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Healthy eating shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job — but if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like you’re failing at “doing it right,” this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, I’m sitting down with nutritionist, chef, and corporate wellness strategist Chef Leigh to break down what your version of healthy can actually look like in real life — not the Instagram-perfect kind. We talk through three simple but powerful shifts that make nourishing yourself feel doable even on your busiest days: the Power Plate Pause, why snack prep often matters more than meal prep, and how to use mood–food mapping to support your energy, focus, and emotions.This episode isn’t about restriction, perfection, or copying someone else’s routine. It’s about learning how to pause, fuel instead of just function, and make food work for your life — not against it.If you’ve been craving a calmer, more grounded approach to eating that actually fits your schedule, your stress levels, and your season of life… press play. The shift you’ve been missing might be simpler than you think.4:16 – How to Find Your Own Version of Healthy6:53 – Power Plate Pause: The Simple Mindful Eating Trick13:38 – Snack Prep vs. Meal Prep—Making Nutrition Work For You25:43 – Mood Food Mapping: Using Food to Support Your Emotions31:54 – Why Pausing and Fueling (Not Just Functioning) Is Your First StepEpisode Links:Ready to make healthy eating feel simpler? Take 20% off all Chef LeighM services and products using code DANIMARENBURG at checkout HEREConnect with Chef LeighM: Website | InstagramOther Episodes You’ll Love:Episode 102: It's Not Your Willpower, It's Your Hidden Hungers: What Actually Leads to Emotional Eating (and How to Overcome It) with Dr. Melissa McCreery🔗 HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/episode151💭 Have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you? Send it my way! I might feature it on the podcast and share my personal advice just for you. Ask me here.💚 COME SAY HI:Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple &amp; sustainable wellness tips.⭐️ FOLLOW &amp; REVIEW:Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:Hit the ‘FOLLOW’ button so you’ll be the first to know when a new episode drops.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on<a...

If your results only last a few weeks, it’s not because you’re inconsistent — it’s because your plan was never built to survive real life. The cycle of going all-in, burning out, and starting over isn’t a motivation issue. It’s a strategy issue. And today we’re fixing that.In the final episode of our Real Results Reset Series, I’m breaking down why most resets fail, why intensity and perfection backfire, and what actually creates progress when life is busy, messy, and unpredictable. We’ll walk through the three pillars that make results repeatable — not just doable on your best weeks, but sustainable on your worst. Plus, the simple “worst week test” that changes how you approach consistency altogether.You’ll walk away feeling clear, grounded, and confident in a plan that doesn’t fall apart the moment stress, travel, hormones, or real life shows up. And by the end, I’ll ask you one question that could completely change how you build results from here on out. Hit play and let’s dive in.0:09 – Why Most Resets Fail (Hint: It’s Not a Motivation Problem)3:44 – The Power of Repeatable Weeks Over Perfect Weeks4:26 – The 3 Pillars for Lasting Results11:06 – How to Structure Your Routine for Real Life (Even During Your Worst Weeks)13:07 – Why Measuring Progress Takes More Than Just Watching the Scale14:24 – Progress Isn’t Linear—Consistency Is KeyOther Episodes You’ll Love:Ready to stop starting over? Tune into the Real Results Reset Series playlist and listen to the full January series HERE🔗 HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/episode150💭 Have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you? Send it my way! I might feature it on the podcast and share my personal advice just for you. Ask me here.💚 COME SAY HI:Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple &amp; sustainable wellness tips.⭐️ FOLLOW &amp; REVIEW:Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:Hit the ‘FOLLOW’ button so you’ll be the first to know when a new episode drops.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify to help other busy women get the clarity they’ve been searching for.Thanks so much for tuning into Well On Her Way! I'll catch you in the next episode.Heads up–we share these conversations to inform and educate. I love bringing on experts, but this isn’t medical advice. Because each person is unique, please check with your healthcare professional if you have medical questions before making changes to your health, treatment, or lifestyle.Also, some links on this page may be affiliate links. If you use them to buy something, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

