Real Talk with Dana | Nutrition, Health & Fitness with a healthy side of sarcasm

This summer reading recommendations episode is a little bit different than what we've done previously – this is an episode filled with great recommendations, but mostly not from what we've been reading this year. We wanted to spotlight more amazing books that aren't talked about as much, books that live in our heads rent free...

This week on the podcast, we are talking all things summer body image – not surprising because all those summer clothes have everyone in their feels.  This episode is full of tips, support and ways to check in with yourself on how your body image is faring so far.  It's action packed and full of...

Eating disorder psychologist Dr. Jennie Wang-Hall joins us to talk about what might be missing in your eating disorder treatment. We dive into how parts work is essential to understanding the roots of your eating disorder and how our eating disorders are bred from a protective part of us. Listen to learn more about how Dr. Jennie...

This week we have a listener questions episode! You all asked us about gut diversity, the new Oprah special, adaptogens for autoimmune disease and more! Listen in for our thoughts on eating 30 plants per week for the gut microbiome, how Oprah is making a mess again, and so much more. Join our Patreon community...

In this episode we discuss why we view “food as a reward” with a side of skepticism and conflicting feelings. From childhood treats to adult indulgences like alcohol and retail therapy, we're exploring why we feel the need to earn every bite. Why do we think of “food as a reward” as a bad thing?...

Today we're diving into social media, AI and body image with Sarah Egan and Amanda Bolton from Eating Disorders Training Australia! We'll be talking about what the research says on the impact of social media on negative body image, the crazy world of AI, and tools you can use to set boundaries on social media...

 In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Dani Lebovitz, the passionate force behind Kid Food Explorers, joining us. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Pediatric Dietitian, Dani is on a mission to empower parents in raising confident and adventurous eaters. Today, we're exploring how to navigate the often-conflicting expectations and information surrounding children's nutrition. Dani...

This week we're doing a deep dive on tools, foods, and supplements that are being touted as ” natural ozempic “, including oats, berberine, akkermansia, and continuous glucose monitors (CGM's) . Does a natural ozempic even exist? How do these tools work in the body, and do they actuallly work as social media says they...

Dr. Colleen Reichmann joins us again this week for a very needed, very nuanced conversation around aging, self-care, botox and body image! We talk about how it's normal to experience conflicted feelings about aging and ‘tweakments' like botox, fillers, red light therapy, etc. We also discuss how insisting people should just love their bodies as...

This week we have a nutrition in the news episode all about Big Food and anti-diet influencers & dietitians! A juicy article came up on Washington Post that we *needed* to dig into, titled: As obesity rises, Big Food and dietitians push ‘anti-diet' advice – and you KNOW we were going to have some opinions...

In this episode we're breaking down more gut health trends, gut supplements, testing, and more – inspired by your questions! In this episode we're covering: food sensitivity testing, stool testing, hydrogen water, Seed probiotic, $100 probiotics (from Pendulum), and at-home breath testing for symptom management. Don't forget to check out part 1 – Colostrum, creatine,...

This week we're doing a deep dive on the negative body image and gut health connection! It's natural when things aren't going great internally with your body that you're not going to feel good about your body image. Why is this? We're digging into the gut-brain connection, how and why having a diagnosis (or cluster...

We're bringing you another trending topic in the nutrition and wellness world this week – cycle syncing! This is a recently re-popularized trend where more functionally-minded circles are sharing how you can live, eat, exercise, etc. in line with the four phases of the menstrual cycle. And while it's refreshing to see more information out...

Today we have an episode driven by your questions on a lot of recent nutrition and wellness trends lately: we're digging into 75 hard, colostrum, creatine, and collagen! What do the studies actually say? Are these worth the hype? And what would we avoid with a 100-foot pole? PS – check out the studies mentioned...

 Kate Scarlata joins us to talk about managing IBS and stress overload, the gut-brain axis, IBS mimickers, and when to re-examine your gut symptoms with your doctor. What do you do when you feel like you've tried everything to manage IBS, and you're still experiencing symptoms? We also discuss: the more stressful the diet is...

This week we have a body image-centered episode for Valentines' Day week – Why Millennials can't love their bodies. We know a lot of millennials can relate to the “oh that's cool for them, but not for me” to embrace body acceptance and neutrality. We're digging into the layered impact that diet and wellness culture...

If you're feeling like your resolutions or intentions for the new year have already crashed and burned, or if you're feeling on very shaky ground – you're not alone! On this week's episode we're talking about when resolutions lead to burnout, and what we can do about it. Raise your hand if you feel like...

On this week's episode we're discussing: is dry January the new whole30? And how to examine your relationship with alcohol in a non-diet way. We talk about the similarities and differences between dry January and strict food elimination protocols, and how dry January *can* be used in a way to examine your relationship with alcohol....

