Experts say nearly 45 million kids play sports in the U.S. and of those, 3 to 5 million experience some form of brain injury like a concussion each year. In this two-part podcast series, one mom shares her son's story following a traumatic brain injury suffered during a basketball game. In Part 2, I interview the nation's leading expert on targeted nutritional therapy for concussion protection and recovery. In this first episode, I'm joined by Amy Savage Fisher who details her son Malone's story...
Feb 17, 2020•43 min
Everyone has it. Nobody wants to talk about it. Gas can be a normal by-product of digestion, but not always. Today's episode discusses why. In this episode, I'm joined again by friend and fellow registered dietitian, Kate Scarlata -- one of the nation's leading experts on all things gut health. In this show, we discuss: What's normal and what's not when it comes to gas Why we have gas in the first place Why having gas can actually be a good sign of things happening in our digestive system When "...
Feb 10, 2020•36 min
Somewhere around the age of 11 children begin to change, embarking on what today’s guest calls “The Middle School Construction Project.” As they begin to develop an adult body, an adult brain, and an adult identity, parents may be faced with a new dynamic in engaging with their child that provides a whole new set of challenges. Today’s guest is Michelle Icard , author of Middle School Makeover and a to-be-released guide for high school parents Fourteen by Fourteen. In this episode we discuss: Wh...
Jan 27, 2020•33 min
Dry January . Sober September. No Drink November. No matter what it's called or when it's done, it's the same thing -- a month-long alcohol-free experience. It's also something I never thought I'd try... until I did. This past September I made a commitment to go alcohol-free for 30 days. Today's episode is about what I experienced. For a few years now, I've sensed that the "glass or two" of wine I was including most nights as a part of my nightly routine was becoming, well, too routine. I've gon...
Dec 16, 2019•35 min
After years of overplucking, you want lush brows. Is microblading for you? Here's everything you need to know about microblading for eyebrows. In today's episode, I'm interviewing my friend Betsy, who is no stranger to microblading. In this show we discuss: How she got interested in having microblading How long she's been getting microblading done How she found a microblading artist Why she says it's important to find someone who can do an array of choices -- from microblading to microfeathering...
Dec 09, 2019•34 min
Get a breast lift vs. breast implants? It's a decision some women in midlife may be thinking about. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss and aging can all lead to changes in a woman's breasts that she may want to alter. Today's episode details one woman's decision to get a breast lift, her experience, and recovery. Joining me in this episode is my friend Holly, who listeners have previously been introduced to on The Crossfit Episode . In this show we discuss: Why she decided on a breast lift vs...
Nov 18, 2019•39 min
As unmillennial parents of kids playing sports, our days of providing the occasional sideline snack have given way to weeks of fueling kids for tournaments, meets and more. But as we are constantly reminded — tweens and teens are not simply small adults. They are growing at a rapid pace, which yields nutrition needs far different from those of their younger or future selves. Joining me in this episode is a registered dietitian nutritionist who specializes in the unique nutrition needs of young a...
Nov 11, 2019•42 min
I’ll admit that when today’s guest originally pitched me the notion of doing an episode on “self-care” I had a twinge of cynicism that made me second guess the idea. Historically, especially when I had younger children, I viewed self-care (and frankly the people who promoted it) as a concept reserved for only those who had more time on their hands than I did. But after speaking with today’s guest and after considering the journey I’ve been on this year to deepen my understanding of my internal d...
Oct 28, 2019•39 min
You've heard your friends say the Instant Pot changed their lives, but all yours is doing is {at best} cooking rice and {at worst} simply collecting dust. Annemarie Rossi of Real Food Real Deals joins me in this episode to unlock all the best ideas for what to make in an Instant Pot. As a food blogger with page after page of family-friendly Instant Pot ideas, Annemarie is the perfect guest for today's show. Her recipes are budget-conscious, but always crowd-pleasers. In this episode we discuss: ...
Oct 21, 2019•45 min
Today's episode is one that I will never forget. It features "Lisa" as she details the story of her son's suicide attempts and what her family has been through since the first moment of his hospitalization. Lisa's is a deeply personal story recounting what the healing process looks like for her son (which she describes as "not being a linear process"), her struggles in the early days not being able to reach out to family and friends for support, the lack of professional support available in the ...
