In today’s episode of Empower Sounds, I’m joined by Flourish with Zara — a Registered Associate Nutritionist — to answer all your questions about how to meet your nutritional goals while juggling a busy lifestyle.

We talk about how to nourish yourself as a student or young professional, even when you’re on a budget or trying to balance a social life. We cover common misconceptions around protein (especially for vegetarians!), how much you actually need, and whether supplements like creatine are worth considering.

We also go deeper than just food — exploring how to build sustainable habits, the mindset side of nutrition, and how to take care of yourself in a way that doesn’t feel restrictive or overwhelming.

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion around nutrition, eating habits, and eating disorders. Zara also shares that her own past struggles with disordered eating inspired her journey into nutrition. If this is a sensitive topic for you and you may find it distressing, please feel free to skip this episode and check out the many other conversations we have on the podcast.

Zara’s work is all about making wellness more accessible and empowering — and this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you do just that.

Explore Zara’s work:About: https://flourishwithzara.com/about

Features: https://flourishwithzara.com/features

Zara’s recommended products & nutrition workbook: https://flourishwithzara.kit.com/

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