Nobody likes talking about their relationship with food or with their body... so let's talk about it. Welcome to Nourished & Free® - the podcast to help you become nourished & healthy while being free from a toxic relationship with food (+ free from nutrition misinformation). This show creates space for conversations around having a healthy, balanced, realistic relationship with food while being free of food guilt, disordered eating, and diet stress... all while dodging the misinformation we ...
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Send us a text Have you heard or seen anything about the carnivore diet lately? It's been making waves in the health and wellness world, but is it really all it's cracked up to be? Whether you're considering the carnivore diet or simply curious about its popularity, this episode offers a balanced and informative perspective. Discover the truth behi…
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1 Year Later: Nourished & Free Graduate Tells-All (with Wendy)
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Send us a text What does life look like 1 year after healing your relationship with food? Wendy's giving us the insider look and sharing with us the lessons she's learned along the way. If you're tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling out of control around food, you'll love Wendy's story. She shares her incredible journey to food freedom, reflecting on…
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Send us a Text Message. Does it seem like ALL you ever crave is sweets? The advice of “listen to your body” might feel like a 1-way ticket to a sugar coma. So what do you do when you’re sick of dieting, but you also don’t want to be out of control with sugar? Let’s chat through what you need to know to in order to have body cues that work for you i…
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Can Diet Really Cause Cancer? (with Dr. Joe Zundell)
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Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice about food and cancer? Ever wondered if sugar really feeds cancer cells or if red meat is an automatic health hazard? Join me as I chat with Dr. Joe Zundell and dive into the world of nutrition and cancer, busting some common myths you might have heard. Dr. Zundell separates fact from…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you struggling with IBS? I've brought IBS expert Jessie Wong, RD, on to help guide us through managing it. We start by explaining what IBS is, from its different types to the challenges of diagnosis, as well as shed light on unproven "miracle cures" and emphasize the importance of evidence-based treatment. Diet plays a b…
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Binge Eating Disorder - Signs, Symptoms, and How to Get Help
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Send us a text Ever wonder if you might have binge eating disorder? This episode is for you. I break down what binge eating is, how common it is, and what the diagnostic criteria are. You'll get a clear picture of the serious health effects and learn about some practical ways to manage it. In this episode I talk about different treatment options, l…
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Send us a text Do you feel like you may be addicted to food, especially those tempting salty and sugary foods? In this episode, I'm diving deep into the heated debate over food addiction. Is it a real thing? Can it be officially diagnosed? Is there solid evidence to compare the effects of food on the brain to that of drugs? I'll tackle this and the…
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She Couldn't Enjoy Her Trips Because of Body Insecurities - Here's What Changed (Client Confessional with Varvara)
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Send us a text Varvara once had a healthy relationship with food, until she moved to the US, where everything changed. Suddenly thrust into the frenzy of American weight-loss culture, she felt like the odd one out in a sea of "lose weight quick" mantras. Varvara found herself in a rut, loathing her reflection in photos and videos. As someone who lo…
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Dietitian Reaction: Netflix’s Hack Your Health (with my husband Vincent)
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Send us a text Join me and my husband Vinnie as we react to the Netflix documentary "Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut." We're dissecting the pros and cons of this 'life-changing' documentary (as my husband called it). From the intriguing insights and studies to the eyebrow-raising moments where Vinnie thought a warning should be displayed …
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Debunking Food Sensitivity Tests (with Andrea Love, PhD)
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Send us a text Have you ever tried a food sensitivity test and felt more confused than ever (or STRESSED than ever)? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Andrea Love, a renowned microbiologist and immunologist to uncover the truth behind these popular but MAJORLY misleading tests. We explore how these tests can fuel anxiety around food choices and di…
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My Intuitive Eating Icks (i.e. Critiques)
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Send us a text Are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about intuitive eating and the anti-diet movement? As someone who has been a huge fan of intuitive eating, lately I've started to see some flaws in it. Have you ever questioned the cherry-picked data and misleading narratives these intuitive eating coaches push? And what abou…
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Organic Food, is it REALLY any better? (with Dr. Adrian Chavez)
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Send us a text Do you ever wonder if organic food is really worth the extra cost? Well, today I'm joined by Dr. Adrian Chavez, and we chat about what exactly sets organic produce apart, especially when it comes to things like pesticides and nutritional value. Adrian is ready to debunk some common misconceptions and shed light on the actual impact o…
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Winning the War Against Food in Your 50s (Client Confessional with Sharlette)
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Send us a text Are you ready to be inspired by a life-changing health journey? One that has been decades in the making... In this episode, I'm joined by Sharlette, my past client, and she opens up about her lifelong battle with weight and diet, from struggling in her teens and drinking SlimFast, taking weight loss injections in her 20s to binge eat…
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Intuitive Eating vs. Not Dieting vs. Reverse Dieting - Are they the same?