If you feel like you’re doing everything right and nothing is changing, it’s probably not you. It’s your metabolism being under supported for years without you even realizing it. In episode 2 of our Real Results Reset series, I’m breaking down why so many women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s feel stuck despite eating clean, moving their bodies, and trying to do all the right things.I walk you through the real metabolic blockers that quietly slow progress, why your body isn’t working against you, but protecting you, and what supportive shifts actually help your metabolism respond again without more restriction or burnout.By the end, you’ll feel relief knowing your metabolism isn’t broken and you’re not failing. If you want to find out which blocker is holding you back and what happens when you finally start supporting your body the right way, hit play and let’s dive in.4:24 – How Chronic Undereating and Inconsistent Calories Hurt Your Progress7:45 – Why Protein Is The Essential Fix Most Women Miss9:53 – Stress Isn’t Just Mental—How Busy Living Spikes Cortisol &amp; Stalls Progress2:57 – Hormonal Shifts in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postpartum—What They Actually Mean for Metabolism16:57 – Five Simple Steps to Unstick Your Metabolism—Consistency Beats Perfection Every TimeOTHER EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE:Ready to stop starting over? Tune into the Real Results Reset Series playlist and listen to the full January series HERE🔗 HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/episode149💭 Have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you? Send it my way! I might feature it on the podcast and share my personal advice just for you. Ask me here.💚 COME SAY HI:Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple &amp; sustainable wellness tips.⭐️ FOLLOW &amp; REVIEW:Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:Hit the ‘FOLLOW’ button so you’ll be the first to know when a new episode drops.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify to help other busy women get the clarity they’ve been searching for.Thanks so much for tuning into Well On Her Way! I'll catch you in the next episode.Heads up–we share these conversations to inform and educate. I love bringing on experts, but this isn’t medical advice. Because each person is unique, please check with your healthcare professional if you have medical questions before making changes to your health, treatment, or lifestyle.Also, some links on this page may be affiliate links. If you use them to buy something, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Imagine having the body you WANT and the energy you NEED – all while eating the food you love! Join The Macro Accelerator today: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/macroacceleratorIf you’ve ever kicked off January feeling fired up and somehow found yourself exhausted and off track by week three, this episode is for you. I’m opening our Real Results Reset series by calling out the three silent mistakes most women make every January that quietly sabotage fat loss before it even has a chance. This isn’t about willpower or trying harder. It’s about why starting from the wrong place keeps you stuck in the same start-over cycle year after year.In this episode, I break down why motivation alone isn’t a strategy, why slashing calories works against your hormones and energy, and why trying to earn results by doing more actually backfires. I break down what really moves the needle for women when it comes to fat loss and body recomposition, and how to build habits that hold up when life gets busy instead of falling apart the moment routine breaks. This is the foundation for everything we’re building this month, and it’s designed to feel doable, repeatable, and grounded in how your body actually works.By the end, you’ll feel relief knowing you don’t need a more intense plan or more restrictions to see real results. You’ll walk away with a clearer starting point that supports your metabolism instead of fighting it and sets you up for consistency, not burnout.4:09 – How Relying on Motivation Instead of Strategy Sets You Up for Failure5:01 – Why Intense, All-or-Nothing Plans Don’t Last6:31 – The Hidden Risks of Focusing Only on Cutting Calories8:12 – Why Prioritizing Protein, Carbs, and Stress Management Supports Fat Loss10:25 – The Secret: Building Metabolic Capacity Beats “Burning More”OTHER EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE:Ready to stop starting over? Tune into the Real Results Reset Series playlist and listen to the full January series HERE🔗 HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/episode148💭 Have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you? Send it my way! I might feature it on the podcast and share my personal advice just for you. Ask me here.💚 COME SAY HI:Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple &amp; sustainable wellness tips.⭐️ FOLLOW &amp; REVIEW:Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:Hit the ‘FOLLOW’ button so you’ll be the first to know when a new episode drops.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify to help other busy women get the clarity they’ve been searching for.Thanks so much for tuning into Well

