The Stress DETOX Podcast
Stress DETOX Podcast - S1 - Ep 12: Stress, Digestion + Nutrition Hacks with Leah Van Dolder
There's a saying: "we are what we eat"...
And it's true - what, when and how we eat contributes to our overall health, wellbeing and longevity.
What we eat impacts how we feel. How we feel about ourselves + food in general, impacts what, when and how we eat - it's all intricately linked.
When we feel stressed out we're more likely skip meals, or go for the quick fix, or self-soothe with "comfort" foods.
Butttttt when we eat comfort foods all the time lots of carbs, sugar and fat - and later at night - it places additional stress on our digestive system.
Why? because decadent foods are a lot to digest + when eating them late at night, our metabolism is slowing down for sleep, so the combination creates more stress on our body than actual relief.
Quick fixes, are OK once in a while. They are not recommended everyday - especially if we're already experiencing IBS, bloating, gas, GERD, sleep issues, brain fog, low libido or other imbalances.
In this episode, Leah and I dive a bit deeper into:
- our eating habits + food choices
- how... what, when and how we eat helps us feel + be our best while also reducing stress in our body and mind
AND
- mindset: how our relationship with food - our judgments, narratives or negative self talk about it, impacts our choices...
Ultimately, when we feel good in our body, we're more active. When we're more active, we crave healthier foods - like lean protein and more produce. Whereas, when we feel disconnected, stressed or overwhelmed all the time, we're more likely to binge watch TV, eat "junk food" and retreat from social opportunities or exercise routines.
It's a really great episode! We're excited for you to give it a listen :)
A bit more about Leah:
Leah is a Registered Dietitian with over 15 years of experience specializing in women’s weight loss, wellness, and habit change.
She’s passionate about empowering you to elevate your health, nutrition, and mindset so you can feel confident in your skin, connected to your body, and have the energy to do more of the things that make you feel alive.
Leah’s known for her no-BS and practical approach to living a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Her “thing” is helping you get out of your own way so you can take consistent action and be the healthiest, most vibrant and powerful version of you!
Connect with Leah on IG: @leahvandolder
Disclaimer: I am NOT a doctor. This is my perspective on the topic, anchored in the work of various thought leaders + physicians (like Andrew Huberman, Irene Lyons, Peter Levine, Joe Dispenza + Dr. Gabor Mate to name a few) paired with my own life experiences and healing journey from burnout, grief, severe injury and other events. If you're curious for other resources on this topic, please reach out:
hello@ediegudaitiswellness.com
Enjoy the episode?
Please download it to listen again + share it with your friends / family - let's help each other reduce stress so we feel THRIVE through life.
Please follow me:
IG: @ediegudaitis.wellness
LinkedIn: Edie Gudaitis
www.ediegudaitiswellness.com
There's a saying: "we are what we eat"...
And it's true - what, when and how we eat contributes to our overall health, wellbeing and longevity.
What we eat impacts how we feel. How we feel about ourselves + food in general, impacts what, when and how we eat - it's all intricately linked.
When we feel stressed out we're more likely skip meals, or go for the quick fix, or self-soothe with "comfort" foods.
Butttttt when we eat comfort foods all the time lots of carbs, sugar and fat - and later at night - it places additional stress on our digestive system.
Why? because decadent foods are a lot to digest + when eating them late at night, our metabolism is slowing down for sleep, so the combination creates more stress on our body than actual relief.
Quick fixes, are OK once in a while. They are not recommended everyday - especially if we're already experiencing IBS, bloating, gas, GERD, sleep issues, brain fog, low libido or other imbalances.
In this episode, Leah and I dive a bit deeper into:
- our eating habits + food choices
- how... what, when and how we eat helps us feel + be our best while also reducing stress in our body and mind
AND
- mindset: how our relationship with food - our judgments, narratives or negative self talk about it, impacts our choices...
Ultimately, when we feel good in our body, we're more active. When we're more active, we crave healthier foods - like lean protein and more produce. Whereas, when we feel disconnected, stressed or overwhelmed all the time, we're more likely to binge watch TV, eat "junk food" and retreat from social opportunities or exercise routines.
It's a really great episode! We're excited for you to give it a listen :)
A bit more about Leah:
Leah is a Registered Dietitian with over 15 years of experience specializing in women’s weight loss, wellness, and habit change.
She’s passionate about empowering you to elevate your health, nutrition, and mindset so you can feel confident in your skin, connected to your body, and have the energy to do more of the things that make you feel alive.
Leah’s known for her no-BS and practical approach to living a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Her “thing” is helping you get out of your own way so you can take consistent action and be the healthiest, most vibrant and powerful version of you!
Connect with Leah on IG: @leahvandolder
Disclaimer: I am NOT a doctor. This is my perspective on the topic, anchored in the work of various thought leaders + physicians (like Andrew Huberman, Irene Lyons, Peter Levine, Joe Dispenza + Dr. Gabor Mate to name a few) paired with my own life experiences and healing journey from burnout, grief, severe injury and other events. If you're curious for other resources on this topic, please reach out:
hello@ediegudaitiswellness.com
Enjoy the episode?
Please download it to listen again + share it with your friends / family - let's help each other reduce stress so we feel THRIVE through life.
Please follow me:
IG: @ediegudaitis.wellness
LinkedIn: Edie Gudaitis
www.ediegudaitiswellness.com