A Teaspoon of Healing Dawn DiMare

Mindful eating is something I have used with clients and patients, to help them tune into their hunger and fullness cues, heal their relationship with food, manage weight, and help with digestive upsets. So, what exactly is mindful eating?







Mindful eating is not a diet! Mindful eating is about focusing on how to eat, rather than what to eat. Mindful eating is being aware and present when you eat.







Listen to the episode to find out more about mindful eating and how it can help you optimize your digestion, reduce bloating, boost nutrient absorption, manage weight, and heal your relationship with food. Presented by me, Dawn DiMare Thiery, MPH, RD, registered dietitian nutritionist.

Telling our stories can be one of the most empowering things we can do for ourselves! In this episode, I chat with international best-selling author, speaker, and global community builder Lynn Abaté-Johnson. Lynn is a co-author of a recently-released bestselling book called “Voices of The 21st Century: Women Empowered Through Passion & Purpose."







In this episode, we delve into the profound impact of sharing our narratives, exploring how they serve as catalysts for healing and liberation from the victim mindset. Lynn candidly recounts a chapter from her life documented in the book. Like many of us, Lynn experienced an abusive relationship when she was younger. She shares how she healed from it, and provides valuable insights for those presently dealing with similar situations.







We also discuss how to show up authentically on social media to connect and share our stories with others, while avoiding the pitfalls that one can sometimes encounter online. She also discusses her transformative personal wellness journey.







Lastly, we chat about how women can celebrate their accomplishments. Learn more about Lynn and order her book here.

Do you suffer from insomnia? While occasional insomnia affects nearly 50% of adults, an estimated 10% of adults suffer from chronic insomnia. Chronic insomnia lasts 3 days a week or more and for at least 3 months. In this episode, I chat with Katelin Gates, a registered nurse and insomnia coach.







Katelin shares her 30-year struggle with chronic insomnia, and how she finally found how to get a good night’s sleep consistently. She tried pretty much everything under the sun, nothing seemed to work until she learned a technique that she shares in this episode.







Katelin talks about the influence of fear on our brains, and how reactions to sleeplessness can create a vicious cycle of being unable to sleep. She shares how to “trick” your brain into thinking everything is ok, and why this helps us get the sleep we need.







Get in touch with Katelin about her coaching program at katelingates.com

Learn how food can affect your mood and mental health, not just physical health! My guest, David Wiss, Ph.D., is a registered dietitian, mental health researcher, and the founder of the Wise Mind Nutrition app.







Dr. Wiss has studied the intersection of nutrition and mental health. In his private practice, Nutrition in Recovery, he provides nutrition education to people recovering from substance use disorder.







We chat about the gut-brain connection, and how what we eat can help us stabilize our moods and give us more energy. Dr. Wiss also details how food choices can affect depression.







We also discussed the concept of rigidity and the need for more nuance within the nutrition field. You can read his blog post about this topic here: "How I Overcame the Rigidity of My Mind and the Toxicity of the Nutrition Profession."







David’s Wise Mind Nutrition app is designed for people with mental health issues like anxiety disorder, depression, ADHD, OCD, and substance use disorder. Using a non-diet approach, the app is designed to help one's symptoms improve over time.

Learn how to create a healing sanctuary within your home! My guest, Mahwish Syed, is a fashion and interior designer, author, and cancer survivor. In this episode, she talks about how the elements in your home - including fabrics, windows, lighting, and more - help you heal.







Mahwish, a breast cancer survivor, wrote about her journey in her book "Purgatory to Paradise." While she was in the chemotherapy ward of the hospital, Mahwish realized that the design elements of the hospital room were not conducive to healing.







She began bringing in her own fabrics and lighting to help her during her long treatment days. When she returned home, she surveyed her home, and changed several things to create a sanctuary that would support the healing she needed.







We talk about the impact of lighting on our circadian rhythms, why indoor air can be harmful, and how to choose non-toxic fabrics for carpeting, Mahwish shares how reclaiming beauty in our lives, especially while healing from illness, is vital.







With her extensive background in design, Mahwish helps clients design spaces that are optimized for optimal health. Learn more.

Learn how food can affect mood and mental health, and in this case, anxiety. In the USA, 6.8 million people have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Research shows that consuming certain nutrients and changing other food-related habits may reduce anxiety symptoms.







This includes adding more fiber, probiotics and specific nutrients, avoiding blood sugar spikes and lows, and more. If you want more of a deep dive into this topic, you can read the blog post I wrote about it on teaspoonofhealing.com. This is the first of the "food and mood" series, so more will come in the future.