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Midlife Unfiltered: The Season Of MePodcast: How's Your Midlife Blood Vessel Health & Why Should You Care.Our Blood Vessel health matters and it changes as we age. Do you know your blood vessel health? If you don't, you're not alone. It's something that's not often specifically talked about even with our health team members unless we are in the advanced stages of related disease like Cardio Vascular Disease - the #1 cause of death of women in the US and in Australia #2, second to Dementia, which is also related to our blood vessel health.In our conversation, Maryann Jacobsen and I talk about:* What do we mean by Blood Vessel Health (BVH...
2025-08-1934 min
Taste0ftruth TuesdaysUnderstanding Hormonal Changes in Midlife Women-The Truth About Hormones & Body FatWelcome Back! Forget everything you’ve been told about metabolism, weight loss, and hormones after 40—because most of it? Oversimplified junk. In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian and research sleuth Maryann Jacobsen to unpack what’s really happening to your body in perimenopause and menopause—and why standard advice like “just eat less and move more” often backfires.We talk about why muscle is metabolic gold, how ovulation and progesterone matter even when pregnancy isn’t your goal, and how chasing ultra-leanness can disrupt your cycle, slow recovery, and sabotage long-term health.You'll learn:
2025-05-131h 06
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition5 Things That Harm A Girl’s Body Image by Maryann Jacobsen with Real Mom Nutrition on Mental WellbeingDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2902:Girls’ body image can take a major hit during puberty, but parents can help shape a healthy perspective. Maryann Jacobsen highlights five common mistakes, such as restricting portions, labeling food as “good” or “bad,” and neglecting the impact of media and friendships, that can harm a girl’s self-image. By fostering trust in appetite signals, encouraging critical thinking about media, and promoting supportive friendships, parents can empower their daughters to embrace thei...
2025-03-0912 min
Midlife Unfiltered: The Season Of MeS2 Ep 8: Stress and Your Nervous SystemHow are your stress levels, friend? Chances are, like us, you’re facing significant stresses in your midlife. We know stress is a huge piece of the wellness puzzle, so what do we do if stress is coming hard and fast and there’s not a lot we can do about it?Welcome to this episode of Midlife Unfiltered - a podcast about unapologetically embracing the Season of Me. In this episode, join co hosts Anita McLachlan and Erica Webb as they chat about stress and your nervous system.You will hear:- W...
2024-12-1357 min
The Hotflash inc podcast130: Midlife Strong's Maryann Jacobsen on the intersection of menopause and everything elseSend us a textMaryann Jacobsen is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition. She has extensive experience with developmental stages, researching health topics, and writing. She’s also a forward-thinker who realizes that when it comes to aging, midlife doesn’t get nearly the attention it needs – and for the past five years, she’s been working to change that.Maryann has a common-sense, independent thinking approach; she dives deep into research to uncover innovative and original insights. I feel like she’s my soul sister when it comes to these things, and...
2024-11-2343 min
Old Chicks Know Sh*t Podcast130. Reclaiming Your Calm: Nervous System Health for Women 40+ with Maryann JacobsonIn this episode, I dive into one of my favourite topics: the fascinating changes in the human nervous system, specifically for women over 40. I’m joined by Maryann Jacobson, a top nutrition and lifestyle expert specializing in midlife health and the author of [insert book title]. Together, we explore how aging impacts our nervous system, affecting both mental and physical well-being.
Maryann shares her personal journey and explains the importance of tracking biomarkers, moving your body in ways that feel good, and using breathing exercises to not only calm the nervous system but also manage symptoms like hot flashes. We dis...
2024-10-3150 min
The Midlife Feast#96 - Why You're So Tired in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, NDOne of the biggest challenges of midlife is the fact that so many of us feel flat-out exhausted, even after 8 hours of sleep! That’s why I invited the Fatigue Fixer, Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND to help us understand why this chronic exhaustion is so common but also more complex than just having low iron levels. Sarah will share the four areas you need to explore to discover what's zapping your energy these days. We’ll also dive into why ”meno-rage” could actually be a gift and why we need to allocate more time each day to meet our o...
