

Half Size Me
Heather A. Robertson
A weekly weight loss podcast. Half Size Me helps you achieve weight loss and maintenance in a sustainable way… that works best for you!
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Mar 30, 2026 • 33min
She Knew About the Lower Brain But Couldn’t Stop the Cycle | Half Size Me 738
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/xVQpc4ri_og
In episode 738 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Ashley about how she was struggling to break the cycle of the problematic thinking and the stories we tell ourselves. Plus, they chat about:
the line between questioning yourself and forcing yourself
how hearing other people's stories help
how to take action
and more!
Subscribe to Half Size Me Podcast Premium for access to our library of HUNDREDS of hours of past episodes!
As a subscriber to Half Size Me Podcast Premium, you will get:
--Access to the entire 650+ episode archive
--Access weekly episodes a day EARLY
--Access to EXCLUSIVE, subscriber-only episodes including the Coaching Karolina and Coaching Sarah series
--Access to subscriber-only audio responses to “Ask Me Anything” questions
Become a podcast premium subscriber today and make Heather and the Half Size Me show a part of your weight loss journey!
Do you want to get support and connection at a price you can afford? Then check out the Half Size Me Academy here: https://www.halfsizeme.com/hsm-academy/
About Half Size Me
The Half Size Me™ Show is a weekly podcast. It will inspire and motivate you no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. Whether you're just getting started losing weight or having worked on your health and wellness for years, this show is for you!
The Half Size Me Show is hosted by Heather Robertson, who lost 170 pounds over a period of 5 years and has maintained since 2012. Heather did it by learning new eating habits, getting regular exercise, and changing her mindset. On her popular weekly podcast, The Half Size Me Show, Heather shares her own lessons and struggles with you, and she shows you how to handle the real challenge of any weight loss journey... weight maintenance.
Be sure to subscribe to The Half Size Me Show and join Heather every week as she shares information, inspiration, coaching, and conversations with REAL people who've learned weight loss isn't only about losing pounds, it's about finding yourself.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.
For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.

Mar 23, 2026 • 41min
The “Manic Negative Cheerleader” in Your Head: Kelly’s Story of Finding Peace | HSM 737
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/7641w5dIaKQ
In Episode 737 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Kelly about how although she has been maintaining her weight successfully, she was still managing a lot of stress and anxiety. They chat about how From Sabotage to Success helped her find peace, as well as:
stress-fueled eating triggers
why your lower brain can be problematic
and more!
Sign up for From Sabotage to Success here: halfsizeme.com/success
Subscribe to Half Size Me Podcast Premium for access to our library of HUNDREDS of hours of past episodes!
As a subscriber to Half Size Me Podcast Premium, you will get:
--Access to the entire 650+ episode archive
--Access weekly episodes a day EARLY
--Access to EXCLUSIVE, subscriber-only episodes including the Coaching Karolina and Coaching Sarah series
--Access to subscriber-only audio responses to “Ask Me Anything” questions
Become a podcast premium subscriber today and make Heather and the Half Size Me show a part of your weight loss journey!
Do you want to get support and connection at a price you can afford? Then check out the Half Size Me Academy here: https://www.halfsizeme.com/hsm-academy/
About Half Size Me
The Half Size Me™ Show is a weekly podcast. It will inspire and motivate you no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. Whether you're just getting started losing weight or having worked on your health and wellness for years, this show is for you!
The Half Size Me Show is hosted by Heather Robertson, who lost 170 pounds over a period of 5 years and has maintained since 2012. Heather did it by learning new eating habits, getting regular exercise, and changing her mindset. On her popular weekly podcast, The Half Size Me Show, Heather shares her own lessons and struggles with you, and she shows you how to handle the real challenge of any weight loss journey... weight maintenance.
Be sure to subscribe to The Half Size Me Show and join Heather every week as she shares information, inspiration, coaching, and conversations with REAL people who've learned weight loss isn't only about losing pounds, it's about finding yourself.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.
For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.

Mar 18, 2026 • 2min
“I Know What to Do — I Just Don’t Do It.” Sound Familiar?
Learn more and sign up at halfsizeme.com/success.
If you've ever felt like your own mind is working against you — like Eleanor, who couldn't quiet her thoughts first thing in the morning, or Monica, who kept falling into the comparison trap — this workshop was made for you. From Sabotage to Success is a 6-week small group intensive that gets to the root of self-sabotage. Registration closes March 25th and we won't run this again until 2027.

