Health Unscripted

It's that time of year! Whether 2022 was your greatest year ever, you want to leave it behind as quickly as possible, or anything in between, we all get a chance to start fresh in 2023. Whether you believe in New Year's Resolutions or not, you're still going to want this framework for setting any and all goals in your future! Maybe you've heard of SMART goals, but I'm goin...

First of all, I don't know why I started this off calling it "Semaglitude" - oops! Semaglutide (brand names are Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy) is the newest weight loss hot product on the market. Hundreds are flocking to their doctors or clinics, trying to get a prescription for this diabetic medication for its weight loss effects.  But does it actually work and will it work long te...

When we think of stress, we think of our looming to-do lists, finances, deadlines, and maybe right now we’re stressed about the holidays coming up! What we don’t think about, are the other ways we are stressing our body out and how all of this stress compounds on itself and wreaks havoc!  In this week’s episode, I dive into the different types of stress we experience, how it affects the body, and...

It’s no secret that we overcomplicate weight loss.  Cue, supplements, extreme calorie deficits, fad diets, pharmaceuticals, bull testicals… just kidding, kinda.  After speaking with 100’s of clients about their goals and diet history, it’s clear to me this is one area that is made so so difficult when it really doesn’t need to be.  In this episode I go over how we complicate weight loss, as well a...

In this week’s episode, we’re talking all things protein. Most individuals don’t get enough protein in their diets either due to being uninformed or because of myths surrounding protein.  Protein is an essential macronutrient and has A TON of activities it is responsible for in the body. WIthout it, we surely wouldn’t function!  *Note: My brain was a little ADD with this podcast, lol. Enjoy the ra...

We are back! I have hired some accountability when it comes to the podcast and I am dedicated to bringing you weekly episodes from this point and I'm so excited! That being said, I wanted to come back with a juicy topic and that centers around debunking fad diets and intermittent fasting. I'll explain what intermittent fasting is, why it gained popularity, share a recent study on this to...

This episode is a vulnerable one! I wanted to dive even deeper, and maybe we'll get there in a future episode, but for now, this will cover the basics and show how toxic situations can negatively impact our health.  Whether is a toxic work environment, relationship, friendship, or family situation... it may need to be addressed!  Hopefully this episode can serve as an eye-opener to symptoms o...

What's up, guys?! This episode is long overdue! We're all out and about again, traveling the world, so here are some easy tips to stay on track while living your best vacation life. Join me Tuesday, August 30th at 7pm EST for my FREE Fat Loss Workshop: The Top 5 Most Common Reasons your Fat Loss Has Stalled + What To Do About It! Yes, it will be recorded. Click here to sign up!  Follow m...

This week's episode brought to you by strep throat, which is currently keeping me out of the gym :( In this episode I go into when you should stay home and when it's ok to workout, as well as some counseling facts about different antibiotics you could be taking. At the end, I also went over nutritional considerations and if you should cut back your calories or not. As always, would love...

What's up, guys?! I know, I know... I suck. The last 8 months have been filled with so much change that podcasting took the back seat. I promised myself I would get back to it.. so we have to start somewhere! This mini episode is my entry back into the podcasting game and I'm hopeful I'll be able to keep it up at least twice a month! On this week's episode, I introduce you to a...

What do we do when we're actually considered the outliers for wanting to eat health and take care of our bodies? Why am I being judged because I actually like salad instead of a greasy fried sandwich? In this weeks episode, I dive into how our society is failing us as a healthful community.  I also list ways to navigate around these obstacles and continue living your best life! We have a real...

This week I'm giving you a very generic overview of why you may feel like crap every day! Yayyy! I state in the episode that most people don't actually even know that they feel like crap; the state of their being has been this way for so long, they have simply accepted it as normal. It ain't normal, gf! Dive into this episode and let me know if this resonates with ya! Please like, s...

