A science-based, humor laced approach to health and fitness. With the help of top researchers from the health and wellness fields, Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips break down the science behind good nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, and more. Includes a generous helping of sarcasm (Juna), dad jokes (Eddie), and pristine sound design (our awesome producers).

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Come join us for our first ever live event! To celebrate the launch of our book, we are hosting a live podcast recording and book signing in Boston, Massachusetts.

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We can’t wait to meet you! (And enjoy some yummy treats together!)

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CLICK HERE for tickets and all event details!
Come join us for our first ever live event! To celebrate the launch of our book, we are hosting a live podcast recording and book signing in Boston, Massachusetts.
For all details, click the link above or go to www.foodweneedtotalk.com/event
We can’t wait to meet you! (And enjoy some yummy treats together!)
Follow us on Instagram @foodweneedtotalk.
Find Juna on Instagram @theofficialjuna, and @JunaGjata on YouTube and TikTok.

Food We Need to Talk... IN PERSON

Come Meet Us in Person!!! (Our First Live Event)

Today, we talk to one of our most exciting guests yet: Ben Bergeron. Ben is a world-renowned author, speaker, and coach to some of the world’s most elite CrossFit athletes. We cover a range of topics including what we want our health for, what we can learn from elite athletes, the link between mindset and health, how to instill healthy habits in your kids, and how to know what we should be chasing in life. We even both get some personal training advice for our own fitness journeys!

Check out Ben’s podcast and training app:

<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-excellence/id1170629044" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-excellence/id1170629044</a>

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Today, we talk to one of our most exciting guests yet: Ben Bergeron. Ben is a world-renowned author, speaker, and coach to some of the world’s most elite CrossFit athletes. We cover a range of topics including what we want our health for, what we can learn from elite athletes, the link between mindset and health, how to instill healthy habits in your kids, and how to know what we should be chasing in life. We even both get some personal training advice for our own fitness journeys!
Check out Ben’s podcast and training app:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-excellence/id1170629044
https://www.comptrain.com/
Get bonus episodes:
https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
\Check out our book:
https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/
Chat with us on IG!
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https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata

Learning from a coach to the world's fittest people. 

What We Can Learn from Top Athletes ft. Ben Bergeron 

Last week, we had an incredible episode talking all about the power of health coaching, and now, it’s Eddie’s turn in the hot seat! Learn about how Eddie is thinking about approaching the rest of his life, finding purpose in what he does, structuring his ideal day, and making this transition as fluid and graceful as possible. 

To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT</a>

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Last week, we had an incredible episode talking all about the power of health coaching, and now, it’s Eddie’s turn in the hot seat! Learn about how Eddie is thinking about approaching the rest of his life, finding purpose in what he does, structuring his ideal day, and making this transition as fluid and graceful as possible. 
To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Learn more about Well Coaches and Margaret Moore here:
https://www.coachmeg.com
https://www.wellcoaches.com
Check out our book!
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Chat with us on IG!
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Getting deep with Eddie and Margaret Moore!

Eddie's Therapy (AKA Health Coaching) Session

In this episode, we talk to Margaret Moore about the emerging field of health coaching. It's exactly what it sounds like: someone coaching you through achieving your health goals, except it's much more than that. As Margaret discusses in this episode, health coaching delves into the core of who you are – your identity, the reasons behind your health goals, and what brings you fulfillment. One of the topics we cover is how identity is deeply ingrained from an early age and can play a pivotal role in shaping your beliefs, but it's also something that can be changed. Towards the end, we even have a live coaching session.

Learn more about Well Coaches and Margaret Moore here:

<a href="https://www.coachmeg.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.coachmeg.com</a>

<a href="https://www.wellcoaches.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wellcoaches.com</a>

Listen to Eddie’s coaching session:

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Check out our book!

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In this episode, we talk to Margaret Moore about the emerging field of health coaching. It's exactly what it sounds like: someone coaching you through achieving your health goals, except it's much more than that. As Margaret discusses in this episode, health coaching delves into the core of who you are – your identity, the reasons behind your health goals, and what brings you fulfillment. One of the topics we cover is how identity is deeply ingrained from an early age and can play a pivotal role in shaping your beliefs, but it's also something that can be changed. Towards the end, we even have a live coaching session.
Learn more about Well Coaches and Margaret Moore here:
https://www.coachmeg.com
https://www.wellcoaches.com
Listen to Eddie’s coaching session:
https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Check out our book!
https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/
Chat with us on IG!
https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en
Be friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!
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https://www.tiktok.com/@junagjata

Perhaps our most "real" episode yet.

The Transformative Power of Health Coaching + Juna Gets "Therapised" ft. Margaret Moore

In this episode, we close out our women’s health series with some final thoughts. Discussing periods, pregnancy, and menopause on the podcast was something we’ve been meaning to do for a long time, but the reality is, there’s a lot of science left to do on these topics. Why has women’s health been ignored for so long? Why have so many drugs not been tested on women specifically, even though they are FDA approved? We talk about all of it, plus what we learned from this series, and more. 

To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT</a>

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In this episode, we close out our women’s health series with some final thoughts. Discussing periods, pregnancy, and menopause on the podcast was something we’ve been meaning to do for a long time, but the reality is, there’s a lot of science left to do on these topics. Why has women’s health been ignored for so long? Why have so many drugs not been tested on women specifically, even though they are FDA approved? We talk about all of it, plus what we learned from this series, and more. 
To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Check out our book!
https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/
Chat with us on IG!
https://www.instagram.com/foodweneedtotalk/?hl=en
Be friends with Juna on IG and Tiktok!
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Menopause, menstruation, pregnancy, and why we don't know enough about any of it. 

Why We Don't Know Enough About Women's Health

We now know that what you do when you’re pregnant has profound implications for the health of your baby, and yourself. But the information and advice surrounding pregnancy is seemingly never-ending and often contradictory. What does a healthy pregnancy actually look like? Should we be changing the way we eat? Exercising? How much weight should we gain during pregnancy? What about prenatal vitamins? Today, we will be speaking to Professor Beth Murray-Davis from McMaster University about what we need to know to increase our chances of having a happy and healthy pregnancy and baby.

