July 30, 2026
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Ep 85: That was Interesting!

Episode summary:

Sometimes the lessons we need don't arrive the way we expect them to. In this episode, Jen shares the surprising story of accidentally being served an alcoholic beer after more than three and a half years without alcohol. What could have become a source of guilt or fear instead became an opportunity for curiosity, reflection, and a deeper understanding of how she's changed.

Together, we explore what happens when we let go of all or nothing thinking, trust our own experiences instead of rigid labels, and allow ourselves to evolve. Jen also shares updates on her writing, the changes to Here in Human Wellness, and why creating space, both in silence and in everyday life, can reveal what truly matters.

Favorite Quotes:

"It was really a total non-issue. It was just interesting. That's all I can say. It was interesting."

"When you go into something in this curious space where there's kind of not a wrong or a right, there's just a, 'I wonder what's going to happen.'"

"I'm also grateful for the time of having that alcohol-free phase of season of life."

"When things come naturally and somewhat easily, that seems to be the reminder here that that's the direction to continue on."

"There's something really lovely with being with others and not feeling like you have to fill space."

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
2026 Silent Retreat 

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June 15, 2026
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Ep 84:   An Invitation to Silence 

Episode summary:

Summer has a way of feeling anything but relaxing, and in this episode, Jen shares how the busyness of parenting and everyday life has her craving something many of us rarely experience: true silence. She talks about her own life changing experience at a silent retreat and why she's now creating a space for other women to slow down, step away from the noise, and simply be.

Jen also answers some of the most common questions about silent retreats, from what happens during the day to whether you have to meditate or sit still for hours (spoiler: you don't!). If you've ever wondered what it might feel like to unplug, quiet your mind, and reconnect with yourself, this episode offers a glimpse into the beauty and possibility of slowing down.

Favorite Quotes:

"You don't really realize how much noise exists in your life until you step away from it."

"It was just so lovely to have no one that needed my attention except for me."

"The mind sort of settles down a little bit, and there's less attention to thoughts, less caring about thoughts, and more about just the raw experience of what I was in."

"Sometimes the water on the surface is calm. Sometimes it's choppy. Sometimes it's big old surfing waves. But underneath, everything is just still and quiet."

"You sense a different nervous system. You sense a knowing, and it makes it easier to access even in the strong waves of summer."

"If you're alive and you think you would benefit from just some time in quiet, then that's the skill set you need to have."

"Silence for me has very little hesitation."

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
2026 Silent Retreat 

Feldenkrais Website
Mark Nepo’s The Book of Awakening 

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June 2, 2026
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Ep 83:  The Difference Between Thinking and Looking

Episode summary:

In this episode, Jen explores the difference between thinking and truly looking. Through personal stories about running, body image, productivity, and everyday habits, she reflects on what can happen when we pause long enough to question the beliefs and assumptions that quietly shape our lives.

Jen also shares how this practice of deeper inquiry shows up in her work with clients, particularly around body image and self-judgment. Drawing on the work of Byron Katie, she offers a gentle invitation to examine the thoughts that create suffering and discover what becomes possible when we see them in a new way.

Favorite Quotes:

"Looking is questioning."

"I don't believe once we see something, we can necessarily unsee it."

"We start to see it when we see that we're managing something and we're noticing that we're moving from discomfort."

"Only you can do this work. Only you can explore things in a deeper way."

"We get a wider lens on things, and we might have a shift in seeing something that would have never occurred if we didn't stop and pause and look at this stuff and ask more questions."

"The thoughts that need to be questioned the most are probably the ones that cause the most suffering."

"I think it's really fun to look at stuff in a new way and to maybe break free from some of these cages that we don't even realize we're in."

"Life feels a little more rich and I'm in it more. I feel like I'm noticing the birds more."

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
2026 Silent Retreat 

The Work of Byron Katie
Dr. Amy Johnson’s Website
Changeable Podcast

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May 5, 2026
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Ep 82:  A Different Way to Approach Gut Issues 

Episode summary:

Jen shares a personal reflection on gut health, running, and her experience navigating IBS-related symptoms like bloating, urgency, food sensitivities, and the strong link between stress and digestion. She discusses identifying triggers, exploring FODMAPs, and noticing how quickly the mind can become focused on trying to “fix” symptoms. The episode looks beyond food alone, highlighting the role of the nervous system, mindfulness, and reducing stress around symptoms, and offers a grounded reminder that healing often involves less control and more curiosity, awareness, and a softer relationship with what feels unresolved. 

