This week on the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we’re thrilled to chat with Vicki Jones of @veganmacros — a wellness coach and nutrition expert who’s passionate about helping women heal their relationship with food through a balanced, plant-based approach. Vicki shares her journey and gives us realistic, empowering tools to fuel our bodies and support lipedema wellness without restriction or guilt. You can learn more about her work at www.veganmacros101.net✨ Sponsor Love:This episode is brought to you by

Plateaus are one of the most frustrating parts of any health or fitness journey. You’re putting in the effort, doing the work, but the results just don’t seem to be showing up. In this episode, we dig into why plateaus happen, how to know if you’re really in one, and the small but powerful adjustments that can help you move forward without burning out.Joining me today is Katie MeKenna , a licensed mental health therapist (LMHC) and certified nutritionist who specializes in eating disorders, anxiety,

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things — in your health, your business, your life — but still not seeing results, it’s time to simplify.These are the five simple daily habits that completely changed everything for me. They helped me lose 50 pounds, build a multi–7-figure coaching business, and create a life that feels strong, calm, and completely aligned.And here’s the best part — these habits don’t just work for me. They’re the same foundation I’ve used to help thousands of women

This week I sat down with Dr. Adam Sawyers, a strength coach, gym owner, powerlifter, and doctor who’s on a mission to bring people back to what really works: the basics.With so much information and noise out there, it’s easy to overcomplicate training. But when you look at the results Adam gets with his clients, it’s clear that doing the fundamentals really well beats chasing the next trend every time.We chatted about:🏋️‍♂️ What doing the basics better actually looks like🧠 Why so many people

On this week's episode Erin and Crystal chat about maintaining and periodizing your nutrition plan for optimal physical results. Get lean... stay lean. This is the way! Join our conversation and let us help you troubleshoot. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or medical professionals. The message relayed here reflect our opinions only.-------------------------------------------------Follow the Hosts on

In this episode, we cut through the noise around ultra-processed foods: no fear-mongering, no fluff.You’ll learn what ultra-processed foods actually are, why they’re so hard to “moderate,” and how they affect your hunger, cravings, and long-term health—not just because of calories, but because of how they’re designed.We also unpack the real science behind ingredients vs. calorie intake, and give you clear, practical strategies to eat in a way that supports your body without falling into food

Weight loss can be a hard journey to work through. I know it can be frustrating when the scales are not changing. In this episode, I talk about some of the main pitfalls my clients have worked around as well as how we can start to view our epic body in a more positive light and consider other aspects as measures of our success alongside weight loss - for example, strength, fitness levels and more. As ever, this is not a podcast to listen to around the children lol! For workouts, nutritional support

Behind the Scenes of My Career Path: Your Questions AnsweredThis is a long overdue podcast episode that you have been asking for, for YEARS! In this episode, I answer the questions I get most often about my career journey, how I built my practice, and the trainings that shaped my approach. You can also find more specifics on this over at functionalfueling.com/about. I hope this episode helps guide you on your career path! A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 • How a functional

In this episode I chat with Nutrition coach , mum of 3 and creator of the Fussy Food plate, Samantha Forrest. Follow here  @thefussyfoodplates https://www.fussyfoodplates.com/ USE THE WORD "FUSSY"  FOR 10% OFF We chat about: Her story How to move away from food guilt as a parent Handy tips for lunches How to work with fussy eaters Why do kids become fussy eaters Should parents be worried about cereal? Online coaching - www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

In episode 714 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather reconnects with Kim, who first shared her story in episode 183 after losing 100 pounds. Nearly 10 years later, Kim opens up about what it really takes to maintain long-term weight loss while facing life changes like menopause, retirement, and moving. Heather and Kim chat about: -- how Kim handled weight fluctuations after hitting maintenance -- the challenges of menopause -- the role of tracking, flexibility, and mindset in staying consistent -- and

