Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss (Why You Can't Keep It Off) with Dr. Nicole LePera

Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss (Why You Can't Keep It Off) with Dr. Nicole LePera


What if the biggest thing standing between you and better health isn't your diet, your workout routine, or your hormones?


What if it's the relationship you've built with yourself?

In this conversation, I sit down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Nicole LePera to explore how our earliest experiences shape the way we move through adulthood. From emotional eating and food noise to perfectionism, people pleasing, burnout, and the struggle to trust ourselves, so many of the habits we think are personality traits are actually learned survival strategies.

We also explore why healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that have always been there.


If you've ever wondered why you know what to do for your health but still struggle to follow through, this conversation offers a completely different way to understand yourself.


In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why the first five years of life shape the way your nervous system responds to stress
  • Why food noise and emotional eating often point to deeper unmet needs
  • How small daily promises help rewire your brain and build confidence
  • The difference between guilt and shame, and how each affects your decisions
  • Why learning to rest can feel uncomfortable for so many women
  • Practical ways to reconnect with your body and begin healing old patterns

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More on Dr. Nicole LePera

Dr. Nicole LePera is a holistic psychologist, trained at Cornell University, The New School for Social Research and The Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She is the founder of the global community healing membership SelfHealers Circle and the author of #1 NY Times Bestseller "How to Do the Work" "How To Meet Your Self" and "How To Be The Love You Seek"

For more resources related to today's episode, visit the podcast episode page: drmindypelz.com/ep351


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Disclaimer:
This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, fasting routine, or lifestyle.

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