AND, A Diet Soda: Recent Episodes
Savannah Regensburger, Jess Lederman
“Can I get a combo meal and..a 𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒕 soda?” A community for intuitive thoughts with people who get it.
We’ve all been there - in the midst of a hectic day that leads you to the nearest fast food or quick meal to which you add “a diet” soda, because “at least that’s healthier for me.” Sadly this encounter always seems to lead to feeling like you’ve done something wrong. It’s that moment, that FEELING, that motivated us to create this community. Together we will discuss intuitive eating, the struggles of health in the middle of a busy life, and how to come to peace with all of it. We will hear from YOU as a community and we will create discussions with REAL people who GET IT. We’ll invite guests from a wide range of backgrounds including: nutrition, fitness, motherhood, professional life, students, and even life on the road. Why? Because it’s important to know that you are not alone in this feeling. Our hope is to celebrate the successes and the failures, and show that even those who seem to have it all together also experience these struggles. Our goal is to create small and attainable accountability challenges for the community. This will be an inclusive and comfortable space for everyone to establish peace with their health. We can’t wait to go on this adventure with you!
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We are SO thrilled to bring back a guest favorite, Kylee Fetzner!
Kylee 👱🏻♀️is a registered dietitian whose passion is to help others through eating disorders and aid in the recovery of disordered eating. 🍽
This week we spoke with Kylee about all things intuitive eating during the holidays, how to prepare for hard situations with food and family, and how to navigate conversations around these times. 🦃🎄
We also spoke on utilizing these tools year-round and HOW to avoid the "new year, new me" mentality. You will NOT want to miss this episode as we head into the holiday season. 🤗
Give Kylee a follow on Instagram and TikTok @eating.with.kindness for consistent strategies and education on finding food freedom!
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Organic vs. Commodity:
-https://riseandshine.childrensnational.org/organic-vs-non-organic-foods/
-https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Farming-Food-production/Organic-Foods-and-Growing-Methods-FAQ.aspx
-https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/organic-food-no-more-nutritious-than-conventionally-grown-food-201209055264
-https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/organic-standards
Dairy Products:
-https://thedairyalliance.com/blog/organic-milk-vs-regular-milk-whats-the-difference/
Animal Welfare:
-https://www.americanhumane.org/blog/five-freedoms-the-gold-standard-of-animal-welfare/#:~:text=These%20Five%20Freedoms%20are%20globally,normal%20and%20natural%20behavior%20
-https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/health/five-freedoms-animals
Gluten Free Labeling:
-https://www.fda.gov/food/food-labeling-nutrition/questions-and-answers-gluten-free-food-labeling-final-rule
-https://celiac.org/about-the-foundation/featured-news/2014/08/fda-gluten-free-food-labeling-information-page/
Antibiotics and Hormones:
-https://extension.sdstate.edu/hormones-beef-myths-vs-facts
On this week’s episode of AND, A Diet Soda, we spoke to Maddie Earle about how she created her own path to her dream. 👩⚕️
Maddie dove deep into: 🤍 Why you shouldn’t compare your journey to others. 🚙 Why you definitely aren’t alone on your path. 🌎 Her experience being the first Maori student in history to receive an undergraduate degree from Harvard University. 🧠 Her hardship contracting meningitis and encephalitis and her diagnosis with celiac disease. 💪 What keeps her motivation strong as she continues on her path to her dream career.
Tune in to YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or Amazon podcasts, to hear more about her journey!🎙
Give Maddie a follow on Instagram @maddie_earle and her podcast @more_than_an_md to learn from others who have also experienced a non-traditional path to success. 🎢
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This week we are THRIVING... not just surviving. Listen and follow along as Dr. Kien Vuu, a physician specializing in helping his patients reach their optimal "thrive state" talks to us about what health and living life to the fullest means to him.
This week we touch on a variety of topics including-
What is the thrive state and how can people use this in their life? How to overcome adversities and become our own role model The 7 areas of your life to balance and focus on Rules to getting your body into this thrive state Intermittent fasting Fitting movement and exercise into your life *Food security and making healthy choices on a budget
Give Dr. Vuu a follow on Instagram and TikTok at @kienvuumd 🧠
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Today is THE day! 🤩
Zachery Dereniowski (known online as @mdmotivator) is here to tell us about his 8 year long journey to medical school that led him to decide that path was not actually for him. 😯
Zach explained how his experience of being a college dropout led him to start inspiring others when he began his medical school career. 👏
What he didn’t know was that he would find his true life passion a year and a half into his schooling. 🥳
In this episode we learned:
💪 How to feel capable at anything you do while finding the strength to follow what you love. 💭 How to take the leap you need to follow your dreams. 📍 How to navigate your life when you are unsure of where the future may lead you next. 😎 That feelings and emotions are COOL as hell! AND where Zach’s brand is headed next.
