The Diet Diaries

Jordana Edelstein
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Welcome to The Diet Diaries, a podcast where we have candid, heart felt conversations that will help you figure out what, why and how to eat so you can feel amazing in your body. Because its time to break the all or nothing mindset of yo-yo dieting, food obsession & feeling ruled by the scale. I’m your host, body image and nutrition coach Jordana Edelstein. I’m so happy you’re here.

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 257: My approach to 2026

    This is the last Diet Diaries episode of 2025 — and instead of a big “new year, new you” pep talk, I’m going in a very different direction. Which will likely come as no surprise. In this episode, I’m talking about: Why I recently unfollowed a coach I liked — and how much mental space it freed upThe quiet damage of following too many experts (on food, fitness, business… everything)My honest take on resolutions, words of the year, and all the new year pressureIf you’re feeling overwhelmed, second-guessing everything, or wondering why all the “good advice” is making things harder instead of easier… this one’s for you. Connect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my Monday newsletter with lots of nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

    18 min

  2. DEC 15

    Episode 256: How to handle the urgency of seasonal holiday foods

    If you’re feeling the mental tug-of-war over peppermint mochas, office cookies, grocery-store “limited edition” everything, or the once-a-year foods that only show up for one amazing (and stressful) moment…you’re not broken. You’re not failing. You’re human. In this episode, I’m digging into: Why food noise naturally spikes from Halloween through New Year’s (you’re not imagining it)How scarcity + urgency hijack your decision-making — and how to get your power backThe “Jobs of Foods” skill and why remembering what a seasonal treat is actually for changes everythingHow to enjoy the foods you love without crossing that line into feeling sick or out of controlA simple way to check in mid-bite so you can enjoy the moment instead of bulldozing through itThis isn’t about pretending holiday food is “no big deal.” It is a big deal — emotionally, culturally, and yes, biologically. But once you understand what’s actually happening, you can make choices that feel intentional instead of panicky. If you want help applying these skills to your real life this season (because this work is so much easier with support), I’m here for you. Connect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my Monday newsletter with lots of nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

    18 min

  3. DEC 8

    Episode 255: The mistake you're making every time you get dressed and how to fix it

    Friends… this one is for every single woman who has ever stood in a fitting room sweating, swearing, and promising herself this time she’ll lose the weight. We’re in the thick of holiday dressing season, I’ve been deep in the saga of finding a dress for my niece’s bat mitzvah (the try-ons are here and here!), and today I’m walking you through the exact process I use every time I shop — or honestly, every time I get dressed from my own closet. It’s my LFC Method: Love. Fits. Comfortable. Simple… but also life-changing. Because when you start choosing clothes based on how they work for your real body, not the body you used to have or the one you think you “should” have, everything shifts — your confidence, your mornings, your shopping habits, even your wallet. Inside this episode I share: How to tell the exact moment you’re talking yourself into something — and why it’s always a noWhy two boxes checked (cute + fits) isn’t enough if you’re not comfortableHow clothes you never wear quietly drain your energy and your self-trustWhat shifts when you stop dressing to “look smaller” and start dressing to feel like yourselfChanging how you talk to yourself while getting dressed is one of the most powerful body image tools you will ever use. Let me know how it goes.  Connect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my Monday newsletter with lots of nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

    19 min

  4. DEC 1

    Episode 254: The easiest way to stop overdoing it with food

    This week, I’m teaching you a quick, super-actionable tool you can start using immediately — especially if you’re heading into a season of parties, appetizers, cookie trays, latkes, and all the random “just take one!” moments that somehow turn into a whole meal. We’re talking about The Plate Pit Stop — a tiny action that helps you stay connected to what you’re eating without tracking, restricting, or giving yourself a whole list of rules to follow. It’s shockingly simple… and even more effective. Inside the episode: The sneaky way grazing disconnects you from your hunger and your choicesWhy your brain lies to you about how much you’ve actually eatenHow one tiny slow down moment can completely change the way a holiday event feelsWhy this works even when you aren't trying “be good” or micromanage your foodHow to use this at home This isn’t about portion sizes or protein targets It’s about awareness — the kind that makes you feel good when you leave a party instead of stuffed and pissed off at yourself. Connect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my Monday newsletter with lots of nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

    13 min

  5. NOV 24

    Episode 253: Dressing the body you're in, not the body you want with stylist Nicole Garfunkel