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Send us a text Is Intuitive Eating really any different from just not dieting? 🤔 Why is it so hard to know what it is and how to do it? But at the same time, you hear people say it's easy to do, and the most sustainable solution for a lifetime of a healthy and nourishing relationship with food. So what's going on? Why are there so many polarizing o…
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Dietitian Reaction: Netflix’s You Are What You Eat (with my husband Vincent)
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Send us a Text Message. I'm diving deep into the latest Netflix doc You Are Where You Eat and sharing my views as a registered dietitian. If you haven't heard about it yet, it's a study on identical twins changing their diets and lifestyles for eight weeks in a unique scientific experiment designed to explore how certain foods impact the body. My h…
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Losing Her Mind Because She Couldn't Quit Food (client confessional with Liane)
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Send us a Text Message. From secretive snack theft to a relentless binge-and-fast cycle, Liane was struggling to have a healthy relationship with food and after trying every diet under the sun, she'd had enough of the chaos and craved control. Fast forward to now—Liane's been living the binge-free dream for over 5 months! 🥳 In this episode, Liane s…
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BODi (formerly BeachBody) Dietitian Review
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Send us a text Since BeachBody rebranded last year to BODi they have stated that their approach has changed when it comes to fitness, nutrition and mindset. BUT is that really true? It's time that I answer all your questions, review the research, and offer up my honest insights. I shed light on BODi's history (2 men with 0 qualifications???), why I…
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Is Your Diet Mimicking a Toxic Romance? (with Toni Marinucci, RD)
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Send us a text You've probably never thought about how diets are similar to dating. You know the times when you're hiding your date from friends? Or should I say hiding that snack in your room so no one sees you eating it? Yeah, there's a lot of parallels. Let's talk about them. I'm excited for Toni Marinuci MS, RD to join me today to share how die…
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Escaping the Point System Roller Coaster (client confessional with Lindsey)
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Send us a Text Message. Ever felt like food was the only thing making you happy? But at the same time, it also makes you feel guilty every time you eat something not 'healthy' and so you'd get mad at yourself and beat yourself up over it? So did Lindsey. She was stuck in this unhealthy relationship with food. From losing a boatload of weight throug…
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The HAES® Controversy: Is it Evidence-Based? (with Dr. Idz)
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Send us a text You might remember when I was a Health At Every Size (HAES®) advocate. HAES is a compelling rival to diet culture, and it’s easy to get sucked into this popular movement. I've changed my tune a bit, and I’ve written about my thoughts on HAES®, but I knew I needed to recruit someone else onto the podcast so we could critically look at…
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Nutrition Advice Red Flags To Look Out For (with Dr. Idz)
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Send us a text It's sometimes hard to know what advice online (and offline) is credible or not, and seeing someone who is a 'Dr', 'nutritionist' or even 'dietitian' might make us assume they are a trustworthy source... but that's not always the case. Dr Idrees Mughal MBBS, MRes, DipIBLM (@Dr_Idz on socials) is joining me today to demystify the clou…
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Optavia® Secrets Revealed: Ex-Coach Tells All (with Former Client, Alizabeth)
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Send us a text The Optavia® diet gets some women great results, but at what cost? Today I'm joined by Alizabeth who is an ex-Optavia® coach, she initially went through the program, lost over 100lbs, and then was recruited to become a coach blinded by the dream of financial freedom. She's now pulling back the curtain to the diet in this tell-all epi…
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Is Losing Weight Your Roman Empire? (Client Confessional with Danielle)
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Send us a Text Message. Have you been chasing losing weight your whole life? Jumping from diet to diet, worrying about your gut health or creating a negative relationship with exercise? If so you're not alone, as today I'm joined by my client Danielle who broke free from this cycle and is now feeling truly Nourished & Free. I'm dropping this bonus …
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What's the Difference Between Emotional Eating and Binge Eating?
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Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself reaching for that tub of ice cream after a tough day? We've all been there. But here's the burning question: When does emotional eating cross the line into binge eating? Emotional eating isn't always a bad thing, it's just part of being human. But, when it starts to take a toll or becomes classified as bi…
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Send us a text Are you unsure if those instances of excessive eating are a harmless indulgence or a possible sign of binge eating? Join me as I explore the staggering statistics that reveal how this disorder affects millions of lives and its profound seriousness. I shed light on the emotional and psychological factors driving binge eating, as well …
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Lyme Disease Diet: Do You Really Need to Make Changes? (with Andrea Love, PhD from @unbiasedscipod)
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Send us a Text Message. Are you wondering if your diet can really make a difference when it comes to Lyme disease? Today, we're here to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Lyme disease diet. I'm joined by Andrea C. Love, PhD, an esteemed immunologist and microbiologist, to provide you with the scientific clarity you need. Dr. Love begins by expla…
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Navigating Body Image Pressures in the Entertainment Industry (with special guest, Actress/Model Maria Tornberg)
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what it's truly like to navigate the cutthroat world of show business while battling insecurities about your body? In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Maria Tornberg, an actress, photographer, and former model for an honest and enlightening conversation. We explore Maria's journey…
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Beating Binge Eating Disorder in Less Than 4 Months (Client Confessional with Breanna)
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Send us a text Strap yourself in - you don't want to miss this. Breanna broke free from the chains of binge eating disorder despite being faced with the trauma of sexual assault, battling Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), fatty liver, prediabetes, and kidney issues . Listen to her story resilience and her journey towards self-love and acceptance.…
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When Your "Health" Obsession Becomes Unhealthy (with Katie Kuhlmann, PLMHP, MS, NCC)
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Send us a text Where is the line between having a balanced, healthy diet and diet culture? I'm joined by my friend Katie Kuhlmann, a licensed counselor from Omaha, Nebraska, as we explore the shifting forms of orthorexia (for more on WHAT orthorexia is, visit my episode from Oct. 11, 2022). Listen as we address the difficulty in distinguishing a he…
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Going from Calorie-Counting to Food Freedom (Client Confessional with Jaime)
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Send us a text Have you ever been stuck in a cycle of restrictive diets, counting every calorie, and battling guilt with every weigh-in? Join us as we talk with previous Nourished & Free™ member, Jaime, about her journey to food freedom. Jaime opens up about her experiences with a program that was fixated on the restrictive mindset and dieting, lea…
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Exploring the Wounded Healer Phenemenon of Dietitians Who Suffer From Eating Disorders (with Co-Host Hannah Saffold, RDN)
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Send us a Text Message. Join me in this 2 part series with Hannah Saffold, RDN, LD. Hannah and I co-host this episode on the battles dietitians are facing daily with disordered eating/eating disorders. Hannah is an experienced dietitian with a mission to promote healthier relationships with food among dietitians and dietitians-to-be. Together, we s…
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Untangling the Complexities of Intuitive Eating (with Co-Host Hannah Saffold, RDN)
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Send us a text In the final segment of my 2 part series with Hannah Saffold, a seasoned registered dietitian working with eating disorders, we untangle the complex world of intuitive eating. We dive into the misconceptions surrounding this framework and reveal why it's not a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we confront some troubling trends no…
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Dietitian Review: GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs and What NO ONE is Telling You
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Send us a text Ever wondered about weight loss drugs, particularly the massively popular GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro? Curious about what they are, how they work, and if they're effective? This episode aims to answer all your questions, review the research, and offer up my honest insights. Special shoutout to @Dr_Idz for taking th…
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From Likes to Loathing: How Social Media Drives Unhealthy Body Image and Disordered Eating (with Jillian Lampert, PhD, RD)
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Send us a Text Message. What if the key to improving our mental health and relationship with food was to take a deeper look at the powerful influence of social media? In this eye-opening conversation, I'm joined by Jillian Lampert, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, FAED, a fellow dietitian and the Chief Strategy Officer for Accanto Health. Dr. Lampert's extensive …
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3 Reasons Why You're Not Seeing Progress With Healing Your Relationship with Food
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Send us a text You may have a bad relationship with food whether you struggle with feeling stressed with food, binge eating, turning to food for every emotion, or are constantly jumping from one diet to the next. If you're here, I'm guessing you've already started to overcoming this and heal your relationship with food... and it might not be going …
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Send us a text I've always wanted to record the birth stories of our children, so I'm doing it now in honor of our daughter turning 3 and our son turning 1 this month... and who doesn't love to hear the husband's side of the birth story? 😂 I'm joined today by my husband of 5 years, Vincent Yates aka the father of my beautiful babies. We walk throug…