Give Zach a follow on Instagram and TikTok at @mdmotivator for frequent motivation and mental health support!🧠
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This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Lisa Poe, a content creator with a platform all about changing the stigma surrounding mental health, anxiety, and panic disorders.
We're talking about The obsession over diet and exercise The lifelong journey of mental health Nutrition to promote your mental health Wholistic and medicinal approaches to anxiety, depression, and panic disorders Finding what is therapeutic to YOU, because we're all different Speaking to yourself with kindness
Check out Lisa on Instagram and Tik Tok @adventuresandanxiety!
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This week we dove deep into all things culinary medicine and healthful lifestyles with Dr. Nisha Patel! 👩⚕️
Did you know that most medical schools do not incorporate nutrition training into their programs? Dr. Patel has made it her life's mission to incorporate nutrition into her medical practice to help others reach optimal health!
Together we discussed: 👨🍳 What culinary medicine is and how you can incorporate tips and tricks into your own kitchen. 😔 The shocking reality that many face living with obesity and chronic disease in the world. 🖥 Resources for learning more about healthful foods and ways to take control of your eating today.
And MUCH more that you do not want to miss!
Check out Dr. Patel on Instagram @drplantel!
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This week we focused on a topic of health and nutrition that many of us know all too well... emotional eating. Well we say it's time to break up with the old way of thinking, and introduce some habits that support out mental, emotional, and physical health- otherwise known as the trifecta!
This week, learn about Kathrine's "wake up call" moment involving her family's health, inspiring her to devote her life and career to helping herself and others deal with the management and prevention of chronic diseases.
There is so much more to health than what we put in our body. We touched on obsessions surrounding food and health restrictions, otherwise known as the term coined "orthorexia", emotional eating, toxic language, and how to ride the line of passion for fitness and health and a disordered lifestyle.
Tune in this week for conversations about longevity in health and what you can do to be on a path of wellness.
Check out Kathrine Kofoed on Instagram @passionforplants!
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PART 2 of our sleep talk is here!!!
This week we dove deep into everything you need to know about sleep with The Sleep Stylist herself, Mel Azul! 💤
This lost pillar of health is essential to our wellbeing and we were SO EXCITED to give an overview of the topic. 😋
We discussed:
🗓 How our daily habits, nutrition, and routines can negatively impact our sleep
😴 What we can do to improve our sleep quality
💊 Some routines and supplements that may help insomnia
⏰ What to do if you are a shift worker
AND MUCH MORE!
Check out Mel Azul on Instagram @sleepstylist!
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This week we dove deep into everything you need to know about SLEEP! 💤
This lost pillar of health is essential to our wellbeing and we were SO EXCITED to give an overview of the topic. 😋
We discussed: 🗓 How our daily habits can negatively impact our sleep 😴 What we can do to improve our sleep quality 💊 Some routines and supplements that may help insomnia AND gave an insight into our exciting episode with a sleep coach next week! 🤩
Link to lightbox: https://amzn.to/38duPej
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One of the best parts of this show is learning about everyone's accomplishments and how they have overcome adversity. On this week's episode, tune in for topics such as:
The power of positive thinking and changing your mindset The creation of the "What's Your Story" series where Misha interviewed someone from every state in the USA Growing up in an educational environment and how that led to her MPH The importance of Diversity Finding a balance in a hectic lifestyle Staying body positive through nutrition and exercise
And so much more!!
Check out Misha on Instagram @Misha_inspires and TikTok at @Misha_inspires to learn more about her adventures and life lessons! 📱
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Join our conversation with Emylee Ratzlaff, former engineer turned dancer. This episode was inspiring, uplifting, real, and raw. We talked about Emylee's journey on getting her degree in engineering and turning down a full time industry job to completely turn her life upside-down and pursuing dance.
-The guilt surrounding a major life change. -Actually enjoying what you do for work and being so passionate about life. -Exercise and nutrition and balancing this lifestyle and taking care of yourself through major life changes, as well as body image, self confidence, and mental health. -Uprooting your life from a place you have lived all your life to somewhere across the country. -Adding to your life instead of restricting the things you love, and being present in every aspect of your life.
