The Rebel Nutritionist (Brandwein Institute for Nutrition & Wellness)

Today  I sat down with Matt Pack, owner of Primal Fit Miami to talk about what he considers to be holistic fitness and why it has proven so successful for his clients.  

I just loved Matt’s refreshing take on what it takes to truly see change in our bodies and through our engaging conversation he also dispels the many myths we hear when it comes to exercise.

You can find more information about Matt and PRIMAL FIT Miami go to www.primalfit360miami.com

This episode is sponsored by Living Plate. Go to merylbrandwein.com/meal-plans to start building your meal plan today! And be sure to use our promo code GIFT7 to receive seven days of meal plans for free.

If you have had COVID or maybe you’re not feeling quite up to par after you’ve been vaccinated, it’s possible that you are dealing with Long Covid symptoms.

If you have strange symptoms that seem to have popped up out of the blue, or are feeling more fatigued that normal, you should take a listen to this podcast.

Tau walks us through what is happening in the body that is causing these symptoms and then we discuss the many ways that you can help yourself heal.

Learn more about Dr. Braun and his work

Do you think you need to do endless amounts of cardio to manage your weight?

Do you think if you lift weights your muscles will get “too” big?

Do you think weightlifting is just for bodybuilders?

If you said yes to any of these questions you definitely want to listen to this episode.  What a great time and great conversation I had with Nicole Kavanaugh, owner and founder of Just Lift.

Our conversation goes from demystifying the facts about weightlifting to learning why it’s important to balance your mind and not just your body.

Take a listen to learn a thing or two. I am sure you didn’t know about resistance training and how doing this type of exercise improves your mind as well as your body.

My conversation with cancer specialist, Dr. Nalini Chilkov was beyond inspirational.  Dr. Chilkov has made it her life’s mission to help support those who have been diagnosed with cancer and to help people navigate the confusing terrain of cancer treatment.

Learn more about Dr. Chilkov and her work and download the ebook she’s offering to you with the supplements she recommends for every stage of the cancer journey and her Outsmart Cancer Shopping List.

Let's face it, raising kids can be challenging. We all want the best for our children, and teaching them how to take care of themselves is an important job for us parents. Speaking from experience, I know what it’s like to get the push back from not only my kids, but from society itself. 

We are endlessly inundated with mixed messages and false advertising from the food industry, and sometimes, trying to do the “right thing” can be exhausting. In this rerun of episode 63 from 2022, Amanda and I talk about the challenges we face in sticking to our guns and staying true to the conviction we have as parents to feed our children food that helps to nourish their body and mind. 

If you are frustrated, confused, or tired of fighting with your kids about food, take a listen to this podcast as we offer up some great advice for those of you who are struggling to feed your children. I can guarantee you that there is a light at the end of this tunnel, and that staying true to your convictions, pay off not only short term but in the long run as well.

Take a listen to this enlightening conversation, as I assure you, it will help ease your mind about how to nourish your kids. It’s really not quite as hard as you may think.

Let’s face it. Holiday time should be fun and filled with joy and happiness.  However, the reality is, often times people feel more stressed and more overwhelmed than at any other time of the year.

Today in my conversation with Melanie Hunter, we talk about how to find balance within the pillars of health and creating routines that help you stick with it, even in the most challenging of times.

We talk about the 5 pillars of health and how to address behaviors, sleep, stress, movement, and nutrition to keep yourself healthy through the season. 

Don’t miss this one, you will absolutely find some pearls of wisdom to help set you up for success in the new year.

Learn more about Melanie and her work.

What a great conversation I had with Dr. Mary Pardee, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in gastrointestinal health.

Her wisdom and knowledge in the area of gut health is impressive.  

If you have any new or ongoing gut issues,  you will want to hear what Dr. Pardee has to say.

From stress to constipation and diarrhea to bacterial overgrowth, we cover it all in this power packed episode.

Take a listen if you want to know more about what your IBS symptoms mean and how to resolve them.

I think you are going to love this conversation I had with Dr. Eva Brown and her husband Paul.  

This was Part 2 of my conversation with Eva, and having her husband Paul on the podcast to provide his insight, his perspective and his wisdom was fantastic. 

We covered so many topics, pertinent to the issues that couples face, no matter what stage they are in their relationship.

We talk about communication, about trauma bonds and how they affect us in our relationships.

We talk about anger, vulnerability, honesty and what it means to hold space for your partner.

We all should be listening to this episode, and there is truly something in it for everyone. 

It was enlightening and fun and inspiring all at the same time.

Take a listen!

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Learn more about Eva and her work.  The 3 books Eva recommends:

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• Creating Union by Eva Pierrakos and Judith Saly

P.S. This week grab our 30-Day Rebel Reset: A Medical Medium Inspired Meal Plan! We’ve taken everything I’ve learned from the Medical Medium and created 30 days' worth of meals so you can adjust your diet and reap the benefits. This is something we are starting to use with our clients, and we’d hate for you to miss out. It’s 20% off this week - a perfect way to reset during back to school season.

Colby Kranz, founder of LivingPurely, is new to the health coaching world. She shared with us her insights about being a millennial in this ever-changing landscape, what that means for her business, and how she has learned to navigate the health and wellness space.

Colby shares her own story, how and what prompted her to get into this work, and the events that happened to her during the pandemic that shifted her thinking about this work.

We covered topics such as how to deal with social media, disordered eating behavior, and how to recognize good advice from bad. We also talk about the work that I do and how there is such a synergy between coach and clinician.

Colby is candid and open and was a pleasure to talk with. I am sure you will enjoy our conversation!

Today I had the true privilege of interviewing Denise Albert.
Denise is an award-winning journalist, television producer, and Co-Founder of The MOMS and Mamarazzi Celebrity Events. She is a recent breast cancer survivor and advocate.

We also talked about Denise’s COVID experience of being in a houseful of people yet finding herself so lonely.

Take a listen to find out what she decided to do to help herself out of this solitude rut.

You can find out more about Denise at The Moms

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I am beyond excited to share this podcast with you.

Today I talked with the founder of 3x4 Genetics, Yael Joffe.

Our discussion took us from her explaining the basic concepts of genomics and why it is so powerful in helping determine the best ways to manage our health, all the way through the theory of evolution! 

But seriously, we talked about why for some people weight loss is a lifelong challenge and for others it comes easily.

More importantly than weight management, we talked about how understanding your individual genomic blueprint can be a key factor in helping to live a healthy long life and how this information can potentially keep you from succumbing to certain health conditions that affected your own family members.

