This episode is for every woman who’s ever thought:

"I know what to do… so why can't I just do it?"

Dr. Melissa McCreery, a licensed psychologist and emotional eating expert joins me for a bold, compassionate conversation about the real reasons smart, successful women struggle with food.

We unpack the five hidden hungers that fuel emotional eating, why willpower-based approaches never work, and how diet culture keeps women stuck in cycles of guilt, control, and self-blame.

Melissa shares the mindset shifts and questions that help you reconnect with your needs, stop fighting food, and finally feel in control without deprivation or punishment.

If you’ve tried all the diets, felt like a failure when they didn’t work, and are ready to stop starting over… this episode is your lifeline.

In this episode:

• 00:00 – Why emotional eating isn’t about food—it’s about need
• 02:37 – Why high-achieving women are especially vulnerable
• 05:42 – The 5 Hidden Hungers behind overeating and self-sabotage
• 09:59 – “What are you really hungry for?”
• 13:48 – How to interrupt emotional eating with one simple pause
• 17:12 – Why women disconnect from their needs
• 21:06 – Rewriting the stories we tell ourselves about food, our bodies, and worth
• 24:39 – Willpower, GLP-1s, and why biology is only one piece
• 29:01 – How to create food freedom without being “perfect”
• 33:07 – A message of hope: you’re not broken, you’re human

Episode Resources:

• Take the FREE Hidden Hungers Quiz



• Register for The 3 Keys to Ending Emotional Eating and Overeating Master Class here

• Connect with Dr. Melissa McCreery: Instagram | Facebook | Website | LinkedIn |  Too Much On Her Plate Podcast 

• Learn more about the SMART Method for Sustainable Weight Loss here

• Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"

• Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here. 

• Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.

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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Mary is a CEO, wife, mother, and grandmother of six—including triplets. She’s spent decades succeeding at everything in life—except weight loss. That changed at 65 when her doctor told her all her numbers were headed in the wrong direction. She was inflamed, exhausted, on Celebrex, and losing confidence fast.

In this powerful episode, Mary shares how she lost 18 pounds, got off her pain medication, and finally felt like herself again. But it wasn’t just about food—it was about redefining her future.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late, too hard, or just not in the cards for you… let this story remind you of what’s possible when SMART women decide to change the trajectory of their life.

In this episode:

• 01:29 – Her stats: petite, powerful, and stuck before the shift.
• 02:19 – The moment her doctor said: “All your numbers are going the wrong way.”
• 03:13 – How a simple Google search led her to the SMART Weight Loss program.
• 04:12 – The truth about petite women and why weight gain feels so fast.
• 05:47 – The emotional support and Monday messages that helped her stay the course.
• 06:34 – From fatigue to focus: how eating differently changed everything.
• 08:11 – Why it didn’t feel like a diet—Mary saw it as a total lifestyle reset.
• 09:47 – How her habits shifted her entire family’s health—including her husband.
• 11:09 – Emotional eating and the afternoon chocolate chip ritual she left behind.
• 12:24 – Her big "why": playing with her grandkids and staying active into her 70s.
• 15:16 – Mary’s results: 18 pounds lost, pain gone, energy restored.
• 16:01 – What changed in maintenance—and why she never yo-yoed again.
• 17:57 – “I was eating more food—but the weight was finally coming off.”
• 19:24 – The belief shift that changed everything: "I finally believed I could do this."
• 20:27 – Why her doctor’s plan wasn’t enough—and what she really needed.
• 21:03 – How she stopped chasing tomorrow and made herself a priority today.
• 23:41 – The ripple effect of reclaiming her health—more confidence, less stress.
• 25:16 – From flats to wedges: even her shoes changed once the inflammation was gone.
• 27:24 – How it feels to stop obsessing about weight and just live.
• 29:27 – Her systems for staying on track—even with business travel and a packed schedule.
• 30:28 – Mary's advice to other women waiting for the “perfect time.”
• 31:09 – Why this investment changed her life—and it’s not just about the scale.
• 32:11 – “This was for the rest of my life”—Mary reflects on her transformation.

Episode Resources:

• Learn more about the SMART Method for Sustainable Weight Loss here
• Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"
• Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here. 
• Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.
• 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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If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things but still struggling with your weight, sleep, or energy, this episode will be a game-changer.

Jennifer sits down with Dipa Chauhan—a retired pharmacist turned functional medicine practitioner—to unpack the overlooked daily habits that could be keeping your body in fight-or-flight mode.

