Nourishing Women Podcast

Today’s episode is brought to you by Food & Body Peace Playbook. Food & Body Peace Playbook (FBPP) is our signature program here at NMN, and part of what makes this program so incredibly transformational and unique is that we walk you through how to improve your body image as you’re learning how to practice the principles of intuitive eating.   FBPP is currently open for our April cohort (but closes this weekend!) which means you can spend these next 8 weeks over the spring preparing for a summer that will be ENJOYABLE this year.   No more crazy diets or detox plans leading up to the summer and no more feeling uncomfortable in a swimsuit. Click here to learn more and DM if you have questions about FBPP!   In this episode I answer your questions about: How does the program work Benefits of the support group aspect Who this program for and who this is not for Cost options, scholarship and sliding scale options, HSA payments Why weight loss isn’t the focus of the program Why it’s normal to feel nervous

Y’all! I have followed Alexis for YEARS so I could not be more excited to share that today she is on the show! In this episode we discuss Alexis journey as a food blogger, how food blogging contributed to orthorexia, her journey to intuitive eating and her life now as a momma.   Alexis Joseph is the nationally recognized Registered Dietitian behind Hummusapien™, a food, wellness, and lifestyle brand that inspires others to foster a more nourishing relationship with food.  Alexis co-owns Alchemy Brands, a collection of wellness-inspired food concepts including cafés, prepared meals, and nutrition services. She’s also a new mom to baby Max!   In this episode we discuss: Alexis’ journey as a food blogger and how her philosophy around nutrition has shifted. How Alexis realized her relationship with food needed repair, and how she worked to practice intuitive eating. The pushback Alexis received when she shared her journey to intuitive eating. Gentle nutrition practices of balancing intuitive eating with your own

Have you ever wondered, how do I know if my relationship with my body needs repair? What does it actually look like to have a stressful body relationship or negative body image? In today’s episode we go through specific examples, including that you may have learned these behaviors from your parents, especially your mother.    Because 99% of our clients come to us sharing that their relationship with their mother, and specifically their mothers relationship with their body, impacted how they ended up treating their own body.   If you can relate I want you to know #1 you’re not alone and #2 there is a better way!   There is a way to not live your life body checking all day everyday, letting the scale number dictate your mood for the day and changing how you eat based off how you feel in your body that day.   Food & Body Peace Playbook (FBPP) is our signature program here at NMN, and part of what makes this program so incredibly transformational and unique is that we walk you through how to improve your body

Megan Perez, lead dietitian at NMN, is back on the how today to discuss why we use an intuitive eating approach with our clients that have PCOS, and why disordered eating and binge eating is more prevalent in those that experience PCOS.   In this episode we discuss: Megan’s own diagnosis of PCOS during her infertility journey How common it is for women with PCOS to have eating disorders and why this is Why binge eating can be a common experience for PCOSers What to do if you are experiencing binge eating and beginning steps to improve binge eating, starting today   You can learn more about Megan here and her services here.   Today’s episode is brought to you by Food & Body Peace Playbook is our signature 8 week online group coaching program that will help you stop dieting forever and make peace with food and your body.   What that means to you is you create a friendship between you and your body that can last a lifetime. This will help you feel better in your skin, and as a result, actually enjoy taki

In today’s podcast episode we have lead dietitian at NMN back on the show, Megan Perez, to share all about what’s she has been up to since she was last on the show including her maternity leave and what life is like now that she is in the postpartum. You can learn more about Megan here and her services here.   Today’s episode is brought to you by Food & Body Peace Playbook is our signature 8 week online group coaching program that will help you stop dieting forever and make peace with food and your body.   What that means to you is you create a friendship between you and your body that can last a lifetime. This will help you feel better in your skin, and as a result, actually enjoy taking care of yourself (without the crazy diets and detox plans).   Learn how to truly move from food obsession to food and body peace with our proven playbook provided in our signature 8 week online group coaching program, Food & Body Peace Playbook.   Announcements: Food & Body Peace Playbook is open for enrollm

It can be hard to come to terms with the fact you may have a broken relationship with food and your body. Especially since it's completely normalized, and oftentimes praised in our diet obsessed world.   In today’s episode I help you understand what are specific signs that your relationship with food (and your body) needs some repair. And if you listen to today’s episode and you resonate, I want you to know: there is a way to have total trust in your body, confidence in yourself, and take care of your health without controlling every bite you eat.   And I'd love to teach you that better way. Food & Body Peace Playbook is our signature 8 week online group coaching program that will help you stop dieting forever and make peace with food and your body.   What that means to you is you create a friendship between you and your body that can last a lifetime. This will help you feel better in your skin, and as a result, actually enjoy taking care of yourself (without the crazy diets and detox plans).   Learn how

I know for so many of you podcast listeners, your relationship with nutrition is controlling. And it's absolute in thinking, like "I HAVE to eat (fill in the blank) amount of vegetables per day" or "I can only eat carbs at one meal a day" or "I can only eat sweets on the weekend."   Or maybe for you it's that nutrition reminds you SO much of your days of dieting that you have completely avoided nutrition because it reminds you too much of restrictions and rules.   And in order to make gentle in mindset, flexible in action part of how you approach nutrition, I'm hosting the Gentle Nutrition Masterclass on Wednesday, March 23rd at 7pm EST (recording available if you cannot attend live)!   You can click here to learn more and grab your seat!    In this masterclass you'll learn how to shift your mindset around nutrition, what flexible in action actually looks like, and specific gentle nutrition practices you can apply in your everyday life.   My goal is to remove the confusion around the final principle of intu

Today is a random conversation podcast kind-of-episode for you! In this episode we talk about using body autonomy as a scapegoat for promoting weight loss as an intuitive eating provider, and my disappointment in seeing providers marketing weight loss when they also say they help people heal from disordered eating.   In this episode I also wanted to share that I stand in solidarity with Mickey, Lindley and ASDAH in the harm caused by Lindo Bacon. We are working to make changes in how we approach Health At Every Size as a result, and will continue to actively work to reduce our harm caused. You can learn more about what has transpired in this article, this article and this article.   If you’re looking for a nutrition approach that is gentle in mindset and flexible in action, I would love to encourage you to join the Gentle Nutrition Masterclass I’m hosting on Wednesday, March 23rd at 7pm EST with recording available if you cannot attend live. Click this link to learn more and grab your seat to the Gentle Nu

We have had a podcast episode on the mindset shift of wellness without obsession before. But at the time I record this, my thoughts, experiences and expertise have continued to change and grow. So I thought it was time for an updated episode on this concept!   As a podcast listener, I have asked you to consider engaging in health habits without restriction, obsession, and rules. THIS is what wellness without obsession is all about.   A term created in our very first e-book in 2017, wellness without obsession became the company’s philosophy, the podcast motto and a trademarked term owned by my company.   It’s hard for me to define wellness without obsession because it means so many things to me! But in today’s episode I define and share my current thoughts on what is wellness without obsession. At the end of the day, improving your relationship with food and your body IS about health. It is about wellness.   But because we are choosing a healthy relationship, you will notice that engaging in health habits is f

The Gentle Nutrition Masterclass is coming this month! Join this 60 minute masterclass on Wednesday, March 23rd at 7pm EST (replay available if you cannot attend live) to learn how to navigate your nutrition from an intuitive eating approach.   Have you ever considered pelvic floor physical therapy to support your IBS or PCOS? We’ve talked about pelvic floor PT to support postpartum management on the show before, but today we are focusing on how it can help manage conditions. Today on the show we are welcoming my very own pelvic floor PT, Jenna Sires, to help us learn why we all need to consider our pelvic floor as part of a whole body, holistic approach to wellness. Plus, we talk about common misconceptions about the pelvic floor, including the burning questions, should we be doing kegels or not?!   Jenna Sires received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. She b