2024-01-2247 min
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting5 Things That Harm A Girl’s Body Image by Maryann Jacobsen with Real Mom Nutrition on PubertyDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2014: Maryann Jacobsen's insights on nurturing a healthy body image in girls during puberty are invaluable. She emphasizes understanding and respecting appetite signals, empowering girls to honor their bodies' needs. This approach fosters self-trust and autonomy, equipping them to navigate peer pressure and media stereotypes, and cultivate a positive body image. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/girls-body-image/ Quotes to ponder:
2023-12-2910 min
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting5 Things That Harm A Girl’s Body Image by Maryann Jacobsen with Real Mom Nutrition on PubertyDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2014:Maryann Jacobsen's insights on nurturing a healthy body image in girls during puberty are invaluable. She emphasizes understanding and respecting appetite signals, empowering girls to honor their bodies' needs. This approach fosters self-trust and autonomy, equipping them to navigate peer pressure and media stereotypes, and cultivate a positive body image.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/girls-body-image/Quotes to ponder:
2023-12-2912 min
The Healthy Family PodcastHow to Diet Proof Your Daughter with Amelia SherryGirls are having a rough go of it. A recent CDC report found 57% of teen girls felt persistently sad and hopeless in 2021, compared to 36% in 2011. Not only that, but a report last year found girls going to the ER for eating disorders nearly doubled during the pandemic. There’s never been a more important time to help support our daughters, both emotionally and physically. Today’s guest is full of strategies to help keep our girls out of dieting and body image pitfalls that often go hand in hand with mental health issues. Amelia Sherry is a...
2023-02-231h 00The Healthy Family Podcast10 Signs Intermittent Fasting Doesn't Live Up to the HypeWe’ve all seen the article or social media post declaring the “proven” benefits of intermittent fasting. Cellular repair. Improved insulin sensitivity. A longer life with reduced risk of chronic disease. Increased metabolism and fat burning. Because of these strong claims, I’ve been wanting to do a deep dive on intermittent fasting for years now. So, in preparation for my latest book for midlife women, I finally did it. And it revealed that the benefits of intermittent fasting are anything but a slam dunk. So in this podcast episode I review al...
2022-12-0724 min
The Midlife Feast#44 - What women in perimenopause need to know about iron deficiency with Maryann Jacobsen, RDIron deficiency is by far the most common nutrient deficiency among women, but the chances of being low in this VIP mineral increase in perimenopause. And as Maryann Jacobsen RD and I discuss, you don't have to be clinically anemic to feel the effects of low iron. We discuss why ferritin isn't the only measure we need to be paying attention to in our bloodwork, why the reference values for ferritin may be too low and the symptoms that women in midlife should be on the lookout for. Learn more about Maryann on her website, on Medium...
2022-11-0737 min
Health, Fitness & Personal Growth Tips for Women in Midlife: Asking for a FriendEp.17 Midlife Strong: We Really Are What We EatWith midlife comes some evident changes such as loss of muscle mass, brain fog and diminished energy, to name a few. We are quick to attribute these to menopause and a decrease in hormones, but it's not always! As women age we are prone to nutritional deficiencies, and we have higher micronutrient needs. Could eating more mindfully be the answer?Nutritionist, Maryann Jacobsen, has written many books on nutrition geared toward children and families, but as she approached her midlife years, Maryann started to feel that she needed to address her own health and diet, and that is w...
2022-08-2939 minThe Healthy Family Podcast3 Breathing Exercise that Will Change Your Life with Nick HeathEat well, exercise, and sleep is all we seem to hear about. But there is another important yet underrated factor for health: breathing exercises. Yep, the way we breathe can have a tremendous impact on our health in either direction–especially the duration and quality of sleep. This is vital as we age, making midlife the perfect time to invest in your breathing. My latest podcast guest is sharing his experience and all that he has learned about the benefits of breathing. Nick Heath is a PhD, type 1 diabetic, and certified instructor of th...
2022-08-1544 min
The Produce Moms PodcastHelping Picky Eaters Of Any Age Develop A Healthy, Happy Relationship With Food With Maryann Jacobsen, Family Nutrition Expert"Food is so personal, so cultural, and such an integral part of how we live life, how we celebrate… how we do everything!" Lori Taylor (3:00-3:08) You want your kids to grow up eating healthy, and that means more than just the types of food you're eating. Without a healthy relationship to food, your children can develop all sorts of unhealthy eating patterns that no amount of broccoli can counterbalance. Maryann Jacobsen, registered dietician, world-renowned family and nutrition expert, and four-time author, is dedicated to helping improve everyone's relationship with food and nutrition (that goes for you, to...
