did it" episode, Robert Chase, a 33 yo firefighter paramedic (who at 4 yo, happened to be the Ring Bearer at our wedding) shares how a moment of self-reflection on his 23rd birthday prompted him to make significant lifestyle changes, leading him from 340 pounds to 190 pounds. Then "not being happy being small" proceeded to add muscle…

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8. Can Obesity Cause Infertility? | Courtney Younglove, MD 46:17

1y ago46:17

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Jollie talks with Courtney Younglove, MD about the connections between obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and infertility. Dr. Younglove is one of a handful of physicians in the country dual-board certified in OB/GYN & Obesity Medicine, so she is the perfect expert for this discussion. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review…

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7. Healthiest Small Town Series: How to Start a Food Pantry | Angela Black, MD 43:28

1y ago43:28

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Continuing our Healthiest Small Town series, we're exploring how to bring a food pantry into a medical practice (works for small businesses or faith organizations too!). Angela Black, MD is a pediatrician with Corridor Pediatrics in San Marcos, TX & host of the "Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black" podcast. She shares her experience & shows it's simpler…

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6. Healthiest Small Town Series: How to start a school garden | Kelly Douglas 1:04:40

1y ago1:04:40

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In this first episode of the “Healthiest Small Town” series, Jollie sits down with the energetic and inspiring Kelly Douglas to discuss how to start a school garden. Kelly, a motivational speaker and self-described Ambassador of Agricultural Joy, is all about spreading joy through dirt & kids. Starting as Oregon’s 500th school garden at Molalla Hig…

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5. Can Exercise Fight Cancer? | Kathryn Schmitz, PhD 1:05:26

1y ago1:05:26

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Today's guest is one of the top researchers in the world in a beautiful field of medicine called Exercise Oncology. Kathryn Schmitz, PhD joins Jollie for a powerful discussion on exercise's incredible benefits across the cancer continuum. Jollie shares his gripping personal story of how a triathlon likely saved his life by catching leukemia early. …

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4. How I Lost 90 Pounds | Brenda Richan (63 yo) 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

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In this "How I did it..." episode, at 57, Brenda Richan had obesity, was pre-diabetic, and struggled with chronic knee and back pain from her 28-year nursing career. Then she got hit with a kidney cancer diagnosis that became her wake-up call. Instead of being defeated, Brenda got determined. She walked into a CrossFit gym at 244 lbs using a cane &…

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3. It’s Not Your Fault: The biology of cravings & weight loss 33:36

1+ y ago33:36

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Karli Burridge, a Physician Assistant, President of Gaining Health & President of PAs in Obesity Medicine discusses the biology behind cravings and weight loss. Karli explains that weight is highly regulated in the brain, specifically in the hypothalamus, and that hormones play a significant role in appetite regulation. She discusses how stress and…

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2. How I Lost 52 Pounds | Jeremy Johnson (54) Charlotte, NC 29:56

1+ y ago29:56

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In this "How I Did It..." episode, Jeremy Johnson openly shares his physical/emotional turning points, simple exercise routine, mindful eating approach, and how Interrupt Hunger's Donate Your Weight program motivated him to lose over 50 pounds. Jeremy opens up about his physical and emotional turning points, the practical exercise routine that work…

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1. Obesity Bias & Stigma | Patty Nece 41:09

1+ y ago41:09

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Out of the countless topics we could have chosen for our first episode, obesity bias & stigma seemed like the right place to start. It's really hard to #loveyourneighbor when we're busy judging them. But when you start to ask why & take time to care, you realize everyone hurts. And as you realize everyone hurts, you'll find judgments are a lot hard…

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"Struggles & Progress " simultaneously 4:11

2+ y ago4:11

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Savoring both the struggles & and prog together. Why it's important to understand and address them .

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"A Transforming You " 3:36

2+ y ago3:36

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What are your transformation goals? Join me daily for the transformation vitamin and begin to tap into your own transformations.

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12-week weight loss transformation challenge 4:00

3+ y ago4:00

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1 chorithians 6: 19-20 "Treat your body as a Temple " and will enhance both your physical & mental well-being

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"Getting and staying out of a Rut" 4:14

3+ y ago4:14

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Ask yourself these questions; "why did you start? what drove your passion? why did you stop? Remember this" Begin with the end in mind" You've had some major challenges, setbacks, failures and shortcomings but now you realize that you are in a rut and don't know how to get out. Join us this week on drangeloreynolds.com, Instagram and Facebook as we…