Nurturing Your Wellbeing With Denise

By Denise Wogan

Welcome to Nurturing Your Wellbeing with me, your host, Denise Wogan from FooDee Nutrition. On this podcast, we are unraveling the vital connection between mental

and physical health, especially for t... more

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FAQs about Nurturing Your Wellbeing With Denise:

How many episodes does Nurturing Your Wellbeing With Denise have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

Nurturing Your Wellbeing With Denise episodes:

February 09, 2024The difference between binge eating and overeating with Aoife McMahon
Have you ever wondered what is the distinction between binge eating and overeating?
If so, then you don't want to miss this episode of the Nurturing Your Wellbeing Podcast.
In this episode, Denise is joined again by the incredible Aoife!
Aoife is an incredible Irish Registered Dietitian specialising in food and body image healing.
Tune into this episode as they discuss:
What is the distinction between a binge and overeating?

What does it mean if you identify as an overeater?

How we can use nutritional information to support us and move away from the language about diets being the “gold standard”
PLUS
Aoife’s top piece of advice you can try to implement if you recognise binge eating or overeating in your own life

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to click follow and as mentioned in the show - you can DM me any questions you would like either Aoife or myself to answer on the podcast!

LINKS

Follow Aoife over on Instagram
Check out her website
Follow Denise over on Instagram ⁠⁠@foodeenutrition⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠www.foodee.ie⁠⁠

RESOURCES
⁠⁠⁠Sign up to the FooDee email FREE 7 day email challenge - from chaos to confident eating in 7 days⁠⁠⁠
Join ⁠⁠ACCESSING YOUR CORE ⁠⁠- The membership community for powerful women on a journey beyond dieting.
P.S If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow and say hi over on ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠- I love hearing feedback about the show!
*Disclaimer Denise*
The information in this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute individual medical, dietetic or wellbeing advice, for full disclaimer see⁠⁠ ⁠www.foodee.ie⁠⁠⁠.
*Disclaimer Aoife*
The information on this podcast is not to be used as an alternative to advice, individually tailored by your dietitian, GP or other Healthcare Professional.
The content, views and opinions expressed on this podcast are 100% my own and in no way representative of my current or previous employers’ or Trusts’ opinions, views or values.
For more see⁠ HERE⁠
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21min
February 02, 2024 The gut-brain axis and the microbiome with Nutritionist and Neuroscientist Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas
In this episode, Denise is joined by the incredible Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas!
Dr Miguel is a a seasoned neuroscientist, applied microbiologist, and nutrition practitioner with a multifaceted career spanning over two decades.
Wearing various hats as a researcher, clinician, author, and advocate, he has developed a unique expertise in neurodivergence, mental health, and the intricate world of the gut microbiome!
You do not want to miss this one if you want to know the facts and the wonder of the gut-brain axis from the expert!
Tune in to this super interesting conversation where they explore:
- Dr Miguel’s journey studying nutrition and why he went back to re-enrolling in university to study neuroscience
- His own story about his journey with disordered eating and his late diagnosis of ADHD
- Neurodiversity and self-regulation with food
- The gut microbiome in detail and how that impacts every cell in our bodies (through Miguel's ecosystem analogy)
- Some steps you can begin to start supporting your gut today
- The Mediterranean diet: does that support the gut, what is the research and Miguel's own experience growing up in Spain?
P.S If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to click follow and reach out to me if you enjoyed the show!
LINKS
Follow Dr Miguel over on Instagram ⁠HERE⁠
Follow Denise over on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@foodeenutrition⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠www.foodee.ie⁠⁠⁠

RESOURCES
⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to the FooDee email FREE 7 day email challenge - from chaos to confident eating in 7 days⁠⁠⁠⁠
Join ⁠⁠⁠ACCESSING YOUR CORE ⁠⁠⁠- The membership community for powerful women on a journey beyond dieting - OPEN!
P.S If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow and say hi over on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠- I love hearing feedback about the show!
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January 26, 2024 The true meaning of personal style with Irish Fashion Stylist Cathy O Connor
In this episode, Denise is joined by the wonderful Cathy O Connor, an Irish Fashion Stylist and Broadcaster.
Cathy wants to make fashion accessible to and fun for all women, challenging stereotypes and addressing frustration over limited choices.
Tune in to discover:

What Cathy believes is the true meaning of personal style and why it is the key in a world of trends and fast fashion.

