Best Amanda Montalvo Podcasts (2024)

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Amaia's Birth Story 51:39

2h ago51:39

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In this episode, I am sharing my second daughter, Amaia’s birth story. I will also be answering questions this community submitted on IG! This is my birth experience and I will say, I had a beautiful birth at home, it could not have gone better. My first birth was very painful, I thought about giving up multiple times, and had a lot of fear in the …

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My Career Path 1:00:11

1h ago1:00:11

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In this episode, I am sharing my career's journey from traditional dietetics to specializing in women's health, as well as how my own health challenges sparked a passion for holistic approaches. I discuss how I am choosing to balance life as an entrepreneur, mother, and my social media presence, along with my favorite lab tests and my favorite reso…

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Our Healing Framework 1:02:46

7d ago1:02:46

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In this episode, I am going to break down our 1:1 healing framework and dig into what we think are the most important areas to focus on when healing and what we specifically do with our 1:1 clients. As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. I am a dietitian but I’m not your dietitian, so please make sure you discuss any changes wi…

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Ep 113 How to Get Back on Track without Dieting or Restricting 26:26

2M ago26:26

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Post-holiday is often a time where many resolve to “get back on track” with their eating habits. However, what happens when the intention of getting back on track is rooted in restriction and food rule? In this episode I talk about how you can truly get back on track and realign yourself with your body’s needs to live a sustainable healthy life, wi…

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Ep 112 What my husband taught me about what NOT to do if you want Intuitive Eating to work for you 28:23

2M ago28:23

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In today’s episode Rachel shares why her husband ended up in bed with fever for 2 days after racing in central park because he did not take her advice, and the lessons this experience will teach you in your food and body peace journey. In this episode, we cover: The advice I gave my husband in preparation for the race we signed up for Why he got fe…

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Christina the Channel: alignment, guidance, & purpose 1:21:50

2M ago1:21:50

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I am honored to share this conversation with Christina Rice. She played a critical role in my own healing story and continues to be a person that inspires me to challenge my own thinking and to take full responsibility for living the life of my dreams: no excuses. Intuitive Channel, Best-Selling Author, & Founder of Ahai 7D Energy Healing Christina…

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Ep 111 Is my weight gain healthy or unhealthy? 51:56

2M ago51:56

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Weight gain has been demonized by diet culture, that much is clear. Which makes it hard to heal your body image, especially if you've regained weight as you have been healing your relationship with food. Given body diversity is normal and we are not all meant to be thin, this can be normal and a part of the healing process. But what happens when yo…

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Ep 110 How to reclaim nutrition without the food rules or dieting stress 44:24

3M ago44:24

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Diet culture complicates nutrition when in reality - it’s really quite simple. But what happens when you want to care for your health BUT: → You don’t know what ‘healthy eating’ looks like anymore. → You’re worried you’ll revert back to your dieting ways. → You’re so burned out from your dieting days that even the thought of vegetables makes you fe…

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Ep 109 Life on the other side of food rules and body shame & the power of reclaiming body autonomy to manage medical conditions with past client Jovaughn 1:13:22

3M ago1:13:22

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If you’re struggling to climb out of the dark hole that is food rules, stress, guilt, and body shame - my past client’s Jovaughn’s journey is going to show you that there IS a light at the end of the tunnel! In this episode Jovaugh shares with us how she went from fearing carbs, restricting food & feeling guilty all the time for what she ate, not k…

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Jessica Ash: hydration, flow, burnout recovery, & movement 1:30:46

5M ago1:30:46

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"Jessica Ash is a functional nutritionist, integrative health coach, and creator of Fully Nourished, an online course providing women with the complete blueprint to eating for hormone and metabolic health. Jess teaches simple, no- nonsense approaches to health and wellness that help burned-out and overwhelmed women regain energy and clarity in thei…

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Ep 108 Where Your Food Noise & Inner Body Bully comes from and How to Find Healing Within Yourself with Robin Gutman LSCW 52:50

6M ago52:50

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Living with an inner critic in your mind that relentlessly makes you feel bad about your body.. That tells you how ‘bad’ you are for eating a slice of cake… That convinces you that you're weak, a failure, and not enough - is EXHAUSTING! But what if the way to rid yourself of these mean thoughts wasn’t to focus on actually getting rid of them? Becau…

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Ep 107 The Difference Between Food Freedom & Intuitive Eating (why they are NOT the same thing!) 27:44

6M ago27:44

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In this episode, Rachel covers: The difference between eating with freedom and eating with intuition (and why the 2 get confused) When food freedom can turn into impulsive eating and red flags to look out for Reasons you are stuck in the ‘eat what you want’ phase but still don’t feel physically good or in control Essential steps to assess and take …

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Light, Your Circadian Rhythm, & Your Hormones with Carrie Bennett 49:14