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We now know that what you do when you’re pregnant has profound implications for the health of your baby, and yourself. But the information and advice surrounding pregnancy is seemingly never-ending and often contradictory. What does a healthy pregnancy actually look like? Should we be changing the way we eat? Exercising? How much weight should we gain during pregnancy? What about prenatal vitamins? Today, we will be speaking to Professor Beth Murray-Davis from McMaster University about what we need to know to increase our chances of having a happy and healthy pregnancy and baby.
To get weekly episodes, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Check out our book!
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What does a "healthy" pregnancy look like? 

A "Healthy" Pregnancy

We know that cooking is one of the best ways to improve diet quality, but let’s face it, it’s not exactly everyone’s favorite activity. In this episode, we both share where we are on our cooking journeys. We also share our thoughts on meal prep, meal kits, changing your attitude around cooking AND A HOMEMADE HEALTHY ICE CREAM RECIPE!

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We know that cooking is one of the best ways to improve diet quality, but let’s face it, it’s not exactly everyone’s favorite activity. In this episode, we both share where we are on our cooking journeys. We also share our thoughts on meal prep, meal kits, changing your attitude around cooking AND A HOMEMADE HEALTHY ICE CREAM RECIPE!
To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Check out our book!
https://read.macmillan.com/lp/food-we-need-to-talk/
Chat with us on IG!
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Cooking advice from two non-cooks!

Cooking Advice, Meal Kits, Meal Prep + Healthy Homemade Ice Cream

What comes to mind when you think of menopause? For many, it’s caricatures of older women, fanning themselves and being irritable. Not only does menopause often get made fun of in the media, its symptoms and treatment have long been dismissed or even outright ignored by clinicians. Today, we speak to Professor Rebecca Thurston of the University of Pittsburgh about all the myths and misconceptions that surround menopause. What does the science tell us about why menopause occurs, what does healthy menopause look like, how can we alleviate symptoms, and what possible treatment options are available?

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What comes to mind when you think of menopause? For many, it’s caricatures of older women, fanning themselves and being irritable. Not only does menopause often get made fun of in the media, its symptoms and treatment have long been dismissed or even outright ignored by clinicians. Today, we speak to Professor Rebecca Thurston of the University of Pittsburgh about all the myths and misconceptions that surround menopause. What does the science tell us about why menopause occurs, what does healthy menopause look like, how can we alleviate symptoms, and what possible treatment options are available?
To get weekly episodes, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Check out our book!
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Everything you need to know about menopause.

The Misconceptions and Myths of Menopause

In this episode, we talk all about supplements. Can you take enough vitamins to “fix” a bad diet? What about protein bars and protein powders? Are they the same as whole food protein sources? Today, we talk all about the right and wrong ways to use supplements to compliment your diet. 

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In this episode, we talk all about supplements. Can you take enough vitamins to “fix” a bad diet? What about protein bars and protein powders? Are they the same as whole food protein sources? Today, we talk all about the right and wrong ways to use supplements to compliment your diet. 
To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
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If you take enough vitamins, can you eat whatever you want? 

Supplementing a Bad Diet with Vitamins + Our Thoughts on Protein Bars and Protein Powders

It’s no secret that periods are something almost no one wants to talk about, but menstruation serves one of the most important functions of the human body. In this episode, we speak to Professor Katherine Black from the University of Otago in New Zealand. What is happening in your body during your cycle? Why do we get hungrier, experience mood swings, get depressed, or experience pain leading up to our period? Is there any science behind changing your exercise and nutrition to be in sync with your cycle? And, what does losing your period mean for your health?

To get weekly episodes, come join the Foodie Fam: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT</a>

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It’s no secret that periods are something almost no one wants to talk about, but menstruation serves one of the most important functions of the human body. In this episode, we speak to Professor Katherine Black from the University of Otago in New Zealand. What is happening in your body during your cycle? Why do we get hungrier, experience mood swings, get depressed, or experience pain leading up to our period? Is there any science behind changing your exercise and nutrition to be in sync with your cycle? And, what does losing your period mean for your health?
To get weekly episodes, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Check out our book!
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Everything you need to know about menstruation and your cycle!

The Episode About Periods

We've been getting a lot of questions about how to talk to kids about health and fitness. On the one hand, you want your kids to eat healthy and move their body, but on the other hand, overemphasizing these topics can really backfire and have detrimental mental health effects. On this episode, we talk about what we want our health for, how to talk about bodies around kids, and finally, how to navigate a food environment at home that has been invaded by your teenagers' frozen pizzas and sodas.

To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT</a>

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We've been getting a lot of questions about how to talk to kids about health and fitness. On the one hand, you want your kids to eat healthy and move their body, but on the other hand, overemphasizing these topics can really backfire and have detrimental mental health effects. On this episode, we talk about what we want our health for, how to talk about bodies around kids, and finally, how to navigate a food environment at home that has been invaded by your teenagers' frozen pizzas and sodas.
To hear the rest of the episode, come join the Foodie Fam: https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
Check out our book!
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How can we talk about food, exercise, and health with our kids? 

How to "Not Screw Up Your Kids" (Talking to Your Kids About Health)

Today, we bring back Laurie Santos from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos/id1474245040" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Happiness Lab</a>. This time, we focus on building a good relationship to food. We talk all about some of the worst features of how the human brain works, whether food can be addictive, how we can enjoy our food more, and how to build a good relationship with food in today’s food environment. 

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Today, we bring back Laurie Santos from The Happiness Lab. This time, we focus on building a good relationship to food. We talk all about some of the worst features of how the human brain works, whether food can be addictive, how we can enjoy our food more, and how to build a good relationship with food in today’s food environment. 
Check out Laurie’s podcast and Coursera course. 
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How to enjoy the food that nourishes you more!

Food Addiction, Dumb Things Your Brain Does, and Enjoying Your Food ft. Laurie Santos

We loved our episode with Dr. Jennifer Heisz so much that we needed to chat about it some more. We talk about how we like to incorporate movement that isn't exercise, how moving helps us think better, combining movement with social connection, and learning new skills no matter your age!

