How necessary are New Year’s resolutions? Are they backed by shame or guilt? This new year let’s focus on positive goal outcomes & how we can be on the road to achieve what we need. The New Year should not be filled with negative self talk as that only limits us as we move forward in the upcoming months. This episode is meant to challenge the thought process each January & to set “SMART” goals! Also, in this episode, I share my new word of the year for 2024! If you haven’t heard of this, I did an entire podcast episode on a ritual I’ve implemented into my life each year that I find impactful & inspiring.

As a nutrition student, public health is a priority to me. Beachbody is a massive wellness empire but is it trustworthy? Is it dependable for the sake of our well-being? In this episode, I share my personal opinion on the pros & cons of this company based on facts and some of the opinions from my own personal experiences. In a world, riddled in diet culture, Beachbody now known as BODi, still stands strong on its own. Nutrition and Exercise are important components to health but so is our financial and mental well-being. Let’s shed a little light on the topic! In this episode I share my own story and why I don’t trust their coaching system. You should question it too! I did a research report on this topic & I want to share my thoughts behind this well known MLM.

Reminder: this is solely an opinion and NOT medical advice. This episode is meant to motivate you to question your healthcare system if you feel the care you are receiving is not the right fit for you. There is so much controversy on these diabetes medications and the very rampant abuse of them that we are seeing. It’s not normal & this is your time to critically think. As a woman with PCOS, I share my experiences and why I think holistic nutrition is not often promoted along lifestyle management. There are major inequities in our healthcare system with a lot of bias towards women and their health. Did you know women in history were labeled as hysteric & crazy? The word hysteria is derived from the uterus. Women have been labeled since the beginning of time & it’s necessary to speak out on topics where women are blamed, shamed and gaslit by our medical system. Your weight does not define your worth! A great TEDTalk on Healthcare Bias: Gender Inequality in Health Heather

Bowerman TEDxBerkeley (you can find on YouTube) & also: How biases in healthcare can be deadly I Safia Hattab | TEDxHopeCollege (found on YT as well). Women need to stand together and raise awareness on the bias we still face today.

Getting diagnosed with PCOS in 2021 has been eye opening to learn how to live with various symptoms as a side effect of this syndrome. I’ve recorded 6 of the most important tips that have helped me heal on my continued journey as a PCOS warrior. If you or someone you know struggles with PCOS, this is a great listen for support and success. Follow for more daily inspiration on Instagram @christinaroggen

New year, new who? During the holiday season it’s easy for anyone to get caught up in the narrative of self worth and body image. As a nutrition student, and PCOS warrior, I am here to remind you of the deeper meaning to discipline than how I’ve recently seen it portrayed all over social media. Let’s talk about having the right perspective when it comes to health! Don’t let limiting beliefs knock you down — I’ll be right here to help you back up! Thanks for another year of support. Cheers to 2023.

Todays episode is a little different than most but the topic is an important one. Let’s uncover a topic that is normally meant to be avoided…. Politics. How can we use our voices for greater changes? How can we make this a safe topic for discussion? Media outlets often divide us based on our political thoughts but when we chose to think critically and independently, we soon realize there is greater changes that need to be made and that working together rather than against one another in unity will have more benefits than we all may realize. In this episode, I discuss the issues with Closed Primaries in the state of New York and how that policy leaves millions of voiceless voters. How can we make impacts to benefit our future in politics? Be sure to give this episode a listen for a spark of inspiration. We must remember inspiration is all well and good but it’s the actions behind it that will create real change in this country! Thank you for your continued support!❤️ I hope this conversation opens up a new way of thinking for listeners so that we can take angry activism and turn it into optimistic opportunities.

Imposter syndrome — let’s face it, we’ve all been there in moments of fear or insecurity. This episode is a reminder on how we can easily switch the narrative and mindset to achieving our goals. Failure is an act of courage. It’s important to focus on our strengths and our self worth because we are capable of achieving everything we set our minds to! If you are in need of a dose of inspiration, give this short episode a listen which includes a self care tip of the day at the end and an inspirational mantra at the start. You are valid! You are worthy. You are enough! In this episode, I chat about my own experiences with IBS & PCOS and how imposter syndrome affected me as a dietetic student and what I do to redirect the mindset & keep self limiting beliefs from being a permanent destination. Thanks for being here & for your continued support!❤️ Know that you too, can do anything you set your mind to!!

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How do you face challenges in moments of vulnerability? In this episode I discuss vulnerable moments in my life and how I choose to persevere. Vulnerability is a normal human emotion and often times it’s something that gets swept under the rug and shrug off as a sign of weakness. If this is something you do, you may be missing the point of the strength it takes to be vulnerable. Acknowledging the things that make us feel uneasy/vulnerable is an act of bravery and it is an opportunity to face challenges. It’s a chance to connect with others who feel the same. Fear is a choice and we are in control of our emotions. On this episode I speak about how being a plus-size woman shouldn’t hold anyone back from our goals. No matter our body size, we must dismiss judgements because body size does not determine worthiness, intelligence or commitment to a goal. Health looks different on everyone. And as I go through my journey as a Dietetics student I am here to take you along with me on the ride because together we can achieve greatness. Sharing our vulnerable moments helps us to connect with others and act with courage. So which is better - to be vulnerable or to be brave? Give this episode a listen & find out! In this episode I talk about overcoming our vulnerabilities, weight loss / weight gain, change and a bit about weight loss surgery. Get ready to feel empowered. Thank you all so much for listening to these episodes for the past 2 years - I am so excited to be on Season #3! Together we can spread compassion, love & kindness✨

Have you ever picked a word for the year? If you’re not sure what that means this is a wonderful episode to explain this idea! As we go into the new year we should remain inspired. We should be proud of ourselves and all that we have accomplished in the last couple years. Many of us faced different types of hardships yet no matter what we face we persevere. This is the last episode of 2021 and it’s meant to inspire and uplift your spirit this holiday season. Thank you all for the support and for listening to a Dish Best Served podcast for the last two years!! Remember a dish is always best served warm with gratitude💖

In this episode I have shared some intimate details on my personal journey with weight loss and weight gain. I also share a lot about my recent journey with my diagnosis of PCOS. More often than not, no matter what size body we reside in, we often judge ourselves and the imperfections we see. Sharing my journey is meant to inspire and uplift others. You do not have to stay feeling stuck in a season of judgments. Many times we don’t even realize the negative things we say to ourselves and our body behind closed doors. However, with repetitive and consistent changes we can achieve a positive body image and a great relationship with food. Food is not the enemy but rather ENERGY! Many times women are stigmatized to fit into society standards of what our bodies should look like. We are often sexualized and its demoralizing. It’s important to not fall victim to some trap of outdated societal expectations. Every body is a beautiful body! We all have our own personal story that has molded us into who we are. If you’re like me, maybe you struggle with emotional eating or comfort food. You are not alone. When we dig deep to really shed light on the deep rooted issues at hand, we are then able to heal old wounds. This episode is a little longer than usual because I decided to share my story with all of you. I hope this message makes you feel empowered to love your body and to trust yourself. Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy but , regardless, we never have to stay stuck in a place we don’t feel we belong. We should never limit our capabilities! Each and every day we should embrace and love our body for all that it has done for us in life no matter what age you are. You are beautiful, you are worthy and weight loss or weight gain does not define your value. Always sending love, light and gratitude to you all! XOX Be sure to follow more educational and inspirational insights on my Instagram page Dish Best Served. And remember that gratitude is always a Dish Best Served warm ❤️