2022-08-1030 min
Savor Food and Body PodcastTime for a physical? Here's what to ask for during perimenopauseYou've finally made the appointment for your annual exam with your primary care doc! It's not like you were putting it off on purpose...but you know...taking time out of your day, worried about your weight (and being weighed), getting your blood drawn, maybe a pelvic exam...can't imagine why you were putting it off. If you're like many women in midlife who feel fine (not great, but fine), going to the doctor's office can feel overwhelming. You think, "what should I ask about? What if my blood sugar is too high? What if m...
2022-06-1439 minThe Healthy Family PodcastBreaking the Rules of Behavior Change for Success with Michelle SegarDoes it really take 66 days to build a healthy habit? Will there be a time we gain enough self-control or willpower to always eat nutritiously and exercise? My podcast guest turns everything we thought we knew about healthy behavior change on its head. Not only that, but she also has the research to support it. And a new book. Michelle Segar, PhD, is an award-winning, NIH-funded researcher at the University of Michigan with almost thirty years studying how to help people adopt healthy behaviors in ways that can survive the complexity and unpredictability of the...
2022-04-0455 minThe Healthy Family PodcastWhat EVERY Midlife Woman Needs to Know About Vaginal Health with Shirley WeirWomen talk about lots of topics, but vaginal health isn’t typically one of them. Yet midlife is the perfect time to start the conversation because most women will experience vaginal issues. In fact, 60 percent of menopausal women have vaginal symptoms like dryness, and this goes up to 80% post-menopause. But it’s not just about some annoying symptoms. Compromised vaginal health has many health implications for women including painful intercourse, poor quality of life, recurrent UTIs, incontinence, and more. In the world of social media, the work of Shirley Weir caught my eye. I couldn’t help but no...
2022-02-2146 min
Maryann JacobsenThe Role Intuitive Eating Plays at Midlife with Jenn Salib Huber [Podcast]Intuitive eating is needed more than ever during midlife. That’s because it helps redefine a woman’s relationship with food in ways that create sustainable change.
Whether it’s listening to your body, avoiding all or nothing thinking about food, or denouncing diet culture, as my guest says: “it’s really something that needs to come together for most women.”
I found Jenn Salib Huber, RD, ND, on Instagram as I started navigating midlife health and nutrition. She’s a dietitian, naturopathic doctor, and intuitive eating coach. After her own experience with early perimenopause, she learned ab...
2021-12-2000 minThe Healthy Family PodcastThe Role Intuitive Eating Plays at Midlife with Jenn Salib HuberIntuitive eating is needed more than ever during midlife. That’s because it helps redefine a woman’s relationship with food in ways that create sustainable change. Whether it’s listening to your body, avoiding all or nothing thinking about food, or denouncing diet culture, as my guest says: “it’s really something that needs to come together for most women.” I found Jenn Salib Huber on Instagram as I started navigating midlife health and nutrition. She’s a dietitian, naturopathic doctor, and intuitive eating coach. After her own experience with early perimenopause, she learned about intuitiv...
2021-12-2038 minMaryann JacobsenWhy Isn’t Anyone Talking About the Nutrition Crisis the Pandemic Unmasked?It’s not just age, weight, and health conditions that put people at higher risk for Covid-19, it’s compromised nutritional status. Here’s the less-talked role nutrition plays in the pandemic and what desperately needs to change. As a seasoned dietitian, I’m used to others viewing nutrition as an afterthought. Whether it’s the doctor who tried everything […]The post Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About the Nutrition Crisis the Pandemic Unmasked? appeared first on Maryann Jacobsen.
2021-06-1000 minThe Healthy Family PodcastHow the Pandemic Unmasked a Nutrition CrisisWhether people realize it or not, the pandemic has shed a very bright light on nutrition. And this light tells us that an overwhelming number of Americans have comprised nutritional status putting them at higher risk of severe disease from Covid-19. Even more disturbing is that we are doing very little about it. In episode 34 of The Healthy Family Podcast, I provide segments of my interview with Jeffrey B. Blumberg of Tufts University along with behind-the-scenes content on what went into my most recent post: “Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About the Nutrition Crisis the Pandemic Unmasked.”
2021-06-1051 minMaryann JacobsenDHA, EPA, and the Omega-3 Index Blood Test [Podcast]According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, only 20% of adults and 6% of kids eat fish twice a week. That means many are falling short on the omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA. In episode 33 of The Healthy Family Podcast, Maryann shares why these fatty acids are so important and why she decided […]
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2021-04-2000 minThe Healthy Family PodcastDHA, EPA, and the Omega-3 Index Blood TestAccording to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, only 20% of adults and 6% of kids eat fish twice a week. That means many are falling short on the omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA. In episode 33 of The Healthy Family Podcast, Maryann shares why these fatty acids are so important and why she decided to test her levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Many don’t know that it’s easy to take an omega-3 index test to see if your intake is providing your body with adequate levels of fatty acids. According to the latest research, only 10% of people who...