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We loved our episode with Dr. Jennifer Heisz so much that we needed to chat about it some more. We talk about how we like to incorporate movement that isn't exercise, how moving helps us think better, combining movement with social connection, and learning new skills no matter your age!
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Use exercise to socialize and help your brain!

Combining Exercise and Social Life, Learning New Skills No Matter Your Age, and Improving Focus

We all know the physical benefits of exercise, but today we talk about the brain benefits. How does exercise impact depression and anxiety? How can exercise help keep our brains young? Should our exercise habits change depending on our mental health? Today, we speak to Dr. Jennifer Heisz, Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University. Check out her book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Move-Body-Heal-Mind-Depression/dp/0358573408/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1331510018409969&amp;hvadid=83219644422408&amp;hvbmt=be&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=103698&amp;hvnetw=o&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvtargid=kwd-83220337505557%3Aloc-190&amp;hydadcr=15493_13557244&amp;keywords=jennifer+heisz&amp;qid=1693585024&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Move the Body, Heal the Mind</a>.

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We all know the physical benefits of exercise, but today we talk about the brain benefits. How does exercise impact depression and anxiety? How can exercise help keep our brains young? Should our exercise habits change depending on our mental health? Today, we speak to Dr. Jennifer Heisz, Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University. Check out her book Move the Body, Heal the Mind.
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The mental health benefits of exercise

How Exercise Helps with Depression, Anxiety, and the Aging Brain ft. Dr. Jennifer Heisz

In this episode of The Talk, Professor Galpin first helps Eddie with his own personal health goals, and then we take some time going through all the current top fitness fads. We discuss saunas, cold plunges, nasal breathing, fitness trackers, high intensity interval training, electrolyte drink mixes, Ozempic, and more. Find out which "fads" are actually worth hopping on! 

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In this episode of The Talk, Professor Galpin first helps Eddie with his own personal health goals, and then we take some time going through all the current top fitness fads. We discuss saunas, cold plunges, nasal breathing, fitness trackers, high intensity interval training, electrolyte drink mixes, Ozempic, and more. Find out which "fads" are actually worth hopping on! 
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Debunking all the newest fitness fads to find out which are worth a try!

Saunas, Cold Plunges, Apple Watches, Ozempic, and More: Andy Galpin on Fitness Fads

This episode is a deep dive into all things exercise with world-renowned expert Professor Andy Galpin. Our discussion includes: how much and what type of cardio should we be doing for optimal health? How should we be varying our training throughout the year? How should our training change depending on our goals? We also cover the dramatic effects exercise has on brian health, the importance of improving proprioception, and the incredible impact of “exercise snacks.”

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This episode is a deep dive into all things exercise with world-renowned expert Professor Andy Galpin. Our discussion includes: how much and what type of cardio should we be doing for optimal health? How should we be varying our training throughout the year? How should our training change depending on our goals? We also cover the dramatic effects exercise has on brian health, the importance of improving proprioception, and the incredible impact of “exercise snacks.”
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An in depth conversation with renowned exercise physiologist Andy Galpin

Exercise Is Not About “Not Being Fat” ft. Andy Galpin

In this episode of The Talk, we both go through our experiences with meditation. Eddie discusses his twenty years practicing martial arts and how he was able to reconcile his spiritual practice in the Dojo with his medical practice at the hospital. Who knew Eddie was a black belt?! Juna tells the incredible tales of what it's like to go on two ten-day silent meditation retreats. Plus, there's a pretty epic Buddhist dad joke in there at the end!

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In this episode of The Talk, we both go through our experiences with meditation. Eddie discusses his twenty years practicing martial arts and how he was able to reconcile his spiritual practice in the Dojo with his medical practice at the hospital. Who knew Eddie was a black belt?! Juna tells the incredible tales of what it's like to go on two ten-day silent meditation retreats. Plus, there's a pretty epic Buddhist dad joke in there at the end!
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How we both approach meditation and Eddie's martial arts journey!

Our Meditation Journeys + Eddie Is a Black Belt?!

Thank you to everyone who came to our live event! It was so incredibly wonderful to meet all of you!

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Our first ever live event and book signing!

Food We Need to Talk... in Person!!!

On this episode of The Talk, we discuss how we are implementing the things we learned in last week's podcast on mindful eating with the Nutrition Diva. We also discuss mindful cooking, enjoying your food, silent meditation retreats, Eddie's stint at Symphony Hall, and the secret to the Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl... It's a fun time! 

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On this episode of The Talk, we discuss how we are implementing the things we learned in last week's podcast on mindful eating with the Nutrition Diva. We also discuss mindful cooking, enjoying your food, silent meditation retreats, Eddie's stint at Symphony Hall, and the secret to the Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl... It's a fun time! 
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A deep dive into our own mindful eating journeys!

Have We Improved Our Mindful Eating + Eddie's Debut at Symphony Hall

You probably hear about mindful eating all the time, but maybe you think to yourself, how am I actually supposed to do this? There are so many things that are making us mind-LESS eaters: our phones, our food environment, our obsessive food tracking. In a world of calorie trackers and endless TikToks to scroll through, how can we learn to be more mindful eaters, enjoy our food more, and maybe even make better food choices in the process? Today, we talk to Monica Reinagel, The Nutrition Diva, all about mindful-ish eating. 

Check out Monica’s podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nutrition-divas-quick-and-dirty-tips-for-eating/id289338154" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nutrition Diva</a> and her app <a href="https://nutritionovereasy.com/nutritiongpa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nutrition GPA</a>!

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You probably hear about mindful eating all the time, but maybe you think to yourself, how am I actually supposed to do this? There are so many things that are making us mind-LESS eaters: our phones, our food environment, our obsessive food tracking. In a world of calorie trackers and endless TikToks to scroll through, how can we learn to be more mindful eaters, enjoy our food more, and maybe even make better food choices in the process? Today, we talk to Monica Reinagel, The Nutrition Diva, all about mindful-ish eating. 
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For all the mindless eaters out there... let's make mindful eating easy. 

