Quiet the Diet
Michelle Shapiro
Welcome to "Quiet the Diet®", the podcast, hosted by Michelle Shapiro, Integrative/Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC. Michelle has supported over 1000 clients to reverse anxiety, approach their weight with love, and heal digestive issues. Utilizing humor, nuance, and compassion, Michelle helps clients access their own liberating self-awareness. On the podcast, Michelle shares her own journey of losing weight the wrong way (and what the consequences of that drastic 100 pound weight loss were), and how she learned to prioritize whole-body health as a result (instead of restrictive diets.) The goal of “Quiet the Diet®” is to empower listeners to make health decisions autonomously, every single time they eat. The podcast will arm the listener with the education and support needed to make health decisions based on their own terms. The podcast is a guide to mastering one’s health by listening to one’s self. On "Quiet the Diet®," Michelle is not afraid to have hard conversations and tackle difficult topics if it means helping her listeners. She will bring on innovative guests from the healthcare space to shed unique light on important topics. From functional nutrition to the latest research in integrative medicine, Michelle covers it all with her signature nuance and compassion.Whether you're looking to improve your health and well-being or just want to learn more about functional medicine and body neutrality, "Quiet the Diet®" has something for everyone. Tune in and join Michelle on her journey to help people quiet the noise of fad diets and focus on nourishing their bodies and minds.
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Can We Lose Weight While Being Body Positive?
Quiet the Diet
01/23/23 • 41 min
Check out our debut episode! Podcast host (and your new best friend) Michelle Shapiro, an integrative and functional Registered Dietitian, talks the TRUTH about current trends in nutrition. In this episode we discuss:
- Michelle’s own personal story of drastic weight loss efforts *which she does not recommend,* and the health consequences that can ensue
- Body neutrality and weight loss through a functional nutrition lens
- The crucial difference between body neutrality and body positivity, and what this means for your health journey
- The truth about current trends in nutrition (think: Body positivity, HAES, Intuitive Eating)
- Tangible steps for how to determine if/when weight loss is right for YOU
- How to access your authentic inner voice and be your own healthcare advocate
We hope you stick around for a season full of captivating and practical information to help you Quiet the Diet and become the best version of YOU!
Weight Bias in Healthcare (blog post)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLC
Timestamps:
(5:00) Background about Michelle’s drastic weight loss journey (what NOT to do!) and personal experiences growing up in a larger body
(7:25) Evidence of why weight loss is not always good. Health effects of Michelle’s rapid weight loss: Anxiety, panic attacks, hair loss, fatigue, acid reflux, hypothyroid and the positive aspects of her weight loss
(12:00) What is functional nutrition? Root-cause healing vs. treating symptoms
(15:05) Michelle’s take on nutrition current movements: Health at Every Size and Body Positivity. What they get right & what they don’t.
(21:40) Why/how do we Quiet the Diet? How to access your own authentic voice to make autonomous food choices.
(26:12) How social media is incorrectly lumping beneficial ancient modalities in with the “diet culture”
(31:28) 3 Steps you can take right now to determine if weight loss is right for you
(36:35) The problems with “intuitive eating” and how to ACTUALLY eat intuitively
(40:23) What’s coming up this season!
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Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya
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03/20/23 • 67 min
In this episode, Michelle sits down with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya, MD to talk about Ayurvedic medicine, the status of our current medical system, and ancient Ayurvedic wisdom. They discuss:
- Dr. B’s unique background combining Western & traditional Eastern medicine
- Intro to Ayurveda
- Dosha types explained, and how they can adapt with the weather/ seasons
- How we can incorporate cultural foods into an Ayurvedic eating pattern
- How Intuitive Eating may be contradictory to traditional Ayurvedic practices
- Why chronic disease rates are so high
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Links:
Medical error: The 3rd leading cause of death
Here’s where to find Dr. Bhattacharya:
Connect with Dr. B on LinkedIn
Work with Michelle and her free resources:
Episode Page (with transcript!)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLC
Timestamps:
(1:27) Dr. Bhattacharya’s background
(11:55) Combining her Phd in modern medicine with a traditional Eastern approach
(20:09) What exactly is Ayurveda?
