DEATS with Deanna: Discussions around Food & Entrepreneurship (Deanna Wolfe)

• How a 90-day alcohol-free challenge can unlock creativity and clarity
• Tips for identifying and replacing the habits alcohol seems to fulfill
• Strategies to navigate social situations without alcohol while staying confident
• The importance of setting personal boundaries and finding meaningful connections
• Insights from Amanda's book Unbottled Potential on living your best life without alcohol

• The behind the scenes of what it is like to be a CrossFit athlete
• Balancing the demands of training and family life
• Techniques for managing bad weeks 
• The "AllHart Move Better Method" Program overview 
• Body image as a female athlete

• A review of popular trends in 2022 [2:38]
• Setting intentions for 2023 [4:52]
• Prioritizing sleep, copycat recipes, and mental health support  [6:55]
• The rise of mocktails and sober curiosity [9:31]
• Trends for the online coaching and entrepreneur space [10:33]
• Joining masterminds and doing mindset work [12:39]

Connect with Deanna: 

https://www.instagram.com/dietitiandeanna/ 

• Why you should or should not hire your spouse
• Navigating the challenges of working together
• How to maintain a healthy relationship when you work together
• Choosing to put your values first over your job
• Having the belief in your shared success 

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort. Find our more and apply here. 

FFB waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63bc6d1437a7fb86b1f990f0

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Join the waitlist here to be first to know about the next program launching in Jan 2022.

• Get to know Deanna more as she shares personal insights, advice on achieving food freedom through actionable steps, and what to expect from the podcast (1:47)
• Tip #1, calories count! Don’t let this scare you, this is a good thing. Calories give you energy and instead of viewing it as something restrictive you should reframe it so you can thrive (4:02)
• Tip #2, stop weighing yourself and giving power to the scale. Deanna explains her journey with bodybuilding competitions and how weighing herself became an unhealthy and obsessive habit. It might be tempting to seek validation through the scale but it doesn’t always accurately reflect your weight loss journey (6:54)
• Tip #3, stop comparing your timeline, your recovery, your career, and your life to others! We all have different tools and resources, and Deanna recommends how we should adopt a body neutrality perspective instead (9:21)
• Deanna shares how her path to starting her own successful business wasn’t as easy as people assumed. She explains how she has to make a conscious effort to show up every day and put in the work (12:07)

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Join the waitlist here to be first to know about the next program launching in Jan 2022.

• Providing good quality healthcare and charging your worth as dietitians [3:20]
• How Tamar and Vanessa go into the dietetics field [8:13]
• Building a business as dietitians [19:34]
• Dealing with certifications, protecting licenses and finding new hires [30:15]
• Thoughts on wellness trends for 2022 [38:06]
• Consistency is hard but it takes time to establish [49:15]

Connect with Vanessa & Tamar:

Vanessa Bio: https://culinahealth.com/vanessa-rissetto 
Vanessa Instagram: @vanessarissettord
Culina Health Instagram: @culinahealth

Tamar Bio: https://culinahealth.com/tamar-samuels 
Tamar Instagram: @tamarsamuels.rd
Culina Health Instagram: @culinahealth

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

In this episode, Deanna sits down with Caroline Kimmel, a real estate developer, food & drink enthusiast, animal lover, and have a passion for personal fitness and growth in many forms. She enjoys cooking and entertaining, walking her dog, spinning, lifting weights, and shopping/home design. Caroline lives outside Indianapolis IN with her two cats, my retired racing Greyhound, and an incredible support system of my sweet husband and friends. She began my food freedom journey in October 2020 thinking it was about food, then realized it was really about her. Caroline believes in mental health over every damn thing, that your vibe attracts your tribe, and that women are warriors!

You’ll hear:

• Caroline shares about the moment in her life where she decided she needed to change the message she was telling herself when it came to food, weight, and embracing her body. (3:10)
• How she tried to balance the love for food and cooking without being obsessed with weight, calories, or restriction and came to a place of body neutrality. (4:57)
• How can you find inspiration without needing to adhere to a certain body weight or size? (12:55) 
• Caroline shares how making this transition to intuitive eating and trying to get off the weight-loss cycle made her feel initially and how apps that “reward” you for exercising by allowing you to eat are extremely problematic.  (14:22)
• What Caroline’s life was like before the Food Freedom Breakthrough program and what it’s like now. (22:59)
• After losing her father to COVID, Caroline talks about how going through these life-changing moments really put her into survival mode and how this impacted her relationship with food and intuitive eating. (28:28)
• Caroline shares her advice for dealing with grief and your relationship with food. (34:33)
• Now that she has completed the program, Caroline discusses how she responds to people who ask her questions about her lifestyle, intuitive eating, and weight loss. (36:19) 

Connect with Caroline:

IG: @caroline_kimmel

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Join the waitlist here to be first to know about the next program launching in Jan 2022.

• Leading up to the birth: dealing with a scheduled induction and trying to listen to my body [2:04]
• Checking into the hospital, preparing my body for birth and taking Pitocin [6:54] 
• Dilation, dealing with contractions and getting an epidural: everything moves really quickly [13:27]
• What labour actually feels like and getting ready for the actual birthing part [20:02]
• Time to start pushing: trying to remain calm, feeling scared and baby’s heart rate dropping [28:09]
• Our lives are forever changed [37:03]
• Answering questions from our DMs [43:13]

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Enroll now: https://dietitiandeanna.com/food-freedom-breakthrough

• Jessica’s experience of failing, getting back up, and believing in herself
• How do you tap into authenticity?
• How to have an authentic brand
• Jessica’s audit of my Instagram and personal brand
• How Jessica went from burnout to a super successful female entrepreneur
• Do you have to hustle?
• Who are the first people you should hire?
• Why it’s important to amplify the reason you are here

Erin is a celebrity health & life coach, meditation teacher and host of the Raw Beauty Talks podcast. Her practice is rooted in intuitive eating, mindfulness, self love and mind/body wellness, forging a new paradigm of wellness for women. Over one thousand women have participated in her signature program, The Raw Beauty Reset. Erin’s work has been featured in publications including Elle magazine, the LA Times and Marie Claire amongst others.

