The Rebel Nutritionist

Brandwein Institute for Nutrition & Wellness
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  • Nutrition
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The podcast that breaks with fancy and fad nutrition tips and offers REAL functional nutrition and health advice. Each week, fine stories, tips and real science based information about living healthier. With a focus on nutrition, movement and emotional balance, you'll have all the information you need to meet your own personal goals.

  1. May 11

    Skinny Shot Syndrome!

    Today we're breaking down the hidden psychological and metabolic effects of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy and why silencing hunger isn't the same thing as healing your relationship with food or repairing your metabolism. If you're taking these medications, considering them, or terrified of what happens when the "food noise" comes back, this episode dives into the deeper conversation nobody seems willing to have. We explore the real impact of rapid weight loss on muscle mass, metabolism, hormones, hunger signaling, identity, and long-term metabolic health and why true healing requires more than appetite suppression alone.

    53 min

  2. Apr 23

    Peptides: Miracle, Marketing or Medicine?

    Hello!   Peptides are everywhere right now.   Your social feed, your gym, your doctor's office. Weight loss. Healing. Anti-aging. Longevity. The promises are bold.  The before-and-afters are convincing.    And the questions are piling up.   So let's cut through the noise.   In this episode, Meryl goes deep on what peptides actually are, how they work in your body, and ,critically, what you need to know before you try any of them. Because not all peptides are created equal, and neither are the people selling them.    Here's what we cover:   • The GLP-1 boom: why Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound took over, and what the fine print actually says • The muscle loss conversation nobody is having (and why it matters enormously for long-term health) • BPC-157 and other peptides:  the healing peptide generating real excitement in regenerative medicine, and what the current evidence shows • The neuropeptides:  where the science gets genuinely interesting AND where caution becomes non-negotiable • Why quality and sourcing are not optional:  how counterfeit and low-quality peptides can cause serious harm • Who may genuinely benefit, who should pump the brakes, and why context is everything • What your body actually needs as its foundation,  because no peptide can outwork a broken base   Meryl brings her functional medicine lens to one of the most talked-about topics in longevity right now, without the hype, without the fearmongering, and without leaving you more confused than when you started.   This is the episode for anyone who is curious, cautious, or already mid-experiment.   The bottom line? Peptides are tools, powerful ones, in the right hands, for the right reasons.  But no shot, no protocol, no bio-hack replaces the fundamentals of a body that is truly well-nourished and cared for.   Listen in. Share it with someone who needs it. - Meryl!

    58 min

  3. Mar 25

    Menopause and Cholesterol: What's Really Happening!

    Today we're diving into one of the most confusing shifts women experience in midlife: rising cholesterol during menopause. If your labs suddenly changed and you were told "that's just aging" or handed a statin without much explanation, this episode is for you. This conversation goes far beyond estrogen. It's about understanding menopause as a full metabolic recalibration. How belly fat redistribution, insulin resistance, muscle loss, inflammation, stress, sleep, and even your gut all influence cholesterol levels. When you understand the bigger picture, you stop fearing the number and start strengthening the system behind it.

    43 min

  4. Mar 18

    The Post-GLP-1 Plan: Why Appetite Suppression Isn't the Same as Metabolic Repair

    Today we're breaking down what really happens after GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, and why appetite suppression isn't the same as metabolic repair. If you're losing weight on these medications—or thinking about coming off them. This episode explains the deeper metabolic work needed to rebuild insulin sensitivity, restore metabolic flexibility, support mitochondria, and make weight loss actually last.

    29 min

  5. Feb 13

    Hormones and HRT: It's Not What You Think!

    Today we're diving into one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health: hormones and the rush toward HRT. If you've been told "it's just perimenopause" but you're still dealing with fatigue, bloating, mood swings, weight gain, or waking at 3AM, this episode is for you. This conversation is about realizing it's not always just estrogen. It's about understanding the bigger picture — stress, blood sugar, sleep, gut health, and how it all connects — so you can finally stop guessing and start building a foundation that actually supports your body. -- Visit my site: https://merylbrandwein.com Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MerylBrandweinNutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebel.nutritionist/

    30 min

  6. Jan 22

    Ep. 201: Hormones in Context: How to Interpret the Dutch Test Without Guessing

    Hey everyone, Meryl here. Welcome to the Rebel Nutritionist Podcast. Today we are going deep into one of my favorite topics: hormones. If you have ever been told your labs are fine, but you still feel tired, moody, puffy, or just off, this episode is for you. This is part of a new series we're launching. It's all about the fact that you don't need another basic blood panel. You need a blueprint. Something that actually explains why you feel the way you do and helps finally connect the dots between your symptoms and your biochemistry. So today, we're breaking down the DUTCH hormone test — what it is, what it tells us, and how it can help you finally connect the dots between your symptoms and your biochemistry.

    17 min

  7. 02/06/2025

    Ep184: Struggling in the Kitchen? Chef Jeremy Rock Smith Can Help!

    Ever feel like cooking healthy meals is overwhelming or that you just don't have the time? You're not alone! That's exactly why I was so excited to sit down with Chef Jeremy Rock Smith for this week's podcast episode. Jeremy spent years in high-pressure restaurant kitchens before experiencing a midlife cooking crisis that completely changed his relationship with food. His journey led him to top wellness resorts like Canyon Ranch, Kripalu, and Miraval, where he began teaching others how to make cooking both simple and nourishing. This episode is full of practical tips, humor, and insights that will inspire you to rethink how you cook and eat. I'm so grateful to Jeremy for sharing his journey, knowledge, and passion for making food a source of health and joy. Learn more about Chef Jeremy Rock Smith

    58 min

  8. 01/07/2025

    Ep183: Instagram Live With The Coaches: A Year in Review

    Ever feel like the journey to better health can feel overwhelming at times?    You're not alone! That's exactly why I was thrilled to join Coaches Michele and Amanda for a powerful Instagram LIVE session earlier this week.   We dove deep into some of the most transformative topics in wellness today: How we can make changes from the inside, but also how to remove the toxins around us. The impact of environmental chemicals and toxins on our health. Regenerative farming and its importance for our future. The power of thoughts and beliefs: how your mindset shapes your health journey. Identifying and working through the belief systems clients hold within themselves. Michele and Amanda's favorite podcast episodes and the reasons behind their choices. Why meal-prepping is your ultimate key to success. And an exclusive look at the revamped Brandwein Membership, with exciting packages coming in 2025! It was an hour filled with inspiration, actionable insights, and some surprising revelations (did you know your mind can help reframe how you react to the uncontrollable?).   If you missed it, don't worry — you can catch the replay right now on Instagram.   I'm so grateful to Michele and Amanda for their expertise and passion in guiding others on their health journeys.   Their wisdom and practical tips remind us that small changes really do lead to big transformations.   Tune in to the replay here, and let me know what resonated with you the most!

    59 min
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The podcast that breaks with fancy and fad nutrition tips and offers REAL functional nutrition and health advice. Each week, fine stories, tips and real science based information about living healthier. With a focus on nutrition, movement and emotional balance, you'll have all the information you need to meet your own personal goals.

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  • Creator
    Brandwein Institute for Nutrition & Wellness
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    192
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Rebel Nutritionist