Best Forta Podcasts (2024)

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144. Eating Disorder Prevention with Dr. Marcy Forta 49:24

22d ago49:24

49:24

Flashback to your teenage years. What a blissful, uncomplicated time... said no one ever. Adolescence can be a confusing time—so confusing, in fact, that most of us can’t even make sense of our own teenage years even as adults. Prevention happens during these years, and because of that they are complicated. But here’s the thing: preventing eating d…

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How Can I Help My Daughter with Dr. Marcy Forta of Atzmi 43:45

27d ago43:45

43:45

Hello wonderful listeners of mine. You may (or may have not) realized that I have not been able to put out a podcast for a few weeks. Life is busy right?! I wanted to shamelessly plug my podcast here for a second. Recently, a former client wrote me this text: "Hi Gila, just wanted to share something with you that I know you’ll enjoy. I just realize…

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Avinu Malkeinu- The Importance of Outlets and Self Care 50:23

12h ago50:23

50:23

Avinu Malkeinu- Our Father, Our King The two dichotomist ways we refer to G-d during this time of year. Our father - a father wants only to do what's best for the child, but sometimes lacks the means. Our King - A King never lacks and has all the power to provide but doesn't always wish too. Now- during this time- we draw strength from the year of …

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146. Caring Less About What Others Think 19:12

1d ago19:12

19:12

Stop caring what others think about you. Now that I’ve got your attention, let me back up. We’ve all been there—so consumed by “what will they think?” that we lose sight of what we think. But if there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s that trying to please everyone just makes you boring. Tweetable Quotes “It's not necessarily about caring less becaus…

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146. Caring Less About What Others Think 19:12

1d ago19:12

19:12

Stop caring what others think about you. Now that I’ve got your attention, let me back up. We’ve all been there—so consumed by “what will they think?” that we lose sight of what we think. But if there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s that trying to please everyone just makes you boring. Tweetable Quotes “It's not necessarily about caring less becaus…

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Birth Positive with Lauren Seidman 56:21

14d ago56:21

56:21

Lauren came on the pod to share her experience going from a corporate mom to "work from home mom." Not only is she a "work from home" mom, her job is to help new mom's. She understands the importance of a positive birthing experience for the mom, the baby & everyone else in mom's orbit. You may have guessed that she didn't have the most positive bi…

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145. ADHD and Eating Disorders with Brittany Modell MS, RD, CDN 39:02

15d ago39:02

39:02

ADHD + a complicated relationship with food = a recipe for disaster. Am I right? If you’ve ever found yourself forgetting key ingredients at the grocery store or using snacks to calm your brain from its chaotic circus act. If you're nodding along and thinking, "Yep, that's me," then listen up. In this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Modell, a regis…

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145. ADHD and Eating Disorders with Brittany Modell MS, RD, CDN 39:02

15d ago39:02

39:02

ADHD + a complicated relationship with food = a recipe for disaster. Am I right? If you’ve ever found yourself forgetting key ingredients at the grocery store or using snacks to calm your brain from its chaotic circus act. If you're nodding along and thinking, "Yep, that's me," then listen up. In this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Modell, a regis…

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Into the darkness: Taking a look at low frequencies in humans 1:55:09

16d ago1:55:09

1:55:09

Welcome back to another great discussion with Ms Penney Peirce. In this discussion we delve into what we may be able to expect when we pass on and how our energy carries with it all the weight of its journey into the next life which then becomes our fears in this life. We break down narcissism into the roots of formation and what could be possibly …

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144. Eating Disorder Prevention with Dr. Marcy Forta 49:24

22d ago49:24

49:24

Flashback to your teenage years. What a blissful, uncomplicated time... said no one ever. Adolescence can be a confusing time—so confusing, in fact, that most of us can’t even make sense of our own teenage years even as adults. Prevention happens during these years, and because of that they are complicated. But here’s the thing: preventing eating d…

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Trump and Kamala Debate 2024 with narration by Thomas FreeMe 2:02:14

28d ago2:02:14

2:02:14

Hello and welcome back. Thank you for all the growth in my time away dealing with the nonprofit I am building in a much needed area. Please leave any comments or suggestions in the section below and enjoy the debate.

