Nourishing Women Podcast

Wow today’s episode is AWE INSPIRING. I am honored to have guest Lauren Sheehey on the podcast today to talk with you about the mask of perfectionism, and her 30 day abstinence journey from perfectionism and exercise. A quick trigger warning: we do discuss trauma and sexual assault in today’s episode.   Lauren Sheehey is a writer, meditation teacher, relentless creative, and most recently a new mom. For years, she worked with clients around the world as a Lifestyle Development Coach; her work focused exclusively on guiding women through their healing, empowerment, and self-actualization with a fully integrated, mind-body approach.    Now, Lauren is translating this work into motherhood and facilitating deep-dive conversations on her podcast, Hungry for More. She has witnessed, first-hand, the power of inviting women to tell, own, and write their stories. She knows that showing up and sharing oneself in a way that is unapologetically real and raw is ultimately the path to revolution.    You can find her writin

In this episode, let’s chat about beauty ideals and body image. Because today’s unrealistic standards for what is beauty, and the societal standards we experience, absolutely sets the stage for our own body image beliefs.   I mean how could it not? Sit and think about this: what are the images of women you saw growing up? What did they look like? I know for me it was Barbie dolls and princesses on Disney. What were your mothers or other adult women around you talking about as you grew up? For me, dieting and controlling food and our bodies was just the norm of what conversations among women looked like.   Listen to today’s episode to learn how beauty ideals impact your own body image, and the differences between self expression versus self objectification.   In this episode I reference the books: The Beauty Myth, Invisible Corset and More Than a Body.   Today’s episode is brought to you by our signature program, Food and Body Peace Playbook (FBPP). FBPP is an 8 week online course & group coaching program

It was the honor of my career to have Dr. Lindo Bacon on the podcast today! If you’re interested in learning from the author of Health at Every Size and Body Respect about why weight doesn’t equal health, today’s episode is for you! Plus, we dive deep into the evolution of Dr. Bacon’s books and their new book, Radical Belonging.   Dr. Lindo Bacon is a researcher and former professor, and for nearly two decades taught courses in social justice, health, weight, and nutrition. Dr. Bacon holds a Ph.D. in physiology with a specialty in nutrition, and master’s degrees in psychology and exercise metabolism. Dr. Bacon has mined their deep academic proficiency, their clinical expertise, and their personal experience to write two bestselling books, Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight, and the co-authored Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, or Just Plain Fail to Understand about Weight.    Their newly released book, Radical Belonging: How to Survive and Thrive in a

Today I want to talk to you about the differences between how we set goals as a dieter, versus how we set goals with intuitive eating and body image work. Because I could imagine, for some of you, this is actually what’s holding you back and keeping you stuck- unable to truly move into your intuitive eating journey.   Setting goals as a dieter tends to be short term and weight or appearance based. Even if it is health related, it tends to have a weight equals health approach, and still comes back to weight loss.    Yet I find that setting goals as a dieter rarely leads people to actually feeling as if they’ve created sustainable health habits that stick. Rarely do people create health habits that they will have for the rest of their lives through dieting. Honestly, I find dieting tends to do the exact opposite.    It tends to make people hate eating vegetables because they force themselves to eat only raw carrots and steamed, unflavored broccoli. So they think that all vegetables lack flavor. Dieting tends to

If you struggle with constipation and bloating, today’s episode is for you! I brought on gut health specialist and dietitian, Dr. Heather Finley to share with you how to manage your constipation and bloat, and why eating enough is critical for gut health.   Dr. Heather Finley is a  Registered Dietitian, gut health specialist and sought-after speaker on the topics of constipation, bloating, gut health, integrative nutrition, functional medicine and nutrition.    Her clients often come to her as a last resort, after feeling like they’ve tried everything. And time after time, my team and I get to experience them transforming before our eyes, frequently told that our approach is like nothing they’ve done before.    As well as working with clients in the gutTogether program, Dr Heather also trains other practitioners to use her signature gutTogether™ Method, while helping them build a sustainable business in her gutTogether program.    In this episode we discuss: Heather’s personal journey with GI issues, and why

I recently traveled to Greece and felt so inspired by this trip and how intuitive eating (and body image healing) made my vacation even better, that I recorded this episode when I got back home. Listen to today’s episode to learn the 5 ways intuitive eating makes vacation EVEN better!   And if you want vacations to feel easier and with less stress, if you want to experience peace with food and your body at all times, especially when on vacation, I would love to invite you to join Food & Body Peace Playbook (FBPP).   FBPP is an 8 week online course & group coaching program that will help you build lasting food freedom, better body image & sustainable health habits that stick.   At the time this episode airs, enrollment is currently open to our waitlist and will open to the public tomorrow on Wednesday, September 29th.   If you're ready to stop dieting forever and make peace with food and your body I’d love to see you as one of the 20 spots inside the program.   Resources for you: Learn more abo

