Transform Your Nutrition Podcast

In this bit of a detour from our typical talk of nutrition, feeding, health, and fitness, we discuss an important topic during Children's Mental Health Week 2021 ... children's mental health! Interestingly, however, so much of what we work on with clients is rooted in childhood experiences and how their relationship with food was molded growing up.

We recorded this episode live on LinkedIn so we have some live interactions and take some questions/comments along the way. While neither of us are mental health experts by any means, we both have a lot of experience working with and educating children and we think anyone who has experienced mental health challenges in themselves and/or their children and are willing to learn, grow, and understand, can and should talk about this important topic.

We both get quite personal in sharing some of our own experiences with abusive relationships and trauma and its impact on our children in hopes that others will be willing to open up about their own experiences and seek help if necessary.

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

In this episode, we discuss several important topics related to our modern food environment, cultural influences, ultra-processed food, and more. How should we approach these factors? Should we allow them to dictate the foods we should and should not eat? Or, should we apply this understanding in a different way?

This episode applies to adult, teen, and even child nutrition so don't miss it!

Please send either of us any questions, comments, or ideas you have for future discussions in this area or any related to child, teen, family, or individual nutrition!

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

In this episode, we discuss the importance of hunger, satiety, and our appetite. It's important to understand how food provides energy for our bodies but that pursuing satisfaction in our eating is also very important. We address:

• Physiological hunger and satiety
• Eating foods you enjoy
• Putting together satisfying and sustaining snacks
• Internal hunger/satiety cues
• More ...

This episode applies to adult, teen, and even child nutrition so don't miss it!

Please send either of us any questions, comments, or ideas you have for future discussions in this area or any related to child, teen, family, or individual nutrition!

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

In this special episode, Rebecca interviews one of her clients who has had an amazing and life-altering transformation in her relationship with food.  Listen in as Rebecca and Tanya talk about the work they did together and find out how working with Rebecca might help you transform your own nutrition!

Please send either of us any questions, comments, or ideas you have for future discussions in this area or any related to child, teen, family, or individual nutrition!

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

In this episode, we discuss a common scenario. You're doing everything "right" but whatever measure of progress you're using doesn't seem to reflect your hard work. For many of us, that's the number on the scale. We have a tendency to react when things aren't progressing as we'd hoped by trying to make aggressive changes to the things we're doing. What are those aggressive changes? Often it's cutting out foods we love (fun foods) or aggressively restrict calories.

Join us as we discuss this important topic!

If you're interested in signing up for one or all of Rebecca's workshops referenced in various episodes, you can get complete details here:
https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/shop

Please send either of us any questions, comments, or ideas you have for future discussions in this area or any related to child, teen, family, or individual nutrition!

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

What is BMI and how should we interpret the number? What about percentiles on children's growth charts? Should your BMI score immediately give you cause for alarm? Should your child's location on the growth chart be a stern warning that they're headed for a life of obesity if something is not done?

Often these numbers are erroneously used as a diagnostic tool without any or much consideration of the whole, individual person. Your BMI or percentile on the growth chart needs to be used appropriately or it can have a negative impact on eating behaviors or push parents to disrupt their feeding practices with their children resulting in negative outcomes.

If you're interested in signing up for one or all of Rebecca's workshops referenced in various episodes, you can get complete details here:
https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/shop

Please send either of us any questions, comments, or ideas you have for future discussions in this area or any related to child, teen, family, or individual nutrition!

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

In this episode, we discuss the popular and common concept of "sugar addiction."

• Is it a "thing?" 
• What is the current state of the scientific literature in this area? 
• How should we approach it in the context of our journey toward a healthier lifestyle?
• Is addressing possible sugar addiction a good place to start when changing up our eating habits?

If you're interested in signing up for one or all of Rebecca's workshops referenced in the episode, you can get complete details here:
https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/shop

And ... if you would like to learn how to approach nutrition with your children and teens in a way that helps but does not harm, make sure to check out Jeff's live webinar, "Equipped to Thrive - Healthy Family" here:
https://www.hopedrivesme.com/healthy-family-webinar/

Please send either of us any questions, comments, or ideas you have for future discussions in this area or any related to child, teen, family, or individual nutrition!

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

The dieting industry and fitness culture push the idea that in order to be happy we must wear a certain size, look a certain way, and have the scale read within a certain range. They don't come right out and say it, but this is the veiled message many people hear this time of year.

In this episode, we discuss 3 common approaches to weight loss and dieting and some of the pros, cons, and important considerations when looking at improving your health and/or dropping a few lbs/kgs:

• Calorie/macro tracking and point-based approaches
• Time-restricted eating (AKA intermittent fasting)
• Intuitive eating approaches (and how this concept is often misapplied as a weight loss diet)

Also, if you're interested in signing up for one or all of Rebecca's workshops referenced in the episode, you can get complete details here:
https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/shop

And ... if you would like to learn how to approach nutrition with your children and teens in a way that helps but does not harm, make sure to check out Jeff's live webinar, "Equipped to Thrive - Healthy Family" here:
https://www.hopedrivesme.com/healthy-family-webinar/

Please send either of us any questions, comments, or ideas you have for future discussions in this area or any related to child, teen, family, or individual nutrition!

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

In this episode, we discuss two common topics this time of year (it's the week before Christmas at the time of recording): detoxes/cleanses and "clean eating."

Are these helpful for those looking to improve their health and well-being? Are they helpful for weight loss or are they just distractions from the big picture?

Also, if you're interested in signing up for one or all of Rebecca's workshops referenced in the episode, you can get complete details here:
https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/shop

Please send any questions, comments, or ideas you have for future discussions in this area or any related to child, teen, family, or individual nutrition!

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness

The holidays are typically a time for food, family, food, friends, food, celebrations, and did we mention food? And, of course, don't forget the adult beverages that are also quite common.

This time of year is also a time for articles and media clips sharing ways to make your holiday meals "healthy", how to change up that favorite recipe to make it "healthy", and how to stay on track with your weight loss during the holidays.

Bah, humbug!

Holidays and celebrations are a time where the focus should be on the celebratory and social aspects, not the calorie content of a few meals. Remember that health has a physical aspect, yes, but just as important are the emotional, social, psychological aspects. In addition, at the time of this recording, we are in the middle of a worldwide pandemic which means there is an even greater need for nurturing those other aspects of health as well.

In this episode, we discuss a number of topics related to festive "play" foods and beverages!

Rebecca Heald, Transformational Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/
Web: https://transformationalnutrition.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransNutrition1/
IG: @transformationalnutrition1

Jeff Ash, Hope Drives Me Training & Nutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-ash-7b004318a/
Web: https://hopedrivesme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopedrivesmenutrition
IG: @jeffashfitness