2021-04-1942 minThe Healthy Family PodcastFerritin: The Blood Test Women Should Get at Every Doctor's VisitIn episode 32 of The Healthy Family Podcast, host Maryann Jacobsen discusses her recent experience with iron deficiency anemia. This led her to research iron and what she could have done differently. She discovered this all could have been avoided if she simply tracked her ferritin. Yet no doctor every measured this until it was too late. Taken from a detailed post on her blog, this podcast covers everything women need to know about ferritin. And why this simple test is so important.
2021-02-0535 minMaryann JacobsenFerritin: The Blood Test Women Should Get at Every Doctor’s VisitIt was a Saturday and I had just finished running 10 miles training for a half marathon. After I got home, I couldn’t motivate to get off the couch. The day was far from over as I had plans to go to a 50th birthday party that night. There was no possible way for me […]
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2021-02-0400 min
Love MasteryHow to live an adventurous life as a coupleBrian and Maryann Remsburg, certified life coaches and founders of Adventurous Life, seek to live the purpose adventure that God has designed them for, and help others to do the same. After living internationally for eighteen years, working in education and training, along with their four children, they have learned that stepping into your Zone of Challenge is the catalyst to learn and grow in sometimes very unexpected ways. They are ready to help you gain the adventurous mindset to reach your mountaintop summits in life.
2021-01-1042 minLove MasteryHow to live an adventurous life as a coupleBrian and Maryann Remsburg, certified life coaches and founders of Adventurous Life, seek to live the purpose adventure that God has designed them for, and help others to do the same. After living internationally for eighteen years, working in education and training, along with their four children, they have learned that stepping into your Zone of Challenge is the catalyst to learn and grow in sometimes very unexpected ways. They are ready to help you gain the adventurous mindset to reach your mountaintop summits in life.
2021-01-1042 minThe Healthy Family PodcastNutrition During Menopause with Elizabeth Ward and Hillary WrightWhat happens when two dietitian-friends who are also writers go through menopause together? They write a book, of course. Elizabeth Ward and Hillary Wright are coauthors of the new book The Menopause Diet Plan: A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and Happiness. Their book highlights key research regarding nutrition and hormone changes at midlife, their own personal experience, and tasty and nutritious meal plans and recipes. Elizabeth (Liz) is a registered dietitian, writer, recipe developer, and nutrition consultant specializing in nutrition communications. She is the author of several books including Expect the Best: Your G...
2020-12-011h 05The Healthy Family PodcastOvercoming Body Image Challenges at Midlife with Hillary McBrideA woman’s body changes at midlife as does her feelings about her body. Many women become unhappy with these changes while others find them freeing. Either way, how women choose to live in their bodies as they age is important to their health and well-being. Body image is important because it lays the groundwork for both physical and emotional self-care women need at this time. If a woman fights her body, it can be harder to give it what it needs. And bodies speak up a lot during midlife demanding attention whether we women like it or...
2020-07-0255 min
Parental ControlChanging Food Habits For A Healthy Future For Your Whole FamilyWe are thrilled to welcome the incredible nutritionist Rhaya Jordan to the show to talk to us about everything from fussy eaters, snacking and weaning to vitamins and how to change food habits as a whole family. About Rhaya Jordan Rhaya Jordan is a qualified nutritionist, naturopath and herbalist, resident nutritionist with Daylesford and practices at a health club called Bodyism in Notting Hill. Show Notes First Bite by Bee Wilson Fearless Feeding by Maryann Jacobsen and Jill Castle Bee Wilson http://www.tasteeducation.com Bahee Van d...
2020-06-1543 minThe Healthy Family PodcastRun Injury Free at Midlife and Beyond with Jeff GallowayA couple of years ago when I considered doing my first half marathon in years, I discovered Jeff Galloway’s book Running Until Your 100. In it, he advocates for people – especially those 45 years and older – to add walk breaks to their running. When done right, he claims that people of all ages can remain injury-free while obtaining the many benefits of running. Galloway is an Olympian runner and coach that has made it his mission to improve people’s quality of life through running. He is the creator of the Galloway Run-Walk-Run Program and for 33 years he has coac...
