Latest Healthyfamily Podcast Episodes
Are You Still A Victim?
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - May 25, 2023 01:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOur challenges don't determine whether we become victims; ultimately, we do. That may be hard for many to wrap their heads around considering the frequency of the offense and how deeply they've been impacted. Nonetheless, we have the ability to accept that those moments have had a residual impac...
#89 - Food and Mood: How Nutrition Influences Your Mental Health
Nutrition Made Simple - May 24, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsIn this episode, Nicole Aucoin explores the fascinating connection between food, mood, and mental health. Drawing on her conversation with Dr. Uma Naidoo, author of "Your Brain on Food," Nicole dives into the profound impact of nutrition on our mental well-being. She uncovers the dangers of ultr...
#88 Is The Healthcare System Broken? Two Neonatologists View On Health, Nutrition & The Medical System
Nutrition Made Simple - May 10, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsIn this episode, two neonatologists, Dr. Benjamin Courchia and Dr. Daphna Yasova Barbeau, discuss the importance of a patient-centered approach to healthcare that prioritizes human interaction and addresses the root causes of burnout among healthcare professionals. The guests emphasized the need...
How To Develop Thick Skin
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - May 10, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThick skin is a virtue for those of us navigating the blend! Without it, handling the challenges that we experience on a regular basis ends up feeling like we've gone into battle without the armor necessary to soften the blows. In other words, we need to develop some callous (the good kind)! Lis...
#87 Understanding How Hormones Impact Weight Loss
Nutrition Made Simple - May 03, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsIn this episode, Nicole interviews Amanda Harr, one of the lead dietitians at HSN, Amanda shares her knowledge and passion about hormones and how they affect weight loss. They cover various hormones, including thyroid, cortisol, serotonin, insulin, and sex hormones. They also touch on the role o...
#86 - Understanding Blood Sugar Management & Continuous Glucose Monitoring (Part 2) with Brittany Wharton
Nutrition Made Simple - April 28, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsIn this episode, Brittany and Nicole continue their discussion on Blood Sugar Management and Diabetes Education. They talk about the benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), which is a tiny device that can be inserted into the body to show real-time glucose readings. CGM provides quick f...
#85 - Understanding Blood Sugar Management & Diabetes (Part 1)
Nutrition Made Simple - April 26, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsGrowing up, I never expected that my passion for helping others would lead me to become an expert on understanding blood sugar management and diabetes - a journey of discovery that began with my mother's unexpected diagnosis of breast cancer. Little did I know that this experience would ultima...
Stuck Without Commitment - Sex (w/Margo Wallace)
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - April 26, 2023 05:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsYes, the topic of sex is being addressed more openly these days. However, I question whether the content around this conversation is really serving those that aspire to do relationship the right way. Margo and I have experienced both great success and deep failure in this area. All of which has ...
Answers To Some Blended Family Questions (Pt. 2)
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - April 12, 2023 03:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsRegardless of what stage we find ourselves, we tend to face some really unique scenarios within the blended famliy. Listen in as I read some of those scenarios and share my two cents (or three), on a few of these blended situations!
Being A Step-Parent - How To Avoid Becoming A NACHO Parent
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - March 28, 2023 22:40 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsAvoiding the perspective and approach of the a NACHO parent is a proactive effort! This effort is reflected in the way that we both prepare and remain at attention during crucial stages of our relationships. Here are four things that we can do to almost guarantee a successful outcome and esca...
#84 - 4 Tips To Help You Master Mindfulness
Nutrition Made Simple - February 17, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsAmanda Haar strives to master mindfulness in order to feel fulfilled, but she must first learn to create margin, practice mindful eating, and cultivate an attitude of gratitude to overcome her busyness-induced stress and conflicting goals. She is one of the lead dietitians at Healthy Steps Nutri...
Being A Step-parent - The Problem w/NACHO Parenting
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - February 08, 2023 20:10 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsStep-parents face unique challenges. Many of which can be difficult to prepare for and the need for resilience is without question. Nonetheless, the 'NACHO' approach isn't the way to go! It's impossible to apply the phrase "not my kid, not my problem," and fulfill our commitment to the best of o...
Being A Step-Parent - The Problem w/NACHO Parenting
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - February 08, 2023 20:10 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsStep-parents face unique challenges. Many of which can be difficult to prepare for and the need for resilience is without question. Nonetheless, the 'NACHO' approach isn't the way to go! It's impossible to apply the phrase "not my kid, not my problem," and fulfill our commitment to the best of o...
#83 - 10 Things I Wish I knew About Nutrition As A Teen Athlete
Nutrition Made Simple - February 08, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsToday is going to be really fun. This podcast is actually geared for parents first but then meant to be shared with your teen. 10 things I wish I knew about nutrition as a teen athlete. Most teenagers, especially girls, want to look a certain way. We don't realize the food that we eat and how ...
#82 - Food Is Fuel: Health, Wellness & Performance Nutrition
Nutrition Made Simple - February 01, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsToday's podcast guest is Registered Dietitian and Healthy Steps Nutrition Mentor, Kayla Pollock. Kayla had an “AHA” moment when she was in college, learning about how her restrictive diet was slowing her metabolism and making her tired. She realized that food was fuel and that mindset had to c...
