The orthodox wellness industry keeps you in purgatory with vague, overly simplistic advice or plunges you into the depths of hell with restrictive commandments that are impossible to sustain. At this point you may be tempted to pursue hedonism instead, but at the end of the day you want to feel and age your best and you know a devil-may-care attitude won’t serve you. ITS TIME TO LEAVE THE CHURCH OF WELLNESS AND GO TO HEALTH. Double-degreed functional nutritionist and holistic health coach Ai ...
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In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee warns listeners about the destructive impact of staying incessantly connected to the news cycle, particularly during high-stress periods like elections. Drawing from her experience as a nutritionist, Aimee illustrates how anxiety over political events can derail health goals and lead to unhealthy copi…
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Nutrition and Your Brain: Part 2 - What to Eat to Ease Depression and Anxiety
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Ever wondered what to eat to keep your brain happy and calm? In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee dives deep into how specific foods can help manage depression and anxiety, breaking down the findings from groundbreaking studies like the SMILES trial, which found that a Mediterranean diet helped 31% of participants achieve remission from …
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Nutrition and Your Brain: Part 1 - Diet and Mental Health
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Could what you eat be messing with your mind? In this episode, Aimee dives deep into how nutrition affects mental well-being, revealing the hidden connections between what’s on your plate and what’s on your mind. She highlights how hydration, blood sugar balance, and anti-inflammatory foods play critical roles in brain health. Aimee also discusses …
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How Dehydration Hijacks Your Health: Symptoms to Watch For and Hydration Tips to Keep You At Your Best
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Could dehydration be the root cause of you feeling old, tired, and less than your best? In this episode, Aimee uncovers the subtle signs of dehydration that often fly under the radar. We dive into why hydration isn’t just about drinking water—it's about balancing electrolytes too. Aimee shares how to determine exactly how much water your body needs…
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Hidden Causes of Chronic Joint Pain: Discover the Unexpected Triggers that Debilitate You
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Are you tired of living with chronic joint pain and searching for real solutions? In this eye-opening episode, Aimee reveals the often-overlooked root causes of joint discomfort and offer practical tips to help you reduce or resolve your chronic pain. Discover how specific dietary changes can significantly reduce your joint pain and improve your ov…
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Stressed out and feeling like it's taking a toll on more than just your mood? You aren't wrong! In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, you'll find out how being stressed all the time messes with your sugar control, and may even hike up your risk of diabetes. It's a two-way street where stress affects blood sugar, and erratic blood sugar can ramp…
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Prevent Health Setbacks and Weight Gain From Summer Traveling
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Ever returned from a trip feeling bloated, sluggish, or heavier than when you left? In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee, our unapologetically candid host and double-degreed nutritionist, dives deep into practical strategies to prevent weight gain and health setbacks while traveling. Whether you're jet-setting across the globe, road-trip…
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The Importance of Nutrition on Overall Health as We Age with Tina Stinson
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Episode Summary: Ever wondered how the food you eat and the lifestyle you lead impact your health, especially as you age? Join Aimee, a double-degreed nutritionist with 20 years of experience, as she dives deep into this topic on the Soul Aligned Self Care Podcast with host Tina Stinson. In this episode, Aimee shares her journey from vegetarianism …
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I'm Doing Everything Right and Not Losing Weight! Hints on What is Holding You Back.
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Ever feel like you're doing everything right but the scale just won't budge? It's time to uncover the hidden saboteurs of weight loss! Join Aimee on this eye-opening episode of Blasphemous Nutrition as she dives into reasons why your weight loss efforts may be falling flat. Prepare to be enlightened as Aimee dives deeper into the obvious, but also …
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How to Customize Intermittent Fasting to Lose Weight and Lower Blood Sugar with Marty Kendall
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In this engaging episode, Marty Kendall discusses the revolutionary concept of Data Driven Fasting (DDF) and how it offers a personalized approach to determining when and what to eat. By utilizing glucose levels as a real-time fuel gauge, DDF guides individuals towards nourishing their bodies in a way that optimizes metabolic health and weight mana…
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Nutrient Density: The Future of Nutrition is Being Birthed As We Speak!
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Are you catching wind of the nutrition revolution that is rumbling at our feet? In this episode of "Blasphemous Nutrition," Aimee delves into the evolving conversation around nutrition, highlighting key players such as Sarah Ballantyne, Marty Kendall, Stacy Sims and Andreas Eenfeldt in the evolution of nutrition from restriction to an inclusionary …
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The BMI is Bullshit - Here's What to Use Instead!
