Well On Her Way with Dani Marenburg

This episode is raw in a way I don’t usually get. No expert interview. No structured lesson. Just me sharing the hardest year of my life and the moment I realized I was standing at a fork in the road. Losing myself completely or choosing to rebuild into the woman and mother I want to be. I talk honestly about postpartum hormones, losing routines, grieving parts of my old life, and the quiet identity shift that no one really prepares you for when motherhood collides with ambition, business, and real life.I take you behind the scenes of what this year actually looked like and the realizations that finally stopped the spiral. We talk about the pressure to do it all, why feeling lost doesn’t mean you failed, and how I’m redefining priorities without abandoning myself in the process. I also share the non-negotiables I’m committing to as I move into this next season and why rebuilding doesn’t have to be extreme to be meaningful.By the end of this episode, I hope you feel less alone in the messy middle and a little more grounded if this year shook your sense of identity. If this year left you feeling lost, stretched thin, or quietly questioning who you are now, this episode is for you.0:19 – What It Feels Like to Lose (and Rebuild) Your Identity After Baby12:09 – How Setting Non-Negotiables Helped Me Reclaim Control14:51 – Why Therapy, Routine, and Flexible Nutrition Became Essential Tools22:22 – How Rebuilding Gently, Not Perfectly, Is My Goal for the Year AheadOther Episodes You’ll Love:Episode 132: The #1 Thing No Mom Warned Me About Weaning🔗 HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/episode147💭 Have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you? Send it my way! I might feature it on the podcast and share my personal advice just for you. Ask me here.💚 COME SAY HI:Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple & sustainable wellness tips.⭐️ FOLLOW & REVIEW:Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:Hit the ‘FOLLOW’ button so you’ll be the first to know when a new episode drops.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify to help other busy women get the clarity they’ve been searching for.Thanks so much for tuning into Well On Her Way! I'll catch you in the next episode.Heads up–we share these conversations to inform and educate. I love bringing on experts, but this isn’t medical advice. Because each person is unique, please check with your healthcare professional if you have medical questions before making changes to your health, treatment, or lifestyle.Also, some links on this page may be affiliate links. If you use them to buy something, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to...

Join the New Year Reset! We start January 5th: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/reset26You don’t need a “new year, new you” moment to lean out and feel confident going into 2026. If you’ve made it through the busiest, messiest months of the year and you’re still here showing up, this coaching chat is your pause button. I’m walking you through how I would personally enter 2026 if my goal was to lean out without pressure, guilt, or starting over. This is about reflecting differently, noticing what actually worked, and using those small wins as your momentum instead of fixating on what wasn’t perfect.In this final episode of the Holiday Eating Series, I guide you through three simple but powerful reflection questions that help you close out the year feeling proud instead of panicked. We talk about what habits felt easy and sustainable, what you can carry forward into the new year, and what you can finally leave behind in 2025, like guilt, perfectionism, and the constant pressure to do it all right.By the end, you’ll feel calm, clear, and deeply reassured that you never stopped making progress and that the foundation you built this season is exactly what will carry you into your strongest year yet. Hit play and let’s finish this year on purpose.And, if this resonated and you’re ready to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your body goals, download your FREE Holiday Eating Roadmap here: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/roadmap1:15 – The Downside of “All or Nothing” Thinking After the Holidays1:55 – Why Small, Sustainable Habits Matter More Than Perfection6:02 – The Simple Reflection Questions That Help You Build Momentum5:19 – Why You Should Celebrate Tiny Wins Not Just Big Ones7:59 – How Letting Go of Guilt and Perfectionism Sets You Up for Success10:00 – You Don’t Need a “New Year, New You”—Consistency Is Built on What’s Already WorkingOther Episodes You’ll Love:Episode 128: HOT TAKE: Should You Be Adding Salt or Electrolytes to Your Water?Episode 139: Why Starting Over in January Keeps You Stuck (Do THIS simple reset to stay consistent all season!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 140: How to Create a Flexible Holiday Eating Routine So You Can Enjoy the Season Without Stressing About Weight Gain | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 141: How to Quickly Stop the I’ll Start Over on January 1st Mentality (Try THIS Before You Spiral!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 142: The Two Ingredients That Make Holiday Eating So Much Easier | HOLIDAY EATING SERIES

Join the New Year Reset! We start January 5th: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/reset26You don’t need a January 1 reset to feel back in control again, and waiting might be the very thing keeping you stuck. This episode is for that weird in-between week after the holidays when routines feel optional, energy is low, and you’re living on leftovers and good intentions.That’s why in episode 7 of our Holiday Eating Series, I’m walking you through how to rebuild your rhythm without overhauling your life or spiraling into all-or-nothing thinking. I share the one small habit that actually creates momentum, how to use a simple reset loop to get out of reactive mode, and how to add structure back in gently so it supports your real life instead of fighting it.By the end of this coaching chat, you’ll feel grounded, clear, and confident about what to focus on right now so January doesn’t feel like a frantic restart. This is about closing out the year feeling proud instead of panicked and setting yourself up for momentum that actually lasts.And, if this resonated and you’re ready to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your body goals, download your FREE Holiday Eating Roadmap here: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/roadmap1:45 – The “In-Between” Week: Why Post-Holiday Chaos Is the Best Time to Reconnect5:59 – The Power of One Tiny Habit (And Why Big Overhauls Always Fail)7:17 – Reset Loop: Plan, Act, Reflect, Repeat—for Results Before the Calendar Turns8:41 – Gentle Structure Beats Rigid Rules—Add Back Routines One Piece at a Time9:27 – Five-Minute Reflection That Can Shift Your Entire New Year11:09 – The One Action Step for January (That Doesn’t Feel Overwhelming)Other Episodes You’ll Love:Episode 128: HOT TAKE: Should You Be Adding Salt or Electrolytes to Your Water?Episode 139: Why Starting Over in January Keeps You Stuck (Do THIS simple reset to stay consistent all season!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 140: How to Create a Flexible Holiday Eating Routine So You Can Enjoy the Season Without Stressing About Weight Gain | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 141: How to Quickly Stop the I’ll Start Over on January 1st Mentality (Try THIS Before You Spiral!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 142: The Two Ingredients That Make Holiday Eating So Much Easier | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 143: Exactly What To Do Before, During & After...

