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The Leaner You Podcast with Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta

Daniel Rosenthal (aka @rosentrain)

Tired of trying every diet and still not seeing results? The Leaner You Podcast helps moms over 40 lose weight, build muscle, and feel stronger - without crash diets, food guilt, or spending hours in the gym. Hosted by strength and nutrition coaches Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta, who’ve helped hundreds of women transform their bodies, each episode tackles real questions from real women, giving you simple, proven strategies that actually work. 📩 Got a question? DM @rosentrain on

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01:20:10

[REPOST] #58 - How To Lose Weight In Perimenopause...

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2026/10/12

Daniel is away again this week, so we're reposting another one of our most popular episodes.__What 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 to match your current reality.Book a 10-minute Strategy Call with Daniel:

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00:56:21

#85 - Why You're Tired and Hungry in a Calorie Deficit

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2026/10/05

Two weeks into a calorie deficit and exercise, and you're exhausted and starving all the time.Common? Yes. Sustainable? No.We break down the usual causes of fatigue and constant hunger in a deficit, and how to fix each one:Why hunger in the first 2-5 days is expected, but constant hunger and fatigue aren'tWhy processed food leaves you hungry on the same calories (volume eating, fiber, and potatoes vs rice)The calorie and protein formulas we use (target weight x 12, plus or minus 100

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01:58:51

[REPOST] #50 - The Complete Guide to Losing Weight...

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2026/09/28

Daniel was away this week unexpectedly, so we're reposting one of our most popular episodes...--This is episode 50, and we wanted to do something different.Instead of a narrow topic, we decided to lay out the entire framework for losing weight and keeping it off long term, in one place.No extremes.No perfection.No trying to overhaul your entire life at once.This episode is especially relevant if:You’ve lost weight before, but it keeps coming backYou feel like you’re “doing a lot” but nothing is

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00:45:31

#84 - My Friends Say I'm Obsessed With My Health + No...

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2026/09/21

Your friends say you've become obsessed since you started taking your health seriously. Are they right? And what do you do when September hits and you have no time between work and the kids' schedules?We break down what "obsessed" really means, why consistency can make the people around you uncomfortable, and how to honestly check whether there's any truth to it. We cover a simple self-assessment for whether what you're doing is sustainable, how to respond when someone

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00:54:45

#83 - You Don't Have a Knowledge Problem, You Have an...

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2026/09/14

Most people trying to lose weight don't need more information - they need to actually do the things they already know. In this episode we break down why information overload can backfire, why "meal prep" doesn't have to mean batch cooking, and why researching your workout plan isn't the same as doing it.We also answer a listener question from someone who's two weeks into their weight loss journey, seeing no results, and ready to quit - and use it to dig into patience,

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00:46:38

#82 - Your Self-Worth Isn't a Number on the Scale

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2026/09/07

A viral Instagram post kicks off this episode: Pilates, yoga, classes, and weighted vest walks are all great habits - but none of them are strength training.We break down why that distinction matters, respond to the pushback we got in the comments, go deep on what "mobility" actually means, and explain why proper strength training should make you more flexible, not less.Then we tackle a listener question about separating self-worth from the number on the scale.Timestamps:00:00 – A viral

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00:41:20

#81 - Mom Guilt and GLP-1 Weight Loss: How to...

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2026/08/31

Feeling guilty for wanting to focus on your own fitness and nutrition as a mom? In this episode, we tackle two of the most common questions we get from women over 40: how to stop feeling selfish for prioritizing your health, and whether you should consider a GLP-1 (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound) if you're already losing weight without it.We break down why "mom guilt" around exercise is so common, how making fitness a family activity (walks, backyard play, trampoline parks) solves

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00:23:10

#80 - 15 Rapid-Fire Questions: GLP-1s, Metabolism...

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2026/08/24

It's a solo episode this week - Coach Santo's back next week - so I'm answering 15 rapid-fire questions I get asked all the time.Study referenced: Daily energy expenditure through the human life courseFind out more about coaching with us here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rosentrain.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Daniel on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/rosentrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Santo on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/santo.chiappetta/⁠⁠Would you ever take a GLP-1?Do you need to eat in a calorie deficit every single

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00:47:25

#79 - 8 Fitness Lies Told to Women Over 40

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2026/08/17

We're calling out eight of the biggest fitness lies told to women over 40 - some spread on purpose, some spread by people who just don't know better. We break each one down, give credit where the myth has a kernel of truth, and explain what's actually going on.Find out more about coaching with us here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rosentrain.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Daniel on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/rosentrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Santo on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/santo.chiappetta/⁠⁠Timestamps:00:00 – Intro:

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00:49:07

#78 - What Happens When You Outgrow Your Friends (And...

