In this episode, I'm talking about something I don't usually address directly: the emotional and physical toll of living in heavy, uncertain times, and what it feels like when staying silent starts to feel like self-betrayal.

This isn't a political episode, and it's not about debating sides or policies.

It's about how fear, violence, and dehumanization in the world around us affect our nervous systems, our stress levels, and our ability to feel safe even when we don't consciously connect the dots.

I share…

• why silence can sometimes feel protective, but also emotionally costly

• what moral stress and moral injury do to the body over time

• why women, especially midlife women, are feeling more exhausted and emotionally worn down lately

• and how we can care deeply without burning ourselves out or shutting ourselves down
  
  

My goal with this conversation is not to tell anyone what to think, but to acknowledge what many of us are quietly carrying.

And… to remind you that your body isn't "broken" for reacting to the environment you're living in.

If you've been feeling heavier, more tired, or more emotionally raw lately, I hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone.

When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE:

(Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like

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Ever notice that the urge to snack hits hardest at night, even when you're not truly hungry?

In this episode, I break down why the "9pm fridge moment" isn't a willpower problem, a bad habit, or a lack of discipline…

…and why behavior-only advice keeps women stuck in midlife.

We'll talk about what your nervous system is actually asking for, why this pattern gets louder during perimenopause and menopause, and why real change starts by supporting the systems underneath your habits, not just trying to control them.

If you've ever wondered why you can "do everything right" all day and still struggle at night, this episode will help you see what's really going on - and why nothing is wrong with you.

When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE:

(Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like

(Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!

(Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms.

(Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!

👉 Ready to get clarity on how to lose 20+ lbs and keep it off for good? Schedule a call to discover what's missing and how you can get your metabolism working for you by clicking here.

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In today's episode, I'm sharing why I'm always refining and rebuilding how I coach — and why that's not about chasing trends, but about how real change actually works.

Before I was a health coach, I was a classroom teacher, and even back then I cared less about memorization and more about whether learning truly stuck and could be used in real life. That same philosophy guides how I work with women in midlife health today.

We talk about:

• Why motivation isn't usually the problem
  
  

• How behavior change, psychology, and metabolism are deeply connected
  
  

• Why so much health advice fails to integrate into real, busy lives
  
  

• And why I believe methods matter more than willpower
  
  

If you've ever felt like you're "doing all the right things" and still not seeing results, this episode will help you understand why — and what actually creates sustainable change in midlife.

When you're ready, here's how I can help you for FREE:

(Community + Support) Join my Lori Doddy's Total Wellness community to get research-backed tips, strategies, and free resources to lose weight and manage menopause like

(Lose Fat) Steal my guide with exact 5 Changes I have all clients make in week 1 of working with us, so they lose weight and drop inches even before we put their customized plan in place. Get the guide for free and use it this week!

(Toned Arms) Use these 6 moves to get toned, strong, sexy arms in 15 minutes a day, 2-3 days a week with this guide to Sexy, Strong Arms.

(Email List) Sign up to get my tips and strategies plus exclusive content by getting on the LDL Email List!

👉 Ready to get clarity on how to lose 20+ lbs and keep it off for good? Schedule a call to discover what's missing and how you can get your metabolism working for you by clicking here.

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Lori Doddy Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoriDoddyLifestyle

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Website: loridoddy.com

YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/@loridoddylifestyle