Nourish & Empower
Have you ever felt like you could use a little extra support when working on your relationship with food and your body? Join Jessica, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Maggie, a Registered Dietitian, along with special guests, as we chat about mental health, nutrition, eating disorders, diet culture, body image, and so much more. Together, we have over 15 years of experience working in eating disorders and mental health treatment. Let’s redefine, reclaim, & restore the true meaning of health on The Nourish & Empower Podcast.
Episodes
64 episodes
Diet Culture vs. Anti Diet: How Inclusive Nutrition Actually Works
Ever feel trapped between diet rules and anti-diet slogans, like you have to pick a side to “eat right”? We invited ADHD dietitian Chelsea Pitrelli to break the stalemate. Chelsea has lived on both ends of the spectrum—teaching adult weight man...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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39:49
EMDR Demystified: From Stigma To Skillful Healing
Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You c...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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54:23
From Pain to Ease: How Pelvic Floor PT Changes Everyday Life
Leaking when you laugh, hip pain that keeps returning, or sex that hurts are not things you just have to live with. We invited Dr. Courtney Smiach, founder of Rebel PT and a licensed pelvic health physical therapist, to unpack the real reasons ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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44:17
What If Holiday Traditions Served Your Values, Not Your Fears
Ever wish holiday traditions felt lighter and more like you? We invited our colleague Tamar, an FBT therapist, to help us unpack the meaning of Hanukkah’s light and the realities of eight days filled with latkes, donuts, gatherings, and comment...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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52:03
Why Striving For Your Best Beats Chasing Perfect
Perfection looks like safety on the surface: if nothing is wrong, nothing can hurt me. But under the polish sits a heavy cost—anxious checking, shrinking choices, and a relentless inner critic. We open up a candid, compassionate conversation ab...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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34:16
How To Support Our Loved Ones With Communication and Connection This Holiday Season
Holidays can be loud—full of love, expectations, and a whole lot of food talk. We pulled the curtain back on what real support looks like when someone you care about is navigating an eating disorder, body image struggles, or heightened anxiety ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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39:02
Save Your Leftovers Not Your Appetite: Decreasing Thanksgiving Food Guilt
The holiday table can feel like a minefield—“save your appetite,” unsolicited body comments, and the pressure to perform a perfect plate. We cut through the noise with a simple plan: treat Thanksgiving like a normal eating day so you can show u...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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47:11
Pass The Pie And Mind Your Plate: Boundary Setting for the Holidays
The holidays are supposed to feel warm and easy, yet many of us tense up the moment food, body talk, and social pressure enter the room. We break down how to protect your peace with practical tools that actually work: comfort-first clothing to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:02
From Decision Fatigue To Gentle Nourishment
We unpack why hunger can show up while nothing sounds good and how emotional fullness, decision fatigue, and diet culture make choices harder. We share practical tools to shop with curiosity, build go-to foods, and use sensory cues and flexibil...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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38:12
New Season; Still Us
Missed us? We’re back for season two with real talk and zero fluff, catching you up on life changes and digging into the ideas shaping mental health, nutrition, and recovery right now.Trigger warning: This show is not medical, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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38:50
Happy One Year Anniversary!
Join Jessica and Maggie to celebrate one year of the pod! We reflect on our favorite moments, how we’ve grown, and share some behind the scenes details. Thank you so much for all of our amazing guests and listeners- we appreciate you a...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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27:19
“What Would Make Future You Proud?” with Dr. Sarah Pegrum
Dr. Sarah Pegrum is a Clinical Psychologist, ACT Peer-Reviewed Trainer, and author of "Break the Binds of Weight Stigma: Free Yourself From Body Image Struggles Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy". She has been practicing in the field o...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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51:44
You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup
Self-care is the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to promote health and wellness. Join Maggie & Jessica as we discuss self-care, self-love, and confidence!
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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38:39
The Future of Dietetics
Dr. Lacie Peterson, is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and is Board-Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management. She completed her Master’s degree and PhD in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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52:09
The Many Roles of the OT on the Treatment Team
Giulia received her Masters of science in Occupational Therapy from Seton Hall University. Her expertise is in improving a child's physical, social and emotional development, cognition, and sensory processing skills to help them reach their ...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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26:07
Type 1 Diabetes: Management, Not Control
Erin England, RDN, LDN, CDCES is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist. She received her undergraduate education from La Salle University and she is currently attending a graduate program at...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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46:57
A Professional Athlete’s Take on Sports, Mental Health, & Body Image
Tess Feury was born & raised in New Jersey and began playing rugby at the age of 4. Her rugby career has taken her around the world, currently playing professionally in England and representing the USA Rugby Women’s National Team at 2 Ru...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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45:16
Breaking Food Rules
Talia Cecchele is a Registered Dietitian and Founder of Talia Cecchele Nutrition (TCN). Talia has been working to support people to heal their relationship with food for almost a decade and also works part-time in London's leading private me...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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43:23
New Year, Same You
We want to wish you all a nourished & empowered new year! Remember, new year, same you!Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA:
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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4:40
Wishing You A Nourished & Empowered Christmas!
We want to wish you all a nourished & empowered Christmas holiday!Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA:
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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4:31
Tips for a Nourished & Empowered Holiday Season
We want to wish you all a nourished & empowered holiday season! Join us for a conversation about ways to have a healthy & happy holiday season!Resource links:ANAD: ht...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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33:09
The Postpartum Period
Hilary Fineman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years clinical experience working with humans of all ages! Hilary has experience providing individual and group therapy to clients on a variety of topics and areas of concern, inclu...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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41:17
Freedom with Food & Fitness with Alana
Alana Van Der Sluys is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, TEDx speaker, eating disorder survivor, and the founder of...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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39:42