Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss

Nutrition tips that actually work. Real-life healthy eating, balanced diet tools, and weight loss tips you can use today with coach Jenn Trepeck.* If you have searched for nutrition tips, tried to keep a healthy lifestyle, or felt stuck following popular weight loss tips, this podcast is for you. Get straightforward wellness advice that works in real life, plus strategies for a balanced diet, sustainable healthy eating, and a smarter approach to fitness and nutrition. Is your diet making you hungrier, crankier, or less healthy? Tune in and find out.* Free gift: Schedule a 15-minute curiosity call with Jenn to explore what is possible for you. https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/contact/ Welcome to Salad with a Side of Fries, where wellness meets real life. Award-winning host Jenn Trepeck, health and lifestyle coach and author of Uncomplicating Wellness, cuts through the noise with clear answers you can trust. Ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts worldwide, the show won Ear Worthy’s Best Health Podcast in 2024 and 2025 and was nominated for Best Independent Podcast both years. Jenn also won Women Who Podcast’s Stellar Interview award in 2025 after being named one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 under 40 in 2022. Jenn’s motto is “wellness without the weirdness.” With more than 17 years coaching after solving her own food struggles, she knows how confusing the industry can be. Each week you get the foundations of a balanced diet, sustainable healthy eating, metabolism basics, and long-term holistic health, plus straight talk on fad diets and supplements. What you will get by listening: ✅How to eat and how to cheat, guilt-free ✅Nutrition tips that work in the real world ✅Weight loss tips that are effective, never restrictive ✅How to build a balanced plate at home, on the road, and eating out ✅Smart strategies for sustainable habits that include your favorite foods ✅Evidence-based insights on fitness and nutrition ✅Conversations about holistic health that go beyond food ✅Wellness advice you can use right away About Jenn Trepeck: Jenn is a health coach, speaker, and consultant who blends humor with practical science. She has helped thousands improve energy, metabolism, and confidence in their choices through one-on-one coaching, group programs, her book, and this podcast. Connect with Jenn and the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenntrepeck/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saladwithasideoffriespod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenntrepeck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferTrepeck/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/425796548337541/ Website: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/ If you are ready to trade guilt for freedom, confusion for clarity, and boring salads for fries on the side, press play. Health gets doable here. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This podcast and its guests are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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  Episode #368

  The Next Frontier Files: The Frontier We Didn't Choose (vol. 1)

  Aug 19, 202629 min

  Seven years of Salad With a Side of Fries, seven frontiers, one wild ride through the evolution of wellness trends. Jenn Trepeck is pulling back the curtain on every guest’s “Next Frontier in Wellness” prediction this show has ever recorded, and Volume One kicks things off right where the whole journey began in 2019. Host Jenn Trepeck opens The Next Frontier Files on Salad With a Side of Fries by revisiting Year One; the show launched in August 2019 and collided head-on with a global pandemic. From genetic optimization to mental health and a stubborn pull toward back-to-basics wellness, this look back sets the tone for the entire seven-part series. What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ How early guests predicted genetic optimization and personalized health long before it became mainstream ✅ Why mental health emerged as the single biggest theme once the pandemic hit in 2020 ✅ What back-to-basics wellness really meant to nearly a dozen different guests in Year One ✅ Which Year One predictions on anti-diet culture, sobriety, and CBD are still playing out today The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Preview of the series with clips from Wade Lightheart, Tricia Senzel, and Jeff Chilton 00:45 Jenn Trepeck introduces The Next Frontier Files, a new mini-series marking seven years on air 05:20 The seven-part journey begins with Year One, with the show’s launch right before the pandemic changed everything 06:09 Christine Sotmary discusses early genetic testing and personalized wellness plans 07:00 Wade Lightheart predicts genetic optimization and a merging of technology with the body 10:02 Five guests, Deanna Tikhonov, Tricia Senzel, Paula Rizzo, Jennifer Vaughan Maanavi and Nandar Matari share why mental health will be wellness' biggest focus in 2020 and overall 13:13 Nandar Matari urges more attention on mindfulness and emotional wellbeing for young people 17:38 Jeff Chilton and Chef Danielle Alex both call for a return to back-to-basics wellness 21:10 Melainie Rogers and Andrea Owen open up on anti-diet culture and long-term sobriety 22:42 Gali Dotan calls for a holistic approach to wellness, and Dr. Robert Shire discusses CBD 24:28 Bailey Cohen highlights the early plant-forward shift happening among younger generations KEY TAKEAWAYS: Genetic testing and epigenetics research were already reshaping personalized wellness before COVID even began Five different guests independently named mental health as the true crisis of 2020 The anti-diet movement and weight stigma conversation started gaining real traction in Year One Plant-forward eating and CBD research both saw early momentum that carried through later seasons RESOURCES: Become a Happy Healthy Hub Member Jenn’s Free Menu Plan A Salad With a Side of Fries A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram About Uncomplicating Wellness Text ‘Book’ to 833-801-0500 What Does Your Vegan Look Like? (feat. Brandy Cochrane) The Truth About Alcohol The CBD Scene (feat. Sarah Nilsen) QUOTES: 02:20 "What I found shows up almost like a mirror to our entire culture, one year at a time." – Jenn Trepeck 02:30 "You can watch what we were afraid of, what we were hopeful about, and what we were worn down by." – Jenn Trepeck 19:58 "Back to basics meant something different to nearly every guest that year, and I think it still does." – Jenn Trepeck 27:27 "No one was performing wellness that year because no one had the capacity to or the time to." – Jenn Trepeck 30:10 “Remember, whether it's 2019, 2020, or today, life and the world are going to throw us curve balls. Our job is to stay focused on the fundamentals with impressive consistency." – Jenn Trepeck SEO KEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Nutrition Nugget, Health Coach, Weight Loss For Real Life, Wellness Trends, Genetic Optimization, Epigenetics, Biological Age, Genetic Testing, Personalized Wellness, Mental Health, Burnout, Mindfulness, Meditation, Therapy Accessibility, Mental Hygiene, Anti-diet Movement, Weight Stigma, Weight Discrimination, Sobriety, Alcohol Free Living, CBD, Cannabis, Endocannabinoid System, Plant-based Eating, Plant-forward Movement, Farm To Table, Whole Foods, Back To Basics Wellness, Holistic Health, Functional Medicine, Immune Health, Quarantine Wellness, Pandemic Wellness, Health Coaching, Nutrition Coaching, Wellness Podcast, Corporate Wellness, Weight Loss, Self Care, Wellness Culture, Doctor Prescribed Exercise, Biohacking, Longevity, Vegan Lifestyle, Next Frontier In Wellness Predictions, History Of Salad With A Side Of Fries Podcast

