In this episode, Michelle takes you through what it’s like to live with a chronic illness, and how to actually start healing when you feel like it’s impossible. You’ll learn actionable steps to get you through the healing process: How to stop negative thought spiralsHow to reduce anxiety related to your chronic illnessWays to push forward when you feel “stuck” When to fight, and when to surrender Why elimination diets may hurt instead of help How to promote safety in ...

How to Heal from Chronic Symptoms

Welcome to "Quiet the Diet®", the podcast, hosted by Michelle Shapiro, Integrative/Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC. Michelle has supported over 1000 clients to reverse anxiety, approach their weight with love, and heal digestive issues. Utilizing humor, nuance, and compassion, Michelle helps clients access their own liberating self-awareness. On the podcast, Michelle shares her own journey of losing weight the wrong way (and what the consequences of that drastic 100 pound weight loss were), and how she learned to prioritize whole-body health as a result (instead of restrictive diets.) The goal of “Quiet the Diet®” is to empower listeners to make health decisions autonomously, every single time they eat. The podcast will arm the listener with the education and support needed to make health decisions based on their own terms. The podcast is a guide to mastering one’s health by listening to one’s self. On "Quiet the Diet®," Michelle is not afraid to have hard conversations and tackle difficult topics if it means helping her listeners. She will bring on innovative guests from the healthcare space to shed unique light on important topics. From functional nutrition to the latest research in integrative medicine, Michelle covers it all with her signature nuance and compassion.Whether you're looking to improve your health and well-being or just want to learn more about functional medicine and body neutrality, "Quiet the Diet®" has something for everyone. Tune in and join Michelle on her journey to help people quiet the noise of fad diets and focus on nourishing their bodies and minds.

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Have you ever wished testing existed that could give you insight on how to live a longer, healthier life?  Dr. Gil Blander, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Inside Tracker, joins Michelle to discuss the impact of genetics and lifestyle on longevity, and how we can optimize our health through targeted testing and interventions.How a personal loss at age twelve sparked Dr. Blander’s interest in studying the aging process and longevity [3:13]The importance of studying and focusing on...

The Secrets of Longevity: How Biomarkers Can Predict and Improve Your Health with Dr. Gil Blander

Are your daily habits undermining your health? Ever wondered if your detox routine might actually be harmful or questioned the effectiveness of your supplements? Dr. John Kim, a functional medicine pharmacist and advocate for holistic health, joins Michelle to discuss how detox, drainage, and addressing environmental impacts can lead to optimal health.Tune in to hear:Dr. Kim's transition from traditional to functional medicine, particularly in the area of hormone therapy [4:28]The pitfalls of...

Detoxification with Functional Medicine Pharmacist Dr. John Kim

Feeling stuck in fight or flight? Do you struggle with managing stress in your daily life? Can somatic practices really transform your mental health? Christine Coen, movement coach and holistic dietitian, joins Michelle to discuss how learning to connect with your body not only helps in coping with immediate stress but also enhances long-term emotional resilience.Tune in to hear:Christine's transition from a conventional dietitian to a holistic practitioner focusing on stress management and m...

Nervous System Support: Using Somatic Practices to Manage Stress and Build Resilience with Christine Coen

Join the Highly Sensitive Body™ Hub todayThis may be the most vulnerable episode of Quiet the Diet yet. Michelle is sharing her own story of living in a highly sensitive body and navigating mystery symptoms that left her searching for answers after the typical treatment protocols not only didn't work but made things worse. If you've ever felt hopeless when it comes to your health and feel like you're in an information blackout trying to find answers, this episode is for you. Tune in to h...

What Is A Highly Sensitive Body? (And My Story Healing in One)

A radical overhaul is needed in the dietetics field. Shyla Cadogan, RD, LDN, a recent University of Maryland graduate and fresh dietitian joins Michelle to discuss the evolving role of dietitians in public and digital spaces, challenging the normalization of processed foods, and the importance of a balanced, individualized approach to nutrition.Tune in to hear:Shyla's education journey in dietetics and her personal evolution away from veganism [6:16]Why nutrition information can be so confusi...

How to Heal from Chronic Symptoms

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