Nourishing Women Podcast

In today’s episode we discussed: The definition of estrogen dominance & addressing some of the confusion around it Relative vs frank estrogen dominance Symptoms of estrogen dominance Why you can’t go off symptoms alone to diagnose Things to know when testing for estrogen & progesterone The role of Estrogen & Progesterone in the body Treatment specific to the root cause of the dysregulation Ovulation & it’s importance for hormonal regulation   Information discussed in today's episode: Discover Your Self Worth Outside of Your Weight 5 Easy Ways to Embrace Non-Toxic Living Meg’s Etsy Shop   CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE BODY IMAGE RESET.   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here. Join our FREE tribe for like-minded women, the Nourishing Minds Tribe. Let’s hang out! Connect with us: Meg’s Instagram Meg’s Website Victoria’s Instagram Victoria’s Website

A former Wall Street professional and graduate of Columbia Business School, Lauren boldly transitioned from a decade-long career in Finance and Project Management to a lifetime journey as a certified international yoga instructor, reiki practitioner and doula. Poised to transform the wellness movement, Lauren has earned 300 hours during her yoga teacher training program in NYC and India, she is a certified Reiki attuned practitioner at MINKA Brooklyn and proud Mama Glow certified prenatal, birth and postpartum doula. Learn more about her offerings at www.lotussol.com. Lauren’s devoted leadership and healing contributions to the world empower and serve communities by guiding people on a radical inward journey to achieve mental clarity, physical strength and holistic well-being.   In today’s episode we discussed: Lauren’s story to becoming a doula The difference between a Doula and a midwife. How Doulas can support women through all stages: fertility, pre-natal and birth and new motherhood as well. How to inco

Kat Beck is an Intuitive Healing Guide, Licensed Massage Therapist, + 500-hr Registered Yoga Teacher. Kat has been teaching mindfulness, meditation + yoga in studios, community centers + corporate offices  since 2014. After spending decades disconnected from her body + struggling with perfectionism, she found healing through journaling, dance, yoga, meditation, energy medicine + energy healing. She has since trained in facilitating intuitive energy work, breath-work,  chakra clearings, sound and crystal therapy. The modalities she channels in her healing work changed her life and she is passionate about helping others unplug from the programming that unconsciously runs their life + awakening their intuitive abilities.   In today’s episode we discussed: Kat’s story with control, people pleasing and perfectionism The core issues with seeking perfectionism and people pleasing How perfectionism can stem from a much deeper issue such as trauma and/or micro traumas How to break the control cycle How to connect to

Kait Hurley is a digital entrepreneur and the founder of the KAIT app & Move + Meditate Method. With a background deeply rooted in wellness and over a decade in the fitness industry, Kait helps students cultivate a stronger, more resilient body and mind. She's proud of the growing global community that's getting behind movement and meditation, and she's thrilled to share something that has been so transformative for her. Kait lives in Portland, OR with her cat Javier and her husband and business partner, Peter Marks. Connect with her on Instagram at @kait.hurley.   In today’s episode we discussed: Kait’s story with anxiety and panic attacks that led her to discover the Move and Meditate Method Inclusivity of all types of movement and all body types found in Kait’s app and why she chose to do this Skills Kait uses to help combat stress and anxiety Kait’s mission to help us all tap into our intuition and inner strength Respecting the origin of dance music and Kait’s desire to respect the cultures that it o

Topics discussed in today's episode: Why it is important to discuss vitamin D The role of vitamin D in our bodies Vitamin D deficiency signs and symptoms Synergy between fat soluble vitamins A, D and K2 Optimal levels to consume of vitamin D Sources of vitamin D and how to test for vitamin D levels   CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT THE BODY IMAGE RESET.   Information discussed in today's episode: Get Started Today with Better Body Image Reset Your Mindset Towards Yourself and Your Body Meg’s Etsy Shop   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here. Join our FREE tribe for like-minded women, the Nourishing Minds Tribe. Let’s hang out! Connect with us: Meg’s Instagram Meg’s Website Victoria’s Instagram Victoria’s Website Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram

Topics discussed in today’s episode: Why changing body image thoughts may be important to you Do you even see your body image issues as a problem What do you gaining or losing from how you view your body How changing how you view your body can you give your life and your health back Basic tips and strategies to begin the process (ways to take care of your body that don’t involve weight loss and then encourage handout on freebie of how to begin process of changing thoughts)   Free resources discussed in today’s episode: Getting started today with better body image Resources on Improving Body Image   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE BODY IMAGE RESET WAITING LIST.   Information discussed in today's episode: How to Reconnect with Your Body and Honor Your Hunger My favorite wellness beverages Set Point Theory Meg’s Etsy Shop Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here. Join our FREE tribe for like-minded women, the Nouris

In today’s episode, Victoria shares her insight and top tips to getting started with beginning a private practice and how to run an online nutrition business. We hope this episode supports you in your dreams of starting a business and helps make it an easier process for you!   Topics discussed in today’s episode: If entrepreneurship is right for you Determining your why before starting your practice How your why will help you decide on niche, marketing and ideal clientele Business starting specifics with business plan Setting up bank accounts and payroll, electronic medical record files and charting system, booking and accounting and more What set up our practice apart from others, the lesson of serving first   Purchase the masterclass! Available for $37 for a limited time only.   Freebies discussed in today’s episode: My Favorite Resources for Intuitive Eating and Integrative Nutrition Resources on Improving Body Image   Information discussed in today's episode: Pregnancy Update: 3rd Trimester Meg’s E

Brie Shelly is a therapist, coach, and yogi on a mission to empower women to unlock their inner confidence and learn how to thrive on and offline. Based out of Boston, Brie owns a private practice that specializes in confidence, body image, social media, navigating comparison traps, and utilizing travel as a tool for self-growth. She is the host of Real Talk Travels, a podcast that highlights the behind the scenes of the digital age during unfiltered conversations with social media influencers, travel enthusiasts, and marketing and mental health experts. When she's not supporting others, you'll find Brie somewhere in the world balancing being in the moment and taking photos.   Topics discussed in today’s episode: How Brie got into the work she does as a therapist, private practice owner and how she blends her beliefs on adventure and taking risks into her counseling Overcoming obstacles in your life and how taking risks helps you achieve a more fulfilling life Brie’s specialization in working with individual

  Topics: In this episode, Victoria & meg discuss their perspective on the intersection between intuitive eating, the female energy, and sustainability.   Resources for you: Ready to learn more? Come learn with us in Nourishing Women videos created just for you. Want to begin intuitive eating and living? This e-book is just what you are looking for. Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here. Join our FREE tribe for like-minded women, the Nourishing Minds Tribe.   Information discussed in today's episode: Why I use Herbal Supplements in Clinical Practice Meg's Shop- Pottery, Sustainability Supplies, etc   Learn why we are in love with Primally Pure products. Make sure you use the code NOURISH15 to get 15% off your first order on Primally Pure. (MARCH ONLY FOR 15% OFF!) Learn more about skincare on our blogs: Victoria’s 5 Favorite Facial Products She Uses Daily Victoria’s Skincare Routine How Meg Uses Skincare to Reduce Plastic Use

Topics discussed: Megan’s relationship with food and exercise growing up and how that led her to becoming a dietitian and eventually joining the Nourishing Minds Nutrition team Why Megan is passionate about intuitive eating and healing work Megan’s story to food and exercise freedom and what she learned along the way Utilizing the power of positive thoughts and positive affirmations through the IE journey The power that intuitive eating gives us to reclaim our lives How this journey led to Megan to getting help with her anxiety and digestion What the comparison trap is, ways it manifests and ways to combat it Practicing gratitude and the power of mindfulness in the journey to self love How to begin feeling good enough and loving yourself   Resources discussed in today’s episode: Intuitive eating book   Where you can find Megan: @meganperez_rd @nourishingmindsnutrition Nourishing Minds Nutrition   Resources for you: Ready to learn more? Come learn with us in Nourishing Women videos created just for yo

