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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 strategy I learned...
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
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...
Sober October is Wrapping Up: What’s Next?
As Sober October comes to a close, I thought I might a moment to reflect and share some thoughts on how to keep the momentum going, if you took part, whether you’re cutting back on alcohol or choosing to continue living alcohol-free. Almost two years ago, I decided to...
The Muddy Waters of Menopause Misinformation
As a dietitian trained in evaluating research, I’ll admit—even I get confused about who to trust when it comes to menopause advice. The internet is flooded with misinformation. It's difficult to know who or what’s credible. In today’s post, I share three trustworthy...
The Rise in Blood Sugar Data: Do I Need a CGM?
Lately, I’ve seen a growing interest from clients in my practice wondering if they need a CGM to know how to “flatten their blood sugar curve." CGMs are devices traditionally used by people with diabetes to track blood sugar levels.If you have Type 1 diabetes or take...
The Changing Landscape of Heart Health Testing
Heart health testing continues to evolve, and I am grateful for evolving science! Supporting my heart health has always been deeply personal. My father underwent quadruple bypass surgery at the young age of 52, and it was a wake-up call that reshaped how I approached...
Our BIG List of Snacks from CostCo
If you’ve ever wandered the aisles of CostCo, you know the feeling of being both excited and overwhelmed by the sheer number of snack options. In this edition, I’m bringing you a curated list straight from my cart, packed with snack picks from several snack...
Lessons from Sleep Camp
I’m wrapping up a four-week sleep camp (1 class/week) with my Feldenkrais teacher, Sandy Weiss, from Mind Body Science Works. Before I begin, let me share a bit about what Feldenkrais is! Feldenkrais is an approach to movement education that focuses on improving body...
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