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  Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss

  Nutrition Nugget: What's In Your Cup?

  Aug 14, 20266 min

  Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about what's in your cup, the mindset story that's been sitting with her all week. As Salad With a Side of Fries starts to celebrate its seventh anniversary, this week's Nutrition Nugget centers on a simple question a Buddhist monk once asked his students, one that Jenn says stopped her in her tracks the moment she heard it. It starts with a spilled cup of coffee and ends somewhere much deeper, touching on stress, community, and the parts of ourselves we don't always notice we're carrying until life gives us a bump. Jenn ties it back to two themes she returns to on the show, but this time with a twist that feels personal. So what is in your cup? And more importantly, what spills out when someone bumps into you? Jenn has thoughts that will likely change how you move through the rest of your week. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/ RESOURCES: Become a Happy Healthy Hub Member Jenn’s Free Menu Plan A Salad With a Side of Fries A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Mindset, Stress, Emotional Resilience, Mindset And Stress Management, Community, Connection, Purpose, Buddhist Monk, Coffee Cup Story, Emotional Resilience, Self Care, Personal Growth, Compassion, Kindness, Empathy, Love, Anger, Jealousy, Fear, Greed, Joy, Peace, Generosity, Health, Wellness, Vitality, Longevity, Healthspan, Sexspan, Podcast, Perspective Shift, Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Health, Reaction Vs Response, Inner Peace, Positive Mindset, Stress Response, Self Reflection, Gratitude, Mindfulness, How To Manage Stress With A Positive Mindset, What Is In Your Cup Mindset Story,

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  Episode #367

  Pleasure is an Overlooked Key to Longevity (feat. Susan Bratton)

