I received a message from a listener asking me to share this review of a recent podcast episode. My favorite part is this: "...just because something feels uncertain doesn’t mean it’s impossible. I’m reclaiming my story, one small step at a time."
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Podcast Review – Binge Eating Breakthrough with Jane Pilger
Episode: Never Give Up
10–12 years ago, when I released 170 lbs, I did 5 triathlons, 3 half marathons, numerous 30-mile bike rides, and countless 5Ks and 10Ks. Then, I regained 159 lbs of that weight. I’m now back on the journey of releasing it again—and I’ve lost 131 lbs so far.
Because I need bilateral knee replacements and a right shoulder replacement due to severe osteoarthritis, I had convinced myself that my days of racing and training for events were behind me. I believed that chapter was over.
But after listening to this episode, something shifted. Jane’s message reminded me of who I was—and who I still am. It reawakened a question I hadn’t dared ask in a while: Why can’t I come back and race again? Even if I’m 62 by the time I get the surgeries, why does that have to mean it’s too late?
This episode helped me challenge the story I was telling myself. It reignited hope. I may still have 100 lbs left to release before surgery, but I’m no longer carrying the weight of self-doubt.
In fact, yesterday I took a leap of faith and signed up for a virtual 5K happening on November 22, 2025. Will I be able to walk it? I don’t know yet. But I’ve decided to give it a shot—and I’m starting to train now with baby steps, just to see what I can do.
That’s the power of this podcast: it reminded me that just because something feels uncertain doesn’t mean it’s impossible. I’m reclaiming my story, one small step at a time.
I received a message from a listener asking me to share this review of a recent podcast episode. My favorite part is this: "...just because something feels uncertain doesn’t mean it’s impossible. I’m reclaiming my story, one small step at a time."
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Podcast Review – Binge Eating Breakthrough with Jane Pilger
Episode: Never Give Up
10–12 years ago, when I released 170 lbs, I did 5 triathlons, 3 half marathons, numerous 30-mile bike rides, and countless 5Ks and 10Ks. Then, I regained 159 lbs of that weight. I’m now back on the journey of releasing it again—and I’ve lost 131 lbs so far.
Because I need bilateral knee replacements and a right shoulder replacement due to severe osteoarthritis, I had convinced myself that my days of racing and training for events were behind me. I believed that chapter was over.
But after listening to this episode, something shifted. Jane’s message reminded me of who I was—and who I still am. It reawakened a question I hadn’t dared ask in a while: Why can’t I come back and race again? Even if I’m 62 by the time I get the surgeries, why does that have to mean it’s too late?
This episode helped me challenge the story I was telling myself. It reignited hope. I may still have 100 lbs left to release before surgery, but I’m no longer carrying the weight of self-doubt.
In fact, yesterday I took a leap of faith and signed up for a virtual 5K happening on November 22, 2025. Will I be able to walk it? I don’t know yet. But I’ve decided to give it a shot—and I’m starting to train now with baby steps, just to see what I can do.
That’s the power of this podcast: it reminded me that just because something feels uncertain doesn’t mean it’s impossible. I’m reclaiming my story, one small step at a time.