Dani Spies is the founder of the Clean & Delicious blog and YouTube channel, and the author of the cookbook Clean & Delicious. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, two teenagers, and Charlie—the world’s best dog.🐶
As a Health, Eating Psychology, and Weight Loss Coach, Dani believes that healthy eating should be fun, delicious, and completely doable. Her mission is to help you break free from diet culture and discover how nourishing, flavorful food can support a vibrant, healthy lifestyle—without restriction or deprivation.
Credentials & Education
Dani’s work is grounded in both education and personal experience. After earning a B.S. in Psychology from William Paterson University, she went on to study at:
- The Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City, where she became a certified Holistic Health Counselor (HHC).
- UCLA Extension, where she completed a certification in Human Nutrition and Sport Performance.
- The Institute for the Psychology of Eating, studying under Marc David, to become a certified Mind Body Eating Coach.
- The New School of Cooking in Culver City, where she completed the professional cooking series.
- The Life Coach School, where she trained under Brooke Castillo and became a Certified Life and Weight Loss Coach.
This blend of psychology, nutrition, cooking, and coaching—combined with her own personal journey—has shaped her unique approach to health and wellness.
Dani’s Story
Like many women, Dani once struggled with diet mentality—restriction, deprivation, and feeling disconnected from her body. Over time, she learned how to shift from a place of struggle to a place of nourishment, pleasure, and connection. By making small, consistent changes, she dropped the 20 pounds she had been battling for years, reclaimed her love of food and cooking, and has maintained those results for more than 15 years.
Now, at 50, Dani is passionate about setting new strength and fitness goals and continuing to feel strong, vibrant, and healthy with each passing year.
Check out what Dani Offers
- Weekly YouTube cooking show: Simple, delicious recipes that make clean eating feel approachable.
- The Clean & Delicious Cookbook: Over 100 whole-food recipes with mindset support and real-life inspiration.
- Monthly membership coaching: Helping women over 40 create sustainable weight loss and lifestyle change from the inside out—without quick fixes or dieting.
Life Beyond the Kitchen
When she’s not filming, writing, or coaching, you’ll find Dani at the gym, out hiking, or enjoying time in the kitchen. Her favorite thing in the world? A great conversation shared over a long, slow, delicious meal.
Learn More
Want to dive deeper? Explore Clean & Delicious here.
