The Wellness Wake-Up
We get it, wellness seems confusing, contradictory, and expensive. But not anymore! Hosts Carolyn Brown and Marissa Meshulam are registered dietitian nutritionists who have counseled thousands of clients towards their healthiest selves and are now opening up the conversation to empower and inspire you! If you’re starting each week with a new fad diet or are just looking to level up your nutrition knowledge, The Wellness Wake Up is your official wake up call. Join Carolyn & Marissa every Monday morning!
Episodes
44 episodes
OMG Ozempic: 2 Years Later
Almost two years ago we recorded an episode on GLP-1s when they were first hitting the mainstream weight loss scene. Today we’re revisiting that conversation with updated experiences, opinions and research on GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy. Lea...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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34:55
2025 Mythbusting: Creatine, Colostrum + More
You asked, we answered! In todays episode we’re doing a listener Q&A, including cholesterol, creatine, colostrum, and so much more. Listen in for how to de-puff when you wake up, supplement brands, and how to help your parents get healthier...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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38:51
Breaking Up With Black & White Thinking
Do you feel great about your diet during the weekdays, but feel like everything goes out the window on the weekends? Do you feel like you can’t keep X food in your house without eating all of it? We’ve been there, we get it. Today we are breaki...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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38:28
S3E10: 10 Easy Wellness Upgrades
We are ending this season sharing 10 things you can add to your routine to feel a *little* healthier. We are big fans of slow change to boost your wellness inertia, and this episode is packed with our favorite ideas to get started.Find ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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23:38
S3E9: Food & Mood
Today’s episode is a deep dive into the world of nutritional psychiatry. We talk through the brain-gut connection and explain how food can play a role in your mood. We share our favorite “good mood foods” and some actionable ways you can incorp...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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34:12
S3E8: The truth about snacking
To snack or not to snack? In this episode, we cover when, how, and why snacking can be helpful and also look at when it is not so great. We share our favorite real food snacks and some on-the-go options and brands. Happy sn...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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25:20
S3E7: Why am I always hungry?
Ever wondered why you feel hungry all the time? This week we are ruining through 10 questions you should ask yourself if you are constantly hungry. From checking in on your protein content, looking at your stress levels to even subconsciously r...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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24:37
S3E6: Should I eat meat?
Today we are answering a question we hear all too often - should I eat meat? We go through why veganism is not always better, the health benefits of good quality meat and how to consider the environment if you are going to consume animal produc...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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27:41
S3E5: 5 New tips to be healthier
With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, we are all looking for ways to revamp our wellness routines. In this episode we are sharing 5 new tips we have yet to cover. From surrounding yourself with plants and swapping out you...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:15
S3E4: The way diet culture affected us
We have touched on what diet culture is before, but in this episode we dive deep into the ways it has affected us. From attaching points to food (hi WW), to eliminating whole food groups (thank you, keto), we look at the lasting effects these d...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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34:18
S3E3: Should I be intermittent fasting?
We've broken down many diets that focus on what to eat, but this week we are looking at one that is more focused on when you eat. In this week's episode, we dive into where the tradition of fasting first originated, how it is being utilized tod...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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21:36
S3E2: TikTok trends: real or fake?
Tiktok has created a whole new world to gather wellness information. Over the past few years we have fielded hundreds of clien questions, so we are opening up the dialogue and breaking down the most askeda about tiktok trends. Curious if carrot...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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31:14
S3E1: OMG Ozempic
We figured it was time to address the envelope in the room. In today’s episode, we sat down and discuss Ozempic. We explain what it is, who it is meant for, what the side effects look like and what we have seen in practice. We discuss what this...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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30:22
S2E15: Is this diet culture or not?
It’s trending to call things "diet culture", but today we're diving into what exactly is diet culture, and what isn't. Between getting salad dressing on the side, labeling food as good or bad, and those infamous GG crackers, we are tackling it ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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38:41
S2E14: Navigating wellness & staying true to you with Samah Dada of @dadaeats
Today we’re joined by the incredible Samah Dada of @dadaeats, who shares about her life as a cookbook author & Instagram personality, silver linings from her PCOS diagnosis, and how her Indian culture shaped her wellness experience & he...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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59:02
S2E13: How to eat for yourself and the planet at the same time with Abby Cannon of @abbysfoodcourt
We all know that we are supposed to eat vegetables, but have you ever thought about how the plastic around your string cheese or the coffee cup you grab each morning can affect you? We dive deep into sustainability with Abby Cannon, dietitian, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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44:14
S2E12: AirPods, Sunshine and Biohacking with Ryan Carter of @livevitae
Today we’re joined by Ryan Carter of @livevitae nutritionist, biohacker, and fantastic meme-maker. We chat with Ryan about circadian rhythm, the importance of getting into nature daily, the problem with AirPods & synthetic underwear, and Ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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46:49
S2E11: Listener Q+A
As we come to halfway through our season, we're taking a pause and checking in with you to learn what you want to hear. We're answering all your questions from ColonBroom, to cooking oils, portion control, and much more.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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27:47
S2E10: The Non-Nutrition Side of Wellness
We love talking nutrition and food, but it’s one piece of your wellness puzzle. Today we’re talking about all the other puzzle pieces, from stress and sleep to taking your nature pills and cleaning up household chemicals.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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32:35
S2E9: How to improve your gut health
If you’re on the internet, you've likely been inundated with gut health trends (#guttok, anyone?), suggestions, and no no’s. This week we are answering all of your questions and breaking down the trends from bone broth to L-glutamine. We’re get...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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44:07
S2E8: New Solutions for Anxiety & Binge Eating with Jane Jourdan-Hunter, Co-founder & CEO of way @experienceway
Today we have our brilliant friend Jane Jourdan-Hunter, Co-founder of way (experienceway.com), a therapeutic audio track experience, on with us to talk about new solutions for mental health & binge ea...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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46:46
S2E7: Body Image: Summer Edition
Between wearing less clothing, putting on swimsuits, and the constant chatter about getting your “summer body”, we’re here to cover all things body image during the warmer months. We talk about boundary setting and tips to feel confident on the...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:26
S2E6: The truth about social media, mindfulness & motherhood with Lisa Hayim
We invited our friend Lisa Hayim MS RD, mindfulness expert and truth-teller on to get real about the BTS of new motherhood, what the anti-diet movement misses, and the importance of taking social media breaks. Lisa offers us tons of tips & ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:08:14
S2E5: All About Alcohol
There is a lot of confusion about alcohol. From "hair of the dog", "red wine is good for you" to "alcohol is poison" we are breaking it down and empowering you with the facts. Plus - if you do go for a drink - we are teaching you how to min...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:15
S2E4: An anti-diet approach with dietitian Brenna O’Malley of The Wellful
We sit down with Brenna O'Malley, anti-diet dietitian and creator of Instagram's most relatable diet culture memes via the Wellful. We talk through all things diet culture, how to find the balance between listening to your body and honoring hea...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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53:13