The Stop. Dieting. Forever. Podcast with Jennifer Dent Brown
Is your dieter's mindset keeping you overweight?
Good question, right? Think about it—have all those diet rules actually helped you reach your forever weight? If you're here, chances are they haven’t.
I get it. And that’s exactly why I created the Stop. Dieting. Forever. podcast.
This isn’t just about weight loss—it’s about reinvention. The version of you that keeps the weight off for good doesn’t follow diet rules. She thinks differently. She acts differently. And that’s what I’ll help you do.
Each week, I’ll show you how to break free from the dieter’s mindset, rewire your habits, and step into your future self—the healthy, confident woman you crave to become.
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EP 255. How to Stop Taking a GLP-1 When You're Terrified of Regaining the Weight
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what actually happens after GLP-1s—and teaching you my signature SHIFT Method to help you transition into your new normal without fear, drama, or another diet.
This one’s for the woman who’s done shrinking her body to feel worthy… and is ready to reinvent who she is.
EP 254. 3 Microhabits to Beat Bloating, Fatigue, and Low Energy
In this episode, Jennifer Dent Brown discusses the concept of micro habits and how small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements in health and wellness. She emphasizes the importance of gentle approaches to weight loss, focusing on hydration, movement, and positive self-talk. The episode outlines three specific micro habits that listeners can implement immediately to enhance their well-being and shift their mindset towards a healthier lifestyle.
EP 253. How I Lost Fat & Gained Muscle: My Perimenopause Progress Report
What if you could lose body fat, gain lean muscle, and raise your metabolism in just 30 days—without counting every carb or signing your soul over to spin class? In this episode, I’m giving you the real-deal, behind-the-scenes breakdown of my May wellness update. I’ll show you exactly what I did (and didn’t do) to get these results in perimenopause—and why scale weight is the least interesting thing about my body right now.
EP 252. How I Stopped Seeing Workouts as a Chore and Started Treating Movement Like a Luxury
Ready to stop treating workouts like punishment and start moving like a woman who knows she’s worth it?
In this episode, I’m sharing how I stopped white-knuckling my way to the gym and started treating movement, especially walking, like the luxury experience it really is.
Forget guilt-based workouts. This episode will help you trade in pressure for pleasure, push for presence, and obligation for identity. Yes, I’m going full-on Luxe Lifer energy and inviting you to do the same.
EP 251. GLP-1s, Ozempic & Weight Loss Meds: What Nobody’s Saying Out Loud
I’m not here to bash weight loss meds. But I am here to say the quiet part out loud. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro—and telling you what most “experts” are too scared to say.
This isn’t about judgment. I’ve been there. I’ve popped pills and prayed they’d shrink me into someone I could finally love. But here’s the deal: weight loss shots may shrink your appetite, but they don’t shrink the reasons you overeat. If you’re not working on your mindset and identity, you’re just renting results—and the rent is due the minute the meds stop.
I’ll break down what the research says, what the Facebook groups aren’t telling you, and the powerful truth about emotional eating, identity transformation, and how to finally lose weight in a way that lasts forever. Yes, even in your perimenopause era.
EP 250. Why You Always Want Sugar at 8 PM—and What to Do Instead
What if your cravings weren’t the enemy?
What if you could keep cookies in the house, buy chocolate for the kids, and walk past the snack aisle like the emotionally regulated queen you are?
In this episode of Stop. Dieting. Forever., I’m flipping the script on “sugar addiction” and revealing what’s really going on when you feel like you can’t stop eating sweets. (Hint: it’s not the cookies—it’s the capacity.)
If you’ve ever said, “I’m addicted to sugar,” this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what a self-regulation gap really is, why no amount of willpower can fix it, and what it means to build emotional fitness like the grown woman you are.
This is the mindset shift that changed everything for me—and it’s one I now teach to every one of my clients.
EP 249. One Conversation and Then She Stopped Dieting Forever - An Interview with Sarah Nelson
If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do, but I’m just not doing it,” this episode is going to light you up.
Sarah came to me at 55, deep in the chaos of menopause, emotional eating, and diet burnout. She wasn’t in a program. She wasn’t “launch ready.” She just sent me an email and said: “How can I work with you?”
We had a Tea Chat.
And that one conversation?
It changed everything. 🔗 Book your Tea Chat now: jenniferdent.com/tea
EP 248. What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know About Stress and Weight Loss
You’re eating clean. Drinking water. Working out. Doing all the things.
So why is the scale still stuck?
Let’s talk about what’s really going on in your body—and how cortisol, your nervous system, and chronic stress could be keeping you in a weight loss plateau (even if you don’t “feel” stressed). Jennifer shares her personal adrenal fatigue story, her favorite “de-stress and rest” ritual, and a sneak peek inside the Learn & Lose lesson that changes everything.
[BONUS] Grown Woman Weight Loss: Why Consistency Is the New Flex
In this final Motivation Bonus episode, I’m breaking down the real reason your weight loss isn’t sticking—and why the solution isn’t more motivation, but more maturity.
You’ll learn why jumping from diet to diet is actually a form of sabotage, and what it looks like to shift into Grown Woman Energy—where consistency becomes your new flex.
