Trim Healthy Podcast w/Serene & Pearl (and some guy named Danny)

Old Stories, Big Laughs, and One Last Goodbye | Ep 493

This episode is a little different from our usual ones. It is part reunion, part trip down memory lane, and part goodbye. Lesley “Pops” Wallace is back with the crew, and it does not take long for the old stories, inside jokes, and laughter to start flowing. She catches everyone up on life after Trim Healthy Mama, how her dream of opening The Yorkshire Deli became a reality, and what it has been like building a business that has grown into a true destination. Along the way, the gang looks back on some of the funniest and most meaningful moments from the early years of the podcast. From road trips and questionable running shorts to old nicknames, rabbit trails, and the friendships that formed behind the microphones, this episode feels a lot like getting the old band back together. But it is also a bittersweet one, because this is Danny’s final official episode on the podcast. Pearl, Serene, and Lesley take time to share what he has meant to the show, to their families, and to the listeners who have followed along through nearly 500 episodes. There are plenty of laughs, but there are also some honest and emotional moments about friendship, fatherhood, loyalty, growth, and the end of a very special chapter. This one is full of memories, gratitude, big laughs, and a whole lot of love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Would Public Health Look Like the Trim Healthy Way? | Ep 492

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GLP-1s, Protein Shortages, and Apple’s Menopause Moment | Ep. 491

In this episode, Pearl, Serene, and Danny talk about GLP-1s, the growing focus on protein, and Apple’s new move into menopause tracking. They discuss how GLP-1 medications are changing the way some people think about appetite, cravings, inflammation, and food choices, while also pointing back to the importance of healthy habits, strength training, and getting enough nourishment. Pearl and Serene also unpack why protein matters so much for muscle, metabolism, blood sugar, and healthy aging, especially for women in perimenopause and menopause. They share simple ways to make protein a regular part of your day without overcomplicating it. The conversation also touches on menopause tracking, listening to your body, and finding practical tools that actually help you move toward better health. Whether you’re curious about GLP-1s, trying to get more protein in, or navigating hormone changes, this episode offers a balanced and encouraging THM conversation full of real-life wisdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Eating Healthy on a Tight Budget Really Looks Like

This week we sit down with Eliza, a young Trim Healthy Mama coach who has learned how to make healthy eating simple, doable, and realistic for everyday life. After gaining weight during Bible school and then stepping into married life, Eliza found herself trying to eat healthy while also working, cooking on a budget, and figuring out what actually worked long term. Over time, she learned that the answer was not complicated recipes or extreme dieting. It was simple meals, enough protein, easy staples, and a grace filled approach she could come back to again and again. She shares how meals like eggs, oatmeal, kefir smoothies, big salads, chili, cowboy grub, and protein packed pizza nights helped her and her husband feel better, stay consistent, and enjoy healthy food without making it stressful. If you have ever felt like eating healthy is too expensive, too complicated, or too hard to stick with, Eliza’s story will remind you that small, simple habits can become a lifestyle that truly works. Eliza’s Bio: Eliza Noel is a Certified Trim Healthy Mama Lifestyle Coach, Christian wife, contemporary author, and health blogger. Through Pure Healthy Living & Literature, she offers health coaching for women and helps them make healthy eating simple, delicious, budget friendly, and sustainable. Eliza loves encouraging women to build habits that support their health, their homes, and the people they are called to serve. You can find her coaching, writing, and healthy living resources at ElizaNoel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trim Healthy Habits That Stick | Ep. 490

In this episode, Dan is joined by Chris Honeycutt and Rashida for a practical conversation about what it really takes to build healthy habits that last. Using the 7 Skills to Lasting Health as a guide, they share simple ways to make Trim Healthy Mama feel less overwhelming and more like a lifestyle you can actually live. They talk about protein-packed breakfasts, easy meal ideas, getting more plants into your day, and why having a few go-to meals on repeat can make all the difference. Chris shares coaching wisdom from working with women every day, while Rashida offers real-life tips from feeding a busy family and making healthy choices work in the middle of everyday life. The conversation also covers fuel separation, crossovers, sugar cravings, healthy swaps, and practical ways to move your body without feeling like you need to live at the gym. From short walks and exercise snacks to finding movement you enjoy, the focus stays on progress, not perfection. Most importantly, they dive into the mindset side of health. How do you stay consistent when you mess up? What do you do after an off-plan meal? How do you stop starting over and finally build habits that stick? Chris shares some powerful coaching strategies for extending grace to yourself while still moving forward. Whether you're brand new to Trim Healthy Mama or you've been around for years, this episode is full of encouragement, practical takeaways, and simple habit shifts that can help you build lasting health one step at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices