Navigating the world of nutrition these days feels like assembling a puzzle with pieces from different boxes—some fit, some almost fit, and some make you question if you’re even working on the right picture.

You can have world renowned experts preaching opposite nutrition philosophies - yet both make great arguments, both seem logical, and both have a slew of studies backing their claims.

So how are you supposed to make any decisions? How do you know worthy pursuits from time-wasters? How do you avoid spending money on more snake oil?

I am a nutritionist, I love to cook, I generally have a decent amount of freedom in my schedule. I have no reason to not get in the kitchen every day.

But if I’m being totally honest with you, sometimes I just don’t wanna.

Sometimes - like this past week - I’m working on multiple projects and just don’t have the time or mental bandwidth to find and make recipes.

Sometimes I’m burned out eating the same dishes I keep gravitating to but am not feeling inspired enough to find fresher options.

And sometimes I frankly just want to be lazy ...

Over the years my podcast co-host, Gio, has struggled with many of the same issues you have.

Stubborn weight, constipation, gas, bloating, acne, PMDD, fatigue...

And while we've made incredible strides over the years simply by making tweaks to her nutrition and lifestyle, much like me, there was that last 15% of symptoms that just wouldn't budge. 

It's usually at this point - when you've altered the diet, brought more consistency to your workouts, have tried various supplements - that I recommend ditching the more general advice, stop p...

Nearly a quarter of American adults - 52 million people - deal with chronic pain. The kind of pain that you might find brief relief from after a good massage, stretch session, or adjustment, but which always seems to come back with a vengeance. 

Why is it so hard to find relief that lasts?? 

It's the same reason I talk about all the time in regards to hypothyroidism... we aren't getting to the root of the problem. 

We're masking symptoms, playing in the shallow end of treatment, never digging deep enough to pull up the problem by its root...

Ever wondered how a nutritionist approaches their own hormone-healing journey? 

In part 2 of this updates episode I'm revealing:

• The labs that finally gave me some clarity about my persistent acne, hair loss, and intense pms.
• The protocols I'm putting myself through to address estrogen dominance, MTHFR and detox issues, hypothyroidism, and leaky gut.
• The simple diet shift that finally helped me turn a corner with symptoms that have stuck around through dozens of healing protocols.

I also shared the exciting news that starting in Jul...

Do you ever have those moments in life where it feels like everything - and I mean everything - is going through massive transformation and you’re just trying to keep pace with the momentum that’s building?

On the one hand you’re excited because it feels like you’re swiftly moving towards the life you envisioned for yourself, but also you’re trying not to drown in the intensity of all the change?

That’s what the last 3 months have looked like for me.

I’ve been more dialed in with my health than ever, finding answers that have evaded me fo...

I genuinely wasn’t sure if my toe would ever be the same again.

For 3 years I couldn't walk without limping. I couldn’t wear high heels. Lunges, planks, and running were out of the question. Basically anything that caused my toe to bend hurt.

It was sesamoiditis, an uncommon tendinitis of the toe joint that no one seemed to know anything about.

I rested it. I iced it. I elevated it. I wore compression socks. I wore a boot. I used crutches. I taped it. I went to physical therapy. I went to another chiropractor.

Nothing worked. Or if it di...

Blood sugar balance. It’s like the hot new guy in school that everyone is talking about and everyone is trying to get.

It seems to affect every area of health, longevity, and weight loss we’re trying to conquer.

Balanced blood sugar means:

• Less of the fat storage hormone insulin, making those stubborn pounds melt away.
• More stable mood and energy - read: more motivation for things like workouts and meal prep.
• Fewer cravings for carbs and sugar.
• Happier hormones - i.e. fewer symptoms related to menopause, PCOS, PMS, and hypothyroidism
...

Self care. It isn’t all just bubble baths and face masks. In fact, I know some women who would rather spend their time doing just about anything else.

With that said, pampering ourselves, giving ourselves moments of peace and quiet, or simply prioritizing activities that bring us joy are not just for the woo-woo, live, love, laugh crowd.

It’s actually wildly important if you want to heal.

Heal what?

You hormones, your gut, your relationship with food, your relationship with yourself.

Think about it - let’s go through each real quick:

Last week I started sharing the best biohacks for women (because we are not just small men and what we need to thrive looks very different from cold plunges and not eating 'til noon).

They were my takeaways from the Health Optimization Summit where I got to chat with some of the most intelligent, forward-thinking hormone experts in the world. 

Didn't catch part one? Click here to listen (trust me you don't want to skip it). 

Been there done that? Let's jump into the second half of my list...

5. Wear my glasses as little as possible.