The Flow State Podcast

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S3E2: Diet Culture, Body Image and Intuitive Eating with Claire Siegel RDN,LN Jul 03, 2023

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***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***

In this episode of the Flow State Podcast, We welcome Claire Siegel, RDN,LN, the CEO and co-founder of flourish, an app designed to help women break the diet cycle and develop sustainable healthy habits through expert counseling, accountability, and community support. They dive into a candid discussion about intuitive eating, diet culture, and the quest for nutritional freedom. Claire shares her personal journey of struggling with weight and dieting from a young age, leading to her realization that conventional dieting approaches were not beneficial for her mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Check Out These Episode Highlights:

Claire's personal experience with dieting and struggles with weight from a young age
The influence of Claire's mother and the realization that alternative approaches to nutrition are needed
The need for change in the conversation around nutrition, dieting, and body image
The importance of addressing intergenerational dieting
The significance of early exposure to healthy eating behaviors and family dynamics
Claire's awakening to the negative effects of her restrictive eating habits and metabolic rate testing
Recognizing the psychological, emotional, and body image components of struggles with food
The inclusion of mindset coaches and therapists to address barriers with food
Norah highlights the power of community in supporting individuals on their journey to improve their relationship with their bodies and food.
The importance of individualization when providing resources and guidelines around nutrition.

And so much more!

About Claire Siegel RDN,LD:

Claire is the CEO and co-founder of Flourish. Flourish helps women break the diet cycle and sustain healthy habits through expert counseling, accountability, and community support.

Claire received a dual degree in Plan II Liberal Arts Honors and Dietetics from The University of Texas at Austin. She began her career at Snap Kitchen as the company’s lead dietitian before transitioning into a product role supporting the launch of the company's meal planning app. In 2018, Claire founded her first business— a nutrition counseling practice that served hundreds of women across 5 continents, and ultimately served as the inspiration for Flourish.
Learn more about Claire's App Flourish
Follow along with @claire_siegel on instagram.

This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.

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Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:

Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah

S3E1: Optimizing Fertility: Preparing for Pregnancy and the Power of Preconception Jun 26, 2023

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***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***

Welcome to Season Three of the Flow State Podcast! Monica and Norah are thrilled to be back in person together for this episode. They kick off the season with a topic that's gaining popularity and causing conversations around fertility and conception. They discuss the fear-mongering and anxiety that can arise from these discussions and emphasize the importance of understanding that fertility issues are not necessarily a concern for everyone.

Episode Highlights:

What is preconception
The fear mongering around fertility issues and how it can create unnecessary worry.
Talking about the importance of having conversations about fertility and understanding the factors that can affect it, such as hormonal birth control.
The need for a healthier cycle and reproductive health as the first step towards supporting fertility.
Norah shares her personal experience with conceiving and the importance of finding a provider you resonate with for prenatal care.
The significance of methylated folate in a prenatal and its benefits over folic acid.
Choline, an underrated nutrient important for neural tube defects and fertility, is also mentioned.
The importance of vitamin D for overall health and its role in supporting various bodily functions.
The concept of implantation and the significance of a healthy uterine lining for successful conception.
The importance of observing a consistent rise in basal body temperature for several days to confirm ovulation.
The significance of men's role in the conception process, including taking a quality multivitamin, maintaining regular exercise, and avoiding excessive alcohol, nicotine, and drug use.
Common misconceptions about conception: Monica and Norah address a common misconception that certain positions or activities after intercourse increase the chances.

And so much more!

This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.

Learn more about Marea: http://www.mareawellness.com/

Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:

Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah

Email: nutritionwithnorah@gmail.com

Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/

Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne

Want to connect with other like minded wellness girlies? Join the FLOW STATE CLUB, a digital group chat connecting people like you.

S2E10: Community Q & A Apr 10, 2023

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***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***

Today’s episode, we answer questions from the community!

Episode Highlights:

What does a hormonal IUD change about periods
PMS Elixir for perimenopause
Can you have too much protein in a serving
Collagen vs other proteins
Caffeine & hormones, caffeine as pre-workout

And so much more!

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JOIN NORAH’S GROUP PROGRAM, HARMONIZE: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/harmonize

This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.

Learn more about Marea: http://www.mareawellness.com/

Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:

Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah

Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/

Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne

Want to connect with other like minded wellness girlies? Join the FLOW STATE CLUB, a digital group chat connecting people like you.

S2E9: Blood Sugar Balance & Your Menstrual Cycle Apr 03, 2023

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***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***

Today’s episode is all about blood sugar or glucose. And it’s your body’s main energy source. You get it from the food you eat. How your blood sugar changes when you eat is a crucial indicator of your health —so knowing about healthy blood sugar levels and how to control them is essential.