Connect with Erin:
IG: @rawbeautytalks

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

• Strategies that you can use to overcome being a people pleaser
• The science behind people pleasing 
• Developing self-awareness to kick imposter syndrome to the curb
• How to find your voice and why it matters

For some, the gym can be a scary place, let alone working with a personal trainer. Either from experience or hearing other people's anecdotes, it seems like personal trainers only focus on fat loss and that is it. Often, these trainers may not have good relationships with their own bodies and with food, and they're projecting that onto their clients. What does the alternative look like?

In today’s episode, I talk to Kira Onysko, a non-diet focused personal trainer. She helps her clients reach their fitness goals, stay more consistent, increase their motivation, without an emphasis on their weight loss and body from an outward aesthetic perspective. 

During our conversation, Kira shares why fitness trainers' language causes more damage than they think when it comes to their clients fitness goals, why health is more than what you eat (that pizza slice is nothing to feel guilty over),  and learning to ditch the toxic mindset around fitness. As a recent newlywed Kira also shares her journey of preparing for a wedding without the stress of needing to be in a certain size. 

In this episode, we cover:

• What is a non-diet personal trainer and  language to avoid when it comes to focusing on clients health and fitness goals [3:47]
• Ditching the common “trainer” mentality [9:44]
• Embracing the benefits of rest days rather than focus on exercise as a means to change your body [11:46]
• Learn to enjoy exercise and do workouts that you like doing not what you think you should be doing [20:13]
• How Kira prepared her body and mind for a wedding without stressing [22:52]
• Balancing your workout routine and tips for getting into weight training [29:26]
• Kira shares advice on diet, weddings and fitness [37:20]

Connect with Kira:

Instagram: @kiraonysko

Website: www.yourtrainerkira.com

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Enroll now: https://dietitiandeanna.com/food-freedom-breakthrough 

In today’s episode, I talk to Jessi Jean. She is well versed when it comes to dealing with shame and discussing taboo topics. Having overcome binge eating and overeating, Jessie is now a confident woman whose focus is on helping elevate other women talk about anything and everything they want.  

During our conversation, Jessi Jean talks about her experience embarking on a confidence journey as an adult. She shares why transparency and discussing taboo topics is important, how she projected her own body image issues onto her husband and how improving it has improved her own sex life. 

 In this episode, we cover:

• Jessi explains how she started her confidence journey [3:22]
• Why you need to talk about what is happening rather than hide it [11:07]
• Projecting disordered eating onto your partner and how to overcome it [16:13]
• Body image, diet culture and sex [27:17]
• Spicing up your sex life and being open about receiving pleasure [34:18]
• The individual right to body autonomy [49:49]

Connect with Jessi

Website: www.risewithmeco.com

Email: conquerbingeeating@gmail.com

IG + Tik Tok: @jessijeannn

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Join the next group here.

• The importance of sophisticated alcohol-free choices that allow people to socialize without alcohol’s downsides 
• From the importance of a creative team to avoiding chilled products, Lisa provides essential tips for navigating the beverage industry
• How the shift from corporate to entrepreneurship can showcase the power of resilience and adaptability
• The "sober curious" trend and the shift towards wellness, with benefits like better sleep and improved energy driving the movement

Connect with Lisa:

• The importance of finding individual success strategies rather than sticking to traditional program models
• Why fixed-date programs can be more effective than evergreen ones, focusing on a unified journey for better client support and engagement
• How Megan navigated challenges by maintaining a growth mindset and continually adapting her strategies
• The pivotal role of clear messaging and active engagement through discussions, discovery calls, and direct messages in launching successful programs

As women our bodies go through a lot! Whether its society's demands of what a postpartum body should (which often involves dieting and exercise) or engaging in risky diet habits that result in the loss of your period, we’re always being told what we should and shouldn’t do. It can be hard to ignore the noise, let alone feel brave enough to speak about what we’re going through. These topics can seem taboo when in reality they are not, and you are not alone in this battle.

In today’s episode, I talk to Lindsey Lusson, a registered dietician who is focused on helping her clients recover their period and convenience naturally. She’s on a mission to get women in touch with their bodies and find freedom in food and exercise. 

During our conversation, Lindsey shares how her own experience with disordered eating influenced her decision to become a dietician, and how she uses her own experience to help others. She covers what period loss is and how she recovered her own period, why your period matters, how your postpartum body deals with your period and 

 In this episode, we cover:

• Lindsey shares why she became a dietician and discussing the “taboo” topic of period loss [1:48]
• We discuss how we got our periods back [6:35]
• Why your period matters and how birth control impacts your period  [16:28]
• The impact of exercise on your period recovery and how to properly reintroduce it back in your life [21:12] 
• Post-partum and your period [25:44]
• How to nourish your body for period recovery [30:41]
• Advocating for your body and period loss [34:49]

Connect with Lindsey:

IG: @food.freedom.fertility

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Join the next group here.

