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DivaDeets: Your Go-To Weight Loss Podcast for Women Over 40
Hosted by Danya R Powers · EN
Welcome to DivaDeets, the ultimate podcast for women over 40 who are ready to take control of their health, ditch the diets, and lose weight for good. 💪
Hosted by Danya Powers, a passionate coach with 20 years of experience empowering women to overcome menopausal weight gain and reclaim their confidence, this podcast is your weekly dose of motivation, mindset shifts, and practical strategies tailored just for YOU.
Each episode is packed with real talk, expert tips, and empowering stories to help you navigate the unique challenges of weight loss after 40—because you deserve to feel strong, healthy, and unstoppable at any age. From mastering holiday balance to breaking through emotional eating, DivaDeets has you covered with everything you need to succeed.
Tune in every week to: ✨ Stay consistent without sacrificing your favorite foods ✨ Build habits that stick for life ✨ Celebrate your journey—no matter where you start
Ready to take the guesswork out of weight loss and finally feel like the fierce Diva you are? Subscribe now and let’s make it happen, together. 💕
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Let's Talk Peptides — Collagen, Ozempic, BPC-157 & Everything In Between
5d ago00:32:03Tap to summarizeEveryone's talking about peptides — but do you actually know what they are?Collagen. Semaglutide. BPC-157. CJC-1295. They're all peptides, but they are NOT all the same. And some of what's being sold online right now? You need to know the truth before you try it.In this episode I'm breaking down every major peptide using real-life analogies so you actually walk away understanding what you're hearing about — not just nodding along. 😂We cover:📍 What peptides actually are and how they work in your body 📍 Everyday peptides — collagen, carnosine & glutathione 📍 Therapeutic peptides — BPC-157, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Thymosin Alpha-1 & Semaglutide 📍 What's prescription-only, what's OTC, and what's being sold online that you need to be careful about 📍 The safety conversation every woman needs to have before trying anything new 📍 Plus — what I've been using to support my body at the foundational level 👀This episode is not medical advice. It's education. And you deserve to be informed about your own body.🎁 FREE Diva Peptides 101 Guide — DM me PEPTIDE on Instagram @danyapowersec or Facebook @danyapowers🔗 Try Zivolife FREE for 30 days — 30% off with Code: THEDIVADEETS (best discount available): zivo.life 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @danyapowersec 💻 Work with Coach D: www.empowerdcoaching.com#Peptides #WomenOver40 #FatLossAfter40 #HormoneHealth #EmpowerDCoaching
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80 Days to 50: What I Really Learned
4w ago00:31:06Tap to summarizeWant a plan to get fit and toned? Fill out an application to work with me here: https://07ze6tn3hfk.typeform.com/to/Ph4cjAfGWelcome back to the Diva Deets! In this episode I'm sharing the real story behind my 80 Days to 50 fitness journey — the back injury, my daughter's HG pregnancy, two weeks at the hospital with my mom, and the biggest lesson I learned about trusting the process.🌿 This episode is sponsored by Zivo Life — a patented microalgae superfood packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants & more. One teaspoon a day. Get 30% off exclusively with code THEDIVADEETS at zivo.life (I earn a commission when you use my code)💪 Join the EmpowerD8 Challenge — 8 weeks, starts May 1st, walking pad prize for best transformation: https://07ze6tn3hfk.typeform.com/to/e6NzmqOF🎥 80 Days to 50 full series dropping on YouTube by May 15th — subscribe so you don't miss it!🌐 www.empowerdcoaching.com 📲 Instagram: @danyapowersecStay strong, stay consistent, and stay fabulous, my divas. 🤍
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40 Pounds, 51 Inches & a Double Knee Replacement: Michelle’s 3-Year Transformation