From the moment Dipa realized her own unexplained weight gain, to the practical tools she used to reset her system, this conversation dives deep into the science of nervous system regulation, breathwork, sleep hygiene, and circadian rhythm. No gimmicks. No supplements. Just evidence-based strategies that actually work for women over 40.

If you’ve ever dismissed breathwork or blue light as “not that important,” think again. These habits could be the key to finally releasing stubborn weight, regulating your hormones, and getting quality sleep again.

In this episode:

• 00:00 – Meet Dipa Chauhan: Why her own 20-lb weight gain became a wake-up call
• 01:50 – From pharmacist to functional medicine: Dipa’s shift toward prevention
• 03:44 – The unexpected moment she realized her body had changed
• 06:06 – The truth about perimenopause and the power of understanding your hormones
• 06:51 – Why breath is the steering wheel of your nervous system
• 08:29 – Chest breathing, mouth breathing, and what’s keeping you stuck in stress
• 09:56 – Guided optimal breath exercise (do this with us!)
• 11:49 – What nasal breathing actually does for your metabolism and health
• 12:44 – Fight-or-flight 24/7: The hidden weight loss blocker
• 14:02 – Self-regulation over stress management: what that really means
• 15:25 – Why breath before meals could fix your digestion (and reduce emotional eating)
• 16:24 – The Five C’s of Digestion (you’ll want to write this down)
• 17:29 – How artificial lighting is wrecking your sleep, hormones, and metabolism
• 19:11 – The truth about blue light, melatonin, and scrolling before bed
• 21:49 – Why screen time could be undoing your hard work—even if you “do everything right”
• 23:23 – Morning sunlight vs. doom scrolling: how to reset your circadian rhythm
• 24:57 – Go back to basics: breath, light, and rhythms matter more than supplements
• 26:18 – Why consistent sleep is the secret to healing your hunger and hormones
• 27:51 – Leptin, ghrelin, and how one bad night of sleep can throw everything off
• 29:17 – Why 10pm–2am is the most important window for body repair
• 30:59 – Progress over perfection: how to make change stick in a busy life
• 32:24 – How to stack small habits like sunlight, grounding, and breath to feel better fast
• 33:06 – Grab Dipa’s book: a free step-by-step guide to healing habits
• 33:46 – Where to follow Dipa and share this episode with your accountability buddy

Episode Resources

• Grab Dipa Chauhan’s Free Book – Healing Habits here
• Follow Dipa for More Tips on Breathwork & Healing Habits: 

Website

Facebook

Instagram

• Learn more about the SMART Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
• Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"
• Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here. 
• Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.
• 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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If you’ve ever walked out of a doctor’s or dietitian’s office feeling judged or dismissed, this episode is your antidote. Jennifer sits down with Lindsey House—a registered dietitian, personal trainer, and self-proclaimed accountability coach—to unravel why women over 40 keep getting handed one-size-fits-all plans that don’t work.

Together, they explore the role perfectionism plays in sabotaging progress, why the scale isn’t the full picture, and how to rewrite the rules of what success looks like. 

Lindsey shares her deep experience from hospitals to private practice and offers real strategies to help you finally feel seen, supported, and empowered on your weight loss journey.

This conversation is a breath of fresh air in a world obsessed with quick fixes and impossible standards.

In this episode:

• 00:00 – Why so many women feel judged after a doctor or dietitian visit
• 01:27 – Welcome to the show and why weight loss success doesn’t come from one plan
• 02:41 – What’s really happening when women are told to “just try harder”
• 04:03 – The power of empathy in healing weight loss shame
• 05:19 – Why Lindsay calls herself an “accountability coach” instead of just a dietitian
• 06:28 – From hospitals to private practice: what she learned about what really works
• 07:17 – Quick fixes vs. long-term healing: why there's no one “right way”
• 08:43 – How empathy and connection change the weight loss game
• 09:32 – The power of coaching to ask the questions that unlock change
• 10:07 – How perfectionism kills progress—and how to move into the gray
• 11:58 – What “direction, not perfection” actually means in practice
• 13:26 – The damage done by the scale—and what scale-smashing really means
• 15:15 – Why we must mourn the number and redefine success
• 17:02 – Why one woman’s 120-lb loss still didn’t “count” in her doctor’s eyes
• 18:06 – Rewriting the rules of success (hint: it’s not about a number)
• 20:53 – Sticky notes, non-scale wins, and why tracking matters
• 21:58 – Traits of women who succeed: resilience, gray thinking, and self-compassion
• 23:50 – Hormones, menopause, and why they’re not the full story
• 25:32 – Why basics beat biohacks: the power of simple, consistent habits
• 28:46 – How to move your body in a way that works for you
• 30:06 – The difference between influencer content and expert advice
• 31:15 – How to bridge the gap between wanting change and doing the work
• 32:32 – Two coaching examples that show how to uncover the real problem
• 34:26 – A journaling prompt to get unstuck and take action
• 36:21 – Where to find Lindsey, her podcast, and free audio book
• 37:24 – Final thoughts and where to go for more support