What The Heck Is Mindful(ish) Eating ft. The Nutrition Diva

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Welcome to our first episode of The Talk, our member-only bonus episode series! One of our most common requests is to go weekly, and the best way we have found to make that possible is by launching The Foodie Fam Membership. This is our way of staying true our mission by being selective about which sponsors we accept, while still being able to give you guys the content you’ve been asking for!

In this first episode, Eddie and Juna reflect on their own mental health struggles and how exercise and nutrition played a role in their recovery. As we discussed last week, improving diet quality might help your mental health, but if it’s taken too far, it might actually hurt your mental health.

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Join the Foodie Fam Membership - https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT!
Welcome to our first episode of The Talk, our member-only bonus episode series! One of our most common requests is to go weekly, and the best way we have found to make that possible is by launching The Foodie Fam Membership. This is our way of staying true our mission by being selective about which sponsors we accept, while still being able to give you guys the content you’ve been asking for!
In this first episode, Eddie and Juna reflect on their own mental health struggles and how exercise and nutrition played a role in their recovery. As we discussed last week, improving diet quality might help your mental health, but if it’s taken too far, it might actually hurt your mental health.
If you want more of The Talk, plus other exclusive member-only benefits, come join us at The Foodie Fam!  https://www.patreon.com/FWNTT
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How did food and exercise help or hurt during our own toughest times? 

Opening Up About Our Own Mental Health - The Talk (Bonus Episode)

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Most of us know that food affects our weight and energy levels, but what if the food you are eating is actually having a profound impact on your mental health as well? New research suggests that eating unhealthily might actually play a causal role in mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. In this episode, we speak to <a href="https://foodandmoodcentre.com.au/team/felice-jacka/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Felice Jacka</a> from Deakin University in Australia about her ground-breaking research into improving mental health just by improving lifestyle factors. What if you could feel less depressed by just eating better? This summer, there are more important reasons to eat better than just "looking good on the beach."

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CLICK HERE for tickets and all event details!
Most of us know that food affects our weight and energy levels, but what if the food you are eating is actually having a profound impact on your mental health as well? New research suggests that eating unhealthily might actually play a causal role in mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. In this episode, we speak to Professor Felice Jacka from Deakin University in Australia about her ground-breaking research into improving mental health just by improving lifestyle factors. What if you could feel less depressed by just eating better? This summer, there are more important reasons to eat better than just "looking good on the beach."
Preorder our book! 
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How your diet quality is impacting your mental health. 

Is The Food You're Eating Making You Depressed?

This episode is dedicated to the sexiest macronutrient of the time: PROTEIN. We talk to the king of protein research himself, <a href="https://mira.mcmaster.ca/team/bio/stuart-phillips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Stu Phillips</a> from McMaster University about all the most common questions we get about protein. How much do you need? Should you spread it out throughout the day? Do you need a protein supplement? Is animal or vegan protein better? What's the deal with collagen, and more. Find out how a higher protein diet impacts your overall health, your weight, and your metabolism. (Plus, how to not waste your money on things that don't work.)

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This episode is dedicated to the sexiest macronutrient of the time: PROTEIN. We talk to the king of protein research himself, Professor Stu Phillips from McMaster University about all the most common questions we get about protein. How much do you need? Should you spread it out throughout the day? Do you need a protein supplement? Is animal or vegan protein better? What's the deal with collagen, and more. Find out how a higher protein diet impacts your overall health, your weight, and your metabolism. (Plus, how to not waste your money on things that don't work.)
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How much, what kind, when, and why? Everything PROTEIN. 

Finally... The Protein Episode

"I'll be happy when..." How many times have you found yourself saying that? It could be a goal income, a goal relationship, or a goal body, but the message is the same: I need to wait to get THIS thing before I can be happy. So what happens when you actually do get THAT thing—get that house, see that number on the scale, reach that income level? It turns out, not what you think. In this episode we talk to <a href="https://psychology.yale.edu/people/laurie-santos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Laurie Santos</a> from Yale University and host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos/id1474245040" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Happiness Lab</a> podcast about what really makes us happy and what actually matters. Get ready because whatever we think is the answer is often the furthest thing from it.

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"I'll be happy when..." How many times have you found yourself saying that? It could be a goal income, a goal relationship, or a goal body, but the message is the same: I need to wait to get THIS thing before I can be happy. So what happens when you actually do get THAT thing—get that house, see that number on the scale, reach that income level? It turns out, not what you think. In this episode we talk to Professor Laurie Santos from Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast about what really makes us happy and what actually matters. Get ready because whatever we think is the answer is often the furthest thing from it.
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What actually will make us happy, and why is it so hard today? 

The Myth of "I'll Be Happy When I'm X Pounds" ft. Laurie Santos

How many summers have you spent feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable in your body? Maybe you don’t buy that two piece swimsuit, or maybe you skip the pool party. We spend months stressing, dieting, and taking extra spin classes in the hopes that THIS summer will be different. THIS summer, I’ll be confident. I’ll look the way I want to look. I’ll be ready. 
Well, what if this summer we focus on feeling our best, not just looking our best? What if we could feel confident without being miserable for months in advance? What if we’ve been focusing on the wrong things this entire time and seeing a number on a scale is not actually what will make us happy this summer? 
Tune in to our next season for a fresh look at “summer ready.”

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How many summers have you spent feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable in your body? Maybe you don’t buy that two piece swimsuit, or maybe you skip the pool party. We spend months stressing, dieting, and taking extra spin classes in the hopes that THIS summer will be different. THIS summer, I’ll be confident. I’ll look the way I want to look. I’ll be ready.
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We're back for another season! 

Getting Summer Ready - Trailer!

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Book preorder is on sale and an update about the upcoming season!

Update! (Book and podcast!)

We've all heard advice like "take the stairs!" or "park in the furthest spot," but can this stuff actually make a difference? What's the point of movement if it's not leaving you out of breath, dripping in sweat, and sore the next day? This week, we talk to Dr. James Levine about the powerful health (and non-health) benefits of non-exercise. Get ready to bust out the bike desk.

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We've all heard advice like "take the stairs!" or "park in the furthest spot," but can this stuff actually make a difference? What's the point of movement if it's not leaving you out of breath, dripping in sweat, and sore the next day? This week, we talk to Dr. James Levine about the powerful health (and non-health) benefits of non-exercise. Get ready to bust out the bike desk.
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Does achieving your step goal actually make a difference? 