Today on the show we are welcoming back guest, Katina Mountanos. Katina is back on the show today to discuss her company, Daydreamers, that uses creativity as a tool for emotional and psychology and how we can build a stronger mind body connection.   Katina Mountanos an author, entrepreneur and mindfulness expert whose mission is to help adults live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Her first book, On Adulting: How Millennials (And Any Human Really) Can Work Less, Live More And Bend The Rules For Good published by Skyhorse/Simon & Schuster hit bookshelves everywhere in November 2020. She is also the Co-founder and Chief Well-being Officer of a mental well-being startup, Daydreamers, and is currently receiving her Master's in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University. Katina’s work has been featured in HuffPost, Fast Company, Teen Vogue, Elite Daily, Mindbodygreen, and others.   In this episode we discuss: What Katina has been up to and how life has changed since she was last on the show. The

In today’s episode, I get personal with you about all that I’ve learned from my years of intuitive eating and body image healing.   Some of those lessons include how the struggle is part of the story, how the learning and growing never stops, how my body is the least interesting thing about me and so much more. Listen to today’s episode to learn the 7 lessons I’ve learned from intuitive eating and body image healing!   This episode is brought to you by Food & Body Peace Playbook. FBPP is an 8 week online course + group coaching program that will help you stop dieting forever and make peace with food and your body. FBPP opens for enrollment at the end of September, you can click here to join the waitlist to get first dibs on the 20 spots available and $100 off the program.   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here.  Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Community for more community

Have you ever wondered WHY its so important to ovulate? What it does for you and your health? Have you ever tracked your cervical mucus to predict and confirm ovulation? If you are a menstruator and what to learn more about your cycle, then today’s episode is for you!   Today’s guest is Nathalie Daudet, a fertility awareness educator, menstrual cycle coach and the founder of Fertility Awareness Project. After learning the magic of fertility awareness and the gift of body literacy, she decided to pursue formal fertility awareness training and Fertility Awareness Project was born. Listen to today’s episode to learn more about ovulation and how to better understand your cervical mucus.   In this episode we discuss: Nathalie's work as a Fertility Awareness Educator and what drives her passion for Fertility Awareness Method. A brief overview of what exactly is Fertility Awareness Method (FAM). The benefits of tracking cervical mucus and how to check it and what to expect for the different phases of your cycle. Th

Want to hear all my juicy secrets on what it’s REALLY like to own your own business? To do it while juggling personal life and mom life? Then today’s episode is for you!   In this round of AMA Q&A episode with my lovely assistant, Kate, I answer your questions on my favorite and least favorite (aka the worst parts) of business owning, how I’ve given up on balance and focus on integration instead, and so much more!   Today’s episode is brought to Food & Body Peace Playbook. Food & Body Peace Playbook is opening for enrollment at the end of September and YOU would be a perfect fit (for the only 20 spots available) if you are ready to stop dieting forever and make peace with food and your body. Click here to join the waitlist so you can automatically get $100 off!   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here.  Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Community for more community &a

Ready to stop seeing your as a math equation? Gain flexibility in your fitness routine? Then today’s episode with guest Katie Hake is for you!   Katie is a Registered Dietitian and Fitness Professional with a passion for helping women to stop dieting and start living. She works with women to eliminate the rigid, all-or-nothing mindset and replace it with one that celebrates life’s small wins to let them grow. Through both nutrition and fitness coaching, she empowers women to become the expert of their own bodies. Katie also spent time as a Metabolic Dietitian at a local children’s hospital for kids who have inborn errors of metabolism. She is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and recently got married during the pandemic! Learn more at www.katiehake.com or by subscribing to Fit Friends Happy Hour Podcast.    In this episode we discuss: Who is Katie and the work she does. What it means to live fierce and be free, Katie's journey to discover this. How Katie trains her clients without focusing on quantifyi

How to say F you to diet culture when your partner wants to diet? Today’s AMA Q&A episode answers this question and so much more with our lovely assistant, Kate, asking the questions and me answering your burning questions about recovery and intuitive eating.   Do you need support and accountability to say strong saying F you to diet culture?   Did you know intuitive eating is so much more than eat whatever you want, whenever you want it?   Food & Body Peace Playbook is opening for enrollment at the end of September and YOU would be a perfect fit (for the only 20 spots available) if you are ready to stop dieting forever and make peace with food and your body.   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here.  Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Community for more community & support. Take a look at our online shop, the Wellness Without Obsession Shop.   Let’s hang out! Connect

Curious what it means to build generational wealth? I was too! Which is why I asked Alissa Todd to come on the show. Alissa Todd is a Personal CFO and Financial Advisor who helps ambitious women build generational wealth so they can experience time freedom, financial freedom and a work-optional lifestyle. Through their Personal CFO Planning Process, her team creates a financial roadmap so their clients know exactly what to do with their money and take the guesswork out of their finances.    Like many people, Alissa struggled at the beginning of her financial journey. She had zero knowledge on personal finance or investing. Now, she specializes in helping ambitious women outsource their financial strategy so they can access more time freedom to feel more confident and clear about their financial future. Alissa grew up in The Netherlands and Ireland before moving to sunny Southern California. Outside of business, you can catch her at the beach, doing yoga or sipping spicy margs with her friends.   Learn more ab

