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Episode 32: Dr. Sarah Milken: Navigating Midlife Challenges and Career Changes
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Welcome to episode 32 of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast! We are thrilled to welcome the amazing Dr. Sarah Milken, the founder and host of the uber popular podcast, The Flexible Neurotic.
About Our Guest:
Dr. Sarah Milken graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania, with a B.A. in communications. After graduating, Sarah worked at the BBDO advertising agency in London. Upon returning to Los Angeles, Sarah received her M.A. and PhD in educational psychology at the University of Southern California. Read her full bio here.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- How to manage midlife changes and challenges both physically and psychologically.
- The importance of individualizing health routines and finding what works best for you.
- The benefits of specific supplements and how they can be incorporated into a midlife wellness plan.
Episode Highlights:
- Introduction and anecdotes about Sarah's morning routine [01:15]
- Midlife supplements and their benefits, including creatine and collagen [27:00]
- The pros and cons of intermittent fasting for midlife women [35:50]
- Personal reflections on midlife challenges and intentional living [43:00]
About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:
Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where she breaks down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.
On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.
Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn’t work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you’ve been looking for.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Living a Nutritious Life podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE.
Ready to Dive Deeper?
Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action – enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we’re here to help you get started on your journey!
Connect with Sarah Milken:
Host: The Flexible Neurotic Podcast
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Website: www.theflexibleneurotic.com
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- Instagram: instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/
- Instagram: instagram.com/keriglassman/
- Facebook: facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslife
- Pinterest: pinterest.com/nutritious_life/
- Website: nutritiouslife.com/
- Become a Nutrition Coach: nutritiouslife.com/bnc/
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54:37||Season 2, Ep. 33Living a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, I am beyond excited to welcome Lauren Pronger, a wellness expert and our very first Nutritious Life Certified alum to be my guest on the show!About Our Guest:Lauren Pronger, founder of Well Inspired Travels, is a graduate of the Nutritious Life Certification Program, and is a Luxury Wellness Consultant dedicated to elevating lives through holistic wellbeing. Read her full bio here. What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The importance of listening to your body and adopting holistic health practices.- How Lauren transitioned from severe burnout to vibrant health, coining the term "burnout to brilliance."- Insights into Lauren's "pillars of super well living" and how incorporating simple, cost-effective wellness practices can enhance your life.-The role the Nutritious Life community and Keri played in her career and success.- How Lauren used the COVID-19 pandemic to grow her business and Well Inspired Travels.Episode Highlights:- [04:30] Rebuilding health through natural methods, focusing on sleep, nutrition, mindfulness, and biorhythms.- [12:15] The significance of community and support in achieving wellness goals, highlighting Keri Glassman's mentorship.- [47:10] The creation and future plans for Well Inspired Travels and its focus on luxury wellness travel experiences.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn’t work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you’ve been looking for.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper?Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action – enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc.Connect with Lauren Pronger:Website: laurenpronger.comInstagram: instagram.com/lauren_pronger/Connect with Keri on social:Instagram: instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/Instagram: instagram.com/keriglassman/Facebook: facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLifeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslifeWebsite: nutritiouslife.com/Become a Nutrition Coach: nutritiouslife.com/bnc/Copyright © 2023 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife31. Episode 31: Dr. Tanya Altmann: Boosting Your Child’s Eye and Brain Health Through Diet
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