This Life Gets Good

Lauren Melton
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This Life Gets Good is the podcast for women over 40  who want to feel good in their bodies. In this community, we don’t just settle for “healthy”, we allow ourselves to feel good everywhere we go, work, home, and even while chauffeuring our kids around after school.  I'm your host, Lauren Melton, founder of This Life Uncluttered, and a single mom who realized life can get SO good over 40. Now I help other women lose weight, feel hot & healthy, and build confidence in all parts of their lives. From perimenopause to parenting, from dating to deadlines, we'll chat about all the things life throws at us with a little humor, honesty, and hard-earned lessons to help you build a body and a life that feel as good as they look. Because feeling good in your body makes everything else better.

  1. 5d ago

    Learn The Key to Fat Loss So You Stop Thinking About it Forever

    The diet gave you rules but never explained “why” so when it stopped working, you blamed yourself. This episode is the nutrition education you never got, and the missing piece behind every diet that's failed you. I'm breaking down exactly what I teach every client about protein, carbs, and fat — what they actually do, how much you actually need, and why understanding this makes weight loss feel doable in a way it never has before. In this episode: Why protein is non-negotiable over 40 and how low you probably are right nowThe truth about carbs and why cutting them is likely making things worse, not betterWhy some women are unknowingly consuming 1,000+ calories a day from "healthy" fatsThe fiber piece nobody talks about and why it might be behind your digestion issuesThe honest truth about the high-protein snack aisleGrab my free macros cheat sheet here with protein, fat, and carb sources plus combination foods. Want to figure out what this looks like for your life specifically?  My 1:1 Strategy Call is 45 minutes for $97, which can be applied towards any future coaching package! We'll look at exactly where you are, what's been getting in the way, and map out a personalized plan, and not a generic one. Grab one of the limited 1:1 strategy call spots here! HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you!

    27 min

  2. May 27

    Good Girl Conditioning Literally Almost Killed Me (Until I Learned This)

    In this episode, I'm sharing something really personal from an experience during the fall of 2024 that I never want to relive but am so grateful happened. For the first time in my life I experienced debilitating joint pain that traveled through my entire body, had me sleeping 30-45 minutes a night for weeks. All while selling my home, moving, running my business, and raising two boys on my own. What came out of that season was one of the most important skills I believe every woman over 40 needs to develop — knowing how to advocate for your body, speak up when you're not getting the right support, and not let good girl conditioning keep you stuck and suffering. I walk you through the full story from the dismissive providers, the moment I finally said enough, and the doctor who changed everything by actually listening. But I also connect this to something so many of you are navigating with your weight loss and body composition goals. If you're doing all the right things and still not seeing results, the answer isn't to eat less and push harder. So often there's something hormonal, thyroid-related, or metabolic at play that's been dismissed or overlooked and you deserve providers and support that actually gets to the root cause. If you're listening to this thinking "I know something is off but I don't know where to turn"... that's exactly what my 1:1 Strategy Call is for. In 45 minutes we'll get clear on what's been holding you back, what your body actually needs right now, and map out a path forward specific to your life.  Grab one of the limited 1:1 strategy call spots here! HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you!

    21 min

  3. May 20

    Exactly How I Eat More & Lose Weight

    Have you seen those women on Instagram claiming to eat more food than ever while still losing weight? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what's behind that claim and whether it's actually possible. Spoiler… It is, and it isn't.  It actually comes down to one key concept: food volume. We cover the science of calorie deficits, why a calorie isn't always felt the same way in your body, and how shifting what you eat (not just how much) can completely change how full and satisfied you feel while still dropping body fat. I'm sharing my personal go-to foods when I'm in a fat loss phase, and also get real about the foods I pull back on when I'm trying to lose weight. If you've been white-knuckling your way through a restrictive diet and wondering why the scale won't budge, this episode is for you.  And if you're ready to stop guessing and get a clear plan tailored to your life... Grab one of the limited 1:1 strategy call spots here! Check out this reel to see an example of the power of food volume Use my Legion Athletics Code: LMelton to get BOGO 50% off for new customers + 10% cash back for return customers HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you!

    28 min

  4. May 13

    Teaching Your Daughter Body Positivity AND Being a Mom Losing Weight

    If you've ever felt guilty for wanting to lose weight because you're afraid of what it will model for your kids… this episode is for you. So many moms come to work with me carrying this exact fear. They don't want their daughters to see them tracking food or saying no to dessert, and develop a negative relationship with their body. And that fear comes from a real and loving place, but somewhere along the way, the body positivity movement, as necessary and important as it was, swung so far that wanting to feel good in your body has started to feel like a shameful secret. And that overcorrection is doing its own kind of damage. In this episode, I’m having the conversation nobody in this space wants to have about what a genuinely healthy relationship with food actually looks like, and here's a hint, it's not always saying yes. Why tracking your food in front of your kids is not the same as toxic diet culture. What you're actually modeling for your children when you pursue your own health goals with intention. And why teaching your kids that it's okay to say no sometimes might be one of the most important things you can do for them. If this episode resonates and you're ready to stop treating your health goals like something to hide, I'd love to have a conversation with you.  Book a $97 1:1 strategy call and let's build an approach that works for you, your goals, and your family. Because you don't have to choose between feeling good in your body and being a great example for your kids. When you do this right, you actually do both better. Grab one of the limited 1:1 strategy call spots here! HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you!

