In this episode, we sit down with licensed therapist and Director of Clinical Services at Alsana, Margot Rittenhouse, MS, LPCC. Alsana is a leading provider of comprehensive eating disorder treatment both online and in person across the country. 

As students head back to college, they're faced with a variety of challenges that can trigger poor eating habits or even lead to a setback in an existing eating disorder.

Our expert guest offers invaluable insights into these triggers and shares strategies for maintaining healthy eating habits, ensuring students have the tools they need to thrive both mentally and physically during their college years.

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Connect with Margot and her team at Alsana. 

In this week's episode, I sit down with my daughter to reflect on our YouTube cooking series, KIDS MAKE! - which we started four years ago.

This episode is the second part of our discussion, where we reminisce about some of our favorite recipes, including pasta salad shakers, pizza pockets, fun veggie ideas, and more.

Tune in to hear us chat about these family-friendly recipes that are so simple, even the kids can make them!

Check out the recipes/videos:

Are you getting ready for the school year and need some easy, healthy and delicious recipes for your family?

I wanted to share some of my family's favorite go-to recipes to make (each week!) to keep things really simple for parents and find those filling foods your kiddos will actually eat.

Four years ago, my daughter and I made a cooking series on YouTube called Kids Make! with easy recipe even the kids can make, and they will LOVE!

In this episode, my daughter and I take a look back on these videos and talk about the first four episodes in this series.

In this episode you will learn about:

Refer to the blog post with this episode for more resources. Gut-Brain Health: What to eat for a healthier gut

So how can you incorporate it into your daily routine?

In this episode you will learn about:

I love to talk about how to simplify healthy eating without having to meticulously track calories or macros, um NO!

Boosting your health benefits, satisfying your craving and fueling your body doesn't have to be complicated, so let's break it down with the non-diet approach of volume eating!

For more information refer to the blog post:

Do you struggle with the feeling of eating too much and feeling out of control around your eating habits?

The hunger-fullness scale is a powerful tool designed to help you reconnect with your body’s natural signals and achieve balanced eating habits.

In this episode, we’ll explore the hunger-fullness scale, its purpose, functionality, and how you can effectively incorporate it into your daily routine.

As we are fully into summer (this week officially marked the season), the heat is here and whether you like it or not, the summer clothes are out!

Are you a fan of shorts, swimsuits or a tank top?

If you are getting caught up hearing that inner voice send some negative thoughts, now is to the time to make that mindset shift for the summer and reset those negative thoughts.

In this episode, we hear from four previous guests that will help you make the shift toward a healthier body image!

1) 60. The Missing Step to Success in Your Weight Loss Journey, with guest, Katy Allen

2) 108. Fitness for EveryBODY with guest Kira Onsyko, CPT

3) 1114. How to Have a Better Relationship with Food & Incorporating Body Neutrality with guest Mary Stockhauser, MS, RD, CDN

4) 167. From Atkins to Finding Balance in your 40's with Tara Clark

Did you know that you start to lose muscle mass after age 30?

Yep, you heard that right, starting from the age of 30, individuals can lose up to 3% to 5% of muscle mass per decade. Most people will lose about 30% of their muscle mass over their lifetime.

It is a natural part of growing older, but it can lead to weakness and decreased mobility, which in turn can raise the risk of falls and fractures.

If you are wanting to boost your fitness this summer, this episode correlates with a blog post, including all the tips, fitness routine, workout videos links, and more!

In this episode we will talk about:

Here is the link to blog post with all the info. 5 Tips To Get Stronger This Summer.

I hope this episode/post provides realistic tips with a fun twist to improve your fitness this summer!

In this episode, we dive into the ultimate free summer guide: "Lunch Made Easy."

It’s a familiar scenario for many: fatigue sets in, motivation dips, and the day seems to drag endlessly. When you’re feeling tired and off, pushing through can feel daunting.

However, with the right approach, it’s possible to regain your energy and motivation.

Here, we explore three key pillars—adequate nutrition, consistent movement, and improved sleep habits—that can help you maintain your drive even on off days.

Check out the blog post for all the links to help you freshen up your routines and overall feel better, less stressed, and have better days!