This episode is raw in a way I don’t usually get. No expert interview. No structured lesson. Just me sharing the hardest year of my life and the moment I realized I was standing at a fork in the road. Losing myself completely or choosing to rebuild into the woman and mother I want to be. I talk honestly about postpartum hormones, losing routines, grieving parts of my old life, and the quiet identity shift that no one really prepares you for when motherhood collides with ambition, business, and real life.I take you behind the scenes of what this year actually looked like and the realizations that finally stopped the spiral. We talk about the pressure to do it all, why feeling lost doesn’t mean you failed, and how I’m redefining priorities without abandoning myself in the process. I also share the non-negotiables I’m committing to as I move into this next season and why rebuilding doesn’t have to be extreme to be meaningful.By the end of this episode, I hope you feel less alone in the messy middle and a little more grounded if this year shook your sense of identity. If this year left you feeling lost, stretched thin, or quietly questioning who you are now, this episode is for you.0:19 – What It Feels Like to Lose (and Rebuild) Your Identity After Baby12:09 – How Setting Non-Negotiables Helped Me Reclaim Control14:51 – Why Therapy, Routine, and Flexible Nutrition Became Essential Tools22:22 – How Rebuilding Gently, Not Perfectly, Is My Goal for the Year AheadOther Episodes You’ll Love:Episode 132: The #1 Thing No Mom Warned Me About Weaning🔗 HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/episode147💭 Have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you? Send it my way! I might feature it on the podcast and share my personal advice just for you. Ask me here.💚 COME SAY HI:Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple &amp; sustainable wellness tips.⭐️ FOLLOW &amp; REVIEW:Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:Hit the ‘FOLLOW’ button so you’ll be the first to know when a new episode drops.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify to help other busy women get the clarity they’ve been searching for.Thanks so much for tuning into Well On Her Way! I'll catch you in the next episode.Heads up–we share these conversations to inform and educate. I love bringing on experts, but this isn’t medical advice. Because each person is unique, please check with your healthcare professional if you have medical questions before making changes to your health, treatment, or lifestyle.Also, some links on this page may be affiliate links. If you use them to buy something, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Join the New Year Reset! We start January 5th: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/reset26You don’t need a “new year, new you” moment to lean out and feel confident going into 2026. If you’ve made it through the busiest, messiest months of the year and you’re still here showing up, this coaching chat is your pause button. I’m walking you through how I would personally enter 2026 if my goal was to lean out without pressure, guilt, or starting over. This is about reflecting differently, noticing what actually worked, and using those small wins as your momentum instead of fixating on what wasn’t perfect.In this final episode of the Holiday Eating Series, I guide you through three simple but powerful reflection questions that help you close out the year feeling proud instead of panicked. We talk about what habits felt easy and sustainable, what you can carry forward into the new year, and what you can finally leave behind in 2025, like guilt, perfectionism, and the constant pressure to do it all right.By the end, you’ll feel calm, clear, and deeply reassured that you never stopped making progress and that the foundation you built this season is exactly what will carry you into your strongest year yet. Hit play and let’s finish this year on purpose.And, if this resonated and you’re ready to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your body goals, download your FREE Holiday Eating Roadmap here: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/roadmap1:15 – The Downside of “All or Nothing” Thinking After the Holidays1:55 – Why Small, Sustainable Habits Matter More Than Perfection6:02 – The Simple Reflection Questions That Help You Build Momentum5:19 – Why You Should Celebrate Tiny Wins Not Just Big Ones7:59 – How Letting Go of Guilt and Perfectionism Sets You Up for Success10:00 – You Don’t Need a “New Year, New You”—Consistency Is Built on What’s Already WorkingOther Episodes You’ll Love:Episode 128: HOT TAKE: Should You Be Adding Salt or Electrolytes to Your Water?Episode 139: Why Starting Over in January Keeps You Stuck (Do THIS simple reset to stay consistent all season!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 140: How to Create a Flexible Holiday Eating Routine So You Can Enjoy the Season Without Stressing About Weight Gain | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 141: How to Quickly Stop the I’ll Start Over on January 1st Mentality (Try THIS Before You Spiral!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 142: The Two Ingredients That Make Holiday Eating So Much Easier | HOLIDAY EATING SERIES<span...