Important questions to ask yourself when choosing and discovering your own personal style.

Cathy's biggest tips for slowly introducing more colour into your wardrobe.

Women Unbranded - Kathy shares the details of her incredible campaign to change how women in their 40s and 50s are represented in fashion and beauty.

P.S If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to click follow and reach out to me if you enjoyed the show!

LINKS

Follow Cathy over on Instagram HERE

Follow Denise over on Instagram ⁠⁠@foodeenutrition⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠www.foodee.ie⁠⁠

RESOURCES
⁠⁠⁠Sign up to the FooDee email FREE 7 day email challenge - from chaos to confident eating in 7 days⁠⁠⁠
Join ⁠⁠ACCESSING YOUR CORE ⁠⁠- The membership community for powerful women on a journey beyond dieting - OPEN!
P.S If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow and say hi over on ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠- I love hearing feedback about the show!
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January 19, 2024The truth about weight loss clinics with Aoife McMahon
On this episode, I am joined again by the incredible Aoife McMahon, an Irish Registered Dietitian Specialising in food and body image healing.
Aoife is the founder and CEO of the Centre for Liberating Nutrition. When Aoife graduated with a Bachelor’s Honours of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, she knew that traditional approaches to ‘treating’ weight did not sit well with her...today she opens up more about her journey!
Tune into this episode to find out:
What first drew Aoife into Dietetics, her own journey to becoming a weight-inclusive Dietitian.
The point where Aoife connected with Intuitive Eating and healing a relationship with food
Her experience of working in a weight loss clinic as a Dietitian and the negative impact of the hyper focus on weight.
How we have a collective responsibility to learn and understand as health professionals, coaches, and those in the health space.
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to click follow and reach out to me if you enjoyed the show!

LINKS

Follow Aoife over on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatirishdietitian/⁠
Check out her website: https://centreforliberatingnutrition.com/
Follow Denise over on Instagram ⁠@foodeenutrition⁠ or visit ⁠www.foodee.ie⁠

RESOURCES
⁠⁠Sign up to the FooDee email FREE 7 day email challenge - from chaos to confident eating in 7 days⁠⁠
Join ⁠ACCESSING YOUR CORE ⁠- The membership community for powerful women on a journey beyond dieting.
P.S If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow and say hi over on ⁠Instagram ⁠- I love hearing feedback about the show!
*Disclaimer Denise*
The information in this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute individual medical, dietetic or wellbeing advice, for full disclaimer see⁠ ⁠www.foodee.ie⁠⁠.
*Disclaimer Aoife*
The information on this podcast is not to be used as an alternative to advice, individually tailored by your dietitian, GP or other Healthcare Professional.
The content, views and opinions expressed on this podcast are 100% my own and in no way representative of my current or previous employers’ or Trusts’ opinions, views or values.
For more see HERE
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26min
January 12, 2024Denise's own journey and how to actually do self care in a supportive, non-diet approach in 2024
Today, Denise is joined again to kick off Season 3 by the wonderful Grainne Finnegan, who is a Yoga & Holistic Life-Coach and owner of Santosha Wellness Studios.
Denise and Grainne connected both locally and over Instagram and in this episode, the tables are turned as Grainne interviews Denise on her own journey and what her unique approach is to supporting her clients to nurture their wellbeing.
“You are not a problem to be fixed. You're a person that wants to be discovered. And that's why it's from the inside out”
In this episode:
Denise opens up about her own journey and how her approach is blended to help clients on their well-being and relationship with food.
Good emotions, bad emotions, and toxic positivity - why allowing and leaning into those uncomfortable emotions and becoming aware of them is key

Why so many of us are missing out on the basics and learning how to listen to what your body needs

Is breakfast actually the most important meal of the day?

