How Dr Zumbado is Inspiring Women's Health
BY ELIZA HUNTER
Dr. Dolores Zumbado is the founder of Dr. Z’s Lifestyle community: a weight loss and wellness center focused on helping women in menopause lose weight. In addition to working personally with her clients, Dr. Zumbado reaches women all over the world through workshops such as the Power of Midlife: Thriving Through Menopause and Beyond, to live educational workshops about nutrition and interventions. Beginning her journey 15 years ago when she transferred out of the chiropractic field, she realized that no matter how many programs or weight loss hacks there were, especially for women in menopause, nothing was really working. Struggling with weight loss, she felt none of the systems showed optimal results. This drove her to begin her journey. Taking from the experiences of those around her, as well as herself, Dr. Zumbado was able to create a system that actually works. Dr. Zumbado's work proves time and time again to be successful, and her wisdom and empathetic heart make her truly great at what she does.
Being a wellness leader certainly isn't easy, and Dr. Zumbado points out a few crucial areas required for success. Though passion is crucial, Dr. Zumbado stresses the importance of researching and having knowledge in the actual physiology and science of weight loss. She also states that research is ever-changing, which means a commitment to staying on top of recent research is critical. Dr. Zumbado sees women striving for a constant solution, seeking advice from social media and other unreliable sources. Dr. Zumbado is also driven by something deeper, a craving to educate and inspire. She finds joy from helping others, especially when women are confused by the shaky advice and frustrated with the lack of results. She strongly believes in the importance of nonjudgment and clarity. Dr. Zumbado also states that:
“Having empathy for what it’s like to struggle with such a difficult thing” inspires her work. People underestimate the power of empathy and the blossoming connections that can be built from it. Creating a strong connection with her clients sets the stage for success. Furthermore, she believes in the importance of courage. Starting a business is daunting, and Dr. Zumbado shares:
“A lot of people have this skill, but a lot of people don’t have the courage to actually take the risk.” Women have children anda family relying on them and are often cautious about the uncertainty of starting a business. Women in entrepreneurship are able to make incredible changes in our society:
“When women have knowledge, they gain power– and that changes everything.” Women are role models, and when they have an opportunity to take charge of their own ideas, they inspire others to do the same.
The impact that Dr. Zumbado has on others lasts a lifetime. “This is my second go around with Dr. Zumbado’s office, and hopeful that I have as successful results as I got the first time. Stop the excuses, follow the protocol.” (Laura O) She has guided hundreds of women on their menopausal weight loss journey. Dr. Zumbado loves her work. She finds so much joy in helping others with a struggle she knows personally. Driven by her love of helping people, her success is unmatched; it's incredible that people continue to come in and refer others. Dr. Zumbado's open mind helps her success, and she learns so much from her clients. She sees others finding adversity during hard times and states:
“People keep coming in even when things are hard; it's inspiring.” She hopes to inspire other women to speak their minds and not be afraid to share their ideas. When the clients are struggling with the lifestyle changes they need to make, Dr Zumbado is there for them:
“Its enjoyable because it's such a hard thing for most people that I really feel privileged that I get to help them.” Weight loss is an uphill battle, and especially during menopause, it can seem almost impossible. Dr. Zumbado is proud of her courage to become an entrepreneur. She embodies what it means to be a female entrepreneur.