I’ll also share how I’ve been staying consistent without obsessing over the scale, and how my client stopped herself from spiraling with one simple, identity-based shift.
[BONUS] Why Your Cookies Aren’t the Problem: The Real Reason You Can’t Stop Eating at Night
This is for the high-achieving woman who’s great at pushing through—until she finds herself buffering with cookies at 9:48 PM.
You’re not failing.
You’re just out of emotional capacity.
[BONUS] Why Your Weight Is Stuck (Even Though You’re Hitting Your Protein)
In this bonus episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the missing piece: your mindset.
You’ll hear the story of my client who lost 8 pounds on her own—then plateaued—until one Nutrition Audit revealed two simple shifts she couldn’t see herself.
Her story is proof:
Macros are data. Mindset is direction.
[BONUS] After the Before & After: The Part No One Talks About
You lost the weight. You changed your clothes. But you didn’t change your identity.
And that’s why it didn’t last.
This bonus podcast episode is a must-listen if you keep gaining back the weight you worked so hard to lose.
[BONUS] The Clean Eating Trap: Why You’re Doing Everything Right and Still Gaining Weight
So you’re eating clean. You’re walking. You’ve got your greens and your magnesium and your 12-step nighttime ritual… And the scale? Still creeping up like a bad ex who won’t stop texting. 👀
In this bonus episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a weight loss saboteur NO ONE is talking about: your nervous system.
This one’s for my high-functioning women over 40 who are doing all the “right” things and wondering why their pants still feel like punishment.
If you're sleeping like trash, running on caffeine, and secretly wondering if you need to cut carbs again, this episode will rock your world.
This is how we lose weight in our Grown Woman Era: by healing the body, not just hustling it.
EP 241. Why You’re Waking Up at 2 AM (And What to Do About It)
If you're waking up at 2 AM, scrolling Instagram, and wondering why you're tired, wired, and craving sugar by sunrise… your body is trying to tell you something.
It’s not a sleep problem—it’s a hormone problem. And no, you don’t need melatonin.
EP 240. My 10 Pound Weight Gain: The Shocking Truth
If you’ve lost weight before but can’t keep it off… If your body feels foreign and nothing seems to work anymore… If you’re tired of fixing your food and ready to fix the root—this is for you.
EP 239. [Self-Sabotage Series] The Dirty Little Secret Behind Emotional Eating—And How to Break Free
Listen, the world is wild right now. News cycles are chaotic, stress is at an all-time high, and your brain is working overtime trying to keep you safe. But here’s the dirty little secret no one tells you—your emotional eating isn’t about food. It’s not even about willpower.
It’s about self-sabotage as self-protection.
If you don’t know how to process your emotions, your brain will always reach for the fastest escape possible—food, alcohol, social media, work. But if you don’t fix this, you’ll be stuck in the same cycle forever.
EP 238. [Self-Sabotage Series] How to Stay Consistent—Even If You’ve Never Made It Past Week 2
Ever feel like you just can’t stick to anything? You start a new plan, you’re all in, and then… two weeks later, you’re already looking for something new.
That’s what we call uprooting, and it’s one of the most common self-sabotage patterns keeping women stuck in a cycle of starting over. But what if I told you that the problem isn’t the plan—it’s how you’re thinking about the plan?
In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why you keep quitting, how to tell if you’re making a strategic change or just sabotaging yourself, and the one simple rule that will change everything: The 90-Day Rule.
If you’re ready to finally follow through and get the results you’ve been chasing, grab your matcha and let’s go.
EP 237. [Self-Sabotage Series] Why You Can’t Lose the Weight You Want Even If You Excel in Every Other Area of Your Life
If you’re the kind of woman who slays it at work, at home, and basically everywhere—except when it comes to losing weight—this episode is for you.
We’re diving into why perfectionism is really just self-sabotage in designer clothes and how to break free with 5 simple steps. Because let’s be real—if discipline alone could fix it, you would’ve cracked the code by now.
EP 236. [SELF-SABOTAGE SERIES] Before You Can Successfully Lose Weight, You Need to Do This First
You say you want to lose weight, get healthy, and finally feel good in your body. But if you keep hitting a wall, it’s time to get brutally honest about what’s really going on. In this episode, I walk you through The Circle of Luxe Life—8 key areas that could be holding you back without you even realizing it.
Because here’s the truth: self-sabotage thrives in avoidance. The longer you refuse to look at your patterns, the longer you’ll stay stuck. So let’s rip the Band-Aid off and do a real, judgment-free self-check.
EP 235. Stop Saying Yes, Start Losing Weight: Break Free from People Pleasing with Sara Fisk
People-pleasing is like the junk drawer of bad habits—it’s packed with random, unnecessary stuff that drains your energy, clutters your mind, and, oh yeah, totally messes with your weight loss goals. Enter Sara Fisk, the ultimate Stop People Pleasing Coach. She’s here to blow the lid off the real reason women are stuck in this cycle and show you how to break free—without guilt, without fear, and without needing to explain yourself to Aunt Susan at the next family dinner.