Podcasts about women food

Blending personal narrative and investigative reporting, Emmy Award-winning journalist Cole Kazdin reveals that disordered eating is an epidemic crisis killing millions of women. Women of all ages struggle with disordered eating, preoccupation with food, and body anxiety. Journalist Cole Kazdin was one such woman, and she set out to discover why her own full recovery from an eating disorder felt so impossible. Interviewing women across the country as well as the world's most renowned researchers, she discovered that most people with eating disorders never receive treatment––the fact that she did made her one of the lucky ones. Kazdin takes us to the doorstep of the diet industry and research community, exposing the flawed systems that claim to be helping us, and revealing disordered eating for the crisis that it is: a mental illness with the second highest mortality rate (after opioid-related deaths) that no one wants to talk about. Along the way, she identifies new treatments not yet available to the general public, grass roots movements to correct racial disparities in care, and strategies for navigating true health while still living in a dysfunctional world. What's Eating Us is an urgent battle cry coupled with stories and strategies about what works and how to finally heal—for real. Cole Kazdin is an Emmy Award-winning television journalist and author of What's Eating Us: Women, Food, and the Epidemic of Body Anxiety (St. Martin's Press 2023). Selected as a Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read, the book blends personal narrative and investigative reporting to reveal disordered eating as an epidemic crisis killing millions of women. Cole has written for TIME, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, The Daily Beast, MEL Magazine, and more, and was a regular contributor to VICE. She has produced television for Good Morning America, Nightline and World News Tonight. Cole has told stories live on The Moth's Mainstage across the country, The Moth Radio Hour on NPR,, and has performed storytelling all over Southern California where she is a proud, three-time Moth GrandSLAM champion. Her solo performances have garnered national praise and been optioned for film. A contributing author to the bestselling book, The Moth Presents All These Wonders: True Stories About Facing the Unknown, she coaches and teaches writers all over the world, as well as leading workshops and classes for corporations and universities and currently teaches at the UCLA Extension Writers' Program.

In this episode, Kristen sits down with Dr. Kathryn Holt, a depth psychotherapist specializing in body acceptance, soul work, and postpartum support. They explore overcoming body hatred through a spiritual and embodied approach, and how connecting with the body and soul can lead to healing. www.kathryncholt.com Check out Dr. Kathryn's book and other books mentioned in this episode through these Amazon Affiliate links: 1. Overcoming Body Hatred Workbook: A Woman's Guide to Healing Negative Body Image and Nurturing Self-Worth Using CBT and Depth Psychology - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1648482074/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_W627CYWBKR0P37EENGN7?linkCode=ml1&tag=boice01-20 2. Nightbitch: A Novel-  https://amzn.to/4hGISvg 3. Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything- https://amzn.to/3UN11NY 4. Fat Is A Feminist Issue: https://amzn.to/3Z2ePHd 5. Women Who Run with the Wolves: https://amzn.to/3YZc35w 6. Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides -https://amzn.to/4fGI4op   Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment.  For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

Sometimes in life we get the chance to experience a mountaintop moment, and that's exactly what happened when I chatted with the brilliant Geneen Roth this week. Geneen wrote the landmark book Women, Food, and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything, which came out in 2010, nearly 15 years ago. A huge fan of this groundbreaking work? None other than Oprah Winfrey, so if it's good enough for Oprah, it's good enough for me. At its core, one of the central messages in Women, Food, and God is this: we often eat to fill a void or a hole for something other than food. Anytime we eat when we're not physically hungry — so, think emotional eating — we are hungry for something other than food. We are seeking nourishment from food to fill a lack of nourishment in another area of our lives. The good news, as Geneen and I discuss in today's episode? This is fixable! I am living proof, as I used to struggle with this but don't to the same degree anymore. I will probably always struggle with this to an extent, but reading Geneen's book (which I cried while reading!) ushered in a new chapter of my life where my issues with food didn't run the show. Geneen has candidly admitted that she has had food issues in the past, too, going back to age five or six. Her first diet began when she was just 11. I relate to this so much, as it was the same story for me. If you have ever eaten to fulfill an unmet need elsewhere, this conversation is for you. We must ask ourselves, Geneen writes, “What do I really want?” One's relationship with food is often directly correlated to one's relationship with themselves, and food is a mirror for how well we feel nourished in our lives. Today, Geneen helps us take the first step with an intention to heal a poor relationship with food; talks to us about why diet and restriction are not the answer to solving this issue; and shares what she's learned after the massive global reception to this book. This is by no means the only book Geneen has written, but Women, Food, and God is what we're zooming in on today. In fact, Geneen has written 10 books, and I was excited to hear her say on this episode that she's working on a new book! In addition to Women, Food, and God, Geneen has also written This Messy Magnificent Life, When Food Is Love, Breaking Free from Emotional Eating, Lost and Found, and many others. Over the past 40 years, she has helped thousands of people through her workshops and retreats and has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, 20/20, and The View. Geneen's books were some of the first to link compulsive eating and perpetual dieting with deeply personal and spiritual issues that transcend food, weight, and body image. She believes, as I do, that the way to transform our relationship with food and our body is to be kind to ourselves, not punishing. Take a listen to our conversation. Women, Food, and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything by Geneen Roth Learn more about Geneen's work at geneenroth.com!

Vanessa Harmony interviews two guests: Jules Salinas, Executive Director of the Women, Food & Agriculture Network, and Amber "Stormy" Kennedy of the "Harvesting Our Potential" mentorship program, to reflect on their organization, and a feminist foundation to agriculture.

For women, one of the biggest battles we fight is with the size of our bodies. Parents, media and society as a whole have conditioned us to believe that our bodies are wrong. Cue the deep-rooted lack of kindness towards ourselves, the spiral of suffering, the fraught relationship with food, and an endless pursuit of physical perfection. Every food choice we make - whether it's healthy or unhealthy - is run by our relationship with ourselves. Each bite falls into one of two categories. We're either confirming that we're not enough or we're affirming that we are enough. We might not even know it, but how we eat and what we eat goes back to the painful conclusions we made about ourselves in our formative years. What is the gateway to form a loving relationship with ourselves and food? How do we start befriending our bodies instead of battling them? In this episode, we're joined by multiple New York Times bestselling author, Geneen Roth. We talk about how to change our relationship with food by going back to where it all began. One's relationship with food is an outpicturing or expression of how you feel about yourself. -Geneen Roth   Things You'll Learn In This Episode -The battle between food and self One's relationship with food is an expression of how you feel about yourself. What are the food rules we're following without even realizing we're following them? What are they connected to?  -How to stop holding ourselves to awful standards  As women, we're taught to evaluate ourselves from the outside. How do we start with our inner landscape instead? -When you're present, nothing is wrong Resistance to what's happening right now creates suffering. How can the question “If I had orchestrated this, what would I have wanted to learn” help us?    Guest Bio Geneen Roth is the author of ten books, including her newest, This Messy Magnificent Life, and New York Times bestsellers When Food Is Love, Lost and Found, and Women Food and God, as well as The Craggy Hole in My Heart and the Cat Who Fixed It. Over the past forty years, she has worked with thousands of people in her groundbreaking workshops and retreats and has appeared on numerous national shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, the Today show, Good Morning America, and The View. She lives in California with charms of hummingbirds; her husband Matt; and Izzy the fabulous, eating-disordered dog. Geneen Roth's pioneering books were among the first to link compulsive eating and perpetual dieting with deeply personal and spiritual issues that go far beyond food, weight and body image. Rather than pushing away the "crazy" things we do, Geneen's work proceeds with the conviction that our actions and beliefs make exquisite sense, and that the way to transform our relationship with food, our body, and so much more in our life is to be open, curious and kind with ourselves -- instead of punishing, impatient and harsh. To learn more or to find out about Geneen's retreats, visit https://geneenroth.com/.    About Your Hosts Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT*, is an evolutionary catalyst and freelance mentor who has been a pioneer in the field of body intelligence and conscious loving for over forty years. Katie has an international reputation as a presenter and seminar leader, bodifying the core skills of conscious living–authenticity, response-ability and appreciation–with conscious enthusiasts from many fields. She is the co-author of twelve books, including the best-selling Conscious Loving, At The Speed of Life and Conscious Loving Ever After: How to Create Thriving Relationship at Midlife and Beyond. Katie has been a successful entrepreneur for over forty years. She specializes in turning concepts such as commitment into felt experience and igniting new actions that emerge from the inside out. Her unique coaching and leadership programs have generated hundreds of body intelligence and relationship coaches in the U.S. and Europe. She co-founded the Spiritual Cinema Circle and the virtual Body Intelligence Summit. Katie has appeared on over 500 radio and television programs and traveled well over one million air miles as the ambassador for the work that she and her husband Gay Hendricks have developed.   Sophie Chiche is a seasoned coach and consultant who has traveled the world working with thousands of people and dozens of teams. With a passion for fully expressed living, Sophie coaches, and facilitates group sessions to help people and teams remove what gets in the way of them living their most meaningful lives.Not only does she work with clients to design the life they want, but she's also developed methods, mindsets shifts, and healing modalities to create it elegantly. Born in Paris, raised in Barcelona, and lived in LA for 30 years, Sophie now lives in the middle of nowhere Arizona, where she rides her Harley with her boo, Wall. And plays a lot of pickleball.   Women Food and God Live Online Retreat with Geneen Roth November 14-17, 2024 More Information & Online Registration: https://retreats.geneenroth.com/ 

Women have been invisible in agriculture for too long: not counted in the census, not taken seriously for their work and management achievements, excluded from access to capital and credit––and even farm equipment is not made for their bodies. We talk to Jules Salinas of Women Food and Agriculture Network, which is addressing these issues in ways ranging from political action to storytelling.  