Mar 16, 2026 • 37min
Why Her Brain Was Ruining Her Days Before Breakfast | HSM 736
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/GSP5ib40C9w
In Episode 736 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Elanor about how her lower brain created worst-case stories from the very start of her day. Plus, they chat about:
Understanding the "thought funnel" (why the real trigger for emotional eating begins long before you open the fridge).
How overcoming binge eating doesn't mean the lower brain quiets down.
The value of hearing from multiple teachers and coaching approaches.
And more!
Subscribe to Half Size Me Podcast Premium for access to our library of HUNDREDS of hours of past episodes!
As a subscriber to Half Size Me Podcast Premium, you will get:
--Access to the entire 650+ episode archive
--Access weekly episodes a day EARLY
--Access to EXCLUSIVE, subscriber-only episodes including the Coaching Karolina and Coaching Sarah series
--Access to subscriber-only audio responses to “Ask Me Anything” questions
Become a podcast premium subscriber today and make Heather and the Half Size Me show a part of your weight loss journey!
Do you want to get support and connection at a price you can afford? Then check out the Half Size Me Academy here: https://www.halfsizeme.com/hsm-academy/
About Half Size Me
The Half Size Me™ Show is a weekly podcast. It will inspire and motivate you no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. Whether you're just getting started losing weight or having worked on your health and wellness for years, this show is for you!
The Half Size Me Show is hosted by Heather Robertson, who lost 170 pounds over a period of 5 years and has maintained since 2012. Heather did it by learning new eating habits, getting regular exercise, and changing her mindset. On her popular weekly podcast, The Half Size Me Show, Heather shares her own lessons and struggles with you, and she shows you how to handle the real challenge of any weight loss journey... weight maintenance.
Be sure to subscribe to The Half Size Me Show and join Heather every week as she shares information, inspiration, coaching, and conversations with REAL people who've learned weight loss isn't only about losing pounds, it's about finding yourself.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.
For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.

Mar 9, 2026 • 45min
How Monica Stopped Fear and Comparison from Derailing Her Weight Loss | HSM 735
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/X8Oi4ADjAuI
In Episode 735 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Monica about the two breakthroughs that changed everything: catching herself in the middle of a comparison spiral before it unraveled her entire day and finally understanding how some medical fears contributed to her comfort eating. Plus they chat about:
GLP-1 medications.
Why the lower brain creates "mind-driven hunger".
And more!
Subscribe to Half Size Me Podcast Premium for access to our library of HUNDREDS of hours of past episodes!
As a subscriber to Half Size Me Podcast Premium, you will get:
--Access to the entire 650+ episode archive
--Access weekly episodes a day EARLY
--Access to EXCLUSIVE, subscriber-only episodes including the Coaching Karolina and Coaching Sarah series
--Access to subscriber-only audio responses to “Ask Me Anything” questions
Become a podcast premium subscriber today and make Heather and the Half Size Me show a part of your weight loss journey!
Do you want to get support and connection at a price you can afford? Then check out the Half Size Me Academy here: https://www.halfsizeme.com/hsm-academy/
About Half Size Me
The Half Size Me™ Show is a weekly podcast. It will inspire and motivate you no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. Whether you're just getting started losing weight or having worked on your health and wellness for years, this show is for you!
The Half Size Me Show is hosted by Heather Robertson, who lost 170 pounds over a period of 5 years and has maintained since 2012. Heather did it by learning new eating habits, getting regular exercise, and changing her mindset. On her popular weekly podcast, The Half Size Me Show, Heather shares her own lessons and struggles with you, and she shows you how to handle the real challenge of any weight loss journey... weight maintenance.
Be sure to subscribe to The Half Size Me Show and join Heather every week as she shares information, inspiration, coaching, and conversations with REAL people who've learned weight loss isn't only about losing pounds, it's about finding yourself.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.
For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.

