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Feeling stuck at the bottom of your health mountain?

If you're recovering from surgery, dealing with chronic pain, or facing significant weight loss goals that feel impossible, this episode is for you. Dr. Orlena tackles a heartfelt question from listener Beth about starting a health journey when you're facing real obstacles - not just inconveniences.

In this episode, you'll discover why your previous attempts may have failed and how to create a sustainable path forward. Dr. Orlena shares her revolutionary approach that ditches calorie counting and restriction in favor of a personalized system built on four essential pillars.

**You'll learn:**
- How to create a science-based health system that actually fits your life and limitations
- Why focusing on nourishment instead of restriction is the key to long-term success
- The power of 3-month goal chunks to make your health journey feel achievable rather than overwhelming

Whether you're dealing with physical limitations, emotional eating, or simply feeling desperate about where to start, this episode will help you shift from overwhelm to empowerment. Dr. Orlena's mountain-climbing metaphor will transform how you think about your health journey - from a daunting obstacle to an enjoyable adventure.

**Ready to stop dieting and start thriving?** This episode gives you the roadmap to climb your health mountain one sustainable step at a time.

*Perfect for: Anyone starting their health journey with significant obstacles, those who've tried and failed before, people recovering from medical issues, and anyone tired of restrictive diet approaches.*

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What if you could literally reverse your age and live to 114 years old?

Join Dr. Orlena as she sits down with Dr. Alka Patel, a former "drug-pushing" GP turned longevity expert who discovered the secret to aging backwards after a life-threatening burnout led her to a 106-year-old sage in India.

In this eye-opening conversation, you'll discover:

🔬 Why your biological age can actually go backwards - Dr. Patel reveals how 80% of aging is controlled by your lifestyle choices, and shares the simple blood test that measures your true biological age (hers is 30 years younger than her chronological age!)

⏰ Game-changing "time-based biohacks" that take just seconds but add years to your life - from the powerful 1-10 morning ritual to the 6-60 breathing technique that instantly shifts your nervous system from stress to peace

🎯 The surprising longevity secret that adds 7 years to your life - it's not what you eat or how much you exercise, but something most doctors never ask about (and it takes just 10 seconds a day to implement)

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice or simply want to optimize your healthspan, this episode cuts through the noise with practical, science-backed strategies you can start using today. Dr. Patel's approach combines cutting-edge testing with ancient wisdom to help you live your "million hour life" - that's 114 years of vibrant, purposeful living.

Stop guessing about your health and start testing your way to a longer, more energetic life. Your future self will thank you.

Connect with Dr Alka Patel: https://www.dralkapatel.com/

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Are you tired of starting over every Monday? Do you find yourself saying "I'll be good tomorrow" while beating yourself up for every imperfect choice?

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Orlena reveals the hidden mental patterns that are secretly sabotaging your health goals - and why willpower alone will never be enough.

Drawing from the groundbreaking work on Positive Intelligence, she exposes the nine "saboteurs" living in your head: from the Controller who demands perfection, to the Pleaser who puts everyone else first, to the Victim who blames circumstances for every setback.

Here's what you'll discover:

• The Judge and Nine Saboteurs Framework - Learn to identify the specific negative thought patterns that keep you stuck in cycles of self-defeat, starting with the inner "judge" that kicks off every bout of self-criticism
• Why Your Strengths Become Your Weaknesses - Understand how the very traits that make you successful in other areas of life (like being a high achiever or wanting to help others) can actually work against your health goals when they tip into negative brain mode
• The Reframing Revolution - Master the art of shifting from destructive self-talk to empowering inner dialogue, transforming thoughts like "I'm failing" into "I'm learning and growing"

Through a powerful real-life story about a neighbor trapped in victim mentality, Dr. Orlena shows how these patterns play out in daily life - and more importantly, how awareness and reframing can set you free.

If you're ready to stop fighting your own mind and start working with it, this episode will give you the tools to identify your personal saboteurs and begin the transformation from negative to positive brain.

Your health journey starts in your head - isn't it time you got your mind on your side?

Sign up for the Stop Dieting and Start Thriving Video:

https://www.drorlena.com/stop-dieting

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