6M ago49:14

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In this episode, I am joined by Carrie Bennett, to teach you about light, circadian rhythm, and how these impact your hormones. As a college athlete, supposedly at the pinnacle of health, Carrie began suffering chronic joint issues and insomnia. After her first child was born, she developed debilitating stomach pain, adrenal fatigue, and brain fog.…

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The Root Cause of Reflux with Michelle Shapiro, RD 1:09:41

7M ago1:09:41

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In this episode, I am interviewing Michelle Shapiro, an integrative functional registered dietitian who's going to unravel the confusion that often surrounds reflux treatment. We'll explore why conventional medicine's approach to reflux may not always be in your stomach's best interest, and why you may sometimes need to fuel the fire. Michelle help…

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Minerals Supportive Nutrition For Kids 1:03:37

7M ago1:03:37

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In this episode, I am breaking down important minerals to prioritize for children and answering questions I got from this community on specific scenarios like what to do when a child is dairy free, important considerations for eczema, and so much more! If you’d like access to the bonus episode that shares more resources and specifics on hair testin…

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Building Resilience In Motherhood with Amy Slater 1:00:21

7M ago1:00:21

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I am interviewing my friend and colleague, Amy Slater. Amy's journey of self-discovery began with the birth of her first set of twins. Embracing motherhood brought about a massive shift in her persona marking a significant turning point in her life, guiding her on a path that led to significant transformation. Amy hopes that her story can inspire o…

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How To Assess Stress On An HTMA 28:06

7M ago28:06

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In this episode, I am covering how to use hair tissue mineral analysis or HTMA to assess your stress. This is one of the most valuable parts of the test, in my opinion. You get to understand what stage of stress you are in and why you may or may not be handling stress well. For most people, it is a big eye opener and something that can finally lead…

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What You Can Learn About Your Thyroid On An HTMA 33:17

7M ago33:17

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In this episode, I am breaking down how you can learn about your thyroid health on a hair tissue mineral analysis or HTMA. The HTMA is my favorite test to assess how well our bodies are able to use thyroid hormone and is a great way to get the full picture of thyroid health beyond blood labs. The bonus episode this week goes through all of my favor…

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Pregnancy Updates and Q&A 1:16:39

8M ago1:16:39

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In this episode, I am sharing details about the first half of my second pregnancy, comparing it to my previous, sharing what I’m doing differently, and answering your common pregnancy questions. I also did a bonus episode for my Patreon members answering their questions on pregnancy. You can find this on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. As always, thi…

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Fatigue Case Study 39:22

8M ago39:22

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In this episode, we are wrapping up our case study series with a case study focusing on fatigue. Our third case is of a previous course student and 1:1 client, Taylor. This case study is shared with permission. We did change her name and a few details to protect her privacy. As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk wi…

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Gut Health Case Study 50:29

8M ago50:29

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We have our second case study this week focusing on a gut health case. Erin is joining me again to help break it all down for you. We went through a thyroid case last week, so if that’s of interest to you, make sure you listen to the previous episode as well. We will wrap up the case study series with a final review of a client that struggled with …

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Thyroid Case Study 54:43

8M ago54:43

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We have our first case study this week and joining me to break it all down for you is one of my clinical nutritionists, Erin. We will be covering a thyroid case this week since that’s what my patrons wanted the most and then next week we will dig into a digestive/gut health case. We will wrap up the case study series with a final review of a client…

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5 Important Minerals For Menopause 35:28

9M ago35:28

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In this episode, I am digging into important minerals to consider for midlife women. There are five common mineral imbalances that I tend to see in perimenopausal and menopausal women. These are not always the case, but the majority of midlife women that I’ve worked with fall into this category. I’m going to break down each one and how they can imp…

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How To Thrive During Menopause 52:15

9M ago52:15

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In this episode, I am focusing on an important topic that has been heavily requested, menopause! When I think about how to thrive during menopause and set yourself up for success, I think of four main areas: thyroid, stress, nutrition, and our daily habits. If you’ve already gone through menopause, I just want to say it’s never too late to work on …

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Minerals & The Nervous System 29:22

9M ago29:22

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Last week I interviewed Irene Lyon and focused on the nervous system, so this week I thought it would be fun to follow up that episode with how our nervous system affects certain minerals and testing we can use to get a visual of this. I have bonus episodes on all of these minerals inside Patreon. You can go to patreon.com/hormonehealingrd and join…

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Barbara Madimenos: minerals, menstruation, & HTMA 1:03:58

9M ago1:03:58

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When it comes to deeply understanding minerals and their unique cascades throughout the entire system, Barbara's content has blown me away. Beyond that, she's artfully tied together sex-positivity, balancing the feminine vs. masculine (we need both!), and how nutrient-density and quality can help shift someone back into balance. Barbara is a Functi…

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Nervous System 101 with Irene Lyon 58:42

