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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 Jun 29, 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

#72 - The Busy Mom's Summer Survival Plan Jun 29, 2026 00:44:22 Summer flips everything upside down - the kids are home, you're running to camps and activities, eating on the go, and the structure you worked so hard to build during the school year is gone. But writing off the whole summer and starting over in September isn't the answer.In this episode, Daniel and Coach Santo break down how to stay on track when life gets chaotic, without needing a perf
#71 - Why Does My Husband Lose Weight Easier Than Me? Jun 22, 2026 00:32:57 Why does your husband lose weight easier than you, even on the same food? We break down the real reasons, body composition, resting metabolism, perimenopause, and why the scale stalls or rises when you start strength training.We also tackle the 8PM wine and pantry spiral once the kids are asleep, and why it's a planning problem, not a willpower one.Book a free 15-minute strategy call with Dani
#70 - Strength Training for GLP-1 Users Jun 15, 2026 00:39:42 She lost 18 pounds on Ozempic but feels weaker and softer than before. We unpack why this happens, why up to 40-45% of weight lost on a GLP-1 can be muscle if you're not strength training, and what to do about it. We cover the minimum effective dose for strength training, two complete sample workouts you can start today, protein targets for GLP-1 users, and why coaching might matter more, not
#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

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