As we are both in our bridal era, it’s time to take some time to chat about our experiences, dive into a few personal and business updates, and an important announcement!    During today’s episode, we chat about Lauren’s wedding dress shopping experience, Lauren heading out on her honeymoon, and a shift in our businesses. We also discuss the emotional part of the wedding industry and the expectations that people place on big events such as choosing your dress for the big day. Stay tuned to the end as we make an important announcement!    In today’s episode, we cover: 

• Wedding dress shopping experiences 
• The wedding industry’s expectations for brides
• Overcoming and acknowledging trip anxiety
• What’s next for the Food Therapy podcast 

Connect with Nicole: IG: @expedition.nutrition  TikTok: @expedition.nutrition   Connect with Brittany & Lauren: Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/ Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/

Today we are joined by special guest, Nicole Speeney! Nicole is currently a graduate student and dietetic intern who will be pursuing her license as a Registered Dietitian. Nicole strives to help women who struggle with orthorexia and restriction due to her own experience with disordered eating as a D1 athlete in her private practice, Expedition Nutrition.    Over the next 32 minutes, we dive into how as a dietetic student you can push back against diet culture and adopt a more holistic approach. Nicole shares her experience as a dietetic intern. We discuss the lack of education on eating disorders in nutrition programs, the importance of a weight-inclusive approach, and the ongoing journey to improve the support and understanding of individuals with disordered eating and eating disorders.   In today’s episode, we cover:

• Lack of education on eating disorders
• Nicole’s experience as a dietetic intern
• Using Intuitive Eating as a tool for recovery
• The importance of continuous education, supervision, and collaboration for pracitioners

   Connect with Nicole: IG: @expedition.nutrition  TikTok: @expedition.nutrition   Connect with Brittany & Lauren: Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/ Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/

Today’s guest is psychotherapist, Kimia Moghadam. Kimia uses psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, and relational techniques emphasizing the here and now, seeking to build strong interpersonal relationships with clients. She hopes to help her clients feel a greater sense of self-acceptance, self-confidence, and growth.    During our important conversation, we discuss what trauma is, the trauma spectrum and how it can show up in your body as well as addressing those traumas through trauma-informed therapy. We explore the idea that it's okay to start from a neutral place and work towards a positive view of our bodies rather than forcing ourselves to feel good about them when we don't. Join us as we explore the multifaceted aspects of trauma, body image, and healing on this insightful episode of Food Therapy.   In today’s episode, we cover:

• What is trauma and how does it show up in the body?
• Cultural Influences on body image and Food
• The connection between trauma and body image issues
• Understanding your triggers and trauma responses

  Connect with Kimia:  IG: @mytherapynyc @itskimiasworld Website: https://mytherapynyc.com/body-image-mental-health/   Connect with Brittany & Lauren: Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/ Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/

Joining the podcast today is Jenna Stern, a non-diet personal trainer, nutritional guide, and indoor cycling instructor from Philadelphia. She helps women ditch the black-and-white diet mentality and guides them toward a balanced, realistic, and sustainable lifestyle. Over the next 30 minutes, Jenna shares her journey to becoming a body-neutral trainer, her methods to find food freedom and practical tips on how to nourish your body.    In today’s episode, we cover:

• Jenna’s journey to becoming a body-neutral trainer
• How to be body-neutral
• The importance of nourishing your body
• What is food freedom?
• Her three-to-one method for your workout routine 
• Breaking up with your scale 

Connect with Jenna: IG: @thephilasophy_ Website: http://www.thephilasophy.com/   Connect with Brittany & Lauren: Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/ Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/

Today we are joined by Sam Abbott! Sam is a registered dietician and owner of PCOS Nutrition Company, she helps those with PCOS ditch diets, improve insulin resistance and balance hormones without feeling guilty or stressed about food. Sam shares her experiences with PCOS advocacy and provides insight on the challenges of obtaining a proper diagnosis and treatment. Sam shares practical tips to manage PCOS mentally, emotionally and physically without dieting. 