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Today's guest, Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried, is calling for a revolution in women's health. Our culture is not set up to support female biology and it shows. The rates of depression, insomnia, Alzheimer's and autoimmunity in women are staggering—it's beyond time to turn this around. We meet at dawn…In this episode you'll learn: * The leading cause of hormone imbalances* How our culture is making women sick* The outsized impacts of trauma on women's health* What psychedelics offer for healing on all levels* How to reclaim your health as a woman* And more…Sara Szal Gottfried, MD, is a physician scientist who graduated from Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and completed residency at the University of California at San Francisco. Over the past two decades, Dr. Gottfried has seen more than 25,000 patients, and specializes in identifying the underlying cause of her patients' conditions to achieve true and lasting health transformations, not just symptom management.Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker who practices evidence-based integrative, precision, and functional medicine. She is Clinical Assistant Professor in Dept. of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. Dr. Gottfried's research focus is metabolic phenotyping. Her bestselling books include: The Hormone Cure, The Hormone Reset Diet, Younger, Women Food and Hormones, and her new book, The Autoimmune Cure.This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Dr. Sara: * Website: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dr. Sara Gottfried – a pioneer in health, research, and education – has seen more than 25,000 patients over the past two decades. She's a physician scientist, who graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, and completed her Residency at the University of California, San Francisco. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: ⁠⁠https://levels.link/wnl⁠ Dr. Gottfried is the Director of Precision Medicine at The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, at Thomas Jefferson University, where she specializes in identifying the underlying causes of her patient's conditions to achieve lasting health transformation, not just symptom management. Dr. Gottfried has published five books, including multiple New York Times bestsellers, such as The Hormone Cure, The Hormone Reset Diet, and Younger. Her latest book has just been published, Women Food and Hormones. In this episode, Dr. Casey Means, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Levels, and Dr. Gottfried covered a number of topics from her new book. LINKS ⁠New insights from continuous glucose monitoring into the route to diabetes⁠ ⁠Proposed guidelines to evaluate scientific validity and evidence for genotype-based dietary advice⁠ ⁠Michael Snyder⁠ ⁠Marcus Institute of Integrative Health⁠ ⁠Sara Gottfried⁠ Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health. Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

Dr. Sara Gottfried is a key opinion leader as it relates to hormone balance. As a New York Times best-selling author, practicing medical doctor, researcher, university professor, and popular speaker, she offers an evidence-based approach to hormones and nutrition. Her upcoming book “Women, Food, & Hormones” outlines the latest research combined with her vast clinical experience to help women lose weight and get to the root cause of hormonal complaints. In today's episode, we discuss the interconnection of hormones with diet and the microbiome, and we hear about her approach to bio-identical hormone replacement therapies. Today on The Lab Report: 3:20 Meet Dr. Sara Gottfried and hear her journey to root cause medicine 8:50 Diet, metabolism, and hormones 12:45 Pre-diabetes and continuous glucose monitoring 14:35 Heart rate variability testing and cortisol 17:00 When to use bio-identical hormone replacement 20:20 Cortisol's effects on other hormones 22:25 The role of the microbiome 25:25 Dosing and timing of hormone replacement 30:50 How you can work with Dr. Gottfried 31:50 The Fireball Additional Resources: saragottfriedmd.com Marcus Institute of Integrative Health Women, Food, & Hormones The Hormone Reset Diet The Hormone Cure Brain Body Diet Younger Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don't forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special two-episode series, the New York Times best-selling author, scientist and physician tells why women's health needs are different from men's, and shares her female-focused plan to help women live a healthier life. On today's episode: The focus is on food, as Dr. Sara takes us through her achievable and empowering healthy-living plan created especially for women: The Gottfried Protocol. She tells why the protocol works so well for women, how to do it, and how it can make a difference in your outlook and even your weight in just four weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most diet plans were created by men for men, but women's bodies don't work the same way. Popular programs can actually make it harder for women to lose weight, because they can wreak havoc on a woman's complex and delicate hormonal system. New York Times best-selling author Dr. Sara Gottfried has spent her career demystifying hormones and helping patients improve their health more broadly with personalized medicine. In Women, Food, and Hormones, Dr. Gottfried presents a groundbreaking new plan that helps women balance their hormones so they can lose excess weight and feel better. Featuring hormonal detoxification combined with a ketogenic diet that is tailor-made for women, coupled with an intermittent fasting protocol and over 50 delicious and filling recipes, this book shares a fat-burning solution that gets results. SARA GOTTFRIED, MD, is a hormone expert, a Harvard-educated physician-scientist, and a clinical assistant professor in the department of integrative medicine and nutritional sciences at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University. She is the New York Times best-selling author of three previous books, including The Hormone Cure. She lives in Moraga, California.Get my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS► AMAZON UKCONNECT WITH JAY & THE STORY BOX► INSTAGRAM ► TWITTER ► FACEBOOK ► WEBSITE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special two-episode series, the New York Times best-selling author, scientist and physician tells why women's health needs are different from men's, and shares her female-focused plan that can help women live a healthier life. On today's episode: Dr. Sara busts the myths about women's health, and reveals why keeping hormones in balance and maintaining metabolic health are the key to a brighter mood, more energy and even achieving one's healthy weight goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geneen Roth is the author of ten books, including the just-released This Messy Magnificent Life and New York Times bestsellers When Food Is Love, Lost and Found, and Women Food and God, as well as The Craggy Hole in My Heart and the Cat Who Fixed It. Over the past forty years, she has worked with thousands of people in her groundbreaking workshops and retreats and has appeared on numerous national shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, the Today show, Good Morning America, and The View. She lives in California with charms of hummingbirds; her husband Matt; and Izzy the fabulous, eating-disordered dog.Geneen Roth's pioneering books were among the first to link compulsive eating and perpetual dieting with deeply personal and spiritual issues that go far beyond food, weight and body image. Rather than pushing away the "crazy" things we do, Geneen's work proceeds with the conviction that our actions and beliefs make exquisite sense, and that the way to transform our relationship with food, our body, and so much more in our life is to be open, curious and kind with ourselves -- instead of punishing, impatient and harsh.#1 New York Times bestselling author of Women Food and GodThere is an end to the anguish of emotional eating—and this book explains how to achieve it. Geneen Roth, whose Feeding the Hungry Heart and When Food Is Love have brought understanding and acceptance to tens of thousands of readers over the last two decades, here outlines her proven program for resolving the conflicts at the root of overeating. Using simple techniques developed in her highly successful seminars, she offers reassuring, practical advice on:• Learning to recognize the signals of physical hunger• Eating without distraction• Knowing when to stop• Kicking the scale-watching habit• Withstanding social and family pressuresAnd many more strategies to help you break the binge-diet cycle—forever.Please enjoy my conversation with Geneen Roth.

