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Trim Healthy Podcast w/Serene & Pearl (and some guy named Danny)
Hosted by Trim Healthy Mama · EN
Counting calories is out. All the food groups are in. Becoming trim and healthy doesn’t have to be difficult or painstaking anymore. After trying almost every fad diet out there… sisters Serene Allison and Pearl Barrett, authors of the best-selling Trim Healthy Mama book series, took matters into their own hands and The Food Freedom Movement was born. This podcast offers a deeper dive into the world of THM. Listen in as the girls tackle a variety of food, fitness and lifestyle topics with the same quirky attitude and style that has endeared them to an ever-growing audience of women who are changing their lives and the lives of their families. Welcome to The Poddy!
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GLP-1s, Protein Shortages, and Apple’s Menopause Moment | Ep. 491
1w ago01:03:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Pearl, Serene, and Danny talk about GLP-1s, the growing focus on protein, and Apple’s new move into menopause tracking. They discuss how GLP-1 medications are changing the way some people think about appetite, cravings, inflammation, and food choices, while also pointing back to the importance of healthy habits, strength training, and getting enough nourishment. Pearl and Serene also unpack why protein matters so much for muscle, metabolism, blood sugar, and healthy aging, especially for women in perimenopause and menopause. They share simple ways to make protein a regular part of your day without overcomplicating it. The conversation also touches on menopause tracking, listening to your body, and finding practical tools that actually help you move toward better health. Whether you’re curious about GLP-1s, trying to get more protein in, or navigating hormone changes, this episode offers a balanced and encouraging THM conversation full of real-life wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What Eating Healthy on a Tight Budget Really Looks Like
2w ago00:48:03Tap to summarizeThis week we sit down with Eliza, a young Trim Healthy Mama coach who has learned how to make healthy eating simple, doable, and realistic for everyday life. After gaining weight during Bible school and then stepping into married life, Eliza found herself trying to eat healthy while also working, cooking on a budget, and figuring out what actually worked long term. Over time, she learned that the answer was not complicated recipes or extreme dieting. It was simple meals, enough protein, easy staples, and a grace filled approach she could come back to again and again. She shares how meals like eggs, oatmeal, kefir smoothies, big salads, chili, cowboy grub, and protein packed pizza nights helped her and her husband feel better, stay consistent, and enjoy healthy food without making it stressful. If you have ever felt like eating healthy is too expensive, too complicated, or too hard to stick with, Eliza’s story will remind you that small, simple habits can become a lifestyle that truly works. Eliza’s Bio: Eliza Noel is a Certified Trim Healthy Mama Lifestyle Coach, Christian wife, contemporary author, and health blogger. Through Pure Healthy Living & Literature, she offers health coaching for women and helps them make healthy eating simple, delicious, budget friendly, and sustainable. Eliza loves encouraging women to build habits that support their health, their homes, and the people they are called to serve. You can find her coaching, writing, and healthy living resources at ElizaNoel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Trim Healthy Habits That Stick | Ep. 490
2w ago00:59:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dan is joined by Kris Honeycutt and Rashida for a practical conversation about what it really takes to build healthy habits that last. Using the 7 Skills to Lasting Health as a guide, they share simple ways to make Trim Healthy Mama feel less overwhelming and more like a lifestyle you can actually live. They talk about protein packed breakfasts, easy meal ideas, getting more plants into your day, and why having a few go to meals on repeat can make all the difference. Kris shares coaching wisdom from working with women every day, while Rashida offers real life tips from feeding a busy family and making healthy choices work in the middle of everyday life. The conversation also covers fuel separation, crossovers, sugar cravings, healthy swaps, and practical ways to move your body without feeling like you need to live at the gym. From short walks and exercise snacks to finding movement you enjoy, the focus stays on progress, not perfection. Most importantly, they dive into the mindset side of health. How do you stay consistent when you mess up? What do you do after an off plan meal? How do you stop starting over and finally build habits that stick? Kris shares some powerful coaching strategies for extending grace to yourself while still moving forward. Whether you're brand new to Trim Healthy Mama or you've been around for years, this episode is full of encouragement, practical takeaways, and simple habit shifts that can help you build lasting health one step at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Health on the Hilltop: Growing Up Around THM | Ep. 489
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Walmart, Aldi, and the THM Food Mistakes That Matter | Ep. 488
May 2800:35:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dan sits down with Amy Gaskin for a practical Trim Healthy Mama conversation about the everyday food choices that can make the plan feel clearer, easier, and more doable. With Pearl and Serene on the road to the Texas Homeschool Convention, Amy joins from a Starbucks parking lot to answer Dan’s real-life questions about what’s on plan, what’s not, and how to shop with more confidence. We walk through the major food groups one by one, starting with dairy, milk alternatives, kefir, Greek yogurt, raw milk, and why cow’s milk can be tricky for blood sugar. We also dig into grains, sprouted bread, sourdough, Ezekiel bread, brown rice, quinoa, oats, and why regular whole wheat bread may not be as on plan as it seems. Amy also shares thoughts on fruit, vegetables, meat, bacon, lean protein, sweet treats, and how to enjoy desserts the Trim Healthy way without turning food into a stressful rulebook. You’ll hear Dan process his own learning curve, from sandwich surprises to finding better bread options, and Amy brings the coach’s perspective on taking things one step at a time instead of trying to change everything overnight. Plus, we get into real-life grocery shopping at Walmart and Aldi. Amy shares some of her favorite grab and go options, including Chompsticks, RX-style bars, sprouted bread, raw nuts, kombucha, sparkling waters, quinoa packets, brown rice, chickpea pasta, lentil pasta, goat cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, and more. If you’ve ever stood in the grocery aisle second guessing what’s actually on plan, this episode is full of practical tips, honest laughs, and encouragement for making Trim Healthy Mama work in real life, one better choice at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why Women Feel Exhausted Even With “Normal” Thyroid Labs | Dr. Amie Hornaman | Ep. 487
