In this episode, Michelle sits down with Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist & Founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance. They dive into how to navigate medical appointments and get the most results from them, despite the biases that many people experience while in appointments. You’ll learn about how to navigate conventional medical appointments as well as functional and what it truly means to be your own advocate. They discuss: Functional nutrition Why you might leave the doctor’s office feeling unsatisfied How to decipher our bodies’ signs/symptoms How to advocate for yourself in healthcare visits (step-by-step) Medical gaslighting - what it is & how to heal from it Case study: Hypothyroidism - standard vs. functional medicine treatmentSubscribe to get your weekly dose of NYC-style-sarcasm, nutritional nuance and messages of healing.Links:Blog Post: Weight Bias in HealthcareDownload the Symptom TrackerThe Functional Nutrition Matrix - image & explanationJoin our FREE membership community! Andrea Nakayama’s resources: Andrea's WebsiteFunctional Nutrition Alliance program Work with Michelle and her free resources: Quiet the DietPodcast PageEpisode Page (with transcript!) Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLCLearn more about the practiceFollow the pod on IGFollow Michelle on IGSign up for the NewsletterTimestamps:(6:00) Functional nutrition explained; Improving outcomes by combining convention & functional medicine(12:45) Why people feel crappy leaving doctors’ appointments(16:00) Signs/ symptoms as a message between the brain & body (21:30) How to advocate for yourself in healthcare visits (30:00) Medical gaslighting - what it is & how to heal (36:30) Case study: Hypothyroidism - standard vs functional medicine treatment

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya, MD to talk about Ayurvedic medicine, the status of our current medical system, and ancient Ayurvedic wisdom. They discuss: Dr. B’s unique background combining Western & traditional Eastern medicineIntro to AyurvedaDosha types explained, and how they can adapt with the weather/ seasonsHow we can incorporate cultural foods into an Ayurvedic eating patternHow Intuitive Eating may be contradictory to traditional Ayurvedic practicesWhy chronic disease rates are so high Subscribe to get your weekly dose of NYC-style-sarcasm, nutritional nuance and messages of healing.Links:QUIZ: Find your Dosha type! Medical error: The 3rd leading cause of death Here’s where to find Dr. Bhattacharya: Follow Dr. B on FacebookFollow Dr. B on InstagramFollow Dr. B on TwitterConnect with Dr. B on LinkedInResearchGate profileAcademia.edu profile Work with Michelle and her free resources: Quiet the DietPodcast PageEpisode Page (with transcript!) Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLCLearn more about the practiceFollow the pod on IGFollow Michelle on IGSign up for the NewsletterTimestamps:(1:27) Dr. Bhattacharya’s background(11:55) Combining her Phd in modern medicine with a traditional Eastern approach(20:09) What exactly is Ayurveda?(23:04) How your dosha changes with the weather/ seasons(34:05) How do we incorporate cultural foods into an Ayurvedic eating pattern? (43:00) Dr. B’s perspective on the intuitive eating movement (1:00:24) Dr. B’s take on why chronic disease is so common now

In this solo episode, Michelle chats about the nuances relating to gluten and elimination diets, and why most people go about this conversation in the wrong way. She discusses her “middle ground approach” to eliminating gluten and other foods that may be causing your symptoms. You’ll hear about: Symptoms of gluten sensitivity Ways you can respond to opinions about your choice to not eat gluten How gluten may damage the gut lining and cause an immune/ inflammatory response Healing the long-term effects of gluten-induced gut damage What to consider with gluten and eating disordersElimination and FODMAP diets Why dairy may not be a concern Subscribe to get your weekly dose of NYC-style-sarcasm, nutritional nuance and messages of healing.Links:Work with Michelle and her free resources: Quiet the DietPodcast PageEpisode Page (with transcript!) Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLCLearn more about the practiceFollow the pod on IGFollow Michelle on IGSign up for the NewsletterTimestamps:(1:23) Intro to gluten/ elimination diets, gluten sensitivity testing (5:20) Symptoms of gluten sensitivity (10:00) How to respond to other’s opinions about your choice to eat or not eat gluten (13:50) How exactly gluten causes health issues to the gut lining, who this may affect (18:15) Restoring the gut lining after gluten is removed - healing the long-term effects of gluten-induced damage to the gut  (20:30) Consideration in eating disorders/ disordered eating - How physical symptoms in the gut may be directly impacting mood and food choices(26:00) Elimination diets, FODMAP diets, naturally gluten-free alternatives  (31:20) Why dairy may not be as important to eliminate as gluten (37:15) What to do if you start to develop food fears 

