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Talking Sh*t
Hosted by Jana · EN
Welcome to Talking Shit—the podcast where we get real about the unfiltered truths women face in the quest for “perfection.”
I’m Jana, your host—a Dietitian and fellow woman navigating the pressure to have it all together: the perfect body, career, relationships, and making it all look effortless. Who set that standard anyway?
Here, we’re calling out the diet fads, hustle culture, beauty standards, and everything else that keeps us feeling stuck. But we’re not just venting—we’re diving into how to break free and rewrite the rules on your terms.
So, grab a coffee or a glass of wine, and let’s talk some shit. Together, we’ll uncover how to live a life that’s unapologetically yours.
Ready to get real? Let’s dive in. This is Talking Shit!
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Why Counting Calories Isn’t the Answer to Weight Loss
Jan 2600:38:01Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe’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.Support the showWant to join The Healthy Body Collective?I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves.Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick.If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together.Click HERE to Join!https://healthwins.org/the-healthy-body-collective/🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast!✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today.💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again....
Transcribe →6 Weight Loss Mistakes Women Make (And What to Do Instead)
Jan 1900:27:45Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this solo episode, I break down six common weight loss mistakes women make that can stall progress, increase cravings, and lead to burnout. We’ll talk about why these approaches don’t work long term—and what to focus on instead for sustainable, realistic results.Perfect for women who are tired of dieting, starting over, and feeling stuck.Support the showWant to join The Healthy Body Collective?I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves.Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick.If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together.Click HERE to Join!https://healthwins.org/the-healthy-body-collective/🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast!✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today.💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again....
Transcribe →Why Nutrition Feels So Hard — and How to Make Health Simple, Effective, and Sustainable Again
Jan 1200:38:26Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHealth was never meant to feel this confusing, overwhelming, or exhausting.In this episode, Jana sits down with Nathan Schwartz who is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and owner of Schwartz Fitness LLC for an honest, refreshing conversation about how nutrition became overcomplicated — and how simplifying your approach is often the key to better results.Together, they break down why more rules, more diets, and more information haven’t made us healthier… and what actually works when it comes to creating habits that last in real life.In this episode, we cover:Why doing “all the right things” still isn’t leading to resultsHow over complication fuels burnout, inconsistency, and frustrationThe problem with chasing perfection in healthWhat simple, effective nutrition actually looks likeHow to build habits that fit busy, real-life schedulesWhy enjoying the process matters more than following rulesThis episode is for you if:You’re tired of starting over every MondayYou feel overwhelmed by conflicting health adviceYou want results without extremes or restrictionYou’re ready to make health feel doable — and even fun — againHealth doesn’t need to be harder.It needs to be simpler, more supportive, and sustainable.🎧 Listen in and learn how to bring clarity, consistency, and enjoyment back into your health journey.More About Nathan:Nathan Schwartz is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and owner of Schwartz Fitness LLC. He’s a former Head Coach for the Dietitian Nutrition Coaching Certification and has spent over 8 years helping more than 300 clients rebuild strength, improve movement, and feel confident in their bodies again. Nathan specializes in pain-free, joint-friendly strength training and practical nutrition strategies that actually fit real life. He currently trains clients in person at Ames Fitness Center in Ames, Iowa, and focuses on helping people feel strong, capable, and healthy without extremes or quick fixes.Email: nathanschwartzfitness@gmail.comSocial media's Instagram: nathanSupport the showWant to join The Healthy Body Collective?I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves.Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick.If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together.Click HERE to Join!https://healthwins.org/the-healthy-body-collective/🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast!✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today.💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again....
Transcribe →Grief, Women, and the Body: How Loss Changes Our Health, Weight, and Self-Image
Jan 500:52:33Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailGrief doesn’t just live in your heart — it lives in your body.In this episode, we’re having a deeply honest conversation about how grief impacts women physically, emotionally, and metabolically. From weight changes and body image struggles to exhaustion, inflammation, and disconnection from our bodies, grief often shows up in ways no one prepares us for.As women, we’re rarely taught how loss affects our nervous system, hormones, appetite, or sense of self. Instead, we’re told to “get back to normal” — even when our bodies are still holding so much.In this episode, we explore:How grief is stored in the body (not just the mind)Why weight changes during grief are not a personal failureThe connection between grief, stress hormones, and metabolismHow body image struggles often deepen after lossWhat true healing looks like when you stop fighting your body and start listening to itThis conversation is for any woman who has experienced loss — whether recent or long ago — and has felt disconnected, frustrated, or confused by how her body has changed since.You are not broken.Your body is responding to what it’s been through.This episode is an invitation to meet yourself with compassion, understanding, and a new lens for healing — one that honors both your grief and your body.Information about Michelle:Michelle Caravella, MS, RD is a Soul-Led Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Compassionate Bereavement Care Provider Follow me on IG @michelle_caravellaListen to The Michelle & Lucy ShowFREE Grief Guide:https://bit.ly/4bko0a5Support the showWant to join The Healthy Body Collective?I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves.Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick.If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together.Click LINK to join!🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast!✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today.💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again.📩 Have a topic or question? DM me or check ou...