Why no one thing in isolation is going to allow you to feel connected to yourself
Denise shares the biggest tips for looking after yourself in a supportive, non-diet culture approach as we head into the New Year
LINKS
Follow Grainne over on ⁠Instagram ⁠
Follow Denise over on Instagram ⁠@foodeenutrition⁠ or visit ⁠www.foodee.ie⁠
RESOURCES
⁠Sign up to the FooDee email FREE 7 day email challenge - from chaos to confident eating in 7 days⁠
Join ACCESSING YOUR CORE - The membership community for powerful women on a journey beyond dieting.
P.S If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow and say hi over on Instagram - I love hearing feedback about the show!
*Disclaimer*
The information in this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute individual medical, dietetic or wellbeing advice, for full disclaimer see ⁠www.foodee.ie⁠.
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42min
August 09, 2023Grainne’s journey with her relationship with food and how self compassion, intuitive eating and body awareness are key.
Today, Denise is joined by Grainne Finnegan, who is a Yoga & Holistic Life-Coach and owner of Santosha Wellness Studios. Denise and Grainne connected both locally and over Instagram and this episode is a wonderful discussion that many people will take a lot away from.
*Content warning: This episode contains discussions of eating disorders from a lived experience. Themes addressed include eating disorders, disordered eating, eating, weight and other related issues. Listener discretion is advised please engage in self-care as you listen. Intuitive eating is not recommended for those with an active eating disorder, a multi disciplinary approach is advisable. Resources will be linked below*
In this episode:
Grainne opens up about her own story and her ‘turbulent’ relationship with food growing up
What she learned from that experience and where she is now
How intuitive eating and body awareness are intertwined
The connection between mind and body through yoga
The importance of seeking support as you journey through self awareness and compassion when it comes to healing your relationship with food.
LINKS
Follow Grainne over on Instagram
Follow Denise over on Instagram @foodeenutrition or visit www.foodee.ie
RESOURCES
You can reach out to Bodywhys for initial support at: https://www.bodywhys.ie/recovery-support-treatment/support-services-2/helpline
The confident eating solution self paced program
Sign up to the FooDee email FREE 7 day email challenge - from chaos to confident eating in 7 days
P.S If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow and say hi over on Instagram - I love hearing feedback about the show and remember to check out the YouTube channel if you prefer to watch!
*Disclaimer*
The information in this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute individual medical, dietetic or wellbeing advice, for full disclaimer see www.foodee.ie.
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46min
August 02, 2023Intuitive eating with a chronic illness and the art and science of nutritional therapy
In this episode, Denise is joined by Katie - her virtual assistant and team member at FooDee Nutrition.
" A couple of months back someone said to me - how do you do it all? And that stuck in my mind. The truth is, I don't do it all on my own. It is just another reminder of how when we see things it is not always the reality..."
Katie is also a VA mentor to new virtual assistants, social media manager, podcast manager and is working with clients in the health and wellness space.
She started her business after a big change in her life and in this episode discusses how intuitive eating helps her to live her life with joy and wellbeing while living with a chronic illness.
In this episode, Denise delves into:
- Katie’s story
- The moment in which Intuitive Eating connected with her
- How Intuitive Eating has helped her as someone living with a chronic illness
- How Nutrition really is both an art and a science
- Why this work is so difficult to do alone and how community and support is everything
- Katie’s take away advice for anyone who wants to try intuitive eating but doesn't know where to start

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to click follow and reach out to me if you enjoyed the show!

LINKS
Follow Denise over on Instagram @foodeenutrition or visit www.foodee.ie
Katie's Instagram ⁠

RESOURCES
Enrol in The confident eating solution self paced program: https://www.subscribepage.com/theconfidenteatingsolution
Sign up to the FooDee email FREE 7 day email challenge - from chaos to confident eating in 7 days: https://www.subscribepage.com/chaostoconfidenteatingin7days?fbclid=PAAaYBRIS-k5vygNb2XVxeBDCeBjq-eR-9QYD3FwX-4juMJZyH5GnTrJwRF7Y
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38min
July 26, 2023How to Break Free from Harmful Thinking around Food: Why Our Mindset Matters
In this episode, Denise explores how changing your mindset can lead to a healthier and more satisfying relationship with food and lead to less disordered or binge eating behaviours.

