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Beyond the Dish
by Andrea Orona
Beyond the Dish was created to help everyday folks simplify nutrition and fitness so you don't feel like you need a PhD just to get healthy! Not only that, true health goes beyond your dish and really embraces all aspects of being a human. So let's dive a little deeper and create health on more than just the physical level!
Episodes
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E61 || The Secret to Lasting Change Isn't What You Think
Send Andrea a message 📲 In this episode, I share a simple story with a powerful lesson. One that illustrates one of the most overlooked principles of lasting transformation. It just might change the way you think about progress forever. Stop searching for the perfect plan, the perfect workout…
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E60 || How to Handle Plateaus When Dieting
Send Andrea a message 📲 Feel like you’re doing everything right, but nothing is changing? Before you assume you’ve hit a plateau, you might be misreading what’s actually happening. In this episode, I break down why fat loss can appear stalled, even when it’s not, and how to know whether to stay...
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E59 || Fat Loss for Health vs Fat Loss to Get Lean: Why the Difference Matters
Send Andrea a message 📲 What if the reason your diet isn't working has nothing to do with effort and everything to do with strategy? In this episode, I break down the difference between dieting for health versus getting lean, and why understanding this distinction could unlock the success you're...
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E58 || How to Improve Your Relationship with the Scale
Send Andrea a message 📲 If the number on the scale can make or break your day, this episode will challenge you to see it differently. We go beyond surface-level explanations and dig into why the scale holds so much power, and what that reveals about your mindset. You’ll start to see how your...
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E57 || Why Eating Healthy Isn't Helping You Lose Weight (And What Actually Will)
Send Andrea a message 📲 You’ve probably been told that eating “healthy” is the key to weight loss, but what if that’s actually what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode, I break down the disconnect between eating "healthy" and actually seeing fat loss results. If you feel like you’re doing...
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E56 || How to Feel Normal Around Food (Without Overthinking Everything)
Send Andrea a message 📲 Feeling “normal” around food isn’t about more discipline; it’s about changing how you think about it. In this episode, I break down the subtle mindset shifts that move you away from obsession, guilt, and all-or-nothing thinking, and toward a more balanced, sustainable...
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E55 || Food Noise, Hunger, & Cravings: What's the Difference & Why Does It Matter?
Send Andrea a message 📲 You’ve probably asked yourself at some point, "Am I actually hungry, or do I just want something?" And if you’re always thinking about food, it can start to feel like a discipline problem, but it might not be. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really going on…
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E54 || Dieting Skills You Need Before Your Next Dieting Phase
Send Andrea a message 📲 If you’re thinking about entering a fat loss phase, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you prepare for it. We break down why dieting isn’t just physical. It’s actually just as much a mental game that requires specific skills most people overlook. If you’re…
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E53 || Supplements for Women Over 40: What's Actually Worth Your Money
Send Andrea a message 📲 You don't need a cabinet full of supplements to feel better in your 40s and beyond. You need better information. In this episode, I'm cutting through the noise to tell you exactly which supplements have real evidence behind them, which ones are a complete waste, and how…
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E52 || The Perimenopause Playbook - Ep. 4 — Three Sneaky Roadblocks Sabotaging Your Results
Send Andrea a message 📲 In this last episode of The Perimenopause Playbook, we take a look at three often-overlooked factors that impact your metabolism, recovery, and body composition in midlife. If you’ve been doing everything right but still feel stuck, this conversation might provide those...
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E51 || The Perimenopause Playbook - Ep. 3 — How to Eat & Train for Lasting Results
Send Andrea a message 📲 In this third installment of The Perimenopause Playbook, we shift from understanding what’s changing to what actually works. If you’ve been working hard but not seeing the results you used to, this episode will show you how to train and fuel in a way that aligns with your...
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E50 || The Perimenopause Playbook - Ep. 2 — Why Fat Loss Feels Harder in Perimenopause & Beyond
Send Andrea a message 📲 In this second episode of The Perimenopause Playbook, we talk all about midlife weight gain and unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface. If you’ve been told it’s just hormones, stress, or carbs ruining everything, this conversation will help set the record...