The Magic of NON-Exercise

When it comes to nutrition, it seems like we disagree about nearly everything: carbs, sugar, fat... even fruit. But, it turns out, there's actually a lot that the entire scientific community agrees on. In this episode, we talk to <a href="https://profiles.stanford.edu/christopher-gardner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Christopher Gardner</a> about nutrition science, what we've gotten wrong, and more importantly, what we've gotten right. It turns out, nutrition may not be as complicated as we make it seem.

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When it comes to nutrition, it seems like we disagree about nearly everything: carbs, sugar, fat... even fruit. But, it turns out, there's actually a lot that the entire scientific community agrees on. In this episode, we talk to Professor Christopher Gardner about nutrition science, what we've gotten wrong, and more importantly, what we've gotten right. It turns out, nutrition may not be as complicated as we make it seem.
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Here's what we all agree on about nutrition. 

The Uncontroversial Truth About Nutrition

A lot of us struggle with our relationship to food. We may be overly restrictive. We may use food to cope with difficult emotions or stress. But for some of us, the struggle goes beyond this, and becomes a dangerous mental illness. Today, we revisit one of our most important episodes exploring eating disorders and disordered eating. How do we know if we have an eating disorder? Who can eating disorders affect? And what does a healthy relationship with food look like? Today, we speak to <a href="https://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/18877/jennifer-thomas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Jennifer Thomas</a> from Massachusetts General Hospital and and <a href="https://www.mcleanhospital.org/profile/kristin-javaras" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Kristin Javaras</a> from Harvard Medical School. 

<a href="https://www.eat-26.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eating Attitudes Test 9EAT-26)</a>

Find more resources at the <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/about-us/our-work?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0oagBhDHARIsAI-Bbgdeqd_Z6Ud2GNg3EaYozRCR8BWs-1mf_zk3f7WxPojD_KBMGxPbJ54aAoljEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Eating Disorders Association</a>. 

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A lot of us struggle with our relationship to food. We may be overly restrictive. We may use food to cope with difficult emotions or stress. But for some of us, the struggle goes beyond this, and becomes a dangerous mental illness. Today, we revisit one of our most important episodes exploring eating disorders and disordered eating. How do we know if we have an eating disorder? Who can eating disorders affect? And what does a healthy relationship with food look like? Today, we speak to Professor Jennifer Thomas from Massachusetts General Hospital and and Professor Kristin Javaras from Harvard Medical School. 
Eating Attitudes Test 9EAT-26)
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When "being healthy" or a quick diet become dangerous.

Disordered Eating or Eating Disorder

You know that feeling of not being able to stop eating something? Potato chips, Oreo’s, candy—one second you’re opening the package, the next it’s gone. What are ultra-processed foods, and why do they seemingly cause us to lose control? Today, we listen back on one of our favorite episodes featuring journalist Michael Pollan, Professor Paul Kenny on how processed foods affect our brains and even change our food preferences. 

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You know that feeling of not being able to stop eating something? Potato chips, Oreo’s, candy—one second you’re opening the package, the next it’s gone. What are ultra-processed foods, and why do they seemingly cause us to lose control? Today, we listen back on one of our favorite episodes featuring journalist Michael Pollan, Professor Paul Kenny on how processed foods affect our brains and even change our food preferences. 
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Is processed food addictive? 

This Is Your Brain on Cheesecake

This is an update to our last episode on alcohol. <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/infographics-do/alcohol-gbd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New research</a> has been accumulating suggesting that perhaps even a glass a day of alcohol is not beneficial. For instance, the new Canadian <a href="https://ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2023-01/CCSA_Canadas_Guidance_on_Alcohol_and_Health_Final_Report_en.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guidelines</a> say that zero alcohol is the safest amount of alcohol. Today, we revisit the topic with Professor <a href="https://nursing.vanderbilt.edu/people/bio/mariann-piano" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mariann Piano</a>, Senior Associate Dean for Research, Postdoctoral Fellowship Director. 

Thank you to everyone who reached out to us to make this episode. 

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This is an update to our last episode on alcohol. New research has been accumulating suggesting that perhaps even a glass a day of alcohol is not beneficial. For instance, the new Canadian guidelines say that zero alcohol is the safest amount of alcohol. Today, we revisit the topic with Professor Mariann Piano, Senior Associate Dean for Research, Postdoctoral Fellowship Director. 
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It turns out that even a glass a day may not be "good" for anyone...

The Truth About Alcohol (An Update)

If you’ve ever wondered what science has to tell us about being more fulfilled, feeling more joy, and living a good life, this is the episode for you. Today, we talk to happiness researcher and professor <a href="https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/dacher_keltner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dacher Keltner</a>, from the University of California Berkeley and founding director of the <a href="https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greater Good Science Center</a>. How much money makes us happy? Is it harder to be happier today than it used to be? And what can we do to live a more meaningful life?

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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Born-Be-Good-Science-Meaningful/dp/0393337138/ref=asc_df_0393337138/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=343221129552&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=10954016614612440006&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9001999&amp;hvtargid=pla-479634590284&amp;psc=1&amp;tag=&amp;ref=&amp;adgrpid=67797266103&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvadid=343221129552&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=10954016614612440006&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9001999&amp;hvtargid=pla-479634590284" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Born to be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life</a>

Check out Dacher’s podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-happiness/id1340505607" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Science of Happiness </a>

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If you’ve ever wondered what science has to tell us about being more fulfilled, feeling more joy, and living a good life, this is the episode for you. Today, we talk to happiness researcher and professor Dacher Keltner, from the University of California Berkeley and founding director of the Greater Good Science Center. How much money makes us happy? Is it harder to be happier today than it used to be? And what can we do to live a more meaningful life?
Preorder our book! 
Check out Dacher’s books:
Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life
Born to be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life
Check out Dacher’s podcast The Science of Happiness 
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A happiness scientist on fulfillment, joy, and living a good life. 

