Food Conversations Podcast
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe food conversations podcast is a show about seeing life through the lens of our relationships with food and our bodies brought to you by ordinary people. Many of us crave deep connection and belonging in the space of the stories we tell and the thoughts we have about our relationships with food, our bodies and how it affects our everyday lives. By listening to others stories & conversations, we the find information and wisdom that can resonate with us in a way that it hasn’t before. These simple moments can be the catalyst to make a positive change in your life and health or in the lives of someone you know or love.
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Ep 30: Weight Watching Our Kids | Food Conversations Podcast
September 01, 2019 23:00 - 41 minutes - 47.3 MBEP 30: Weight Watching Our Kids In EP 30: Weight Watching Our Kids of the Food Conversations podcast, Val and Ali are back at the studio talking about the new free app put out by Weight Watchers that is specifically for children to track their food and create healthy habits. They dive into how this could be very damaging for children and what we could do as an alternative. They also dive into the numbers culture and how constantly tracking our stats could lead to us not really knowing...
EP 29: Isolation, Loneliness and Kindness | Food Conversations Podcast
August 04, 2019 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBEP 29: Isolation, Loneliness and Kindness In EP 29: Isolation, Loneliness and Kindness of the Food Conversations podcast, Val and Ali are back at the studio talking about how isolation and loneliness is so much more prevalent these days as a lot of people are working from home and/or taking the role as stay at home parents. We also talk about how big of an impact kindness has on not only our mood, but how our body functions. Check out OHM Radio Check Out our Previous Episodes For mo...
Ep 28: When is it ok to diet?
June 30, 2019 23:00 - 49 minutes - 46.8 MBIn ep 28: When is it ok to diet? Val and Ali talk about the diet culture, anti diet culture and when we feel it is ok to use a nutritional protocol or tool to feel better in many ways. We also chat about how we have backed away from social media this summer as well as summer hydration tips. Ep 28: When is it ok to diet? 2:17 - What we had for dinner. 6:46 - Val's personal thoughts on getting her body back after baby. 10:16 - Ali's experience with clients that come to her that are loo...
Ep 27: Burnt Out On The Hustle
June 03, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBEp 27: Burnt Out On The Hustle In Ep 27: Burnt Out On The Hustle, Val and Ali are back at OHM radio at The Workshop in Charleston talking about how the hustle culture can be detrimental to the things that really matter in our lives. Check out OHM Radio Check Out our Previous Episodes For more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: [email protected] http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspod...
Ep 26: Sydney's Food Story
May 19, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 32.5 MBEp 25: Sydney's Food Story In Ep 26: Sydney's Food Story, Ali interviews Sydney, a 32 year old. Mom to Audrey, wife to Brandon. Working on my circus act by learning to juggle life, work and dreams at the same time. For more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: [email protected] http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast
Ep 25: Toxic Gurus and Being Unlikeable
May 06, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBEp 25: Toxic Gurus and Being Unlikeable In Ep 25: Toxic Gurus and Being Unlikable, Val and Ali are at 96.3 WOHM radio in Charleston discussing the toxic ways of Tony Robbins especially to women in business as well as how it feels to be unlikeable after speaking your truth on social media or in your regular life. They also discuss what NOT to say to someone when they lose weight. Check us out on OHM Radio HERE For more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instag...
Ep 24: Laura J's Food Story
April 15, 2019 10:56 - 41 minutes - 35.5 MBEp 24: Laura J's Food Story In Ep 24: Laura J's Food Story, Ali interviews Laura Jarrait a weight loss and wellness coach who chats about how she helps women navigate weight loss while keeping wellness as a focus. Laura shares her story about how she got to where she is today and what it's like to be happy without anxiety around food in her 50's. Check Out: Laura Jarrait at Eat Well. Move Well. Live Well. For more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instag...
Ep 23: Dr. Penni Vachon's Food Story
March 31, 2019 23:00 - 34 minutes - 27.8 MBEp 23: Dr. Penni Vachon's Story On Ep 23: Dr. Penni Vachon's Story, Ali talks to Dr. Penni about her relationship with food growing up and how she learned to accept herself as she is. In turn she is able to help many others manage their health with a holistic approach in her primary care practice. Find Dr. Penni Vachon at Lowcountry Wellness Center Dr. Penni Vachon, APRN at Lowcountry Wellness Center work hard to help their patients manage their health so they can improve their qu...
