Good Instincts

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Good Instincts episodes

December 28, 2023 Shira’s Greatest Hits and Lessons
Today’s episode Shira says farewell to Good Instincts but leaves us with a roadmap with the pillars of her practice and approach. She loves you very much. Go find her on IG or send her an email ([email protected]) :)

Some of her favorite episodes:
Megan Roup
Dr. Sterling
Hal Hershfield
Ashley Neese
Maia James
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27 min
December 21, 2023 Change change change, balancing motherhood and work, and a very special guest ;)
Today Shira shares an important announcement about Good Instincts. She also discusses her journey from being a professional to a full-time mom and now balancing work and motherhood. Plus a very special guest, her son Oliver.

Come find Shira on Instagram or email xxxxxxxx

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27 min
December 14, 2023 food in relationships and taking up space with Shira’s producer, Olivia Meade
Shira discusses food in relationships and how important it is take up space and let the people closest to us know who we actually are. Shira’s producer, Olivia Meade joins her and they discuss how they have abandoned themselves in the past in this way, and how powerful it is to be known and seen.

Check out Olivia's song "Fried Rice" HERE!

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29 min
December 07, 2023 Don’t let great stand in the way of good, a case for B- cooking
Today’s episode is all about how Shira is supporting clients through the holiday season. Her biggest pieces of advice: find ways to down regulate your nervous system (even if it’s not a stressful time!) and how to practice B- cooking in service of consistency. She also shares her new favorite recipe, and Erewhon yam puree dupe.

She is also accepting new clients if anyone feels like they could use extra 1:1 support

And here’s her favorite peppermint extract!

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22 min
November 30, 2023 Body Literacy, Being Hormonal and Motherhood with Alex Taylor
Shira sits down with Alex Taylor, co-founder of Perelel to discuss how women can feel better supported in their quest for body literacy, and that our hormones are our superpowers, and how to take the best care possible. They also discuss juggling all the pieces as moms, as well as the ways they are teaching their kids about work.

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38 min
November 22, 2023 How To Have a Thoughtful Thanksgiving
Shira discusses practical ways to tune back into ourselves before the big meal (or any big meal for that matter), and how to further connect to hunger cues and navigate food boundaries. Things she’s loving are:

This cookbook

and this dressing
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp coconut aminos
salt

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24 min
November 16, 2023 Choosing Yourself with Sami Spalter
Shira sits down with her friend and client Sami Spalter, co-founder of Form and co-host of upcoming podcast Transform. They discuss Sami’s 80 pound weight loss journey, and how her approach has changed over time, as well as Shira and Sami’s work together in Shira’s private practice. This episode is for anyone searching for their why or needing a little extra inspiration to go out there and put intention into action.

Say hi to Sami on social :)

To work with Shira as a client :) [email protected]

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59 min
November 09, 2023 Setting social boundaries around food, an Ozempic-like food hack, and so much more
Today Shira discusses how to set boundaries with with peers and loved ones around food with warmth and humor, an Ozempic-like food hack that amps satiety, her latest sweet potato hack, how she learned to get dressed *most days* and so much more.

Shira’s sweet Potato Hack
Take a japanese yam and wrap like a candy wrapper in parchment paper so no air can get in, fold parchment sides down and place in a dish so no air can escape bake at 425 for an 40 min…safely chop into fries add olive oil and salt and air fry for 10 min at 380* F
Links:
Natalie Newquist
Modwella IV drip

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25 min
November 02, 2023 Home Cooking 101 with Micah Wexler
Shira sits down with classically trained chef, Micah Wexler to discuss how to make delicious family dinners without a ton on legwork, what labels like free-range, pasture raised and organic actually mean, and which kitchen gadgets we need and which to skip. They discuss how to make meals that kids will eat too, and how to actually do that step-by-step. Shira also asks Micah all the things that seem obvious but actually aren’t, like how to defrost chicken, and what time we should get that process started if we want to cook that night.

Check out Micah’s newest venture Pasture Project
The pressure cooker he swears by!
Micah’s IG!

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50 min
October 26, 2023 Let’s start thinking about menopause early
Shira discusses why we don’t have to fear menopause, and some specific lifestyle changes that can help optimize us before, during and after. She also shares her favorite scrappy before dinner snacks that act as a true bridge to the meal, her approach to alcohol with clients, her Halloween approach, and some things she’s absolutely loving right now.
Pique tea
anchovy chicken (I did chicken thighs for 40 min)
ginger awesome sauce:
2 garlic cloves chopped
2 inches fresh peeled ginger
1 Tbsp coconut aminos
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp tahini
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp water
Shira’s Favorite Halloween Candy and this!

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30 min

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As a registered dietitian, Shira Barlow MS, RD (aka The Food Therapist) has built a broad clientele. From celebrities seeking a nutrition plan for their next big role to moms trying to fit in a…