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. Varv

Dietitian Reaction: Netflix’s Hack Your Health (with my husband Vincent)

15 days ago 42m 6s

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

Debunking Food Sensitivity Tests (with Andrea Love, PhD)

29 days ago 51m 45s

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 MAJOR

My Intuitive Eating Icks (i.e. Critiques)

Apr 9th, 2024 51m 57s

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 cherr

Organic Food, is it REALLY any better? (with Dr. Adrian Chavez)

Mar 26th, 2024 48m 29s

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.

Winning the War Against Food in Your 50s (Client Confessional with Sharlette)

Mar 12th, 2024 49m 29s

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

Intuitive Eating vs. Not Dieting vs. Reverse Dieting - Are they the same?

Feb 27th, 2024 18m 24s

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 a

Dietitian Reaction: Netflix’s You Are What You Eat (with my husband Vincent)

Feb 13th, 2024 1h 18m

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

Losing Her Mind Because She Couldn't Quit Food (client confessional with Liane)

Jan 30th, 2024 39m 57s

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

BODi (formerly BeachBody) Dietitian Review

Jan 16th, 2024 57m 53s

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

Is Your Diet Mimicking a Toxic Romance? (with Toni Marinucci, RD)

Jan 2nd, 2024 55m 52s

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

Escaping the Point System Roller Coaster (client confessional with Lindsey)

Dec 19th, 2023 30m 5s

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

The HAES® Controversy: Is it Evidence-Based? (with Dr. Idz)

Dec 5th, 2023 58m 43s

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®, b

Nutrition Advice Red Flags To Look Out For (with Dr. Idz)

Nov 21st, 2023 35m 8s

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 Idree

Optavia® Secrets Revealed: Ex-Coach Tells All (with Former Client, Alizabeth)

Nov 7th, 2023 45m 30s

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 drea

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Is Losing Weight Your Roman Empire? (Client Confessional with Danielle)

Oct 31st, 2023 40m 59s

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 f

What's the Difference Between Emotional Eating and Binge Eating?

Oct 24th, 2023 17m 23s

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 pa

Am I Bingeing or Am I Overeating?

Oct 10th, 2023 24m 1s

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 seriousn

Lyme Disease Diet: Do You Really Need to Make Changes? (with Andrea Love, PhD from @unbiasedscipod)

Sep 26th, 2023 50m 1s

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 microbiologi

Navigating Body Image Pressures in the Entertainment Industry (with special guest, Actress/Model Maria Tornberg)

Sep 12th, 2023 47m 3s

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 fo

Beating Binge Eating Disorder in Less Than 4 Months (Client Confessional with Breanna)

Aug 29th, 2023 49m 6s

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 kidne

When Your "Health" Obsession Becomes Unhealthy (with Katie Kuhlmann, PLMHP, MS, NCC)

Aug 15th, 2023 31m 33s

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

Client Confessional: Jaime's Story of Going from Calorie-Counting to Food Freedom

Aug 1st, 2023 23m 18s

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

Going from Calorie-Counting to Food Freedom (Client Confessional with Jaime)

Aug 1st, 2023 23m 18s

Exploring the Wounded Healer Phenemenon of Dietitians Who Suffer From Eating Disorders (with Co-Host Hannah Saffold, RDN)

Jul 18th, 2023 27m 25s

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 healt