Full Course

Andrea Santa Maria PhD LPC-MHSP and Sophia Deahl MS RD IFMCP

You have the books, the apps, the clean-eating grocery lists — and yet the gap between knowing and doing still feels enormous. Full Course is for the woman who's done reading about it and ready to act. A therapist and a registered dietitian join the conversation your brain and body have been having without you — honest, rooted in science, and actually human. Each episode pairs a deep-dive main conversation with a short companion exercise — so every listen ends with something you can do today, not just something you learned.

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  1. 8월 7일

    Are You Self-Diagnosing? 5 Questions to Ask Before You Label Your Mental Health (Part 2)

    Andrea offers questions to help listeners reflect before self-labeling or self-diagnosing mental health conditions based on social media or friends. She suggests asking what purpose a diagnosis would serve (clarity, belonging, calming fear) and whether symptoms impair daily functioning using the ROSE framework: relational, occupational, social, and educational domains, with depression examples in each. Questions: Am I looking for understanding or certainty?Is this affecting my daily functioning?Could this be explained by stress, grief, burnout, hormones, lack of sleep, or a life transition?Have I talked to a qualified professional?Will this label help me move forward, or am I becoming attached to it? Listen to part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/784yLlrlrOLRdeRMhyRUcl?si=Q_dQE0c4TB6aLZvVFtUMzQ⁠ Connect With Us: Submit a question or topic: ⁠⁠www.FullCoursePodcast.com⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠www.FullCoursePodcast.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@SophiaDeahlNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠@AndreaSantaMaria

  2. 8월 7일

    Mental Health Self-Diagnosis: When Labels Help—and When They Hurt (Part 1)

    Mental health terms like anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, narcissism, and attachment styles are everywhere—but when does relating to a symptom become self-diagnosis? When can this go too far? In Part 1 of this conversation, Sophia and licensed therapist Andrea explore the rise of mental health self-diagnosis on social media, why labels have become so common, and how to use a diagnosis as a tool for healing rather than an identity. Andrea explains what a mental health diagnosis actually is, how clinicians use the DSM-5 to make diagnoses, why symptoms exist on a spectrum, and why many conditions overlap. Together, they discuss the benefits of receiving an accurate diagnosis—including gaining clarity, accessing evidence-based treatment, and finding language for your experience—while also examining the risks of incorrect self-labeling, "trendy" diagnoses, identity attachment, and using diagnoses as explanations instead of starting points for growth. You'll also learn how therapists use diagnoses to guide treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and why mental health exists in the gray area rather than as an all-or-nothing experience. In Part 2, we'll share practical questions to help you evaluate whether you're identifying with a diagnosis for the right reasons and when it's time to seek a professional assessment. Listen to Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4r4aO40VNZblL5hV9UXCvC?si=Rwo7Tx6nQxC-5OVnyaW8ug What We Cover Why mental health labels are everywhere on social mediaWhat a mental health diagnosis actually meansHow the DSM-5 is used by cliniciansWhy diagnoses exist on a spectrumThe benefits and drawbacks of diagnostic labelsThe problem with TikTok self-diagnosisWhen diagnosis becomes identityHow to think about mental health with more nuanceTimestamps 01:40 – Social Media's Influence on Mental Health03:25 – Episode Roadmap04:59 – What Is a Mental Health Diagnosis?05:38 – Understanding DSM-5 Criteria07:44 – Diagnoses Exist on a Spectrum16:06 – The Benefits and Risks of Labels21:07 – When Labels Go Too Far21:30 – The TikTok Self-Diagnosis Trap23:08 – Trendy Diagnoses & Belonging25:13 – When Diagnosis Becomes Identity28:33 – A Healthier Way to Think About Labels Connect With Us Submit a question or future episode topic at www.FullCoursePodcast.com. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@SophiaDeahlNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AndreaSantaMaria

  3. 7월 31일

    Balance Your Blood Sugar with Realistic Nutrition Tips (Part 2)

    In Part 2, Sophia shares practical strategies for balancing blood sugar with sustainable nutrition tips. To listen to part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RlXFB23dvoB6p5OXTrodx?si=tBKdiGKDTB-kBnTduPuY0g Connect With Us: Submit a question or topic: ⁠www.FullCoursePodcast.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.FullCoursePodcast.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@SophiaDeahlNutrition⁠⁠@AndreaSantaMaria

  4. 7월 31일

    Blood Sugar Balance: The Nutrition Secret for Better Energy and Mood, and Less Cravings (Part 1)

    Why do you feel exhausted mid-afternoon, suddenly irritable when you’re hungry, or find yourself craving sugar even when you “know better”? Your blood sugar may be playing a bigger role than you realize. In this episode, Sophia breaks down the basics of blood sugar and explains why it’s become such a hot topic in the wellness world. She shares how glucose impacts your body’s energy systems, mood, cravings, hormones, and even the way you experience stress. You’ll learn: What blood sugar actually is and why balance mattersHow blood sugar spikes and crashes can contribute to fatigue, irritability, dizziness, and cravingsWhy skipping meals or eating highly refined carbohydrates can create a cycle of highs and lowsHow blood sugar connects with hormones, periods, and metabolic healthHow to enjoy desserts and treats without guilt or restrictionSimple ways to build balanced meals that support steady energy In the next episode, Sophia shares practical strategies for balancing blood sugar: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gfB6VlWAmwtR9kboebHjB?si=hUnNrcu9QD-nKOZ60zvIQg Episode Chapters 00:00 — Why We’re Talking About Blood Sugar 00:40 — Why Blood Sugar Matters for Energy & Health 01:42 — Blood Sugar Basics: Understanding Glucose Balance 03:58 — The Connection Between Blood Sugar, Mood & Energy 05:22 — Why Blood Sugar Is Trending Right Now 06:44 — The “Suitcase Metaphor” for Understanding Blood Sugar 09:20 — The Blood Sugar Spike & Crash Cycle 11:38 — Genetics, Testing & Your Metabolic Health Spectrum 13:13 — College, Alcohol & Blood Sugar Highs and Lows 15:22 — What To Do When You’re Experiencing Cravings 18:33 — Why You Get “Hangry” & What It Means 19:40 — Enjoying Treats Without Deprivation 22:51 — How to Approach Dessert at Night 24:05 — Breaking the Sugar Habit Sustainably 25:04 — Finding Balance Over Extremes 27:49 — Tracking Food, Symptoms & Mood Patterns Connect With Us: Submit a question or topic: ⁠www.FullCoursePodcast.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.FullCoursePodcast.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@SophiaDeahlNutrition⁠⁠@AndreaSantaMaria

