Nourishing Women Podcast

This episode is a long time in the making! The most FAQ I receive about both intuitive eating and the health at every size framework is this: is intuitive eating actually healthy for you? And can you practice it with a health condition? This episode answers these questions for you and details through:   The research behind Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size Limitations of weight loss research Intuitive Eating (IE) and Health at Every Size (HAES) are NOT anti-health How IE and HAES improve your health for now and the long term Using behavior changes to improve health instead of intentional pursuit of weight loss Debunking common misconceptions about IE Applying IE principles and a HAES framework with ideas of how to apply for health conditions such as: diabetes, hypertension, Celiac disease, food allergies, PCOS, and IBS. How to use this information to guide your client experience as a healthcare provider   Information discussed in the episode:   Books: Intuitive Eating, Health At Every Size, Body

This episode is a special one! Victoria and Nick share their birth story of having their daughter in a hospital and what happened along the way. This story is a great example of blending holistic, natural methods with medical interventions when needed. They share the days leading up to going into labor, laboring at home, using a doula during childbirth and why it was beneficial, what kind of support was helpful, how to create a dream team for your delivery, pros and cons to giving birth in a hospital and how to set flexible birth intentions.   Read the birth story here.   Childbirthing classes Chiropractor for Webster’s technique Doula and placenta encapsulation services Midwife and OBGYN clinic   Victoria’s favorite Primally Pure products: Baby oil Baby balm Fancy face serum Body butter   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. Li

  We finish going over the Intuitive Eating Principles in this episode including: discover the satisfaction factor, cope with emotions without using food, respect your body, exercise feel the difference and honor your health with gentle nutrition. Victoria provides personal and clinical experience and advice, as well as recommending different tools you can use as you work through the Intuitive Eating principles. This episode details: Allowing pleasure and satisfaction to be part of your health and well being How mindfulness can help with discovering satisfying foods How to figure out if you are emotional eating Ways to cope with emotions with and without food Developing strategies to combat emotional eating if occurring Letting go of the desire to lose weight Set point theory and how to discover your body’s natural body size Ideas for ways to take care of and respect your body Tools you can use to help develop body acceptance Discovering the appropriate amount of exercise for you and your needs The benefits

In today’s episode, we go over the first five principles of Intuitive Eating: reject diet mentality, honor your hunger, make peace with food, challenge the food police and feel your fullness. Come back next week for part 2 for an explanation of the last five Intuitive Eating principles and final thoughts on intuitive eating from Victoria.   This episode details: What is diet mentality and diet culture Ideas for ways to reject diet mentality and questions to ask yourself to see if you believe in dieting The hunger and fullness scale What is primal hunger and signs of it and what are signs you should eat The permission stage of intuitive eating Ideas for ways to make peace with food and challenge the food police Ways the food police shows up in the health and wellness world Avoiding the hunger and fullness diet and anti-fullness message   Links: Hunger and fullness scale Diet culture definition by Christy Harrison episode 77: emotional eating and body dysmorphia    Resources for you: Learn more about ou

In today’s episode we explore the topic of fat discrimination and oppression by diet culture with author of You Have the Right to Remain Fat and expert on body justice and fat activist, Virgie Tovar.   We discuss: Virgie’s story of how she became an expert in fat discrimination and sexuality studies What is fat phobia and how to recognize it How diet culture is a form of oppression Ways that diet culture is bigotry How we can be better allies for fat acceptance What is internalized inferiority and ways to recognize how you may feel inferior in your everyday life   Virgie Tovar is the author of You Have the Right to Remain Fat and one of the nation's leading experts and lecturers on fat discrimination and body justice. In 2018 she was named one of the top 50 most influential feminists by Bitch Magazine. She is the founder of Babecamp, a 4-week online course designed to help women who are ready to break up with diet culture. She started the hashtag campaign #LoseHateNotWeight and in 2018 gave a TedX talk on

Today’s podcast is a bittersweet one as its an end of an era, this episode is Meg’s final episode as a podcast co-host. In the intro, Victoria shares why as well as what you can expect from the podcast going forward. For Meg’s final episode, Victoria and Meg answer your questions on sustainability.   Listener Questions answered in this episode:   Is there a company where we can send old clothes and they'd reuse and recycle the textiles? Your advice for hosting a clothing exchange. Which sustainably root companies you support. What are your thoughts on purchasing from Amazon? Is a vegetarian diet the most sustainable way to eat?   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

