The Leaner You Podcast with Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta

Daniel Rosenthal (aka @rosentrain)

Weight Loss

Strength Training

Nutrition

Stress Management

Caloric Deficit

Supplements

Fitness Habits

Creatine

Caloric Intake

Menopause

Caffeine

Weight Lifting

Cardio

Limiting Beliefs

Health and Fitness

Consistency

Hydration

Health At Every Size

Exercise

Calorie Intake

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, gi... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	56	Founded	a year ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Health & FitnessFitness

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#56 - Why Diets Like Keto and Fasting Fail (and Why Systems Work Better)

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If you keep trying macro counting, keto, intermittent fasting, or other strict approaches but always end up falling off, this episode explains why.

We break down the real iss... more

9 Mar 2026 • 46 min

#55 - Staying Consistent When Stress Is High and Sleep Is Low

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When stress is high and sleep is low, the answer isn't more discipline.

It's structure.

In this episode, we break down how to stay consistent during chaotic seasons without b... more

2 Mar 2026 • 47 min

#54 - The Science of Scale Fluctuations: Why the Scale Can Increase in a Calorie Deficit

You’re in a calorie deficit.

You’re training, hitting steps, and staying consistent.

Then you wake up and the scale's up a couple of pounds.

In this episode, we break down what that number actually represents.

We explain why day to day changes ar... more

23 Feb 2026 • 52 min

#53 - Listening to Your Body: Damage vs Discomfort

What does “listening to your body” actually mean, without using it as a permission slip to avoid hard things?

In this episode, we break down a simple decision filter: damage vs discomfort, plus how to pivot without going all-or-nothing.

Then we tac... more

16 Feb 2026 • 51 min

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Hosts

Daniel Rosenthal

Co-host and strength and nutrition coach who has helped numerous women improve their fitness and health.

Santo Chiappetta

Co-host and strength and nutrition coach known for engaging discussions on fitness and wellness for mothers over 40.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings

Great, reasonable advice for real life
I love this podcast! So reality-based rather than telling you that you can get fit if you would “just” eat 1,200 calories a day and work out 90 minutes six days a week. I love the idea of the “bare minimums” when life is tough; really gets you out of the all-or-nothing mindset. They’re very consistent with reinforcing “consistency” (no pun intended) too. Like doing 70% all of the time works better than doing 100% only 10% of the time. Anyway, lots of good things here!
Apple Podcasts
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Mjmcbm
United States6 months ago
Expertise & encouragement in a fun format.
I’ve worked with Santo & Daniel for the past two years and just discovered their podcast. They cover so much good information in an accessible, engaging, conversational way. A must-listen for anyone who wants to improve their overall fitness!
Apple Podcasts
5
area_sphinx
United States8 months ago
Very Helpful!
I’m not a mom, but am certainly over 40, and the information about losing weight in perimenopause was very helpful. I find Daniel to be realistic, and his tips and advice are reasonable and easy to follow.
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United States10 months ago

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The podcast is praised for focusing on the emotional aspects of fitness and weight loss, making it relatable and supportive.

Listeners appreciate the practical and realistic approach to health and fitness, particularly for mothers over 40.

Many reviews highlight the engaging and conversational style of the hosts, which makes complex topics accessible.

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Apple Podcasts	#100	Netherlands/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#104	New Zealand/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#141	Ireland/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#156	India/Health & Fitness/Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#242	Norway/Health & Fitness/Fitness

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#55 - Staying Consistent When Stress Is High and Sleep Is Low

Q: How do I decide which habit to focus on when everything technically matters, but I can only change one thing at a time?

Apply an 80-20 approach and choose the habit that will make you most proud or that will have the largest impact given your life circumstances, then methodically stack from there while gradually adding more as recovery improves.

#55 - Staying Consistent When Stress Is High and Sleep Is Low

Q: How do I adjust training and nutrition when stress and sleep are inconsistent, but progress still matters?

Create minimum viable goals (BAMs) that you can hit even on tough days, like a set number of steps, a basic protein/produce target at meals, and a short, low-intensity workout that keeps you moving without overtaxing recovery.

#56 - Why Diets Like Keto and Fasting Fail (and Why Systems Work Better)

Q: What does it look like when someone moves from relying on discipline to relying on a system?

Moving from discipline to system creates more bandwidth for important tasks, reduces mental load, and allows routine behaviors to run on autopilot, such as consistent meal planning, pre-tracking, and regular workouts. This shift results in clearer decisions, less stress, and sustained progress as patterns become habitual.

#56 - Why Diets Like Keto and Fasting Fail (and Why Systems Work Better)

Q: If someone had tried calorie counting, keto, intermittent fasting, and still can't stay consistent, what is the real problem?

The real problem is not the flaws of the methods themselves but the lack of fit with the person's life; the approaches often demand changes that conflict with social, cultural, and family patterns, and a one-size-fits-all plan tends to fail. The solution is to tailor a sustainable system that integrates with daily life and priorities, ensuring a calorie deficit while maintaining flexibility.

#53 - Listening to Your Body: Damage vs Discomfort

Q: How do I mentally handle slow progress without sabotaging it by over-correcting?

Focus on process goals that are associated with the actions required to achieve your desired outcome, rather than solely on the outcome itself.

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