Weeellllllll, HELLO STRANGERS! We are finally back (I hope)! I wanted to dedicate an episode to insulin resistance and understanding just exactly what it is. We hear this word thrown out quite a lot and if you have diabetes or PCOS, you've likely heard it! In this episode I'll go over: - what is is - lab markers to look for - causes of IR - treatment of IR - lifestyle changes - western m...

This episode is near and dear to my heart. I get super raw and real as I dive into what its been like living with anxiety -  How it started, how it's been going, things that have helped me cope and continue to press on... Our mental health can be JUST as big, if not bigger, than our physical health. In fact, our mental health shapes our physical health and can manifest as physical symptoms. ...

WELCOME BACKKK! This week I dive into some pretty important questions you should be asking yourself before starting your next diet. Most times we just decide that we're going to decrease our calories without actually taking a second to assess whether this is truly in our best interest. In this episode you'll learn: - Diet timing - Maintenance calories - Should you go into a reverse inste...

Welcome to another episode of Health Unscripted!  This week I want to bust the myth that eating low cal is the way to weight loss. It certainly is a way to crash diet, but it's also a way to end up with endocrine imbalances and a slow metabolism! In this episode I break down TDEE and the changes eating low calorie will do to each component. I then go into more detail about the effects on our...

Everyone is always looking for the "Magic Pill" to weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight... Well, HERE IT IS! In this week's episode we name the "Magic Ingredient", the types of this ingredient, where to find it, and why it's so beneficial. If you haven't signed up for the Mastering Macros Workshop yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! jk, but seriously. It is ne...

WELCOME BACK! This week we are diving into REST DAYS and why REST shouldn't be considered a "four letter word".  [if you don't know what this means, google it! ;)] BUT FIRST - I will be hosting a workshop on May 26th at 6pm EST. The workshop is called "Mastering Macros" and will be alllllll about MACROS and why we love them. To get more info and sign up - click here!...

Welcome Back, Fam! Sorry for my 3 month hiatus, but I've had a lot of transitions going on! Happy to be back and recording again!!! In this episode, we continue with our May theme of "Ditching Diets" by going over popular fad diets.  In this episode you'll learn: - How to spot a fad diet - How they can sometimes hurt you more than help you - Why they actually take LONGER than s...

Our metabolisms are the energy regulators for our body.  They are SUPER great at their jobs and can perceive and adapt to changes VERY quickly. So what happens when we go into a calorie deficit?  What happens when that deficit is extended for a long period of time? What effect does this have on our metabolism? Tune into this week's episode to hear alllll about it! Follow me on IG : @dr.dwyer...

Welcome to another episode of Health Unscripted! This week we're talking about the difference between calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients. What are they and why do we care? ---> now you'll know! Calories are an amazing place to start on your nutrition journey, but most times we need to dig deeper, aka MACROS/MICROS. To get more information about macro coaching, please visit @...

4th episode in and I finally decide to tell you all who I am! In this episode I talk about my athletic past, the freshmen 10, how I got into bodybuilding, and of course, how The Big Day Nutrition got its start. Health and wellness is such a passion of mine and I hope you can hear it in my voice when I speak about it. Making an impact on so many clients vs. trying to make an impact on patients has...

"I want to tone" "I want to be toned" Saweeetttt! But let's break down the word "toned" into what it really is! "Toned" is a noun, not a verb, and it is the appearance of looking fit with visible muscle lines. Two things need to happen before anyone can appear toned.  Tune in to this week's episode to hear what those two things are! You'll als...

HIIT has become a buzzword in the fitness and weight loss community. While it can be a great tool, it's not for everyone! In this week's episode, I go over the definition of HIIT, its benefits, risks, and why certain individuals should skip it. In my opinion, twice a week should be the max, unless you're a legitimate athlete and/or prioritizing rest and recovery. If you liked this e...

Welcome to Health Unscripted! I am absolutely PUMPED to have another avenue to educate that will allow me to dive deeper into all things health! In this episode I go over my two-week salad experiment and the components to making THE PERFECT SALAD! If you hate salad, you're NOT DOING IT RIGHT! If you loved this podcast, please do me a solid by liking, subscribing, and sharing it with your frie...