2020-04-1659 min
The Nourished ChildPuberty, Body Dissatisfaction and GirlsMaryann Jacobsen discusses the risk of body dissatisfaction in girls as they move through puberty, offering guidance from her book, My Body's Superpower: The Girl's Guide to Growing Up Healthy During Puberty. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com/103
2020-02-1347 minThe Healthy Family PodcastEstrogen and Women's Health with Mache Seibel, MDEstrogen plays an important role in a woman’s body. During very early perimenopause, levels fluctuate and can often be higher than normal. But as women approach menopause (about 2 years before their final period) estrogen starts to decline. By two years after the final period, estrogen levels are depleted. This decline in estrogen brings on many symptoms women can feel such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, fatigue, and memory problems. But it also brings symptoms they cannot feel like weakening bones and increased risk of heart disease. The problem is that there are ma...
2020-01-021h 05The Healthy Family PodcastHelping Your Child Overcome Anxiety with Dawn HuebnerOver the last two decades anxiety in children has been on the rise. According to the CDC, 7.1% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.4 million) have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. In many ways, the modern world is the perfect storm for anxiety, so it’s important parents understand how best to respond to anxious kids. In episode 27 of The Healthy Family Podcast, we have Dawn Huebner, Ph.D., a Clinical Psychologist, and Parent Coach specializing in anxiety. She is the author of 9 books for children including the perennial bestseller, What to Do When You Worry Too Mu...
2019-10-0148 minThe Healthy Family PodcastThe Menstrual Cycle and Health with Dr. Jerilynn PriorWhen a woman considers her health, she doesn't automatically think about her menstrual cycle. Yet a woman's menstrual cycle can tell a great deal about her health, well being, and what stage of reproduction she in. Understanding one's menstrual cycle helps during puberty, the reproductive years, and perimenopause. As I experienced cycle changes in my forties, I looked around and found the work by Jerilynn Prior. Jerilynn C. Prior BA, MD, FRCPC (former ABIM, ABEM) is a Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. She has spent her career studying me...
2019-08-221h 03
Comfort Food27: What Does Healthy Really Mean? With Maryann Jacobsen, RD“Healthy” is a word that gets used and overused on recipes, food packaging, and in diet and wellness marketing. It’s also a word that many of us strive for—but what do we really mean when we use the term? And how is our belief about what “healthy” really means impacting our relationships with food and how we feed our kids? We have Maryann Jacobsen, RD, author of Fearless Feeding and many other books on family nutrition here to help us sort it all out. More resources in our show notes at comfortfoodpodcast.com. Follow us on so...
2019-03-1435 minThe Healthy Family PodcastGetting Real About Feeding Kids with Sally KuzemchakFeeding advice is everywhere. Eat together. Check. Expose children to nutritious foods. Check. Live happily ever after. No way! Here’s what no one talks about. Feeding kids is not always fun or easy. And not all kids respond the same way to the same strategies. There is a need to get real about expectations and what it really feels like to feed a family. Not a make-believe family but a real one. On episode 25 of the Healthy Family Podcast, we have on Sally Kuzemchak. She is a registered dietitian and creator of th...
2019-01-3150 minThe Healthy Family PodcastThe Science of Parenting with Jen LumanianWhen a couple is expecting their first child, they’re inundated with information. But then that baby turns into a toddler that has tantrums and doesn’t like the word “no.” And all of a sudden, the well of information dries up. So where do parents turn to for advice? And how do we know what to believe? After all, expert advice is constantly changing and everyone seems to have an opinion. Today’s guest, Jen Lumanlan, had these same questions when she started a family. This led her to get a master’s in psychology w...
2018-11-2758 minThe Healthy Family PodcastKids in the Kitchen: Overcoming Obstacles When Teaching Kids to Cook with Katie KimballI think most parents understand the importance of teaching their kids to cook. I believe what gets in the way are “invisible” barriers. And in order to get kids cooking, we need to tackle these barriers head-on. That’s why on episode 23 of The Healthy Family Podcast we’re spelling out what really gets in the way of getting kids in the kitchen. Our guest Katie Kimball runs the online cooking class Kids Cook Real Food. She is the author of several cookbooks including Better Than a Box and Healthy Snacks to Go and is founding editor of Kitch...
