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

Jennifer Dent Brownjenniferdent.podbean.com
Jennifer Dent-Brown is a diet industry disruptor on a mission to redefine what it means to lose weight. As a certified Health and Life Coach, host of the Stop. Dieting. Forever. podcast, and creator of the innovative weight loss process by the same name, she helps women in their Grown Woman Era reinvent their lifestyles, lose weight, and become the person who keeps it off—without diets or drama. Ready to shift your identity and transform your life? Join her free weekly newsletter, Forever Well, at jenniferdent.com/emailclub.
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Episodes

EP 258. 6 Ways to Lose Weight This Summer for Women Over 40

This episode kicks off my brand new Stop. Dieting. Forever. Summer Rewind Series, and I’m giving it to you straight: Summer is one of the hardest times to lose weight. You’ve got BBQs, poolside cocktails, vacations, time zone chaos, late nights, and zero routine. It’s like the universe is begging you to hit pause and start over in September. NOPE. Not this year. In this episode, I’m laying down 6 rock-solid strategies to help you stay consistent, feel in control, and actually lose weight this su...

Jul 09, 202534 minEp. 258

EP 257. This Is What REAL Success Looks Like After She Stopped Dieting Forever

You know I love a full-circle moment, and today’s episode is exactly that. Remember my client Nisha from Episode 54? She hit her forever weight of 154 pounds without dieting, calorie counting, or giving up wine. Well, sis is back. And she's not just maintaining—she’s thriving. In this follow-up convo, we go way beyond the scale. We talk about what it really looks like to live in your reinvention. You’ll hear how Nisha’s navigating menopause, learning to lift weights like a boss, drinking less wi...

Jul 02, 202538 minEp. 257

[BONUS] Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Journey in 2025: A Special Invitation

Ever found yourself crushing your goals all week, only to throw it all away with one “screw it” moment on Friday night? SAME. 🙋🏽‍♀️ In this bonus episode, I share what sabotage looked like for me as a corporate consultant (hint: wine, stress, and conference snacks), why women over 40 are especially vulnerable to it, and why your weight loss journey isn’t about food—it’s about identity. I’m also officially inviting you to my free live training on June 13, 2025 called Stop Sabotaging Your Weight...

Jun 23, 202513 minEp. 256

EP 255. How to Stop Taking a GLP-1 When You're Terrified of Regaining the Weight

I see you. You took the meds, the weight came off, the compliments rolled in. But now? You’re spiraling. Hunger’s back. The food noise is deafening. And you’re scared that the second you stop the injections, the scale will bounce right back up and take your confidence with it. You’re not alone. And you’re not broken. 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 fe...

Jun 18, 202540 minEp. 255

EP 254. 3 Microhabits to Beat Bloating, Fatigue, and Low Energy

If you’ve been feeling puffy, tired, and like your body’s stuck in neutral, no matter how “healthy” you’re trying to be… this episode is for you. I’m dropping 3 tiny-but-mighty microhabits that will help you calm your hormones, build self-trust, and finally start feeling like yourself again. These aren’t basic tips. They’re identity-shifting rituals that signal to your body: “I’m safe. I’m consistent. I’m choosing me.” Forget the all-or-nothing hustle. These are luxury wellness shifts for grown-...

Jun 11, 202525 minEp. 254

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. I’m not on HRT (at the moment). I didn’t track every bite. I didn’t pun...

Jun 04, 202543 minEp. 253

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. What You’ll Learn...

May 28, 202541 minEp. 252

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 you...

May 21, 202533 minEp. 251

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 dow...

May 07, 202529 minEp. 250

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 age 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. Inside this episode, Sarah shares how she: Lost 11 pounds and kept it off (even after breaking her arm!) Rebu...

May 01, 202547 minEp. 249

EP 248. What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know About Stress and Weight Loss

👉 Enrollment is NOW OPEN for Learn & Lose A 6-month identity-based coaching experience for women over 40 who are done playing small. ✨ Become the woman who keeps the weight off—for good. 📆 Join the Spring Cohort by April 23rd 🔗 jenniferdent.com/learnandlose This episode is for every woman over 40 who's ready to scream, “I'm doing EVERYTHING right… and still gaining weight!” If you’ve been eating clean, hitting your protein goals, going to yoga, and guzzling water like it’s your job—but th...

Apr 16, 202523 minEp. 248

[BONUS] Grown Woman Weight Loss: Why Consistency Is the New Flex

Bonus Episode: 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 h...

