Today we are joined by Lauren Sharifi, a registered dietician nutritionist based in Massachusetts who owns her own virtual private practice. Lauren specializes in ARFID (Avoiding Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and provides one on one group support for parents, teens, adults.    During our conversation, Lauren discusses what ARFID is, navigating self shame around sensory issues and how you can parent while still having ARFID.   In this episode, we cover:

• Everything you need to know about ARFID [1:11]
• The avoidant ARFID subtype and dealing with sensory differences [4:47]
• Neurodivergence, “picky eaters” and ARFID [7:43]
• Supporting loved ones with ARFID [11:53]
• What are safe foods [16:59]
• Removing the stigma around foods [19:17]
• Navigating self blame [26:46]
• Parenting as someone with ARFID [30:42]

  Connect with Lauren: Website: Lauren Sharifi Pediatric and Adult Dietitian Nutritionist Instagram: https://instagram.com/arfid.dietitian  

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 is my first solo episode without Lauren, and I'm so excited to have the opportunity to chat with you directly. This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which is an annual campaign to educate the public about eating disorders. The aim is to provide hope, support and visibility to all those affected.   During this episode, I give a quick overview about eating disorders, the different categories across the spectrum, how you can help someone heal from an eating disorder and finally, I answer your questions from Instagram.    In this episode, we cover:

• An overview on Eating Disorders [1:39]
• Some functions ED’s can serve beyond issues with food [7:09]
• How dietitians and nutritionists can help [11:25]
• Helpful mantras you can say to yourself [16:35]
• Where to start when you want to stop binging [30:27]
• Why recovery is possible for all shapes and sizes [27:12]
• The missed signs of an ED [28:44]

 

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/ 

In today’s episode, our guest Laurel Kimmerly joins us to speak on Ozempic, the new drug that has taken the world by storm for its purported weight loss benefits. Laurel, is a registered dietician diabetes educator with a focus on nutrition and food science and has seen firsthand how a spike in Ozempic usage has affected her clients. While Ozempic may seem like the one size fits all drug for people who struggle with weight issues, as Laurel points out, there is more to it than meets the eye.    During our discussion, she shares how Ozempic is used for diabetes care, the rise of Ozempic as a weight loss trend, and whether or not the drug is a sustainable weight loss miracle.    In this episode we cover:

• What is diabetes and how do we care for it?  [1:14]
• What is Ozempic and how did it become a weight loss trend? [5:06]
• The impact of the Ozempic shortage on diabetes patients [10:04]
• Alternatives to Ozempic and the effects of using it for weight loss [13:25]
• Malnutrition and regaining weight with Ozempic [17:19]
• Reevaluating your weight loss goals [20:45]

  Connect with Ellie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietfreediabetes/  Website:https://www.laurelannnutrition.com/insta   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/

Lately we have been noticing this cultural shift towards alcohol, where a lot more people are embracing a sober life, opting for a year-round dry January and focusing more on understanding the impact of alcohol on your health. In today’s episode, we explore this topic further, discussing sobriety, alcohol, and our own relationship with drinking.    In this episode we cover:

• A shift towards embracing sobriety [1:15]
• Our thoughts on alcohol use [4:43]
• Social lives away from alcohol [10:40]
• The different stages of life and alcohol [17:36]
• Peer pressure and alcohol [21:18]

 

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 are joined by Eli Weinstein, a social work therapist who has worked in a psych hospital intensive outpatient clinic and currently runs his own private practice in both New York and Nevada. He became a therapist and podcast host to fill a need for a more modern outlook on mental health and to create a more digestible and relatable view on mental health.    During our chat, Eli explains how his childhood ADHD sparked his own interest in therapy and helping others, how the pandemic has impacted our views on gratitude and fear, what therapy really is like for those who may feel apprehensive about it, and three steps to navigating a tough conversation.    In this episode we cover:

• Eli's journey into becoming a therapist [1:26]
• The impact of the pandemic on people’s lives [5:05]
• Men, mental health and therapy [10:45]
• What you should know about therapy [14:42]
• Parenting as a person with ADHD [21:34]
• Navigating the “kids” conversation with your partner [31:59]
• Two types of people in the world (satisficers vs. maximizers) [36:59]

