The Rebel Nutritionist

Today It was my sheer pleasure to have Dr. Deanna Minich on my podcast. Deanna is a true pioneer in the world of functional medicine and functional nutrition  As a fellow "disruptor" Deanna has been talking about food as a way to heal the body and heal the mind and the spirit. Take a listen if you want to hear about how Deanna wants to dismantle the idea of the food pyramid and expand our views ab...

As we head into 2023, I thought it was worth doing a Rebel Rewind of one of my favorite episodes - number 28 - with Nancy Lewin on boundaries. Nancy is a life coach and best-selling author of many books, including Setting Boundaries Will Set you Free . There were so many amazing topics we touched upon and I am sure we could have talked for hours.  We covered important topics such as setting and un...

I just love talking with Amanda Archibald all things genetics and nutrition! In part 2 of our conversation, we delve into exactly how food supports our body, what a genomic test can tell us about our health, and the importance of bioactives. If you want to understand exactly how our bodies use food and how our genetics influence that, then this episode is a must-listen! To learn more about Amanda,...

Who do we trust and what are they telling us? Today's conversation with Amanda Archibald - my fellow "gene sister"  - was so insightful. While we did rant a little- we both equally agree that the state of where we are regarding valid accurate and applicable nutrition advice is abominable. If you are confused about nutrition information, you're not alone. Take a listen to our advice on what you nee...

Today is the second part of my interview with Eric Malka. We talked in detail about the ingredients he uses in his personal care products and why he and his wife, who formulates them, choose them. We also discussed the dangers of unregulated industries and some more about the hidden ingredients in big brand products. To learn more about Eric and his products, check out his website .

Today I had the privilege of talking with Eric Malka. Best known as the co-creator and founder  of the famous brand The Art Of Shaving. What a fabulous conversation Eric and I had today!  From all things skincare to the environment to knowing what to put in and on your body, we covered it all. Take a listen to find out why and what you can do to keep your skin and your body healthy! And tune in ne...

This is the second part of an in-depth interview I had with Gay Riley, a functional medicine nutritionist who focuses on environmental toxicity. Gay and I have so much in common in relation to how we coach our clients toward health in their whole body, and in this part we focused on the genetic predispositions that can impact how our body detoxifies. To learn more about Gay, check out her website...

Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with a fellow colleague, Gay Riley.  Gay, like myself, is passionate about the work she does in functional nutrition and loves making a difference in her clients' lives. Today we talked in depth about the environment and how the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, and the way we think all impact our health and wellbeing. Books and apps we t...

Today I had a fun conversation with my partner Howie about his journey and the amazing progress he has made! I always say this work is a process. Howie talks about his journey, and what he found out about himself as he began doing this work. If you are wondering what change looks like, if you are curious about what we do, take a listen. Howie candidly shares the shifts he has made in his life and...

If you, or someone you know is dealing with osteopenia or osteoporosis, you are going to want to listen to this great conversation I had with Dawn Holey, owner of Osteostrong in Ft. Lauderdale. If you are trying to understand how to best manage this condition, and are confused about the information you are getting, even from your doctor, then take a listen to learn how to best manage your conditio...

In a world where the noise in this industry is so loud, and so many people claim to be experts, sifting through the information has become a task unto itself.   Either that or you are just flat-out listening to the wrong people and getting questionable advice.  If you want to know how to find the right people to listen to, this episode is for you. Suzette and I had a lot of fun talking about this...

Today Suzette and I jumped right into it. As a longtime integrative health coach, Suzette truly understands how to unravel and help women decipher the noise that often overtakes our thoughts, emotions, and our success at achieving our goals. Listen to Suzette and me to hear what may be missing in your health journey that is undoubtedly holding you back. Interested in learning more? Find out more a...

AROA is my favorite yogurt on the planet. (And no, no-one paid me to say that!) Take a listen to hear why it's my favorite, and more importantly, why this yogurt is so good for your health. Dairy has gotten such a bad rap, and for good reason. Most dairy in this country is so highly processed that I actually label it a 'non' food.    So if you are wondering what makes Maria's yogurt so different a...

It's all about teamwork at the Brandwein Institute. What does that mean? In this week's podcast, you will hear from our coaches about what it's like to work with us here at BIN. I am not an ordinary nutritionist, and my coaches aren't ordinary either! We provide an extraordinary service, and if you want to get a better understanding of what that means and what a session looks like, then take a lis...

Welcome back to part two of our fabulous conversation with Ky Evans and Jodi Vanderlie Today we bring Jodi into the conversation and she and I go a little deeper in relation to nutrition and exercise. Jodi talks about the four pillars of the LIFT lounge philosophy and why it is so important that people embrace this concept. You can find more information about Ky and the Lift Lounge on their websit...

Get ready for part one of this two-part series with Ky Evans, one of the owners and founders of the Lift Lounge method! I am sure Ky and his partner Jodi Vanderlei are here in South Florida and I am sure they are about to revolutionize the exercise industry! Ky is a trained ballet dancer turned exercise scientist and has created a workout that truly maximizes the body's potential. You can find mor...

Let's face it. Who hasn't felt lonely? Who hasn't felt lost at one time or another?  Have you been made to feel bad if you even consider asking for help?  Do you feel as though you might be viewed as "weak?" These are just some of the questions that Amanda and I discuss in this podcast.  Why are we talking about this? Because we want to make a change. We want to make a difference in people's lives...

I am so thrilled to introduce this part two of my conversation with Barbara Capp, licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in disordered eating behaviors. Today we continue our conversation about disordered eating and take a little bit of a different spin. Our discussion today was focused on the parents. We talk about how to best include parents into the conversation about eating disor...

What an engaging conversation I had with Barbara Capp. As a clinical psychologist of more than 30 years, Barbara gave us such an amazing perspective and insight into the world of disordered eating behaviors. We covered everything from how these disorders present in the first place to the mental emotional nuances of these conditions. We talk about social media and the current state of anxiety and o...

Colby Kranz and I had such a great time talking that we had to split this one into a two parter! In the second part of my interview with Colby, health coach and founder of LivingPurely, we focused on the influx of health and nutrition trends, fads, and 'hacks' on social media these days, and how to understand exactly what your body needs and why.

Colby Kranz, founder of LivingPurely, is new to the health coaching world. She shared with us her insights about being a millennial in this ever-changing landscape, what that means for her business, and how she has learned to navigate the health and wellness space. Colby shares her own story, how and what prompted her to get into this work, and the events that happened to her during the pandemic t...

I had the distinct please of talking with fertility specialist Dora Toma recently. If you're looking to conceive or are currently pregnant, you are going to want to listen to this podcast. If you are wondering why nutrition is such an important focus during pre-conception, conception, and post-delivery, this podcast is a must listen. We talk about everything from stress to environment and the how'...

I had the distinct please of talking with fertility specialize Dora Toma recently. If you're looking to conceive or are currently pregnant, you are going to want to listen to this podcast. If you are wondering why nutrition is such an important focus during pre-conception, conception, and post-delivery, this podcast is a must listen. Dora is truly an expert when it comes to women's health and all...

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 fe...