Transcribe →Emotional Eating in Women: Break the Binge Cycle, Stop Food Noise & Heal Your Relationship with Food (Hint: It's Not Willpower)
Dec 2900:44:22Tap to summarizeSend a textIn this episode, Jana and Margot get real about what’s actually driving emotional eating and why it has nothing to do with willpower, self-control, or being “bad with food.” If you’ve ever felt out of control around eating, stuck in the restrict-then-binge cycle, or overwhelmed by food rules that leave you exhausted and ashamed, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Expect clarity, compassion, and grounded truth about the real reasons women struggle with food and how healing your relationship with eating starts with reconnecting to your body, your hunger, and yourself.They get into: 😩 Why emotional eating is often a response to under eating, chronic restriction, stress, and unmet needs and how it shows up as food noise, late night snacking, guilt, or feeling “out of control” 🧐 How learning to honor hunger, neutralize food rules, and build awareness around emotions helps you stop fearing food and start trusting your body again 📈 Why nourishing yourself consistently, allowing all foods, and creating space between emotions and eating leads to sustainable change and a healthier relationship with food and yourselfTune in and let’s talk some sh*t.👩About About Margot WhitneyMargot (MS, RD, LDN) is a Registered Dietitian and the owner of Margot Whitney Nutrition. She helps women navigate the challenges of fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum through a personalized, judgment-free approach. Her goal is to help women feel their best, improve their relationship with food, and build sustainable habits that support health in every season of motherhood.Website: https://margotwhitneynutrition.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margotwhitneynutrition/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Margot-Whitney-Nutrition/100094345645692/Post mentioned on the podcast: https://margotwhitneynutrition.com/emotional-eating/ Support the showWant to join The Healthy Body Collective? I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves. Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick. If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍 Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together. Click LINK to join! 🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast!✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me o...
Transcribe →Midlife Exhaustion, Inflammation & Brain Fog in Women Over 40: Decode Your Body's Signals (Not Just Aging)
Dec 2200:32:04Tap to summarizeSend a textIn this episode, Jana and Claudine get real about what women are actually experiencing in midlife and why feeling exhausted, inflamed, foggy, or disconnected from your body is not “just getting older.” If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” while you feel anything but, or felt like your body suddenly stopped responding to the things that used to work… this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Expect clarity, validation, and a whole new way to understand what your body is trying to tell you instead of fighting it.They get into: 😩 Why so many women in their 40s and 50s feel depleted, burned out, and frustrated despite doing “all the right things” and how underfueling, overperforming, and chronic stress quietly drain your body 🧐 How symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, anxiety, gut issues, and stubborn inflammation are signals not failures and how learning to decode them helps you rebuild trust with your body 📈 Why supporting your nervous system, eating enough, and addressing root causes instead of silencing symptoms creates real, lasting change and how midlife can become a powerful turning point instead of a breaking pointTune in and let’s talk some sh*t.About ClaudineClaudine François is a Board-Certified Functional Medicine & Holistic Health Practitioner, author, and the creator of The Midlife Body Code Method. A former CFO turned root-cause detective, she helps driven women 40+ uncover the hidden causes of exhaustion, brain fog, hormone shifts, and stubborn weight. Her new book, Your Midlife Body Code, empowers women to decode their symptoms, realign with their bodies, and reclaim lasting energy, clarity, and confidence in midlife and beyond.Website: www.ingoodcleantaste.comBook Website: www.YourMidlifeBodyCode.com Join The Healthy Body CollectiveReady to lose weight, feel in control around food, and build a lifestyle that actually lasts? The Healthy Body Collective is my monthly coaching community where you get expert guidance, live coaching, real accountability, and a supportive group of women who get itSupport the showWant to join The Healthy Body Collective? I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves. Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick. If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍 Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together. Click LINK to join! 🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast!✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me o...