Ep 22: Fran's Food Story
March 17, 2019 23:00 - 44 minutes - 37.6 MBEp 22: Fran's Food Story In Ep 22: Fran's Food Story, Val talks to Fran of @whole.chs.living who shares her story about spiraling into an eating disorder in her college years and how she overcame that with support and awareness. She also talks about what triggers her old disordered thoughts and what she would like to see more of portrayed on social media. A health & fitness enthusiast, Fran loves exploring the health and fitness scene that Charleston has to offer, in addition to providin...
Ep 21: Lia's Food Story
March 04, 2019 00:00 - 36 minutes - 31.8 MBEp 21: Lia's Food Story In Ep 21: Lia's Food Story, we talk to Lia Hillie who is a Clinical Therapist, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and Registered Yoga teacher practicing in Charleston,SC. She has opened two successful private practices and focuses on individual therapy with women, specializing in mindfulness based therapy. She's worked with women from all different backgrounds and life stories, and fully enjoys helping someone figure out what changes need to be made in order to li...
Ep 20: When You Can't Control Your Weight
February 25, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 30.1 MBEp 20: When You Can't Control Your Weight In Ep: 20 When You Can't Control Your Weight we dive into situations and circumstances in life where you have no control over how much weight you are gaining or losing and how that can affect your mindset. We dive into weight and health in the military and physical jobs and their standards. And Val gets vulnerable and talks about her struggles with weight gain and not trying to control her diet during her pregnancy especially after a bout with d...
Ep 19: Megan Sherer's Food Story
February 11, 2019 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36 MBEp 19: Megan Sherer's Food Story In Ep 19: Megan Sherer's Food Story, we talk to Megan, who lives Venice, California, and spends most of her time pursuing her passions of holistic living and helping others. She graduated from Pepperdine University, and has a background in all things healthy living. In addition to her work as a Holistic Nutritionist, she runs a nonprofit called Be More that is all about girls empowerment and social media literacy. After seeing the many consequences of suf...
Ep 18: Jimmy and Christine Moore
February 04, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MBIn episode 18 of the food conversations podcast we talk to 3x international best selling author and master podcaster Jimmy more and his wife Christine who just recently became a nutritional therapy practitioner. They recently released the book Real Food Keto which is less about keto and more about real food. Even though Jimmy and Christine have EXTENSIVE knowledge and experience with the keto diet, we strip down the walls and talk to them about their relationship with food, social media,...
Ep 17: Jennifer Robinson's Food Story
January 28, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 35.8 MBIn episode 17 of the Food Conversations Podcast, Ali interviews Jennifer Robinson about body image, travel, parenting and how her relationship with food plays an important role in her career. Jennifer spent years learning yoga and meditation techniques that support relaxation, serenity and joy. She has studied stress-management, primordial sound meditation and natural healing at the Deepak Chopra Center in Carlsbad, CA and at the Natural Healing Institute in Encinitas, CA. And obtained a...
Ep 16: Before and After Pictures
January 21, 2019 00:00 - 27 minutes - 26.5 MBIn Ep 16: Before and After Pictures, Val and Ali are recording this episode on public radio! Since we are about to near the end of January, we wanted to dive deeper into before and after pictures. What do they represent, how they can make us feel and all the different kinds of them out there. When are they damaging to us and when can they be inspiring and positive? Thank you to 96.3 OHM radio for allowing us to record this episode live in studio. Check out OHM radio if you’re loca...
Ep 15: Katie Ashley's Food Story
January 13, 2019 14:10 - 37 minutes - 33.4 MBIn episode 15 of the Food Conversations Podcast, we chat with Katie Ashley about her very serious eating disorder, and how she fully recovered and is able to look back on that time and give hope to others going through a tough time. Katie Ashley believes in living life on purpose. Through her writing, workshops and individual mentoring Katie offers ancient teachings from a modern perspective in a way that is practical, actionable, and inspiring. Her first book, Living Life on Purpose, w...
Ep 14: Daniele Della Valle's Food Story
January 07, 2019 00:00 - 41 minutes - 35.7 MBIn Episode 14 of the Food Conversations Podcast, Ali chats with Daniele Della Valle, NTP about her relationship with food. Daniele is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Author, Podcaster, and Instructor for the Nutritional Therapy Association that believes women all over the world of every shape, size, color, creed deal with the brainwashing of what is considered beautiful and healthy on a daily basis. Her message speaks that you are perfect exactly the way you are and to help g...
Ep 13: I Look Fat in This Picture
December 17, 2018 00:00 - 38 minutes - 32.9 MBIn episode 13 of the Food Conversations Podcast we dive into a popular topic, how to handle yourself when you see a picture of yourself that you absolutely hate. Val and Ali share their personal stories about how they felt when they saw a picture of themselves that made them question their worth. They also give their best advice on how to handle the situation and how to put less energy into photographs and what you look like. Check Out Ali's Instagram Check Out Val's Instagram Emai...