  Aug 12, 202657 min

  Sexual wellness isn't just about connection; it's a measurable driver of how long and how well you live. This episode reveals why intimacy and longevity are more linked than most people realize, and why so many couples never get the memo. Host Jenn Trepeck sits down with intimacy expert Susan Bratton to explore orgasmic intimacy, hormone health, and the science of pleasure and desire. Together they unpack why pleasure-based sex education for women is missing from most conversations, and how safe communication rebuilds connection at any age. What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why desire and arousal are different from libido, and how each one affects your sex life differently ✅ How oxytocin and skin-to-skin contact lower stress and support the immune system ✅ Why bedroom communication is the foundation of a sex life that keeps improving with age ✅ How GLP-1 medications are impacting libido, body image, and intimacy for many couples The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Jenn introduces the episode's focus on sexual health and its connection to longevity later in life 03:58 Susan Bratton shares her personal story and path into sex education 08:49 Why intimacy and desire fall off the radar as couples age 18:28 The link between orgasmic intimacy and health span 23:00 How blood flow drives pleasure and physical sensation 26:30 The hormone cascade, including oxytocin, released during intimacy 31:10 Why bedroom communication must come before technique 38:06 Tools listeners can use for libido, desire and arousal 42:09 Susan explains the oxytocin yogurt and its role in hormone health 48:00 How GLP-1 medications are changing libido and body image KEY TAKEAWAYS: Libido, desire, and arousal are three separate systems, and understanding each one changes how you approach intimacy Orgasmic intimacy supports immune function, pelvic health, and helps clear senescent cells from the body Oxytocin production through touch and gut health lowers stress and strengthens emotional connection Consistent bedroom communication is what turns an average sex life into one that keeps improving with age ABOUT THE GUEST: SUSAN BRATTON, “Intimacy Expert to Millions," is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. Susan Bratton has spent over two decades doing something that censorship and shame have long tried to silence: teaching people the pleasure-based sex education they never received. Susan is the world's most prolific and far-reaching sex educator, the author and publisher of 44 books and programs enjoyed by over 1,500,000 lovers worldwide, including her bestsellers, Sexual Soulmates, Relationship Magic, the Steamy Sex Ed Video Collection, Revive Her Drive, and Expand Her Orgasm Tonight. As CEO of Better Lover, Personal Life Media, and The20, she publishes the world's most comprehensive library of orgasmic lovemaking education and formulates precision sexual vitality supplements built on the science of blood flow and desire. RESOURCES: Today's Episode Sponsor: BetterHelp Become a Happy Healthy Hub Member Jenn’s Free Menu Plan A Salad With a Side of Fries A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram About Uncomplicating Wellness Text ‘Book’ to 833-801-0500 GUEST RESOURCES: BetterLover - Website Susan Bratton - Website Susan Bratton - Instagram Susan Bratton - Facebook Susan Bratton - YouTube Susan Bratton - LinkedIn QUOTES: 05:44 "I had my sixty-fifth birthday yesterday, and I am having the best sex of my life." – Susan Bratton 20:32 "For every ten years you keep having sex, you will add two years, not just of health span, but happiness span onto your life." – Susan Bratton 26:15 "These emotions have a neurotransmitter impact and a hormonal impact that then snowballs." – Jenn Trepeck 31:02 “Start with this idea of reframing sex to be beyond intercourse.” – Jenn Trepeck 48:05 "I see so much coming up around changes in libido connected to GLP-1 medications." – Jenn Trepeck Jenn Trepeck, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Nutrition Nugget, Health Coach, Weight Loss For Real Life, Sexual Wellness, Sexual Health, Longevity, Intimacy, Orgasmic Intimacy, Regenerative Intimacy, Pleasure, Arousal, Desire, Libido, Blood Flow, Oxytocin, Communication, Bedroom Communication, Sexual Trauma, Sexual Shame, Censorship, Sex Education, Erectile Dysfunction, Vaginal Atrophy, Hormone Health, Mitochondrial Function, Nutrition, Sleep, Exercise, Health Span, Happiness Span, Sexual Soulmate Pact, GLP-1 Medications, Body Image, Vulnerability, Trust, Novelty, Skin To Skin Contact, Nervous System, Immune Function, Senescent Cells, Pelvic Health, Sensation, Neuroplasticity, Sexual Confidence, Pleasure-Based Sex Education For Women, How Intimacy Improves Longevity And Health Span

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  Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss

  Nutrition Nugget: Cool Whip

  Aug 7, 202613 min

  Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Cool Whip. It's in the freezer of half of America and shows up in "healthier" dessert recipes all over the internet. Except does Cool Whip deserve a spot in your freezer? Jenn's digging into the ingredient list most people never bother to read, breaking down what happens when a company swaps out one ingredient and quietly adds a handful of others to keep the taste and texture the same, and exposing a labeling loophole that lets products claim zero grams of trans fat when that's not quite the full story. Is Cool Whip the dairy-free, guilt-free treat it's marketed to be, or is there more going on behind that fluffy white dollop? Jenn compares it side by side with the old-fashioned alternative and shares exactly where she lands. You'll have to listen to find out if Cool Whip makes her list. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/ RESOURCES: Become a Happy Healthy Hub Member Jenn’s Free Menu Plan A Salad With a Side of Fries A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Cool Whip Ingredients, Cool Whip, Whipped Topping, Imitation Whipped Cream, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Skim Milk, Sodium Caseinate, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Modified Food Starch, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Monostearate, Sodium Polyphosphate, Beta Carotene, Trans Fat, Saturated Fat, Added Sugar, Nutrition Facts, Food Labeling, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan Diet, Keto Friendly, Weight Watchers, Whipped Cream Alternative, Heavy Whipping Cream, Vanilla Extract, Processed Food, Food Additives, Frozen Dessert Topping, Kraft Heinz, General Foods, Shelf Life, Sugar Cravings, Insulin Response, Clean Eating, Healthy Dessert Recipes, Is Cool Whip Bad For You, Cool Whip Ingredients List Explained

