Even though many of us want to stop binge eating, there's still an element of pleasure associated with the act of overeating "bad" food in secret. Dietitian Kait shares how the desire to rebel and be "bad" can manifest as binge eating. This is a reflection piece to help you better understand yourself and your relationship to food. You can ORDER How…

Want to boost your self-confidence and feel healthier in your body? It starts with getting crystal clear on how you want to look, feel, and show up in the world. From there, you can take targeted action to become that ultimate version of YOU. Registered Dietitian & author Kait Richardson explains how to do this without restrictive dieting or becomi…

These are the 3 supplements I recommend for active women. Whether you're in your reproductive years, pregnant, post partum, perimenopausal or post-menopausal, you'll benefit from learning about these 3 supplements. You can PREORDER How to Eat Like a Normal Person: A Guide to Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mindset with Food & Diet ...on Amazon ⁠⁠⁠her…

Are you... Self-critical about your body and food choices? Rarely satisfied with positive results? Seeking approval and acceptance of others? Critical of other's eating behaviors or bodies? Struggling with vulnerability around food & diet? You might be a perfectionist! This episode with RD and author Kait Richardson will help you understand how you…

I'm SO thrilled to be sharing the first chapter of part 1 of my book How to Eat Like a Normal Person: A Guide to Overcoming the All-or-Nothing Mindset with Food & Diet! This book is for all the women who identify as yo-yo dieters binge eaters emotional eaters perfectionists all-or-nothing with food I hope this reading gives you a good idea of what …

I'm 14 weeks postpartum, breast and bottle feeding, and feeling great. I'm not going to lie, the first 2 months were bruuuuutal. But by keeping meals simple and prioritizing movement (days after the baby sleeps), I'm feeling fit and healthy again! New moms- I hope these strategies and ideas help other you feel your best. Don't overcomplicate things…

An estimated 37 million adults in the US have altered kidney function. Approximately 90% of them don’t even know they have it. Our guests in this episode, Michelle McMurtery and Michelle Zachry, are registered dietitians who specialize in kidney nutrition. In this episode, we talk about the importance of monitoring your labs on a yearly basis, how …

Registered Dietitian Kait shares 3 less common tips to help you stop restrictive dieting and heal your relationship to food & body. To work 1:1 with Kait or Megan, schedule an initial consultation on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.orlandodietitian.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download your free monthly & daily food & body journal here: ⁠htt…

Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health's latest update says 0 drinks per is optimal for health... so what about that daily glass of red wine we've been led to believe is so beneficial? We're discussing the health risks associated with alcohol intake, our own perspective, and what we recommend to clients. To work 1:1 with Kait or Megan , schedule a…

Today's episode features a very special guest- Kellie is a real life client who first booked her appointment with a dietitian because she was emotional eating when she felt lonely or bored in the evening. Despite being active and enjoying cooking, Kellie found herself relying on food delivery apps like Postmates for dinner and eating more sugar tha…

Megan interviews Monica Isola, owner of Restore Her Physical Therapy, who helps us understand how pelvic floor physical therapy can treat urinary or bowel leakage, constipation, sexual dysfunction, and pre- and postpartum conditions. Follow Monica on IG: @restoreherpt Website: https://www.restoreherphysicaltherapy.com To work 1:1 with Megan , sched…

Nervous about what to expect with your appetite & body postpartum or breastfeeding? You're not alone. Kait and Megan, both dietitians, discuss what to expect postpartum. Kait is currently in her third trimester, and she gets vulnerable with Megan about her fears & expectations. Megan, who has a three year old, shares tips from her own experience an…

Curious about weight loss injections? Dr. Nikita Shah, an obesity medicine physician, joins us on the podcast to discuss… What weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro ARE (and what they ARE NOT) What results you can expect from using a weight loss injection, and why some individuals may not lose weight on a specific medication The habits of our…

Cheryl started working with me (Megan) at Nutrition Awareness in 2020 and was able to lose weight, gain muscle, and improve her metabolism over the next year. We ended our sessions when I went on maternity leave. After 8 months of staying at the same weight, Cheryl decided to try Mounjaro, a prescription injection for adults with type 2 diabetes us…

Admitting you want to lose weight weight has become taboo (so, of course we’re going to talk about it!) Licensed psychologist and admitted perfectionist Dr. Samantha Rae joins Kait on the podcast to talk about body image, all-or-nothing thinking with food, and her own journey. After years of disordered eating, Sam shares how she was able to find ba…

This one starts a little heavy. Megan reveals something personal she hasn’t yet shared publicly and talks about getting back to work, which led her to reconnect with Becca (name changed for privacy) who came to Nutrition Awareness in 2020 wanting to lose weight. Becca was already super healthy eater and avid exerciser. Becca is a rule follower. She…

Let's focus on what to eat more of with PCOS rather than what to restrict. Registered Dietitian Kait Richardson shares her top 4 eating habits recs for healthy hormones. This is part of the Food for Thought Series. To work 1:1 with Kait , schedule an initial consultation on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.orlandodietitian.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

This is part of the Food for Thought Series. To work 1:1 with Kait , schedule an initial consultation on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.orlandodietitian.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply for The Daily Accountability Program: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/NutritionAwareness/DAP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: Nutrition Awareness: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:…

You have a sweet tooth that's keeping you from feeling your best- how do you manage? Registered Dietitian Kait is going to share 3 ways to deal with sugar cravings, as well as explain what works for her vs. people in "weight loss mode." This is part of the Food for Thought Series. To work 1:1 with Kait , schedule an initial consultation on our webs…

After stopping for dinner on a roadtrip, getting back in the car and scarfing down 14 rice cakes and a bag of sunflower seeds, Allie sobbed the rest of the way to their destination. That’s when Allie knew she needed help. After years of orthorexia and starving herself, she still had weight loss as a goal when she came to see me. This is Allie’s sto…

Food for Thought: simple habits can make a huge difference on your health and weight goals overtime. Let's not overcomplicate it, okay? Here are 7 tips from a registered dietitian to get you started. To work 1:1 with Kait , schedule an initial consultation on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.orlandodietitian.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply for The…

Today’s guest on the podcast is Nutrition Awareness client Stephen Mumbert. His story is one for the books ya’ll! When he walked into our office he was 467 lbs, in constant pain, shame, a full blown diabetic, and couldn’t get up from a seat without assistance. He’s now 230 lbs, running an 8:30 mile, and just finished his first Savage race. In this …

Food for Thought: does intentionally eating some sugar and dessert actually help you eat LESS sweets overall? Registered Dietitian Kait offers a new way to see how intentional enjoyment of sugar can actually help you lose weight (if that's your goal) and reach your health goals. To work 1:1 with Kait , schedule an initial consultation on our websit…

To help you better understand your relationship to food, Registered Dietitian Kait explores the layers of food guilt. At the end of the episode are journal prompts to help you take your self-understanding to the next level. To work 1:1 with Kait , schedule an initial consultation on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.orlandodietitian.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠…

Fitness and wellness influencers are getting out of control. Yes, you can eat oatmeal and no, you won't die from seed oils. This isn't our first time calling influencers out on their BS and we promise it won't be our last! To work 1:1 with Kait or Serena, schedule an initial consultation on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.orlandodietitian.com/coac…

Our theories as dietitians on why our clients with constant "food noise" aren't feeling full or satisfied after meals. To work 1:1 with Kait or another dietitian, schedule an initial consultation on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.orlandodietitian.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Black Friday Coupon Codes (enter at checkout) JUMPSTART25 SUCCESS50 NEWYOU100 Foll…

The 1st trimester of pregnancy can turn a health nut into a potato chip chopping couch potato. Listen for tips on how to navigate this tough- yet temporary- time from a registered dietitian who just entered her 2nd trimester. To work 1:1 with Kait, schedule an initial consultation on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.orlandodietitian.com/coaching Bl…

Thinking about getting pregnant soon? Congrats! As RDs who have been through it personally and with dozens of clients, we're sharing our best tips for prenatal nutrition and wellness. To work 1:1 with Kait, schedule an initial consultation on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.orlandodietitian.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: Nutrition Awareness: ⁠⁠…

There's no denying weight loss injections work, but so do a lot of calorie and nutrient-restricted diets. And the risks of losing a lot weight quickly- no matter what the method- include regaining all of the weight (& then some). Let's make sure that doesn't happen to you! On this episode we're sharing how we help our clients on Ozempic, Wegovy, an…

Part 2!I'm sharing simple habits and routines that'll not only aid with weight loss but also help you sustain any progress. Do they require some effort and forethought? Yes! Do they suck? I don't think so (but you can tell me!) In this episode, we're discussing... Habits for weight loss How much protein to eat per meal Why eating more fruits and ve…

I'm sharing simple habits and routines that'll not only aid with weight loss but also help you sustain any progress. Do they require some effort and forethought? Yes! Do they suck? I don't think so (but you can tell me!) In this episode, we're discussing... Habits for weight loss Importance of eating before lunch Smart use of oils, dressings, and s…

If you knew you could have a better sex life or feel more confident in the bedroom, would that motivate you to eat healthier and reach your goals? As dietitians, we think it's as good a reason as any to eat well! In this episode, we're discussing... Why sex is a great motivator for improving your health How making healthy choices can improve self-e…

Registered Dietitian and pediatric nutrition specialist Allie Schmidt joins Kait on the podcast to discuss sneak eating habits in children and teens. She shares tips on how to support a child who is eating junk food and snacks in secret, as well as advice for parents who struggle themselves. You can work with Allie or Kait by booking an appointment…

Kait and Megan discuss their thoughts on Voime, a microbiome (gut) testing kit that uses AI to provide a Health Scores and recommendations personalized to the user. They also sell a sh*t ton of supplements! These dietitians discuss... How Viome is different than other gut-testing tests like Everlywell Our hopes and doubts about the service Who we'd…

