We all want our kiddos to feel comfortable in their bodies, but we can’t always protect them from the cultural messaging and outside voices implying that there is a right and wrong way to eat. And for those of us who struggle with eating and body image disorders ourselves, there is the added worry that we might pass these issues on to our children. So, what can we do to raise body positive children with the confidence and autonomy to practice intuitive eating? Karen Diaz is a registered dietitia...
May 28, 2019•47 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Dr. Marianne Miller specializes in eating disorder treatment for adults and teens. Marianne has been a practicing therapist for more than 20 years, earning her master’s in marriage and family therapy from Abilene Christian University and her doctorate from Texas Tech. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, she is a member of The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Foundation and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapi...
Apr 26, 2019•43 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Parents receive conflicting messages about feeding. We’re told that getting the right nutrients is incredibly important to our child’s health and wellbeing. Then, we’re told that we should simply offer our kids food and let them decide whether and how much to eat. So, how do we follow both sets of advice? The fact is, nutrition is the result of a trusting feeding relationship, and if you can learn to appreciate your kiddo’s presentation and respond to their cues, you can achieve a stress-free me...
Mar 29, 2019•54 min•Season 2Ep. 10
If you have a child with a newly diagnosed food allergy, you are likely consumed with learning as much as you can to keep your kiddo safe and healthy. This may also mean that you are neglecting your own self-care in order to take on the extra responsibility of eliminating allergens from your home and meeting with daycare providers and school administrators to develop a plan for your child. What can you do to take care of yourself during this challenging time? Diana Rice, RD, is a nationally reco...
Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 9
SIGN UP FOR LINDA'S FREE ONLINE SUMMIT TODAY! IT'S NOT ABOUT THE BABY WEIGHT - RECOVERY MAMA SUMMIT During pregnancy and postpartum, your relationship with food changes and your body transforms. This shift is challenging for nearly all new moms, but if you have a history of anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder, that adds another layer of complexity to an already difficult process. So, what kind of support do you need if you are in recovery as you transition into motherhood? Dr. Linda Shant...
Feb 07, 2019•31 min•Season 8Ep. 2
We all want to be good moms, so we set the bar high. In fact, our expectations are SO elevated that we end up neglecting ourselves in order to put the baby first. But what if the moments we think of as mom fails are actually beneficial to our kiddos? What if ‘good enough mothering’ is a good thing for our families? What if—sometimes—it’s okay just to show up? Today, Jessica Foley and Corinne Crossley join us to explain how they came to work with moms and share the common struggles among their cl...
Jan 26, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Every mom needs more help than we get. But if you’re a new mom struggling with anxiety and depression, it can be difficult to reach out for support. With or without a diagnosis of PMADs, you deserve help—and yoga therapy may provide just the tools you need to address any physical or emotional imbalances you are experiencing. The best part? Much of it can be done while you’re holding a baby or lying down. No mat required. Connect with Suzannah Suzannah’s Website Suzannah on Facebook Suzannah on T...
Nov 30, 2018•55 min•Season 2Ep. 7
No matter what holiday you're celebrating this season, food will be part of it. I know this because across the world, food is used to connect us to each other and our celebration - oftentimes providing symbolic meaning. So, how did something so meaningful become a source of stress and worry? We'll be diving into that in this episode! This episode is actually the first of a 5 part audio series to help you find peace with food this holiday season. Each audio will be short and to the point, because...
Oct 24, 2018•21 min•Season 2Ep. 5
MEET THE GUEST: Lauren Sharifi is the mom of a toddler and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, with a passion for helping others find joy out eating and cooking. Lauren works in private practice in the Boston area where she provides nutrition coaching services for individuals and families with an intuitive eating and health at every size (HAES) approach. She also teaches children's cooking classes with a local cooking program called Kid's Test Kitchen. Lauren shares her joy for cooking and help...
Oct 05, 2018•27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, Valerie shares about her transition into motherhood, learning how to seek help and support and how her professional journey supported her transition into parenthood. Valerie talks about how oftentimes the lens we see our experiences through are what define our experiences and impact our decisions. She encourages moms to get in touch with their values, step out of overwhelm and define what their lives will look like when they're living in alignment with their values. WHERE TO FIN...
