Hannah Kling is a writer, recipe developer, and the creator behind @lovelydelites—what started as a food blog and creative outlet has grown into a full-blown viral sensation. From a 3 hour job commute to becoming a full time viral recipe creator with nearly 1M+ followers across platforms, Hannah shares her journey of healing her relationship with food, redefining what food freedom looks like, and how she turned a passion into purpose.
What We Cover:
-Hannah’s history with disordered eating and the moment she realized something needed to change
-How she transitioned from food restriction to embracing food freedom
-Her “year of saying yes” to everything she once labeled off-limits—and why it was a turning point
-The importance of mindfulness and slowing down while eating
-How she manages balance as a dessert creator (while pregnant!)
-Practical meal prep strategies that won’t overwhelm you
-Her cottage cheese obsession (wait ‘til you hear her chia pudding trick!)
-Tips for beginner home cooks and how to make healthy meals taste indulgent
-The story behind her first viral recipe (it’s genius!)
-A behind-the-scenes look at how she built her business while working full-time and commuting 3+ hours a day
-Why she believes cheat meals, food scales, and labeling foods “good” or “bad” are overrated
-The mindset shift that allowed her to create a lifestyle filled with ease, flexibility, and flavor
Resources mentioned:
Quick Ab Workouts: MadFit YouTube channel
Hannah’s Overnight Oats Recipes
Hannah’s Chia Pudding Recipe
Dinner Ideas From Hannah:
Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Beef Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
Stay tuned for her Postpartum Meal Prep Series starting May (freezer-friendly recipes for everyone!)
Connect with Hannah:
🌐 Visit Hannah’s website
📲 Follow Hannah on Instagram
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💜 Jess’ IG → @bodyblissbyjess
💜 Rye’s IG → @ryeburch
📩 Email Us → solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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⏳ Episode Timestamps:
1:30 – Jess + Ryan reflect on food freedom and their personal journeys
3:16 – Intro to Hannah Kling & the origin of Lovely Delites
4:50 – What does food freedom mean to you? (Listener reflection prompt)
8:36 – Jess + Ryan on restriction, macro tracking & intuitive eating
19:45 – Hannah joins the conversation
21:44 – What Hannah’s fired up about: labeling food + clean eating obsession
23:31 – Hannah’s backstory: body image, restriction, modeling, control
27:10 – Her lowest point + the turning point
29:56 – Transition to intuitive eating & dessert without fear
34:15 – Why the “all or nothing” mindset is damaging
38:45 – The role of slowing down + mindful eating practices
41:33 – How Hannah handles desserts in her home + the abundance mindset
43:04 – How she learned to cook, her evolution from veganism, and gluten-free roots
45:14 – Her first viral recipe + building her platform from zero
48:38 – Behind the scenes of her success—car photo shoots, Amazon props, no lighting
53:07 – Cooking tips: making healthy meals taste amazing
57:09 – Quick meal prep ideas: overnight oats, chia pudding, pasta
1:00:05 – Realistic prep tips for busy women
1:01:06 – Underrated/Overrated segment (Food scales, almond flour, cheat meals)
1:04:16 – Where to find Hannah + upcoming postpartum series
1:05:03 – Closing reflection prompt & gratitude
