69 episodes

Welcome to Wellness Myths; the podcast where we take a hard look at nutrition and the wellness industry through a no BS lens. Emily and Vanessa are a couple of Registered Dietitians (RDs) who are former college roommates turned business partners. Emily brings her Intuitive Eating, anti-diet perspective while Vanessa lends her expertise in all things hormone health. Let the ladies of Wellness Myths dig into the research for you! Listen in as they talk to each other and various experts who question trendy topics.

Wellness Myths Emily Rae and Vanessa Schiffelbine

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 41 Ratings

Welcome to Wellness Myths; the podcast where we take a hard look at nutrition and the wellness industry through a no BS lens. Emily and Vanessa are a couple of Registered Dietitians (RDs) who are former college roommates turned business partners. Emily brings her Intuitive Eating, anti-diet perspective while Vanessa lends her expertise in all things hormone health. Let the ladies of Wellness Myths dig into the research for you! Listen in as they talk to each other and various experts who question trendy topics.

    How to Read a Nutrition Label

    How to Read a Nutrition Label

    Join the girls as they delve into something every person experiences: reading a nutrition label! We’re talking everything from calories to protein to misleading health statements. Expect to leave with a greater sense of expertise when reading the label of your next Ben and Jerry’s pint.

    Reviews in the podcast directory of your choice are greatly appreciated!

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    • 38 min
    A Dietitian’s Review of Optavia

    A Dietitian’s Review of Optavia

    Join Emily and Vanessa for the latest in the world of fad dieting as they dive into the MLM-based diet called Optavia. You may have heard of this branded diet before as it’s a popular lose weight quickly scheme. The girls give you all the details of the structure of Optavia, the research behind it, and the company as a whole. Expect a side bar about Gwyneth Paltrow’s latest diet culture behavior + (as usual) an unfiltered look at the diet industry.

    Reviews in the podcast directory of your choice are greatly appreciated!

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    • 39 min
    A Dietitian’s Review of Matcha

    A Dietitian’s Review of Matcha

    Vanessa and Emily are back with a new episode all about matcha tea! This has definitely gained traction in recent years in western culture and especially amongst influencers but is matcha tea worth the hype? You’ll learn about antioxidants, the research behind purported benefits of the tea, and so much more in this episode. Put your kettle on + let’s get into it!

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    • 29 min
    Nutrition for Fertility

    Nutrition for Fertility

    Today the girls of Wellness Myths welcome a special guest to the pod- The Fertility Nut! Fellow registered dietitian  Whitney is here to dispel all myths around fertility and optimal hormone health. Expect to hear all about eating for conception (for male AND female hormones!), why going on a diet and moving more might NOT be the answer, and other common misnomers surrounding fertility.

    Head to Whitney's website: https://thefertilitynut.com/.

    Reviews in the podcast directory of your choice are greatly appreciated!

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    • 40 min
    Medicinal Mushrooms

    Medicinal Mushrooms

    This week we’re talking all about mushrooms - not cremini, not shiitake, not psychedelics but medicinal mushrooms. You may have seen mushrooms reishi, lion's mane or cordyceps added into coffee, hot chocolate or in the supplement aisle. Are these mushrooms really as powerful for the immune system, brain health and longevity as they say? Or is this just another scheme?

    Listen to the girls as they dive into the research behind the roots of this latest trend in the wellness industry.

    Link to the mentioned real mushrooms guide: https://www.realmushrooms.com/7-medicinal-mushroom-benefits-for-health/

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    • 28 min
    Nutrition for Immunity

    Nutrition for Immunity

    Is absolutely everyone you know sick right now??? Welcome to your post-pandemic immune system, folks! We’re all getting back out there in various forms and being exposed to things our bodies haven’t seen in a while.

    Vanessa and Emily are here with some helpful tips to give you the best chance at staying healthy this holiday season and beyond! You’ll find out whether or not vitamin C as cold prevention is a myth or not, the lowdown on zinc, and exactly which oil Emily’s rubbing on her feet for immune system function.

    Reviews in the podcast directory of your choice are greatly appreciated!

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    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
41 Ratings

41 Ratings

mcknznd ,

So helpful!

I just discovered this podcast a week ago (date of submission) and have learned so much!

I was feeling down and like garbage, because of a diet I was on that was not working for me. I looked up the diet and found an episode on the company (as well as the other diet company I’ve tried before) and so much made sense! From there, I listened to more episodes about intuitive eating, knowing my body, and paying attention to my body and what it wants. Eating when I’m hungry, having a better relationship with food and more.

So glad I came across it! Looking forward to more episodes!

j.menks ,

One of my new favorite podcasts!

Super fun way to delve into topics you never thought to question. I love the dynamic between the hosts and am learning so much about my own body, health, and how to navigate my wellness journey.

MeganRad10 ,

Fellow RD Fan!

One of my favorite podcasts! It’s educational, timely, and I always feel like I’m part of Emily & Vanessa’s conversations. Myths are debunked with a whole health approach avoiding the pseudo wellness that is all too common within our diet culture. I’m also a dietitian and a big fan! I love sharing this podcast as a resource to others as well.

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