In this episode, we unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in wellness: weight loss without diet culture. Michelle shares her unique approach to supporting intentional weight loss without shame, restriction, or disordered thinking. We also answer some hard questions relating to metabolism and leptin, and unpack the flawed idea that all restriction is diet culture. Buckle up, this one is a deep dive!

Timestamps:

[1:39] Noelle intro

[3:47] Conversation with Michelle

[4:09] Talk about your own personal experience with diet culture

[10:47] Let’s talk about body neutrality and being science neutral

[21:43] What are some strategies that you recommend to clients to have a positive relationship with food before starting to make changes that will put them in restriction?

[25:54] What strategies do you have for the push-pull relationship of wanting overall health and wanting to be smaller while trying to accept your body where it is?

[29:18] How do we know someone "needs" to lose weight (in their head) versus it being beneficial for them?

[31:05] What are your thoughts on your thoughts on anti-diet? Some say restricting gluten and dairy is "diet culture"?

[39:13] How do I combine intuitive eating with still keeping integrity of what makes me feel good?

[42:15] Can you talk about weight loss resistance when you feel like you’re doing everything right?

[49:53] How do you manage anxiety if you’re hoping to stop or reduce medication?

[56:26] How do you know when your symptoms are caused by anxiety rather than an actual disease or underlying condition?

[1:04:11] I know it’s not a one size fits all approach, but how much time would you give a specific change before trying something else?

[1:08:52] How to go from eating as much as possible to eating normal again after hypothalamic amenorrhea?

Episode Links:

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Emerging research shows the reason so many young adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer—and it starts in childhood. We also talk about how to distinguish diet culture and health advice, and tips for handling constipation when you’re following a healthy diet.

Timestamps:

[1:48] Welcome

[5:40] Conversation about new research study about colorectal cancer

[21:35] Are healthy swaps, like cauliflower everything really helpful or just diet culture in disguise?

[31:11] What do you do about constipation when switching from the standard American diet to an anti-inflammatory diet?

Episode Links:

NBC News Article: Rise in Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

PubMed Article: Geographic and age-related variations in mutational processes in colorectal cancer

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Your blueprint for navigating hormone shifts in your 30s, 40s, & 50s! In today’s episode, integrative medicine physician Dr. Taz Bhatia talks about how to optimize hormones in your late 30s, what to do to support your liver and estrogen detoxification during perimenopause, and everything you need to know about starting hormone replacement therapy. We also answer your questions about lab work, signs of specific hormone imbalances, and unexplained midlife weight gain. This one has it all!

Timestamps:

[1:38] Noelle Intro

[3:35] Welcome Dr. Taz

[4:00] What’s the latest research saying about women’s health and hormones and what are you seeing actually work with your patients?

[10:31] In your experience, what are the top things that women can do in their 30’s to set themselves up for success in perimenopause?

[14:40] Should we be looking at our numbers from testing and using that information to “optimize” them?

[21:04] What’s are the differences between the many hormonal shifts in our 30’s?

[26:47] What’s a good repletion plan once we’ve been depleted due to stress, pregnancy or other things?

[35:05] Do you think that women, as they enter perimenopause, should be regularly supporting the liver with herbs?

[40:23] In perimenopause, what should I consider taking and what are the must dos? How do we know when it’s time to start HRT?

[42:12] Can you talk about the symptoms of low and high estrogen and progesterone?

[44:35] How do you find a doctor that actually prescribes HRT?

[45:25] I’m curious about when the right time is to get on HRT. Should I start it as a preventative measure or wait until I start experiencing symptoms?

[46:39] What about HRT for people with the MTHFR mutation?

[48:33] The change in body proportions have really played with my head. It’s hard to feel healthy with an increase in midsection fat. How do I address this?

[51:07] Is there any way to lower slightly elevated LDL cholesterol in perimenopause, even if HDL cholesterol is great?

[51:30] Why do I feel terrible during ovulation?

Episode Links:

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The Hormone Shift: Balance Your Body and Thrive Through Midlife and Menopause

Super Woman Rx: Unlock the Secrets to Lasting Health, Your Perfect Weight, Energy, and Passion with Dr. Taz's Power Type Plans

The 21-Day Belly Fix: The Doctor-Designed Diet Plan for a Clean Gut and a Slimmer Waist

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