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Are you overly-obsessed with your diet? Join me as I discuss the balance between intuitive eating and nutritional needs with body positive Registered Dietitian Courtney Rayppy. Courtney works with active and athletic adults who are overly-obsessed with managing their diet.  She helps them to eat more intuitively, stop tracking macros, and optimize thier performance in the process. Striking a balance between obsession and 'anything goes' isn't always easy in our world.  In this episode, we talk a lot about the space between and how we help our clients successfully 'live' there. In this episode, we discuss: How to optimize athletic performance while avoiding the harms of obsessive food culture  Why it's important to focus on your body's abilities instead of the numbers (on the scale or in your tracking app) Our experiences with disordered eating and how they shaped our practices Tips for how to transition away from obsessive eating The importance of still prioritizing good nutrition and metabolic health while eating intuitively Connect with Courtney for 1:1 coaching: https://www.instagram.com/fit.and.fabulousnutrition    Check out the full episode at: https://erinskinner.com/empowerednutrition/IntuitiveEatingCR Please review the Empowered Nutrition Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Please send me a screenshot of your review to erin@erinskinner.com as a DM on Instagram (erinskinner_rd) and I'll send you a free copy of my 'IBS Flare-Fixer Meal Plan'!  I'm accepting new clients for functional nutrition!  Book a free chemistry call to discuss your story and see if we're a good fit HERE. Follow me on: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest

Want to optimize your nutrition without supplements? GEM is a nutrient-dense food that tastes delicious.  It's intelligently designed to fill the nutritional gaps that are most common among women.  Their original 'daily essentials' bite is meant to protect your overall wellness.  Their newest line contains an immunity bite and a sleep bite.  Join me as I discuss GEM with founder and CEO Sara Cullen.  We talk about: The problems with regular dietary supplements Why food isn’t enough in the modern world The GEM advisory and formulation process The unexpected sustainable and nutrient-dense ingredients included Our surprising take on sustainability (ditching meat isn’t the key) Who’s a good fit for gem (pill haters, I’m looking at you) Want to give GEM a try?  Use code Erin25 for 25% off your first order at: www.dailygem.co Check out the full episode at: https://erinskinner.com/empowerednutrition/gem Please review the Empowered Nutrition Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Please send me a screenshot of your review to erin@erinskinner.com as a DM on Instagram (erinskinner_rd) and I'll send you a free copy of my 'IBS Flare-Fixer Meal Plan'!  I'm accepting new clients for functional nutrition!  Book a free chemistry call to discuss your story and see if we're a good fit HERE. Follow me on: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest

Cari Riker is a Registered Dietitian and health coach who is passionate about helping people with IBS and digestive problems to improve their lives.   In this episode, Cari shares 5 tips for how to improve digestive symptoms: - How to pick a fiber and/or prebiotic type - How meal size and timing plays a role in symptoms - The importance of drink type and hydration - The impacts of stress on IBS and how to improve them - The best diet choice for IBS Get Cari's free download: '7 Strategies to Start Managing Your IBS Today': https://tremendous-leader-2001.ck.page/bc5287c3d8  Check out the full episode at: https://erinskinner.com/empowerednutrition/ibstips Please review the Empowered Nutrition Podcast on Apple Podcasts! Please send me a screenshot of your review to erin@erinskinner.com as a DM on Instagram (erinskinner_rd) and I'll send you a free copy of my 'IBS Flare-Fixer Meal Plan'!  I'm accepting new clients for functional nutrition!  Book a free chemistry call to discuss your story and see if we're a good fit HERE. Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest

The Empowered Nutrition podcast is back!  I have lots of updates to share, especially that I'll be opening a new practice in North Carolina!  The vision the new practice is to provide accessible functional medicine, so that you can experience healthcare that actually works.  More details to come soon.   I also share what happened when I went vegan for 3 days and tracked my nutrition.  It isn't pretty!  Get the full details at https://erinskinner.com/empowerednutrition/veganweek

Meet Jenny Champion - we're nutrition twins!  We are two like-minded Dietitians who both believe in a positive, supportive, feminine approach to a paleo diet.  In this episode, we discuss all things diet culture (we share our stories about disordered eating recovery), the 'healthy at every size' movement, body positivity, and where we see the future of the paleo movement.  Don't forget to check out Jenny's Cleanse Club (you can get access to her in community for only $10 per month!) at: https://www.cleanseclub.org/blog Get the full show notes at: https://erinskinner.com/empowerednutrition/dietculture

