The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 38 Nick Speed Ujima stands for collective work and responsibility.  Nick Speed, owner of Ujima STL, talks about his unique service of pay-what-you-can meals where taking away obstacles to access healthy foods is possible.  Hear about his SALSA project centered around youth empowerment and building young entrepreneurs.  And learn of his personal story and passion to help create wealth and health in the St. Louis Community. Learn more about Ujima:...

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 37 w/Garrett Serd Women’s weight loss expert, Garrett Serd is the founder of Tandem Nutrition.  His philosophy stands behind building confidence not only “just to lose weight”.  Hear his strategies on how to increase your metabolism using the Reset Metabolic Phase.  Learn more about him and his awesome team www.tandemnutrition.com

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 36 w/Taylor Kiser Taylor Kiser builds the foundation of her and life company around faith, fitness, and food.  Hear our conversation on why connecting to our faith is the underlying component to finding balance and connecting with your health. Learn more about her book, blogs, and mission: www.foodfaithfitness.com

Yoni Medhin, co-founder of Grain4Grain discusses how he discovered a way to provide healthy flour sourced from the barley of local breweries.  His low carb, high protein & fiber barley and pancake mix is an answering way to utilize leftover grains that is healthy for everyone.  Eating pancakes with all nutrients and no guilt. Learn more about Grain4Grain products go to: www.grain4grain.com

Known for his genuine energy and ability to help people focus on what is most important in their lives, Jeff Sanders, podcast host of the 5am Miracle, author of The 5am Miracle & The Free-Time Formula there is a lot that came from this conversation.  Jeff digs into how to be most productive and why personal development is the crucial piece to achieving your goals. Learn more about him: https://www.jeffsanders.com/

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 32 w/Georgie Fear There is a lot of psychology behind nutrition and why we feel food is the ONLY answer. This mindset will always keep us feeling trapped and limited.  We chat about Goergie’s book Give Yourself MORE shines light to our thinking of less is the answer. Instead, giving and knowing you deserve more is the the new pathway to living in abundance.

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 31 w/Ryan Andrews Ryan has taken the appreciation of food to a larger spectrum.  Planetary health is how he wants to bring change to the world while encompassing food sustainability practices.  Hear why it’s so important to branch our health with our planet’s. Also grab his free book: A guide to plant-based eating at www.ryandandrews.com

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 30 w/Maria Ellis “Music is the power tool that unites us all”.  Maria Ellis is full of passion and love for music.  The Girl Conductor has been her platform to empower young girls as they find their voice and to remind all ages and cultures that music is a thread we all share and can use as a gateway to loving others. Learn more about her virtual programs and events. Go to: https://girlconductor.com/

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 29 w/ Renah Jones Owner of @Dragonfly Fitness & Training and Black Dog Fitness, this ordinary lady has created fertile ground for women to build strength, confidence, and the realization they can take charge of their health and life. She goes deeper and talks about her service to the community, her love for rescue animals, and her commitment to pouring into others. Learn about Dragonfly Fitness & training www.https://dft-stl.com/ and...

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 28 w/Misti Potter CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin area, Mist Potter, has worked year in and around the organization.  She goes into detail of how the organization has impacted so many youth around  the country and why it’s so important to invest in our youth’s health, character development, and education. Learn more: www.bgcaustin.org

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 27 w/Lindsey Elizabeth As a sports dietitian and owner of Rise Up Nutrition, Lindsey Elizabeth discusses how our eating habits have unknowingly become disordered patterns.  Until we recognize it, we will never know how eating a healthy life actually looks like.  She speaks loud and clear as she has come from similar struggles in her past.

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 26 w/Claire Chewning Energetic and creative dietitian and owner of Your Chewly Nutrition digs in deep about what Intuitive eating is and how to start living a life where you are in tune with your body.  Hear us both explain our pillars to success and know what love fiercely means!

