The Mindset and Metabolism Podcast

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In this podcast we discuss all things nutrition, fat loss, mindset, and life. After listening to each episode, you‘ll be able to walk away with clear takeaways to help you excel in your journey of fitness and life.

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September 7, 2026Episode 26557 min

At 48 Years Old, She’s Now Leaner & Stronger Than She Was in College | Ep 265

After years of trying extreme diets, endless cardio, and doing everything she thought she was “supposed” to do, Allison was frustrated, uncomfortable in her clothes, and starting to wonder if gaining weight and feeling worse was simply part of getting older. In this episode, Allison shares what finally changed after she stopped trying to figure everything out alone. We talk about losing 20 pounds, building more muscle than she had even in high school, navigating perimenopause, and learning to trust progress even when the scale moves painfully slowly. We also get into why her approach has felt surprisingly manageable—three lifting sessions per week, a step goal, more food than she expected, and planned breaks from dieting. Allison opens up about the mental side of the process, why progress pictures helped her stop obsessing over the scale, and how having a coach in her corner kept her from giving up when she couldn’t see the bigger picture herself. This is a really honest conversation about patience, strength, sustainable fat loss, and realizing that getting older doesn’t mean you have to settle for feeling unlike yourself. Be sure to share this episode with a family member, friend, or on your IG or FB stories so someone else who needs help can find it! Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the podcast and be sure to join our Free Facebook Group through the link below for more exclusive content, giveaways, etc. Join Our FREE Facebook Group for more free resources, live trainings, etc: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlossforevergroup Apply For 1 On 1 Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/d2FuhjbC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeygast_rd/ Add Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Follow Me On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeythedietitian?_t=ZP-906UG8BTxtP&_r=1 Subscribe To My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmg0VHE4W33iLZ-Df1fiFrg Check Out Our Client Transformations: https://www.instagram.com/ithrivenutrition_fitness/

August 31, 2026Episode 26411 min

Stop Losing the Same 10 Pounds: The Fat-Loss Skill Everyone Overlooks | Ep 264

Most people focus entirely on losing weight—but learning how to maintain your progress might be the skill that finally gets you off the dieting hamster wheel. In this episode, I explain why maintenance is such an important part of sustainable fat loss, how I lost roughly 43 pounds without dieting nonstop for three years, and why taking your foot off the gas doesn’t mean you’re abandoning your goal. I also break down how we use maintenance phases with coaching clients, what maintenance can look like during vacations and chaotic weeks, and how practicing it helps you stop regaining and re-losing the same weight. Timestamps 00:00 – A quick personal update and today’s topic 00:45 – The overlooked skill behind lasting fat loss 01:25 – Why mastering maintenance changes everything 02:20 – Why maintaining may be as valuable as losing 03:15 – How I lost roughly 43 pounds over three years 04:41 – Why slower weight loss doesn’t mean failed progress 05:25 – Short fat-loss phases and longer maintenance phases 07:02 – How maintenance creates patience and confidence 07:40 – Why people rush the weight-loss process 08:35 – How we use maintenance phases with coaching clients 09:23 – The mental and physical benefits of diet breaks 10:10 – Using maintenance during travel, injuries, and busy seasons 10:55 – Stop losing the same pounds over and over 11:40 – The most important takeaway 12:25 – How to get help with sustainable fat loss Be sure to share this episode with a family member, friend, or on your IG or FB stories so someone else who needs help can find it! Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the podcast and be sure to join our Free Facebook Group through the link below for more exclusive content, giveaways, etc. Join Our FREE Facebook Group for more free resources, live trainings, etc: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlossforevergroup Apply For 1 On 1 Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/d2FuhjbC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeygast_rd/ Add Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Follow Me On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeythedietitian?_t=ZP-906UG8BTxtP&_r=1 Subscribe To My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmg0VHE4W33iLZ-Df1fiFrg Check Out Our Client Transformations: https://www.instagram.com/ithrivenutrition_fitness/

August 24, 2026Episode 26352 min

How Brittany Lost 47 Pounds While Navigating Grief As A Full Time Caregiver For Her Son | Ep 263

In this episode, Brittany Hill shares her incredible journey of losing 45 pounds while balancing the demands of caring for her son, who has significant physical disabilities, and navigating life after losing her husband three years ago. We talk about how simplifying her nutrition, building sustainable habits, and continuing to show up for herself through some incredibly difficult seasons helped her make lasting progress—not just physically, but mentally too. Be sure to share this episode with a family member, friend, or on your IG or FB stories so someone else who needs help can find it! Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the podcast and be sure to join our Free Facebook Group through the link below for more exclusive content, giveaways, etc. Join Our FREE Facebook Group for more free resources, live trainings, etc: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlossforevergroup Apply For 1 On 1 Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/d2FuhjbC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeygast_rd/ Add Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Follow Me On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeythedietitian?_t=ZP-906UG8BTxtP&_r=1 Subscribe To My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmg0VHE4W33iLZ-Df1fiFrg Check Out Our Client Transformations: https://www.instagram.com/ithrivenutrition_fitness/

