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"Food is us." 

Join us as Jared shares his personal journey of weight loss and how he transformed grief into strength through mindful eating. Learn to appreciate quality over quantity!

In this episode, Adrienne Youdim interviews Jared Gleaton, a school psychologist and food critic, about the intricate relationship between psychology and food. They discuss emotional eating, mindful eating practices, and how our experiences shape our food preferences.

Who is Jared Gleaton? 

• Food critic, 
• school psychologist, and author of "A Feast for the Senses: The Psychological Art of Eating Well" 
• Expert in the intersection of psychology and food, with a personal journey of transformation through mindful eating.

What You'll Discover:

• 🍽️ The profound emotional connection we have with food and how to harness it for positive change
• 🧠 Strategies for using all five senses to enhance your food experience and overall well-being
• 💪 Insights on overcoming setbacks in your weight loss journey and embracing self-forgiveness
• 🌱 The importance of quality over quantity in food choices and how it reflects on our lives

Why This Episode Matters:
 
In a world where food is often tied to emotions and societal pressures, Jared's insights will empower you to:

• Cultivate a healthier relationship with food and yourself
• Embrace moderation and mindfulness in your eating habits
• Transform your dining experiences into moments of joy and self-discovery

🎧 Tune in now and take the first step towards redefining your relationship with food and enhancing your overall quality of life!

"I realized that food controlled me, my grief controlled me, and I was trapped in my own delusion of youth." - Jared Gleaton

• Website:  https://jaredgleatoneats.com/ 
• Instagram: @JaredGleatonEats
• Book: A Feast for the Senses, The Psychological Art of Eating Well

How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other

Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation:

1. Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718  
2. Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 
3. Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/  

Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act. 

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😲 It's time to change the conversation around women's health and take proactive steps to protect our hearts! ❤️

In this episode of the Health Bite podcast, Adrienne interviews Margo B. Minissian, a leading expert in women's heart health. They discuss the critical importance of understanding heart disease, particularly among women, and explore actionable steps for prevention and management.

Who is Margo B. Minissian?

• Cardiologist and expert in women's heart health
• Advocate for proactive heart health management
• Passionate about educating women on cardiovascular risks and prevention

What You'll Discover:
❤️ The shocking statistics about heart disease in women and why it matters
🩺 How to interpret your cholesterol numbers and what they mean for your health
💡 Actionable steps to improve your heart health through lifestyle changes
🔍 The importance of understanding familial hypercholesterolemia and its implications
📊 Key screening tests and additional markers to assess your cardiovascular risk

Why This Episode Matters:
In a world where heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, Margo's insights will empower you to:

• Take charge of your heart health with informed decisions
• Understand the interplay between lifestyle, genetics, and heart disease
• Advocate for yourself in healthcare settings to ensure comprehensive care

🎧 Tune in now and take the first step towards a healthier heart and a longer life!

"More women die of heart disease than cancers combined, and it's crucial we take proactive steps to manage our heart health." - Margo B. Minissian

Connect with Margo:

• Website: https://researchers.cedars-sinai.edu/Margo.Minissian 
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minissianm/ 

How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other

Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation:

1. Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718  
2. Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 
3. Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/  

Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act. 

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress and uncertainty? 😟

Join Dr. Adrienne Youdim on this week's episode of Health Byte as she addresses the common struggle of managing stress in today's chaotic world.

In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Youdim responds to a listener's heartfelt email about feeling overwhelmed by personal and global issues. She shares practical strategies to help you navigate stress, embrace your emotions, and cultivate a sense of peace amidst the chaos.

Discover how to reclaim your mental space and find balance through self-care practices and mindfulness techniques.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• The importance of allowing yourself to feel difficult emotions and not suppressing them.
• Effective strategies for managing stress, including journaling, breathing exercises, and gratitude practices.
• How self-love and setting boundaries around news consumption can help regulate your emotional response.
• The role of faith and surrender in alleviating the burden of control and anxiety.

"Allow yourself to feel knowing that you have the ability, the capacity, and the resilience to endure difficult emotions and to endure hard things without breaking.."
— Dr. Adrienne Youdim

How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other

Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation:

1. Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718  
2. Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 
3. Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/  

Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act. 

