54 episodes

Have you ever felt like you could use a little extra support when working on your relationship with food and your body? Join Jessica, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Maggie, a Registered Dietitian, along with special guests, as we chat about mental health, nutrition, eating disorders, diet culture, body image, and so much more. Together, we have over 10 years of experience working in eating disorders and mental health treatment. Let’s redefine, reclaim, & restore the true meaning of health on The Nourish & Empower Podcast.

Nourish & Empower Jessica Coviello & Maggie Lefavor

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Have you ever felt like you could use a little extra support when working on your relationship with food and your body? Join Jessica, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Maggie, a Registered Dietitian, along with special guests, as we chat about mental health, nutrition, eating disorders, diet culture, body image, and so much more. Together, we have over 10 years of experience working in eating disorders and mental health treatment. Let’s redefine, reclaim, & restore the true meaning of health on The Nourish & Empower Podcast.

    Happy One Year Anniversary!

    Happy One Year Anniversary!

     Join Jessica and Maggie to celebrate one year of the pod! We reflect on our favorite moments, how we’ve grown, and share some behind the scenes details. Thank you so much for all of our amazing guests and listeners- we appreciate you all so much!



    Resource links:
    ANAD: https://anad.org/
    NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
    NAMI: https://nami.org/home
    Action Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/
    NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/


    How to find a provider: 
    https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
    https://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_Brand


    Suicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)


    Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)


    If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 


    Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower 


    Support the show

    • 27 min
    “What Would Make Future You Proud?” with Dr. Sarah Pegrum

    “What Would Make Future You Proud?” with Dr. Sarah Pegrum

    Dr. Sarah Pegrum is a Clinical Psychologist, ACT Peer-Reviewed Trainer, and author of "Break the Binds of Weight Stigma: Free Yourself From Body Image Struggles Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy". She has been practicing in the field of body image, weight stigma, and eating disorders for over 15 years. During which she has not only provided therapy to a variety of people but also conducted presentations and training around the world.


    For more information:  check out https://drsarahpegrum.com/ and https://www.beaconcentre.ca/. 



    Resource links:
    ANAD: https://anad.org/
    NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
    NAMI: https://nami.org/home
    Action Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/
    NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/


    How to find a provider: 
    https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
    https://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_Brand


    Suicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)


    Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)


    If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 


    Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower 


    Support the show

    • 51 min
    You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup

    You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup

     Self-care is the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to promote health and wellness. Join Maggie & Jessica as we discuss self-care, self-love, and confidence!



    General show notes:


    Resource links:
    ANAD: https://anad.org/
    NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
    NAMI: https://nami.org/home
    Action Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/
    NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/


    How to find a provider: 
    https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
    https://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_Brand


    Suicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)


    Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)


    If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 


    Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower 


    Support the show

    • 38 min
    The Future of Dietetics

    The Future of Dietetics

    Dr. Lacie Peterson, is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and is Board-Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management. She completed her Master’s degree and PhD in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah. She is the program director for the Utah State University Master of Dietetics Administration. Whether Lacie is working with clients or students, she focuses goal setting on individuals' interests, lifestyles, and abilities.


    For more information, check out usu.di.mda on Instagram



    Resource links:
    ANAD: https://anad.org/
    NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
    NAMI: https://nami.org/home
    Action Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/
    NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/


    How to find a provider: 
    https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
    https://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_Brand


    Suicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)


    Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)


    If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 

    Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower 
    Support the show

    • 52 min
    The Many Roles of the OT on the Treatment Team

    The Many Roles of the OT on the Treatment Team

    Giulia received her Masters of science in Occupational Therapy from Seton Hall University. Her expertise is in improving a child's physical, social and emotional development, cognition, and sensory processing skills to help them reach their fullest potential in daily living. In addition to her OT skill set, her background in recreational therapy and injury prevention supports a holistic treatment planning approach to engage the child in functional, safe and purposeful therapeutic play to reach positive outcomes for the child and family.


    Resource links:
    ANAD: https://anad.org/
    NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
    NAMI: https://nami.org/home
    Action Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/
    NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/


    How to find a provider: 
    https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
    https://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_Brand


    Suicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)


    Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)


    If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 


    Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower 


    Support the show

    • 26 min
    Type 1 Diabetes: Management, Not Control

    Type 1 Diabetes: Management, Not Control

    Erin England, RDN, LDN, CDCES is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist. She received her undergraduate education from La Salle University and she is currently attending a graduate program at Thomas Jefferson University for Integrative Medicine. Erin currently works at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Division of Endocrinology where she primarily works with individuals with type 1 and 2 diabetes in the field of nutrition. She also assists in the education of diabetes devices such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. Erin also guest lectures for second year medical students and serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns. She has authored case studies for Clinical Case Studies for the Nutrition Care Process. In Erin's free time she loves cooking with her husband and taking her dog on walks around Philly! 

    Resource links:
    ANAD: https://anad.org/
    NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
    NAMI: https://nami.org/home
    Action Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/
    NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/


    How to find a provider: 
    https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
    https://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_Brand


    Suicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)


    Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)


    If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 


    Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower 


    Support the show

    • 46 min

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