236 episodes

As a registered dietitian, Shira Barlow MS, RD (aka The Food Therapist) has built a broad clientele. From celebrities seeking a nutrition plan for their next big role to moms trying to fit in a healthy bite during naptime, Shira has identified one of the most common challenges that we all share: we struggle to eat thoughtfully while navigating busy lives. Listen along every Thursday as Shira shares tips and tricks to help uncomplicate your relationship with food in Dear Media Originals' new podcast Good Instincts.

Good Instincts Dear Media

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 83 Ratings

As a registered dietitian, Shira Barlow MS, RD (aka The Food Therapist) has built a broad clientele. From celebrities seeking a nutrition plan for their next big role to moms trying to fit in a healthy bite during naptime, Shira has identified one of the most common challenges that we all share: we struggle to eat thoughtfully while navigating busy lives. Listen along every Thursday as Shira shares tips and tricks to help uncomplicate your relationship with food in Dear Media Originals' new podcast Good Instincts.

    Shira’s Greatest Hits and Lessons

    Shira’s Greatest Hits and Lessons

    Today’s episode Shira says farewell to Good Instincts but leaves us with a roadmap with the pillars of her practice and approach. She loves you very much. Go find her on IG or send her an email (shira@shiraRD.com) :)




    Some of her favorite episodes:

    Megan Roup

    Dr. Sterling

    Hal Hershfield

    Ashley Neese

    Maia James

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    • 26 min
    Change change change, balancing motherhood and work, and a very special guest ;)

    Change change change, balancing motherhood and work, and a very special guest ;)

    Today Shira shares an important announcement about Good Instincts. She also discusses her journey from being a professional to a full-time mom and now balancing work and motherhood. Plus a very special guest, her son Oliver.




    Come find Shira on Instagram or email xxxxxxxx




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    • 26 min
    food in relationships and taking up space with Shira’s producer, Olivia Meade

    food in relationships and taking up space with Shira’s producer, Olivia Meade

    Shira discusses food in relationships and how important it is take up space and let the people closest to us know who we actually are. Shira’s producer, Olivia Meade joins her and they discuss how they have abandoned themselves in the past in this way, and how powerful it is to be known and seen.




    Check out Olivia's song "Fried Rice" HERE!




    Get better sleep now with Blissy and use GOODINSTINCTS to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/GOODINSTINCTS




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    • 28 min
    Don’t let great stand in the way of good, a case for B- cooking

    Don’t let great stand in the way of good, a case for B- cooking

    Today’s episode is all about how Shira is supporting clients through the holiday season. Her biggest pieces of advice: find ways to down regulate your nervous system (even if it’s not a stressful time!) and how to practice B- cooking in service of consistency. She also shares her new favorite recipe, and Erewhon yam puree dupe.




    She is also accepting new clients if anyone feels like they could use extra 1:1 support




    And here’s her favorite peppermint extract!




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    • 21 min
    Body Literacy, Being Hormonal and Motherhood with Alex Taylor

    Body Literacy, Being Hormonal and Motherhood with Alex Taylor

    Shira sits down with Alex Taylor, co-founder of Perelel to discuss how women can feel better supported in their quest for body literacy, and that our hormones are our superpowers, and how to take the best care possible. They also discuss juggling all the pieces as moms, as well as the ways they are teaching their kids about work.




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    • 37 min
    How To Have a Thoughtful Thanksgiving

    How To Have a Thoughtful Thanksgiving

    Shira discusses practical ways to tune back into ourselves before the big meal (or any big meal for that matter), and how to further connect to hunger cues and navigate food boundaries. Things she’s loving are:




    This cookbook




    and this dressing

    1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

    1 Tbsp olive oil

    1 Tbsp rice vinegar

    1 Tbsp coconut aminos

    salt




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    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
83 Ratings

83 Ratings

Annabelle388 ,

The best wellness podcast

I’ve loved Good Instincts from the start- Shira blends practical advice, recommendations, myth busting, and relevant conversations in a way that is encouraging, educational, and healing. There are so many takeaways for anyone seeking better health and a more balanced approach to wellness!

gracie_432 ,

Good content

Love the content (lots of great info and practical tips and recs) but wish the new weekly eps were longer

Lily Pomus ,

Love it

Great show I had some complaints early but shira directly messaged me and addressed them. She’s awesome

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