Trim Healthy Podcast w/Serene & Pearl
Counting calories is out. All the food groups are in. Becoming trim and healthy doesn’t have to be difficult or painstaking anymore. After trying almost every fad diet out there… sisters Serene Allison and Pearl Barrett, authors of the best-selling Trim Healthy Mama book series, took matters into their own hands and The Food Freedom Movement was born. This podcast offers a deeper dive into the world of THM. Listen in as the girls tackle a variety of food, fitness and lifestyle topics with the same quirky attitude and style that has endeared them to an ever-growing audience of women who are changing their lives and the lives of their families. Welcome to The Poddy!
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September 23, 2026 • 38 mins
Tired of eggs? Can’t face another bowl of oatmeal? Let’s talk about what else is on the menu!
This week, Arden joins us to share the meals we’re actually eating from protein packed pancakes to a crispy potato and chocolate shake lunch that felt like a trip through the drive thru.
We also have a little difference of opinion about eating for enjoyment versus eating for results. Does every meal have to be your favo...
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September 16, 2026 • 41 mins
What do you do when you desire to get healthy… and your spouse isn’t on board?
We’ve both lived this, and goodness sake’s, we haven’t always handled it well! This week, Arden joins us for an honest conversation about food, marriage, and learning to encourage the people we love without becoming the food police.
We’re talking about different eating habits, family meals, and moving forward with you...
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September 9, 2026 • 35 mins
I just got back from Greece and Italy, and between the fresh fish, the beautiful bread, and the olive oil on everything… I had a lot to love!
But you know me. I was also looking around and thinking, if the Mediterranean diet is considered the healthiest diet in the world, why aren’t we all just doing that? Why am I still so sold on Trim Healthy Mama?
This week, Serene and I sit down with our boys, Bowen and Arden, to...
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September 2, 2026 • 46 mins
In this episode, Pearl shares a very personal tale about her blood sugar and the unexpected turn it took as she entered menopause.
For years, her numbers looked great while living the Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle. But as time went on, something began to change. Even though she was still eating well and doing what had always worked for her, her A1C kept moving in the wrong direction.
A doctor gave her two pieces of advice. One she to...
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August 26, 2026 • 37 mins
What happens when you finally reach the number you’ve been chasing… and suddenly realize you still need a reason to keep going?
In this episode, Serene, Bowen, and Arden talk about what comes after goal weight and why lasting health has to become about so much more than a number on the scale or a clothing size.
We’re talking about shifting from motivation to identity, finding new reasons to care for your body, ...
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August 19, 2026 • 45 mins
We made it to 500 episodes!
For this special milestone episode, we’re looking back at the Trim Healthy Mama journey what has stayed true from the very beginning, what we’ve learned along the way, and some of the things we would teach a little differently today.
Bowen and Arden join us with questions about how the plan has grown over the years, why we talk more about protein, carbs, muscle, and metabolic health now, an...
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August 13, 2026 • 40 mins
In this episode, we’re talking supplements but with a budget in mind.
It can feel like every time you turn around, there’s another pill, powder, gummy, or “must have” product telling you that you need it to be healthy. We want to simplify all of that.
We’re sharing how we think about supplements when money is tight, what we would prioritize first, what we think is actually worth spending on, and wher...
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August 6, 2026 • 50 mins
In this episode, Pearl is joined by Coach KJ for an honest conversation about the highs, lows, and unexpected turns of her Trim Healthy Mama journey.
KJ shares what it was like to struggle with food addiction, experience a long and discouraging weight loss stall, and continue encouraging other women while privately wondering why her own body was no longer responding. She also opens up about trying a GLP-1, her longtime resistance ...
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July 30, 2026 • 40 mins
Protein seems to be everywhere these days but is all protein created equal? And more importantly, how can you feed your family enough quality protein without blowing your grocery budget?
In this episode, Pearl, Serene, Bowen, and Arden dive into practical ways to make protein a priority, even when money is tight. They share their favorite affordable protein sources, smart grocery shopping tips, and simple ways to stretch your food...
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July 24, 2026 • 29 mins
Extreme food trends can feel so convincing, especially when people see quick results. In this lively family poddy, Pearl and Serene welcome their firstborn sons, Arden and Bowen, to talk honestly about the carnivore trend, diet “honeymoon periods,” balanced eating, and why simple, sustainable health habits still matter.
The four of them dig into why restrictive plans can be appealing, what can happen when we start fear...
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July 16, 2026 • 44 mins
In this episode, Pearl and Serene welcome a very special guest Pearl's daughter, Autumn Beres to talk about the release of her brand new cookbook, Heal.
After years of recipe testing, photographing every dish, and pouring her heart into this project, Autumn shares the story behind the book and why it became so much more than a cookbook. What started as a search for healing led her on a deeply personal journey of restoring her rela...
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July 10, 2026 • 68 mins
In this special live episode of the Trim Healthy Podcast, recorded at The Gathering, Serene, Pearl, and Danny hand the microphone over to the women who have lived the Trim Healthy Mama journey.You'll hear powerful transformation stories from women who overcame years of dieting, food struggles, body image battles, and discouragement to discover lasting freedom. They share how simple, sustainable habits helped them break unhealthy cy...
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July 2, 2026 • 64 mins
This episode is a little different from our usual ones. It is part reunion, part trip down memory lane, and part goodbye.
Lesley “Pops” Wallace is back with the crew, and it does not take long for the old stories, inside jokes, and laughter to start flowing. She catches everyone up on life after Trim Healthy Mama, how her dream of opening The Yorkshire Deli became a reality, and what it has been like building a busines...
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June 25, 2026 • 65 mins
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June 18, 2026 • 63 mins
In this episode, Pearl, Serene, and Danny talk about GLP-1s, the growing focus on protein, and Apple’s new move into menopause tracking.
They discuss how GLP-1 medications are changing the way some people think about appetite, cravings, inflammation, and food choices, while also pointing back to the importance of healthy habits, strength training, and getting enough nourishment.
Pearl and Serene also unpack why protein ...
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June 15, 2026 • 48 mins
This week we sit down with Eliza, a young Trim Healthy Mama coach who has learned how to make healthy eating simple, doable, and realistic for everyday life. After gaining weight during Bible school and then stepping into married life, Eliza found herself trying to eat healthy while also working, cooking on a budget, and figuring out what actually worked long term.
Over time, she learned that the answer was not complicated recipes...
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June 11, 2026 • 59 mins
In this episode, Dan is joined by Kris Honeycutt and Rashida for a practical conversation about what it really takes to build healthy habits that last. Using the 7 Skills to Lasting Health as a guide, they share simple ways to make Trim Healthy Mama feel less overwhelming and more like a lifestyle you can actually live.
They talk about protein packed breakfasts, easy meal ideas, getting more plants into your day, and why having a f...
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June 4, 2026 • 54 mins
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May 28, 2026 • 35 mins
In this episode, Dan sits down with Amy Gaskin for a practical Trim Healthy Mama conversation about the everyday food choices that can make the plan feel clearer, easier, and more doable. With Pearl and Serene on the road to the Texas Homeschool Convention, Amy joins from a Starbucks parking lot to answer Dan’s real-life questions about what’s on plan, what’s not, and how to shop with more confidence.
We walk thr...
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May 21, 2026 • 44 mins
Are you exhausted, cold, foggy, gaining weight, or feeling “off” even though your thyroid labs look “normal”? In this episode of The Trim Healthy Podcast, Serene and Pearl welcome back special guest Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as The Thyroid Fixer, to talk about her new book The Thyroid Fix and why so many women are struggling without getting real answers.
Dr. Amie shares her own powerful story of being d...
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