Latest Diet education Podcast Episodes
Nurturing Healthy Eaters Part 1
Medicine for Life - April 20, 2021 03:03 - 27 minutesToday's episode is the first in a series around nurturing healthy eaters (aka - Kids). Even if you don't have kids, there are some great points to help you approach other littles in your life or those you may care for in health care. Today's episode focuses on the basis to approach healthy eatin...
Tug of War
Medicine for Life - April 06, 2021 01:12 - 13 minutesThis week's episode is a car talk! I often get inspired while commuting to and from work, so I decided to roll with it and bring you a quick car talk on "tug of war." I talk about how resisting reality when it comes to health and weight is like 2 kids playing tug of war for something they want. ...
The Power of Intuitive and Mindful Eating
Medicine for Life - March 22, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutesToday's episode is the first of it's kind for the Medicine for Life Podcast. Instead of a solocast, I'm bringing you an interview I did with Dr. Michelle Dang, host of the WISH Well Podcast: Women's Integrative Summit on Health & Wellness. I talk about my journey to nutrition and medicine and ...
Take Back Control with Mindful Eating
Medicine for Life - March 15, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutesLast week we talked all about intuitive eating (if you missed it, be sure to set aside 20 minutes to check it out!) which was all about listening to your body's hunger and satiety cues - basically TRUSTING you body. This week we dive into the food itself. Why are we eating what and when we eat? ...
Intuitive Eating 101
Medicine for Life - March 10, 2021 00:13 - 21 minutesToday we dive into Intuitive Eating, which seems to be starting to have a bit of a revival in the past few years. Intuitive eating is listening to your body and TRUSTING you body will guide you in what to eat, when to eat and how much to each. Trust me, this can be you. As someone who went from ...
Getting SMART with your goals
Medicine for Life - March 01, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutesThis week's episode piggybacks onto last week's show about goal setting. Today we dive into what makes a SMART goal. In case you're new to SMART goals, the acronym stands for: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant (or Realistic), and Timely. In the episode I open up my email inbox to your...
Crush Your Goals
Medicine for Life - February 22, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutesToday we build on last week's episode and talk all about how to approach goal setting. Be sure to check out the goal setting workshop and workbook available at the links below. Main takeaways are: Dream big but start small Create a road map with benchmarks to work towards Master 1 goal area ...
Get Started Today!
Medicine for Life - February 15, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutesMedicine for Life is BACK! Woot Woot! After quite the hiatus I'm back with some great episodes and tips for taking action towards a healthier life. Today marks the start of my next series on simple steps towards behavior change. Today's episode is all about how to approach getting started with ...
Step 10: We aren't meant to do life alone
Medicine for Life - May 12, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutesThis week wraps up my 10 steps to leading a healthy life. This one is a biggie. Social connectedness. In a world of independence and drive, we are often told to not rely on others and focus on ourselves. That too much reliance on others leaves us...
Step 9: Gratitude and Happiness
Medicine for Life - May 05, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutesAmerican are less happy than we were 10 years ago. Studies have found those who are happy and grateful live longer, healthier lives than their less grateful and less happy counterparts. These attributes are not always easy to come by in a world that can...
Self Talk Matters!
Medicine for Life - April 28, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutesYou can do “all the things” when it comes to health, but if you don’t practice self-compassion and kindness to yourself, you will never be complete. The way we talk to ourselves influences how we show up in the world. We might try to silence the critic, but if it’s there, it will show up. Usuall...
Step 8: Self Talk Matters!
Medicine for Life - April 28, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutesYou can do “all the things” when it comes to health, but if you don’t practice self-compassion and kindness to yourself, you will never be complete. The way we talk to ourselves influences how we show up in the world. We might try to silence the critic,...
Wellness During COVID
Medicine for Life - April 21, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutesGrab your companion wellness guide here!Tune in for some tips on how to achieve wellness during the stressful time of COVID. In this episode I cover:-Resetting expectations-Reflecting on our daily responsibilities-The importance of being a pitcher...
The 3 Types of Exercise EVERYONE should be doing
Medicine for Life - April 14, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutesStep 7: The 3 Types of Exercise EVERYONE should be doing Last week we spent some time talking about how to move more throughout the day. This week we are going to talk all about exercise. Exercise vs Physical Activity Why you should exercise What is the best exercise? Cardio Strength Mob...
Step 7: The 3 Types of Exercise EVERYONE should be doing
Medicine for Life - April 14, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutesStep 7: The 3 Types of Exercise EVERYONE should be doingLast week we spent some time talking about how to move more throughout the day. This week we are going to talk all about exercise.Exercise vs Physical ActivityWhy you should exerciseWhat is the...
Step 6: Intentionally on the Move
Medicine for Life - April 07, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutesThere are 1440 minutes in every day (960 minutes if we subtract 8hr of sleep as discussed last week). Recommendations are for us to exercise 60 minutes a day. Just 60 minutes of 960 minutes. Despite this, most Americans do not get the recommended...
Step 5: Sleep for Health
Medicine for Life - April 01, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutesStep 5: Sleep for HealthToday we are going to talk about sleep! Oh how I love sleep. I bet you do too. But I also bet (like me) you’ve chosen productivity over sleep at some point. LIkely more often than you’d like.. Today we’re talking about why sleep...
Sleep for Health
Medicine for Life - April 01, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutesStep 5: Sleep for Health Today we are going to talk about sleep! Oh how I love sleep. I bet you do too. But I also bet (like me) you’ve chosen productivity over sleep at some point. LIkely more often than you’d like.. Today we’re talking about why sleep is so essential for our health. Sleep ...
Macros that Matter
Medicine for Life - March 24, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutesToday’s episode is all about the macronutrients (aka macros) that really impact health. We all know about carbs. You can’t go far without hearing about how we need to cut them out. But what do you put in their place? Protein and Fat. Pack in the Protein How much protein do you need? Healthy ...
Step 4: Macros that Matter
Medicine for Life - March 24, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutesToday’s episode is all about the macronutrients (aka macros) that really impact health. We all know about carbs. You can’t go far without hearing about how we need to cut them out. But what do you put in their place? Protein and Fat. Pack in the...
Lean Mean Green Eating Machine
Medicine for Life - March 17, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutesStep 3- Lean Mean Green Eating Machine Today’s episode takes a dive into whole food, plant based diet (WFPB). This is more commonly known as a vegan diet. Before I lose you - hear me out. First - I DO NOT follow a vegan diet. Second - I am not going to tell you that you HAVE to follow a ve...
Step 3: Lean Mean Green Eating Machine
Medicine for Life - March 17, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutesStep 3- Lean Mean Green Eating Machine Today’s episode takes a dive into whole food, plant based diet (WFPB). This is more commonly known as a vegan diet. Before I lose you - hear me out. First - I DO NOT follow a vegan diet. Second - I am not going to tell you that you HAVE to follow a ve...
Step 3: Lean Mean Green Eating Machine
Medicine for Life - March 17, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutesStep 3- Lean Mean Green Eating Machine Today’s episode takes a dive into whole food, plant based diet (WFPB). This is more commonly known as a vegan diet. Before I lose you - hear me out. First - I DO NOT follow a vegan diet.Second - I am not going to...
Step 2: Sugar Elimination
Medicine for Life - March 10, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes10 Steps to Total Health: Habit 2 - eliminating excess sugarToday’s episode covers the following: What is “sugar”Types of sugarIs all sugar created equal?Diet hacks to reduce sugarSugar elimination challenge!If you have feedback for future episodes,...
Sugar Elimination
Medicine for Life - March 10, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes10 Steps to Total Health: Habit 2 - eliminating excess sugar Today’s episode covers the following: What is “sugar” Types of sugar Is all sugar created equal? Diet hacks to reduce sugar Sugar elimination challenge! If you have feedback for future episodes, leave me a message here: https:/...
Step 1: Mindful and Intuitive Eating
Medicine for Life - March 03, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes10 Steps to Total Health: Habit 1 - mindful and intuitive eatingDiet mentality: The belief that if we follow controlled meal plans, label foods “good” and “bad,”and restrict certain foods, we will achieve our ideal weight and health. This results in...
Step 1: Mindful and Intuitive Eating
Medicine for Life - March 03, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes10 Steps to Total Health: Habit 1 - mindful and intuitive eating Diet mentality: The belief that if we follow controlled meal plans, label foods “good” and “bad,”and restrict certain foods, we will achieve our ideal weight and health. This results in weight cycling, changes in body composition,...
Mindful and Intuitive Eating
Medicine for Life - March 03, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes10 Steps to Total Health: Habit 1 - mindful and intuitive eating Diet mentality: The belief that if we follow controlled meal plans, label foods “good” and “bad,”and restrict certain foods, we will achieve our ideal weight and health. This results in weight cycling, changes in body composition,...
10 Steps you NEED for a Healthy Life
Medicine for Life - February 25, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutesThis week I am going over the 10 steps I think everyone needs in order to achieve wellness and lead a healthy life. These are going to be the topics of my podcasts for the next few months. They are:Eat intuitively and mindfullyCut out added sugarWhole...
MIND Diet - Eat Well and Prevent Dementia
Medicine for Life - February 18, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutesToday we're talking about the MIND diet. This is a blend of the DASH diet and Mediterranean diet that has been shown to reduce Alzheimer disease by 35-53%!10 brain healthy food groups: green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, nuts, berries, beans,...
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