The PreDiet Podcast

Ali Virtue
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Functional Medicine Nutritionist, Ali Virtue shares valuable nutrition insights that everyone should know before starting any diet. This “Pre-Diet” focuses on educating listeners on a wide, but relevant, range of nutrition & lifestyle topics to improve your health, nutrition and relationship with food. After listening to a few episodes you might need another "diet" ever again. We are unlearning the "diet rules" and rewriting the healthy living playbook. For more accompanying material subscribe to the Email list at: https://www.parksidenutrition.com/subscribe

  1. Oct 24

    Ep. 49 - Losing 60 Pounds & Competing in Bodybuilding After 60: Melody Campbell’s Health Transformation

    In this episode of The Pre-Diet Podcast, I’m joined by Melody Campbell, entrepreneur, fitness competitor, and health advocate who lost over 60 pounds after being diagnosed as prediabetic—and went on to compete in bodybuilding shows in her sixties. We discuss how she changed her nutrition, developed consistent fitness habits, and built the mindset to keep going long after the initial motivation faded.In this episode, we cover: Losing 60 pounds and improving metabolic health: What motivated Melody to change her lifestyle after a prediabetes diagnosis and how prioritizing her health transformed her daily life.Fitness after 60 and women's strength training: How Melody progressed from improving her health to competing in bodybuilding shows later in life.Nutrition, exercise, and consistency: The daily habits, routines, support systems, and mindset strategies that help her maintain her results.Health, confidence, and career growth: How investing in her physical health has influenced her energy, resilience, business, and approach to life's challenges. Whether you're trying to improve your blood sugar, lose weight sustainably, build muscle as you age, or finally make your health a priority, Melody's story is a reminder that meaningful change is possible at any stage of life. Connect with Melody Campbell: YouTube: The SMBizGuruInstagram: @smbizguruTikTok: @smbizguru1LinkedIn: Melody Campbell Support the Show: https://buy.stripe.com/7sY5kD5k1bA48CafLOao815?contact_id=74lO1Pa5vY5rIkyYGUfd

  2. Oct 16

    Ep. 48 - Healthy Habits That Last: Motherhood, Nutrition, & Strength Training with Arielle Bloom

    In this episode of The Pre-Diet Podcast, I’m joined by Arielle Bloom, Founder of Navigating Nutrition and a Functional Nutrition, Strength & Mindset Coach who helps moms build strength, improve their nutrition, and feel confident in their bodies. We discuss how to create sustainable nutrition and fitness habits without perfectionism, extreme dieting, or spending hours in the gym. In this episode, we cover: Nutrition for busy moms: How to prioritize protein, calories, macros, and foundational nutrition habits when time and energy are limited. Strength training for women: How often you need to lift weights, balance workouts with recovery, and build strength with a realistic schedule. Sustainable weight loss and behavior change: Common nutrition mistakes, mindset shifts, and strategies for building healthy habits that last beyond your next fitness reset. Pregnancy, postpartum nutrition & motherhood: How becoming a mom changes your approach to exercise, body image, feeding your family, and raising kids with a healthy relationship with food. Whether you're a busy mom trying to lose weight, a woman returning to strength training, or someone tired of restarting another diet, this conversation will help you focus on the nutrition fundamentals, realistic workouts, and mindset strategies that support long-term health. Connect with Arielle Bloom: ariellebloom.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/arielle_bloom/ Get free nutrition resources: parksidenutrition.com/subscribe

  3. Oct 9

    Ep. 47 - When the Punches Keep Coming: Grief, Infertility & Finding My Way Back

    I’m the Nutrition Girly… And I Stopped Caring About Food What happens when the person who teaches others about nutrition, healthy habits, and self-care suddenly can't bring herself to do any of it? After a difficult year filled with grief, infertility, personal loss, and business challenges, I found myself completely depleted. I missed meals, stopped exercising, withdrew from people, and had to give myself permission to simply not be okay.In this honest and personal episode, I’m sharing: How grief, infertility, and chronic stress affected my nutrition, exercise, and mental healthWhy knowing what to do doesn't always mean you have the capacity to do itThe simple habits that helped me begin finding my way back—sleep, nourishing meals, movement, journaling, boundaries, and connectionWhy resilience isn't about never breaking; it's about giving yourself permission to rebuild A reminder that even nutrition professionals are human—and sometimes taking care of yourself means lowering the bar, stepping back, and simply showing up again. Thank you for being here and supporting The Pre-Diet Podcast.

