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The Leaner You Podcast with Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta

The Leaner You Podcast with Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta

Daniel Rosenthal (aka @rosentrain) 68 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

The Leaner You Podcast helps moms over 40 lose weight, build muscle, and feel stronger without crash diets or food guilt. Hosted by strength and nutrition coaches Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta, each episode provides simple, proven strategies for sustainable weight loss. The show answers real questions from real women and releases new episodes weekly.

Episodes

#69 - We Answered 20 Weight Loss Questions in Under an Hour Jun 8, 2026 00:47:49 We're doing something different this week. We rapid-fire our way through 20 weight loss and fitness questions, spending about three minutes on each.Wide range of topics, no fluff.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and the rules01:24 - Q1: Why am I not losing weight even though I'm in a calorie deficit?02:31 - Q2: How do I stop eating when I'm bored or stressed?06:20 - Q3: Is it possible to lose
#68 - "My Kids Watch Everything I Do. Am I Setting a Good Example?" Jun 1, 2026 00:50:57 Your kids aren't listening to what you say about food and exercise. They're watching what you do. In this episode, we get into one of the most common questions they hear from parents who are trying to get healthier: how do I model a good relationship with food and fitness without passing on the wrong lessons?We cover language around food, why "treat" and "cheat" are wor
#67 - "My Weight Is Creeping Up But I Haven't Changed Anything" (How to Fix It) May 25, 2026 00:53:09 You haven't changed how you eat. You haven't changed how you train. So why is the scale still creeping up?In this episode, we break down exactly what's going on for busy moms over 40 who feel like they're doing everything right - but still not getting results.From dropping step counts and muscle loss, to portion creep, stress eating, and the role of sleep - this one gets into the r
#66 - Why You're Exhausted Even When You're Getting Enough Sleep May 18, 2026 00:43:35 🔴 LIVE WORKSHOP - Tuesday May 19th, 2026, 7pm EST: Coach Santo and I are hosting the Breakthrough Workshop - a live mindset session for anyone who keeps saying "I know what to do, I just don't do it." We'll break down exactly why that happens and what to actually do about it. Register here (replay only available to those who register): https://www.rosentrain.com/breakthrough-work
#65 - Why "I'll Start When Things Calm Down" Is a Trap May 11, 2026 00:49:05 If you've ever said "I'll start when the kids are back in school" or "I'll get serious once work slows down" - this one's for you.In this episode, Daniel and Santo break down why waiting for the perfect time is the exact thing keeping you stuck. We talk about what's really going on when life feels too full to prioritize your health, how to identify what you&
#64 - Why You're Too Tired to Work Out + Losing Fat Without Constant Hunger May 4, 2026 00:47:46 In this episode, we answer two of the most common questions we hear from busy parents and working women: how do you break the cycle of being too tired to exercise, and is it actually possible to lose fat without feeling hungry all the time?On the energy and exercise side, we talk about why starting at 50% effort is not only acceptable, it's the strategy. We cover why your home needs a workout
#63 - Protein is Overrated Apr 27, 2026 00:51:43 This week, Daniel and Santo tackle one of the most talked-about topics in fitness nutrition: protein. How much do you actually need, why is everyone obsessed with it, and has the conversation gone too far?They share a potentially controversial take on whether protein has become the new low carb, why plant-based food and fiber might be doing more for fat loss than extra chicken breast, and what the
#62 - When Your Family Eats Whatever They Want and You're Trying to Lose Weight Apr 20, 2026 00:39:38 This week, Daniel and Santo answer a listener question that a lot of people relate to but rarely admit out loud: how do you stay mentally on track with fat loss when the people you live with aren't trying to lose weight and seem to eat whatever they want?We get into why that jealousy is actually a signal worth paying attention to, how comparison makes the process harder than it needs to be, wh
#61 - Is BMI Actually Useful? + The Bare Minimum You Need to Lose Weight Apr 13, 2026 00:52:08 We're back together this week after Daniel's trip to the UK, and we're diving into two questions we really enjoyed breaking down.First, we tackle BMI: is it a legitimate health metric, or is it mostly noise? We get into why it can be a useful starting point for some people, why it falls short for those who strength train, and what metrics we actually prefer, including waist-to-height r
#60 - Rapid Fire Fat Loss Q&A: Sugar, Ozempic, Cravings, and Why Progress Stalls Apr 6, 2026 00:13:31 In this solo episode, I answer 15 rapid fire questions covering the fundamentals of fat loss.No overcomplication.Just clear, practical answers you can apply immediately.I break down the calorie vs hormone debate, how accurate tracking actually needs to be, whether meal timing matters, and how to handle cravings, weekends, and disrupted routines.I also give my direct thoughts on Ozempic and where i
#59 - “I Can’t Keep This Food in the House” & How to Wake Up Early to Work Out Mar 30, 2026 00:44:35 In this episode, Coach Santo and I answer two common questions.1) What do you do when certain foods feel hard to keep in the house because once you start, it feels difficult to stop?2) How to actually start waking up earlier to work out, without making yourself miserable or sacrificing so much sleep that the plan falls apart after a few days.This episode is about practical coaching strategies for
#58 - How To Lose Weight In Perimenopause When Nothing Works Mar 23, 2026 01:24:20 Book a 10-minute Strategy Call with Daniel: ⁠rosentrain.com/strategy-call⁠What used to work doesn’t work anymore in perimenopause.Same meals, same workouts, same effort… worse results.In this episode, we break down why that’s happening and why it’s not your metabolism. You’ll learn what actually changes during this stage of life, why your old approach stops working, and how to adapt your strategy

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