Jen is also offering a four-day, three-night silent retreat this September (September 10-13) at Kindred Forest in the Missouri Ozarks, a space intentionally designed for deep rest, reflection, and nervous system support. Through shared silence, nourishing meals, time in nature, and gentle practices like sound baths and Feldenkrais, the retreat creates an opportunity to step away from constant input and reconnect with what’s already present. 

Favorite Quotes:

“When nutrition and lifestyle changes don’t fully resolve gut symptoms, there’s often a missing piece.” 

 “The mind and the gut are intricately connected… when we are stressed, we feel that in our gut.” 

 “I noticed that my attention was going to this a lot… trying to fix this problem.” 

 “When the mind gets so heavily involved, it really does disrupt the way that the gut contracts and relaxes.” 

 “There’s a difference between ‘this has to get better’ and curiosity.” 

 “There is wisdom in recognizing that we might be trying too hard.”

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
2026 Silent Retreat 

The Gut Health Podcast

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April 14, 2026
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Ep 81:  A Conversation on the Wisdom of the Wild with Jo Pang 

Episode summary

This week, Jen is joined by Jo Pang, certified forest therapy guide and co founder of Kindred Forest, for a conversation that gently invites us back into connection with nature, with our bodies, and with ourselves. Together, they explore how stepping outside of fast paced, productivity driven living can open the door to a more aligned and grounded way of being, where self care becomes less reactive and more integrated into everyday life.

From forest bathing to silent retreats, Jo shares how intentional time in nature and in stillness can support nervous system regulation, deepen self awareness, and reconnect us to a sense of wonder. This episode is a reminder that even small moments of presence, whether outside or within our own homes, can have a meaningful impact on our well being and our relationship to the world around us.

 To learn more about Jo’s work, upcoming retreats, or opportunities to get involved as a steward at Kindred Forest, connect via Instagram or reach out directly using the links below. 

More about Jo Pang

Jo Pang is a certified forest therapy guide and co founder of Kindred Forest, a nature based retreat space in the Ozark Highlands. After leaving a decade long corporate career, he followed a deep pull toward a more grounded and connected way of living.

Jo now guides forest bathing experiences that invite people to slow down, engage their senses, and reconnect with both nature and themselves. He is also involved in ecological restoration, helping to bring greater biodiversity back to the land while cultivating a lifestyle rooted in simplicity, presence, and connection.

Favorite Quotes

“So much of self care for me is some of these larger life choices that then make self care just kind of integrated with everything.” -Jo Pang

“There was something awakening in me that deeply longed to be actually connected to the more than human world.” -Jo Pang

“Nature is still actually our native habitat… our bodies are still of the bodies that our ancestors were.” -Jo Pang

“It’s not just about restoring the land, it’s about seeing how the restoration of the land and the restoration of humans are interrelated journeys.” -Jo Pang

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
2026 Silent Retreat

Kindred Forest Instagram 
Kindred Forest Email: kindredforestmo@gmail.com

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April 7, 2026
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Ep 80:   Spring Cleaning Your Thoughts About Your Body 

Episode summary:

This week, Jen briefly reflects on the busyness of spring before turning to the heart of the episode: body image. As routines shift and layers come off, she explores how this season can bring up more comparison and self-judgment, offering a timely invitation to notice what’s coming up internally.

Through the lens of “spring cleaning” our thoughts, Jen reminds us that body image struggles are shaped by lifelong conditioning not personal failure. She gently unpacks the difference between our direct experience and the thoughts we attach to it, while also touching on clothing, social media, and the shift toward valuing body function over appearance. The conversation encourages a more compassionate, aware relationship with our bodies, one rooted in curiosity rather than criticism.

Favorite Quotes:

“We don’t have control over the thoughts that come in.” 