Meg Doll joins us to dive into the world of trauma healing, somatic experiencing and IFS, which have been super hot button topics on social media lately. Meg is helping us demystify these concepts, sharing insights into why trauma healing is gaining popularity, and dispelling misconceptions surrounding its connection to weight loss. Meg sheds light...

Kara Loewentheil joins us to dive into the intricacies of de-programming and re-programming the mind and science backed body image work. We're discussing the internalized belief that a woman's life hinges on the other side of a weight loss journey, and how sexist thinking can trap you in a body image spiral. Kara is the...

We're doing a deep dive into women's health and building happy hormones with Kaely McDevitt. We're talking about – what are some common things that hold you back from “building happy hormones” – especially if you feel like you're someone who's “doing all the things”? What's the big deal about progesterone, and how do you...

This one goes out to all the people who are stuck in limbo! Whether you're listening to this at the beginning of January or not – what do you do when you know too much about diet culture and don't want to participate in that any more…BUT. You still care about your health, maybe you...

Hey readers & listeners! It's time for our favorite books of 2023, plus some surprises and recommendations. Tune in for our list of: are these hyped books worth it?? Plus our major disappointments of this year, and how we're planning on turning our reading years around in 2024. Check out the full list of the...

On today's episode we are interviewing Olivia Haas, a Gallbladder and Fatty Liver specialist Nutritionist so we can dig into all things gallbladder health and the gallbladder-hormone connection. This episode is both for people who do and don't have gallbladders! We're discussing some of the main reasons why people may have to get their gallbladder...

As two practitioners with celiac who work with people with chronic health conditions, we know how hard it can be to manage chronic health symptoms during the holidays. Today we're bringing you practical tips for holiday eating with food restrictions, how to make holiday meals more enjoyable, and how to go in with a plan... The post Managing chronic health symptoms during the holidays first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

We invited Dr. Crystal Frazee to join us again to talk about how to burnout-proof your holidays. We discuss: what to do if you're already burned out going into the holidays, and how to assess and protect your own capacity, especially if you're the main person who's “bringing the magic. We also highly recommend you... The post Burnout-proof your holidays with Dr Crystal Frazee first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

As parents, we've worked hard to create a more body-positive and food-neutral environment for our kids. However, during the holidays, we often find ourselves surrounded by family members who may not share the same values or have caused harm in the past. This can leave us feeling protective of our children and wondering how to... The post Protecting kids from disordered eating conversations during the holidays with Zoe Bisbing first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

We know that holidays can be a really tough time if you've been working on your relationship with food and body image. Today we're discussing how to set some boundaries for holiday food and body conversations! We also have a ton of resources to help support you, and a bonus episode coming out this weekend... The post Boundary setting for holiday food and body conversations first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

Denise Lee, the founder of Alala clothing, joins us this week to talk about navigating body image and business in fashion, and overcoming body image struggles as someone who works in the fashion industry. We discuss the pressure to change your body to “look the part”, whether it's the fashion industry, fitness, nutrition, etc., and... The post Navigating body image and business in fashion with Denise Lee first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

Amy Palanjian from Yummy Toddler Food joins Cristina this week to talk about her newest cookbook written specifically for families with young children, “Dinnertime SOS”.  In this episode, she discusses the inspiration behind her book and the added pressure of making dinner. She also emphasizes the importance of embracing shortcuts in meal prep and cooking,... The post Dinnertime SOS: making meal times less stressful with Amy Palanjian first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

On this week's episode we're discussing – are you addicted to cortisol? It's been a while since we did an entire episode on burnout, so we're diving right in. Are you burnt out and you don't even know it? Or are you totally burnt out and have no idea what to do about it? We're... The post Are you addicted to cortisol? first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

On today's episode we're talking relationship with food, body image and body neutrality in dietetics from olympic athlete and soon to be dietitian Jordan Delacruz. Today we're talking about – wow do you balance the principles of intuitive eating, non-diet, and supporting positive body image while in a weight class dependent sport? Jordan talks about... The post An olympic athlete's journey to body neutrality in dietetics with Jourdan Delacruz first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

Danielle Bourgeon shares her personal insights on nutrition for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and common misconceptions surrounding this condition. She discusses the fear of feeling overwhelmed when getting diagnosed, and the pitfalls of trying to do all the things in a perfectionist way to try to “cure” the disease or stop its progression. We also touch... The post Nutrition for Multiple Sclerosis and avoiding orthorexic traps with Danielle Bourgeon first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

On today's episode we're unpacking nutrition for autoimmune disease, and discussing how we can manage autoimmune disease without the all-or-nothing, functional medicine mentality. How can we incorporate evidence-based nutrition information into our lives when we're struggling with a chronic health condition, without it becoming perfectionistic or dogmatic? How do you decide if even these evidence-based... The post Unpacking nutrition for autoimmune disease first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