    26 min

  5. May 6

    The Secret Thing That Helps My Clients Lose Weight (that most coaches never talk about)

    Ready to figure out exactly what YOUR body needs to see results?  Grab one of the limited 1:1 strategy call spots here! In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most important mindset shifts I teach my clients that changes everything when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off for good. It's not a new meal plan or a stricter diet. It's learning to approach food from an abundance mindset instead of a scarcity one. I know that might sound like soft woo-woo stuff, but the reason most diets fail has nothing to do with discipline and everything to do with the psychological response restriction triggers in your brain. The forbidden fruit effect is real, it's well studied, and it's exactly why every diet that gave you a list of foods you couldn't have ended with you eating all of those foods the second it was over. I walk you through exactly how scarcity thinking shows up in food, the all-or-nothing cycle, the language you use without even realizing it, and the self-fulfilling prophecy that keeps you stuck, starting over every Monday. Then I introduce my Add Don't Restrict framework, the practical tool I use with every single client to shift from restriction to abundance in a way that actually fits real life.  Plus, I get real about how this mindset works way beyond food, including how it changed the way I parent and how, on a recent 1:1 strategy call, I helped a client have a productive conversation with her husband about the mental load for the very first time. Because when you start building an abundance mindset in one area of your life, it tends to show up everywhere else too. And that's when things really start to get good. HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you!

    23 min

  6. Apr 29

    Why Every Diet You Tried Gave You Rules But Never Gave You Results

    Ready to figure out exactly what YOUR body needs to see results?  Grab one of the limited 1:1 strategy call spots here! What if the way to stop obsessing over food was to actually learn about it properly, once, for good? In this episode, I make a case that might sound counterintuitive at first: that the diets you tried between 25 and 35 didn't fail because you lacked discipline, but they failed because they gave you rules without ever giving you understanding. And rules without understanding only work under controlled conditions that don't apply to work trips, birthday dinners, or your mother-in-law's house on a Sunday night. I introduce my core philosophy, "learn it once so you can stop thinking about it forever," and break down exactly what nutrition fluency actually looks like in practice. Including two of my most powerful food math tricks I teach inside the Reset: how to quickly identify whether a product is actually high-protein and how to find genuinely high-fiber carbs using a simple ratio that takes about five seconds to check. These aren't rules, they're tools that put you back in control of your own decisions. Plus I get real about why getting educated on nutrition is one of the most powerful things a busy mom can do for her mental load long term, because decisions that currently drain your energy every single day eventually become completely automatic, and that's when everything changes! HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME:  Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you!

    15 min

  7. Apr 22

    How I Changed My Body Without Dieting This Year

    Ready to figure out exactly what YOUR body needs to see results?  Grab one of the limited 1:1 strategy call spots here! What does it actually take to change your body composition after 40 — not just lose weight, but genuinely build muscle and reduce body fat at the same time? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on my own training journey including why I hired a new coach in 2026 and what 12 weeks of being genuinely humbled in the gym taught me about what it actually takes to see physique changes as an experienced lifter. I break down exactly what I changed, why the scale went up during a phase where my body was visibly changing, and what body recomposition actually means, including why most women who think they need to lose 10-15 lbs actually need to add muscle and reduce body fat to feel and look the way they want. Plus, I share the story of my client who was religiously doing cardio kickboxing five days a week at 5:30 am and still gaining weight, and what the real problem was.  If you've been working out consistently and still not seeing the changes you want in your body, this episode is going to tell you exactly why and what to do about it. HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you!

    17 min

  8. Apr 15

    Do you have to track to lose weight?

    Book your 1:1 Strategy Call Here! In this episode, I’m answering one of the most common questions I get from high-achieving women over 40: Do I have to track calories and macros to lose weight? And the honest answer… is it depends. While many coaches require tracking, I take a more individualized approach. For some women, tracking is a powerful and necessary tool to create awareness and momentum. For others, it’s not the place to start. I break down why there’s no one-size-fits-all plan and how I determine the right strategy based on your current habits, goals, and lifestyle—because real results come from a plan that actually fits you. I also walk you through the true value of tracking—not just for hitting calorie targets, but for understanding how to fuel your body in a way that supports fat loss, energy, and satisfaction. Using real-life examples (yes, including my favorite Starbucks breakfast), I explain how small shifts in food choices can dramatically change how full and energized you feel without increasing calories. Whether you’re brand new to macros or have tried tracking before, this episode will help you see it as a tool for awareness—not restriction. And if tracking isn’t the right starting point for you, I share alternative strategies that I use with my clients to drive results without overwhelm—like improving meal consistency, reducing hidden calories, and using my simple “build your bowl” method to create balanced meals in minutes. This episode is all about cutting through the noise, focusing on what actually works, and helping you build a sustainable approach to feeling confident, strong, and in control of your body again. HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME: Send me a DM on Instagram @thislifeuncluttered or on LinkedIn @laurenlynnmelton I’d love to hear from you!

    17 min
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This Life Gets Good is the podcast for women over 40  who want to feel good in their bodies. In this community, we don’t just settle for “healthy”, we allow ourselves to feel good everywhere we go, work, home, and even while chauffeuring our kids around after school.  I'm your host, Lauren Melton, founder of This Life Uncluttered, and a single mom who realized life can get SO good over 40. Now I help other women lose weight, feel hot & healthy, and build confidence in all parts of their lives. From perimenopause to parenting, from dating to deadlines, we'll chat about all the things life throws at us with a little humor, honesty, and hard-earned lessons to help you build a body and a life that feel as good as they look. Because feeling good in your body makes everything else better.

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  • Creator
    Lauren Melton
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 This Life Gets Good
  • Show Website
    This Life Gets Good

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