Nourish & Empower

Send us Fan Mail A new “pyramid” lands, the internet erupts, and we’re left asking the only question that matters: what should actually change on our plates? We take you past the viral graphic and into the real guidance, translating policy-speak into practical choices you can make this week. From protein hype to saturated fat limits, from kids and sugar to food access and cost, we connect the dots...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel trapped between diet rules and anti-diet slogans, like you have to pick a side to “eat right”? We invited ADHD dietitian Chelsea Pitrelli to break the stalemate. Chelsea has lived on both ends of the spectrum—teaching adult weight management classes and guiding eating disorder recovery—and she shows how the same core skills can serve radically different goals when we str...

Send us Fan Mail Show notes: Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised. Resource links: ANAD: https:/...

Send us Fan Mail Leaking when you laugh, hip pain that keeps returning, or sex that hurts are not things you just have to live with. We invited Dr. Courtney Smiach, founder of Rebel PT and a licensed pelvic health physical therapist, to unpack the real reasons behind pelvic symptoms and share practical steps to feel better—without shame and without the “that’s normal” brush‑off. We dig into the co...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wish holiday traditions felt lighter and more like you? We invited our colleague Tamar, an FBT therapist, to help us unpack the meaning of Hanukkah’s light and the realities of eight days filled with latkes, donuts, gatherings, and comments—and then we turn to Christmas, where office cookie swaps, seven fishes, and a packed social calendar can test even the most grounded rout...

Send us Fan Mail Perfection looks like safety on the surface: if nothing is wrong, nothing can hurt me. But under the polish sits a heavy cost—anxious checking, shrinking choices, and a relentless inner critic. We open up a candid, compassionate conversation about perfectionism’s roots, how it shows up in food rules and body image, and why chasing flawless outcomes erodes genuine health. Together,...

Send us Fan Mail Holidays can be loud—full of love, expectations, and a whole lot of food talk. We pulled the curtain back on what real support looks like when someone you care about is navigating an eating disorder, body image struggles, or heightened anxiety around meals. Together, we unpack how families become part of the treatment team, why the person struggling gets to be the expert on what h...

Send us Fan Mail The holiday table can feel like a minefield—“save your appetite,” unsolicited body comments, and the pressure to perform a perfect plate. We cut through the noise with a simple plan: treat Thanksgiving like a normal eating day so you can show up fed, calm, and present. That means breakfast, a snack if you need it, and a meal timeline that matches your family’s schedule, whether yo...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays are supposed to feel warm and easy, yet many of us tense up the moment food, body talk, and social pressure enter the room. We break down how to protect your peace with practical tools that actually work: comfort-first clothing to reduce sensory stress, permission-based eating that ends scarcity, and short, clear scripts that shut down plate policing without a scene....

Send us Fan Mail We unpack why hunger can show up while nothing sounds good and how emotional fullness, decision fatigue, and diet culture make choices harder. We share practical tools to shop with curiosity, build go-to foods, and use sensory cues and flexibility to find satisfaction again. • reframing restrictions as variety and agency • decision fatigue and mechanical eating as short-term tools...

Send us Fan Mail Missed us? We’re back for season two with real talk and zero fluff, catching you up on life changes and digging into the ideas shaping mental health, nutrition, and recovery right now. Trigger warning: This show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medic...

Send us Fan Mail  Join Jessica and Maggie to celebrate one year of the pod! We reflect on our favorite moments, how we’ve grown, and share some behind the scenes details. Thank you so much for all of our amazing guests and listeners- we appreciate you all so much! Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/ NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ NAMI: https://nami.org/home Action Alliance: htt...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Sarah Pegrum is a Clinical Psychologist, ACT Peer-Reviewed Trainer, and author of "Break the Binds of Weight Stigma: Free Yourself From Body Image Struggles Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy". She has been practicing in the field of body image, weight stigma, and eating disorders for over 15 years. During which she has not only provided therapy to a variety of...

Send us Fan Mail  Self-care is the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to promote health and wellness. Join Maggie & Jessica as we discuss self-care, self-love, and confidence! General show notes: Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/ NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ NAMI: https://nami.org/home Action Alliance: https://thea...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Lacie Peterson, is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and is Board-Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management. She completed her Master’s degree and PhD in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah. She is the program director for the Utah State University Master of Dietetics Administration. Whether Lacie is working wi...

Send us Fan Mail Giulia received her Masters of science in Occupational Therapy from Seton Hall University. Her expertise is in improving a child's physical, social and emotional development, cognition, and sensory processing skills to help them reach their fullest potential in daily living. In addition to her OT skill set, her background in recreational therapy and injury prevention supports...

Send us Fan Mail Erin England, RDN, LDN, CDCES is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist. She received her undergraduate education from La Salle University and she is currently attending a graduate program at Thomas Jefferson University for Integrative Medicine. Erin currently works at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Division of Endocrinology...

Send us Fan Mail Tess Feury was born & raised in New Jersey and began playing rugby at the age of 4. Her rugby career has taken her around the world, currently playing professionally in England and representing the USA Rugby Women’s National Team at 2 Rugby World Cups. Outside of rugby, Tess holds a Masters in Nursing and is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. For more information: follow Tess on...

Send us Fan Mail Talia Cecchele is a Registered Dietitian and Founder of Talia Cecchele Nutrition (TCN). Talia has been working to support people to heal their relationship with food for almost a decade and also works part-time in London's leading private mental health hospital on a specialist eating disorders unit. Talia and her clinic team work using a non-diet and intuitive eating approach...

Send us Fan Mail We want to wish you all a nourished & empowered new year! Remember, new year, same you! Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/ NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ NAMI: https://nami.org/home Action Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/ NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ How to find a provider:  https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ https://www.psychologytoday.com...

Send us Fan Mail We want to wish you all a nourished & empowered Christmas holiday! Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/ NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ NAMI: https://nami.org/home Action Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/ NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ How to find a provider:  https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us https://www.healt...

Send us Fan Mail We want to wish you all a nourished & empowered holiday season! Join us for a conversation about ways to have a healthy & happy holiday season! Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/ NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ NAMI: https://nami.org/home Action Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/ NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ How to find a provider:  https://map....

Send us Fan Mail Hilary Fineman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years clinical experience working with humans of all ages! Hilary has experience providing individual and group therapy to clients on a variety of topics and areas of concern, including, but not limited to complex trauma and child abuse and maltreatment, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Managment, Mood Disorder, and coping with...

Send us Fan Mail Alana Van Der Sluys is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, TEDx speaker, eating disorder survivor, and the founder of Freedom with Food and Fitness. She is dedicated to empowering women to heal their relationship with food and their bodies to step into their potential, take up space, and pursue true health. She currently hosts the Finally Free Podcast, and her debut book– Free...

Send us Fan Mail Emily Powell Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/ NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ NAMI: https://nami.org/home Action Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/ NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ How to find a provider:  https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us https://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_Brand Suicid...