How do songs become anthems of resilience, and what can we learn from the music that moves us? In this special episode of Quiet the Diet, host Michelle brings her entire team—Nicki, Nina, Jessica, and Sarah—to share their personal healing anthems, discussing how music has played a crucial role in their journeys of overcoming chronic illness, emotional struggles, and finding joy.

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• Nicki shares her journey with chronic digestive issues and emotional stress eating, and explains how music like "Safe" by All Time Low helped her rediscover joy. [00:01:09]
• Nina introduces her story of overcoming illness and talks about how music, particularly Sia's "Angel by the Wings," has been a powerful tool in her healing and emotional embodiment practice. [00:03:16]
• Michelle reflects on her health crises, including significant weight loss and MCAS, sharing how songs like Tom Petty's "I Won’t Back Down" gave her resilience and strength during tough times. [00:15:28]
• Nicki adds Shania Twain’s "Up” to her list, which she used as an uplifting anthem to start her day during difficult personal times. [00:25:41]
• Nina discusses the science behind sound healing, emphasizing the importance of music’s vibrations in affecting the nervous system and emotional regulation. [00:29:09]
• Jessica reveals how the song "This Is Me" from The Greatest Showman helped her deal with anxiety and symptoms of isolation during the pandemic. [00:38:54]
• The team highlights how movement and embodiment, particularly through dancing and singing, can be essential to the healing process. [00:42:54]
• Michelle touches on the importance of living life fully despite health challenges, sharing her experience of attending concerts despite physical limitations. [00:53:07]
• Sarah shares how Adele's "Hello" has been her emotional release song, allowing her to connect with her emotions and get through anxious periods. [00:47:02]
• The team explores the power of using one’s voice in singing and how it can act as an additional healing tool by stimulating the vagus nerve. [00:37:19]
• Michelle concludes with a reflection on love and healing, quoting Queen’s "Under Pressure" to emphasize how caring for others and ourselves is essential in health journeys. [00:55:42]

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Is your body’s internal chemistry sabotaging your sleep? In this episode Quiet the Diet, host Michelle Shapiro explores hidden causes of insomnia, from histamine intolerance to hormone imbalances, and shares practical strategies for improving sleep quality, drawing from both her personal experience and client stories.

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• The struggle of overcoming severe insomnia through addressing histamine intolerance, and how histamines can affect sleep. [00:02:27]
• How to use long-term and short-term tools to tackle root causes of insomnia, including anxiety and nutrient deficiencies. [00:04:46]
• The importance of managing histamines for sleep, and the extended time it can take for histamines to clear from the body. [00:06:18]
• Hyperadrenergic POTS and its impact on sleep: symptoms, strategies to manage adrenaline dumping, and calming the nervous system before bed. [00:09:33]
• The relationship between cortisol spikes and sleep disruptions, and how blood sugar regulation can prevent cortisol-induced wakefulness. [00:14:26]
• Hormonal fluctuations, particularly around ovulation and menstruation, as potential contributors to poor sleep quality. [00:19:09]
• The role of nutrient deficiencies, especially vitamin D, B12, magnesium, and iron, in causing sleep problems and restless leg syndrome. [00:21:17]
• A closer look at sleep apnea and how it might manifest beyond typical symptoms, including insights from using Oura Rings for detection. [00:18:11]
• Michelle’s personal strategy for reframing insomnia and coping with sleepless nights by accepting the situation rather than fighting it. [00:23:42]
• How chronic pain, particularly neck pain, and other conditions like hyperthyroidism, can affect sleep quality. [00:25:13]
• Timing of supplements and medications, and how seasonal changes may affect sleep patterns. [00:27:09]

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What if your hypothyroidism isn’t the root problem, but rather a symptom of something bigger happening in your body? In this episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle welcomes functional nutritionist Abby Hueber to discuss common misconceptions about hypothyroidism, the link between thyroid function and weight loss resistance, and the role of holistic health practices in supporting metabolic and thyroid health.

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• The increase in hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's and the incomplete thyroid testing commonly performed by doctors. [00:00:58]
• How chronic under-eating, stress, and gut health issues can contribute to poor thyroid function, beyond the typical focus on just the thyroid. [00:02:24]
• Why people blame their thyroid for weight issues and how other systems play a crucial role. [00:03:25]
• The cycle of stress, under-eating, and its effect on cortisol, thyroid, and overall inflammation. [00:04:26]
• The impact of hypothyroidism on gut health and constipation, and how low thyroid function affects gut motility. [00:05:45]
• The importance of supporting liver health, as 70% of thyroid hormone is activated in the liver, and its impact on weight loss and energy levels. [00:06:43]
• The thyroid hormone production process and how brain, gut, and liver health affect thyroid function. [00:12:08]
• The differences between conventional and functional testing, what markers are most informative, and why. [00:14:34]
• Common patterns in thyroid labs and what they indicate about stress, nutrient deficiencies, and overall health. [00:23:19]
• Practical strategies for addressing hypothyroidism, including dietary adjustments, increasing carbohydrate intake, and supporting the nervous system with minerals. [00:34:31]
• How foundational support and addressing under-eating can help clients heal and, eventually, see changes in body composition without focusing solely on weight loss. [00:42:45]

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