  In this episode, we cover:

• What is PCOS?
• Signs and symptoms of PCOS
• Understanding insulin resistance and PCOS
• Inflammations role in developing PCOS 
• Holistically managing your symptoms
• Research and funding for women’s health

  Connect with Sam:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/pcos.nutritionist/?hl=en Website: https://pcosnutritionco.com/nourished-with-pcos/   Connect with Brittany & Lauren: Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/ Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/

Gentle nutrition is the final principle of intuitive eating which often means it is implemented last, we believe that you can implement it from the very beginning. In today’s episode we explore the topic of gentle nutrition, we chat about how you can actually incorporate nutrition into your intuitive eating journey without becoming obsessive.    In this episode, we cover:

• Gentle nutrition for beginners [3:42]
• The hierarchy for high-quality foods [5:30]
• What is the intention behind choosing foods? [9:42]
• How to expand your idea of nutrient dense foods [16:14]
• Ditch expectations of what to eat [18:28]

Connect with Brittany & Lauren: Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/ Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/

Today’s special guest is Brittany’s maid of honor and sister Missy. Since Lauren is away on vacation we are using this opportunity to do a full debrief on my wedding weekend! We discuss dealing with anxiety, why you shouldn’t feel the need to change your body, and dealing with post-wedding blues.    In this episode, we cover:  

• Dealing with feeling disassociated and my anxiety  [2:12]
• Letting go and just existing in the moment [7:03]
• Bride bodies and shredding for the wedding [11:56]
• Having a self-care approach to the wedding [20:38]
• Blending families together and taking on a last name [25:26]
• Post-wedding blues [30:30]
• Best advice for new brides [37:57]

 

Connect with Brittany & Lauren: Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/ Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/

The warm sun rays are gracing our skies, we’re getting a lot more daylight, and we’re finally seeing patio furniture. That means summer is almost around the corner. With the summer months comes a lot more social activities including summer weddings. Although it's the best season weather-wise, it can also be triggering for your body image and self-esteem. So in today’s episode were chatting all things navigating summer clothes, body image, and practicing flexibility.   In this episode we cover:  

• The power of wearing clothes that fit you [2:29]
• Feeling discomfort in the summer months [5:04]
• Dealing with body image and social events [7:03]
• Summer bodies and summer weddings [10:44]
• Eating to nourish yourself even when you’re anxious [16:50]
• Why you need to applaud how far you’ve come [21:19]

 

Connect with Brittany & Lauren: Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/ Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/

We’re joined by the lovely Jennifer D’Amato, a coffee-loving Life Coach who helps women overcome negative self-talk and tap into intuitive eating. A mom to four daughters, Jennifer is on a mission to help women make peace with food, stop the restriction-overeat cycle and change generations to come!   After dealing with her own struggles and disordered eating, Jennifer discusses how she found a peaceful relationship with food and started making up for lost time and important moments. She also discusses navigating motherhood and body dysmorphia, diet culture messaging around children, and how you can combat negative thoughts.    In this episode we cover:

• Jennifer shares more about herself, being a mom to 4 daughters and helping women [2:14]
• Handing motherhood and changing bodies during pregnancy [7:27]
• Carving out time for self-care [12:27]
• Homeschooling children [15:32]
• Combatting negative diet culture messages around children [19:15]
• How to address negative thoughts [28:09]
• Healing your relationship with food for your children’s sake [33:19]

  Connect with Jennifer: Insta: @jennifer_intuitiveeatinglife TT: @jen_intuitiveeatinglife FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/intuitiveeatingandfoodfreedom https://www.theintuitiveeatingmama.com  

Connect with Brittany & Lauren: Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/ Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/

Today’s episode is a one-on-one catchup and life update episode. We talk about wedding planning, flight anxiety, and why we feel like the world is ending when we fall sick!   In this episode we cover:

• Catching up on wedding planning [1:31]
• Dealing with flight anxiety [7:32]
• Thriving on familiarity and getting sick on vacation [13:15]
• Feeling dread when you’re sick  [18:17]

 

Connect with Brittany & Lauren: 

Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/ Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/