Body Thoughts: Exploring Uncomfortable Feelings with Curiosity

Body Thoughts: Exploring Uncomfortable Feelings with Curiosity

Last week at the office, a recurring theme among my clients were body thoughts and body non-acceptance. While I support people in various areas of health—like digestive issues, heart disease, or navigating perimenopause—our conversations last week centered around the...
From Guilt to Grace: Navigating Holiday Food Thoughts

From Guilt to Grace: Navigating Holiday Food Thoughts

I recently did a taped interview for a local St. Louis TV station which aired on Black Friday about holiday food guilt. The topic was a familiar one: “How to deal with post-Turkey Day overeating.” During the segment, I stuck to three main points, a...
Food Sensitivity Testing: Should I Check It Out?

Food Sensitivity Testing: Should I Check It Out?

As a dietitian who specializes in gut health, I often have clients come in with results from food sensitivity tests—usually accompanied by a mix of relief and overwhelm. It’s understandable; they want solutions for persistent gut issues or are looking to uncover...
Connecting with Your Empowered Self: Aging With Wisdom

Connecting with Your Empowered Self: Aging With Wisdom

I recently worked with a client who was feeling the weight of aging: the physical and emotional changes related to her menopause transition. She was frustrated about her sudden weight gain. She felt it was out of her control. During our session, she recalled a time in...