Nourished & Free: The Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

Technical and general information from the podcast's RSS feed.

Nourished & Free: The Podcast

Michelle Yates, MS, RD, LMNT

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/16d. Total Eps: 104

Nobody likes talking about their relationship with food... so let's talk about it.

Welcome to Nourished & Free®: The Podcast, where mental health meets physical health, food guilt gets ghosted, and toxic wellness advice gets roasted. 🔥

Hosted by Michelle Yates, MS, RD, LMNT, a Registered Dietitian with a master’s in Health Psychology and Certified Health Mindset Coach.

Here, science finds self-compassion. Michelle breaks down the why behind food struggles, from binge eating and emotional eating to body image, perfectionism, and “food noise” that won’t quit. Expect honest conversations, expert insights, and mindset shifts that go far beyond meal plans and macros.

Because true food freedom isn’t found in another detox plan, it’s built from the inside out.

⚠️ Fair warning: logical, realistic, reasonable, and evidence-based methods ahead.

Recent rankings

Latest chart positions across Apple Podcasts and Spotify rankings.

Apple Podcasts

No recent rankings available

Spotify

No recent rankings available

Shared links between episodes and podcasts

Links found in episode descriptions and other podcasts that share them.

See all

https://www.yatesnutrition.com/nourished-free
106 shares
https://www.yatesnutrition.com/signup
105 shares
https://www.yatesnutrition.com/blog
101 shares

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1928382/fan_mail/new
104 shares
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1928382/support
101 shares
https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1928382/open_sms
99 shares

https://www.instagram.com/yatesnutrition
104 shares
https://www.instagram.com/dr_idz
3 shares

RSS feed quality and score

Technical evaluation of the podcast's RSS feed quality and structure.

See all

RSS feed quality

To improve

Score global : 58%

Publication history

Monthly episode publishing history over the past years.

Year

Latest published episodes

Recent episodes with titles, durations, and descriptions.

See all

Biblical Truths for a Healthy Relationship with Food and Body: 4 Things Every Christian Should Hear

Episode 89

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • Duration 28:14

What does the Bible really say about health, food, and body image?

You asked, I'm delivering! Due to popular demand, here's another episode on the topic of faith & food freedom or being a Christian woman while navigating a healthy relationship with food.

I've boiled my thoughts down to 4 biblical truths I think every Christian woman (or man, really) needs to hear about honoring God with her body.... without making health an idol. Learn how faith and science work together, why “your body is a temple” is often misunderstood, and how to find peace in biblical stewardship, not obsession.

TOPICS COVERED

00:00 — What happens when you mix theology with health advice?
00:59 — Can faith and health coexist?
02:21 — Made in the image of God… Not the image of Instagram
07:03 — When “healthy” becomes an idol
12:42 — Who’s really in control of your body?
15:00 — Stewardship without obsession
17:10 — Science: The part of God’s plan we keep ignoring
17:47 — Control, trust, and letting God be God
21:47 — How the appeal to nature fallacy confuses Christians
26:04 — Living nourished, not obsessed

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Systematic review on body fat % and all cause mortality

Send an anonymous love note, or suggest a future episode!

LEARN MORE
🔥 Work with me in Nourished & Free®
👀 Stalk me on Instagram
💻 Watch my FREE training, "Why Can't I Stop Thinking About Food?"

SHOW SOME LOVE
⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!)
🏷️ Show me you're listening by tagging me on socials! @yatesnutrition

Read moreCollapse

"I can control everything… except food." An Episode for the Perfectionist

Episode 88

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • Duration 30:13

You can crush it in your career, manage a family, and hit every goal on your vision board… But your secret stash of food says otherwise 👀

In this episode, I’m breaking down why perfectionists (the high-functioning, Type A, “I’ve got this” women) are the ones MOST likely to binge in secret.

We’ll talk control, shame, biology, and the sneaky psychological loops that keep even the most “together” woman stuck in food chaos.