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143. Normal Moms and Real Solutions 21:42

29d ago21:42

21:42

Calling moms everywhere: if you have ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge, starving but too tired to decide between a sandwich or just grabbing the entire pint of ice cream, then stick with me, because I’m talking to you. Mom life is amazing (read: exhausting). But let’s be real, it’s all about balancing both motherhood and a healthy…

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143. Normal Moms and Real Solutions 21:42

29d ago21:42

21:42

Calling moms everywhere: if you have ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge, starving but too tired to decide between a sandwich or just grabbing the entire pint of ice cream, then stick with me, because I’m talking to you. Mom life is amazing (read: exhausting). But let’s be real, it’s all about balancing both motherhood and a healthy…

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142. Are Eating Disorders Considered Addictions? with Iris Epstein RD, CDCES, CEDS-S, CAI 47:08

2M ago47:08

47:08

Are eating disorders actually a type of addiction? It’s easy to think of eating disorders as, well, a disorder. But when we start to really dive into the nitty gritty, are they actually considered an addiction? In today’s episode, I am joined by Iris Epstein. Since 2004, Iris Epstein RD, CDCES, CEDS-S, CAI has focused her career on eating disorder …

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142. Are Eating Disorders Considered Addictions? with Iris Epstein RD, CDCES, CEDS-S, CAI 47:08

2M ago47:08

47:08

Are eating disorders actually a type of addiction? It’s easy to think of eating disorders as, well, a disorder. But when we start to really dive into the nitty gritty, are they actually considered an addiction? In today’s episode, I am joined by Iris Epstein. Since 2004, Iris Epstein RD, CDCES, CEDS-S, CAI has focused her career on eating disorder …

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Tamari Jacob: Body Acceptance and Hope for Change can Coexist 1:05:22

2M ago1:05:22

1:05:22

I am just going to be honest, I really like Tamari! I have seen her a lot on Instagram and I recently met her in person at Kosher Palooza. She is sweet, warm and also a lot of fun. I was excited to have her come on the podcast. I think this podcast really encapsulates the concept that we can actively being accepting something while also hoping for …

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141. The Problem With Our Culture and How To Change It with Michael Levine, Ph.D., FAED 54:39

2M ago54:39

54:39

How do we challenge cultural norms when society has a strong perception of how things “should” be? Cultural and environmental factors undeniably influence our understanding and experience of our relationship with food and our bodies. But, let’s reconsider them. This is an opportunity to examine how our personal, professional, and political actions …

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141. The Problem With Our Culture and How To Change It with Michael Levine, Ph.D., FAED 54:39

2M ago54:39

54:39

How do we challenge cultural norms when society has a strong perception of how things “should” be? Cultural and environmental factors undeniably influence our understanding and experience of our relationship with food and our bodies. But, let’s reconsider them. This is an opportunity to examine how our personal, professional, and political actions …

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140. Cliff Notes: Everything You Need to Know About Eating Disorder Treatment Before You Begin 19:10

2M ago19:10

19:10

The idea of eating disorder treatment can feel very overwhelming. If you aren’t sure where to start, then this episode is for you. Think of it as your crash course—because who doesn't love a good cliff notes version? When it comes to eating disorder treatment, building an outpatient team (if we’ve excluded higher level of care for now) is probably …

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140. Cliff Notes: Everything You Need to Know About Eating Disorder Treatment Before You Begin 19:10

2M ago19:10

19:10

The idea of eating disorder treatment can feel very overwhelming. If you aren’t sure where to start, then this episode is for you. Think of it as your crash course—because who doesn't love a good cliff notes version? When it comes to eating disorder treatment, building an outpatient team (if we’ve excluded higher level of care for now) is probably …

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139. Fertility and Nutrition with Rachelle Mallik MA, RD, LDN 38:14

