Talking Sh*t
Welcome to Talking Shit—the podcast where we get real about the unfiltered truths women face in the quest for “perfection.” I’m Jana, your host—a Dietitian and fellow woman navigating the pressure to have it all together: the perfect body, career, relationships, and making it all look effortless. Who set that standard anyway? Here, we’re calling out the diet fads, hustle culture, beauty standards, and everything else that keeps us feeling stuck. But we’re not just venting—we’re diving into how to break free and rewrite the rules on your terms. So, grab a coffee or a glass of wine, and let’s talk some shit. Together, we’ll uncover how to live a life that’s unapologetically yours. Ready to get real? Let’s dive in. This is Talking Shit!
Episodes
Thinking about coming off birth control—but worried about acne, mood swings, or irregular cycles?
In this episode, I sit down with Dietitian Taylor Lechner MFN, RD, LD who specializes in helping women transition off birth control smoothly and heal hormone imbalances naturally. Using a functional, root-cause approach, she supports women in improving their skin, stabilizing their mood, and restoring symptom-free cycles...
Are you feeling more irritable, emotional, or disconnected in your relationship—and wondering if it’s your hormones or something deeper?
In this episode, we’re diving into the real impact of perimenopause and menopause on mood, irritability, and relationships. I’m joined by a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Paola Caraker to break down what’s actually happening during this phase of life—and how it can affect ...
If you’ve been eating less, trying harder, and still not seeing results, this episode will give you the clarity and strategy you’ve been missing.
In this episode, I break down metabolic adaptation—what it is, why it happens, and how to work with your body (not against it) to start seeing progress again.
What You’ll Learn
- What metabolic adaptation actually is (and why it’s not a bad thing)
- Why weight loss plateaus...
In this episode, Jana dive's into the real power of nutrition and why food impacts far more than just the number on the scale. While many people think about nutrition only in terms of weight loss, the truth is that the foods you eat influence your energy, metabolism, mood, hormones, long-term health, and even your financial future.
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is “Discover the Power o...
Have you ever found yourself asking, “Am I actually hungry… or do I just want something?”
In this episode, I explore two powerful types of hunger—mind hunger and heart hunger—and how understanding the difference can transform your relationship with food.
Many women believe their “problem” is willpower. But often, the real issue is misidentifying the type of hunger they’re experiencing. When you learn how to distinguis...
If you’ve ever set a weight loss goal and felt motivated at first—only to lose momentum weeks later—you’re not alone. The truth is, most people aren’t failing because they lack discipline. They’re struggling because they were never taught how to set realistic weight loss goals in a way that supports their metabolism, mindset, and long-term health.
In today’s episode, I sit down with fellow Dietitian Kaylee Kussmann t...
Today marks one year of Talking Sh*t — and what a year it has been.
In this special solo episode, I take you behind the scenes and share the real story of how this podcast began — the doubts, the courage, the nudge to use my voice, and the moment I decided to stop shrinking.
I open up about:
- Why I started Talking Sh*t in the first place
- What was happening in my life and business at the time
- The fears I had about bein...
In this episode, I sit down with a fellow Dietitian Katie Olzewski to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in health: gut health.
While food matters, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. We dive into the often-overlooked factors that play a powerful role in digestion, bloating, bowel regularity, and overall gut function.
If you’ve tried all the “right” foods and still don’t feel great, this conversation will...
We’ve been told weight loss is as simple as calories in versus calories out—but if that were true, more people would be successful.
In this episode, Jana is joined by fellow Dietitian Amy Lawson, Owner of Thrive Nutrition RDN to break down why the calorie-in/calorie-out model is overly simplistic, how metabolism, hormones, stress, and blood sugar actually influence weight, and why food fear has become one of the bigg...
In this solo episode, I break down six common weight loss mistakes women make that can stall progress, increase cravings, and lead to burnout.
We’ll talk about why these approaches don’t work long term—and what to focus on instead for sustainable, realistic results.
Perfect for women who are tired of dieting, starting over, and feeling stuck.
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Health was never meant to feel this confusing, overwhelming, or exhausting.
In this episode, Jana sits down with Nathan Schwartz who is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and owner of Schwartz Fitness LLC for an honest, refreshing conversation about how nutrition became overcomplicated — and how simplifying your approach is often the key to better results.
Together, they break down why more rules, mor...
Grief doesn’t just live in your heart — it lives in your body.
In this episode, we’re having a deeply honest conversation about how grief impacts women physically, emotionally, and metabolically. From weight changes and body image struggles to exhaustion, inflammation, and disconnection from our bodies, grief often shows up in ways no one prepares us for.
As women, we’re rarely taught how loss affects our nervous syst...
In this episode, Jana and Margot get real about what’s actually driving emotional eating and why it has nothing to do with willpower, self-control, or being “bad with food.” If you’ve ever felt out of control around eating, stuck in the restrict-then-binge cycle, or overwhelmed by food rules that leave you exhausted and ashamed, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Expect clarity, compassion, and grounded...
In this episode, Jana and Claudine get real about what women are actually experiencing in midlife and why feeling exhausted, inflamed, foggy, or disconnected from your body is not “just getting older.”
If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” while you feel anything but, or felt like your body suddenly stopped responding to the things that used to work… this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Expect c...
In this episode, Jana and Melissa get real about what’s actually keeping women stuck — and why it has nothing to do with discipline, self-control, or “just trying harder.” If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything for everyone else, losing yourself in the process, or running on empty while pretending you’re fine… this conversation is the permission slip you didn’t know you needed. Expect clarity, compassion, ...
In this episode, Jana and Rebecca break down what’s actually keeping women stuck - and why it has nothing to do with discipline, willpower, or knowing what to eat. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, guilty, or like you’re doing everything “right” but nothing changes, this conversation will give you clarity, compassion, and a new way forward.
They get real about:
😩Why women feel like they’ve “tried everything” - and why ...
In this episode of Talking Sh*t, Jana drops the pressure to “just be disciplined” and gets real about the one thing most women never consider when they’re trying to change their habits or their relationship with food: their nervous system - the personal blueprint that shapes how you cope, react, shut down, or push through stress.
With nervous system coach and licensed clinical social worker Kim Jackson-Massaro,...
In this episode of Talking Sh*t, Jana drops the perfection, the pressure, and the “not enough” mindset to give you a raw, grounded ramble on the one thing almost every woman overlooks in her health journey: gratitude — the active, mindset-shifting kind that actually changes the way you lose weight, build consistency, and feel at home in your body.
Drawing from years of coaching and her own background growing up in a ...
In this episode of Talking Sh*t, Jana takes you behind the scenes for a raw, unfiltered “ramble” - no script, no outline, just real talk about why we make health harder than it needs to be. From her Toastmasters journey to the lessons she’s teaching her coaching clients, Jana unpacks why the real work isn’t about having more willpower or control - it’s about learning to prove yourself wrong.
If you’ve ever thought “h...
In this episode of Talking Sh*t, Jana gets real about integrity - not the moral checklist kind, but the personal kind that determines whether you actually follow through on what you say you’ll do. Because confidence doesn’t come from how you look; it comes from the trust you build with yourself.
If you’ve ever said, “I’ll start Monday,” “I know what to do, I just don’t do it,” or “I can’t stay consistent,” this one’s...
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