Episode 395 – For Those About to Walk, We Salute You

So, you listened to our most recent episode and you managed to navigate the Halloween candy being thrown at you and you stayed on track. Congratulations, that’s not an easy task. But just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, it turns out there’s another shark in there. This shark’s name is Daylight Saving Time. But instead of arriving like a shark to eat you, it’s leaving. Whatever. The shark analogy still works. Many of us have a difficult time with the shortened daylight hours arriving at the same time as the colder weather. It makes sticking to healthy habits an even more difficult job. This week, Catherine and Donald give some suggestions for adjusting by making changes to your clothes, movement, and food and the concept of Hygge makes an appearance all the way from Denmark. Plus, Donald watches Matterhorn jumping, Catherine’s knees come a knocking, and the couple introduces you to Hot Axe Throwing.

Most lagoons are associated with a color. When you visit The Blue Lagoon, you expect to find a couple of shipwrecked teenagers teaching themselves biology. When you visit The Black Lagoon, you expect to find a creature who isn’t too happy to see you. But what do you expect to find when you visit The Snack Lagoon? You guessed it, another creature. But this time, the creature is you. And this creature is hungry. Hungry for snacks! This week, Catherine and Donald help you navigate this particular lagoon during Halloween candy season and beyond. Plus, Catherine sets you up to find The Crypt Keeper, Donald hangs out in high cabinets, and the couple finally reveal exactly who Abbott and Costello will meet.

If you’re a person in the world, and most of us are, you have probably heard of GLP-1 medication for weight loss. Listener James wrote in to ask about navigating some of the unexpected hurdles of taking it. GLP-1s aren’t part of our own routine, but we think it’s great that they’re available for those who benefit from them. People deserve options that fit their needs. Plus, Catherine is a recently certified GLP-1 coach! This week, she and her sidekick husband Donald, talk about how GLP-1 drugs work, common side effects, letting go of your reliance on hunger cues, best nutritional practices, and managing eating out with friends. Whether you’re curious about GLP-1s or already taking GLP-1s, this is the episode for you. Plus, Catherine introduces babies, Donald is a trophy husband, and what the “G” in “GLP-1” stands for may surprise you.

Brainteasers. Puzzlers. Riddles. Toughies. You threw them all at us and we delivered the goods. And what I mean is, you asked us so many great questions for our 400th episode, that we spent a whole other episode, this one, giving you great answers. Does being vegetarian make it easier? How do you think self-esteem affects weight loss? What’s your favorite piece of advice that you’ve given? The answer to these questions and more await within! Plus, Donald calls upon Ethos, Catherine gets mail in the mail, and the couple get into the dark underbelly of love and support.

Four Hundred episodes. Where does the time go? It seems like only last week we were releasing episode 399. For this very special episode, we asked listeners and members of WOLT place to submit their questions and boy howdy did you come through! This week, Catherine and Donald answer your questions and reflect on what they’ve learned since they started. Plus, Catherine gets super jealous, Donald hires a fife player, and the couple life you up from emotional squalor.