Nutrition Episodes

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. A recent Mayo Clinic blog post & research findings from the journal Cancer, I shed a quick light on the complexities of dietary sugar and its potential to impact body weight and increase cancer risk. Whether you're curious about the links between sugar and specific cancers or seeking clarity amidst conflicting nutritional advice, this episode promises to arm you with valuable insights and factual knowledge. &nbsp...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Discover how to liberate yourself from the clutches of sugar addiction with the insights of Dr. Nicole Avena, whose groundbreaking research shines a light on the hidden ways sugar is controlling our lives. In our candid conversation, Dr. Avena, armed with knowledge from her acclaimed book "Sugar List," presents a seven-step plan that guides you toward breaking free from sugar's addictive grip. We take a deep look into the hi...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. When my own body started rewriting the rules during perimenopause, weight management turned into a bewildering quest. I soon realized that the conventional arsenal of restrictive diets and punishing workouts was failing me. Join us as I open up about my personal struggles and breakthroughs in finding a sustainable, healthy lifestyle that resonates with the changes of midlife. Alongside the wisdom of health coach and f...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Imagine a world where menopause is no longer a taboo topic but a life phase embraced with understanding and empathy. Meet Helen Marray-Finlay, a brave woman who shares her personal journey through menopause, revealing the trials she faced in getting an accurate diagnosis, and the frustrating lack of knowledge within the medical profession about this natural part of a woman's life. Listen as we explore why it's so essential f...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. It's Never Too Late: How Small Changes Can Create Big Health Benefits Have you ever wondered if it's simply too late to make a difference? In this episode of In the Rising Podcast, Bettina Brown, PT, board-certified in physical therapy, wound care, and lymphedema, explores a powerful message of hope: it's never too late to begin again. Inspired by recent research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Bettina d...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. As promised: Here is the link for your free gift! What happens when you mix a new mom, a cancer survivor, and a safe food advocate? You get a potpourri of invaluable insights, and that's exactly what we bring you today as we host Madeline Klevin, MPH, Safe and Healthy Food Program Coordinator with FACT. Madeline shares her journey with cancer and how it shaped her view of food safety. Imagine a world where you are consciou...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. The Healing Power of Community: How We Can Support Moms Facing Breast Cancer with Amy Robinson What happens when life brings you to a place where you can no longer do it all alone? In this heartfelt episode of In the Rising Podcast, Bettina Brown welcomes cancer thriver, meditation teacher, and community builder Amy Robinson for a powerful conversation about the role of stress, self-care, motherhood, and community in t...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of In the Rising Podcast, host Bettina Brown interviews Sharon Holland Gelfand, a nutritionist, and board-certified holistic health practitioner. Sharon shares her journey from banking to a functional nutritionist and the life experience that pushed her to make a change. Sharon shares how a mother's love and determination can transcend boundaries, particularly when it comes to safeguarding the health of...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Amanda Love is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who shares her story about Fibroymalgia both in book and podcast form. Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome that requires attention to the Immune and Digestive systems. Amanda decided to learn more about fibromyalgia to support herself and others. I invite you to listen! If you feel this Podcast is beneficial, I encourage you to share it, and I invit...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Alison has been in the fitness industry for most of her life--a former athlete and competitor! She has also been an entrepreneur for over 20 years with a Masters' degree (ECU). She has worked in corporate fitness, education, and the private sector and created her own podcast focusing on self care and its journey. Alison is a faculty member at a local women's college. Alison's Instagram Alison's Website I invite you to liste...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. DOPAMINE NATION is a book about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most importantly, it’s about the relationship between the two and how understanding that relationship is essential for a life well-lived. Why? Because the world has transformed from a place of scarcity to a place of overwhelming abundance: drugs, food, news, shopping, gambling, social media, and the list goes on and on. Today, we’re al...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Are you friends with your hormones? Did you ever feel that you needed to be? As women, we are often called "hormonal" if we make certain comments, or if we are perceived as "having an attitude." Sometimes, we state to ourselves that we are feeling "hormonal." What does this mean though? Hormones are the enemy that we contend with from puberty through adulthood. This is responsible for the red blotches and acne that creep up ...