Join the New Year Reset! We start January 5th: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/reset26You don’t need a January 1 reset to feel back in control again, and waiting might be the very thing keeping you stuck. This episode is for that weird in-between week after the holidays when routines feel optional, energy is low, and you’re living on leftovers and good intentions.That’s why in episode 7 of our Holiday Eating Series, I’m walking you through how to rebuild your rhythm without overhauling your life or spiraling into all-or-nothing thinking. I share the one small habit that actually creates momentum, how to use a simple reset loop to get out of reactive mode, and how to add structure back in gently so it supports your real life instead of fighting it.By the end of this coaching chat, you’ll feel grounded, clear, and confident about what to focus on right now so January doesn’t feel like a frantic restart. This is about closing out the year feeling proud instead of panicked and setting yourself up for momentum that actually lasts.And, if this resonated and you’re ready to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your body goals, download your FREE Holiday Eating Roadmap here: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/roadmap1:45 – The “In-Between” Week: Why Post-Holiday Chaos Is the Best Time to Reconnect5:59 – The Power of One Tiny Habit (And Why Big Overhauls Always Fail)7:17 – Reset Loop: Plan, Act, Reflect, Repeat—for Results Before the Calendar Turns8:41 – Gentle Structure Beats Rigid Rules—Add Back Routines One Piece at a Time9:27 – Five-Minute Reflection That Can Shift Your Entire New Year11:09 – The One Action Step for January (That Doesn’t Feel Overwhelming)Other Episodes You’ll Love:Episode 128: HOT TAKE: Should You Be Adding Salt or Electrolytes to Your Water?Episode 139: Why Starting Over in January Keeps You Stuck (Do THIS simple reset to stay consistent all season!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 140: How to Create a Flexible Holiday Eating Routine So You Can Enjoy the Season Without Stressing About Weight Gain | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 141: How to Quickly Stop the I’ll Start Over on January 1st Mentality (Try THIS Before You Spiral!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 142: The Two Ingredients That Make Holiday Eating So Much Easier | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 143: Exactly What To Do Before, During &amp; After...

Ready to step into 2026 feeling clear, confident, and in control? Join The New Year Reset and get a personalized, science-backed roadmap that actually works with your body and real life: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/reset26Here’s the truth most women need to hear after a holiday meal. You didn’t ruin anything and you don’t need to punish your body to get back on track. If you’ve ever woken up puffy, bloated, or mentally spiraling into I’ll just start over tomorrow mode, this episode is your permission slip to do things differently.In episode 6 of our Holiday Eating Series, I walk you through exactly what to do after overeating so you can feel better fast without restriction, detoxes, or burning it off. We talk about why punishment actually backfires, how to reset your body gently through hydration, movement, and balanced meals, and the mindset shift that stops one indulgent meal from turning into a full blown all or nothing spiral. Think of this as a calm, steady reset instead of a reaction driven by guilt.By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to wake up the next day feeling grounded, confident, and back in rhythm with your body instead of stuck in regret. You’ll walk away with a simple reset ritual you can lean on all holiday season so one meal never steals your momentum again. If you want to feel calm, strong, and consistent before January 1st, hit play and let’s dive in.And, if this resonated and you’re ready to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your body goals, download your FREE Holiday Eating Roadmap here: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/roadmap1:45 – Why you don’t need to make up for holiday overeating and how to reset gently instead3:47 – How skipping meals or exercising extra after a big meal can actually backfire4:20 – Understanding water retention and why hydration with electrolytes is your best friend after indulging5:14 – Using gentle movement after a holiday feast for recovery, not punishment6:18 – Getting back to balanced meals with protein and fiber works better than restriction7:04 – Swapping all-or-nothing thinking for asking yourself what future you would do8:53 – Planning your reset ritual ahead of time for stress-free holidays Other Episodes You’ll Love:Episode 139: Why Starting Over in January Keeps You Stuck (Do THIS simple reset to stay consistent all season!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 140: How to Create a Flexible Holiday Eating Routine So You Can Enjoy the Season Without Stressing About Weight Gain | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 141: How to Quickly Stop the I’ll Start Over on January 1st Mentality (Try THIS Before You Spiral!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 142: The Two Ingredients That Make Holiday Eating So Much Easier | HOLIDAY EATING SERIES<li...