Sep 28, 2018•47 min•Season 2Ep. 2003
In this episode, Crystal shares about her transition to motherhood. She opened up about her experiences with eating disorder recovery, postpartum depression and how she uses those experiences to help advocate for her clients. Crystal highlights that motherhood is defined by growth and is about being adaptable and open to learning. She emphasizes the importance of learning to lean on others for support who care and understand what you're going through. Crystal talks about the pressures and frustr...
Sep 21, 2018•43 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Hey Mamas! The Nurtured Mama Podcast is back! Except it's no longer called The Nurtured Mama Podcast. It's now the Embodied and Well Mom Show. If you listen to the episode you'll learn why the name has changed, what I've been up to and what to expect with season 2! Can't wait to dive in! Cheers, mama!! Resources I mention in the episode: https://benourished.org/ www.intuitiveeatingmoms.com (my new website url) Get your all-access pass to the Intuitive Eating for Moms Starter Series here --> h...
Sep 12, 2018•11 min•Season 2Ep. 1
I know I said Season 1 had come to a close but this episode was so powerful and helpful I just couldn't keep it from you! Due to a personal loss and so many national and international tragedies, 2017 was one of the hardest years of our lives (mine and my husband's). I know that we're not alone. As we close on 2017 and move into 2018, I thought we could all use some insight and support from someone who has been on the frontlines of helping others cope with trauma and disasters - Pat Stepler MS, M...
Jan 03, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 25
That's a wrap for SEASON ONE! Thank you to all of you for your downloads, reviews and feedback! It's been so encouraging to hear from those of you who have been enjoying the show! In order to give myself some space for my upcoming maternity leave and continue to provide great content, I'll be wrapping up this season and preparing for Season Two of The Nurtured Mama Podcast ! How can you continue to take advantage of all of the amazing FREE content provided by The Nurtured Mama? Check out the lin...
Dec 19, 2017•15 min•Season 1Ep. 24
BIO: Jennifer McGurk, RDN, CDN, CDE, CEDRD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist whose mission is to help people heal from diets, and find peace and balance with their food choices. She is the owner of Eat With Knowledge in Nyack, NY. She leads a team of dietitians who support the philosophy, “Feel fabulous about food!” As a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian, Jennifer combines her expertise in medical nutrition therapy, psychology, and physiology to help clients understand their e...
Dec 12, 2017•47 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Parijat Deshpande is the leading high-risk pregnancy expert who educates and guides women on how to manage their stress, anxiety and overall wellness so they can have healthier pregnancies, decrease their risk of preterm birth and give their baby a healthy start to life. Parijat is a clinically trained therapist, a women’s wellness expert and an experienced speaker on the impact of stress on health and wellness. She has over 4 years of experience as a Psychology Lecturer UC Berkeley and is the f...
Dec 05, 2017•46 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Paige Smathers is a registered dietitian nutritionist in private practice in Salt Lake City, UT who specializes in helping people heal their relationship with food. She serves those who struggle with disordered eating, chronic dieting and family feeding concerns. She works individually with clients to help create sustainable and realistic solutions for well-being from a holistic perspective—mental, emotional, physical and all other areas of well-being are integrated into nutrition therapy sessio...
Nov 28, 2017•46 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Find Peace With Food for the Holidays! Get the FREE audio series here: https://thenurturedmama.club/free-holiday-audio-series/ Who is this for? This is great for anyone who... - Feels stress around the holidays (know anyone like that?) - Finds it challenging to honor hunger and fullness cues amidst stress, travel, lack of routine - Seems to always find themselves "overdoing it" or emotionally eating during the holiday season - Has an Aunt Donchaeattoomuch asking if you realllly want seconds - Ha...
Nov 21, 2017•5 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Gillian Byers is an American Counsel on Exercise (ACE) certified personal trainer that has never fit in the fit box and won't ask you to either! She discovered the joy of at-home body and free weight strength training, in her late 20's, using small steps. She now thrives on personalizing exercises and programs to fit each of her amazing clients, helping them build strength in ways that feel good, safe, fun and supportive! As a highly sensitive extrovert she loves meeting people and being in tune...
Nov 14, 2017•29 min•Season 1Ep. 19
As a WordStylist & Business Strategist, Judy Tsuei works with wild hearted female entrepreneurs to brand their story beautifully — and to get seen! Being authentic is becoming increasingly important in our online world, and Judy shares the tips, tools, and insights on how to attract your ideal clients in a way that converts to genuine revenue — all by working happier, rather than harder through her signature programs. Find her at : www.wildheartedwords.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/wil...