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2026/08/10

A client posted in our Facebook group about something that doesn't get talked about enough: what happens to your friendships when you start making healthier choices and the people around you don't.In this episode, we dig into why some relationships fade when you change, why that's not always a bad thing, and how to build a new tribe without losing your mind (or your old friends) in the process.Find out more about coaching with us here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠rosentrain.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Daniel on

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00:54:30

#77 - Cheat Days, GLP-1s, and Genetics: 20 Rapid-Fire...

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2026/08/03

Another rapid-fire episode. We tackle 20 questions in one sitting, from cheat days and GLP-1s to detoxes, alcohol, and how much genetics actually controls your results. No filler, just straight answers.Find out more about coaching with us here: ⁠⁠⁠rosentrain.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠Follow Daniel on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/rosentrain/⁠⁠⁠Follow Santo on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/santo.chiappetta/⁠Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:07 1) Do you need to cut carbs at night to lose weight?02:52 2) Is fasted cardio

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00:49:54

#76 - Janis's One-Year Transformation, In Her Own Words

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2026/07/27

Janis spent a year and a half stuck in a chair-to-chair routine before something changed. In this episode she joins us to walk through her first year of coaching - the programs that didn't work before ours, the prayer she said in the shower, the moment her husband noticed she was back, and two falls down her deck stairs that could have derailed everything (but didn't).This episode covers strength training carryover to real life, the walking pad that removed her excuses, the emotional side of

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00:38:03

#75 - Does Sleep Actually Affect Your Weight Loss...

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2026/07/20

Everyone says sleep is critical for weight loss, but what if you're a mom of two with a full-time job and a snoring husband who just isn't getting eight hours?In this episode, we break down what actually matters about sleep for fat loss, why "reverse bedtime procrastination" is just a fancy excuse, and how to stop numbing out on screens every night without shaming yourself for it.Find out more about coaching with us here: ⁠rosentrain.com/coaching⁠Follow Daniel on Instagram:

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00:46:41

#74 - Stop Starting Over Every Monday

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2026/07/13

Ever feel like you crush it all week, then the weekend hits and everything falls apart?You're not alone, and it's not a willpower problem. In this episode, we break down the "weekend wrecker" pattern: why restricting too hard during the week builds pressure that explodes on Friday night, and why the real fix isn't trying harder, it's having an actual plan.We cover why cutting out entire food groups backfires, how to build "pressure valve" moments into your

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00:34:46

#73 - How Much Protein Do You Actually Need to Lose...

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2026/07/06

"Eat more protein" is good advice, but it's too vague to actually act on. In this episode, we break down what that advice actually means in practice: how much protein you really need to lose weight, why the old "1 gram per pound of bodyweight" rule is overkill for most people, and a much more realistic range to aim for instead.We get into the minimal effective dose approach to protein, why roughly 100 grams a day is a solid ballpark for most women, the best lean protein

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00:44:22

#72 - The Busy Mom's Summer Survival Plan

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2026/06/29

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 perfect plan.Book a complimentary 15-minute Strategy Call with Daniel at

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00:32:57

#71 - Why Does My Husband Lose Weight Easier Than Me?

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2026/06/22

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 Daniel: ⁠rosentrain.com/coaching⁠Timestamps:00:00 Why he eats whatever he wants and never gains weight01:50

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00:39:42

#70 - Strength Training for GLP-1 Users

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2026/06/15

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 less, once you're on one of these medications.Book a complimentary 15-minute Strategy Call with

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00:47:49

#69 - We Answered 20 Weight Loss Questions in Under...

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2026/06/08

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 weight without tracking calories?09:07 - Q4: Why do I lose weight during the week and gain it back on

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00:50:57

#68 - "My Kids Watch Everything I Do. Am I Setting a...

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2026/06/01

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 words worth dropping, how to explain calorie tracking and food weighing to your kids, the case for eating

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