The Diet Diaries

What If You’ve Been Solving The Wrong Problem with your eating? What if It’s not about eating less. Or cutting sugar. Or banning snacks. The reason you keep struggling with food might not be what you think — and that’s exactly why your “fixes” haven’t worked long-term. Today I’m breaking down: Why you might be chasing after the wrong problem The simple questions that reveal what’s really driving y...

I recorded this one sitting in my kitchen, still practically crying, still processing—in real time. Because when the thing you’ve been planning for 18 months looks like it’s about to get rained out, being told “you can’t control the weather” feels more like a gut punch than helpful advice. This episode isn’t really about Ben’s Bar Mitzvahthough (ok, it’s a little about the Bar Mitzvah). It’s about...

Summer is basically here. Which means less clothes, more skin, more photos and more body noise.   In this episode, I’m unpacking a powerful client convo about how much meaning gets lost the second we start picking apart how we look in a picture. We talk about: How to respond to that gut-punch judgment when you see yourself in a photo Why our first reaction isn’t the full story A simple question to...

In this episode, I unpack a question someone asked me on Instagram— Do you struggle with weight gain? —and explore the nuanced, layered truth behind it after my answer on IG only glazed the surface. We’re talking about why weight gain isn’t always a bad thing but why it often feels bad, how biology, stress, life phases (hello, menopause), and old food patterns all play a role, and how to sit with...

What happens when your body no longer looks, feels, or moves the way it used to—and you didn’t get a say in the matter? This week on The Diet Diaries, I’m talking with Veronica Kautz—a breast cancer survivor, wife, sister, mom of two and worker of 2 full time jobs (she’s the founder of Scotch Plains City Lifestyle Magazine)—about her experience living in a body that’s been through a double mastect...

Structure and flexibility. We always  think we have to choose. You're either a planner or you're go-with-the-flow. But what if the magic actually lives in the middle? In this episode, I’m breaking down: * Why structure without flexibility will eventually burn you out * Why flexibility without structure will leave you spinning your wheels * How these two things work together to create the...

In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind my recent foray in self-tanning (spoiler: it’s for Ben’s bar mitzvah), and the bigger conversation it sparked about how we see ourselves, especially as summer approaches.  This one goes deep into the kind of appearance-based noise so many of us live with all day long... and don’t even realize. We’re talking about: * The pressure to be “tan enough” to w...

In this short solo episode, I’m talking about a new way to work together that honestly should’ve existed a long time ago. If you’ve ever thought, I wish I could just talk to Jordana—this one’s for you. It's called Power Hour Coaching, and it's exactly what it sounds like: no long-term commitment, just a high-impact hour (plus a little more) to get you clarity, strategy, and support. But...

What if everything you thought you knew about running—what a runner looks like, why people do it, how it relates back to food and how you feel about your body—was wrong? In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Meghan Gould, an ultra running coach who helps women train for their first 50K (yes, that’s 31+ miles, and no, it’s not as wild as it sounds... or maybe it is, but not in the...

If you’re listening, you've probably tracked your food at some point—calories, macros, points. Maybe obsessively. Maybe for a goal. Maybe because it helped you feel in control.  But here’s the truth: tracking and journaling are not the same thing , and knowing the difference can change everything about how you relate to food. In this episode, I’m breaking down: When and why tracking is helpfu...

Ever try something an influencer swore was life-changing — the jeans, the makeup, the hair tutorial — and it just didn’t work for you? And instead of thinking “maybe this just isn’t for me,” you spiral into “what’s wrong with me?” Yeah. Same. Today’s episode is a follow-up to last week’s convo about influence vs. inspiration — and how easy it is to internalize failure when something “everyone love...

You know that feeling when your feed is flooded with must-have trends, game-changing routines, or life-changing products? Whether it’s the latest fashion sale or the "perfect" meal plan, it’s so easy to get swept up in the idea that we need something to look good, feel good, or be good enough. But here’s the thing—do you even like it? Does it actually work for you? In this episode, I’m p...