(23:04) How your dosha changes with the weather/ seasons
(34:05) How do we incorporate cultural foods into an Ayurvedic eating pattern?
(43:00) Dr. B’s perspective on the intuitive eating movement
(1:00:24) Dr. B’s take on why chronic disease is so common now
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The Bloating Episode w/ Kari Natwick, RD
Quiet the Diet
06/26/23 • 80 min
In this episode, Michelle and Kari Natwick, gut health RD, dive into the all too common - but not normal - topic of BLOATING. Kari shares her own experiences with digestive discomfort and how isolating and scary it can feel. You’ll learn why it happens and how to banish bloating for good!
They share:
- What bloating is & why it happens
- Methods to treat bloating without restrictive elimination diets!
- A recording to listen to when you’re in the middle of symptoms (*save for later!*)
- The truth about lemon water - does it actually work?
- “Good” vs. “bad” gut bacteria
- Debunking the misconception of bloating as a normal occurrence
PLUS a discount on stool testing
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Timestamps:
(6:03) Kari’s experiences as a WIC dietitian
(15:48) Why does bloating happen?
(21:35) Is lemon water helpful?
(25:28) Bad vs. good gut bacteria
(29:50) Risks of probiotics
(33:25) Bloating can be a scary experience
(35:05) Recording for acute bloating support
(43:06) The Migrating Motor Complex (gut motility)
(54:13) Bloating as a trigger for body image/ weight issues
(1:03:59) What to do for bloating
Links:
20% OFF Raw Rev Bars (Code: MICHELLE20)
8-Week Fitness & Nutrition Guide
Kari’s Resources –
GI Map (Stool Test) discount in QTD Community(Sign up for free > Click “labs” > GI Map)
Work with Michelle and her free resources:
Episode Page (with transcript!)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC
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The CULT of Diet CULTure with Sarah Edmondson
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04/03/23 • 58 min
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 industry. They compare the manipulative messaging in both cults and diet culture, with tangible tips for how to access your own intuition in these situations.
They discuss:
- Sarah’s background and experience in the NXIVM cult
- Comparison between cult messaging and manipulative messaging in diet culture
- Red flags to look out for with fad diets or self-help programs
- Cult-like behavior in healthcare sales tactics
- How to spot coercive control in diets & personal development programs
- Choosing that health components that resonate with you vs. blindly following a diet fad or trend
- Accessing your own intuition
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Links –
Sarah Edmondson’s resources:
Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM
Work with Michelle and her free resources:
Episode Page (with transcript!)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLC
Join our FREE membership community!
Functional nutrition conference 2023
Timestamps:
(1:23) Intro to Sarah Edmondson and the NXIVM cult
(11:24) The cults within diet culture
(24:34) How to spot cult-like messaging in diets, health programs, and healthcare practitioners
(33:33) Accessing your own intuition to create your own system of health beliefs
(39:57) Red flags of culty sales tactics
(44:11) What makes you prone to culty diet culture tactics
(52:15) Divisiveness in the health, nutrition, and diet space
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The Sleep Episode w/ Dr. Rob Kachko, ND
Quiet the Diet
07/10/23 • 68 min
In this episode, Dr. Robert Kachko, ND comes back for the 2nd time on the pod to talk all things sleep! He and Michelle discuss the science behind sleep and what we get wrong when it comes to sleep remedies.
You’ll learn:
- How to naturally improve your sleep
- How to fall asleep AND stay asleep
- Sleep cycles
- All about clock genes
- What to look for in your sleep tracker
- How to get back to sleep if you wake up in the middle of the night
- Tips to reset your circadian rhythm
- How sleep meds work
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Links:
20% OFF Organic CBD
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Dr. Kachko’s Resources:
NY Center for Integrative Medicine (NYC)
Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine
Book a Discovery Call with Dr. Kachko
Work with Michelle and her free resources:
Episode Page (with transcript!)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC
8-Week Fitness & Nutrition Guide
Join our FREE membership community!
Timestamps:
(7:00) Why do we need sleep?
