The Rebel Nutritionist

We could have talked all day! There was such synergy between Julietta and me, and our discussion about authenticity. If you have struggled to find your path, to step out of social and cultural constraints that hold you back from living the life you desire to be leading take a listen to this episode. We take a deep dive into what it means to live an authentic life, how to move past our own insecuri...

Let's face it. Holiday time should be fun and filled with joy and happiness.  However, the reality is, often times people feel more stressed and more overwhelmed than at any other time of the year. Today in my conversation with Melanie Hunter, we talk about how to find balance within the pillars of health and creating routines that help you stick with it, even in the most challenging of times. We...

This was such a fun podcast to record.  This is a great episode if you want to know more about what it means to consciously create the life you want, the philosophy behind doing so, and the tools you can start to use to make some lasting change in your life. Melanie Hunter and I shared such amazing energy in our discussion about consciously creating your reality. We went from sharing insights and...

Did you ever stop to think about your skin?  Maybe you pay closer attention to it when you break out with pimples or start to notice some fine lines.  But did you ever think that your skin is an organ just like your heart or your liver? Well it certainly is one of the largest organs in our body; yet we often just take it for granted.  Our skin is not only a barrier and protection from the outside...

Shari and I cover some important and timely topics on this episode.   We take a moment to recap from the ReBrand You program and talk about the big take-away's from this great class.  We discuss the aha moments and ongoing conversations we need to be having with ourselves.  If you have ever considered doing a class format and aren't sure if it's for you, take a listen to the feedback we got from o...

The whole gang was in the house for this podcast episode.  You often hear me talk about the things that I do in my life to ground and balance me.  I thought what better time than to invite the team in to talk about what they do to take care of themselves and how they incorporate gratitude and mindfulness into their days and lives. We are all unique individuals and I always say it's never about a o...

Who doesn't want younger-looking skin?  Of course we all do! We slather creams, lotions, and oils onto our skin and get all types of treatments in the hopes of keeping our skin youthful and radiant. What if I told you that skin health starts on the inside?  Would you believe me?   This is the topic of my discussion today with Vivian Antevy, a medical esthetician who wholeheartedly agrees with me. ...

This episode dives into the many issues facing women and the challenges they face as they navigate mid-life and beyond.  If you are dealing with symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, irritability, sleep issues and overall blah, you are not alone.   We hear this all day long, and women are frustrated, angry, and sad.  Too often dismissed by the medical community, and left struggling to find real answer...

I got to sit down with Amanda and Sonia who work with me at the Brandwein Institute for Nutrition and Wellness to talk about demystifying the DNA testing we do. There is so much value in knowing your specific DNA blueprint, but there is also a great deal of confusion surrounding these tests. Our goal on this episode is to clarify what DNA testing can and cannot tell us. If you are uncertain about...

I wanted to replay this important episode with Dr. Alejandra Perez that we released in January 2022. Dr. Perez has been working in the field for more than 20 years and is now director of the Breast Cancer Program at Sylvester-Plantation for the University of Miami Health System. Covering topics such as early detection and prevention, Dr. Perez offers her advice and suggestions regarding breast can...

Today my conversation with Dr. Paul Goodkin was all about you men out there.  Our conversation covered a variety of topics, and I am sure there is something here for everyone.  Dr. Goodkin is a hormone specialist and works with both men and women.  So for all you guys out there who want the scoop on testosterone and how best to support your levels, take a listen.  Learn about the difference betwee...

My conversation with cancer specialist, Dr. Nalini Chilkov was beyond inspirational.  Dr. Chilkov has made it her life's mission to help support those who have been diagnosed with cancer and to help people navigate the confusing terrain of cancer treatment. Learn more about Dr. Chilkov and her work and download the ebook she's offering to you with the supplements she recommends for every stage of...

Inflammation is a word that is thrown around a lot when we talk about health and disease, and you may have a sense of what it is. Oxidative stress, on the other hand, is a very unfamiliar topic of conversation but it's just as important to understand as inflammation.    

I loved digging into the topic of long covid with Dr. Tau Braun last week. If you haven't listened yet, go check that out first. In this second part of our conversation, we cover the potential allergic reactions caused by the spike protein, how our genetic makeup influences how we react and absorb nutrients, and the products Dr. Braun has developed to help with long covid and the risk of being exp...

If you have had COVID or maybe you're not feeling quite up to par after you've been vaccinated, it's possible that you are dealing with Long Covid symptoms. If you have strange symptoms that seem to have popped up out of the blue, or are feeling more fatigued that normal, you should take a listen to this podcast. Tau walks us through what is happening in the body that is causing these symptoms and...

If you are a parent and are struggling with your relationship or how to have a conversation with your child or children, you are going to want to listen to this. Or perhaps you feel like you have a decent relationship but want to relate better to your kids. I found my conversation with Jessica Anger so enlightening that it really made me rethink how I communicated with my children.   You are going...

What behaviors are you modeling for your children? Have you ever stopped to think about how your habits and behaviors impact your children's lives? Take a listen as Amanda and I explore the 5 pillars of health. What they are and how we can use them as a basis to create healthy routines for ourselves and our children. Take a listen, this is a great podcast to keep in your toolbox! Get a copy of Ama...

I'm so excited because Shari Coltune and I are starting a new 8-week program to help Re-Brand You! We'll be blending our expertise (mine, in relation to nutrition and hers, in relation to mindset work) to help you reframe your goals and your body so you can create a unique roadmap to wellness based on your body and life. If you're interested in the main issues we believe are essential to moving yo...

We are back with part 2 of our podcast with Dr. John Ivy.  If you haven't yet listened to part one you absolutely should go back and do that because it's chock full of great information This time, we are continuing the conversation about nitric oxide and talking about why most of us probably should be supplementing our diets with Nitric oxide.  Dr Ivy has been doing groundbreaking research in this...

I had the great pleasure of talking with Dr. John Ivy, a recognized leader in the area of sports nutrition, muscle metabolism, and how physical activity can prevent Type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases. Our discussion focused on his groundbreaking research in the area of nitric oxide and how it impacts our health.  For those of you who are asking what is nitric oxide and why do I need to b...

Today I sat down with Dr. Wendy Warner, board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in holistic medicine, national speaker, and co-author of Boosting your Immunity for Dummies She is chock full of information that is so important for you to hear.  I was so thrilled to talk with Dr. Warner, whose deep understanding of functional medicine, women's health issues, and compassion to help others is...

What a thrill chatting with Dr. Anna Cabeca Her knowledge and expertise in the field of women's health is beyond impressive and her passion for what she does is evident. Take a listen to this informative podcast about hormones, health and why menopause isn't a sentence for ongoing suffering. Take a listen to hear what Dr. Cabeca refers to as hormone replenishment vs replacement.

I always love talking to Shari Coltune as we see life from two sides of the same coin! We talked this week about the day-to-day we live our lives, and why that might not be moving us toward our goals.  We considered ways we sabotage ourselves as we try to make positive changes in our health and wellbeing, and strategies we can use to stop the sabotage and move into action. Take a listen if you've...

Today we continue our discussion about detoxification and genetics and in this podcast I address how both impact our predisposition to certain cancers, especially hormonal-based cancers. By now, if you have listened to our previous podcasts, you know that proper detoxification plays an important role in our health and wellbeing.  Today I connect all of those dots and help explain the connection an...

In this episode, we dive a bit deeper into the detox bucket and talk about how your unique DNA code can have a big impact on how well your body detoxifies.  We talk about the different types of genetic tests that are out there and why we need to understand what exactly we are looking at and for. We talk about the genes that are important for detoxification and why this matters to you and your heal...