Dr. Rachel Millner joins Cristina this week to discuss the recent American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines that are setting the stage for major physical, mental, and emotional health ramifications for both parents and children as young as 2 years old. Dr. Rachel discusses how these guidelines are rooted in fatphobia, weight stigma, and extreme privilege,... The post Combatting anti-fat bias and AAP guidelines at school with Dr. Rachel Millner first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

We're chatting about navigating overwhelm and decision fatigue in fall reset season. This is part 2 to our previous episode: do you need a fall reset? (Linked here!) Today, we're talking about – what you think you need to reset in the fall or after a vacation, VS what you actually need, and where body... The post Conquering fall reset season first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

Anita Dharwadkar joins us today to talk about the Freshman 15 to College Crisis: Unpacking Eating Disorders on Campus. Whether you're in college right now, you're a parent listening to this episode, or someone who personally struggled with this in college, this episode is for you! Join us for the Whole-Hearted Eating Non-Diet Meal Planning... The post Unpacking eating disorders on campus with Anita Dharwadkar first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

Welcome to Season 7 of the Whole-Hearted Eating Podcast! On this episode, Dana and Cristina jump right into the concept of the ‘fall reset'. Why does it feel so good and comforting to think about a reset going into the fall? And if this is you – even if you're trying to get away from... The post Do you need a fall reset? first appeared on Dana Monsees Nutrition.

We're back for another bonus episode to talk about books & summer reading recommendations! Dana and Kara are back to talk about their favorite books of the year so far, biggest disappointments, plus – what they're most looking forward to reading the rest of the year, including most anticipated releases! Check out the whole list...

On today's episode we're chatting about – how to fix your body image in the summer: whole-hearted eating edition. We've been conditioned to believe our bodies are broken and they need to be fixed; and the only way to fix this is to change our bodies so we're more comfortable with the way that they...

Paige Lavell joins Dana to discuss the connections between perfectionism and autoimmune disease in women, and the difficult all-or-nothing road this leads people down when they're searching for healing modalities. We talk about how this leads to jumping from practitioner to practitioner, protocol to protocol, and spending thousands of dollars without getting answers or solutions....

Endometriosis Dietitian Christie Lee joins Dana today for a conversation all about the Endometriosis and IBS connection. We do a breakdown of endometriosis 101, how to know if it's endometriosis or ‘normal' period pain, an overview of the most cost common “treatments” for endo and why they don't provide long-term success (or even pain reduction)...

On today's episode, Dana interviews Cristina about pregnancy nutrition troubleshooting and nutrition for pregnancy real talk! There's so much nutrition information out there about pregnancy, and sometimes it can have a little bit of a rose-colored glasses vibe. As someone who is a parent of 2 (Cristina), it can be really frustrating to not have...

On today's episode Dana interviews Liz Miracle from Origin, an inclusive pelvic floor-focused physical therapy practice, to talk about pelvic floor dysfunction and gut health troubleshooting. We cover the main signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, why women don't seek care for PFD, the pelvic floor and endometriosis connection, and the types of clients...

Time for a listener questions episode! On today's episode we're focusing on a main topic of: how do you know if you're eating enough? We also cover… Timestamps for questions: Recommendations & Resources Mentioned Join our Patreon community for only $5 to get access to a bunch of the bonus resources we mention in this episode!...

On today's episode, Cristina and Dana interview Jessi Jean all about the people pleasing and emotional eating connection. In today's interview we're digging into how our nervous system plans a role in binge eating and emotional eating, and how nervous system regulation tools can be used to help clients understand and work through their own binge...

Maria Sylvester Terry of Vitamin Ri joins Dana today for a fun mix of a clinical discussion of Anti-diet vs weight neutral nutrition care, and some lighthearted banter about the current (sometimes problematic) state of the intuitive eating and anti-diet space on social media. Ri and Dana are chatting about how they work with gyms...

This week Cristina interviews the ARFID RD's, Stefanie Ginsburg and Rebecca Thomas, all about Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. We clarify what exactly ARFID is, why you may not have ever heard of it, and the biggest misconceptions around the newest eating disorder on the block. We talk about why ARFID goes mislabeled and misdiagnosed...

Today we have a highly requested topic by our listeners and clients – non-diet PCOS management! Joining us today is Amanda Huynh, a registered dietitian in australia who practices from a non-diet approach.She helps women combat restrictive eating patterns and PCOS problems using a unique intuitive eating and hormone balancing nutrition approach so they can...

Welcome to part 3 of our discussion on functional medicine, lab testing, and chronic symptom management from a Whole-Hearted Eating Approach! In this episode we discuss how when you're dealing with chronic symptoms or labs that are out of range, doctors place a huge emphasis on removing everything inflammatory – foods, lifestyle factors, etc. So...

On today's episode Cristina and Dr. Colleen Reichmann have a candid chat about the messiness of motherhood! They're talking about motherhood is such a humbling experience and can be extremely overwhelming, how not to get bogged down in the mess of it, or trying to ‘heal yourself' before giving yourself permission to parent around complex...