The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com!  Maya Feller, R.D.: “There's so much space for slowing down and prioritizing rest without guilt and shame.”  Maya, a registered dietitian and cookbook author, joins us to discuss all the diverse, nourishing dishes that come from across the globe, plus: - Maya’s background & nutrition career (~00:20) - Why our country is in a health crisis (~10:03) - Why aren’t we teaching kids about proper nutrition? (~13:42) - Why BMI is inherently flawed (~19:41) - Why so many people still eat so unhealthy (~22:14) - Why “adding” instead of “limiting” is a better way forward (~25:40) - The CGM shortage & why it’s a major problem (~28:59) - Where the wellness industry complex went wrong (~33:05) - How to cut through iffy nutrition trends (~36:14) - Processed foods versus ultra-processed foods (45:16) - Is it problematic that institutions fund nutrition studies? (50:09) - How to make wellness feel a lot less shame-y (~57:24)  - Why traditional cookin