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In this episode, we explore the pressing issue of loneliness, recognized as a global public health concern.

Join us as we discuss the importance of connection, the skills needed to foster relationships, and the impact of disconnection on our mental and physical health.

With insights from Patricia Bathory, a psychotherapist and author, we delve into practical strategies for overcoming loneliness and building meaningful connections in our lives.


Who is Patricia Bathory? 

Psychotherapist and author of "Connected" Expert in relationship-building and emotional intelligence Advocate for intentional connection in a disconnected world

What You'll Discover:
🔥 The importance of connection in combating loneliness and isolation
🚀 Strategies for overcoming relationship illiteracy and building meaningful connections
💪 Tips for navigating difficult conversations and managing conflict
🧠 The essential inner work required to foster healthy relationships and emotional regulation

Why This Episode Matters:
In a time when disconnection is prevalent, Patricia's insights will empower you to:

• Cultivate deeper connections with yourself and others
• Approach relationships with curiosity and compassion
• Transform your interactions and improve your overall well-being

🎧 Tune in now and take the first step towards enhancing your relationships and emotional health!

"Whenever we have a strong or outsized reaction to anything in our lives, it's a cue to get really curious about what's really going on for me." - Patricia Bathory

Resources Mentioned

• Patricia Bathory's book: "Connected" (available on Amazon and other retailers)
• Website: patriciabathory.com

How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other

Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation:

1. Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718  
2. Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 
3. Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/  

Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act. 

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Why does kindness feel so hard in today's world? 

Join us as Shola Richards shares his powerful insights on how we can disagree without disrespect and foster healthier conversations. 

In this episode, Adrienne Youdim welcomes Shola Richards to discuss the crucial topic of civility in communication. 

Shola Richards had reached the end of the road: after nearly two years at a soul-sucking job, he felt numb and suicidal. So he quit and devoted himself to nothing less than transforming the workplace, turning it into a space of respect, courtesy, and endless energy. 

He is on a mission to  inspire current and future leaders to start a movement that will banish on-the-job bullying, put meaning back into work, and enhance coworkers’ happiness and engagement.

Tune in to explore how we can all improve the way we communicate and promote a healthier social environment.

Who is Shola Richards?

• Author and speaker focused on civility and kindness in the workplace
• Founder and CEO Go Together Global™
• Advocate for mental health and well-being through respectful discourse

What You'll Discover:

• 🔥 How to foster civil discourse and kindness in challenging conversations
• 🚀 Strategies for disagreeing without disrespect
• 💪 Tips for creating a healthier workplace culture
• 🧠 The profound connection between civility and personal well-being

Why This Episode Matters:

In a time of increasing polarization and incivility, Shola's insights will empower you to:

• Engage in meaningful conversations that promote understanding
• Model respectful behavior in your personal and professional life
• Contribute to a culture of kindness that enhances mental health and community well-being

🎧 Tune in now and take the first step towards transforming your interactions and creating a more civil world!

"...we have to learn how to disagree without disrespect." 

- Shola Richards

Connect with Shola:

• Website: https://sholarichards.com/ 
• Shola Richard's Book: Civil Unity The Radical Path to Transform Our Discourse, Our Lives, and Our World

How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other

Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation:

1. Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718  
2. Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 
3. Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/  

Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act. 

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Are you ready to transform your work life and become a more authentic, compassionate leader? Then you won't want to miss this powerful episode featuring Ali Schultz on Health Bite!

In this episode of Health Bite, Adrienne Youdim welcomes Ali Schultz, an executive coach and co-founder of Reboot.io. 

As the first guest in a series of transformative conversations this fall, Ali's unique approach weaves together practical business knowledge with timeless wisdom, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be human at work.

This uplifting conversation encourages listeners to embrace their potential to lead with love, compassion, and heart in a rapidly changing world. 

Who is Allison Schultz?