 “Is the suffering actually coming from reality, or is it coming from the thoughts that are in my mind?” 

 “My body is functioning well. My body is comfortable. I’m safe.” 

 “Sometimes spending too much time on social media creates more insecurity around our own knowing.”

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
2026 Silent Retreat 

Mindful Closet Website
Unflattering- Dacy’s Substack
Dacy’s Instagram

Erin Grumley, LPC Website

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March 10, 2026
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Ep 79: Undermining Urgency

Episode summary:

Jen reflects on the quiet but persistent sense of urgency that can shape our days without us fully realizing it. She shares how constant input from phones, messages, podcasts, and the everyday rhythm of parenting and work can keep the nervous system activated. Even small pockets of potential stillness often get filled automatically. Jen begins experimenting with simple shifts such as letting space remain empty, delaying the impulse to respond or order something right away, and allowing moments of boredom, quiet, or daydreaming to unfold.

As she notices how urgency feels in her body, Jen explores the deeper desire behind these changes, which is cultivating more inner calm and spaciousness. She reflects on the pull of productivity and the identity that can form around always being responsive. The conversation closes with a reading from The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo and a gentle reminder that when everything feels urgent, slowing down may be exactly what we need.

Favorite Quotes:

“There’s lots of actual opportunity for white space in my day, but I never let it be white space. I always fill it.” 

“There’s opportunity that presents for stillness, for quiet, for calm, but I don’t really give myself that chance.” 

“I’m just so tired of being run around by productivity.” 

“I’m wanting more inner calm. I’m wanting more inner stillness.” 

“The mind is always scanning, always scanning, like what should you be doing?” 

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
Sober Sisters in St Louis Substack
Sober Sisters in St Louis Website
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
Book: The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo
Book: Solitude: A Return to the Self by Anthony Storr
Spring Fling: Style, Silence & Understanding Urges
2026 Silent Retreat 

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February 24, 2026
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Ep 78:  A Compassionate Conversation About GLP-1s

Episode summary:

Jen steps into a nuanced and compassionate conversation about GLP-1 medications and the very real complexity surrounding weight, health, and body image. With honesty and care, she explores the different experiences she’s seen in her practice, from clients who have found meaningful metabolic improvements to those who struggled with side effects, strength loss, or a muted relationship with food and life. Rather than taking a pro or anti stance, she centers the discussion on neutrality, evidence, and deep respect for individual choice.

She also unpacks the concept of “food noise,” inviting listeners to consider where mental chatter about food and body might be coming from and whether medication is the only path to relief. Jen offers thoughtful guidance on what to look for in a provider, the importance of strength training and adequate nourishment, and how to tune out messaging that creates fear or shame. It’s an empowering reminder that your body is not a problem to fix, and that support should always feel safe, informed, and aligned with your values.

Favorite Quotes:

“We are not pro-diet by any stretch of the imagination. But what we are, we are pro-people.” 

“If your doctor tells you just to stop eating, I think I'd get the hell out of her office.” 

“There are a lot of things that go into the size, the shape of a body and it’s not just diet and exercise.” 

“You are not going to do well from a health span perspective if you take the medication but you don’t move your body in terms of strength training.” 

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
Sober Sisters in St Louis Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes

Support the show

February 3, 2026
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Ep 77:  A Conversation on Sobriety and Freedom with Sam Goldfinch

Episode summary:

Jen sits down with Sam Goldfinch for an honest conversation about sobriety, freedom, and the inner worlds we learn to live inside. Sam shares his personal journey with alcohol in a way that moves beyond labels and shame, offering a compassionate perspective on addiction, curiosity, and what it really means to feel free. Rather than prescribing a single path, he invites listeners to notice what is no longer working and to imagine what else might be possible.

Together, Jen and Sam explore the myth that alcohol is required for connection, confidence, or joy. They talk about intuition, social ease, and learning to trust yourself again, especially in moments of discomfort or change. This episode is a reminder that growth is rarely linear, insight often comes through detours, and you are never truly starting over, just becoming more honest with yourself.

