Dr. Manon Pelletier shares her journey of struggling with body image, emotional eating, and weight gain as a physician and mother. She discusses her experiences growing up, going through medical school, and the challenges she faced in her career and personal life. Dr. Pelletier talks about the mindset shifts and empowerment she gained from joining a fitness program and the positive impact it had on her physical and mental health. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and setting a positive example for her children and patients. Dr. Pelletier encourages physicians to prioritize their own well-being and make the necessary changes to live a healthier and happier life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Struggling with body image and emotional eating is common among physicians, but it is possible to make positive changes.
• How investing in a coaching program and focusing on nutrition can lead to physical and mental health improvements.
• Mindset shifts and self-reflection are key to overcoming emotional eating and developing healthier habits.
• Setting a positive example for children and patients is a powerful motivator for making lifestyle changes.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 00:22 - Background and Personal Life
• 01:20 - Growing Up and Health/Fitness
• 04:31 - Trying Different Diets
• 06:19 - Shifting Mindset: Strong is the New Skinny
• 07:12 - Health and Fitness during Medical School
• 08:11 - Challenges during Residency and Motherhood
• 09:07 - Taking a Pause and Losing Herself
• 09:58 - Joining the Fit Physicians Program
• 20:40 - Feeling Empowered by the Program
• 21:37 - Overcoming Emotional Eating
• 25:21 - Delayed Gratification and Making Better Choices
• 29:04 - Combining Nutrition and Fitness
• 30:26 - Mindset Shift and Identity
• 33:13 - Advice for Physicians Wanting to Make a Change
• 35:09 - Conclusion

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