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Send us a Text Message. I'm joined once again by my husband, Vincent Yates, to discuss the quick and surreal birth of our son, Cillian (sill-ian) in honor of his 1st birthday this month. This birth was the complete opposite of our daughter and was truly an answer to so many of our prayers. From the birthday party that was supposed to happen that da…
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Help, I have PCOS! (with "The Women's Dietitian" Cory Ruth, MS, RD)
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Send us a text Let's not sugarcoat it: PCOS sucks. In light of recent estimates are saying 1 in 4 women have PCOS, I think it's safe to say that we need to talk about it more. As a PCOS'er myself, I appreciate dietitians like Cory Ruth, MS, RD (aka @thewomensdietitian) who take an all-foods-fit approach to managing PCOS symptoms. She's joining me t…
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Ex Weight Watchers (WW®) Coach Spills the Tea (with Randi Cox)
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Send us a Text Message. There's a lot that WW does NOT want you to know - and Randi Cox is here to tell us! Randi is a former WW coach who now helps women break free from the diet mindset and develop confidence in their bodies, so they can Stop Weighting and Start Living. She is on a mission to help women empower themselves to live their lives to t…
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Navigating Toxic Fitness Advice (with Michael Ulloa, PT)
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Send us a text Exercise doesn't need to be a form of punishing your body. It doesn't have to be about losing weight. Listen to this episode to learn about how being physical and moving our bodies can be joyful AND sustainable - all without following a 1200 calorie diet! Follow Michael on Instagram here Topics covered: [0:16] Who is Michael Ulloa [2…
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Overcoming Binge Eating and Depression, Alejandra's Real Story of Hope and Recovery (Client Confessional)
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Send us a Text Message. Since 6 years old, Alejandra has been battling binge eating and body image issues. She was ready to finally conquer her relationship with food and her body. I had the pleasure of working with her and witnessing her conquer binge eating, drastically improve her body image, and improve her symptoms of depression. Listen to her…
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Raising Kids to Have a Good Relationship with Food (with Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC)
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Send us a text For women who are working on their relationships with food, it's natural to ask the question "how do I help my kids not have the same problems I did?". We're diving into all things intuitive eating for kids in this episode with special guest, Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC. Topics Covered 👇 [0:09] Who is Crystal Karges? [1:37] Crysta…
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Send us a text It's been a long time coming... I think I might have went too easy on them. You'll have to let me know! Here's a long-awaited, highly requested dietitian review of Weight Watchers (WW®). Conquer Binge Eating and Overeating Once and For All | Free 2 Day Mini-Course 👉🏼 learn more Read the article associated with this episode here. [1:1…
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How Christen Stopped Bingeing After 25 Years (Client Confessional)
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Send us a Text Message. Ever felt like it just isn't in the cards for you to overcome the toxic cycles you're stuck in? So did Christen. She was sure that there was no way she'd be able to stop self-sabotaging. But she joined Nourished & Free anyway because she knew that if she prioritize this now, she never would. Because she took an empowering st…
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Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) Dietitian Review + Let's Talk Anti-Inflammatory Foods
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Send us a Text Message. What is an autoimmune paleo (also known as the autoimmune protocol) diet, and what does a dietitian think about it? Find out more in this AIP diet review! Read the article associated with this episode here. Topics Covered 👇 Autoimmune Disease quick review [1:03] What the AIP diet aims to do [3:08] Defining an elimination die…
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This is the Story That Will Transform Your Life.
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Send us a Text Message. Pour a glass of whiskey and grab a cigar - this is an episode you don't want to miss. S/o to Melissa Mulligan - you know what you did, here. LEARN MORE 🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free 📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly!) 📖 Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME L…
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Send us a text Battling binge eating? You're definitely going to want to listen to this - the last one will surprise you! Read the article associated with this episode here. Reason #1 [0:52] Reason #2 [4:14] Reason #3 [6:25] Reason #4 [7:30] LEARN MORE 🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free 📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me …
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Bonus Episode with Guest Host: Penelope Yates
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Send us a text Is intuitive eating suitable for toddlers? What is it like having a mom who works from home, and hosts her own show? Is it fair to expect that a 7 month old baby brother should be fed before the 2 year old if both are hungry at the same time? All of these burning questions answered (and more) in today's special episode, hosted by Pen…
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Why Diets Don't Work + What to Do Instead
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Send us a Text Message. For women who want to lose weight, the first reaction is to go on a diet. But do diets work for weight loss long term? Spoiler: NO! Why do these diets NEVER WORK? It feels like every time we lose weight as the result of a diet, we end up gaining it all back (sometimes with interest). I'm talking about the science of what tha…
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Send us a Text Message. Feeling guilt about eating fun foods (such as donuts)? In this episode I want to walk through my journey through healing my relationship with things like donuts, and what it's like to have them guilt-free now. Trust me, it's worth it. LEARN MORE 🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free 📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'l…
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