Nutrition-ish Podcast

“I have autoimmune disease but it doesn’t have me”. WOW this interview is moving & inspiring. Today Chelsea talks with Michelle from Hapa Health, about her multiple autoimmune disease diagnoses, and the journey she took from symptoms so severe she couldn’t leave the house, to deeper emotional work and healing beyond food + supplements. We’re talking about listening to your body, giving yourself space to heal, root issues vs. bandaids, acknowledging that your body is on your side, feeling your feelings, creating an identity beyond your illness, navigating food fears, comparison, when healing diets aren’t enough or can become counterproductive, the role stress plays + managing chronic illness & unwanted symptoms in front of a significant other. If you are struggling with anything you will 100% feel less alone listening to this conversation. And if you’re feeling stuck all while doing everything right with food & supplements, yet still unwell, hopefully this inspires you to open up to deeper emotional & mindset work that may be the next step. Be sure to connect with Michelle over on Instagram, she has amazing content. Enjoy!

Today the girls give their opinions on the popularity & influence of the Game Changers Doc + if going plant-based makes sense. Then Allie discuses working as a nutritionist at a local clinic and how taking insurance/billing works as a nutrition professional.

*in our chatty catch up in the beginning of the episode we discuss the "guiltless" burrito from Tocaya Organica -- please know we personally do not care that it's "guiltless"/don't subscribe to those labels or think they're healthy/productive, it's just the actual name of the item on the menu and had to say it for story-telling purposes! xo!

Today on the show Allie speaks with Beautycounter Managing Director Ashley Tejada on all things clean beauty + behind the scenes of making it your business. Ashley shares how she got started with the company & grew her business + what sets Beautycounter apart - like being a Certified B Corporation, rigorous testing, the never list, performance and more. Enjoy this episode - Ashley is a WEALTH of knowledge & inspiration!

We’re back!! Today we’re answering listener questions about weight fluctuations + body image, if PREbiotics are neccessary, how to take care of your gut post-antibiotic use, and healthy tips for living a busy lifestyle.

Today on the show Chelsea answers 3 great questions she got on Instagram! Are you struggling with letting go of the perfect body & how hard you worked to get there? Chelsea helps you shift your perspective & points out why you may be fantasizing about that time in your life — plus how where you are now, may be so much better, for countless reasons. What about healing from disordered eating, but needing to lose weight? Chelsea challenges that belief, stressing the importance of making peace with food & your body first; then shares tangible tips & mindsets tools for taking care of your body, out a form of self-love & self-respect that can result in your body losing weight or inflammation if it needs to, or feels safe to do so. She wraps up the show by supporting you in eating intuitively while avoiding food intolerances (specifically fodmaps) — this is a tricky, complex issue, and it takes the magic of mindset! Hope you enjoy this episode - please keep these types of questions coming!

Today's episode is an informative interview with Britney Motzkus: BS/ACSM, personal trainer and fitness guru focusing on women's health. She aims to help women find peace and strength through the roller coaster ride of physical changes they will experience from preparing for, during and after pregnancy. I ask Britney all the hard hitting questions about her personal experience with overcoming Hypothalamic Amenorreah, what we should be looking for, doing and how to ease back into a fitness routine post baby + much more. Enjoy!

Today on the show Chelsea interviews Jessica Christin, who is a true representation of making your mess, your message. Jess shares candidly about overcoming an obsession with food and exercise + her body, weight & commitment to fitness being her only identity. We get into a really good conversation about worth, what you’re running away from by over-exercising and trying to stay thin, and the blurred line between healthy & disordered. We talk about letting go of restriction, working out 7 days a week, and the mindset you need in place to overcome those types of control. We also talk about comparison, finding your sexy, and confidence. We wrap up the interview by giving our views on the fasting trend, and if you’ve struggled with disordered eating, why it may not be the best choice for you. Enjoy this awesome conversation & be sure to connect with Jess and listen to her podcast too.

*Hey guys! There are a few moments throughout the show where Jess’s audio cuts out for just a few seconds. Hang in there, it resolves quickly! You really don’t want to miss this interview; it’s truly one of my favorites! xo, Chelsea

*additional disclaimer: This information is not intended to replace a one on one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice.

Today on the show we’re sharing our recommendations on the root cause of drastic weight fluctuations. Allie discusses possible causes for this condition + tests to ask for from a qualified practitioner & Chelsea discusses mindset when you feel insecure about your body + mindset for healing.

Is it just us or is everyone doing KETO right now?? Today we’re answering a listener question about transitioning from strictly high-fat, when you’re starting to feel restricted, and a little too obsessed with the numbers, measuring and testing. How can you start practicing moderation vs. rules, adding in more carbs, and overcome fruit fear? Then we move into a conversation about the connection between stress and bloating, stress and high-fat (+ supplement support ideas) and stress and a late cycle.

Have you ever considered that a diagnosis, health symptoms, struggles, pain, trauma and rock bottoms can be your greatest path to healing? Today Chelsea interviews Sarah Small from The Empowered Empath, who is a true light in the wellness space. Sarah combines the emotional, energetic and spiritual; our most potent aspects of growth. She shares with us her story from autoimmunity, countless symptoms and grief, towards the light. Then we talk about boundaries, awareness, celebrating sensitivity and empathy, speaking your truth, being “fine” not being fine, staying stuck & the subconscious mind, secondary gains and not wanting to change. Sarah also goes over how things like thyroid health, skin, eyes, infections and bloating, can be connected to deeper emotional and mental blocks (and what those blocks may be!). We hope you LOVE this special conversation with Sarah!!