Managing Weight Mindfully with Dr. Sasha De Jesus

In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman chats with her cousin, Dr. Sasha De Jesus, a board-certified weight management specialist and preventive cardiologist. They discuss the importance of a holistic approach to weight management, focusing on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes. Dr. De Jesus highlights the benefits of clean eating, including whole, unprocessed foods, and how factors like stress management, sleep, and physical activity are all essential for overall wellness.Dr. De Jesus explains that weight management is more than just diet and exercise—it’s about taking care of your entire well-being. She also talks about the role of FDA-approved medications in weight management, advising caution with compounded or generic versions, and the importance of working with a healthcare professional to create a plan tailored to your needs.This episode is for you if you're looking for a balanced approach to health that supports both your body and mind for lasting, positive results.REFERENCED LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/sashadjbhttps://www.instagram.com/metabolikhealthwww.metabolikhealth.comUse discount code FREETOBE for 15% off a one-year membership or 10% off a six-month membership.Send us Fan MailSupport the showGRAB AN OFFER🎁 Free Resource: 120 Coping Skills: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskills💛 Coaching for the Mom CEO: https://www.amigamoms.com💡 Coaching for Child Therapists: https://www.thekidclinician.com/💚 Coaching & Community for Latinx Therapists: https://www.latinxpracticecollective.com/ABOUT MEI'm Vanessa, the therapist who helps high-achieving adults become the best version of themselves, not just at work, but in the rooms that matter most. I host the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, named the #1 Latino Mental Health Podcast in 2026 by Feedspot. I believe the people who give everything to everyone else deserve to stop surviving and start living intentionally.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL🎧 Podcast: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselorvdejesus/📋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/counselorvdejesus/🎤 Speaking & Workshops: https://www.freetobemindful.com/speakingDISCLAIMERFree to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed...