Nourished & Free: The Podcast

Ever felt like food was the only thing making you happy? But at the same time, it also makes you feel guilty every time you eat something not 'healthy' and so you'd get mad at yourself and beat yourself up over it? So did Lindsey. She was stuck in this unhealthy relationship with food. From losing a boatload of weight through Weight Watchers to piling it back on during the pandemic....

You might remember when I was a Health At Every Size (HAES®) advocate. HAES is a compelling rival to diet culture, and it’s easy to get sucked into this popular movement. I've changed my tune a bit, and I’ve written about my thoughts on HAES®, but I knew I needed to recruit someone else onto the podcast so we could critically look at this movement together and have a balanced conversation abo...

It's sometimes hard to know what advice online (and offline) is credible or not, and seeing someone who is a 'Dr', 'nutritionist' or even 'dietitian' might make us assume they are a trustworthy source... but that's not always the case. Dr Idrees Mughal MBBS, MRes, DipIBLM (@Dr_Idz on socials) is joining me today to demystify the cloud of confusion around who...

The Optavia® diet gets some women great results, but at what cost? Today I'm joined by Alizabeth who is an ex-Optavia® coach, she initially went through the program, lost over 100lbs, and then was recruited to become a coach blinded by the dream of financial freedom. She's now pulling back the curtain to the diet in this tell-all episode. 👀  We explore the cult-like mentality, the negat...

Have you been chasing losing weight your whole life? Jumping from diet to diet, worrying about your gut health or creating a negative relationship with exercise? If so you're not alone, as today I'm joined by my client Danielle who broke free from this cycle and is now feeling truly Nourished & Free.  I'm dropping this bonus episode as a Halloween treat 🎃 We talk about what Dan...

Ever found yourself reaching for that tub of ice cream after a tough day? We've all been there. But here's the burning question: When does emotional eating cross the line into binge eating? Emotional eating isn't always a bad thing, it's just part of being human. But, when it starts to take a toll or becomes classified as binge-eating, well, that's when we hit a red flag –...

Are you unsure if those instances of excessive eating are a harmless indulgence or a possible sign of binge eating? Join me as I explore the staggering statistics that reveal how this disorder affects millions of lives and its profound seriousness. I shed light on the emotional and psychological factors driving binge eating, as well as the toll it takes on one's physical and mental health, af...

Are you wondering if your diet can really make a difference when it comes to Lyme disease? Today, we're here to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Lyme disease diet. I'm joined by Andrea C. Love, PhD, an esteemed immunologist and microbiologist, to provide you with the scientific clarity you need. Dr. Love begins by explaining that Lyme disease is a bacterial infection you get from pe...

Have you ever wondered what it's truly like to navigate the cutthroat world of show business while battling insecurities about your body? In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Maria Tornberg, an actress, photographer, and former model for an honest and enlightening conversation. We explore Maria's journey through the industry, discussing her battles with body image an...

Strap yourself in - you don't want to miss this. Breanna broke free from the chains of binge eating disorder despite being faced with the trauma of sexual assault, battling Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), fatty liver, prediabetes, and kidney issues . Listen to her story resilience and her journey towards self-love and acceptance. She found a beacon of hope in my Nourished and Free™ progra...

Where is the line between having a balanced, healthy diet and diet culture? I'm joined by my friend Katie Kuhlmann, a licensed counselor from Omaha, Nebraska, as we explore the shifting forms of orthorexia ( for more on WHAT orthorexia is, visit my episode from Oct. 11, 2022 ). Listen as we address the difficulty in distinguishing a healthy from an unhealthy obsession with health. Read the ar...

Have you ever been stuck in a cycle of restrictive diets, counting every calorie, and battling guilt with every weigh-in? Join us as we talk with previous Nourished & Free™ member, Jaime, about her journey to food freedom. Jaime opens up about her experiences with a program that was fixated on the restrictive mindset and dieting, leading her down a path where she obsessively counted calories a...