The Science of a Happy and Meaningful Life ft. Dacher Keltner

You’ve seen it on the news, on Tiktok, and on magazine covers. Ozempic is being credited as a magical weight loss solution, allegedly responsible for countless celebrity transformations, and everyone is talking about it. But now, people with diabetes who need the medication are having trouble getting it. What is Ozempic? How does it work? Why does it cause weight loss and is it safe to use? Today, we talk to <a href="https://medicine.tulane.edu/departments/surgery-sim-center/faculty/shauna-levy-md-ms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Shauna Levy</a>, an assistant professor at Tulane University School of Medicine and a double board certified physician in General Surgery and Obesity Medicine.

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Other episodes we mentioned:

<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-health-effects-of-being-called-fat/id1490621476?i=1000587701157" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Health Effects of Being Called “Fat”</a>

<a href="https://www.foodweneedtotalk.com/episodes/howtocreatehabitsandhackyourhealth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Create Habits and Hack Your Health</a>

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You’ve seen it on the news, on Tiktok, and on magazine covers. Ozempic is being credited as a magical weight loss solution, allegedly responsible for countless celebrity transformations, and everyone is talking about it. But now, people with diabetes who need the medication are having trouble getting it. What is Ozempic? How does it work? Why does it cause weight loss and is it safe to use? Today, we talk to Dr. Shauna Levy, an assistant professor at Tulane University School of Medicine and a double board certified physician in General Surgery and Obesity Medicine.
Preorder the book! 
Other episodes we mentioned:
The Health Effects of Being Called “Fat”
How to Create Habits and Hack Your Health
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What's the deal with Ozempic?

OZEMPIC - The "Magical" Weight Loss Drug

Thank you to everyone who has listened, downloaded, rated, or reviewed, your support made this a possibility, and now, a reality.

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FOOD WE NEED TO TALK: The Science-based, Humor-laced Last Word on Eating, Diet and Making Peace with Your Body | Published by St. Martin’s Press, releasing on July 11, 2023
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Is there anything better than a piping hot cup of coffee on a frigid winter day, or the first cold brew of a beautiful summer? For a lot of us… likely not. Coffee is the way we kick off a day, pick up an afternoon, and rehash the work week with a friend on the weekend. Besides saving us an untold amount of cash, is there any health benefit to giving up coffee? Or is it actually making us live longer? Today we talk to Professor Rob Van Dam from George Washington University. Caf, decaf, or no-caf: what science tells us about coffee, caffeine, and health.

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Is there anything better than a piping hot cup of coffee on a frigid winter day, or the first cold brew of a beautiful summer? For a lot of us… likely not. Coffee is the way we kick off a day, pick up an afternoon, and rehash the work week with a friend on the weekend. Besides saving us an untold amount of cash, is there any health benefit to giving up coffee? Or is it actually making us live longer? Today we talk to Professor Rob Van Dam from George Washington University. Caf, decaf, or no-caf: what science tells us about coffee, caffeine, and health.
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Caf, decaf, or no-caf?

Resolutions - Is Coffee *Actually* Healthy?

A cocktail with your friends, a glass of wine after work, a beer at a barbecue–alcohol is everywhere. Undoubtedly, it’s been an integral part of our society for thousands of years. But when it comes to its effects on our health, results can feel more mixed than your favorite margarita. Is alcohol a “poison,” or maybe, in moderation, is it actually ok, or even good for us?

Today, we speak to <a href="https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/eric-rimm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Eric Rimm</a> from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health on the science of alcohol and health. So sit back, relax, and pour yourself a glass… or maybe don’t.

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A cocktail with your friends, a glass of wine after work, a beer at a barbecue–alcohol is everywhere. Undoubtedly, it’s been an integral part of our society for thousands of years. But when it comes to its effects on our health, results can feel more mixed than your favorite margarita. Is alcohol a “poison,” or maybe, in moderation, is it actually ok, or even good for us?
Today, we speak to Professor Eric Rimm from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health on the science of alcohol and health. So sit back, relax, and pour yourself a glass… or maybe don’t.
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Professor Eric Rimm on the health effects of alcohol. 

Resolutions - Is Alcohol *Actually* Healthy? 

Donuts, cupcakes, lattes, and cookies–sometimes it seems like the best things in life are full of it: the sweet, delicious thing we call sugar. It’s one of the first places we look to when we’re trying to make a “lifestyle change,” and also one of the first places we look to when we need a pick-me-up. Some scientists say that sugar is akin to a poison, giving rise to diseases like diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Others say, it’s not actually that bad. So what’s the truth? This week, we talk to <a href="https://www.otago.ac.nz/dsm-medicine/people/Profile/?id=721" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Jim Mann</a> from the University of Otago in New Zealand. Is sugar bad for us? Are all sugars the same? Should we even be giving up sugar at all? Find out on our sweetest episode yet. 

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Donuts, cupcakes, lattes, and cookies–sometimes it seems like the best things in life are full of it: the sweet, delicious thing we call sugar. It’s one of the first places we look to when we’re trying to make a “lifestyle change,” and also one of the first places we look to when we need a pick-me-up. Some scientists say that sugar is akin to a poison, giving rise to diseases like diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Others say, it’s not actually that bad. So what’s the truth? This week, we talk to Professor Jim Mann from the University of Otago in New Zealand. Is sugar bad for us? Are all sugars the same? Should we even be giving up sugar at all? Find out on our sweetest episode yet. 
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Is sugar bad for us?

Resolutions - Is Sugar *Actually* Unhealthy?

We’ve all done it: you resolve to… go to the gym, eat healthier, save money. You’re excited and doing great, and then… it’s January 10th and you’re back to grabbing takeout, sitting on your sofa, and thinking, “Eh… I’ve got too much going on right now, next year!”

Well what if there was actual research conducted on New Year’s Resolutions and how we can maybe (gasp) actually keep them for once? It turns out–there is. This week, in the first episode of our Resolutions series, we talk to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-rozental/?originalSubdomain=se" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Alexander Rozental</a> and <a href="https://www.su.se/english/profiles/maos6135-1.536798" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martin Oscarsson</a> from Stockholm University in Sweden. They published the<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7725288/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> largest study</a> on the making, keeping, and breaking of New Year’s Resolutions. 