2018-10-1942 minThe Healthy Family PodcastMothers, Daughters, Food, and Body ImageIf there’s one theme I’ve heard repeatedly regarding moms, daughters, food, and body image, it’s this: Mom has poor body image and food issues (to varying degrees). Despite this struggle, mom wants to keep her issues from infecting her daughter. She hides this part of herself, hoping her daughter never finds out the truth. She doesn’t share her unhappiness with her body, doesn’t restrict food at home, and never brings up the subject of weight. Yet despite this cover-up, mom often watches her daughter walk the same painful path. What gives?...
2018-09-201h 09The Healthy Family Podcast5 Habits of the Healthiest FamiliesAfter a short stint off from podcasting, I’m back. And I’ll be talking a lot about what it really takes to create a healthy family. Time off has a way of generating ideas and I had many this summer. But one, in particular, stood out. I got to thinking about how darn hard it is to raise healthy children -- and be truly healthy ourselves -- in today’s complicated world. It’s mind-boggling how the world has changed in a short period of time. The speed of changing technology is a key driver i...
2018-08-2320 minThe Healthy Family PodcastHow to Empower the Picky Eater in Your Life with Katja Rowell and Jenny McGlothlinOver 50% of families reporting picky eating problems at home. Not knowing what to do, parents may bribe, force and pressure their child to eat. The connection between parent and child can go south, eating often gets worse, and tension at the table grows. And it’s not just children but older teens and adults who struggle with picky eating. One thing is for sure, we all need to know how to respond to picky eating and remove the shame associated with it. Only then can we see real progress. To dig into this topic we ha...
2018-06-081h 10The Healthy Family PodcastThe Power of Self Compassion with Karen BluthYou’ve been there, haven’t you? Your child strikes out at a baseball game, bombs a test or messes up at her dance recital and acts like it’s the end of the world. It seems in today’s world, moving away from the limelight for even a second can stroke fear in kids. The self-esteem movement took our culture by storm in the 1990s. Now experts realize this movement had some serious holes in it. We are finding out that striving to “be our best” 24/7 is not only exhausting but ultimately robs kids and adults of living au...
2018-05-0737 minThe Healthy Family PodcastFood and Feelings. How to Prevent or Curb Emotional Eating with Karen KoenigFrom the moment we are born food and emotions are intertwined. We get fed milk while being held and enjoy connection at the family table. But as time marches on, food can all too easily be used as a way to distract us from difficult emotions or fill an emotional void. This results in dysregulated eating -- eating too much or too little, and spending way too much time thinking about food and weight. The problem is our quick-fix culture searches for answers by making up food rules, tightly controlling goodies, or to simply “thinking positive.” Our expe...
2018-04-131h 00The Healthy Family PodcastWhat Dietitians Know About Eating That Most People Don'tWhen over 18,000 registered dietitians were asked about intuitive eating, they got a majority of the questions right (71 percent). And those who work in weight management reported using nonrestrictive/intuitive eating more often than traditional/restrictive practices. In short, this is the how of eating: Sitting and paying attention during mealtime, honoring feelings of hunger and fullness, and saying goodbye to restrictive rules and diet practices. In Episode 17 of The Healthy Podcast, I detail what's behind my latest op-ed piece about the direction the majority of dietitians are going when it comes to eating, and why it's different...
2018-03-0729 minThe Healthy Family PodcastThe Mindful Family. Using Mindfulness To Manage Stress with Stefanie GoldsteinUWe all have to deal with the stresses of modern life, and so do our kids. We have more choices, distractions, and unknowns than ever before. Stress is a major health issue in the modern world linked to the increased risk of many chronic diseases. It’s normal to want to try and find an escape, but this only makes things worse. Mindfulness has become a buzz word when talking about stress and the challenges of modern life. Today’s guest helps us understand what mindfulness actually is and how it can help families buffer daily stressors and...
2018-02-0943 minThe Healthy Family PodcastUnderstanding Your Mind for a Healthier Life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Shawn Smith, PsyDWe learn a lot about what it takes to be healthy throughout a lifetime. But strangely when it comes to our brain we know very little. We have these complicated machines that are talking to us constantly. And they don’t always make life easy. They tell us we can’t do this, or that we don’t have time for that. That’s because the mind’s goal isn’t to make us happier or more peaceful. It only wants to keep us alive which is why it creates so much darn resistance. Today’s’ guest is Dr. Shawn Smi...
