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Season 4 Episode 4 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Leah Levitan Lymphatic Drainage and Massage: The Truth about Detoxification, Drainage and Our Immune System with Leah Levitan Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Web playerWatch on Youtube In this week’s episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle sat down with Leah Levitan, […]
Season 4 Episode 3 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Laura Gouge, ND ADHD: A Holistic Perspective – Exploring the Relationship Between ADHD, Histamines, Cortisol and Anxiety with Leading Naturopathic Physician Dr. Laura Gouge Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Web playerWatch on Youtube In this week’s episode of Quiet the Diet, […]
Season 4 Episode 2 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Alexis Cowan PhD Weight Loss Resistance: The Interplay of Stress, Gut Health, Circadian Rhythms, and Nutrition On Our Overall Health with Dr. Alexis Cowan, PhD Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Web playerWatch on Youtube In this week’s episode of Quiet the […]
Season 4 Episode 1 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Nicki Parlitsis, RD Binge Eating: A Revolutionary Approach for Those Who Feel Out of Control Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Web playerWatch on Youtube In this week’s episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle and Nicki get into one of their favorite […]
Did you know that anxiety, fatigue and carb cravings may actually be signs that your blood sugar isn’t balanced? Stabilizing your blood sugar is one of the single best things that you can do for your health, especially as a woman. It helps to keep your brain healthy, energy levels stable and your mood balanced, […]
If you’re feeling backed up, you’re in good company. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, about 4 million people in the US experience frequent constipation and 2.5 million of these people visit a doctor for it each year, making it the most common GI complaint. It’s frustrating, uncomfortable, and can take a toll on your body […]
Shifting your attention from fat to muscle tissue can be really empowering. Gabrielle Lyon likes to say “we’re not overweight, we’re undermuscled”. So today we’re going to dive deep into the importance of muscle and why we need it from a physiological standpoint. To start with the basics, there are a few key types of […]
What Happens When You Sleep + How to Sleep Better Here we are in the 21st century with hyper-advanced technology at our fingertips and yet scientists still aren’t fully able to understand how sleep works. Sleep has been a universal human experience for our species’ entire existence and is clearly necessary for our survival as […]
This cozy stew has been on repeat this winter. It’s seriously so easy, nourishing and you probably already have the ingredients in your refrigerator and pantry – our favorite kind of recipe. We hope you love it enough to add it into your meal rotation! Ingredients Instructions 1. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. […]
The Relationship Between Minerals and Stress It’s no surprise that we love to talk about anxiety around here. After all, it’s plaguing so many of us and is on the rise with nearly ⅓ of the US population reporting symptoms of anxiety in 2023. While there are countless reasons that you could be experiencing anxiety, […]
Lifestyle + Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Thyroid Thyroid conditions are on the rise and yet there’s still so much confusion about what they are and how to live with them. The most common disorder we’re seeing today is hypothyroidism, with 1 in 8 women receiving a diagnosis in their lifetime. But the good news […]
3 Herbs Everyone Can Benefit From We chatted with our favorite herbalista, Olivia Amitrano of Organic Olivia, about all things herbal medicine and how we can incorporate more herbs into our daily lives. Olivia’s brand is a modern spin on traditional herbalism and makes something so nuanced and complicated really digestible, which we’re all about. […]
Last Minute Holiday Recipes Is it just us or did the holidays really come out of nowhere this year?! If you’re in need of some last minute recipe inspiration for holiday gatherings or even just cozy dinners in, we’ve got you covered. Here are some things we’ve been loving, from easy apps to more elaborate […]
Season 3 Episode 12 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Taylor Goldberg A New Perspective on Chiropractic Care, Hypermobility, Dysautonomia, and MCAS with Taylor Goldberg Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Web playerWatch on Youtube In this week’s episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle sits down with Taylor Goldberg, a chiropractor turned […]
Season 3 Episode 11 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Kristin and Maria from Wise and Well All About Women’s Hormones, Menopause & Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) with Kristin and Maria of Wise and Well Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Web playerWatch on Youtube In this episode, Michelle sits down with […]
Season 3 Episode 10 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Jennifer Caryn Brand, RD Gut Health for Kids and Improving Allergies, Skin and Sleep with Jennifer Caryn Brand, RD Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Web playerWatch on Youtube In this episode, Michelle sits down with Jennifer Caryn Brand, a clinical […]
Season 3 Episode 9 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Jaban Moore, DC Exploring Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Our Nervous System with Dr. Jaban Moore Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Web playerWatch on Youtube In this episode, Michelle sits down with Dr. Jaban Moore, a renowned functional dietitian […]
