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What if adventure didn't require you to completely change your life?

I first discovered Riana of Teaspoon of Adventure while listening to her talk about Orléans, France on Chris Christensen's Amateur Traveler podcast. I loved the way she thought about travel: less about checking places off a list and more about slowing down, getting curious, and actually experiencing a place.

Riana shares how her relationship with travel has evolved from solo adventures and living abroad to building a career around travel, travelling with her husband and dog, and eventually taking a nine month trip with a baby and a dog.

We talk about slow travel, money, family, wellbeing, and what happens when the life you have gets more complicated but you still want to experience new things.

Because your version of adventure doesn't have to look like anyone else's. It just has to fit the phase of life you're in.

In this episode:

• The story behind Teaspoon of Adventure
• Why slow travel can change the way you experience a place
• Making travel work with a family, a career and a budget
• The reality of travelling for nine months with a baby and a dog
• How your definition of adventure changes as you move through life
• Why you don't have to wait for the “perfect” time to start living more adventurously

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What's your teaspoon of adventure?

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What if the best history lessons aren’t the ones that happen inside a classroom?

In this episode, I’m sharing one of our favorite summer day trips a simple adventure that turned into a hands-on WWII history lesson for our family.

We took a day off work, packed a picnic lunch, and drove through the beautiful Marin Headlands in Northern California. What we found was Battery Townsley, a hidden World War II coastal defense site tucked into the hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

We walked through a piece of history, stood next to a 68-foot coastal defense gun, explored the area, and had the kind of conversations with our kids that you just can’t plan.

This episode is about so much more than one location. It’s about why experiences often teach our kids in ways that textbooks can’t, why you don’t need a huge vacation to create meaningful memories, and why some of the best adventures are waiting right in your own backyard.

We’ll talk about:

•  Taking a day off work to create summer memories 
•  Packing a simple picnic and making a day of it 
•  How WWII history became real for our kids 
•  Why experiential learning sticks 
•  Finding affordable adventures close to home 

Because sometimes the best classroom doesn’t have four walls.

Sometimes it’s a winding road, a hidden tunnel, a picnic by the coast, and a piece of history waiting to be discovered.

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Natalie Johnson of Home Begins With Love is back on the podcast! Since her first appearance in December 2025, she's been busy with exciting brand collaborations, creating practical recipes for busy families, and continuing her mission of making dinnertime less stressful and more meaningful.

In this conversation, Natalie shares what she's learned over the past year—from partnering with major brands like Allrecipes to her game-changing concept of "Dinner Insurance" that helps families stay prepared for hectic weeks. We also talk about her popular vacation meal ideas, teaching kids valuable kitchen skills, common misconceptions about cooking protein, balancing life while her husband travels for work, and what it's like parenting children in very different stages of life—including having a teenage driver!

Whether you're looking for simple meal inspiration, encouragement in your parenting journey, or just a refreshing reminder that family life doesn't have to be perfect, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and relatable stories.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What’s new since Natalie's last visit to the podcast
• Her recent collaborations, and work with brands
• The "Dinner Insurance" strategy every busy family should know
• Easy vacation meal ideas that save time and money
• How to confidently teach kids to cook
• Protein prep myths—and how to simplify healthy meals
• Parenting through every season, from toddlers to teenage drivers

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who could use a little extra encouragement around the dinner table.

You can find Natalie on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and her own website! 

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In this episode of I'm taking you along on our Fourth of July getaway to beautiful San Diego, California.

We packed up the car, brought our dog, and headed south for five unforgettable nights at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad—one of our favorite vacation destinations. After eight stays in different villa accommodations, we’re sharing why this resort continues to feel like our home away from home.

I talk about what makes staying in a villa so special, how we use the kitchenette to make breakfasts and easy meals during our trip, the best resort amenities, traveling with a dog, and why having a relaxing home base can completely change the way you experience San Diego.

Then we’ll explore everything we loved about the trip:

🌴 Wandering through the beautiful gardens and architecture of Balboa Park
🔔 Climbing the iconic California Tower for incredible city views
🍴 Enjoying lunch at The Prado
⚾ Experiencing a summer night at Petco Park cheering on the Padres
🌊 Dinner with ocean views at Duke’s La Jolla
🇺🇸 Reflecting at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial and taking in one of San Diego’s best viewpoints
🛍️ Exploring the charming shops and coastal vibe of Encinitas
🚤 Finding the famous historic Boat Houses

Along the way, I share our favorite travel tips, money-saving ideas, hidden gems, and lessons we've learned after returning to San Diego again and again.