About Lisa: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack talks about vaginas a lot! She’s a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. In her new book The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa debunks the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children, by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to fertility awareness and menstrual cycle optimization. She hosts the Fertility Friday Podcast, a weekly radio show devoted to helping women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between menstrual cycle health, fertility, and overall health. With well over a million downloads, Fertility Friday is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness, and menstrual cycle health, connecting women around the world with their cycles and their ferti

Topics: Applying intuitive eating to competitive sports & other situations where you can’t rely solely on your hunger/satiety cues The importance in not taking the intuitive eating principles to extremes Taking the extremes and guilt out of traditional foods/Removing guilt from the quality foods you can find/afford. Weight gain & learning to trust your body with intuitive eating Eczema & elimination diets Taking the guilt out of choosing to use the birth control pill   Resources for you: Ready to learn more? Come learn with us in Nourishing Women videos created just for you. Want to begin intuitive eating and living? This e-book is just what you are looking for. Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here. Join our FREE tribe for like-minded women, the Nourishing Minds Tribe.   Information discussed in today's episode: Not Getting Your Period is Not Normal  How Pregnancy Has Empowered Me Meg's shop    Let’s hang out!

Topics: Sarah’s story & how she became so passionate about fermenting What are fermented foods?  Various types of ferments- lactic acid, yeast, etc. The difference between raw fermented foods and those that are on the shelves (“dead”) Why locally fermented foods is more beneficial  The role of fermented foods in traditional cultures The nutritional benefits of fermented foods Fermented foods vs probiotic supplementation The gut - heart - brain connection  How to start fermenting at home Resources for you: Ready to learn more? Come learn with us in Nourishing Women videos created just for you. Want to begin intuitive eating and living? This e-book is just what you are looking for. Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here. Join our FREE tribe for like-minded women, the Nourishing Minds Tribe.   Information discussed in today's episode: How I Practice Wellness (without obsession) Meg's shop Learn why we are in love with Primally

Topics: Breaking down the digestive process. How to know if you’re experiencing a true digestive issue. Determining the root cause of your digestive woes. The gut microbiome and it’s importance. Practical tips to start improving your digestion today. Merging intuitive eating with digestive healing Resources for you: Ready to learn more? Come learn with us in Nourishing Women videos created just for you. Want to begin intuitive eating and living? This e-book is just what you are looking for. Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here. Join our FREE tribe for like-minded women, the Nourishing Minds Tribe. Information discussed in today's episode: Are You Exercising Too Much blog post on VM Meg's Etsy Shop Learn why we are in love with Primally Pure products. Make sure you use the code NOURISH to get 10% off your first order on Primally Pure. Learn more about skincare on our blogs: Victoria’s 5 Favorite Facial Products She Uses Da

Topics:   How to decipher if an intention/resolution is serving you. Setting goals for your personality type. How to handle your friends talking badly about themselves. The right time to share about intuitive eating. Acknowledging the Instagram and social media “highlight”reel and not letting comparison impact your New Year intention setting. “Thin privilege” and letting of go the need to justify yourself to others.   Resources for you: Ready to learn more? Come learn with us in Nourishing Women videos created just for you. Want to learn more about intuitive eating and living? This e-book is just what you are looking for. Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here. Join our FREE tribe for like-minded women, the Nourishing Minds Tribe.   Information discussed in today's episode: The Last Principle of Intuitive Eating: Gentle Nutrition Intuitive Eating Sounds Great...But what if I Still Want to Lose Weight? Victoria’s 5 Favorite Faci

