Episode #73: Disordered Eating – A Pandemic All Of Its Own
What an engaging conversation I had with Barbara Capp. As a clinical psychologist of more than 30 years, Barbara gave us such an amazing perspective and insight into the world of disordered eating behaviors. We covered everything from how these disorders present in the first place to the mental emotional nuances of these conditions. We […]
Episode #72: Learning About Health And Nutrition On Social Media
Colby Kranz and I had such a great time talking that we had to split this one into a 2 parter! In the second part of my interview with Colby, health coach and founder of LivingPurely, we focused on the influx of health and nutrition trends, fads, and ‘hacks’ on social media these days, and […]
Rebel Rewind: Clearing Up The Confusion Around Supplements
I spoke last year with Dr. Richard Bloomer, the Chair of The Department of Health and Sport Sciences and the Dean of the School of Health Studies at the university of Memphis. Richard’s life’s work has been in the area of nutrition research with a specific focus on nutraceuticals, dietary supplements and their relationship in addressing diseases […]
Episode #63: The How And Why Of Teaching Our Children To Eat
Let’s face it, raising kids can be challenging. We all want the best for our children, and teaching them how to take care of themselves is an important job for us parents. Speaking from experience, I know what it’s like to get the push back from not only my kids, but from society itself. […]
Episode #62: The Journey From Illness To Wellness
There are few things more frustrating than being told you are “normal” or “fine” when you feel anything but that. Our very own, Amanda Schuh went through years, many many of them being told she was fine and normal when she knew something was wrong. As a young adult, when she should have been in […]
Episode #61: Weightlifting Myths Debunked: The Secret Benefits Of Resistance Training
There are so many misconceptions about weightlifting and resistance training out there — and I hear lots of them every day at the Brandwein Institute. The truth is, resistance training doesn’t have to be miserable, it definitely shouldn’t be causing you pain — and you don’t even need to be doing it in a gym! […]
Episode #60: The Truth About Women And Weight Lifting
Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with our very own certified personal trainer, Jessie Ben Dayan. We had an amazing conversation about the myths and facts surrounding weight lifting, cardio workouts and all things in between. If you are confused about whether or not you should incorporate weights into your routine, or if […]
Rebel Rewind: PART 2 – All Things Thyroid
Listen to the episode: One of the most common health issues I get asked about are thyroid problems. More and more people have heard of the thyroid, and how it can impact weight, energy levels, and having an increased sensitivity to the cold. But it’s rare to find someone who really knows what the […]
Episode #26: The Lost Art of Cooking
Listen to the episode: Today we talk about food! Jeanne Petrucci is a woman on a mission to help us all get back into the kitchen. She is a fellow registered dietitian – and also a nutrition educator. She is dedicated to helping us connect the dots between the importance of getting back […]
Episode #25: How To Eat Healthily At College
Listen to the episode: I am super excited to share today’s podcast with everyone because this one is near and dear to my heart. I was able to grab 2 of my 3 children – Lindsay and Ashley – and sit down with them for a candid conversation about food, health, stress, and […]