TL;DR Bingeing isn’t a failure. It’s your body and brain begging for a break

WHAT WE'LL COVER:

00:00 — The Hidden Link Between Perfectionism and Binge Eating: Why the women who “have it all together” are often the ones secretly struggling with food.
02:39 — Inside the Type A Mind: When Discipline Turns Into Food Control: How high achievers use structure as safety—and why it backfires.
05:02 — The Restrict–Binge Cycle No One Talks About: What really happens when “being good” with food flips into “I blew it.”
07:11 — The Psychology of Losing Control Around Food: How stress, shame, and emotional suppression feed the binge-perfectionism loop.
10:07 — Is It Willpower or Biology? The Hunger Signals You’re Ignoring: Why your body isn’t betraying you—it’s trying to protect you.
12:44 — The Secret Shame That Keeps Binge Eating Hidden: Why Type A women binge in private and how secrecy fuels the cycle.
17:14 — Mindset Shifts to Break Free From Perfectionism and Food Guilt: How to move from “all-or-nothing” to self-compassion and progress.
20:17 — Practical Strategies to Stop the Perfection-Binge Loop: Real-life tools to create structure without obsession.
23:00 — Redefining What ‘Healthy’ Looks Like for a Perfectionist: Letting go of the rules and creating your version of balance.
24:50 — When to Get Support (and What Real Recovery Looks Like): How to know when it’s time to reach out and what help actually helps.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Browse my ebooks

How This Christian Therapist Healed Her Relationship with Food (Client Confessional with Julianne)

Episode 80

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 53:34

Today I’m joined by my former client and licensed therapist Julianne — who brings the perfect mix of clinical wisdom and “yep, I’ve been there” energy to this conversation. She gets honest about what brought her to Nourished & Free® in the first place — think postpartum chaos, generational baggage, medical trauma, and some real mixed signals from both church and culture about what her body “should” be.

We get into the messy, often-ignored space where faith, food, and body image collide — and talk about what it actually means to honor God with your body (hint: it’s not obsessing over every calorie or shaming yourself into submission). We cover everything from performance vs. perfection to raising daughters in a world that still acts like thinness = holiness.

Whether you share our faith or not, this episode is packed with raw honesty, relatable “oh my gosh, same” moments, and some hard-hitting truths about food shame, body image in the church, and finding freedom in the gray area.

If this conversation hits home and you're tired of doing this food + body image stuff alone, Nourished & Free® might be exactly what you need. It’s my group coaching program where we ditch the guilt, unpack the shame, and rebuild your relationship with food in a way that’s actually sustainable (and not miserable). Learn more or apply here.

TOPICS COVERED 👇

00:00 Introduction
03:36 Julianne's Journey with Food and Body Image
07:57 The Impact of Athletic Background on Body Image
08:52 Faith and Body Image: A Christian Perspective
13:16 Deconstructing Body Image Beliefs
21:38 Light Bulb Moments in Nourished & Free
25:51 Unraveling Lies About Food and Body Image
29:17 Redefining Success Beyond the Scale
30:18 Celebrating Strength and Body Adaptation
31:17 Cultural Pressures and Body Image
32:11 Navigating Conflicting Messages About Body Image
35:12 The Journey of Self-Acceptance and Community Support37:05 Healing Through Shared Experiences39:06 Transforming Relationships with Food42:13 Finding Balance in Food and Life43:07 Encouragement for Women Struggling with Body Image45:05 The Importance of Community in Healing46:51 Navigating Faith and Body Image48:44 Hope for Future Generations49:30 Closing Thoughts and Resources

Are Chiropractors a Scam? (with Trevor Zierke, DC)

Episode 79

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 • Duration 01:13:40

Your Chiropractor’s Not Gonna Love This Episode 😬

I sat down with Trevor Zierke, DC, a disillusioned chiropractor who has a LOT of dirt to share on his field. We dig into the wild world of chiropractic care, from sketchy X-ray sales tactics and essential oil upsells to why some chiropractors think they can cure literally anything with a back crack.

We talk red flags (like telling you they can fix your PCOS), green flags (like knowing when to refer out), and why your posture probably isn’t the root of all evil. Trevor also breaks down why some people do feel better after seeing a chiropractor—and why that doesn’t always mean it’s the adjustment doing the work.

If you've ever been told your spine is to blame for your kid's ADHD, endo, reflux, or mood swings… buckle up.

This episode is for anyone who’s:

Curious about the real science behind chiropractic care
Been burned by overpromising, under-delivering clinics
Wondering whether adjustments are helpful or just hyped
A tired mom who's been told their baby needs spinal work (nope)

This one pulls back all the curtains—and probably saves you a (copay or ten).

