S2 Ep46: Wellness Traps & Nutrition Tea: Diet Culture Is Sabotaging You w/ Shana Minei Spence

Are you tired of conflicting nutrition advice and expensive wellness trends? Join me as I sit down with Shana Minei Spence, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and author of "Live Nourished," to unpack the dangerous myths of diet culture and discover a more balanced approach to health - We are going to dive into THE NUTRITION TEA. Connect with Shana: Shana's Instagram Shana's Book Quote from Shana: "Health is not just what we eat and exercise. There is so much more to it and it requires nuance." We are diving into: 🥑 The problem with health extremes and why being "healthy" seems so expensive and complicated 🍎 Debunking the most dangerous myth in diet culture: detoxing 💪 Why the "clean eating" obsession might be doing more harm than good 🧠 The often-overlooked mental health aspects of nutrition and wellness 📚 Insights from Shana's book on making peace with food and banishing body shame Key takeaways we won't want to miss: - The truth about processed foods and why not all convenience foods are evil - How to simplify nutrition and focus on what really matters - Practical tips for nourishing your body without restrictive food rules - Addressing mental health challenges like ADHD in relation to nutrition and wellness Whether you're struggling with food guilt, overwhelmed by nutrition information, or simply looking for a more joyful approach to health, this episode is for you. Join me in dismantling diet culture myths and reclaiming a balanced, judgment-free relationship with food and wellness. Tune in for a refreshing, no-BS conversation that will change the way you think about nutrition, health, and self-care. It's time to nourish your body and mind without the side of guilt! Get Connected: MY LINKS CALL SYD ADVICE: 612-470-7569 PLEASE RATE and Follow on Spotify: HERE PLEASE RATE and Subscribe on Apple Podcast: HERE

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Well Said with Syd is the podcast for women in motion—navigating growth, transitions, healing, and becoming who they’re meant to be. Hosted by Syd—a brand strategist, wellness coach, and your real-life hype girl—this show goes beyond surface-level advice. You’ll hear raw conversations, expert insights, and unfiltered stories that touch everything from women’s health and nervous system regulation to confidence, connection, creativity, and the bold decisions that change your life. This is where personal growth meets real wellness. Where the conversations go deeper. And where you’re reminded that you’re not alone in the becoming. Because wellth isn’t just what you eat or how you move—it’s who you surround yourself with, how you show up, and the way you build a life that feels like yours.