May 2100:44:11Tap to summarizeAre you exhausted, cold, foggy, gaining weight, or feeling “off” even though your thyroid labs look “normal”? In this episode of The Trim Healthy Podcast, Serene and Pearl welcome back special guest Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as The Thyroid Fixer, to talk about her new book The Thyroid Fix and why so many women are struggling without getting real answers. Dr. Amie shares her own powerful story of being dismissed and misdiagnosed, explains the difference between “normal” and truly optimal thyroid labs, and unpacks why T4-only medications may not be enough for many women. Together, we talk about Hashimoto’s, perimenopause, menopause, cortisol, testosterone, birth control, T2, and why thyroid health is deeply connected to energy, metabolism, mood, sleep, weight, and long-term wellness. This conversation is full of straight talk, hope, and practical insight for women who know something is wrong but have been told everything looks fine. In this episode, we discuss: * Why “normal” thyroid labs may still leave women feeling terrible * Dr. Amie’s personal journey with thyroid misdiagnosis * The connection between thyroid, sex hormones, cortisol, and metabolism * Why T4-only thyroid medication may not optimize thyroid health * Hashimoto’s, autoimmune risk, and low testosterone * How perimenopause and menopause can impact thyroid function * Birth control’s effect on thyroid and hormone health * What T2 is and why it may support metabolism and energy * Why thyroid hormone replacement is not “just another medication” Learn more from Dr. Amie at dramie.com Order The Thyroid Fix at thyroidfixbook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Give Yourself Grace: Progress Over Perfection | Skill #7 (7 Skills)
May 1800:39:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we talk about Skill 7: Give Yourself Grace, the final skill and the glue that holds every healthy habit together. Real change is not built on fear, shame, perfection, or pressure. It grows from love, patience, humility, and the willingness to keep coming back. You’ll hear why progress matters more than perfection, especially when life gets messy and you miss a workout, make an off-plan choice, or feel like you’ve fallen behind. Grace does not mean giving up or making excuses. It means getting back up, learning from the moment, and continuing the journey with a kinder, stronger mindset. This episode also talks about the power of community, encouragement, and remembering your deeper “why.” Whether you’re working on food choices, movement, mindset, or long-term health, grace helps you build habits that last. This final skill is not about being perfect. It’s about loving yourself enough to keep going, one choice, one comeback, and one grace-filled step at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is Walking Enough? | Ep. 486
May 1401:01:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we’re talking walking, strength training, and why both matter for long-term health. We share thoughts on the latest walking trends, 10,000 steps, weighted vests, daily walks, and why walking is a beautiful baseline for circulation, mental health, and getting your body moving again. We also dig into why walking alone may not be enough, especially as we age. You’ll hear us talk about muscle, metabolism, resistance training, cortisol, running, HIIT, hiking, and how women can build a more balanced approach to movement without turning exercise into another stressful rule. Plus, we spotlight Trim Healthy Essential Aminos and why they can be such a helpful tool for supporting muscle, protein needs, busy mornings, workouts, and even seasons when getting enough food-based protein feels hard. We talk about how we use them, why amino acids matter, and how they fit into real life. We also answer listener questions about the Daniel Fast, vegan protein, supplements, stevia versus honey, and whether it’s okay to buy higher quality foods for yourself while keeping things simpler for the kids. If you’re looking for a lively, honest, and practical conversation about movement, muscle, food choices, and staying healthy with grace, this episode is full of laughs, real talk, and encouragement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Move Your Body: Build a Habit That Lasts | Skill #6 (7 Skills)
May 1100:54:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we talk about Skill 6: Move Your Body and why building clean, lean body mass is so important for metabolism, strength, blood sugar balance, and healthy aging. You’ll hear why everyday movement is good, but intentional strength training helps your body in a deeper way by supporting muscles, bones, posture, energy, and immune health. We also talk about why muscle becomes even more important as you get older and how it can help your body burn fuel more efficiently. This episode offers practical encouragement for starting small, whether that means 10 minutes, light weights, bodyweight moves, or three short sessions a week. It’s not about perfection or pressure. It’s about becoming a body trainer, caring for the body God gave you, and building a movement habit that truly lasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why Don’t We Talk About Skills When it Comes to Health? | Ep. 485
May 701:03:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we open the box and take a first look at the brand new Trim Healthy Mama book, The 7 Skills to Lasting Health. We talk about what it feels like to finally hold this little book in our hands, why it is so much shorter and simpler than some of our past books, and how it was created to make the Trim Healthy way easier to understand, live out, and share with others. We explore the heart behind the seven skills and why lasting health is not built through shame, extremes, or complicated rules. You’ll hear us talk through where to begin, why breakfast, protein, veggies, movement, and grace matter so much, and how these simple skills can become a peaceful rhythm instead of another stressful diet plan. We also dive into real life struggles like staying consistent when life gets busy, knowing what to eat day to day, breaking old habits, and getting back on track after slipping. Plus, we talk about sugar, sweeteners, easy repeat meals, and why small, doable changes can lead to a more sustainable way of caring for your body. If you want a first look at the new book, a behind the scenes conversation about why we wrote it, and practical encouragement for building lasting health with more grace and less overwhelm, this episode is full of laughter, honesty, and helpful insight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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