• The importance of consistency over perfection to ensure long-term success
• How to handle criticism with compassion to maintain a positive mindset and authentic engagement
• Tips on how to implement time-blocking techniques and prioritizing weekly tasks to help manage overwhelm
• The importance of support and camaraderie within your community to enhance personal and business growth

Connect with Tasia: @tasiapercevecz

Connect with Maddie: https://www.instagram.com/the.plantbased.nutritionist/ 

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

• The importance of fully understanding medical procedures and potential complications before undergoing treatment
• Ways to find empowerment through childbirth 
• The importance of postpartum mental health 
• The power of support and preparation while navigating the birthing process

• Why it’s important to rest our minds [3:01]
• How anxiety took shape in Lily’s life [8:53]
• When she realized she was struggling with health anxiety [15:25]
• Dealing with postpartum anxiety [22:34]
• The things that have helped Lily through the anxiety [30:45]
• How Lily sees anxiety now compared to before [32:46]
• Giving your mind a break when it comes to food and letting yourself be present [38:28]

Connect with Lily:

IG: @_peacefromwithin
Tiktok: @peacefromwithin
Website: www.peace-from-within.com

• The mindset shifts I’m embracing to overcome perfectionism in podcasting
• My honest take on leaving Instagram perfection and algorithm anxiety behind
• Why 2025 is my year to get bold, step into new rooms, and grow beyond my comfort zone
• How I’m balancing life as a mom, entrepreneur, and human outside of those roles
• A fresh perspective on aligning your goals and boundaries for the new year

When I got into entrepreneurship and business, my money mindset was something I had to work on. Like so many women that I work with, there is this huge struggle with talking about business and money. Half of us don't even believe that people will pay us for our expertise, and some of us have been taught to think it’s selfish to talk about money. 

In today’s episode, I’m talking to Jocelyn Kelly Reid is on a major mission to help women get rich, work less, play more, and fall in love with life. This Money Queen has had her fair share of success: she worked for the largest asset manager in the world for 7 years, grew a direct sales team of 100 people for a social impact brand, and closed over $1M in sales for a luxury furniture line in under a year at her last full-time position.

During our conversation, Jocelyn shares how she turned her $100k debt into a 7 figure business. She talks about improving your money mindset, getting out of debt and leveling up financially, and how to stop talking yourself out of what you want. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Becoming a money mindset coach [2:35]
• Making money as an entrepreneur and getting out of debt [9:30]
• Shifting your mindset to money abundance and leveling up  [14:49]
• How to proceed forward when you hear no [22:01]
• Becoming a 6 Figure Queen and going for what you want [31:20]
• Expanding your feminine energy in business [38:32]
• Stop trying to be someone else [44:17]

Connect with Jocelyn:

Website: https://www.jocelynkellyreid.com/

IG: @jocelyn.kelly.reid

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

• The “How low can I go” game and long-term health
• Building a business as a period recovery coach
• How to recover your period 
• What is hypothalamic amenorrhea 

• Tamara's background in operations
• Strategic hiring to prevent burnout and support business expansion
• Significance of diverse skillsets within a business team
• The role of data in business pivots and growth
• Creating boundaries around social media and business within your personal life
• The intricacies of personal growth and the power of a pivot in business 

• Tips on how to be a present parent while achieving business objectives (simultaneously!)
• The importance of mentorship and networking 
• The importance prioritizing personal health & well-being as an entrepreneur  
• Why investing is so important 

FFB sale: https://dietitiandeanna.thrivecart.com/food-freedom-breakthrough-promo/ 

• How 2022 has been for Dylan so far [2:31]
• Why Dylan started a private practice and focused on eating disorders [7:55]
• Diet culture vs extreme diet habits [16:07]
• What you need to know as an RD before starting your own practice  [24:06]
• The least favorite parts of motherhood [31:33]
• Dealing with breast milk [38:48]
• Hair loss postpartum [45:39]

• How Mal became a personal finance guru [3:04]
• Keeping it real on Instagram when it comes to talking about money and finances [4:54]
• What does it mean to be “financially naked” [8:31]
• Mal’s signature program [14:25]
• Tips on how to better understand revenue [18:50]
• The power of investing in your business [24:22]
• Mindset shifts going from shopping addict to personal finance guru [28:01]
• Ways to release those limiting money blocks and how to help your children grow up with a positive money mindset [38:15]

Connect with Mal:

Instagram: @fuelingfinancialfreedom
TikTok: @fuelingfinancialfreedom
Webite: www.fuelingfinancialfreedom.com

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

• Tips on using social media to build a business
• Content strategies for different platforms
• How often you should update your content
• Amandina’s formula for content success
• The ROI of utilizing social media 

• Why you don’t need to share your whole life on social media
• The truth about audience size
• Building your confidence
• How to prove what moves the needle
• What’s worth investing in your business?

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

• How the loss of your period can impact bone health (1:12)
• How Rachel got started in focusing on bone health (5:18)
• Why we should care about our bone health (7:24)
• The signs of osteopenia (12:51)
• What kind of content Rachel shares with her audience (17:30)
• The first step women can take if they feel like they need help (20:05)
• What encouraged Rachel to join the Online Academy (25:12)
• Rachel’s biggest fear when it came to niching down (30:01)
• The best and worst parts of social media growth (36:24)
• The income and lifestyle changes Rachel experienced after being in the Online Academy (40:04)
• Different ways you can train to improve bone health (45:04)

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level in Q2?  In this episode, I'm diving into three key areas to help you move the needle in your business this next quarter. If want practical advice on accelerating your business growth and increasing revenue that you can implement today, this is the episode for you.

Key takeaways:

• How I used automations to drive 80 new program applications in one day
• My exact process for creating engaging and magnetic long and short form content 
• Steps to take to shift to a profitable product suite so you can scale sustainably

Connect with me:

https://www.instagram.com/dietitiandeanna/ 

https://www.instagram.com/online.entrepreneur.academy/ 

Want my help and strategies to have $30, $50 or $100K launches of your online program? Apply to OEA Scale 

If you're a nutrition professional or female wellness expert who wants to start your own business but hasn't because of SO MANY REASONS & are finally ready to take that next step, without mistakes, uncertainty, & wasted time, then OEA Start is perfect for you. Apply here.

• How Stefani grew her Instagram following from 15K to 133K in under a year
• The strategy behind her Metabolism Reset Method and meal plan membership
• Tips for balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and self-care
• Lessons learned from going viral (and surviving internet backlash!)
• Why investing in systems and support is the secret to sustainable growth

• How Kristen gained confidence and recognized her unique value and message
• Kristin's initial fears and concerns when starting her business and how she overcame them
• How Kristen is using her platform to create a true impact in the lactation space
• The impact of building a personal brand
• Kristen's journey from clinical practice to online educator

Connect with Kristen: https://www.instagram.com/thelactationmentor/

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort. Find our more and apply here. 

