Talking Sh*t

Jana

Welcome to Talking Shit—the podcast where we get real about the unfiltered truths women face in the quest for “perfection.” I’m Jana, your host—a Dietitian and fellow woman navigating the pressure to have it all together: the perfect body, career, relationships, and making it all look effortless. Who set that standard anyway? Here, we’re calling out the diet fads, hustle culture, beauty standards, and everything else that keeps us feeling stuck. But we’re not just venting—we’re diving into how to break free and rewrite the rules on your terms. So, grab a coffee or a glass of wine, and let’s talk some shit. Together, we’ll uncover how to live a life that’s unapologetically yours. Ready to get real? Let’s dive in. This is Talking Shit!

  1. FEB 2

    The Real Truth About Gut Health (It’s Not Just What You Eat)

    Send a text In this episode, I sit down with a fellow Dietitian Katie Olzewski to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in health: gut health.  While food matters, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. We dive into the often-overlooked factors that play a powerful role in digestion, bloating, bowel regularity, and overall gut function. If you’ve tried all the “right” foods and still don’t feel great, this conversation will help you understand why—and what to focus on instead. In This Episode, We Cover: Why gut health is about more than just what you eatThe role of the vagus nerve and nervous system in digestionHow chronic stress can slow digestion and worsen GI symptomsWhy sleep quality matters for gut healing and inflammationHow blood sugar balance influences cravings, bloating, and energyThe truth about fermented foods—who they help and when they don’tPractical, realistic ways to support your gut without extreme protocolsWho This Episode Is For: Anyone struggling with bloating, constipation, or digestive discomfortThose who feel overwhelmed by gut health rulesWomen dealing with stress-related GI symptomsAnyone ready for a simpler, more sustainable approach to gut health🎧 Listen now and learn how to support your gut by working with your body—not against it. Get to know Katie more! Katie Olzewski is a Registered Dietitian and fitness coach focused on helping women reconnect with their bodies through balanced nutrition, movement, and self-trust. She integrates science, intuition, and whole body wellness to support gut health, confidence, and sustainable healing without restriction or perfectionism. You can work with Katie through personalized coaching or follow her online for approachable nutrition, strength, and wellness content. Website: katieoh.co  Instagram:  @ Katie.oh Tiktok: @ Katie0h Support the show Want to join The Healthy Body Collective? I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves. Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick. If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍 Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together. Click LINK to join! 🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to: ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode. ✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast! ✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going! 📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me o...

    48 min
  2. JAN 26

    Why Counting Calories Isn’t the Answer to Weight Loss

    Send a text We’ve been told weight loss is as simple as calories in versus calories out—but if that were true, more people would be successful. In this episode, Jana is joined by fellow Dietitian Amy Lawson, Owner of Thrive Nutrition RDN to break down why the calorie-in/calorie-out model is overly simplistic, how metabolism, hormones, stress, and blood sugar actually influence weight, and why food fear has become one of the biggest barriers to health. If you’ve ever felt anxious around food, confused by conflicting advice, or blamed yourself for not “doing it right,” this conversation will help you understand what’s really going on—and how to move toward a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food. This episode is for anyone ready to stop fearing food and start supporting their body. Get to know Amy! Amy Lawson, MS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian, military spouse, mom of three busy boys, and owner of Thrive Nutrition RDN. She knows firsthand how tricky it can be to eat well while juggling life’s chaos, and she’s here to make healthy eating simpler, realistic, and actually doable.  Amy provides individual nutrition counseling, teaches hands-on cooking and meal prep classes, develops approachable, delicious recipes, and shares evidence-based nutrition and myth-busting clarity on her YouTube channel, Thrive Nutrition RDN.  Having lived all over the world with her military family, she brings a love of global flavors and real-life practicality to everything she does. Amy’s mission is simple: to help people eat well, feel well, and truly thrive—through real food, real life, and real connection. Support the show Want to join The Healthy Body Collective? I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves. Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick. If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍 Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together. Click LINK to join! 🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to: ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode. ✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast! ✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going! 📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me o...

