Mia Schick discusses the importance of healing our relationship with food, sharing personal experiences and practical strategies to help listeners navigate their dietary choices without guilt or obsession. The conversation emphasizes the need to unlearn diet culture and focus on nourishing the body in a balanced and enjoyable way.

Chapters

• 00:00 Healing Our Relationship with Food
• 02:47 Unlearning Diet Culture
• 03:54 Ditching the Diet Mentality
• 07:50 Focusing on Nourishment Over Weight Loss
• 16:50 Mindful Eating Practices
• 21:01 Incorporating Fun Foods
• 27:56 Understanding Emotional Eating

What's covered in this podcast:

• What iron does in the body and why it's essential for energy
• Common signs and symptoms of low iron
• The connection between iron, thyroid function, and metabolism
• How iron impacts mood, focus, and brain health
• Why women are at higher risk for iron deficiency
• Common causes of low iron, including gut issues and heavy periods
• Understanding ferritin, serum iron, CBC, and other iron labs
• How inflammation can affect iron test results
• Best food sources of heme and non-heme iron
• Factors that improve or block iron absorption
• Iron supplementation tips and common mistakes
• Practical strategies to optimize iron levels naturally

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HCl Challenge

In this episode, we’re diving into gut health - why it matters, what your symptoms might be telling you and where to actually start if your digestion feels off.

We cover:

• Why gut health is so important for overall health
• Common signs of digestive dysfunction
• What can cause gut imbalances in the first place
• The role of stomach acid and digestive enzymes
• Why heartburn doesn’t always mean “too much acid”
• What bloating, constipation, and irregular bowel movements can tell us
• The gut-brain connection and why stress can affect digestion
• Leaky gut, inflammation, and microbiome support
• How fiber can help — and when it can make symptoms worse
• Food intolerances vs. deeper digestive issues
• Common diets used for gut support, including when they may or may not be helpful
• When to consider testing, like SIBO, H. pylori, stool testing, or functional gut testing