Last week we talked about why we lose our periods from excessive exercise. This week I want to talk about exercise from an intuitive eating lens, specifically how to be flexible with your fitness.   One of the reasons I believe it’s so important to be flexible with your fitness is that there are going to be times in your life where exercise should and will need to be modified, or potentially even completely eliminated for a period of time.   Inevitably, our lives change. Maybe you move, get a new job, have children, lose a family member, or have an injury. Maybe your recovery requires a pause in exercise. When life happens, whatever it may be, we want you to know that movement is always there for you when you need it. It’s true that movement helps us process through emotions, can help comfort us and connect back inward, and can be a healthy coping mechanism for the stress in our lives.   But if it’s the only form of coping we have, we are not setting ourselves up for success. Listen to today’s episode to lear

If you have ADHD, this episode is just for you! I asked ADHD eating expert and registered dietitian, Becca King, to share with us the link between ADHD and binge eating, and why intuitive eating is the solution, even for those with ADHD!   Becca King helps adults with ADHD struggling with disordered eating, chronic dieting and body image issues make peace with food and improve their self-esteem.   If you find yourself struggling with binge eating, forgetting to eat, or what to eat to help manage your ADHD, Becca is a resource you are going to love! She will help you rebuild a healthy relationship with food and your body. Using an evidenced based, weight inclusive, approach to eating and movement, Becca teaches you how to make peace with food and feel empowered to trust your body again.    By providing support, using the principles of Intuitive Eating and gentle nutrition Becca helps you navigate your journey to rediscovering your inner Intuitive Eater so that you too can stop binge eating for good and actuall

As part of the celebration of the new release of Get Your Period Back Playbook available as an anytime purchase, I wanted to record today’s episode on a component of hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) that we have yet to discuss, and that’s how excessive exercise contributes to HA.   The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis or HPG axis refers to the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and gonadal glands almost as if they are a single entity. This axis plays a critical role in the development and regulation of several different body systems like reproduction and immunity. The HPG axis is what controls the cascade of your hormones releasing to create your monthly menstrual cycle, and also what can stop it from happening altogether, too. Remember, HA is when the brain (specifically the hypothalamus) turns “off” the ovulation switch.   The HPG axis is extremely sensitive to the environment. And today we are going to address this from a lens of excessive exercise.   Exercise has benefits no doubt. In a very basic explanation,

I am so honored to say today on the podcast my guest is a client I’ve worked with Mary Weis. Working with Mary was an absolute joy. She was like many of our clients, working to fully heal her relationship with food and her body. But when we started working together, I immediately noticed how intense her digestion symptoms were.    You’ll hear in this episode how we helped her work with her doctor to get antibiotics to treat SIBO, and we focused on removing the stressors in her life, healing her relationship with food and body and experimenting with different supplements that aid digestion and SIBO recovery.   We also discuss in detail orthorexia, why commenting on weight loss is problematic and the importance of letting go of health as your one and only identity. Listen to learn more and get inspired in your own recovery journey!   In this episode we discuss: What Mary’s relationship was like with food, exercise and her body growing up. When Mary’s relationship with food started to change, and what made her

Are you someone who regularly experiences IBS symptoms, heartburn, nausea, or indigestion? If so, you're not alone! A majority of our clients at Nourishing Minds Nutrition are suffering from some type of digestive distress in addition to disordered eating when they begin working with us.    And since the vagus nerve is associated with many different functions and brain regions, research shows the positive effects of vagal stimulation on a variety of conditions, including digestive issues. There are many ways to stimulate the vagus nerve, and we discuss this in today’s podcast episode!   Thank you to Kelsey for helping write this, and if you want to work with Kelsey, Megan, Emilie or myself you can click here to learn more about our services.   Announcements: Get Your Period Back Playbook is currently open for our March enrollment, join this last live round to regain your health and fertility from HA! Food & Body Peace Playbook is also open for pre-sale for our April enrollment, if you join before March

