The Ali Damron Show

The diet culture is rampant with ubiquitous rules for us to follow, but do these wellness industry ideas create 'the healthiest diet,' improve our health or help us lose weight?   In this video, I'm uncovering 5 big nutrition health tips. We'll discuss if this is really what healthy eating needs to look like. Many people's nutrition and diet look differently, so it's hard to put dieting secrets un...

Ep. 309. In this epiosode, we talk about how it can be difficult to know whether our goals are truly our own or something we've adopted from another person or society. The best way to determine if a goal is truly something that is important to you is to take some time to reflect on why it is important to you. Ask yourself why you want to achieve this goal and if it will truly help you in achieving...

In this episode, we take things back to the basics by discussing the three master hormones that are the biggest dial movers in healing all hormonal imbalances and improving health in general.  I talk about the symptoms of hormone imbalances including what blood sugar dysregulation and cortisol issues manifest as.  I also went super vulnerable and deep and shared with you exactly why I started deal...

Ep. 306. Atlas of the Heart  maps out a series of human emotions and their meaning and explores the psychology behind a human's feelings and how they make up our lives and change our behaviors, and how to build meaningful connections by learning how to deal with them. In this episode, I go through my favorite parts of the first half of the book and all the light bulb moments I had about empathy, c...

Ep. 307.  Dani Abel is an RN and a metabolism and strength coach.  In this episode, we discuss her journey to fitness including her rapid weight loss and then quest to feel better, increase strength and find her joy in fitness and nutrition.  I also ask her tons of questions regarding weight loss plateaus, the maintenance phase of body composition, strength training and reverse dieting.  Tune in t...

Ep. 305. Atlas of the Heart maps out a series of human emotions and their meaning and explores the psychology behind a human's feelings and how they make up our lives and change our behaviors, and how to build meaningful connections by learning how to deal with them. In this episode, I go through my favorite parts of the first half of the book and all the light bulb moments I had about anxious, st...

In this episode, Ellen Ludwig and I discuss why so many women struggle with sugar cravings and how restriction leads to eventual overeating/binging.  She talks about her own journey to finding moderation with sugar and treats and I share some tips from my own journey as well.  If you're struggling with the all or nothing mindset around food, sugar cravings, how to learn to eat them in moderation a...

Founder of the C-Level Agency - it's an agency where they help small online business with the operations of their business through system, processes and building teams.    In this episode, Katherine Sawyer and I chat about her transformation from feeling burnt out in corporate America to taking charge of her health and finding new ways to combat the stress she was under.    We discuss how she knew...

Ep. 302. Instead of the downward slide through the holiday season where we eventually throw in the towel on all the progress we've made over the year on our health and body composition goals, lay the foundation now!  In this episode, I discuss how to avoid feeling the post-holiday blues, shame, guilt, and bloat that we've all felt in the New Year.  www.alidamron.com www.alidamron.com/consults www....

Ep. 301.  Society says the holidays are supposed to be happy, magical and joyous. But...it's also a highly emotionally charged time. In this episode, I talk through the 5 biggest stressors during the holiday season including loss and grief, dysfunctional family dynamics, financial stress, lonliness and comparison. All these things steal the joy of the season.  I also tell you the story of my own g...

In this episode, I talk about Ironman and our experience with watching David achieve a huge life goal.  I also chat through how I manage a busy schedule while still prioritizing healthy habits (and allowing some indulgences).  Tune in to learn how to stay afloat during the busy holiday season.  www.alidamron.com www.alidamron.com/consults www.alidamron.com/heal www.alidamron.com/period www.instagr...

So many women come to me confused about way they are unable to lose weight or feel like they struggling to maintain weight too. In this episode, I want to educate you on how to find your numbers for weight loss, maintenance and muscle building. When we are accurate with our unique numbers, we learn so much about the metabolism and the entire process works so much better.  If you have a body compos...

So many women want to change themselves because they don't feel good enough, worthy or like they are lovable as they are.  A lot of women live their lives and have self-hatred as a motivator for them.  In this episode, I talk about flipping the script into changing and reaching goals from a place of self-love.  This is a much more powerful motivator for change. Learn the power of intention through...

