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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.
Quiet the Diet
Nutrition for Trauma with Tim Frie
What if understanding your trauma could unlock a new path to better health? In this episode, Michelle hosts Tim Frie to discuss the profound impact of trauma on health, particularly its biochemical implications and the intersection of trauma with nutrition.
Tune in to hear:
- Understanding the fragmented nature of discussions about trauma online, touching on both biological and psychological aspects [9:17]
- What trauma means in the context of this conversation and how Tim uses it as a part of his work [10:09]
- Why trauma is relevant to the field of nutrition, highlighting the biochemical pathways affected by trauma that are dependent on nutrients [12:42]
- What the ACE survey is and how it’s used to understand the long-term health impacts of childhood trauma [14:52]
- The correlation between ACE scores and chronic health conditions like depression and autoimmune diseases [17:42]
- How trauma affects the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and its impact on various bodily functions [25:55]
- How trauma-induced chronic inflammation leads to systemic health issues, and the role of cytokines [36:26]
- The concept of transgenerational trauma and how trauma can lead to genetic changes passed down through generations [40:02]
- An explanation of the cell danger response and its role in chronic disease, including systemic inflammation and immune dysregulation [44:11]
- The importance of creating a sense of safety in the body and how it influences healing and health. [47:45]
- Key nutrients and dietary strategies to support individuals dealing with trauma, focusing on antioxidants, B vitamins, gut health, and amino acids [50:27]
- The value of a safe and supportive relationship between nutritionists and clients as a critical component of healing from trauma [01:01:35]
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