A craving is an experience, not an instruction. It feels urgent, but it is not an emergency. Mel breaks down practical, real-world strategies to help you gain control over food cravings without relying on harsh self-criticism or extreme restrictions. Mel shares actionable tactics to create space between the urge and your action—from labelling the craving out loud and introducing a 10-minute pause, to changing your immediate environment and eating consciously without guilt. Learn why hard days

The first 10kg came off relatively smoothly. Then you hit those last few kilos, and suddenly everything feels ten times harder. You're not imagining it. And you're not doing anything wrong. In this episode, we're breaking down exactly why the last stretch of fat loss is so much harder than the rest, what's actually happening in your body at this stage, and how to approach it without falling into the trap of doing more, more, more. You'll learn: Why your body fights harder to hold onto the las...

Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we talk about the best way to take turmeric, how to mitigate chronic pain, and why we should spice it up with capsaicin.This episode features audio from: Q&A: Dr. Greger Talks Sunscreen, Alcohol, Vitamin D, and Upcoming Books Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Have you been trying to lose weight for what feels like forever, but still don't feel confident in your body or like you're at your healthiest? At 56, Hot & Healthy member Michelle knew what she was supposed to do to lose weight… but knowing what to do and actually finding an approach she could stick with were two very different things. That's why in today's episode, I've invited Michelle on to share her journey inside the Membership and why this time around has felt so different from every diet

Is yogurt really good for your gut? What about dairy kefir—and are plant-based yogurts a better choice? Gastroenterologist Dr. Alan Desmond joins Chuck Carroll to examine the human research behind some of the biggest claims in the yogurt aisle. They discuss why live cultures do not automatically mean lasting health benefits, where fermented dairy can help people with lactose intolerance, what to look for in a plant-based yogurt, and why your overall eating pattern matters more than one product. Dr

Welcome to this week’s Midlife Minute!Today, I examine partial and full hysterectomies and what we know about their potential long-term effects, clarifying what the research tells us about bone, brain, and cardiovascular health, and what women should discuss with their healthcare providers before and after surgery. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How a partial hysterectomy differs from a full hysterectomy, and the abrupt estrogen changes ovarian removal can produce Why having a

Who are you—and why do you do what you do?Most of us spend our lives answering questions about what we want to accomplish, what career we should pursue, and what steps we should take next. But Dr. Gary Sanchez believes we’re asking the right questions in the wrong order.Gary is the founder of The WHY Institute and the creator of a system designed to help people discover their WHY, their HOW, and their WHAT—the personal operating system behind how they think, communicate, lead, make decisions, and

What if improving health wasn’t just about telling people what to eat or how much to exercise—but about building stronger communities, setting meaningful goals, creating better environments, and designing solutions with the people they’re meant to serve?In this episode of the Wise Divine Women Podcast, Dana Irvine sits down with Kwame Terra, founder of bEHR Health, to explore his journey from aspiring orthopedic surgeon to public health innovator.Kwame shares how his early experiences in research,

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You held the boundary. You protected the walk, the appointment, or the time you needed. Someone may have been disappointed—and now you still feel guilty. When changing the boundary is no longer the route to relief, your brain may offer another familiar option: food. In this episode, Dr. Stacy Heimburger explains why emotional eating can be less about hunger and more about wanting to change an uncomfortable internal state. She connects guilt, anxiety, resentment, and restlessness to the urge t...

Have you ever seen "redundant colon" on your colonoscopy report and wondered what it actually means, or whether it could explain your chronic constipation? In this episode of The Gut Show, I'm joined by Dr. Kyle Staller to unpack what a redundant colon actually is and, more importantly, whether it matters for your symptoms. We talk about what's considered a "normal" colon length, differences between men and women, and whether the extra twists and loops associated with a redundant colon are something

Food addiction, ultra processed food patterns, and recovery are explored in this episode of Real Food Recovery Podcast™. This conversation focuses on how food addiction impacts behavior, cravings, and emotional regulation, and what sustainable recovery can look like in real life. Real Food Recovery Podcast™ was created from a society wrestling with ultra processed food addiction and the exhaustion that comes from feeling stuck in destructive patterns. After decades of frustration and

Let’s be honest…When it comes to weight loss, most of us are looking for the exciting solution.The new diet.The perfect workout.The food that supposedly “burns belly fat”.The secret hack that will finally make everything click.But after working with hundreds of women, I can tell you that the things that actually create lasting results are usually much more boring.And I think this is especially important for busy, high-achieving women because you already have enough on your plate.The last thing I

Not every diet is designed for weight loss. Therapeutic diets are used as part of medical care to help manage symptoms, improve health, reduce complications, and support treatment for specific conditions. This episode looks at gluten-free, heart-healthy, diabetes, renal, low-FODMAP, low-sodium, and other therapeutic eating patterns, along with the role of Medical Nutrition Therapy. The goal isn't to find one "best" diet, but to understand why a particular dietary approach is being used, who it is

In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Janine Rodriguez from Long Island, NY.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There’s

This week I'm sharing what's been happening behind the scenes in NourisHer and LeadHer, including some exciting news: our first in-person LeadHer event is coming! I also recap my day at the Herology Hub, with brilliant talks on fertility, endometriosis and menopause, and why it matters so much to check who's really behind the health advice and products you see online.In the second half, I break down my approach to supplements. The foundations come first, supplements support a healthy lifestyle

Why have cultures throughout history used seasonal transitions as a time to reset?In this episode of The Holistic Goddess Podcast, Hannah explores the idea of gentle seasonal cleansing, why spring and fall can be natural opportunities to reassess our habits, and what it really means to support our body's natural detoxification and elimination systems.We’re talking gut health, parasites, heavy-metal exposure, digestion, regular elimination, nutrition, sleep—and why supporting your terrain

Is your race week nutrition plan something you've actually practiced? New research on 27 women racing the IRONMAN World Championship found that only 26% met carbohydrate loading guidelines, even though most knew them. The women who ate more carbohydrate tended to finish faster, and higher fiber intake was linked to more GI symptoms. In this episode, Coach Chris Newport, MS, RDN, CISSN, breaks down what the study found and why race-day nutrition is as much a behavior and logistics challenge as...

This weeks episode has come at the perfect time of year... just before FLU SEASON...Kids are back in school and they're bringing home with them a load of virus' and colds the little monkies...That said, people are unhygienic and their immune system is made of paper. Have a good listen to today's episode and remember to send me the secret code 💃 on instagram @paulthenutritionist.