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The pressure to “bounce back” after having a child is real. And the timing couldn’t be worse. What new mom has time to adopt a long, draining workout routine? If you’re looking for realistic tips on getting back into your nutrition and fitness groove, this episode is for you.

Feel guilty when you try to take a rest day? If so, who could blame you? For years, diet culture has told you that neglecting your physical and mental well-being and sticking to a rigid workout routine is the only way to hit your goals. It’s time to flip the script and bring back rest.

Ever found yourself thinking, "Why did I eat so much this weekend? I'll get back on track and start my diet again on Monday." If you answered yes, you might be caught in the Binge-Restrict Cycle. This cycle keeps you stuck feeling like you just don’t have enough willpower. Tune in to learn why.

Ditching dairy altogether is a big deal, and you deserve to know the facts before you make a decision. That’s why today, I’m bringing Kerry Hackworth on the show to answer all of your burning questions about dairy. 

Listen in to hear my full journey and details I've never shared before on the podcast. My hope is that you’ll walk away from this episode feeling seen and knowing that a better relationship with food and fitness is possible for you, no matter where you’re at right now. 

In this episode, we’ll look at the real pros and cons of plant-based eating. I’m cutting through the noise and myths floating around online about vegetarianism and veganism and breaking down the research so you can make an informed decision.

When it comes to eating and body image, opinions are everywhere—even in faith-based books. Many Christian books encourage people to care for their bodies because the Bible says it’s a temple. But can these approaches really help you improve your relationship with food and your body? My client Cathy and I unpack that question in this episode. 

Questions like: "Will I still fit into the intuitive eating community if I try GLP-1 meds?” and “Will this pull me back into dieting?" might be coming up for you (or someone you know) if you’re considering trying GLP-1 meds like Semaglutide, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Ozempic. Holly Dykstra, fellow RDN and intuitive eating counselor, and I tackle those questions and more in this episode.

I’m sharing 3 practical tips to turn bad body image days around today. These are tried-and-true strategies I've used personally and with my coaching clients. 

Today, I’m sharing simple tweaks that’ll help master mindful eating so you can cut the mealtime stress and start enjoying every bite you take (without feeling guilty!). 

Listen in to learn the truth about intuitive eating and how structure can support you as you heal your relationship with food and your body. You’ll walk away with 3 simple steps that will help you chase your health goals WITHOUT slipping back into the diet mentality. 

Listen in today to get the real truth about bloating. I’m walking you through the 10 main triggers I've seen for bloating time and time again after working for over a decade as a registered dietitian. 

 Do you carry "food rules" that you can’t explain, or didn’t sign up for? Maybe your family insisted on eating organic, or your friends exercise excessively to "burn off" calories, and these choices felt so normal you never even questioned the beliefs behind them.