9M ago58:42

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Joining me on today's episode is Irene Lyon, MSC. and nervous system expert. Irene teaches people around the world how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal body and mind, and live full, creative lives. To date, her online programs and classes have reached over 9,500 people in over 90 countries. Irene has a Master’s Degree in Bi…

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3 Minerals That Impact Mental Health 49:32

10M ago49:32

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In this episode, we are continuing the topic of mental health from our previous episode with my mentor, Brendan Vermeire, and diving into how three specific minerals can impact our mental health: copper, zinc, and iron. Since all of the minerals covered today have their own separate deep dives that go into all the nuance of their functions, testing…

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Holistic Mental Health with Brendan Vermeire 55:33

10M ago55:33

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In today's episode, I am chatting with Brendan Vermeire, a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist & Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker. He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer. He is the proud owner and founde…

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Gut Health 101 49:39

10M ago49:39

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We covered how to have good digestion and support detox in the last two episodes, so the natural next step is to dig deeper into understanding our gut health and how we can begin optimizing it. Digesting our food well is crucial for a healthy gut, so make sure you listen to that one too! I’ll be referencing it a bit throughout to tie it all togethe…

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How To Naturally Detox 45:53

10M ago45:53

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While the internet would have you believe that you need a supplement or cleanse to support your body’s detox pathways, our bodies detoxify daily on their own. We can absolutely have difficulty with certain organs that can negatively impact our ability to detox, but you might be surprised at what will actually help you detox better. No, it’s not mil…

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Meg Langston: grief, hope, & ENDURANCE. 1:09:40

10M ago1:09:40

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What a delight to sit down and talk with Meg about what it looks like to regain hope, to grieve, and to support the body in building endurance during phases of life that might feel insurmountable. She is a wealth of knowledge and a burst of inspiration for women feeling overwhelmed by their hormonal & gut health that are ready to feel good again. M…

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How To Have Healthy Digestion 37:52

11M ago37:52

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As we continue to work through the foundations for season 5, we have an important topic this week: digestion! Many women struggle with their digestion whether that be bloating, constipation, loose stools, reflux, etc. A lot of our digestive struggles come back to our body’s inability to produce optimal digestive juices and enzymes because a lot of …

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Ep 106 3 Things I’d do differently if I were starting my business from scratch - this will accelerate YOUR success 42:05

11M ago42:05

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The sooner you focus on the RIGHT things to build your business and work with dream clients, the sooner you’ll achieve that goal and live out your vision of success. Looking back, when I began my entrepreneur journey, I stalled my own success because I was focusing on the wrong things. Things I thought were important but actually weren’t. As soon a…

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Can Supplements Harm Your Health? 48:08

11M ago48:08

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Supplements are so common these days that it’s easy to forget just how powerful they are. You can go to the grocery store, pharmacy, and most prominently, online to find just about anything you need. I think it’s great that access to supplements is so widely available, but the downside to supplements being so readily available is that they are ofte…

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Ep 105 How I overcame my driver’s anxiety + a step by step approach to face your fears 30:42

11M ago30:42

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When I shared a video of me cruising in my car, jamming to music, and expressing how thankful I am that I faced my fear of driving and am now able to relax and enjoy the ride - I did not expect to have people asking me how I overcame my fear of driving! Apparently driver’s anxiety is more common than I thought. So I’m sharing with you the step by s…

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A Holistic Approach To Optimizing Cortisol Levels 52:49

11M ago52:49

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Stress is a part of everyday life, especially in the fast-paced society we live in today. Many people are aware that having too much stress isn’t good for their health and have at least some idea that stress can cause both physical and mental issues. But what do we do about it? How can we mitigate unnecessary stressors and make our bodies more resi…

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Kitty Blomfield & Craig McDonald: anger, acceptance, & partnership 54:40

11M ago54:40

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In this episode, I sit down and chat with the lovely Kitty Blomfield & Craig McDonald, founders of the Win at Life Program, and co-founders of Saturee pure food supplements & saturated skincare line. I had the honor of working 1:1 with Craig while Kitty was also working with another EFT practitioner (the lovely Greta Zukoff). I wanted to have them …

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Ep 104 Understanding & Managing Your Period Cravings + Identifying Hormonal Imbalances | Amanda Montalvo RD 55:43

11M ago55:43

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Do you feel like you are ‘good’ all week, even month, and then your period comes along and RUINS it all with intense cravings that send you spiraling into a binge and shame fest? One thing I WISH I knew years ago was that period cravings are NORMAL. It's so sad that as women diet culture conditions us to believe that all we need is more "willpower"…

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How To Eat To Support Your Hormones 1:00:58

11M ago1:00:58

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Welcome to season five! I am getting back to the basics this season, today’s episode is something most people tend to overcomplicate, which is how to eat to support your hormones. This episode is specifically for you ladies as so many of us have spent years dieting or in a high stress state due to all of the plates we juggle. During this impactful …

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