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Today we are doing a deep dive into eating disorders, how to understand what's really going on, and how to heal from them. So I've bought none other than the amazing Geneen Roth back on the show to go deep with us. Geneen Roth — whose many books were among the first to link our relationship with food with deeply personal and spiritual issues that go far beyond dieting, body image and weight — is here to help us get a better understanding of eating disorders and our relationship with food in a more tender, loving and forgiving way. I've personally dealt with an eating disorder and I am telling you, if you want to find out how to reinvent yourself, become the person you've been waiting for and raise self-loving children, you MUST listen to this episode Geneen Roth is the author of ten books, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Women Food and God, When Food Is Love, Lost and Found, and The Craggy Hole in My Heart, the Cat Who Fixed It and her newest book, This Messy Magnificent Life. Over the past thirty years, she has worked with thousands of people in her groundbreaking retreats and workshops. Her work proceeds with the conviction that how we do anything is how we do everything, which means that how we eat is also how we live.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/476 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of INNER WORK is a spiritual exploration of hunger, desire, and how we relate to food. This discussion will be especially helpful if you have (or have ever had) a disordered relationship to food and eating. We'll examine what your relationship to food might have to do with your deeper hungers and desires, particularly if you're not fully allowing yourself to feel or express those desires. We'll also explore how the way you relate to food can often point to deeper places in yourself that are not being fulfilled or tended to. In this episode, I quote from two books: Eating in the Light of the Moon by Anita Johnston, and Women Food and God by Geneen Roth. IMPORTANT NOTE: this podcast contains a discussion of disordered eating. If this is triggering to you, please skip it. This podcast is not a substitute for medical or psychological advice, and I am not a doctor or eating disorder counselor. Please seek the proper help and advice following your own intuition and common sense. Please help me fulfill the goal of keeping this podcast on air and free of ads! Any amount that you're able to contribute will go directly towards the costs of creating, hosting, and producing the podcast. You can donate as a one-time contribution or sign up to support the podcast on a monthly basis. Here's the link to donate: https://square.link/u/I4Zt8YSE To explore my work and services, please head over to www.josephinehardman.com  I deeply appreciate your presence and willingness to do your inner work! Thank you for being here.  Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2022 All Rights Reserved.

Today, we're welcoming back Dr. Sara Gottfried. In past episodes, we've talked about how hormones impact every system of your body. In today's episode, we'll take it one step further. Because as she points out in her new book, “Women, Food and Hormones”  food is the backbone of the hormones you make. When it comes to your health and metabolism, food is medicine.     In her newest book, Dr. Gottfried presents a groundbreaking new plan that helps women balance their hormones so they can lose excess weight and feel better. And, she lays the groundwork for how to get your body to flip the switch from burning carbohydrates to burning fat.    Dr. Gottfried is a multiple New York Times bestselling author, and Harvard-educated women's health expert. Over the past two decades, Sara has seen more than 25,000 patients, and specializes in identifying the root causes underlying her patients' conditions to achieve true and lasting health transformations, not just symptom management. 

