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December 30, 2025
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Ep 74: Sober Curiosity as Self Care with Casey McGuire Davidson

Episode summary:

Jen welcomes sobriety coach and Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women host Casey McGuire Davidson for an honest, compassionate conversation about alcohol, self care, and nervous system regulation. Casey shares her personal journey from high achieving, wine every night corporate life to ten years alcohol free, unpacking how drinking quietly fueled anxiety, poor sleep, and emotional overwhelm and how stopping changed everything.

Together, Jen and Casey explore Dry January, sober curiosity, and why taking a longer break from alcohol can be transformational rather than restrictive. Casey reframes self care as emotional awareness, boundaries, and meeting your needs without numbing, offering practical insight for anyone curious about how life, relationships, and joy can expand when alcohol is no longer the default coping tool.

Casey McGuire Davidson's Bio

Casey McGuire Davidson is a Life & Sobriety Coach, speaker + host of the Top 100 Mental Health Podcast The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women.

Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, NPR, The New York Times, HuffPost, CNN, NBC News + hundreds of sobriety, mental health and parenting podcasts.

As an ex-red wine girl who spent 20 years climbing the corporate ladder while drinking a bottle of wine a night, Casey stopped drinking 10 years ago + is passionate about helping busy women change their relationship with alcohol.

Favorite Quotes:

“Self care for me means monitoring my emotions, my mind, my body, and just trying to bring myself into a good space on a daily basis.” - Casey

“I used to think alcohol made me happier for two hours a day and made my life worse for twenty two hours.” - Casey

“Quitting drinking was literally my worst nightmare and it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened in my life.” - Casey

Resources

Casey’s Website
Free 30-Day Sober Guide
The Sobriety Starter Kit Program
Casey’s Podcast
Casey's Instagram
Casey's Facebook
Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes

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December 16, 2025
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Ep 73: A Season of Healing, Movement, and Compassion

Episode summary:

Jen shares a deeply personal update on her recovery from pelvic floor sling surgery and what it has taught her about aging, body changes, and caring for herself with more compassion. From laughing at her attempts to manage forehead wrinkles to finding unexpected joy in slow morning walks, she opens up about the honest, unfiltered moments that have shaped this season of healing.

She also walks us through the physical and emotional journey of stepping away from running, rebuilding strength, and finally experiencing the freedom of staying dry on her first runs back. Jen reflects on the wisdom that comes with age, listening to her body, moving with intention, and letting go of old pressures around performance. This episode is an encouraging, relatable companion for anyone facing recovery, navigating midlife changes, or learning to meet their body with patience and grace.

Favorite Quotes:

“With aging comes so much wisdom and listening to ourselves and slowing down and paying attention.”

“It is wonderful to go out and be a runner that feels like everybody else.”

Resources

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes

My Body Science Website
The Feldenkrais Project
Feldenkrais Method Website

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December 2, 2025
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Ep 72: Finding Her Stride: A Life Update

Episode summary:

Jen is solo today bringing us some life updates. From bladder surgery to her running journey to how Feldenkrais and sober curiosity changed her outlook, Jen fills us in on what’s been on her mind and calendar lately.

Jen opens up about her journey through a challenging injury at Boston, some unexpected bladder issues, and how a simple Instagram post led her to discover Feldenkrais. She also explores the surprising connection she found between her running journey, Feldenkrais, and her decision to stop drinking.

And on that note, Jen’s new group Sober Sisters, a welcoming space for women to show up as they are and connect in an alcohol-free environment, would love to see you at their next event on Thursday 12/11! It’s free and it’s Feldenkrais!

As always, we'd love to hear from you, so please send any feedback or episode requests our way!

Favorite Quotes:

“Feldenkrais is the antithesis to pushing and striving.”

“If I do start noticing that my old patterns might be creeping back into my body, I know that I can go to Feldenkrais and I can kind of unwind myself to a degree and get back into better form.”

Resources

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes

Podcast Episode with Sandy Weiss
Upcoming Sober Sister Events
My Body Science Website
The Feldenkrais Project
Feldenkrais Method Website

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November 18, 2025
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Ep 71: A Conversation with Grace Bell on Loving What Is

Episode summary

In this heartwarming episode, Jen welcomes Grace to share her journey of helping people find peace through questioning their thoughts. Grace discovered this transformative approach through Byron Katie's work, which taught her that suffering comes from believing our thoughts as the single origin of truth.

The conversation flows naturally as Jen and Grace swap notes on how they each work with clients, diving into how thoughts contribute to suffering. Grace opens up about the delicate balance in her practice—combining factual education with compassionate support for people's relationship to their suffering, especially with issues like body image. They talk through what it's like to work with Grace and how she helps clients discover the peace that comes from loving what is. It's an authentic, relatable conversation between two people who genuinely get it.

Favorite Quotes

“Something difficult happens. That happens once, but how many times more did it happen in your own mind?” - Grace

“Reality is kinder than the mind makes it out to be.” - Grace

“Who would you be without your story?” - Grace

Resources

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
Work with Grace Website
Byron Katie
Tiny Habits (BJ Fogg)

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November 4, 2025
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Ep 70: ADHD Coach Juliet O'Rourke Helps Women Navigate the ADHD Brain

Episode summary:

ADHD Coach Juliet O'Rourke joins Jen all the way from the UK to talk about her work with women who have been diagnosed with ADHD. After her own diagnosis at age 50, Juliet was called to help other women change their relationship with their thoughts and to help them find ways to support themselves and celebrate the amazing things that the neurodivergent brain can do.