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Episode Summary: In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee delves into the limitations and shortcomings of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a tool for assessing health risks. She highlights the historical context of the BMI, its drawbacks when applied to individuals, and offers alternative methods for evaluating health, emphasizing the need for m…
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Overcoming Perfectionism and Harnessing ADHD to Build Lasting Habits with Robyn Shaw
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Join us on this empowering episode as Aimee welcomes Robyn Shaw, who opens up about her transformative journey from the grips of perfectionism in fitness and nutrition to a place of greater balance and self-compassion. Delving into her personal battles with body dysmorphia, Robyn illuminates the pivotal moments that led her to take the reins of her…
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Avoiding Food Boredom and Meal Planning Fatigue
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Ever find yourself staring at the contents of your fridge and feeling completely uninspired? In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, we tackle the common struggle of food boredom. Join Aimee as she delves into the monotony of meal planning and offers creative solutions to keep your taste buds excited and your meals interesting. Aimee knows firsth…
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It's the rant that started it all! Today Aimee shares a spontaneous rant she posted on social media in 2018, passionately addressing the shame and stigma surrounding weight loss for women, challenging the notion that body positivity and weight loss are mutually exclusive and urging listeners to let go of shame and embrace their desires. She also di…
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In this enlightening episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee sits down with Allison Schaaf, the culinary wizard behind Prep Dish, as they delve into practical strategies for busy families and individuals looking to simplify their meal planning process. This episode is packed with actionable advice, from leveraging meal prep to conquer the chaos of …
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No Such Thing As "Bad Foods": Is There a Case for Potato Chips and Coca Cola?
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Who crowned kale the king and banished donuts to the dungeon? Get ready for a saucy ride through the tangled jungle of America’s moralistic food culture with Aimee, your fearless foodie guide. In this episode, Aimee takes us from the humble origins of dietary dos and don’ts to today’s tiresome, guilt-laden diatribes. She’ll dish out a hearty helpin…
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Episode Summary: Overwhelmed by meal planning? In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee is joined by plant-based lifestyle and mindset coach Kathy Davis. They discuss the power of meal planning over meal prepping and share a four-part framework for effective meal planning. Kathy emphasizes the importance of gathering inspiration, writing a p…
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Recognizing and Implementing Boundaries to Live an Authentic Life with Tina Stinson
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Episode Summary: Are you a chronic people-pleaser? Do you struggle with creating and holding boundaries? In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee interviews Tina Stinson, a boundary expert and life coach. Tina shares her personal journey of learning to set boundaries after significant, traumatic life events. Tina provides practical strategie…
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Episode Summary: Can You Truly Be Healthy at Every Size? Aimee explores the concept of being "healthy at every size" (HAES). She discusses the original intentions of the HAES movement and how it has been distorted on the internet. Aimee delves into the importance of looking beyond weight as the sole determinant of health and emphasizes the need for…
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The First Step to Creating Healthy Boundaries
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Episode Summary: In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee discusses the importance of setting healthy boundaries to prioritize your health and well-being. She explores how overcommitting and not owning your time can lead to physical and emotional health issues. Aimee provides practical tips for reconnecting with your values, identifying task…
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Setting Healthy Work Boundaries with Jamie Walker
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Is your workplace making achieving your health goals impossible? In this episode, Aimee and guest Jamie Walker discuss how to begin setting healthy work boundaries, address the common issue of feeling stretched thin in the workplace and the unrealistic demands placed on employees. Jamie provides insights on how individuals can reclaim their autonom…
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Episode Summary: In today's episode of Blasphemous nutrition, Health Coach Carolyn shares her personal journey towards becoming an advocate for walking as a powerful tool for improving health. Raised by a health-conscious mother, Carolyn initially rebelled against her upbringing and believed that her health was not affected by her lifestyle choices…
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Resurrecting Your Goals - How to Make Progress Despite Setbacks
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It is not too late to give up on your weight loss and health goals! In today's episode, Aimee discusses the concept of resurrecting goals that may have been abandoned between January and now. She emphasizes the importance of mindset and overcoming perfectionism to make progress. Aimee shares a client's struggle to lower blood sugar and lose weight …
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Navigating Health Hype: Uncover the Truth in a Sea of Bias with Victoria LaFont