• The intersection between burnout and self care
• Looking at self care more than just bubble baths
• Taylor’s take on Gwyneth Paltrow’s self care reveal
• The first signs of burnout and how to deal with it
• How to identify your energy drains
• The value in community care

• Johanna shares how ballet played a role in her own disordered eating [1:38]
• Making a difference for those who struggle with ED [8:13]
• Is a full recovery possible? [12:12]
• Support exists and you deserve treatment and care [19:25]
• How long does recovery take? [22:34] 
• Getting the White House involved with ED [24:24]
• How do you know you have an ED? [27:48]
• Overcoming a relapse [30:47]
• Working in the field while having an ED [32:56]

Johanna Kandel is the founder and CEO of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders and the author of Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder (Harlequin). She founded The Alliance after a decade-long battle with various eating disorders. Since founding The Alliance in October 2000, Johanna has brought information and awareness about eating disorders to hundreds of thousands of individuals nationally and internationally. In addition, she facilitates weekly support groups, mentors individuals with eating disorders and their families through their treatment and recovery, and helps thousands of people to gain information and find the help they need. As a passionate advocate for mental health and eating disorders legislation, Johanna has spent a lot of time meeting with numerous members of Congress and was part of the first-ever Eating Disorder Roundtable at the White House.

Connect with Deanna: IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort. Go here to apply. 

• The importance of considering nutrition and lifestyle changes over medication
• Overview of medications like Ozempic for diabetes and off-label weight loss
• Misconceptions about short-term use vs. long-term effects of medications
• Common side effects of using weight loss medications and Ozempic 
• Practical advice for boosting GLP-1 levels through meal timing and composition

With a decade of experience in People Operations in the corporate world, Kira is no stranger to the sensitive issues involved in the human side of running a business. There’s a lot to learn from hiring, onboarding, training, and managing the performance of over 500 employees for a multimillion-dollar business. Kira founded Paradigm to bridge the gap between corporate HR policies and the modern needs of online entrepreneurs. Because Google might have almost all the answers, but it doesn’t have what your unique business needs.

Connect with Kira:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/theparadigmm/ 
Website: https://the-paradigm.com/ 

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

• Recap of Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo®
• Tips for optimizing your FNCE® experience
• How to step out of your comfort zone to network authentically
• A day in the life attending the conference 

Pregnancy is a rollercoaster, both pre and postpartum. Motherhood is a journey, and the body is truly so resilient. The body is going to change and it evolves as it needs to and being in the present moment, learning to accept with grace all the changes we face, as mentioned by today’s guest, will be the most rewarding thing for you to do.

In today’s episode, I talk to Alexis, a dear friend of mine whom I met at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo nearly 10 years ago. In addition to working in the dietetics field, Alexis is also a new mom.  

During our conversation, Alexis shares why she is so transparent on social media and how it’s helped her heal, feeling overwhelmed with trying to make the right choices and why our bodies are meant to change and serve a greater purpose.  As a new mom Alexis discusses why momhood is all about learning things on the fly, and how it is a real and vulnerable time about reconnecting with your body and learning what it is capable of accomplishing. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Alexis shares what surprised her the most about momhood and being transparent on social media [3:34]
• Balancing the transition from being a new mom to going back to work [10:00]
• Dealing with body changes and recovery during pregnancy and postpartum [14:54]
• You don’t need to have a perfect birth, trust that your intuition and love is enough [22:11]
• Alexis discusses taking maternity leave and trying to seek adult connections [28:19]
• Making the transition to intuitive eating - Alexis shares her journey to recovery [34:07]
• Answering some motherhood questions [43:02]

Connect with Alexis

Website: www.humusapien.com

Instagram: instagram.com/hummusapien

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Enroll now: https://dietitiandeanna.com/food-freedom-breakthrough

This episode is in honor of my 35th birthday. Going on with the challenge spurred by the Vogue 73 questions that different celebs are doing, a special guest joins me for a fun episode to ask me 35 questions. These range from my favorite time of the day, preferred seat on the airplane, biggest pet peeves, favorite cocktail, and everything in between.

• What people don’t know about me
• The most adventurous thing I’ve done
• My guilty pleasure
• The best vacation I’ve ever taken

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

Women’s health also includes our ability or inability to get pregnant, and it can be tough not to find the resources we need. One important aspect of conception is nutrition and ensuring you are getting the proper energy and nutrients to take care of your body as you prepare it for pregnancy. 

In today’s episode I talk to prenatal expert Ryann Kipping, a prenatal nutritionist focused on being a trusted resource for women who are struggling or wanting to conceive. She helps women gain confidence in making daily food choices during their pregnancy.

During our conversation, Ryann talks about pregnancy, myths around conception, what to do if you’re struggling to get pregnant and how to properly nourish your body. 

 In this episode, we cover:

• Ryann shares what made her focus on prenatal nutrition [3:54]
• Myths surrounding nutrition and pregnancy [8:16]
• Listening to your body, nutrition, and staying sane during pregnancy [14:49]
• Are soft cheeses and raw milk really bad to eat? [21:22]
• Caffeine and alcohol during pregnancy [27:21]
• Nutrients you need in your food [30:20]
• How your taste changes during pregnancy [35:11]

About Ryann:

Ryann is a clinically trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Author of The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook, and master online nutrition educator. She is the founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist, a virtual nutrition private practice, which focuses on helping those trying to conceive and pregnant navigate the era of online information overwhelm.  The Prenatal Nutritionist mission is to ensure every soon to be mama is confident in their ability to properly nourish a growing baby through a realistic nutrition approach. To extend this mission further, Ryann founded The Prenatal Nutrition Library App, an online community for evidence-based nutrition information before and during pregnancy. 