Season 3 Episode 8 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Halie Schoff, DC Improving Constipation and the Nervous System Connection With Dr. Halie Schoff Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Web playerWatch on Youtube In this episode, Michelle sits down with Dr. Halie Schoff, a practitioner specializing in functional medicine, clinical […]
Season 3 Episode 7 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Christa Biegler, RD Eczema and Gut Health: A Functional Nutrition Approach to Skin with Christa Biegler Listen on: Apple | Spotify | Web playerWatch on Youtube In this episode, Michelle sits down with Christa Biegler, functional medicine nutritionist and podcast host […]
Season 3 Episode 6 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Alyssa Chang Our Visual and Nervous System and How to Reach our Health Goals with Alyssa Chang In this episode, Michelle sits down with Alyssa Chang, a renowned expert in brain-based coaching and vision therapy with a unique journey towards embracing […]
Season 3 Episode 5 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Keri Glassman, RD Managing Stress to Achieve Food Freedom with Keri Glassman In this episode, Michelle sits down with Keri Glassman, a renowned dietitian, thought leader in the nutrition space. They delve into managing stress, embracing habit changes, and finding true […]
Season 3 Episode 4 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Ashok Gupta Brain Retraining for Chronic Illness Recovery with Ashok Gupta In this episode, Michelle sits down with Ashok Gupta, an expert in neuroplasticity and brain retraining. Ashok shares invaluable insights into the connection between the brain, nervous system, and immune […]
Season 3 Episode 3 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Nicki Parlitsis, RD Strategies for Addressing Hunger and Cravings With Michelle & Nicki (Part II) In this episode, Michelle and Nicki explore the two nutritional theories that divide opinions: the “muscle your way through it” group and the “compassionate” group and […]
Season 3 Episode 2 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Nicki Parlitsis, RD What is the Difference Between Hunger and Appetite, and How to Navigate Cravings with Michelle & Nicki Understanding appetite is a key aspect of our exploration into functional nutrition and body positivity. Rather than reacting or judging our […]
Season 3 Episode 1 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Dr. Nicole LePera, @the.holistic.psychologist How to Reduce Anxiety and Regulate Your Nervous System Holistically with Dr. Nicole LePera In this episode, Michelle sits down with Dr. Nicole LePera, also known as The Holistic Psychologist (@the.holistic.psychologist) on Instagram. Listen in as they […]
Season 2 Episode 12 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Nicki Parlitis, MS, RD, CPT Everything Wrong with Nutrition on Social Media Sponsored by Purity Coffee – 20% off your first order with code QUIETTHEDIET In this episode, Michelle explains how we can support our metabolism with Josh Kreifels, RD. They […]
Season 2 Episode 11 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Dr. Robert Kachko, ND, LAc Keep reading for this episode’s transcript! Holistic Tips to Improve Sleep w/ Dr. Rob Kachko In this episode, Dr. Robert Kachko, ND comes back for the 2nd time on the pod to talk all things sleep! […]
Season 2 Episode 10 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD How to Heal from Chronic Illness Symptoms In this episode, Michelle takes you through what it’s like to live with a chronic illness, and how to actually start healing when you feel like it’s impossible. Keep reading to learn how to improve […]
Season 2 Episode 9 of the Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Kari Natwick, RD Reduce Bloating with Functional Medicine Sponsored by Raw Rev – 20% OFF with code MICHELLE20 In this episode, Michelle and Kari Natwick, gut health RD, dive into the all too common – but not normal – topic […]
Season 2 Episode 8 of the Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD QTD: Functional Nutrition for Thyroid Health Sponsored by Raw Rev – 20% OFF with code MICHELLE20 In this episode, Michelle sits down with Liz Wolfe, NTP and Stephanie Greunke, RD to discuss the history and evolution of the Paleo Diet over […]
Season 2 Episode 6 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Olivia Amitrano (Organic Olivia) Herbs for Holistic Healing with Organic Olivia In this episode, Michelle does a deep dive into “Kitchen Herbalism” with Olivia Amitrano, founder of Organic Olivia. Olivia explains what holistic health actually means, and how to make herbalism […]
Season 2 Episode 5 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Josh Kreifels, RD Improving Metabolism with Josh Kreifels, Functional Dietitian Sponsored by Purity Coffee – 20% off your first order with code QUIETTHEDIET In this episode, Michelle explains how we can support our metabolism with Josh Kreifels, RD. They debunk common […]
Season 2 Episode 4 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Erin Holt Reduce Acid Reflux: A Functional Nutrition Approach w/ Erin Holt Sponsored by Pique Tea – 15% off Radiant Skin Duo Starter Pack + Free shipping In this episode, Michelle sits down with Erin Holt (the Funktional Nutritionist) to talk […]
Season 2 Episode 2 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Coach Jake Doleschal Vitamins and Supplements w/ Coach Jake Doleschal Sponsored by Pique Tea – 15% off Radiant Skin Duo Starter Pack + Free shipping In this episode, Michelle sits down with Coach Jake Doleschal to discuss everything you need to […]
