Nourishing Women Podcast: Period Recovery and Fertility

169: Redefine Your Identity as the "Healthy One" (+ Free Workshop Announcement: Food Obsession to Food Flexibility)

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you saw the title of this podcast episode were you intrigued? I've been inspired, in countless ways, from my clients at Nourishing Minds Nutritio...

168: Heather Caplan on How Intuitive Eating Benefits Exercise, Business Owning, and Parenting

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Oh, the ways intuitive eating benefits your life! It is about the eating, but it also about SO much more. Today on the podcast we have Heather Caplan,...

167: The Most Important Intuitive Eating Principle (You May Be Surprised By This!)

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My favorite principle and what I would argue is the MOST important principle of intuitive eating is (drumroll please!)...Discover the satisfaction fac...

166: You Can Start Today with Body Kindness with Rebecca Scritchfield RD/N

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favorite authors, Rebecca Scritchfield, author of Body Kindness is on the podcast today. Body Kindness is such a great representation of pur...

165: Meg is Back! Shifting to a Creative Business + Reducing Plastic Use

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What a special episode I have for you today! Today, Meg Dixon, original co-host of this very podcast is back on the show! In this episode, Meg gives u...

164: Quitting Whole 30 for Intuitive Eating with Dana Monsees LD/N

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is incredible! Our guest in today's show, Dana Monsees, is open, honest and raw about her personal experience as a Whole 30 coach, and...

163: Period Pain is Not Normal + Here's How to Reduce It

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stay tuned to the end of today's episode for a conversation on how to apply the 10 principles of intuitive eating during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Period...

162: The Difference Between Prebiotics and Probiotics with Kelsey Kinney RD/N

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Prebiotics, probiotics and even synbiotics?! Do you find it gets confusing to understand what is what in the digestive world? Today's podcast episode ...

161: My Honest Postpartum Experience

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I've been asked to share my honest thoughts on my personal postpartum experience, and since my daughter is about to turn 10 months old, I felt it was ...

160: Treating Eczema with Sleep and Stress Management (Not Food Elimination) with Christa Biegler RD/N

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about how sleep and stress impact skin conditions, like eczema, and how before you do food elimination protocols, make sure the...

159: Q&A on Eating, Exercise and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am pausing another week on the content I had planned out to more specifically address what is going on right now with the COVID-10 Pandemic. Many of...

158: The Power of Healing Trauma Through Breathwork and Meditation with Victoria Albina NP, MPH

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sending so much love to all of you affected by the Coronavirus Crisis. To help with keeping things normal in your daily routines, to give you things t...

157: Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I had planned a different episode for today, but when I tried to record it just didn't feel right. I instead wanted to speak to what's going on with t...

156: Female Friendships and Having the Tough Conversations with Gal Pals Georgie & Engrid

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you love deep conversations while smiling, laughing and having fun throughout the deep and tough conversations, then this episode is for you! Today...

155: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Diet for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have persistent, intense digestive symptoms that dramatically affect your quality of life? Have you just been given the diagnosis of IBS and se...

154: Intuitive Eating Aligned Nutrition to Support Exercise with Cara Harbstreet RD/N

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if, as an intuitive eater, you can still apply nutrition science and information to how you live, including how you workout? If...

153: How Eating Disorders Impact the Gut Microbiome

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The purpose of today's episode is to share the digestive response our bodies have to an eating disorder and how this impacts our gut microbiome.   Fo...

152: How to Sync Your Exercise with Your Period with Jenni Hulburt

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So you've learned about the menstrual cycle and how you can live 'according to your cycle', but what exactly does that look like? In today's conversat...

151: Honoring Your Hunger and Fullness Cues

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common complaints I hear from you is feeling annoyed with your hunger and your body's cues to eat.   I first encourage you to begin m...

150: What Exactly is Diet Culture?

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

But really, wtf is diet culture? It's a term that's being used and thrown around a lot, but how do we define it and know if the information we are con...

149: A Day in the Life of an Intuitive Eater and Wellness Lover

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Really, this episode should be called a day in the life of an intuitive eater, wellness lover, business owner and new momma. I thought this would be a...

148: Is It Okay to Meal Plan and Food Prep as an Intuitive Eater?

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many misconceptions about intuitive eating, one of the biggest ones is that it's anti-health and you cannot care about nutrition, health ...

147: How to Go From Hating Your Body to Accepting It with Alissa Rumsey RD/N

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A few episodes ago (in episode 144 on allowing yourself to grieve your here and now body) we discussed one of the first, critical stages of body accep...

146: What is Cyclic Living? (And How You Can Do It Period or Not)

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cyclic living is essentially how you approach each day, week and your overall actions based off where you are in your menstrual cycle.    Cyclic liv...