Connect with Ryann:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prenatalnutritionist/ 

Website: https://new.theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com

Links mentioned:

Pregnancy Q&A Podcast: https://dietitiandeanna.com/2021/09/27/answering-your-pregnancy-questions-weight-gain-nutrition-tips-mindset-and-more/

First Trimester Recap Blogpost: https://dietitiandeanna.com/2021/06/25/were-pregnant-first-trimester-recap/

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort. Go here to apply. 

• How to build a thriving business by engaging with your community 
• Ellen’s gut health expertise and the importance of tailored nutrition 
• The significance of regular routines and dietary mindfulness
• The entrepreneurial journey

• How Kelly has evolved since enrolling in Online Entrepreneur Academy
• Appreciating where you are in your business and life 
• How to stay true to your values and beat the  comparison trap
• The importance of a positive mindset 
• The power of delegating 

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Join the waitlist here to be first to know about the next program launching in Jan 2022.

• The behind the scenes of working in the GI field
• Understanding the causes of bloating and GI issues
• Tips for alleviating bloating and constipation
• The complex nature of gut health and the need for individualize approaches
• Red flags to watch out for when seeking gut health advice 

• Brooke’s background, including her biggest curveballs
• How to stop letting work control your life
• Waking up early for success
• How to add a SOWT analysis into your power hour
• Brooke’s don’t ask, don’t tell policy about work
• Implementing Summer Fridays as a business owner
• The importance of setting goals and boundaries

• Kristine's traumatic birth experience and her journey to recovery in postpartum
• How she has found empowerment through sharing her journey on Instagram and starting a podcast
• Her support for other women with similar experiences and advocacy for women's ability to return to physical activities post-recovery
• Kristine's realization of her passion for helping women with prolapse, leading her to work in the online space

• Alex talks about posting her body online [2:45]
• Learning and growing within the sphere of body acceptance [7:57]
• The reality of hitting rock bottom and reaching recovery [13:43]
• Larger bodies, just like all bodies, deserve recovery [19:49]
• Dealing with online comments and people projecting their own stigmas [28:11]
• Why numbers don’t matter anymore for Alex [34:38]
• Struggling with weight gain and body changes [38:01]
• Alex’s favorite content to create online [43:45]

Alex Light is a body confidence influencer you may know from @alexlight_ldn with over 475,000 followers who is committed to helping women across the world feel better in their own skin, author of “You are not a before picture” and #1 podcast ‘Should I Delete That?

Connect with Alex:

Book: You Are Not a Before Picture

IG: @alexlight_ldn

Connect with Deanna: IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Join the next group here.

In today’s solo episode I am covering everything you need to know about set point weight theory. I have gotten so many questions and interests about the set point weight theory, and while I talk about this in my online 12 week program, I wanted to cover it a little bit more for you in the podcast.

Personally, I don't love to talk about weight because I think weighing yourself on a scale isn't very helpful, and it’s just another superficial way to try and feel happy. In any case, our bodies do have a weight, but that number is going to look different from person to person, so I wanted to give you five key takeaways today about set point weight theory so that you can understand it a little better.

 In this episode, we cover:

• Stable set point weight is healthier than yo-yo-ing [2:10]
• Letting go of control over your weight actually keeps your weight more stable [3:40]
• It can take several months for your body to recover from extreme dieting [6:31]
• Set point weight is a range [8:23]
• Listen to your body and forget about the scale [11:47]

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort. Go here to apply. 

• Madalin shares how she got into fitness and feeling like she was never enough [1:13]
• Editing photos and practicing the “that girl” lifestyle [8:10]
• Detoxing from social media and diet culture: learning and unlearning [14:25]
• Supportive family and genuinely connecting with people  [22:49]
• Setting boundaries on social media [28:34]
• The delicate subject of diets and people’s identity [33:38]
• Handling weight changes once you quit dieting [36:59]
• Why meditation helps [40:31]

• The impact that diet culture plays with food consumption
• The challenges of creating a food product with reduced sugar content
• Successful marketing strategies and social media content creation
• Behind the scenes look at creating a food product

This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Join TODAY for an exclusive Cyber Monday discount ($250 off the entire program). Enroll now: https://dietitiandeanna.com/food-freedom-breakthrough 

In today’s episode, I’m changing it up a bit and taking the time to do a quick Q&A about Food Freedom Breakthrough, a 12-week transformative online group coaching program. This program teaches you what true physical hunger and fullness feels like, and identifying emotions around food. 

During this episode, I explain the main principles of food freedom, how you can finally get behind toxic body image, and limiting beliefs and. I also share more details of an exclusive Black Friday Deal and how you can get involved! 

In this episode, we cover:

• What is the Food Freedom Breakthrough program [2:45]
• Who is this program for and what can you expect? [5:27]
• The three phases we walk through in the program to ultimately improve your relationship with food and your body [11:09]

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com

• Dr. Danielle shares her own experience with an ED and how she got into nutrition [0:53]
• Life before the Online Entrepreneur Academy [5:59] 
• Working with women, fertility, and PCOS [7:48]
• Disordered eating, nutrition, and PCOS [10:52]
• Gluten and dairy-free diets [13:54]
• The importance of physical movement in your life [17:00]
• Support with PCOS [19:13]
• PCOS and pregnacy program [23:53]

• The importance of showcasing your work - even a small but engaged following can lead to brand partnerships!
• The power behind a media kit
• The importance of networking and ways it increases your opportunities
• Why you should be focusing on the brand in pitches and ways to they can add value to your company

• The pivotal moment that sparked the idea for Taja Collection.
• How Annabelle turned her passion for thoughtful gifting into a thriving business.
• Tips for delegating tasks and finding balance as a working mom.
• Why non-toxic candles matter and what makes Taja’s products stand out.
• The role of social media in building a brand and connecting with customers.

