The Diet Diaries

I just got back from 10 days in Switzerland and Italy—and let’s just say this was not a “protein and veggies” kind of trip. Think: Jet lag messing with my hungerChocolate for “dinner” (more than once)Food noise cranking way upLearning to roll with tiny portions, weird mealtimes, and zero snacksSaying yes to gelato at 3 p.m. because it was the values-aligned choiceThis isn’t about “staying on track” while traveling. It’s about using skills when routines fall apart—and knowing the difference be...

Most struggles with food and eating don’t come with a diagnosis. After all we're taught since birth that wanting to lose weight and eat healthy is good thing…right? But what if it’s not? What if the constant guilt, rules, and second-guessing aren’t just “part of being a woman”—but signs of a deeper struggle that most people never name? This week, I’m joined by University of Texas journalism professor and author Mallary Tenore Tarpley to talk about her memoir Slip—and the messy, quiet real...

We spend so much time wishing we could go back and do things differently—talking to the past version of ourselves who didn’t know better. But what if there’s way more power in looking forward instead of backward? In this episode, I’m breaking down: Why thinking about your future self (not just your past) changes everythingHow to create a clear, concrete plan to support the “you” who’s just minutes awayA simple framework to stop living on autopilot and start making choices that feel good...

Ever wish you could just not have cravings? That you could flip a switch and never think about chocolate, chips, or cookies again? I used to think that too. (I even ran a workshop called Conquer Cravings, no joke.) But here’s the thing: cravings aren’t a problem you need to fix. So if they're not a problem, then what are they? In this episode, I’m sharing: Why cravings are actually information about your body and mindA simple way to “work backwards” to uncover what your cravings are trying to...

Ever feel like you’re stuck between two shitty choices? Like…either you diet yourself into misery to lose weight, or stay exactly where you are and but have to deal with the discomfort of being in a body you aren’t happy with? In this episode, I’m breaking down the idea that discomfort is inevitable—but you do get to choose which discomfort moves you closer to who you want to be and which one moves you further away. We’ll talk about: ✨ The sneaky ways “I’ll be happier when I...

You hear one expert say “eat more protein.” Another says “cut back on protein.” One promises food freedom in 30 days. Another says counting macros is the only way. So who the hell do you listen to? In this episode, I’m working to make sense of the chaos — in the wellness world and in the business coaching world — and sharing the exact questions I’ve been asking myself lately to tune out the noise and figure out who actually deserves my trust. Because it’s not just ab...

This week I’m breaking down how your space might be quietly driving your cravings, overeating, and mindless snacking. This isn’t just about putting a fruit bowl on the counter. We’re going deeper. Inside the episode: Why removing chocolate (or any sweet/snack) isn’t diet culture — and when it can actually helpHow changing where you eat (or scroll) changes what you eatThe two ways to change your environment — and which one actually matters mostYou’ve probably been blaming yourself when i...

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 problemThe simple questions that reveal what’s really driving your habitsHow my free Food Behavior Blueprint walks you step-by-step through figuring it outYou do...

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 what happens when we logically know we can’t control something—our weight, a craving, a body c...

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 photoWhy our first reaction isn’t the full storyA simple question to ask before you even look at the pictureWeddings, vacations, graduations, recitals, pool part...

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 the emotional and physical discomfort that weight gain often brings. You’ll hear: When weight gai...

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 mastectomy and breast reconstruction. We talk about: * The grief of losing her breasts * How to advoc...

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 change you’re looking for * What this actually looks like with food, with exercise and across eve...

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 wear white * Why body modification often feels like a necessity, not a choice * What it me...

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 it’s also about something bigger—how we unknowingly carry all-or-nothing thinking into the way we ask ...