I sat down with Michelle Joyce, founder of Open Heart Farm, to chat all things soil, health, and connection.From hospital hallways to growing food with her bare hands, Michelle shares how her journey transformed not just her health but her entire outlook on life.We cover:The link between nature and wellbeingWhy women in agriculture matter more than everWhat it means to grow chemical-free food with heartAnd how the simplest act — paying attention to a plant — can teach us more about ourselves than we

If the internet had its way, none of us would even be allowed to drink water without someone calling us out. In this episode, Katie and Cris have an honest (and hilarious) chat about the reality of “balanced health” and why perfection doesn’t belong in wellness.They open up about their own not-so-perfect habits and the things they refuse to give up, even as nutritionists. From MAC lipstick to oat milk, from Alexa running the house to dogs eating better than humans, this episode reminds you

I've talked about how important diet is over and over. I love the evidence that Dr. Matt Bernstein brings to the table! We chat about other healing modalities too like breathing exercises, walking, earthing, tree bathing, and more. We need to get outside more often into the sunlight and slow down.Dr. Matt Bernstein is a board-certified psychiatrist and a leading voice in metabolic psychiatry, with 25 years of experience helping individuals achieve full mental health and functional recovery. He

**Summary:**Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel pays tribute to late Buckeye and NFL player Nick Mangold, highlighting his impact as a national champion and leader. Tressel introduces the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, a statewide program promoting healthy habits among children, focusing on fitness, nutrition, and rest. The initiative has reached over 700 schools and 183,000 students. Tressel also discusses concerns over a potential federal government shutdown and its impact on Ohio families,

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Andy McCloy — Owner & Founder of BCI Sports Performance & Fitness, where he’s coached thousands of athletes, with hundreds reaching the elite level in their sport.When Andy speaks, you listen. His results and track record speak for themselves.In a world where many coaches want quick results and shortcuts, Andy reminds us that the art of coaching, experience, patience, and raising standards, is what truly makes the difference.We dug into:🎯 The

Obesity isn’t just about willpower or numbers on a scale. It’s a complex metabolic disease.In this episode, Dr. Alvand Sehat explains what bariatric, or metabolic, surgery really is, why it works, and how it transforms the body’s biology.Learn what “obesity” actually means in medical terms and explore the newest 2022 ASMBS/IFSO guidelines that define who qualifies for surgery today.

POSTCARDS FROM MIDLIFE REVISITEDThe actor, model & beachwear entrepreneur joined Lorraine & Trish from her hot pink sofa to talk about her pivotal role in the Estee Lauder Companies’ breast cancer care campaign and explains why every woman needs to be vigilant about their breast checks. Plus tales from her life in the country,a special cameo from her beloved spaniel & what Joan Collins gave her for her birthday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saliva isn’t just spit... it’s science. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Cordelia Running, director of the SPIT Lab (Saliva, Perception, Ingestion, and Tongues) at Purdue University. She shares her research on how taste and saliva influence what we enjoy, and don’t enjoy, eating and drinking. We dive into her work on encouraging people to eat more vegetables, often bitter and less liked, and reduce sugar-sweetened beverages, typically well-liked and overconsumed. From why some flavors appeal to

In this listener Q&A episode, we tackle some of the most real and pressing questions about life with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. From whether sugar-free cordial is really safe, to how to test your blood sugar after eating fruit, to why numbers sometimes stay high even hours after eating, you’ll hear practical, science-based answers you can use right away. We also explore what “normal” blood sugar targets actually look like when you have insulin resistance, why fasting sugar and A1c d...

This week we have a special guest, Madelyn, who has been a client for over a year; she’s here to tell us her secret to how she’s been consistent for so long! She and Coach Carly chat macro phases, why they’re important, and why these phases can be YOUR secret tool too! After struggling with her weight for over 10 years, Madelyn dove head first into tracking macros at 4 months postpartum with her third baby. Over the last 14 months with The Habyt she’s made changes that will last a lifetime. Here’s a