Health Bite

Health Bite

Welcome to HealthBite, the podcast that offers small actionable bites to greater physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing. Join Dr Adrienne Youdim, a triple board certified internist, obesity medicine and physician nutrition specialist as she explores the intersection of science, nutrition and health and wellbeing in pursuit of tools and insights to live well. “Good nutrition is not just about the food that you eat, but all the ways in which you can nourish yourself physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. These quick bites will leave you feeling motivated, empowered and inspired. For more visit https://dradrienneyoudim.com/

Episodes

October 27, 2025 23 mins

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In this deeply personal episode, Adrienne Youdim courageously shares a vivid dream that opened her heart to a profound truth: sometimes, something inside us must die in order for something new to be born.

She invites us to lean into the uncertain, messy space between who we were and who we are becoming—the place so many of us shy away from by filling the silence with busyness or certainty...

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Your reactivity isn't a character flaw—it's hardwired into your biology. But that doesn't mean you have to be hijacked by it.

In the last 24 hours, you've probably reached for something—a handful of chips, a glass of wine, your phone. You've flipped through Instagram to Amazon to emails back to Instagram again. You've tried to distract yourself with eating, s...

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You lost the weight. You hit your goal. So why doesn't it feel like enough?

Maybe this speaks to you. You're taking a GLP-1, you've hit your goal, but somehow now it doesn't seem like enough. Now you want more.

In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Youdim explores the perils and exhaustion of chasing more—and what the practice of weight loss has taught her about our deeper hung...

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Your physical hunger is actually trying to tell you something deeper about your emotional and spiritual needs—and science proves it.

Even with powerful appetite-suppressing medications like GLP-1s (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro), Dr. Adrienne Youdim reveals why emotional hunger still demands to be heard—and why that's actually a good thing for your wellbeing.

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What if I told you that weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are not just about shedding pounds—but can also reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and even improve sleep apnea?

And what if I also told you that while these medications are powerful tools, they’re often misunderstood, misused, and surrounded by myths from self-proclaimed “gurus”?

In this episode, Dr. Adri...

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If you think hunger is just about food, this story will change your mind. Jim Weiss, founder of Real Chemistry, shares how his drive for success masked a deeper hunger that no amount of achievement could satisfy.

Why Listen to This Episode:

  • Learn the difference between productive drive and destructive patterns
  • Discover practical mind-body tools that actually work for busy executives
  • See ...
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If you think resilience means handling everything alone, this story will change your mind. Ginous Assil shares how she faced big loss and crisis not by going solo, but by trusting her inner wisdom and leaning on a supportive community. Her story shows that real strength comes from connection and simple, practical tools—not just grit.

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  • Learn how resilience can...
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What if the voice in your head saying "I'll slow down when everything is done" is the very thing keeping you burned out and running on empty?

In this final episode of our burnout series, Dr. Adrienne Youdim reveals how your internal dialogue is literally triggering stress hormones in your body—and shares the 5 practical reframing techniques that can rewire these patterns fo...

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You can't think your way out of burnout—but you can systematically restore what chronic stress has stolen from your mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Adrienne Youdim reveals why vacation time isn't enough to heal chronic depletion, and shares the 4-pillar FUEL framework that actually replenishes what burnout has stolen from your mind, body, and spirit.

This episode builds on Burnout Se...

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What if the most painful life transitions are actually your greatest opportunities to build unshakeable resilience?

Fresh from dropping her son off at college cross-country, Dr. Adrienne Youdim shares the real-time tools she used to navigate heartbreak, uncertainty, and the empty nest transition without falling into reactive patterns.

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What if the reason you can't break free from chronic stress has nothing to do with your mindset—and everything to do with your nervous system being stuck in survival mode?

Meet the science behind why willpower fails when you need it most—and the 4 body-based regulation techniques that high-achievers use to shift from reactive to intentional living.

In this first part of our burnout mi...

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What if the most successful person in your network was secretly asking "Am I living my best life?"—and despite all achievements, the answer was no?

Meet Steve Wilt, financial executive with a thriving practice and community respect, who felt something was missing. Today he shares how he went from the "fat cat" path to becoming the guide other executives seek out.

In thi...

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Your pursuit of excellence is actually sabotaging your success. The achieve-then-crash cycle isn't just costing you your health—it's costing the global economy $8.8 trillion in lost productivity.

Here's what most people don't understand: burnout isn't a character flaw. It's a biological crisis—your nervous system demanding attention before something breaks.

Jo...

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What if I told you that just 7 minutes of movement per day could extend your lifespan? Or that exercising only on weekends provides nearly the same health benefits as daily workouts?

You're not alone if this sounds too good to be true—many high-achieving professionals have been conditioned to believe that exercise requires marathon sessions at the gym or it's not worth doing at ...

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Do you ever feel like life is just happening to you? Like you're stuck in patterns, relationships, and habits that drain you, yet you keep showing up for them anyway?

You're not alone—many high-achieving professionals feel trapped by their own choices, acting as if they have no power to change course.

Join Dr. Adrienne Youdim as she explores the profound concept of agency and rev...

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What if an Alzheimer's diagnosis doesn't have to mean the end of purpose, connection, and meaningful living - but rather the beginning of a deeper understanding of what truly matters?

With 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease - a number expected to reach 13.8 million by 2060 - we often focus on the statistics and the decline. But what about...

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What if the key to living a life without regret isn't avoiding failure, but embracing the courage to try - especially when you're "too old" to start something new?

In our achievement-obsessed culture, we're conditioned to believe that transformation should happen seamlessly, that successful people have linear paths, and that reinvention gets harder with age. But w...

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What if the secret to beating loneliness isn't making more friends, but creating deeper intimacy in the friendships you already have?

In our hyperconnected yet increasingly lonely world, we're all feeling the weight of disconnection. Over 60% of us experience loneliness on a regular basis - even those who appear to have robust social lives. But what if the solution isn't fo...

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What if the way we handle conflict and division could actually heal our fractured world – starting with healing ourselves?

In our increasingly polarized times, we're all feeling the weight of division – whether it's global tensions, political discord, or conflicts closer to home. But what if the key to bridging these divides isn't found in changing others, but in understand...

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What if the beliefs you formed as a child are still running your adult life – and you don't even know it?

Most of us live on autopilot, unconsciously driven by invisible beliefs we formed before age 8. These beliefs don't just influence our thoughts – they determine our emotions, our behaviors, and our entire reality. But what if you could identify and eliminate them in less tha...

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