Hello Interactors, There’s but a short window of time When the dirt is in its prime Not too cold or wet Or the seeds will not set Last week the fields were lakes This week the soil bakes Gone is the mud and grime So into the tractors they all climbIt’s time to get those seeds in the ground! If you have the space. The state of Iowa, where I grew up, has this as their slogan: ‘A Place to Grow’. But those places are being displaced by homes at a record pace.As interactors, you’re special individuals self-selected to be a part of an evolutionary journey. You’re also members of an attentive community so I welcome your participation.Please leave your comments below or email me directly.Now let’s go…GROW BABY GROWWe bought our first corn on the cob this week. It’s from California. Growing up in Iowa we didn’t see corn until late summer. To get corn stalks to be ‘knee high by the fourth of July’ meant getting the seeds in the ground by the end of May. That’s now. Iowa farmers have been stressed out these last couple weeks. The planting window was closing fast and the state was getting unseasonable rain and cold temperatures. Ten days ago one farmer in northeast Iowa said he could ride his boat across his fields.Such is the life of a farmer. But the weather turned in their favor this week. They’ve been busy. On May 23rd the USDA reported 86% of Iowa’s corn crop had been planted and 47% of seeds planted earlier are already sprouting. But corn, soybeans, and oats are all behind schedule. Let’s hope the wacky weather patterns don’t wreak havoc on these weathered wonder-workers. I like my corn tortillas, tofu, and oat milk. Though, most Iowa grains and soybeans are fed to livestock, not people.And we know people like their burgers and bacon. Increased commodity prices are the number one reason some farmers give for why farmland value in Iowa is through the roof. Last year a farmer in Eastern Iowa’s Johnson County made headlines when he sold 40 acres of two 80-acre tracts for $26,000 per acre. That’s over $2,000,000 for 40 acres (the equivalent of 20 soccer fields).But that pricey southern most 40 acres is comprised of Klinger soil – a claylike sandy substrate formed by glacier tills. This soil is perfect for the native prairie grass but crops struggle. So this opportunistic farmer decided to plant a more profitable crop that has no agricultural value at all. Houses. He sold the worst soil for the most money to a developer who is expanding the sprawl of a nearby small town city called Swisher; population 914. It’s a 15 minute drive south of Iowa’s second largest city, Cedar Rapids.The conversion of farmland into housing developments is a common sight across Iowa. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) does an agricultural census every five years and the last one was done in 2017. The 2022 version is due later this year. From 2012 to 2017 Iowa lost 2,533 farms. That leaves 86,104 farms remaining. There were over 10,000 more farms in 1997 and nearly 20,000 more when I left Iowa in 1984. The amount of land dedicated to farming shrank by 59,000 acres.Much of this reduction is from consolidation. The number of large farms (>2000 acres) grew 15% to 1,892 over five years. By comparison, there were barely 300 large farms in 1987. From 2012 to 2017 large farms had gobbled 10% of up mid-sized farms (500-999 acres). Small farms (fewer than 9 acres) grew 36% to 9,120. That’s a big jump in five years, but only 1000 more than 30 years ago.These figures from the USDA tell the story of farmland consolidation across Iowa since the 1980s. But to get a picture of how farmland sold to developers contributes to the sprawl of urban areas, more and more researchers are turning to satellite imagery. In 2018 two researchers from Iowa State University were lead authors on a paper demonstrating novel image processing techniques for mapping the dynamics of urban growth. They took a series of satellite images from 1985 to 2015 of a region encompassing the Des Moines Metropolitan Area. They then trained software to differentiate between the natural and built environment by looking at the color of the pixels in the images. Pixels turning from looking ‘natural’ to looking ‘urban’ over time revealed a growing gray blob of concrete known as urban sprawl.They found, with 90% accuracy, that the Des Moines Metropolitan Area urban boundary more than doubled between 1985 and 2015. Over those thirty years the area grew linearly from 58 square miles in 1985 to just over 135 square miles in 2015. Most of which, of course, was farmland. At this growth rate, it will continue to double again every 30 years.Area growth like this is usually the result of an increasing population. The Des Moines Metropolitan Area is no exception. From 2010 to 2020, the population in this area grew 17% from 606,465 to 709,466. You might imagine the city of Des Moines being at the heart of this growth given it’s the center of the metropolitan area, but you’d be wrong. Of the top ten most populated cities in the area, Des Moines proper grew the least at 5.3% and has been relatively flat for decades. The fastest growing city from 2010 to 2020 was a town just north of Des Moines called Grimes. It grew a whopping 87%. Another town to the north, Ankeny, was second at 49% and my home town, Norwalk, just to the south, grew the third fastest at 43%.These are some of the fastest growing cities in the country. Impressive. Until you consider the overall population of the state of Iowa only grew 4.8% compared to the U.S. population rate of 7.4%.It's a curious fact that the Des Moines Metropolitan Area is growing in population at a rate far greater than the state is. This means Iowans are 1) moving to metropolitan areas from rural areas, 2) between cities within a metropolitan area, or 3) to another state all together. I reached out to a friend who recently moved from West Des Moines to Des Moines after they became empty nesters. He said they didn’t need as big a house and wanted to be closer to restaurants and entertainment. His wife added that they looked at surrounding suburbs but the house in Des Moines offered the best value.I then contacted another friend who sells real estate in the area. She told me people are obsessed with new construction. Her clients repeat the same refrain, “I want a new kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinets, and a tile floor.” My friend has an eye for houses with good bones and an affinity for mid-century classics. She tries to sell their vision to her clients by fixing up these older homes, but there’s little interest. She said, “It’s like so much else in their life. Out with the old, in with the new. Why fix it when a new one will due?” So she spends a lot of time driving to the fringes showing new construction in cities like Grimes, Ankeny, and Norwalk.THE RADICAL, THE DYNAMICAL, AND THE MEGLOMANIACAL The hollowing out of city centers as people move to the fringes, the ‘donuting’ of metropolitan areas, is common. Especially in the Midwest. Detroit gets all the attention, but the rust belt is filled with them. It occurs in cities around the world.In 1969, a professor from the MIT Sloan School of Management, Jay Wright Forrester, developed a theory and computer model for this phenomenon in a booked titled Urban Dynamics. If you’ve ever played the computer game SimCity then you have Forrester to thank. The game is built on his model. We have many things for which to thank Forrester. He helped to invent random access computer memory (RAM). He was also a pioneer in computer graphics before computers; he figured out how to get a ball to bounce on an oscilloscope screen. And the current reverberations of supply chain perturbations is called the Forrester Effect as described in his 1961 book called Industrial Dynamics. Forrester is thus the founder of the field of system dynamics – the study of nonlinear behavior of complex systems over time. And cities are indeed complex systems…mostly due to the complexities of human behavior.Forrester’s book was groundbreaking but also controversial. To validate the theory with an actual city, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – which was also five years old at the time – sponsored a two year study. Four cities were chosen as cites in 1971 and they were all within a 40 mile radius of MIT. The first experimental city was Lowell, Massachusetts.Louis Alfeld was the Director of the program. In 1994 – on the 25th anniversary of the publishing of Urban Dynamics – he reflected on the execution of the experiments and the lack of progress since. The effect of human behavior on complex systems is apparent even in the administration of the study. HUD assigned the harshest critics of the theory to be on the committee which complicated things from the start. Alfeld recalls,“Although we attempted to engage the committee in a constructive dialogue concerning the model’s utility, the members had neither the time nor the inclination to study system dynamics. Criticisms concerning data and validation techniques displaced issues of system structure and user needs. Neither side understood the other’s point of view.”Because HUD committee members were trained in traditional economics and only trusted well-cited existing academic literature, they continually dismissed and rejected every premise of systems theory. It prompted Forrester himself to respond with these words,“It is unfortunate that you have not found it possible to spend more time with us in order to better understand system dynamics and its application to the dynamic modeling of social systems. Many of the issues you raise seem to rest on assumptions that reflect practices in other kinds of modeling but which do not apply in the same way to system dynamics models. In fact, the strength of system dynamics arises from these differences.”In contrast to HUD’s skepticism, Forrester and Alfeld found the leadership at Lowell to be more open to these theories. Their city was in decay after falling ungracefully from a century of manufacturing success. Their buildings were crumbling and the city faced a persistent 12% unemployment rate. They were eager to try something new.One of the foundations of urban dynamics centers on available land as a resource. Defined as a nonlinear function, it says the rate of construction is constrained by the amount of land on which to build. New cities start out with abundant land, but being the first company to build comes with risk. Will employees follow? Will the resources be available to turn a profit? But one building can attract more buildings and if all goes well the competition for good land increases and growth, fueled by demand, explodes. This in turn inflates the price of attractive available land. Inflation then slows growth until all the land is consumed and new construction halts. Over time these buildings decay, businesses fold, and the city begins to decline economically and socially as people and customers leave. The only way a city constrained by space can maintain equilibrium in this closed system is to tear down old buildings and build anew on existing land. This was the fate Lowell faced.The city government enacted policies that reflected the theory of urban dynamics. They created incentives to local companies to remodel existing buildings and expand business. They took steps to curb further deterioration of existing housing left vacant by affluent residents who fled. This in turn made more housing accessible to lower income residents who rushed the city like a flood. These policies resulted in strict codes that forced a refurbishing and reinvestment in the city.After two years Lowell showed signs of improving. Alfeld and the city were encouraged to keep experimenting. But HUD had encouraged the city to set the parameters of the model to mimic metrics from Lowell’s previous historic economic boom the century prior. Falling short of these expectations in two years, the committee was not convinced Forrester’s theory of urban dynamics resulted in sufficient enough of an improvement to continue.Hard quantitative evidence these traditional economists demanded was indeed lacking, in part due to HUD’s inability to operate a mainframe. But in the end the committee seemed more interested in the numbers than in the positive qualitative effects evident in the city and its residents. As Alfeld grimly summarizes,“The interface gap between model and critic contributed to the communication gap. In the final accounting, neither our success in Lowell nor our outpouring of reports and papers could bridge that gap. HUD judged that we had nothing to offer and urban dynamics dropped out of academic sight, its potential contribution to resolving America’s urban crisis ignored for the past quarter-century.”THE AGING ARIAN AGRARIANThe Des Moines Metropolitan Area is not space constrained like Lowell, Massachusetts. And while the city of Des Moines has reinvigorated the downtown area, the seemingly unlimited surrounding land availability and patterns of sprawl reveal no intention to contain the sprawl, protect farmland (or natural grassland) and reinvest in what is already built. This will likely lead to each inner concentric ring of the donut hole to age and decline just as the city of Des Moines did. This will create a larger donut hole in the center as the outer perimeter of the donut continues to encroach on more and more prime farmland. Land that is owned by dying farmers.One Iowa State University study revealed that “in 2017, over half the farmland (60 percent) in Iowa was owned by people over the age of 65. This was five percentage points higher than in 2007, and twice the level in 1982. In addition, farmland owners who were 75 years or older owned a record 35 percent of all acres in Iowa as of July 2017.” A 2021 study showed that “Iowa farmland owners are older than the general population. On average, the full-time and part-time farmers in [the] study were 62 years old. The retired farmers were, on average, 77.7 years old, and the non-farmer owners were 68.7 years old.” Non-farmers can include surviving spouses who don’t farm or off-farm heirs to the land. Also, “Of the farmland [] analyzed, 29.5% was owned by full-time farmers, 12.9% by parttime farmers, 22.7% by retired farmers, and 34.9% by non-farming owners.” With 60% of farmland owned by soon-to-be retirees and a sizable portion of 35% owned by heirs who’d rather have the money than to farm, what does this say about the future of farming in Iowa?Iowa, and the country, has a farming succession problem. One study suggests that lack of knowledge transfer and co-creation of crop yields will be one of the biggest challenges facing the foodscape of the Midwest. But when it comes to succession strategies, the Iowa farmers in this study,“were on average motivated strongly by social factors—e.g., desires to maintain agrarian cultures, rural communities, and family farms. (It is worth mentioning that these sentiments could be colored by the fact that these were also established growers—e.g., those privileged by policies like the Farm Bill—who were well capitalized and could afford to focus on non-economic factors.)”That’s not to say these farmers haven’t suffered economic hardship. And the economics of farming are complicated and messy. But this researcher found new farmers to more interested in the sustainability of the land and in farming than those who inherited a farm. Those farmers are now looking to retire and their children typically aren’t interested in farming. The author continues,“Intergenerational knowledge transfer, from one generation to the next (though not necessarily within the same family), is a critical element in the creation of foodscapes populated with farms of all scales and commodity profiles and by farmers from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, including farm/nonfarm backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and religions.”This requires building communities that welcome this kind of diversity, which most do not. People from Myanmar is one of Des Moines fastest growing minority groups, but an ethnic minority advocacy group says, “It's very challenging. I talk to my friends on the coasts. People (without family here) don't want to move to Iowa…In Iowa, we don't have investments and resources for immigrants, for refugee-led, community-based groups."There are groups trying to help. For example, The Practical Farmers of Iowa have been working since 1985 to “equip farmers to build resilient farms and communities.”  Also, there’s the Women Food and Agriculture Network whose “mission is to engage women in building an ecological and just food and agricultural system through individual and community power.” Many of those fast growing small farms in Iowa fit the profile of these groups. It’s an encouraging sign for the health and diversity of small scale farming in Iowa.But there are only 600 minority farmers in Iowa. What are the odds these aging white male farmers of selling their property to a Myanmar farmer or an ambitious woman graduate from the Iowa State College of Agriculture? How likely is an aging retiree willing teach a black family from the south with farming experience how to grow soybeans in Iowa?  If a farmer isn’t willing to co-create or sell their farm to a first generation farmer who isn’t a Christian white heterosexual male who’s interested in perpetuating the ‘old-boys club’, then they’ll likely just sell it to another aging white male farmer like them. This will further consolidate Iowa farmland that will likely end up in a trust fund for their heirs. Many of whom will wait for the expanding urban gray blobs to reach their land and then they’ll likely cash in on a $2,000,000 offer from a real estate developer.And with 81% of Iowa being white, with an estimated 90% of them living in the suburban fringes away from what little diversity there is in Des Moines, you can bet the person buying that newly built white home with granite countertops will be as white as their kitchen cabinets. At the same time, it’s great these families found a good home. I grew up on fertile Iowa soil as part of Norwalk’s first round of sprawl and it benefitted me.Either way at least the seeds got in the ground on time. They can eat that yummy corn on the cob this summer with their hamburger made from Iowa beef. It will all take place on a grassy lawn that once grew the corn they’ll be eating…or the corn that fed the cow in their burger. Come to think of it, maybe their corn will come from California too…and the hamburger. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit interplace.io

Part 2 of ace-ing your simplicity. Had way too many things to share and I know you don't want to hear a 2 hour podcast about simplicity! So here you go! Fave thing 1: Banana Pancake recipe: 1 banana 2 eggs 1 pinch of baking soda Mix and put on hot grill with coconut oil spray. Serve with 1/3 cups of nonfat greek yogurt mixed with dash of cinnamon and stevia and fresh raspberries. Enjoy! Fave thing 2: Women Food and God book by Geneen Roth Fave thing 3: Chocolate Shakeology *(yumilicious!) Daily affirmations to listen to now! Click here! Need a Bad Ass Realtor in the DFW Area? Call Aimee Elkman 469-628-8429 cell Need a Bad Ass Remodeler, or do you have an ugly house to get rid of? Call Scott Elkman 469-628-8428 cell. Check out the work we've done to ugly houses, pretty houses, and really, really distressed properties (which we love to buy for CASH if you need that too!). Click here for our website: elkmanproperties.com Follow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/aimeeelkman/ Follow me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/aimee.elkman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aceyourlife/message