Megan Perez, dietitian at Nourishing Minds Nutrition, is back on the podcast today sharing her insight into why sleep matters for your overall health and wellness and how to improve it.   Topics discussed: Why sleep is important for our health and functioning How sleep affects hormones and digestion Why it has made such an impact on my health and in my life recently Common reasons we have trouble sleeping How sleep is impacted by our circadian rhythm and the four cycles of sleep. The negative effects of lack of sleep Megan’s top tips for improving your sleep quantity and quality   Resources discussed in this episode: Studies referenced: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5123208/ https://www.wageningenacademic.com/doi/pdf/10.3920/BM2016.0150 Sleep Smarter Book NWP Episode 27: How to Improve the Quality of Your Sleep   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

Shanna Tyler is an online life + biz coach for entrepreneurial women and podcast host of The Self Soul Sport Podcast. Based in New York City, she loves connecting with girlbosses from all over the world to build their brand + biz with clarity, accountability, and community. Shanna believes that you can do it and have it all -- from pursuing a life of passion, cultivating a supportive network, and making money doing what you love! You can find her Instagram keepin it really real or her website where she shares all of her offerings.   Topics discussed: Shanna’s mental health journey and how this led her down a path to becoming a business owner and life and business couch How struggles we experience in life can lead us to our greater purpose Shanna’s best tips and strategies for managing Major Depressive Disorder Navigating the wellness space in NYC Advice for those that don’t fit the mold of what “wellness” looks like What being a life and business coach means to Shanna How Shanna works with entrepreneurial

Today on the podcast, we have one of our amazing dietitians at Nourishing Minds Nutrition, Kelsey Pukala, back on the show to explain how disordered eating can be a root cause to digestive issues. In today’s episode we detail through: An explanation to what is disordered eating What kind of digestive issues you can experience with disordered eating Why and how disordered eating can lead to digestive issues Why we don’t use elimination diets and food sensitivity testing in our practice General tips to get started with improving your digestion   Information discussed in today's episode: Victoria Myers Blog Meg’s Etsy Shop Episode 83: Digestion Basics, IBS/SIBO and merging Intuitive Eating with Digestive Healing Episode 66: SIBO, IBS and Digestive Healing with dietitian Kelsey Kinney Episode 64: Probiotics: the what, how and why Marci Evans website Is Clean Eating Causing Your Digestive Issues? Improve Your Digestion Naturally (and Start Today!)   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nouri

Today’s episode is a special one! We have a deep, heartfelt discussion with our dear friend, Lisa Hayim. As you will see, Lisa has so much insight and wisdom to bring to the wellness space as she reminds us that true wellness encompasses more than just food. Her own journey with mental health and therapy is a powerful and inspiring one that will resonate with many!   Topics include: Mental health and the unfortunate stigma behind it. Having “food issues” and being in the wellness field. Mental health and social media. AEDP therapy and it’s transformational power. Mindful eating - what it means to Lisa and how she practices and teaches it.   Connect with Lisa: instagram website   Information discussed in today's episode: Victoria Myers Blog 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 Instagra

In today’s episode we answer these listener questions: Am I orthorexic or just “healthy”? Struggling with orthorexic tendencies and combatting shame with “healthy” foods What are the hallmark symptoms of SIBO? But also why it is important to also recognize individuality with IBS. What are some helpful tips on understanding and discerning hunger and fullness cues?   Information discussed in today's episode: Victoria Myers Blog 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 Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram

In today’s episode we discussed: PSA: It’s okay to not have perfect skin!!! Other factors at play- it’s not just hormones. The hormones involved with hormonal acne: cortisol, androgens, estrogen, and progesterone. How the birth control pill can indeed be a treatment for hormonal acne. What to do about hormonal acne- hormone testing and topical treatments. Using food as medicine & specific nutrients for optimal skin health. Links: Fermented Cod Liver Oil Vital Proteins Beef Liver Capsule   Information discussed in today's episode: Victoria Myers Blog 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 Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram

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