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Episode Summary: Do you feel confused and mislead by all the information out there that claims to be backed by research but falls flat? In this episode, our irreverent host Aimee interviews Victoria LaFont to discuss the challenges of navigating biased content in the health and wellness industry. Victoria shares her journey of becoming more aware o…
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Episode Summary: In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, host Aimee delves into the topic of scientific literacy and the challenges of trusting scientific research. She highlights three primary problems with research: publication bias, lack of validation, and the manipulation of statistics for marketability. Aimee discusses the limitations of obs…
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Lose Weight and Lower Blood Sugar by Asking These 2 Questions Before Each Meal
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Episode Summary: In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee shares two key questions that can simplify meals and improve overall health. She emphasizes the importance of protein and produce as the foundation of nutrition, based on her 30 years of study and two decades in practice. Aimee discusses the impact of protein on weight management, blo…
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The Niacin Heart Attack Study: A Primer on Scientific Hysteria
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Episode Summary: Does Niacin really increase your risk of a heart attack? In this episode, Aimee goes all out breaking apart the recent study on niacin and heart attack risk. She critiques the study's methodology and highlights the misleading conclusions drawn by the authors. She emphasizes the importance of considering the study population, which …
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Marty Kendall Explains The Religious and Moral Underpinnings of our Modern Food Recommendations
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About Today's Guest: Marty Kendall is an engineer revolutionizing nutrition using a data-driven, nutrient-first approach. His interest in nutrition began over twenty years ago to help his wife Monica gain control of her Type 1 Diabetes. Since then, he’s developed a systematized approach to nutrition that has helped thousands of people lose weight, …
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Does Marty Kendall have the Solution to Breaking Free from Food Fear?
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About Today's Guest: Marty Kendall is an engineer revolutionizing nutrition using a data-driven, nutrient-first approach. His interest in nutrition began over twenty years ago to help his wife Monica gain control of her Type 1 Diabetes. Since then, he’s developed a systematized approach to nutrition that has helped thousands of people lose weight, …
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The Eating Iceberg Explained: "What to Eat" doesn't even begin to address what ails you.
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Episode Summary: In this episode, Aimee dives deep into the complexity of nutrition and explains why simply being told what to eat is not enough. She explores the various factors that impact our ability to implement diet and lifestyle changes, including our environment, work-life balance, and genetic variations. Aimee emphasizes the importance of i…
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3 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Weight Loss Medication
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Episode Summary: In this episode of "Blasphemous Nutrition," Aimee shares the three most important questions to ask yourself before considering weight loss medications and other lifestyle medications prescribed for chronic disease caused by lifestyle factors. Aimee also provides clinical insights into the use of GLP one receptor agonists, a popular…
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Fleshing out the facts of the Plant-Based Paradigm - will avoiding meat make us healthier?
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In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, host Aimee delves into the some of the myths and misinterpretations of a plant based diet. Drawing from her own experience as a former vegetarian and her extensive knowledge in the field of nutrition, Aimee explores the pros and cons of adopting a meatless diet. She discusses the ethical considerations of v…
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Beyond SMART Goals Part 2: - Creating the external frameworks to achieve your intentions.
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Episode Summary: In this episode of "Blasphemous Nutrition," Aimee discusses the importance of creating external frameworks to achieve health goals, emphasizing that successful goal achievement is not willpower, but skill power. She shares strategies she and her clients have successfully used as well as principles from the book "Atomic Habits" by J…
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Beyond SMART Goals Part 1: Cultivating Habits that Last
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In the next two episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee explores the art and science of building habits that last. Drawing from positive psychology and the book "Atomic Habits," Aimee shares strategies for cultivating a mindset of success, including acknowledging grit, practicing gratitude, and finding meaning in our goals in the first of this two-…
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A Rebel's Recipe for Embracing the Crawl – The Case for Slow Weight Loss
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9 January 2023 Blasphemous Nutrition A Rebel's Recipe for Embracing the Crawl – The Case for Slow Weight Loss About The Host: Aimee is the host of Blasphemous Nutrition and a double degreed nutritionist with 20 years of experience. She is passionate about providing a more nuanced and realistic approach to living and eating well and that passion som…
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Hey there, rebellious minds and freethinkers! Welcome to Blasphemous Nutrition, the podcast where we debunk diet dogma, shattered nutrition, myths, and serve up a heaping side of salty sauce with our science. I'm your unapologetically candid host, Aimee, and I'm diving headfirst into the world of nutrition with a sprinkle of wit a dash of sarcasm a…
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