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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

Dietitians Dish on Dietitians (lovingly) with Shyla Cadogan

April 29, 2024 • Michelle Shapiro • Season 4 • Episode 6

A radical overhaul is needed in the dietetics field. Shyla Cadogan, RD, LDN, a recent University of Maryland graduate and fresh dietitian joins Michelle to discuss the evolving role of dietitians in public and digital spaces, challenging the normalization of processed foods, and the importance of a balanced, individualized approach to nutrition.

Tune in to hear:

Shyla's education journey in dietetics and her personal evolution away from veganism [6:16]
Why nutrition information can be so confusing for the average consumer [17:48]
Are dietitians promoting evidence based guidance or just opinions based on their personal experience? [18:35]
Examination of diet culture vs. anti-diet culture and their impacts on nutrition professionals and clients [20:14]
The role of personal experiences in shaping dietitians’ professional perspectives and biases [24:07]
How food freedom messaging can do a disservice to those with chronic illness [26:09]
Is teaching intuitive eating in the scope for dietitians or psychologists? [27:52]
The influence of clinical settings on dietetic practice [39:11]
Exploration of food accessibility, socioeconomic factors, and their influence on dietary choices [48:13]
The impact of food marketing and corporate interests on dietary recommendations and public health [55:02]
Why it’s imperative for dietitians to consistently expand and continue their education [58:13]
The potential harms of nutrition recommendations on social media based on subjective experience [59:34]
Shyla and Michelle’s number one controversial nutrition opinions [1:05:06]

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