Mar 2, 2026 • 44min
She Maintained 100 Lbs Lost — Then Life Fell Apart: How Brett Broke the Cycle | HSM Episode 734
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/oEB41S4Vyew
In Episode 734 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks to Brett, who maintained over 100 pounds of weight loss for years, until grief, a medical diagnosis, and a new chronic condition sent her into a spiral of emotional eating and self-defeating thoughts They also chat about:
How she finally tackled her nightly chocolate habit.
How her weight has begun trending down again.
And more!
Subscribe to Half Size Me Podcast Premium for access to our library of HUNDREDS of hours of past episodes!
As a subscriber to Half Size Me Podcast Premium, you will get:
--Access to the entire 650+ episode archive
--Access weekly episodes a day EARLY
--Access to EXCLUSIVE, subscriber-only episodes including the Coaching Karolina and Coaching Sarah series
--Access to subscriber-only audio responses to “Ask Me Anything” questions
Become a podcast premium subscriber today and make Heather and the Half Size Me show a part of your weight loss journey!
Do you want to get support and connection at a price you can afford? Then check out the Half Size Me Academy here: https://www.halfsizeme.com/hsm-academy/
About Half Size Me
The Half Size Me™ Show is a weekly podcast. It will inspire and motivate you no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. Whether you're just getting started losing weight or having worked on your health and wellness for years, this show is for you!
The Half Size Me Show is hosted by Heather Robertson, who lost 170 pounds over a period of 5 years and has maintained since 2012. Heather did it by learning new eating habits, getting regular exercise, and changing her mindset. On her popular weekly podcast, The Half Size Me Show, Heather shares her own lessons and struggles with you, and she shows you how to handle the real challenge of any weight loss journey... weight maintenance.
Be sure to subscribe to The Half Size Me Show and join Heather every week as she shares information, inspiration, coaching, and conversations with REAL people who've learned weight loss isn't only about losing pounds, it's about finding yourself.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.
For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.

Feb 23, 2026 • 37min
Reducing Stress and Decision Fatigue | From Sabotage to Success | Half Size Me Episode 733
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/xFTZrK76ivc
In episode 733 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks to Kate about how overthinking, fear of making the “wrong” decision, and big life transitions—like becoming an empty nester—can drive anxiety and emotional eating. They also chat about:
Why overthinking fuels anxiety and emotional eating.
How fear of wrong decisions keeps you stuck.
Why progress doesn’t require perfect choices.
And more!
Subscribe to Half Size Me Podcast Premium for access to our library of HUNDREDS of hours of past episodes!
As a subscriber to Half Size Me Podcast Premium, you will get:
--Access to the entire 650+ episode archive
--Access weekly episodes a day EARLY
--Access to EXCLUSIVE, subscriber-only episodes including the Coaching Karolina and Coaching Sarah series
--Access to subscriber-only audio responses to “Ask Me Anything” questions
Become a podcast premium subscriber today and make Heather and the Half Size Me show a part of your weight loss journey!
Do you want to get support and connection at a price you can afford? Then check out the Half Size Me Academy here: https://www.halfsizeme.com/hsm-academy/
About Half Size Me
The Half Size Me™ Show is a weekly podcast. It will inspire and motivate you no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. Whether you're just getting started losing weight or having worked on your health and wellness for years, this show is for you!
The Half Size Me Show is hosted by Heather Robertson, who lost 170 pounds over a period of 5 years and has maintained since 2012. Heather did it by learning new eating habits, getting regular exercise, and changing her mindset. On her popular weekly podcast, The Half Size Me Show, Heather shares her own lessons and struggles with you, and she shows you how to handle the real challenge of any weight loss journey... weight maintenance.
Be sure to subscribe to The Half Size Me Show and join Heather every week as she shares information, inspiration, coaching, and conversations with REAL people who've learned weight loss isn't only about losing pounds, it's about finding yourself.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.
For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.

Feb 16, 2026 • 45min
How Overthinking & Decision Anxiety Led to Emotional Eating | Half Size Me 732
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/hIKZi9TYt50
In episode 732 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks to HSM Academy member Julie. They chat about:
How to give herself permission to eat fun food.
Why it's important to be part of a supportive community.
How to sabotage her lower brain chatter.
And more!
Subscribe to Half Size Me Podcast Premium for access to our library of HUNDREDS of hours of past episodes!
As a subscriber to Half Size Me Podcast Premium, you will get:
--Access to the entire 650+ episode archive
--Access weekly episodes a day EARLY
--Access to EXCLUSIVE, subscriber-only episodes including the Coaching Karolina and Coaching Sarah series
--Access to subscriber-only audio responses to “Ask Me Anything” questions
Become a podcast premium subscriber today and make Heather and the Half Size Me show a part of your weight loss journey!
Do you want to get support and connection at a price you can afford? Then check out the Half Size Me Academy here: https://www.halfsizeme.com/hsm-academy/
About Half Size Me
The Half Size Me™ Show is a weekly podcast. It will inspire and motivate you no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. Whether you're just getting started losing weight or having worked on your health and wellness for years, this show is for you!
The Half Size Me Show is hosted by Heather Robertson, who lost 170 pounds over a period of 5 years and has maintained since 2012. Heather did it by learning new eating habits, getting regular exercise, and changing her mindset. On her popular weekly podcast, The Half Size Me Show, Heather shares her own lessons and struggles with you, and she shows you how to handle the real challenge of any weight loss journey... weight maintenance.
Be sure to subscribe to The Half Size Me Show and join Heather every week as she shares information, inspiration, coaching, and conversations with REAL people who've learned weight loss isn't only about losing pounds, it's about finding yourself.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.
For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.