Transcribe →Stand Tall: Own Your Power, Live Your Worth
May 5, 202500:31:24Tap to summarizeJana sits down with Lynda Oniah founder of Stand Tall Jeans—a fashion brand designed specifically for tall women who have long been overlooked by traditional clothing lines.Lynda shares her inspiring journey of leaving a high-powered corporate career in banking to follow her passion and create a brand built on inclusivity, intentionality, and celebrating the bodies women have right now, not some "ideal" future version.Together, Jana and Lynda dive deep into:💛 The importance of dressing for today’s body, not the one you’re still chasing 🌟 How true self-care begins with radical acceptance and honoring your worth 🔥 The freedom that comes from no longer shrinking yourself or waiting for permission to take up spaceThis conversation is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to wait until you’re “different” to feel beautiful, worthy, or confident.You’re allowed to take up space right now—and you deserve clothes (and a life) that honor the incredible woman you already are.Tune in for a conversation that will inspire you to stand tall (literally and figuratively), embrace your body with confidence, and start living unapologetically. 💥You can follow Lynda @standtalljeansofficialWebsite - Standtalljeans.com🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast!✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!📲 Follow me on Instagram @janamowrerrd for more real talk, self-care tips, and unfiltered truths. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me or check out my website at www.healthwins.org 🎙 Until next time—keep talking shit and living life on your own terms! 💪✨
Transcribe →Command Your Life: Discipline, Confidence, and Leadership From The Inside Out
Apr 28, 202500:40:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jana sits down with Dustin Chappell, a military veteran, cancer survivor, and walking proof of what discipline and resilience can create. After battling cancer and overcoming immense physical and emotional challenges, Dustin discovered the power of using food as medicine, movement as therapy, and mindset as his ultimate weapon. Today, he continues to live a full, active, and purpose-driven life — managing chronic pain naturally and building a life defined by strength, not struggle.In each episode, Jana and Dustin pulls back the curtain on: Building unshakable confidence Leading yourself with discipline and intention Harnessing nutrition, movement, and mindset to overcome pain and setbacks Lessons from military life, cancer recovery, and real-world leadership Practical, no-fluff strategies you can implement today to lead a healthier, stronger, more fulfilled lifeBecause commanding your life isn't about waiting for motivation — it's about choosing discipline, showing up for yourself, and rewriting the story of what's possible.Ready to stop reacting and start commanding your life?Hit play and let's talk some shit. 🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast!✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!📲 Follow me on Instagram @janamowrerrd for more real talk, self-care tips, and unfiltered truths. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me or check out my website at www.healthwins.org 🎙 Until next time—keep talking shit and living life on your own terms! 💪✨
Transcribe →The Good Girl Detox: Because Playing Small Was Never The Plan
Apr 21, 202500:47:05Tap to summarizeIn episode of Talkin’ Sht*, Jana sits down with Nurse Anna, as she opens up about her journey toward holistic healing and the deep inner work it took to break free from the “good girl” persona. We unpack how perfectionism, control, and emotional suppression keep so many women stuck in cycles of shame, disconnection, and burnout.We dive into how societal expectations around being “good,” especially as women, can lead to neglecting our own needs, silencing our voices, and chasing approval instead of authenticity. From singleness to self-worth, weight struggles to emotional repression—nothing is off the table in this honest and healing conversation.We explore the power of breathwork, embodiment, and radical self-awareness as tools to come back home to yourself. Plus, why real transformation requires vulnerability, boundaries, and the courage to ask for what you need.If you’re tired of being the one who’s always “fine,” always holding it together, always putting everyone else first—this episode is your invitation to choose YOU.🎧 Tune in and learn what it means to stop being the “good girl."You can follow Anna @https://www.instagram.com/anna.georgner/#TalkinShitPodcast #BreakTheGoodGirlMyth #EmotionalHealing #Breathwork #WomensEmpowerment #RadicalResponsibility #SelfWorth #HealthWins🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast!✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!📲 Follow me on Instagram @janamowrerrd for more real talk, self-care tips, and unfiltered truths. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me or check out my website at www.healthwins.org 🎙 Until next time—keep talking shit and living life on your own terms! 💪✨
Transcribe →Navigating Social Media's Impact on Mental Health
Apr 14, 202500:41:02Tap to summarizeIn this powerful conversation, licensed therapist and mindset coach Eunice Uribes joins us to unpack the deep mental health impacts of perfectionism and how social media plays a role, especially among women.We dive into: ✨ Where perfectionist thinking starts ✨ How cultural and societal expectations shape self-worth ✨ The role of social media in fueling comparison, shame, and body image strugglesEunice shares how perfectionism often masks deeper struggles with identity, anxiety, and self-esteem—and how breaking free starts with self-compassion, realistic expectations, and a willingness to embrace failure as a necessary part of growth.You'll walk away with practical mindset shifts, mental health insights, and tools you can use today to start feeling more grounded, confident, and whole—just as you are.You can follow Eunice on IG @https://www.instagram.com/euniceuribeslcsw/🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode.✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast!✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!📲 Follow me on Instagram @janamowrerrd for more real talk, self-care tips, and unfiltered truths. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me or check out my website at www.healthwins.org 🎙 Until next time—keep talking shit and living life on your own terms! 💪✨
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