The WHY behind The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Why did I decide to start a podcast show?  WHy did I decide to write an entire book about it?!  Why do I stand against diets? Hear my quick chat on what we need to do to make real, loving change in our lives. Learn more about other podcast shows and learn about my book “Play to Win the Food Fight” go to: www.reshaudathornton.com

Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 25 w/Jake Sorosiak Charismatic & well-respected online fitness and nutrition coach, Jake Sorosiak takes note to why living a life of service is his ultimate mission.  From instilling confidence to giving tough love on taking the reins of discipline to reach your goals.  Jake also has been creative with entertaining & educating as Muscle Mullet Mike and Granny Jay that will make you laugh but leaves you with things to think about!

Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 24 w/Dr. Susan Heitler Upon the release of her book Prescriptions Without Pills, she digs into relieving anger, depression, and anxiety by using psychotherapy techniques rather than relying on medication only.  Hear her 3 prescriptions that were the highlight of her TEDx talk!

Play to Win Series 21 - It’s OK to be selfish Being selfish makes us feel bad about doing for ourselves.  As a result, we become the backseat driver our our lives and our health. Self-preservation can be simple and needed to show value to self.  Listen to define self-care and become the frontseat driver of your life

Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 23 w/Dr. Kori Propst Health psychologist and performance coach, Dr. Kori Propst discusses how her self-discovery with body acceptance impacts her career and approach to igniting clients to peel back layers to understand motives guiding our relationship with food. Also, hear about her new program 10-day challenge: Rock your body revolution starting July 1st!  https://thedietdoc.com/rock-your-body

The Playbook Series 20 - Why are you distracting yourself from yourself? There are many ways we create a distraction to not address how we can really make change in our body and health.  Learning practical ways to take time, eliminate distractions, and refocus on self.

Weekly Wellness Coalition Panel 9: Getting comfortable with vIrtual platforms during COVID19 The virtual platform is expanding and can seem overwhelming.  Dr. Darian Parker, virtual expert in exercise leadership, Heather Fries, owner of Fries Virtual Training, and Sherita Love, Director of EdHub of Venture Cafe STL provides steps on how to pick the best virtual service that fits your needs and tips to create a successful service online to better serve your users.

Roller Derby athlete and coach, children's nurse, and mom all wrapped in one Dallis Meyer let’s us in on her struggle with rheumatoid arthritis.  Her pathway to identifying the importance of recognizing her body’s needs and learning to change the relationship with herself shows how we as humans are resilient  and forever evolving.

Play to Win Series 19 - How to stop comparing yourself to others Every social feed, every commercial, every time we see others subconsciously compare ourselves to them.  Take tips from this series to learn how to wrap your body goals around yourself and began understand what it takes to change at your own pace.

The DXD podcast episode 21 w/ Mark Hinkle of Olive and Oak & The Clover and The Bee restaurant Right behind good food, hospitality comes as a close 2nd!  Mark Hinkle, restaurant owner, let’s us in on how his exploration within the restaurant industry have lead to the creation of his flagship Olive & Oak, the birth of The Clover and the Bee, and a slew of unique restaurants set to flood the streets of his community in Webster Groves, Missouri.

WWCP6 - Catalyzing nutrition during COVID19 Nutrition is life especially in these challenging times.  Every sector from vulnerable populations of low income and elderly to personal struggles of balancing uncertainty and maintaining a healthy life.  A panel of dietitians Tambra Stevenson CEO & Founder of WANDA, Jennifer Broxterman, Owner & CEO of NutritionRX, and Michelle Rauch, RD at The Actor Fund Home provides facts and strategies we all can learn from. Nutrition is life...

DXD Podcast episode 20 w/ Dr. Leilani Carver-Madalon Women leadership and empowerment is what Dr. Leilani has been set as her mission.  Her experience living abroad, being a professor, speaking at TEDx, and loving her family has equipped her path to igniting women to lead confidently. Learn more about her: www.leilaniecarver.com

PTW - 18: Our “new” nutrition normal post COVDI19 COVID19 has taken a toll on our lives and going in stages of scrambling, frustration to acceptance has put a damper on our health goals. Listen to what NOT to do when setting a new normal