TOPICS COVERED 👇

00:00 Introduction and Background of Chiropractic
04:11 Trevor's Journey into Chiropractic Education
06:58 Philosophy vs. Evidence-Based Practice in Chiropractic
10:07 The Variability in Chiropractic Education
12:00 Understanding Subluxation and Its Misconceptions
14:44 The Religious Undertones in Chiropractic Beliefs
17:51 Personal Anecdotes and Experiences with Chiropractic
20:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
23:27 The Limitations of Temperature Scanning in Chiropractic Care
26:23 Misleading X-Ray Practices in Chiropractic
29:31 The Illusion of Chiropractic Effectiveness
32:22 The Risks of Overselling Chiropractic Benefits36:16 Pediatric Chiropractic Care: A Critical Examination41:13 Understanding Correlation vs. Causation in Health Claims50:28 Red Flags in Chiropractic Care53:27 Understanding Chiropractic Treatment Models56:35 The Role of Essential Oils in Chiropractic01:00:51 Debunking Myths in Chiropractic01:04:08 When to See a Chiropractor01:08:47 The Shift to Virtual Chiropractic Care

Why Do I Binge on Foods I Don’t Even Like? (The Real Reason You Can’t Stop)

Episode 78

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • Duration 16:03

You ever find yourself eating stale chips, freezer-burned ice cream, or the kid’s hairy granola bars and think:

“This isn’t even good… so WHY am I still eating it?”

Yep. Welcome to the club — where your taste buds are unimpressed but your brain is apparently hosting a food rave anyway.

In today’s episode of Nourished & Free®: The Podcast, we’re unpacking one of the most confusing parts of binge eating:
👉 Why you sometimes binge on foods you don’t even like.

Inside this episode:

Why restriction turns your brain into a chaotic food hoarder
How emotional eating isn’t the enemy (but maybe your rules are)
What’s really going on when you eat like it’s your last meal on Earth… and it’s not even a good one
How to start choosing food that’s satisfying on purpose (novel concept, I know)

So if you’ve ever rage-snacked your way through the pantry and thought,
“Cool, now I feel gross and unsatisfied,”
this episode was made for you.

🧠 It’s part psychology, part nutrition — and completely judgment-free.

🎧 Grab your headphones and hit play. Your brain (and your taste buds) deserve better.

TOPICS COVERED 👇
00:00 Welcome Back and Introduction to Food Psychology
01:36 Understanding Binge Eating: The Brain's Problem-Solving
04:14 The Last Supper Mentality and Anticipation of Scarcity
06:18 Emotional Eating: Coping Mechanisms Behind Bingeing
08:38 Ignoring Personal Preferences: The Impact of Diet Culture
10:42 Habitual Behavior: The Autopilot of Binge Eating
13:59 Building a Healthier Relationship with Food

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

🫴🏼 Take my free mini-course,

BRB, Having a Baby!

Episode 77

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 • Duration 01:04

I'm excited to share that I'm taking a break for maternity leave 🤰🏻

There won't be new podcast episodes for a bit, so I encourage you to check out my extensive archive of episodes. You can also dive into my free new mini-course on binge eating—you might find it helpful!

Your support means the world to me, and I can't wait to return with fresh content!

Resources mentioned:

BRAND NEW MINI-COURSE to stop binge eating + overeating: yatesnutrition.com/signup

LEARN MORE + APPLY TO WORK WITH US: yatesnutrition.com/program

Send an anonymous love note, or suggest a future episode!

Read moreCollapse

Transforming Your Relationship with Your Body (with Dani Durazo, LMHC)

Episode 76

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 • Duration 31:58

Tired of feeling like you're not enough because of your body? It's time for a change.

In this episode, I chat with our very own body image coach Dani Durazo, a mental health counselor who helps people ditch their body hate and build a loving relationship with themselves. Dani works alongside me inside of our signature program, Nourished & Free®, and I can't wait for you to get to know her in this episode!

We dive into the messy world of body image, exploring how societal pressures, diet culture, and that pesky inner critic can really impact our mental health.

Dani shares her insights on the harmful effects of fatphobia, the importance of self-compassion, and why happiness isn't about the number on the scale.

This episode is for anyone who's ever felt stuck in a cycle of body dissatisfaction. Tune in to explore a kinder, more compassionate path!

TOPICS COVERED 👇
Importance of Body Image Work (00:08:33)
Understanding Fatphobia (00:12:05)
Three Types of Fatphobia (00:14:18)
Impact of Negative Body Image (00:16:56)
Sustainability Through Compassion (00:19:06)
Cycle of Self-Criticism (00:23:33)
Finding Freedom in Self-Perception (00:25:54)

Resources mentioned:
Learn more about working with Dani and I in Nourished & Free®, the program!