Do you struggle with eating around others or eating out at restaurants? You all shared with me your biggest struggles with social eating and today’s episode is going to give you all the advice you need to navigate this!   If eating out at restaurants causing you comparison, judgement, shame, if it makes you worry about what others are thinking, or makes it hard for you to listen to your body cues, then today’s episode is for you. Learn how to eat intuitively when eating out at restaurants and around others in this can’t miss episode.   This episode is brought to you by one of my favorite skincare companies, Primally Pure. My favorite products right now are the facial dry brush, the plumping mask and the citrus and mint body butter. You can use the code NOURISH for 10% off your first order.   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here.  Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Community for

Have you ever wondered if you can practice intuitive eating with certain medical conditions, like Type 1 Diabetes? If so, today’s episode is for you! Guest and dietitian, Danielle Bublitz, shares how to bring together the worlds of managing your diabetes while honoring and practicing intuitive eating.   Danielle Bublitz, MS, RDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in Intuitive Eating, binge eating, and Health At Every Size(R)-aligned nutrition therapy.  Danielle earned her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from California State University at Chico and received her Master’s degree from California State University at Northridge while completing the dietetic internship program.  Since becoming a Registered Dietitian, Danielle has worked in various areas in nutrition, such as in hospitals, acute rehab, and skilled nursing facilities.  Danielle is passionate about guiding her patients through difficult medical diagnoses, like diabetes or gastrointestinal issues, while learning how to ma

Today’s podcast episode was created from this incredible blog post written by Kelsey Pukala, all about body grief.   In this post she shares, “I’ve been spending a lot of time lately exploring this idea of body grief.  Maybe I’m just late to the party… but over the past year, this has honestly been a newer topic for me to research and discuss with clients.  I wanted to share a few things I have learned with hopes that it is helpful for anyone currently experiencing body grief!” Listen to today’s episode and read this blog post to learn more.   This episode is brought to you by one of my favorite skincare companies, Primally Pure. My favorite products right now are the facial dry brush, the plumping mask and the citrus and mint body butter. You can use the code NOURISH for 10% off your first order.   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here.  Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Comm

Today on the podcast we have new dietitian at Nourishing Minds Nutrition, Emilie Hebert, back on the show to discuss why wellness culture is diet culture. You’ll learn the problems that exist with the mindset that a lot of wellness culture takes when it comes to health, and how to differentiate wellness culture vs wellness without obsession.   In this episode we discuss: Emilie’s journey from disordered eating to intuitive eating. Ways that Emilie has been influenced by wellness culture. Defining wellness culture and specific examples of how wellness culture gets it wrong when it comes to wellness. How to eat and live according to your values without falling into the trap of wellness culture. How Emilie practices wellness without obsession.   To celebrate Emilie joining the practice, Emilie is offering 10% off her packages for the first 5 clients that sign up, don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! You can learn more about Emilie joining the team and her packages here.    Resources for you: Learn mor

Today’s guest is Emilie Hebert, an anti-diet dietitian empowering people to love food and respect their bodies. Her goal is to help you heal from disordered eating so you can share your best self with the world.    In college, Emilie struggled with disordered eating and hypothalamic amenorrhea. She understands how it feels to believe that you will never live a life of food freedom because your food fears and negative body beliefs are so overwhelming. As your dietitian, her job is to remind you that a life of food freedom and body respect is possible for you—and, most importantly, that you deserve it. Emilie practices using the principles of Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size, and specializes in working with vegan/vegetarian clients and clients in the LGBTQ+ community.   You can follow Emilie on Instagram to learn more about her approach to nutrition, or at her food blog Emilie Eats for plant-based recipes.   You can learn more about Emilie joining the team and her packages here. Emilie is offering 10%

Ashton Barrett is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, who helps you reclaim your life from chronic dieting and provides intuitive eating and body image support. Ashton is passionate about banning body bullying and in this episode, we discuss her journey from macro counting coach to intuitive eating counselor.   In this episode we discuss: Ashton now described herself as an ex-macro coach, and shares with us the type of approach she used to take with clients. What led Ashton to decide to stop teaching macro counting. Ashton’s own journey to healing her relationship to food and then becoming a certified Intuitive Eating counselor. Why macro counting isn’t true food freedom and flexibility. The concept of reverse dieting in the macro world and whether or not Ashton still uses this approach. How Ashton practices wellness without obsession.   Learn more about Ashton: Ashton’s Instagram account   So much of what will help in the intuitive eating journey is provided in our program, Food and Body Peace Playboo

“You’ve gained weight, are you pregnant?” I will never forget the moment when a co-worker said this to me so casually as she passed me in the parking lot.   I wasn’t pregnant. I had been gaining weight because I was healing my relationship with food. And at that time in my life, I was *deeply* uncomfortable with it. I can’t remember what I said back to her but I do remember going to my car and crying about it.   I can’t help but wonder if I had understood how to stand up for myself and had clear boundaries about what was allowed to be said to me, how that conversation might have changed.   So in today’s episode I am going to give you some examples of setting boundaries in hopes it helps you continue in your intuitive eating journey.   So much of what will help in the intuitive eating journey is provided in our program, Food and Body Peace Playbook, a step by step guide for how to make peace with food, respect your body and live wellness without obsession.   This program was formerly called Permission Stage P