The Rebel Nutritionist

I am excited to announce that we are launching The Rebel Nutritionist 30 Day Your Way meal plan program.  This new amazing plan is a "30 Day" program filled with SIMPLE whole food recipes. Eating healthy doesn't need to be complicated and it definitely doesn't mean you need to be hungry all the time. In this episode, I cover what the program includes, how it's set up, and give you information on h...

Today I had a candid conversation with breast oncologist Dr. Alejandra Perez. 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 cancer risk and diagnosis....

Our first of 2022 is all about diets - and why we shouldn't listen to all the recent New-Year's Resolution fad-dieting advice being thrown around Instagram and TikTok right now!   If you are confused about food and health, but are also eager to get started on those New Year's Resolutions (and be sure they will last this time) then this podcast episode is worth a listen.    Today, Jill and I are ch...

Emily and I sat down to talk all things genomics and to answer some of your questions about genetic tests and how we use them to support your health and wellbeing. A lot of our clients are confused about what it means to have a genetic test and frankly, scared at what they might find when they take one. The answers in a genetic test can empower you to find answers to health problems you suffer fro...

I was inspired to sit down with Yohi Popiol, the acupuncture physician that I share my office space with, to discuss all of the ways that we help others and how we have truly created a space that allows for health, wellness and healing.  Do you suffer from imposter syndrome, and do you even know what it is? I know Yohi and I have both fallen prey to it. By sharing our vulnerabilities and recognizi...

Today I was happy to have a candid discussion with Jill, one of our awesome team members, about tips and tricks to getting through the holidays. If you find yourself struggling to balance those "good" and bad foods, or if you feel bad about not wanting to feel deprived you'll want to listen in. Our conversation delves into these challenges and more. We offer easy, relatable strategies that can hel...

Talk about a proud mama moment! Today I interviewed my amazing son, Jason. I was so thrilled to have such an open, honest, and inspiring dialogue with him. He shares what life was like behind the scenes growing up with the Rebel Nutritionist AKA mom, and the habits and moments that left an indelible mark on his life. We talk about his struggles during the pandemic and how he coped by incorporating...

My conversations with Shari are always thought provoking and energizing! Shari Coltune is not only one of my closest friends but is truly an amazing life coach. Her energy, her knowledge, and her coaching abilities truly put her in a class of her own. She shares inspiring insight into understanding and acknowledging how resistance keeps us from moving forward and achieving the success we are searc...

My conversations with Shari are always thought provoking and energizing! Shari Coltune is not only one of my closest friends but is truly an amazing life coach. Her energy, her knowledge, and her coaching abilities truly put her in a class of her own. She shares inspiring insight into understanding and acknowledging how resistance keeps us from moving forward and achieving the success we are searc...

Today I interviewed Julie Reisler, master life coach, speaker, author, and a woman with intuitive superpowers! Our conversation was beyond inspirational and motivating. Julie shares her story and more importantly, she provides great insight into the benefits of coaching and learning how to live our truest lives, be our most authentic selves and how to move beyond the unhealthy conversations in our...

Today I had the true privilege of interviewing Denise Albert. Denise is an award-winning journalist, television producer, and Co-Founder of The MOMS and Mamarazzi Celebrity Events. She is a recent breast cancer survivor and advocate. We also talked about Denise's COVID experience of being in a houseful of people yet finding herself so lonely. Take a listen to find out what she decided to do to hel...

Today I had the true privilege of interviewing Denise Albert. Denise is an award-winning journalist, television producer, and Co-Founder of The MOMS and Mamarazzi Celebrity Events. She is a recent breast cancer survivor and advocate. We also talked about Denise's COVID experience of being in a houseful of people yet finding herself so lonely. Take a listen to find out what she decided to do to hel...

Today I chatted with Jordyn Perkins, our Director of First Impressions at the Brandwein Institute for Nutrition and Health. Our conversation takes a deep dive into understanding why basic lab work has its limitations and how "looking under the hood" and using more comprehensive testing can provide us with valuable information about our health and wellbeing. Sign up for the Rebel Kitchen at merylbr...