2M ago38:14

38:14

How many old wives’ tales have you heard about nutrition and fertility? More importantly, how often have doctors told you that intentional weight loss will miraculously improve your IVF outcomes? If you’re even slightly “overweight” and experiencing fertility issues, it’s common for doctors to subtly (or not so subtly) suggest you “lose a little we…

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139. Fertility and Nutrition with Rachelle Mallik MA, RD, LDN 38:14

2M ago38:14

38:14

How many old wives’ tales have you heard about nutrition and fertility? More importantly, how often have doctors told you that intentional weight loss will miraculously improve your IVF outcomes? If you’re even slightly “overweight” and experiencing fertility issues, it’s common for doctors to subtly (or not so subtly) suggest you “lose a little we…

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Bracha Goetz: Nourish the Soul- Filling the Emptiness Within 52:15

3M ago52:15

52:15

Bracha Goetz is the author of 42 Jewish books that help children shine and a candid memoir for adults, Nourish the Soul: Filling the Emptiness Within, documenting developing and overcoming food addictions along with her journey to joy in Judaism. Her books can be found in Jewish bookstores, on Amazon, and at www.goetzbookshop.com.Bracha came on tod…

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138. Substance Use and Eating Disorders with Sydney Greene, MS, RDN 45:37

3M ago45:37

45:37

Have you ever noticed how sometimes substance use and eating disorders are intertwined? It turns out, these issues like to hang out together more often than not, complicating treatment and recovery. So, why do we keep these so separate in our conversations? There’s this illusion that some people can juggle their substance use with such precision. S…

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138. Substance Use and Eating Disorders with Sydney Greene, MS, RDN 45:37

3M ago45:37

45:37

Have you ever noticed how sometimes substance use and eating disorders are intertwined? It turns out, these issues like to hang out together more often than not, complicating treatment and recovery. So, why do we keep these so separate in our conversations? There’s this illusion that some people can juggle their substance use with such precision. S…

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137. Eating Disorder Recovery Cannot Happen Without This 16:10

3M ago16:10

16:10

Recovery is overwhelming. If it feels like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded, you’re not alone. But guess what? There’s one (okay, maybe two, but let’s not split hairs) thing that’s crucial for recovery to happen. Just one. And that is: eating adequately and consistently. It's the magic bullet that helps decrease food obsessions, restores …

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137. Eating Disorder Recovery Cannot Happen Without This 16:10

3M ago16:10

16:10

Recovery is overwhelming. If it feels like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded, you’re not alone. But guess what? There’s one (okay, maybe two, but let’s not split hairs) thing that’s crucial for recovery to happen. Just one. And that is: eating adequately and consistently. It's the magic bullet that helps decrease food obsessions, restores …

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(2020) Sylky Resnicoff - Discussing Pia Mellody's method of treating our childhood wounds 50:24

3M ago50:24

50:24

Hey all! Don't forget to sign up for my upcoming webinar on July 17th on 12:00pm- Dispelling Dieting Myths. Sign up right here: https://gilaglassberg.com/items/dispelling-diet-myths I am excited to re-air this episode with Sylky Resnicoff- all about Pia Mellody's work. The last episode I aired with Rachel Lebowitz- she actually referenced this when…

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136. Critical Thinking about Anti-Diet Messages 18:51

3M ago18:51

18:51

“This intuitive eating thing is BS, I tried it and it didn’t work.” Sound familiar? Trust me, you’re not alone. Today we’re talking about another hot topic that’s been buzzing all over social media, popping up in emails and filling my DMs. \ That’s right, we’re talking about critical thinking in the realm of anti-diet messaging. Tweetable Quotes "I…

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136. Critical Thinking about Anti-Diet Messages 18:51

3M ago18:51

18:51

“This intuitive eating thing is BS, I tried it and it didn’t work.” Sound familiar? Trust me, you’re not alone. Today we’re talking about another hot topic that’s been buzzing all over social media, popping up in emails and filling my DMs. \ That’s right, we’re talking about critical thinking in the realm of anti-diet messaging. Tweetable Quotes "I…

