Episode 17: Diets Don’t Work, This Does! with Dr. Peggy Gleason hosted by Melissa Deally

Professional Womans Wellness Podcast

Join Melissa Deally as she welcomes Dr. Peggy Gleason, owner of Professional Women's Wellness, who is on a mission to help professional women gain body confidence through mindful eating.

With decades of experience as a critical care nurse and a background in integrative health, Dr. Peggy offers a fresh perspective on health and wellness.

Key Highlights:

• Finding the Root Cause: Dr. Peggy shares her journey from nursing to natural health, saying, “I saw people coming back over and over, and I realized we weren’t getting to the root cause. Chronic illnesses were being band-aided, not healed.”
• The Power of Curiosity: “When we’re curious, we open ourselves up to learning and step out of judgment,” Melissa reflects. Dr. Peggy’s insatiable curiosity led her to pursue integrative health, and she emphasizes the importance of staying open-minded.
• Triggers and Emotional Eating: Dr. Peggy dives deep into emotional eating, noting, “It’s not just what you eat, but when, where, how, and why you eat.” She highlights the importance of understanding triggers, from boredom to sadness, that often lead to mindless snacking.
• Pause Before Eating: One of her key tips? “Pause and think about what you’re feeling before you eat. Put your fork down between bites, and really savor each moment.”
• Why Diets Fail: Dr. Peggy breaks down why diets don’t work, stating, “Diets are about deprivation, and that leads to punishment instead of joy. It’s not sustainable.”
• Body Confidence: Dr. Peggy encourages women to look in the mirror and find their inner beauty. “Instead of seeing flaws, look into your eyes. That’s the window to your soul.”
• Support Systems: Melissa and Dr. Peggy stress the need for community and accountability. “We’re not meant to do it alone. Find your cheerleaders,” Dr. Peggy advises.

Quotes from the Episode:

• “We’re not just feeding our bodies, but our emotions too. Mindfulness is the key to breaking the cycle.” - Dr. Peggy
• “Don’t just judge yourself by the package. You are beautiful, resourceful, and whole.” - Dr. Peggy
• “Curiosity opens doors that judgment slams shut.” - Melissa Deally

Special Gift:

Dr. Peggy offers a free self-assessment quiz to uncover hidden eating triggers.

Find out what’s really going on beneath your habits!

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