  5. 7월 3일

    Where Your Food Story Began — Family of Origin & Your Relationship with Food (Part 2)

    In this companion episode, Andrea walks listeners through a practical exercise — the ABCDE Model of Change — to help identify where a food belief came from and how to reframe it into something empowering. Grab paper and a pen for this one. → Listen to Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/59ISkCGbLSNxeUjoYXu5yM?si=-iyf23mBRu2KXQBwO_0VKQ Try It Yourself:Grab a pen and paper and walk through your own A-B-C-D-E: Activating Event — a specific food memory from childhoodBelief — what you took away from itConsequence — how that belief has followed youDispute — is it still true? What's a more accurate/helpful belief now?Effect — how would carrying that new belief change things? Connect With Us: Submit a question or topic: www.FullCoursePodcast.com Website: www.FullCoursePodcast.com Instagram: @SophiaDeahlNutrition@AndreaSantaMaria

  6. 7월 3일

    Where Your Food Story Began — Family of Origin & Your Relationship with Food (Part 1)

    In this episode of Full Course, Andrea and Sophia dig into where our relationship with food actually starts — childhood. Andrea unpacks how early attachment, caregiver cues, and family dynamics quietly shape the beliefs we carry into adulthood about what's "good," "bad," rewarding, or shameful when it comes to eating. What We Cover: Why food beliefs form as early as our first attachments to caregiversHow subtle moments get filed away as "rules" about foodThe brain as a "filing cabinet" — how it categorizes experiences to keep us safe, not just to judge usFood as connection vs. food as stress or scarcity, and how that shows up differently across familiesModeling: how we absorb food beliefs from watching others, not just from what's said directly to usMixed messages (family) and body image cues, and why they create confusion and anxiety around foodReassurance for parents: you don't need perfect answers — open conversation is enoughWhy you are not stuck with the beliefs you inherited, and how the brain's ability to form new patterns applies to food too → Listen to Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Jrwoo2QA4zy9lghR2jccK?si=p8pht_cpTCq4I7_QbvKQ5g Connect with us Submit a question or topic: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.fullcoursepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Website: www.FullCoursePodcast.com Instagram: ⁠⁠@SophiaDeahlNutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠@AndreaSantaMaria

  7. 6월 19일

    How to Support Gut Health (Part 2)

    You heard 'the why' in our last episode— now here's 'the what.' In this companion episode, Sophia walks you through the actionable steps to support gut health. She covers what to do instead of cutting more foods out, prioritizing small, realistic steps that fit into your real life — no overhaul required! → Click here to listen to our last episode on Gut Health: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3p0SYvr8T4gjrnPufA5AFR?si=V14yAfbQQK2FyQzS87NvZQ → Submit a question or topic: ⁠https://www.fullcoursepodcast.com⁠ Connect with us Website: www.FullCoursePodcast.com Instagram: ⁠@SophiaDeahlNutrition⁠⁠@AndreaSantaMaria

  8. 6월 19일

    For the Girls with Gut Issues (Part 1)

    Gut health is everywhere — on your feed, on your friends' lips, and honestly, maybe in your own body too. In this episode, Sophia and Andrea unpack why women are disproportionately affected by digestive issues, what's actually going on in the gut, and why cutting out dairy or gluten is often just a Band-Aid. They also get into the gut-brain connection — because your stress is absolutely showing up in your stomach. If you've tried all the things and still don't feel better, this one's for you. → For practical steps to support your gut, listen to our companion episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sz1HyRxCUyKNStNpeaYhY?si=4RsB-TKMRmu7RlGMsXOUgA → Submit a question or topic: https://www.fullcoursepodcast.com Connect with us Instagram: @SophiaDeahlNutrition@AndreaSantaMaria

  9. 예고편

    TEASER

    Welcome to the Full Course Podcast, hosted by dietitian Sophia Deahl and therapist Dr. Andrea Santa Maria. In creating this podcast, we sought to address the common feeling of being bombarded with information yet left wondering "now what?" Many of our clients echoed this sentiment, leading us to develop a solution. "Full Course" is designed to be more than just a source of information; it’s an opportunity for education, reflection, and practical application.

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You have the books, the apps, the clean-eating grocery lists — and yet the gap between knowing and doing still feels enormous. Full Course is for the woman who's done reading about it and ready to act. A therapist and a registered dietitian join the conversation your brain and body have been having without you — honest, rooted in science, and actually human. Each episode pairs a deep-dive main conversation with a short companion exercise — so every listen ends with something you can do today, not just something you learned.

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  • 제작진
    Andrea Santa Maria PhD LPC-MHSP and Sophia Deahl MS RD IFMCP
  • 방송 연도
    2026년
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    9
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    © Andrea Santa Maria PhD LPC-MHSP and Sophia Deahl MS RD IFMCP
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