Simply Balanced with Taylor Grasso

Many followers know that I was diagnosed with ADHD in the later half of 2023 after dealing with years of what I thought was just anxiety. In this episode I dive into my personal mental health journey and what that's looked like for me, symptoms of ADHD that I have always had but had no idea they were tied to ADHD and my medication journey since being diagnosed. Always consult with a healthcare provider if you feel that you need more support with your mental health, just because you can't see it, doesn't mean you don't need or deserve help. Love you besties, thanks for listening to this more vulnerable episode. Two of the primary things I talk about on my page are building balanced plates and power packed snacks, and of course, I give brief breakdowns in those videos of why and how that benefits our body in a positive way. But, I had never done a DEEP dive on the ways in which blood sugar balance and stress management are truly the root of a lot of metabolic conditions we see, sugar is not poison, and you can enjoy the foods you love. What makes me so sad about the nutrition industry is that all anyone has ever taught women is how to diet, but I'm here to change that by helping women learn how to eat and fuel confidently so that they can feel their best. Thanks for listening, xo, Taylor.  Follow along for more like this: Master Your Metabolism: Nourish Without Numbers: ⁠⁠https://masteryourmetabolism.lpages.co/enroll/⁠⁠ - use code FOODFREEDOM for 20% off "Transformation" tier Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠simplyhealthynutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply for coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching Application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

Two of the primary things I talk about on my page are building balanced plates and power packed snacks, and of course, I give brief breakdowns in those videos of why and how that benefits our body in a positive way. But, I had never done a DEEP dive on the ways in which blood sugar balance and stress management are truly the root of a lot of metabolic conditions we see, sugar is not poison, and you can enjoy the foods you love. What makes me so sad about the nutrition industry is that all anyone has ever taught women is how to diet, but I'm here to change that by helping women learn how to eat and fuel confidently so that they can feel their best. Thanks for listening, xo, Taylor. Follow along for more like this: Master Your Metabolism: Nourish Without Numbers: ⁠https://masteryourmetabolism.lpages.co/enroll/⁠ - use code FOODFREEDOM for 20% off "Transformation" tier Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠simplyhealthynutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply for coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching Application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

This episode, I dive into 4 different categories of questions based on the ones submitted to my story! Nutrition, food, intuitive eating, and a bit of lifestyle. The Q&A responses also gave me some good ideas for future episodes. :) Follow along for more like this: Master Your Metabolism: Nourish Without Numbers: https://masteryourmetabolism.lpages.co/enroll/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠simplyhealthynutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply for coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching Application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

This has been a topic on my mind for awhile now, and I want to clarify that when I am referring to "coming off the medication" I am referring to this drug being used as a quick fix, weight loss solution. I understand that there are many people who benefit from the drug and could be on long-term. However, the way that the media/influencer etc. are advertising it, using words like "skinny shot" does not sit well with me. The current advertising is is sending a message that if you "just get a shot" you can magically lose weight and be thin, and it terrifies me for women and young girls. It's not about being "triggered" it's about recognizing that health doesn't equate to weight lose, health relates to habit change. Think about if you've ever successfully lost weight and kept it off, you probably: changed your nutrition habits, are moving more in ways you enjoy, maybe drinking more water, or sleeping better. It's not the weight loss giving you the benefits but the habits that led to it! Follow along for more like this: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠simplyhealthynutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply for coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching Application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on Instagram for deets on the next round of group coaching! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

In this episode, I dive into a conversation with health coach, Cassidy Ceresa. She's had personal experiences in the world of diet culture and burn out and now spends her career helping women build tangible habits to get out of that mindset and evaluate what self-care looks like to them. She's a wonderful human being, so easy to talk to, and I hope you love this conversation as much as I did! Ever since my conversation with Cassidy I've been working on my own relationship with self-care and burnout and what that looks like for me. If you want more of Cassidy: website: www.cassidyeats.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/cassidyeatspodcass  eat easy: learn kitchen confidence and master balanced food habits 20% off for listeners: TAYLOR  Follow along for more like this: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠simplyhealthynutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply for coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching Application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on Instagram for deets on the next round of group coaching! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

I always like to preface conversations around cycle syncing that it is currently NOT evidence based, however, I believe there is a lot of power in understanding your cycle and how it may impact nutrition, fitness, sleep, etc. This is my personal journey of why I decided to come off birth control and cycle sync my workouts and how it's impacted me over the past 4 years. Always consult with your OBGYN and PCP prior to making these decisions, this is just a sharing of my personal journey. :) Follow along for more like this: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠simplyhealthynutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply for coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching Application⁠⁠⁠⁠ DM me on Instagram for deets on the next round of group coaching! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

