In this episode, I sit down with someone who is truly near and dear to my heart, Gloria Dollinger. Gloria is a registered dietitian with decades of experience, and what I love most about her work is how simple, compassionate, and human her approach to nutrition really is.

We talk about why food is not a moral judgment, how labeling food as “good” or “bad” creates stress and self-sabotage, and why beating yourself up has never helped anyone get healthier. Gloria shares why calming down around food is often the first step, and how real change comes from confidence, ownership, and making the best choice you can in the moment — not perfection.

We explore her philosophy of adding instead of constantly taking away, starting with something as simple as bringing more color into your meals. We also talk about stress, emotional eating, and how avoiding parts of your life can show up in your relationship with food.

This conversation is a reminder that nutrition is fuel, not a verdict on who you are. There is no perfect. There is only learning, evolving, and doing the best you can — one small choice at a time.

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Jodie Baudek is a motivational speaker, best-selling author, and mindset coach who helps people reconnect with purpose, self-trust, and balance through personal growth, reflection, and intentional living.