Stop. Dieting. Forever. with Jennifer Dent Brown, Health + Life Coach for Women

EP 240. My 10 Pound Weight Gain: The Shocking Truth

What do you do when everything you used to do stops working?

In this raw, unedited “naked episode,” I’m sharing the shocking truth behind the 10 pounds I gained in 2024—and how it led to the biggest reinvention of my life.

You’ll hear how perimenopause hit me like a freight train, how I unknowingly adopted a struggling woman identity, and how I rebuilt everything from the inside out.

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do, but my body just won’t respond,” this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Learn about the identity shift that changed my life
• Understand the real root of emotional eating and burnout
• Get inspired to begin your own reinvention

Want to finally stay consistent and lose the weight (even if you’ve never been able to before)? Register now for my FREE live training:
jenniferdent.com/freetraining

After the training, you’ll learn how to join the Learn & Lose spring cohort.

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• Register for the free Masterclass: Mastering Motivation: How to Stay Consistent and Lose Weight (Even If You’ve Never Been Able To)
• Quiz: What's Your Sneaky Self-Sabotage Pattern?
• Get my weekly emails: jenniferdent.com/emailclub
• Website: JenniferDent.com
• Instagram: @jenniferdentbrown
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• Private Coaching with Jennifer

EP 239. [Self-Sabotage Series] The Dirty Little Secret Behind Emotional Eating—And How to Break Free

The world feels heavier these days. The news is relentless, stress is high, and your brain is doing everything it can to create a sense of safety. But here’s what no one tells you—your emotional eating has nothing to do with food. It’s not about willpower, discipline, or trying harder.

It’s about self-sabotage as self-protection.

When you don’t know how to process your emotions, your brain looks for the quickest way to escape discomfort. Food. Alcohol. Scrolling. Work. It’s not a lack of control; it’s a survival instinct. But if you don’t address this at the source, you’ll find yourself in the same cycle over and over again.

In the final episode of the Self-Sabotage Series, we’re breaking it all down:

• Why your brain clings to old habits, even when you’re determined to change
• How the 24/7 news cycle makes you more vulnerable to emotional eating
• A simple, strategic plan to help you break free for good

This is the conversation that changes everything.

Inside This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The real reason you keep sabotaging your weight loss goals (and why it has nothing to do with discipline)
• Why emotional eating is a coping mechanism, not a personal failure
• How constant global uncertainty fuels stress-driven habits
• The three-step plan to stop reacting to stress with food
• The one skill you must master to take back control of your body and mind

It’s time to step into something different. If you’re ready, let’s begin.

 

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• Quiz: What's Your Sneaky Self-Sabotage Pattern?
• Get my weekly emails: jenniferdent.com/emailclub
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• Instagram: @jenniferdentbrown
• Learn & Lose
• Private Coaching with Jennifer
• Get 15% off your first order with RYZE Superfoods Mushroom Matcha
• The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest

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.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why uprooting is disguised as self-improvement—but it’s actually sabotage
• 3 questions to ask yourself to know if you’re really making a smart change
• The science behind why 90 days is the magic number for transformation
• How to commit (without freaking out) even if you’ve never made it past week 2
• A journal prompt to help you shift your identity into a woman who follows through

 

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FEATURED ON THE SHOW / RESOURCES

• JenniferDent.com
• @jenniferdentbrown Instagram
• Work with me inside Learn & Lose
• Get 15% off your first order with RYZE Superfoods Mushroom Matcha
• Subscribe to the newsletter, The Self-Sabotage Fix
• Interested in private coaching with Jennifer? Book a free consultation.
• Take the Quiz! What Is Your Self-Sabotage Pattern?
• EP 236. Before You Can Successfully Lose Weight, You Need to Do This First

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

In this episode, we’re continuing the Self-Sabotage Series by tackling one of the sneakiest mindsets keeping you stuck: the All-or-Nothing Trap.

 

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I already messed up, so I might as well eat everything,” this episode is for you.

 

We’re diving deep into why perfectionism is self-sabotage in disguise and how to kick it to the curb for good.

 

Oh, and if you haven’t already, take the "What's Your Self-Sabotage Style?" quiz at jenniferdent.com/sabotage to find out which pattern is keeping you stuck!

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• • The sneaky ways the all-or-nothing mindset shows up in weight loss
  • Why perfectionism is just self-sabotage in designer clothes
  • How to embrace progress over perfection without guilt
  • The power of the “Always Something” mindset for lasting results
  • 5 simple steps to escape the all-or-nothing trap and build real momentum

 

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• JenniferDent.com
• @jenniferdentbrown Instagram
• Work with me inside Learn & Lose
• Get 15% off your first order with RYZE Superfoods Mushroom Matcha
• Subscribe to the newsletter, The Self-Sabotage Fix
• Interested in private coaching with Jennifer? Book a free consultation.
• Take the Quiz! What Is Your Self-Sabotage Pattern?
• EP 236. Before You Can Successfully Lose Weight, You Need to Do This First

EP 236. 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.