Mar 700:34:03Tap to summarizeWant a custom plan to help you lose fat & get toned? Go here: https://bit.ly/Apply2WorkWithMeIn this episode of Diva Deets, Coach D sits down with longtime EmpowerD Diva Michelle to talk about her incredible three-year transformation.Michelle has lost over 40 pounds and 47 inches, but her journey wasn’t easy. In 2025 she went through a double knee replacement and had moments where she wasn’t sure if she could keep going. Instead of quitting, she stayed consistent and rebuilt her strength step by step.In this conversation we talk about what it actually takes to stay committed when life gets hard, how strength feels different after 40, and why consistency — not perfection — changed everything for her.Michelle also shares what she would tell the woman who is still sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s too late to start.Instagram: @danyapowersec Facebook: Danya Powers TikTok: @danyapowersec Website: www.empowerdcoaching.comUntil next time, stay strong, stay consistent, and stay fabulous, my Divas. 💪
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The Rebuild Season Nobody Warns You About
Feb 1000:24:15Tap to summarizeWant a custom plan to help you lose fat & get toned? Go here: https://bit.ly/Apply2WorkWithMeThere’s a part of the midlife and post-surgery journey nobody prepares women for — the rebuild season.The fog. The fatigue. The disconnect from your own body.In this episode, I’m sharing what 15 months post-hysterectomy really looked like for me — physically, hormonally, and emotionally — and what finally helped me feel strong, energized, and at home in my body again.We talk muscle loss after 40, why fat loss feels harder, how under-eating backfires, and why strength training + fueling your body is key to rebuilding confidence and longevity.Instagram: @danyapowersec Facebook: Danya Powers TikTok: @danyapowersec Website: www.empowerdcoaching.com
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Why Doing All the Right Things Still Isn’t Working After 40 — And How to Fix It
Feb 300:23:28Tap to summarizeWant to lose weight, get toned, and stop guessing what to do? 👉 Apply for coaching here: https://07ze6tn3hfk.typeform.com/to/Ph4cjAfGThis week on the Diva Deets Podcast, we’re talking about why doing “all the right things” still isn’t working after 40 — and what actually fixes it.If you’re eating healthy, working out, staying busy, and still not seeing results, this episode will help you understand why effort alone stops working in midlife. We break down how stress, recovery, calories, and structure all have to work together for fat loss to happen — without extremes or starting over every Monday.I also share the simple structure I use with my clients, why predictability matters more than motivation, and how supporting recovery and inflammation plays a role in sustainable results.If this episode hits home, DM me READY.Connect with me: Instagram & TikTok: @danyapowersec Facebook: Danya Powers Website: www.empowerdcoaching.com
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Macros Made Simple: Why Undereating Is Breaking Your Progress After 40
Jan 2700:33:05Tap to summarizeWant toWant to lose weight, get toned, and stop guessing what to do? 👉 Apply for coaching here: https://07ze6tn3hfk.typeform.com/to/Ph4cjAfGThis week we’re diving into Macros Made Simple — because fat loss after 40 isn’t about eating less or trying harder. It’s about fueling your body correctly and building structure you can actually sustain.In today’s episode, I break down: • Why under-eating backfires after 40 • How stress and cortisol stall progress • What “Macros Made Simple” really means • Why structure creates calm — and calm allows fat loss💚 Podcast Sponsor: ZivoLife One of the biggest issues I see with women over 40 is not getting enough nutrients. I use ZivoLife, a patented microalgae superfood, to support gut health, energy, and recovery. 👉 Go to zivo.life and use promo code THEDIVADEETS for 30% off every order. (I do earn a commission.)💜 Support the show & join the inner circle Join DivaSquad for $5/month and get the DivaDeets newsletter, FIRST access to Diva MasterClasses, and my monthly Diva Cookbook. 👉 Join here: https://bit.ly/4k1kG8z🎧 Subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps this show reach more women who need this message.Connect with me: Instagram & TikTok: @danyapowersec Facebook: Danya Powers Website: www.empowerdcoaching.comUntil next time — stay strong, stay consistent, and stay fabulous, my Divas. 💙
