More2Us with Dana & Kim

Dana and Kim discuss learning and growing through injury, illness and life’s surprises and disappointments.

What if your diet wasn’t your identity… and your identity didn’t rise or fall based on how well you followed a plan?In this episode, we talk about flexibility in a deeper way. Not adjusting macros. Not switching programs. But learning how to cultivate what actually works for you.So many of us were taught to borrow an identity from a diet. Weight Watcher, Keto, Vegan or Carnivore. Points or macro tracker. Clean eater.And when the plan stopped working, we felt like we failed.This conversation is about stepping out of that cycle.We explore how to separate who you are from what you eat, how to observe your own patterns with curiosity instead of judgment, and how to build a way of eating that adapts as your body, season, and life change.✨ In this episode, we talk about:Why diets quietly become identitiesHow flexibility restores personal authorityThe difference between following a plan and cultivating wisdomWhat it looks like to eat in alignment instead of complianceYou don’t need a new label.You don’t need a perfect framework.You need permission and skill to shape something that fits you.🎧 If you’re ready to stop outsourcing your trust and start building a sustainable, personal approach to food, this episode will meet you right where you are.

This week on MORE2US, we’re diving into one of the most powerful — and most overlooked — tools in your weight loss journey: gratitude. Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday on the calendar; it’s an opportunity to reset your mindset, calm your appetite, and fuel your habits with purpose instead of pressure.

Join us as we talk about:

✨ How gratitude transforms cravings, stress, and emotional eating
✨ The science behind thankful thinking (and why it helps you lose weight)
✨ Simple gratitude habits for Thanksgiving week
✨ Faith-based truths that shift your focus from restriction to God’s provision
✨ How to stay grounded when the holiday feels chaotic, tempting, or emotionally heavy

This episode will encourage you, challenge you, and give you practical tools to finish the year strong — with peace, presence, and purpose.

Because when we live with gratitude, there’s always more: more strength, more joy, and more grace for the journey.

Busting through the walls we hit in our weight loss and wellness journey. Dana and Kim discuss common walls and strategies to get through them.

The holidays bring joy, celebration… and a whole lot of appetite. 🎄🍪Why does our hunger seem to grow three sizes this time of year — and how do we navigate it without restriction, rebellion, or regret?In today’s MORE2US episode, we’re breaking down the REAL reasons your appetite increases during the holidays (hint: it’s not lack of willpower!) and sharing practical, grace-filled strategies to help you stay satisfied in body, soul, and spirit.We talk about:✨ Why stress, cold weather, and shorter days change your hunger hormones✨ How nostalgia and holiday memories trigger cravings✨ What to do when you feel snacky, emotional, or out of control✨ Simple strategies that work with your biology, not against it✨ How to enjoy holiday food without guilt or “starting over Monday”If you’ve ever wondered why your appetite turns into a Christmas elf with zero boundaries — this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and equipped.💬 Tell us in the comments:What holiday food challenges you the most?

The holiday eating season is here — and it them, the food, the family, the feelings, and all the temptations that can throw us off track. In this MORE2US Strategy Session, Dana and Kim share faith-based, practical tools to help you navigate the season without losing your peace, your purpose, or your progress.

From setting realistic goals to creating a “plan of grace” for parties, travel, and holiday treats, this episode will help you stay grounded in your why while still enjoying the season you love. Whether you’re working toward weight loss, deeper faith, or just more balance and joy — this one’s for you.

Because as we always say… there’s always more! 🌟

Your reflection isn’t the full story. In “More Than the Mirror,” Kim and Dana share how faith reframes the way we see ourselves—beyond weight, wrinkles, and worldly standards—to the beauty God designed within.

🍂 Fall Into Healthy Habits 🍂

As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time to reset, refresh, and refocus on the habits that bring lasting health, wellness, and weight loss. In this episode of MORE2US, we share the 10 most important habits to help you strengthen your body, renew your mind, and deepen your faith.

From nourishing foods and daily movement to rest, mindset, and keeping God at the center of your journey, these habits are practical, sustainable, and rooted in biblical wisdom. Together, we’ll look at Scripture’s encouragement to honor God with our bodies, cultivate self-control, and lean on His strength as we build a healthier lifestyle.

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to level up your wellness journey, this episode will give you the tools and encouragement you need to finish strong—because with God, there’s always more.

Just like the world around us has spring, summer, fall, and winter, our wellness journeys move through seasons too. Some seasons feel fresh and full of energy, while others feel heavy, exhausting, or like it’s time to rest and reset. In this episode of MORE2US, Dana and Kim talk about the natural rhythms of eating, training, resting, and recovering—and how to recognize the season you’re in. From the excitement of starting fresh, to the struggles where you feel like quitting, to the harvest of results, and even the quiet winter seasons of maintenance, every season has purpose.

Rooted in Scripture and real-life stories, this conversation will encourage you to stop fighting your season and start leaning into what God is doing through it.

Your thoughts are powerful—they shape your beliefs, your identity, and the choices you make every single day. But what happens when your mind feels like your biggest enemy? In this episode, we dive into the struggle of negative self-talk and learn how to break free by taking every thought captive, just as Scripture calls us to do (2 Corinthians 10:5).

You’ll discover:

• Why unchecked thoughts can trap you in false identities and wrong outcomes.

• How science and Scripture agree about the power of repeated thoughts.

• Practical steps to recognize lies, test them against God’s Word, and replace them with truth.

• Encouragement for renewing your mind and walking in the identity Christ has given you.

If you’ve ever battled the voice in your head that says “you’re not enough”—this episode will equip you with truth, hope, and real tools to silence the lies and step into freedom.