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TRUE Wellness with Dr. Z
Welcome to TRUE Wellness with Dr. Z—where we are redefining health and empowering change. Hosted by Dr. Z, creator of the T.R.U.E. Wellness Framework, this podcast is your gateway to unlocking true health and vitality.
Each episode explores the foundational components of TRUE Wellness, including personalized health protocols, connecting with your body, balancing hormones, managing stress, and cultivating emotional well-being and self-growth. Through thought-provoking interviews with leading experts, inspiring healing stories, and actionable insights, TRUE Wellness with Dr. Z uncovers new ideas and practical strategies to empower your journey toward a healthier, more vibrant life.
Whether diving deep into the root causes of dis-ease or discovering groundbreaking approaches to holistic living, this podcast invites you to rethink wellness and embrace lasting transformation.
Dr. Z, PhD, is a passionate advocate for holistic health and natural solutions. With expertise in functional medicine, nutrition, bioenergetics, and mindset transformation she holds a PhD in Natural Medicine, a MS in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, an MBA, and a BA in Psychology and Education. Dr. Z is the owner of South Bay Wellness (www.SouthBayWellness.com) and has been in practice for nearly two decades. She has helped countless individuals reclaim their health and embrace balanced, vibrant living. Her mission is to empower you to unlock your true potential and thrive.
If you’re ready to explore new perspectives, uncover hidden opportunities for growth, and thrive in every aspect of your life, tune in and join the conversation today.
Visit www.DrZTRUEWellness.com to learn more.
TRUE Wellness with Dr. Z
Why January Diets Fail (And How Hormones Sabotage Weight Loss)
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What if the reason January diets fail isn’t lack of discipline — but hormonal resistance?
In this solo New Year’s Day episode of the TRUE Wellness Podcast, Dr. Dee breaks down why restriction feels productive… but quietly trains your body to resist weight loss.
This conversation dives into:
- why high-achieving women plateau despite “doing everything right”
- how cortisol, insulin, and nervous system stress override diet plans
- why eating less often creates more inflammation, not fat loss
- what your body is actually asking for in midlife
If you’ve ever started January motivated, restricted, and disciplined — only to feel tired, stuck, or heavier — this episode will finally explain why.
This isn’t about willpower.
It’s about regulation.
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
1. Restriction creates hormonal resistance, not metabolic freedom.
2. Cortisol overrides diet, supplements, and exercise every time.
3. Midlife weight gain is a stress signal, not a discipline failure.
4. Eating less trains the body to conserve, not release weight.
5. Regulation beats restriction for sustainable fat loss.
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A Gift for You
If today’s episode resonated with you, we created something to help you start restoring your nervous system and energy rhythm.
The 21-Day Nervous System Calibration is designed to help you begin shifting out of survival mode and back into a state of regulation. https://go.southbaywellness.com/calibrationregistration
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