Nourishing Women Podcast

This episode begins by sharing a few updates, including a continuation of our conversation on anti-racism work, to encourage you to continue as well. In this episode I share how I am learning the differences between body liberation, the body positive movement and health at every size. Here at Nourishing Minds Nutrition, we will do a better job of showcasing those differences, and giving credit to those the movements were created for, Black marginalized bodies. Today on the podcast I have Erin Bahadur on the show. I love following and learning from Erin, she is real, honest and kind- and has the CUTEST baby, too! I also love her focus on mental health, and we discuss this at length in today’s episode. Erin is a recovering addict, personal trainer, writer, and mother living in North Carolina. Her blog, Erin's Inside Job, is a journey through her continued recovery and a reminder to others that true wellness comes from within. Active in the mental health and fitness communities, Erin has multiple years of experi

Click here to get your hands on my new free mini course, the Summer Reset!   The question of today’s podcast episode is...can you eat organic and practice intuitive eating? This episode may need a part two to explain more about what was discussed and get in more detail about the reasons to eat organic for your health, the health of our community and the health of the planet- but think of this as a starter conversation, making sure first you’re in a healthy place with your external health values, like eating organic, and making decisions that are aligning within the final principle of intuitive eating, called honor your health with gentle nutrition.   While you are going to hear me share my personal views on why I eat organic in  this episode, I believe it is so important to think critically and think for yourself when it comes to anything in the health and wellness world. I would even take it a step further to say I believe those who are against eating organic make valid and important arguments. I believe tho

Click here to get your hands on my new free mini course, the Summer Reset! I’ve always believed yoga is such a wonderful compliment to intuitive eating, and often recommend it to clients who are having a hard time exploring the mind body knowledge part of intuitive eating. Knowing that Kara is an expert in both areas, yoga and intuitive eating, I asked her to come on the show to discuss how they compliment each other. Kara Lydon, RD, LDN, RYT, is a nationally recognized and award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, yoga teacher and the owner of Kara Lydon Nutrition. Kara believes that the key to authentic health and wellbeing is to celebrate food and our bodies, a positive philosophy that she actively practices and instills through the kitchen, yoga studio, working one-on-one with clients, on her food and healthy living blog, The Foodie Dietitian, and in her e-book, Nourish Your Namaste: How Nutrition and Yoga Can Support Digestion, Immunity, Energy and Relaxation.

Click here to get your hands on my new free mini course, the Summer Reset! Today’s podcast I am going to share my thoughts on a common hormonal trend called seed cycling.   While food (meaning eating ENOUGH), reducing exercise, managing stress and sleeping enough are the primary factors  we look for to help our clients get their periods back, and get them consistent, there can be a time and place for gentle nutrition approaches.  This includes supplementation, acupuncture and other additions such as seed cycling!   Seed cycling works by helping support women with the nutrients their bodies need at specific phases of their cycle.   Seed cycling can be used to help with conditions such as amenorrhea, when getting off the birth control pill and even to manage PMS and period pain symptoms.   How to do it? Well it’s really simple and  you’ll learn all about it in this episode! You’ll also learn: Nutrients that seeds contain to support your menstrual cycle What lignans are and how they support the cycle Why its re

Click here to get your hands on my new free mini course, the Summer Reset! In the introduction of today’s episode, I share what I’m learning inside the book, Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings. As I read, I continue to learn how from the time the slave trade began in the 1500’s and as it continued through the 1800’s, the black body was used to justify slavery. White women and men viewed the black body as grotesque, wording depicted from literature quoted in the book from this timeframe. Religion and faith was also used to elevate thinness- believing that the ability to control fatness and control eating was attached with morality. It’s had me reflecting- NO WONDER now in 2020 we have such deeply ingrained beliefs that how we eat and what we look like is attached with superiority and morality. We can see this now ver badum in the health and wellness industry, both the view the controlling your eating makes you superior and that controlling your body weight makes you elevated, or better than. I hope know

