145. Food noise, hormones, and what moms are secretly talking about with Dr. Ally Power and Liz Dornian
A note on this episode → weight loss is a topic that can be triggering, and that's not lost on us. If today's episode isn't for you right now, it’s more than okay to skip this one. If you're in a season where food, body image, or weight feels like more than you can carry alone, here are some resources for support: NEDIC — the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (nedic.ca, 1-866-633-4220) — offers a free national helpline, live chat, and a directory of local providers.
About this episode → Weight loss has become a taboo topic, something that we almost whisper and talk about in secret, but it’s a topic that keeps showing up in nearly every conversation Dr. Ally Power and Liz Dornian have with the moms they work with.
We get into what's actually driving the desire to lose weight, why "the middle ground" between restrictive dieting and total food freedom barely exists in the culture we're swimming in, what GLP-1s are actually doing for the right person, why biohacking makes two health professionals roll their eyes, and the specific, deep-seated shame of already knowing exactly what you're "supposed" to do — and still not doing it.
This one is about feeling better in the one body you get.
In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Intro
(01:01) The topic we've never covered before: weight loss
(02:58) Meet Dr. Ally Power: naturopathic medicine for moms
(07:01) Meet Liz Dornian: from "nobody wants to hear about nourishment" to weight management
(10:16) The real reason moms want to lose weight
(15:17) What's actually in "the middle" between diet culture's two extremes
(20:56) Moving through weight loss after a history of disordered eating
(27:00) What too much restriction actually does to your hormones
(33:30) GLP-1s: what they do, and who they're for
(38:53) Are GLP-1s putting nutritionists out of business?
(44:11) The problem with biohacking, and the unsexy advice that works
(54:14) The shame of knowing exactly what to do — and still not doing it
(59:33) Detective work, not diet rules: how Liz helps clients find the real problem
(01:03:28) Andrea's career-coaching parallel: it's never really about the job (or the weight)
(01:06:07) Where to find Ally & Liz, and their podcast, The 80% Club
(01:07:39) What Liz and Ally are each trying to figure out right now
KEY TAKEAWAY
Weight loss isn't a moral failing or a finish line — it's hormones, behavior change, and a lot of self-compassion. Most of us already know what to do. The real work is figuring out why we're not doing it, and getting curious about that instead of ashamed of it.
About Dr. Ally Power
Dr. Ally Power is a naturopathic doctor and motherhood coach who helps moms move from burnout and overwhelm to more balance, energy, and confidence in their bodies. As a busy mom of three herself, she understands the mental load and exhaustion that comes with motherhood — and blends naturopathic medicine, lifestyle coaching, and compassionate accountability to help mothers reclaim their energy, understand what their hormones are really doing, and feel like themselves again, without adding more pressure. She lives in Fort Langley, BC, with her husband, Dr. Rory Gibbons, ND, and their three young boys.
Connect with Dr. Ally Power, ND
Website | https://www.drallypower.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drallypower
About Liz Dornian
Liz Dornian is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, health coach, and co-host of The 80% Club podcast. She specializes in helping women lose weight in a sustainable way while improving their relationship with food, supporting their health, and building habits that fit real life. Liz is passionate about making nutrition feel simple, approachable, and realistic — so women can feel strong, energized, and confident in their bodies. Together, Ally and Liz co-host The 80% Club, a podcast on moms' health, habits, and hormones.
Connect with Liz Dornian
Website | https://www.lizdornian.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lizdornian/
The Nourished Mom Program | https://www.lizdornian.com/coaching
