Love You More Podcast

Jennifer McDaniel
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As a dietitian who works in behavior change, I've noticed a common theme in my work: the need for people to give themselves permission for true self care. But, sometimes, the world makes us feel like self-care should be ONE more thing we strive for leaving us feeling like we even fail at this! The Love You More podcast is here to support you in your personal journey towards being there for THE most important person in your life: YOU. 

  1. FEB 3

    Ep 77: A Conversation on Sobriety and Freedom with Sam Goldfinch

    Send us a text February 3, 2026 Love You More 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 Support the show

    52 min

  2. JAN 27

    Ep 76: The Wisdom of Walking

    Send us a text January 27, 2025 Love You More 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

    21 min

  3. JAN 13

    Ep 75: A New Season for McDaniel Nutrition

    Send us a text January 13, 2025 Love You More 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 Support the show

    25 min

  4. 12/30/2025

    Ep 74: Sober Curiosity as Self Care with Casey McGuire Davidson

    Send us a text December 30, 2025 Love You More 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 Support the show

    54 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    Ep 73: A Season of Healing, Movement, and Compassion

    Send us a text December 16, 2025 Love You More 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 Support the show

    20 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    Ep 72: Finding Her Stride: A Life Update

    Send us a text December 2, 2025 Love You More 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 Support the show

    20 min

  7. 11/18/2025

    Ep 71: A Conversation with Grace Bell on Loving What Is

    Send us a text November 18, 2025 Love You More 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)   Support the show

    1 hr

  8. 11/04/2025

    Ep 70: ADHD Coach Juliet O'Rourke Helps Women Navigate the ADHD Brain

    Send us a text November 4, 2025 Love You More 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 Support the show

    50 min
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

As a dietitian who works in behavior change, I've noticed a common theme in my work: the need for people to give themselves permission for true self care. But, sometimes, the world makes us feel like self-care should be ONE more thing we strive for leaving us feeling like we even fail at this! The Love You More podcast is here to support you in your personal journey towards being there for THE most important person in your life: YOU. 

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  • Creator
    Jennifer McDaniel
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Love You More Podcast
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