145: How Do I Stop Emotional Eating? (It's Not What You Think) with Whitney Catalano, RD/N

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to join the New Year, No Diet Challenge! This free challenge has already begun but you can join at anytime, and will provide inspiration,...

144: Allowing Yourself to Grieve Your Here and Now Body with Bri Campos

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to join the New Year, No Diet Challenge! This free challenge has already begun but you can join at anytime, and will provide inspiration,...

143: Client Series: Maddy's Journey to Freedom in Food and Life

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a very exciting personal life update! Don't forget to join the New Year, No Diet Challenge! This free challen...

142: Self Help Books That Changed My Life

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to join the New Year, No Diet Challenge! This free challenge starts next Wednesday January 15th, and will provide inspiration, education,...

141: Setting Value Based Intentions for 2020

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don't forget to join the New Year, No Diet Challenge! This free challenge starts next Wednesday January 15th, and will provide inspiration, education,...

140: Join our FREE New Year No Diet Challenge

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I know the New Year can make you feel that you HAVE to diet and set New Years Resolutions geared towards your eating and exercise habits and focus yet...

139: REPOST Move and Meditate with Kait Hurley of the KAIT App

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

138: REPOST Emotional Eating and Body Dysmorphia

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I hope you are having a wonderful holiday week! For the next two weeks, I'll be reposting some of mine and your favorite episodes from 2019. Today's e...

137: Using Bee Products for Your Health and the Health of the Planet with Carly Stein of Beekeeper's Naturals

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As founder and CEO of the wellness brand Beekeeper's Naturals, Carly's mission is to improve the health of humans and bees alike, which is why she lef...

136: 2019 Reflections (Things I'm Afraid to Tell You)

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This year of my life has met me with the most changes, the hardest moments and the most rewarding moments of my life. I've never better understood dua...

135: Rachel Mansfield on Getting in the Kitchen with Simple Ingredients and Delicious Recipes

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Mansfield is back on the podcast today! In this episode she shares how life is now as a mom of a 10 month old, running a business while being a...

134: Get Digestive Relief for IBS Starting Today

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The purpose of today's episode is to give anyone out there experiencing digestive issues doable and approachable tools and strategies you can begin us...

133: The Benefits of Adding Essential Oils in Your Life with Becca Bristow RD/N

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Y'all I am so excited about today's episode! I started following Becca Bristow about a year ago when we connected on the conversation of Intuitive Eat...

132: Understanding How to Apply Gentle Nutrition

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you've never heard of the term gentle nutrition before, this is the approach and mindset to applying nutrition in the intuitive eating paradigm. Th...

131: 3 Tips to Survive the Holiday Season

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Along with our free holiday survival guide e-book, the team of dietitians at Nourishing Minds Nutrition (Kelsey, Megan and myself), wanted to record t...

130: Do You Know What's in Your Skincare Products? (Plus Simple Swaps to Make)

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I want to start off this conversation by saying...Our bodies are made for detoxing and equipped to handle toxins, chemicals, stress and inflammation- ...

129: How to Cook and Meal Plan with Ease with Sara Forte of Sprouted Kitchen

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sara Forte is a two-time cookbook author, award-winning food blogger at Sprouted Kitchen, co-creator of the Sprouted Kitchen Cooking Club, mom of two...

128: Debunking 5 Myths About Your Period

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Victoria debunks 5 myths about your period and hormonal health. This episode details through why having a natural, monthly period ...

127: Why You Should Switch to NonToxic Cleaners with Allison Evans of Branch Basics

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  A powerful and often forgot about way to take care of ourselves is through the products we use in our homes. Today on the podcast, we have Allison ...

126: How to Stop Binge Eating (When You Give Yourself Unconditional Permission to Eat)

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  So many of you have been telling me that you've been scared off from intuitive eating because when you try to make peace with food and give yoursel...

125: How to Make Yourself Healthier Through In-Person Relationships with Sarah and Jenna of Hello Wellness

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As curators of nationwide wellness events, Hello Wellness, Sarah and Jenna are dedicated to fostering in-person connections between like-minded people...

124: Don't Make These Common Mistakes in Your Intuitive Eating Journey

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Don't make these two common mistakes in your intuitive eating journey: getting all your information about intuitive eating from a social media source ...

123: Q&A on Intuitive Eating and Motherhood with Lex Daddio

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lex Daddio is back on the show today! Lex Daddio is the primary content creator and inspiring influencer behind @restoringradiance and Restore Your Ra...

122: Is It Healthy Eating or Orthorexia?