• What is the FNCE? [1:47]
• Hosting a booth and promoting private practice [4:36]
• Connecting with brand events, other dietitians, and industry professionals [8:00]
• New food products [10:49]
• Final thoughts on FNCE 2022 [17:25]

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

• The importance of creating a positive relationship with food for children
• Strategies for making mealtime exciting and interactive for children
• The "division of responsibility" in feeding children
• How much sugar your child should be eating
• Myths and misconceptions about how you should feed your children

• How Mya balances motherhood and entrepreneurship
• Instagram insights that actually make sense
• Strategies to diversify your offerings 
• How Mya plans her year without being boxed in by rigid schedules

• Living the structured nomad lifestyle and moving beyond your comfort zone  [3:48]
• Staying motivated and connecting with people online [10:01]
• Olivia’s current favourite recipes and being sober curious  [14:26]
• How living in LA impacts body image [21:14]
• The wellness industry and advertising on social media [31:37]
• Olivia’s most hated and loved products [35:46]
• Boundaries on social media and outsourcing work [40:06]

• Kennedy shares more about her RD journey and becoming a business owner [2:14]
• Helping women with the mindset piece [4:14]
• Life before running her own business: the good the bad and the ugly  [9:33]
• Finding the right people who support you and combating a scarcity mindset [13:54]
• Morning routines, running a business, and attracting your ideal client [21:34]
• Charging your worth and other hacks for running your business  [27:37]
• Join us in this mindfulness practice! [38:55]

In today’s episode, I talk to Lorna, a registered dietician who specializes in helping clients deal with binge eating and disordered eating. During our conversation, Lorna covers how to rewire your brain around your binge eating. She speaks on the difference between overeating and binging, reaching a place of peace and balance with food, gut health and weight, and why you need to unlearn limiting beliefs that are deeply ingrained into your neuropathways. 

 In this episode, we cover:

• Lorna shares her own experience with body image and binge eating [2:20]
• Balancing gut issues with binge eating and food freedom [8:19]
• Rewiring your brain is going to feel uncomfortable at first [12:36]
• Where do you draw the line between overeating and binge eating? [18:17]
• Say goodbye to your ill-informed inner critic when it comes to food satisfaction [23:43]
• Dealing with alcohol and binge eating [27:12]
• Dealing with weight and needing support  [29:32]
• Why does binge eating happen? [36:39]

Connect with Lorna:

Website: https://sustainablehealthproject.com/

Instagram: @lorna_bingeeatingcoach

TikTok: @lorna_bingeeatingcoach

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Join the next group here.

• How content creation enables you to share your journey and insights, connect with eager learners, and generate revenue
• Why social media helps you simplify complex nutrition topics, making expert knowledge accessible and earning recognition as a sought-after media dietitian
• The value of social media for networking, fostering connections with dietitians, healthcare professionals, and clients that enrich your practice
• How specializing and focusing on your passion can prevent burnout while providing invaluable support to others

Connect with Deanna: Instagram: @dietitiandeanna and @online.entrepreneur.academy 

Want my help and strategies to have $30, $50 or $100K launches of your online program? Apply to OEA Scale 

• What is emotional eating
• Red flags when seeking help
• How to build a successful group program
• Finding your niche as a therapist
• The benefits of giving oneself permission to eat or respond emotionally

• Maria's experience joining the Online Entrepreneur Academy [3:04]
• Balancing a lifestyle that allows you to work and travel [5:37]
• Learning to niche down [9:39]
• Life before the OEA and leveling up financially [16:35]
• Struggling with the mindset to build a business [23:26]
• The difference in Maria’s business now and what’s in store for the future  [29:10]

Connect with Maria:

IG: @mariamercanti

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

• Knowing that you want to make a bigger impact and help others transform their lives [2:39]
• That feeling of being burnt out and wanting something more [4:37]
• The fact that you keep thinking about being an entrepreneur, but you keep pushing it back [9:46]
• You want to continue to grow and evolve [11:40]
• Having the flexibility to work from anywhere feels so freeing [13:04]
• Paying attention in meetings is very difficult for you [14:33]
• Breaking the societal norm of women being in higher roles [16:39]

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

• The impact of restrictive diets on your metabolism
• What is the 75 Hard program?
• Reasons why you should not do the 75 Hard program
• Practical ways you can dive into self-improvement 

Connect with me:

https://www.instagram.com/dietitiandeanna/ 

https://www.instagram.com/online.entrepreneur.academy/ 

Want my help and strategies to have $30, $50 or $100K launches of your online program? Apply to OEA Scale 

If you're a nutrition professional or female wellness expert who wants to start your own business but hasn't because of SO MANY REASONS & are finally ready to take that next step, without mistakes, uncertainty, & wasted time, then OEA Start is perfect for you. Apply here.

• What is niching and why it is important
• Examples of successful niching
• Tips on finding your niche
• How to know your ideal client 
• The importance of having a real strategy for content creation 

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort. Find our more and apply here. 

• Segmentation and compartmentalization are essential for balancing life and work
• Outsourcing and seeking help is crucial during life transitions
• Embracing change and pivoting your focus is part of the entrepreneurial journey

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort. Find our more and apply here. 

• The exact breakdown of my $108,000 month and key revenue streams
• My top CEO needle movers for driving consistent growth
• How I balance family life with a thriving online business
• The role of a mission-driven, aligned team in scaling sustainably
• Practical tips for managing expenses and misconceptions in the virtual business world

• How postpartum anxiety shows up for me and the strategies I’m exploring
• What’s working (and what isn’t) when balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship
• Updates on Kyla’s milestones, baby-led weaning, and travel plans
• Why I’m embracing this season of change with grace and curiosity

• Using your stomach as an aesthetic and validation showpiece [2:07]
• Why “What I eat in a day” aren’t always true [3:48]
• The issue with meal plans created by personal trainers [4:57]
• No transparency with the use of photoshop and marketing diet/fitness products [7:02]
• Labeling foods as “toxic” [8:47]
• Doctor’s sharing misinformation [10:52]
• MLM supplements [11:35]

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort. Go here to apply. 

