Listeners, happy FIRST BIRTHDAY to the On the Side Podcast! It’s been one year since launch, and I’m so grateful to each and every one of you who subscribe to this show! If you’re new here, WELCOME – thanks for listening, and feel free to tap “follow” & catch-up on 50+ episodes, ASAP, and if you’re wondering who the f*ck I am, here’s a little refresher for you.

Today I’m answering the top three questions I’ve been asked over the past month that are all about hormones–specifically, focusing on women’s health and the nutrition-related information (and/or misinformation from social media) on the topic.

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Willow is a dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, personal friend & mentor, and mom of a 4 ½ year old who attends a public school here in NYC. We cover: How school food designations of “healthy” are created; what’s on vs. off  the list of foods distributed to parents, how these impact kids’ relationship with food from an early age; the subtle & insidious ways in which diet culture limits learning, and what to do/where to start if you’re interested in taking action. 

Q+A: What is inulin?

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Deanna and Serena are the incredible co-founders of A Teaspoon of Spice. As dietitians, social media stars, cookbook authors and globe-trotters who are on a mission to make all things “Mediterranean Diet” more accessible, relatable, and doable. We discuss: Their process for recipe development; why travel is integral to developing a deeper sense of culture and cuisine; how the simplest recipes are often overlooked;  why beef is a actually a sustainable choice, and other buzzwords that have fallen victim to baseless greenwashing & health-halo-ing, and how to start incorporating some small but impactful habits and routines in the kitchen that can make meals cheaper; healthier; tastier, and easier to prep, cook, and eat with people you love. This episode is pure CONVIVIALITY, people! I know you’re going to love it as much as I do. 

Q+A: Scale, food tracker, or WHAT? 

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It’s just yours truly today, friends, and I’m here for a rant with my microphone! I’m highlighting some scams of the season, and sharing the marketing all-stars that are killing the game in food and nutrition right now. On my “scam” list: Direct-to-consumer food product marketing & “health” claims; being shamed for being in a calorie deficit, Panera’s “clean” spot during prime-time. On my “star” list:  Florence Pugh’s “What I Eat In A Day,” candy, coffee, and creator food brand potential for good. ENJOY! 

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Dr. Rachelle Reed is an exercise physiologist, consultant, academic, industry scientist (PureBarre & Orange Theory Fitness), and friend, and this episode is truly the one you’ve been waiting for, my friends. We cover: How parents can help kids to start building healthy habits in childhood & adolescence; where traditional media leads us astray in public health messaging; why attributing value to research findings is a red flag that someone’s NOT an expert; industry vs. academia (why they’re unique and why collaboration is necessary for us to move forward in preventative health); what to know about prevention and why it’s noticeably missing from public health messaging, and her number one tip for anyone and everyone looking to make a change to their personal state of health & wellbeing. Listeners, it’s hard NOT TO LOVE this episode– so please, share it far and wide (and leave us a 5-star review, of course)!! 

Q+A: Are bone broth and stock the same thing?! 

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Cassie Holmes is a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management & author of the forthcoming book, Happier Hour, out on 9/2. Cassie is an expert & researcher on the relationship between time and happiness. Listeners, this conversation is EPIC and we cover myriad topics ranging from social media & how it can help or hurt our psychological health; what it means to be in “time poverty” vs. “time affluence;” how mundanity often makes us happier vs. extraordinary events; why people who cash out and retire early are often miserable, and  more. Plus, I go BTS with Professor Holmes to her class at UCLA where she asks her graduate students to write their own eulogies (and why that’s a powerful tool for unearthing exactly how you want to spend your time). 

Q+A: What to eat for better cognition. 

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I’m sitting down with Bryce Henson, CEO of Fit Body Bootcamp– a fitness franchise that, as you’ll soon learn, sounds absolutely terrifying but is actually mind-blowingly accessible! We discuss: How Bryce’s relationship with fitness helped him learn mindset tools he now regularly uses in business; how he worked from zero to CEO of Fit Body Bootcamp & developed FBB’s coach training program; the framework and action plan he put into place during lockdown, and why he believes in accessibility & relatability when it comes to finding your own relationship with fitness. Listeners, this whole conversation is a 1-hour confidence boost– I know you’ll love it. 

Q+A: Can you clarify your POV on smoothies? 

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Kat Vigo, PT, DPT & Luly Diez-Arguelles, PT, DPT are expert women’s health physical therapists specializing in pregnancy and postpartum at Painless Pregnancy, a concierge physical therapy practice based in South Florida. Listeners, when I tell you this interview is a MUST-LISTEN for women considering pregnancy (and for everyone, everywhere with a close friend or family member who’s pregnant), I really mean it: I left this interview feeling both privileged to meet these incredible women, and utterly SHOCKED that as a healthcare professional, I didn’t know 80% of what I learned over the course of one hour. We discuss: The difference between what’s “normal” vs. what’s “common;” questions to ask your OBGYN; “red flags” to look out for; questions to ask a physical therapist and/or why seeking perinatal support from a specialized physical therapist is critical; how to help yourself heal faster and more efficiently post-partum, and the biggest pregnancy myths/FAQ’s Kat & Luly hear on a daily basis in their practice. 

Q+A: Do you suggest vegan, calorie-counting, or keto for weight-maintenance? 

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Ariel Garten is a neuroscientist, mom, former psychotherapist, and the co- founder of the healthtech startup, Muse. We discuss how Ariel transitioned from working as a therapist to becoming a Silicon Valley star; the idea behind Muse and why she saw such a need for a product like this in the healthtech market; her philosophy on restorative rest (and how to start practicing it– like, right NOW); what biofeedback is and how to use it in a way that supports your overall health goals, and so much more. Add this episode to your queue if you’re struggling with sleep; chronic pain, or anxiety (at any/all levels), or if you’re curious about the experience of a woman who raised $18M in funding for a science-based startup (!!!!). This conversation was fascinating, and as someone who actively DOES NOT “meditate” in any traditional sense, I can honestly say that this is the first convo I’ve had with someone who might’ve changed my mind (see what I did there…?!) 

Q+A: Do I have to be careful about the amount of sugar in fruit? 

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The one and only Jenny Hutt– host of the Just Jenny  show on SiriusXM (Stars Channel 109)-- joins me today for some real talk about her 70lb weight-loss (and maintenance); the backlash she’s encountered for posting “What I Eat In A Day” content on Instagram & TikTok, and the current landscape about and around food and health on social media. Jenny’s got a few q’s for me (she can’t help it! It’s what she does for a living!) about the dynamics of anti-diet dietitians & influencers vs. other practitioners online; the nuances of clinical judgment, and another podcast we’re both listening to right now (ahem, Fed Up). Plus, we talk about Jenny’s experience with gaining and losing weight through her teens, 20’s and 30’s; why she decided to take meaningful, lasting action to start living the life she really wanted at age 39– and how she’s navigated taking care of her mental health after suffering a rib injury earlier this summer. 

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