Feb 9, 2026 • 33min
“What If I Gain It All Back?” Overcoming Weight Regain Fear & Scale Anxiety | HSM 731
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/hIKZi9TYt50
In episode 731 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather works with Julie on the fear of regaining weight, especially after successful weight loss with the help of medication. They chat about:
Why your brain resists change—even positive change.
A healthier approach to weighing and tracking progress.
How to stop believing every thought your mind offers.
And more!
Subscribe to Half Size Me Podcast Premium for access to our library of HUNDREDS of hours of past episodes!
As a subscriber to Half Size Me Podcast Premium, you will get:
--Access to the entire 650+ episode archive
--Access weekly episodes a day EARLY
--Access to EXCLUSIVE, subscriber-only episodes including the Coaching Karolina and Coaching Sarah series
--Access to subscriber-only audio responses to “Ask Me Anything” questions
Become a podcast premium subscriber today and make Heather and the Half Size Me show a part of your weight loss journey!
Do you want to get support and connection at a price you can afford? Then check out the Half Size Me Academy here: https://www.halfsizeme.com/hsm-academy/
About Half Size Me
The Half Size Me™ Show is a weekly podcast. It will inspire and motivate you no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. Whether you're just getting started losing weight or having worked on your health and wellness for years, this show is for you!
The Half Size Me Show is hosted by Heather Robertson, who lost 170 pounds over a period of 5 years and has maintained since 2012. Heather did it by learning new eating habits, getting regular exercise, and changing her mindset. On her popular weekly podcast, The Half Size Me Show, Heather shares her own lessons and struggles with you, and she shows you how to handle the real challenge of any weight loss journey... weight maintenance.
Be sure to subscribe to The Half Size Me Show and join Heather every week as she shares information, inspiration, coaching, and conversations with REAL people who've learned weight loss isn't only about losing pounds, it's about finding yourself.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.
For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.

Feb 2, 2026 • 53min
Emotional Eating & Food Scarcity: Why Holding Onto Food Keeps You Stuck | HSM 730
Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/9pOd-GoIWCg
In episode 730 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks to Ellie about emotional eating driven by food scarcity and fear of letting food go. They chat about:
Why food scarcity thinking leads to emotional eating.
How holding onto food increases obsession and stress.
The dopamine loop behind “treat hunting”.
And more!
Subscribe to Half Size Me Podcast Premium for access to our library of HUNDREDS of hours of past episodes!
As a subscriber to Half Size Me Podcast Premium, you will get:
--Access to the entire 650+ episode archive
--Access weekly episodes a day EARLY
--Access to EXCLUSIVE, subscriber-only episodes including the Coaching Karolina and Coaching Sarah series
--Access to subscriber-only audio responses to “Ask Me Anything” questions
Become a podcast premium subscriber today and make Heather and the Half Size Me show a part of your weight loss journey!
Do you want to get support and connection at a price you can afford? Then check out the Half Size Me Academy here: https://www.halfsizeme.com/hsm-academy/
About Half Size Me
The Half Size Me™ Show is a weekly podcast. It will inspire and motivate you no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. Whether you're just getting started losing weight or having worked on your health and wellness for years, this show is for you!
The Half Size Me Show is hosted by Heather Robertson, who lost 170 pounds over a period of 5 years and has maintained since 2012. Heather did it by learning new eating habits, getting regular exercise, and changing her mindset. On her popular weekly podcast, The Half Size Me Show, Heather shares her own lessons and struggles with you, and she shows you how to handle the real challenge of any weight loss journey... weight maintenance.
Be sure to subscribe to The Half Size Me Show and join Heather every week as she shares information, inspiration, coaching, and conversations with REAL people who've learned weight loss isn't only about losing pounds, it's about finding yourself.
Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only.
For additional disclaimer information, please visit HalfSizeMe.com.


