S3E6: Should I eat meat?

Almost two years ago we recorded an episode on GLP-1s when they were first hitting the mainstream weight loss scene. Today we’re revisiting that conversation with updated experiences, opinions and research on GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy. Learn from our first-hand client stories and where we have some differences of opinion, too. As always, please always work with a doctor or practitioner to come up with the best personalized plan for you.

You asked, we answered! In todays episode we’re doing a listener Q&A, including cholesterol, creatine, colostrum, and so much more. Listen in for how to de-puff when you wake up, supplement brands, and how to help your parents get healthier.

Do you feel great about your diet during the weekdays, but feel like everything goes out the window on the weekends? Do you feel like you can’t keep X food in your house without eating all of it? We’ve been there, we get it. Today we are breaking down black and white thinking and teaching you how to live in the grey area with food so you can learn to actually ENJOY what you are having and FEEL GOOD all the time.

We are ending this season sharing 10 things you can add to your routine to feel a *little* healthier. We are big fans of slow change to boost your wellness inertia, and this episode is packed with our favorite ideas to get started.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.com‌Marissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition.com

Today’s episode is a deep dive into the world of nutritional psychiatry. We talk through the brain-gut connection and explain how food can play a role in your mood. We share our favorite “good mood foods” and some actionable ways you can incorporate them into your day.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.comMarissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition.com

To snack or not to snack? In this episode, we cover when, how, and why snacking can be helpful and also look at when it is not so great. We share our favorite real food snacks and some on-the-go options and brands. Happy snacking!Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.comMarissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition.com

Ever wondered why you feel hungry all the time? This week we are ruining through 10 questions you should ask yourself if you are constantly hungry. From checking in on your protein content, looking at your stress levels to even subconsciously restricting, we are covering it all today.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.comMarissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition.com

Today we are answering a question we hear all too often - should I eat meat? We go through why veganism is not always better, the health benefits of good quality meat and how to consider the environment if you are going to consume animal products.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.com‌Marissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition.com

With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, we are all looking for ways to revamp our wellness routines. In this episode we are sharing 5 new tips we have yet to cover. From surrounding yourself with plants and swapping out your deodorant to changing up what you listen to, this one is jam packed with new information.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.comMarissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition.com

We have touched on what diet culture is before, but in this episode we dive deep into the ways it has affected us. From attaching points to food (hi WW), to eliminating whole food groups (thank you, keto), we look at the lasting effects these diets can have on our relationships with food. We end the episode with some tools to challenge these narratives and how to move forward with a healthier outlook.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.comMarissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition.com