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E49 || The Perimenopause Playbook - Ep. 1 — What the Heck Is Happening???
Send Andrea a message 📲 The Perimenopause Playbook is a new mini series breaking down how midlife hormonal changes impact your body, and how to adjust your nutrition, training, and lifestyle so you can keep performing and feeling your best. In this first episode, you’ll learn what’s actually...
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E48 || Before You Quit Your 2026 Resolutions, Listen to This
Send Andrea a message 📲 Most New Year’s resolutions don’t fail because people lack motivation. They fail because real life gets in the way. In this episode, we talk about why the end of January, early February is when so many people fall off track and, more importantly, how to reset before you...
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E47 || 8 Health Mistakes Midlife Women Make and How to Fix Them
Send Andrea a message 📲 Let's break down eight of the most common ways midlife women get derailed on their health journey. And then more importantly, what to do instead. We'll zoom out from the noise, challenge a lot of what you've been sold, and bring the focus back to what actually moves the...
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E46 || Damage Control Strategies to Get You Back on Track After Thanksgiving
Send Andrea a message 📲 The day after Thanksgiving can make or break your holiday health goals. It is the pivot point at which people either fall off track and gain a couple of holiday pounds or set themselves up to enjoy the holiday season and go into the new year with momentum. Take a listen…
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E45 || You're Asking the Wrong Question
Send Andrea a message 📲 Want to know why most people get stuck in the same start-stop cycle over and over again? Want to know what it actually takes to approach your health in a way that survives real life? Want to know why sustainable change has nothing to do with motivation or timing? It's...
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E44 || How to Stay Grounded Through the Holidays
Send Andrea a message 📲 Most people loosen the reins over the holidays, gain a little weight, and swear they’ll fix it in January. The reality is, most never do. In this episode, I give you three simple anchors you can hold onto during the holiday chaos so you maintain your progress, protect…
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E43 || How to Use the Last 8 Weeks of the Year to Your Advantage
Send Andrea a message 📲 Most people give up around this time of year. They gain a few pounds, vow to lose them in the new year, but never actually do. And unfortunately, these "holiday pounds" add up year after year. Wanna do things differently this time? Take a listen for a simple 4-step…
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E42 || The Real Shortcut to Getting Results in Midlife
Send Andrea a message 📲 If you’re a woman over 40, chances are you've noticed the wellness industry suddenly has a lot to sell you. And while it’s great that midlife women's health is finally getting attention, it has also opened the door to an overwhelming flood of quick fixes, pricey...
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E41 || Do You Really Have A Consistency Problem?
Send Andrea a message 📲 Let's challenge one of the most common assumptions in health and fitness and break down why obsessing over consistency might be keeping you stuck. If you’ve ever blamed yourself for falling off track or wondered why you can’t seem to stick to a plan, then this episode is...
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E40 || The Most Underrated Skill for Fat Loss
Send Andrea a message 📲 Ever feel like you're doing all the right things but still not seeing the results you want? Let's uncover the most underrated skill for lasting transformation, and it has nothing to do with discipline or motivation. As always, you'll walk away with practical steps you can...
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E39 || Avoiding Summer Setbacks
Send Andrea a message 📲 Summer is here, and with it comes travel, BBQs, and endless social invites. Basically, the perfect storm for falling off track. In this episode, we'll break down the psychological, behavioral, environmental, and social reasons we lose momentum. More importantly, I'll show...
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E38 || Ask Andrea: May 2025 Quick Questions
Send Andrea a message 📲 In this episode of Ask Andrea, I’m answering five of your questions about weight loss, nutrition, and fitness. We'll dive into: Whether spot reducing fat from specific areas is actually possible If cardio workouts can interfere with muscle growth How to decide whether to...
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E37 || 4 Nutrition Hacks for Busy People
Send Andrea a message 📲 Nutrition can feel overwhelming when you're busy. Whether you're juggling work, family, or just too many decisions in a day, there is a way to make your nutrition easier and more productive! This episode will give you 4 hacks to help you create sustainable habits that...