Sam's Bio:

Sam spent 15 years immersed in what he calls cliché spirituality, training as a yoga teacher, traveling to India, and spending hours in meditation. Yet beneath it all, he was still seeking and living with deep anxiety that had been present since childhood. In trying to escape that anxiety, he became attached to anything he believed might save him, from substances to intense spiritual practice.

A few years ago, a simple but profound understanding shifted everything. Sam saw that his anxiety was not a problem and not his identity. That realization opened him to a depth of feeling and freedom he never knew existed. Today, he invites others to uncover the rebel spirit that is already within them, reminding us that wisdom does not follow rules and it may be time to break some.

Favorite Quotes:

 “I just want people to be able to live their best life. It’s not my fight. I’m not trying to rid the world of alcohol. I want it to be so not a thing for people that it doesn’t even make sense to hate it.” -Sam Goldfinch

 “I don’t think we ever really go back to square one. That just doesn’t look true to me. You don’t unlearn what you’ve seen.” -Sam Goldfinch

 “Most of the nights we think were great because of alcohol were actually great because we were connecting. We just gave alcohol the credit.” -Sam Goldfinch

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
Sober Sisters in St Louis Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
Sam's Website
Rebel Spirituality
Sam's Substack

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January 27, 2025
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Ep 76:  The Wisdom of Walking 

Episode summary:

In this episode, Jen talks about how walking has become an important and enjoyable part of her routine. After an injury shifted her relationship with running, she found herself returning to walking as a simple, accessible way to move, think, and reset. From cold mornings to family trips and quiet neighborhood streets, walking becomes a steady presence that supports both physical health and mental clarity.

She also reflects on habits, expectations, and the subtle pressure that can come with tracking movement and hitting goals. With honesty and warmth, Jenn explores what it means to move in ways that feel supportive rather than demanding, reminding listeners that consistency, curiosity, and kindness toward ourselves matter just as much as intensity.

Favorite Quotes:

“Walking is just literally enjoying the process.” 

“Running and walking absolutely give me material, give me content, give me ideas, solutions.” 

“I know that I can absolutely be a healthy, worthy person without hitting that number of steps in a day.” 

“There’s always silver lining. No one wants an injury or a surgery, but when we have time to do life differently, there is always something that comes from it.” 

“All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking.” -Nietzsche

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
Sober Sisters in St Louis Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
My Body Science Website
The Feldenkrais Project
Feldenkrais Method Website

Support the show

January 13, 2025
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Ep 75: A New Season for McDaniel Nutrition

Episode summary:

Jen reflects on a tender season of transition as she shares the story behind selling McDaniel Nutrition after more than a decade of building it with heart and intention. What began as a small, deeply personal practice is now moving into new hands in a way that still honors the people, values, and care that have always defined it.

Along the way, Jen shares how this decision came together, from early hesitation to a deep sense of trust in the timing and the people involved. She talks about what it means to step back without disappearing, to care for the team who helped build the practice, and to allow the business to continue growing in a way that feels aligned and supportive for everyone. 

Favorite Quotes:

“I wasn’t looking for anybody to purchase McDaniel Nutrition because I’m perfectly happy doing what I was doing.” 

“There just wasn’t this clinging of a need to have a story of Jennifer very much anymore.” 

“I have no resistance to letting go of this whole thing right now. None.” 

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
Salvadore Poe
Dr. Amy Johnson’s Website
Changeable Podcast
My OR Website

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December 30, 2025
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Ep 74: Sober Curiosity as Self Care with Casey McGuire Davidson

Episode summary:

Jen welcomes sobriety coach and Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women host Casey McGuire Davidson for an honest, compassionate conversation about alcohol, self care, and nervous system regulation. Casey shares her personal journey from high achieving, wine every night corporate life to ten years alcohol free, unpacking how drinking quietly fueled anxiety, poor sleep, and emotional overwhelm and how stopping changed everything.

Together, Jen and Casey explore Dry January, sober curiosity, and why taking a longer break from alcohol can be transformational rather than restrictive. Casey reframes self care as emotional awareness, boundaries, and meeting your needs without numbing, offering practical insight for anyone curious about how life, relationships, and joy can expand when alcohol is no longer the default coping tool.

