Wellness Myths
Welcome to Wellness Myths; the podcast where we take a hard look at nutrition and the wellness industry through a no BS lens. Emily and Vanessa are a couple of Registered Dietitians (RDs) who are former college roommates turned business partners. Emily brings her Intuitive Eating, anti-diet perspective while Vanessa lends her expertise in all things hormone health. Let the ladies of Wellness Myths dig into the research for you! Listen in as they talk to each other and various experts who question trendy topics.
Episodes
69 episodes
How to Read a Nutrition Label
Join the girls as they delve into something every person experiences: reading a nutrition label! We’re talking everything from calories to protein to misleading health statements. Expect to leave with a greater sense of expertise when reading t...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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38:50
A Dietitian’s Review of Optavia
Join Emily and Vanessa for the latest in the world of fad dieting as they dive into the MLM-based diet called Optavia. You may have heard of this branded diet before as it’s a popular lose weight quickly scheme. The girls give you all the detai...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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39:52
A Dietitian’s Review of Matcha
Vanessa and Emily are back with a new episode all about matcha tea! This has definitely gained traction in recent years in western culture and especially amongst influencers but is matcha tea worth the hype? You’ll learn about antioxidants, the...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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29:39
Nutrition for Fertility
Today the girls of Wellness Myths welcome a special guest to the pod- The Fertility Nut! Fellow registered dietitian Whitney is here to dispel all myths around fertility and optimal hormone health. Expect to hear all about eating for conc...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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40:59
Medicinal Mushrooms
This week we’re talking all about mushrooms - not cremini, not shiitake, not psychedelics but medicinal mushrooms. You may have seen mushrooms reishi, lion's mane or cordyceps added into coffee, hot chocolate or in the supplement aisle. Are the...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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28:58
Nutrition for Immunity
Is absolutely everyone you know sick right now??? Welcome to your post-pandemic immune system, folks! We’re all getting back out there in various forms and being exposed to things our bodies haven’t seen in a while. Vanessa and Emily ar...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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31:10
Thanksgiving Survival Guide (Rerelease)
Thanksgiving is right around the corner!!! The kickoff to the holiday season can be fun, filled with joy, and also steeped in DIET CULTURE. The girls are here to debunk every old Thanksgiving myth- does turkey REALLY make you tired? Are...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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34:18
MYTH: The Medical Medium
Y’all this one is seriously a trip. If you haven’t heard of the Medical Medium, you’ve definitely at the minimum have been exposed to his teachings. Celery juice anyone???Vanessa and Emily are here to dispel ALL the myths Anthony Willia...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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31:31
A Dietitian’s Review: The Carnivore Diet
Listen in as two dietitians discuss the pros and cons of the new(ish) trend: The Carnivore Diet! Vanessa and Emily will take you on a trip that will include the history, origin, and close details of this meat-centric way of eating. You’ll learn...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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39:11
Halloween Candy Survival Guide
Happy Halloweeeen! We’re getting into the spirit of the season over here at Wellness Myths and that includes eating alll the Halloween candies. We know this can be a sensitive topic- some of y’all are feeling the pressure to overeat and restric...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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20:41
MYTH: Is BMI Bullsh*t? (Rerelease)
The long-awaited, many times requested episode has arrived... BMI! This one is jam-packed with research about weight that is going to absolutely blow your mind. The girls are here to answer what BMI *actually* is, address weight stigma in healt...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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42:25
Dietitians Review: Herbalife
Y'ALL. Herbalife is something that has somehow escaped our radar of wellness myths until right now. This one is especially unique because you likely know someone who has been affected by/the victim of Herbalife Nutrition since it's a popular ML...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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31:21
A Dietitian’s review of the F-Factor Diet
Join the Wellness Myths team as we dive back into the world of fad diets this week. F-factor is a diet surrounding the idea of FIBER! We’ll talk benefits of fiber, the dangers of too much, and the litigation behind this controversial diet. Buck...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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36:12
Hormone + Gut Health Coaching Group
Wellness Myths is BACK y’all!!! Vanessa and Emily are so beyond excited to hang out with everyone each week again but FIRST here’s an episode of what they’ve been up to on the summer hiatus….. The Harmony Program! This is a group coaching progr...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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12:21
MYTH: Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full
"Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full”… simple, right? Well, it sure doesn’t feel like it for most of us! This week Vanessa is interviewing her co-host Emily who alongside being an RD is also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counse...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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35:05
Myth: Seven Hours of Sleep is Enough
Today’s episode includes a special guest- Sarasvati Hewitt, yin yoga teacher and sleep expert! Emily has been teaching yoga alongside Sarasvati for years so when the girls wanted to do an episode on sleep, we knew who to call. This one is fille...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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45:48
A Dietitian’s Review of Athletic Greens
Hiiiiii!!!! The girls of Wellness Myths are back from a brief hiatus and ready to tackle a product that they just can’t stop hearing about- Athletic Greens! You’ve probably seen their A+ marketing all over your podcasts, targete...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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24:51
Minisode: Nutrition for Acne
Vanessa is flying solo in this episode. Do you feel like you’ve tried everything, but still can’t get rid of your acne? Wondering if nutrition matters when it comes to your skin health? In this Minisode, Vanessa dives into nutrition and lifesty...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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18:47
Netflix’s CHEER and the Watermelon Cleanse
Did you know that the food you eat rots in your gut?? JUST KIDDING! It doesn’t, and your favorite dietitians take some time to explain why that doesn’t actually happen this week. Listen now to hear all about the Netflix show, “Cheer”,...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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23:05
Somatic Therapy
Have you ever heard of somatic therapy? Join the girls this week as they welcome a guest, Angela Rockwell, somatic therapist to learn all about the mind body experience of somatic therapy. Ever get a whiff of a familiar smell and immediately fe...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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32:43
Calorie Counting: Do or Don’t?
We’ve done NOOM. We’ve done Weight Watchers. Next up is calorie counting! We’re talking MyFitnessPal and your likely fraught relationship with it. Calorie counting has been touted as the way to claim control over your body and eating habits but...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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31:07
Nutrition for Covid
It’s starting to feel like March 2020 out there folks and we know y’all need a little extra support this time around. Enter the COVID nutrition episode! We’re talking nutrition for prevention, nutrition for healing infection, and how to...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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29:25
MYTH: Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of The Day
Why does society place sooo much emphasis on breakfast? Is it truly that important- moreso than lunch or dinner? The girls of Wellness Myths are here today to decode this old saying and give you the truth about your morning meal. Expe...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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26:04