We’ve been told weight loss is as simple as calories in versus calories out—but if that were true, more people would be successful.

In this episode, Jana is joined by fellow Dietitian Amy Lawson, Owner of Thrive Nutrition RDN to break down why the calorie-in/calorie-out model is overly simplistic, how metabolism, hormones, stress, and blood sugar actually influence weight, and why food fear has become one of the biggest barriers to health.

If you’ve ever felt anxious around food, confused by conflicting advice, or blamed yourself for not “doing it right,” this conversation will help you understand what’s really going on—and how to move toward a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food.

This episode is for anyone ready to stop fearing food and start supporting their body.

Get to know Amy!

Amy Lawson, MS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian, military spouse, mom of three busy boys, and owner of Thrive Nutrition RDN. She knows firsthand how tricky it can be to eat well while juggling life’s chaos, and she’s here to make healthy eating simpler, realistic, and actually doable.

Amy provides individual nutrition counseling, teaches hands-on cooking and meal prep classes, develops approachable, delicious recipes, and shares evidence-based nutrition and myth-busting clarity on her YouTube channel, Thrive Nutrition RDN.

Having lived all over the world with her military family, she brings a love of global flavors and real-life practicality to everything she does. Amy’s mission is simple: to help people eat well, feel well, and truly thrive—through real food, real life, and real connection.

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