From Depression to Transformation: A 70-Pound Weight Loss Story | HSM 745

Half Size Me

Heather A. Robertson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.7 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 18 May 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

Watch this episode on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/_75RKAikFsY In Episode 745 of the Half Size Me Show, Heather talks with Allison about how she navigated decades of depression, medication, and weight gain—and ultimately lost 70 pounds while improving both her physical and mental health. They also chat about: How depression and weight gain are deeply connected. Why structure and routine are critical for success. Why it’s NEVER too late to start your weight loss journey. And more! CLICK HERE to become a podcast premium subscriber today and get even more inspiration for your weight loss journey! As a subscriber to Half Size Me Podcast Premium, you will get: --Access to the entire 740+ episode archive --Access weekly episodes a day EARLY --Access to EXCLUSIVE, subscriber-only series including the Coaching Jackie, Coaching Karolina and Coaching Sarah series --Access to subscriber-only audio responses to “Ask Me Anything” questions Get SUPPORT and CONNECTION in the HSM Academy! CLICK HERE for more! 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.

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0:00.0	Half Size Me episode 745, brought to you by the amazing Half Size Me Academy to become a member.
0:11.2	Join me and Allison, who you're going to get to meet here in just a second, go to halfsizeme.com forward
0:17.7	slash join.
0:19.7	Hello and welcome to the half size me show.
0:22.4	I am your host, Heather.
0:24.1	And today I am going to get to introduce you to a wonderful academy member.
0:29.1	Her name is Allison.
0:30.4	We recorded this interview quite a bit ago back in last summer.
0:35.5	And she shared really how she had struggled with depression,
0:40.9	how she had to get on some medication, how the weight loss and the medication kind of took
0:47.2	place together. And it was when she was turning 60 that she really started to get some
0:52.0	different insight. And she has not only lost the weight,
0:55.6	she has just gotten to a better place physically,
0:58.3	mentally in all ways.
1:00.4	And I'm just so incredibly proud of her
1:03.3	and the mindset shifts that she's made.
1:06.2	I've really gotten to see her blossom in the academy.
1:09.2	And she'll talk quite a bit about that while she's here
1:11.7	and i just want to encourage you to realize one anytime you're struggling with a mental health issue
1:17.4	there is opportunities to get help that's number one there are medications and you may have to
1:23.3	really play around with them with the with the guidance of your doctor to find what works for you
1:28.6	but I also want to encourage you to learn how your mind works because the sooner you understand
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