(11:15) Sleep cycles & sleep trackers
(22:00) How to fall asleep (sleep initiation)
(34:50) Circadian rhythm & clock genes
(40:00) How to stay asleep (sleep continuation)
(45:25) Melatonin
(57:40) How sleep medications work
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How To Reduce Anxiety and Regulate Your Nervous System Holistically With Dr. Nicole LePera (@the.holistic.psychologist)
Quiet the Diet
10/02/23 • 86 min
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 dive deep into the importance of understanding and regulating our nervous system in order to create meaningful change in our lives.
Dr. LePera shares her personal journey of reconnecting with her heart and the transformative power it has had on her own well-being. You’ll learn how our emotions and behaviors are intricately tied to our nervous system and how being aware of this connection is the key to lasting change.
They discuss:
- Anxiety, beliefs, and the interconnectedness of mind and body [10:03]
- Holistic approach to mental health and nervous system regulation [20:03]
- The importance of emotional connection and safety in relationships [33:29]
- Unlearning beliefs and reconnecting with the body [44:32]
- Building emotional resilience and new habits [47:46]
- Heart-brain coherence and its impact on well-being [50:55]
- Managing chronic illness through mindfulness and self-awareness. [1:05:53]
- Emotional intelligence and self-awareness [1:1:38]
- Empathy, relationships, and personal growth [1:18:24]
This episode is sponsored by Veri. A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that provides personalized insights on what works best for our bodies and to really be able to quiet the diet. Get $30 with our code VSM-QUIETTHEDIET here.
Watch on the episode on Youtube here
Connect with Dr. Nicole LePera:
The Holistic Psychologist Website
Grab the book: How to Be the Love You Seek
Podcast Links:
Episode Page (with full transcript!)
Work with Michelle:
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC
Join our holistic anxiety program
Free Resources:
Get started with any of our free guides
Sign up for the Newsletter
Join our FREE membership community!
Connect with Michelle:
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How to Improve Your Metabolism w/ Josh Kreifels, RD
Quiet the Diet
05/29/23 • 68 min
In this episode, Michelle explains how we can support our metabolism with Josh Kreifels, RD. They debunk common myths about metabolism, and talk about how we actually have morepower than we think to improve our metabolic health.
They discuss:
- What exactly is our metabolism?
- You are not doomed by your genetics
- The role of gut bacteria, thyroid hormones, and inflammation on metabolism
- Daily (doable) actions for metabolic health
- Cold plunging
- Pushing yourself in a positive way
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Timestamps:
(8:30) What makes functional nutrition different?
(16:57) What is metabolism?
(24:32) Why it’s more than just “calories”
(29:07) Influence of gut bacteria
(31:42) Thyroid & metabolism
(35:42) Inflammation & metabolism
(36:52) Daily (doable) actions for metabolic health
(51:47) Cold plunging
(70:47) How to know if you’re pushing yourself in a positive or negative way
(1:02:27) Protein
Links:
Purity Coffee - Code QUIETTHEDIET for 20% off your first order!
Obesity Study (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Obesity Study: Chart
Josh’s resources:
Work with Michelle and her free resources:
Episode Page (with transcript!)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC
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03/13/23 • 39 min
In this solo episode, Michelle chats about the nuances relating to gluten and elimination diets, and why most people go about this conversation in the wrong way. She discusses her “middle ground approach” to eliminating gluten and other foods that may be causing your symptoms. You’ll hear about:
- Symptoms of gluten sensitivity
- Ways you can respond to opinions about your choice to not eat gluten
- How gluten may damage the gut lining and cause an immune/ inflammatory response
- Healing the long-term effects of gluten-induced gut damage
- What to consider with gluten and eating disorders
- Elimination and FODMAP diets
- Why dairy may not be a concern
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Links:
Work with Michelle and her free resources:
Episode Page (with transcript!)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLC
Timestamps:
(1:23) Intro to gluten/ elimination diets, gluten sensitivity testing
(5:20) Symptoms of gluten sensitivity
(10:00) How to respond to other’s opinions about your choice to eat or not eat gluten
(13:50) How exactly gluten causes health issues to the gut lining, who this may affect
(18:15) Restoring the gut lining after gluten is removed - healing the long-term effects of gluten-induced damage to the gut
(20:30) Consideration in eating disorders/ disordered eating - How physical symptoms in the gut may be directly impacting mood and food choices
(26:00) Elimination diets, FODMAP diets, naturally gluten-free alternatives
(31:20) Why dairy may not be as important to eliminate as gluten
(37:15) What to do if you start to develop food fears
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Everything Wrong with Nutrition on Social Media
Quiet the Diet
07/17/23 • 68 min
In this episode, Michelle and Nicki are back with a (slightly controversial) episode to wrap up the season 😬 They’re getting into the issues with the current landscape of social media, why you see conflicting nutrition information, and how exactly to decipher it all!
They discuss:
- The issues with HAES, Intuitive Eating, Conventional Nutrition, AND Holistic nutrition accounts on social media
- Nutritionism - what is it & why is it a problem?
- Why all foods do NOT fit
- How to sift through the noise on social media
- Supplement ads - yes or no?
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Links:
20% off Purity Coffee - Code QUIETTHEDIET (1st order)
Follow Nicki on IG @nutrition.nicki
Work with Michelle and her free resources:
Episode Page (with transcript!)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC
8-Week Fitness & Nutrition Guide
Join our FREE membership community!Timestamps
(14:30) Issues with Intuitive Eating & All Foods Fit accounts
(25:15) Issues with Holistic/Functional Nutrition accounts
(32:10) Why different Dietitians have differing recommendations
(39:55) Issues with Conventional Nutrition accounts
(43:42) Supplements in the online world
(51:00) How to sift through social media noise
(1:00:00) Why our view of “normal” is skewed
(1:04:20) What exactly to look for on social media
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The Trauma Episode with Dr. Robert Kachko, ND
Quiet the Diet
03/06/23 • 57 min
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 manifests physically/ mentally in the body (in ways we may not even be aware of!) You’ll learn about reconnecting your mind and body, and how the two may have become dis- connected in the first place.
They discuss:
- What is trauma-informed medicine?
- The difference between stress, anxiety, and trauma
- How trauma can manifest physically (think: IBS, joint pain)
- The cellular/ biological impact of trauma
- How to integrate trauma work into talk therapy and other therapeutic modalities
- Mind-body reintegration
- Simple steps to take (today) to increase your body’s resiliency and calm the nervous system through breathing techniques
Subscribe to get your weekly dose of NYC-style-sarcasm, nutritional nuance and messages of healing.
Links:
FREE Guided Hypnotherapy session
Get Anxiety Proof (Self-paced, online course to reduce anxiety naturally)
Listen to The Anxiety Episode (Episode 2)
Dr. Kachko’s resources: NYC Integrative Website
Book a Discovery Call with Dr. Kachko
Work with Michelle and her free resources:
Episode Page (with transcript!)
Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition LLC
Timestamps:
(2:32) Intro to Dr. Kachko
(7:35) How trauma plays a role in both physical and mental symptoms of the body (e.g. IBS, joint pain)
(14:43) The biological process of storing trauma as a survival mechanism.
(20:20) Integrating talk therapy and modern medicine with trauma/ EMDR work, and the difference between implicit vs. explicit memory
(24:03) Mind-body reintegration and the power of listening to your body
(28:52) The difference between stress, anxiety, and trauma
(34:02) Why we become aware of “smaller” health issues once we starting learning to deal with our trauma
(41:08) The cellular impact of trauma
(49:31) Simple steps to take (today) to increase your body’s resiliency and calm the nervous system through breathing techniques
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FAQ
How many episodes does Quiet the Diet have?
Quiet the Diet currently has 62 episodes available.
What topics does Quiet the Diet cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Alternative Health and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Quiet the Diet?
The episode title 'The Carb Episode with Jillian Greaves, RD' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Quiet the Diet?
The average episode length on Quiet the Diet is 64 minutes.
How often are episodes of Quiet the Diet released?
Episodes of Quiet the Diet are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Quiet the Diet?
The first episode of Quiet the Diet was released on Jan 3, 2023.
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