As we continue with the theme of October being breast cancer awareness month, I was happy to have an in-depth conversation with Ashley Ageloff about thermography.  If you are wondering what the heck thermography is and how it's used in breast health, stick around.  You are definitely going to want to hear this conversation. Sign up for the Rebel Kitchen at merylbrandwein.com/the-rebel-kitchen . Do...

Today my conversation with motivational speaker and author Alan Stein Jr. was nothing short of passionate.  As a former basketball coach and trainer, he talked about how mindset and behavior change are integral components of achieving success; and that it's not just about compartmentalizing actions or checking off boxes.     Alan eloquently talks about three key strategies that can have a profound...

I had such a great conversation with Nancy Levin today, I can't wait to share it with you all. Nancy is a life coach and best-selling author of many books, including Setting Boundaries Will Set you Free. We talked about change being a process and understanding how the stories we are told when we are young affect our efforts at weight loss as adults.   Nancy is full of insight and wisdom and the in...

Phew! Today I was fired up to have that "c" word conversation.  Last week Dr. Cordova and I talked about hormones, the stigma around them and the concerns about hormone replacement and cancer.  Today I wanted to address prevention.  Join me to learn a little bit more about the specifics around how to modify your lifestyle and the things you want to really pay attention to shifting when you are loo...

Today I was privileged to interview Dr. Marlene Tages Cordova- AKA Dr. T, about the common misconceptions people hold about hormone therapy. We touched on topics ranging from why we should even consider taking hormones, to understanding how hormones are processed in the body and why knowing that information is so valuable. Dr. T is as passionate about her work as I am about mine and I am sure you...

Today we talk about food! Jeanne Petrucci is a woman on a mission to help us all get back into the kitchen. She is a fellow registered dietitian and also a nutrition educator. She is dedicated to helping us connect the dots between the importance of getting back in the kitchen and our health. People can so easily be intimidated by cooking and Jeanne has some great ideas to make the art of cooking...

I am super excited to share today's podcast with everyone because this one is near and dear to my heart. I was able to grab 2 of my 3 children - Lindsay and Ashley - and sit down with them for a candid conversation about food, health, stress, and how they have managed to keep themselves healthy and fit throughout their college experiences. I am sure that so many of you will be able to relate, whet...

Today I was privileged to have an amazing conversation with one of our long-time clients, Rob Isbitts. Rob was the consummate skeptic and it was only after the process of diagnosing and treating his gut health issues that he finally embraced the idea of functional medicine. Take a listen to Rob's story and to the discussion we had about his own journey, his own realizations, and how that can help...

In today's discussion with our amazing health coach Michele Baron, I got to put her in the client spotlight!  Michele talks candidly and openly about how she confronted her fears about testing and how she embraced the process of change. I know that so many of you will resonate with what she says and we hope this helps you take one more positive step to take control of your health. This episode is...

I had a great conversation on the podcast this week with my friend and colleague Amanda Archibald. We took a deep dive into all things genetic and looked at some of the misconceptions and unpacked why knowing your genomic blueprint can help improve our health. We talk about how food greatly impacts our genes and by having this information we can truly impact our genetic destiny. Take a listen, I a...

I was so excited to hear all of the great feedback from our podcast with Dr. Marie Van der Merwe, and I'm delighted that so many of you found it so beneficial. So we decided to follow up that episode with answers to questions that we received from some of you. Today I provide more insight about what the Gut Microbiome is, and why it's so relevant and important to our health. I help clarify such te...

Do you think only stomach pains indicate you have something wrong with your GI system? Did you know that you could be completely asymptomatic and have something very wrong with your body? If you didn't know about the link between your immune system and gut health, you are not alone. And if you think that you have to have a tummy ache in order to actually have something wrong with your health, then...