#81 Setting Goals Using Identity & A Habit-Based Approach To Reach Them with Bethany Ream
Nutrition Made Simple - January 25, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsBethany Ream is the co-owner with her husband of CrossFit Wooster, a Nutrition Coach, CF-L1 Trainer, and a mother of 2. At CrossFit Wooster, Bethany enables people to discover the best version of themselves through nutrition coaching and fitness. With a background in supporting college stu...
#80 - A Beginners Guide To Meal Prepping with Amanda Haar
Nutrition Made Simple - January 18, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsAmanda Haar is a nutritionist and dietitian with a passion for helping people make healthy eating easier. She specializes in meal prepping for beginners and helping families create balanced meals that are both nutritious and delicious. Amanda Haar talks about meal prepping for beginners and h...
#79 - Using A Habit-Based Approach To Reverse & Prevent Chronic Disease
Nutrition Made Simple - January 11, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsThe research showed that the four common things that those who lived 9 extra years free from the chronic disease had in common were a healthy BMI, daily activity, alcohol intake, and smoking. To prevent and reverse chronic disease, it is important to understand why you are making the changes and...
Being A Step-Parent - Is Your Stepchild Two-faced?
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - January 11, 2023 04:32 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIs your stepchild two different people? Are they one person in your home and someone entirely different elsewhere? Have you become the home that is resented opposed to being the one that is preferred? All of the above are questions that we may entertain and desperately want to answer. But are th...
#78 - Setting Goals That Stick, A Winning Mindset & How To Overcome Overthinking with Jon Acuff
Nutrition Made Simple - January 04, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsJon Acuff, a New York Times bestselling author and motivational speaker, confronts the irony of setting goals and staying motivated as he shares his story of how to prioritize health and create achievable milestones to see them through to success. Jon focuses on how to stay motivated and achi...
The Mission Is Being Fulfilled! (Thank You)
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - December 21, 2022 08:45 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsMuch has been accomplished this year! None of which would be possible without the collective support of those that have listened and engaged throughout 2022. There's plenty of momentum as we move into the new year and we can't wait to see what's in store!
Being A Step-Parent - Picking Your Battles w/Brett Kanda
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - December 07, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsAmong the many wonderful outcomes of being a step-parent, one of my favorites is the ability to pick your battles! However, this is a skill-set that we tend to stumble upon with a lot of time and much effort. Brett Kanda is no stranger to this process. In this episode he touches on the strain of...
Being A Step-Parent - When The Kid(s) Return From The Other Home
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - November 23, 2022 03:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe stop-and-go of a child leaving the home and returning can be taxing for everybody. If relationships are strengthening, their departure can be deflating. If we look forward to them leaving, then we probably won't receive them well when they get back. Not to mention the tax on the child as the...
Being A Step-Parent - Finding Your Voice
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - November 09, 2022 06:48 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThere is hardly a more defeating or frustrating experience as a step-parent than to lack influence. Expressing an opinion or exercising authority within our families can be suprisingly difficult as everyone is adjusting. However, finding your voice as a step-parent is a must! This process often ...
Being A Step-Parent - What Is A Step-Parent?
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - October 26, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsA step-parent is an individual, a partner, a parent and a resource for restoration! Unfortunately, when these traits are lost among those that function within the role, we're left with fewer tools and an optimism that takes more effort to rev up than it used to. If we can define this incredible ...
Blended Update!
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - October 19, 2022 03:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis year has had its challenges! After stepping back for a bit I look forward to what's ahead for the listeners of Blended and those that will soon be part of the community! Back to posting podcast episodes on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month and blogs will be available on the 1st and 3r...
The Power of Hindsight - w/Tyler Jones
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - August 24, 2022 16:50 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsTyler Jones is a product of the blended family! While Tyler may be a man of character, faith and well accomplished professionally, he has not forgotten the moments that shaped him. The opportunity to exercise hindsight concerning his experiences is a blessing for parents so that they're reminded...
#77 - 3 Steps To Put A Healthy Spin On Your Favorite Recipes
Nutrition Made Simple - August 10, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsDo you love your favorite recipes, but feel guilty about the unhealthy ingredients they contain? Well, have no fear! There are plenty of ways to put a healthy spin on your old standbys. In this episode, we will outline three simple steps that will help make your recipes more nutritious. So get r...
Creating Culture In The Home - Protect Your Territory (Part 2)
Blended - Navigating The Blended Family Experience - August 10, 2022 02:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThose of us within the family unit can foster health and connection, or we can achieve the opposite. Sometimes we have to protect our family from ourselves! As parents learn to assume ownership and kids are continually supported, in spite of the challenges they present, we can cultivate somethin...
#76 - Back To School Basics: Health & Nutrition Tips For School-Aged Kids
Nutrition Made Simple - August 03, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsThe back-to-school season can be both exciting and nerve-wracking — for kids and parents alike. There’s the anticipation of new friends, clothes and school supplies. And then there are the worries about homework, grades and…health? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This episode is packed with ...
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