Food Conversations Podcast

  EP 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 what we are actually feeling subjectively.  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: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast  

EP 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 more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast

In 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 looking to feel better and not lose weight.  11:24 - Does wanting to lose weight or feel better always have to come from a bad place?  The word diet shouldn't invoke negative feelings. 14: 38 - Intuitive Eating doesn't solve everything and has become a buzz word.  15:40 - Val's take on when it's ok to diet and what she found works best for her (it's not Whole30).  18:52 - Comparing hustle in business to diet or nutritional protocols. 20:00 - Ali's reasons its ok to diet when it has to do with deep health issues.  22:06 - Diet protocols and diabetes. 23:48 - How the anti-diet culture and body positive movement can push others to love themselves when they are in an unhealthy state.  26:14 - Our decrease in social media use and why. 27:23 - Ali discusses her decrease in social media this summer and how social media doesn't always mix with a happy marriage.  32:05 - Val's personal and analytical reasons for decreasing her use in social media.  34:00 - Practical tips you can take to use social media less.  37:28 - Screen Time Phone Pick up Stat and how eye opening it is to see how often you truly are on your phone.  41:43 - Summer hydration tips 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: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast

Ep 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: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast  

Ep 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: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast  

Ep 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 Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast  

Ep 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 Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast  

  Ep 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 quality of life. Some of the ways Dr. Penni Vachon does this is by being actively involved in her patients care and treatments. Direct Primary Care allows Dr. Penni Vachon to focus on improved access to healthcare using a holistic and integrative treatment plan. In addition to these alternative treatments, Dr. Penni Vachon is one of less than fifty nurse practitioners in the United States to be certified in Pain Coping Skills Training (PCST). Dr. Penni Vachon received her education and certification in PCST through Stony Brook University in New York. PCST has proven to help patients with chronic pain to decrease their pain while increasing their daily activities and quality of life.   For more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast  

Ep 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 providing quick & easy, healthy, but delicious meals on her instagram page. Originally from the DC area, a UVA grad, & quality engineer by day, Fran likes to use her instagram as her creative outlet for her passion for healthy living. Find Fran HERE For more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast

Ep 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 live a happier and healthier life.  Find Lia HERE For more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast

Ep 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 disordered eating last year.  This Episode was recorded LIVE at the Workshop on 96.3 WOHM radio in Charleston SC.  For more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast

Ep 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 suffering from an eating disorder and body dysmorphia in the fitness world, and successfully recovering from all of that, Megan is committed to being an advocate and role model for young girls at the age when they are most susceptible to these types of issues. When she’s not out campaigning for Be More or working with her private clients, you can usually find her doing handstands down at the beach in Santa Monica.  Check Out the Be More Campaign For more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast

In 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, what it's like to be criticized in the public eye and the advice they have to give for anyone wanting to start a strict way of eating when they have a background of disordered eating.  Check out the REAL FOOD KETO BOOK Follow Jimmy Moore Follow Christine Moore For more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast

In 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 certification as a Guiding Mindful Change Wellness coach. She has also studied the works of Thich Nhat Han, Jon Kabat Zinn, Andrew Weil, Louise Hay and Wayne Dyer, among many others. She incorporates the expertise of many into her practice as a wellness coach, yoga teacher and Reiki master. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher, a Certified Meditation Teacher, a Master Reiki Energy Healer, and a Certified Wellness Coach. She uses her Signature Well-Life Coaching curriculum to teach clients techniques for stress-management and living a peaceful, balanced, joyful life. And, to support them in creating a life plan based on their personal values and desires. Check out Jennifer at: Peaceful Living Wellness For more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast

In 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 local to Charleston!   For more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast

In 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, was published in September 2016 to rave reviews. She has studied with and trained under some of the most renowned and respected teachers in the disciplines of meditation, yoga, integrative movement therapy, and yoga therapy. Find Katie at: http://www.katieashley.org/ For more information about your hosts and the podcast: Check Out Ali’s Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast

In 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 guide you on your journey to finding your Happy Weight. Check Out Danielle at: http://www.danieledellavalle.com/   Check Out Ali’s Instagram Check Out Val’s Instagram Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast

  In 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 Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast  

In 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 foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast    

In 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: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com Find us on INSTAGRAM  Find us on FACEBOOK 

In 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   

In 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.       

In 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.facebook.com/sburgcoaching This post is sponsored by Dr. Adrienne Herrenbruck Get your free email workouts!  http://www.bit.ly/ahworkouts     Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast

Food 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 Find Adrienne http://www.instagram.com/adrienneherrenbruck http://www.adrienneherrenbruck.com   Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast

Food 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@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast      

Food 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: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com http://www.instagram.com/foodconversationspodcast http://www.facebook.com/foodconversationspodcast      

Food 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: thymeandjoy@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram Join my community on Facebook See what I'm pinning on Pinterest   Email us: foodconversationspodcast@gmail.com Check us out on INSTAGRAM @foodconversationspodcast Join our Facebook Community: Food Conversations Podcast   Chef Valerie Skinner Valerie Skinner is a certified healing foods chef trained at the Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC, the first culinary school dedicated to health supportive cooking to be accredited nationally. Valerie started her career in the health industry over a decade ago working as a personal trainer, sport supplement consultant, chiropractic assistant and holistic health coach. She has helped open thousands of minds to a new healthy lifestyle by being a private chef and health mentor for terminally ill patients, catering celebrity music events and has helped pioneer the healthy food movement in Hawaii by introducing others to juice cleansing and providing healthy foods for different types of diets as the executive chef and co-manager for a popular healthy eatery and juicery in Honolulu Hawaii. Valerie is the co-founder and natural foods chef for Jar + Fork, a successful fast-casual health restaurant concept Miami FL. Now residing in Charleston South Carolina with her husband, Valerie is committed to helping herself and others understand how to use food and health to become your best self with her  personal chef services. and by sharing her healthy recipes weekly her blog and Instagram.   Tags: food conversations, food conversations podcast, intuitive eating, intuitive eating podcast, body positivity podcast, diet culture podcast, bopo podcast, health at every size podcast, haes podcast