Episode Resources:

• Get Lindsey House’s Free Audiobook + Journal Prompts here
• Download Lindsey House’s FREE Stress-Free Meal Planning Guide here
• Follow Lindsey House for More Support + Coaching Tools: 

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Direction not Perfection Podcast

Youtube

• Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
• Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"
• Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here. 
• Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.
• 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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Meet Richelle, the president of an international company—confident in business, but secretly struggling under the weight of 108 extra pounds and decades of dieting failures. 

In this powerful episode, Jennifer sits down with Richelle to reveal how she finally found a solution that worked—not just for her body, but for her life.

You’ll hear the moment she knew something had to change, what made this approach different from everything else she tried (including injections and quick-fix diets), and why she no longer fears regaining the weight. 

Richelle shares how learning emotional resilience, creating community, and giving herself permission to be imperfect made all the difference.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to change, this episode proves the opposite.

In this episode:

• 00:00 – Meet Rochelle: A high-achieving CEO who secretly struggled with her weight for decades.
• 01:33 – Why traditional diets failed her—and what finally worked.
• 03:09 – The moment she knew enough was enough (and couldn’t tie her shoes).
• 04:44 – Why losing weight was never about laziness—and how success elsewhere didn’t transfer.
• 05:58 – The powerful identity shift from “goal-oriented” to lifelong journey.
• 07:31 – Emotional eating, self-neglect, and the truth behind her patterns.
• 09:49 – Discovering she was using food to numb pain—and how she learned to stop.
• 10:48 – Why this method was different: emotional resilience and mindset work.
• 12:29 – Finding Jennifer’s book and realizing “she gets me.”
• 13:52 – How she stayed motivated during slow progress—and ditched perfectionism.
• 15:12 – The magic of community: why going it alone never worked.
• 17:11 – Her weight loss journey by the numbers: from 254 lbs to below goal weight.
• 17:54 – The anxiety, isolation, and fear she lived with—and how it’s all changed.
• 20:20 – Real food freedom: Rochelle’s take on sandwiches, donuts, and portion peace.
• 23:54 – Why fast weight loss isn’t sustainable—and what really works long term.
• 26:16 – Sabotage still happens—and that’s okay.
• 27:15 – How losing weight helped her reconnect with family and her partner.
• 29:17 – Her husband’s surprising response: “You’re worth it.”
• 31:05 – Navigating partner support and honest conversations.
• 33:44 – Chocolate, cravings, and feeling empowered by choice.
• 34:56 – What she would say to her past self—and every woman still struggling.
• 36:16 – Daily life now: freedom, energy, consistency—and never going back.
• 37:35 – Jennifer reflects on the inner work that makes outer change stick.
• 38:43 – Final thoughts: If it’s to be, it’s up to me.

Episode Resources:

• Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
• Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"
• Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here. 
• Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.
• 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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In this solo episode of Weight Loss Simplified, Jennifer Powter drops a truth bomb every woman over 40 needs to hear: Motivation is a feeling—not a strategy. 

If you’re stuck in the cycle of starting strong and fizzling out, it’s time to learn what actually works.

Jennifer walks you through the mindset shift required to lose weight and keep it off—not through willpower or perfection, but by training your emotional resilience. She explores why we self-sabotage, how to break free from the fantasy of quick fixes, and what it really takes to create lasting change.

If you’ve ever said “I know what to do, I just don’t do it,” this episode is for you.

In this episode:

• 00:00 – Why motivation isn’t the problem—it’s emotional avoidance
• 01:43 – Craving results but resisting the process? You're not alone
• 03:06 – The fantasy of “goal weight” vs. the daily grind of getting there
• 04:21 – Diet culture teaches you to avoid discomfort—not deal with it
• 06:18 – Why your brain resists change, even when it’s good for you
• 07:15 – What emotional resilience really means—and why it’s key
• 08:57 – The hidden fears that stop women: failure, success, attention
• 10:28 – The identity shift required for lasting weight loss
• 11:47 – Why breaking promises to yourself destroys self-trust
• 13:12 – What truly keeps you stuck (hint: it’s not food)
• 14:36 – You don’t need willpower—you need willingness
• 15:27 – The uncomfortable truth about growth: it never feels easy
• 16:38 – Stop chasing easy: Why sustainable change is always worth it
• 17:45 – The cost of shortcuts (and why one woman gained it all back)

Episode Resources:



• Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
• Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"
• Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here. 
• Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.