• Normalizing therapy and feeling safe  [6:22]
• Kelly shares the role parents played in recovering from an ED  [10:44]
• The harsh reality of the LA life, dealing with recovery, and being on social media [17:21]
• The best tip to overcome binge eating and the physical impact it’s had on Kelly’s body [26:32]
• Gut issues, trusting your body, and being online [33:05]
• Kelly shares more about her brand partnerships  [42:50]
• Pregnancy and sexual health [49:09]

Connect with Kelly:

@KellyU on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

Listen to her podcast Therapy Thursday

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort. Go here to apply. 

Running your own business as a dietitian doesn’t mean solely providing services, there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work that goes into starting and sustaining entrepreneurial work.  In today’s episode, I talked to Andie, a registered dietician, as well as a former student of my Online Entrepreneur Academy. She shares her own experiences starting her own online coaching program after leaving the clinical world.

During our conversation, Andie talks about how her own experience led her to become an RD. She speaks on dealing with burnout, the biggest takeaways she learned from OEA, and how you can launch your own group program. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Andie shares how she entered the field of dietician and why burnout led her to leave the clinical world [3:29]
• The biggest game-changers Andie learned from the Online Entrepreneur Academy [7:37]
• Andie talks about her experience launching her own group program and shares some key tips you can use to help you launch your own program  [12:46]
• What food freedom looks like for Andie's clients [19:59]
• Andy explains what private practice means to her and how she built up her own confidence to run her business [27:33]

Connect with Andie:

Instagram: @dietitian.andie

Tik tok: @dietitianandie

Email: aovard@gmail.com

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy, enrolling now through January 30. Head to the link below if you are ready to commit to 3 months of making life-changing breakthroughs and transforming your business + life. This is a high touch coaching program that shows you how to create your business, launch your offer, grow followers and have paying clients from Instagram.

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In today’s episode I talk to Jayne Mattingly, an eating disorder recovery coach, disability advocate, and body acceptance believer. She recently made the transition from having an able body to dealing with health issues that have impacted the full range of her body. 

During our conversation Jayne shares her recovery from an eating disorder, how relationships are impacted by ED, ableism and non-convention bodies within the world of ED, experiencing body grief, and dealing with fatphobic doctors. 

 In this episode, we cover:

• Jayne shares her experience with recovery [2:29]
• Relationships and ED [7:06]
• What ED recovery coaches need to know [11:21]
• What is body grief [17:04]
• Intentional weight loss and dealing with fatphobic doctors  [21:37]
• You don't have to be superwoman & your pain is legitimate  [29:33]

Connect with Jayne:

IG: @recoveryloveandcare

Website: https://recoveryloveandcare.com/

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

• The importance of creating holistic health programs that acknowledge clients' previous experiences
• How understanding and tracking your menstrual cycle can optimize energy levels and productivity
• How incorporating faith and maintaining authenticity can be an integral part of one's business and provide deeper connections with clients 
• The value of personal growth and continuous learning for personal growth and entrepreneurial success

Amanda is a former Professional Dancer turned Registered Dietitian and Private Practice owner who specializes in helping young professionals find food freedom and body acceptance. After surviving her own battle with an eating disorder, she knew her calling was to help others the way her dietitian helped her.

Listen in to hear:

• Amanda's history with an eating disorder as a Professional Dancer
• Unhealthy food habits of dancers
• Should you let your daughter dance?
• How Amanda started her business right after school
• Why Amanda loves TikTok
• Taking a 3 week European vacation while running a successful business

More about Amanda:
She received her undergrad from the University of Georgia and then moved to New York to complete her dietetic internship. Amanda has built a community of nearly 100K across social media platforms after focusing on video content.

Check her out:
IG: @amandathedietitian
TikTok: @amandathedietitian

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

***This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Join the waitlist for an exclusive Cyber Monday discount ($250 off the entire program). https://dietitiandeanna.com/food-freedom-breakthrough***

Fitness is an important part of any lifestyle, but what happens when diet culture and controlling food habits become a large part of your life? A controlling eating habit can look innocent at first, counting macros to adopting a paleo lifestyle, but it starts to cross the line when you begin to restrict yourself from eating because you feel nothing fits your dietary restrictions. 

In today’s episode, I talk to Molly, a teacher based in NYC who has been on her intuitive eating journey for over a year. 

During our conversation, Molly shares the diets she tried prior to doing the food freedom breakthrough program, and the polarities of diet culture. She shares how she immersed herself in diet culture in college during her fitness journey, the micromanaging and controlling habits of counting macros, and how to finally trust your body. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Molly shares her journey to discovering intuitive eating and how doubling up on diets harmed her body more than she anticipated [5:52]
• The first steps she took to change her unhealthy eating habits and how this has impacted her life [11:00] 
• How to deal with wanting to go back to your former eating habits [16:39]
• Molly shares her initial fears about joining an intuitive eating program and how she feels now [19:25]
• How to have your loved ones provide more support during your intuitive eating journey [25:52]
• Balancing a fitness lifestyle with intuitive eating and how she blocks out diet talk at the gym [30:13]
• The biggest surprise Molly realized during her intuitive eating journey [37:43]

Connect with Molly:

Instagram: @mollybernie

Email: kaudersm@gmail.com

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Join the waitlist here to be first to know about the next program launching on Cyber Monday.

• My experience seeing a dietitian when I was in high school and college, and how they inspired me [2:59]
• Going to an out-of-state college, majoring in pre-med, and realizing after doing some research that I loved everything about nutrition and wanted it to be my focus [5:25]
• The day I did not get matched and looking back, what I feel I did wrong [9:32]
• Spending the next 2 years in a coordinated master’s program [11:40]
• After college, getting my first job and then starting my business [15:03]
• My wins since starting my business [18:14]

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort.

Apply for the Online Entrepreneur Academy here.

