Episode 23: From Burnout To Balance: Dr. Zelda Okia On Healing, Purpose, And Sustainable Wellness”
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In this powerful episode of the Professional Women’s Wellness Podcast, Dr. Peggy Gleason sits down with Dr. Zelda Okia (Dr. Z), a physician-turned-life coach, who shares her transformative journey from a career in forensic pathology to a life dedicated to wellness, balance, and sustainable weight loss.
Key Highlights:
🔹 Dr. Z’s Journey: From Death to Life Coaching
"I transitioned from death into life. It was a wake-up call when I realized I wasn’t truly fulfilled despite my success."
🔹 Facing Overwhelm and Health Struggles
"I was overweight and overwhelmed. Even with a great job, I felt something was missing."
🔹 Discovering Wellness After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
"When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 40, it made me rethink my life. Healing my body became a priority."
🔹 Holistic Healing and the Power of Food
"Cancer cells thrive on sugar. I knew I needed to pay attention to what I put into my body."
🔹 Why Diets Don’t Work
"I realized it’s not about restriction; it’s about focusing on the lifestyle you want, not what you want to avoid."
🔹 The Importance of Positive Intelligence
"We say things to our bodies that we’d never say to others. Imagine your body hearing those words—you’d treat it differently."
Memorable Quotes:
✨ “Self-care is the foundation for caring for others.”
✨ “Sometimes the greatest transformations happen when we realize we need to care for ourselves first.”
✨ “I focus on what I want, not what I don’t want—and that changes everything.”
Practical Tips:
✅ Small, Sustainable Changes:
- Use smaller plates to avoid overeating.
- Stay hydrated and reduce sugar intake.
✅ Mindset Shift:
- Speak kindly to your body and recognize your progress.
✅ Positive Intelligence:
- Learn to quiet your inner critic and embrace self-compassion.
Dr. Z’s story is a testament to the power of self-awareness, wellness, and finding balance. Tune in to learn how you can transform your life by listening to your body and nurturing your mind.
Free Resource:
Dr. Z offers a PDF with weight-loss tips to help you on your journey. Find the link in the show notes. https://www.skool.com/lose-weight-with-dr-z-3588/about
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