2018-01-1143 minThe Healthy Family PodcastPreventing Eating and Weight-Related Problems in Your Child. Project EAT's Principal Investigator Dianne Neumark-SztainerWe live in a crazy world where food and weight are concerned. On the one hand, we hear about an obesity epidemic that researchers predict will only get worse. On the other hand, making weight the focus only exacerbates the issue. This leaves many parents confused and unsure about what to do. Today’s guest Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Ph.D., MPH, RD, has been studying the formation of eating habits in adolescents and young adults for many years. As principal investigator of Project EAT (Eating and Activity in Teens and Young Adults), her insights help us understand what we...
2017-12-1426 minThe Healthy Family PodcastWhen the Question for "Perfect Health" Makes People Less Healthy. The Stress-Centered Approach to Health with Dr. Steve PrenticeNutrition has been a hot topic for decades now. But over the past several years extreme quests for health have become more commonplace. There are books about people who haven’t had sugar for an entire year. Eating regimens that eschew entire food groups are the norm. And more and more people are involved in extreme fitness whether it’s boot camps, spending hours at the gym, or running ultra-long distances. As a chiropractor, Dr. Steve Pretence was not only in active pursuit of the perfect diet, weight loss, and exercise regimes, he was recommending them to his c...
2017-11-241h 12The Healthy Family PodcastFalling in Love with Plant Foods. How to Live a Plant-Powered Live with Sharon PalmerMost people understand that eating plants are good for health. But knowing this may not be enough to make plant foods a regular and rewarding part of you and your family’s life. Today we are talking about the key to eating more plant foods: falling in love with them. During October (vegetarian month), I spoke with Sharon Palmer, The Plant-Powered Dietitian. She shows us what “plant power” is all about and how these amazing foods make life better, more delicious, and healthier. Sharon is a registered dietitian and accomplished writer on food and environmental issues...
2017-10-2653 minThe Healthy Family PodcastForget Having "The Talk" With Your Child. How to Normalize Sexual Development with Elizabeth Trejos-CastilloMany parents plan to have “the talk” with their children about sex and sexual development at some point. In the movies, this is shown as a grand gesture that happens on one magical day (one parent ask the other “did you have the talk with him?”). Today’s guest shows us why society has this one all wrong. There isn’t one perfect day we realize it’s time to set our child aside and enlighten her with information. It’s something that should be a natural part of conversations that starts early. After all, the body’s gradual transiti...
2017-10-0647 minThe Healthy Family PodcastCommunicate and Connect with Your ChildThere are many ways parents discipline their children including timeouts, withholding devices or toys, and using rewards. Rewards and punishments do help shape behavior in the short-term but miss the mark when it comes to teaching kids how to deal with difficult emotions and learn problem-solving skills. Episode 10 of The Healthy Family Podcast is all about a different way to discipline that connects us to our children, improves their emotional health, and actually encourages them to cooperate instead of just comply. Today’s expert is Kelly Meier, Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) Instructor and bl...
2017-09-0854 minThe Healthy Family PodcastSustainable Behavior Change with Michelle SegarWhy do some people exercise through stressful times and others stop? Why does one mom put her self-care at the top of the priority list while another puts everyone’s else needs first? For a quarter of a century, Michelle Segar has tried to crack the code on why some people lose motivation for healthy habits, and others don't. She’s not interested in helping people change their behavior. No, she wants to help people sustain health-oriented behaviors. In part 3 of our behavior series, we get into the psychology and science of motivation. Michelle Segar, Ph.D...
2017-08-1946 minThe Healthy Family PodcastTiny Habits with BJ FoggDoes this sound familiar? You try to add a new habit and for a while, it goes well....until life gets in the way. The new exercise routine gets pushed aside when work gets busy. Your vow to keep the house clean slowly goes down the (messy) toilet. Having your child read/do chores/cook/ over the summer goes nowhere because he is so darn resistant. On today's show, we have a leading expert who shows us that building new habits doesn’t need to be hard. No, it can actually be easy, rewarding, and even fun (hi...
2017-07-2729 minThe Healthy Family PodcastStop Procrastinating with Timothy A. PychylWhy are we our own worst enemy when it comes to doing what is important? Whether it’s planning meals, starting that project, or calling an old friend, the list can seem never ending. Our mind tells things don’t get done because we have no time but that’s not true. When we get down to the real reason why -- something we always do on this podcast -- it boils down to procrastination. On today’s show we have on Timothy A. Pychyl, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Director of the Centre for Init...