  4. Jul 23

    Ep. 46 - Build a Health Plan That Survives Real Life - with Coach Taiyo Robertson

    In this episode of the Pre-Diet Podcast, I sat down with Taiyo Robertson (aka Taiyo Moves on IG). Taiyo is actually a friend from high school that I reconnected with via social media when we were in the same industry. It has been amazing to see him share his unique perspective on fitness with the world and his clients. He is a firm believer that a system is stronger than any level of motivation or discipline and that fitness should be sustainable and accessible to everyone no matter your access to fancy equipment.  Taiyo is a Japan-based online fitness and nutrition coach, former professional basketball player, and founder of Taiyo Moves. He blends athletic training, sustainable nutrition, recovery, and real-life accountability to help people build fitness and nutrition systems that survive the week. No burning out, no overhauls you can’t sustain.  Coach Taiyo guides clients toward independence, helping them move better, feel better, and build the skills to eventually not need a coach at all. In this episode we discuss:  How much time do you really need to see results in the gym? How do get a good workout without a lot of equipmentMindset shifts to help make these healthy changes STICK.& MORE! If you find this episode helpful, make sure to . . . Share with a friendLIKE this video on YouTubeSubscribe to the Channel on YouTubeFollow, Leave a comment & 5 Star Review on SpotifyFor more free Shit - Subscribe to the Free Shit Friday Email list at www.ParksideNutrition.com/Subscribe - for more free nutrition resources each week. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ali.parksidenutrition/ Links for Taiyo: Website: www.taiyomoves.com  IG: @taiyomoves (www.instagram/taiyomoves.com)  YouTube: @taiyomoves https://youtube.com/@taiyomoves?si=pZzji90_6TOd20Da TikTok: @taiyomoves

  5. Jul 17

    Ep. 45 - A Primary Care Doctor's Guide to Better Health | Weight Loss, GLP-1s & Healthy Habits - Dr. Aubrey Harding, ND

    In this episode of the Pre-Diet Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Aubrey Harding.  Dr. Harding is a licensed primary care physician and the founder and owner of Well Life Medicine, an independent primary care and mental health practice with locations in Salem and Hillsboro, Oregon, and an upcoming location in Woodburn.  In this episode we discuss:  How to get more out of your Doctor visits. How to communicate better with your PCPLearn all about GLP1 medications for weight loss and other conditionsLearn how to make better decisions about your health, lifestyle changes or medications if/when needed. What are the risks of an intervention vs lifestyle change vs doing nothing.  This is a MUST LISTEN (&share) episode! If you find this episode helpful, make sure to . . . Share with a friendLIKE this video on YouTubeSubscribe to the Channel on YouTubeFollow, Leave a comment & 5 Star Review on SpotifyFor more free Shit - Subscribe to the Free Shit Friday Email list at www.ParksideNutrition.com/Subscribe - for more free nutrition resources each week. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ali.parksidenutrition/ Links for Dr. Aubrey Harding & Well Life Medicine: https://welllifemedicine.com

  6. Jul 9

    Ep. 44 - Why You Know What to Do... But Still Don't Do It | The Psychology of Lasting Change with Dr. Kristine Medyanik