Whether you’re planning your first San Diego vacation, looking for a family-friendly Southern California getaway, or simply love hearing stories from the road, this episode will make you want to pack your bags and head west.

So grab a coffee, settle in, and join us for a sunny California escape.

Because sometimes the best vacations are the ones that become traditions

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🎙 Don't Let Summer Steal Your Momentum

How to Stay Consistent When Life Gets Busy

Summer has a way of quietly stealing our momentum. Between vacations, changing schedules, BBQs, late nights, and all the fun that comes with this season, it's easy to find yourself drifting away from the healthy habits you've worked so hard to build.

If you've ever found yourself saying, "I'll get back on track in September," this episode is for you.

Today, we're talking about realistic ways to stay consistent during the busiest season of the year—without perfection, guilt, or starting over. I'll share practical strategies, including how to identify your Non-Negotiable Three habits, why protein matters even more during the summer months, the power of the 24-Hour Rule, and how to stop the all-or-nothing cycle before it starts.

Because real transformation isn't built during perfect seasons. It's built during busy, messy, beautiful seasons like summer.

You don't need to start over. You simply need to keep showing up.

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You don't have to be a professional athlete to know how frustrating an injury can be.

One moment you're building momentum, hitting workouts, seeing progress, and feeling strong. The next, you're wondering if weeks or months of hard work are about to disappear.

After injuring my back this past weekend, I found myself reflecting on a lesson that every fitness journey eventually teaches us: setbacks are part of the process.

In this episode, I share the recovery framework I'm using right now, including how to approach movement, walking, strength training, nutrition, sleep, and mindset while your body heals.

We'll discuss why complete rest isn't always the answer, how to maintain progress even when you can't train normally, and why the habits you've built throughout your health journey may be helping you recover more than you realize.

If you're navigating an injury—or simply want a game plan for when life inevitably throws you off course—this episode is for you.

Because injury may interrupt the journey, but it doesn't have to end it.

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You’ve been told to eat more protein for fat loss after 40… but what if your “healthy” high-protein foods are secretly keeping you stuck?

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest mistakes I see women make in perimenopause and midlife: focusing on protein while completely overlooking the hidden fats and calories that come with it.

I’m sharing:

• Why “high-protein” doesn’t always mean fat-loss friendly
• The sneaky healthy foods that stalled my own 40-pound weight loss in my late 40s
• Why protein bars, nut butters, cheese, and keto snacks can quietly sabotage progress
• How to balance protein and fats strategically for real fat loss after 40
• What actually works to stay full, preserve muscle, and finally stop gaining and losing the same 5 pounds

If you feel like you’re doing everything “right” but the scale still won’t move, this episode is for you.

And if you want my FREE guide with all this, plus more easy ideas for protein (and meals) that won't break the caloric bank...here you go!

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In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my upcoming fat loss training and exactly what I’ll be teaching.

If you’ve been stuck trying to figure out workouts, nutrition, or consistency, this will show you a simpler way forward.

Inside the live training, I’ll walk you through a fat loss workout, my step-by-step coaching approach, how I use structure with clients, and a brand new meal guide with real meals I use in everyday life.

This episode is your preview, if it resonates, you’ll know the training is for you.

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If you’ve ever felt like your progress gets harder because your spouse isn’t on the same page… this episode is for you.

Maybe they:

•  Bring home takeout when you’re trying to stay on track 
•  Don’t understand why you’re changing your habits 
•  Or just aren’t interested in doing it with you 

And suddenly, something that felt simple alone… feels really hard in real life.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

•  Why this dynamic is so common (and not personal) 
•  What actually pushes partners away from change 
•  And how to stay consistent—even if they never fully get on board 

Because your results shouldn’t depend on someone else changing first.

This is real-life fat loss—and your relationship is part of the equation.

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What if your stress about “being healthy” isn’t your fault?

In this episode, I uncover the business behind wellness burnout—and how the industry profits from making you feel like you’re always one step behind.

From $500 morning routines to influencer-driven health trends, I break down what’s real, what’s hype, and what actually works.

Because the truth is: health was never supposed to feel this complicated.

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