Confused about what to eat? You’re not alone. 

In today’s chaotic food landscape, making healthy choices feels overwhelming — especially when you’re short on time, stressed, or feeding a family. But what if the solution was simpler than you think?

In this energizing episode, Jennifer sits down with Chef James Barry, creator of Pluck — the first-ever organ-based superfood seasoning to unravel the confusion around nutrition, emotional eating, and real food. 

James shares his powerful perspective on ancestral eating, why nutrient deficiency can sabotage your goals, and how busy women over 40 can make small, sustainable changes that dramatically improve energy, metabolism, and weight loss starting with what’s already on your plate.

In this episode:

• 00:00 – Jen introduces Chef James Barry and the heart behind his work: real food, family nourishment, and making healthy eating simple, not stressful.
• 03:00 – James opens up about his personal food history, binge patterns, and the emotional side of eating especially when overworked.
• 04:45 – Why we’re more overwhelmed than ever in today’s food environment (and how that confusion blocks healthy decisions).
• 06:30 – What is ancestral eating really? James explains how our bodies are wired for real, whole foods — not ultra-processed frankenfoods.
• 08:00 – The food pyramid reimagined: choosing ingredients that are in food, not added to food.
• 10:58 – Calorie-dense vs. nutrient-dense: why not all calories are equal (and how that impacts cravings, weight, and energy).
• 13:20 – Listening to your body: bloating, fatigue, cravings, skin issues, and weight gain are all signs your nutrition isn’t working.
• 17:00 – How to set your environment up for success (especially if you can’t stop at one scoop of ice cream).
• 18:40 – Why many women think they’re “carb addicts” when they’re actually nutrient-deprived.
• 20:30 – Enter organ meats: nature’s multivitamin. Why most women over 40 need the nutrients found in liver, heart, and spleen.
• 23:40 – How James turned organ meats into Pluck seasoning — and made it family-friendly, tasty, and easy to use.
• 26:45 – Real food, real change: how one user lost 15 pounds just by using Pluck.
• 29:00 – Stop eliminating. Start adding in. Why restriction-based diets don’t work long term.
• 32:55 – The power of microdosing: why small, daily changes are the key to sustainable weight loss and vibrant health.
• 34:30 – Behind the scenes: cooking for celebrities, what they eat, and what you can learn from them (hint: they’re not so different).
• 36:55 – Meal planning, grocery lists, and the power of repetition: why going back to basics is the ultimate smart strategy.
• 39:45 – Bringing it home: how Chef James integrates real food into his own busy family life.

Episode Resources:



💌 Have a question for Jennifer or James? Send an email to: [email protected]

🌿 Get Pluck Seasoning and save with code SMART: eatpluck.com

👨‍🍳 Follow James on Instagram: @ChefJamesBarry

🧂 Follow Pluck on Instagram: @EatPluck

📦 Also available on Amazon: Pluck Seasoning

• 📩 Want personal support to break your sabotage cycle? Email Jennifer directly at [email protected] with the subject line READY and her team will reach out to book a time to chat.
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• Got a burning question about weight loss, mindset, emotional eating or breaking free from the dieting cycle? I’d love to hear it! You can Ask Me Anything here

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