Nourishing Women Podcast

Topics: * Pros of the birth control pill * Cons of the birth control pill * Nutrients that are depleted by the pill * What causes post birth control syndrome? * What are the symptoms of birth control syndrome? * Ways to support your body while coming off the pill to encourage hormonal balance * The importance of hormone testing * All of this for…. WOMEN EMPOWERMENT!!! Links: * http://rootforfood.net * http://diehardfoodie.net * https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com

Topics: * individuality in gut health * the importance of honoring the gut brain axis * the importance of strengthening your vagus nerve * practical tips to maximize digestion * the importance of your mindset to heal the gut * why we are not meant to be “grazing” mammals * benefits of “fasting” for the migrating motor complex * foods for gut health * pre and probiotics * fermented foods * optimizing your diet for digestion * when a low FODMAP is and is not appropriate

Topics: * the benefits of tracking your cycle  * a women’s hormonal cycle  * cyclic living   * how our hormones change how we related to the world  * how cyclic living may affect your food choices  Links: * Four Sigmatic special offer for Nourishing Women Podcast Listeners: http://foursigmatic.com/nourishing or use promo code nourishingwomen to get 15% of your order  * http://rootforfood.net  * http://diehardfoodie.net

Topics: * how gut health can affect your weight * why gut health is more important that calorie counting  * weight gain when recovering from disordered eating  * challenging the expectations  * will you gain or loose weight in the process to intuitive eating? * when will you reach your set point weight?  * how we started increased calories  * how to make peace with your body  Links:  * http://rootforfood.net  * http://diehardfoodie.net * https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com

Topics: * how the diet industry profits from the diet mentality * society expectations vs reality * the calories in vs calories out myth  * calorie equations * why calories are not the whole picture  * why you should eat more and workout smarter to loose and maintain weight * the hormonal response of dieting  * how to achieve metabolic flexibility  Links: X rootforfood.net * thediehardfoodie.net * nourishingmindsnutrition.com * theme music provided by bensound.com

Topics: * the benefits of exercise * the symptoms of over exercising * our personal stories with over exercising * what is intuitive movement? * balancing intuitive movement/living with a busy schedule * self discipline vs motivation and self awareness * the mindset behind movement and how to make it fun Links: * http://rootforfood.net * http://diehardfoodie.net * https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com * theme music provided by bensound.com

Topics: * what is hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)?  * what causes HA? * physical vs emotional stressors  * the importance of slow movement  * foods/diet for HA  * a conversation about coffee * stress relief and self care  * sugar cravings during and before your period  Links:  * http://rootforfood.net  * http://diehardfoodie.net * https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com * theme music provided by bensound.com * Affiliate product links found on our site: nourishingmindsnutritio

Topics: * why social connections matter * social life as an integrative part of wellness * living intuitively when it comes to social connections * “planning” exercise vs exercising intuitively * the value of lazy mornings * thoughts on alcohol * how to handle criticism or skepticism when you are deemed the “healthy one” Links: * http://rootforfood.net * http://diehardfoodie.net * https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com * theme music provided by bensound.

Topics: * The female hormonal cycle * Symptoms of estrogen dominance  * Environmental factors/xenoestrogens * Dietary factors/phytoestrogens  * The birth control pill  * The gut’s role in hormonal detox  * Stress and the pregnenolone steal  * The importance of supporting the liver for hormone regulation   Links:  * http://rootforfood.net  * http://diehardfoodie.net * https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com’ * theme music provided by bensound.com

Topics: * How IBS is diagnosed * Root Causes of IBS including small intestinal bacterial overgrowth * Signs and Symptoms of IBS and SIBO * Trigger events and testing * How to Heal SIBO * Importance of stress management in healing the gut * Determining if consuming probiotics and prebiotics is right for you * Basic food and nutrition changes everyone can make to improve their gut health Links: * http://rootforfood.net * http://diehardfoodie.net * https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com

Topics: * The journey to intuitive eating * Challenging the food police and giving yourself permission to eat * Self compassion and grace * Defining hypothalamic amenorrhea * Stress management- emotional and physical * Carbs, fat, and the woman’s cycle * The consequences of over exercising * Defining the gut microbiome * What does it mean to have a healthy gut? * Pro and prebiotics Links: * http://rootforfood.net * http://diehardfoodie.net * https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com

Topics: * What shows we watched as children (Icky Vicky?) * What do we mean by “traditional foods”? * Food rules * Nutrient density and red meat * Days when you don’t eat any vegetables * Where did vegetables oils come from? * Intuitive eating and food convictions Links: * http://rootforfood.net * http://diehardfoodie.net * https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com

Topics: This episode covers Victoria’s personal story with disordered eating and her journey to intuitive eating and food freedom. For more detailed information about her journey and she found food freedom and digestive healing, visit diehardfoodie.net. Links: * http://rootforfood.net * http://diehardfoodie.net * https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com

Topics: This episode covers Meg’s personal story with an eating disorder and her journey to intuitive eating and food freedom. For more detailed information about her journey and how the started the process of recovery, visit her blog: rootforfood.net. Links: * http://rootforfood.net * http://diehardfoodie.net * https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com

Topics: * Intro to Meg and Victoria * Random things * More random This episode is…. a bunch of random! Including facts about Meg and Victoria, about their business, and why they started a podcast in the first place. They discuss “low country boils”, life goals, and spirt animals. Links: * http://rootforfood.net * http://diehardfoodie.net * https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com