August 10, 2026Episode 26244 min

How Laura Lost 18 Pounds After STOPPING Her GLP-1 | Ep 262

In this episode, Laura Highman shares how she transformed her health through personalized coaching and sustainable habits—including losing 18 pounds after stopping her GLP-1 medication . We talk about gradually increasing calories, building habits she can actually maintain, and how the process has improved her confidence and overall health. Plus, Laura’s changes have had a ripple effect at home, with her husband losing weight too just from following her lead and making healthier choices alongside her. Be sure to share this episode with a family member, friend, or on your IG or FB stories so someone else who needs help can find it! Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the podcast and be sure to join our Free Facebook Group through the link below for more exclusive content, giveaways, etc. Join Our FREE Facebook Group for more free resources, live trainings, etc: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlossforevergroup Apply For 1 On 1 Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/d2FuhjbC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeygast_rd/ Add Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Follow Me On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeythedietitian?_t=ZP-906UG8BTxtP&_r=1 Subscribe To My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmg0VHE4W33iLZ-Df1fiFrg Check Out Our Client Transformations: https://www.instagram.com/ithrivenutrition_fitness/

August 3, 2026Episode 26151 min

How Bethany Lost 22 Pounds In 5 Months As A Full Time Working Mom Of 3 | Ep 261

Bethany joins me to share how she lost 22 pounds in five months by focusing on realistic, sustainable habits instead of chasing perfection. We talk about what changed, the challenges she overcame, and how improving her nutrition and lifestyle boosted her confidence, energy, and overall health. If you've ever felt stuck or wondered if lasting change is actually possible, especially as a working mom, this episode is for you. Be sure to share this episode with a family member, friend, or on your IG or FB stories so someone else who needs help can find it! Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the podcast and be sure to join our Free Facebook Group through the link below for more exclusive content, giveaways, etc. Join Our FREE Facebook Group for more free resources, live trainings, etc: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlossforevergroup Apply For 1 On 1 Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/d2FuhjbC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeygast_rd/ Add Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Follow Me On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeythedietitian?_t=ZP-906UG8BTxtP&_r=1 Subscribe To My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmg0VHE4W33iLZ-Df1fiFrg Check Out Our Client Transformations: https://www.instagram.com/ithrivenutrition_fitness/

July 27, 2026Episode 26047 min

How Meredith Lost 40 Pounds Postpartum & Is Now Thriving 7 Months Pregnant With Coaching | Ep 260

In this episode, I sit down with my client Meredith to talk about her journey through coaching over the past year and a half. She joined a few months postpartum, lost 40 pounds, and then, about nine months into coaching, found out she was pregnant. Instead of putting healthy habits on hold, we shifted our focus and spent the next seven months supporting a healthy pregnancy, appropriate weight gain, and helping her feel her best every step of the way. We talk about what changed compared to her first pregnancy, the habits that made the biggest difference, and why taking care of your health before and during pregnancy can have such a huge impact. Whether you're postpartum, trying to lose weight, pregnant, or just looking for a realistic approach to building healthy habits, I think you'll get a lot out of Meredith's story. Be sure to share this episode with a family member, friend, or on your IG or FB stories so someone else who needs help can find it! Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the podcast and be sure to join our Free Facebook Group through the link below for more exclusive content, giveaways, etc. Join Our FREE Facebook Group for more free resources, live trainings, etc: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlossforevergroup Apply For 1 On 1 Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/d2FuhjbC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeygast_rd/ Add Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Follow Me On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeythedietitian?_t=ZP-906UG8BTxtP&_r=1 Subscribe To My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmg0VHE4W33iLZ-Df1fiFrg Check Out Our Client Transformations: https://www.instagram.com/ithrivenutrition_fitness/

