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Stop. Dieting. Forever.™ is the weight loss podcast that helps women over 40 lose weight for good—without dieting, restriction, or drama. Each episode blends mindset coaching, real-life strategies, and proven tools to help you create lasting results from the inside out.
Rooted in the SHIFT and REINVENT frameworks, this show delivers practical coaching and identity-based mindset shifts that lead to lasting, healthy weight loss. Whether you’ve tried every diet under the sun or simply want to feel better in your body, you’ll find the clarity, encouragement, and strategies you need to finally reach your goals.
Hosted by Jennifer Dent Brown, Certified Health and Life Coach, this podcast helps you heal your relationship with food, build habits that actually stick, and become the woman who naturally keeps the weight off without ever going back to yo-yo dieting.
You’ll learn how to lose weight without dieting or deprivation, and how to stop emotional eating and self-sabotage so you can finally feel in control around food. Jennifer also shares how to balance your hormones and boost your metabolism after 40, build healthy habits that actually last, and shift your identity so you can maintain your results for life.
This podcast provides valuable insights for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who are ready to stop dieting, start living, and redefine what lasting weight loss looks like through sustainable, mindset-driven strategies that truly work.
We’ll answer questions like:
- Why is it harder to lose weight after 40?
- How can women over 40 lose weight without dieting?
- What mindset shifts help women keep the weight off for good?
- How can I stop emotional eating for good?
- What’s the best exercise or habit routine for women over 40?
- How do hormones, menopause, or aging affect weight loss?
- How long will it take to lose weight and keep it off—without falling back into old diet patterns?
If you’re looking for real solutions to lose weight without dieting, and a podcast that helps you do it with confidence, ease, and joy, you’re in the right place.
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Episodes

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
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Why feeling stuck in life shows up on the scale.
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What a life rebrand really is and how it can transform your habits and your identity.
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The 3 steps to get out of Problemville and start aligning with the future version of you.
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Why self-reflection is the most underrated (but powerful) tool for transformation.
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How small, intentional actions lead to big, lasting change.

Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
EP 231. Diet Exposed: The Truth About Intermittent Fasting
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
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My personal experience with intermittent fasting—the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned.
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Why intermittent fasting feels like a miracle at first but can quickly turn into a frustrating cycle.
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How to figure out if intermittent fasting is a tool you should keep in your wellness toolbox—or ditch for good.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
EP 230. Why You're Never Hungry (But Still Overweight)
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
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The four reasons you’re not hungry but still overweight (and how to fix them).
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How shifting your identity—not just your diet—is the key to lasting weight loss.

Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
EP 229. 3 Steps to Overcome Self-Sabotage in the New Year
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
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Why 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail (and how to avoid being part of the statistic).
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The sneaky ways self-sabotage shows up in your weight loss journey.
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How to address the root cause of self-sabotage with Identity, Mindset, and Emotional Regulation.
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Why food rewards and "little quits" are keeping you stuck.
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A practical roadmap to start transforming your relationship with food today.
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Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
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Why perfection is NOT required to lose weight (and what actually is).
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How to stop self-sabotaging when life feels chaotic.
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The ONE daily habit that changed everything for Serena.
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What it looks like to shift your identity (and why this matters more than willpower).
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Why the scale isn’t your enemy—it’s just data.
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Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
EP 227. How I Went From Fat to Healthy (4 Steps)
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
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Why finding the right diet is the biggest trap keeping you stuck.
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How I learned to listen to my body and trust myself around food.
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The secret to building consistency—even when you don’t feel like it.
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Why admitting you’re an emotional eater is the first step to real freedom.
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Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
EP 226. 5 Things To Stop Doing in 2025 (and Watch Your Health Transform)
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
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Why a cluttered kitchen might be the hidden reason for your unhealthy choices—and how to fix it.
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The truth about portion control and how to eat in a way that leaves you satisfied.
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Why motivation is overrated and how to rely on habits instead.
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How getting less than 6 hours of sleep sabotages your hormones (and your waistline).
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Why fast food hits all the pleasure points in your brain but leaves your body starving for nutrients.
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Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
EP 225. How to Quickly Stop Emotional Eating in 5 Minutes or Less
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Ever stood in the kitchen, fork in hand, mid-cake attack, wondering how you got there? Yeah, me too. Been there, demolished that.
In this episode, I’m spilling the tea (and crumbs) on emotional eating—how it sneaks up, why it feels so automatic, and the exact 5-minute hack I use to stop it dead in its tracks. Spoiler: it’s called Pause, and it’s a game-changer.
Forget willpower (seriously, toss that idea in the trash). This is about having a simple, go-to plan for those what-is-happening-right-now moments. I’ll show you how to spot your triggers, take back control, and finally trust yourself around food.
Because when you master this, you don’t just stop emotional eating—you change the whole game. Every. Single. Time.
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The 4 common emotional eating triggers that put you on autopilot.
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What’s really happening in your brain during emotional eating moments.
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My 5-minute Pause strategy to quickly regain control.
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How to shift your emotional state and choose a different action.
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Why trusting yourself around food is the ultimate freedom.

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
EP 224. Before I Die: A Conversation You Didn’t Know You Needed—With Shewonia Roberts
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Shewonia Roberts, an end-of-life planner and engineer who’s redefining what it means to live (and leave) with intention. You know at Stop Dieting Forever, we’re all about creating a luxe life—one that’s healthy, joyful, and free from drama. But let’s be real: a truly luxe life isn’t just about the day-to-day; it’s also about how you prepare for the “someday.” Shewonia shows us why thinking ahead and planning our legacy is an ultimate act of self-love and intentionality.
We dive into her story and her mission to help people leave behind more than just things—but a life story, well-documented wishes, and a clear, beautiful message to those we love. From handling digital assets to preserving family memories, Shewonia helps us see how our life story can be managed as thoughtfully as our health. This episode is here to remind us that our journey toward freedom, balance, and peace doesn’t have to stop when we’re gone.
What You’ll Learn:
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How a luxe life isn’t just about living well—it’s about preparing to leave well, too.
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Why documenting your wishes is an act of self-care and legacy
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The often-overlooked details, from family stories to digital assets, that make up your luxe life
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How planning for the future can actually set you free today
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Practical steps to create a personal legacy guide so you can live—and leave—luxuriously
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Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
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Key differences between traditional healthcare and naturopathy
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How naturopathic care addresses women’s unique hormonal needs
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Insights into the thyroid’s role in women’s health and why it’s often overlooked
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Practical, holistic strategies for balancing hormones and boosting energy
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Why “getting old and sick” isn’t inevitable—and how you can live healthily until the end