To learn more about Yael Joffee, check out her website

This episode is sponsored by Living Plate. Go to merylbrandwein.com/meal-plans to start building your meal plan today! And be sure to use our promo code GIFT7 to receive seven days of meal plans for free.

Today I will go into more about the GLP-1 medications, how they work and what they do in the body.

If you are wondering where the genetics come into play be sure to listen.

I discuss the what and why’s of genetics and how they can be super helpful in your weight loss journey.

If you want to know the nuances of how genetics and weight loss really work you’re going to want to listen.

If you are feeling stuck in your weight loss journey, this information can help you better understand why.

Most importantly, know that you do have control over your health and your weight, and this testing can shed light on that while validating the struggles you may have faced along the way.

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I got to sit down with Amanda and Sonia who work with me at the Brandwein Institute for Nutrition and Wellness to talk about demystifying the DNA testing we do.

There is so much value in knowing your specific DNA blueprint, but there is also a great deal of confusion surrounding these tests.

Our goal on this episode is to clarify what DNA testing can and cannot tell us. If you are uncertain about whether or not DNA testing is for you, take a listen. If you have fear or anxiety about testing, don’t miss this podcast.

We truly take a deep dive into what DNA testing can reveal about your health and how you can use the information to educate and empower you and your health journey moving forward!

Is weight loss the key to healthy and wellbeing?

One of my most favorite things to do is talk to clients about their amazing success stories with us.  But, our success stories aren’t just about weight loss. As a matter of fact, most of the time, weight loss is the side effect of adopting new habits, a new way of looking at food and nourishment.   More importantly it's about the time, effort and energy that you invest in yourself.  The truest form of self care there is.

Nope, no magic quick fixes here. If you want to hear about what the journey looks like then take a listen to this podcast.  I chat with one of our amazing clients, Natalie, about her journey with us.  Listen as Natalie's takes us through her process and her quest for transformation.

It's truly awe inspiring to hear her talk and she definitely tells it like it is.

We talked about:

• Natalie’s story and why she came to us

• What she learned by doing testing

• The link between past trauma and the issues Natalie struggled with

• How important her coach , Michelle, was in her journey

• The impact of having a truly non-judgmental coach in your corner

• How Natalie is continuing to learn about her nutrition and body

• How Natalie feels as if she’s broken the bad patterns of her family and is ready to start fresh when she has kids

What an engaging conversation I had with Barbara Capp. As a clinical psychologist of more than 30 years, Barbara gave us such an amazing perspective and insight into the world of disordered eating behaviors.

We covered everything from how these disorders present in the first place to the mental emotional nuances of these conditions. We talk about social media and the current state of anxiety and overwhelm and how it contributes to the perpetuation of these disorders and talk about strategies to help people recognize and address disordered eating behavior.

I spoke last year with Dr. Richard Bloomer, the Chair of The Department of Health and Sport Sciences and the Dean of the School of Health Studies at the university of Memphis.

We discussed the benefits of using supplementation in addition to following a well-balanced diet and an active lifestyle. More importantly, we looked at the fact that research shows supplementation isn’t meant to fix those things that are out of balance in our diets.

Take a listen to get the lowdown on what you should be looking for when it comes to supplementing, or not in your own health and wellness plan.

Are you ready for part 2 of my fascinating conversation with Nicole Kavanaugh of Just Lift? Last week we broke down some of the myths of weightlifting. This week we talked about the benefits of working with others, experts who can support exactly what we need, and a community where we can lift each other up.

Mindset is a huge part of the classes at Just Lift and today Nicole and I talk through the mindset of being the person you want to be on the inside, not just lifting weights or eating a certain way to look good.

To find out more about Just Lift, check out their website.

Welcome to episode 100! In this episode I have a round table with my coaches, to talk about what we see in the health and wellness industry.  This week we talk about the trends we have noticed in our industry and with the clients who come through our doors.

To find out more about our coaches check out our website.

What a fascinating conversation I had today with Amanda Schuh, one of our health coaches and Wellness Coordinator at Brandwein Institute for Nutrition and Wellness.

You see, she just completed her genetic testing and after she reviewed it with me she was amazed at what she had learned. 

In today’s podcast, you will get to hear all about her journey and how this testing has answered so many of the questions she has had about her own health.

Learn why you should not be afraid to know what your DNA can tell you about yourself. You may be pleasantly surprised to know how much control you have over your health and wellbeing.

We could have talked all day! There was such synergy between Julietta and me, and our discussion about authenticity.

If you have struggled to find your path, to step out of social and cultural constraints that hold you back from living the life you desire to be leading take a listen to this episode.

We take a deep dive into what it means to live an authentic life, how to move past our own insecurities, and how to connect with the world around us in a fulfilling way.

We talk about acceptance, how to be accepting of ourselves and how to create and embody compassion and love in this crazy world we are living in.

Be curious, take a listen!

Learn more about Julietta and listen to her recent meditation on YouTube.

Today I interviewed Julie Reisler, master life coach, speaker, author, and a woman with intuitive superpowers!

Our conversation was beyond inspirational and motivating. Julie shares her story and more importantly, she provides great insight into the benefits of coaching and learning how to live our truest lives, be our most authentic selves and how to move beyond the unhealthy conversations in our heads.

Julie is full of wisdom and offers many great strategies for how to become your “you-est” you.

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Ever feel like cooking healthy meals is overwhelming or that you just don’t have the time?

You’re not alone! That’s exactly why I was so excited to sit down with Chef Jeremy Rock Smith for this week’s podcast episode.

Jeremy spent years in high-pressure restaurant kitchens before experiencing a midlife cooking crisis that completely changed his relationship with food. His journey led him to top wellness resorts like Canyon Ranch, Kripalu, and Miraval, where he began teaching others how to make cooking both simple and nourishing.

This episode is full of practical tips, humor, and insights that will inspire you to rethink how you cook and eat.

I’m so grateful to Jeremy for sharing his journey, knowledge, and passion for making food a source of health and joy.

Learn more about Chef Jeremy Rock Smith

Today I am doing a solo podcast to bring you all kinds of information about Detoxification.

This episode addresses the basics behind detox - why it’s important, what it is, and how to know if you need a detox.

We cover all of this and MUCH MORE.  Be sure to take a listen if you finally want to have a better understanding around this complex process that takes place in your body 24 hrs a day every day of your life!

Have you found that you are more confused than ever about what to eat and how to achieve optimal health?

Never has there been a time where knowing what to eat and how to take care of your health and wellbeing was more baffling than it is now.

In a time of never ending influencers, misleading research and  corporate agendas, it’s no wonder we are lost in a sea of uncertainty.