 

And if you’re ready to uncover exactly how you’ve been getting in your own way, take my What’s Your Self-Sabotage Pattern? quiz at jenniferdent.com/sabotage.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why a brutally honest self-check is the first step to lasting weight loss
• How avoiding certain areas of your life creates a domino effect (hint: your weight isn’t the only thing that’s out of alignment)
• The 8 key areas to evaluate in The Circle of Luxe Life
• How to assess where you are—without shame, guilt, or judgment
• The sneaky ways self-sabotage keeps you stuck (and how to break free)

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• JenniferDent.com
• @jenniferdentbrown Instagram
• Work with me inside Learn & Lose
• Get 15% off your first order with RYZE Superfoods Mushroom Matcha
• Subscribe to the newsletter, The Self-Sabotage Fix
• Interested in private coaching with Jennifer? Book a free consultation.
• Take the What Is Your Self-Sabotage Pattern Quiz

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.

 

You think you’re just being nice, keeping the peace, making sure everyone’s happy. But here’s the truth: Every time you say yes when you want to say no, you’re chipping away at your own well-being.

 

And guess what? That frustration, that exhaustion, that resentment? It’s showing up on your plate—through stress eating, emotional snacking, and mindless overeating.

 

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 Auntie at the next family dinner.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🔥 Why people-pleasing is basically the gateway drug to emotional eating.

🔥 The sneaky ways it’s sabotaging your weight loss without you even realizing it.

🔥 The one question you need to ask yourself before your next ‘Yes’—that might just change your life.

🔥 Why women are conditioned to make their bodies “pleasing” to others (and how to stop that nonsense ASAP).

🔥 How to reclaim your personal power—starting with what’s on your plate.

 

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for every woman who’s tired of living for other people and is so ready to take her body, her health, and her life back.

 

Listen now, and start putting you first—without the guilt.

 

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• @sarafiskcoach Instagram
• Website: Sara Fisk

EP 234. Self-Sabotage & Weight Loss: How to Stop Fighting Against Yourself

Why do you keep doing the opposite of what you say you want? You plan to eat healthy, then find yourself elbow-deep in tortilla chips.

 

You lose a few pounds, then suddenly “forget” to meal prep.

 

You’re not lazy, undisciplined, or broken—your brain is just clinging to an identity that no longer serves you.

 

In this episode, I’m breaking down why self-sabotage isn’t really sabotage—it’s just your identity fighting to stay the same. If you don’t shift who you believe you are, you’ll keep sabotaging yourself, no matter how many diets you try.

 

So, if you’re stuck in the same cycle of losing and regaining weight, press play, and let’s get to the root of it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why self-sabotage is an identity crisis—not a willpower problem
• The sneaky ways fear of change keeps you stuck in old patterns
• How diet culture shaped your “health identity” (without you realizing it)
• 4 powerful steps to shift your identity and stop sabotaging your weight loss
• Why the key to losing weight for good has nothing to do with food

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• Interested in private coaching with Jennifer? Book a free consultation.

EP 233. [Throwback] 3 Things Keeping You From Losing Weight (and It’s Not the Food)

Are you tired of chasing diets and still not seeing the scale move? Here’s the deal: weight loss isn’t just about what’s on your plate. In this throwback episode, I unpack three surprising reasons you’re stuck—none of which have to do with food. If you’ve been frustrated with your lack of progress, this episode will help you troubleshoot and take a more holistic approach to your weight loss journey.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your mindset might be sabotaging your weight loss before you even start.
• How imbalanced hormones (thanks, stress and perimenopause) might be blocking your progress—and what to do about it.
• Why poor sleep is the weight loss villain you never knew about (plus my favorite tool to fix it).

 

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EP 232. Is Your Weight Stuck? How a Life Rebrand Can Get You Moving Again Without Another Diet

You’ve got the degree, the career, the house, the kids (or the fur babies), the friends, and the stocked 401(k). On paper, life looks great.

But inside? Restless. Stuck. Bored.

 

So you grab a glass of wine or a Yasso bar, thinking this will help. (Spoiler: it doesn’t.)

 

Here’s the thing: that trapped, “blah” feeling isn’t going to disappear with another diet or even a vacation. What you’re really craving is a life rebrand.

 

In this episode, I’ll show you why your weight is often just a mirror for misalignment in your life and how redefining who you are can change everything. We’ll dive into why self-reflection is the first step to getting unstuck and the 3 simple steps to kick off your life rebrand.

 

It’s time to stop looking for answers in food and start creating the healthy, confident version of yourself you’ve been craving.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why feeling stuck in life shows up on the scale.
• What a life rebrand really is and how it can transform your habits and your identity.
• The 3 steps to get out of Problemville and start aligning with the future version of you.
• Why self-reflection is the most underrated (but powerful) tool for transformation.
• How small, intentional actions lead to big, lasting change.

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• EP. 115 Is This Missing From Your Weight Loss Plan? with Lindsay Dotzlof

EP 231. Diet Exposed: The Truth About Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting (IF) is all the rage, but is it really the magic bullet for weight loss, anti-aging, and metabolic health? In this episode, I spill the tea on everything IF. I’m sharing my personal journey, why IF can create more harm than good when approached like a diet, and the mindset shift you need to make it work (if it’s right for you). 

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• My personal experience with intermittent fasting—the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned.
• Why intermittent fasting feels like a miracle at first but can quickly turn into a frustrating cycle.
• How to figure out if intermittent fasting is a tool you should keep in your wellness toolbox—or ditch for good.

 

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• EP 230. Why You're Never Hungry (But Still Overweight)
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