This episode begins with a conversation on the anti-racism work I am learning and the white supremacy I am unlearning. I share what I’ve learned on how to respond to racist comments and why as a white person I am holding myself (and other white people) accountable to create the change. Learn more: Instagram post shared, Waste Free Marie Instagram. Rachel Cargle Instagram account. On today’s episode, you’ll learn about trauma, how trauma gets stuck in our bodies, why we disconnect, and why we experience shame. This episode is necessary for all women (and for all that identify as women) as we’ve all experienced micro and possibly even macro traumas. What you’ll walk away with is the insight into how to FEEL your emotions to heal from trauma and connect back in to your body. This conversation may be heavy for some, and there is a trigger warning for those struggling with an active eating disorder. In this episode we discuss: How do we create a better sense of connection to our intuition. Why disconnection from

This episode begins with an update on my anti-racism education and what I’m learning. I share about the book, Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings and how I’m learning how the body, and specifically the female body, was objectified and used as justification for slavery (and later became the root of diet culture). I also took at anti-racism course for wellness professionals this week by Chrissy King, where I was reminded of why wellness is for everyone but not always accessible for all because of oppression and discrimination. I learned how to become a better ally and the course helped me put into action changes we will make in my business to ensure we are an ally today and all days going forward. Today’s podcast is a long time coming, we are finally having a conversation about CBD oil!. I first became a fan of CBD oil when I started using it for my dog to improve his anxiety and seizures, and since have used it for the entire family as part of our wellness routines. There’s a lot of misinformation out t

Can you practice intuitive eating with PCOS? Yes you can! Join me in this conversation with guest Julie Duffy Dillon RD/N to learn more, including how she became a non-diet dietitian, why she works with clients that have PCOS, how PCOS causes a pro-inflammatory state and intuitive eating aligned nutrition and exercise recommendations for PCOS.   Julie Duffy Dillon is a registered dietitian, nutrition therapist, podcaster, eating disorder specialist and author. In this episode we discuss:  Julie shares her journey to becoming a non-diet, health at every size aligned RD. How and why clients with PCOS kept finding Julie seeking help. Why someone with PCOS lives in a pro-inflammatory state. If you are already in a pro-inflammatory state, Julie explains why exercise could make that worse. Why would certain symptoms or behaviors, like carb cravings, for someone with PCOS be more intense and how you can make them. Julie’s recommendations for intuitive eating aligned nutrition to support PCOS. What is inositol and h

Thank you for listening to this episode.   Before we resume our usual content, I want to take a moment to talk with you today about what’s going on with systemic racism here in America.   As part of the #amplifymelanatedvoices challenge last week, I did not air a podcast episode or post any original content. Instead I shared BIPOC content and took a lot of time to listen, learn and reflect.   In that reflection, I am disappointed in myself. I acknowledge and apologize for my internalized racism- by being silent about white supremacy I was contributing to it. I had recently become aware of the racist roots of diet culture, and was trying to learn more about it before I shared it on the podcast- and as a look back I do believe that was a mistake.   For one, this is an ever ongoing journey to learn and unlearn, I kept waiting until I understood it better- but I’ll likely never feel fully equipped with all the knowledge I feel like I need. That’s my own perfectionism to work on- I didn’t want to speak if I couldn

I am SO thrilled to have guest Simi Botic back on the show. Simi was last on the show in episode 78 sharing about overcoming perfectionism and the power of reinterpreting events. And today she is back to share about unmeasured movement to support your intuitive eating and living journey. Simi is one of my absolute favorite intuitive eating coaches and if you describe yourself as a perfectionist, you’re going to want to follow her and learn all that she has to share!   In this episode we discuss:  What Simi has been up to since last on the show, and her 2020 goal to discuss intuitive movement. What inspired Simi to create the Barre membership group, Unmeasured. Simi shares why its called Unmeasured and why she believes movement should be about joy, not punishment. Tips for ways we can let go of the perfectionism and “should-ing” on ourselves about our exercise habits. Exploratory questions you can begin asking yourself to determine if exercise that day would be an act of self care, versus exercising out of