You don't need another meal plan - what you do need is to change your mindset and restore satisfaction to eating.

In this episode, Denise explores:
How society has created a beast of beauty and fitness standards that have left you feeling less than

How your thoughts around food impact your behaviours

4 ideas to help you break free from the dieting mindset to create lasting, health promoting habits.

RESOURCES
The confident eating solution self paced program: https://www.subscribepage.com/theconfidenteatingsolution
Sign up to the FooDee email FREE 7 day email challenge - from chaos to confident eating in 7 days: https://www.subscribepage.com/chaostoconfidenteatingin7days?fbclid=PAAaYBRIS-k5vygNb2XVxeBDCeBjq-eR-9QYD3FwX-4juMJZyH5GnTrJwRF7Y

P.S If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow and say hi over on Instagram - I love hearing feedback about the show and remember to check out the YouTube channel if you prefer to watch! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM5h53VTIoviB2bF3-VpWIw
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26min
July 12, 2023A weight loss miracle drug? The research behind Ozempic with Aoife
On this episode, I am delighted to be joined again by the amazing Aoife McMahon, an Irish Registered Dietitian Specialising in food and body image healing!
In this episode, Aoife and I dive into Ozempic - a drug that has had a lot of hype recently regarding weight loss.
But what is the research behind this drug at the moment for weight loss?
And how does it impact those with disordered eating patterns?
Take a listen to this episode to find out!
In this episode, we discuss:
What is the drug and why is there so much talk about it at the moment on the media regarding weight loss?

What is the current research behind this drug and weight loss?

Does this drug help with binge eating and disordered eating patterns?
About Aoife
Aoife is the founder and CEO of the Centre for Liberating Nutrition. When Aoife graduated with a Bachelor’s Honours of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, she knew that traditional approaches to ‘treating’ weight did not sit well with her. She knew from the start that she needed to meet her clients somewhere in the middle and started listening to the day-to-day lives of her clients to help them to truly heal their relationship with food and their body.
*Disclaimer*
The information in this podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute individual medial or dietetic advice, for full disclaimer see www.centreforliberatingnutrition.com
LINKS

Follow Aoife over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thatirishdietitian/
Check out her website: https://centreforliberatingnutrition.com/
Follow Denise over on Instagram @foodeenutrition or visit www.foodee.ie

RESOURCES
The confident eating solution self paced program: https://www.subscribepage.com/theconfidenteatingsolution
Sign up to the FooDee email FREE 7 day email challenge - from chaos to confident eating in 7 days: https://www.subscribepage.com/chaostoconfidenteatingin7days?fbclid=PAAaYBRIS-k5vygNb2XVxeBDCeBjq-eR-9QYD3FwX-4juMJZyH5GnTrJwRF7Y

P.S If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow and say hi over on Instagram - I love hearing feedback about the show and remember to check out the YouTube channel if you prefer to watch! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM5h53VTIoviB2bF3-VpWIw
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July 05, 2023Intuitive Eating on your Summer Holiday
On this episode, Denise dives into how you can incorporate the principles of intuitive eating on holiday.

The summer holiday season can often be a time where we are bombarded with images and discussions about the "bikini body" and the various restrictions that we have around food and dieting.

If you are wondering how you can begin to really embrace intuitive eating, with a dollop of self compassion - then this episode is for you!

In this episode, Denise covers:
What a holiday really means and what does that mean for you?

How your thoughts impact you and why they may not be helpful when it comes to your holiday.

7 practical steps to handling the holidays with intuitive eating.

In the words of Denise "Learn to think new thoughts. Put a big dollop of compassion in on top of that, and then just watch the magic come into your life"

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to click follow and reach out to me if you enjoyed the show!

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RESOURCES

The confident eating solution self paced program: https://www.subscribepage.com/theconfidenteatingsolution

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to follow and say hi over on Instagram - I love hearing feedback about the show and remember to check out the YouTube channel if you prefer to watch! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM5h53VTIoviB2bF3-VpWIw
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FAQs about Nurturing Your Wellbeing With Denise:

How many episodes does Nurturing Your Wellbeing With Denise have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.