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E36 || Three Steps to Get Summer Ready
Send Andrea a message 📲 Summer is officially 12 weeks away — and if fat loss is on your mind, now’s the time to get started. Take a listen for a practical approach to planning a fat loss phase without falling into the usual traps: rushing the process, setting unrealistic goals, or using methods...
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E35 || Before You Start Another Diet, Listen to This
Send Andrea a message 📲 Most people start dieting from a place of frustration—tight clothes, a surprising number on the scale, or just feeling uncomfortable in their skin. But what if that mindset is actually sabotaging your results? In this episode, we break down why reactionary dieting fails,...
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E34 || The Clean Eating Trap: Why It's Not Helping You Lose Weight
Send Andrea a message 📲 You’re doing everything “right.” You’re eating clean, cutting out processed foods, and focusing on whole, nutrient-dense meals. But the scale isn’t moving—or worse, you’re gaining weight. Sound familiar? In this episode, we're going to tackle one of the biggest…
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E33 || The One Shift That Will Make Success Inevitable
Send Andrea a message 📲 We all want success, but why do some people seem to stay on track no matter what, while others struggle to make progress? In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful shift that changes everything—one that separates those who keep moving forward from those who constantly...
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E32 || Nutrition Trends for 2025: Worth It or a Waste?
Send Andrea a message 📲 Want to know what nutrition trends 2025 holds according to ChatGPT? Take a listen for what will be worth paying attention to and what will be a waste! Also, don't forget to take advantage of the freebies linked below! CONNECT WITH ANDREA: 🥂 Alcohol Cheat Sheet 🍔 Fast…
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E31 || Mindful Merriment: Intentional Drinking Through the Holidays
Send Andrea a message 📲 It should come as no surprise that alcohol consumption increases during the holiday season. More events, celebrations, and stress are naturally going to lead to more drinks than usual. However, just because alcohol doesn't provide any nutritional benefit, doesn't mean it...
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E30 || How to Eat Fast Food and Not Gain Weight
Send Andrea a message 📲 Fast food may not inherently be the most healthy food out there, but that doesn't mean it has to be avoided at all costs. In fact, it can be really useful in a pinch. During this busy holiday season, fast food and eating out is going to be inevitable. So, instead of...
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E29 || How Gratitude Can Help You Lose Weight
Send Andrea a message 📲 Did you know there's a connection between gratitude and weight loss success? While gratitude alone is not going to melt the pounds off, research shows that a mindset of gratitude can play a critical role in creating consistency with the habits we know need to be in place...
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E28 || The Single Most Important Skill for Success on Your Weight Loss Journey
Send Andrea a message 📲 When it comes to fat loss, most people think they are failing because they don't have enough willpower, discipline, consistency...or accountability. And that might be part of the problem. But what if I told you, none of that will matter unless you have this one skill? A...
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E27 || 6 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress Eating
Send Andrea a message 📲 I'm sure it wouldn't surprise you to hear that the most stressful time of the year is November through January with the height of it landing in December. Which means if you're ever going to be prone to stress eating, it's going to be now. Take a listen for some practical...
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E26 || Navigating the Holidays
Send Andrea a message 📲 We've got 2 weeks until Thanksgiving and 7 weeks left in the year! This is a notorious time for giving up and packing on a couple extra pounds. Let's do things differently this year. Take a listen for a strategy that uses this time of year and the extra goodies to your...
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E25 || The Key to Permanent Weight Loss
Send Andrea a message 📲 Interesting fact, 85% of people who go on a diet are SUCCESSFUL at losing weight! Wait, what? Yup! If you want to lose weight, there's a good chance you'll be able to do it. The problem is you only have a 5% chance of retaining those results past 5 years. We don't have a...
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E24 || Client Interview: True Transformation Starts on the Inside With Jennifer
Send Andrea a message 📲 Some of the best transformations I've witnessed have nothing to do with the scale and losing weight. Often it's the weight of the past, unrealistic expectations, and unresolved trauma that holds us back. I see this time and time again, especially with the women I talk to....
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E23 || Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe?
