Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast

Welcome back to the Alix Turoff Nutrition Podcast! In today's episode, we'll be dissecting Oprah's recent prime-time special, "Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution," where she leads a discussion on obesity and weight loss medications. We'll explore the highlights of the special, the controversies, and the impact of Oprah's influence on our culture and diet.

Some of the topics I covered in this episode include:

• Introduction to the Episode: A brief overview of why we're discussing Oprah's special and its relevance to the current conversation about weight loss and obesity.

• Oprah's Background and History: A look into Oprah's journey from her early life in Mississippi to becoming a media mogul and her long-standing battle with weight.

• Oprah's Experience with Diet and Weight: An exploration of Oprah's public struggles with weight, including her famous "wagon of fat" episode and her involvement with Weight Watchers.

• Controversial Guests and Episodes: A review of some of the most notable and controversial guests and episodes on Oprah's show that have influenced public perceptions of health and wellness.

• Background for the Ozempic Special: The context behind Oprah's latest special, including the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, and the reclassification of obesity as a disease.

• Summary of the Ozempic Special: A detailed breakdown of the special, including discussions on the science behind GLP-1 medications, personal stories of weight loss, the role of Weight Watchers, and the challenges of medication access.

• My Big Takeaways and Final Thoughts: Personal reflections on the special, including concerns about the oversimplification of obesity treatment, the absence of discussions on eating disorders, and the need for a more holistic approach to weight management.

To learn more about weight loss medications, refer to two previous episodes of my podcast:

• "Let's Talk About Ozempic" with Alix Turoff, MS, RD, CDN, CPT

• "Medication as a Tool For Weight Loss" with Julia Axelbaum, RD

If you have thoughts about Oprah's special or your own experiences with weight loss and health, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out via Instagram DM or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Resources:

• Submit your questions for upcoming podcast episodes

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Join Alix in this special episode as she signs off for a seasonal break, returning this January recharged with more educational nutrition content. In this episode, Alix shares her gratitude for the unwavering support from listeners that has carried the podcast past its 100th episode.

In this episode….

• Alix celebrates the milestone of crossing 100 episodes of her podcast

• Alix announces a FREE workshop- 'Tis The Season For Food Freedom. She gives all the details about the upcoming workshop. To register, go to www.alixturoffnutrition.com/workshop.

• Alix acknowledges global events and the Israel-Hamas war. She shares a few thoughts and emotions about the recent tragic events, emphasizing peace, healing, and a hopeful vision for the future.

• Alix announces her guest appearance on the Diet Starts Tomorrow Podcast. Listen to the episode on Apple podcasts or Spotify

Follow Alix on Instagram for the latest updates (@alixturoff_RD)

Resources:

• Submit your questions for upcoming podcast episodes

• Get the 5 week Flexible Nutrition Starter Kit

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Episode 102: Shannon Szeles RDN and Allison Salvitti-Nelson MPH, RDN, CLC, CFNIP | Nutrition For Busy Parents

Show Notes:

On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with Allison Salvitti-Nelson MPH, RDN, CLC, CFNIP and Shannon Szeles RDN to discuss all things nutrition as a parent. Alli & Shan have been in the nutrition field for over a decade. Combined they have experience in the world of pediatrics, maternal fetal medicine, outpatient counseling, lactation education, functional nutrition and wellness. In recent years, they have become moms, with 6 children between them both. They married their past nutrition experience with lessons learned through motherhood. They aim to provide all parents with tips and tricks so that they can GLO by nourishing themselves mind, body, and soul.

To learn more about Alli and Shan,

• Connect with them on instagram (@postglo_nutritionists)

• Check out their website at www.postglonutrition.com

• Follow them on Facebook

Resources:

• Submit your questions for upcoming podcast episodes

• Get the 5 week Flexible Nutrition Starter Kit

• Apply for Alix's 12 week small group coaching program

• Apply for Alix's 1:1 coaching program

• Follow Alix on Instagram

• Join Alix's private Facebook group

• Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide

• Buy Alix's book on Amazon

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• Contact Alix via email

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Episode 101: Hilary Weinstein, LCSW | Is "girl dinner" a toxic trend?

Show Notes:

On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with Hilary Weinstein, LCSW. Hilary is a psychotherapist and founder of HLW therapy. HLW therapy is a group of psychotherapists who provide quality mental health care to patients in New York and Texas. Hilary works with patients with eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors.

Some of the topics we covered in this episode include:

• The "girl dinner" trend

• The "what I eat in a day" trend

• The difference between disordered eating and eating disorders

• Body image and pictures

• Body positivity and neutrality

• …and more!

To learn more about Hilary and HLW Therapy

• Connect with her on Instagram (@hlwtherapy)

• Connect with her on TikTok (@hlwtherapy)

• Visit her website: www.hlwtherapy.com

Resources:

• Submit your questions for upcoming podcast episodes

• Get the 5 week Flexible Nutrition Starter Kit

• Apply for Alix's 12 week small group coaching program

• Apply for Alix's 1:1 coaching program

• Follow Alix on Instagram

• Join Alix's private Facebook group

• Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide

• Buy Alix's book on Amazon

• Shop my favorite products on Amazon

• Contact Alix via email

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Episode 100: Diana Fransis, RD | Becoming an Empowered Eater

Show Notes:

On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with Diana Fransis, RD. Diana Fransis is a registered dietitian and lifestyle coach, specializing in empowering individuals to make informed choices about properly fueling their bodies. Holding a bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University, she completed her dietetic internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers). In addition, Diana has earned a certification as a lifestyle coach from the Diabetes Prevention Program. With extensive experience and a commitment to guiding others toward optimal well-being, she started her career as a corporate dietitian for a major grocery chain and has now established her own private practice. Residing in New Jersey with her husband and three children, she values family time and delights in sharing her expertise by creating delicious recipes.

Some of the topics we covered in this episode include:

• How parents can model a positive body image for their kids

• Navigating the balance between wanting to lose weight but also having to work through disordered eating

• How to break the generational cycle of yo-yo dieting

• How to talk to your kids about their own weight

• …and more!

Connect with Diana on instagram (@wellnessfromwithinrd)

Resources:

• Submit your questions for upcoming podcast episodes

• Get the 5 week Flexible Nutrition Starter Kit

• Apply for Alix's 12 week small group coaching program

• Apply for Alix's 1:1 coaching program

• Follow Alix on Instagram

• Join Alix's private Facebook group

• Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide

• Buy Alix's book on Amazon

• Shop my favorite products on Amazon

• Contact Alix via email

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Episode 99: Stefanie Wiener, RD, CPT | Nurturing Healthy Habits That Last

Show Notes:

On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with Stefanie Wiener, RD, CPT. Stefanie Wiener is a New York City based Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer. She received her master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and completed her training with Northwell Health System.

At her private practice Pure Wellness and Nutrition, Stefanie provides virtual 1:1 counseling, guiding and empowering her clients to reach their optimal nutrition and wellness. She takes a holistic, client-centered approach and is dedicated to helping her clients understand how their specific food choices and eating behaviors are correlated with their health outcomes. Stefanie works with her clients to make realistic changes that lead them to feeling they're best- mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Some of the topics we covered in this episode include:

• The importance of eating regular meals and the downside of skipping meals

• The key habits you can focus on now to improve your health

• Non-scale wins

• Getting in touch with your hunger cues.

• …And more!

To learn more about Stefanie,

• Connect with her on instagram (@purewellnessnut)

• Visit her website https://www.purewellnessandnutrition.com/

• Send her an email to [email protected]

Resources:

• Submit your questions for upcoming podcast episodes

• Get the 5 week Flexible Nutrition Starter Kit

• Apply for Alix's 12 week small group coaching program

• Apply for Alix's 1:1 coaching program

• Follow Alix on Instagram

• Join Alix's private Facebook group

• Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide

• Buy Alix's book on Amazon

• Shop my favorite products on Amazon

• Contact Alix via email

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Episode 98: Dr. Adam Swigost, MD | What Our Skin Says About Our Health

Show Notes:

On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with Dr. Adam Swigost, MD. Dr. Swigost is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellow in the American Academy of Dermatology. He practices medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology in Atlanta, GA. Originally from North Dakota, he completed his BA, BS, and MD at the University of North Dakota. He then completed a comprehensive medical internship at the University of Central Florida and his dermatology residency at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.

Dr. Swigost's philosophy focuses on the connection between our skin and broader health. Skin conditions can often be manifestations of other medical conditions; additionally, the appearance of our skin has a profound impact on our behavioral and mental health. Dr. Swigost loves partnering with his patients, and there is nothing more satisfying than helping people to unlock their inner confidence through healthier skin.

Some of the topics we covered in this episode include:

• Nutrition as it relates to skin disease (acne, psoriasis, eczema, etc)

• How are things like gluten and dairy connected to the appearance of our skin?

• How water impacts our skin

• What's the deal with sunscreen?

• Collagen supplements for skin health and appearance

• Supplements that can help our skin

• Treatments and lasers for skin's appearance

• Cellulite and how to get rid of it.

• And so much more!

