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Insatiable with Ali Shapiro, MSOD, CHHC

Ali Shapiro, MSOD, CHHCwww.alishapiro.com

Are you struggling with food?  Done with diets?  Want another option between diet culture and body positivity? 

This is *not* another diet culture in disguise wellness podcast. Host Ali Shapiro, creator of Truce With Food® and the ICF accredited and trauma informed Truce Coaching Certification, dedicated academic, and well-known integrated health behavior change expert shares a more truthful, holistic approach to freedom from cravings, emotional eating, bingeing, bargaining, and body image.  

Join Ali for interviews, practical advice, and radically honest discussions about food, truth, psychology and change.

Episodes

56. How To Meditate Without Having To Sit On A Cushion

We all need to learn to breathe in the good shit and exhale the bullshit and typically meditation is the conventional way to let go of the stress in our lives. However there are many ways we can get the benefits of meditation without sitting still and closing our eyes. In today’s episode we are here to offer up unexpected forms of relaxation and depending on what kind of constitution you have, certain methods will resonate with you versus others. Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali &a...

Dec 14, 201635 minEp. 56

55. How To Not Numb Out With Food

People often say they feel blocked or stuck with heavy emotions and food, booze and bad tv are the only choice they have to cope. In this episode, we will talk about how to stop anesthetizing you feelings and face them head on in a way that is empowering and not scary. Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable : Click here to text Insatiable (for privacy, we only see the last 4 digits of your phone number) and won’t be able to text back. Please don’t delete prepopulated num...

Dec 07, 201648 minEp. 55

54. Eat Pretty Every Day With Jolene Hart

Today we talk to Jolene Hart about her latest book and her own story as a top beauty editor for InStyle Magazine. Despite having access to every beauty opportunity, she struggled with painful cystic acne and inflammatory blemishes that covered her whole face and left her feeling like a fraud in her own industry. In this episode Jolene explains how she was able to clear her acne naturally and how beautiful skin starts with your fridge, not at your dermatologists office or at the drug store. Find ...

Nov 30, 20161 hr 11 minEp. 54

53. Non Traditional Portion Control Tips for the Holidays

Conventional wisdom tells you to visualize success in order to achieve a goal, but in this episode we will reveal a better technique that’s more effective than just positive thinking. How can you gracefully get on the same page with your hosts and hostesses when it comes to wanting to eat healthy at a holiday gathering?and lastly what to measure so you can eliminate your guilt from over indulging over the holiday season. Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable : Click her...

Nov 23, 201633 minEp. 53

52. Acupuncture for Fertility, PCOS, and Anxiety

What is Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine? How can this 5000 plus year old form of medicine support your hormones, stress, and immunity? We had the amazing Kara dive into the details for us and it went beyond our expectations. Ali and I always joke that Kara is a medicine woman, witch doctor or I even say Jesus, jokingly, but something about what she does is miraculous, although she’ll just say she’s a regular gal with the right tools and knowledge. Listen is as we talk about energy o...

Nov 16, 20161 hr 7 minEp. 52

51. Randi Buckley on Healthy Boundaries for the Holidays

Her coaching clients say “Randi is equal parts Pema Chodron, Sofia Loren and Clint Eastwood, with a splash of George Carlin.” and we couldn’t agree more. From one-on- one coaching to executive training and consulting, Randi has made a difference in the lives of so many, including working with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (aka The Oscars), Canyon Ranch Spa, Stanford University and too many more to list. In this episode, Randi talks about tactile ways to create boundaries in our...

Nov 09, 20161 hr 2 minEp. 51

50. Gaming Your Metabolism

Let’s get something straight: You don’t have a slow metabolism. You probably just haven't figured out how to turn it on and make the furnace that is your metabolism burn hot. There are 5 levers to increasing your metabolism and in this episode, we will show what you eat eat, how you exercise and how your feelings can stress or support your metabolic rate. Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable : Click here to text Insatiable (for privacy, we only see the last 4 digits of...

Nov 02, 201642 minEp. 50

49. Decrease Bloating With Pre and Probiotics

What are pre and probiotics? Do we need them to be healthy? Maybe you’re already consuming them, but could the be in the wrong form? Find out how and why this army of bacteria fights for your immune system to be stronger and your stomach to look flatter. Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable : Click here to text Insatiable (for privacy, we only see the last 4 digits of your phone number) and won’t be able to text back. Please don’t delete prepopulated numbers as that id...

Oct 26, 201640 minEp. 49

48. The 5 Quick Weight Loss Fixes

As you know from listening to our episodes and philosophies there is no magic pill for weight loss, however there are easy things you can start doing ASAP that don’t require a lot of thought or will power and can help to reduce cravings and keep you motivated along your weight loss quest. Tune into these 5 easy weight loss tips that are scientifically proven to work and will not feel like a diet. Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable : Click here to text Insatiable (for...

Oct 26, 201639 minEp. 48

47. Is Your Fitness Tracker Lying To You?

Everywhere you look wearable devices are being marketed and sold as a way to hack your fitness and nutrition, however how can we trust that the metrics they are aiming for are accurate and will work in our favor? Does tracking your steps, heat rate and calories support more weight loss or does it backfire into weight gain? A new study that came of the University of Pittsburgh claims that activity trackers are ineffective for sustaining weight loss. In this episode we dive into the world of weara...

