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This may be the most vulnerable episode of Quiet the Diet yet. Michelle is sharing her own story of living in a highly sensitive body and navigating mystery symptoms that left her searching for answers after the typical treatment protocols not only didn't work but made things worse. If you've ever felt hopeless when it comes to your health and feel like you're in an information blackout trying to find answers, this episode is for you.

Tune in to hear:

• Michelle's personal experience navigating mystery symptoms and new health challenges [9:57]
• Healing from mold illness and trying to understand her body's adverse reaction to detox protocols [12:59]
• How a chiropractic adjustment landed her in the ER [16:35]
• Connecting the dots between POTS, MCAS, and Hypermobility [21:14]
• The power of taking radical responsibility for our health [28:25]
• Understanding the triggers of conditions like MCAS [37:56]
• What does it mean to live in a highly sensitive body [41:18]

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A radical overhaul is needed in the dietetics field. Shyla Cadogan, RD, LDN, a recent University of Maryland graduate and fresh dietitian joins Michelle to discuss the evolving role of dietitians in public and digital spaces, challenging the normalization of processed foods, and the importance of a balanced, individualized approach to nutrition.

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• Shyla's education journey in dietetics and her personal evolution away from veganism [6:16]
• Why nutrition information can be so confusing for the average consumer [17:48]
• Are dietitians promoting evidence based guidance or just opinions based on their personal experience? [18:35]
• Examination of diet culture vs. anti-diet culture and their impacts on nutrition professionals and clients [20:14]
• The role of personal experiences in shaping dietitians’ professional perspectives and biases [24:07]
• How food freedom messaging can do a disservice to those with chronic illness [26:09]
• Is teaching intuitive eating in the scope for dietitians or psychologists? [27:52]
• The influence of clinical settings on dietetic practice [39:11]
• Exploration of food accessibility, socioeconomic factors, and their influence on dietary choices [48:13]
• The impact of food marketing and corporate interests on dietary recommendations and public health [55:02]
• Why it’s imperative for dietitians to consistently expand and continue their education [58:13]
• The potential harms of nutrition recommendations on social media based on subjective experience [59:34]
• Shyla and Michelle’s number one controversial nutrition opinions [1:05:06]

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Can hypnotherapy really alter the physical sensations in your gut? Claire Hall, research lead at Mindset Health, joins Michelle to discuss gut-directed hypnotherapy for those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and how their app, Nerva, provides an innovative mangement option that's challenging traditional dietary restrictions and shaping the future of gut health management.

We discuss:

• What is gut-directed hypnotherapy and its distinction from “stage” hypnosis [1:33]
• IBS as a diagnosis of exclusion and its clinical definition using the Rome IV criteria [4:01]
• The biopsychosocial model of IBS, incorporating genetics, psychological factors, and early life experiences. [4:47]
• Comparison of hypnotherapy's effectiveness with other treatments such as the low FODMAP diet [13:22]
• The role of relaxation in managing IBS symptoms through hypnotherapy [15:28]
• The bi-directional relationship between the brain and the gut via the vagus nerve [16:23]
• How Nerva was developed and its focus on clinical trials and retrospective research [33:33]
• Potential expansion of hypnotherapy applications to other GI disorders and chronic pain [40:32]
• Success stories and patient feedback on using Nerva for IBS management. [43:03]
• The role of education in changing the conversation around IBS and its management [46:42]

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