Let's not sugarcoat it: PCOS sucks. In light of recent estimates are saying 1 in 4 women have PCOS, I think it's safe to say that we need to talk about it more. As a PCOS'er myself, I appreciate dietitians like Cory Ruth, MS, RD (aka @thewomensdietitian) who take an all-foods-fit approach to managing PCOS symptoms. She's joining me today to share the no BS truths about living with and managing PCOS. Learn more about how to work with Cory hereTOPICS COVERED 👇 Who is Cory Ruth, and what makes her The Women's Dietitian? [0:00]Discussing irregular cycles with PCOS [5:59]Symptoms of PCOS [7:06]How PCOS is diagnosed [10:00]What causes PCOS? [11:13]Can PCOS be treated? [14:47]Getting help for binge eating & disordered eating with PCOS [20:20]Navigating PCOS diet advice from healthcare providers [21:59]Losing weight with PCOS [26:14]Why women with PCOS struggle with disordered eating/eating disorders [31:00]What foods should you eat with PCOS? [33:23]PCOS and infertility: why there' a link, and next steps for those who are struggling [35:54]Connect with Cory [44:31]LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

There's a lot that WW does NOT want you to know - and Randi Cox is here to tell us!Randi is a former WW coach who now helps women break free from the diet mindset and develop confidence in their bodies, so they can Stop Weighting and Start Living. She is on a mission to help women empower themselves to live their lives to the fullest regardless of their size. Additionally, Randi hosts a podcast called "Life is too short for Weight Watchers" which offers inspiration and guidance for individuals who are looking to improve their body image and relationship with food. Because your body was never the problem!Follow Randi on InstagramRead my full Weight Watchers Diet Review hereTopics covered: 👇[0:00] Introduction to Randi[2:33] What led Randi to trying WW for the first time.[5:37] The shocking report that WW made their coaches give every month.[9:11] The impact that counting points had on Randi.[11:04] What is a lifetime member at WW?[12:52] The shame-inducing environment of WW.[14:13] Randi's breaking point: what made her finally leave WW after 10 years.[20:16] The secret to creating more confidence.[23:50] What kind of training do WW coaches get?[25:18] What WW doesn't want you to know.LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

Exercise doesn't need to be a form of punishing your body.  It doesn't have to be about losing weight. Listen to this episode to learn about how being physical and moving our bodies can be joyful AND sustainable - all without following a 1200 calorie diet!Follow Michael on Instagram hereTopics covered:[0:16] Who is Michael Ulloa[2:13] How Michael starting personal training[6:13] Why Michael decided to take stop making fitness about weight loss[12:45] How our toxic fitness culture makes pursuing health even more difficult[15:40] The problem with before and after photo[17:54] Setting fitness goals that aren't about weight[20:40] The struggles men face with food and exercise[22:56] Male celebrities with disordered eating[27:27] The most toxic tips in the fitness industry today[30:19] How to enjoy working out[33:01] What kinds of exercise benefits health?LEARN MORE🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly 😉)📖 Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) 💌 Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)📌 Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

Since 6 years old, Alejandra has been battling binge eating and body image issues. She was ready to finally conquer her relationship with food and her body. I had the pleasure of working with her and witnessing her conquer binge eating, drastically improve her body image, and improve her symptoms of depression. Listen to her story and how she was able to do it!Topics Covered 👇 [1:19] - What life looks for Alejandra right now[2:15] - What life looked like before/Alejandra's story[4:53] - Why keto, atkins, and intermittent fasting didn’t work for her[6:57] - What she wishes someone would have told her before dieting[8:32] - How depression impacted her binge eating[12:11] - Why N&F was different than what she’d done before[14:28] - How culture and family of origin impacted her relationship with food[18:05] - Alejandra's results after doing N&F[18:54]- The role therapy played for her[19:36] - Alejandra's favorite result from N&F[22:27] - Her honest thought about joining N&FLEARN MORE🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly 😉)📖 Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) 💌 Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)📌 Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

For women who are working on their relationships with food, it's natural to ask the question "how do I help my kids not have the same problems I did?". We're diving into all things intuitive eating for kids in this episode with special guest, Crystal Karges.Topics Covered 👇[0:09] Who is Crystal Karges?[1:37] Crystal's story of struggling with an ED and being triggered in motherhood[4:33] What to do when becoming pregnant triggers your ED[10:13] Feeding your own kids with a history of an ED[15:24] But if I let my kids eat whatever they want, they'll just eat goldfish all day![19:39] Black and white thinking when it comes to feeding kids[21:47] How to teach your kids intuitive eating when you don't have it all figured out[28:58] What to say to kids to encourage positivity around food and their bodies[32:05] Letting your kids have experiences with food[36:04] Resources from CrystalCrystal's Bio: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Intuitive Eating Counselor. Crystal specializes in maternal health and child feeding, working with mothers in the perinatal period and beyond to help them heal from generational cycles of diet culture, mother free from food guilt and body shame, and raise intuitive eaters. Connect with Crystal:For intuitive eating inspiration for mothers and children, follow her on InstagramLift the Shame PodcastLift the Shame Free Support Group for Moms in ED RecoveryLEARN MORE🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly 😉)📖 Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) 💌 Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)📌 Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

It's been a long time coming... I think I might have went too easy on them. You'll have to let me know! Here's a long-awaited, highly requested dietitian review of Weight Watchers (WW®).Conquer Binge Eating Once and For All | Free 2 Day Mini-Course 👉🏼 learn more[1:18] Origin of WW[3:19] Rebranding of WW[5:47] What is WW[7:56] Points system of WW / How are points calculated?[10:00] Zero point foods list[12:52] WW Plans - what are the differences?[15:55] How much does WW cost?[17:09] WW Coaches[21:10] Why WW doesn't work[23:02] WW and Ozempric / Wegovy[24:40] WW vs other diets[29:36] The dark side of WW[35:06] WW failure stories[39:00] Who is WW good for?LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

Ever felt like it just isn't in the cards for you to overcome the toxic cycles you're stuck in?So did Christen.She was sure that there was no way she'd be able to stop self-sabotaging.But she joined Nourished & Free anyway because she knew that if she prioritize this now, she never would.Because she took an empowering step for herself (not without some fear!), she is now BINGE FREE for the first time in 25 years.Un.be.liev.able.Except it actually is super believable when you hear how she did it in this episode.Topics Covered 👇 Christen shares how she started binge eating at age 9 [2:40]Christen describes what it felt like to struggle with binge eating before getting help [7:25]The breaking point of Christen deciding to make a change [11:11]Christen describes what binge eating looks like for her [13:04]How Christen stopped her most recent binge eating episode [15:24]Christen describes the diets she’s tried in the past [18:43]How Nourished & Free™ compares to diets she's tried [23:47]What Christen would say to someone that’s struggling with their relationship with food [27:04]Christen’s binge eating journey [30:36]The change in Christen’s relationship with exercise and her body [36:13]Christen describes when she knew she was ready to change her life [40:01]LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

What is an autoimmune paleo (also known as the autoimmune protocol) diet, and what does a dietitian think about it? Find out more in this AIP diet review!Topics Covered 👇 Autoimmune Disease quick review [1:03]What the AIP diet aims to do [3:08]Defining an elimination diet [4:18]Defining inflammation [7:30]The AIP diet explained  [8:47]The flaws of the AIP diet [12:48]How inflammation is measured [21:12]Anti-inflammatory foods [23:22]Final thoughts: AIP diet review [26:18]LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

Pour a glass of whiskey and grab a cigar - this is an episode you don't want to miss.S/o to Melissa Mulligan - you know what you did, here.LEARN MORE🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly 😉)📖 Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) 💌 Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)📌 Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

Battling binge eating? You're definitely going to want to listen to this - the last one will surprise you!Reason #1 [0:52]Reason #2 [4:14]Reason #3 [6:25]Reason #4 [7:30]LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

Is intuitive eating suitable for toddlers? What is it like having a mom who works from home, and hosts her own show? Is it fair to expect that a 7 month old baby brother should be fed before the 2 year old if both are hungry at the same time? All of these burning questions answered (and more) in today's special episode, hosted by Penelope Yates: 2 years old, daughter of Michelle, and legacy of Yates Nutrition.LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

For women who want to lose weight, the first reaction is to go on a diet. But do diets work for weight loss long term? Spoiler: NO! Why do these diets NEVER WORK? It feels like every time we lose weight as the result of a diet, we end up gaining it all back (sometimes with interest).I'm talking about the science of what that is and what we can do instead to save us all the heartache that dieting brings.Instead of throwing your hands up in the air a few months from now, let's save you the stress on the front end. Take a listen and get ready to find out why diets don't work and what to do instead!Topics covered 👇 Definition of a diet [1:45]Media’s impact on dieting [3:39]How we view our bodies [6:39]Statistics of dieting and the diet industry [9:03]The reason why diets fail  [11:52]Why am I binge eating still if I'm not on a diet? [16:35]The binge-restrict cycle [18:16]What to do instead of dieing [20:15]How to spot a diet [23:11]LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

Feeling guilt about eating fun foods (such as donuts)?In this episode I want to walk through my journey through healing my relationship with things like donuts, and what it's like to have them guilt-free now.Trust me, it's worth it.LEARN MORE🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly 😉)📖 Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) 💌 Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)📌 Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

Women struggling with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are often told to diet, lose weight, get on birth control, and then come back later when you want to get pregnant. This is a problem.As a woman with PCOS myself, I've found that this is the worst advice you can possibly receive.In this episode, I dive deep into PCOS and disordered eating with specialist, Megan Miller. Megan completed her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Western Kentucky University in 2016. She then went on to complete her dietetic internship through Morrison Healthcare, while also completing her Masters of Science in Nutrition from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2018.She is now a Health at Every Size Registered Dietitian, based out of the Indianapolis area. She specializes in disordered eating, eating disorders, and PCOS. Throughout her career as an outpatient dietitian, she has watched women struggle with failed diets, obsessive food rules, and poor body image. Her goal is to break this cycle and help women to live the life they deserve.To get on the waitlist for a support group with Megan, reach out to her at megan@collab-counseling.com.Follow her team @collab.counselingGrab your own Ovasitol supplement for PCOS symptom managementTOPICS COVERED 👇 Megan shares her thoughts on birth control for PCOS management [2:30]Symptoms of PCOS that women can identify even on birth control [5:23]Does PCOS affect specific body types? [7:41]Contributing factors to PCOS [10:40]What are we supposed to do if our doctors dismiss us? [13:38]The link between disordered eating and PCOS [14:41]Cutting out carbohydrates with PCOS [17:45]Different types of PCOS [20:23]Will being dairy and gluten-free improve symptoms? [22:23]High cortisol and PCOS symptoms [24:13]Megan’s favorite supplements to recommend to her clients [26:50]Androgen blockers [30:02]Megan’s advice for someone who is feeling lost in their PCOS management [31:05]LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

I sat down with a friend of mine and gifted author, Gayle Goldstein, to talk about her journey through eating disorder recovery and the road that led her to pursuing a vocation in therapy. Order “illuminate: a memoir” today!Content warning: eating disorders, grief, self harm, eating disorder treatment and recovery.TOPICS COVERED 👇 The dance culture’s impact on Gayle’s relationship with food and her body image [6:04]How Gayle’s trauma led to an eating disorder [9:14]The moment Gayle realized she had an eating disorder [14:39]Hesitating to get help for an eating disorder [16:49]Gayle’s sense of relief when she received help [20:10]A typical day in treatment [21:52]Why failures are better for your recovery [26:59]How all body shapes and sizes are in treatment and recovery [28:29]Gayle shares why it was important for her to go to treatment more than 1 time [29:41]The role of therapy in Gayle’s treatment [31:23]The role a Dietitian played in Gayle’s treatment [33:47]Gayle describes how it feels to have written a book about her journey [36:37]What Gayle would say to somebody who is in denial about needing help [41:27]Who Gayle wrote Illuminate for [43:20]LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

Updated 1/24/23. Take a deep dive into the follow up thoughts, clarifications, and corrections that I have about my article "Health At Every Size (HAES) Criticisms - from a HAES Dietitian".TOPICS COVERED 👇 The context of these criticisms [1:00]What no HAES provider seems to be saying [3:22]The generalized mistake I made in my original post [5:17]Social justice and HAES [6:35]My proposed action point to this conversation [11:39]HAES dietitians and objective thoughts [12:52]Recap [15:51]LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

The purpose of intuitive eating is not to lose weight, but what if we know our weight is not at a healthy place?Rather than focusing on quick-fix dieting behaviors that only lead to more weight gain, I propose different ways to focus on weight maintenance and health in this episode while healing our relationship with food through intuitive eating.TOPICS COVERED 👇 Why weight loss is always on our minds [1:32]The difference between a desire to lose weight and pursuing weight loss [2:28]How my approach is different [5:29]My recent experience wanting to lose weight [9:12]A real-life story from one of my clients [11:57]What I focus on with my clients [15:25]More on the mind-body connection [22:19]The importance of exercise [24:05]Stress management [27:24]When all else fails [28:39]How to lose weight the right way [30:40]LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

If you've ever found yourself obsessing over healthy food, you may unknowingly have orthorexia. I'm excited to dive into a few key questions with you in this episode:What are the characteristics of orthorexia, is orthorexia an eating disorder, how is orthorexia different from anorexia, and what can we do to prevent orthorexia?To learn more about eating disorders, visit yatesnutrition.com/eating-disorders**I apologize for the audio quality in this episode.  I know it's not great, but mama can't take the time to re-record TOPICS COVERED 👇 The definition of Orthorexia [1:30]Difference between anorexia and orthorexia [5:35]What if you just care about eating healthy? [10:47]Signs and symptoms of orthorexia [12:14]Chemicals and toxins in our food [14:43]Signs and symptoms continued [20:21]Causes of orthorexia [22:08]How to avoid orthorexia [23:17]Orthorexia as a health risk [29:33]What to do if you suspect you or someone else has orthorexia [35:50]LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

Christina tried getting therapy through Better Help for her binge eating, then did Noom 3 different times... she still couldn’t kick her bingeing habit that had been going on for the last 2 1/2 years. She was so ready to eat pizza without guilt, and get over the hatred she felt towards her bod.She worked with me for 1 month and was no longer bingeing.If you want to hear all about how she was able to accomplish this, this episode is for you.TOPICS COVERED 👇 Christina describes her relationship with food before finding Michelle [2:10]Christina discusses her history of binge eating [4:16]The different diets and strategies Christina tried before finding Michelle [6:07]How Noom’s weigh-in requirement affected Christina’s body image [9:23]Description of Noom’s “psychology” component of the program [11:33]Noom’s coaches and forced group commitment [18:05]How the approach from Michelle (Yates Nutrition) was helpful [20:13]Noom/s recommendation to try every diet [22:18]Christina’s advice to someone considering joining Eat With Ease [23:17]Christina describes how she was finally able to open up about her struggles [25:50]Christina’s final thoughts about working with Michelle (Yates Nutrition) [28:25]LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

I'm back from maternity leave to answer the question: Is Noom a diet?I had a blast researching for this episode; you'll be shocked at what I uncovered. As always, here is my honest and unfiltered, dietitian review. TOPICS COVERED 👇 What is Noom [3:00]Noom's psychological approach [7:09]Is Noom personalized to each client? [10:16]Noom coaches [11:10]Is Noom a wolf in sheep's clothing? [16:28]Messages from real people who have tried Noom [18:00]The research behind Noom [20:14]Final thoughts on Noom [32:40]LEARN MORE? My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free? Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly ?)? Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) ? Share this episode with a friend (or 7 years of bad luck)? Subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!