Check out Emylee on Instagram @Emyleeratzlaff and TikTok at @Emyleeratzlaff to learn more about her journey! 📱
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Our friend @wehbelee16 has been a huge support of our podcast and community since we began. 🥰
We are so excited to showcase her story and experiences on today’s episode! 👏
Wehbe is a certified personal trainer, earned her degree in Kinesiology, and is on her way to becoming a PA! 💪
She was candid about: 🩰 Her experience with disordered eating throughout a life of dancing 🤍 How she found love for her body and who she is 😴 Why rest and recovery is so important for our body and mind 🧠 How you can learn from her experiences to create a better life for yourself & much much more 🥰
Check out Wehbe on Instagram @wehbelee16 and TikTok at @wehbelee to learn more about her journey! 📱
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Hey @gabriellasorrento, what changed your life?! 😱
We are so excited about sharing this story on the podcast this week!
Tune in to learn about: 🧪 How hormone testing was key in Gabriella’s journey to optimal health. 😓 The struggles of corporate jobs on our health and cognition. 🧠 How to focus on your mental health on the journey to a new appearance. 🍲 How intuitive eating can be a large piece of your daily nutrition.
AND MUCH MORE!
After all, Gabriella was a Disney Imagineer, her personality is just so bubbly and contagious! 🥰
Check out Gabriella on TikTok and Instagram @gabriellasorrento to learn more about her journey and how to focus on your health! 📱
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In this week's episode, learn how nutrigenomics and genetic mapping saved Rian's life. 🧬
As a woman who struggled through a life-consuming autoimmune disease, Rian spent most of her early twenties jumping from specialist to specialist trying to be her own advocate until she finally found her saving grace - genomics. 🙌
This week you will learn: 🥼 What nutrigenomics is and how people can communicate about this information with their doctors. 🧠 How a specific gene is linked to anxiety and other mental health aspects. 👓 How to read a sample patient report and listen as Rian walks us through sample results.
Additional Resources: FREE Webinar: https://www.habitmethodhealth.com/
Recommended by Rian: 1️⃣Metabolical: The Lure 2️⃣The Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition 3️⃣Modern Medicine by Robert H. Lustig
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✨Body Positivity and Self-Love with Maia Elise✨
In this weeks episode, we discuss:
👙 Insecurities about taking and posting pictures in bathing suits 📷 What we post on Instagram versus reality 🥰 What body positivity truly means 🧠 The idea that every day is a different mindset AND SO MUCH MORE 👏
We talked to Maia about her defining moment in life where she decided she wasn't going to let negative thoughts about body insecurity bother her anymore. 💪 We talked about her journey with physical health, and how it relates to mental health, as well as the importance of NOT comparing yourself to others.
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For a short episode, we really got into it this week! 😬
This episode is definitely on the more serious side. 😱Listening to this episode made us realize how many people struggle with similar problems.
Tune in to relate to and learn about: 💻 The struggle of online shopping - why don’t styles flatter most body types?! 👙 The headache of finding a bikini that fits you. ❤️🔥 Dating and confidence - why you cannot rely on other people to making you feel whole. 🚩 Abusive relationships and recognizing red flags 🌎 Why you should know that traveling won’t make your problems disappear 😰 Struggling with letting go of your independence 🩸 Mental health and blood sugar and advocating for yourself in your health And much more!
We cannot wait to hear your thoughts on this deep episode. 🥰 Let us know what resonated with you!
You don't want to miss this week's episode!
Taylor is a self made business woman, jack of all trades, and successful entrepreneur. Tune in for this episode as Taylor takes us on her journey through a non linear college path, starting her own business, and building herself as a brand to monetize her life.
This lady is a rock star organizing charity events, traveling the world, and living life to her fullest. Join us while we talk about the highs and lows of being in the social media spotlight and how that impacts body image and self love.
Follow Taylor @taygnaz and her boutique @taylorashleyboutique
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The one many of you have been waiting for… @futuredoctortyler’s episode is LIVE! 💥
Tyler was brave enough to come onto the podcast and talk about the challenging pathway of becoming a doctor. 👨⚕️
We spoke on: 📖 Why you shouldn’t get down on yourself if you have to retake the MCAT 💰 How you are still able to become a doctor even if you are disadvantaged 💪 How important exercise is in stress relief during difficult times 🗣 Ways to speak to yourself and build yourself up
And seriously SO MUCH MORE!
Thank you so much for being on this week, Tyler! It was great to learn about you and your future career. 😊
Keep up to date on Tyler’s application results and his weight lifting journey at @futuredoctortyler.
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Welcome back to AND, A Diet Soda! On this week's episode, we spoke with Molly Stevens, a western wedding photographer. @forthewestandwildphoto @mrsmollystevens @shopwildhaven
This lady is an incredibly talented self-made photographer, business owner, role model, and all around amazing gal. We loved this episode so much!