Have you ever wondered: does SIBO Cause IBS?  If you're confused at all about small-intestinal bacterial overgrowth and how it relates to digestive problems, don't miss this episode with GI-focused, Integrative and Functional Registered Dietitian Alicia Galvin!  We discuss the cause, testing, interventions, and dietary approaches that we both take every day in clinic with patients who have SIBO and IBS.  You especially need this information if you suffer from gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, reflux, or belching.  Make sure to also check out Alicia's website for more details about her practice: https://aliciagalvinrd.com/

In this episode of the Empowered Nutrition Podcast, Registered Dietitian Katie Regan discusses the low FODMAP diet as a powerful way to reduce digestive problems: bloating, gas, stool changes, reflux, and abdominal pain.  Katie and Erin discuss how they use the low FODMAP diet in practice and how to get started.  Katie also shares the quickest way to get your hands on low FODMAP meals at a discount (this is the best way to give it a try without learning the diet)!  These meals are available through Modify Health.  You can give them a try and get $47 off your first order of 8 with free shipping!  Use the code 4Recovery at checkout from: https://modifyhealth.com/ You can also learn more about the low FODMAP diet from Erin's free seminar: https://recoveryfromibs.clickfunnels.com/4tummytroubletricks_webinar_reg 

Heavy Metals: Should You Be Concerned? Yes - we all are at risk for exposure. However, we shouldn’t freak out. Heavy metals are all around: in the water, in our food, in our dental fillings, and even on toys! In this episode of the Empowered Nutrition Podcast, I share all about heavy metals: why to care, what the risks are, how to screen for exposure, and how metals detox works. I also share the results of my split test of two popular heavy metals tests: Genova Nutrient and Toxic Elements and Vibrant Wellness Heavy Metals. I additionally share the specific detox protocol that I used after my heavy metals testing. Get the full details at: https://www.realnutritionrx.com/empowerednutrition/13

The struggle is real, ladies.  The corona virus has been life changing for all of us and there's so much to wrap our heads around: finding the food we need, sudden, unexpected home schooling (!), working from home, etc etc.  It's a lot to manage but I can at least help with one thing: How to keep your immune system optimized!  Here's my 'adult version' of how to optimize immunity: the foods to emphasize, the supplements I take, and where to get them (at a discount).  Get the full details at the episode website: https://www.realnutritionrx.com/empowerednutrition/12 Also, please don't forget to pass this on to a friend and to leave a positive review.  Let's the get word out to more empowered women!

We've all been there: you get up, get ready, start making breakfast (you've got things to do today!) and BAM....kid wakes up sick.  Total day changer.  Fortunately, there are things we can do nutritionally to reduce how much this happens!  In this episode, I share what specific nutrients boost children's immunity, and I also share the exact supplements that I use with my 3 boys (they have perfect attendance records). ;) Grab the details at: https://www.realnutritionrx.com/empowerednutrition/11

Tummy Troubles & You - Forever For Life? Definitely Not! A lot of people suffer from digestive issues. Those might be minor, such as unusual bloating after eating a particular type of food, or bigger, such as severe diarrhea and/or abdominal pain. In this episode, learn all about a dietary approach that dramatically reduces digestive problems for the vast majority of people. As a pro who teaches low FODMAP, I share:   What is the Low FODMAP Diet How to start Low FODMAP How long to stay on the diet How to approach low FODMAP reintroduction the safe and correct way What to do if Low FODMAP isn’t working for you You'll also get links to a more detailed seminar, meal plans, my favorite book for learning the diet - everything you need to get those tummy troubles under control.  Grab it all here: https://www.realnutritionrx.com/empowerednutrition/10  

Food sensitivity testing: such an attractive idea!  Just test, remove foods, and radical health improvement, right?  Not so fast.  Unfortunately, there is a lot of controversy and nuance to food sensitivity testing.  Over the years, I've run all of the most well-known types and labs.  I've also done a deep dive on the research.  In this episode, I share my opinion on food sensitivity testing, the common myths (vs truths), and I even share my test results. You can download those results from the episode website: https://www.realnutritionrx.com/empowerednutrition/9