In this episode, Michelle sits down with her long-time friend and mentor, Dr. Robert Kachko, a Naturopathic Doctor and trauma-informed practitioner. They dive into what trauma is and how it manifests physically/ mentally in the body (in ways we may not even be aware of!) You’ll learn about reconnecting your mind and body, and how the two may have become dis-connected in the first place. They discuss: What is trauma-informed medicine? The difference between stress, anxiety, and traumaHow trauma can manifest physically (think: IBS, joint pain) The cellular/ biological impact of trauma How to integrate trauma work into talk therapy and other therapeutic modalities Mind-body reintegrationSimple steps to take (today) to increase your body’s resiliency and calm the nervous system through breathing techniques Subscribe to get your weekly dose of NYC-style-sarcasm, nutritional nuance and messages of healing.Links:FREE Guided Hypnotherapy session Get Anxiety Proof (Self-paced, online course to reduce anxiety naturally)Listen to The Anxiety Episode (Episode 2) Dr. Kachko’s resources: NYC Integrative Website Book a Discovery Call with Dr. KachkoWork with Michelle and her free resources: Quiet the DietPodcast PageEpisode Page (with transcript!) Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLCLearn more about the practiceFollow the pod on IGFollow Michelle on IGSign up for the NewsletterTimestamps:(2:32) Intro to Dr. Kachko(7:35) How trauma plays a role in both physical and mental symptoms of the body (e.g. IBS, joint pain) (14:43) The biological process of storing trauma as a survival mechanism. (20:20) Integrating talk therapy and modern medicine with trauma/ EMDR work, and the difference between implicit vs. explicit memory(24:03) Mind-body reintegration and the power of listening to your body (28:52) The difference between stress, anxiety, and trauma(34:02) Why we become aware of “smaller” health issues once we starting learning to deal with our trauma (41:08) The cellular impact of trauma(49:31) Simple steps to take (today) to increase your body’s resiliency and calm the nervous system through breathing techniques 

In this episode, Michelle settles the controversy of cholesterol, saturated fat, and omega-6/seed oils with J Gulinello, nutritional therapist and researcher. They get deep into the history of the cholesterol-heart myth and all players involved. You’ll learn why serum cholesterol (measured in bloodwork) is not necessarily correlated with disease, and which factors are a better indicator of risk. They discuss:History of the cholesterol-heart disease theory and why it’s perpetuated in the medical communityBlood cholesterol levels: Why they may not be the key marker of disease risk (and what to look at instead) Reasons we should not fear red meat and saturated fat from animal sourcesMitochondrial dysfunctionAll about seed oils and omega-6 fats: What they are and why we should minimize them in the dietTips for how to choose healthier fats in your diet Subscribe to get your weekly dose of NYC-style-sarcasm, nutritional nuance and messages of healing.Links –Picture: Omega 6 vs. Omega 3 PathwaysAmerican Heart Journal 2009 (doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2008.08.010)Graph: LDL levels and heart events CETP Inhibitors 2017 NEJM (doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1609581)Blog: The Truth About CholesterolBlog: 5 Ways to Lower Cholesterol Naturally (when necessary)J’s resources and more: perpetualhealth.coFollow J on IGFollow J on Substack (articles) Ancestral Wellness RetreatWork with Michelle and her free resources: Quiet the DietPodcast PageEpisode Page (with transcript!) Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLCLearn more about the practiceFollow the pod on IGFollow Michelle on IGSign up for the NewsletterTimestamps:(2:40) Intro & how J transitioned into nutrition after a music career (6:29) Background of cholesterol and why dietary intake is not the determining factor of serum levels (9:18) The cholesterol “soap opera”: A detailed timeline of the diet-heart myth (15:25) - Why serum cholesterol (blood work) is not necessarily correlated with heart disease