Apr 11, 202519 minEp. 246

[BONUS] Why Your Cookies Aren’t the Problem: The Real Reason You Can’t Stop Eating at Night

You’re eating clean. You’re tracking protein. You’re doing “everything right.” So why are you still ending your night in front of the pantry? In this raw and relatable bonus episode, I tell the story of my client, who had an emotional blow-up at the salon—and ended up trying to eat the frustration away with brown butter cookies. The problem wasn’t food. It was an unprocessed emotion with nowhere else to go. If you’re tired of starting over, this episode will show you what you actually need: Emot...

Apr 10, 202516 minEp. 245

[BONUS] Why Your Weight Is Stuck (Even Though You’re Hitting Your Protein)

You're tracking your food. You’re hitting your protein. You’re doing “everything right.” So why isn’t the weight moving? 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. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why tracking food without mindset wo...

Apr 09, 202510 minEp. 244

[BONUS] After the Before & After: The Part No One Talks About

Bonus Episode: After the Before & After with Jennifer Dent Brown You did it. You lost the weight. You took the photo. You hit the goal. But then… what? In this unapologetic bonus episode, I’m sharing what most weight loss coaches won’t: The truth about what happens after the before and after. Because if you don’t upgrade your identity, your old habits will come back. Every time. This is identity-based weight loss—and it’s the missing link for every woman who’s ever said, “I know what to do… ...

Apr 08, 202513 minEp. 243

[BONUS] The Clean Eating Trap: Why You’re Doing Everything Right and Still Gaining Weight

You’re doing everything right… ✅ Eating clean ✅ Walking daily ✅ Taking your supplements ✅ Hitting your protein So why is the scale creeping up? In this bonus episode, I’m breaking down a weight loss block that most people don’t even know exists: nervous system weight gain. If your sleep is a mess, your stress is sky-high, and your body feels like it’s rebelling, this one’s for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why your nervous system could be blocking weight loss • How cortisol + sleep s...

Apr 07, 202529 minEp. 242

EP 241. Why You’re Waking Up at 2 AM (And What to Do About It)

This episode is for every woman who’s tired of being tired. If you’re waking up at 2 AM wide-eyed, doomscrolling yourself into a cortisol spiral, this one’s going to hit home—in the best way possible. I’m breaking down why your sleep is all over the place (hint: it’s hormonal, not your fault), and how you can finally reclaim your nights like the grown woman you are. We’re not throwing melatonin at the problem—we’re talking about creating a luxurious, biology-friendly ritual that makes you feel l...

Apr 02, 202525 minEp. 241

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...

Mar 26, 202529 minEp. 240

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...

Mar 20, 202535 minEp. 239

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 ...

Mar 13, 202528 minEp. 238

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 pat...

Mar 05, 202537 minEp. 237

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, judg...

Feb 26, 202541 minEp. 236

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—thro...

Feb 12, 202547 minEp. 235

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 ...

Feb 05, 202529 minEp. 234

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 y...

Jan 29, 202536 minEp. 233

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 m...

Jan 22, 202530 minEp. 232

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 fa...

Jan 15, 202525 minEp. 231

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

What if your weight struggles aren’t about how much you’re eating—but why you’re not hungry in the first place? In this episode, I dive into the surprising science, mindset, and habits behind hunger signals and weight retention. If you’ve been wondering why you’re barely eating but the scale won’t budge, this episode is your game-changer. Learn how to stop the cycle of under-eating, reset your hormones, and reconnect with your body so you can finally achieve lasting results. Plus, I’ll share how...

Jan 08, 202525 minEp. 230

EP 229. 3 Steps to Overcome Self-Sabotage in the New Year

If you’ve ever wondered why you keep falling off the weight loss wagon, this episode is for you. Discover the 3 essential steps to overcome self-sabotage and finally lose weight for good—without restrictive diets or quick fixes. Learn why inner work is the secret to lasting change and how to create a healthy identity in the new year. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail (and how to avoid being part of the statistic). The sneaky ways self-sabotage shows up in ...

Jan 01, 202531 minEp. 229

EP 228. How to Stop Self-Sabotaging and Lose Weight: Serena Hicks’ 30-Pound Identity Shift

If you’ve ever thought, “Once life settles down, I’ll lose the weight…” – this episode is your wake-up call. My guest, Serena Hicks, is here to show you how she dismissed 30 pounds without perfection, without obsessing, and while going through one of the hardest seasons of her life. This isn’t just about weight loss—it’s about identity. Because here’s the truth: you don’t lose the weight first and THEN become a new person. You become that person along the way. Serena spills it all: the journalin...

Dec 25, 202450 minEp. 228
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