New Index - Dr. Kristine Newman

Today’s episode is a very casual, off the cuff Ask Me Anything. I'm answering 14 listener questions about a wide variety of fun topics that you're sure to enjoy.  As always you can find all the Episode Extras at www.drkristinenewman.com/healthier (episode #20) To get your FREE copy of the Plan Well Guide: www.drkristinenewman.com/planwell Dr. Newman’s Workshops: www.drkristinenewman.com/workshops *** NEW *** The Accountability Accelerator - a self-paced course that will make sure you never fizzle out on your healthy habits again! AND If you have a question for the next ask me anything episode send an email to hello@drkristinenewman.com with the subject line AMA Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today so you don’t miss any episodes. If you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on any bonus episodes I add. Click here to subscribe on iTunes now! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if

As you listen to us respond to today’s listener question you’ll hear us both get a bit heated in our thoughts and responses. The 3 big takeaways from this episode are: do not compare yourself to any other women out there, you really, truly don’t know their reality. if you struggle to always make healthy choices you are in good company joining 100% of the rest of us, yes, even that woman you think is perfect (spoiler alert: she’s not) even if it’s by an inch, every time one of us moves away from the narrative that women need to look a certain way it’s a massive win for all of us And we’re going through a 4 week, 6-step process for you to try to make shifts in the relationship you have with your body. These are fresh ideas for you and I’m certain some of them will be the very first time you’ve heard anything like that. As always you can find all the Episode Extras at www.drkristinenewman.com/healthier (episode #18) If you have a question you’d like us to answer on an upcoming Body Wisdom episode send me a mes

This week’s topic is one I know you’ll get a lot out of  - we’re digging into how you can get started with your healthy habits: Play with your timing Interrupt your patterns Reward yourself Find an accountability gal pal/group Make it so easy you can’t say no (and the hard and fast rule for doing this) Get a big why behind your what You need a better plan As always you can find all the Episode Extras at www.drkristinenewman.com/healthier (episode #18) If you have a question you’d like us to answer on an upcoming Body Wisdom episode send me a message here: hello@drkristinenewman.com Want to learn more about Natasha: www.natashacfitness.com To get your FREE copy of the Plan Well Guide: www.drkristinenewman.com/planwell Dr. Newman’s Workshops: www.drkristinenewman.com/workshops *** NEW ***  The Accountability Accelerator - a self-paced course that will make sure you never fizzle out on your healthy habits again! Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encour

When it comes to our busy lives, sleep is often one of the first things to go. Sometimes by choice and other times, we try to sleep but the stress of life or hormone changes or night time interruptions keep us tossing and turning. If you’re looking for a way to boost your health making sure you get enough sleep is key. And enough isn’t just the hours you spend in bed. It’s also the quality of the sleep you get. If you’ve wondered how to get better sleep today’s listener question is for you. We talk about: Sleep interrupters How to use light to optimize your sleep hormones 3 top tips for morning and evening to deepen your sleep what to do if you can’t sleep   And tips for getting through the day after a night of no sleep As always you can find all the Episode Extras at www.drkristinenewman.com/healthier (episode #17) If you have a question you’d like us to answer on an upcoming Body Wisdom episode send me a message here: hello@drkristinenewman.com Want to learn more about Natasha: www.natashacfitness.com To

One of my favorite things is to connect with my listeners, to hear how the information I’m sharing here is relevant to you and how it’s helping you feel healthier. I love these chats sometimes over email, sometimes messenger and even sometimes video chats. Or even reading your podcast reviews (hint hint)! And without fail I’ll hear things like this: "I start out strong and then inevitably fizzle out" "something always comes up that gets in the way of me getting to the gym and eating healthy" "I know it’s good for me and I even feel better when I do it so why is it so why do I keep quitting" "I have so many good habits but I can never stick with this one and it’s so frustrating" Do any of these sound familiar? When it comes to being healthier consistency is non-negotiable. So why is it so darn hard? Today we’re answering this exact listener question. And we get into: the 2 different types of accountability how we schedule workouts one step that increases your follow through by 300% what makes a fitness expert

Today we’re answering another listener question about the keto diet trend. You’ll hear how we both really feel about fad diets in this lively discussion. We dig into some juicy topics like: how & why the keto diet was developed the best way to start intermittent fasting paleo vs. keto protein vs. fiber And Natasha’s 3 favorite weight loss tips Weight loss is a complicated topic for a number of reasons and this episode is all about getting to the bottom of fad diets and if/when they can be effective. As always you can find all the Episode Extras at www.drkristinenewman.com/healthier (episode #15) If you have a question you’d like us to answer on an upcoming Body Wisdom episode send me a message here: hello@drkristinenewman.com Want to learn more about Natasha: www.natashacfitness.com To get your FREE copy of the Plan Well Guide: www.drkristinenewman.com/planwell Dr. Newman’s Workshops: www.drkristinenewman.com/workshops Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I w

