Nutrition Genius Radio

About Rebecca: On this episode of Nutrition Genius Radio we are joined by Rebecca Behr, RD. Rebecca grew up in Troy, NY where she completed a BS in Nutrition Science at Russell Sage College and a Dietetic Internship at Keene State College in NH. After becoming an RD she worked in long-term care & rehab specializing in ALS and Huntington’s Disease. Following this Rebecca jumped on an opportunity to move west and work as a Food Service Manager at an Outdoor Education focused boarding school. She now lives in the high Rockies of CO at 10,200 ft! Rebecca shares her experience as a food service manager and how despite not being a “sexy” area of nutrition it is still full of challenges, excitement, and science. Topics covered in this episode: -Rebecca’s journey as a Nutrition Student and now RD -School Nutrition + Events – Backpacking/Hiking/Camping Nutrition -Perfectionism and black and white thinking around food -What the heck is zonulin? Comments? Reviews? Criticism? Head over to iTunes or Stitcher if you like what you hear to leave us a 5-star review and you will be featured on the podcast! Don’t forget to hashtag #AdventuresofSassyandPearl and #NutritionGeniusRadio while you are listening! Connect with us: Laura’s Website: TheSassyDietitian.com Marie’s Website: PearlsofNutrition.com Show Notes: Keene State Dietetic Internship NOLS (Wilderness School) Backcountry Nutrition Melissa Hartwig Instagram post– We don’t all have the same 24 hours “If your stress is not productive- then stop.” Connect with Rebecca: Instagram: @theplentifulpalate___

This week we veer a little off the nutrition path to bring you Amy O’Sullivan, a Positive Psychology Coach from Rochester, NY. Don’t worry, this topic still pertains to nutrition and body image and, bonus, will help you learn little steps to improve you overall well being in life. We know that knowledge does not always equate to behavior change so we brought on Amy to discuss how you can use the strengths you already have to capitalize on taking the steps necessary to help you feel mentally and physically better. About Positive Psychology: Founded by Marty Seligman in 1998. According to the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive. The field is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play. It provides researched practices, training and habitual patterns that have direct positive effect on overall well being. Positive psychology offers us the choice to question the thoughts that no longer serve us, enabling us to change the way we think by cultivating positive feelings. Unlike past therapeutic approaches, Positive Psychology places an emphasis on innate strengths and what is going right in one’s life, instead of focusing primarily on what is wrong, mental illness, or flaws. The field presents an opportunity to become the best version of yourself simply by changing your perspective. About Amy: Amy O’Sullivan is Certified in Applied Positive Psychology through the New York Open Center, a certification administered and based off of The University of Pennsylvania’s Master’s Program in Applied Positive Psychology. She received her Bachelors of Science degree with a double major in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Amy was a scholarship athlete and captain for the University of Maryland Women’s nationally ranked soccer team. For the past four years, Amy has modeled in New York and overseas on a very competitive level. The two experiences have informed her interest in the study of Positive Psychology and the demand for mindset shifts in all arenas of life. Amy currently works with female athletes to align their thought processing to support performance, mental durability, and consistency. In addition, Amy works individually and at The Healing Connection, to introduce positive psychology concepts as a tool for eating disorders patients in recovery. As a certified yoga instructor, Amy interweaves the underlying principles with breathe and movement. Amy hopes to begin her Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology in the Fall of 2018 at the University of Pennsylvania. Topics covered this episode: -What is positive psychology -How focusing on positivity helps improve hope -Identifying character strengths and how to build on them -What is “flow” and how can you get in it? -How positive psychology differs from psychotherapy -Positive psychology for improving athletic performance -Breathing for relieving stress and balancing the nervous system Comments? Reviews? Criticism? Head over to iTunes or Stitcher if you like what you hear to leave us a 5 star review and you will be featured on the podcast! Don’t forget to hashtag #AdventuresofSassyandPearl and #NutritionGeniusRadio while you are listening! Connect with us: Laura’s Website: TheSassyDietitian.com Marie’s Website: PearlsofNutrition.com Show Notes: Via Character Strengths Test Marty Seligman- Learned Optimism Kristin Keff- Self Compassion  Barbara Frederikson- Love 2.0 UPenn Positive Psychology Cory Muscara Connect with Amy: amyosulliv@gmail.com

Changing things up this week and bringing you a guest interview with a Registered Nurse as well as an elite athlete, who happens to be pregnant. We discuss all things health, fitness, nutrition, and pregnancy, to piggyback off of our episode with Lily Nichols, enjoy! Christy Phillips Adkins started CrossFit in Summer of 2007 and started competing at the CrossFit Games in 2009. She has gone to the CrossFit Games 8 times. 7 times as an individual and 1 time on a team. She is a registered nurse and also has a degree in Exercise Physiology. Currently, she works as a school nurse in the health center for a boarding school. She also coaches classes at CrossFit Reston and this Fall she just launched her online training program called Training United for CrossFitters looking to up their game with a well-rounded program. You can find it on Beyond the Whiteboard.com This year, her goals have shifted from competition to start a family. She is currently 7 months pregnant. She, her husband and their yellow lab Bella are all very excited to meet Baby Adkins in May! Topics covered this episode: – Pregnancy & CrossFit (or fitness in general) – CrossFit’s take on nutrition and your thoughts on it all (i.e. Zone vs. Macros vs. Quality vs. Intuitive Eating) – Being a school nurse, what nutrition/fitness problems do you see? What can we do about it? – The age of overtraining…I see a lot of overtraining in my clients….do you see this in the community as well? – Is strong the new skinny a good message for girls? How do we empower others to be healthy & fit but not focus on body image only? Comments? Reviews? Criticism? Head over to iTunes or Stitcher if you like what you hear to leave us a 5 star review and you will be featured on the podcast! Don’t forget to hashtag #AdventuresofSassyandPearl and #NutritionGeniusRadio while you are listening! Connect with us: Laura’s Website: TheSassyDietitian.com Marie’s Website: PearlsofNutrition.com Show Notes: Connect with Christy: Train with Christy’s Program Training United Instagram: @christyphillipsadkins