Episode Highlights:

What is blood sugar
Why does blood sugar matter for hormones
Symptoms of high or low blood sugar level
Factors affecting blood sugar
The basics of blood sugar
Ways to balance your sugar

And so much more!

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JOIN NORAH’S GROUP PROGRAM, HARMONIZE: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/harmonize

This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.

Learn more about Marea: http://www.mareawellness.com/

Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:

Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah

Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/

Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne

Want to connect with other like minded wellness girlies? Join the FLOW STATE CLUB, a digital group chat connecting people like you.

S2E8: Is This Normal? What A *Normal* Menstrual Cycle Looks Like Mar 20, 2023

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***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***

A lot of you may ask what’s a normal menstrual cycle and what’s not?

Normal menstrual cycles vary from person to person. Tracking your menstrual cycles can help you understand what’s normal for you, time ovulation and identify important changes such as missed periods or unpredictable menstrual bleeding.

Today’s episode, we will answer a few questions we got in our DMs, especially when it comes to the menstrual cycle. Recognizing the normal menstrual cycle and what’s not.

Episode Highlights:

How to track your menstrual cycle
Why do we sweat more during our period
What does the color of period blood mean
What does a hormonal IUD change about periods
Can IUDs affect fertility
Thickness and Blood clots– Is it Abnormal?
Two periods in One month: Causes and risks

And so much more!

Featured in the Episode:

JOIN NORAH’S GROUP PROGRAM, HARMONIZE: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/harmonize

This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.

Learn more about Marea: http://www.mareawellness.com/

Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:

Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah

Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/

Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne

Want to connect with other like minded wellness girlies? Join the FLOW STATE CLUB, a digital group chat connecting people like you.

S2E7 The Truth on Cycle Sync'd Training & Why Women Need More Protein Dr. Stacy Sims Mar 13, 2023

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***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***

In this episode, we invited Stacy Sims, a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist. She passionately provides valuable insights on how exercise would differ from men to women and she also brings her expertise about menstrual cycles, training, nutrition and many more!

Episode Highlights:

Why women should not train like a men
Heart Rate Variability (HRV): The gender differences and how it works
The impact of the menstrual cycle on the cardiovascular system
Estrogen and progesterone: Functions in the human body
Strength and Conditioning– It’s not just for athletes
Understanding Protein synthesis
Why are amino acids important in protein synthesis
What is muscle protein synthesis
Animal vs. plant protein: Which is best
The differences between BCAAs, essential amino acids and leucine
Protein supplements: Is it beneficial for every person

And so much more!

About Stacy Sims:

STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women.

She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women.

With the unique opportunities, Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR) written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan.

Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition, and health.

Stay Connected with Stacy:

Website: www.drstacysims.com

Instagram: @drstacysims

Featured in the Episode:

JOIN NORAH’S GROUP PROGRAM, HARMONIZE: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/harmonize

This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.

Learn more about Marea: http://www.mareawellness.com/

Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:

Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah

Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/

Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne

Want to connect with other like minded wellness girlies? Join the FLOW STATE CLUB, a digital group chat connecting people like you.

S2E6 Circadian Rhythms, Sleep & How It Affects Your Hormones with Anna Brown, RD Mar 06, 2023

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***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***

You’ve probably heard of circadian rhythm. Although you won’t hear it ticking, did you know that your body has its own clock?

The rhythms are coordinated by your circadian clock,and are aware that it influences your sleep cycle. But what you may not know is that daily rhythm also plays a role in many other bodily processes.

Today’s episode, we invited Anna Brown, a functional registered dietitian nutritionist and together we talked about how our circadian rhythm controls our hormones and how they affect our sleep.

Episode Highlights:

What is circadian rhythms and why they matter for our hormones
What can disrupt circadian rhythm
Tips on improving your circadian rhythm
Melatonin supplementation: Uses, side effects and precautions
Can Tart Cherry Juice boost melatonin and improve sleep quality
How much sleep do we really need
How to get enough sleep
Sleeping-tracking devices: What you need to know

And so much more!

About Anna Brown:

Anna is a Functional Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with an undergraduate degree from Stanford in Psychology and a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition from NYU. She combines her love of nature with a passion for behavior change and evidence-based nutrition to help clients achieve optimal health and wellbeing through hormone balance, gut health, and food freedom.

Learn more about Anna:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionsqueezed/

SYNC YOUR CIRCADIAN RHYTHM WITH ANNA: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63e56437781752946ff2ba18

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JOIN NORAH’S GROUP PROGRAM, HARMONIZE: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/harmonize

This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.

