Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of yo-yo dieting? Have you ever wondered if the shame-based tactics of popular weight loss shows are truly effective?

In this episode, host Nikki Naab-Levy welcomes her colleagues Colette, Brooks, Greg, and Vanessa to deconstruct the myths and misinformation around fitness, nutrition, mindset, and weight loss. In this episode of Results Not Typical, they unpack the Netflix documentary Fit for TV, which examines the reality show The Biggest Loser.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• The difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how it relates to the long term success of the contestants on The Biggest Loser for maintaining weight loss.

• The negative, long-term effects of using shame as a motivational tool.

• The importance of developing real-life skills for sustainable health.

• Why "The Biggest Loser" failed to provide genuine long-term solutions for its contestants.

This episode is about:

• Examining how shows like
  The Biggest Loser reinforce false beliefs about health and weight loss
  
  

• Understanding the role of shame and extrinsic motivation in short-term weight loss and long-term failure
  
  

• Critiquing the lack of professional mental health support and the defiance of medical advice on the show
  
  

• Highlighting the importance of building sustainable skills rather than just "knuckling down" on restrictive behaviors
  
  

YouTube Timestamps

00:00 | The Problem with The Biggest Loser

00:41 | Introducing the Host and Podcast

01:48 | Guest Introductions

04:26 | The Role of Shame as a "Motivational" Tool

05:42 | Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation

10:25 | The Scale is the Main Character

14:37 | Skills vs. Doubling Down on Behaviors

17:22 | The Absurdity of Temptation Challenges

22:41 | Trainers Openly Defying Doctors

27:10 | Reinforcing Low-Calorie Crash Diets

Guests Information

Vanessa Zingaro & Greg Sutton

• Instagram: @evolvetoexcel

• Website: https://evolvetoexcel.com/

Brooks Hurbis

• Instagram: @sweat.simple

• Website: https://www.sweatsimpleco.com/

Colette Morris

• Instagram: @cmorrfitness

• Website: https://www.cmorrfitness.com/

Connect with Nikki / Links mentioned

• Instagram: @naablevyfitness

• Website: http://naablevy.com

• Take the 1 minute quiz to get your free personalized strength workouts

• Get your free macros and calories calculator + guide

Are you considering a hysterectomy, or struggling with your body image and fitness journey after surgery? In this episode of the Nikki Naab-Levy podcast, Results Not Typical, Nikki talks with physical therapist Dr. Jocelyn Wallace about a subject that is often underserved: pelvic health.

You will learn about:

• Signs, symptoms, and the best treatment options for endometriosis

• Why a hysterectomy affects more than just one organ.

• The emotional and psychological challenges that can come with the surgery.

• The common advice patients receive and why it isn't enough.

• The importance of self-advocating with your surgeon, especially if you have symptomatic hypermobility.

• How to reconnect with your body and find a new fitness routine after a hysterectomy.
  
  

Here are some key timestamps for this episode:

• 00:01:11 | Introduction to Dr. Jocelyn Wallace

• 00:01:46 | The problem with common post-hysterectomy recovery advice

• 00:03:07 | The impact of a hysterectomy on the entire system

• 00:04:46 | Navigating post-surgery fear and anxiety

• 00:08:44 | Empowering people through physical therapy

• 00:10:48 | The physical therapy process post-hysterectomy

• 00:17:34 | Hysterectomy as a new chapter in fitness

• 00:30:17 | The importance of patient self-advocacy, especially for individuals with symptomatic hypermobility and ehlers danlos syndrome.

Connect with Dr. Jocelyn.

• Name: Dr. Jocelyn Wallace, PT, DPT

• Instagram: @drjocelynwallace

• Website: https://drjocelynwallace.com/

Connect with Nikki / Links mentioned

• Instagram: @naablevyfitness

• Website: http://naablevy.com

• Take the 1 minute quiz to get your free personalized strength workouts

• Get your free macros and calories calculator + guide

In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Cassera, a publicity strategist, screenwriter, and bestselling author who knows what it takes to make your work irresistible while still staying true to yourself.

What makes Melissa’s perspective so valuable is that she’s spent nearly two decades helping entrepreneurs, authors, and creatives cut through the noise, build real connections, and keep their marketing from feeling “icky.” She also draws on her own experience as a multi-passionate business owner in screenwriting, publishing, and beyond, offering a rare inside look at what truly works.

We talk about:

• How to make marketing feel authentic and aligned instead of forced or cringey.

• The best way to respond to haters, critics, and internet trolls (without losing your sanity).

• Why you don’t have to lock yourself into one tiny niche to be successful.

• How to redefine success on your own terms and celebrate your progress instead of waiting for a “big break.”

Melissa’s journey is proof that you can market with integrity, stand out in a crowded space, and still create a business (and life) that feels creative, fulfilling, and uniquely yours.

Connect with Melissa

• Website: https://melissacassera.com/
• Follow Melissa on Instagram: @melissa.cassera
• Melissa’s Podcast: Listen to Drip, Trickle Flow, Flood

Connect with Nikki

• Take the 1 minute quiz to get a free personalized strength plan: https://freestrengthquiz.com/
• Free calculator and guide to your personalized macros for fat loss and body recomposition: https://naablevy.com/macro-guide/
• Follow Nikki on Instagram @naablevyfitness
• Visit Nikki’s website: https://naablevy.com/