From her .25-acre mini farm in New Mexico, Juliann Salinas talks all about beekeeping, the fragility of the local food system exposed by the pandemic, the Women, Food & Ag Network, and more. You'll learn a quick history of WFAN's 25 years, from environmental justice to racial justice, all focused on co-creating a just, equitable and ecological food and agricultural system that includes a place for strong women and nonbinary leadership. See where you fit in to the Growing Community Resilience program for support and connection, Harvesting Our Potential mentorship program, Women Caring for the Land education program, and Plate to Politics program to raise up women's leadership in food and ag policies. Jules delves into the impact of the inflexibility and vulnerability of our food system, particularly on the Native communities in her area. Hear about the solutions that the community developed and how far it is that we have to go to achieve truly resilient local food networks. Learn the challenges of farming in New Mexico and what is possible to grow on .25 acre! And stay tuned to the end for Jules' tips for the beginning beekeeper—including how to expect the unexpected in a changing climate. WFAN website WFAN Facebook WFAN Twitter WFAN TikTok WFAN Instagram

Today we're talking to Wren Almitra, the outgoing director of the Harvesting Our Potential program run by the Women Food and Ag Network. For more information about applying for this paid mentorship program, visit www.wfan.org/HarvestingOurPotential

Sara Gottfried, MD, is a hormone expert, a Harvard-educated physician-scientist, and a clinical assistant professor in the department of integrative medicine and nutritional sciences at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University. She is the New York Times best-selling author of four books, including The Hormone Cure. She lives in Moraga, California. Topics covered in this episode: • A book about women, food & hormones. • How hormones affect our weight loss. • Hormones that are important for weight gain and weight loss. • How diets differ from men and women. • The lifecycle of a hormone. • Animal sources of protein that can help to support hormones without causing all the metabolic side effects. • The benefits of eating according to a Mediterranean diet. • How quickly do people start to lose weight with the Gottfried Protocol? • What is going on with our hormones across a lifespan that is changing our weight? • Does lack of sleep derail weight loss? Referenced in the episode: • The Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 68 | Treating people, not symptoms | Dr. Sara Gottfried To learn more about Sara Gottfried M.D. and her work, head over to www.saragottfriedmd.com IG @Saragottfriedmd @womenfoodhormones __________________________________________________________ Eaton Hemp Organic Hemp Food - Nature's most nutrient-dense superfood. Head to www.eatonhemp.com/lindseyelmoreshow and save 25% on all Eaton Hemp products… with a full money back guarantee! __________________________________________________________ Amare FundaMentals Pack – Includes: MentaBiotics, which are a combination of unique strains of probiotics, prebiotics, and phytobiotics that have been scientifically shown to improve mental wellness. MentaFocus, which has key phytonutrients clinically shown to support focus, mental sharpness, clarity, creativity, and cognitive functioning, and MentaSync, which optimizes the communication sync of chemical messengers between your brain and your gut. Head over to www.lindseyelmore.com/amarefundamentals ... save $10 and you'll also be given a free three-day Gut Reboot Plus as a one-time gift. __________________________________________________________ We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.lindseyelmore.com/podcast.

In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss qualities and skills they think are essential for therapists who provide psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. They cover the following topics:(1:15) Introduction to the topic(3:21) The art and science of psychedelic trip-sitting episode(3:44) The value of the podcast media platform (6:27) Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything, by Geneen Roth(7:14) Being present and attentive(10:17) Transference, countertransference, and awareness of your triggers(10:50) Strategic use of silence(12:55) The art and science of psychotherapy(17:07) The importance of doing your own work as a therapist(17:58) Developing Guidelines and Competencies for the Training of Psychedelic Therapists, by Janis Phelps(18:16) Empathetic abiding presence (19:25) Trust enhancement (23:50) Spiritual intelligence (27:15) Knowledge of the physical and psychological affects of psychedelics (31:30) Therapist self-awareness and ethical integrity (34:04) Proficiency in complementary techniques(35:34) The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide, by James Fadiman and infectious energy(39:25) Patience, compassion, and intuition (41:00) The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on The Tibetan Book of the Dead, by Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzner, and Richard AlpertEmail us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Disclaimer: The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice or mental health treatment. Consult with a medical/mental health professional if you believe you are in need of mental health treatment.

In this week's episode, we are talking to writer, author, editor, food expert and Cheese Maven, Hannah Howard who recently published her second book, “Plenty: A Memoir of Food and Family” celebrating the many, often unseen, pockets of women in the food world. We talk about her journey into food, starting with her mother (who is one of the women featured in her book) all the way through her years in New York eating, drinking, serving, bartending, cooking on hot lines, and flipping giant wheels of cheese in Manhattan institutions such as Picholine and Fairway Market to her current work elevating women's voices in food through her writing. Along the way, she vulnerably shares about her journey through the “dark side of having a food passion” — her experience with eating disorders and how she turned her deepest shadow into an enlightened gift while dancing the fine line between passion and obsession. This is the topic of her first book, “Feast”. We learn how she went from fine french dining, to corporate food, and eventually to becoming a food writer, all while following a growing love for cheese. Hannah tells us how she was blessed with great mentorship in many different moments, but was always seeking the women mentors in the industry. This desire led her on a quest to find where these women are are in the food world and a journey through the lives of many incredible women in food (and cheese!). Women + Food is a simple equation that can result in an enormous diversity of careers — each woman finding her own path to success reflective of her unique self. Similarly, cheese is the combination of simple ingredients that can result in an enormous diversity of flavors — each one reflecting its own source and environment. Just in time for holiday celebrations, Hannah gives us some cheese basics and guides us on how to put together a wonderful Cheese Plate for any occasion. Join us as we play cheese pairing games and geek out on all kinds of cheese knowledge! The Recipe starts at: 1:00:39 Resources mentioned in this episode: Hannah Howard's Website: HannahHoward.nyc Hannah's Social Media Links: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter Books: “Feast: True Love In and Out of the Kitchen” & “Plenty: A Memoir of Food & Family” Missy's Farm Website: CrownHillFarm.com Missy's Business Coaching Website: SpiritBizPeople.com How to Make a Spectacular Cheese Plate There's not really a recipe for this episode, however, here is a link to an article, “How to Put Together a Make-Everyone-Love-You Cheese Plate” written by Hannah for Self.com that covers everything she shared with us today!

Geneen Roth is the author of ten books, including the just-released This Messy Magnificent Life and New York Times bestsellers When Food Is Love, Lost and Found, and Women Food and God, as well as The Craggy Hole in My Heart and the Cat Who Fixed It. Over the past thirty years, she has worked with thousands of people in her groundbreaking workshops and retreats and has appeared on numerous national shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, the Today show, Good Morning America, and The View. She lives in California with charms of hummingbirds; her husband Matt; and Izzy the fabulous, eating-disordered dog.

To all the fierce females out there, this one's for you. After receiving many requests for a female-focused look at biohacking, I found the perfect woman for the job. Meet warrior woman, Kristin Weitzel, a biohacking expert who helps transform women into the healthy powerhouses they were meant to be.  So much research, and so many lifestyle products and diets are formulated with men in mind that women find themselves at the periphery in a male-dominated field. However, self-optimization and longevity should be, are, for everyone, so I wanted to equip our female listeners with relevant information tailored to the specific mechanics of the female body.  In this episode, Kristin shares her journey from ballet to biohacking, and unpacks the perfect female formula combining red light therapy, ice baths, and food as a fuel for physical performance and hormonal strength. We also talk about how FlexBeam, a powerful infrared light device, can improve recovery and boost cellular health.  You can try the FlexBeam out for yourself at recharge.health, and use the code LUKESTOREY for $30 off. With it, you will get $30 off one unit, but FlexBeam have offered Life Stylists an incredible discount just for this holiday season. 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For this episode, I am joined by Dr Sara Gottfried Harvard-educated Physician-Scientist and New York Times bestselling author. In Her latest book Women, Food and Hormones, Dr Sara explains the science behind the relationship between weight loss and hormones and in doing so provides a revolutionary new plan that helps women balance their hormones so they can lose excess weight and feel better.Join us as we discuss:- The gender bias and the importance of recognising that dietary plans researched and tested on men work differently on women because of their hormones.The Importance of self-education. We need to step into our power and own and understand our hormonal changes, so we can get a sense of what is going on and what our hormones are telling us. Why addressing the 'root cause' rather than the 'symptoms' results in much more effective treatment.Millions of us are being offered anti-depressants when we are not depressed. Why are women are not getting their reality taken seriously or their symptoms validated?Cultural shifts. Saying ‘no' to the prescriptions for antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, sedatives. Not accepting being dismissed, but asking for an alternative when we know that medication is not the right route to take or in line with how we are feeling. Why many women fail on the traditional Keto diet and the benefits of The Gottfried Protocol. It's not about diet culture, women being thinner, more obedient with their food or berating themselves, it's about metabolic health, which allows us to live disease-free as long as possible. The emerging and fascinating data and research into Psychedelics and how they can be used to treat trauma, a major root cause of hormonal imbalance. Dr Sara's book choiceHow to Change Your Mind by Michael PaulinFind out how you can work with me, my coaching and education, and get your free Menopause Symptom tracker at www.themerrymenopause.com