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How to Lose 20–30 Pounds by April (Without Burning Yourself Out)
Jan 2000:26:08Tap to summarizeWant a custom plan to help you lose fat & get toned? Go here: 👉 https://07ze6tn3hfk.typeform.com/to/Ph4cjAfGIn this episode of Diva Deets, Coach D breaks down how women over 40 can realistically lose 20–30 pounds by April without extremes, burnout, or starting over every Monday.We talk about why midlife fat loss feels harder, how consistency beats motivation, and what actually matters when it comes to food, strength training, daily movement, water, sleep, and stress. This is a practical, real-life conversation for women who are done fighting their bodies and want a plan that fits real life.Mentioned: Zivo Life — a support Coach D personally uses during fat-loss phases Get 30% off with code THEDIVADEETS 👉 www.zivo.lifeConnect with Coach D: IG: @danyapowersec | FB: Danya Powers | TikTok: @danyapowersec | www.empowerdcoaching.com
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Rebuilding Strength When Your Body and Life Have Changed
Jan 1500:29:43Tap to summarizeReady to change your body and your habits in 2026? Apply for 1:1 coaching and let’s jump on a call to see if it’s the right fit: 👉 https://07ze6tn3hfk.typeform.com/to/Ph4cjAfG Danya is joined by Coach Leah Weiler to talk about why training and life can feel harder now, even when you “know what you’re doing.” They unpack how stress, hormones, recovery, and life seasons change the way women need to train, why discipline isn’t the problem, and how rebuilding strength, confidence, and consistency looks different in in different seasons. This episode is for women who want to stop fighting their bodies and start training smarter — not harder. 🏃♀️ Work with Coach Leah to have your best race: 👉https://07ze6tn3hfk.typeform.com/to/RFgFSPUS 🎯 Join the FREE 14-Day Reset — The 2026 Shift (starts Jan 19): 👉 https://07ze6tn3hfk.typeform.com/the2026shift Follow Danya: Instagram & TikTok: @danyapowersec Facebook: Danya Powers YouTube: @EmpowerDCoaching Website: www.empowerdcoaching.com
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If Your Plan Only Works When Life Is Calm, It’s Not a Real Plan
Jan 1300:20:09Tap to summarizeReady to lose weight in 2026? Fill out this application and let’s hop on a call to see if coaching is the right fit for you: https://07ze6tn3hfk.typeform.com/to/Ph4cjAfGIf your plan only works when life is calm, it’s not a real plan. In this episode, Danya breaks down why women over 40 need structure, not motivation, to lose fat and keep it off.🎯 Join the FREE 14-Day Reset — The 2026 Shift (starts Jan 19): https://07ze6tn3hfk.typeform.com/the2026shift🏃♀️ Want to run, get faster, or come back strong with Coach Leah? Apply here: https://07ze6tn3hfk.typeform.com/to/RFgFSPUS🌿 Try Zivo Life — 30% off with code DIVADEETS: https://zivo.life/Follow Danya: IG & TikTok @danyapowersec Facebook Danya Powers YouTube @EmpowerDCoaching Website www.empowerdcoaching.com
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Mother, Daughter & the Business Beat: Purpose, Rhythm & Real Life
Dec 1801:01:21Tap to summarizeWant a custom plan to help you lose fat & get in the best shape of your life? Go here:https://07ze6tn3hfk.typeform.com/to/Ph4cjAfGToday’s episode is extra special — I’m joined by my oldest daughter, Leah Weiler, for a fun and honest mother–daughter conversation. I had Leah at 18, and in many ways, we grew up together. Now she’s not only my daughter and my OG, but also the Director of Operations for my coaching business and the mama to my grandson Ezra, who just turned 9 months old.Leah is the founder of Purpose & Rhythm, where she helps small businesses create clarity through strong people systems and leadership rhythms. Starting in January, she’ll also be taking on running clients, helping long-distance runners improve speed and performance.👉 Learn more about Leah at www.purposeandrhythm.comConnect:Danya Powers — Instagram: @danyapowersec | Facebook: Danya Powers | TikTok: @danyapowersec | Website: www.empowerdcoaching.comLeah Weiler — Website: www.purposeandrhythm.com
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