Do you feel like you have a “slow metabolism?” Listen to today’s episode where we will share some information on the physiology of your bodies’ metabolic burn rate, and some ways to help improve it.

Let’s discuss low-carb and keto ways of eating. How does our body process carbohydrates on a physiological level?Is it helpful to restrict them? Tune in as we discuss all this and more!

It’s addictive! It’s poison! It feeds cancer! It depletes your body of nutrients! It lowers your immune system! It will kill you!All of the above and much more has been said regarding sugar over the past few decades. Everyone from mainstream medical doctors to naturopathic practitioners to talk show hosts accept without question that sugar is the w…

Today we are thrilled to have Tori Culotta join us on the podcast!! Listen as we discuss her healing journey so far, her work as a functional nutritional therapy practitioner, advice to women struggling with their health and body image, and so much more! Visit Tori’s website: https://www.theboldstripe.com. And find her @stripewellness on Instagram!…

Need a body image boost? Enjoy this episode chock full of tips and strategies to help you feel encouraged and comfortable in your own skin. And, Victoria shares her list of body-positive affirmations!

Wait a minute…the Diet Detox gals are promoting a diet?? When the “diet” in question is all about hitting your minimum nutritional requirements during pregnancy, the answer is YES! We both used the Brewer diet during our second pregnancies and were able to avoid so many of the complications that plagued our first pregnancies. By encouraging pregnan…

If you’ve ever been on a diet and hit a weight loss “plateau”, eventually regained all the weight you lost or feel like your body fought your dieting efforts, the set point theory will help you understand why! It turns out that our bodies know exactly what they’re doing when they resist weight loss – the set point theory hypothesizes that every hum…

Today is all about recovery! Whether you are recovering from an eating disorder, dieting or just general restrictive eating, letting your body fully recover is crucial to your long-term physical and mental health. Everyone's recovery will be unique, but we hope that sharing our stories will give you some idea of what to expect if you are in the ear…

We talk a LOT about intuitive eating on this podcast, but it can actually be a little hard to explain and learn how to do if you're not used to it! Although intuition is extremely personal and you are ultimately the only one who knows what your body needs, it can be helpful to hear others' explanations of what eating intuitively looks like. Join us…

We are thrilled to have our first-ever guest interview this week on the podcast! Joining us is Dr. Andrea Moore, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, a Nutritional Therapist, and a Life Coach.Andrea's entire career path used to be based on trying to fix everything she felt was wrong with her- from chronic pain, blo…

If BMI isn't an accurate way to determine health (and it's not) and weight isn't an accurate way to determine health (and it's not) then what measurements should we be using to find out if we're healthy or not? Join us today as we discuss everything from "feeling healthy", to subjective observations (like sleep, fertility and mood), to objective bl…

So we know all the science behind the utter failure of dieting. We understand that neither food nor body size have any inherent morality. We believe the truth that cutting calories and over-exercising causes more harm to the body and mind than it is worth… BUT what do you do when you still have the desire to lose weight?On today’s episode we discus…

How do you handle reintroducing foods that you're scared to eat? Whether it's the fear of sugar causing weight gain or gluten causing gastric distress or whatever other foods are currently considered "bad", stressing about food almost always causes problems! Join us today as we share our experiences with our own fear foods over the years, how we (s…

Part two is here! This week we answer the rest of your questions:How do you handle body image and diet triggers?What to do for exercise or nutrition after recovering from a miscarriage?How do you find the right satiation point or find food that keeps you satisfied?Thank you again to everyone who asked questions – they brought up such great topics a…

Thanks to our awesome listeners for these great questions! Join us today as we talk about intermittent fasting, intuitive eating, detoxes, fad diets and what we eat in a day. In this episode we answer the first half of the questions we received: "What does a day-in-the-life of an intuitive eater look like?" "What is your take on intermittent fastin…

Any parent of a toddler can tell you that one of the most difficult aspects of raising a little one is FOOD! Whether they're refusing to eat for what seems like days, or insisting on only boxed macaroni and cheese for every meal, or eating you out of house and home, it can feel pretty overwhelming to navigate food with a toddler! On today's episode…

We talk a lot about ensuring you’re eating enough on this podcast- but what if you’re watching your wallet? Today we are sharing our top tips for getting the most out of your dollar when it comes to nourishing food. We hope this tips are helpful for you whether you are on a tight budget or just want to spend less at the store!…

Low energy, thyroid issues, insomnia, irregular periods....many people suffer from a combination of these issues and go from doctor to doctor to find help, yet cannot figure out the root cause. We're here to say that it could be as simple as the fact that you might not be eating enough! If your body doesn't have the raw energy to run properly, it c…

We talk a lot about eating and food freedom on this podcast, but what about exercise? Usually exercise and food go hand in hand in the health world, and unfortunately also in diet culture. Most people with restrictive eating habits also engage in compulsive exercise - using workouts to punish or control their bodies. But it doesn't have to be this …

Despite loads of "Biblical diets", Christian detoxes, pressures from the pulpit to be "disciplined" with food, and snooty comments in the church buffet line about the contents of your plate, the New Testament does not actually promote rigidly controlled eating habits or thinness as the ideal body type. In fact, Paul has some strong words for food m…

Have you ever been told you are “overweight?” Is your body mass index and/or weight a true indicator of health? Join us for an information-packed session unpacking this topic!

We get real about postpartum body image on this episode! Both of us have had babies recently, so this topic is fresh on our minds. Eating and exercising intuitively during pregnancy and postpartum DOES work to help bring your body back into balance, without any crazy exercise regimens or diets, as we are living proof! We chat all about the vast dif…

What do mothers and athletes have in common? More than you might think!Join in as we discuss the similarities between moms and athletes, the importance of fueling your body well, what role exercise should have in the life of a mother, why women so frequently underfeed themselves and what happens in the human body when it isn't fed sufficiently for …

Just a little ramble about dealing with the uncertainties of the Covid-19 coronavirus without resorting to old habits or restriction.

In this very special episode, we wanted to share our stories with you. From restriction, to freedom!