Wonder Why

When it comes to eating disorders, your body is basically waving a red flag, trying to get your attention. Traditionally we think of mental health issues but the origins of eating disorders can also be traced back to genetic factors, disruptions in reward processing, and imbalances in gut biology.

On today’s episode of Wonder Why Dr. David Wiss, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) since 2013 founded Nutrition in Recovery, a group practice of RDNs specializing in treating eating and substance use disorders. He earned his Ph.D. in Public Health with a minor in Health Psychology from UCLA. 

Dr. Wiss is a scientific author with over 20 peer-reviewed publications, a nutrition and health consultant, functional medicine practitioner, recovery coach, and passionate educator. Learn more about the intersection of nutrition and mental health at Wise Mind Nutrition, where you can learn about his revolutionary mobile app, available for download today.

For more episodes and information, visit us at https://www.dietitianshealthieramerica.org/wonder-why-podcast

About The DHA:

We advocate for dietitians to have a greater role in the healthcare system, as well as for the importance of nutritional therapy in preventing and treating chronic diseases. We are committed to reducing healthcare costs by promoting the value of preventative interventions and empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Learn more @ https://www.dietitianshealthieramerica.org/

Here is a topic that may be a little uncomfortable, but necessary. Diarrhea, it’s one of the most straightforward signals your body is trying to alert you of when something isn't right. Many of us never look before flushing, but we all recognize the disruptive and uncomfortable feeling that comes with it. If you find yourself dealing with this more often than not, this episode is a must listen.

We bring on Edith Yang, a registered dietitian, to talk poops. Edith is Board-Certified in Renal Nutrition, cookbook author, and the owner of Healthy Mission Dietitian. Edith has experience working with a variety of patients and is passionate about all things related to food. 

She specializes in kidney nutrition, weight management, GI issues, food intolerances/sensitivities, diabetes, heart health, and general nutrition. Her goal is to empower people to properly fuel and nourish their bodies to live happy, healthy lives and prevent many chronic illnesses.

For more episodes and information, visit us at https://www.dietitianshealthieramerica.org/wonder-why-podcast

About The DHA:

We advocate for dietitians to have a greater role in the healthcare system, as well as for the importance of nutritional therapy in preventing and treating chronic diseases. We are committed to reducing healthcare costs by promoting the value of preventative interventions and empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Learn more @ https://www.dietitianshealthieramerica.org/

Do you have stomach pain that just doesn’t go away? You’ve tried different diets, different foods, exercising but yet your stomach still feels like it’s twisting and turning.

With a symptom like stomach pain it can be so many things but a common overlooked root cause is simply just stress.

On today’s episode of Wonder Why, Robyn Goldberg, a registered dietitian, shares with us a story of a man no matter what he ate he would have stomach discomfort. His journey led him to a doctor who recommended antibiotics which cured the bad bacteria in his gut but eventually the same stomach pain returned.

Robyn for the last twenty-five years has developed her own private practice in Los Angeles, CA, where she specializes in medical conditions, disordered eating, eating disorders, Health at Every Size, pre-pregnancy nutrition, and people in recovery. She is a contributing author and is a nationally and internationally known registered dietitian nutritionist. She has been quoted in over a dozen publications and has appeared on national television as the eating disorder expert on The Insider. Robyn is the author of the book The Eating Disorder Trap: A Guide for Clinicians and Loved Ones, Co-author of the online course Your Recovery Resource and the host of the podcast The Eating Disorder Trap.

For more episodes and information, visit us at https://www.dietitianshealthieramerica.org/wonder-why-podcast

About The DHA:

We advocate for dietitians to have a greater role in the healthcare system, as well as for the importance of nutritional therapy in preventing and treating chronic diseases. We are committed to reducing healthcare costs by promoting the value of preventative interventions and empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Learn more @ https://www.dietitianshealthieramerica.org/

Are you currently taking birth control, or recently decided to stop? If you've noticed changes in your body, such as bloating, abdominal pain, unpredictable bowel movements, or an overwhelming sense of fatigue, you're not alone.  

To answer what is going on we bring on Tara Durden a Functional Registered Dietitian specializing in women’s health. She has worked with hundreds of women struggling with hormonal and digestive issues using a functional approach to thrive and without sacrificing well-being. With almost a decade of experience, she helps women optimize their hormones, mineral and gut health combining both holistic and scientific methods.

For more episodes and information, visit us at https://www.dietitianshealthieramerica.org/wonder-why-podcast

About The DHA:

We advocate for dietitians to have a greater role in the healthcare system, as well as for the importance of nutritional therapy in preventing and treating chronic diseases. We are committed to reducing healthcare costs by promoting the value of preventative interventions and empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Learn more @ https://www.dietitianshealthieramerica.org/

Have you had chronic stomach pain for what seems like forever and just doesn’t go away? It’s quite possible you might have gastric ulcers.  

On today’s episode of Wonder Why, Mariah Haroon, a registered dietitian, shares with us a story of a woman who ended up in the Emergency Room after vomiting for three days straight. Upon multiple tests, the doctors discovered pancreatitis and gastric ulcers.

Mariah shares with us the potential root causes of these ulcers and how to go about figuring out if an ulcer is causing your chronic stomach pain.

Mariah has fifteen years of experience in clinical nutrition and foodservice management in an acute care setting. She received her masters in human nutrition from California State University, Northridge.

For more episodes and information, visit us at https://www.dietitianshealthieramerica.org/wonder-why-podcast

About The DHA:

We advocate for dietitians to have a greater role in the healthcare system, as well as for the importance of nutritional therapy in preventing and treating chronic diseases. We are committed to reducing healthcare costs by promoting the value of preventative interventions and empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Learn more @ https://www.dietitianshealthieramerica.org/

The whole reason we created this podcast is to figure out what your body is trying to tell you.

Now what does that even mean?

Well, those annoying headaches, the sudden aches and pains, those... weird bowel movements, or even those days when you're just flat-out exhausted or irrationally irritated. Yep, all those are fun ways your body is saying, Hey, pay attention to me!

Our episodes are short, sweet and to the point. Each one focuses on one specific symptom or body signal. We'll bring in experts, share stories, and give you the context on what your body is really trying to tell you.  

It's like being an archaeologist deciphering what the Mayans were saying… but instead of ancient hieroglyphics, we're using dietitians to translate your own body's signals and warning signs.

You don't have to sift through a hundred episodes to find what you're looking for. Just pick the one that resonates with your current body mystery, and let's get to solving it together.

For more episodes and information, visit us at https://www.dietitianshealthieramerica.org/wonder-why-podcast

About The DHA:

We advocate for dietitians to have a greater role in the healthcare system, as well as for the importance of nutritional therapy in preventing and treating chronic diseases. We are committed to reducing healthcare costs by promoting the value of preventative interventions and empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Learn more @ https://www.dietitianshealthieramerica.org/