    38 min
  3. JAN 19

    6 Weight Loss Mistakes Women Make (And What to Do Instead)

    Send a text In this solo episode, I break down six common weight loss mistakes women make that can stall progress, increase cravings, and lead to burnout.  We’ll talk about why these approaches don’t work long term—and what to focus on instead for sustainable, realistic results. Perfect for women who are tired of dieting, starting over, and feeling stuck. Support the show Want to join The Healthy Body Collective? I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves. Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick. If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍 Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together. Click LINK to join! 🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to: ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode. ✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast! ✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going! 📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me o...

    28 min
  4. JAN 12

    Why Nutrition Feels So Hard — and How to Make Health Simple, Effective, and Sustainable Again

    Send a text Health was never meant to feel this confusing, overwhelming, or exhausting. In this episode, Jana sits down with Nathan Schwartz who is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and owner of Schwartz Fitness LLC for an honest, refreshing conversation about how nutrition became overcomplicated — and how simplifying your approach is often the key to better results. Together, they break down why more rules, more diets, and more information haven’t made us healthier… and what actually works when it comes to creating habits that last in real life. In this episode, we cover: Why doing “all the right things” still isn’t leading to resultsHow over complication fuels burnout, inconsistency, and frustrationThe problem with chasing perfection in healthWhat simple, effective nutrition actually looks likeHow to build habits that fit busy, real-life schedulesWhy enjoying the process matters more than following rulesThis episode is for you if: You’re tired of starting over every MondayYou feel overwhelmed by conflicting health adviceYou want results without extremes or restrictionYou’re ready to make health feel doable — and even fun — againHealth doesn’t need to be harder. It needs to be simpler, more supportive, and sustainable. 🎧 Listen in and learn how to bring clarity, consistency, and enjoyment back into your health journey. More About Nathan: Nathan Schwartz is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and owner of Schwartz Fitness LLC. He’s a former Head Coach for the Dietitian Nutrition Coaching Certification and has spent over 8 years helping more than 300 clients rebuild strength, improve movement, and feel confident in their bodies again. Nathan specializes in pain-free, joint-friendly strength training and practical nutrition strategies that actually fit real life. He currently trains clients in person at Ames Fitness Center in Ames, Iowa, and focuses on helping people feel strong, capable, and healthy without extremes or quick fixes. Email: nathanschwartzfitness@gmail.com Social media's  Insta Support the show Want to join The Healthy Body Collective? I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves. Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick. If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍 Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together. Click LINK to join! 🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to: ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode. ✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast! ✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going! 📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me o...

    38 min
  5. JAN 5

    Grief, Women, and the Body: How Loss Changes Our Health, Weight, and Self-Image

    Send a text Grief doesn’t just live in your heart — it lives in your body. In this episode, we’re having a deeply honest conversation about how grief impacts women physically, emotionally, and metabolically. From weight changes and body image struggles to exhaustion, inflammation, and disconnection from our bodies, grief often shows up in ways no one prepares us for. As women, we’re rarely taught how loss affects our nervous system, hormones, appetite, or sense of self. Instead, we’re told to “get back to normal” — even when our bodies are still holding so much. In this episode, we explore: How grief is stored in the body (not just the mind)Why weight changes during grief are not a personal failureThe connection between grief, stress hormones, and metabolismHow body image struggles often deepen after lossWhat true healing looks like when you stop fighting your body and start listening to itThis conversation is for any woman who has experienced loss — whether recent or long ago — and has felt disconnected, frustrated, or confused by how her body has changed since. You are not broken. Your body is responding to what it’s been through. This episode is an invitation to meet yourself with compassion, understanding, and a new lens for healing — one that honors both your grief and your body. Information about Michelle: Michelle Caravella, MS, RD is a  Soul-Led Registered Dietitian Nutritionist  and Certified Compassionate Bereavement Care Provider  Follow me on IG @michelle_caravella Listen to The Michelle & Lucy Show FREE Grief Guide: https://bit.ly/4bko0a5 Support the show Want to join The Healthy Body Collective? I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves. Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick. If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍 Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together. Click LINK to join! 🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to: ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode. ✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast! ✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going! 📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me o...

