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Nourished & Free: The Podcast
Nobody likes talking about their relationship with food... so let's talk about it.
Welcome to Nourished & Free®: The Podcast, where mental health meets physical health, food guilt gets ghosted, and toxic wellness advice gets roasted. 🔥
Hosted by Michelle Yates, MS, RD, LMNT, a Registered Dietitian with a master’s in Health Psychology and Certified Health Mindset Coach.
Here, science finds self-compassion. Michelle breaks down the why behind food struggles, from binge eating and emotional eating to body image, perfectionism, and “food noise” that won’t quit. Expect honest conversations, expert insights, and mindset shifts that go far beyond meal plans and macros.
Because true food freedom isn’t found in another detox plan, it’s built from the inside out.
⚠️ Fair warning: logical, realistic, reasonable, and evidence-based methods ahead.
Episodes
100 episodes
Why Binge Eating Can Return After Weight Loss Surgery (Client Confessional with Kim)
You did the thing that was supposed to fix it.The surgery, the weight watchers, the fresh starts.And for a while, it worked... Until it didn't.The food noise came back. The urges crept in. The sense of being out of control ...
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Afraid to Fail Again? Listen to This Before You Give Up.
You’re successful in every area of life… except food.You’ve tried the diets. The plans. The rules. The white-knuckling. And now you’re tired.Part of you wants to stop binge eating. Part of you is terrified of failing again....
An Episode for When the Weight Comes Back... AGAIN.
If you’ve lost weight before, but it came back... this episode is for you.Let's break down why weight loss often becomes the common denominator behind dieting burnout, binge–restrict cycles, and feeling out of control around foo...
"I Stopped a GLP-1 and the Food Noise Came Back. Now What?" (Client Confessional with Heather)
What happens after you stop a GLP-1? If you're like Heather, you might see 30 of the 45lbs you lost come back, food noise return, and ask yourself repeatedly "Why can't I just eat like a NORMAL person?"This episode is for anyone...
PCOS Nutrition Without the All-or-Nothing Spiral (Book Review of "PCOS Is My Power" with Cory Ruth, MS, RD)
SHE'S BACK!!! Cory Ruth (aka The Women’s Dietitian) is here to talk about her brand new book, PCOS Is My Power, and why she’s determined to make PCOS feel less like a life sentence and more like a gift.You’ll also hear a very re...
How to Quiet Food Noise Naturally (Without Ozempic)
If food feels like the background noise of your entire life, this episode is for you. GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Wegovy can quiet food noise dramatically. Unfortunately, this only lasts while you're actively taking the med...
Fixing 50+ Years of Food Obsession. Here's What We Did That a GLP-1 & Weight Loss Surgery Failed To | Client Confessional with Heidi
What happens when you’ve spent your whole life thinking about food and your weight from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed… and suddenly your mind feels calm for the first time ever?In today’s Client Confessional, ...
Biblical Truths for a Healthy Relationship with Food and Body: 4 Things Every Christian Should Hear
What does the Bible really say about health, food, and body image? You asked, I'm delivering! Due to popular demand, here's another episode on the topic of faith & food freedom or being a Christian woman while navigatin...
"I can control everything… except food." An Episode for the Perfectionist
You can crush it in your career, manage a family, and hit every goal on your vision board… But your secret stash of food says otherwise 👀In this episode, I’m breaking down why perfectionists (the high-functioning, Type A, “I’ve got this”...
If "Brain Over Binge" Didn't Work For You, Here's Why (Dietitian Reacts | Book Review)
You read Brain Over Binge. You tried to “just stop binging.” You waited for your “animal brain” to quiet down… but somehow you still ended up knee-deep in granola at 11 p.m.You’re not broken. The book just left out a few key cha...
Overeaters Anonymous EXPOSED! A Dietitian Review
Is Overeaters Anonymous (OA) a lifeline for food struggles, orrrrrr another "just don't eat it" diet in disguise? In this tell-all episode, I tap into the origins of OA, its 12-step model, and the red flags I’ve seen firsthand working with clie...
