The Liz Moody Podcast

Stanford Psychologist: Anyone Can Crave Exercise! Here's How

I used to dread doing any type of workout. I remember thinking, maybe I’m just naturally more lazy. But it turns out, we’re all wired for it—I was just approaching it all wrong. Today’s episode is going to turn you into the type of person who gets excited to move  I’m thrilled to share this conversation with Dr. Kelly McGonigal, a Stanford professor, bestselling author, and someone who has spent decades studying the psychology and neuroscience of movement. Her work was pivotal in changing my relationship with working out. This episode isn’t about forcing yourself to work out harder. It’s about why we’ve been thinking about movement all wrong—and how to finally make it work with your brain instead of against it. 🎧 What you’ll learn: Why motivation is the wrong entry point for movement  What actually works to crave working out The wild impact movement has on preserving our dopamine levels as they decline with age How long it takes to enjoy working out The step counts of people who were depressed versus the step counts of people who felt full of meaning and purpose And so much more Check out the FREE “21 Days To Change Your Life Plan” we made for our listeners at LizMoody.com/January. If you liked this episode, check out this one: The Science Of Putting Together a Workout Routine To Hit YOUR Goals For more from Kelly McGonigal: Instagram @kellymariemcgonigal Website: www.kellymcgonigal.com Book: The Joy of Movement: How exercise helps us find happiness, hope, connection, and courage Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome.Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/. Use our discount codes from our  highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes.  To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors: Timeline: visit Timeline.com/Liz to claim my special offer. IQ Bar: text LIZ to 64000 for 20% off.  Pique: head to PiqueLife.com/LizMoody for 20% off. Lumebox: go to TheLumeBox.com/Liz for 40% off anytime. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.  This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 394. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actually Upgrade Your Life This Year: Simple Shifts for Money, Health, & Happiness

What if I told you that 95% of the reason you feel tired, anxious, or 'behind' in life has nothing to do with your willpower, and everything to do with a few 'invisible' habits you’re likely overlooking. In this episode, I share the tiny science-backed shifts that create an outsized impact in your day to day life. Most of these are quick and many are free.  🎧 What you’ll learn: Why this "invisible" habit is arguably the cheapest, easiest longevity tool  The single most important "wealth hack" for making more money this year A low-effort tip that gives you all the benefits of meditation and more The simple phrase to say to yourself to stop your moods from controlling you The one science-backed way to build deeper, more meaningful friendships How to spend your money to actually buy happiness Go to LizMoody.com/Upgrade for links to everything mentioned in this episode. Check out the FREE “21 Days To Change Your Life, Week 1: Nutrition Plan” we made for our listeners is at LizMoody.com/January. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Use our discount codes from our  highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes.  This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors: Puori: go to Puori.com/LizMoody and use code LIZMOODY to get $49 in savings when you get your Puori Grass-Fed Whey when you start a subscription. Wildgrain: head to Wildgrain.com/LizMoody and use code LIZMOODY for $30 off and free croissants for life. Evlo Fitness: visit EvloFitness.com between January 1st - 7th to get your entire month of January FREE.  The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.  This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 393. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Trickiest Weight Loss Qs, Answered: Cravings, Hormone Issues, Plateaus, Workouts & More

Today's episode is different. I’m not giving you the same BS weight loss advice you’ve heard over and over again. We're getting into the messy, nuanced questions that actually come up when you’re trying to lose weight in a way that’s healthy, shame free, and supportive of feeling the way you want to feel.  We’re talking about plateaus that seem to happen for no reason, cravings that feel out of control, hormones that complicate everything, workouts that backfire, and how to pursue weight loss without destroying your relationship with food—or yourself. And we’re doing it with someone I trust deeply to hold all of that complexity: functional registered dietitian and certified personal trainer Nicki Parlitsis, who has helped thousands of people lose weight in ways that actually last. She’s actually my personal RD and she’s helped me lose 30 pounds in a sustainable way over the course of a year, after I got some test results that served as a wake up call in my own life.  Today’s episode is going to help you create a body that feels amazing to live in. If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or secretly ashamed for struggling with something that everyone online makes look easy—this episode is for you.  🎧 What you’ll learn: How to break through a weight loss plateau  The common, "minuscule" mistakes that can stall your weight loss journey Strategies to manage hunger and cut calories without feeling deprived The difference between "head hunger" and "stomach hunger" The specific lab work and health markers (e.g., A1C, cholesterol, ferritin, thyroid panel) that indicate success or could be impeding your weight loss How hormonal conditions like Hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's and PCOS can affect your metabolism and insulin response, and strategies to support them A healthy approach to weight loss without developing an unhealthy relationship with food or returning to disordered eating patterns How to address emotional eating and cravings with non-food-related sources of comfort and joy Check out the previous episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast discussed today: How To Lose Weight In A Healthy Way with Nicki Parlitsis The Science Of Putting Together a Workout Routine To Hit YOUR Goals with Dr. Shannon Ritchey My Healthy Weight Loss Journey: Science-Backed, Pragmatic Action Steps That Actually Worked Mentioned in this episode: The 13 simple recipes that helped Liz lose weight in a healthy way The FREE “21 Days To Change Your Life, Week 1: Nutrition Plan” we made for our listeners at LizMoody.com/January. For more from Nicki Parlitsis: Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.nicki Her Website: www.nutritionnicki.com Her & Michelle’s Binge Eating & Weight Loss Workshop: https://michelleshapirord.com/binge-workshop-waitlist Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody, online at www.lizmoody.com, read the substack at https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome, or shop products at https://shop.lizmoody.com/. This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors: Timeline: visit Timeline.com/Liz to claim my special offer. Masterclass: head over to MasterClass.com/LizMoody for up to 50% off. Evlo Fitness: go to EvloFitness.com between January 1st - 7th to get your entire month of January FREE.  NOCD: to learn more about starting OCD therapy with NOCD, go to NOCD.com and book a free call. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 392 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 12 Best Tips For Your Happiest, Healthiest 2026