Connect with Deanna: IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

• Hannah shares more on her journey to becoming an RD [1:25]
• What is functional nutrition [5:27]
• Balancing caffeine and other nutrition tips[9:33]
• Starting your own practice [16:00]
• Trauma and inner child work [21:29]
• Growing your business as an entrepreneur [24:03]
• Pain points and working with clients as an RD [31:13]
• Chew your food! [35:11]

• Kristie shares how she got into dietetics and how Health at Every Size is applied to diabetes [1:57]
• Misinformation and adding morals to food when it comes to diabetes [8:21]
• The biggest challenges women face when managing diabetes [12:54]
• Low calorie does not mean lower blood sugar and other things you need to unlearn [18:02]
• Switching the mindset to gentle nutrition [24:40]
• How the Online Entrepreneur Academy has helped Kristie and her business [28:33]
• Why diabetes is not a death sentence [33:20]
• Does intermittent fasting help? [36:25]

Connect with Kristie:

IG: @type2diabetes.nutritionist

Email: dietitiankristie@gmail.com

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort. Go here to apply. 

• Chasing your dreams
• Tips on dealing with imposter syndrome
• Mattie’s journey with finding food freedom
• The challenges of being an influencer + dietetic intern
• Food freedom and your fitness goals 
• How to balance entrepreneurship and school 

• Ways to focus on your ideal client to make your services more targeted and valuable
• The importance of investing in automated processes to ensure a smooth experience and reduce the reliance on manual tasks
• The value of consistent marketing and showing up for my audience on social media
• The power of investing in yourself through continuous learning and mentorship programs

• How to monetize your online presence
• The steps you need to take to start an online business as a physical therapist
• Balancing motherhood and being an entrepreneur
• Advocating for oneself in the gymnastics industry

This episode is sponsored by the Online Entrepreneur Academy. Are you a dietitian or female wellness expert that's feeling undervalued in your job? Not passionate about what you're doing, or are you working one to one with clients now and want to scale your private practice to group an online coach courses and programs, then OEA is perfect for you. This is a three month high touch coaching program and we are currently enrolling for our next cohort. Find our more and apply here. 

• How Dr. Taylor got into nutrition [2:30]
• How our own relationship with food can help us raise intuitive eaters [5:53]
• Some of the worst habits with food you can do around your kids [7:58]
• How to handle when your kids are sneaking foods [13:59]
• When to start working on your kids having a healthy relationship with food [19:45]
• Where to start with baby-led weaning [22:28]
• Dealing with school guidelines with nutrition [27:54]
• Why Dr. Taylor thinks dessert should be served with dinner [32:10]
• What to do if your kids are being influenced at school about their body [44:57]

Connect with Dr. Arnold:

• Instagram:https://youtube.com/c/GrowingIntuitiveEatersnstagram.com/growing.intuitive.eaters/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/growingintuitiveeaters
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.taylorarnold
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/growingintuitiveeaters
• Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-intuitive-eaters/id1567814067
• Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1YFsST3f3ZIVIzjw1TEMIv?si=78c98b141d734d71

• Misinformation about healthy vs. unhealthy food
• Educating kids about food choices without creating a toxic relationship with food
• My thoughts on Bobby Parrish’s approach to nutrition education for his daughter

In this episode, Deanna sits down with Sammy Previte, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Certified Personal Trainer, owner of Find Food Freedom, co-host of What The Actual Fork Podcast and host of the Find Food Freedom Podcast.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Deanna and Sammy sit down to discuss food freedom,  dieting and how the last year has been treating her. Sammy gets candid and talks about dealing with infertility, undergoing IVF (2:18)
• The big switch - Sammy shares how she went from being a dietician to an “anti”-dietician, She discusses how her self esteem played into making the switch and feeling like she let down clients (8:42)
• Sammy shares ways you can create a healthy relationship around alcohol and how you can apply the same mentality towards it as intuitive eating. (15:01)
• How Sammy found TikTok “fame” and how it changed her approach to running her practice. She shares ways you can grow your social media platform in 2021 (19:24)
• Sammy's thoughts about critics, the pressure of social media, criticisms about her body and how she handles hard questions and uncomfortable conversations (25:52)
• How you can begin to eat foods without guilt when you start out on the journey of intuitive eating, (38:54)
• A part of Sammy’s brand is doing a “Fuck Diet Friday” post. She shares what is the biggest red flag or the worst offender, and how she gets clients to stay away from that. (41:30)
• Sammy shares her one favorite life tips (43:16)

Connect with Sammy:

Website: www.find-foodfreedom.com 

Instagram: @find.food.freedom

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Join the waitlist here to be first to know about the next program launching in Jan 2022.

• Colleen explains the importance of sharing realistic examples of intuitive eating on her IG stories [4:50]
• The 3 tips to live by when thinking about gentle nutrition [9:40]
• As a registered dietician, Colleen shares the key takeaways when it comes to the nutrition part of gentle nutrition [16:05]
• Gentle nutrition is not about micromanaging what you eat, it’s about what’s sustainable on a daily basis and taking those baby steps [23:21]
• Colleen shares why she made the switch to being a food freedom dietician and what she’s surprised to learn over the years from her clients [32:16]
• How the narrative of weight loss and quick wins plays into gentle nutrition [41:12]

Connect with Colleen:

Website: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_socieaty/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen

Podcast: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/category/podcast/

Connect with Deanna:

IG: @dietitiandeanna

Website: https://dietitiandeanna.com 

This episode is sponsored by Food Freedom Breakthrough, my three month transformative online group coaching program. Join the waitlist here to be first to know about the next program launching on Cyber Monday.

• How an anti-inflammatory diet supports energy and well-being in autoimmune care—no weight loss focus needed
• Tanya’s three-month program for support, community, and strategies for managing lupus beyond trial and error
• How Tanya scaled her practice, balancing free resources with paid services for sustainable support, to build a mission-driven business 
• The power of mindful eating in strengthening the mind-body connection and managing symptoms effectively