The debate around weight loss is a very rich one, with a lot of science-based information being added to it all the time and a lot of practical tips from those who have achieved a personal transformation being offered through social media. Despite the foundation of this topic revolving around caloric deficit and caloric surplus, another vital factor which needs to be taken into account is: metabolism. In this episode of the Next Level Human podcast, Dr. Jade interviews Dr. Sara Gottfried to talk about the role that metabolism, metabolic adaptation, and hormones play in a weight loss goal. Individuals that also pay attention to these factors have more understanding on what it takes to eliminate body fat. Dr. Sara also emphasizes that specific diet protocols such as the ketogenic diet can definitely work, but it may vary from person to person. Tune in to learn more! Check out the Next Level Human sponsors! Go to drinklmnt.com/NEXTLEVEL to claim your free LMNT Sample Pack - you only cover the cost of shipping. For anyone who has trouble eating fruits & vegetables, OR knows someone who does, check out the line up at www.organifi.com/nextlevel! Use code NEXTLEVEL for 20% off. Episode Resources Women, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again by Dr. Sara Gottfried: https://www.amazon.com/Women-Food-Hormones-Hormonal-Yourself/dp/0358345413/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Connect with Dr. Sara Gottfried Website: saragottfriedmd.com TikTok: @saragottfriedmd Instagram: @saragottfriedmd Connect with Dr. Jade Teta Website: www.jadeteta.com Instagram: @jadeteta

What's the secret to manifesting your dreams? Here's a clue: it almost never happens in the ways we think it will. Contrary to what we think, we actually get in our own way when we get attached to ‘how' it's going to happen. The answer? We need to get rid of the hows and just commit to where we want to go. But balancing surrender with intentional action is no easy task, so we're breaking it down to help get you closer to your dreams and goals, both in business and in life! My guest today is Danika Brysha, the founder and CEO of Model Meals (a healthy meal delivery business), a self-care coach, the creator of The Brunch Series wellness events and 2018 US tour, and an IMG Curve Model. All of her businesses are Danika's way of giving back after her own personal transformation. For most of her life Danika suffered with an eating disorder that led her to some extremely dark places of self-hatred and destructive habits. After hitting the bottom mentally, emotionally, physically, and financially, Danika healed through a variety of tools, which she now shares with thousands of women all over the country.  Her work will only continue to help empower more and more women know that they, too, can live a life of their dreams!   What you'll learn in this episode: Why it's actually selfish NOT to practice self-care! Danika's self-care checklist and how to use microtasks and teeny everyday habits that support your identity (rather than focusing on results and feeling guilt and shame for not achieving or doing) How to know when your spiritual connection and intuition is blocked, and what to do to change your inner dialogue and manifest the career and life of your dreams How to give yourself permission to truly follow what feels good The importance of profit vs. revenue and paying yourself   Subscribe and Review Thanks so much for joining me this week. Please leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can improve and better serve you in the future. Plus, you could be featured on a future episode during our listener spotlights. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic updates. My goal for this podcast is to inspire those who seek flexibility and freedom in their lives by making something happen with holistic, soulful, step-by-step strategies from me and other experts.   Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Women Food and God by Geneen Roth The Whole30 Model Meals Gretchin Rubin's Abstainers and Moderators Do Less by Kate Northrup Profit First by Mike Michalowicz A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson The Fire Starter Sessions by Danielle LaPorte Learn more about Danika Brysha here and follow her on Instagram @DanikaBrysha Ready to start a blog but not sure what you should blog about? Take this quiz: What Kind of Blog Should you Start? If you want to lend your voice to create positive change in the beauty industry and make money in the process, then becoming a Beautycounter consultant is for you! Follow me on Instagram @katekordsmeier and @rootandrevel   More Ways to Enjoy Success with Soul Download a transcript of this episode Download on Apple Podcasts Email me new episodes Don't forget to join our free Success With Soul Facebook community for follow-up conversations about the podcast episodes and where I also often go live to answer your burning questions. Hangout with like-minded bloggers and heart-centered online business owners exchanging priceless feedback, encouragement, and other golden insights from the trenches.   EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by Danny Ozment at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Our guest today is Dr. Sara Gottfried - a Harvard educated doctor, scientist, researcher, mother, and seeker with 25 years of experience practicing precision, functional, and integrative medicine. Gottfried specializes in root cause analysis, as she firmly believes that the greatest health transformations unfold when you address the root cause of illness, not simply the signs. She is the author of three New York Times best selling books focused on healing our cells, and our souls.  Today we discuss her most recent book Women, Food, and Hormones. Yes, we talked about all of those things, but we also explored the culture of weight and wellness, and why the scale is not always a predictor of our health. She took us through the intricacies of our metabolic function, and we together questioned whether the “perfect” body we have in our head even matches the body that allows us to function at our best. As she explains: “I feel like women are stuck. They're stuck between diet culture, which I think many of us reject this idea that we're supposed to be thinner, obedient, smaller, take up less space and have these unrealistic standards for how we're supposed to look. And then we also have the fat acceptance movement. And what I like to do is to position myself in the middle where the focus is on metabolic health.” She walks us through her protocol for hormone balance, opening up detoxification pathways, and even gives us a script for talking to our doctors and regaining agency when it comes to our health. Gottfried implores us to remember that we are deserving of support at any age, and that righteous indignation when it comes to our health can move mountains.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Discussion of Diet Culture & Body Positivity: Approx. 5:24 Metabolic Health: Approx. 9:40 Importance of Testosterone for Women: Approx. 19:31 Wearables: Approx. 23:48 The Ketogenic Diet for Women: Approx. 28:34 Detox: Approx. 38:42 Discussion of Courageous Conversations with Doctors: Approx. 49:54 MORE FROM SARA GOTTFRIED, M.D.: Women, Food, and Hormones Dr. Sara Gottfried's Website Dutch Hormone Test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Sara Gottfried MD is a board-certified physician who graduated from Harvard and MIT. She practices evidence-based integrative, precision, and functional medicine. JJ talks with Dr. Sara, a 3 times New York Times best-selling author, about her newest book Women, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again. JJ and Dr. Sara will discuss WHAT to eat, WHEN to eat, and HOW to fix your hormones while in perimenopause or menopause. Understanding just what the heck is going on with your hormones will be the key you didn't even know you were looking for! Learn how you can find what she calls the “Goldilocks Position”. Dr. Sara talks about early signs of testosterone depletion like not being able to build or maintain muscle, losing everyday vitality, and lack of sex drive. And, she'll tell you lifestyle factors to BOOST your testosterone levels. She also dives deep into signs of, and just what to do about, declining growth hormone. Dr. Sara gives some self-tests you can do right now while you listen to the podcast. And finally, Dr. Sara discusses her struggles with, and ultimately her taking control over her insulin resistance. You won't want to miss this episode! Get Dr. Sara's Free Blood Sugar Guide (Scroll to bottom of page to get the guide)  

Dr. Sara Gottfried – a pioneer in health, research, and education – has seen more than 25,000 patients over the past two decades. She's a physician scientist, who graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, and completed her Residency at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Gottfried is the Director of Precision Medicine at The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, at Thomas Jefferson University, where she specializes in identifying the underlying causes of her patient's conditions to achieve lasting health transformation, not just symptom management. Dr. Gottfried has published five books, including multiple New York Times bestsellers, such as The Hormone Cure, The Hormone Reset Diet, and Younger. Her latest book has just been published, Women Food and Hormones. In this episode, Dr. Casey Means, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Levels, and Dr. Gottfried covered a number of topics from her new book. LINKS New insights from continuous glucose monitoring into the route to diabetes Proposed guidelines to evaluate scientific validity and evidence for genotype-based dietary advice Michael Snyder Marcus Institute of Integrative Health Sara Gottfried Become a Levels Member – levelshealth.com Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter

Today’s guest is Dr. Sara Gottfried and this episode goes deep on women, food and hormones. She is such a wealth of knowledge and she is also a personal friend. She is a board-certified physician and practices evidence-based, integrative, precision and functional medicine and we touch on so many different areas today. We talk about new studies on when metabolism actually changes, a better model of health for women and how to reverse the negative diet mindset, why BMI is a poor metric, the reason that hormone-related problems are on the rise right now, and why hormones are more important than calories. We also touch on the most common endocrine abnormalities, why women are more sensitive to stress, how testosterone is the most abundant hormone in the female body (which I didn’t know), and so much more. Such a fun and informative episode as always! Let’s get ready to join Dr. Sara! Episode Highlights With Dr. Sara Gottfried Why doctors are trained to gaslight women about weight and metabolism How metabolism doesn't change until over age 60 A better model of health for women and how to reverse the negative mindset Why BMI is a poor metric that is often not helpful for women The reason hormone related problems are on the rise right now What the most common endocrine abnormality is in women and why this is important Why women are more sensitive to stress and how to understand how to manage it How cortisol can disrupt other hormones in a cascade Why testosterone is the most abundant hormone women have The 400 jobs estrogen has in the body What range to aim for optimal testosterone for women Natural ways to balance hormones, especially testosterone How coffee can lower testosterone in women The way to leverage exercise to improve hormone levels Why calories matter but hormones matter more The reason some people don’t do well with high levels of saturated fat Why keto doesn’t work for some women and how to adapt it How to be metabolically flexible and how to know if you aren’t A reason to cycle everything How to support hormones through menstrual cycles, perimenopause and menopause Resources We Mention Sara Gottfried MD website Dr. Sara’s books Become a patient of Dr. Gottfried’s Levels monitor How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan Dr. Christiane Northrup's PBS Special More From Wellness Mama 506: Dr. Daniel Kalish on Aging, Mitochondria, Hormones, and Longevity 309: How I Overcame Trauma (and Lost 50 Pounds)

Today’s guest is Dr. Sara Gottfried and this episode goes deep on women, food and hormones. She is such a wealth of knowledge and she is also a personal friend. She is a board-certified physician and practices evidence-based, integrative, precision and functional medicine and we touch on so many different areas today. We talk about …

There’s so much going on in the world right now that bombards and stresses us. When we let these overwhelming events get the better of us, we lose track of what really matters in our business, our career, or in general, our lives. How do we keep our focus in check and how do we stop these distractions from taking over us so we can be sure to reach our desired destinations? In our episode for today, I take a little bit of a left turn with Mitch Behan & Mills Tomeo, founders of MJB Seminars and great friends of my husband Greg, to whom I attribute a lot of where we are today in our business. The three of us chat about having a work-life balance, the secret to succeeding in the direct selling industry, and understanding the why’s of what we do. Get your pen and paper ready. Open your heart because you're going to have to do to get the most out of this extraordinary episode.Tune in and enjoy! "When you turn a vision into a map, you become a visionary. And people follow visionaries.” — Mitch Behan We’ll be talking about: Introduction [0:00] Mitch, Mills, and the MJB Seminars [4:21] Mitch and Mills’s insights on having a work-life balance [9:02] Understanding the cyclical nature of the world [9:46] Displacing focus from overwhelming information [11:54] How and where you should redirect your focus [19:07] What sets apart those that sink or swim in the direct selling industry [24:09] The importance of understanding why you do what you do [32:50] If you're not enough without it, you'll never be enough with it [35:22] What happens in your subconscious is what matters [38:13] Mitch and Mills’s book recommendations [45:00] Mitch and Mills’ favorite quote and desired superpowers [50:26] About Our Guests: Mitch Behan & Emilia “Mills” Tomeo are the Founders of the Equilibration Process and Directors of MJB Seminars, Mitch and Emilia have over 30 years shared experience in the Personal Development Industry. Mitch is a human development specialist and educator, a presenter and speaker, as well as an inventor and innovator of the Equilibration Process. He is the Director of MJB Seminars, Head Facilitator & Master Equilibrator. On the other hand, Emilia is a Head Facilitator, Master Equilibrator and presenter at MJB Seminars, as well as a creator and author of the Equilibration process. She has a BA in Education and a background in teaching. Together they work to empower and teach how to live a more fulfilling life. Resources: Book a coaching call session with us now: https://uz276.isrefer.com/go/BTGC/samlees/ ‘Who Moved My Cheese?’ by Spencer Johnson https://amzn.to/2UpavTI ‘The Kite Runner’ by Khaled Hosseini https://amzn.to/3CUBF6o ‘Stealing Fire’ by Stephen Kotler https://amzn.to/3mca3Uw ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee https://amzn.to/3AKL7Hu ‘The Untethered Soul’ by Michael A. Singer https://amzn.to/3iWRMIw ‘Women Food and God’ by Geneen Roth https://amzn.to/3xVbysg ‘The Rise of Superman’ by Stephen Kotler https://amzn.to/2W305tm ‘Supernatural’ by Erin Giannini https://amzn.to/3iSwZ9d ‘Meditations’ by Marcus Aurelius https://amzn.to/2W5jMkf ‘Magicians of the Gods’ by Graham Hancock https://amzn.to/3mfsNCq ‘Shantaram’ by Gregory David Roberts https://amzn.to/37QSTDn Connect with Mitch Behan & Mills Tomeo: MJB Seminars Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mjbseminars MJB Seminars Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mjbseminars/ Check out MJB Seminars’ Coaching Services at https://mjbseminars.com.au/ Tune in to the Dorothy and the Dealer Podcast:https://mjbseminars.com.au/podcasts/ Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator: Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwiHRznJ6Iimj1aRD3xdKow/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxanomarketing/ Email us at grow@auxanomarketing.com.au If you have any podcast suggestions or things you’d like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out in the July special episode how our beloved guest Vani Murthy , aka wormrani is striding towards sustainable living and contributing towards saving our planet one day at a time like a super woman!

Tune in to a conversation on Black Women, Food, and Weight. Host Rachel 'Rae' Crowder had a chance to talk with Sierra Brown who is the Owner and Head Wellness Coach at Melanin Well + Co. They shared laughs, experiences with food, and tips on how to maintain your health and weight while still enjoying some of your favorite foods. Let's Connect: IG: @blackhealthlit + @iammelaninwell Websites: www.blackhealthlit.org www.melaninwell.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackhealthlit/support

Today we're talking with Georgia Pellegrini. Perhaps you know her from her books, Food Hero's, Girl Hunter, or Modern Pioneering. Or maybe you've seen her on Jimmy Kimmel Live or the cover of Shooting Sportsman Magazine. I met Georgia through mutual friends and thought, Hum, this woman is worth getting to know. Regardless, you will benefit from this conversation with Georgia about women, food, and faith.

WAITLIST FOR CONQUER: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/coming SHOW SPONSOR: Better Help Online Counseling Access 10% discount using this unique link: https://betterhelp.com/beyondfood -- On today's episode, we talk about mindfulness One of the most impactful tools for reactive eating behavior is mindful eating. One of the most powerful tools for a reactive living (depression/anxiety) is mindful living. Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us and within us including food. Women Food & Mindfulness is an episode that has the power to change your relationship to food in a very easy way... I'll share the Going Beyond The Food Method way to become more mindful. What you'll learn listening to this episode: What is mindfulness and what it's not! The link between mindfulness and food Why women could benefit more from mindfulness than men How to be more mindful in your life Easy way to incorporate mindfulness practice in your life Mentioned on the show: FREE Intuitive Eating Guide Mind-Body Connection article Religion and Mindfulness Going Beyond the Food Academy

Body fantasies sound like this: “When I finally lose weight I will ______” or “If my body could be different I would ______” or “If I could look younger I would _____” And you can fill the blank of what will happen once you get to live your body fantasies with one or many of these: I will be happy I will feel lighter I will be sexy I will be confident and do _____ I'll get the promotion I deserve I will be successful and I'll achieve ____ I'll feel good about myself I'll start dating I'll be more outgoing I will finally fit in the clothes that I used to love to wear I will be more confident I will go out and enjoy life I will be a better sexual partner I will be desired by my partner I will feel more confident My life will be easier Moving my body will be easier I'll be able to stop eating when full I'll be relax I'll be healthier My mom will finally stop commenting on my body My kids won't feel a shame to be with me Etc….... Body fantasies definition It's when you believe that life will unlock all that you be wanting once you get the body that you consider to the perfect or at least good enough It's when you believe you put things on hold because you haven't GOT that fantasy body, that illusionary body that will ALLOW you to be happy, healthy, and confident… and sexy lol! When you obsessed about losing weight, reshaping your body, reducing your wrinkle lines, become optimally healthier, control your food so you can finally change your appearance and unlock your dream life It's when one of the most important parts of your personal life is about changing your body. It's when you put your life on hold until you feel deserving enough On today's episode you'll learn listening to this episode: What are body fantasies? Do you have body fantasies thoughts? Where does body fantasies come from? The intersection between body objectification and internalization Opting out of body fantasies Mentioned on the show: Women Food and Power  Conquer & Thrive Program Breakthrough Consultation  Get Started with Intuitive Eating – Free Guide

