How to Start a Health Journey When You're Already Drowning with Amie Adams
How to Start a Health Journey When You're Already Drowning with Amie Adams  
Podcast: The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD
Published On: Mon Jun 09 2025
Description: Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. “How am I supposed to take care of myself on top of everything else?” When life is heavy—whether you’re caring for a loved one, buried in work, or simply stretched too thin—your own health and wellbeing often fall to the bottom of the list. It’s not because you don’t care. It’s because you’re exhausted.That’s exactly where therapist Amie Adams found herself: in the thick of caregiving for her mother with dementia while working full time. In the middle of burnout, she realized something had to change—but she didn’t have the energy or capacity for a perfect plan. So, she started by doing the only thing she could: she did it messy.In this episode, we’re unpacking what it really looks like to start a health journey when you’re already running on empty. You’ll hear how Amie redefined success, let go of perfectionism, and began taking small, sustainable steps forward. If you’re in a hard season and don’t know where to begin, this is your reminder: there is a way forward, and it doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be yours.ReferencesConnect with Amie:WebsiteInstagramTik TokWaterllamaThe Hydrate AppAudio Stamps00:30 - Dr. Rentea introduces today’s guest, therapist Amie Adams, to talk about staying healthy when life gets tough.03:00 - Amie explains the life circumstances which forced her to prioritize her health despite being overwhelmed with caregiving for her mom.05:26 - Amie started by finding inspiring online communities before taking any physical action steps.07:59 - Two key mindset shifts for overwhelmed people trying to prioritize health without adding stress.10:34 - Amie stresses that asking for help is uncomfortable but essential.14:25 - Amy was surprised by how isolating caregiving became despite having strong social connections.20:00 - Amy advises to "do it messy" and start small rather than waiting for the perfect moment to begin.All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com If you want to go deeper into the science of fat loss, muscle preservation, and what your body composition numbers actually mean, check out my course Body Composition Decoded, where I break it all down in a clear, practical way.Support the show