Topics: Kali’s story and why she is so passionate about sustainable living. Composting- what it is and why it is so valuable. The environmental benefits of composting. How to recycle properly and some of the common misconnections around it. Actionable steps that someone can make to start connecting with the food cycle and closed loop systems.   Connect with Kali:  Suncoast Compost  Instagram    Referenced links: Zero waste cutlery kit savethefood.com Meg's preset OrganiCup menstrual cup   Other Resources: FINALLY!! ACCESS NMN VIDEOS!  How to Live Instinctually E-book  Become a client @ Nourishing Minds Nutrition  Join the NW Tribe- FREE!   Connect with us: Meg’s Instagram  Meg's Website Victoria’s Instagram    Victoria’s Website  Nourishing Women Instagram    Primally Pure products we love: Blue Tansy Deodorant & Charcoal Deodorant  Fancy Face Serum Everything Spray Palmarosa & Mint Beauty Cream Baby Oil & Cleansing Oil

Topics: How to prepare your body for pregnancy without being obsessive. Sustainable and mindful ways of getting rid of old or unwanted clothes. Reducing stress/cortisol levels and the importance in how we perceive stressors in our lives. Intuitive eating and choosing the “healthier” food option.     Referenced Links:  Victoria's gender reveal blog post!!!  Meg's print shop   Other Resources: FINALLY!! ACCESS NMN VIDEOS!  How to Live Instinctually E-book  Become a client @ Nourishing Minds Nutrition  Join the NW Tribe- FREE!   Connect with us: Meg’s Instagram  Meg's Website Victoria’s Instagram    Victoria’s Website  Nourishing Women Instagram    Primally Pure products we love: Blue Tansy Deodorant & Charcoal Deodorant  Fancy Face Serum Everything Spray Palmarosa & Mint Beauty Cream Baby Oil & Cleansing Oil

Topics: Simi’s story and how she went from lawyer to author and certified health coach. The destructive power of fear, comparison, and making decisions out of people pleasing. The role perfectionism has in developing disordered eating. How perfectionism impacts and hinders us in all areas of our lives. How self work and healing manifests in other areas of our life. The importance of pausing and choosing how to interpret an event vs. reacting to it.  The “smaller is better” social expectation and how it holds us back from our fullest potential. The power of presence for women to tune into and trust their intuition. The importance of chasing your dream but also recognizing that every life stage has a purpose.   Simi made you a free guide, The First Step To Breaking Up With Perfection which you can grab here.   Grab your copy of Letting go of Leo here!   Connect with Simi:    www.simibotic.com  @simibotic   Thank you to Thrive Market for sponsoring this episode! Go to ThriveMarket/Nourishing to get 25%

Topics: Emotional eating vs binge eating Diet culture’s role in the development of identifying as emotional eaters. The various causes of emotional eating and the deeper meaning behind it. What Victoria and Meg believe about emotional eating and what it means for someone navigating their relationship with food. Body dysmorphia vs. disordered body image   Thank you to Thrive Market for sponsoring this episode! Go to ThriveMarket/Nourishing to get 25% off your first order!   Referenced Links: Victoria’s masterclass   Other Resources: FINALLY!! ACCESS NMN VIDEOS!  How to Live Instinctually E-book  Become a client @ Nourishing Minds Nutrition  Join the NW Tribe- FREE!   Connect with us: Meg’s Instagram  Meg's Website Victoria’s Instagram    Victoria’s Website  Nourishing Women Instagram    Primally Pure products we love: Blue Tansy Deodorant & Charcoal Deodorant  Fancy Face Serum Everything Spray Palmarosa & Mint Beauty Cream Baby Oil & Cleansing Oil  

  Meg & Victoria welcome their dear friend, Meg Faletra, MS, RDN on the show today. Meg is a global health dietitian who specializes in sustainability and whose life passion is to empower people to make a positive impact on the world with the choices they make. She is an absolute wealth of knowledge in all things integrative nutrition, intuitive eating, and mindful living. In this episode they discuss the following topics:   Meg’s story and how she got into the space of sustainability and global health.  How sustainability awareness is empowering and applies to all of us. How the current food system plays a role in chronic malnutrition and what we can do to make a positive impact.  How we can take ownership of our food choices and make decisions that honor and support the people who grow our food. The importance of consumer awareness when it comes to global trade. The power of optimism. The power of connecting more with our local food system. How diet culture robs us of our food culture. How cultivating