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In this episode, I unpack a question someone asked me on InstagramāDo you struggle with weight gain?āand explore the nuanced, layered truth behind it after my answer on IG only glazed the surface.
Weāre talking about why weight gain isnāt 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 the emotional and physical discomfort that weight gain often brings.
Youāll hear:
When weight gain might actually be a good signWhat curiosity (instead of panic) can teach youWhy menopause weight changes are biologically normal AND also still hardHow to find self-compassion when your jeans feel tight
If weight gain feels like a constant battle or brings up panic, this is for you. Can we start asking different questions and stop labeling everything as a problem to be fixed? Let's talk about it.Connect with Jordana
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What happens when your body no longer looks, feels, or moves the way it used toāand you didnāt get a say in the matter?
This week on The Diet Diaries, Iām talking with Veronica Kautzāa breast cancer survivor, wife, sister, mom of two and worker of 2 full time jobs (sheās the founder of Scotch Plains City Lifestyle Magazine)āabout her experience living in a body thatās been through a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction.
We talk about:
* The grief of losing her breasts
* How to advocate for your health
* How her diagnosis impacted her tween daughter
* The unexpected feelings after having breast reconstruction
This conversation is raw, honest, and so needed. If you've ever struggled with body imageāespecially after illness, surgery, or any major physical changeāhope youāll listen in. This oneās for you. š_____________________________________________________________________________
A lifelong builder and believer in people, Veronica brings over 25 years of experience scaling high-performing sales orgs in the Talent Acquisition space. Today, sheās championing AI-driven hiring as CRO at OptimHire while also co-publishing Scotch Plains City Lifestyle, a hyperlocal magazine connecting brands with community.
Born on Long Island and now proudly rooted in Scotch Plains, NJ, Veronica is the youngest of five sisters, married 19 years, and mom to two incredible kids ā one boy, one girl. Sheās walked 60 miles for a cause, pitched CHROs by day and local businesses by night, and believes deeply in doing good work with good people.
Off the clock, youāll find her front row at a concert, cracking up at a comedy show, or cheering on anything live ā because for Veronica, itās all about connection, whether across a table, a Zoom call, or a stage.
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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, Iām 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 change youāre looking for
* What this actually looks like with food, with exercise and across everyday life.
Whether you're trying to move your body more, eat better, or just get unstuck, this episode will tell you exactly how to start going after the changes you want to make.Want a clear roadmap for balancing structure and flexibility specific to YOUR life? Book a Power Hour Coaching session.
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In this episode, Iām sharing the story behind my recent foray in self-tanning (spoiler: itās for Benās 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 donāt even realize.
Weāre talking about:
* The pressure to be ātan enoughā to wear white
* Why body modification often feels like a necessity, not a choice
* What it means to feel like yourself vs. trying to look ābetterā
* How to start noticing and quieting the noise in your head about how you look
This is not a judgment on tanning or makeup or any of the things we do to change our appearance. Itās an invitation to get curious, ask why, and maybeājust maybeāloosen the grip body noise has on your life.And if you want to book a Power Hour session to talk about body noise or anything else you're struggling with as we approach summer, just click here.
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In this short solo episode, Iām talking about a new way to work together that honestly shouldāve existed a long time ago.
If youāve ever thought, I wish I could just talk to Jordanaāthis oneās 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 itās also about something biggerāhow we unknowingly carry all-or-nothing thinking into the way we ask for help... and why thatās keeping so many of us stuck.
In this episode:
* Why I created Power Hour Coaching
* Who itās for
* How one hour can actually be more than enough
* What weāll cover, what youāll walk away with, and what ongoing support looks like
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What if everything you thought you knew about runningāwhat a runner looks like, why people do it, how it relates back to food and how you feel about your bodyāwas wrong?
In this episode, Iām joined by my friend and colleague Meghan Gould, an ultra running coach who helps women train for their first 50K (yes, thatās 31+ miles, and no, itās not as wild as it sounds... or maybe it is, but not in the way you think). Meghan shares her journey from post-college burnout and chronic pain to coaching women through massive physical featsānot to lose weight, but to expand what they believe is possible.
We talk about:
The surprising (and deeply inclusive) culture of ultra runningHow running can heal your relationship with carbs (hi, Sour Patch Kids)Building confidence by stretching your comfort zoneānot punishing your bodyWhy running can shift how you show up in your life, way beyond the milesTruthfully, this conversation isnāt really about runningāitās about reconnecting with your body and understanding how how to trust it, fuel it, and see just how far you can go when you stop trying to get smaller and start getting curious instead.
Whether you've never run a mile or you've been running for years, this one will make you think differently about what your body can doāand how good that can feel.
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If youāre listening, you've probably tracked your food at some pointācalories, macros, points. Maybe obsessively. Maybe for a goal. Maybe because it helped you feel in control.
But hereās 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, Iām breaking down:
When and why tracking is helpfulThe five key components of food journaling that reveal what numbers never canHow journaling uncovers the real reasons behind overeating, late-night snacking, and feeling out of controlMy personal take on when to track, when to journal, and how to do either in a way thatās actually useful (not soul-sucking)If youāve been stuck relying on an app to tell you when and how much to eatāor youāre scared to stop tracking because it feels like free fallingāthis oneās for you.
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Ever try something an influencer swore was life-changing ā the jeans, the makeup, the hair tutorial ā and it just didnāt work for you? And instead of thinking āmaybe this just isnāt for me,ā you spiral into āwhatās wrong with me?ā
Yeah. Same.
Todayās episode is a follow-up to last weekās convo about influence vs. inspiration ā and how easy it is to internalize failure when something āeveryone lovesā doesnāt work for you. Whether itās high-rise jeans, a viral yogurt bowl, or a protein target that feels impossible to hit ā the message is the same:
Youāre not the problem.
Hereās what we get into:
Why āmust-haveā might not mean āmust-have for youāHow body proportions, preferences, and personality all matter (and why they should)What it looks like to trust yourself instead of doubting your decisionsConnect with Jordana
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You know that feeling when your feed is flooded with must-have trends, game-changing routines, or life-changing products? Whether itās the latest fashion sale or the "perfect" meal plan, itās so easy to get swept up in the idea that we need something to look good, feel good, or be good enough.
The sneaky ways consumer culture convinces us weāre missing somethingHow to pause and check in before hitting "add to cart" (or overhauling your breakfast)The difference between inspiration and pressureāand how to spot the linePractical ways to stay connected to what truly fits your life, body, and goals
But hereās the thingādo you even like it? Does it actually work for you?
In this episode, Iām peeling back the layers of influenceāhow it sneaks into what we wear, what we eat, and even how we see ourselves.
Weāre talking about:This isnāt about never shopping or ignoring adviceāitās about owning your choices so they actually work for you.
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Weāve been conditioned to believe that only women in bigger bodies struggle with food and body imageābut what if thatās completely wrong?
In this episode, Iām breaking down why body image issues and disordered eating arenāt exclusive to any one body type. Youāll hear real stories from women in smaller bodies who still struggle, despite fitting the cultural "ideal."
Inside this episode:
Why we assume weight loss = happiness (and why itās not that simple)The hidden struggles of women in smaller bodiesWhat photos and your friends' complaints about their bodies reveal about your own beliefsHow to comment about someoneās appearance without talking about their size or shapeThis conversation is about more than just foodāitās about the way we, as women, see ourselves and each other. If this episode resonates, share it with a friend.
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Youāve been conditioned to think weight loss only happens with strict rules, meal plans, and obsessing over every bite. But what if thatās not true? What if fat loss could be a side effect of learning to eat in a way that actually works for youāwithout dieting, restriction, or misery?
In this episode, weāre diving into:
Why traditional diets keep failing you (and itās not your fault)How shifting your focus from rules to skills changes everythingWhy food freedom and fat loss arenāt oppositesāthey go hand in handIf youāve ever wondered, Can I actually lose weight without a diet?, this oneās for you.
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Ever feel like youāre stuck in an endless loop of dieting rules, tracking, and feeling like youāre either winning or totally failing?
Youāre not the only one. And the good news is thereās another wayāand 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. Youāll learn:
š„ Why strict rules and āon/offā thinking keep you stuck
š„ How to shift from āI failedā to āWhat can I learn?ā
š„ The mindset that helps you actually figure out what works for YOUStop following rigid plans that donāt fit your life. Start creating your own way of eating on your own terms.
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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 Iām getting really candid on the biggest struggles I face in my coaching businessāwhat makes it feel like shouting into the void, why social media isnāt the answer, and the challenge of doing work that doesnāt fit the flashy, quick-fix narrative.
I love what I do. I believe in it with every fiber of my being. But hereās the realityāmy work isnāt flashy. Itās not about dramatic before and afters or quick-fix solutions. Itās about deep, lasting change, and thatās a much harder sell in a world obsessed with instant results.
In this episode, I open up about:
š¹ The exhausting rat race of social media and why Iām rethinking how I show upš¹ The journal entry that stopped me in my tracks (yep, Iām reading straight from my journal)
š¹ Why I sometimes feel like my job is āmade upā (and the reframe that shifted everything)
And Iām asking for your helpājust one small thing that could make a massive impact.
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This episode is one for the books. I rarely bring on guests, and when I do, itās because I know their story will hit home in a big way. Today, Iām sitting down with Stephanie Brinkerāa 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:š§ The stories we tell ourselves about weight, worth, and successāand how to rewrite them
šŖ Why strength training isnāt about getting smaller (and what it needs to be about)
šļø The closet clean-out rule that changed how she sees her body
š« How Stephanie handles friends and family who talk negatively about their bodiesāand the boundary that changed everything
š± How sheās raising two daughters to have a healthy relationship with food & their bodies
If youāve ever felt like youāre stuck in the same exhausting loop with food and how you feel about your body, this conversation will show you that change is possible. And not in a ājust love yourselfā kind of wayāthis is about real, tangible shifts that let you move forward without obsessing over every bite or every pound or feeling like you have to love everything about your body.
I have 3 spaces open for new 1:1 clients. If this episode resonated with youābook a complementary consult so we can connect and figure out if coaching is the support you need to get out of the all or nothing diet cycle.Stephanie Brinker is a self-described recovering body dysmorphic. She is 51, a working mom with 2 teenage girls, and decided a few years ago that she was tired of the preoccupation she had with her weight. Stephanie decided to go all in to transform the way she connects to and thinks about food, fitness and her body. While she's still a "work in progress" she's committed to this work for life, amidst all the challenges that come while approaching menopause.
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After a year and a half of working out in my basement, I did something kinda bigāI went back to a commercial gym. It wasnāt 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, Iām breaking down why I made the switch and how to know if your workouts are still serving you.
š¹ The surprising moment that made me realize I missed the gym.
š¹ Why my basement workouts stopped being enoughāand how I knew it was time for a change.
š¹ The truth about getting stronger: Are your workouts actually challenging you?
š¹ The gym vs. home workout debateāhow to figure out what actually works for you.
š¹ Strength training is non-negotiable for meāhereās why it should be for you, too.
If youāre lifting weights (or thinking about it), this oneās for you.Here's a link to episode 189 that I mentioned in today's episode.
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Ever feel like you're constantly running out of time, energy, or focus? Youāre not imagining itāitās real, and itās why you feel stretched so thin. In this episode of The Diet Diaries, I break down the time, energy & attention "pie"āa powerful visual to help you understand where your resources are going (and why youāre feeling so drained).
š¹ Why your time and energy are finite (but you treat them like theyāre unlimited)
š¹ The sneaky drains stealing your focusāwithout you even realizing it
š¹ How to reallocate your resources so you can actually make the changes you wantThis is the mindset shift no one teaches you (but should). Plus, I share a simple way to map out your own pie and start making shifts today. Press play and letās get into it.
And here's the link to your free Attention Audit worksheet!
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This week, Iām tackling something pretty big: the idea that just because you think it doesnāt mean itās true.
Why your brain loves to confuse thoughts with facts (and how to stop falling for it).The easiest first step to stop self-critical thoughts from running your day.How to turn down the volume on the stories that keep you stuck in the vicious cycle
Sounds simple. But it isnātā¦which is why weāre 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 canāt wear this? What if those were just stories your brain was tellingāand you didnāt have to listen? This episode breaks down how to separate yourself from the constant stream of negativity and start showing up in alignment with your values instead.
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Letās get real: Itās not the what thatās holding you backāitās the how.
Eat more protein.Work out more.Spend less time doom-scrolling on your phone.
You say you want to or need to:But without a clear how, youāre stuck. Spinning your wheels. Getting frustrated. Feeling like youāre failing when really, you just donāt have a plan.
Why your "how" is the missing link between where you are and where you want to be.How to uncover your how so you can stop winging it and start crushing it.What to do when you realize you donāt have a plan (spoiler: itās not about trying harder).
In this episode of The Diet Diaries, Iām breaking down:If youāre tired of feeling like nothing is changing, this is the episode for you.
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In todayās episode, Iām diving into the uncomfortable truth about what it really costs to chase that magic number on the scale. If youāve ever thought, āIām happiest at this weight, but itās impossible to stay there,ā then buckle upāthis is for you.
Weāre breaking down why sacrificing your mental and emotional well-being for a clothing size or scale number isnāt just unsustainableāitās robbing you of true happiness. Iāll share what it means to find your best weight, where food feels easy, your mind feels free, and your body feels good.
āØ What youāll hear:
* Why āhappinessā tied to a number is a lieāand whatās actually keeping you stuck.
* The red flags that signal your weight loss approach isnāt sustainable.
* How to finally feel at ease around food without tracking every bite.
* What it really takes to align your goals with your values (hint: itās not another diet).
And, come join me for Coaching Office Hours this Friday Jan 17 from 10-1130am EST. Come get your questions answered (for free) by someone you trust instead of watching another what I eat in a day Tik Tok video and hoping for the best. Sign up here! (its free!)Connect with Jordana
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Kicking off year 5 of The Diet Diaries today!
Why a backup plan is the secret to consistency and staying on track long-term.How I work with my clients to identify potential obstacles ahead of time.Real-life examples of backup plans for food (like keeping frozen smoothie ingredients on hand) and workouts (a pre-planned 5-minute session for busy days).Why small efforts, even just ā0.01,ā add up over timeāand how this mindset shift can change everything.
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, itās easy to fall into the all-or-nothing trap, swinging between doing everything and doing nothing. Sound familiar?
In this episode, Iām sharing:
If youāre working on New Yearās resolutions or trying to build healthier habits, this episode will help you feel prepared and confident no even when life gets lifey.Connect with Jordana
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