The Plan to Eat Podcast

2d ago

We are finishing 2025 with lots of recipe inspiration! As we transition into Winter and a New Year, we are encouraging you to add some new recipes to your meal plans. Break out of those ruts and start 2026 with some fresh ideas for your planning. Thanks for listening in 2025 and Happy New Year! Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

Dec 3

The holidays are coming, and your kitchen is about to get a whole lot more crowded. Let's make space now before the chaos begins! Between holiday meal prep, leftovers, cookie exchanges, and the inevitable influx of food, your kitchen can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we're walking you through some kitchen declutter tips that will save you stress, money, and precious counter space. Decluttering now means you'll start January with a clean slate instead of inheriting last year's mess. Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

Nov 19

Think you don't need a meal plan? Or winging it is easier? We're busting the biggest meal planning myths today, and you might be surprised at what you've been believing. In this episode, we're tackling the misconceptions that keep people from experiencing the true benefits of meal planning. From "it's only for organized people" to "my handwritten list is working just fine" (spoiler: it's not), we're setting the record straight. If you've been resisting meal planning because of any of these myths, this episode will change your mind. Plus, we're answering more dinner dilemmas, including how to navigate multiple food allergies and preferences in one household, cooking without common seasonings like garlic and onions, and what to do when you're too exhausted to even think about dinner. Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

Nov 5

This week, we're diving into dinner dilemmas that hit close to home because even meal planning pros get stuck in ruts! Ever meal plan for "fantasy you" only to realize real you has karate, dance class, and zero energy? We've all been there. In this episode, we're tackling picky eaters and food sensitivities, breaking free from the same-five-recipes cycle, and making meal planning work with tiny kitchens and limited storage. Plus, we share our go-to hacks for when nothing sounds good. You'll walk away with practical strategies to keep dinner interesting without spending hours in the kitchen or breaking your budget. Because meal planning should make life easier, not harder. Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

Oct 22

This is the final episode in our Meal Plan Like a Pro Series, and today we're helping you go beyond the basics with advanced meal planning techniques. When you are an advanced meal planner, you're able to adapt and make changes on the fly without getting flustered. You become a meal planning strategist. In this episode, we discuss three strategies that advanced planners can use to get the most out of their meal plans. Plus, we break down how you can make these strategies possible with Plan to Eat! Find Amylee's interview mentioned in this episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1869657/episodes/10944566 Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

Oct 8

We're going back to the basics! In this episode, we're helping overwhelmed listeners get started meal planning and feel successful quickly. Our three themes for today's episode are Foundation, Adjustment, and Personalization. Build the foundation of creating a meal planning habit, learn and adjust future plans, and start to personalize your planning to your life and personality. We're here to guide you and encourage you to just get started and let the pieces fall into place as you gain more confidence. Enjoy! Read about some possible meal planning frameworks that could work for you! Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

Sep 24

This week, in our Meal Plan Like a Pro series, we're helping you build a repeatable system you can rely on. The best part about having a meal planning system is that it takes the decisions out of planning! In this episode, we discuss creating meal planning templates for easy drag-and-drop planning, "capsule" meal planning (and what it means), and how to plan around what you already have at home. These systems are going to help you save money, waste less food, and take a lot of brain drain out of meal planning! Learn more about our referral program and how you can earn 20% for every referred subscriber! Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

Sep 10

Welcome back to Meal Planning Like a Pro! Today, we are covering a few more "advanced" meal planning strategies to help you streamline grocery shopping and reduce decision fatigue. In this episode, we talk a lot about meal planning for a longer stretch of time and then only grocery shopping once to save time and energy. We also cover coordinating your recipes to save money and adapting your plan for sales or seasonal ingredients. If you’re working on building your meal planning habit this month, you’re not alone. Find us on Instagram, where we’re sharing more tips for staying consistent, even when life is chaotic. Get Riley's Grocery Swap Guide by emailing us at podcast@plantoeat.com. Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest