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The Food Therapy Podcast Lauren Sharpe & Brittany Modell
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- Health & Fitness
The Food Therapy Podcast is co-hosted by Brittany Modell (Owner of Brittany Modell Nutrition and Wellness) and Lauren Sharpe (Owner of Empower Method Nutrition). They created a safe space to talk honestly and openly about mental health, food freedom and diet culture bs. They are Food Freedom Registered Dietitians who have struggled with mental health, poor body image and disordered eating behavior and they are on a mission to dismantle diet culture, normalize conversations around mental health and empower you as you heal your relationship with food and your body. Join Brittany and Lauren as they talk with fellow health and nutrition professionals to give you actionable tools to support you on your journey of food freedom and mental health.
Disclaimer: all content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Information contained in this podcast should not replace medical advice.
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84. Dress shopping, trip anxiety, and an important announcement
As we are both in our bridal era, it’s time to take some time to chat about our experiences, dive into a few personal and business updates, and an important announcement!
During today’s episode, we chat about Lauren’s wedding dress shopping experience, Lauren heading out on her honeymoon, and a shift in our businesses. We also discuss the emotional part of the wedding industry and the expectations that people place on big events such as choosing your dress for the big day. Stay tuned to the end as we make an important announcement!
In today’s episode, we cover:
Wedding dress shopping experiences The wedding industry’s expectations for brides Overcoming and acknowledging trip anxiety What’s next for the Food Therapy podcast Connect with Nicole:
IG: @expedition.nutrition
TikTok: @expedition.nutrition
Connect with Brittany & Lauren:
Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears
Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/
Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons
Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/ -
83. Pushing back on diet culture as a dietetic student ft. Nicole Speeney
Today we are joined by special guest, Nicole Speeney! Nicole is currently a graduate student and dietetic intern who will be pursuing her license as a Registered Dietitian. Nicole strives to help women who struggle with orthorexia and restriction due to her own experience with disordered eating as a D1 athlete in her private practice, Expedition Nutrition.
Over the next 32 minutes, we dive into how as a dietetic student you can push back against diet culture and adopt a more holistic approach. Nicole shares her experience as a dietetic intern. We discuss the lack of education on eating disorders in nutrition programs, the importance of a weight-inclusive approach, and the ongoing journey to improve the support and understanding of individuals with disordered eating and eating disorders.
In today’s episode, we cover:
Lack of education on eating disorders Nicole’s experience as a dietetic intern Using Intuitive Eating as a tool for recovery The importance of continuous education, supervision, and collaboration for pracitioners
Connect with Nicole:
IG: @expedition.nutrition
TikTok: @expedition.nutrition
Connect with Brittany & Lauren:
Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears
Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/
Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons
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82. The Intersection of Trauma, Body Image and Race ft. Kimia Moghadam
Today’s guest is psychotherapist, Kimia Moghadam. Kimia uses psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, and relational techniques emphasizing the here and now, seeking to build strong interpersonal relationships with clients. She hopes to help her clients feel a greater sense of self-acceptance, self-confidence, and growth.
During our important conversation, we discuss what trauma is, the trauma spectrum and how it can show up in your body as well as addressing those traumas through trauma-informed therapy. We explore the idea that it's okay to start from a neutral place and work towards a positive view of our bodies rather than forcing ourselves to feel good about them when we don't. Join us as we explore the multifaceted aspects of trauma, body image, and healing on this insightful episode of Food Therapy.
In today’s episode, we cover:
What is trauma and how does it show up in the body? Cultural Influences on body image and Food The connection between trauma and body image issues Understanding your triggers and trauma responses
Connect with Kimia:
IG: @mytherapynyc
@itskimiasworld
Website: https://mytherapynyc.com/body-image-mental-health/
Connect with Brittany & Lauren:
Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears
Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/
Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons
Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/ -
81. The lowdown on body neutral personal training with Jenna Stern
Joining the podcast today is Jenna Stern, a non-diet personal trainer, nutritional guide, and indoor cycling instructor from Philadelphia. She helps women ditch the black-and-white diet mentality and guides them toward a balanced, realistic, and sustainable lifestyle. Over the next 30 minutes, Jenna shares her journey to becoming a body-neutral trainer, her methods to find food freedom and practical tips on how to nourish your body.
In today’s episode, we cover:
Jenna’s journey to becoming a body-neutral trainer How to be body-neutral The importance of nourishing your body What is food freedom? Her three-to-one method for your workout routine Breaking up with your scale Connect with Jenna:
IG: @thephilasophy_
Website: http://www.thephilasophy.com/
Connect with Brittany & Lauren:
Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears
Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/
Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons
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80. Anti-diet approach to PCOS ft. Sam Abbott
Today we are joined by Sam Abbott! Sam is a registered dietician and owner of PCOS Nutrition Company, she helps those with PCOS ditch diets, improve insulin resistance and balance hormones without feeling guilty or stressed about food. Sam shares her experiences with PCOS advocacy and provides insight on the challenges of obtaining a proper diagnosis and treatment. Sam shares practical tips to manage PCOS mentally, emotionally and physically without dieting.
In this episode, we cover:
What is PCOS? Signs and symptoms of PCOS Understanding insulin resistance and PCOS Inflammations role in developing PCOS Holistically managing your symptoms Research and funding for women’s health
Connect with Sam:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pcos.nutritionist/?hl=en
Website: https://pcosnutritionco.com/nourished-with-pcos/
Connect with Brittany & Lauren:
Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears
Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/
Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons
Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/ -
79. 3 Actionable Steps When Incorporating Gentle Nutrition
Gentle nutrition is the final principle of intuitive eating which often means it is implemented last, we believe that you can implement it from the very beginning. In today’s episode we explore the topic of gentle nutrition, we chat about how you can actually incorporate nutrition into your intuitive eating journey without becoming obsessive.
In this episode, we cover:
Gentle nutrition for beginners [3:42] The hierarchy for high-quality foods [5:30] What is the intention behind choosing foods? [9:42] How to expand your idea of nutrient dense foods [16:14] Ditch expectations of what to eat [18:28] Connect with Brittany & Lauren:
Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears
Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/
Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons
Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/
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