Season 2 Episode 20 | How to Turn Fun Into Your Secret Success Weapon with DJ Blatner, RDN

Feeling stuck, stressed, or stretched too thin trying to “hustle” your way to success? In this episode, we sit down with best-selling author and National TV nutrition expert DJ Blatner, RDN, to unpack the surprising link between joy and achievement. DJ shares how ditching the hustle-at-all-costs mentality — and learning to ask “is there any way I could make this a hell yes?” — completely transformed her career, from landing an unconventional sports dietitian role with the Chicago Cubs to building a business rooted in fun instead of burnout.

We dig into practical tools for reclaiming joy in everyday life: the “are you having fun?” phone reminder that keeps you honest, why singletasking beats multitasking for productivity and peace of mind, and how surrounding yourself with bigger-thinking people (hello, retreats) can shift your entire mindset. Plus, DJ opens up about her hilarious side-hustle history — from candle-making flops to poop-improving cookies — proving that entrepreneurial joy doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

If you’re a dietitian, entrepreneur, or busy parent looking for permission to have more fun without sacrificing success, this conversation is your reminder that joy isn’t the reward for hard work — it’s the strategy.

In this episode:

Why “hell yes or no” isn’t the only choice — and how to find the middle ground

The story behind DJ’s unconventional path to becoming a sports dietitian

How singletasking and presence can amplify joy (and productivity)

Why surrounding yourself with bold, big-thinking people changes everything

Our first entrepreneurial ventures (wax candles, bedazzled phone cases, and poop-friendly cookies included)