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135. Relationships with Eli Weinstein LCSW 44:12

3M ago44:12

44:12

Saying “no” sometimes means saying “yes”. Okay, don’t let me misguide you here. What I mean, is that sometimes when you say “no” in one area of your life, you’re often saying “yes” to another. When you say “no” to working overtime, you are saying “yes” to spending time with your family. When you say “no” to going out for drinks on a Friday evening,…

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135. Relationships with Eli Weinstein LCSW 44:12

3M ago44:12

44:12

Saying “no” sometimes means saying “yes”. Okay, don’t let me misguide you here. What I mean, is that sometimes when you say “no” in one area of your life, you’re often saying “yes” to another. When you say “no” to working overtime, you are saying “yes” to spending time with your family. When you say “no” to going out for drinks on a Friday evening,…

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134. GLP Medications and Eating Disorders with Dr. Kim Dennis 48:25

4M ago48:25

48:25

Remember the last time we dipped our toes into the hot world of Ozempic and other GLP meds? Yeah, we barely scratched the surface. The world is absolutely obsessed with GLP medications, and the more we know, the better we can make informed decisions—without all the drama, please. But honestly, conversations around Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP med…

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134. GLP Medications and Eating Disorders with Dr. Kim Dennis 48:25

4M ago48:25

48:25

Remember the last time we dipped our toes into the hot world of Ozempic and other GLP meds? Yeah, we barely scratched the surface. The world is absolutely obsessed with GLP medications, and the more we know, the better we can make informed decisions—without all the drama, please. But honestly, conversations around Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP med…

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Rachel Lebowitz - Codependent Relationships and our Food Relationships 1:09:13

4M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Rachel returns for her second time to explain the connection between codependences and our relationship with food. This is a really fascinating conversation and Rachel is teaching me so much throughout the episode- she will also be teaching YOU so much! Check out our first episode we did together here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gila-g…

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133. 5 Tips for Summer and Body Image/"Out of Control" Food Struggles 11:50

4M ago11:50

11:50

Ah, summer—the time of year when the sun is blazing, the BBQs are sizzling, and the body image issues are... lurking. If the thought of putting on your swimsuit and being invited to a pool party sends shivers down your spine, you're not alone. There’s an often misunderstood world of intuitive eating. Sure, it’s all about “all foods fit” and “no foo…

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133. 5 Tips for Summer and Body Image/"Out of Control" Food Struggles 11:50

4M ago11:50

11:50

Ah, summer—the time of year when the sun is blazing, the BBQs are sizzling, and the body image issues are... lurking. If the thought of putting on your swimsuit and being invited to a pool party sends shivers down your spine, you're not alone. There’s an often misunderstood world of intuitive eating. Sure, it’s all about “all foods fit” and “no foo…

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132. Parents and Families with Judy Krasna from FEAST 42:23

4M ago42:23

42:23

You know, parents have an intuition for a reason. If you ever feel like your child is getting worse or not receiving the right treatment, trust your gut and seek alternatives. Many listeners have requested episodes focused on parents and families dealing with eating disorders. We usually address the issues from the perspective of those struggling o…

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132. Parents and Families with Judy Krasna from FEAST 42:23

4M ago42:23

42:23

You know, parents have an intuition for a reason. If you ever feel like your child is getting worse or not receiving the right treatment, trust your gut and seek alternatives. Many listeners have requested episodes focused on parents and families dealing with eating disorders. We usually address the issues from the perspective of those struggling o…

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How to Prepare for Shavuous 11:03

4M ago11:03

11:03

In this quick mini episode, I share with you some of my tips and tricks to get into the mindset of the Holiday. I hope this is helpful! Feel free to email me any questions/feedback at gila@gilaglassberg.com and I will do my best to answer them! Check out my website www.gilaglassberg.com to see more episodes like this, find many new recipes, blog po…

