Ep 99 How to identify signs of early perimenopause, setting expectations of how long symptoms last until reaching menopause, and realistic nutrition tips to reduce perimenopause symptoms
Release Date: 06/15/2023
More Than What You Eat
In this episode, Rachel is joined by her close friend and fellow Registered Dietitian, Miriam Shurpin, where they share their personal journeys of how they overcame the challenges of leaving the trenches of diet culture and pivoting their practice from a weight loss approach to a weight-inclusive one. This is an honest conversion about what it's like to be an intuitive eating dietitian in a diet-obsessed world and the continuous challenges we face. In this episode, we cover: How Miriam’s clients helped her shift her practice to an Intuitive Eating approach and heal her own relationship with...
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You’ve heard about ozempic, mounjaro, zepbound, and other GLP-1s for weight loss. But do you really know what they are doing to your body and the risks involved? Too many people are prescribed weight loss medication without informed consent. Meaning, they are given zero education on what these drugs actually do to the body, the risks involved, or what to do to manage and mitigate such risks. While I personally don’t endorse intentional pursuits of weight loss, I’m all for body autonomy. It’s your choice what to do with your body and I don't believe in judging others for...
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In this episode, Rachel is joined by Jewish influencer, Alyssa Goldwater, who shares her journey from a diet-centered childhood that eventually led to being diagnosed with binge eating disorder - and how she healed to find food + body peace, and how she is now fighting diet culture with her platform and voice. In this episode, we cover: How Alyssa’s childhood shaped her negative body image, even if it was from well-meaning family members What helped her set boundaries with people she loved Her reaction to getting diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and the moment she...
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In this episode, Rachel is joined by Eden, who has attempted to embrace intuitive eating and eat with food freedom multiple times - only to end in the usual binge and guilt every time. You’ll be able to listen in as Rachel coaches Eden in real time and helps her identify the real reasons her binges persist and provides steps and insights on how Eden can heal her relationship with food, stop the food guilt,and opt out of the diet-binge cycle for good. Rachel also helps Eden get to the root of her body image struggle and pursuit of thinness, and what she actually needs to work on...
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If you’ve tried to eat intuitively but you feel like you’re just eating all the things and not feeling good, which has led you to the assumption that ‘its not working’ - this is the podcast episode to listen to. Intuitive Eating is more than just ‘let yourself eat whatever you want, whenever you want it’. This approach to eating with food freedom can quickly turn into feeling all over the place with food, even if it does feel good to no longer diet. In this episode, Rachel shares how to differentiate between intuitive eating and when eating becomes impulsive and...
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Eating disorders are often misunderstood, tricky to identify, and can be really scary when someone you love is struggling with one. How do you know if they're struggling if they won’t be open with you about it? How do you know when it's time to get help? And what do you do if they don’t want to get support? Whether you worry about the person you love, or are wondering if its time for you to get help yourself - this podcast episode is the one to listen to. Rachel is joined by Registered Dietitian, Jessica Setnick MS, RD, CEDS-S who has decades of experience...
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In this free 3-part training, you’ll learn HOW to break free of food guilt and rules that are fueling your binge eating & chaotic relationship with food. In this episode, we dive into the third and final part of the training, where we cover: Understanding why just eating your trigger or ‘off limit’ foods is not enough to remove the guilt that comes with it and have true peace with food. The 6 step framework to specifically identify your food guilt and rules and how to challenge and overcome each one in a way your mind actually believes. Implement this framework so...
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In this free 3-part training, you’ll learn HOW to break free of food guilt and rules that are fueling your binge eating & chaotic relationship with food. In this podcast episode, we are diving into Part 2 of the training where we discuss: How to clearly recognize when food guilt is causing your binge eating The 4 ways in which food guilt fuels food chaos and declined health The mindset to let go of unhelpful approaches that have not worked until now to break free of food guilt and binging. The awareness needed to identify the core issues that will equip you with the...
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In this free 3-part training, you’ll learn HOW to break free of food guilt and rules that are fueling your binge eating & chaotic relationship with food. In the next 3 podcast episodes, we’re going to cover: Clarity on why you experience food guilt in the first place (it’s not as obvious as you think!) How food guilt is CAUSING your binge eating Why telling yourself “don't’ feel guilty” doesn’t work and what you actually need to do to stop feeling guilty! How to effectively identify and free yourself from food guilt and rules - so eating feels peaceful and in...
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Ayala had been on diets since she was a kid. Ever since she can remember, her mother was worried about her weight and she’d grown up with the feeling that her body size was a problem. Up until the birth of her first child, she was endlessly stressing about food and the scale, trying one diet after the next. Until she reached a breaking point. She no longer wanted to focus on all the things she can’t have, being mean to herself, and constantly stressing about food and her size. She was ready to focus on all the things she CAN do to feel her best. So it was fate when...
info_outlineYou may have heard this before about a million times: “It’s NORMAL for your body to change!!”
But it also may not FEEL normal. Especially when your body is not only changing in its physical appearance - but also experiencing symptoms that leave you feeling like you are not yourself anymore.
Welcome to the journey of menopause.
And when I say welcome - I’m not just talking to the 45+ year old women. I’m talking to all women! Yes, even if you are 25!
I believe that the more you are informed about your body, what’s normal, what isn't and how to best navigate challenges that come - the calmer and more empowered you feel when you go through it.
Which is why I’m excited to share with you my interview with our guest expert, Jenn Huber.
Jenn is a registered dietitian with an expertise in perimenopause and menopause.
Jenn’s menopause journey started earlier than most - when she was still in her 30s!!! Through her own story of struggle and triumph she now helps other women navigate this season in life in a way that leaves them feeling excited and empowered to care for their body in place of confusion, fear, or defeat - without restriction, negative self talk or dieting.
In this episode we cover:
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How to identify signs and symptoms of perimenopause and its onset
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How to set your expectations of what your menopause journey might look like
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Navigating body changes that come with menopause
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Understanding the hormonal shift that is happening in a woman’s body during this time
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What is hormone replacement therapy and is it the best option for you
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Simple and practical nutrition tips to reduce perimenopause symptoms
Rachel’s Resources:
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