Dani's Instagram

Dani's website

Send an anonymous love note, or suggest a future episode!

LEARN MORE
🔥 Work with me in Nourished & Free®👀 Stalk me on 💻 , "Why Can't I Stop Thinking About Food?" SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!)🏷️ Show me you're listening by tagging me on socials! @yatesnutrition

From Keto & Noom to Feeling Nourished & Free (Client Confessional with Riley)

Episode 75

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 • Duration 41:19

Are you tired of the diet rollercoaster? 🎢 In this episode, I'm joined by Riley, a former client who shares her powerful journey of healing her relationship with food and body image 1 whole year after graduating Nourished & Free (the program).

Riley candidly discusses how years of competitive dance and restrictive diets left her feeling trapped and disconnected from her body. But through N&F, she learned to rediscover her body's natural hunger and fullness cues, find joy in movement beyond the gym and embrace her body, regardless of size.

This episode is packed with actionable advice and real-life strategies to help you break free from the diet cycle and cultivate a more nourishing and fulfilling relationship with yourself.

TOPICS COVERED 👇
Early Body Image Struggles (00:02:44)
Keto Experience (00:06:57)
Noom Experience (00:09:45)
Hunger Regulation Challenges (00:15:25)
Letting Go of Weigh-Ins (00:17:00)
Focus on Behavior Over Numbers (00:18:06)
Joyful Movement (00:20:54)
Body Image Acceptance (00:22:00)
Freedom from Dieting (00:27:39)
Mindset Shift (00:32:16, 00:37:14)

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

eBooks

Apply to work with us in Nourished & Free (the program)

Send an anonymous love note, or suggest a future episode!

LEARN MORE
🔥 Work with me in Nourished & Free®
👀 Stalk me on Instagram 💻 , "Why Can't I Stop Thinking About Food?" SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!)🏷️ Show me you're listening by tagging me on socials! @yatesnutrition

How To Ghost The Diet-Binge Cycle In 2025 (Part 3)

Episode 74

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 • Duration 21:24

Are you tired of the endless cycle of dieting and bingeing? 2025 is your year to break free! As a registered dietitian, I’ve seen firsthand how a positive mindset and the right support can transform your relationship with food.

In this episode, I share practical tips on how to shift your mindset around food and why working with a qualified professional can be a game-changer. I also explore the power of community and how connecting with like-minded individuals can fuel your journey to lasting change.

So, if you’re ready to ditch the diet-binge cycle and embrace a healthier, happier you, tune into this episode and the rest of the series. Let’s make 2025 the year you nourish your body and soul.

TOPICS COVERED 👇

Recap of Previous Points (00:02:01)

Mindset and Behavioral Change (00:07:03)

The Value of Professional Support (00:11:47)

Choosing the Right Professional (00:12:49)

Community Support in Healing (00:16:08)

Send an anonymous love note, or suggest a future episode!

How To Ghost The Diet-Binge Cycle In 2025 (Part 2)

Episode 73

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 • Duration 19:21

Sick of the diet-binge cycle? Are you looking for ways you can escape? Then this series is for you!

In part 2, I discuss two more ways you can break free. I tackle tough topics like food addiction, clear up common diet myths (especially those pesky carb ones), and becoming a student of yourself.

By the end, you'll have the tools to transform your relationship with food and live a nourished and free life.

Don't forget to tune into the rest of this series for more tips to help you break the diet-binge cycle once and for all.

TOPICS COVERED 👇
Where your relationship with food might be broken (02:13)
Understanding Food Addiction (00:04:30)
Challenging Misconceptions About Nutrition (00:05:39)
Importance of Accurate Nutrition Information (00:09:06)
Becoming a Student of Yourself (00:12:40)

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Episode: Nutrition Advice Red Flags To Look Out For (with Dr. Idz)

Send an anonymous love note, or suggest a future episode!

Nourished & Free: The Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

Recent rankings

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Shared links between episodes and podcasts

RSS feed quality and score

Publication history

Latest published episodes

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Nourished & Free: The Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

Recent rankings

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Shared links between episodes and podcasts

Other97

Buzzsprout20

Instagram29

RSS feed quality and score

Publication history

Latest published episodes

Similar podcasts and content

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Other97

Buzzsprout20

Instagram29