Does Insulin Make You Fat or Metabolism Slow Down with Age? (with Dan Feldman, MS, RD, CPT)
Scrolling through social media for health tips can feel like navigating a minefield. One minute you’re told carbs make you gain weight, the next you hear metabolism tanks as you age — but what’s actually true?In this episode, I’m sittin...
Binge Eating Is Normalized in Powerlifting… But Should It Be? (with Malisa Nguyen, RD, LD)
Binge eating isn’t just something that happens when you’re stressed out with a pint of ice cream; it’s often built into the culture of certain sports.I'm sitting down with fellow dietitian and strength coach Malisa Nguyen, RD (fou...
Bonus Episode: Nicholas's Birth Story
This one’s a little different from the usual Nourished & Free® vibes because today I’m joined by my husband, Vincent, to share the story of our son Nicholas’s birth. 🩵If you’ve listened to Penelope’s and Cillian’s birth story episod...
Biggest Loser Doc: Registered Dietitian (and Her Husband) React
My husband Vincent and I are unpacking Netflix’s brand-new documentary Fit for TV, a deep dive into The Biggest Loser. We're sharing our thoughts on the stories, scandals, and shocking truths behind one of the most infamous we...
The Science Behind “I Know What to Do, But I Don’t Do It” (with Kasey Jo Orvidas, PhD)
Struggling to follow through on your goals OR getting your clients to follow through — even though they know what to do? It’s not a willpower problem… it’s a mindset one. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kasey Jo...
Reading Survey Responses I Was Low-Key Nervous to Open From Past Clients ✨ 5-Year Anniversary Bonus Episode ✨
WOW Yates Nutrition, LLC has officially been established for 5 years! I AM SO BLESSED.Seems like a great time to (potentially) roast myself and see what past clients (those who have been on their own after working with me for ...
How This Christian Therapist Healed Her Relationship with Food (Client Confessional with Julianne)
Today I’m joined by my former client and licensed therapist Julianne — who brings the perfect mix of clinical wisdom and “yep, I’ve been there” energy to this conversation. She gets honest about what brought her to Nourished & Free...
Are Chiropractors a Scam? (with Trevor Zierke, DC)
Your Chiropractor’s Not Gonna Love This Episode 😬 I sat down with Trevor Zierke, DC, a disillusioned chiropractor who has a LOT of dirt to share on his field. We dig into the wild world of chiropractic care, from sketchy X-ray sales...
Why Do I Binge on Foods I Don’t Even Like? (The Real Reason You Can’t Stop)
You ever find yourself eating stale chips, freezer-burned ice cream, or the kid’s hairy granola bars and think:“This isn’t even good… so WHY am I still eating it?”Yep. Welcome to the club — where your taste buds are unimpre...
BRB, Having a Baby!
I'm excited to share that I'm taking a break for maternity leave 🤰🏻 There won't be new podcast episodes for a bit, so I encourage you to check out my extensive archive of episodes. You can also dive into my free new
Transforming Your Relationship with Your Body (with Dani Durazo, LMHC)
Tired of feeling like you're not enough because of your body? It's time for a change.In this episode, I chat with our very own body image coach Dani Durazo, a mental health counselor who helps people ditch their body hate and build a lov...
From Keto & Noom to Feeling Nourished & Free (Client Confessional with Riley)
Are you tired of the diet rollercoaster? 🎢 In this episode, I'm joined by Riley, a former client who shares her powerful journey of healing her relationship with food and body image 1 whole year after graduating Nourished & Free (the progra...
How To Ghost The Diet-Binge Cycle In 2025 (Part 3)
Are you tired of the endless cycle of dieting and bingeing? 2025 is your year to break free! As a registered dietitian, I’ve seen firsthand how a positive mindset and the right support can transform your relationship with food.In ...