
Holiday Survival Guide Part 2: Dealing with Food Pushers
12/02/24 • 33 min
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Have you ever felt trapped by holiday food pushers? In this episode of the Thriving as a Physician Podcast I'm sharing practical strategies to handle those well-meaning relatives or colleagues with confidence. You’ll learn how to enjoy holiday treats while staying true to your goals—without guilt or stress.
This is Part 2 of my *Holiday Survival Guide* series, designed specifically for women physicians navigating the challenges of holiday eating.
🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast player today and take control this holiday season.
🎁 Don’t forget to download your free Holiday Food Freedom for Physicians guide at weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/holiday. This step-by-step resource will help you put what you’re learning into action. Use it to plan ahead for tricky moments, decide which foods are worth it to you, and feel proud of your choices this season.
This series is about breaking free from the cycle of guilt, stress eating, and feeling out of control—not just during the holidays, but into January and beyond. It’s about learning how to navigate food with confidence, even in the busiest and most tempting time of year.
Listen now and get your free guide at weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/holiday.
Have you ever felt trapped by holiday food pushers? In this episode of the Thriving as a Physician Podcast I'm sharing practical strategies to handle those well-meaning relatives or colleagues with confidence. You’ll learn how to enjoy holiday treats while staying true to your goals—without guilt or stress.
This is Part 2 of my *Holiday Survival Guide* series, designed specifically for women physicians navigating the challenges of holiday eating.
🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast player today and take control this holiday season.
🎁 Don’t forget to download your free Holiday Food Freedom for Physicians guide at weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/holiday. This step-by-step resource will help you put what you’re learning into action. Use it to plan ahead for tricky moments, decide which foods are worth it to you, and feel proud of your choices this season.
This series is about breaking free from the cycle of guilt, stress eating, and feeling out of control—not just during the holidays, but into January and beyond. It’s about learning how to navigate food with confidence, even in the busiest and most tempting time of year.
Listen now and get your free guide at weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/holiday.
Previous Episode

Holiday Survival Series Pt 1: Recognizing Your Triggers
Welcome to the Holiday Survival Guide for Physicians! This 4-part podcast series is designed to help you navigate the holiday season with confidence, calm, and control.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by breakroom cookies, family food pushers, or the all-or-nothing mindset, you’re in the right place.
In this first episode, Recognizing Your Triggers, we’ll dive into why the holidays feel so challenging. From exhausting days at the clinic to family gatherings where everyone insists you “just try one more bite,” we’ll uncover what’s really behind those moments of overeating and show you how to approach them differently.
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify your biggest holiday eating triggers.
- Handle tempting situations (like cookies in the breakroom or holiday potlucks) without guilt.
- Focus on what truly matters to you—enjoying holiday meals you love while staying on track.
🎁 Don’t forget to download your free Holiday Food Freedom for Physicians guide at weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/holiday. This step-by-step resource will help you put what you’re learning into action. Use it to plan ahead for tricky moments, decide which foods are worth it to you, and feel proud of your choices this season.
This series is about breaking free from the cycle of guilt, stress eating, and feeling out of control—not just during the holidays, but into January and beyond. It’s about learning how to navigate food with confidence, even in the busiest and most tempting time of year.
Listen now and get your free guide at weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/holiday.
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Holiday Survival Guide Part 3: Treats Without Guilt
Holiday treats everywhere? Feeling out of control?
In part three of the Thriving as a Physician Podcast holiday series, Dr. Siobhan Key dives into how to navigate holiday treats without guilt or frustration.
You’ll learn:
- How to enjoy your favorite treats while feeling in control.
- Why treating holiday food as scarce or forbidden leads to overeating—and how to stop.
- How stress (not the food itself) fuels cravings, and simple steps to manage it.
- The mindset shift that helps you stay aligned with your goals.
This episode is packed with insights and tools to help you thrive during the holidays, no matter how busy you are. Listen now on your favourite podcast player.
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