In the first three years of clinical practice, I thought I was addressing the root cause of my patient health concerns. In my training in holistic health & functional medicine, we are trained on addressing the underlying or root cause of chronic disease, taking into account the whole person including their environment, genetics, and lifestyle factors. Addressing the root cause is fundamental philosophy and honestly, the pride of alternative health approaches: resolving the root cause vs. just dealing with side effects. I was asking a lot of questions and doing an in-depth assessment with the goal of uncovering the “real issue” that no other health professional had identified yet. This unidentified root cause was, as per my training in functional medicine the reason why my clients were “still struggling”. Was I really addressing the real root cause”? In today's episode, I open the discussion to find out if we really addressing the real root cause with our traditional health coaching and nutrition model? What you'll learn listening to this episode: What's the real root cause? Why healing the root cause is so important Weight stigma Fatphobia Body Image healing Health can be weight neutral How the non-diet approach address the real root cause Links mentioned in the episode... Women Food and Power Mentorship Program Free Intake Forms PRO Series – Free Training & resources PRO Podcast Series -  Full Listing

What are you hungry for?  What are we truly hungry for? Is it food? If it was, then eating will appease our hungers. But it doesn't. That we crave, overeat, binge we never feel full. It's not enough and feels like it's never going to be enough. So, if food was the answer to our hunger then we would feel full. But it's not.  Could it be that what we are hungry for is not food? Is it possible that we “think” is food hunger is actually a hunger for something else?  What I'm proposing to you today in this episode is to consider that what you think is a food issue is not. I would like you to consider that hunger can be for something else beyond food.  In this episode of What are you hungry for, we will: explore two basic human needs that could present itself as hunger but aren't need for food explore how you can satisfy these basic human needs Know that this information we share today in this episode is extremely powerful and can cause you to be upset at first... and it's ok. It's part of the healing process.    “The truth will set you free,   but first it will piss you off.”  -Gloria Steinem    Mentioned on the show: Women Food and Power Breakthrough Consultation

Podcast Episode 130: Geneen Roth “This Messy Magnificent Life” Geneen Roth is a pioneer in the self-care world with her early books on intuitive eating including When Food Is Love, Lost and Found and Women Food and God. In her newest work--This Messy Magnificent Life: A Field Guide to Mind, Body, and Soul she focuses on helping people free themselves from anxiety, lack and discontent (first lesson--stop complaining!)  She brings so much wisdom on how to enjoy life more and worry less which is a win for anyone!  Connect with Geneen on social media @GeneenRoth on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Fit Bottomed Girls www.fitbottomedgirls.com Fit Bottomed Mamas www.fitbottomedmamas.com Fit Bottomed Zen www.fitbottomedzen.com  Fit Bottomed Eats: www.fitbottomedeats.com Twitter: @FitBottomedGirl @FitBottomedZen @FitBottomedMama @FitBottomedEats Email us at podcast@fitbottomedgirls.com Read more at http://fitbottomedgirls.com/category/resources/podcast-episodes/ Subscribe: http://fitbottomedgirls.com/podcast/ Want to sponsor the show? Yay! Drop us a note at advertising@fitbottomedgirls.com and let's make the world a healthier place together!

In today's episode, we'll talk about Women Food and Power Women Food and Power is the emotional story of a woman on a journey away from diet culture back into her power... in the hope that it serves as an inspiration to others. My life was pretty good: I had food on the table, a home, a car, a great career that brought in enough money, cool friends, a supportive family. I thought of myself as an independent fierce woman.  But I also wondered, “… is that what life is really about?” I kept wondering if every other woman was as anxious as I was about how I looked. This was while by society standards I was doing all the right things. Were they as overwhelmed as me at the thought of not losing or worse gaining weight? Is it normal to feel this frustrated with food and not being able to eat like everyone else. Everyone around me reflected that it was all ok, but secretly, I knew something wasn't right. So, I kept going making sure I was checking all the boxes:         My partner: Making sure he was happy, satisfied, that he felt loved.         My boss: I was delivering the results expected.          My social circle: Making sure I was there for them and was pleasant.         My parents: Striving to be #1, working hard and making money to ensure my safety.         Society: being a good girl and kept striving for the female beauty standards of thinness And then the forties came along It wasn't one thing one moment… one day. It was a series of little things that collectively lead me to realize I was living the illusion of a happy life based on others' beliefs.  That's why I was eating...  I was years in the making. In fact, I was a pretty smart child and wasn't afraid of speaking my mind. I played with boys as much as I played with girls. Certainly, a tough little girl.  But at 13, I was led to believe that I was too much. Too tall. Too big. That if I wanted to be a good girl from now on, I needed to be less. Smaller. Thinner and also quieter. To achieve this goal of being a good little girl, food was going to be the weapon of choice. Over the next few years, I learned to diet and that shrinking my body was the gateway for me to manage my “too muchness”.  By the end of my teenage years, I was fully indoctrinated into diet culture I learned that my power was food. I had learned that for society to accept women, she must conform to its standards. Unfortunately, I wasn't born with a body & spirit that naturally conform to the norm so I had accepted that I would need to work hard at fitting in for the rest of my life. That's exactly what I did for nearly 27 years until my forties came along. I started to read self-improvement books and questioning the beauty ideal imposed on women. Me Food and Power Up to then, my power was food (and the attempted control of weight) all to fulfill the illusion that being smaller would deliver better. I thought if I couldn't control my height at least I could control my weight. Continue the story by listening to the podcast... What you'll learn listening to this episode: Why I believed that my power was food The indoctrination into diet culture Why our greatest enemy isn't food but ourselves The power of choice How to overcome the fear Mentioned on the show: Conquer & Thrive Program The 4 Mindf*ck of Diet Brain Workshop “... but I need to lose weight” article Women Food and Mindfulness podcast  

On today's episode, we talk about mindfulness One of the most impactful tools for reactive eating behavior is mindful eating. One of the most powerful tools for reactive living (depression/anxiety) is mindful living. Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us and within us including food. Women Food & Mindfulness is an episode that has the power to change your relationship to food in a very easy way... I'll share the Going Beyond The Food Method way to become more mindful. What you'll learn listening to this episode: What is mindfulness and what it's not! Link between mindfulness and food Why women could benefit more from mindfulness than men How to be more mindful in your life Easy way to incorporate mindfulness practice in your life Mentioned on the show: FREE Intuitive Eating Guide Mind-Body Connection article Religion and Mindfulness Going Beyond the Food Academy

This week's episode features an incredibly rich and helpful conversation with Jodi Krahn, a mind-body focused psychotherapist who struggled with disordered eating for years before embarking on a healing journey that she so generously shares with us. There are countless insights in this conversation related to our beliefs around food and where they come from, the symbolism of our cravings and food behaviors, and the importance of learning to be there for ourselves rather than relying on external sources of comfort.Contact Jodi and learn about her upcoming retreats: https://www.jodikrahn.com/ Marion Woodman- https://mwoodmanfoundation.org/ Resources:Eating by the Light of the Moon: http://dranitajohnston.com/eating-in-the-light-of-the-moon/ About Jodi:Jodi Krahn is a mind-body focused psychotherapist, clinical counselor, embodied transformational women's coach, an inquiry yoga teacher and the founder of Gather: her women's circles. She specializes in guiding women of all ages to find and fall in love with their authentic (wild) selves, which includes making peace with the bodies they are in. She is also interested in the psycho-spiritual development and transformation of women and finds this happens ideally in women's circles. She has a private clinical practice online and in person in British Columbia Canada where she also offers workshops and retreats. Find out more about us and our offerings: aimeepruitt.com lisadumasyoga.comBe part of the conversation and ask to join the private FB page- “The Radiant Warrior Community”! Each week Aimee and Lisa post inspirations, tools and practices here to help you reclaim your courageous heart. Plus, they'll be asking for your stories relating to upcoming shows. Radiant Warrior Facebook group. Join us on Instagram @theradiantwarriorpodcast

Dietary fiber appears to be the star of the show when it comes to reducing risk of breast cancer. Reputable scientific journals emphasize the importance of whole food fiber, and soy.