Have you ever thought about the power of the words you speak to yourself? If so, you are in for a treat today! Today on the podcast we have guest and word coach, Dimple Mukherjee, on the show to discuss the power of words and how to create your word for the year.   Dimple is an occupational Therapist with more than 25 years of experience, and a graduate of Queen’s University with additional certifications in Health Coaching through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) through The Flourishing Center. Dimple also has three insanely active sons and call Toronto, Canada home.   Dimple’s mission is to help intentional, values-oriented individuals use their words of the year as anchors to guide them purposefully towards their desires and create consistent forward momentum. I love using the simple medium of chosen, personal words to enrich our lives and relationships. Listen to today’s episode to learn more about the power of words!   In this episode we discuss: Dimple’s wo

If you are ready to begin your intuitive eating journey, I am SO excited to tell you about the Beginner’s Guide To Food & Body Peace.   The Beginner’s Guide is a self paced online course that will help you *officially* stop dieting and jumpstart your intuitive journey.   Created for those who need help beginning the journey, or processing through the obstacles preventing them from understanding this self-care eating framework, the Beginner’s Guide is exactly what you’re looking for if you are ready to begin healing your relationship with food and your body.   We are currently in the middle of a 72 hour sale to celebrate the launch of our new offer (and Valentine’s Day), you can use the code FLASHSALE for 50% off the Beginner’s Guide to Food & Body Peace through Wednesday, February 16th!   Announcements: Get Your Period Back Playbook is currently open for pre-sale for our March enrollment, by joining before February 15th  you can get a free customized meal plan to support your HA recovery. Food &a

Today on the podcast I have guest, Michelle Pillepich. Michelle is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer helping people break free from food rules and learn to fuel their best lives.  She sees clients virtually in her private practice and runs a group program that teaches intuitive eating and exercise with community support. Michelle approaches health and nutrition from a holistic and intuitive perspective. She specializes in helping clients who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, or who want to work on improving their health and relationship with food from a non diet approach. Listen to learn how to have a healthy relationship with exercise to compliment your intuitive eating journey, and to learn about  Michelle’s experience running the NYC marathon as an intuitive eater. In this episode we discuss: Michelle’s decision to become a personal trainer to compliment her expertise as a non-diet RD. Michelle’s advice for how to reintroduce exercise after abusing it or using it in a punitive w

Before we begin this episode, I am putting a call out for therapists who also own online businesses and work in the intuitive eating/body image space. We recommend therapy to every client we work with, and we’d love to set up a referral system with a select group of therapists who can work with our clients and conversely, that we can be your choice for dietitian referral for your clients. If you are interested in learning more, you can email me at hello@nourishingmindsnutrition.com.    TW: I will share calorie amounts in this episode. Please do not listen if this could be triggering for you in any way.   In today’s episode, we discuss why calories are energy, not the enemy. I want to first begin though by validating the reason you are likely controlling, counting or trying to reduce your calorie intake. And that’s your desire for weight loss.   Letting go of the desire to lose weight may seem near impossible at this point in your journey and that is a completely valid way to feel!  Our culture is obsessed wit

Sign up for our FREE 5 day New Year, No Diet Challenge running all next week here!   Today’s guest is your favorite anti-diet business coach (and fellow dietitian!) Jennifer McGurk. Not only does Jennifer run her own successful private practice, but she is also the owner of Pursuing Private Practice.   Pursuing Private Practice is on a mission to empower non-diet dietitians to start, grow, and scale a business rooted in a weight-inclusive philosophy. Their goal is to amplify the common mission among non-diet dietitians that dietitians can empower clients feel fabulous about food. Pursuing Private Practice supports dietitians to create impactful offers for their clients, generate consistent revenue in business, and to prioritize self-care as a business owner.    Listen to learn more about Jennifer’s advice for weight inclusive businesses and how to have happiness and success in your business, and also learn a bit about my own personal business evolution!   In this episode we discuss: Jennifer’s journey as a d