Nov 08, 2017•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this solo podcast, Lindsay dives into the topic of diet culture and the impact it has on our wellness before, during and after baby. From a very young age, a foundation is laid for us - your body can't be trusted, your weight determines your health and worth and, particularly as women, you should spend large amounts of time distracted by food and body stuff. This episode looks at how this foundation sets us up for challenges with food and body before, during and after pregnancy and why we mus...
Oct 31, 2017•32 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Dr Linda McCabe holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California. She has worked in the field of Eating Disorder, Chemical Dependency, and Codependency Recovery since 1999, in residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient levels of care. Her doctoral research focused on re-image-ing the body using expressive arts with women recovering from bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating. She is a Licensed Soulcollage facilitator trained by Seena...
Oct 24, 2017•41 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Jen McLellan is a published author and founder of Plus Size Birth and the Plus Mommy blog. She helps women navigate the world of plus size pregnancy, shares tips for embracing your body, and laughs her way through the adventures of motherhood. Jen has grown a community of over 178,000 via the Plus Mommy Facebook page. Her work has been featured in major publications such as Yahoo Shine, Huffington Post, Everyday Feminism, and International Doula. She authored My Plus Size Pregnancy Guide and co-...
Oct 17, 2017•47 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Jessica Zablan is a Maternity Consultant, Baby Gear Expert, Doula, a Certified Car Seat Technician and the owner of The Birth & Baby Company. She is a Baby Planner University graduate, has completed the National Child Passenger Safety Certification and she is an active member of ProDoula. Jessica has been featured on parenting websites as in Romper, Gugu Guru, Blossom To Be Fit and MBA To Motherhood. Her business is also in the starting phases of launching Virtual Services to be able to cons...
Oct 11, 2017•36 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Most of us would assume that exercises like yoga or pilates would be the perfect fit for moms postpartum but they actually require modifications in order for them to support the healing of ab separation that occurs during pregnancy. In this episode, Catherine talks all about healing postpartum, considerations for the healing core via yoga and everyday activities - especially in healing diastasis recti. Most exercise facilities are not trained in this so it's critical to do your own education so ...
Oct 02, 2017•33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Julie shares her story of becoming a mother, growing her family and fielding comments about her body throughout the journey. As an expert in PCOS, food behavior and body image, Julie also shares how she came to specialize in PCOS, why dieting is harmful to women with PCOS and how they can manage their symptoms WITHOUT dieting. Julie has just launched the first online non-diet program for PCOS! Link below. Bio: Julie Duffy Dillon is a Registered Dietitian, Eating Disorder Specialist, and Food Beh...
Sep 26, 2017•44 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Every mom and partner need to be educated on anxiety and depression during pregnancy and after baby. Stefani tells her story about perinatal anxiety and depression and shares her professional expertise on delayed onset of symptoms, asking for help, what to expect when you reach out to a professional and understanding the role of the OB, psychotherapist, and psychiatrist. She also dives into eating disturbances and body dissatisfaction during pregnancy and postpartum. Bio: Dr. Stefani Reinold is ...
Sep 20, 2017•43 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Elizabeth gets real about her experiences with infertility, how has learned to set boundaries, what she learned when writing her Fertility Foods Cookbook and how she has built a community for other women struggling with infertility. Elizabeth is passionate about creating safe places for women to go to talk about living through infertility and get support from peers who get it. Bio: Liz is an entrepreneur and owns a nutrition consulting business, Shaw's Simple Swaps, and is the founder of the onl...
Sep 12, 2017•42 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Do you have a desire to foster a healthy relationship with food for your family? Wendy Jo & Leslie want to help! They talk about their most recent book - Born to Eat - a book about baby led weaning and developing a healthy relationship with food for the whole family. We chat about how we can honor a baby's innate ability to self-regulate their eating and give kiddos a chance to naturally explore foods from the start. You'll also hear raw and honest stories about their transitions into mother...
Sep 06, 2017•50 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this solo podcast, Lindsay dives into the topic of pregnancy weight gain in a way you likely haven't heard. Questions answered include: How much control do we have over weight gain during pregnancy? Where do pregnancy weight gain guidelines come from? Is there anything I can do to make sure I'm gaining the weight my body needs me to during this time? What does pregnancy weight gain tell us about the health of a pregnancy? How can I positively impact my health during pregnancy? Want to boost y...
Aug 29, 2017•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