• Executive coach and co-founder of Reboot.io
• Author of "The Art of Being Human at Work"
• Expert in combining business acumen with body wisdom and global wisdom traditions

What You'll Discover:

• 🔥 How to tackle burnout and perfectionism head-on
• 🚀 Strategies for overcoming fear of change and building trust
• 💪 Tips for weathering failure and redefining success
• 🧠 The crucial inner work needed to become a better human and leader

Why This Episode Matters:

In today's chaotic world, we all have the opportunity to lead, regardless of our job title. Ali's insights will equip you with the tools to:

• Lead with authenticity, courage, integrity, and compassion
• Reconnect with your truest self
• Transform your workplace from the inside out

🎧 Tune in now and take the first step towards becoming the leader you were meant to be – at work and in life!

"Whenever we have a strong or outsized reaction to anything in our lives, it's a cue to get really curious about what's really going on for me." 

- Allison Schultz

Connect with Ali:

• Reboot.io: Visit reboot.io for free content, courses, and information 
• Allison Schultz's Book: "The Art of Being Human at Work"

How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other

Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation:

1. Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718  
2. Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 
3. Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/  

Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act. 

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Are you more of a marshmallow eater or a marshmallow waiter? 🤔 

Dive into the world of hedonic and eudaimonic happiness with Dr. Adrienne on Health Bite.

In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Youdim explores the concepts of "hedonic" and "eudaimonic" wellbeing. Discover how understanding these two approaches to happiness can help you live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

It's all about finding the right mix between immediate pleasure and long-term fulfillment. Listen now for actionable insights on integrating both types of happiness into your daily routine.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• The difference between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness.
• How balancing pleasure (hedonic) and purpose (eudaimonic) leads to greater overall wellbeing.
• Practical tips for incorporating both types of happiness into your life.

"Happiness is a journey, not a destination, and finding the right balance can make all the difference."
— Dr. Adrienne Youdim

How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other

Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation:

1. Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718  
2. Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 
3. Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/  

Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act. 

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Do you view exercise as punishment?

Dr. Adrienne Youdim discusses the impact of our thoughts on movement and shares how to reframe your mindset.

It's all about choice, joy, and an abundant mindset! Listen now for some inspiration.

What You’ll Learn From this Episode

• How thoughts and feelings influence motivation for physical activity
• The detrimental effects of viewing exercise as punishment
• 3 Key Steps to Shift your Motivation for Movement

"Put yourself back on the to-do list. Remind yourself that yes, these things all take time, but that you are worthy of the time, the effort, and the care that it takes to care for yourself." - Dr. Adrienne Youdim

How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other

Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation:

1. Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718  
2. Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 
3. Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/  

Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act. 

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Discover the top 5 food meditations to transform your relationship with food on the latest episode of Health Bite podcast with Dr. Adrienne Youdim.

Dr. Adrienne Youdim is a triple board certified internist, obesity medicine, and physician nutrition specialist. She has learned in working with patients over the last 20 years that good nutrition is not just about the food that you eat, but all the ways in which we can nourish ourselves, physically, mentally, and emotionally. 

This week we are talking about Adrienne’s top five food meditations. 

Not food rules, but food meditations because they are intended to inspire some thought around your relationship with food in order to evoke a different experience, a different feeling, and a different relationship between you and the food that you eat. 

What You’ll Learn From this Episode

• Discover the top five food meditations to inspire a different relationship with food.
• Find out how to think about food in terms of abundance rather than restriction.
• Learn why investing time, patience, and effort in your relationship with food is crucial for nourishment and well-being.

"Nourishing yourself is a holy, sacred practice." - Dr. Adrienne Youdim

How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other

Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation:

1. Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718  
2. Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 
3. Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/  

Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act. 

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Making informed decisions involves weighing the pros and cons of both action and inaction. 

In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Youdim explores the often-overlooked cost of maintaining the status quo in our lives. She challenges listeners to consider not just the risks of taking action, but also the hidden costs of inaction when making important life decisions.

What you will learn from this episode:

• The importance of weighing both the costs of action and inaction in decision-making
• How loss aversion affects our choices and can keep us stuck in unfulfilling situations
• The concept of "hunger" that develops when we deny ourselves essential needs
• Recognizing and addressing the fears and self-limiting beliefs that mask as practical concerns

"There is a cost to continuing the status quo. There is a cost to your failed potential. There is a cost to not offering the world the gifts you could or should be offering." - Dr. Adrienne Youdim

How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other

Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation:

1. Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718  
2. Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 
3. Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/  

Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.