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175 episodes
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Megan OlsonExplicit
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Date created
2019/07/15
Latest episode
2026/10/05
Average duration
33 min.
Release period
16 days
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Are you a midlife woman whose tried everything and your weight won't budge? Get evidence-based nutrition to stop restricting, lose fat, gain muscle and learn how to shift your mindset away from diets and all or nothing thinking and why this is key to forever weight loss you can maintain until you're 85+ years old!
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174: Why Your Weight Loss Journey Shouldn't Start with Weight Loss
2026/10/05
The goal isn't to create a temporary version of yourself who can lose weight. In this episode, Megan explains why lasting weight loss doesn't start with a calorie deficit. It starts with building a healthier lifestyle. The goal is to build a lifestyle you can actually live with so when the calorie deficit ends, your healthy habits don't.
You'll learn:
• Why you shouldn't start your weight loss journey with weight loss
• The difference between losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle
• Why a calorie deficit is a tool, not a lifestyle
• The habits and skills you need to build before and during weight loss
• Why losing weight doesn't automatically teach you how to maintain it
• Why the goal isn't to become better at dieting, but to become someone who doesn't need to constantly diet
Resources:
Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+ Schedule a Free Assessment Call Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!
173: Losing Weight Alone Doesn't Fix Behaviors
2026/09/14
A calorie deficit is necessary to lose body fat, but it won't change emotional eating, all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism, or the habits that determine whether you keep the weight off. In this episode, Megan explains why lasting weight loss requires more than math and the difference between losing weight and becoming someone who never has to lose it again.
Resources:
Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+ 1:1 Weight Loss Coaching Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!
172: The Missing Half of Weight Loss That No One Talks About (You're Only Doing Half the Plan)
2026/08/24
Most women have a plan to lose weight but few have a plan to keep it off. In this episode, Megan shares the missing half of lasting weight loss and why so many women find themselves losing the same weight over and over again.
You'll learn:
• Why lasting weight loss requires 2 plans
• The difference between a weight loss plan and a lifestyle plan
• Why most diets are designed to end
• What really causes weight regain after reaching your goal
• How to build a lifestyle that supports your results long after the diet is over
• Why changing your habits, routines, and mindset matters just as much as losing the weight
The goal isn't just to lose weight. The goal is to build a life where maintaining your weight becomes the natural result of how you live.
Resources:
Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+ Schedule a Free Consultation Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!
171: How to Stop Restricting Food (Why Dieting Kept Samantha Stuck for Decades)
2026/08/10
For decades, Samantha believed her body was a problem she needed to fix. Like so many women, she cycled through diet after diet, believing more restriction and more willpower were the answer. Instead, the rules only made her feel more obsessed with food.
In this inspiring client conversation, Samantha shares how she broke free from the restrict-binge cycle, overcame decades of perfectionism and self-criticism, and built habits that helped her find peace with food. If you've ever felt like you're constantly starting over with another diet or wondering why you can't stay consistent, this episode will remind you that lasting change isn't about becoming better at dieting - it's about changing your relationship with food.
Resources:
Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+ 1:1 Weight Loss Coaching Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!
170: Stop Saying "I Should Have This Figured Out"
2026/07/27
Diets teach you how to lose weight. They don't teach you skills to maintain your weight long after the diet ends. In this episode, Megan explains why so many women struggle because they haven't learned the skills yet. You'll also learn why replacing the word "should" with "want" is important for changing the way you approach your health goals and your mindset.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why knowing what to do isn't enough to create lasting weight loss. The difference between dieting skills and lifelong health skills. Why "I should have this figured out by now" is keeping you stuck. How to stop start building sustainable habits. Why lasting weight loss comes from practicing skills - not perfection. Resources:
Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+ Schedule a Free Consultation August Snack Hack Challenge Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!
169: You Know What to Do to Lose Weight, But Still Aren't Doing It
2026/07/13
In this episode, Megan explains why the struggle isn't about a lack of discipline or motivation instead how your brain builds habits. You'll learn why consistency feels so hard, how years of dieting can make healthy behaviors more difficult, and why imperfect action is key.
You'll learn:
• Why knowing what to do and actually doing it are two different skills
• How your "habit brain" resists change and why that's completely normal
• Why consistency beats perfection every time
• How doing habits imperfectly helps them become automatic
• Why restrictive dieting can make healthy habits harder to build
• How to shift your focus from the scale to the habits that create lasting results
If you've ever wondered why you can stick to healthy habits for a while but always seem to fall back into old patterns, this episode will help you understand what's really happening and what to do instead!
The goal isn't to be perfect. The goal is to keep showing up long enough for healthy habits to become your new normal.
Resources:
Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+ Schedule a Free Consultation Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!
168: Why Your Calorie Deficit Isn't Working (And It's Not About Calories)
2026/06/29
Many women believe they're in a calorie deficit but aren't seeing the scale move. In this episode, Megan explains why weight loss struggles stem from the habits, routines, mindset patterns, emotional eating behaviors, self-talk, and lifestyle factors that make consistency difficult. Just losing weight doesn't fix behaviors that led to gaining weight.
You'll learn:
• Why you're not actually in a calorie deficit if you're not losing weight
• The hidden reasons consistency breaks down
• Why emotional eating, all-or-nothing thinking, and poor food relationships sabotage progress
• The 3 foundational skills you need before calorie counting
• Why focusing on the root cause of weight gain matters more than focusing on weight loss
• How to build a lifestyle that makes keeping weight off easier
If you've ever thought, "I'm in a calorie deficit and not losing weight," this episode will help you figure out what's really getting in the way!