Today I had the privilege of speaking with Nikalus Gustafson,author and host of the Hungry for Change Podcast.  As a self proclaimed social influencer and creator,  Niklaus is among the few individuals that have no true underlying agenda around educating people about how to pay attention to their health and focus on what feels good to them.

While Nikalus studied nutrition in school, and continues to dive into the research in many areas, he does say that he is not an expert in this field. Take a listen to hear what his motivation is in providing the information he shares and how and why he keeps doing it!

Learn more about Niklas and his work.

P.S. This week use code REBEL10 to receive a 10% discount on this week’s featured supplement Rebel ADEK. a blend of vitamins A, D, E, and K, to support optimal bodily function.

There is no doubt that the mind is a powerful machine and that so much of what transpires in our heads has a physical impact on our body.

My conversation today with Laya Seghi further illustrates this point and I was so excited to chat with her about her work in the field of mind body medicine. We talked about everything from the taboos around the idea that what goes on inside our heads actually has physical implications in our bodies, to why it’s so important to acknowledge that this is a real thing.

Laya’s YouTube channel can be found here.

To find out more about Laya Seghi, check out her website.

This episode is sponsored by Living Plate. Go to merylbrandwein.com/meal-plans to start building your meal plan today! And be sure to use our promo code GIFT7 to receive seven days of meal plans for free.

Let's face it, raising kids can be challenging. We all want the best for our children, and teaching them how to take care of themselves is an important job for us parents. Speaking from experience, I know what it’s like to get the push back from not only my kids, but from society itself. 

Take a listen to this enlightening conversation, as I assure you, it will help ease your mind about how to nourish your kids. It’s really not quite as hard as you may think.

Today we talk about food! Jeanne Petrucci is a woman on a mission to help us all get back into the kitchen. She is a fellow registered dietitian and also a nutrition educator. She is dedicated to helping us connect the dots between the importance of getting back in the kitchen and our health.

People can so easily be intimidated by cooking and Jeanne has some great ideas to make the art of cooking fun and easy again for everyone.

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• How we can make changes from the inside, but also how to remove the toxins around us.
• The impact of environmental chemicals and toxins on our health.
• Regenerative farming and its importance for our future.
• The power of thoughts and beliefs: how your mindset shapes your health journey.
• Identifying and working through the belief systems clients hold within themselves.
• Michele and Amanda’s favorite podcast episodes and the reasons behind their choices.
• Why meal-prepping is your ultimate key to success.
• And an exclusive look at the revamped Brandwein Membership, with exciting packages coming in 2025!

Today I was privileged to interview Dr. Marlene Tages Cordova- AKA Dr. T, about the common misconceptions people hold about hormone therapy. We touched on topics ranging from why we should even consider taking hormones, to understanding how hormones are processed in the body and why knowing that information is so valuable.

Dr. T is as passionate about her work as I am about mine and I am sure you will find this podcast informative and educational!

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Dr. Cordova’s website - O Health Now

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I was inspired to sit down with Yohi Popiol, the acupuncture physician that I share my office space with, to discuss all of the ways that we help others and how we have truly created a space that allows for health, wellness and healing. 

Do you suffer from imposter syndrome, and do you even know what it is? I know Yohi and I have both fallen prey to it.

By sharing our vulnerabilities and recognizing that we aren’t alone, it makes this discussion even more inspiring.

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Download a copy of The Rebel Way today to learn more about how to ditch your health struggles and fall in love with feeling your best!

In the second part of my conversation with Aaron Novello, real estate coach and behavior change specialist, we dig into the details of how we receive information, and how we can use that to help us assess our behaviors and what needs to change.

From my love of pastini to Aaron’s breakdown of The Matrix, this was another fascinating conversation you don’t want to miss!

To find out more about Aaron, check out his website.

Today I was happy to have a candid discussion with Jill, one of our awesome team members, about tips and tricks to getting through the holidays.

If you find yourself struggling to balance those “good” and bad foods, or if you feel bad about not wanting to feel deprived you’ll want to listen in.

Our conversation delves into these challenges and more. We offer easy, relatable strategies that can help keep you feeling satisfied, healthy, and good about the choices you are making for yourself.

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Download a copy of The Rebel Way today to learn more about how to ditch your health struggles and fall in love with feeling your best!

I truly love hearing about success stories, especially when it comes to someone’s health and wellbeing.  We are all unique and experience healing very differently and this podcast guest is no different.  I was excited to talk with Dr. Setare Taabodi about her experience with the Medical Medium and how it led her down the road to recovery from her mystery illnesses.

Dr. Setare shares her health battle and what led her to search out Medical Medium information.  If you are curious about what Medical Medium is about you’ll want to listen to this.

If you have been suffering from health conditions that no one seems to have answers to, or have been dismissed as being “fine” or “normal,”  you will identify with Dr. Setare’s story.  

If you want to know what it’s like to feel validated with what is happening in your body, this is the perfect episode to listen to. 

Dr. Setare is a wealth of knowledge and information.  I am sure you will enjoy hearing what she has to say.

Learn more about Dr. Setare.

Today I dive into part 2 of the Ozempic conversation.  There is so much misinformation about this class of drugs and  I wanted to take a moment to share what I have learned and talk about what I have found through the research that I have done on this topic.

Trust me this is a big one.  There are truths, there are lies and there are the facts in between.

In this episode I dive into the underpinnings behind the push for these medications and the facts that we aren’t being told

I talk about how to support those who are on the medications and how we can find a happy medium between being on them and having weight loss success to transitioning off and maintaining that success. 

Take a listen if you want to understand what is beyond the hype and how we can best support your efforts at long term health and wellness success!

I welcome your comments and feedback as always!

How often have you stopped, I mean really stopped, to take a moment out of your day to contemplate what really matters to you?

Perhaps you meditate, perhaps you journal. And yes, those things do allow us to pause, but often during that time our mind is still occupied with other thoughts.  

I want to know if you actually take time to ponder what brings you nourishment in your life?

I am not just talking about food here, and yes of course that is important and we talk about that all the time.

Just as important as food are the other ways in which we nourish our minds our bodies and our souls.

Today in my conversation with Elyse Wagner, we dive into this area of self-nourishment and how to do it.  

How to ask the important questions and why it really matters in the long run.

If we just move from one task to the next does that nourish us?  If we are just crossing things off of our to do list, while yes, it might be productive, does it contribute to our overall sense of wellbeing?

Take a listen to this podcast to find out the many pearls of wisdom that Elyse has to share.

Be sure to also check out her link to her daily journal that can help you create the nourishment you might be searching for.

Learn more about Elyse and her services.

