How to Turn Fun Into Your Secret Success Weapon with DJ Blatner, RDN

<p>Feeling stuck, stressed, or stretched too thin trying to &quot;hustle&quot; 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 &quot;is there any way I could make this a hell yes?&quot; — 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.</p><p>We dig into practical tools for reclaiming joy in everyday life: the &quot;are you having fun?&quot; 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&#39;t have to be perfect to be powerful.</p><p>If you&#39;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&#39;t the reward for hard work — it&#39;s the strategy.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p>Why &quot;hell yes or no&quot; isn&#39;t the only choice — and how to find the middle ground</p><p>The story behind DJ&#39;s unconventional path to becoming a sports dietitian</p><p>How single tasking and presence can amplify joy (and productivity)</p><p>Why surrounding yourself with bold, big-thinking people changes everything</p><p>Our first entrepreneurial ventures (wax candles, bedazzled phone cases, and poop-friendly cookies included)</p>