This week, we find out what kind of goals to set, how to set them, and what to do to ensure that “this year is (actually) different.”

<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-create-habits-and-hack-your-health/id1490621476?i=1000569508418" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Create Habits and Hack Your Health</a>

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We’ve all done it: you resolve to… go to the gym, eat healthier, save money. You’re excited and doing great, and then… it’s January 10th and you’re back to grabbing takeout, sitting on your sofa, and thinking, “Eh… I’ve got too much going on right now, next year!”
Well what if there was actual research conducted on New Year’s Resolutions and how we can maybe (gasp) actually keep them for once? It turns out–there is. This week, in the first episode of our Resolutions series, we talk to Professor Alexander Rozental and Martin Oscarsson from Stockholm University in Sweden. They published the largest study on the making, keeping, and breaking of New Year’s Resolutions. 
This week, we find out what kind of goals to set, how to set them, and what to do to ensure that “this year is (actually) different.”
How to Create Habits and Hack Your Health
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Professor Alexander Rozental and Martin Oscarsson on the making, keeping, and breaking of New Year’s Resolutions. 

The Science of Making, *Not* Breaking, New Year’s Resolutions | Resolutions Series Ep. 1

Today, we interview <a href="https://scholar.harvard.edu/dlieberman/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Dan Lieberman</a> all about why exercise doesn't have to be so stressful or complicated. This is a look at exercise through the anthropological perspective, and why it’s normal to not "feel like it" sometimes. Find out the answers to questions like: Is sitting actually that bad for you? How much do we need to exercise? Is there such a thing as exercising too much, and more.

Professor Lieberman’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exercised-Something-Evolved-Healthy-Rewarding/dp/1524746983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding</a>

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Today, we interview Professor Dan Lieberman all about why exercise doesn't have to be so stressful or complicated. This is a look at exercise through the anthropological perspective, and why it’s normal to not "feel like it" sometimes. Find out the answers to questions like: Is sitting actually that bad for you? How much do we need to exercise? Is there such a thing as exercising too much, and more.
Professor Lieberman’s book Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding
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What's the deal with exercise from an anthropological perspective?

Why You Shouldn't Stress About Exercise ft. Dan Lieberman 

The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year, and yet, many people would agree "jingle hell" may be more appropriate than "jingle bell." Delicious treats are everywhere, and yet one wonders, is there such a thing as too many cookies? Family is coming together, including that one uncle who always makes some rude comment about your weight, and a whole smorgasbord of feelings--guilt, shame, anxiety, loneliness, and more--are brought to the table along with the pies and roasts. On this episode: how to navigate all things holiday food, family, and emotions to *actually* make it the happiest season of all!

Remember to head to our website for our <a href="https://www.foodweneedtotalk.com/episodes/s02e19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show notes</a>!

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The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year, and yet, many people would agree "jingle hell" may be more appropriate than "jingle bell." Delicious treats are everywhere, and yet one wonders, is there such a thing as too many cookies? Family is coming together, including that one uncle who always makes some rude comment about your weight, and a whole smorgasbord of feelings--guilt, shame, anxiety, loneliness, and more--are brought to the table along with the pies and roasts. On this episode: how to navigate all things holiday food, family, and emotions to *actually* make it the happiest season of all!
Remember to head to our website for our show notes!
Follow us on Instagram @foodweneedtotalk.
Find Juna on Instagram @theofficialjuna, and @JunaGjata on YouTube and TikTok.

How to navigate this holiday season to make it the happiest season of all! 

Holiday Food, Guilt, and Stress: How to *Actually* Have a Happy Holiday

Weight stigma, or weight-based discrimination, is a form of stigma that is widely accepted and has been rising over the past few decades. People think that being mistreated because of your body shape or weight is deserved because a person's weight is "their fault." Some even think that "fat shaming" is a way to help people "change" and "become healthier." Today, we discuss the detrimental physical and mental health effects of weight stigma, health effects that are often worse than the documented effects of excess weight. Our guest is psychologist Christine Emmer.

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Weight stigma, or weight-based discrimination, is a form of stigma that is widely accepted and has been rising over the past few decades. People think that being mistreated because of your body shape or weight is deserved because a person's weight is "their fault." Some even think that "fat shaming" is a way to help people "change" and "become healthier." Today, we discuss the detrimental physical and mental health effects of weight stigma, health effects that are often worse than the documented effects of excess weight. Our guest is psychologist Christine Emmer.
Remember to head to our website for our show notes!
Follow us on Instagram @foodweneedtotalk.
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"Fat shaming" has real consequences for our health.

The Health Effects of Being Called "Fat"

You may have heard online that calorie restriction, or intermittent fasting, or both combined can actually make us live longer. But what does science have to say about this?

Today, we talk to Professor John Speakman about the science of calorie restriction, health, and longevity.

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You may have heard online that calorie restriction, or intermittent fasting, or both combined can actually make us live longer. But what does science have to say about this?
Today, we talk to Professor John Speakman about the science of calorie restriction, health, and longevity.
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Professor John Speakman on the science behind calorie restriction. 

Does Being Hungry Make You Live Longer? Calorie Restriction and Longevity 

Today, you've got Q's, we've got A's! What do you do if you don't like resistance training? How do you get back into the gym after a long break? Can you lose weight if you're eating junk food? And how can you get kids to eat healthy without putting certain foods off limits? Join us for this spooky Q&amp;A.

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Today, you've got Q's, we've got A's! What do you do if you don't like resistance training? How do you get back into the gym after a long break? Can you lose weight if you're eating junk food? And how can you get kids to eat healthy without putting certain foods off limits? Join us for this spooky Q&A.
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You've got Q's, we've got A's!

Can You Lose Weight Eating ANYTHING, How To Get Back Into the Gym, and Getting Your Kids To Eat "Healthy" - Q&A

If you've ever wondered where fat goes when you lose weight, what exactly a calorie is, and what on earth physics has to do with all of it, this is the episode for you!

Today, we talk to Ruben Meerman, AKA “the surfing scientist”, about the physiology and the physics of our bodies. What do atoms have to do with calories? What does carbon dioxide have to do with your waistline?! Find out today.

