Episode 113: Mindfulness and Self-Care in Weight Loss with Dr. Randie Schacter-Fitzgerald

Have you ever felt disappointed when you thought you had lost weight, but it turned out you hadn't? Then, all along, you feel discouraged and don't want to continue anymore. In this episode, Dr. Randie Schacter-Fitzgerald, a psychiatrist and founder of Silver Psychiatric Services, discusses the challenges and negative thoughts that can arise during weight loss journeys. She emphasizes the importance of setting realistic goals and avoiding self-sabotage. Dr. Fitzgerald suggests strategies such as positive thinking, counter thoughts, and treating oneself with kindness and compassion. She also highlights the value of finding support networks, advocating for oneself, and engaging in activities like art or exercise to manage negative thoughts effectively.  Unlock your well-being with our latest episode! 🎧Tune in now to nurture your mental health and embrace a brighter mindset!    Episode Highlights: Dr. Randy's Background as a Psychiatrist Reason why people get discouraged in their weight loss journey Managing Negative Thoughts and Self-Talk What to avoid when you have negative thoughts Strategies for Taking Care of Yourself Understanding Mindfulness Information about the program at Silver spaces org Connect with Dr. Randie Schacter-Fitzgerald: Website | www.silverspaces.org Facebook | www.facebook.com/shrinky.potter Instagram | @silver.spaces About Dr. Randie Schacter-Fitzgerald Dr. Randie Schacter is the founder, owner and solo practitioner at Silver Psychiatric Services, PC, in Matthews, NC, treating women and children with a special passion in caring for women physicians. She is awarded as a Distinguished Fellow of the AACAP, and the past President to Charlotte Area Psychiatric Society, the NC Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s current delegate to the AACAP Assembly, and co-editor to their newsletter. She is a best-selling author and speaks professionally on managing stress, burnout and understanding gender differences, their etiology, presentation and management. She is also the creator and owner of an interactive CME program, she calls Mindfulness Based Arts and Stress Reduction (MBASR) for Women Medical Professionals to manage stress and burnout using art, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, and peer support, (accompanied by Farm-to-Table homemade-gourmet food) in the Charlotte Area. This program has served medical professionals by significantly reducing the symptoms of stress and burnout in an atmosphere of warmth, creativity, care, laughter and kindness. The smiles, data and testimonials tell the story best. She has expanded the local programs to retreats around the US and internationally with one scheduled in the Berkshires this August and Olhão Portugal in April 2024. Plans are in the making for retreats in places like Tuscany, Barcelona, Jamaica and Tulum. To learn more, go to www.silverspaces.org   Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) 👉 Click