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In this second part of my conversation with Dr. Shivani Gupta, she details the amazing benefits of turmeric. We discuss her gut health protocol for staying safe when she flies or is worried about getting sick, and she explains exactly what to look for in a therapeutic-level turmeric supplement.

Dr. Gupta shares what type of supplement she believes everyone should be taking daily to help keep their immune system healthy, and how to up this to deal with inflammation. A must-listen episode!

To find out more about Shivani, check out her website.

I’ve always been so proud of our unique model here at the Brandwein Institute. We pair my expert guidance in relation to interpreting test results with the accountability and feedback from a health coach. We work in tandem, building up and supporting each other’s strengths, all for our clients’ benefits.

If you want to know more about how our health coaches are an important part of the coaching we provide, then be sure to take a listen to this episode. Two of our coaches, Amanda Schuh and Michele Baron,  talk about what they love about working with clients, how a first meeting works, and the unique ways they support clients in this transformative process.

P.S. This week grab our 30-Day Rebel Reset: A Medical Medium Inspired Meal Plan! We’ve taken everything I’ve learned from the Medical Medium and created 30 days' worth of meals so you can adjust your diet and reap the benefits. This is something we are starting to use with our clients, and we’d hate for you to miss out. It’s 20% off this week - a perfect way to reset during back to school season.

I had such fun talking with Renie Anderson last week on the podcast, and we couldn’t help but continue the conversation and talk about a specific thing I hear a lot in discovery sessions with clients, and follow ups; the release, and then the pull-back of wanting to solve the problem.

Today I chatted with Jordyn Perkins, our Director of First Impressions at the Brandwein Institute for Nutrition and Health. Our conversation takes a deep dive into understanding why basic lab work has its limitations and how “looking under the hood” and using more comprehensive testing can provide us with valuable information about our health and wellbeing.

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Today I am going to speak about the facts and fallacies regarding IV vitamin therapy and why and when I recommend them to my clients. I am delighted to have one of my long-time clients Jackie Cruz join me today for this conversation and we talk about why she has been doing this treatment for some time now. 

Jackie talks about her own health journey and shares her perspective on how the IV infusions have helped her. We talk about the importance of not only knowing who to trust but also knowing why you should or should not have an IV. 

If you have been wondering about IV infusions and if they are right for you, take a listen. If you are curious about what IV therapies can and cannot do, take a listen. This was a fun and engaging conversation and I am sure it will shed some light on the entire subject for our audience.

I had such a great conversation with Nancy Levin today, I can’t wait to share it with you all. Nancy is a life coach and best-selling author of many books, including Setting Boundaries Will Set you Free.

We talked about change being a process and understanding how the stories we are told when we are young affect our efforts at weight loss as adults.  

Nancy is full of insight and wisdom and the information she shares is exactly what we all need in our lives.

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Each week at The Brandwein Institute we have a coaches huddle where we connect and discuss our clients’ progress.  These meetings are always engaging and inspiring and we often find that talking about someone else’s client gives us ideas to support our own clients.

Take a listen to what we have to say about stagnation and self-sabotaging behaviors and what our coaches do to help get their clients over that hump. This was a passionate and engaging discussion for sure! You aren’t going to want to miss it!

I had a great conversation on the podcast this week with my friend and colleague Amanda Archibald.

We took a deep dive into all things genetic and looked at some of the misconceptions and unpacked why knowing your genomic blueprint can help improve our health. We talk about how food greatly impacts our genes and by having this information we can truly impact our genetic destiny.

Take a listen, I am quite sure you will find this information compelling and so very useful.

This episode is sponsored by Living Plate. Go to merylbrandwein.com/meal-plans to start building your meal plan today! And be sure to use our promo code GIFT7 to receive seven days of meal plans for free.

Did you ever stop to think about your skin?  Maybe you pay closer attention to it when you break out with pimples or start to notice some fine lines.  But did you ever think that your skin is an organ just like your heart or your liver?

Well it certainly is one of the largest organs in our body; yet we often just take it for granted.  Our skin is not only a barrier and protection from the outside world but it’s also a reflection of what is going on on the inside of our bodies.

If you want to know what our skin says about our overall health you will want to listen. 

In this episode with one of our health coaches, Amanda Schuh, we talk about skin health as we move through our life span. Join us for this fascinating conversation and what you will want to pay attention to more closely when it comes to your skin.

I am excited to announce that we are launching The Rebel Nutritionist 30 Day Your Way meal plan program.  This new amazing plan is a “30 Day” program filled with SIMPLE whole food recipes. Eating healthy doesn’t need to be complicated and it definitely doesn’t mean you need to be hungry all the time.

In this episode, I cover what the program includes, how it’s set up, and give you information on how you can use it to mix and match the meals to create a fully customizable plan that leads to a healthy lifestyle YOUR way.

We’re back with part 2 of our coaches roundtable.

We started this to celebrate our 100th episode (check out the last episode if you haven’t already) but we had so much to discuss, we created a part 2!

As coaches who are watching people struggle to regain control of their health, and as individuals who are doing everything in our power to create wellness and long life, we have lots of thoughts about the small daily actions we can take that can have a big impact in our lives.

Today my conversation with motivational speaker and author Alan Stein Jr. was nothing short of passionate. 

As a former basketball coach and trainer, he talked about how mindset and behavior change are integral components of achieving success; and that it’s not just about compartmentalizing actions or checking off boxes.    

Alan eloquently talks about three key strategies that can have a profound impact on your life and how you can optimize each day to its fullest potential.

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n the second part of my interview with  Dr. Connealy, Medical Director of Cancer Center for Healing and Center for New Medicine, we talked about infections and why almost all disease stem from them. We also talked about her passion, which is hormonal issues, and discussed why hormones are one of the most powerful things in our system.

And if you wonder how someone like Dr. Connealy eats for health, then you’re going to want to take a listen to why she chooses an ‘ancestral’ diet and what she regularly eats in her day!

To find out more about Dr. Connealy, check out her website.

I am looking forward to clarifying the role of the thyroid gland, and looking at many of the common misconceptions. I think it’s also important to understand the lab values associated with properly diagnosing thyroid issues.

This episode is sponsored by Living Plate. Go to merylbrandwein.com/meal-plans to start building your meal plan today! And be sure to use our promo code GIFT7 to receive seven days of meal plans for free.

With so many of our clients on the GLP-1 medications, we figured it was time to address the elephant in the room.

How do you maintain weight loss once you come off of the medications? It is a well known fact that the majority of people on GLP-1 medications see rapid weight gain once they stop taking them. So how do you keep the weight off? 

This week I talked with one of our coaches, Michele Baron, and we took  a deep dive into why people begin to gain weight after they cycle off of these medications. We talk about strategies to help offset this phenomenon and how to manage it before it gets out of control. We discuss ways to help control hunger and cravings and offer real time solutions.  

