The holidays are a time for merriment, joy, sparkle, family and fun.  The holidays as a dieter just don’t feel as merry. Today I read another journal entry, all about my past as a dieter during the holidays, and how different they were than my holidays of the present; with full permission to eat, live […]

“Weight bias often predates degree completion, for doctors, and one study showed 67% of medical students exhibited overt (explicit) bias against patients in larger bodies, calling them “lazy, unmotivated, noncompliant, and unhealthy” (source).  It’s no wonder so many people I meet with have such little desire to go to the doctor. Today’s episode is an […]

With the holidays quickly approaching, I find myself being more concerned about my kid’s sugar intake. I’m all about allowing my kids to enjoy sweets and desserts, but this time of year sugar is ubiquitous, it’s everywhere they go!  Today’s episode is a repost from last year’s interview with Kids Eat in Color’s Jennifer Anderson.  […]

Do you meal plan? I sure do! The key, for me, is to keep it simple. My meal planning system take about 10 minutes. It’s more likea template for the week ahead. Tune in to hear how my meal planning comes together each week, as well as some helpful meal planning app suggestions for those […]

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode briefly discusses trauma.  Please take care of yourself and to another episode if this topic is in anyway triggering for you. Are you starting or hoping to start a body acceptance journey? Today I talk with dietitian and Certified Body Trust® provider, Aaron Flores, about the importance of owning up to stigmas […]

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains a lot of diet and body composition talk.  If this is at all triggering for you, please take care of yourself and go to another episode. From Johns Hopkins University, Weight-centric thinking is the conventional–and arguably outdated–approach to health that suggests weight and weight management (primarily weight loss) are the primary […]

You look in the mirror and hate what you see. You try on clothes and want to scream. The feelings that can overcome you in these situations are hard to handle, but they don’t need to take you over. Learning more about what these feelings are, what they mean, and how to handle them in […]

Do you have a morning routine?  If not, it’s time to start one!  Join me as I lay out the pros of having a morning routine (because, there are no cons) and some simple tips for jumpstarting one.  Good news, it doesn’t have to be long!   Very Well Mind – morning routine Very Well […]

Feeling out of control around food can feel incredibly scary and uncomfortable. Often we blame ourselves; “I have no control! What’s wrong with me?!”.  But feeling out of control doesn’t have to feel so isolating. Maybe there is a better way to feel better around food, and maybe it has little to do with control, […]

TRIGGER WARNING: Just a warning some of the content may be triggering if you are sensitive to certain weight related topics. Please take care of yourself. Intuitive Eating work is about permission, body trust, self-compassion and satisfaction, but can this work be done while also trying to lose or maintain weight? The short and long […]

Disclaimer: This episode contains discussion about weight and weight loss. If this type of discussion is at all triggering to you, please take care of yourself and skip it. Thank you. Today I take you on my journey as a dietitian.  I had big dreams starting out as a dietitian, and I wonder, where would I […]

It’s been a while since Paige has been on the podcast! Now she’s 9, going on thirteen, can you believe it? Today we are doing a taste test to help you find some new quick and convenient summertime snack ideas.  Just a warning, there is a lot of “gas talk”, as Paige politely pointed out […]

Are you sick and tired of coming up with new recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner? It’s a never ending full time job! Join Nicole and me as we talk through our recent favorite quick, simple and nourishing recipes (including dinners, snacks and breakfast ideas). Work with me using your insurance! My Website (one-on-one Intuitive […]

We’ve probably all said it, “I feel better when I lose weight”, or “I know I’ll feel better when I lose that last ten pounds”, but is it true? What do these statements really indicate?  Kristina Bruce, body positivity coach superstar, joins me yet again to share her extraordinary wisdom regarding feelings related to our […]

** Trigger Warning**: This episode includes diet and restriction content. If this content triggers you, please move on to another episode. Take care of yourself. Thank you! Join me as I read another journal entry of mine, about body-objectification, my current status as an intuitive eater, and how I give myself compassion and grace for […]

You’ve probably heard a lot about gut health lately (and in fact I did an entire episode on it last month) but are you clear on probiotics? Do you need them? What’s the best kind? What kind of strain or genus should you buy? It’s confusing, to say the least. Today I’m joined by The […]

“We have an epidemic of body disconnection”.  I can’t agree with this more.  After talking with countless people in sessions day in and day out, I hear this, I see this, I know it to be true.  I once fell into this trap of being completely disconnected from my body as I was so caught […]

The ambiguous topic of gut health has left everyone confused; What should you take to support your gut? What is a normal gut response to food? What should you be doing to protect your gut? And, why is your gut so important?!  Join me as I interview Megan Lyons, digging deeper into all these questions, […]

If you didn’t know, I love to read.  Whether I’m reading an actual book or listening to it on audio, I’m just incredibly interested in learning new things and hearing different perspectives on certain topics.  Today I share my favorite non-fiction books related to Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, Self-Care, and other miscellaneous health […]

The term “almond mom” has popped up here and there over the past several years, but what does it mean? Is it a positive trait, or a negative one? How do we raise kids that are autonomous and look at food as a means of pleasure, enjoyment and nourishment?  Join me as I take you […]

We hear things in the media almost constantly about food, what to eat, what not to eat, etc.  What should we believe?!  Today I’m joined by registered dietitian, author and mom, Sally Kuzemchak. Sally blogs at RealMomNutrition.com, a “no-judgments” zone all about feeding a family, which features advice on picky eating, simple healthy recipes, and […]

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder with a variety of symptoms, many of which have the potential to affect eating and appetite.  For years woman with PCOS have been taught to lose weight and eat less, in order to control their symptoms, but is this the best advice? Join me as I […]

Who else is over the resolution to “lose weight”? Let’s band together normalize the idea of creating goals that are sustainable and more focused on behavior change!  Join me as I discuss ten goals you may consider this year, that have nothing to do with changing your body. Show Notes $5 Nourishment Guide! Reclaiming Body […]

Alcohol. It’s become as ubiquitous as dieting. Today I interview Sumner Brooks, a dietitian in the weight-neutral space who has discovered the joy of sobriety. We chat about the difference between giving up alcohol, and giving up sugar. Is it the same? Is sugar addiction akin to alcohol addiction? And importantly, why might giving up […]