2017-07-051h 08The Healthy Family PodcastFearless Feeding Five Years Later with Jill CastleFive years ago Jill Castle and I turned in the manuscript for Fearless Feeding: How to Raise Healthy Eaters from High Chair to High School. It was the first book for both of us and it took about three years from inception to completion. We came together to write Fearless Feeding to provide up-to-date feeding information to parents for kids of all ages. What we didn’t expect was how much health professionals would utilize the book. It is used as a textbook in colleges and internships around the country. The Fearless Feeding Philosophy includes the What (nutr...
2017-06-061h 17The Healthy Family PodcastAddiction Proof Your Family with Maia SzalavitzAddiction has become a big buzz word. You hear about it from media reports, books, and friends. And it’s no longer just about drugs and alcohol, but food, the internet, gambling, and even healthy activities like exercise. Is addiction simply a brain disease that leaves people powerless or is there something else going on? Today we have on science writer Maia Szalavitz, author of The New York Time Bestseller Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction. She not only has a personal history of addiction, she has spent years researching its underpinnings. Mai...
2017-05-181h 09The Healthy Family PodcastSleep Through the Lifecycle with Kim WestSleep is vital to health and well being. But like any healthy habit, knowing and doing are often at odds with each other. Not only do we need to teach our kids to sleep, we need to stay rested ourselves. It’s a tall order but very doable according to our featured expert. On today’s show we have Kim West, also known as The Sleep Lady. Kim’s a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been a practicing child and family therapist for more than 21 years. She is author of The Sleep Lady’s Good Night, Sleep Ti...
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2017-04-1344 minThe Healthy Family PodcastThe Cooking Mindset with Katie MorfordDownload Subscribe: ITunes/Sticher/RSS I believe everyone needs to find the right fit when it comes to cooking and preparing food for themselves and their family. And choosing the right mindset is a good place to start. In today’s show, we have Katie Morford, a registered dietitian, writer, recipe developer and mom to three girls. She writes the blog Mom’s Kitchen Handbook and is the author of Best Lunch Box Ever: Ideas and Recipes for School Lunches Kids Will Love. Her second book, Rise and Shine: Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings, was published in August...
2017-03-2337 minThe Healthy Family PodcastIntroducing The Healthy Family PodcastWelcome to the first episode of The Healthy Family Podcast! In this short-10-minute episode, I explain my vision for the podcast and what listeners can expect. The Healthy Family Podcast isn’t focused just kids or adults, but families. It asks the tough questions like how to do influence those we love to take action? How do we create desire to be healthy in children? How do we grow old being as healthy, happy and strong as we can be? It demands health and happiness at all ages and stages. Each episode will include a...
2017-03-0710 minThe Healthy Family PodcastIntuitive Eating with Elyse ReschWith over 60 studies to support it, intuitive eating is emerging as a positive approach to eating, getting the right amount of food for your body type, and enhancing health and well being. It’s also an excellent way to raise kids in terms of food, body appreciation and decreasing eating-disorder risk. In today’s show we have Intuitive Eating expert Elyse Resch. Elyse has been in private practice in Beverly Hills as a Nutrition Therapist for 34 years, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and preventative nutrition. She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating and the soon-to-be published Intuit...
2017-03-0342 min
The Nourished ChildHow to Raise a Mindful EaterKids experience distraction, external pressures to eat more (or less), and are even the subject of parent fears surrounding eating certain foods or eating too much, and as such, it's easy for them to fall down the rabbit hole of mindless eating. In this episode, I chat with Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD and author of the book, How to Raise a Mindful Eater. She gives us tools and tips for raising a mindful eater in a world that tends to be mindless when it comes to eating. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillcastle.com...
2017-03-0259 min
The Dr. Mike ShowDr. Mike Show - Episode 001Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Dr. Mike Show. I’m joined by my co-host Chris Dominello for a Key Topic/Q&A episode. The key topic we discuss is the Hierarchy of Carbohydrates. I then answer reader questions about breakfast, protein powder for kids, and using protein powder to build more muscle. In This Episode You’ll Learn How to use the Hierarchy of Carbohydrates to simplify what carbs you prioritize in your diet and how much of them you should consume. How to put together fast protein-packed breakfasts. If protein powder is safe for...
2016-12-2800 min
Nutritionally Speaking – WholifyRaising Healthy Eaters: My Interview with Maryann Jacobsen MS RDWe all want to raise healthy kids – that’s why I have family nutrition expert Maryann Jacobsen on the show. She’s here to take us beyond bribing our kids to eat their vegetables, and help them become mindful eaters. If...Learn more about Raising Healthy Eaters: My Interview with Maryann Jacobsen MS RD at Wholify.
2016-08-3034 min