EPISODE 23 “FROM BURNOUT TO BALANCE: DR. ZELDA OKIA ON HEALING, PURPOSE, AND SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS”

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

Grab Dr. Peggy’s free assessment tool to help identify your eating habits and patterns.

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