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Weight Loss Made Simple
Do you feel like you’re “winning” at life in so many ways, but just can’t seem to figure out the weight loss piece of the puzzle? Do you dream of shedding those extra pounds while boosting your health as well as the overall health of your family … but you just can’t seem to get everything to come together?
You're not alone. Meet your host, Dr. Stacy Heimburger. She's been in your shoes, grappling with weight issues and cycling through countless fad diets. Now, as a board-certified internal medicine physician and an advanced certified weight loss coach, she's cracked the code. Dr. Stacy has successfully lost over 80 pounds by embracing just two foundational principles: mindfulness and self-care.
These aren't just trendy buzzwords; they're the keys to aligning your personal, professional, and family goals. If you're ready to ditch punishing, restrictive diets, focus on a fulfilling, healthy, and long-lasting life, and shed those stubborn pounds along the way, then you’re in the right place.
To learn how you can work directly with Dr. Stacy, visit www.sugarfreemd.com
Episodes
106 episodes
105. A Less Sweet Trick or Treat
Halloween doesn’t have to mean a week-long sugar hangover. In this fun and practical episode, Dr. Stacy shares real-life strategies for keeping Halloween magical—without letting candy take over your house (or your appetite).You’ll learn:...
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104. Get Back On Track Today - Motivation vs Momentum
Ever feel like it’s way harder to restart a habit than it was to begin in the first place? You’re not alone — and it’s not because you “aren’t motivated.” The real issue is momentum.In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple...
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103. The Top 5 Feelings that Spark Emotional Eating
You’re not always eating because you’re hungry. More often than not, you’re eating because your brain is looking for a break from a feeling. In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy breaks down the five most common emotion...
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102. The Pumpkin Challenge Bootcamp - 31 Days to Reset Your Habits, Health & Holidays
Fall is the perfect season for a reset — cooler weather, cozy vibes, and a natural rhythm shift that makes it easier to recommit to healthy habits. That’s exactly why I created the Pumpkin Challenge Bootcamp — a fun, 31-day challenge to help yo...
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101. The Food Freedom Shift (and a Hint of Pumpkins)
If diets are all about rules, Food Freedom is all about shifts — and fall is the perfect time to practice them. 🍂In this episode, Dr. Stacy shares three powerful Food Freedom shifts that will help you feel more in control around...
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100. Then & Now
In this milestone 100th episode, Stacy Heimburger reflects on her journey from struggling with weight and self-confidence to discovering the power of mindset and coaching. She emphasizes the importance of self-talk and introduces her comprehens...
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12:47
99. Learning to Let Go to Move Forward
Sometimes the hardest part of change isn’t what we do—it’s what we’re finally willing to let go of.As summer winds down, this is the perfect moment to talk about the baggage that keeps us stuck in old patterns. In this episode, ...
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98. No More Accidental Autumns
Fall flies by if we’re not careful — one minute it's back-to-school chaos, and the next it's time for Christmas shopping. In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger (aka @sugar_freemd) walks you through a simple, mindful way to actually enj...
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97. Fuel, Feelings, or Flavor? The 3-Second Check-In That Changes Everything
Ever find yourself standing in front of the fridge at 9:30 p.m. wondering how you got there — or what you're even looking for?In this episode, I'm breaking down the simple, powerful framework I call the 3 F’s of Eating:👉 Fuel (you...
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96. Back-to-School, Not Back to Chaos: 5 Sanity-Saving Systems for Fall
August doesn’t mess around—and if your house is feeling the pressure of new routines, school supplies, and suddenly remembering how to pack a lunch again, this episode is for you.In this week’s episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Sta...
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95. Are You Asking the Right Questions About Weight Loss?
Your brain is a powerful problem-solver—but if you’re asking the wrong questions, you’ll keep getting the wrong answers.In this episode, Dr. Stacy breaks down why certain questions (like “Why can’t I just stick to anything?”) actually sh...
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94. How Coaching Made Me a Better Mom
I signed up for coaching to lose weight—but what I didn’t expect was how much it would change my parenting. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the surprising ways mindset work helped me become a more patient, present, and empowered mom.
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93. The 3 Biggest Weight Loss Lessons That Had Nothing to Do With Food
In this powerful episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger opens up about the real breakthroughs that helped her lose 90 pounds — and not one of them was about cutting carbs or counting calories. Instead, it all came down to mindset.If you’...
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92. You Asked, I Answered: My 10 Most-Asked Weight Loss Questions
In today’s first-ever Q&A episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger pulls back the curtain and answers the top 10 questions she gets from patients, podcast listeners, and even friends at school pickup. From how she personally lost 90 pounds to managing...
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91. Phone It In, Win the Week: Your Emergency Plan for When Life Goes Sideways
Hey friend—ever have a Monday (or let’s be real… entire week) go totally off the rails?In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger gets real about what to do when life explodes and you have zero time or energy to plan your meals. Whet...
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90. Tornado Siren Hunger vs. Regular Hunger: How GLP-1 Medications Help You Reconnect with Your Body's Signals
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy dives deep into the world of hunger—what causes it, why it can feel overwhelming, and how GLP-1 medications can help you manage it. If you've ever felt like your hunger is out of co...
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89. No Guilt, Just GLP-1: A Smarter Approach to Weight Loss
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple (Episode 89), Dr. Stacy Heimburger dives deep into the guilt and shame many people feel about using GLP-1 medications for weight loss. She reframes this common struggle and explains why using ...
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88. Why Willpower Won't Make You Lose Weight (And What Will)
In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy Heimburger uncovers the myth of willpower and why it’s not the answer to sustainable weight loss. She explains the science behind habit loops, how GLP-1 medications can help dampen ...
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87. No Buy ‘25 Challenge
In this episode, Stacy Heimburger discusses her journey with the 'No Spend 25' challenge, sharing her motivations for decluttering and reducing unnecessary purchases. She reflects on the impact of clutter on her mental well-being and the import...
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86. Summer Ready: Confidence Over Body Image
In this conversation, Stacy Heimburger discusses the challenges many face during summer, particularly regarding body image and negative self-talk. She emphasizes the importance of shifting the mindset from being 'summer body ready' to being 'su...
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85. Vacation Vibes & A Recovery Plan - What I learned in Italy
In this episode, Stacy Heimburger discusses how to maintain healthy habits while traveling, focusing on the importance of having a recovery plan in place. She shares her personal experiences from a trip to Italy, emphasizing the need for mindfu...
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84. The Mental Unload: Why Your Brain Deserves a Break Too
Are you mentally exhausted even after a full night’s sleep? Do you feel like you're constantly juggling an invisible to-do list no one else can see? You might be carrying the mental load—and it's time for a serious mental unload.
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83. Move It Like Money – The Exercise Currency Exchange You Didn’t Know You Needed
Tired of feeling like if you don’t sweat, it doesn’t count? Think again! In this empowering and light-hearted episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger, aka SugarFree MD, introduces the concept of an Exercise Currency Exchange — a powerful mindset shift th...
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82. Habit Trackers That Don’t Shame You — How to Actually Feel Good About Progress
Tired of habit trackers that make you feel like a failure? In this empowering episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger breaks down why traditional habit tracking often backfires — and shows you how to make tracking feel encouraging, not de...
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