Weight a Minute

It's that time of year we discuss detox and cleanses and the facts vs diet culture stances. Can they can be helpful or is it just a complicated way to go on a short-term diet? Listen in to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some new functional sodas on the market contain fiber and other prebiotics that make claims on digestive health, blood sugar, and more. The question is, do they taste good and are there any benefits to these products? In today's episode, we do a taste test between Olipop and Poppi sodas and give you a rundown on how beneficial they might be. Be ready for an ASMR delight and our unpaid/unsponsored...

This episode’s anti-diet rant is about Meepo meal cubes. What in the Willy Wonka are these things?! Beth and Jessica then share a simple motto when it comes to meals and that is "Always Be Vegging." We are not saying to always to be vegetarian, but rather share how adding veggies to any meal or snack can benefit you, whether at home or in restaurants. This lesson comes from our course Foundations....

This week we are sharing one of our lessons found in our online interactive course, Foundations. We are discussing how slowing down at mealtimes is a simple and underrated aspect of getting in tune with your hunger and full cues, improving digestion, and possibly even bringing those stress levels down a notch. Have a listen, then start to practice slowing down at mealtime to see what you notice. H...

Ok, we can't get enough of the buzzy topic of Ozempic and what others are using instead of GLP-1 inhibitor drugs! This week we talk about the next buzz on the internet, Berberine. Is it nature's Ozempic? It may not be, but you will be SURPRISED to learn what all it can be good for. So tune in this week to hear all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Trina Dorrah MD, physician, binge eating coach, and eating disorder survivor, as we debunk diet culture myths and explore the mindset behind our relationship with food. Discover how no food is inherently bad and learn why the intention behind your eating habits matters more than the food itself. In this enlightening discussion, we delve into the eve...

Beth and Jessica pull up a chair with money coach Berkeley Cox to unpack the surprising intersections of dollars and diets. Scrumptious nibbles, fiscal advice, and even the latest on cottage cheese.  Wondering why we’re talking about money on a podcast about diet culture? Don’t worry— we’ll dive into the magic intersection of food and finance. We dish out tips on how home-cooked meals could becom...

This week Ellen Campbell, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, joins us as we discuss supporting teens with toxic norms of perfectionism, guilt, and shame. We also talk about learning how to fail safely and creating community. Even if you don't have a teen, adults can gain insight as well because this issue doesn't magically disappear on our 20th birthday. Be sure to find us on Instagram where we explo...

This week, our guest is a client of Jessica's; she, like many others, had some questions about weight loss and weight loss drugs. We dive into the conversation around the complexity of how our current food supply, genetics, and other lifestyle factors make it feel impossible to lose weight without drugs like Ozempic. Join us for this conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

This week we examine "night cereal" by Post and discuss Weight Watchers announcement of getting into the weight loss drug market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it vanity or is it self-care? This week we explored what we do regarding our external appearance to influence how we feel internally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are discussing the pros and cons of metabolic tracking devices like continuous glucose monitors, lumen breath device, and more. These devices can be helpful for some, but maybe not for all. Tune in to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jessica and Beth talk about their upcoming program Foundations. We also tap into a more deep conversation about our why's behind what we do at Path and for our own health - and it really comes down to wanting to expand that quality of life as much as possible. We know that aspects of life are beyond our control, but we can attempt to do what we can to enjoy life and its beauty. Hosted on...

Do we count calories, do we not? What even the heck is a calorie? Diet culture (and sometimes research) has made calories very confusing to the average person. So today we share a bit more about what calories are and why counting calories only to reach a goal isn't helpful in the long run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our concern about Ozempic and the updated weight loss recommendations for teens. Then Jessica shares her insight into how she views her body image after a recent comment/conversation with a friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back from our winter break, a little later than we had planned, but that's ok we are here now and talking about a timely topic: consistency. Today we talk about why the ho-humness of consistency is important, how consistency is not perfection, and how to build consistency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about a sneaky phrase that we use that limits our life right now: "When I......" When I reach this goal, I can do or have this thing. If you have said this to yourself before or are operating from this place now, listen in so you can get out of this trap! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beth read an excellent book, "The Secret Life of Fat, the Science Behind the Body’s Least Understood Organ, and What it Means For You". It was a great read on an organ that is so vilified and yet not talked about its importance. When we understand how something functions and why things may be going awry, we can look at it objectively instead of thinking something is wrong with us. So tune in to le...

This is our Holiday special just in time for Thanksgiving. People want to know how they can navigate this season without doing whatever it is they’ve done in the past. Most people will give you tips and tricks like don’t show up hungry to the party or stand near the buffet...which isn’t bad advice but we’re going to offer you some new perspectives that will challenge diet mentality around the holi...

When you are seeking validation on something you are doing, striving for, or just being; who do you check in with? Why not you? This week we are talking with Chris Hale about being your own authority versus seeking external validation and all the things that might be getting in your way of trusting yourself. Listen in so you can start to flip your internal script and see what's possible for you! F...

This week we are taking a step into the science of fructose, you know that friendly fruit sugar. But it's actually kind of everywhere and may be causing more of a problem with how our body is able to utilize sugars, store fat, and more. Listen in for an update on how this molecule both helps and hurts us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you identify as a perfectionist? And then try to apply the principles of perfection to food by desiring to hold onto food rules or a structure pretty tightly? When you step out of that structure does your brain make you think you are a failure? We are here this week to rescue you from this thought error that 1) perfectionism is real and 2) how that relates to eating and your body. Hosted on Aca...

This week Jessica and Beth discuss the myriad ways that emotional eating shows up. Hint - there's more to it than eating all the things when you are mad or sad. Tune in to learn more about emotional eating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It seems like our sex hormones are such a mystery because in some ways we hear about how having them imbalanced causes us problems, yet we often aren't getting the info or the support we need to figure out how they're doing or how to balance them if something is off! Join us as Jessica and Beth chat with Dr. Omar Akhter of Madina Medicine as he helps explain what we might be experiencing if hormon...

Back in Jessica and Beth's culinary school adventures, we learned about three key (and easy) things in our everyday diet that we can upgrade to improve our health. Rather than think that improvements in health and nutrition need to be dramatic sweeping changes, why not just stick with some basics of things that we consume every day, regardless of what kind of eating plan you follow? Listen in and...