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If you've ever wondered where fat goes when you lose weight, what exactly a calorie is, and what on earth physics has to do with all of it, this is the episode for you!
Today, we talk to Ruben Meerman, AKA “the surfing scientist”, about the physiology and the physics of our bodies. What do atoms have to do with calories? What does carbon dioxide have to do with your waistline?! Find out today.
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Ruben Meerman, the "surfing scientist", on what happens to fat when we lose weight.

Where Does the Fat Go? (And Other Concerns) 

Chances are you're one of two types of people: you love running, biking, and spin... or you love being at the gym, lifting weights, and HIIT. Whether your goal is weight loss, health, or longevity (or all three), there seems to be a never-ending debate. We know exercise is "good," but should we be doing cardio? Or lifting weights? Or maybe... BOTH? Today's episode is for the cardio bunnies and the gym rats, and everybody in between. 

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Chances are you're one of two types of people: you love running, biking, and spin... or you love being at the gym, lifting weights, and HIIT. Whether your goal is weight loss, health, or longevity (or all three), there seems to be a never-ending debate. We know exercise is "good," but should we be doing cardio? Or lifting weights? Or maybe... BOTH? Today's episode is for the cardio bunnies and the gym rats, and everybody in between. 
PS: Our friends at Mind Pump are hooking us up: All exercise programs are half off with code "FOOD" at checkout.
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Which is better your health: cardio or lifting?

Cardio, Lifting... or BOTH? The Best Exercise for Weight Loss, Health, and Longevity

We spend over a third of our lives asleep, so it must be pretty darn important--but why? What is going on in our brains when we sleep? What makes sleep so crucial for our overall health, and how does it affect our eating, weight, energy, and mood? And perhaps most importantly, how can we improve our sleep?

Today, a conversation with Dr. Param Dedhia on all things sleep: circadian rhythms, blue light, Eddie's trials and tribulations in medical school, and more! 

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We spend over a third of our lives asleep, so it must be pretty darn important--but why? What is going on in our brains when we sleep? What makes sleep so crucial for our overall health, and how does it affect our eating, weight, energy, and mood? And perhaps most importantly, how can we improve our sleep?
Today, a conversation with Dr. Param Dedhia on all things sleep: circadian rhythms, blue light, Eddie's trials and tribulations in medical school, and more! 
Remember to head to our website for our show notes!
Follow us on Instagram @foodweneedtotalk.
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What's happening with our sleep? 

Sleep, Weight Gain, Eating, and Health

Back to school season is here, which means late nights, yummy foods, and a LOT of socializing. The Freshman 15 (the weight gain many experience in their freshman year of college) is something we've all heard about, but is there any science behind it? In this episode, we figure out exactly what happens when we go back to school that makes it so hard to keep up our usual health behaviors, and what we can do about it. Get ready for a deep dive into staying healthy, happy, and sane... even in school!

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Back to school season is here, which means late nights, yummy foods, and a LOT of socializing. The Freshman 15 (the weight gain many experience in their freshman year of college) is something we've all heard about, but is there any science behind it? In this episode, we figure out exactly what happens when we go back to school that makes it so hard to keep up our usual health behaviors, and what we can do about it. Get ready for a deep dive into staying healthy, happy, and sane... even in school!
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It's back to school season! Today, a deep dive into staying healthy and happy in college.

Is the Freshman 15 a Real Thing?

We answer some questions from YOU, our listeners. In this episode, we cover balancing body positivity and overall health, navigating your relationship to food after having dealt with disordered eating, and... it's back to school season! So how do we maintain good healthy habits, even while we're in school? 

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We answer some questions from YOU, our listeners. In this episode, we cover balancing body positivity and overall health, navigating your relationship to food after having dealt with disordered eating, and... it's back to school season! So how do we maintain good healthy habits, even while we're in school? 
Remember to head to our website for our show notes: https://www.foodweneedtotalk.com/
And please take our 5-minute survey for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card! https://www.foodweneedtotalk.com/survey

We answer some questions from YOU, our listeners!

Wrestling With Body Positivity, Losing Weight Without Disordered Eating, and Eating Healthy in College - Q&A

Having a good relationship with food is complicated. Sure, we should be eating our fruits and veggies, of course we should exercise, but when does this go too far? Is not being able to eat cake at a birthday party truly "healthy?" Today, we talk to Jordan Syatt, a record-holding powerlifter and formerly Gary Vee's personal trainer, about how to develop a healthy relationship even with "unhealthy" food. 

Note: We discuss restriction, binge eating, and eating disorders in this week's episode. All show notes can be found on our website: <a href="https://www.foodweneedtotalk.com/" title="https://www.foodweneedtotalk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.foodweneedtotalk.com/</a>

Having a good relationship with food is complicated. Sure, we should be eating our fruits and veggies, of course we should exercise, but when does this go too far? Is not being able to eat cake at a birthday party truly "healthy?" Today, we talk to Jordan Syatt, a record-holding powerlifter and formerly Gary Vee's personal trainer, about how to develop a healthy relationship even with "unhealthy" food. 
Note: We discuss restriction, binge eating, and eating disorders in this week's episode. All show notes can be found on our website: https://www.foodweneedtotalk.com/

When does a focus on healthy eating and exercise go too far?

A "Healthy" Relationship with "Unhealthy" Food ft. Jordan Syatt

We usually think of stress as a "bad" thing, something to be avoided–but is stress actually bad for our health? How does stress affect our eating and our food choices? Why do some of us gain weight when we get stressed, while others lose weight? 

This week, we talk to Professor Daryl O'Connor of University of Leeds all about stress, food, and our waistlines. All shownotes can be found on our website: <a href="https://www.foodweneedtotalk.com" title="https://www.foodweneedtotalk.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.foodweneedtotalk.com</a>

We usually think of stress as a "bad" thing, something to be avoided–but is stress actually bad for our health? How does stress affect our eating and our food choices? Why do some of us gain weight when we get stressed, while others lose weight? 
This week, we talk to Professor Daryl O'Connor of University of Leeds all about stress, food, and our waistlines. All shownotes can be found on our website: https://www.foodweneedtotalk.com