If holiday events leave you feeling anxious, reactive, or like you’ve already blown it before the night even starts, this episode is your reset. In episode 5 of our Holiday Eating Series, I’m breaking down exactly how to approach parties and dinners so you can enjoy the food and the moment without spiraling, because it’s not the holiday meals that throw most women off, it’s the strategy they walk in with.I walk you through what actually matters before, during, and after an event so you can stay grounded, avoid the guilt hangover, and keep your momentum intact. We’ll talk about the subtle ways women accidentally sabotage themselves, how to build a plate that supports balance instead of relying on willpower, and what to do after a big night so guilt doesn’t turn into an all or nothing reset.By the end, you’ll know how to leave an event feeling satisfied and in control instead of stuffed, frustrated, or planning to start over tomorrow. Hit play and let’s change how this season feels.And, if this resonated and you’re ready to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your body goals, download your FREE Holiday Eating Roadmap here: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/roadmap2:40 – Why holiday overeating is driven by mindset, not just food choices3:14 – The simple three-step plan: what to do before, during, and after events3:41 – Why “saving calories” by skipping meals leads to overeating6:36 – How to build your plate for balance (and enjoying the fun foods, too)8:44 – The 80% full rule for mindful eating at holiday gatherings10:49 – How to reset the next day—no restriction or guilt requiredOther Episodes You’ll Love:Episode 139: Why Starting Over in January Keeps You Stuck (Do THIS simple reset to stay consistent all season!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 140: How to Create a Flexible Holiday Eating Routine So You Can Enjoy the Season Without Stressing About Weight Gain | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 141: How to Quickly Stop the I’ll Start Over on January 1st Mentality (Try THIS Before You Spiral!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 142: The Two Ingredients That Make Holiday Eating So Much Easier | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 144: How to Get Back on Track After Overeating WITHOUT Punishment | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 145: How to Rebuild Your Routine Between the Holidays and New Year Without Starting Over | HOLIDAY EATING SERIES<a...

Ever wondered why holiday eating leaves you feeling out of control, snacky all day, or totally wiped out? What if I told you that feeling "off" around food this time of year has nothing to do with willpower or discipline but everything to do with two simple nutrients missing from your meals? In episode 4 of our Holiday Eating Series, I spill my absolutely game-changing secret for navigating the season so you never have to start over in January. I’m unpacking the real culprit behind holiday overeating, and showing you exactly how to make your next meal keep you satisfied for hours (not minutes), using nutrition tools you can actually put to work today.You’ll get practical swaps for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks and discover why carbs and sugar are your body’s gas pedal (and how to hit the brakes with ease). Plus a mindset shift that breaks the punishing cycle of restriction for good. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the confidence and a game plan to walk into every holiday event steady, energized, and in control, no matter what’s on the table. If you’re ready to transform your plate, your mood, and your holidays, hit play and let’s dive in.And, if this resonated and you’re ready to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your body goals, download your FREE Holiday Eating Roadmap here: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/roadmap3:36 – Why overeating during the holidays is usually a blood sugar issue, not a willpower problem3:04 – The secret power of this one simple combo for fewer cravings and steadier energy6:37 – How to add protein and fiber to real-life, hectic holiday meals (without restricting your favorites)10:24 – How to switch your mindset to focus on “crowding in” nourishing foods instead of cutting12:02 – Your single-action step to steady your hunger and cravings this weekOther Episodes You’ll Love:Episode 139: Why Starting Over in January Keeps You Stuck (Do THIS simple reset to stay consistent all season!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 140: How to Create a Flexible Holiday Eating Routine So You Can Enjoy the Season Without Stressing About Weight Gain | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 141: How to Quickly Stop the I’ll Start Over on January 1st Mentality (Try THIS Before You Spiral!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 143: Exactly What To Do Before, During &amp; After Your Holiday Events For Maintaining Body Composition | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 144: How to Get Back on Track After Overeating WITHOUT Punishment | HOLIDAY EATING SERIES<a href="https://pod.link/1696817659/episode/N2Q0YTMxYTAtNGY5NS00NTFjLWEyN2YtZDcwM2I4ZjgwOGFk" rel="noopener...