Casey McGuire Davidson's Bio

Casey McGuire Davidson is a Life & Sobriety Coach, speaker + host of the Top 100 Mental Health Podcast The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women.

Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, NPR, The New York Times, HuffPost,  CNN, NBC News + hundreds of sobriety, mental health and parenting podcasts. 

 As an ex-red wine girl who spent 20 years climbing the corporate ladder while drinking a bottle of wine a night, Casey stopped drinking 10 years ago + is passionate about helping busy women change their relationship with alcohol.

Favorite Quotes:

“Self care for me means monitoring my emotions, my mind, my body, and just trying to bring myself into a good space on a daily basis.” - Casey

“I used to think alcohol made me happier for two hours a day and made my life worse for twenty two hours.” - Casey

“Quitting drinking was literally my worst nightmare and it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened in my life.” - Casey

Resources 

Casey’s Website
Free 30-Day Sober Guide
The Sobriety Starter Kit Program
Casey’s Podcast
Casey's Instagram
Casey's Facebook
Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes

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December 16, 2025
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Ep 73: A Season of Healing, Movement, and Compassion

Episode summary:

Jen shares a deeply personal update on her recovery from pelvic floor sling surgery and what it has taught her about aging, body changes, and caring for herself with more compassion. From laughing at her attempts to manage forehead wrinkles to finding unexpected joy in slow morning walks, she opens up about the honest, unfiltered moments that have shaped this season of healing.

She also walks us through the physical and emotional journey of stepping away from running, rebuilding strength, and finally experiencing the freedom of staying dry on her first runs back. Jen reflects on the wisdom that comes with age, listening to her body, moving with intention, and letting go of old pressures around performance. This episode is an encouraging, relatable companion for anyone facing recovery, navigating midlife changes, or learning to meet their body with patience and grace.

  Favorite Quotes:

“With aging comes so much wisdom and listening to ourselves and slowing down and paying attention.” 

“It is wonderful to go out and be a runner that feels like everybody else.” 

  Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes

My Body Science Website
The Feldenkrais Project
Feldenkrais Method Website

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December 2, 2025
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Ep 72: Finding Her Stride: A Life Update

Episode summary:

Jen is solo today bringing us some life updates. From bladder surgery to her running journey to how Feldenkrais and sober curiosity changed her outlook, Jen fills us in on what’s been on her mind and calendar lately.

Jen opens up about her journey through a challenging injury at Boston, some unexpected bladder issues, and how a simple Instagram post led her to discover Feldenkrais. She also explores the surprising connection she found between her running journey, Feldenkrais, and her decision to stop drinking. 

And on that note, Jen’s new group Sober Sisters, a welcoming space for women to show up as they are and connect in an alcohol-free environment, would love to see you at their next event on Thursday 12/11! It’s free and it’s Feldenkrais!  

As always, we'd love to hear from you, so please send any feedback or episode requests our way!

 Favorite Quotes:

“Feldenkrais is the antithesis to pushing and striving.”

“If I do start noticing that my old patterns might be creeping back into my body, I know that I can go to Feldenkrais and I can kind of unwind myself to a degree and get back into better form.”

 Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes

Podcast Episode with Sandy Weiss
Upcoming Sober Sister Events
My Body Science Website
The Feldenkrais Project
Feldenkrais Method Website

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November 18, 2025
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Ep 71: A Conversation with Grace Bell on Loving What Is

Episode summary

In this heartwarming episode, Jen welcomes Grace to share her journey of helping people find peace through questioning their thoughts. Grace discovered this transformative approach through Byron Katie's work, which taught her that suffering comes from believing our thoughts as the single origin of truth.

The conversation flows naturally as Jen and Grace swap notes on how they each work with clients, diving into how thoughts contribute to suffering. Grace opens up about the delicate balance in her practice—combining factual education with compassionate support for people's relationship to their suffering, especially with issues like body image. They talk through what it's like to work with Grace and how she helps clients discover the peace that comes from loving what is. It's an authentic, relatable conversation between two people who genuinely get it.

