3 Small Shifts That Make Healthy Eating Feel Way More Doable with Chef LeighM
Tue Jan 27 2026
Healthy eating shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job — but if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like you’re failing at “doing it right,” this episode is for you.
In today’s conversation, I’m sitting down with nutritionist, chef, and corporate wellness strategist Chef Leigh to break down what your version of healthy can actually look like in real life — not the Instagram-perfect kind. We talk through three simple but powerful shifts that make nourishing yourself feel doable even on your busiest days: the Power Plate Pause, why snack prep often matters more than meal prep, and how to use mood–food mapping to support your energy, focus, and emotions.
This episode isn’t about restriction, perfection, or copying someone else’s routine. It’s about learning how to pause, fuel instead of just function, and make food work for your life — not against it.
If you’ve been craving a calmer, more grounded approach to eating that actually fits your schedule, your stress levels, and your season of life… press play. The shift you’ve been missing might be simpler than you think.
4:16 – How to Find Your Own Version of Healthy
6:53 – Power Plate Pause: The Simple Mindful Eating Trick
13:38 – Snack Prep vs. Meal Prep—Making Nutrition Work For You
25:43 – Mood Food Mapping: Using Food to Support Your Emotions
31:54 – Why Pausing and Fueling (Not Just Functioning) Is Your First Step
Episode Links:
Ready to make healthy eating feel simpler? Take 20% off all Chef LeighM services and products using code DANIMARENBURG at checkout HEREConnect with Chef LeighM: Website | Instagram
Other Episodes You’ll Love:
Episode 102: It's Not Your Willpower, It's Your Hidden Hungers: What Actually Leads to Emotional Eating (and How to Overcome It) with Dr. Melissa McCreery
🔗 HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/episode151
💭 Have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you? Send it my way! I might feature it on the podcast and share my personal advice just for you. Ask me here.
💚 COME SAY HI:
Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple & sustainable wellness tips.
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Healthy eating shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job — but if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or like you’re failing at “doing it right,” this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m sitting down with nutritionist, chef, and corporate wellness strategist Chef Leigh to break down what your version of healthy can actually look like in real life — not the Instagram-perfect kind. We talk through three simple but powerful shifts that make nourishing yourself feel doable even on your busiest days: the Power Plate Pause, why snack prep often matters more than meal prep, and how to use mood–food mapping to support your energy, focus, and emotions. This episode isn’t about restriction, perfection, or copying someone else’s routine. It’s about learning how to pause, fuel instead of just function, and make food work for your life — not against it. If you’ve been craving a calmer, more grounded approach to eating that actually fits your schedule, your stress levels, and your season of life… press play. The shift you’ve been missing might be simpler than you think. 4:16 – How to Find Your Own Version of Healthy 6:53 – Power Plate Pause: The Simple Mindful Eating Trick 13:38 – Snack Prep vs. Meal Prep—Making Nutrition Work For You 25:43 – Mood Food Mapping: Using Food to Support Your Emotions 31:54 – Why Pausing and Fueling (Not Just Functioning) Is Your First Step Episode Links: Ready to make healthy eating feel simpler? Take 20% off all Chef LeighM services and products using code DANIMARENBURG at checkout HEREConnect with Chef LeighM: Website | Instagram Other Episodes You’ll Love: Episode 102: It's Not Your Willpower, It's Your Hidden Hungers: What Actually Leads to Emotional Eating (and How to Overcome It) with Dr. Melissa McCreery 🔗 HEAD TO THE SHOW NOTES: https://mindin-my-wellness.captivate.fm/episode151 💭 Have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you? Send it my way! I might feature it on the podcast and share my personal advice just for you. Ask me here. 💚 COME SAY HI: Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple & sustainable wellness tips. ⭐️ FOLLOW & REVIEW: Are you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things: Hit the ‘FOLLOW’ button so you’ll be the first to know when a new episode drops.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment ona...