    Connect with Eli: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliweinstein_lcsw/?hl=en  Website:https://www.eliweinsteinlcsw.com/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dude-therapist/id1523091085   

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/ 

Personally, we are not huge fans of New Year's resolutions because we feel that it tends to focus too much on diet and weight loss. Instead, we love setting goals for the new year, both personally and professionally because they are more focused on growth and milestones that you can achieve across the year. During the episode, we talk about intention and goal setting, our own personal and professional goals for 2023, and what you can do to set goals for the new year.    In this episode we cover:

• Our personal goals for 2023 [0:16]
• Exploring more about human design [5:56]
• Setting wedding and other personal boundaries [9:27]
• Professional boundaries for 2023 [12:22]
• What you can do to set goals for the new year [20:59]

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 Alex D’Elia, an integrative and functional registered dietitian and the owner of Olox nutrition, a virtual nutrition coaching company specializing in mind-body health and using food as medicine. During our conversation, Alex shares how her personal experience with mental health made her realize how essential food and lifestyle are in managing her symptoms and overall quality of life. She also talks about the difference between mental health illness versus dysfunction, the importance of gut health, and how your gut communicates with your brain!    In this episode we cover:

• Alex shares her experience with mental health and nutrition [1:28]
• Mental health dysfunction vs mental health nutrition [9:14]
• Incorporating medication into mental health [12:49]
• The relationship between your gut and mental health [17:59]
• How to determine what supplements you need [22:49]
• Bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain  [28:02)
• What is SIBO and how does it impact your mental health  [32:37]
• Improving your mental health with food [36:22]

 

Connect with Alex:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oloxnutrition/?hl=en    Website: https://oloxnutrition.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 Alli Magier, a registered dietitian, certified life coach and founder and CEO of Well by Alli. With her practice, she  helps women get to the root cause of their symptoms to optimize their pre and post pregnancy health through nutrition, lifestyle and functional medicine testing.    During our conversation, Alli discusses what motivated her to take control of her health, how birth control effects hormonal health and fertility, and why you need to take care of your diet.   In today’s episode we cover:

• Alli shares more about her work [1:31]
• Everything you need to know about birth control [6:21]
• Fortifying your gut microbiome and dealing with cholesterol [9:39]
• Impact of birth control on mental health [18:09]
• Transitioning off birth control and diet when it comes to conception  [25:04]
• Nutrition and getting pregnant [29:20]
• Birth control and fertility [36:02]

 

Connect with Alli:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/wellbyalli/

Website: https://wellbyalli.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/ 

This is an exciting episode of the Food Therapy podcast as we celebrate Lauren’s engagement! During our discussion, Lauren shares the proposal story, how she is taking the time to enjoy the engagement, and dealing with the comparison of wedding culture.   In this episode we cover:

• Lauren shares all the proposal story details [1:13]
• Taking the moment to enjoy the engagement [8:22]
• Navigating the pressure to look a certain way on your wedding day [16:10]
• Brittany shares triggers she's experienced while dress shopping [17:08]
• Avoiding comparison when planning your wedding [23:58]
• Discussing Love Is Blind (spoilers) [29:24]
• The Watcher TV Show [33:23]

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've officially entered the holiday season with the very first celebration being Thanksgiving. We know that around this time of year there is a lot of fear and apprehension around food, which is completely normal. In this episode, we wanted to give you some action steps to help you feel prepared for your next holiday event. We discuss how society hypes up Thanksgiving as a massive feast, the fear around being around lots of food, why you do not need to overeat during Thanksgiving and how to handle comments around food and weight.    In this episode we cover:

• The hype around massive Thanksgiving feasts  [1:04]
• Dealing with the fear around being a lot of food [4:39]
• Treat Thanksgiving as any other day [9:56]
• Do not restrict food to certain holidays [13:20]
• Dealing with food related comments  [17:26]

 

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/