Favorite Quotes

“Something difficult happens. That happens once, but how many times more did it happen in your own mind?” - Grace

“Reality is kinder than the mind makes it out to be.” - Grace

“Who would you be without your story?” - Grace
 

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
Work with Grace Website
Byron Katie
Tiny Habits (BJ Fogg)

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November 4, 2025
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Ep 70: ADHD Coach Juliet O'Rourke Helps Women Navigate the ADHD Brain

Episode summary:

ADHD Coach Juliet O'Rourke joins Jen all the way from the UK to talk about her work with women who have been diagnosed with ADHD. After her own diagnosis at age 50, Juliet was called to help other women change their relationship with their thoughts and to help them find ways to support themselves and celebrate the amazing things that the neurodivergent brain can do. 

Juliet opens up about her struggle to accept and understand herself before her diagnosis and how she adapted to the new way of thinking about herself since finding out that she has ADHD. There was a certain grief and sadness knowing that she had hated herself for 50 years. It's through this lens and personal experience that she views the women she works with.

This episode is a must listen for anyone who feels like they may be neurodivergent, has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, or has someone with ADHD in their life. It's full of vulnerable insights and helpful morsels of information.

More about Juliet

After a lifetime of believing she was intrinsically flawed, Juliet was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 50. Following her diagnosis, she embarked on an intense journey of discovery about ADHD. At that point, she had already undertaken two years of counselling training, but decided to redirect her career to ADHD coaching. She wants to reach out to others, especially women, going through similar experiences. She is passionate about helping all adults with ADHD challenges.

Favorite Quotes:

“It’s not even our thoughts; it’s our relationship with those thoughts.” – Juliet

“I was always constantly seeking this thing to fix myself. I thought I was broken and needed fixing.” -Juliet

Additional ADHD Resources 

Websites:

CHADD
ADDA
ADDitude

Books:

ADHD 2.0 by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey
Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier, PhD
Disconnected Kids by Dr Robert Melillo
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Michelle Frank and Sari Solden

Podcast:

I have ADHD by Kristen Karder

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
Gifted with ADHD Website
Gifted with ADHD Instagram Account
Jim Quick, Brain Coach Website

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October 21, 2025
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 Ep 69: Talking Parenting with Change Coach Laura Bernann

Episode summary:

Last episode's guest, Dr. Amy Johnson brought Jen and Laura together when they met in her Change Coach program. In this candid conversation, two coaches open up about their own struggles with parenthood and how they work to show up authentically to support their children through their teens years and on to college.

Join in this exploratory conversation that touches on everything from ruminating on thoughts and worries to the importance of hobbies to managing the growing pressures on young people today. This is one you don’t want to miss. 

More about Laura Bernann

An elementary school educator on a path rooted in curiosity, growth, and inner transformation, Laura has been helping others with cycles of overthinking and anxiety as a certified change coach since 2021.

Favorite Quotes:

“I realized that things are not necessarily as they seem and thoughts are not true. You can get really dragged into a loop of believing your thoughts.” – Laura

“Our kids are out running marathons and our job is to be their cheerleader.” - Jen

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
Laura Bernann Coaching Website
Book: Just a Thought by Dr. Amy Johnson
Salvadore Poe
Dan Harris 10% Happier Podcast
John Astin

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October 7, 2025
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Ep 68: Dr. Amy Johnson on Accessing the Essence of Experience

Episode summary:

Who are the influential people who are shaping your lens right now? 

For this episode Jen got to sit down with one of the people that’s been shaping her lens recently. Dr. Amy Johnson joins Jen to talk about the power of experiencing our world through more than just our thoughts by stepping back to access the true essence of your experience. 

Earlier this year, Jen attended one of Amy’s silent retreats (check out the episode!) and it transformed the way that she relates to her own thoughts and accesses her own stillness. Amy takes us through the benefits of silence and what to expect on a silent retreat. She has two retreats planned for 2026 if this resonates with you. 

Amy Roberts Bio

Amy Johnson, PhD is a psychologist, coach, author, and speaker who shares a groundbreaking new approach that helps people find lasting freedom from unwanted habits, anxiety, and self-doubt via insight rather than willpower. 