The goal isn't just to lose weight. The goal is to create a life where maintaining a healthy weight becomes the natural result of how you live.
Resources:
Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+ Schedule a Free Consultation Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!
167: How to Stop Letting the Scale Control You
2026/06/15
Have you ever stepped on the scale and let a number determine your mood, whether you were "good" or "bad?" If you've ever spiraled, questioned whether your efforts are "working," or felt defeated by the scale, this episode is for you!
In this episode, Megan breaks down women's toxic relationship with the scale and how to stop letting it control your mood, actions, and weight-loss results.
In this episode, she covers:
Why the scale is only one piece of data, not a measure of your worth
The biggest mistake women make when using the scale and tracking progress
How body recomposition can be happening even when the scale isn't moving
Why fat loss is rarely linear (and what to focus on instead)
How to become neutral to the scale and start making decisions based on your actions, not your emotions Resources:
DIY Weight Loss Workshop Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+ Schedule a Free Consultation Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!
166: Maintaining Lasting Weight Loss
2026/06/01
You lost the weight… but can you keep it off? 👀 In this episode, we're talking about the real reason most women regain weight and what it actually takes to create lasting weight loss after 40!
Click here to grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
Click here to Schedule a Free Consultation
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165: Why Women Over 50 Can't Lose Weight - How Wendy Finally Lost 30 Pounds
2026/05/11
Wendy was doing what she thought was "right" but key weight loss blind spots were keeping her stuck unknowingly. Not because she wasn't trying hard enough. But because no one had ever shown her what actually matters to lose weight at this stage of life. Over the course of a year Wendy lost 30 pounds sustainably. If you've been feeling frustrated, discouraged, or like nothing is working anymore… this episode might be exactly what you need to hear!
Click here for the 5 Steps to Lasting Weight Loss FREE Class
Schedule a Free Consultation for Midlife Nutrition & Fat Loss Coaching
Click here for Client Testimonials
164: Why Just Losing Weight Doesn't Fix Food Problems - It Exposes Them
2026/04/27
Weight loss magnifies food issues and makes them worse. Just losing weight, just trying to be in a calorie deficit and just tracking calories doesn't fix food problems. Megan breaks down 3 steps to fix food issues because weight loss doesn't fix them.
Click here to grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
Click here to Apply for Midlife Nutrition & Weight Loss Coaching
Click here for Client Testimonials
163: What I Tell Every Woman Over 35 Who Says "I Eat Healthy But Not Losing Weight"
2026/04/15
In this epsiode, Megan explains the two things women over 35 always miss when it comes to fat loss when they say they eat healthy but aren't losing any weight!
Apply for Nutrition & Fat Loss Coaching
Protein Guide
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Robin's Weight Loss Testimonial
Karrie's Weight Loss Testimonial
162: The Real Reason You Keep Having to Diet
2026/03/30
Why do you keep trying to get better at dieting if your goal is to lose weight forever? Most women over 35 aren't actually trying to build a healthier lifestyle. They're trying to master restriction.
Jumping from one diet to the next, cutting out foods, and aiming for perfection might help you lose weight temporarily, but it doesn't solve the real problem.
Click here to grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
Click here to Apply for Midlife Nutrition & Fat Loss Coaching
Click here for Client Testimonials
161: How Meghan Lost 20 Pounds After Struggling with Optavia
2026/03/16
Meghan lost 20 pounds sustainably and will never fall for another diet again! Meghan shares her weight journey going from Optavia where she noticed many red flags to counting calories and starving which led her to working with me. Meghan shares how 1:1 weight loss coaching helped her transform from a chornic dieter to someone focused on health and approaching fat loss the right way!
Click here for the 5 Steps to Lasting Weight Loss FREE Class
Learn more about Midlife Nutrition & Fat Loss Coaching
Click here for Client Testimonials
160: The Psychology of Weight Loss
2026/03/02
You have a weight gaining problem when you're not on a diet. Not a weight loss diet. If maintaining weight loss long-term is your goal, this episode is a must listen!
Click here to grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+
Click here to Apply for Midlife Nutrition & Fat Loss Coaching
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jolenekaym 2025/12/21
Self-care
Megan delivers common sense information focused on nurturing and care of oneself. Thank you!
Jen_starr 2025/07/28
Best advice
I’ve never listened to such relatable content ever! It has been so helpful and informative and encouraging to hear. It made me realize it was my rela...
gismendivil 2025/06/16
Great podcast!
Great information! I love Megan, she’s so honest and you can really hear that she knows what she’s talking about!
Lanita 15 2025/06/03
Great information!
I highly recommend this podcast! It’s been very helpful for my health journey.
CFREE11 2025/05/07
I love Megan! She has helped me immensely!
So grateful for her podcast!
Ffgjngfd 2025/03/13
Great info
I stumbled upon this podcast and glad I did. I’ve learned so much. I just wish I learned this info before I ever started dieting years ago. Society ha...
Michelle aka Mimi 2025/01/08
Menopause
I’m a new follower and love the way Megan simplifies this new journey for me. Perimenopause sucked now in menopause I’m feeling like I should hide in ...
gleex1872 2024/11/19
Awesome!!!
I love listening to your podcast Megan. It’s very informational and motivating. I have started walking again and eating a breakfast consisting of prot...
KJ00000000 2024/09/18
Learning a lot!
I’m new to the podcast and have been binging on them. I love Megan’s directness and how she doesn’t beat around the bush. She’ll tell it to you straig...
Happyjackie14 2024/09/11
I had no idea
I’m currently trying to get off optavia. I can’t believe I ever thought a package was healthier than a carrot! 😢. I actually feel dumb. I am learn...
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