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Quiet the Diet
Welcome to "Quiet the Diet®", the podcast, hosted by Michelle Shapiro, Integrative/Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC. Michelle has supported over 1000 clients to reverse anxiety, approach their weight with love, and heal digestive issues. Utilizing humor, nuance, and compassion, Michelle helps clients access their own liberating self-awareness. On the podcast, Michelle shares her own journey of losing weight the wrong way (and what the consequences of that drastic 100 pound weight loss were), and how she learned to prioritize whole-body health as a result (instead of restrictive diets.) The goal of “Quiet the Diet®” is to empower listeners to make health decisions autonomously, every single time they eat. The podcast will arm the listener with the education and support needed to make health decisions based on their own terms. The podcast is a guide to mastering one’s health by listening to one’s self. On "Quiet the Diet®," Michelle is not afraid to have hard conversations and tackle difficult topics if it means helping her listeners. She will bring on innovative guests from the healthcare space to shed unique light on important topics. From functional nutrition to the latest research in integrative medicine, Michelle covers it all with her signature nuance and compassion.Whether you're looking to improve your health and well-being or just want to learn more about functional medicine and body neutrality, "Quiet the Diet®" has something for everyone. Tune in and join Michelle on her journey to help people quiet the noise of fad diets and focus on nourishing their bodies and minds.
Quiet the Diet
What Every Woman Needs to Know about Perimenopause with Kristin and Maria of Wise and Well
Wondering why perimenopause is suddenly a hot topic and how it could be affecting you? In this episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle welcomes back friends Kristin and Maria of Wise and Well to dive deep into the topic of perimenopause and menopause, discussing why this phase of life is crucial for women’s health, how it impacts various aspects of their wellbeing, and what steps women can take to navigate these changes effectively.
Episode highlights include:
- The increased visibility of perimenopause in recent times and the commercialization and awareness of this phase [5:27]
- Why it’s important to understand the changes happening in the body during perimenopause, which happens years before menopause [7:01]
- The dangers of identifying too strongly with the label of “perimenopausal” and how it can obscure other aspects of health and identity [11:20]
- The wide range of symptoms women might experience during perimenopause, and that each woman’s journey is unique [15:09]
- How perimenopause is a neurological transition where the brain’s communication with the ovaries changes, affecting mood and mental health [16:10]
- How much of our personality do you attribute to our hormones? [22:13]
- Ways Kristin and Maria work with patients to manage symptoms and navigate perimenopause [27:06]
- The interplay of progesterone and estrogen on mood and gut health and how they are impacted during perimenopause [36:37]
- The critical role of protein and proper nutrition in maintaining muscle mass, mood, and overall health during perimenopause [47:18]
- How to shift your focus from just managing symptoms to promoting longevity and overall health during and after perimenopause [50:08]
- How adopting a positive mindset can help women manage the challenges of perimenopause and embrace this life stage [55:06]
Watch the full episode on Youtube
This episode is sponsored by Paleo Valley. Use code QTD to get 15% off your first order.
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