Protein has entered the backlash era.

Suddenly now everyone is hating on protein because it is EVERYWHERE.

Candy, chips, ice cream, water, even Starbucks.

It’s like if every single food doesn’t have protein in it, you’re doing it wrong.

Not to mention, somehow we’re all supposed to know exactly how many grams we “need” every single day.

In this episode, I’m slowing the whole conversation way down. I’m sharing how my perspective has shifted over the last few years. And a simple way for you to start rethinking it too.

I’m not telling you to stop caring about protein! But I am telling you how to stop letting it run your life and make you feel like a failure.

I’m talking about:

• Why chasing a protein goal is stressing you out more than helping you
• The difference between eating more protein and understanding how protein actually works for you
• A skill-based way to figure out how much you truly need — without tracking, copying, or forcing cottage cheese into everything

If you’re exhausted by protein math, TikTok advice, and feeling like you’re somehow still doing it wrong and never getting enough, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.

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This is the last Diet Diaries episode of 2025 — and instead of a big “new year, new you” pep talk, I’m going in a very different direction. Which will likely come as no surprise.

In this episode, I’m talking about:

• Why I recently unfollowed a coach I liked — and how much mental space it freed up
• The quiet damage of following too many experts (on food, fitness, business… everything)
• My honest take on resolutions, words of the year, and all the new year pressure

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, second-guessing everything, or wondering why all the “good advice” is making things harder instead of easier… this one’s for you.

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If you’re feeling the mental tug-of-war over peppermint mochas, office cookies, grocery-store “limited edition” everything, or the once-a-year foods that only show up for one amazing (and stressful) moment…you’re not broken. You’re not failing. You’re human.

In this episode, I’m digging into:

• Why food noise naturally spikes from Halloween through New Year’s (you’re not imagining it)
• How scarcity + urgency hijack your decision-making — and how to get your power back
• The “Jobs of Foods” skill and why remembering what a seasonal treat is actually for changes everything
• How to enjoy the foods you love without crossing that line into feeling sick or out of control
• A simple way to check in mid-bite so you can enjoy the moment instead of bulldozing through it

This isn’t about pretending holiday food is “no big deal.” It is a big deal — emotionally, culturally, and yes, biologically. But once you understand what’s actually happening, you can make choices that feel intentional instead of panicky.

If you want help applying these skills to your real life this season (because this work is so much easier with support), I’m here for you.

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