She is the author of Being Human, The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit, and Just a Thought: A No-Willpower Approach to End Self-Doubt and Make Peace with Your Mind. In 2017 she opened The Little School of Big Change, an online school that has helped thousands of people find freedom from anxiety and habits and live a more peaceful life.

Amy also shares the no-willpower approach in her top-rated podcast, Changeable, and she’s trained over 70 coaches in her Change Coach Training Program. She has been a regularly featured expert on The Steve Harvey Show and Oprah.com, as well as in The Wall Street Journal and Self magazine.

Favorite Quotes:

“When we feel like ‘I’m this solid me with this past and that future’ … it just feels like there’s a heaviness around that.” – Dr. Amy

“There is so much attention that goes into thought. If that much attention is absorbed into that, it’s our reality” – Dr. Amy 

“What’s real and here and fundamental before everything else comes and goes?” - Dr. Amy 

Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
Book: Awake (Angelo DiLullo)
Salvadore Poe
Dr. Amy Johnson’s Website
Changeable Podcast

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September 23, 2025
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Ep 67: Less Americans are Drinking! (and an update on Jen's sober journey)

Episode summary:

Jen's back for a new season (finally!) and today she's giving us an update on her sober journey. From summer vacations to social events to handling weekend plans, she shares her successes and struggles navigating life without drinking. 

This episode also features some hard-hitting data about the amount Americans are drinking (spoiler, it's less than it was 2 years ago!) and what kind of drinking younger people are engaging in. 

You don't want to miss this episode because Jen's also introducing her new social group, Sober Sisters. You don't have to be sober to join or to come to the event. Sober Sisters is a group for people who are curious about drinking less and want to go out and have fun without the pressures of social drinking. Sign up for the inaugural event through this link!

 Favorite Quotes:

“I feel like [my alcohol journey] allows me so much consistency in life.”

“US alcohol labeling laws date back to the 1930s and have not been changed.”

 Resources 

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
Andrew Huberman Podcast on Alcohol Consumption
Wellbeing Brewing

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July 22, 2025

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Ep 66:  Parenting Beyond Diet Culture with Oona Hanson 

Episode summary:

Grab your coffee and settle in for a heartfelt conversation with writer, educator, and parent coach Oona Hanson to explore how diet culture affects families, especially boys, in today’s appearance-focused world. Oona shares personal and professional insights, including her own child’s experience with an eating disorder, and reflects on the often-overlooked body image pressures boys face around fitness, leanness, and muscularity.

Oona offers compassionate, practical advice for parents raising sons who may be internalizing harmful cultural messages. From gym culture to restrictive “healthy” eating, she helps parents spot red flags and respond in ways that support their child’s well-being. She encourages families to build resilience and stay connected in the face of challenges.

More about Oona:

Oona Hanson is a nationally recognized writer, educator, and parent coach who supports families navigating diet culture and eating disorders. With master’s degrees in Educational Psychology and English from California State University Northridge and Middlebury College, and an undergraduate degree from Princeton, she brings a rich academic background to her work. 

Oona has worked as a Family Mentor at Equip Health, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to treat children with eating disorders, and she founded Common Sense Camp to help parents teach essential life skills to kids. She has been featured on CNN, People, USA Today, and The Washington Post, and she has presented at major professional conferences and published in academic journals. 

Favorite Quotes:

“We’re so steeped in diet culture that we don’t even recognize it. It’s like the air we breathe or the water we swim in. And that makes it harder to spot when something is going wrong.” - Oona

“Your body isn’t the problem. The culture is the problem. And not everyone knows that bodies come in all sizes.” - Oona

“It’s tempting to rush in and fix it, but we actually need to sit with our kids in their discomfort. That’s how they know they’re safe with us.” - Oona

“We are influencers too. If we want our kids to feel good about their bodies, we have to work on feeling good about ours.” - Oona

 “Being anti-diet is not anti-health. We can support our kids’ well-being without sending them down a restrictive path.” - Oona

Resources:

Oona’s Website
Oona's Instagram
Oona’s Substack- Parenting Without Diet Culture
Zoe Bisbing's Website- Body Positive Home
Zoe Bisbings's Substack
Freedom App
Ellyn Satter Institute

 Substack
Jennifer's Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website

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