The Rebel Nutritionist – Details, episodes & analysis

Hey everyone, Meryl here. Welcome to the Rebel Nutritionist Podcast. Today we are going deep into one of my favorite topics: hormones. If you have ever been told your labs are fine, but you still feel tired, moody, puffy, or just off, this episode is for you. This is part of a new series we're launching.

It's all about the fact that you don't need another basic blood panel. You need a blueprint. Something that actually explains why you feel the way you do and helps finally connect the dots between your symptoms and your biochemistry.

So today, we're breaking down the DUTCH hormone test — what it is, what it tells us, and how it can help you finally connect the dots between your symptoms and your biochemistry.

Ever feel like cooking healthy meals is overwhelming or that you just don't have the time?

You're not alone! That's exactly why I was so excited to sit down with Chef Jeremy Rock Smith for this week's podcast episode.

Jeremy spent years in high-pressure restaurant kitchens before experiencing a midlife cooking crisis that completely changed his relationship with food. His journey led him to top wellness resorts like Canyon Ranch, Kripalu, and Miraval, where he began teaching others how to make cooking both simple and nourishing.

This episode is full of practical tips, humor, and insights that will inspire you to rethink how you cook and eat.

I'm so grateful to Jeremy for sharing his journey, knowledge, and passion for making food a source of health and joy.

Learn more about Chef Jeremy Rock Smith

I think you are going to love this conversation I had with Dr. Eva Brown and her husband Paul.  

This was Part 2 of my conversation with Eva, and having her husband Paul on the podcast to provide his insight, his perspective and his wisdom was fantastic. 

We covered so many topics, pertinent to the issues that couples face, no matter what stage they are in their relationship.

We talk about communication, about trauma bonds and how they affect us in our relationships.

We talk about anger, vulnerability, honesty and what it means to hold space for your partner.

We all should be listening to this episode, and there is truly something in it for everyone. 

It was enlightening and fun and inspiring all at the same time.

Take a listen!

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Learn more about Eva and her work.  The 3 books Eva recommends:

• What Makes Love Last by Dr. John Gottman and Nan Silver

• The Intimacy Factor by Pia Mellody and Lawrence S. Freundlich

• Creating Union by Eva Pierrakos and Judith Saly

P.S. This week grab our 30-Day Rebel Reset: A Medical Medium Inspired Meal Plan! We've taken everything I've learned from the Medical Medium and created 30 days' worth of meals so you can adjust your diet and reap the benefits. This is something we are starting to use with our clients, and we'd hate for you to miss out. It's 20% off this week - a perfect way to reset during back to school season.

Today I had the privilege of talking with Eric Malka. Best known as the co-creator and founder  of the famous brand The Art Of Shaving.

What a fabulous conversation Eric and I had today!  From all things skincare to the environment to knowing what to put in and on your body, we covered it all.

Take a listen to find out why and what you can do to keep your skin and your body healthy! And tune in next week to hear more about Eric's new skincare line.

To learn more about Eric, check out his website.

This is the second part of an in-depth interview I had with Gay Riley, a functional medicine nutritionist who focuses on environmental toxicity.

Gay and I have so much in common in relation to how we coach our clients toward health in their whole body, and in this part we focused on the genetic predispositions that can impact how our body detoxifies.

To learn more about Gay, check out her website.

Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with a fellow colleague, Gay Riley.  Gay, like myself, is passionate about the work she does in functional nutrition and loves making a difference in her clients' lives.

Today we talked in depth about the environment and how the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, and the way we think all impact our health and wellbeing.

Books and apps we talked about in the episode:

• Toxic Legacy by Stephanie Senneff
• Seeds of Change by Henry Hobhouse
• Genetic Roulette by Jeffrey M. Smith
• Metabolical by Robert Lustig
• EWG's Healthy Living app
• EWG's Tap Water Database

To learn more about Gay, check out her website.

Today I had a fun conversation with my partner Howie about his journey and the amazing progress he has made!

I always say this work is a process. Howie talks about his journey, and what he found out about himself as he began doing this work.

If you are wondering what change looks like, if you are curious about what we do, take a listen.

Howie candidly shares the shifts he has made in his life and talks about what it takes to really create healthy lasting habits.

I am proud of how far he has come and I know the effort he's put in to get there. Take a listen to hear about how he completely transformed his life, his body, and his habits.

If you, or someone you know is dealing with osteopenia or osteoporosis, you are going to want to listen to this great conversation I had with Dawn Holey, owner of Osteostrong in Ft. Lauderdale.

If you are trying to understand how to best manage this condition, and are confused about the information you are getting, even from your doctor, then take a listen to learn how to best manage your condition and what to do, from a natural perspective that can help you thwart off bone loss.  Bone health is a big deal and we at the Brandwein Institute want you to know that we are here to support your efforts and can help make sense of the conflicting information that is often presented in this arena.

Dawn's own personal journey and her subsequent passion for helping others maintain and optimize bone health are fascinating.  Take a listen to how she too is working to improve not only your bone health but your overall wellbeing.Interested in learning more? Find out more about Dawn at her website

In a world where the noise in this industry is so loud, and so many people claim to be experts, sifting through the information has become a task unto itself.  

Either that or you are just flat-out listening to the wrong people and getting questionable advice.  If you want to know how to find the right people to listen to, this episode is for you.

Suzette and I had a lot of fun talking about this and take a listen to hear how to best embark on your wellness journey.

Interested in learning more? Find out more about Suzette on Instagram and on her website.

Today Suzette and I jumped right into it. As a longtime integrative health coach, Suzette truly understands how to unravel and help women decipher the noise that often overtakes our thoughts, emotions, and our success at achieving our goals.

Listen to Suzette and me to hear what may be missing in your health journey that is undoubtedly holding you back.

Interested in learning more? Find out more about Suzette on Instagram and on her website.