Our conversation covers a variety of topics such as the importance of resistance exercise and what that looks like as well as how to create lifelong habits that will help support long term weight management.

This is a great episode, don’t miss it!

We talked about:

• The modern phenomenon of distraction and why we need 23 minutes to get back to the level of attention and focus we had before our attention was taken away
• The layers of self that we all experience on a daily basis, and why it’s important for these to be in alignment
• Recognizing emotions in our self and others to enable connection
• The power of meditation and staying distraction free

I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Tamsin and can’t wait to have her on the podcast again in the future!

This episode dives into the many issues facing women and the challenges they face as they navigate mid-life and beyond.  If you are dealing with symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, irritability, sleep issues and overall blah, you are not alone.  

We hear this all day long, and women are frustrated, angry, and sad.  Too often dismissed by the medical community, and left struggling to find real answers. 

Our purpose and passion is to help provide real solutions and real answers for women who have been left to flounder in the abyss of a poorly managed system.

Take a listen to this great conversation and we hope that it helps guide you in a direction that can help provide real solutions.

Learn more about Amanda Archibald and her work.

If you are struggling trying to find answers to your health conditions, or are being told there is nothing wrong with you, when you feel just awful, then you are going to want to listen to this week's podcast.

In this podcast, we discuss what functional medicine is, how it works, and why it might be right for you.  We go through the principles and the pillars of health, what those are and why paying attention to those is an important aspect of  your health and wellness journey.  

Amanda and I talk about her health journey and how functional medicine has changed her life.  We talk about the testing we do and why looking under the hood is a vital part of the journey.  

Take a listen,  I am sure that you will  learn a thing or two about what  and why getting to the root of your health concerns can be life changing.  

As we head into 2023, I thought it was worth doing a Rebel Rewind of one of my favorite episodes - number 28 - with Nancy Lewin on boundaries. Nancy is a life coach and best-selling author of many books, including Setting Boundaries Will Set you Free.

There were so many amazing topics we touched upon and I am sure we could have talked for hours.  We covered important topics such as setting and understanding boundaries and why having them are crucial to our emotional health and wellbeing. 

We talked about change being a process and understanding how the stories we are told when we are young affect our efforts at weight loss as adults.  

It is so important to understand that success isn’t about deprivation or starvation and it’s not about will power or discipline.  Nancy is full of insight and wisdom and the information she shares is exactly what we all need in our lives.

I know many of you are reinventing or recommitting to your health and wellness journey this January. I think you’ll find some powerful insights in this one as you make plans!

Check out Nancy’s website here.

It’s been a while since I have introduced myself, told my story, and shared a little bit about the work I do and why I am so passionate about it!

I have always said that I am my own N of 1.  What that means is that I have been my own best experiment through the years.  By digging into the research, by learning how my body works and how to best support it on an individual level I continue to strive to be the absolute best and healthiest version of myself.  

In this episode, I dive into that conversation and the things I continue to explore and research  to help inspire you to be the best version of you possible.

I love the incredible amount of detail I learn from a client’s genetic report. From there I create a DNA blueprint that takes all that technical knowledge and turns it into something they can  understand and use to create real change in their lives.

So many people come to me having spoken to other doctors or health professionals who suggest something generic - that doesn’t work for them. Meanwhile the health issues are accumulating and my client has no idea which one to address first, especially when they have to go see a different specialist for each one.

But it’s so hard for me to show you how these actually work with clients - those old HIPAA rules mean I can’t just share any old report, and it’s so hard to explain without the context of how it works in someone’s life.

Which is why I was delighted to be on Dr.  Shivani Gupta’s podcast Fusionary Health recently. I’ve been working with Dr. Shivani on her health issues, and she recently took the 3x4 genetic test I use with all my clients.

She was willing to share all the details (we actually read through it on the podcast) and I could explain exactly what those results mean for her health both now and in the future.

If you’ve ever wondered just how useful genetic tests are, then you’re going to want to take a listen to this one! You’ll hear me break it down in real time, and get a real sense of the support I can provide clients to know what issue to deal with first.

In the second part of our deep dive on functional nutrition, I chatted with Amanda Shuh, our Director of First Impressions at The Brandwein Institute for Nutrition & Wellness in more detail about the types of tests we generally use, and how we decide on the right test (and the right time to take it) for each client.

There is so much information out there (and not all of it good) and a lot of it suggests ‘hacks’ or ways to fast track weight loss. But the truth is, it took time for your body to get to the imbalance you feel right now, and it will take time to rebalance things too.

If you’ve ever considered coming in to visit me, or going to any functional nutritionist, then you’ll love this episode.

Enjoy!

This is the second part of an interview with my client, David Stout. 

Last week I shared the first part, where we discussed David’s story, how he decided to use genomic testing, and how he’s been adding supplements and changing his diet to take the results of his testing into account.

In the second part of the interview, we look at the health situations that impacted David after he started working with the Brandwein Institute for Nutrition and Wellness.

What a fascinating and fun conversation I had today with Aaron Novello.

Aaron is a realtor and an expert in behavioral health coaching.  While his expertise is in Real Estate Coaching, there is no doubt that this type of coaching is relevant to all aspects of life.

Take a listen to hear how Aaron describes the process of behavior change and what he means when he talks about the triangle.  

We talk about so many fascinating aspects of this topic and truly uncover some amazing insights into why we act the way we do, and why we tend to resist that which could be so beneficial to our success, whether its in business, life or health.

To find out more about Aaron, check out his website.

Emily DaCosta, is one of the newest members of our team. She is a recent graduate and registered dietician, and an amazing addition to what we do here.

We chatted about how our world has changed after the pandemic and what our reality looks like now, especially when it comes to health and wellness. Anxiety and social isolation can have a huge impact on weight and also overall health.

We looked at what actions we can all take now the world is opening up again to support our health on a daily basis.

This episode is sponsored by Living Plate. Go to merylbrandwein.com/meal-plans to start building your meal plan today! And be sure to use our promo code GIFT7 to receive seven days of meal plans for free.

I'm aware that a lot of the conversations around health often focus on women, and in light of the fact that April is Testicular Cancer Awareness month, I want to devote all of April here at the Rebel Nutritionist to men’s health. 

I had the pleasure of talking to two amazing cancer survivors - Jeff Klugerman and Josh Alter. Both battled testicular cancer  - one in his teens and one in his forties - and they share their unique stories with us on the podcast. 

We talk about diagnosis, treatment, and what steps they have taken in their lives after going through the journey of having testicular cancer.