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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What if everything you’ve heard about menopause was wrong—or worse, outdated?

Dr. Jordan Robertson, a seasoned naturopathic doctor and evidence-based hormone expert, joins me to cut through the confusion around perimenopause, mood swings, weight gain, and hormone therapy. 

We talk about why women over 40 feel like strangers in their own bodies, how stress and muscle mass impact symptoms, and why most supplements are a waste of your money.

This isn’t about random weight gain or "just getting older." It’s about power, science, and taking your health seriously. If you’re done feeling lost and are ready to advocate for yourself, this conversation will change the way you think about aging—and your options.

In this Episode:

• 00:00 – Jen introduces Dr. Jordan Robertson and the real talk on hormones, perimenopause, and midlife weight gain.
• 01:38 – Who this show is for—and why weight loss over 40 needs a different approach.
• 02:36 – Dr. Jordan shares why she shifted her entire practice to focus on menopause care.
• 04:48 – What’s really happening during perimenopause: the hormone crash course every woman needs.
• 07:52 – Why your menopause experience isn’t like your friend’s—and never will be.
• 09:48 – Do stress and strength training actually influence your symptoms? The answer is yes—and here’s why.
• 12:42 – Building resilience: how movement, self-compassion, and even pull-up bands change your brain.
• 15:33 – Mood swings, sleep issues, and why it’s more than just “being hormonal.”
• 18:30 – The trap of one-size-fits-all care—and what women really need in midlife.
• 19:15 – Start here: simple ways to build emotional resilience (even if you’ve tried before).
• 22:40 – Supplements vs. HRT: what actually works—and how to stop wasting money.
• 25:42 – Hormone therapy decoded: safety, myths, and how to ask for what you need.
• 29:14 – “Why did my friend get a patch and I got a cream?”—How prescribing habits shape your care.
• 32:20 – Is menopausal weight gain real? Yes—but it’s not what you think.
• 36:46 – The sneaky life shifts that drive weight gain (retirement, wine, and olive oil included).
• 38:32 – Why estrogen protects your shape—and what happens when it’s gone.
• 41:20 – The truth about visceral fat, aging, and why a few pounds in your hips isn’t the problem.
• 43:08 – Radical responsibility vs. blame—what it really takes to reclaim your health.
• 45:05 – Where to follow Dr. Jordan and dig deeper into evidence-based menopause care.
• 46:39 – Jen’s final takeaway: why women over 40 need real information—and real support.

Episode Resources:

• Connect with Dr Jordan Robertson:

👉 Instagram

👉 Podcast – Real Integrative Medicine

👉 Website

• Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
• Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"
• Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here. 
• Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.
• 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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After 30 years helping others heal as a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Christine still couldn’t make peace with food. In this raw and revealing conversation, she shares why decades of expertise weren’t enough to stop the self-loathing, food guilt, and constant battle with the scale.

We go deep on the emotional root causes of chronic dieting, what finally shifted her relationship with food, and why being “smart” isn’t the solution—being supported is. If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do, I just can’t seem to do it,” this one’s for you.

Christine didn’t just lose weight—she let go of shame, secrecy, and the belief that she was broken.

It’s never too late to learn how to nourish—not punish—yourself.

In this episode:

• 00:00 – Christine shares how dieting gave her a sense of control—and what had to shift for real freedom.
• 01:34 – Her childhood food memories, body image messaging, and early emotional eating patterns.
• 04:50 – How family labels and early comments shaped her identity and eating behaviors.
• 06:39 – Even as a naturopathic doctor, Christine couldn’t escape the diet cycle.
• 08:28 – The moment she vowed never to diet again—and how that led her to Jen.
• 10:49 – Redefining connection without using food; learning to eat all food groups without guilt.
• 13:07 – Emotional breakthroughs: no more sneaking food, no more loathing.
• 16:35 – How she navigated holidays, vacations, and real life—without backsliding.
• 18:12 – “I’m learning how to be with food”—the epiphany that changed everything.
• 21:58 – The emotional challenge of comparison and what she does instead.
• 25:08 – Realizing she was an emotional eater—and how she handles it now.
• 27:18 – Why hydration made the weight loss shift.
• 28:48 – “This finally works”—Christine reflects on why this program changed everything.
• 30:24 – Letting go of dieting forever—and reclaiming her identity in the process.
• 32:10 – Why she’s rejecting weight-loss drugs—and rewriting her family legacy.
• 34:48 – Jen and Christine close with what truly changes when women believe they’re worth it.