Send Andrea a message 📲 Are artificial sweeteners safe? Do they cause cancer? Will they cause you to gain weight? There's so much fear around this topic and surprise, surprise, a lot of it is a misunderstanding of the actual data. So, let's break it down. Let's get into the details a bit to…
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E22 || 10 Common Nutrition Myths Busted
Send Andrea a message 📲 Unfortunately, with all the access to information out there, nutrition has become more confusing and difficult than ever. So, let's bust some nutrition myths this week! Here's a list of the 10 myths we discuss: You shouldn't eat fruit because it's too high in sugar You...
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E21 || 4 Common Roadblocks to Fat Loss
Send Andrea a message 📲 Fall is right around the corner and this seems to be a popular time to "get back on track" and even lose a bit of that "summer" weight. But as we all know a little too well, fat loss isn't as easy as it seems. In fact, we often are the ones standing in our way. In this...
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E20 || 3 Lies You Need to Let Go Of
Send Andrea a message 📲 Summer is winding down and lots of people are going to want to "get back on track." Before you do that, listen to this episode so these misconceptions don't trip you up! CONNECT WITH ANDREA: 📬 Weekly emails for a daily dose of support 📲 Instagram 🐦 Twitter 🧵 Threads…
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E19 || Your Guide to Staying on Track While Traveling
Send Andrea a message 📲 It's officially summer which means the travel season is upon us! This also means lots more eating out and out of our normal routines. While this can make a lot of people nervous, take a listen for 5 tips to staying on track while also enjoying your well deserved…
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E18 || 4 Lies We Tell Ourselves That Keep Us Stuck
Send Andrea a message 📲 Feeling frustrated with your lack of results? You probably don't need a different diet or workout routine. You might be sabotaging your efforts with one or more of these common lies people tell themselves. And here's the thing, we ALL do it. We all tend to put the…
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E17 || Why It's Harder for Women to Lose Weight and What to Do About It
Send Andrea a message 📲 Ever wonder why it seems men can drop weight so much easier than women? Why they seem to make the seemingly smallest of changes to their diet and exercise routines and weight just falls off of them? While it is true men have an advantage when it comes to fat loss, that...
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E16 || Client Interview: From Disordered Eating to Thriving, Enjoying Life, and Getting Strong with Christine
Send Andrea a message 📲 After working with hundreds of clients, it's become apparent that many times the thing that holds us back is not more knowledge, a different diet, or some new supplement. It's what's happening in our heads. It's the stories we tell ourselves, the negative self-talk, and…
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E15 || How Not to Fall off the Wagon
Send Andrea a message 📲 "Falling off the wagon" is probably one of the most common conversation I have with people struggling to get results. So many of us just resolve to do better and "get our act together" assuming we are the problem. That our failures mean we are just not disciplined enough,...
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E14 || The Key to Creating a Sustainable Fat Loss Plan
Send Andrea a message 📲 More and more people are coming around to the idea that crash diets and extreme restriction are not viable solutions to fat loss, at least in regards to long-term success. However, beyond the problematic rules these strategies often utilize, there is an often overlooked...
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E13 || Avoid These 10 Common Dieting Mistakes
Send Andrea a message 📲 Summer is right around the corner so we know dieting season is upon us! If you have any intentions of doing a fat loss phase, make sure to listen to this first so you can set yourself up for better success! BONUS: I am giving away free Nutrition Audits to the first 20...
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E12 || Why You Don't Look Like You Workout
Send Andrea a message 📲 Are you frustrated not seeing the body composition changes you desire despite working out? I sure was for WAY too many years. Take a listen as we discuss the 2 things you actually need to get that "toned" look, as well as 4 things keeping most people from looking like…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Beyond the Dish was created to help everyday folks simplify nutrition and fitness so you don't feel like you need a PhD just to get healthy! Not only that, true health goes beyond your dish and really embraces all aspects of being a human. So let's dive a little deeper and create health on more than just the physical level!
HOSTED BY
Andrea Orona
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Beyond the Dish was created to help everyday folks simplify nutrition and fitness so you don't feel like you need a PhD just to get healthy! Not only that, true health goes beyond your dish and really embraces all aspects of being a human. So let's dive a little deeper and create health on more...
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Beyond the Dish is created and hosted by Andrea Orona.
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