I recently listened to an interview between OB-GYN Dr. Jen Gunter and protein researcher Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, and it was packed with great insights. Dr. Colenso-Semple specializes in exercise physiology and protein metabolism, focusing on how nutrition...
The fastest way to freedom is to feel your feelings – Gita Bellin I’ve been exploring a new approach as part of my coaching program—tuning into the shifting emotions within my body. Sometimes, I feel nothing at all. Other times, an emotion feels like a heavy...
A common phrase I’ve heard in my years of counseling is, “Well, I fell off the wagon.” Maybe that’s not the phrase you use. Maybe it sounds more like, Why do I keep falling into the same patterns? or How can I know better but still do the...
The first time I remember truly “overthinking food” was when I became a parent. Even as a dietitian trained to separate fact from fear, I felt conflicted. What type of formula is best? Organic or conventional? Homemade or store-bought? And don’t get me started on the...
As I write this newsletter, I’m immersed in one of my most cherished rituals—a part of the day I covet and protect. It includes my red robe, my dog, quiet, a good book, and, of course, my 16 ounces of black coffee. No more, no less. If I drink an ounce over or under,...
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...