    Getting dressed is hard enough as it is. Getting dressed in a body that feels new after eating disorder recovery or years of disordered eating? Whole different level. In this conversation, I’m joined by personal stylist Nicole Garfunkel, who works specifically with women in eating disorder recovery, to talk about closets, clothing sizes, “flattering,” experimenting with style, and why your wardrobe might be the missing piece of your healing. You’ll hear: Why your closet holds so much emotional “energy” – and what it means if it’s packed with old sizes and “one day” jeansThe first thing Nicole has clients do before shopping or buying anything new (and why it has nothing to do with trends)A totally different way to think about “flattering” that has nothing to do with looking smallerPractical, grounded tips to make shopping less triggering – from what to eat, to who to bring, to when not to goHow getting dressed can become a daily self-care ritual instead of a panic-inducing choreHow to start experimenting with clothes when you’re convinced you “can’t pull that off”Why re-wearing your clothes (instead of constant hauls) can actually help define your personal style Nicole is a personal stylist for people in eating disorder recovery. Her mission is to is to help you use fashion as a tool for living the life you desire, especially once you’re recovered into a new body and a new version of yourself.  website - https://stylingconfidential.com IG - https://www.instagram.com/styling_confidential/ tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@styling_confidential Connect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my Monday newsletter with lots of nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

    42 min

  6. NOV 17

    Episode 252: What does it really mean to be happy with your body?

    There’s a version of today’s conversation that stays polite and surface-level…and then there’s the version I decided to record today. I’m talking about the pressure women feel to “fix” their bodies, why so many of us are trying to escape any sense of emotional discomfort, and what it really means when we say a cosmetic procedure “makes me happy.”  This one of the most honest episodes I’ve ever recorded—and if you feel called out and uncomfortable, then I’ve done my job. Because complacency around this is NOT ok.  In this episode, I get into: the real reason we feel drawn to surgeries, lasers, and injectionshow social media makes it feel like everyone is doing itthe difference between happiness and reliefwhy peer pressure doesn’t end in middle schoolwhat happens when every woman strives to look the samehow this impacts our kids (yes — even our sons)the internal work I’m choosing to do instead of “fixing” myselfConnect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my Monday newsletter with lots of nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

    29 min

  7. NOV 10

    Episode 251: The smarter way to deal with cravings

    Ever tell yourself “I’ll just have one”… and then wonder how the whole bag disappeared? Or swing the other way — “Nope, I can’t have that, I’ll go off the rails” — and still end up thinking about it all day? This episode is about the middle skill that almost no one teaches: the ability to not decide right away. When you stop reacting to every craving — whether it’s with “screw it” or “I shouldn’t” — you create space to actually learn what’s going on.  And that changes everything. 💡 Inside this episode: How to handle “trigger foods” without cutting them outWhat happens when you delay a craving instead of fighting itWhy not deciding might be the most powerful decision you makeReal stories from clients (and me) about learning to ride the craving wavePerfect timing as we roll into the holidays — this one’s about building calm and clarity around food, even when there’s candy, cookies, and chaos everywhere. Connect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my Monday newsletter with lots of nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

    13 min

  8. NOV 3

    Episode 250: Behind the scenes of life on a GLP1

    We’ve all heard the headlines about GLP-1s. The miracle weight-loss meds. The quick fix. The controversy. But what does it actually feel like to live it? Nicole has been my client for 18 months and a year ago she started Zepbound  and has lost nearly 60 pounds. But that’s not the only story. The story is about what happened underneath the weight loss—the food noise that finally quieted, the skill work that still had to happen even with the meds, and the life she’s living now that no diet ever gave her. What we talk about: What “food noise” really feels like — and what happens when it finally goes quietThe difference between biological change and behavioral changeWhy the meds don’t replace the work — they create space for itThe “finish your plate” brain that doesn’t disappear overnightHow Nicole’s body image is evolving while she’s still losing weightConnect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my Monday newsletter with lots of nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

    45 min
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Welcome to The Diet Diaries, a podcast where we have candid, heart felt conversations that will help you figure out what, why and how to eat so you can feel amazing in your body. Because its time to break the all or nothing mindset of yo-yo dieting, food obsession & feeling ruled by the scale. I’m your host, body image and nutrition coach Jordana Edelstein. I’m so happy you’re here.

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  • Creator
    Jordana Edelstein
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    257
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 The Diet Diaries
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