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What happens when something you love no longer fits the season of life you’re in? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down for a very real, very unfiltered conversation about a decision that did not come easily. After months of reflecting, praying, and really listening to my gut, I realized something had shifted. Between stepping back into one-on-one coaching, feeling pulled to be more present with my daughter, and recognizing the time and energy this show truly takes, I had to ask myself a hard question – what actually matters most in this season? In this episode, I’m sharing the honest behind-the-scenes of that decision, the mindset shift that helped me get there, and the lesson so many women struggle with… sometimes growth isn’t about doing more, it’s about having the courage to do less, but better. If you’ve been feeling stretched, pulled in too many directions, or questioning what to hold onto and what to release, this conversation will hit close to home. Hit play to hear why this isn’t a goodbye… it’s something much more intentional. In the meantime, come connect with me on Instagram @itsdanimarenburg 00:56 – Why This Episode Is Unplanned and Personal 02:13 – The Shift to One-on-One Coaching and Why It Feels Right 03:36 – The Honest Truth: You Can’t Do Everything Well, Sometimes Less Is More 04:01 – Behind the Scenes On The Time Commitment of Creating This Podcast 05:13 – All 150+ Episodes Are Still Here! Your Favorites Aren’t Going Anywhere 06:37 – The Meaning of Sustainability Beyond Nutrition… A New Chapter Ahead 🔗 HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/episode153 💭 Have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you? Send it my way! I might feature it on the podcast and share my personal advice just for you. Ask me here. 💚 COME SAY HI: Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple & sustainable wellness tips. ⭐️ FOLLOW & REVIEW: Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things: Hit the ‘FOLLOW’ button so you’ll be the first to know when a new episode drops. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify to help other busy women get the clarity they’ve been searching for.

If you feel like building a high protein plate sounds good in theory but completely overwhelming in real life, this episode is for you. Today I’m sitting down with Rachael DeVaux of @rachaelsgoodeats, and this felt less like an interview and more like two toddler moms at the kitchen counter talking about what’s actually working. Rachael breaks down how to make protein the backbone of your plate without counting macros, obsessing, or spending hours in the kitchen. We unpack power pantry staples, 20-minute dinners, how to plan just three meals a week to cut decision fatigue, and how to feed yourself and your family the same meal without short-order cooking. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to simplify your week, feel fuller longer, stabilize your energy, and finally stop the 4pm crash and late-night snack spiral. If you’ve been craving structure without rigidity and nourishment without overwhelm, hit play and let’s dive in. Rachael’s new cookbook, The High-Protein Plate is available for purchase now! Grab your copy today: https://rachaelsgoodeats.com/the-high-protein-plate-cookbook/ 00:34 – How to Build Simple, High-Protein, Nutrient-Dense Meals Without Feeling Overwhelmed 6:00 – The Real-Life Staples That Make Healthy Eating Actually Doable for Busy Families 7:03 – Why Variety (But Not Perfection) Matters for Kids’ Nutrition and How to Keep It Manageable 11:50 – The “Power Pantry” Framework That Helps Moms and Non-Moms Alike Ditch Decision Fatigue 19:33 – A 10-Minute Sunday Planning Ritual to Save Weeknight Dinner Chaos 20:00 – Rachel’s 20-Minute High-Protein Dinners for When Plans Change 22:00 – Why “Cook Once, Eat Twice” Makes Weekday Lunches a Breeze Connect with Rachael: Website | Instagram 🔗 HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/episode152 💭 Have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you? Send it my way! I might feature it on the podcast and share my personal advice just for you. Ask me here. 💚 COME SAY HI: Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple & sustainable wellness tips. ⭐️ FOLLOW & REVIEW: Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things: Hit the ‘FOLLOW’ button so you’ll be the first to know when a new episode drops. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify to help other busy women get the clarity they’ve been searching for.

Healthy eating shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job — but if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like you’re failing at “doing it right,” this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m sitting down with nutritionist, chef, and corporate wellness strategist Chef Leigh to break down what your version of healthy can actually look like in real life — not the Instagram-perfect kind. We talk through three simple but powerful shifts that make nourishing yourself feel doable even on your busiest days: the Power Plate Pause, why snack prep often matters more than meal prep, and how to use mood–food mapping to support your energy, focus, and emotions. This episode isn’t about restriction, perfection, or copying someone else’s routine. It’s about learning how to pause, fuel instead of just function, and make food work for your life — not against it. If you’ve been craving a calmer, more grounded approach to eating that actually fits your schedule, your stress levels, and your season of life… press play. The shift you’ve been missing might be simpler than you think. 4:16 – How to Find Your Own Version of Healthy 6:53 – Power Plate Pause: The Simple Mindful Eating Trick 13:38 – Snack Prep vs. Meal Prep—Making Nutrition Work For You 25:43 – Mood Food Mapping: Using Food to Support Your Emotions 31:54 – Why Pausing and Fueling (Not Just Functioning) Is Your First Step Episode Links: Ready to make healthy eating feel simpler? Take 20% off all Chef LeighM services and products using code DANIMARENBURG at checkout HERE Connect with Chef LeighM: Website | Instagram

If your results only last a few weeks, it’s not because you’re inconsistent — it’s because your plan was never built to survive real life. The cycle of going all-in, burning out, and starting over isn’t a motivation issue. It’s a strategy issue. And today we’re fixing that. In the final episode of our Real Results Reset Series, I’m breaking down why most resets fail, why intensity and perfection backfire, and what actually creates progress when life is busy, messy, and unpredictable. We’ll walk through the three pillars that make results repeatable — not just doable on your best weeks, but sustainable on your worst. Plus, the simple “worst week test” that changes how you approach consistency altogether. You’ll walk away feeling clear, grounded, and confident in a plan that doesn’t fall apart the moment stress, travel, hormones, or real life shows up. And by the end, I’ll ask you one question that could completely change how you build results from here on out. Hit play and let’s dive in. 0:09 – Why Most Resets Fail (Hint: It’s Not a Motivation Problem) 3:44 – The Power of Repeatable Weeks Over Perfect Weeks 4:26 – The 3 Pillars for Lasting Results 11:06 – How to Structure Your Routine for Real Life (Even During Your Worst Weeks) 13:07 – Why Measuring Progress Takes More Than Just Watching the Scale 14:24 – Progress Isn’t Linear—Consistency Is Key Other Episodes You’ll Love: Ready to stop starting over? Tune into the Real Results Reset Series playlist and listen to the full January series HERE

If you feel like you’re doing everything right and nothing is changing, it’s probably not you. It’s your metabolism being under supported for years without you even realizing it. In episode 2 of our Real Results Reset series, I’m breaking down why so many women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s feel stuck despite eating clean, moving their bodies, and trying to do all the right things. I walk you through the real metabolic blockers that quietly slow progress, why your body isn’t working against you, but protecting you, and what supportive shifts actually help your metabolism respond again without more restriction or burnout. By the end, you’ll feel relief knowing your metabolism isn’t broken and you’re not failing. If you want to find out which blocker is holding you back and what happens when you finally start supporting your body the right way, hit play and let’s dive in. 4:24 – How Chronic Undereating and Inconsistent Calories Hurt Your Progress 7:45 – Why Protein Is The Essential Fix Most Women Miss 9:53 – Stress Isn’t Just Mental—How Busy Living Spikes Cortisol & Stalls Progress 2:57 – Hormonal Shifts in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postpartum—What They Actually Mean for Metabolism 16:57 – Five Simple Steps to Unstick Your Metabolism—Consistency Beats Perfection Every Time OTHER EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE: Ready to stop starting over? Tune into the Real Results Reset Series playlist and listen to the full January series HERE