S3E9: Food & Mood

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

We've broken down many diets that focus on what to eat, but this week we are looking at one that is more focused on when you eat. In this week's episode, we dive into where the tradition of fasting first originated, how it is being utilized today, who it is right for and who should avoid this. Spoiler alert: if it’s stressful, it’s not wellness!

Tiktok has created a whole new world to gather wellness information. Over the past few years we have fielded hundreds of clien questions, so we are opening up the dialogue and breaking down the most askeda about tiktok trends. Curious if carrot salad can balance your hormones, if an orange peel is key to digestion or if seed cycling is right for you? We are breaking it all down in this episode.

We figured it was time to address the envelope in the room. In today’s episode, we sat down and discuss Ozempic. We explain what it is, who it is meant for, what the side effects look like and what we have seen in practice. We discuss what this says for us about body image and debate whether or not celebrities should have to disclose use or should we all just leave them alone? This is one you do not want to miss!