Heading into the new year, I’m giving you the best-of-the-best tips and advice from experts and myself on the podcast in 2025 – from nutrition to happiness to making big life decisions to relationship advice and everything in between. The full episodes are linked below, so be sure to listen to any that you might’ve missed to get all the life-changing information. Check out the full length episodes featured today: Your Trickiest Healthy Eating Qs, Answered: Weight Loss, Protein, Gut Health, Longevity, And More with Dr. Tim Spector I’ve Tried Hundreds of Happiness Hacks —These 4 Actually Work with Liz Moody The Secret To Making Hard Decisions: Minimize Regret & KNOW You’re On The Right Path with Megan Hellerer EMFs, Microplastics, Red Light & More: The REAL Science Behind Today’s Biggest Wellness Topics with Dr. Vivian Chen Design Your Dream Life: Habits For Wealth, Work, & Relationships You Won't Hear Anywhere Else with Raffi Grinberg The Science Of Putting Together a Workout Routine To Hit YOUR Goals with Dr. Shannon Ritchey The 3 Simple Rules That Supercharged My Success with Liz Moody Why You Can’t Stop Sugar Cravings—And How to Fix It (Neuroscientist Explains) with Dr. Nicole Avena Simple Habits To Make Best Friends As An Adult When You Have No Time with Almost 30’s Lindsey & Krista Proven Habits To Build Resilience: How To Handle Anything The World Throws At You with Sahil Bloom How To Lose Weight In A Healthy Way with RD Nicki Parlitsis My Top Micro Habits: Proven Ways To Get Happier & Healthier In 5 Minutes Or Less with Liz Moody Check out our FREE “Your Best 2026” Workbook + Life Audit we made for our listeners at LizMoody.com/2026. Subscribe to Liz’s Substack to download a FREE Connection Conversation Card Game: https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome Ready to transform every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Shop conversation cards, cute merch & more: https://shop.lizmoody.com/. Use vetted discount codes at https://www.lizmoody.com/codes. Join The Liz Moody Podcast Club: www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to our sponsors: AG1: visit DrinkAG1.com/LizMoody and get a FREE Canister, Scoop, Shaker, Flavor  Clearstem: visit Clearstem.com and enter code MOODYHH at checkout to get the Hydration Heroes Mini Kit free with a $75 purchase. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. Music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. This podcast and website represent the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests. This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional for guidance tailored to your specific needs. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 391 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Questions to Ask Today to Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet

I walk you through six science-backed questions that will help you design your most aligned, grounded, and fulfilling year yet. These are the prompts I personally use to understand what’s working, what’s not, and how to move toward the version of myself I want to become. You’ll learn how to decode the patterns hiding in your best and worst days, how to use the expectancy effect to make your big dreams more achievable, why your values don’t matter unless you’re living them, and how systems (not motivation) actually determine your success. We’ll also explore the beliefs you need to leave behind in 2025, plus the neuroscience explaining why reflecting on your wins dramatically increases motivation. Whether you feel stuck, excited for a reset, or simply want 2026 to look and feel different than the year before, this is guaranteed to help.  If you want to go deeper, I created a free companion workbook + life audit at LizMoody.com/2026, to help you turn these questions into your most meaningful year yet. 🎧 What you’ll learn: How analyzing your “best” and “blah” days reveals the habits that shape your mood and energy Why your brain responds to what you believe is possible, not what’s true—and how to use this to achieve your goals The Expectancy Effect and why acting as if your success is inevitable actually rewires your brain How to identify your top three values and the wake-up-call question that reveals whether you're living them The surprising way capitalism conditions many of us to prioritize wealth over what we actually care about The Arrival Fallacy: why achievements never feel as good as the process that gets us there Why subtracting old beliefs and habits is more effective than adding more to your plate The dopamine-boosting reflection ritual that increases motivation and reminds you of how far you’ve come Check out previous Liz Moody Podcast episodes mentioned today: The Science Of Pain: Natural Ways To Manage Chronic & Acute Pain + Hidden Causes With Dr. Rachel Zoffness How To Figure Out Your Dream Career (and Actually Get It!) with Suzy Welch Proven Habits To Build Resilience: How To Handle Anything The World Throws At You with Sahil Bloom Subscribe to Liz’s Substack to download a FREE Connection Card Game: https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome Ready to transform every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Shop conversation cards, cute merch & more: https://shop.lizmoody.com/ Use vetted discount codes at https://www.lizmoody.com/codes This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to our sponsors: Pique: go to PiqueLife.com/LizMoody for up to 20% off plus a special gift. OurPlace: check out FromOurPlace.com/LizMoody to save up to 35% off with their biggest sale of the year. AG1: visit DrinkAG1.com/LizMoody and get a FREE Canister, Scoop, Shaker, Flavor Sampler, Hat, and more today. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. Music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. This podcast and website represent the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests. This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical, mental health, legal, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional for guidance tailored to your specific needs. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 390 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices