DivaDeets: Your Go-To Weight Loss Podcast for Women Over 40

Faith on the Weight Loss JourneyWeight loss is more than workouts and macros — it’s a test of belief. There are days when the scale won’t move, when progress feels invisible, and when quitting looks easier than pushing forward. In this episode, Coach Danya Powers shares what faith really looks like on a weight loss journey, why it matters just as much as science, and how to keep going even when results feel slow.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why faith is the missing ingredient in so many weight loss journeysThe “seed analogy” — how invisible progress mirrors growth undergroundThree practical ways to practice faith in daily weight loss: vision, micro-commitments, and anchor practicesWhy faith changes outcomes even before the scale doesHow to stay anchored through plateaus and slow seasonsKey Takeaway: Faith is the fuel when results feel invisible. Your work is not wasted — every rep, every meal, every choice is growth happening under the surface.Resources & Next Steps: 👉 DM me FAITH on Instagram @danyapowersec or Facebook (Danya Powers) to connect and learn what it looks like to walk this journey with coaching support.Connect with Me:Instagram: @danyapowersecFacebook: Danya PowersTikTok: @danyapowersecWebsite: www.empowerdcoaching.com

You’re eating your protein. You’re lifting. You’re drinking your water and hitting your steps. You’re doing everything right… so why is the scale going up?In this episode, Coach Danya breaks down what’s really happening when your weight stalls or even climbs — and why it’s not failure, it’s science.You’ll learn:✨ The 3 big reasons the scale goes up during fat loss (and why that’s actually a good thing)✨ How muscle, water, and metabolism changes can mask fat loss on the scale✨ Why holding ground during a plateau is still progress✨ The mindset shift that keeps you consistent when the number doesn’t move💜 If the scale has been messing with your head, this episode will help you breathe, trust the process, and keep showing up.🔗 Connect with Me📲 Instagram: @danyapowersec📲 TikTok: @danyapowersec📲 Facebook: Danya Powers🌐 Website: www.empowerdcoaching.com

If I had to lose my menopausal weight all over again — knowing what I know now — this is exactly how I’d do it.When I hit menopause, I did all the wrong things. I starved myself on 1200 calories, punished myself with hours of cardio, blamed my hormones, and thought I was broken. And maybe you’ve been there too — stuck in the same cycle, frustrated, and ready to give up.In this episode, I break down the mistakes I made, the turning points that changed everything, and the exact steps I’d take if I had to start over today. This isn’t theory — this is lived experience, combined with what I’ve now taught to hundreds of women over 40 who’ve lost the weight and kept it off.Here’s what you’ll learn:• The 3 biggest mistakes women make during menopause weight loss (and why they backfire)• The turning point that helped me reset my metabolism• The 5 things I’d do differently if I was starting over today• What actually doesn’t matter (myth busts that’ll free you from stress)• Why menopause is not the end of your fat loss story — it’s just a shiftIf you’ve been told “it’s just your hormones” or that fat loss after 40 isn’t possible — this episode will give you hope and a roadmap.Key Takeaways• Undereating and overexercising are the fastest ways to wreck your metabolism.• Muscle is your best fat-loss ally after 40.• Protein, strength training, sleep, and stress management are non-negotiables.• The clock doesn’t decide your results — consistency does.• Menopause isn’t a dead end — it’s a new chapter that requires a new strategy.If you’re tired of feeling stuck and want a step-by-step plan that works with your body — not against it — DM me READY on Instagram. Let’s build your comeback together.SocialsInstagram: @danyapowersecFacebook: Danya PowersTikTok: @danyapowersecWebsite: www.empowerdcoaching.com

There’s nothing more discouraging than working hard, eating clean, and stepping on the scale… only to see the same number over and over again. Plateaus are frustrating — but they’re not failure. In this episode, Coach Danya Powers breaks down the real science behind weight loss stalls, why your body adapts, and exactly how to push past a plateau without slashing calories or living on the treadmill.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What’s really happening inside your body during a plateau (and why it’s normal)The #1 mistake women over 40 make when trying to “fix” itHow stress, sleep, and hidden calories sneak into your resultsTactical strategies to break through — from protein goals to strength training to refeedsA mindset reframe that makes plateaus less scary and more empoweringKey Takeaway:A plateau is not punishment. It’s feedback. With the right nutrition, training, and stress strategies, you can push through and finally see progress again.Resources & Next Steps:👉 DM me READY on Instagram @danyapowersecFacebook: Danya PowersTikTok: @danyapowersecWebsite: www.empowerdcoaching.com

In Minneapolis, two children — only 8 and 10 years old — were gunned down during Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church, and 17 others were injured. And in Charlotte, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee named Iryna Zarutska, who fled the war for safety, was stabbed to death on a train.These aren’t just headlines. They are lives, families, and futures cut short.As a mom who raised my kids to be outspoken, to stand for truth, and to live their faith boldly — this week shook me deeply. In this episode, my husband and I sit down to process the grief, the fear, and the weight of it all. We talk about raising bold kids in a fractured world, how to anchor ourselves in scripture when hope feels thin, and why health matters even more in moments like these.Because caring for our bodies isn’t vanity — it’s resilience. It’s how we keep showing up for our families, our communities, and the values we refuse to let go of.What you’ll hear in this episode:Grief is real — and you don’t need to rush into answers.We live in a world where faith and truth come at a cost.Scripture reminds us that God is close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), calls us to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21), and promises His victory even in trouble (John 16:33).Health isn’t about shrinking; it’s about staying here, strong and present, for the people who love you and the values you live for.Small habits — protein, sleep, prayer, movement — are daily acts of hope and resistance.Scriptures Mentioned:Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.Romans 12:21 – Overcome evil with good.John 16:33 – In this world you will have trouble, but take heart.If this week has reminded you how fragile life is, let it also remind you why your health matters. Take care of your body. Guard your heart. Stay close to God. And keep showing up — because your family, your community, and your faith need you here.💬 DM me READY on Instagram to learn how I help women over 40 stay strong, consistent, and confident in every season.Connect with Me:Instagram: @danyapowersecFacebook: Danya PowersTikTok: @danyapowersecWebsite: www.empowerdcoaching.com

Starting is easy. Staying consistent? That’s where most women struggle.If you’ve ever said:✨ “I suck at this part.”✨ “I do fine until the weekend, then it all falls apart.”✨ “I’m just tired.”…this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, Coach D breaks down the consistency crisis — why women quit just before the breakthrough and how to stop that cycle for good.You’ll learn:💜 The hidden adaptation lag that makes it feel like nothing is working (when it actually is)💜 How to use simple anchor habits to stay steady when life gets chaotic💜 Why perfection is keeping you stuck, and how progress really happens in the messy middle💜 Real client stories that prove consistency wins every timeIf you’re tired of starting over every Monday, this episode will give you the perspective and tools to finally stay the course.🔗 Connect with Me📲 Instagram: @danyapowersec📲 TikTok: @danyapowersec📲 Facebook: Danya Powers🌐 Website: www.empowerdcoaching.com

This episode is extra special because I’m joined by my very first guest — my mom! She was born in 1950, raised a family, and lived through menopause in a time when women didn’t really talk about it.We sat down for a generational conversation about what it means to be a woman, a mom, and a daughter navigating all the changes of midlife — from hot flashes to hormones to self-identity.Inside, you’ll hear:✨ What menopause looked like in the 70s and 80s vs. now✨ How motherhood and body image were handled in her generation✨ The emotional side of hysterectomy, menopause, and aging — for both of us✨ Practical wisdom from her perspective, and a rally cry from mine✨ The reminder that no matter your age, you’re not broken and you’re not aloneThis is a heartfelt conversation about connection, resilience, and embracing every season of womanhood.💬 If this episode hit home, DM me the word “READY” and let’s talk about building a plan that supports the woman you are right now.🔗 Connect With Me📲 Instagram: @danyapowersec📲 Facebook: Danya Powers📲 TikTok: @danyapowersec🌐 Website: www.empowerdcoaching.com

Are you on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro and suddenly stuck? The first 20–30 pounds came off fast, but now the scale won’t budge — and you’re exhausted, frustrated, and wondering what’s wrong.In this episode of Diva Deets, Coach D breaks down her 5-Step Beyond the Shot Blueprint — the exact science-based strategy to break through the stall, protect your muscle, and finally feel strong again.You’ll learn:1. Why stalls happen (and why it’s probably not even your fault).2. How to rebuild your metabolic engine with the right fuel.3. Why strength training is non-negotiable for women over 40.4. How cortisol secretly sabotages progress (and how to manage it).5. What it really takes to keep results beyond the shot.This isn’t about shame or quick fixes. It’s about supporting your body instead of starving it — and building habits that last long after the prescription ends.If you’re ready to break through the stall, protect your muscle, and thrive beyond the medication — DM me the word SHOT on Instagram @danyapowersec or Facebook (Danya Powers) and let’s talk about my Beyond the Shot 1:1 Coaching Program.🔗 Connect with DanyaInstagram: @danyapowersecFacebook: Danya PowersTikTok: @danyapowersecWebsite: www.empowerdcoaching.com

In this episode of Diva Deets, I’m pulling back the curtain on the quiet truth so many women over 40 live with — that aching feeling of disconnection, invisibility, and wondering where you went in the middle of it all.We’ll talk about:• The hormonal shifts that mess with your joy, motivation, and relationships• Why your friendships feel different (and what to do about it)• The grief of losing the version of you that once felt strong and confident• How to start rebuilding a version of your life that includes YOU againMidlife isn’t just a hormone shift.It’s an identity shift.And you don’t have to walk it alone.💬 DM me “READY” to start your comeback with EmpowerD Coaching.🔗 Connect with me:📲 Instagram: @danyapowersec📘 Facebook: Danya Powers🎵 TikTok: @danyapowersec🌐 Website: www.empowerdcoaching.com

Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro — GLP-1 medications are everywhere. And yes, they work… until they don’t. If you’ve lost 15, 20, even 30 pounds and suddenly hit a stall, you’re not broken — your body is adapting. In this episode of Diva Deets, Coach D explains the science behind Ozempic plateaus and shows you exactly how to break through without losing muscle, wrecking your metabolism, or spinning your wheels in diet jail. You’ll learn: Why metabolic adaptation happens on GLP-1s (Harvard Health, The Atlantic).How much muscle loss is possible without strength training (20–50% of weight lost, Endocrinology & Metabolism review).The 5 most common traps that keep you stuck: under-fueling, muscle loss, stress, lack of progression, and no exit plan. The 5 strategies to break through: build muscle, eat enough, move more, manage stress, and partner with your provider. And at the end, you’ll hear about my Beyond the Shot Coaching Program — built for women on or coming off GLP-1s who want to protect their results, feel strong, and keep the weight off long term.Connect with Danya:Instagram: @danyapowersecFacebook: Danya PowersTikTok: @danyapowersecWebsite: www.empowerdcoaching.com

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “It has to be my hormones… because nothing else makes sense”?You’re not wrong — but you’re not completely right either.In this episode of Diva Deets, we’re busting open the biggest excuse and the biggest truth about fat loss after 40: hormones. You’ll learn where hormones truly affect your metabolism, and where your habits might be doing more damage than you think.Here’s what we cover: ✨ Why estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and testosterone changes really matter ✨ The sneaky habits that sabotage fat loss more than hormones ever will ✨ How to tell if it’s hormones or habits holding you back ✨ My hormone-honoring fat-loss framework: protein, strength training, stress management, and sleep ✨ The mindset shift you must make if you want results after 40You are not broken. You’re not too old. And you’re not doomed because of menopause. But you do need a strategy that works with your body now — not against it.💬 DM me the word “READY” if this episode spoke to you. Let’s figure out what’s really blocking your fat loss, and build a smarter plan together.🔗 Connect With Me📲 Instagram: @danyapowersec 📲 Facebook: Danya Powers 📲 TikTok: @danyapowersec 🌐 Website: www.empowerdcoaching.com🎬 YouTube Description (SEO-friendly + concise)The Hormone Blame Game: What’s Really Blocking Fat Loss After 40Think it’s your hormones stopping you from losing weight after 40? You might be right… but it might also be your habits. In this episode, I break down exactly what hormones do, where habits matter more, and how to finally lose weight in midlife without the blame game.👉 DM me “READY” on Instagram if you’re done guessing and want a plan that actually works with your hormones.Follow me for more: IG: @danyapowersec | FB: Danya Powers | TikTok: @danyapowersec | www.empowerdcoaching.com

After my hysterectomy, no one prepared me for what came next. It wasn’t just about healing incisions — it was about the fatigue, the weight gain, the loss of energy, and the feeling of not even recognizing myself anymore.In this episode of Diva Deets, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to navigate hysterectomy recovery, hormonal chaos, and midlife weight loss.You’ll hear: ✨ Why the surgery is just the beginning of the journey ✨ How hormonal shifts after hysterectomy affect weight, mood, muscle, and metabolism ✨ Why belly fat, inflammation, and fatigue are not your fault ✨ Real tools and strategies to help you reclaim energy, confidence, and strength ✨ The truth about libido post-hysterectomy — and what you can do about itIf you’ve felt like your body is betraying you, you are not broken. You just need a plan that works with your hormones, not against them.💬 DM me the word “READY” and I’ll help you build a plan that supports the body you’re in now — not the one you had at 25.🔗 Connect With Me📲 Instagram: @danyapowersec 📲 Facebook: Danya Powers 📲 TikTok: @danyapowersec 🌐 Website: www.empowerdcoaching.com

Feeling like your body betrayed you somewhere around 40? You’re not crazy — and you’re definitely not alone.In this raw, honest episode, Coach Danya opens up about her post-hysterectomy recovery, the emotional weight of midlife, and the truth behind why so many women feel like they’re doing everything “right”... but nothing is working.If your body feels like a stranger… if you’ve blamed yourself for gaining weight… or if you’ve cried over a slice of pizza — this one’s for you.🎧 What You’ll Learn:✔️ What really changes in your body after 40 (and why old methods stop working) ✔️ How hormones, stress, and recovery affect fat loss more than calories ever could ✔️ Why judgment and perfectionism are holding you back — not the food ✔️ How to reclaim your strength, identity, and joy without starting over🎯 Ready for real results — without the chaos, the calorie-counting, or the burnout?Apply for 1:1 coaching with Coach D and get:A customized plan built around YOUR body, hormones, and scheduleWeekly coaching calls + private supportReal food, real strategy, and real results — finally 📩 DM “READY” or apply now at www.empowerdcoaching.com 📲 Let’s Connect:IG: @danyapowersec FB: @danyapowers TikTok: @danyapowersec YouTube: EmpowerD Coaching 🌐 Website: www.empowerdcoaching.com

Today’s episode is a little different—and a whole lot of fun. (recording is a little sketch but I think you'll enjoy it!)We're on the road, coffee in hand, sunshine ahead, and I’ve got my husband riding shotgun while we talk through the 49 things I want to do before I turn 50. Some are bold. Some are silly. Some are deeply personal. But every single one represents the energy I’m bringing into this next chapter.Because midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a comeback. 💥💬 Let me know: What’s one thing you’d put on your “before 50” list?👇 DM me “BUCKET” on Instagram @danyapowersec and I’ll send you my printable bucket list template so you can start your own comeback!📲 Follow & ConnectInstagram: @danyapowersecFacebook: Danya PowersTikTok: @danyapowersecWebsite: www.empowerdcoaching.com🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if this episode lit a fire in you. Let’s make midlife magical.

Feeling like your body’s not responding the way it used to? You're not alone — and you're not broken. You're just missing a few key pieces of the fat loss puzzle.In this episode, Coach Danya breaks down the 4 foundational principles every woman over 40 needs to understand in order to lose fat, feel strong, and get consistent results — without burning out, starving, or starting over every Monday.🔥 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why protein is your best friend (and how much you actually need) ✔️ The truth about strength training and how it reshapes your body ✔️ How stress and sleep secretly sabotage your results ✔️ Why perfection is the problem — and consistency is the cure ✔️ Real talk + relatable stories to help you feel seen, supported, and ready to rise🎯 Ready for a plan that works with your body and your life?📲 Let’s Connect:IG: @danyapowersecFB: @danyapowersTikTok: @danyapowersecYouTube: EmpowerD Coaching🌐 Website: www.empowerdcoaching.com