Season 2 Episode 1 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD and Nicki Parlitsis, MS, RD, CPT How Others Influence our Food Behaviors Sponsored by Purity Coffee – 20% off your first order with code QUIETTHEDIET Michelle and her staff Dietitian, Nicki Parlitsis, are back for Season 2 to discuss the impact that […]
By Michelle Shapiro and Nicki Parlitsis | Read Time: 6 Minutes Instead of constant grazing or thinking about food all day, let’s talk about some natural ways to increase fullness and satiety! Traditional dieting can leave us with a feeling of insatiable hunger, or maybe just a subtle dissatisfaction with what we’re eating. But that’s […]
Season 1 Episode 11 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD Exploring the Cult of Diet CULTure w/ Sarah Edmondson, NXIVM whistleblower In this episode, Michelle sits down with Sarah Edmondson, actor and NXIVM whistleblower, to talk about how exactly to identify a “cult” or “culty” selling tactics in the nutrition and diet […]
Season 1 Episode 10 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD How to Be Your Own Health Advocate with Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist In this episode, Michelle sits down with Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist & Founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance to talk about how to be your own health advocate. […]
By Michelle Shapiro and Nicki Parlitsis | Read Time: 10 Minutes What is Optimal Digestion? A healthy gut and optimal digestion can influence our mental health, immune system, and many other body functions. We can improve our digestion and gut health through foundational changes to our nutrition and lifestyle. How to Know if Your Poop […]
By Michelle Shapiro and Nicki Parlitsis | Read Time: 10 Minutes Lowering inflammation can naturally help reduce depression and improve mental health We know that inflammation can be a cause – and effect – of many disease processes in the body, including mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. There is typically a combination of factors […]
Season 1 Episode 8 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD Should You Eat Gluten? with Michelle Shapiro, RD In this solo episode, Michelle chats about how you know if you should eat gluten, the nuances relating to gluten and elimination diets, and why most people go about this conversation in the wrong […]
Season 1 Episode 7 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD How Trauma Affects the Body with Dr. Robert Kachko, ND, LAc In this episode, Michelle sits down with her long-time friend and mentor, Dr. Robert Kachko, a Naturopathic Doctor and trauma-informed practitioner. They dive into what trauma is and how it affects […]
Season 1 Episode 6 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD The Healthy Fats Episode: High Cholesterol and Omega-3’s with J. Gulinello, MS, CNSc, FNTP In this episode, Michelle explains how high cholesterol can sometimes be a healthy measure and what lab markers are even more important for a healthy heart. She sits […]
Season 1 Episode 5 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD The Carbs Episode: Carbs and Blood Sugar with Jillian Greaves RD In this episode, Michelle chats with Jillian Greaves, an integrative and functional Dietitian for women. They explain the ins and outs of insulin resistance, carbs and blood sugar, from the basics […]
By Michelle Shapiro and Nicki Parlitsis | Read Time: 7 Minutes Can you lower anxiety using nutrition? Yes! Read on for ways to use nutrition & lifestyle in a bottom-up approach to combat symptoms of anxiety. (As opposed to a conventional top-down approach using only psychological interventions). There can be a feedback loop in which the mental symptoms of […]
Season 1 Episode 4 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD The Protein Episode: Protein and Muscle Mass for Healthy and Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon In this episode, Michelle chats with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, functional medicine doctor and expert in muscle-centric medicine. They talk about the importance of high-quality protein and muscle […]
Season 1 Episode 3 of Quiet the Diet Podcast with Michelle Shapiro, RD Strategies to Reduce Binge Eating using a Somatic EatingTM Approach In this episode, Michelle chats with Stephanie Mara Fox, Somatic Nutritional Counselor and expert on strategies to reduce binge eating using her trademarked Somatic Eating approach. They discuss the connection between our […]
By Michelle Shapiro and Nicki Parlitsis | Read Time: 11 Minutes Physical issues can be a root cause of anxiety Conventional anxiety treatments tend to involve a top-down approach, which uses only psychological interventions to relieve physical anxiety symptoms. At Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLC, we take a bottom-up approach to combat symptoms of anxiety. This […]
By Michelle Shapiro and Nicki Parlitsis | Read Time: 10 Minutes As we discussed in a previous blog post, high cholesterol levels may not be the immediate concern that we once thought they were. Specifically, it’s more so the oxidation of cholesterol particles by free radicals & pre-existing inflammation that can cause damage, not so […]
By Michelle Shapiro and Nicki Parlitsis | Read Time: 10 Minutes In this post, we’ll debunk common cholesterol myths, explain the truth about cholesterol, and give you functional nutrition strategies for heart health. Cholesterol has gotten a really bad rap the past few years, but is it really as “bad” for heart health as we’ve […]
The experience of being ignored in a healthcare setting is an independent risk factor for illness. It’s not ONLY upsetting and frightening, it can cause physiological issues as well. One group of people who, studies have shown, receive a disproportionate amount of bias in a healthcare setting is those who are in larger bodies or […]