    53 min
  6. 12/29/2025

    Emotional Eating in Women: Break the Binge Cycle, Stop Food Noise & Heal Your Relationship with Food (Hint: It's Not Willpower)

    Send a text In this episode, Jana and Margot get real about what’s actually driving emotional eating and why it has nothing to do with willpower, self-control, or being “bad with food.” If you’ve ever felt out of control around eating, stuck in the restrict-then-binge cycle, or overwhelmed by food rules that leave you exhausted and ashamed, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Expect clarity, compassion, and grounded truth about the real reasons women struggle with food and how healing your relationship with eating starts with reconnecting to your body, your hunger, and yourself. They get into:  😩 Why emotional eating is often a response to under eating, chronic restriction, stress, and unmet needs and how it shows up as food noise, late night snacking, guilt, or feeling “out of control”  🧐 How learning to honor hunger, neutralize food rules, and build awareness around emotions helps you stop fearing food and start trusting your body again  📈 Why nourishing yourself consistently, allowing all foods, and creating space between emotions and eating leads to sustainable change and a healthier relationship with food and yourself Tune in and let’s talk some sh*t. 👩About About Margot Whitney Margot (MS, RD, LDN) is a Registered Dietitian and the owner of Margot Whitney Nutrition. She helps women navigate the challenges of fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum through a personalized, judgment-free approach. Her goal is to help women feel their best, improve their relationship with food, and build sustainable habits that support health in every season of motherhood. Website: https://margotwhitneynutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margotwhitneynutrition/#  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Margot-Whitney-Nutrition/100094345645692/ Post mentioned on the podcast: https://margotwhitneynutrition.com/emotional-eating/   Support the show Want to join The Healthy Body Collective? I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves. Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick. If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍 Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together. Click LINK to join! 🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to: ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode. ✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast! ✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going! 📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me o...

    44 min
  7. 12/22/2025

    Midlife Exhaustion, Inflammation & Brain Fog in Women Over 40: Decode Your Body's Signals (Not Just Aging)

    Send a text In this episode, Jana and Claudine get real about what women are actually experiencing in midlife and why feeling exhausted, inflamed, foggy, or disconnected from your body is not “just getting older.”  If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” while you feel anything but, or felt like your body suddenly stopped responding to the things that used to work… this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Expect clarity, validation, and a whole new way to understand what your body is trying to tell you instead of fighting it. They get into:  😩 Why so many women in their 40s and 50s feel depleted, burned out, and frustrated despite doing “all the right things” and how underfueling, overperforming, and chronic stress quietly drain your body  🧐 How symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, anxiety, gut issues, and stubborn inflammation are signals not failures and how learning to decode them helps you rebuild trust with your body  📈 Why supporting your nervous system, eating enough, and addressing root causes instead of silencing symptoms creates real, lasting change and how midlife can become a powerful turning point instead of a breaking point Tune in and let’s talk some sh*t. About Claudine Claudine François is a Board-Certified Functional Medicine & Holistic Health Practitioner, author, and the creator of The Midlife Body Code Method. A former CFO turned root-cause detective, she helps driven women 40+ uncover the hidden causes of exhaustion, brain fog, hormone shifts, and stubborn weight. Her new book, Your Midlife Body Code, empowers women to decode their symptoms, realign with their bodies, and reclaim lasting energy, clarity, and confidence in midlife and beyond. Website: www.ingoodcleantaste.com Book Website: www.YourMidlifeBodyCode.com  Join The Healthy Body Collective Ready to lose weight, feel in control around food, and build a lifestyle that actually lasts? The Healthy Body Collective is my monthly coaching community where you get expert guidance, live coaching, real accountability, and a supportive group of women who get it Support the show Want to join The Healthy Body Collective? I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves. Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick. If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍 Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together. Click LINK to join! 🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to: ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode. ✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast! ✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going! 📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me o...