I talked with Ayurvedic Doctor Shivani Gupta about her integrative approach to health, well-being, and most importantly an area she is passionate about, controlling inflammation.

If you aren’t sure what Ayurvedic medicine is, Shivani explains this time-honored holistic approach to healing, and how it saved her life.

To find out more about Shivani, check out her website.

This was such a fun podcast to record.  This is a great episode if you want to know more about what it means to consciously create the life you want, the philosophy behind doing so, and the tools you can start to use to make some lasting change in your life.

Melanie Hunter and I shared such amazing energy in our discussion about consciously creating your reality.

We went from sharing insights and takeaways from our Joe Dispenza advanced follow-up retreat to discussing the art of manifesting and everything in between.

This was a fantastic topic, one we will continue to dive into even deeper so stay tuned for more with Melanie in the future.

Take a listen it is definitely food for thought.

Learn more about Melanie and her work.

AROA is my favorite yogurt on the planet. (And no, no-one paid me to say that!)

Take a listen to hear why it’s my favorite, and more importantly, why this yogurt is so good for your health.

Dairy has gotten such a bad rap, and for good reason. Most dairy in this country is so highly processed that I actually label it a ‘non’ food.   

So if you are wondering what makes Maria’s yogurt so different and how this can truly support your health, you are going to want to listen to our conversation!

We hear about inflammation, we know it’s not good for you, but do you really understand what it is and how it impacts your health? Did you know that ongoing inflammation will impact your longevity?

Do you know there are specific tests you can take that show levels of inflammation? 

Are you aware of the many factors that contribute towards inflammation? 

Are you curious about how nutrition and lifestyle can help improve your levels of inflammation?

If all of these questions leave you wondering, then you are going to want to listen to this podcast

Today Amanda and I take a deep dive into inflammation and the steps you can take to help control it.

We talk about all of the points above and provide you with some detailed action steps that you can take to help you manage or prevent inflammation from happening in your body.

This is a great listen!

Covering topics such as early detection and prevention, Dr. Perez offers her advice and suggestions regarding breast cancer risk and diagnosis. Learn what Dr. Perez feels is the number one factor for breast cancer risk and what we can do to take control over our health, and the health of our families

We delve into the topics of genetics and genomics and what that means for cancer risk and treatment, and what the future holds for cancer treatment.

If you want to know what you can do to help offset your risk of cancer, take a listen to this podcast. You will surely walk away with some valuable tips and lessons from this incredible doctor.

We discussed:

• The importance of prevention in managing your breast cancer risk (2:17)
• Why making lifestyle changes is not a one-off practice (6:06)
• How age affects your breast cancer risk (11:55)
• Why we need to focus more on prevention of breast cancer (15:48)
• The importance of genetic and genomic testing in breast cancer prevention (17:00)
• Why personalized treatment is key to better outcomes (22:12)
• Taking a holistic approach to lifestyle and breast cancer prevention (28:58)

You can find more information about Dr. Perez at her university website page.

If you would prefer, you can read a transcript of this episode

Today It was my sheer pleasure to have Dr. Deanna Minich on my podcast.

Deanna is a true pioneer in the world of functional medicine and functional nutrition 

As a fellow “disruptor” Deanna has been talking about food as a way to heal the body and heal the mind and the spirit.

Take a listen if you want to hear about how Deanna wants to dismantle the idea of the food pyramid and expand our views about nutrition and wellbeing.

In this part 1 of our interview, we delve into the problem with the food pyramid, why personalization is key, and the value of community.

To learn more about Deanna, check out her website.

Who doesn’t want younger-looking skin?  Of course we all do!

We slather creams, lotions, and oils onto our skin and get all types of treatments in the hopes of keeping our skin youthful and radiant.

What if I told you that skin health starts on the inside?  Would you believe me?  

This is the topic of my discussion today with Vivian Antevy, a medical esthetician who wholeheartedly agrees with me.  

If you want to know the secrets to having radiant healthy skin as you age, you are going to want to take a listen.

We had such a great time recording this, it was almost like we could finish one another's sentences.

We talk about all of the things we need to consider when it comes to healthy skin and healthy radiant aging.

If you think it is just about what we do on the outside, you will want to tune in to find out the secrets and trust me it goes way beyond potions and lotions.

I had fun talking with Howie Kra about his experience in the diet world. As a former coach for a network marketing-inspired diet plan, he’s seen behind the scenes of how the diet industry works, and understands why most dieters end up failing in the long run.

Howie has done it all. From Wall Street to being a serial entrepreneur, to having his own podcast, Howie’s experience in the business world puts him in the unique position of seeing how the cogs of the diet industry work (and don’t work).

To learn more about Howie Kra, check out his website

This episode is sponsored by Living Plate. Go to merylbrandwein.com/meal-plans to start building your meal plan today! And be sure to use our promo code GIFT7 to receive seven days of meal plans for free.

Ever wonder why you suffer from acne, psoriasis, eczema, or other skin conditions? 

As we will learn today, it’s not just about the outside of your skin, but more about what the outside is telling us about the inside!

Join us today for a conversation with Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik where we talk about all things skin and whole-body health.

I am so thrilled to introduce this part two of my conversation with Barbara Capp, licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in disordered eating behaviors.

Today we continue our conversation about disordered eating and take a little bit of a different spin. Our discussion today was focused on the parents.

We talk about how to best include parents into the conversation about eating disorders and how sensitive a topic it truly is. According to Barbara, it there is a spectrum of engagement when it comes to parents and how they handle a child with disordered behavior. The one thing we do know is that it is never just about the food, or controlling how much a child is or is not eating. It’s often about the family dynamic and the role that everyone plays.

This can be a scary and uncomfortable place for so many parents to “live,” yet with the help of a professional Barbara explains that there is success and accomplishment if we can simply start the conversation and make it about connection.

Take a listen! What a great conversation this was!

Have you ever heard the saying, You don’t know what you don’t know?

I think that is pretty appropriate for the discussion I had with Dr Eva Brown, a licensed marriage and family therapist, owner and founder of Sacred Partners and the creator of her signature methodology Conscious Relationship Mapping™” 

This was such an informative and eye opening discussion. I truly believe that anyone and everyone who has ever been in a relationship should explore this conversation. 

Dr. Eva talks about concepts and ideas that are not a common topic in many therapist’s offices.  Not only that, she brings in conversations that are so important to building, cultivating, and nurturing a conscious partnership, conversations that I can tell you I never even knew should be a ‘thing”  I absolutely loved this episode with her!

Take a listen to her talk about the 5 Stages to Conscious partnership and why each is so important and how they build on each other.

I truly think this is an episode you are not going to want to miss!