July 20, 2026Episode 25920 min

3 Fat Loss Lessons YOU Can Learn From My Upcoming Hernia Surgery | Ep 259

In today's episode, I'm sharing three lessons I've learned over the past couple of weeks after finding out I have an inguinal hernia and preparing for surgery. This experience has definitely changed the way I've been thinking about health and fitness, and honestly, I think these lessons apply to all of us—whether you're trying to lose weight, build muscle, or just take better care of yourself. I talk about: Why taking care of your body now matters more than you realize. How quickly you realize what a gift it is to move your body when that ability is suddenly limited. Why it's so important to keep showing up, even when progress isn't guaranteed or you're simply trying to maintain what you've built. If you've ever felt frustrated that your progress has slowed, life has thrown you a curveball, or you've been struggling to stay motivated, I think this conversation will give you a different perspective. I hope these lessons encourage you to appreciate what your body can do today and remind you that sometimes the biggest wins come from simply continuing to show up. Be sure to share this episode with a family member, friend, or on your IG or FB stories so someone else who needs help can find it! Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the podcast and be sure to join our Free Facebook Group through the link below for more exclusive content, giveaways, etc. Join Our FREE Facebook Group for more free resources, live trainings, etc: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlossforevergroup Apply For 1 On 1 Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/d2FuhjbC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeygast_rd/ Add Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Follow Me On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeythedietitian?_t=ZP-906UG8BTxtP&_r=1 Subscribe To My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmg0VHE4W33iLZ-Df1fiFrg Check Out Our Client Transformations: https://www.instagram.com/ithrivenutrition_fitness/

July 13, 2026Episode 25814 min

The 4 Most Common Mistakes You're Making With Your Calorie Deficit For Fat Loss | Ep 258

In this episode I'm diving deep into the 4 most common mistakes I see people make with their fat loss phases & why they can be so detrimental to your long term results. Be sure to share this episode with a family member, friend, or on your IG or FB stories so someone else who needs help can find it! Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the podcast and be sure to join our Free Facebook Group through the link below for more exclusive content, giveaways, etc. Join Our FREE Facebook Group for more free resources, live trainings, etc: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlossforevergroup Apply For 1 On 1 Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/d2FuhjbC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeygast_rd/ Add Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Follow Me On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeythedietitian?_t=ZP-906UG8BTxtP&_r=1 Subscribe To My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmg0VHE4W33iLZ-Df1fiFrg Check Out Our Client Transformations: https://www.instagram.com/ithrivenutrition_fitness/

July 2, 2026Episode 25720 min

How To Enjoy The July 4th Weekend & Still Make Progress| Ep 257

In this episode, I'm sharing a few simple strategies that I personally use —and recommend to my clients —to enjoy the Fourth of July weekend without feeling like you have to "start over" on Monday. We'll talk about planning ahead, being flexible with your nutrition, and finding that balance between making memories and making progress. My goal is to help you enjoy the holiday while still feeling great about your choices. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Changes and Personal Growth 01:21 Crushing Your Goals Over Holiday Weekends 02:41 Strategies for Tracking Food Intake 09:58 Building a Balanced Plate for Celebrations 17:33 Mindful Eating and Long-Term Success Be sure to share this episode with a family member, friend, or on your IG or FB stories so someone else who needs help can find it! Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the podcast and be sure to join our Free Facebook Group through the link below for more exclusive content, giveaways, etc. Join Our FREE Facebook Group for more free resources, live trainings, etc: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlossforevergroup Apply For 1 On 1 Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/d2FuhjbC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeygast_rd/ Add Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Follow Me On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeythedietitian?_t=ZP-906UG8BTxtP&_r=1 Subscribe To My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmg0VHE4W33iLZ-Df1fiFrg Check Out Our Client Transformations: https://www.instagram.com/ithrivenutrition_fitness/

June 1, 2026Episode 25623 min

The Post-Holiday Reset: What to Do Next | Ep 256

In this episode, I talk about how to get back on track after a holiday weekend without falling into the all-or-nothing mindset. I share some simple strategies to help you move forward, get back into your normal routine, and avoid letting a few days of indulgence turn into weeks of frustration. We also discuss why taking the long-term view is so important for fat loss and how a single holiday weekend has far less impact than most people think. If you've ever felt guilty after a holiday or struggled to regain momentum, this episode will help you refocus and move forward with confidence. Chapters 00:00 Bouncing Back After a Holiday Weekend 02:38 Mindset Matters: Overcoming Guilt and Regret 15:35 Practical Steps to Reestablish Routine Be sure to share this episode with a family member, friend, or on your IG or FB stories so someone else who needs help can find it! Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the podcast and be sure to join our Free Facebook Group through the link below for more exclusive content, giveaways, etc. Join Our FREE Facebook Group for more free resources, live trainings, etc: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlossforevergroup Apply For 1 On 1 Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/d2FuhjbC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeygast_rd/ Add Me On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Follow Me On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeythedietitian?_t=ZP-906UG8BTxtP&_r=1 Subscribe To My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmg0VHE4W33iLZ-Df1fiFrg Check Out Our Client Transformations: https://www.instagram.com/ithrivenutrition_fitness/