Oct 14, 2019•42 min
If you’re spending hours at the gym on the treadmill, attending back-to-back boot camps each week or simply pushing yourself to sweat as much and as often as possible and STILL aren’t seeing the results you’d hoped for, you may need to ask yourself — How Much Cardio Is Too Much? According to today’s guest, Leslie Ann Quillen — host of the podcast Get To The Point with Leslie Ann and creator of the Fat Loss Lifestyle School , women are overdoing it in the cardio arena while failing to understand ...
Oct 07, 2019•51 min
Internal motivation and Healthy Eating -- Is there a connection between the Enneagram and Nutrition? This podcast guest says the answer is YES! In last week's Season 3 premiere I interviewed YourEnneagramCoach, Beth McCord to discuss the origins of the Enneagram, how the Enneagram is different from other "personality" tests, why motivation is the key to determining your Enneagram type and the importance of not using the Enneagram as a "sword or shield" on yourself or others. Today, I'm following...
Sep 30, 2019•36 min
To kick off Season 3 of the podcast, I interviewed YourEnneagramCoach, Beth McCord . After following Beth on social media and then listening to her as a guest on Annie F. Down's "EnneaSummer" podcast series over the summer myself, I knew I wanted to have her on the show. As a teacher for over 15 years, Beth is passionate about coming alongside individuals and helping them re-write their story, allowing them to see that lasting change, meaningful relationships, and a life of deep purpose is possi...
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 2 min
If you've ever stumbled onto an Instagram picture of a beautiful board piled high in meats, cheese, fruits and more, you can appreciate the appetite appeal of being served a grazing board. Today's show features Robin Plotkin -- a culinary dietitian who turned her love of entertaining with grazing boards into a successful new business, Board Mama , that brings beautiful boards to events like girls' night out, real estate open house, teacher appreciation and much, much more. While these board-base...
May 20, 2019•31 min
Is juicing good for you? It’s a question often asked of dietitians, but can be met with mixed messages. Today’s episode on juicing unpacks the potential of juicing for health, addresses who benefits most and discusses what fruits & veggies are best to juice. In this episode with Danielle Omar , author of Skinny Juices: 101 Juice Recipes for Detox and Weight Loss , we discuss: common misconceptions about juicing for health what’s better between juicing for health and blending whole fruits &am...
May 13, 2019•28 min
Is there a difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack? It's a common question, but one that many people can't answer. There are some important distinctions between the two and today's episode uncovers the truth about panic attacks. As a part of Mental Health Awareness Month, today's episode features my interview with Dr. Lata McGinn of Cognitive Behavior Consultants . In the show we discuss: the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack why and when panic attacks are m...
May 06, 2019•23 min
Known as "The Greatest Generation," people born before 1945 witnessed incredible changes throughout their lives, and perhaps most notable were the changes seen in technology. As the years pass quickly by, we are losing more and more members of this generation and with them, the wisdom of what a world looks like untouched by the digital revolution. Today's interview with Veronica Kirin , author of Stories of Elders: What The Greatest Generation Knows About Technology That You Don't , offers discu...
Apr 29, 2019•35 min
The popularity of DNA testing is widespread, but what, if anything can our DNA tell us about the food we should eat and the exercises we should do? Understanding nutrigenomics -- the scientific study of the interaction of nutrition and genes, especially with regard to the prevention or treatment of disease -- may provide some answers. In this episode of the podcast, I am chatting with Courtney McCormick about nutrigenomics. Courtney is the Manager of Clinical Nutrition and Research for Tivity He...
Apr 15, 2019•40 min
And just like that, we're back where we started -- SLEEP! When you open up your podcast app today you'll see I'm revisiting the topic that kicked off the podcast -- Sleep. Since sleepless nights plague many of us after 40 it's always worthy for a discussion and especially in light of the fact that so many folks who follow me on Instagram have asked about my gravity blanket. So that's what I'm doing today... discussing my weighted blanket and more ... with Dr. Kara Mohr (yes, you've met her hubs ...
Apr 01, 2019•43 min
You know you’re unmillennial when you’re buying acne cream for both you and your teenager. Adult acne becomes a new complaint for many women at midlife. Today’s episode discusses why it occurs and how to treat it. In this episode with my guest from The Skin Cancer Episode , Dr. Emily Keller, we discuss: the hormonal causes of adult acne why hormonal birth control is not the course of treatment Dr. Keller recommends an alternative prescription treatment for adult acne — spironolactone why rentino...