Juliet opens up about her struggle to accept and understand herself before her diagnosis and how she adapted to the new way of thinking about herself since finding out that she has ADHD. There was a certain grief and sadness knowing that she had hated herself for 50 years. It's through this lens and personal experience that she views the women she works with.

This episode is a must listen for anyone who feels like they may be neurodivergent, has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, or has someone with ADHD in their life. It's full of vulnerable insights and helpful morsels of information.

More about Juliet

After a lifetime of believing she was intrinsically flawed, Juliet was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 50. Following her diagnosis, she embarked on an intense journey of discovery about ADHD. At that point, she had already undertaken two years of counselling training, but decided to redirect her career to ADHD coaching. She wants to reach out to others, especially women, going through similar experiences. She is passionate about helping all adults with ADHD challenges.

Favorite Quotes:

“It’s not even our thoughts; it’s our relationship with those thoughts.” – Juliet

“I was always constantly seeking this thing to fix myself. I thought I was broken and needed fixing.” -Juliet

Additional ADHD Resources

Websites:

CHADD
ADDA
ADDitude

Books:

ADHD 2.0 by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey
Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier, PhD
Disconnected Kids by Dr Robert Melillo
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Michelle Frank and Sari Solden

Podcast:

I have ADHD by Kristen Karder

Resources

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
Gifted with ADHD Website
Gifted with ADHD Instagram Account
Jim Quick, Brain Coach Website

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October 21, 2025
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Ep 69: Talking Parenting with Change Coach Laura Bernann

Episode summary:

Last episode's guest, Dr. Amy Johnson brought Jen and Laura together when they met in her Change Coach program. In this candid conversation, two coaches open up about their own struggles with parenthood and how they work to show up authentically to support their children through their teens years and on to college.

Join in this exploratory conversation that touches on everything from ruminating on thoughts and worries to the importance of hobbies to managing the growing pressures on young people today. This is one you don’t want to miss.

More about Laura Bernann

An elementary school educator on a path rooted in curiosity, growth, and inner transformation, Laura has been helping others with cycles of overthinking and anxiety as a certified change coach since 2021.

Favorite Quotes:

“I realized that things are not necessarily as they seem and thoughts are not true. You can get really dragged into a loop of believing your thoughts.” – Laura

“Our kids are out running marathons and our job is to be their cheerleader.” - Jen

Resources

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
Laura Bernann Coaching Website
Book: Just a Thought by Dr. Amy Johnson
Salvadore Poe
Dan Harris 10% Happier Podcast
John Astin

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October 7, 2025
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Ep 68: Dr. Amy Johnson on Accessing the Essence of Experience

Episode summary:

Who are the influential people who are shaping your lens right now?

For this episode Jen got to sit down with one of the people that’s been shaping her lens recently. Dr. Amy Johnson joins Jen to talk about the power of experiencing our world through more than just our thoughts by stepping back to access the true essence of your experience.

Earlier this year, Jen attended one of Amy’s silent retreats (check out the episode!) and it transformed the way that she relates to her own thoughts and accesses her own stillness. Amy takes us through the benefits of silence and what to expect on a silent retreat. She has two retreats planned for 2026 if this resonates with you.

Amy Roberts Bio

Amy Johnson, PhD is a psychologist, coach, author, and speaker who shares a groundbreaking new approach that helps people find lasting freedom from unwanted habits, anxiety, and self-doubt via insight rather than willpower.

She is the author of Being Human, The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit, and Just a Thought: A No-Willpower Approach to End Self-Doubt and Make Peace with Your Mind. In 2017 she opened The Little School of Big Change, an online school that has helped thousands of people find freedom from anxiety and habits and live a more peaceful life.

Amy also shares the no-willpower approach in her top-rated podcast, Changeable, and she’s trained over 70 coaches in her Change Coach Training Program. She has been a regularly featured expert on The Steve Harvey Show and Oprah.com, as well as in The Wall Street Journal and Self magazine.

Favorite Quotes:

“When we feel like ‘I’m this solid me with this past and that future’ … it just feels like there’s a heaviness around that.” – Dr. Amy

“There is so much attention that goes into thought. If that much attention is absorbed into that, it’s our reality” – Dr. Amy

“What’s real and here and fundamental before everything else comes and goes?” - Dr. Amy

Resources

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
Book: Awake (Angelo DiLullo)
Salvadore Poe
Dr. Amy Johnson’s Website
Changeable Podcast

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September 23, 2025
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Ep 67: Less Americans are Drinking! (and an update on Jen's sober journey)

Episode summary:

Jen's back for a new season (finally!) and today she's giving us an update on her sober journey. From summer vacations to social events to handling weekend plans, she shares her successes and struggles navigating life without drinking.

This episode also features some hard-hitting data about the amount Americans are drinking (spoiler, it's less than it was 2 years ago!) and what kind of drinking younger people are engaging in.

You don't want to miss this episode because Jen's also introducing her new social group, Sober Sisters. You don't have to be sober to join or to come to the event. Sober Sisters is a group for people who are curious about drinking less and want to go out and have fun without the pressures of social drinking. Sign up for the inaugural event through this link!

Favorite Quotes:

“I feel like [my alcohol journey] allows me so much consistency in life.”

“US alcohol labeling laws date back to the 1930s and have not been changed.”

Resources

Jen's Instagram
Jen's Substack
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Instagram
McDaniel Nutrition Therapy Website
Past Podcast Episodes
Andrew Huberman Podcast on Alcohol Consumption
Wellbeing Brewing

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