Nourishing Women Podcast

In today’s episode we explore the topic of fat discrimination and oppression by diet culture with author of You Have the Right to Remain Fat and expert on body justice and fat activist, Virgie Tovar.

Today’s podcast is a bittersweet one as its an end of an era, this episode is Meg’s final episode as a podcast co-host. In the intro, Victoria shares why as well as what you can expect from the podcast going forward. For Meg’s final episode, Victoria and Meg answer your questions on sustainability.

Megan Perez, dietitian at Nourishing Minds Nutrition, is back on the podcast today sharing her insight into why sleep matters for your overall health and wellness and how to improve it. Topics discussed: Why sleep is important for our health and functioning How sleep affects hormones and digestion Why it has made such an impact on my health and in my life recently Common reasons we have trouble sleeping

Shanna Tyler is an online life + biz coach for entrepreneurial women and podcast host of The Self Soul Sport Podcast. Based in New York City, she loves connecting with girlbosses from all over the world to build their brand + biz with clarity, accountability, and community. Shanna believes that you can do it and have it all -- from pursuing a life of passion, cultivating a supportive network, and making money doing what you love!

Today on the podcast, we have one of our amazing dietitians at Nourishing Minds Nutrition, Kelsey Pukala, back on the show to explain how disordered eating can be a root cause to digestive issues.

Today’s episode is a special one! We have a deep, heartfelt discussion with our dear friend, Lisa Hayim. As you will see, Lisa has so much insight and wisdom to bring to the wellness space as she reminds us that true wellness encompasses more than just food. Her own journey with mental health and therapy is a powerful and inspiring one that will resonate with many!

In today’s episode we answer these questions: Am I orthorexic or just “healthy”? Struggling with orthorexic tendencies and combatting shame with “healthy” foods What are the hallmark symptoms of SIBO? But also why it is important to also recognize individuality with IBS. What are some helpful tips on understanding and discerning hunger and fullness cues?

In today’s episode we discussed: PSA: It’s okay to not have perfect skin!!! Other factors at play- it’s not just hormones. The hormones involved with hormonal acne: cortisol, androgens, estrogen, and progesterone. How the birth control pill can indeed be a treatment for hormonal acne. What to do about hormonal acne- hormone testing and topical treatments. Using food as medicine & specific nutrients for optimal skin health.

In today’s episode we discussed: The definition of estrogen dominance & addressing some of the confusion around it Relative vs frank estrogen dominance Symptoms of estrogen dominance Why you can’t go off symptoms alone to diagnose Things to know when testing for estrogen & progesterone The role of Estrogen & Progesterone in the body Treatment specific to the root cause of the dysregulation Ovulation & it’s importance for hormonal regulation

A former Wall Street professional and graduate of Columbia Business School, Lauren boldly transitioned from a decade-long career in Finance and Project Management to a lifetime journey as a certified international yoga instructor, reiki practitioner and doula. Lauren shares on the podcast how she became a doula, the benefits of using a doula as part of your birthing experiencing and ways to support yourself in pregnancy, labor and delivery.

Kat Beck returns to the show to chat about letting go of control, people pleasing and perfectionism. She discusses the core issues with seeking perfectionism and people pleasing, how perfectionism can stem from a much deeper issue such as trauma and/or micro traumas, how to break the control cycle, how to connect to your inner child in order to heal from perfectionism and much more. Learn more about releasing perfectionism in Kat's Unplug the Program Workbook.

Kait Hurley is a digital entrepreneur and the founder of the KAIT app & Move + Meditate Method. With a background deeply rooted in wellness and over a decade in the fitness industry, Kait helps students cultivate a stronger, more resilient body and mind. She's proud of the growing global community that's getting behind movement and meditation, and she's thrilled to share something that has been so transformative for her.

Topics discussed in today's episode: Why it is important to discuss vitamin D The role of vitamin D in our bodies Vitamin D deficiency signs and symptoms Synergy between fat soluble vitamins A, D and K2 Optimal levels to consume of vitamin D Sources of vitamin D and how to test for vitamin D levels

Topics discussed in today’s episode: -Why changing body image thoughts may be important to you -Do you even see your body image issues as a problem -What do you gaining or losing from how you view your body -How changing how you view your body can you give your life and your health back -Basic tips and strategies to begin the process (ways to take care of your body that don’t involve weight loss and then encourage handout on freebie of how to begin process of changing thoughts)

In today’s episode, Victoria shares her insight and top tips to getting started with beginning a private practice and how to run an online nutrition business. We hope this episode supports you in your dreams of starting a business and helps make it an easier process for you! Topics discussed in today’s episode: If entrepreneurship is right for you Determining your why before starting your practice How your why will help you decide on niche, marketing and ideal clientele