Oct 19, 201644 minEp. 47

46. Does Golden Tumeric Milk Cure Everything?

What has now become a trendy and tasty beverage has been traditionally consumed in both Chinese medicine, as well as Ayurvedic medicine for a thousand-plus years. Uses for golden milk, include healing inflammation, diseases and general wound healing. Incorporating this drink into your routine can help curb cravings and decrease stress. Sounds good right? This could be the trick to help replace that pumpkin spice latte obsession. Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable : C...

Oct 12, 201631 minEp. 46

45. Are you Authentic, Or Are you a Fraud? with Jaimie Greenwood

Jamie Greenwood is a life coach who focuses on emotional resiliency. Her passion is coaching driven, soulful women to reconnect with themselves for greater presence in their lives. Jamie is a featured speaker and trainer for companies across the US and her writings have been featured on The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and Tiny Buddha. In this episode Jamie reveals the magical 3 p’s: Presence, Peace and Power and how these lead to authenticity within yourself. You will also learn the telltale...

Oct 05, 201655 minEp. 45

44. Sober School With Kate B

What if you were asked to go 90 days without alcohol? Does this sound scary? If so, this episode is for you. You may not be a candidate for AA meetings, but that doesn’t mean alcohol isn’t an issue for you. Kate B of the Sober school talks about the myths we tell ourselves to make drinking acceptable. Do you use your booze for liquid courage or to make social outings more enjoyable? Or how about that long and stressful day and “needing” a glass of wine? Learn if alcohol is something you should c...

Sep 28, 20161 hr 8 minEp. 44

43. Reboot Your Workout & Metabolism With Lifting

Barre classes, Bootcamps, CrossFit, Spinning, Unite Fitness...there are so many workouts out there and it’s hard to know which one will give you the results you are looking for. Our very own co-host Juliet Burgh has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years and has worked with hundreds of clients one on one and thousands with her trademarked heart, muscle, mind Unite group workouts. Juliet breaks down the importance of strength training and what kind actually changes your body. There are to...

Sep 21, 201653 minEp. 43

42. Should I Go Gluten Free? with Dr. Samantha Brody

A new study has come out from Columbia University that says gluten sensitivity is real and effects people in many ways, from digestion issues to anxiety and depression. In this episode with Dr. Samantha Brody we discuss the top signs and symptoms to know if gluten sensitivity may be an issue for you. The difference between celiac and non celiac gluten sensitivity and then lastly why going gluten-free isn't the silver bullet people think it is. Dr. Samantha is a licensed naturopathic physician, a...

Sep 14, 201657 minEp. 42

41. What Works Best For Weight Loss: Mediterranean, Vegetarian Or Paleo?

One of our most favorite topics is discussed in todays episode. Metabolic typing! Are you a slow, medium or fast burner when it comes to metabolizing your food? Once you figure this out you will be able to eat right for your type and turn yourself into a blood sugar balancing, fat burning machine. Some people do better with low carb, high fat, others with high carb, low fat. Find out what works for you! Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable : Click here to text Insatiab...

Sep 07, 201650 minEp. 41

40. The Role Of Discipline And Weight Loss With Nicole Lipkin Psy.D.

What if there was a way to increase your will power? Would that be the key to being able to say no thank you to that dessert at at end of the meal? Nicole is the founder and President of Equilibria Leadership Consulting, an international leadership and management consulting and coaching firm, based in Philadelphia, PA. She is a regular contributor to the print and broadcast community and has been featured on NPR, NBC, CBS, Fox Business News, Investor’s Business Daily, Entreprenuer.com, Forbes.co...

Aug 31, 201657 minEp. 40

39. Linda's Truce with Food Final Results, Bonus Episode 3 (Client Interview)

Linda's completed the Truce with Food program. In this final, unscripted episode, you'll learn: what her final results were, what beliefs shifted for her to have success and why weight loss is so hard with traditional approaches yet Linda has success with Truce with Food. Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable : Click here to text Insatiable (for privacy, we only see the last 4 digits of your phone number) and won’t be able to text back. Please don’t delete prepopulated ...

Aug 29, 201646 minEp. 39

38. Fear Of Weight Loss Success

Are you afraid of losing weight? Fear perpetuates continuous struggles with your weight and is a very common culprit for why no matter how badly you obsess or want to shed the pounds, you just can’t. In today's episode, we uncover why you are unconsciously holding yourself back from achieving weight loss success. Finally learn how to uncover the blind spots to your own self-sabotage. This theme of fear not only shows up on the scale but is a good indicator of how you are holding yourself back in...

Aug 24, 20161 hr 29 minEp. 38

37. Vitamania With Catherine Price

Catherine Price is an award-winning journalist whose work has been featured in publications including The Best American Science Writing, The New York Times, Popular Science, The Washington Post Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, and Slate, among others. We had the opportunity to interview her on her latest book, VITAMANIA: How Vitamins Revolutionized The Way We Think About Food. In this episode we discuss if you really need to take vitamins and supplements or can you get everything from your food?...