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Esther Bursztyn- Eating Disorder Specialist: The Inner Workings of an Eating Disorder 50:31

4M ago50:31

50:31

Have you ever wondered how an eating disorder works? How does one develop and eating disorder? What is the connection between trauma and and eating disorder. Listen to Esther Bursztyn and I discuss it here! Esther Bursztyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Lakewood, NJ, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, tr…

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131. Real Nutrition Information Minus the Shame with Claire Chewning RDN 25:19

4M ago25:19

25:19

Are you team strict diet or team intuitive eating? Or maybe, the team thing is kind of ridiculous. When it comes to nutrition, it often feels like we're stuck between two opposing camps: those who are all about strict diets and scientific nutrition, and those who advocate for intuitive eating. It’s like there’s an invisible line, and folks tend to …

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131. Real Nutrition Information Minus the Shame with Claire Chewning RDN 25:19

4M ago25:19

25:19

Are you team strict diet or team intuitive eating? Or maybe, the team thing is kind of ridiculous. When it comes to nutrition, it often feels like we're stuck between two opposing camps: those who are all about strict diets and scientific nutrition, and those who advocate for intuitive eating. It’s like there’s an invisible line, and folks tend to …

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130. So You Think Processed Foods Caused Obesity and the Answer is Weight Loss 18:59

4M ago18:59

18:59

What is really considered an “expert” opinion? When we talk about topics like weight loss or body positivity from an emotional angle, it's easy to paint the other side as the villain. It's tempting to accuse those advocating for weight loss of spreading misinformation or manipulating the truth. It’s tempting to speak with cynicism and sarcasm and s…

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130. So You Think Processed Foods Caused Obesity and the Answer is Weight Loss 18:59

4M ago18:59

18:59

What is really considered an “expert” opinion? When we talk about topics like weight loss or body positivity from an emotional angle, it's easy to paint the other side as the villain. It's tempting to accuse those advocating for weight loss of spreading misinformation or manipulating the truth. It’s tempting to speak with cynicism and sarcasm and s…

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Bonnie Giller: From Weight Loss Dietitian to Intuitive Eating Dietitian 47:46

5M ago47:46

47:46

Hear how Bonnie went from being a successful weight loss dietitian, to totally transitioning her practice to using an Intuitive Eating approach. I know how hard this is because in many ways, us Intuitive Eating practitioner are still swimming upstream. But it is amazing to hear other peoples story's and how they really show honesty and integrity. D…

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129. The Deeper Meaning of Your Eating Disorder + What to Do About It with Karen Koenig MED, LCSW 41:58

5M ago41:58

41:58

Communication shapes our world. The words we use don't just reflect our thoughts; they shape our experiences, both internally and in our relationships with others. We often ask: What's the deeper meaning behind someone's struggle with food? What could be going on beneath the surface? While these questions are important, we should also be thinking o…

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129. The Deeper Meaning of Your Eating Disorder + What to Do About It with Karen Koenig MED, LCSW 41:58

5M ago41:58

41:58

Communication shapes our world. The words we use don't just reflect our thoughts; they shape our experiences, both internally and in our relationships with others. We often ask: What's the deeper meaning behind someone's struggle with food? What could be going on beneath the surface? While these questions are important, we should also be thinking o…

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128. Sex and Eating Disorders with Dr. Judith Brisman 48:46

5M ago48:46

48:46

Food, desire, intuition, and… sex. We often get stuck in the food and body image loop when discussing eating disorders. But let's be real, it's so much more than that! Our relationship with food and our bodies spills over into every aspect of our lives, especially anything that connects with our desires, including our sexual desires and intimacy. T…

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128. Sex and Eating Disorders with Dr. Judith Brisman 48:46

5M ago48:46

48:46

Food, desire, intuition, and… sex. We often get stuck in the food and body image loop when discussing eating disorders. But let's be real, it's so much more than that! Our relationship with food and our bodies spills over into every aspect of our lives, especially anything that connects with our desires, including our sexual desires and intimacy. T…

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