This episode is going to be part 1 of a little menstrual cycle series. I wanted to start by sharing the science behind the menstrual cycle, the hormones and how they're fluctuating, and give you a little knowledge before diving into part 2 which will be more of a story time of my personal experience with birth control and cycle syncing. This is a good one that I hope empowers you as a woman and you learn something new! Follow along for more like this: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠simplyhealthynutrition.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply for coaching: ⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching Application⁠⁠⁠ DM me on Instagram for deets on the next round of group coaching! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

I had a video go massively viral last week debunking some common nutrition myths. As a dietitian, I saw some common trends in the comments among assumptions made about dietitians that I felt it was really important to dive into: dietitian's aren't paid by big pharmacy but what do we learn in school to classify us as 'experts' in nutrition, preventative healthcare, and more on pRoCeSsEd foods. Follow along for more content:  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠simplyhealthynutrition.com⁠⁠⁠ Apply for coaching: ⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching Application⁠ Apply for group coaching waitlist: ⁠Group Coaching Waitlist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

On today's episode my bestie, Taylor, and I dive into all things balanced girl aesthetic, content creation and the pressures that come along with social media for not only content creators but anyone who is also consuming content. Get a little BTS of the pros and cons of being in this industry! If you want more of Taylor follow her on Instagram or TikTok Instagram: @taylorcroyle TikTok: @taylorrcroyle Follow along for more like this: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠simplyhealthynutrition.com⁠⁠⁠ Apply for coaching: ⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching Application⁠⁠ DM me on Instagram for deets on the next round of group coaching! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

The term "balancing your hormones" is thrown around all over the internet, but what does that actually mean? The reality is this is largely a marketing term that's targeted mostly at women to sell some sort of supplement, meal plan, or protocol. There are over 50 different hormones in the body that naturally and constantly fluctuate and is incredibly bio-individual. Especially for us as females. In this episode, we breakdown six of the major hormones that are impacted by nutrition and restrictive dieting and how you can better support your body and hormones to the best of your ability. Follow along for more content: Instagram: ⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠simplyhealthynutrition.com⁠⁠ Apply for coaching: ⁠⁠1:1 Coaching Application Apply for group coaching waitlist: Group Coaching Waitlist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

There are WAY too many trends that we need to breakdown and I'm starting with three of the ones that I get asked about most often: intermittent fasting, carbs (specifically carbohydrates related to things like pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, and PCOS), and the dreaded, not so scary, seed oils. In these "Truth Behind the Trend" episodes I'll be using evidence-based information to break down the latest nutrition trends and whether or not they actually do anything for you, or if they're just another scam by the diet industry. 😉 Studies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7021351/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32139174/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.23562 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28526025/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3132704/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4609978/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22889633/ Follow along for more like this: Instagram: ⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠simplyhealthynutrition.com⁠⁠ Apply for coaching: ⁠⁠1:1 Coaching Application⁠ DM me on Instagram for deets on the next round of group coaching! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

A massive request that I've gotten from all of you is breaking down specific diets, but, before we can do that, I need you to understand the science of metabolism and how it actually works. This episode dives into what makes up your metabolism, how your body uses energy, and why restrictive diets will continue to leave you in that constant restrict > binge > guilt cycle. Let's learn some science besties! 🧬 Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠ TikTok: ⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠ Website: ⁠simplyhealthynutrition.com⁠ Apply for coaching: ⁠1:1 Coaching Application Apply for group coaching: Group Coaching --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

In this episode, I brought my husband, Zachary, on to talk all things sober curious, smoking, and give you all a look into our relationship and what it's really like running a business with your partner and best friend. We dive into how each of our relationship's with alcohol have changed since our early 20s. Why we enjoy gardening (aka weed), what we take, and our opinions surrounding the stigma of cannabis. Plus, talking a little bit about our relationship and how we've cultivated a healthy communication system between the two of us to be able to successfully live together, run a business together, and fall more in love with each other while doing it. We also dive into our new business a little bit and talk about what start-up life is like. Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠ TikTok: ⁠@simplyhealthyrd⁠ Website: ⁠simplyhealthynutrition.com⁠ Apply for coaching: ⁠1:1 Coaching Application Support Pesche --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

In this solo episode I dive into the good, bad, and ugly of my personal journey with healing my relationship with food. I struggled with orthorexia for about about five years and when I originally shared about launching this podcast I got SO many DMs wanting a deep dive on the struggle with obsessing over food, and more importantly how I overcame it. I give tips and tricks to how I started working towards a healthier relationship with food and tools I have in my tool box to this day that help me when I'm having a bad body image day. Follow me: Instagram: @simplyhealthyrd TikTok: @simplyhealthyrd Website: simplyhealthynutrition.com Apply for coaching: 1:1 Coaching Application --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message

Hi besties! Welcome to Simply Balanced, in this first solo episode I really give you all the deets into my life: becoming a registered dietitian, the path I took to get from corporate America to self-employment, a little on sober curiosity, my recovery journey from orthorexia, and how I got into content creation. This is just the beginning and I'm SO excited you're here! Cheers to 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taylor-grasso/message