Aug 17, 20161 hr 2 minEp. 37

36. What Is Functional Medicine And Do I Need It? with Dr. Robin Berzin

Robin Berzin MD is a functional medicine physician and the founder of Parsley Health. Her mission is to make functional medicine accessible and data driven, so that more people can access this holistic, approach to health. Functional medicine addresses the root causes of disease through a 360° look at your health including your personal history, current lifestyle, environment, mental and emotional factors, and genetics. Using the latest lab testing and technology, you can receive a regimen tailo...

Aug 10, 20161 hr 2 minEp. 36

35. Anatomy of a Sugar Craving

What sugars, even natural ones like stevia are bad and why? How to start to get off sugar for good and the question you have to ask yourself to get to the emotional root on why you feel addicted to sugar. It goes way beyond physiological cravings and we won’t “sugar coat” this process! Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable : Click here to text Insatiable (for privacy, we only see the last 4 digits of your phone number) and won’t be able to text back. Please don’t delete...

Aug 03, 201659 minEp. 35

34. Emotional Obesity with Laura Coe

Laura Coe is an author, a blogger and certified life coach whose mission is to help people shed the emotional weight keeping them from finding fulfillment. We have habits for our physical health that are ingrained in us like showering, brushing our teeth and combing our hair, but we do next to nothing to work with the emotional weight that we carry day in and day out. Through a daily emotional workout routine, nutritional thoughts, and other tools, Laura teaches us how to peel back the layers, s...

Jul 27, 20161 hr 1 minEp. 34

33. Pros And Cons Of The Whole 30 Program With Listener, Allison Latina

We had a listener write in to share about her experience doing one of the most popular and hardcore dietary programs called the Whole 30. The program aims to reset your metabolism and reshape your relationship with food. Did eliminating sugar, grains, dairy, soy, alcohol and even healthy desserts change Allison’s life? How do you know if you need or are ready to take on a program like this and will it make you binge and restrict? Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable : ...

Jul 25, 201656 minEp. 33

32. How Eating In Moderation Is Setting You Back & Linda's Truce With Food Update (Client Interview)

A new study indicated that we all have our own definition of moderation and moderating our food is actually a cause of why you aren’t seeing results. In this episode, learn the nutrient to look at that's more important than calories. Learn what flavors to add into your diet so you are finally off the salty and sweet seesaw and lastly the unexpected thing to do to stop justifying just one more bite. Stay tuned at the end of the episode to find out how Linda’s Truce With Food experience has been g...

Jul 20, 20161 hr 2 minEp. 32

31. The Big Fat Truth with The Biggest Loser's Executive Producer JD Roth

JD Roth is one of television’s most prolific and compelling producers of transformational reality TV. As cofounder of 3Ball Entertainment, JD is creator and executive producer of ABC’s hit series Extreme Weight Loss (formerly titled Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition), as well as The Revolution and I Used to Be Fat, among many other reality television series. He is also executive producer of NBC’s The Biggest Loser. JD’s new book,The Big Fat Truth goes behind the scenes of what really causes ...

Jul 13, 20161 hr 4 minEp. 31

30. Why Affirmations and Mantras Suck

“I am thin, I am beautiful, I am worthy of love”. Do reading or saying statements that you don’t internally believe, work to make you feel better in your own skin? During this episode we talk about how it’s not about faking it till you make it. There is some truth to the idea of positive affirmations, but not in the way we are all receiving these messages. Your Facebook and Instagram feeds are actually making your self esteem worse! Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable...

Jul 06, 201651 minEp. 30

29. Fat Is Not A Feeling with Therapist Bob Schoenholtz

Join us as we interview Bob, our former therapist! The technique of using imagery therapy is a balance of the conscious and the unconscious mind, leading to the experience of healing old wounds and gaining wholeness. Learn how you can use this transformative technique to heal and understand the root causes of your eating and body image issues. Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable : Click here to text Insatiable (for privacy, we only see the last 4 digits of your phone ...

Jun 29, 20161 hr 6 minEp. 29

28. What the NY Times Biggest Loser Article Left Out About Weight Loss

A recent study exposed why the majority of The Biggest Loser contestants gain the weight back once the show ends and made critics wonder how effective the show's weight-loss methods actually are. In this episode we discuss the rat elf weightless and how to NOT damage your metabolism. Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable : Click here to text Insatiable (for privacy, we only see the last 4 digits of your phone number) and won’t be able to text back. Please don’t delete p...

Jun 22, 201656 minEp. 28

27. Insatiable Happy Hour & Linda Follow Up (Client Interview)

We hosted an Insatiable live happy hour and got to meet lots of our listeners! This episode is all about the questions that came out of this. Everything ranging from how do you know you’re ready for a health change to the importance of being a good patient and what that means. Stay tuned at the end of this episode for our follow up with Linda, who is going through A Truce With Food. Send me (Ali) a text message. Connect with Ali & Insatiable : Click here to text Insatiable (for privacy, we o...

Jun 08, 20161 hr 21 minEp. 27
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