Here with some ideas on healthy snacks and meals! Enjoy this fun, easy listen. To work 1:1 with a registered dietitian, schedule an initial consultation on our website: ⁠⁠https://www.orlandodietitian.com⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: Nutrition Awareness: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.a..⁠⁠. Kait Richardson, RD: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kaitr…

Gen Z's on TiKTok have a war against "Almond Moms," a term used to define women obsessed with diet culture, thinness, and wellness culture. Younger generations are now attributing their disordered eating habits to the influence of their almond moms and calling them out online. As registered dietitians who have had hundreds of conversations with bot…

Food and sugar addiction is a hot topic we discussed in 2019. We're revisiting this discussion! Expect to Learn:... if sugar or food is actually addictive... why certain foods feel addictive ... whether abstaining from sugar will fix a sugar addiction... tips to manage intense cravings... why Megan eats chocolate every day... how Kait incorporates …

With our clients asking us about weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Mounajro, and Wegovy, we decided to share our thoughts. In a nutshell, these drugs WORK in congruence to diet and exercise, but does that mean everyone should take them? Are they the "cheat code" to weight loss? Our goal for this episode to is be both objective about the science and h…

When you're trying to make a big change to your health, diet, or fitness, it can be challenging to stick up for yourself in situations when no one else is on the same page. To help you self-advocate, we're sharing inspiring stores and tips to help YOU self-advocate when it's tricky. We discuss how to.... Stick to your guns when your partner isn't o…

Should we be concerned about good vs bad cholesterol? Are eggs OK to eat? Must we go vegan to improve our heart health? All the questions answered and more on today's podcast! Follow us on Instagram: @nutrition.awareness and @kaitrichardsonrd Interested in being coached for a future podcast episode with Kait? E-mail kait@orlandodietitian.com with y…

In our practice, we hear countless stories of people who live with a gym rat or health nut, causing them to feel inadequate about their own health journeys. Oftentimes, the health nut it is a spouse or romantic partner who means well- they want their #1 to be the healthiest version of themselves! Unfortunately, the pressure backfires leaving the ot…

Megan is back on the pod to chat with fellow registered dietitian Kait about predicted wellness and eating trends in 2023. The duo share their thoughts on.. Green powders Cycle syncing Gut health trends Pilates Plant-based meat alternatives Mocktails and non-alcoholic spirits Keto Fasting & more! Follow us on Instagram: @nutrition.awareness and @ka…

Obesity Medicine Doctor & Founder of Weight Sense Lake Nona Dr. Nikita Shah (@nikitashahdo) joins Registered Dietitian Kait Richardson to discuss the science of obesity, powerful medications she uses in her practice to help her patients reach desired health outcomes, and why maintaining a healthy diet matters (both on & off the medications). Learn …

Discussing weight & body image with kids and teens can feel like a slippery slope. In this episode, Kait and Allie discuss: Concerns of parents in body image changes during adolescence? What is “normal”? How girls who mature early have been found to have more eatings problems and poor body image than their peers Eating disorder characteristics: wha…

In this interactive episode, Registered Dietitian Kait Richardson discusses.. Why having a goal or a vision isn't enough to keep you motivated for the long haul The importance of having an action plan that caters to YOU and YOUR lifestyle How knowing your personal values can help you stay driven to reach your goals How to identify your values and l…

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-10% of women. Learn from a registered dietitian what PCOS is, as well as... Why women with PCOS have trouble losing weight The importance of regulating blood sugars with PCOS Why gut health matters for hormone imbalances Which foods eat more of when you have PCOS How to manage carbs and sugar Recommended…

It's no secret that stress is bad for you, but is it also keeping you from losing weight & feeling your best? In this episode, Registered Dietitian Kait Richardson discusses.. A brief lesson on the physiology of the stress hormone cortisol How cortisol levels increase blood sugars, increasing risk of insulin resistance Why stress can be the root ca…

It's normal to lose your appetite after going through a breakup, mourning a loved one, or recovering from emotional stress, but what happens when it goes too far? Registered Dietitians Kait & Allie discuss why you shouldn't compliment someone's weight loss if you don't know their backstory, why you need to seek internal validation instead of extern…

Registered Dietitians Kait & Allie discuss how to talk to your teen about healthy snacking + yummy ideas they’ll love. Follow us on Instagram: @nutrition.awareness Apply for the Daily Accountability Program on our website: www.orlandodietitian.com/daily-accountability-program Want to work with a dietitian? Visit our website to book an initial consu…

Whether you've been diagnosed with hypothyroid or Hashimotos, or have a family history and want to reduce your risk of unwanted symptoms, Registered Dietitian Kait walks you through the importance of diet for thyroid health. We discuss gluten, goitrogens, gut health, supplements, and so much more. Follow us on Instagram: @nutrition.awareness Apply …