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  Episode #366

  How to Match Your Workout to Your Stress Level (feat. Molly McNamee)

  Aug 5, 202647 min

  Chasing harder workouts when you're already stressed or exhausted might be the exact thing sabotaging your weight loss journey. This episode of Salad with a Side of Fries digs into why pushing through chronic stress with intense training backfires, and what truly helps your body recover. Jenn Trepeck and guest Molly McNamee, founder of MFit Workouts, explore how hormone balance, cortisol, and simple daily tracking habits can help you match your movement to your stress and finally break the overtraining cycle. What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ How chronic stress and cortisol overload can stall weight loss even with a perfect diet and workout routine ✅ The physical warning signs, like bloating, bruising, and getting sick often, that signal your body is overstressed ✅ How to use a daily "vibe check" and warm-up test to decide whether to push hard or dial back your workout ✅ Why cool downs and restorative movement like Pilates and yoga are essential tools for calming an overstressed nervous system The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Why stress sabotages workouts (and vice versa) which creates a vicious training cycle 04:45 Molly McNamee, a fitness and hormone coach, shares how a concussion revealed her own chronic stress and burnout 08:06 Physical symptoms that signal stress is affecting your body and hormones 10:18 The biggest overtraining mistakes people make when stressed and stuck 13:14 Shifting the mindset that more (or more intense) workouts always means better results 19:34 Why tracking your cycle and symptoms reveals hidden stress patterns 23:31 Using a daily "vibe check" to match workout intensity to your energy 26:22 Building a Plan A and Plan B for workouts based on stress levels 31:20 The importance of the cool down 42:49 Molly hopes to see a continued pattern of coming back to the fundamentals of wellness KEY TAKEAWAYS: Overtraining during periods of high stress can stall fat loss instead of accelerating it Small physical cues, like poor sleep, bruising easily, or getting sick often, often point back to unmanaged stress Adjusting workout intensity daily, rather than pushing through, supports better hormone balance long term Building in cool down time and pauses throughout the day helps shift the body out of a stressed state ABOUT THE GUEST: Molly is a fitness and stress-focused hormone coach and the founder of MFit Workouts. She helps busy, high-achieving women understand why their workouts stop working during periods of chronic stress. And how to restore fat loss, energy, and hormonal balance without burnout. RESOURCES: Today's Episode Sponsor: BetterHelp Become a Happy Healthy Hub Member Jenn’s Free Menu Plan A Salad With a Side of Fries A Salad With A Side Of Fries Merch A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram About Uncomplicating Wellness Text ‘Book’ to 833-801-0500 GUEST RESOURCES: Molly McNamee - Instagram Molly McNamee - Facebook MFit Molly McNamee - Offer Molly McNamee - LinkedIn QUOTES: 10:53 “I'm a big advocate for the idea that to fix an extreme, you don't fix it with another extreme.” – Molly McNamee 12:37 "When you're working out, you raise your cortisol. I'm in the camp of evaluating each day how your body is feeling and adjusting your workout accordingly." – Molly McNamee 17:28 "Ignoring our stress signals and pushing through anyway, even pushing through workouts, we tell ourselves it's discipline. Spoiler, it's a boundary issue with ourselves." – Jenn Trepeck 18:20 "Our objective now is to put the pieces together, understanding what state our body is in, and then match the movement to that." – Jenn Trepeck 38:05 "Your body is constantly talking to you. For women, your period is like the biggest report card of how you're feeling." – Molly McNamee 46:19 "Remember, more is not always more. Harder is not always better." – Jenn Trepeck SEO KEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Nutrition Nugget, Health Coach, Weight Loss For Real Life, Stress, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balance, Fitness Coach, High-intensity Training, Concussion Recovery, Chronic Stress, Burnout, Fat Loss, Energy, Sleep Issues, Anxiety, Bloating, Insomnia, Overtraining, Cardio, Strength Training, Pilates, Yoga, Cool Down, Warmup, Restorative Workouts, Mobility, Stretching, Menstrual Cycle, Cycle Syncing, Stress Syncing, Basal Body Temperature, Cervical Mucus, Perimenopause, Post-menopause, Sympathetic Nervous System, Parasympathetic Nervous System, Immune System, Environmental Stressors, Digital Stressors, Gut Imbalance, Electrolytes, Health Coach, Nutrition Coaching , How to match workouts to stress levels, Signs stress is affecting your hormones

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