1:5 Adults Struggle with Digestive Problems - The Majority of them Women. If you’re one of them, do you know what’s causing your ‘stomach issues’? If you struggle with Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms like gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, reflux, or cramps, the first step to fixing it is to find the root cause. For these symptoms, the most likely cause is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). In this podcast episode, learn all the details of: What SIBO is What the signs and symptoms are (they’re not all digestive)! How it's diagnosed How it's treated How to prevent it from coming back The best dietary approach (before, after, and during treatment) Also get our free SIBO Guide (hosted by the SIBO Academy): https://www.realnutritionrx.com/empowerednutrition/8

Parenting is rough!  I constantly get questions from parents about how to achieve healthy, stress-free child feeding.  In other words, "How do I get my kids to eat vegetables?!" Fear no more!  I used my own 3 children to develop a system for gently and progressively developing children into healthy eaters.  My goal is never for kids to have a 'perfect' diet.  The goal is to teach them to develop a broad palate for healthy foods and an overall balanced, healthy diet.  Unfortunately, achieving this isn't easy.  I frequently see kids on junk food diets.  Their parents have a hard time getting on board with making healthy food because they're busy cooking junk food for their kids!  Stop the madness and do it tear-free with my 5-step system.  In this episode, I share the system that I use daily in practice to help my patients achieve a calm, healthy food life at home.  Check out the episode page for the full details and links:  https://www.realnutritionrx.com/empowerednutrition/7 Questions or comments? Hit me up on Instagram: erinskinner_rd

In this episode, learn about two research studies that demonstrated the impact of nutrition on fertility.  In one, improved diet and physical activity improved infertility rates.  In the other, environmental toxins were linked to infertility rates (nutrition plays a major role in detoxification pathways). This episode is a summary of my Research Roundup contribution to the Feb/Mar 2020 edition of Paleo Magazine.  Get the full article summaries and more at: https://www.realnutritionrx.com/empowerednutrition/6 Or, hit me up on Instagram: erinskinner_rd

In this episode, get a summary of two recent research papers on pregnancy nutrition.  These summaries were published in the Feb/Mar 2020 edition of Paleo Magazine.  In one of the studies, there was an important association found between mom's iodine status and baby's IQ, even into elementary school.  Get the full article details and more at: https://www.realnutritionrx.com/empowerednutrition/5 Or, hit me up on Instagram: erinskinner_rd

You vs. Sugar: Be the Boss!  Learn the nutrients that optimize blood sugar and insulin balance (read: shut down carb cravings). In this episode, I share the lifestyle factors and macros to start with if you experience low energy and sugar cravings.  Then, I share the specific nutrients to optimize, why, and how.  I even made you 'Carb Cravings Shut-Down Guide'!  It has the details of WHAT nutrients, what are the BEST SOURCES, and links to my TOP SUPPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS.  Grab your copy here: https://real-nutrition-rx.ck.page/f5d456e1f6

End the battle against food and your body for good! Get my time-tested, 3-part system for healthy, sustainable, effective fat loss for women: all the links and details you need to get started. It's so easy to mess this up!  There is too much confusion and conflicting information around weight loss.  Plus, female hormones can become imbalanced extremely easily.  Instead go with an experienced Registered Dietitian's refined, safe process. In this episode, learn the exact 3 phases I use to help women shed extra weight (while maintaining their sanity on a busy schedule), all while becoming HEALTHIER instead of depleted.  Don't miss my free download with all of the links and further details that you need to get started: https://real-nutrition-rx.ck.page/f17f8db243

Welcome to Episode #2 of the Empowered Nutrition Podcast!  In this episode, I share the scientific evidence for WHAT nutrients have been shown to optimize fertility (and to reverse infertility).  I also share the timeline for thinking about fertility nutrition (this one may surprise you)! The mission of the Empowered Nutrition podcast is to help busy, fit women optimize their metabolic, digestive, and hormonal health.  I'd love to hear your topic suggestions!  Please share them here: https://www.realnutritionrx.com/contact

Ladies, enough of the bro science!  Its time for a nutrition discussion BY and us and FOR us.  Here's why I think a new podcast needs to exist.  I've tried for years to find nutrition content for women by science-based women.  I haven't had much luck.  So, my goal with this podcast is to create that content and empower women to optimize their metabolic, digestive, and hormonal health. In this episode, I share some details about myself, the problems I'm seeing with the current nutrition space, and what I'm excited to talk about in this podcast.  Please, if you have a any topic suggestions, please share them using the link on my contact page: https://www.realnutritionrx.com/contact