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Orthorexia is an eating disorder on the rise, and while it's not in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual just yet, its a valid, real issue we need to...

121: How to Make Peace with Weight Gain

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The longer I do this work, the more I realize how much the fear of weight gain is one of the absolute, biggest predictors of why we fear intuitive eat...

120: 5 Steps to Move Past Perfectionism

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Anytime I talk about perfectionism on the podcast, you love the episodes and I totally get it! Its something that I struggled with, and while I consid...

119: On Adulting and What a Panic Attack Feels Like with Katina Mountanos

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Katina Mountanos is the founder of On Adulting, a viral blog and community of over 20,000 millennials who are figuring out how to navigate adulthood i...

118: 5 Misconceptions About Intuitive Eating (and the Truth Answered!)

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Honestly, I came up with way more than 5 misconceptions about intuitive eating when I was outlining this episode, because there are so many! Intuitive...

117: Adaptogens 101 and How to Use Them

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Adaptogens are all the rage right now, and this is one of the few health trends that I'm here for! Adaptogens are naturally occurring, nontoxic plant ...

116: Let's Talk About Your Relationship with Social Media

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode marks an exciting update to the show, we are now offering two episodes a week!  Tuesday episodes will be shorter in length and Friday ep...

115: The Pros and Cons of the Whole 30 Diet with Megan Perez RD/N

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast today we have back on the show Megan Perez, one of the dietitians at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. In this episode, Megan shares her feed...

114: From Fed Up with Diet Culture to Food Freedom with Dylan Murphy RD/N

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we have with us Dylan Murphy. Dylan Murphy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist working in private practice in Nashville, TN. L...

113: What Happens in the Body When You Lose Your Period with Kelsey Pukala RD/N

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dietitian at Nourishing Minds Nutrition, Kelsey Pukala, is back on the show, this time to help explain to you what happens in the body when you lose y...

112: Food Freedom and Modern Mindful Eating with Lisa Hayim RD/N

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we have back with us guest Lisa Hayim. Lisa is a registered dietitian and nutritionist who helps her community discover food freedom a...

111: Q&A Preparing for Pregnancy, Elimination Protocols for PCOS and How to Get Your Period Back

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we answer three listener questions on preparing mentally and physically for pregnancy, how to know when its time to do an eliminatio...

110: How the Menstrual Cycle Works and How to Track It

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know your hormones are in constant shift throughout your monthly cycle? No wonder we feel different throughout different times of the month! T...

109: Exploring the low FODMAP diet and Who Benefits From It

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode we come back to a popular conversation on the podcast, digestion. Have you ever heard of the low FODMAP diet? It's an evidenced based ...

108: Treating Health Conditions with Intuitive Eating

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a long time in the making! The most FAQ I receive about both intuitive eating and the health at every size framework is this: is intui...

107: Our Birth Story with Special Guest Nick Myers

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a special one! Victoria and Nick share their birth story of having their daughter in a hospital and what happened along the way. This ...

106: Intuitive Eating Principles, Part 2

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  We finish going over the Intuitive Eating Principles in this episode including: discover the satisfaction factor, cope with emotions without using ...

105: Intuitive Eating Principles: Part 1

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we go over the first five principles of Intuitive Eating: reject diet mentality, honor your hunger, make peace with food, challeng...

104: Fat Discrimination and Oppression by Diet Culture with Virgie Tovar

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 exper...

103: Meg's Final Episode + Sustainability Q&A

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

102: Why Sleep Matters to Your Health and How to Improve It with Megan Perez RD/N, LD/N

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Perez, dietitian at Nourishing Minds Nutrition, is back on the podcast today sharing her insight into why sleep matters for your overall health ...

101: Mental Health, Navigating Wellness and Empowering Women with Shanna Tyler

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 lov...

Ep. 100: Disordered Eating as a Root Cause to Digestive Issues with Kelsey Pukala RD/N, LD/N

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

Ep. 99: REPOST Mental Health and Mindful Eating with Lisa Hayim RD, LD

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 98: REPOST Q&A- Recognizing and Combatting Orthorexic Tendencies, the Hallmark Symptoms of SIBO, and Hunger/Fullness Cues During Recovery

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we answer these listener questions: Am I orthorexic or just "healthy"? Struggling with orthorexic tendencies and combatting shame ...

Ep. 97: REPOST Hormonal Acne

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 96: What is Estrogen Dominance and How to Manage It

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we discussed: The definition of estrogen dominance & addressing some of the confusion around it Relative vs frank estrogen dominan...

Ep. 95: The Many Benefits of a Doula to Support Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery with Lauren Solomon

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A former Wall Street professional and graduate of Columbia Business School, Lauren boldly transitioned from a decade-long career in Finance and Projec...