Learn more about Marea: http://www.mareawellness.com/

Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:

Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah

Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/

Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne

Want to connect with other like minded wellness girlies? Join the FLOW STATE CLUB, a digital group chat connecting people like you.

5. S2E5 The Role Histamines & Genetics Play with PMDD & PMS ft. Mandy Rother RDN, LDN Feb 27, 2023

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***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***

When we think of histamine and what it means, we often associate it with allergies, antihistamines, and some level of discomfort. Histamine is not a BAD thing but TOO much histamine is not fun.

We all have experienced histamine episodes at some point in our lives which is a physiological reaction to our environment and the food we ingest.

Today’s episode, functional dietitian expert Mandy Rother, RDN, LDN sits down with us again to talk about some histamine issues – its role in PMS or PMDD and so much more!

Episode Highlights:

What is histamines
What role do histamines have in PMS or PMDD – Signs and Symptoms
Are histamines the root of PMS or PMDD for everyone
How can you determine if histamines are present in your PMS or PMDD experience
Distinguish between histamine intolerance & Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
What’s the connection between gut health and histamine intolerance
What role do genetics play when it comes to PMDD
How can you determine if genetics are playing a role for you
How can we use genetics as a tool to support treatment of PMDD

Stay Connected with Mandy:

Mandy’s Instagram: @mandyrother.rd

Mandy’s Website: https://www.revealfunctionalnutrition.com/
Connect with Mandy and schedule a PMDD Strategy Session here: https://www.revealfunctionalnutrition.com/PMDD

Featured in the Episode:

JOIN NORAH’S GROUP PROGRAM, HARMONIZE: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/harmonize

This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.

Learn more about Marea: http://www.mareawellness.com/

Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:

Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah

Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/

Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne

Want to connect with other like minded wellness girlies? Join the FLOW STATE CLUB, a digital group chat connecting people like you.

S2E4 What it's Like to Work with a Naturopathic Doctor, Thyroid Issues & Things you Should Know about Using Herbs Medicinally with Dr. Paria Vaziri, ND Feb 20, 2023

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***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***

Feeling sick and tired? A naturopath may be exactly what you need. If you are open to trying an alternative approach to health or medical treatments, this episode is for you. You may want to consider working with a licensed naturopathic doctor.

In today’s episode, we invite Dr. Pharia, a Naturopathic doctor specializing in women's health and advisor for Marea. Tune in as she passionately takes you through on what naturopathic medicine is, and exactly how a naturopath can work with you to achieve optimal wellness.

Episode Highlights:

Understanding the difference between a traditional medicine doctor and a naturopathic doctor
Naturopath vs. Dietitian
Common health conditions or issues treated by Naturopathic Doctor
The Naturopathic approach to health – benefits and risks

And so much more!

Learn more about Dr. Paria: https://www.doctorparia.com/

Follow Dr. Paria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.paria/?hl=en

Dive deeper with Dr. Paria's online course Period Harmony: https://doctor-paria.teachable.com/p/period-harmony

Featured in the Episode:

JOIN NORAH’S GROUP PROGRAM, HARMONIZE: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/harmonize

This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.

Learn more about Marea: http://www.mareawellness.com/

Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:

Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah

Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/

Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne

Want to connect with other like minded wellness girlies? Join the FLOW STATE CLUB, a digital group chat connecting people like you.

S2E3 How Your Gut Affects Your Hormones and How Your Hormones Affect Your Gut Feb 13, 2023

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***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***

How many times have you heard the word “just listen to your gut” or “what is your gut telling you”? Pretty sure, we mostly hear this when it comes to saying, quitting a job, moving in with your partner, or trying new things. But the GUT is so much more important than just its role in our intuition.

Today’s episode, we are going to dive deeper into conversation about gut health and your hormones.

Gut health and hormones – are they related?

Tune in now and let’s find out how your gut health impacts your hormones and how you can restore balance naturally.

Episode Highlights:

How your gut impacts your hormones
How your GI Tract works
Deadly disruptors to your gut
Leaky gut syndrome – Common symptoms and treatments
What is gut microbiome and why it’s crucial for your health
How hormones impact our BMs
How to improve gut health and hormones

And so much more!

Featured in the Episode:

JOIN NORAH’S GROUP PROGRAM, HARMONIZE: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/harmonize

This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.

Learn more about Marea: http://www.mareawellness.com/

Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:

Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah

Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/

Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne

Want to connect with other like minded wellness girlies? Join the FLOW STATE CLUB, a digital group chat connecting people like you.

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