This week we talked about Molly's non-linear path to her passion in photography and why it's okay to take a non-linear approach in life. We spoke about how to balance exercise on a busy work trip or on vacation, how to be alert and safe as a woman alone in a new place, and that you aren't the only one who struggles while shopping for clothes!
We can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode. Check us out on: YouTube: AND, A Diet Soda Instagram: @andadietsoda TikTok: @andadietsoda Facebook: @andadietsoda
We are bringing the podcast FULL CIRCLE. ⭕️
This week on the podcast, we spoke with Kylee Fetzner (@eating.with.kindness). 👱🏻♀️ Kylee is a registered dietitian whose passion is to help others through eating disorders and aid in the recovery of disordered eating. 🍽
We also spoke on: 🆓 How to find freedom with your food 👯♀️ Why sharing your personal struggles with others is important 🍩 How to avoid a late-night binge session 🥰 The process of gaining self-esteem as your body changes
You will NOT want to miss this episode.
Typically our show is therapeutic for our guests, but this week it was therapeutic for us! 👏
It is so helpful to know that you are not alone in your struggles. 🤍
If you are interested in the book we referred to in the episode, check out “Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works” by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole!
Have you stopped yourself from going out to eat with friends and enjoying life because you were afraid of what you might eat? 🍔 This week’s episode is for you, friend.
Sav and Jess spoke on: 🎙 What we have learned since starting this podcast 🧠 Mental Health Awareness Month 🤗 How to support the people in your life with anxiety or depression 🗄 Workplace anxiety 🌮 Why you shouldn't feel bad about social eating with friends
This one hit home for both of us. It’s often hard to speak about yourself and be vulnerable, but we feel so happy to have this community to let us be ourselves! 🤍
Check out this episode on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube today! 🔊
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Moms, this episode is for you!🤰
This week we spoke with mom, student, and teacher Karissa Lederman about:
🥰 The joys and struggles of motherhood
😔 Postpartum depression
🧠 Mental Health
🏋️ The journey through fitness and nutrition before and after motherhood
Check out Karissa on Instagram at @kled835 and her foodie page @busy.crazy.mama for great quick and nutritious recipes for the busy mom!
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On this episode of AND, A Diet Soda: We spoke with Jane Revercomb, a rodeo cowgirl constantly going on new adventures. We talked about life on the road, the crazy sport of bronc riding, and how Jane brands herself as "Nevada Jane" through her newfound passion for trick riding and aerial stunt work.
Check out Jane on Instagram at: @jane_revercomb
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On this episode of AND, A Diet Soda: We spoke with Alisa Girard, a medical student pursuing plastic surgery that is also an amazing artist! Alisa spoke with us about her journey through career changes, her favorite quick snacks, and how to fuel your brain and body. This conversation was so uplifting and enjoyable for us, we know you will love it!
Check out Alisa on Instagram at @artsymed
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On this episode of AND, A Diet Soda: We spoke with Brooklynne Palmer, a medical student trained in culinary medicine with a passion for anti-diet culture and food security.
Check out Brooklynne on: Instagram: @beetsbybrooke
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“Can I get a combo meal and..a 𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒕 soda?” A community for intuitive thoughts with people who get it.
On this episode of AND, A Diet Soda, we spoke with Vegan Professional Athlete John Rush. We discuss his journey to veganism, his experiences as a professional athlete, what self-love looks like for men, and the challenging concept of toxic masculinity. Find us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions!
Check out John on Instagram at: @johnrush5 and @rescuedogkitchen.
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“Can I get a combo meal and..a 𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒕 soda?” A community for intuitive thoughts with people who get it.
On this episode of AND, A Diet Soda, we spoke with Physical Therapist Brook Hughes. We discuss her journey with self-love, filling all of the cups in her life, and how she handles failures in her life. Find us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions!
Check out Brook on: Instagram: @brooklynhugs
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“Can I get a combo meal and..a 𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒕 soda?” A community for intuitive thoughts with people who get it.
On our first episode, we spoke with online fitness coach Avery Weiler. We discuss her journey with fitness, nutrition, and how she was able to become mindful of her eating. We also go into depth about how to come to peace with your food and body as it changes and grows!
Check out Avery on: Instagram: @averyweiler
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“Can I get a combo meal and..a 𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒕 soda?” A community for intuitive thoughts with people who get it.
We’ve all been there - in the midst of a hectic day that leads you to the nearest fast food or quick meal to which you add “a diet” soda, because “at least that’s healthier for me.” In our first episode, we discuss who we are, how we met, the name of the podcast, and how this journey is about to unfold! Through the glitter and our differences, we created this podcast to bring people together.
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