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What we eat matters. It is my philosophy that food not only serves as fuel and nourishment, but as a

07/17/2025

We don’t talk enough about how body image pressures affect boys and men. Eating disorders and body image struggles aren’t just a women’s issue—everyone deserves support, understanding, and a safe space to talk about it.

Watch the full conversation in our stories or in this week’s Substack.

Thank you and for inviting me to be part of this important conversation!

07/16/2025

On this Love You More podcast episode, we’re tackling one of the toughest parenting questions: how to talk to kids about body image.
I’m joined by writer, educator, and parent coach , who offers compassionate, practical advice for parents navigating today’s appearance-focused world.

We discuss:

✅ What to say (and not say) when your child expresses concerns about their body�✅ How to respond when a doctor raises weight or lab concerns—without slipping into diet culture�✅ The often-overlooked pressures boys face around fitness, leanness, and muscularity

If you want to raise kids who feel at home in their bodies—and stay connected even in tough conversations—this podcast episode on diet culture is for you.

https://mcdanielnutrition.com/podcast/

06/28/2025

We’re 14! 🎉
This month marks 14 years of McDaniel Nutrition—and I can always remember our anniversary because we launched the same year and month as my oldest kiddo!

In this week’s Substack, I reflect on:
💚What “success” means to me (spoiler: it’s not the usual definition)
🧡A meaningful proposal to buy us—and why I said no
💚A new way I’m showing up in this season of McDaniel Nutrition

But mostly… I’m just deeply grateful.
To our clients who trust us.
To our team who brings heart and wisdom.
And to everyone who’s shaped who we are—and who we’re still becoming.

Thank you for being part of our story. 💫 Read the full post in stories!

06/24/2025

In this episode of the Love You More Podcast, I sit down with someone very close to my heart—my friend, Liz McCandless. Liz opens up about her journey to sobriety, beginning with a powerful moment of clarity when she realized how much time she was missing with her family.

She shares how choosing rehab helped her reconnect with herself, set healthy boundaries, and truly feel her emotions—without numbing or escaping. We also talk about the healing role that yoga and sound baths have played in her recovery.

This is a conversation about courage, presence, and the deep work of coming home to yourself. I’m so honored to share Liz’s story with you. 🎧💛 Grab the link to listen in stories!

06/13/2025

💥When your teen asks about creatine…💥�
A few months ago, my son noticed me mixing creatine into my water and asked, “Can I take that too?”
It was a simple question—but it opened up a much bigger conversation.

Not just about supplements, but about fueling, puberty, and the pressure teens can feel to get stronger or look a certain way.

In my latest Substack post (link in story), I dive into what the science says about creatine for teens—what’s safe, what’s not, and how to approach it with care, context, and food-first guidance.

It’s also part of a growing area of our work at McDaniel Nutrition: supporting youth athletes. ⚽️🏀🏈🥎🏐�
Parents want trustworthy advice—and we’re here to help with evidence-based support for growing bodies and minds.

We’re not just raising athletes—we’re raising humans who trust and respect their bodies.

https://open.substack.com/pub/jennifermcdaniel/p/creatine-for-teens-hype-science-and?r=gflww&utm_medium=ios

06/11/2025

In the latest episode of the Love You More Podcast, I talk about a feeling that I think many of us carry (from time to time) —that everything is on us. For whatever reason the transition from the school year to the summer always feels like a lot.

I always hope that the things I’m feeling and the way I’m exploring to find a bit more peace and contentment might be helpful for those who listen.

This thought, It All Falls On Me creates a false sense of control that creates another layer of suffering. And when I soften—just a little—and allow things to unfold as it will, life tends to move with more ease.

If you’re someone who carries a lot, this one’s for you. 🎧✨ 

05/27/2025

In this solo episode, I’m diving into the nature of urges—whether it’s a craving for food, alcohol, or the impulse to distract ourselves from an uncomfortable emotion. I’ve been there (and still am, often!), and I’ve worked with many clients who’ve been there too.

There was a time in my career when I focused on ways to help people not engage in the behavior they didn’t want to do - but I’ve come to see that the urge itself can be incredibly valuable. It’s not just something to resist—it’s something to get curious about.

In this episode, we experiment with ways to work with our urges, cravings, etc. It’s not about control—it’s about awareness, compassion, and discovering what’s really going on. 💛

🎧 https://mcdanielnutrition.com/podcast/

05/23/2025

There was an emergency. ‼️ �
The same day I published my Substack titled “There Is No Emergency,” a tornado touched down in St. Louis.
It tore through our neighborhoods—snapping century-old trees, damaging homes, scattering lives. And in the aftermath, I saw something else open up: the ❤️of our community.

This week’s post reflects on the experience—what it’s like to live through an actual emergency, and what I’m learning (still learning) about how we care for ourselves and each other in moments like this.

From the grief of losing our green spaces to the quiet, fierce beauty of neighbors helping neighbors… it’s all in there.

👉 Want to support those most affected? is doing incredible, on-the-ground work.�
https://open.substack.com/pub/jennifermcdaniel/p/in-the-middle-of-the-storm-tending?r=gflww&utm_medium=ios

05/16/2025

🔥This isn’t 911. 🔥�
A few months ago, we got some new information about one of our kids. I had a hunch, but hearing it confirmed still caught me off guard.

My first instinct was to act. Research, fix, solve—fast.�But that urgency? It didn’t help. It added pressure to something already tender.

In this week’s Substack, I’m sharing about what happens when we get a new diagnosis—ours or a loved one’s—and how easy it is to spiral into “fix-it mode.”�
I’m learning that the path forward doesn’t have to be paved with panic.�It can begin with breath.�With space.�With trust.

https://open.substack.com/pub/jennifermcdaniel/p/not-everything-is-an-emergency-finding?r=gflww&utm_medium=ios

05/13/2025

I just dropped a new episode 🎙️, and I’m so excited to welcome Sandy back to the podcast—for the third time! Her work has deeply changed the way I move, think, and even be.

In this conversation, we play with the idea: what if things didn’t have to be so fixed? What if slowing down, tuning in, and sensing ourselves could actually open us up—to more ease, more clarity, and more of who we really are?

We discuss a handful of “S words”: stomach, stretch, slow, strive. Each one led us somewhere surprising.
We also talk about how constantly striving—especially in a world that rewards it—can wear down the nervous system. And how sometimes, the way back to ourselves is less about pushing harder... and more about softening, sensing, and staying curious.

If you’re craving a gentler, more connected approach to your body and your life, this one’s for you. 💫

https://mcdanielnutrition.com/podcast/

05/09/2025

It’s kind of funny how protein is always the “angel” in the nutrition world. Carbs and fats? Constantly judged. But protein? Rarely questioned, always pushed.

In my latest Substack, I unpack:�
✨ The truth about how much protein you really need
�✨ Why protein alone won’t build muscle (hint: you have to use your muscles)
�✨ Whether or not you need protein powders (spoiler: nope)��✨ The myth about needing “equal amounts of protein” at every meal

When I was told at a recent DEXA scan that I should be eating 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, I thought…oh geez, it’s time to share more evidence!
📩 Head to my Substack to get the full primer on protein.

https://open.substack.com/pub/jennifermcdaniel/p/protein-the-angel-of-macronutrients?r=gflww&utm_medium=ios

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We believe you can go further, make change last, and unlock potential that you haven’t dared to believe you possess. But sometimes it takes help from someone who has been there before and is willing to walk alongside you.

Our team of registered dietitians trade hype for science-backed wisdom and personal experience. We exchange perfection-seeking plans for simple, human insights. And most importantly, we put your personal growth ahead of any system or standard.