    In this episode of the Pre-Diet Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Kristine Medyanik an organizational psychologist and the founder of The Evolving Leader Fellowship, where she helps leaders build healthier organizations by better understanding people. In this episode we discuss:  👉 How to have better SELF leadership for better health outcomes. 👉 How knowing your personality type can help you coach yourself to better health 👉 Why we self-sabotage ourselves  & Much MORE!  To download the resources mentioned in this episode: - The 4 "wayz" Personality categories: https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/MBaWzxLyKKrl6sxQpvPW/media/6a50160feada8c1f45affce8.pdf - My Values Ranking PDF: https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/MBaWzxLyKKrl6sxQpvPW/media/6a501606a1b7eb60e60d2b08.pdf If you find this episode helpful, make sure to . . . Share with a friendLIKE this video on YouTubeSubscribe to the Channel on YouTubeFollow, Leave a comment & 5 Star Review on SpotifyFor more free Shit - Subscribe to the Free Shit Friday Email list at www.ParksideNutrition.com/Subscribe - for more free nutrition resources each week. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ali.parksidenutrition/ About the Guest: Dr. Kristine Medyanik is an organizational psychologist, executive leadership strategist, author, and founder of The Evolving Leader Fellowship. She specializes in helping leaders strengthen communication, navigate change, improve decision-making, and build psychologically safe, high-performing teams through practical, research-based leadership development grounded in organizational psychology and human behavior. Links for Dr. Kristine Medyanik ⭐️The Evolving Leader - www.evolvingleaderfellowship503-686-1946 ⭐️Email: DrK@evolvingleaderfellowship.com ⭐️Schedule a 121: https://calendar.app.google/qKA9beEbSKmxmv2z5 Connect on Social Media: ⭐️https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolving-leader-fellowship ⭐️https://www.instagram.com/theelfellowship/ ⭐️https://www.facebook.com/leadingwithdrk ⭐️https://www.facebook.com/TheEvolvingLeader

  7. Jul 2

    Ep. 43 - Feeling Burned Out? Here's What Actually Helps with Dr. Erin Hurley

    In this episode of the Pre-Diet Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Erin Hurley. She spent 25 years as a pediatrician and leader in medicine, including serving as Medical Director of a nonprofit child abuse assessment center. She retired from clinical practice and is the founder of Transformational Doc, where she coaches and consults with physicians and healthcare teams who are ready to move from exhaustion and depletion toward a life where medicine is part of who they are, not all-consuming.  She's also the co-host of Create Meaning in Medicine, a podcast for healthcare providers ready to have the honest conversations medicine doesn't make space for. In this episode we discuss:  How to know if you are just tired or burned outThe best steps to address burn outHow this impacts your efforts to improve your health& much more! If you find this episode helpful, make sure to . . . Share with a friendLIKE this video on YouTubeSubscribe to the Channel on YouTubeFollow, Leave a comment & 5 Star Review on SpotifyFor more free Shit - Subscribe to the Free Shit Friday Email list at www.ParksideNutrition.com/Subscribe - for more free nutrition resources each week. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ali.parksidenutrition/ Links for Dr. Erin Hurley:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinhurleymd/ Website: https://transformationaldoc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erin.hurley.927/

  8. Jun 19

    Ep. 42 - Steal My System for a Hot Girl Summer

    In this SOLO episode of the Pre-Diet Podcast, I am talking about How to have a HOT GIRL SUMMER!! What is a "Hot Girl Summer"? What does that mean? How does one do that? In this episode I discuss:  👉 How to define & design your own perfect"Hot Girl Summer"? 👉 Steal my Client's System for losing 30 lbs with simple habits.👉 How to navigate Summer social events in the healthiest (mentally & physically) way possible - BBQs, weddings, graduation parties, vacations, etc! We cover it all. Plus, a few life updates and closing our new segment - Minute of Motivation - How to help you DO the THINGS.  If you find this episode helpful make sure to: Share with a friendLIKE this video on YouTubeSubscribe to the Channel on YouTubeFollow, Leave a comment & 5 Star Review on SpotifyFor more free Shit - Subscribe to the Free Shit Friday Email list at www.ParksideNutrition.com/Subscribe - for more free nutrition resources each week. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ali.parksidenutrition/

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Functional Medicine Nutritionist, Ali Virtue shares valuable nutrition insights that everyone should know before starting any diet. This “Pre-Diet” focuses on educating listeners on a wide, but relevant, range of nutrition & lifestyle topics to improve your health, nutrition and relationship with food. After listening to a few episodes you might need another "diet" ever again. We are unlearning the "diet rules" and rewriting the healthy living playbook. For more accompanying material subscribe to the Email list at: https://www.parksidenutrition.com/subscribe

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  • Creator
    Ali Virtue
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ali Virtue
  • Show Website
    The PreDiet Podcast

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