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Quiet the Diet

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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Quiet the Diet

Improving Gut Health and the Nervous System Connection With Dr. Halie Schoff

November 20, 2023 • Michelle Shapiro • Season 3 • Episode 8

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Dr. Halie Schoff, a practitioner specializing in functional medicine, clinical nutrition, and chiropractic care. Throughout their conversation, they explore the intricacies of digestion and absorption, Dr. Halie's go-to hacks for improving gut health, and some fascinating insights from Eastern medicine. They discuss common issues such as constipation and how stress and gut motility can impact our digestive health.

They discuss:

Digestion and absorption processes [15:25]
Constipation treatment and the role of the nervous system [21:00]
Common root causes of constipation [27:06]
The importance of daily bowel movements and tips for self-treatment of constipation
Natural remedies for constipation relief. [39:18]
Why water and fiber are important for treating constipation [43:10]

Watch the episode on Youtube here

Dr. Halie’s Resources:

Website: https://www.drhalieschoff.com/

Instagram: @drhalieschoff

Podcast: Alpha Health and Wellness Radio

Podcast Links:

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Episode Page (with full transcript!)

Work with Michelle:

Work 1-on-1 with a functional Registered Dietitian at MSN LLC

8-Week Fitness & Nutrition Guide