Wellness & Willpower

Wellness & Willpower
Real Talk on Addiction, Mental Health & Long-Term Weight Management
(also known as The Finding Wendy Podcast)

Hosted by Wendy Limbertie, Wellness & Willpower dives into the real stories behind recovery, resilience, and lasting lifestyle change. From addiction and mental health to the long road of post-bariatric weight management, this podcast is a raw and honest space for anyone navigating life’s toughest challenges.

With a special focus on life advice for women, Wendy brings you real talk and relatable insights—from wellness experts and addiction survivors to authors, therapists, and everyday warriors—as they unpack what it truly takes to heal, grow, and stay the course.

If you’re looking for honest conversations, empowering stories, and a community that believes in second chances and strength through struggle, you’re in the right place.

Episodes

21 episodes

Episode 18 - Clean(ish) Living: Wellness, Resilience, and the Power of Informed Choices with Gin Stephens

In this episode of the Finding Wendy podcast, hosts Wendy Limbertie and Alison Pizanie chat with Gin Stephens, author of Cleanish, about wellness, transformation, and clean living. They explore the impact of ultra-processed fo...

January 25, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 18 • 1:21:00

Episode No. 17 - Fasting Through the Festivities: Staying on Track Over the Holidays

Fasting Through the Festivities: Staying on Track Over the HolidaysIn this episode of the Finding Wendy Podcast, hosts Wendy Limbertie and Alison Pizanie discuss their experiences with intermittent fasting, particularly during the ho...

January 05, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 17 • 1:13:37

Episode 16 - Transforming Health: Jalene Weigand's Intermittent Fasting Journey

SummaryIn this episode of Finding Wendy, host Wendy Limbertie and co-host Allison welcome Jalene Weigand, who shares her inspiring journey of health transformation through intermittent fasting. Jalene discusses her struggles with wei...

December 24, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 16 • 53:51

Podcast Episode No. 15. : Mindful Eating and the Mindful Eating Cycle

SummaryIn this episode of Finding Wendy, Wendy Limbertie shares her journey towards mindful eating, focusing on emotional triggers and the mindful eating cycle. She discusses her experiences with late-night snacking, the HALT strateg...

November 30, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 15 • 18:04

Episode 14- Fasting Through the Frights: Navigating Halloween Treats with Intermittent Fasting

In this episode of the Finding Wendy Podcast, Wendy Limbertie shares practical tips for maintaining intermittent fasting goals during Halloween. She discusses the challenges of Halloween temptations, offers strategies for mindful eating, and em...

October 27, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 14 • 6:19

Episode 13: Unlocking Intermittent Fasting with NYT Bestselling Author Gin Stephens

In this enlightening episode, Wendy Limbertie sits down with Gin Stephens, New York Times bestselling author and leading voice on intermittent fasting. Gin opens up about her transformative weight loss journey, the hurdles she overcame, and how...

October 20, 2024 • 1:23:06

Episode 12: Lasting Change: Using Atomic Habits with Intermittent Fasting

In this episode of the Finding Wendy podcast, Wendy Limbertie and Alison Pizanie discuss their personal journeys with intermittent fasting and weight regain after bariatric surgery. They explore the principles from James Clear's book, Atomic Ha...

October 14, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 12 • 53:25

Episode 11- Mastering Intermittent Fasting After Bariatric Surgery: Insights with Alison Pizanie

SummaryIn this episode of Finding Wendy, host Wendy Limbertie and guest Alison Pizanie discuss the intricacies of intermittent fasting, particularly in the context of post-bariatric surgery. They cover essential topics such as how...

September 26, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 11 • 50:37

Episode 9 - Top 25 Nutrition Podcaster and Wits & Weights Founder Philip Pape Discusses the Science Behind Overcoming Strength, Fat Loss, Fasting, and Body Composition Barriers

SummaryIn this episode of Finding Wendy, host Wendy Limbertie engages in a deep conversation with Philip Pape about the multifaceted approach to wellness, focusing on nutrition, mindset, and physical exercise. They explore the eff...

September 16, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 9 • 53:27

Episode 10- Conquering Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Regain: Alison Pizanie’s Intermittent Fasting Approach for Lasting Success

In this episode of the Finding Wendy podcast, host Wendy Limbertie speaks with Alison Pizzanie, author of The Regain Remedy, about the challenges of weight regain after bariatric surgery and the role of intermittent fasting in achieving permane...

September 14, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 10 • 55:05

Episode 8 - The Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

In this episode, Wendy Limbertie interviews Fred Rutman about his medical history, including 35 concussions and two pacemakers. They discuss his journey into intermittent fasting and its health benefits, such as reversing type 2 diabetes, impro...

September 07, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 8 • 1:08:09

Episode 7- Embracing a New Wellness Season: Don't Give Up

In this conversation, Wendy Limbertie interviews Dr. Mala Chatteri Mulgary, a psychologist and editor-in-chief at recovery.com, about the challenges of weight regain after bariatric surgery and the importance of finding support and maintaining ...

September 01, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 7 • 32:29

Episode 6 - From Bariatric Surgery to Music Therapy Brynn's Goal: To share the Power of Music as Medicine

Episode 6 - A conversation with Brynn Albanese In this conversation, Wendy Limbertie interviews Brynn Albanese, a musician, about her background and achievements in the music industry. They discuss Brynn's journey as a multi-genre v...

August 24, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 6 • 1:17:52

Episode 5 - Healing the Root Cause of Weight Gain

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome my very first guest on the Finding Wendy: My Journey to Wellness podcast.Dr. Jason Stanley reached out to me, expressing interest in joining the podcast, and after doing some research on his w...

August 12, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 5 • 1:08:20

Episode 4 "Your Brain is Hard Wired to Eat"

In Episode 4 of the Finding Wendy Podcast Channel titled "Your Brain is Hard Wired to Eat," Wendy explores how our brains are naturally wired to seek food, particularly in today's environment filled with ultra-processed options. Drawing f...

August 10, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 19:47

Episode 3: Why Am I So Hard On Myself

In this episode of "Finding Wendy," host Wendy Limbertie shares insights from her recent meeting with psychiatrist Dr. Richard Yanofsky. They discuss her wellness journey, the impact of dopamine on motivation, and reflections from an episode of...

August 01, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 16:23

Episode 2: Dealing with Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery

Today, we’re diving into a deeply personal topic: dealing with weight regain after bariatric surgery and the sense of failure that can accompany it. I’ve experienced it myself and want to share my story. Weight regain is common but rarely talke...

July 17, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 18:41

Episode 1 - What is my Journey to Wellness?

In the first episode of "Finding Wendy: My Journey to Wellness," Wendy shares her lifelong battle with obesity and her experiences following bariatric surgery. She discusses the physical and emotional challenges, debunks myths, and celebrates m...

July 17, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 8:12