Learn more about Dr. Eva Brown and her work.

Here’s part 2 of my interview with Rick Carson, the well-known author of Taming Your Gremlin.

Rick is a practicing psychotherapist, and consultant to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and several United States government agencies.

In this one, we talked about how we hold and experience feelings and emotions in our body, and the importance of meditation and awareness.

As always, talking with Rick is fascinating. Take a listen!

To find out more about Rick and his books, check out his website.

What a thrill chatting with Dr. Anna Cabeca

Her knowledge and expertise in the field of women’s health is beyond impressive and her passion for what she does is evident.

Take a listen to this informative podcast about hormones, health and why menopause isn’t a sentence for ongoing suffering.

Take a listen to hear what Dr. Cabeca refers to as hormone replenishment vs replacement.

Talk about a proud mama moment! Today I interviewed my amazing son, Jason.

I was so thrilled to have such an open, honest, and inspiring dialogue with him.

He shares what life was like behind the scenes growing up with the Rebel Nutritionist AKA mom, and the habits and moments that left an indelible mark on his life.

We talk about his struggles during the pandemic and how he coped by incorporating the tools and strategies that were instilled in him years prior.

Sign up for the Rebel Kitchen at merylbrandwein.com/the-rebel-kitchen

We hear a great deal about quantum theory in the world of science and technology, but how do these concepts apply in the arena of health and wellness?  Well if you are curious, like me, you sit down with renowned expert Dr. Catherine Clinton to find out more! Dr. Clinton is a licensed naturopathic physician with a focus on gut health, autoimmunity, and psychoneuroimmunology.

My conversation with Dr. Clinton was beyond fascinating and enlightening. We are just beginning to understand how light, sound, and energy impact our actual physiology and we talk about the impact that these forces can have on our health. 

If you are looking to take your health to the next level and want to improve your longevity, take a listen to learn how to do just that.

Learn more about Catherine and her work.

Resources mentioned:
HeartMath Institute
James Oschmann

Today I had a fun conversation with my partner Howie about his journey and the amazing progress he has made!

I always say this work is a process. Howie talks about his journey, and what he found out about himself as he began doing this work.

If you are wondering what change looks like, if you are curious about what we do, take a listen.

Howie candidly shares the shifts he has made in his life and talks about what it takes to really create healthy lasting habits.

I am proud of how far he has come and I know the effort he's put in to get there. Take a listen to hear about how he completely transformed his life, his body, and his habits.

Do you think only stomach pains indicate you have something wrong with your GI system? Did you know that you could be completely asymptomatic and have something very wrong with your body?

If you didn’t know about the link between your immune system and gut health, you are not alone. And if you think that you have to have a tummy ache in order to actually have something wrong with your health, then this podcast is for you.

I was thrilled to be able to have a conversation with Dr. Marie Van Der Merwe about gut health from a clinical perspective. She shed light on a topic that we hear a lot about but actually know very little about when it comes to our own health and wellness.

Join us for information that could be life changing for you and for your family.

To learn more about Dr Van Der Merwe, check out her University of Memphis profile

This episode is sponsored by Living Plate. Go to merylbrandwein.com/meal-plans to start building your meal plan today! And be sure to use our promo code GIFT7 to receive seven days of meal plans for free.

Dr. Russinoff trained as a traditional medicine doctor and practiced ER medicine for most of his career.  In the last year he has opted for a less traditional role as the medical director at Sollis Health, a concierge-based ER practice with a location in West Palm Beach.

Dr. R shares his experiences as an ER physician and why he chose to make the shift.  He candidly shares his own frustrations with the traditional medical model and why the system is broken. Take a listen to his take on functional medicine and why prevention is the key to longevity.

Suzette Bravo and I are so excited to  talk about the amazing new workshop that we are offering on Saturday, May 6 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm

The workshop is for young women who are in grades 6-10 and are looking to learn about self care, self leadership, and how to nourish their bodies and thrive as they grow up.

In this episode we talk about all of the topics we are covering and why these are such important issues to address for these young women.

It’s 4th July week, and that means some of you will be hanging out with family, going to parties, and maybe having a tough time with regulating your emotions in relation to relationships or food. So I figured it was the perfect time to do a Rebel Rewind of this part 2 of this conversation I had with Shari Coltune in 2022.

We talk about how we handle our emotions and the brain body connection. We consider how to nourish all of ourselves in an effort to get and stay healthy.

Shari is a Master Certified Integrative Life Coach and Intuitive Healer who works with people with autoimmune issues, and with problems of estrangement and loss of identity.

We discussed reframing how we see ‘fixing’ health problems, diet culture, and a tool Shari suggests to help when you’ve been making progress but then go back to your old, destructive habits.

Take a listen as Shari and I discuss all this and more - I think you’ll love it!

Protein, protein, protein.  This topic is everywhere. And I literally mean everywhere.  It is one of the most trending topics on social media, and people are talking about it wherever I go.

Yet have you ever wondered where we get the recommendations that we do?  Have you ever thought about whether or not what you have been told is correct?  Seems like there are so many so-called experts out there, and so many studies that contradict one another, how do we even know where to start with all of it?

This is the topic of our discussion today.  Dr. Sherri Greene and I try to debunk the false “truths” and help you truly understand what is behind the protein debacle.  

If you are curious about how much you need, and where to get it, and who to trust, you will want to listen to this.

If you are looking to heal your body and live a healthy long life. You will especially want to hear this.

Don’t miss this one. It’s chock full of great information for you!

To learn more about Sherri, visit her website.

Today is the second part of my interview with Eric Malka. We talked in detail about the ingredients he uses in his personal care products and why he and his wife, who formulates them, choose them.

We also discussed the dangers of unregulated industries and some more about the hidden ingredients in big brand products.

To learn more about Eric and his products, check out his website.

As we continue with the theme of October being breast cancer awareness month, I was happy to have an in-depth conversation with Ashley Ageloff about thermography.  If you are wondering what the heck thermography is and how it’s used in breast health, stick around.  You are definitely going to want to hear this conversation.

Sign up for the Rebel Kitchen at merylbrandwein.com/the-rebel-kitchen.

Download our Healthy Home Checklist.

Check out the Think Dirty app, mentioned by Ashley.

I sat down with one of our coaches, Amanda, this week, to talk about the Nutri-Q assessment.

This is a detailed nutritional assessment that doesn’t involve doing invasive testing. It can tell us a lot about your health, especially when paired with an understanding of the areas where you may have concern.

It’s a free test that I invite everyone to take through us, and includes a free 15-minute feedback session with one of our coaches to interpret the results.