    32 min
  8. 12/15/2025

    Unstuck & Unapologetic: Breaking Free from People-Pleasing and Self-Abandonment

    Send a text In this episode, Jana and Melissa get real about what’s actually keeping women stuck — and why it has nothing to do with discipline, self-control, or “just trying harder.” If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything for everyone else, losing yourself in the process, or running on empty while pretending you’re fine… this conversation is the permission slip you didn’t know you needed. Expect clarity, compassion, and the grounded truth behind why so many women feel overwhelmed, resentful, or disconnected from themselves — and how to finally change that. They get into: 😩 Why women fall into people-pleasing, self-abandonment, and stuffing their emotions — and how those patterns show up as anxiety, burnout, overeating, overworking, or constantly staying busy 🧐 How getting quiet, building self-awareness, and reconnecting with your values helps you understand what you actually need — so you can stop outsourcing your power and start rebuilding self-trust 📈 Why honoring your emotions (yes, even anger), setting boundaries, and choosing yourself creates a healthier life — and how real change begins when you stop shape-shifting to keep the peace Tune in and let’s talk some sh*t. 👩About Melissa Crook Melissa Crook is the Creator & Thought Leader of The Embracing Layers Network and a passionate advocate for women’s wellness and empowerment. Through her speaking, 1:1 Empowerment Sessions, Online Course Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life, and award-winning F.E.E.L Podcast, she helps women live aligned with their values, boundaries, and authentic selves. Her work centers on three core pillars: You’re Worth All of It, You’re Valuable Because of Who You Are, and You Get to Choose. Melissa lives in Fresno, CA with her husband, Brady, and has three adult daughters. She’s an active member of The Fresno County Women’s Chamber and a Community Advisor for The Gender and Leadership Group (GAL) at Fresno State University. Thought Leader & Host, The Embracing Layers Network  The F.E.E.L. Podcast |  Together We F.E.E.L. Panel Show Support the show Want to join The Healthy Body Collective? I would love to invite you into a space where women are doing more than just trying to lose weight — they’re healing their relationship with food, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and stepping into a stronger, more confident version of themselves. Inside The Healthy Body Collective, we focus on sustainable weight loss, mindset shifts, and real-life habits that actually stick. If you’re done feeling stuck and overwhelmed by your health journey, and you’re ready to approach it differently — with intention and depth — you can join instantly by clicking the link below. 🤍 Let’s build a healthy body — and a healthier relationship with yourself — together. Click LINK to join! 🔥 Thanks for Tuning In! 🔥 If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to: ✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode. ✅ Leave a review—your feedback helps more incredible women find this podcast! ✅ Share it with a friend who needs to hear this today. 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going! 📲 Follow me on Instagram @janawestinrd for real strategies to lose weight without starving yourself, take control of your cravings, and feel confident in your body again. 📩 Have a topic or question? DM me o...

    50 min

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Welcome to Talking Shit—the podcast where we get real about the unfiltered truths women face in the quest for “perfection.” I’m Jana, your host—a Dietitian and fellow woman navigating the pressure to have it all together: the perfect body, career, relationships, and making it all look effortless. Who set that standard anyway? Here, we’re calling out the diet fads, hustle culture, beauty standards, and everything else that keeps us feeling stuck. But we’re not just venting—we’re diving into how to break free and rewrite the rules on your terms. So, grab a coffee or a glass of wine, and let’s talk some shit. Together, we’ll uncover how to live a life that’s unapologetically yours. Ready to get real? Let’s dive in. This is Talking Shit!