Today's podcast episode is short and sweet! In today's show I'm explaining my summer goals, including working to create a summer schedule of working 4 days a week. Podcast episodes will continue every Friday, and Tuesday episodes will resume in July! Listen to this episode for more life updates, what to expect for the show this summer and a sneak peak at a free offer we have coming your way this summer!   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST FOR THE NEXT ENROLLMENT OF PERMISSION STAGE PLAYBOOK.   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. Live Q&As are hosted every Tuesday evening.   Let’s hang out! Connect with Victoria and the staff at NMN: Victoria’s Instagram Victoria’s Website Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram Nourishing Minds Nutrition website

I’ve always been a fan of acupuncture. I think it’s fascinating to think the same acupuncture points have been used for thousands of years. This traditional method of medicine is a great option for those looking for additional routes to help heal or just take care of your overall wellness! Plus, it can be a great option for fertility, period resumption and healing heal hormonal imbalances. I had the pleasure of having licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, Aimee Raupp, on the show to share the science behind why acupuncture works. Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women’s health & wellness expert and the best- selling author of the books Chill Out & Get Healthy, Yes, You Can Get Pregnant, and Body Belief. A licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice in New York, she holds a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University. Aimee is also the founder of the Aimee Raupp Bea

In the past dieting was, for the most part, about villainizing just a particular macronutrient, like carbs or fat, or villainizing calories in general. These days, you can find a reason on the internet to villainize literally any food out there.   The truth is, you can find research to support just about any claim out there. And while I think evidenced based protocols are highly important, we have to remember that doesn’t replace your unique, individual needs. Instead of taking the opinions of others and the rules and protocols and the diets around food, intuitive eating asks that you put all foods on an even playing field.   Cookies and burgers and kale and blueberries are all emotionally equivalent. By making them have no moral value higher than the other, you can tune in to how your body feels when you eat foods. Releasing the emotions around the food, allows you to tune in to your mind body knowledge on your hunger and fullness levels, your food preferences and cravings and discover what is both satisfyin

In our current world, the diet culture infused health and wellness one- we are told the only ways to obtain health are to: have a very specific body size, eat this not that and exercise as much as possible.   And when you hear about intuitive eating...   You fear that vegetables and all the foods you force yourself to eat to maintain your "healthy identity" will become foods you never eat again. In fact all your behaviors  you’re scared you’ll never do again.   And if that's a fear of yours, that may mean you've made the mistake of thinking intuitive eating is just eating "whatever you want". Or only ever eating ice cream. Or never exercising again. It’s another version of all or nothing thinking.   Intuitive eating is about promoting health and eating ALL foods (that feel medically or ethically best for you).   You need to learn to live life in the gray area, and discover what health really means to you. Health shouldn't be about black and white thinking, nor is it the small little actions but instead the su

As we have been hosting our free workshops, Food Obsession to Food Flexibility, one of the #1 questions you’ve had for me is...well, what will happen to my weight?   And that fear is ultimately because you’re worried not only about your own fears, but also what people will think about your body changing...Statements like these and the *potential* thoughts and opinions of others really worry you.   But, here's the thing...This is your life. Your body. Your food liberation journey.   Your job in your life is not to spend it worrying about what others think or believe. Nor is to meant to be spent pleasing others, your job is to live your life how you desire.   Instead of viewing it as letting yourself go...could you consider letting yourself be?   Part of letting yourself be is going to be to stop micromanaging your body. To treat it with dignity, respect compassion and kindness. Can you imagine what that would feel like?   I know the anxiety about POTENTIALLY even gaining weight is crippling. Listen to today’s