Episode Resources:

• Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
• Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"
• Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here. 
• Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.
• 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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In this powerful behind-the-scenes episode, Jennifer Powter and Kelsey, SMART Weight Loss Academy’s Manager of Client Success, unpack the real reasons why women over 40 either stay stuck or finally break free from the diet cycle. 

After leading thousands of women through transformational weight loss journeys—and just wrapping up the first 5-Day SMART Weight Loss Challenge—they reveal what it actually takes to succeed: consistency over perfection, resilience through setbacks, and an end to food obsession and emotional eating.

If you've ever thought motivation was your missing link—or that you had to be "ready" to start—this episode will change everything.

Learn why diets are designed to fail, why you don’t need another plan, and how sustainable, lasting weight loss really happens when you stop chasing perfection and start building powerful, imperfect action into your life.

Ready to ditch the start-over cycle for good? Listen in.

In this Episode:

• 00:00 – Welcome + Backstory: Why we're doing a behind-the-scenes conversation
• 00:34 – Meet Kelsey: From client to Director of Client Success
• 01:39 – What really allows women to lose weight and keep it off after 40
• 03:00 – Kelsey’s Personal Story: 235 pounds, rock bottom, and her first transformation
• 05:14 – Why weight gain is usually a symptom, not the root issue
• 06:04 – Medical challenges, weight loss, and what happens when you stop using the tools
• 07:46 – Common struggles women face today: consistency, confusion, motivation
• 09:02 – Why emotional eating (and self-sabotage) are the real root problems
• 09:57 – The breakthrough moments we witnessed in the 5-Day SMART Challenge
• 11:19 – The search for sustainability: Why diets fail women
• 12:36 – The myth of willpower and motivation—and what actually matters
• 14:17 – Life after loss: How grief and real life affect your weight loss journey
• 16:01 – Redefining consistency vs perfectionism: What true consistency looks like
• 17:00 – Why waiting for "the perfect time" is sabotaging your success
• 19:10 – The real work: Healing old patterns and emotional eating
• 20:15 – Why failing forward is essential (and how to stop repeating old mistakes)
• 21:47 – The 51% Rule: Wanting success more than you fear effort
• 22:28 – Kelsey’s simple weekly mindset practice for progress
• 24:12 – What SMART Weight Loss really means (and why it works)
• 25:26 – Invitation: Join the next 5-Day SMART Challenge

Episode Resources:

• 🎯 Join the Free 5-Day SMART Weight Loss Challenge 2.0 → www.smartweightlosschallenge.com
• Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
• Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"
• Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here. 
• Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.
• 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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In this episode of Weight Loss Simplified, Jennifer Powter sits down with Shari, a 60-year-old powerhouse who dropped 50 pounds at 5’2” without pills, restriction, or shame.

Shari opens up about how years of misinformation, failed diets, and emotional exhaustion kept her stuck. She shares how she went from hiding from photos and feeling hopeless to reclaiming her health, wearing a swimsuit for the first time in 15 years, and reducing medications—all through the SMART Method.

If you’ve ever felt like the exception to every weight loss success story, this conversation will show you what’s possible when you stop dieting and start healing.

In this Episode: 

• 00:00 – Why the diet industry is selling disappointment, not solutions
• 02:25 – From medical weight gain to mindset burnout: Shari’s tipping point
• 04:18 – The line that changed everything: “What if a cookie is just a cookie?”
• 08:51 – 50 pounds lost, but more importantly, peace gained
• 10:45 – What happens when you stop waiting for Monday to reset
• 13:48 – Why mindset, not macros, keeps the weight off
• 18:31 – The wins that matter: energy, confidence, boundaries
• 21:19 – Coaching, accountability, and unlearning toxic beliefs
• 27:11 – “I got my life back”: What Shari really lost and what she gained
• 30:57 – How weight loss became a side effect of real transformation
• 32:36 – Her advice to women who think they’ve tried everything

Episode Resources:

• Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
• Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"
• Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here. 
• Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.
• 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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