Mar 11, 2019•32 min
Millennials may be MarieKondoing their way to the most minimalist closet they can create, but one thing remains the same across generations — we all want to look our best. Making that option affordable and easy is the goal of online clothing consignment and rental services like Rent the Runway , Tradesy , Poshmark and more. But are they really worth the price tag? And how do they work? In today’s episode with my friend Deanna, author of The 30-Minute Mediterranean Diet Cookbook , and former gues...
Mar 04, 2019•43 min
Tons of scales on the market may say they offer up body fat analysis, but experts agree most of them are riddled with inaccuracies. The gold standard DEXA-scan offers a much truer picture of body composition, but up until recently had been fairly difficult to access for the average, everyday athlete or weekend warrior. DexaFit locations across the country are changing that. Disclosure: I was provided the testing done in this episode at no cost. In this episode with Maureen O’Mara, owner of the A...
Feb 25, 2019•33 min
A little sprinkle when you sneeze, a "mummy tummy" that doesn't go away long after you've given birth or even worse all may be the symptoms of a seldom-discussed but quite common condition known as Diastasis Recti. In this episode with Kelly Dean of The Tummy Team we discuss: a brief anatomy lesson on the muscles that make up the abdomen the definition of "Diastasis Recti" how common "mom postures" worsen the condition why "ab exercises" aren't the best approach to rehab after pregnancy the impo...
Feb 18, 2019•44 min
When a child can't seem to pull away from his favorite game or refuses to put down the phone for even a moment, is it simply youthful defiance or something worse? Screen time is increasingly recognized as a threat to the mental health of children. Today's podcast details how screens may be making children moody, crazy and lazy. In this episode with integrative child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, Victoria Dunckley, MD , we discuss: the prevalence of "screen addiction" the definition of elec...
Feb 11, 2019•43 min
Not ready for retirement, but clearly not new to the workforce, many unmillennials find themselves at a crossroads of their careers wondering "Is this all there is?" This podcast takes a deeper look into the idea of career burnout, what's behind it and how to overcome it. Beth Kennedy, author of Career Recharge (affiliate link) and today's podcast guest, has more than 20 years experience as an executive coach and resiliency-training expert. In this episode she details her Benatti Resiliency Mode...
Feb 04, 2019•43 min
Word of mouth has always been one of the ways parents get recommendations on things to do with kids. Upparent.com makes finding these recommendations easier than ever before. Intended as a way for users to browse parenting-related content and recommendations, Upparent.com is quickly becoming a go-to resource for parents who want to spend less time researching and more time enjoying activities with their kids. In this episode I interview Upparent co-founder Alexandra Fung as we discuss: Which mar...
Dec 10, 2018•26 min
Perimenopause, the transition to menopause, begins well before many women would like to admit. Most experts agree that somewhere in our 40s and perhaps even our 30s, our ovaries begin to produce less estrogen, leaving women feeling less than their best. The cluster of discomforts brought on by perimenopause is often assumed to be simply the basic complaints of menopause -- hot flashes and irritability. But the reality is this early mid-life hormonal shift actually brings with it numerous changes...
Dec 03, 2018•42 min
Often marketed as a means to help current smokers quit, e-cigarettes have unfortunately given birth to an entirely new generation of inhalers. The popularity of vaping among teens is on the rise, with juuling leading the way. Parents who listen to the show have expressed concerned about the popularity of juuling and risks associated with vaping and requested a show to address both. As a result, I sought out Jamie Ducharme to join me as a guest. Jamie is a health writer for Time who has covered n...
Nov 19, 2018•29 min
Tiredness, sleep issues, weight gain, digestive issues -- are these isolated symptoms or a sign of a bigger problem? According to some experts, it may be related to a non-medical diagnosis known as Adrenal Fatigue. While opinions differ on whether or not adrenal fatigue is "real" or really over-hyped, there's no denying the cluster of symptoms often associated with the condition are of real concern to many women. Today's guest is Cynthia Thurlow -- a nurse practitioner who specializes in the tre...
Nov 12, 2018•36 min
Can a keto diet be healthy? It's a question debated among dietitians, asked frequently in the media and pondered among friends interested in losing weight. While you can easily find vocal proponents of a ketogenic diet and those who swear it off as if it's a nutritional nuisance, today's episode uncovers some of the more positive parts of a ketogenic diet approach to eating and acknowledges the reality that a keto diet isn't for everyone. In this episode, I'm interviewing Christa Biegler, a regi...
Nov 05, 2018•32 min