Ep. 94: Letting Go of Control, People Pleasing and Perfectionism with Kat Beck

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kat Beck is an Intuitive Healing Guide, Licensed Massage Therapist, + 500-hr Registered Yoga Teacher. Kat has been teaching mindfulness, meditation + ...

Ep. 93: Move and Meditate with Kait Hurley of the KAIT App

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 92: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Vitamin D

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 symp...

Ep. 91: Should You Change the Way You View Your Body?

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 Wha...

Ep.90: How to Start a Private Practice and Online Nutrition Business

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Ep. 89: Mental Health, Social Media, & Working through Comparison Trap with Brie Shelly

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brie Shelly is a therapist, coach, and yogi on a mission to empower women to unlock their inner confidence and learn how to thrive on and offline. Bas...

Ep. 88: Intuitive Eating, the Female Energy, and Sustainability.

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  Topics: In this episode, Victoria & meg discuss their perspective on the intersection between intuitive eating, the female energy, and sustainabili...

Epi. 87: Intuitive Eating Journey with Megan Perez

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Topics discussed: Megan's relationship with food and exercise growing up and how that led her to becoming a dietitian and eventually joining the Nour...

Ep. 86: Fertility Awareness Method, the Menstrual Cycle & Hormones with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

About Lisa: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack talks about vaginas a lot! She's a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitio...

Ep. 85: Q&A- Intuitive Eating with Competitive Sports, Not Taking the Intuitive Eating Principles to Extremes, Eczema & Elimination Diets, Taking the Guilt out of Using the Pill & More

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: Applying intuitive eating to competitive sports & other situations where you can't rely solely on your hunger/satiety cues The importance in ...

Ep 84: Fermentation and the Tradition Behind Fermented Foods with Sarah Arrazola

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: Sarah's story & how she became so passionate about fermenting What are fermented foods?  Various types of ferments- lactic acid, yeast, etc....

Ep. 83: Digestion Basics, IBS/SIBO & Merging Intuitive Eating with Digestive Healing

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: Breaking down the digestive process. How to know if you're experiencing a true digestive issue. Determining the root cause of your digestive ...

Ep. 82: Ditching New Year Intentions, Friends Talking Badly about Themselves, the Right Time to Share About Intuitive Eating, and More

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Topics:   How to decipher if an intention/resolution is serving you. Setting goals for your personality type. How to handle your friends talking bad...

Ep. 80: Recycling, Composting, and Creating Circular Systems with Kali Rabaut of Suncoast Compost

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: Kali's story and why she is so passionate about sustainable living. Composting- what it is and why it is so valuable. The environmental benef...

Ep. 79: Q&A- Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy, How to Discard of Old Clothes, and How to Know if You're Eating Intuitively

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: How to prepare your body for pregnancy without being obsessive. Sustainable and mindful ways of getting rid of old or unwanted clothes. Reduc...

Ep 78: Overcoming Perfectionism and the Power of Interpretation with Simi Botic

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: Simi's story and how she went from lawyer to author and certified health coach. The destructive power of fear, comparison, and making decisio...

Episode 77: Emotional Eating & Body Dysmorphia

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: Emotional eating vs binge eating Diet culture's role in the development of identifying as emotional eaters. The various causes of emotional e...

Ep. 76: REPOST- Global Food Systems, Sustainability, and Food Culture with Meg Faletra, RDN, MPH

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  Meg & Victoria welcome their dear friend, Meg Faletra, MS, RDN on the show today. Meg is a global health dietitian who specializes in sustainabilit...

Ep. 75: REPOST- Intermittent Fasting with a History of Disordered Eating

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: The definition of intermittent fasting. The potential researched based benefits of intermittent fasting. The potential cons of intermittent f...

Ep. 74: Intuitive Eating During the Holidays with Kelsey Pukala

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: In this episode, we continue to talk with and get to know Kelsey. She shares with us some of her hobbies outside of work and her progression a...

Ep. 73: Pseudo Recovery, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size with Kelsey Pukala, MS, RDN

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: In today's episode, you get to know Kelsey Pukala, our new dietitian at Nourishing Minds Nutrition! We chat with her about her passion for int...

Ep. 72. Real Food Pregnancy & Prenatal Nutrition with Lily Nichols

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: Lily and her personal and professional journeys to the work she does. How a mother's nutrition affect's a babies health and disease risk. How...

Ep. 71: Why Carbohydrates Are So Important For Women

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Topics: Why carbs are important for female hormones and fertility. How carbs interact with the hypothalamus and contribute to our "ovarian set point"...