To learn more about Dr. Swigost, connect with him on instagram (@dapperdermmd)

Resources:

• Submit your questions for upcoming podcast episodes

• Get the 5 week Flexible Nutrition Starter Kit

• Apply for Alix's 12 week small group coaching program

• Apply for Alix's 1:1 coaching program

• Follow Alix on Instagram

• Join Alix's private Facebook group

• Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide

• Buy Alix's book on Amazon

• Shop my favorite products on Amazon

• Contact Alix via email

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On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix is solo talking about all things artificial sweeteners. She gives some background about non-nutritive sweeteners, breaks down the different kinds of sweeteners, explains the recent conversation about the World Health Organization's (WHO) statements regarding sweeteners for weight control and the possible carcinogenic effects and touches on some of the most popular claims around sweeteners including whether they impact the microbiome, if they spike insulin or affect glucose and whether they contribute to weight gain.

Research:

• https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240046429

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Resources:

• Submit your questions for upcoming podcast episodes

• Get the 5 week Flexible Nutrition Starter Kit

• Apply for Alix's 12 week small group coaching program

• Apply for Alix's 1:1 coaching program

• Follow Alix on Instagram

• Join Alix's private Facebook group

• Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide

• Buy Alix's book on Amazon

• Shop my favorite products on Amazon

• Contact Alix via email

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Episode 97: Anya Rosen, MS, RD, CPT, IFNCP | Navigating the World of Functional Nutrition

Show Notes:

On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with Anya Rosen, MS, RD, CPT, IFNCP. Anya is the founder of Birchwell, a virtual functional medicine consulting clinic based in New York City. Anya specializes in digestion (including SIBO, reflux and IBS), hormonal concerns (such as PCOS, PMS/PMDD and menopause), anxiety and depression, brain fog and fatigue, thyroid disorders, metabolism (blood sugar management and weight loss), autoimmune conditions, and joint pain. At Birchwell, Anya uses advanced lab testing and comprehensive assessments to identify the root cause of health concerns, which she addresses using food, supplement and lifestyle strategies.

Some of the topics we covered in this episode include:

• What is functional medicine and functional nutrition?

• How functional medicine tests can be used in conjunction with nutrition and lifestyle strategies to improve conditions such as PCOS, insulin resistance, IBS, and other hormonal issues

• Hormone replacement therapy for women in menopause

• Hormone coaches on social media

• Functional medicine "factories"

• ….And more!

To learn more about Anya:

• Connect with her on instagram (@birchwell.clinic)

• Learn more about her services at birchwell.clinic

Resources:

• Submit your questions for upcoming podcast episodes

• Get the 5 week Flexible Nutrition Starter Kit

• Apply for Alix's 12 week small group coaching program

• Apply for Alix's 1:1 coaching program

• Follow Alix on Instagram

• Join Alix's private Facebook group

• Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide

• Buy Alix's book on Amazon

• Shop my favorite products on Amazon

• Contact Alix via email

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Episode 95: Julia Axelbaum, RD | Medication as a Tool For Weight Loss

Show Notes:

On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with Julia Axelbaum, RD. Julia Axelbaum is a Registered Dietitian, board certified in obesity and weight management. She is the Director of Clinical Nutrition at Form Health, a telehealth obesity medicine startup, where she was hired as the very first employee and now leads a team of 21 dietitians. Julia studied Nutrition and Public Health at New York University and completed her clinical training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Medical School Hospital in Boston. Prior to joining Form Health, Julia was the program coordinator for a bariatric center in St. Louis, where she worked one-on-one with weight loss surgery patients, and developed the center's first non-surgical, medical weight loss clinic. She sits on the executive committee of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group (WM DPG), has her Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions, and has published several research papers in the field. In 2022 Julia received the prestigious Weight Management Excellence in Emerging Practice Award through the WM DPG. Julia is passionate about expanding access to obesity treatment and increasing awareness of obesity as a complex, medical condition rather than a result of a lack of willpower. Her expertise lies in helping patients learn how to take control of emotional eating, develop a more balanced mindset and improve their relationship with food.

Some of the topics we covered in this episode include:

• The reason why weight loss is so hard

• Obesity as a chronic disease

• Weight bias and why it's so harmful

• Medical and Non-Surgical interventions for obesity

• Eating Disorders and weight loss medications

• …and more!

Connect with Julia and Form Health on instagram (@formhealthofficial) or via their website at www.formhealth.co

Resources:

• Submit your questions for upcoming podcast episodes

• Get the 5 week Flexible Nutrition Starter Kit

• Apply for Alix's 12 week small group coaching program

• Apply for Alix's 1:1 coaching program

• Follow Alix on Instagram

• Join Alix's private Facebook group

• Download your FREE Happy Hour Survival Guide

• Buy Alix's book on Amazon

• Shop my favorite products on Amazon

• Contact Alix via email

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