In this episode, I talk about my story into the wellness industry, through it, the lessons I've learned along the way and where I'm at now.  I think learning about a practitioner pulls back the curtain on how they practice, their values and beliefs and how they got there.   The wellness industry is expansive and it's full of both amazing people and misinformation alike.  I don't want you to fall f...

Periods are the 5th vital sign and can be used as a monthly report card.   Issues with it can be a sign of imbalanced hormones… These things are not normal and you don't have to deal with them! Acne, breast tenderness, painful periods, mood swings. f atigue, irregular cycles, heavy flow,  spotting, headaches, and bloating are not normal.  By adding in  nutrition + lifestyle habits, we can directly...

Ep. 295. Bloating and water retention are common complaints for women.  Water weight and bloat are super uncomfortable and can even change our mood.   In this episode, I'm going to discuss how to reduce bloating, water retention remedies and water retention treatments.  Fluid retention can be serious sometimes so make sure you discuss with your doctor if you're concerned about how to reduce water...

Ep. 294. Kylie Larson is the founder of Lift To Get Lean.  In this episode, we talk about nutrition periodization, fat loss, weight loss, and weight management.  Maintenance can be confusing and difficult for a lot of women.  We chat about myths with maintenance, how to make it easier, food freedom and how to make sure you're doing it correctly.  https://www.lifttogetleanwithkylie.com/ https://www...

In this episode, I dive into why women are absolutely exhausted on a soul level. We talk about how to know if you need a change of pace, why to do it and how to recalibrate your life. We know the nervous system is the mind-body connection and plays a huge role in your hormones, sleep, mood, inflammatory levels and so much more. We can wake up, be honest with ourselves and feel whole again in just...

Ep. 292.  I have similar conversations with so many of my patients regarding weight loss. Sure, some of weight gain and stubborn weight loss have to do with hormonal imbalances, but there are three primary roadblocks I see in my patient's journey's toward successful, long term weight loss.  In this episode, I share these three things, how to identify them and how to lose weight and burn fat effect...

Lots of women struggle with hormone imbalance symptoms such as PMS, PCOS, hair loss, fatigue, perimenopausal symptoms, hot flashes and more!  However, they are unsure why they are experiencing these things and what to do to get back into a place of hormone balance.   Food can play a huge role.  In this video, I'm going to share tips to help balance your insulin, blood sugar, estrogen, progesterone...

Ep. 290. If I'm being honest, August wasn't my finest month.  There were several tough things in my family and it ended with a bang of being super sick.  In this episode, I want to let you in on a life update and also, some things I do to boost my immune system through the school year.  Some products mentioned: Health Concerns Power Mushrooms, Jade Windscreen formula, Source Naturals Wellness Form...

Self care and daily habits are a buzzword that lots of self help gurus and holistic health practitioners are talking about. Many of us need some self care tips to add this as part of our lifestyle and create healthy habits. In this episode, I'm going to give you some self care ideas to improve your mental health, self love, discipline, faith and enjoy life. Self care habits can include relaxation,...

Ep. 288. Transitions with kids can always be a tough time for parents. In this episode, I'm talking all about how to ease the transition of going back to school so the change is less stressful.  I'm chatting about how to meal prep, how to get better sleep as a family, what to do about overwhelm and busyness and how to take better care of yourself while keeping the family afloat. www.alidamron.com...

Episode 287.  Valeria Weber Williamson is the owner and shot caller of Shot of Yoga.  In this episode, we chatted about the types of yoga, how much yoga you should be doing in your life, and the immense benefits of what you can expect from doing a yoga practice including weight loss, osteoporosis, sleep, stress, anxiety, mindfulness, depression, asthma, respiratory health, heart health and more. ...

Ep. 286. Tracy Fisher and Dawn Hart operate Helia Health together and help women with hormonal imbalances. In this episode, we discuss their five pillars to hormone health and break down some simple and strategic tips and tricks for you to help balance your hormones as well.  www.heliahealth.com www.instagram.com/heliahealth www.alidamron.com Consults: www.alidamron.com/consults Facebook Group: ww...