Ready to step into 2026 feeling clear, confident, and in control? Join The New Year Reset and get a personalized, science-backed roadmap that actually works with your body and real life: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/reset26Here’s the truth most women need to hear after a holiday meal. You didn’t ruin anything and you don’t need to punish your body to get back on track. If you’ve ever woken up puffy, bloated, or mentally spiraling into I’ll just start over tomorrow mode, this episode is your permission slip to do things differently.In episode 6 of our Holiday Eating Series, I walk you through exactly what to do after overeating so you can feel better fast without restriction, detoxes, or burning it off. We talk about why punishment actually backfires, how to reset your body gently through hydration, movement, and balanced meals, and the mindset shift that stops one indulgent meal from turning into a full blown all or nothing spiral. Think of this as a calm, steady reset instead of a reaction driven by guilt.By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to wake up the next day feeling grounded, confident, and back in rhythm with your body instead of stuck in regret. You’ll walk away with a simple reset ritual you can lean on all holiday season so one meal never steals your momentum again. If you want to feel calm, strong, and consistent before January 1st, hit play and let’s dive in.And, if this resonated and you’re ready to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your body goals, download your FREE Holiday Eating Roadmap here: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/roadmap1:45 – Why you don’t need to make up for holiday overeating and how to reset gently instead3:47 – How skipping meals or exercising extra after a big meal can actually backfire4:20 – Understanding water retention and why hydration with electrolytes is your best friend after indulging5:14 – Using gentle movement after a holiday feast for recovery, not punishment6:18 – Getting back to balanced meals with protein and fiber works better than restriction 7:04 – Swapping all-or-nothing thinking for asking yourself what future you would do8:53 – Planning your reset ritual ahead of time for stress-free holidays Other Episodes You’ll Love:Episode 139: Why Starting Over in January Keeps You Stuck (Do THIS simple reset to stay consistent all season!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 140: How to Create a Flexible Holiday Eating Routine So You Can Enjoy the Season Without Stressing About Weight Gain | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 141: How to Quickly Stop the I’ll Start Over on January 1st Mentality (Try THIS Before You Spiral!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 142: The Two Ingredients That Make Holiday Eating So Much Easier | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 143: Exactly What To Do Before, During & After Your Holiday Events For Maintaining Body Composition | HOLIDAY EATING SERIES🔗

If holiday events leave you feeling anxious, reactive, or like you’ve already blown it before the night even starts, this episode is your reset. In episode 5 of our Holiday Eating Series, I’m breaking down exactly how to approach parties and dinners so you can enjoy the food and the moment without spiraling, because it’s not the holiday meals that throw most women off, it’s the strategy they walk in with.I walk you through what actually matters before, during, and after an event so you can stay grounded, avoid the guilt hangover, and keep your momentum intact. We’ll talk about the subtle ways women accidentally sabotage themselves, how to build a plate that supports balance instead of relying on willpower, and what to do after a big night so guilt doesn’t turn into an all or nothing reset.By the end, you’ll know how to leave an event feeling satisfied and in control instead of stuffed, frustrated, or planning to start over tomorrow. Hit play and let’s change how this season feels.And, if this resonated and you’re ready to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your body goals, download your FREE Holiday Eating Roadmap here: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/roadmap2:40 – Why holiday overeating is driven by mindset, not just food choices3:14 – The simple three-step plan: what to do before, during, and after events3:41 – Why “saving calories” by skipping meals leads to overeating6:36 – How to build your plate for balance (and enjoying the fun foods, too)8:44 – The 80% full rule for mindful eating at holiday gatherings10:49 – How to reset the next day—no restriction or guilt required Other Episodes You’ll Love:Episode 139: Why Starting Over in January Keeps You Stuck (Do THIS simple reset to stay consistent all season!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 140: How to Create a Flexible Holiday Eating Routine So You Can Enjoy the Season Without Stressing About Weight Gain | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 141: How to Quickly Stop the I’ll Start Over on January 1st Mentality (Try THIS Before You Spiral!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIESEpisode 142: The Two Ingredients That Make Holiday Eating So Much Easier | HOLIDAY EATING SERIES🔗 HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/episode143💭 Have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you? Send it my way! I might feature it on the podcast and share my personal advice just for you. Ask me here.💚 COME SAY HI:Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple & sustainable wellness tips.⭐️ FOLLOW & REVIEW:Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:Hit the ‘FOLLOW’...