Welcome to another episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast with your hosts Gio and Jodi! Tune in as we dive into the inspiring journey of Laura, an integrative nutritionist with 30 years of experience. Laura shares her personal story of overcoming body image issues and transforming her life through nutrition and self-love. She discusses the importance of holistic health, the impact of negative self-talk, and practical tips for achieving sustainable weight loss without dieting. Discover Laura's unique approach to wellness that combines mind, body, and soul, and learn how to nurture and support yourself from a place of self-worth. Don't miss out on this powerful conversation!

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Background

00:41 Meet Laura: Integrative Nutritionist

01:27 Laura's Personal Journey

03:41 The Impact of Negative Self-Talk

07:20 Focusing on Nutrition and Holistic Health

14:23 Challenges Women Face in Weight Loss

18:49 Integrative and Functional Medicine

22:51 Exploring Gluten Sensitivity and Testing Methods

23:19 The Importance of Detox and Seasonal Cleansing

24:58 Understanding Blood Sugar and Diabetes Management

26:04 Motivation and Discipline in Health Goals

31:47 Success Stories and Client Transformations

36:41 Inflammation and Inflammatory Foods

40:14 The Role of Fiber in Gut Health

43:02 Final Thoughts and Contact Information