In this episode, Michelle chats with Jillian Greaves, an integrative and functional Dietitian for women. They explain the ins and outs of carbohydrates, blood sugar, and insulin resistance from the basics to the nitty gritty. You’ll hear tangible strategies for how to optimize your blood sugar and find your carb “sweet spot.” Understanding insulin resistance, blood sugar, and cortisolWhy going super low carb for weight loss may not be the answerRelationship between insulin and hormones (cortisol, thyroid, sex hormones)Why balancing blood sugar is step 1 for PMS, PMDD, fertility, PCOS, and endometriosisOptimal targets for blood sugar levels: The difference between functional vs. conventional ranges Nutrition & lifestyle strategies for making insulin more sensitive Importance of nutrient timing: Eating based on circadian rhythmIntermittent fasting pros and cons for blood sugar management Supportive vitamins, minerals, and herbs Links:6 Steps to Manage Blood Sugar and Lower Anxiety Jillian’s resources and more: Jillian’s WebsiteFollow Jillian on IG Free Blood Sugar guideEat to Heal PCOS Online CourseWork with Michelle and her free resources: Quiet the DietPodcast PageEpisode Page (with transcript!) Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLCLearn more about the practiceFollow the pod on IGFollow Michelle on IGSign up for the NewsletterTimestamps:(1:04) What are carbohydrates? What nutrients do they provide? (4:57) Understanding insulin resistance, blood sugar, and cortisol (16:34) Why LOW blood sugar deserves a place in the conversation as well; Why going super low carb for weight loss may not be the answer (25:46) The relationship between insulin and hormones (cortisol, thyroid, sex hormones); Why balancing blood sugar is step 1 for PMS, PMDD, fertility, PCOS, and endometriosis (29:45) Optimal targets for blood sugar levels - the difference between functional vs. conventional ranges & why?(33:57) Strategies for making insulin more sensitive and finding your carb “sweet spot”(37:58) Importance of nutrient timing: Eating based on circadian rhythm; Intermittent fasting - pros and cons for blood sugar management (42:33) Vitamins, minerals, and herbs that can support insulin sensitivity and blood sugar management (49:00) Simple lifestyle strategies for balancing blood sugar

In this episode, Michelle chats with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, functional medicine doctor and expert in muscle-centric medicine. They talk about the importance of consuming high-quality protein for health and longevity, and address what muscle does for our health beyond our aesthetics. Then, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon shares some personal anecdotes of her own history with veganism (!!), leaving her with serious health effects and jump starting her career in protein-forward medicine. They discuss:The importance of protein and muscle mass in aging and longevity Muscle is more than aesthetics and physical activity - it’s impact on the immune system, inflammatory responses, nutrient utilization, and hormones! Focusing on the QUALITY of muscle tissue (not just quantity) Importance of protein consumption for health and longevity. What this means for vegans, vegetarians, and plant-based diets. Why are we seeing a push for plant-based eating right now? (Hint: It goes back to World War II) Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s “origin story” - Why she has made it her mission to emphasize the importance of protein and muscle in her everyday practiceDr. Gabrielle’s personal history of drastic health effects following a vegan and macrobiotic diet, importance of including animal protein in our diets Links:Download the FREE Protein GuidTRAIN e!Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s resources and more: WebsiteFollow Dr. Gabrielle on IG  The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show (podcast)  Forever Strong meal plan with Daily Dose –Work with Michelle and her free resources: Quiet the DietPodcast PageEpisode Page (with transcript!) Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLCLearn more about the practiceFollow the pod on IGFollow Michelle on IGTimestamps:(1:23) Introduction to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and muscle-centric medicine, shifting the focus from excess fat to inadequate muscle mass(10:34) What exactly IS muscle tissue? Muscle is more than aesthetics and physical activity - it’s an endocrine organ system!(17:46) Importance of protein consumption for health and longevity, what this means for plant-based diets.  (26:08) Nutritional history - why we’re seeing a push for plant-based eating right now (30:03) Benefits of red meat, why it’s been vilified in recent years, debunking myths about meat and cholesterol, controversy of the rise of veganism and carnivore diets (39:16) Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s “origin story” - Why she has made it her mission to emphasize the importance of protein and muscle in her everyday practice(51:07) Dr. Gabrielle’s history of drastic health effects following a vegan and macrobiotic diet, importance of including animal protein in our diets 

In this episode, Michelle chats with Stephanie Mara Fox, Somatic Nutritional Counselor and expert on binge eating. They discuss the connection between our mind and body, why we binge eat, and provide tangible tools to use before, during, and after an episode of binge or emotional eating. They talk about: Stephanie’s personal connection to disordered eating and digestive issuesHow our nervous system responds to a threat (or stress) Food as an experience of love and safety, especially during periods of traumaWhy we binge eatStrategies and the Somatic Eating (trademarked by Stephanie) approach How to know when to sit in the discomfort and when to lean on behaviors Tapping into your internal authentic voice, healing your inner child Tools to check in with yourself throughout the day LinksWork with Stephanie and her free resources: 1-on-1 Somatic Eating Nutrition Counseling 11-week Somatic Eating Group Program Intro to Somatic Eating mini course Mentorship for Coaches Listen to the Satiated Podcast Follow Stephanie on IGFollow Stephanie on TikTokWork with Michelle and her free resources: Quiet the DietPodcast PageEpisode Page (with transcript!) Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLCLearn more about the practiceFollow the pod on IGFollow Michelle on IGTimestamps:(1:20) Intro by Michelle into to the current model/ concepts of binge eating recovery and innovative, supportive strategies Michelle and Stephanie use with (6:30) Stephanie Mara Fox discusses her personal connection to disordered eating and digestive concerns, defining her term “Somatic Eating” (10:00) How the body’s nervous system responds to a threat, stress, or trauma(12:55) The connection between digestive issues and disordered eating, trauma, dysregulation, and chronic dieting(20:10) Why we binge eat; Strategies for binge eating (conventional vs. somatic approach) (28:30) How to know when to sit in the discomfort vs. using strategies to shift your response(39:34) Listening to our internal conversations before a binge (using internal family systems) to identify the root cause and put language to our inner child(55:28) Tools to check in with yourself throughout the day and reduce frequency of bingeing over time 