In today’s podcast episode, with guest Emilie Hebert, we discuss whether or not eating vegan and intuitive eating can coexist. This episode may be one of my favorites to date! If you’ve been wondering if you can eat intuitively as a vegan or vegetarian or with food restrictions such as an allergy or health condition that requires elimination of food, this episode was made for you!   In this episode we discuss: Emilie’s inspiring journey to running her blog, Emilie Eats, and her current journey working towards becoming a registered dietitian/nutritionist. Emilie shares her disordered eating recovery journey, how she knew something was wrong with her relationship with food, and the steps she took to ensure recovery. How Emilie ensured she was NOT eating vegan as a way to control her body, and how she made sure she was still able to practice intuitive eating while respecting her morals and values. Exploratory questions you can ask yourself to ensure you are pursuing veganism for the right reasons, ones that are

You know in order to embrace intuitive eating, you’re gonna have to end the fight between you and your body, make peace with and give yourself unconditional permission to eat.   But that’s also what makes this work incredibly challenging, overwhelming and frustrating! Plus, figuring out what it means to “listen to your body” and what it truly means to “eat whatever you want” is so confusing, what exactly does that even mean?!   That’s why my team and I have created our first ever online course, Permission Stage Playbook.   Permission Stage Playbook is a proven step-by-step guide for how to move past the confusion and overwhelm to become an intuitive eater.   Permission Stage Playbook is the ONLY program of its kind that:   Teach you, step by step, how to give yourself permission to eat and not only make peace with food, but also make peace with your body in order to let it be. Re-align you with your own values and beliefs about health and also who you want to be and how you want to live your life. Help yo

Let me guess...You’ve been listening to this podcast for a long time, or maybe you’re a new listener. I’ve caught your ear on the fact that diets don’t work and YES your clean eating programs, switching from whole 30 to keto to vegan for weight loss to eliminating gluten without medical need to a juice cleanse...is just another form of dieting.   Diets don’t work for 95% of the population...and when I say “don’t work” I mean they don’t give you what they promise….Mind blown. You thought you were just eliminating bloat...trying to feel more energized...trying to lose those “last 10 lb”.   The worst part about dieting? It causes your body to go into survival mode in order to adapt to the inadequate intake it’s getting…meaning it’s no longer in thriving mode. Which is the reason you got into health and wellness in the first place!   Now, I know you’ve heard me talk about my absolute love for intuitive eating and maybe you’re intrigued. Maybe you’ve even gone so far to read the book, or listen to more podcasts li

Have you ever wondered how the language used on the food products we purchase affect how we think and view the food? Today’s episode, with guest and fellow non-diet dietitian, Brenna O’Malley (@thewellful) explores how food marketing and social media influences our personal views of food, our eating habits and how this all ultimately impacts our own relationship with food. Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE workshop I am hosting. The Food Obsession to Food Flexibility workshop is coming to you NEXT WEEK.   This free workshop is for you if: You’ve tried to embrace food flexibility before and you felt overwhelmed about “eating whatever you want”. You feel confused about what it means to “eat intuitively”. You want to learn how how to apply intuitive eating in your life, you’re just not sure how. You want clarity and confidence about the intuitive eating journey. You’re ready to dive in to the permission stage, and want to learn more about what exactly this means! You know you may a little *too* obsessed with

When you saw the title of this podcast episode were you intrigued? I’ve been inspired, in countless ways, from my clients at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Recently, I’ve been exploring this conversation of self worth and identity crises with my clients, and it inspired me to record this episode for you.   One of the reasons I believe it's hard to let go of the food obsession and more towards intuitive eating, making peace with your body and food flexibility is...that in our world we often get labeled as the “healthy one”.   In today’s episode I’m exploring why this is so hard, my own personal experience with redefining my identity and how to know if it’s time for you to do the same.   PLUS..I’m sharing in today’s episode our newest offer from Nourishing Minds Nutrition...A FREE WORKSHOP!   Food Obsession to Food Flexibility workshop is coming to you NEXT WEEK.   This free workshop is for you if: You’ve tried to embrace food flexibility before and you felt overwhelmed about “eating whatever you want”. You feel