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...
Sober October is Wrapping Up: What’s Next?

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

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...
The Rise in Blood Sugar Data: Do I Need a CGM?

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...