Join me in this 2 part series with Hannah Saffold, RDN, LD. Hannah and I co-host this episode on the battles dietitians are facing daily with disordered eating/eating disorders. Hannah is an experienced dietitian with a mission to promote healthier relationships with food among dietitians and dietitians-to-be. Together, we share our personal experiences with  disordered eating and lift the lid on...

In the final segment of my 2 part series with Hannah Saffold, a seasoned registered dietitian working with eating disorders, we untangle the complex world of intuitive eating. We dive into the misconceptions surrounding this framework and reveal why it's not a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we confront some troubling trends noticed in the intuitive eating space, including the policing...

Ever wondered about weight loss drugs, particularly the massively popular GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro? Curious about what they are, how they work, and if they're effective? This episode aims to answer all your questions, review the research, and offer up my honest insights. Special shoutout to @ Dr_Idz for taking the time to help me prepare for this episode. Check out his s...

What if the key to improving our mental health and relationship with food was to take a deeper look at the powerful influence of social media? In this eye-opening conversation, I'm joined by Jillian Lampert, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, FAED, a fellow dietitian and the Chief Strategy Officer for Accanto Health. Dr. Lampert's extensive experience in eating disorders, neurobiology, and her passion fo...

You may have a bad relationship with food whether you struggle with feeling stressed with food, binge eating, turning to food for every emotion, or are constantly jumping from one diet to the next. If you're here, I'm guessing you've already started to overcoming this and heal your relationship with food... and it might not be going well. You might be asking yourself, "what am...

I've always wanted to record the birth stories of our children, so I'm doing it now in honor of our daughter turning 3 and our son turning 1 this month... and who doesn't love to hear the husband's side of the birth story? 😂   I'm joined today by my  husband of 5 years, Vincent Yates aka the father of my beautiful babies. We walk through our first-born's 28 hour, med...

I'm joined once again by my  husband, Vincent Yates, to discuss the quick and surreal birth of our son, Cillian (sill-ian) in honor of his 1st birthday this month. This birth was the complete opposite of our daughter and was truly an answer to so many of our prayers. From the birthday party that was supposed to happen that day to the epidural not working in time, this was a completely wild ye...

Let's not sugarcoat it: PCOS sucks. In light of recent estimates are saying 1 in 4 women have PCOS, I think it's safe to say that we need to talk about it more. As a PCOS'er myself, I appreciate dietitians like Cory Ruth, MS, RD (aka @ thewomensdietitian ) who take an all-foods-fit approach to managing PCOS symptoms. She's joining me today to share the no BS truths about living...

There's a lot that WW does NOT want you to know - and Randi Cox is here to tell us! Randi is a former WW coach who now helps women break free from the diet mindset and develop confidence in their bodies, so they can Stop Weighting and Start Living. She is on a mission to help women empower themselves to live their lives to the fullest regardless of their size. Additionally, Randi hosts a podc...

Exercise doesn't need to be a form of punishing your body.  It doesn't have to be about losing weight. Listen to this episode to learn about how being physical and moving our bodies can be joyful AND sustainable - all without following a 1200 calorie diet! Follow Michael on Instagram here Topics covered: [0:16] Who is Michael Ulloa [2:13] How Michael starting personal training [6:13] Why...

Since 6 years old, Alejandra has been battling binge eating and body image issues. She was ready to finally conquer her relationship with food and her body. I had the pleasure of working with her and witnessing her conquer binge eating, drastically improve her body image, and improve her symptoms of depression. Listen to her story and how she was able to do it! Topics Covered 👇  [1:19] - What lif...

For women who are working on their relationships with food, it's natural to ask the question "how do I help my kids not have the same problems I did?". We're diving into all things intuitive eating for kids in this episode with special guest, Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC. Topics Covered 👇 [0:09] Who is Crystal Karges? [1:37] Crystal's story of struggling with an ED and...

It's been a long time coming... I think I might have went too easy on them. You'll have to let me know! Here's a long-awaited, highly requested dietitian review of Weight Watchers (WW®). Conquer Binge Eating and Overeating Once and For All | Free 2 Day Mini-Course 👉🏼 learn more Read the article associated with this episode here . [1:18] Origin of WW [3:19] Rebranding of WW [5:47]...