Jennifer's Food Story
December 10, 2018 00:00 - 35 minutes - 31.8 MBIn Episode 12 of the Food Conversations Podcast, Val talks to Jennifer about her relationship with food. We cover the stigma around being plus sized, attention to diversity and how weight loss isn't always the right goal for everyone. FOLLOW JENNIFER http://www.instagram.com/ajenniferyourthoughts PODCAST INFO [email protected] http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast
Katherine's Food story
December 03, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 40.1 MBIn ep 11 - Katherines food story, we dive into her rocky relationship with food and her body from a very young age and how she was able to overcome tough challenges and how becoming a mother has helped her positively with disordered eating and her relationship with body image. Connect with Katherine: @katherinehanson_ - INSTAGRAM http://www.bykatherinehanson.com Connect with The Podcast: Email us: [email protected] Find us on INSTAGRAM Find us on FACEBOOK
CALLIES FOOD STORY
November 25, 2018 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn Episode 10 - Callie's Food Story Callie shares about her journey with food and body image and how she developed issues with food in her college years. Callie shares what it's like to live with a 24/7 medical illness and how she took hold of her body and life to lose 100 pounds in a sustainable manner. Follow Callie's Journey Callies Website Callies Instagram This Episode is sponsored by Adrienne Herrenbruck. Sign up for her FREE email workout program http://bit.ly/ahworkouts ...
Episode 9 - The Sex Story
November 19, 2018 00:00 - 38 minutes - 32.8 MBIn Episode 9 of the Food Conversations Podcast, Val and Ali talk all about sex and how it relates to our relationships with our bodies and food. We cover how every relationship is different, what holds us back during sex and our best advice on how to get past your negative feelings about your body so you can enjoy the pleasure and closeness that sex and intimacy have to offer.
Ep 8 - Stephanie's Food Story
November 11, 2018 22:46 - 51 minutes - 44.6 MBIn Episode 8 - Stephanie's food story, we dive deep into her relationship with food as a professional dancer, how the comments adults make create our "truths" as children. We also dive into how she has helped her body, mind, and soul heal through holistic nutrition and mindset training. Career Transition for Dancers https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/career-transition-dancers Find Stephanie http://stephanieburgcoaching.com/ http://instagram.com/stephaniemburg http://www.f...
EP 7 - Adriennes Food Story
November 05, 2018 00:00 - 38 minutes - 40.8 MBFood Conversations Podcast Ep 7 -Adriennes Food Story In Episode 7 - Adriennes Food Story, we dive deep into the story about her relationship like with food, body image and how finding her balance took years of questioning and experimenting with food. We also talk DEEP into social media and how the anti-diet culture can be just as abrasive and damaging as diet culture. This post is sponsored by Dr. Adrienne Herrenbruck Get your free email workouts! http://www.bit.ly/ahworkouts Fi...
EP 6 - Ambers Food Story
October 18, 2018 16:52 - 38 minutes - 30.2 MBFood Conversations Podcast Ep 6 -Ambers Food Story In Episode 6 - Ambers Food Story, we dive deep into the story about her relationship like with food, body image and how being larger than everyone else around her in younger years led to issues with food. Find out how she gained balance by having a positive support system and working towards healthy goals. Find Amber http://www.instagram.com/chandlerbydesign http://www.chandlerbydesign.com Email us: foodconversationspodcast@g...
Episode 5 - Phils Food Story
October 17, 2018 19:50 - 36 minutes - 37.7 MBFood Conversations Podcast Episode 5 -Phils Food Story In Episode 5 - Phils Food Story, we dive into the story about his relationship with food growing up, in adult life and how he is able to use social media as a positive tool in his life. ______________________ Follow Phil: http://www.lessphiling.com http://www.instagram.com/lessphiling ______________________ Email us: [email protected] http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebo...
EP 1 - Valeries Food Story
October 17, 2018 19:44 - 33 minutes - 39.2 MBFood Conversations Podcast Episode 1: Valerie's Food Story In episode 1 of the Food Conversations Podcast, Ali interviews Val about her food story and how it's shaped the life she has today. Email me: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram Join my community on Facebook See what I'm pinning on Pinterest Email us: [email protected] Check us out on INSTAGRAM @foodconversationspodcast Join our Facebook Community: Food Conversations Podcast Chef Valeri...