Interested to know more? Tune in to hear the common questions Amanda and I hear from clients about the Nutri-Q.

Want to take the Nutri-Q? Email us at brandwein@merylb.com or call us on +1-954-727-9006 to set up your free assessment and 15-minute consultation.

I have known Michael Raymond for at least 10 years and it’s been a pleasure watching both his professional and personal progress over the years. Micheal has created and developed Raymond Representation, a fabulous talent and sports agency.  

And while he is proud of this amazing accomplishment, he will tell you that nothing is more important to him than his health.  

For me, it was equally as exciting to sit with him and talk about his journey and hear about how the work we did together has created a permanent shift in his life. 

We talk about why prevention should be on the top of everyone’s list. He shares his insights into things that were both challenging and rewarding through this process and much more

This was a great conversation and Michael and I both hope that you listening, especially the younger crowd out there, will walk away with a clearer picture of why you should take your health more seriously.

I am so excited to share this week’s episode, as it follows in the footsteps of the one that aired last week with fitness guru Matt Pack. Our discussion was so well received that I decided to follow it up with some more tips and facts to help you find your individualized path towards optimal health.

To hear more of my story, watch my YouTube video. https://youtu.be/YwUp1mzqyJU

This episode is sponsored by Living Plate. Go to merylbrandwein.com/meal-plans to start building your meal plan today! And be sure to use our promo code GIFT7 to receive seven days of meal plans for free.

This is the second part of my discussion with Deanna Minich, MS, PhD, CNS. She’s a nutrition scientist, teacher, and author with over 20 years’ experience in academia and the food and dietary supplement industries. She talked to me  about how the color of food impacts our health, and the importance of nourishing your whole self.

She broke down the details for each color and type of food, and it was fascinating to learn more about her ‘food and spirit operating system.’

To learn more about Deanna, check out her website.

If you are confused about whether or not you should incorporate weights into your routine, or if you are unsure about how to even begin to think about exercise, this is the podcast for you.

I really enjoyed talking with coach Shari Coltune about our mindset as we work through making positive changes to our habits. We discussed small shifts tin  lifestyle changes, and how to address the guilt when things don't change instantly.

Instant gratification is ingrained into our culture, but understanding that things will take time, and putting strategies in place to accept that can really help. 

Next week we’ll have the second half of the interview with Shari where we talked about getting in tune with your body and how we as a society deal with disordered eating.

I truly hate the culture of diet mentality that exists for most of us today.

I hate it because the mentality is backwards. And it can do such damage to our long-term health.

This episode of the podcast covers why your health shouldn’t fit in a box that says gluten is bad or bans you from pasta for life and why your health should be about what YOUR particular body needs in order to operate at its best and heal itself.

This episode is sponsored by Living Plate. Go to merylbrandwein.com/meal-plans to start building your meal plan today! And be sure to use our promo code GIFT7 to receive seven days of meal plans for free.

Stacie Boyar, mental health therapist; Talks with us about how to tame the brain and help teens and young adults through times of stress and anxiety.

We talk about the link between mental health and nutrition and how creating positive habits, one step at a time can truly be life-changing.

Take a listen, I am sure you’re going to walk away with a new perspective on how to help our young adults better manage their mental health.  Something we all know is crucial in today’s climate.

To find out more about Stacie, check out her website and her book

If you haven’t been feeling well for a while, it can be hard to imagine that you’ll feel good again.

Especially if everything you’ve tried isn’t working the way the health professionals promised.

On this episode, my friend and client Linda discusses her experience with acid reflux and how her daily dose of prescribed medicine only reduced symptoms to a bearable level.

After a consultation with me, we put her on a path to help minimize her symptoms and restore her body’s natural ability to heal.

This episode is sponsored by Living Plate. Go to merylbrandwein.com/meal-plans to start building your meal plan today! And be sure to use our promo code GIFT7 to receive seven days of meal plans for free.

There are few things more frustrating than being told you are “normal” or “fine” when you feel anything but that.

Our very own, Amanda Schuh went through years, many many of them being told she was fine and normal when she knew something was wrong. As a young adult, when she should have been in her prime, she felt as though her body was defeating her.

Unable to function and having to drop out of college, Amanda went on her own healing journey. In this conversation, you will hear from Amanda herself, her frustration with the ”system” and how she finally was able to get some answers.

The truth is that anxiety and stress have reached pandemic proportions . . .and most of us are still struggling to cope. 

You can see it even in the actions this week. Whether it’s teens wanting to break free and let loose or the fact that a study showed this week that Americans have gained an average of 29 lbs during the pandemic - we’re trying to find ways to deal that feel almost impulsive.

On this episode of The Rebel Nutritionist we speak to Dr. Sheri Knight who will help walks us through how we might be experiencing stress right now and shares some simple tips you can use to help you feel better and less anxious.

The truth is that none of us loves feeling the way we have, but there is something we can do about it! Enjoy.

This episode is sponsored by Living Plate. Go to merylbrandwein.com/meal-plans to start building your meal plan today! And be sure to use our promo code GIFT7 to receive seven days of meal plans for free.

I was so excited to hear all of the great feedback from our podcast with Dr. Marie Van der Merwe, and I’m delighted that so many of you found it so beneficial.

So we decided to follow up that episode with answers to questions that we received from some of you.

Today I provide more insight about what the Gut Microbiome is, and why it’s so relevant and important to our health. I help clarify such terms as “leaky gut” and SIBO and what these are and the health implications they have in our bodies.

This episode is sponsored by Living Plate. Go to merylbrandwein.com/meal-plans to start building your meal plan today! And be sure to use our promo code GIFT7 to receive seven days of meal plans for free.

What a special treat to chat with Hunter Franqui, the host of SoFlo Health, South Florida’s amazing lifestyle TV show. Hunter opened up about his story and what got him first interested not only in TV but specifically in the health and wellness field.

Take a listen to his story and find out what has transpired in his own life and how he is tackling some of his health challenges now.

To find out more about Hunter, check out SoFlo Health.

I truly do love talking with experts in their fields of study and this week was no different. I had the sincere pleasure of speaking with world-renowned cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn.

Dr. Kahn. is an interventional cardiologist whose focus is centered around the idea that a plant-based diet is the most powerful source of preventative medicine on the planet.

Today Dr. Kahn and I address the topic of protein, an extremely hot and triggering topic these days. Dr. Khan shares his views on what we need to know about cardiovascular disease and what the important aspects of testing and screening we all should be doing to prevent cardiovascular disease from wreaking havoc on our lives.  

We talk about lifestyle factors that are crucial to help prevent and manage cardiovascular disease, and why Dr. Kahn believes a plant-based diet is key to longevity.