The Rebel Nutritionist

Today I am doing a solo podcast to bring you all kinds of information about Detoxification. This episode addresses the basics behind detox - why it's important, what it is, and how to know if you need a detox. We cover all of this and MUCH MORE.  Be sure to take a listen if you finally want to have a better understanding around this complex process that takes place in your body 24 hrs a day every...

In the second part of our deep dive on functional nutrition, I chatted with Amanda Shuh, our Director of First Impressions at The Brandwein Institute for Nutrition & Wellness in more detail about the types of tests we generally use, and how we decide on the right test (and the right time to take it) for each client. There is so much information out there (and not all of it good) and a lot of it su...

What do we do exactly? It's a question we often get asked! Are you experiencing pain and frustration and not getting any answers? Do you feel as though you are being let down by the medical system?  Are you being given pills and medication just to manage a symptom? If you said yes to any of these questions, this podcast is a must listen. So many of you are confused and frustrated about how you fee...

In this second part of my conversation with Dr. Shivani Gupta, she details the amazing benefits of turmeric. We discuss her gut health protocol for staying safe when she flies or is worried about getting sick, and she explains exactly what to look for in a therapeutic-level turmeric supplement. Dr. Gupta shares what type of supplement she believes everyone should be taking daily to help keep their...

I talked with Ayurvedic Doctor Shivani Gupta about her integrative approach to health, well-being, and most importantly an area she is passionate about, controlling inflammation. If you aren't sure what Ayurvedic medicine is, Shivani explains this time-honored holistic approach to healing, and how it saved her life. To find out more about Shivani, check out her website .

Stacie Boyar, mental health therapist; Talks with us about how to tame the brain and help teens and young adults through times of stress and anxiety. We talk about the link between mental health and nutrition and how creating positive habits, one step at a time can truly be life-changing. Take a listen, I am sure you're going to walk away with a new perspective on how to help our young adults bett...

In this episode, Stacie Boyar, mental health therapist talks with us about how to Tame the Brain and help teens and young adults through times of stress and anxiety.  We talk about the link between mental health and nutrition and how creating positive habits, one step at a time can truly be life changing. Take a listen, I am sure you're going to walk away with a new perspective on how to help our...

In this second part of our discussion about gut health, Dr. Cheryl Burdette and I talk about the gut microbiome, what it is, and how it affects all aspects of our health and wellbeing. If you ever wondered about how our gut health is linked to our overall health you are going to want to listen to this enlightening episode. Dr. Cheryl Burdette is truly a leading expert when it comes to gut health....

My conversation today with Dr. Cheryl Burdette was truly fascinating. In the first part of our two-part conversation, we talked about all things related to food allergies and food sensitivities. Are you suffering from unexplained symptoms, or having auto-immune issues, did you ever stop to wonder if or how this might be related to the food you are eating? Are you unsure about whether certain foods...

Are you ready for part 2 of my fascinating conversation with Nicole Kavanaugh of Just Lift? Last week we broke down some of the myths of weightlifting. This week we talked about the benefits of working with others, experts who can support exactly what we need, and a community where we can lift each other up. Mindset is a huge part of the classes at Just Lift and today Nicole and I talk through the...

Do you think you need to do endless amounts of cardio to manage your weight? Do you think if you lift weights your muscles will get "too" big? Do you think weightlifting is just for bodybuilders? If you said yes to any of these questions you definitely want to listen to this episode.  What a great time and great conversation I had with Nicole Kavanaugh, owner and founder of Just Lift. Our conversa...

I sat down with one of our coaches, Amanda, this week, to talk about the Nutri-Q assessment. This is a detailed nutritional assessment that doesn't involve doing invasive testing. It can tell us a lot about your health, especially when paired with an understanding of the areas where you may have concern. It's a free test that I invite everyone to take through us, and includes a free 15-minute feed...

I hope you can take 10 minutes out of your day and find yourself somewhere quiet and calm to listen to Michele Griffin's guided meditation. I know for many of my clients, the idea of meditation is uncomfortable, but as Michele mentioned on the podcast, guided meditation is a great place to start.

It was my pleasure to chat with Michele Griffin, a certified yoga teacher, meditation master, and trained hypnotist. I can assure you it's not what you think.  I will admit I too have been a bit of a skeptic when it comes to hopping on the hypnosis bandwagon.  I can tell you now, after chatting with Michele, I am a changed woman.  Michele candidly discusses her own health journey, how she found hy...

Suzette Bravo and I are so excited to  talk about the amazing new workshop that we are offering on Saturday, May 6 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm The workshop is for young women who are in grades 6-10 and are looking to learn about self care, self leadership, and how to nourish their bodies and thrive as they grow up. In this episode we talk about all of the topics we are covering and why these are such im...

We're back with part 2 of our coaches roundtable. We started this to celebrate our 100th episode (check out the last episode if you haven't already) but we had so much to discuss, we created a part 2! As coaches who are watching people struggle to regain control of their health, and as individuals who are doing everything in our power to create wellness and long life, we have lots of thoughts abou...

Welcome to episode 100! In this episode I have a round table with my coaches, to talk about what we see in the health and wellness industry.  This week we talk about the trends we have noticed in our industry and with the clients who come through our doors. To find out more about our coaches check out our website .

n the second part of my interview with  Dr. Connealy, Medical Director of Cancer Center for Healing and Center for New Medicine, we talked about infections and why almost all disease stem from them. We also talked about her passion, which is hormonal issues, and discussed why hormones are one of the most powerful things in our system. And if you wonder how someone like Dr. Connealy eats for health...

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Connealy, Medical Director of Cancer Center for Healing and Center for New Medicine, which combined are the largest integrative medical clinic in North America. Dr. Connealy is a wealth of knowledge and shares with us her take on what human optimization means and how we can best achieve it. She also talks about emotional attunement, what that is, and w...

In the second part of my conversation with Aaron Novello, real estate coach and behavior change specialist, we dig into the details of how we receive information, and how we can use that to help us assess our behaviors and what needs to change. From my love of pastini to Aaron's breakdown of The Matrix, this was another fascinating conversation you don't want to miss! To find out more about Aaron,...

What a fascinating and fun conversation I had today with Aaron Novello. Aaron is a realtor and an expert in behavioral health coaching.  While his expertise is in Real Estate Coaching, there is no doubt that this type of coaching is relevant to all aspects of life. Take a listen to hear how Aaron describes the process of behavior change and what he means when he talks about the triangle.   We talk...

Here's part 2 of my interview with Rick Carson, the well-known author of Taming Your Gremlin. Rick is a practicing psychotherapist, and consultant to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and several United States government agencies. In this one, we talked about how we hold and experience feelings and emotions in our body, and the importance of meditation and awareness. As always, talking with Ric...

Today I had a fascinating conversation with Rick Carson, the well-known author of Taming Your Gremlin. Rick is a practicing psychotherapist, and consultant to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and several United States government agencies. We all have gremlins in our heads, the key is knowing them, facing them, and learning how to live with them.  We talk about our own experiences and how this...

What a fascinating conversation I had today with Amanda Schuh, one of our health coaches and Wellness Coordinator at Brandwein Institute for Nutrition and Wellness. You see, she just completed her genetic testing and after she reviewed it with me she was amazed at what she had learned.  In today's podcast, you will get to hear all about her journey and how this testing has answered so many of the...

This is the second part of my discussion with Deanna Minich, MS, PhD, CNS. She's a nutrition scientist, teacher, and author with over 20 years' experience in academia and the food and dietary supplement industries. She talked to me  about how the color of food impacts our health, and the importance of nourishing your whole self. She broke down the details for each color and type of food, and it wa...