We’ve been conditioned to believe that only women in bigger bodies struggle with food and body image—but what if that’s completely wrong? In this episode, I’m breaking down why body image issues and disordered eating aren’t exclusive to any one body type. You’ll hear real stories from women in smaller bodies who still struggle, despite fitting the cultural "ideal."  Inside this episode:...

You’ve been conditioned to think weight loss only happens with strict rules, meal plans, and obsessing over every bite. But what if that’s not true? What if fat loss could be a side effect of learning to eat in a way that actually works for you—without dieting, restriction, or misery? In this episode, we’re diving into: Why traditional diets keep failing you (and it’s not your fault) How shifting...

Ever feel like you’re stuck in an endless loop of dieting rules, tracking, and feeling like you’re either winning or totally failing?  You’re not the only one. And the good news is there’s another way—and it starts with three simple words: Experimentation, Curiosity, and Practice. In this episode, I break down why these words are the foundation of real, lasting change. You’ll learn: 🔥 Why strict...

This is might be the most personal, vulnerable episode I've ever recorded. I went back and forth about whether to even share it, but here we are.  Today I’m getting really candid on the biggest struggles I face in my coaching business—what makes it feel like shouting into the void, why social media isn’t the answer, and the challenge of doing work that doesn’t fit the flashy, quick-fix narrat...

This episode is one for the books. I rarely bring on guests, and when I do, it’s because I know their story will hit home in a big way. Today, I’m sitting down with Stephanie Brinker—a former client, mom of two daughters, and someone who has completely transformed the way she thinks about food, fitness, and body image. We dive into: 🧠 The stories we tell ourselves about weight, worth, and success...

After a year and a half of working out in my basement, I did something kinda big—I went back to a commercial gym. It wasn’t planned, but the second I stepped inside, I realized I had been missing something. The energy. The variety. The feeling of pushing myself in a different way. Today, I’m breaking down why I made the switch and how to know if your workouts are still serving you. 🔹 The surprisi...

Ever feel like you're constantly running out of time, energy, or focus? You’re not imagining it—it’s real, and it’s why you feel stretched so thin. In this episode of The Diet Diaries, I break down the time, energy & attention "pie"—a powerful visual to help you understand where your resources are going (and why you’re feeling so drained). 🔹 Why your time and energy are finite...

This week, I’m tackling something pretty big: the idea that just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true.  Sounds simple. But it isn’t…which is why we’re talking about it! Because when it comes to food, your body, and all those self-critical thoughts, this concept can change everything. Ever caught yourself thinking, I look disgusting or I can’t wear this? What if those were just stories your...

Let’s get real: It’s not the what that’s holding you back—it’s the how. You say you want to or need to:  Eat more protein. Work out more. Spend less time doom-scrolling on your phone. But without a clear how, you’re stuck. Spinning your wheels. Getting frustrated. Feeling like you’re failing when really, you just don’t have a plan. In this episode of The Diet Diaries, I’m breaking down: Why your &...

In today’s episode, I’m diving into the uncomfortable truth about what it really costs to chase that magic number on the scale. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m happiest at this weight, but it’s impossible to stay there,” then buckle up—this is for you. We’re breaking down why sacrificing your mental and emotional well-being for a clothing size or scale number isn’t just unsustainable—it’s robbing you...

Kicking off year 5 of The Diet Diaries today! So many of us create these perfect plans for eating better, exercising more, or making any kind of change. And then life happens. You miss the grocery store, work gets crazy, or your kids need you, and suddenly, your plan goes out the window. Without a backup, it’s easy to fall into the all-or-nothing trap, swinging between doing everything and doing n...

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tawny Kross, a physical therapist specializing in chronic pain who offers virtual services for clients across the globe. Tawny’s expertise and unique approach focus on understanding pain through a whole-person lens: integrating the mind, body, and emotional experience. We dive into the powerful connection between chronic pain and body image—how the stories we tel...

Hey everyone, I had a totally different episode planned for today, but this topic has been living rent-free in my brain. So here we go...a stylist I follow on Instagram had a tummy tuck, and her journey sparked some big questions about body image and our obsession with "fixing" ourselves. Why do we chase after the idea of looking like we've never aged, had kids, or lived life? Where...