EP198: The Real Deal on Gut Health

This week, Sam and Jenna are taking on the not-so-healthy "health creator" culture on social media. Sam tells us about a recent run-in with a self-proclaimed "crunchy mom," and what's so troubling about this all-or-nothing approach to health. We chat about the dangers of all the misinformation and impossible standards these "health creators" promote. Plus, we share some tangible takeaways for how to navigate this kind of content. Tune in for some real talk on staying sane in this diet-obsessed world.

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Sam checks in from the world of Being Very Pregnant to talk about some of the less often discussed changes that can affect a pregnant body. She and Jenna talk about the mental, physical, and emotional toll these changes can take, and how common it is to feel that struggle. Basically, Sam and Jenna are here to validate you, however you're feeling, and remind you that you're in good company.

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On the heels of Jenna's recent "Banana Post," Jenna and Sam are bringing you the lowdown on what has become nature's most infamous fruit. Tune in as we peel back the layers of the banana debate, from debunking myths about blending bananas to understanding the real science behind nutritional changes. Plus, we delve into how our bodies process sugar and share some mouthwatering smoothie recipes, along with tips to make them even more deliciously satisfying.

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In this episode, Sam shares her reflections on attending two funerals, including one for a client turned mentor and friend. In sharing this experience, she encourages listeners to consider the impermanence of the body and question society's fixation on changing it. Jenna emphasizes the profound ways our bodies work to teach, tell, and protect us. This week, we're challenging ourselves and our listeners to consider how we want to be remembered and what we can do to a cultivate a relationship with our body that aligns with that vision.

Referenced in this episode: Vinny Welsby's Levels of Anti-Fat Bias

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In this episode of What the Actual Fork, Sam and Jenna break down the real deal on gut health. As always, we're all about balance. When it comes to pre-biotics, probiotics, and all the talk around bloat and whatever else is the new buzz word of the day by the time you listen to this, social media can make things so confusing. Instead of leaning on supplements, Sam and Jenna offer some reasonable, useful tips you can incorporate into your day that can help support your gut health.

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In this episode, Sam and Jenna dive into the complexities of orthorexia, dispelling common misconceptions and discussing the often blurred line between health-promoting behaviors and disordered eating. This conversation offers a nuanced exploration of orthorexia nervosa and counters claims that it's not an actual disorder. Jenna and Sam break down the ways an extreme focus on healthy eating can impact various aspects of life and offer examples of how certain behaviors can be either disordered or health-promoting based on intention. Please keep in mind that this discussion is not intended to diagnose anyone, and if you do find any of this resonating with your own life, we encourage you to seek out appropriate professional support.

For more information:

National Alliance for Eating Disorders' Quick Guide to Orthorexia

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Sam and Jenna dive deep into the world of pregnancy and postpartum with returning guest Bonnie Roney, a Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counselor. Bonnie, the creator of Diet Culture Rebel, shares her journey toward self-acceptance during and after pregnancy. The three discuss the challenges of navigating postpartum decisions, cultivating a healthy relationship with food for their children, and learning to ignore the messages that get in the way. The conversation underscores the importance of self-compassion and breaking free from the pressures society places on mothers and moms-to-be. This episode serves as a call to challenge societal norms surrounding pregnancy and postpartum, encouraging self-empowerment, not just for mothers, but for anyone who has felt similar pressures.

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This week, Sam and Jenna are responding to claims that eating any processed foods of any kind is inherently unhealthy. They begin by breaking down what we mean by processed foods in the first place and discuss why this stigma is troublesome. Then, they share some of their favorite products that are considered processed foods and how they incorporate them into delicious, more nutrient dense meals.

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Sam and Jenna have some news they're really happy and excited to share, and that is that they have begun taking insurance at Find Food Freedom and Happy Strong Healthy. Today, they talk about how their shared mission to help the most people possible have better relationships with food and their bodies led to this decision and how they hope to help more people than ever as they begin this new phase. If you're interested in working with Find Food Freedom or Happy Strong Healthy and want to know if you have insurance benefits that will cover it, check the links below to get started:

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Happy 2024! We're so excited to be back after the holiday break. To start off the year, Jenna and Sam are here to chat about what's in and what's out as we reflect on 2023 and dive into our intentions for 2024. We're sharing what we're excited to embrace and cultivate this year, as well as what we're happily leaving behind from the past year. Let's kick things off and discuss what's in and what's out for us in 2024!

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