💡 Ever walked out of a doctor’s office or dietitian appointment feeling judged, dismissed, or simply handed another plan with the same old advice—“just try harder”?
In this candid conversation, Jennifer sits down with Lindsey House, a registered dietitian, personal trainer, and accountability coach who’s rewriting the weight loss playbook for women over 40.
They talk about why perfectionism keeps smart women stuck, how to redefine accountability as a form of support (not shame), and what it really takes to build consistency and emotional resilience.
If you’ve been chasing the goal weight but losing trust in yourself along the way—this episode is your permission to do it differently.
🎧 Listen to the full episode below:
Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✅ Why perfectionism is one of the biggest blocks to sustainable weight loss
✅ How to redefine accountability so it supports—not shames—you
✅ What it looks like to rebuild self-trust after decades of yo-yo dieting
Key Takeaways & Timestamps
⏱ 00:00 – Why so many women feel judged after doctor or dietitian visits
⏱ 02:41 – “Just try harder”? The shame cycle that keeps women stuck
⏱ 05:19 – Why Lindsey calls herself an accountability coach—not just a dietitian
⏱ 07:17 – Quick fixes vs. real healing: what actually works long-term
⏱ 10:07 – How perfectionism kills progress (and what to do instead)
⏱ 13:26 – The damage of the scale—and why redefining success matters
⏱ 17:02 – When even a 120-lb loss isn’t “enough”: the real problem with numbers
⏱ 21:58 – What successful women do differently: self-compassion + consistency
⏱ 25:32 – Why basics beat biohacks (especially for women 40+)
⏱ 30:06 – Bridging the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it
⏱ 34:26 – A journaling prompt to help you get unstuck right now
⏱ 36:21 – Lindsey’s podcast, book, and how to connect with her
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Get Lindsey House’s Free Audiobook + Journal Prompts here
- Download Lindsey House’s FREE Stress-Free Meal Planning Guide here
- Follow Lindsey House for More Support + Coaching Tools:
Direction not Perfection Podcast
- Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
- Read Jennifer’s books for free – “Diet Disruption” and “Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss“
- Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here.
- Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.
- Got a burning question about weight loss, mindset, emotional eating or breaking free from the dieting cycle? I’d love to hear it! You can Ask Me Anything here
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