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Weight Loss Doesn't Have to Suck
Are you ready to be DONE with dieting? Want to reach your goal without starving, suffering, and hating your life? You're in the right place.
Weight Loss Doesn’t Have to Suck is the only podcast that teaches you how to say goodbye to all the restriction, deprivation, and misery that came along with every diet you’ve ever tried in the past.
You absolutely can lose weight while eating what you love and enjoying your life; this podcast will show you how.
Join Certified Life Coach & Advanced Certified Weight Loss Coach Kimberly Severson each week to learn her practical strategies and proven methods for restriction-free weight loss.
Kimberly helps her clients lose weight by reconnecting to and honoring their body’s cues. She'll show you how to finally end overeating and emotional eating while you reclaim a joyful easy, stress-free relationship with food.
If you’re ready to put an end to your weight loss struggles without ever having to diet again, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
103 episodes
102: Gained Weight? The Freakout-Free Reset Plan
Just back from vacay and a few pounds up on the scale? ME TOO. But it's all good - in this week's episode, I'm sharing exactly how I navigate the post-vacation reset without falling into the typical restrict-binge-restrict cycle that keep...
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Episode 102
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101: The Urge Toolkit: What I Do When Cravings Hit
Ever wonder if coaches still struggle with food urges? In next week's episode, I take you behind the scenes during a real-time chocolate craving to show you exactly how I navigate urges—even after years of maintaining my 40-pound weight loss. Y...
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Episode 101
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29:38
100: The 10 Skills I'd Master If I Started Over
In this special 100th episode, I'm sharing the 10 most powerful skills that moved the needle in my own 40-pound weight loss journey—and continue to be game-changers for my clients.From mastering the pause before impulsive food decisions ...
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Episode 100
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36:54
99: Breaking the Stress Eating Cycle
Ever notice how stress seems to magnetically pull you toward the kitchen? In this episode, I dive into the fascinating connection between stress and our behaviors around food. I'll reveal what's actually happening in your brain and body during ...
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Episode 99
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29:56
98: Why Urges Feel Unbearable
Want to know why saying "no" to that donut feels so unbearable in the moment? In this eye-opening episode, I explore why we're willing to accept major long-term discomfort (clothes that don't fit, constant self-consciousness, disappointment eve...
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Episode 98
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35:04
97: Breaking the Craving Spell: A New Way to Handle Food Urges
If you're tired of feeling controlled by cravings, this episode offers a fresh perspective that makes urges feel less overwhelming and more manageable. I'm sharing a powerful concept that completely transformed my relationship with food urges -...
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Episode 97
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38:48
96: The Hunger Scale Deep Dive: Getting to Know Your Body's Signals (Part 2)
Looking for practical tools to make weight loss easier? In this week's episode, I'm sharing all my favorite techniques from my summer hunger scale challenge - from a powerful three-step process for managing urges to a simple timer trick that ca...
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Episode 96
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36:46
Ep # 95: The Hunger Scale Deep Dive: Getting to Know Your Body's Signals (Part 1)
Ever wonder why just "listening to your body" feels so much harder than it sounds? In this week's episode, I deep dive into why connecting with your body's hunger and satisfaction signals is a crucial skill for weight loss - and how to actually...
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Episode 95
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39:19
Ep # 94: The Missing Link Between Stress & Emotional Eating w/ Erin Wallen
Ever feel like you're doing all the "right things" for weight loss, but stress keeps derailing your progress? In this week's episode, I sit down with stress management expert Erin Wallen to explore the fascinating connection between stress, our...
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Episode 94
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41:22
Ep #93: The Problem with Aggressive Health Goals (That Nobody Talks About)
Ever feel the pressure to hit aggressive protein goals or jump on restrictive diets, especially during "New Year, New You" season? In this week's episode, I dive into why setting rigid nutrition goals might sound good in theory but often backfi...
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Episode 93
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33:03
Ep #92: Food Is Not Your Friend (And That's Good News)
In this powerful episode, we're diving deep into a topic that affects so many of us - the belief that "food is my friend." If you've ever turned to food for comfort, support, celebration, or escape, you're not alone. But here's the truth: food ...
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Episode 92
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30:01
Ep #91: Tackling Overeating & Sweet Urges w/ Eric Severson
This week’s podcast is extra special because my guest is none other than my husband, Eric Severson. After 14 years together, he’s seen every phase of my weight loss journey—from failed restrictive diet after failed restrictive diet, and ultimat...
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Episode 91
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45:07
Ep #90: How to Lose Weight Without Missing Out
Have you ever felt like dieting robs you of life’s joyful moments—like spontaneous meals out or special experiences with loved ones? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a personal story about an unforgettable lunch with my daughter. She’s final...
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Episode 90
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33:03
Ep #89: This Everyday Habit Is Slowing Your Weight Loss
"This one habit is slowing your weight loss—here’s how to fix it."In this week’s episode of Weight Loss Doesn’t Have to Suck, I share a game-changing practice that I used every single day to lose 40lbs (and cont...
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Episode 89
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20:35
Ep #88: The Game-Changing Weight Loss Tool You’ve Been Missing
This week, I’m sharing an exciting new tool I created for my coaching clients to help them lose weight even faster - without dieting or deprivation. It’s called the Pause Practice Technique, and it’s the third piece of the Restriction-Free Weig...
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Episode 88
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32:32
Ep #87: Overindulged? Here’s How to Get Back on Track
Did the holiday weekend get a little indulgent? If so, this episode is for you. I’m diving into how to rebound after a busy, food-filled weekend like Thanksgiving—without spiraling into guilt or self-sabotage. Overeating during the holidays doe...
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Episode 87
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31:29
Ep #86: The Easiest Way to Stay Focused on Weight Loss When Life Is Chaotic
The holiday season is here, and for so many, it feels impossible to focus on weight loss when life is packed with celebrations, to-do lists, and endless responsibilities.In this week’s episode of Weight Loss Doesn’t Have to Suck...
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Episode 26
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36:32
Ep # 85: Take Back Control of Food This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to feel like a battle between enjoying yourself and staying on track with your weight loss goals. In this week’s episode of Weight Loss Doesn’t Have to Suck, I’m sharing how to break free from the cycle of res...
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Episode 85
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35:38
Ep # 84: Inside a Live Coaching Session: Navigating Restriction-Free Weight Loss
In this week’s episode of Weight Loss Doesn’t Have to Suck, I’m thrilled to share a special live coaching session with a client who's recently started exploring my restriction-free weight loss approach. If you’ve ever wondered what rea...
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Episode 84
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43:19
Ep # 83: True Self-Care for Difficult Days
I’m releasing this week’s episode a day early because I know some of you might need a little extra support today. If your heart feels heavy in the wake of the election, this episode is for you. Consider it a love letter to anyone carrying big e...
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Episode 83
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24:05
Ep # 82: Lose Weight Without Dieting: The Process (Part 2)
In this week’s episode of Weight Loss Doesn’t Have to Suck, we’re wrapping up my two-part series on the seven pillars of restriction-free weight loss. Last week, we dove into the first four pillars: how to embrace joyful eating, listen...
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Episode 82
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41:34
Ep # 81: Lose Weight Without Dieting: The Process (Part 1)
If you're sick of dieting and feeling deprived just to lose weight, this episode is for you. My clients hate the idea of weighing, tracking, and putting every bite into an app, and they’re done missing out on fun food experiences just to make p...
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Episode 81
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44:44
Ep # 80: Feel Your Feelings, Ditch the Habits: A Chat w/ Andrew Cipriano
In this week’s episode of Weight Loss Doesn’t Have to Suck, I had an eye-opening conversation with fellow coach and friend, Andrew Cipriano, who specializes in helping people stop vaping. Our chat took some fascinating turns as we expl...
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Episode 80
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39:24
Ep #79: Stop Feeling Powerless Around Halloween Candy
In this episode of Weight Loss Doesn’t Have to Suck, we’re getting real about one of the biggest challenges of the season: Halloween candy. 🍬 If you’ve ever felt that out-of-control feeling around sweets or struggled with guilt after i...
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Episode 79
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34:43
Ep #78: No Motivation? No Problem: How to Keep Moving Forward Anyway
This week’s episode is all about normalizing the ebb and flow of motivation and energy in your weight loss journey. We've all been there—some days you're ready to take on the world, while others, you're just not feeling it. B...
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Episode 78
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21:06