In the first part of the episode, Michelle talks about her personal experience with anxiety and panic attacks, explaining how to decode and respond to our internal anxiety in a neutralizing way. She also gives tangible tools to use during times of high anxiety/ panic and gives helpful insight into what is happening in the body during stress.She then sits down with Amanda Montalvo, RD (@hormonehealingrd) to discuss the physiology of anxiety and tangible steps we can take to de-stress. They discuss :Being addicted/ conditioned to stress and the rush of hormonesThe impact of stress and anxiety on the female body The body’s physiological response to stress, step-by-stepHow stress depletes our minerals, specific minerals that are affected and whyStress and blood pressure (Hint: It’s not just about sodium!)Benefits of hair mineral testingHPA Axis dysregulation, how to support your adrenal glandsHow THYROID is affected by stress, anxiety, and mineral deficiencies The ONE thing you can do today to help your body recover from stress Links:Get anxiety + panic attack support from a functional nutrition and naturopathic perspective with our 8 week online self-guided program “Anxiety Proof”Work with Amanda and her free resources: Follow Amanda on IG @HormonehealingRDAre You Menstrual? Podcast with Amanda Montalvo Master Your Minerals course Adrenal Cocktail RecipesWork with Michelle and her free resources: Quiet the DietEpisode Page (with Transcript)Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLCLearn more about the practiceFollow the pod on IGFollow Michelle on IGTimestamps:(2:00) Michelle’s experience with panic attacks, anxiety symptoms as a results of drastic-weight loss(3:30) Michelle’s visual explanation of what anxiety does for us, how to use our anxiety as an opportunity to let us know what’s going on in our body. (6:00) What to do during a rush of anxiety or panic attack, hormones & anxiety from an evolutionary perspective (14:22) Amanda Montalvo (@hormonehealingrd) talks about being addicted to stress & the rush of stress hormones on a daily basis (20:54) The impact of stress and anxiety on women’s bodies in particular(25:21) Amanda walks through the body’s physiological response to stress, step-by-step(31:11) How stress depletes our minerals, specific minerals that are affected and why(36:21) Stress and blood pressure (Hint: It’s not just about sodium!)  (46:45) Benefits of hair mineral testing(49:05) HPA Axis dysregulation, how to support your adrenal glands, adrenal cocktails 

Check out our debut episode! Podcast host (and your new best friend) Michelle Shapiro, an integrative and functional Registered Dietitian, talks the TRUTH about current trends in nutrition. In this episode we discuss:Michelle’s own personal story of drastic weight loss efforts *which she does not recommend,* and the health consequences that can ensueBody neutrality and weight loss through a functional nutrition lensThe crucial difference between body neutrality and body positivity, and what this means for your health journeyThe truth about current trends in nutrition (think: Body positivity, HAES, Intuitive Eating)Tangible steps for how to determine if/when weight loss is right for YOUHow to access your authentic inner voice and be your own healthcare advocateWe hope you stick around for a season full of captivating and practical information to help you Quiet the Diet and become the best version of YOU!Weight Bias in Healthcare (blog post)Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLCLearn more about the practiceFollow the pod on IGFollow Michelle on IGTimestamps: (5:00) Background about Michelle’s drastic weight loss journey (what NOT to do!) and personal experiences growing up in a larger body(7:25) Evidence of why weight loss is not always good. Health effects of Michelle’s rapid weight loss: Anxiety, panic attacks, hair loss, fatigue, acid reflux, hypothyroid and the positive aspects of her weight loss (12:00) What is functional nutrition? Root-cause healing vs. treating symptoms(15:05) Michelle’s take on nutrition current movements: Health at Every Size and Body Positivity. What they get right & what they don’t.(21:40) Why/how do we Quiet the Diet? How to access your own authentic voice to make autonomous food choices. (26:12) How social media is incorrectly lumping beneficial ancient modalities in with the “diet culture” (31:28) 3 Steps you can take right now to determine if weight loss is right for you (36:35) The problems with “intuitive eating” and how to ACTUALLY eat intuitively (40:23) What’s coming up this season!