Recent scientific research shows that having too many things in your home may not only make it difficult to find your keys but significantly impact how you feel. And spoiler alert: getting organized does not just mean cleaning, sorting, and putting your things away. It is also about deciding what you need and love. I’ve heard it termed ‘stuffocation’ when we feel suffocated by the amount of stuff around us and I think that’s a great term to describe how overwhelming and immobilizing it can be when we’re faced with a huge decluttering job. If the thought of decluttering makes you want to take a nap this episode will help. Today I’m joined by clutter expert Jen Rao and we’re going through these 9 listener questions: Our favorite decluttering books Strategies to systematically declutter and organize How to deal with sentimental items The worry of ‘what if I need it later?” What to do about weight fluctuations and having all different sizes in your closet How to decide what you should keep and what to get rid of

One of the most common complaints I hear is ‘a lack of motivation’. You plan to do all sorts of healthy things but when the time comes, it’s hard to get yourself to do it. (Especially as our listener Maryann shares in her question, when you have a comfy chair and a great tv show calling your name.) Here’s some of the good stuff we get into today: imbalanced hunger hormones the importance of sleep and stress management for your mood the 8 things that are making you feel moody (and what to do about them) and 7 ways to snap yourself out of a bad mood fast Plus how to do your own quick mood audit   As always you can find all the Episode Extras at www.drkristinenewman.com/healthier (episode #13) If you have a question you’d like us to answer on an upcoming Body Wisdom episode send me a message here: hello@drkristinenewman.com Want to learn more about Natasha: www.natashacfitness.com To get your FREE copy of the Plan Well Guide: www.drkristinenewman.com/planwell Workshops: www.drkristinenewman.com/workshops Subsc

Today’s episode is for you if you’ve been wanting to put a spring back in your step. Your body is always talking to you and telling you what it needs. How you look and feel at the surface is always an indication of how well things are working internally. If you’ve been experiencing any of these 20 signs that your body needs some help from you, this episode is for you. You crave sugar. A lot. You don’t just get hungry, you get HANGRY Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and gas You keep reaching for the Tums. Acid reflux, stomach pain, ulcers, bloating. You eat healthily but don't feel healthy. You have Itchy skin. Flaky skin. Strange rashes. Outbreaks of acne. You’re exhausted all the time. You feel foggy You’re experiencing regular joint pain and feel sore, stiff, and achy You're constantly stressed. the thought of having to give up your current lifestyle makes you want to cry You are struggling with your weight You smell. You’re getting cold sores and/or colds Chemical hypersensitivity - you have started to f

This episode is purely practical as we answer a listener question about what supplements we personally take and what foundational supplements we recommend for everyone. When your body is properly nourished you’ll have the energy you need to do all the things you love, your immune system will be strong and your mood will be great. What you eat will literally become your body so ensuring you are adding a few key foundational supplements is one of the easiest ways to support your body. If you’ve purchased supplements in the past only to have them quickly collecting dust somewhere today we’re going to narrow it down to the basics, how to remember to take them, and what brands to be looking for so you never feel like you wasted money on a supplement again.   As always you can find all the Episode Extras at www.drkristinenewman.com/healthier (episode #11) If you have a question you’d like us to answer on an upcoming Body Wisdom episode send me a message here: hello@drkristinenewman.com Want to learn more about Nata

This week we’re back with the Body Wisdom Series listener question #2 and it’s all about hormonal health. In this jam-packed episode we talk about: how your hormones work estrogen dominance the importance of liver and gut health for hormonal balance cortisol and stress management + the best exercise for cortisol balance insulin resistance plus we talk about the best nutrition for hormone health This series is all about listening to your body and the more you know about how your body functions the more confident you’ll be interpreting what YOUR body is trying to tell you. When you have body wisdom you’ll have vibrant health no matter what’s going on because you’re always listening to the expert - your body! As always you can find all the Episode Extras at www.drkristinenewman.com/healthier (episode #10) If you have a question you’d like us to answer on an upcoming Body Wisdom episode send me a message here: hello@drkristinenewman.com Want to learn more about Natasha: www.natashacfitness.com To get your FREE

This episode is #1 in the Body Wisdom Series. If you’ve been in my crowd for any length of time you already know how much I love being able to chat with all of you and ask you about what’s going on with your health. And that’s what inspired this Body Wisdom Series. I named it Body Wisdom because I really believe that is the ONLY path to truly looking and feeling your best, and that’s listening and being able to interpret what YOUR body is trying to tell you. When you have body wisdom you’ll have vibrant health no matter what’s going on because you’re always listening to the expert - your body! Today’s question has 3 really important parts:  breaking down big health goals  how to even know what’s healthy for you after trying so many different things  after trying ‘millions’ of diets, how do you know what to follow And I have a special guest joining me - Natasha is a fitness and nutrition expert and has 15 years of working with women. In this episode we’ll cover: why diets don’t work (what Natasha calls th

Today we’re wrapping up our 5-part Eat Right Series with another 15 mistakes we make eating right. Remember whether you’re making a few mistakes or all of them doesn’t matter, what we’re looking for is insight into what gets in the way of you eating right. Over the course of the Eat Right Series I’ve received many messages and to wrap it all up I wanted to address the questions, obstacles and roadblocks you’ve been sharing with me behind the scenes. We’ll dig into willpower, self sabotage plus when it comes to eating right there are no quick fixes BUT  I am going to share the ONE thing that comes close. This one change is a great starting point to give you some early momentum because you will notice the results in only a few days - it’s an Eat Right Quickstart. Episode Extras: www.drkristinenewman.com/healthier (episode 8) and workshop registration: www.drkristinenewman.com/sugarworkshop Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today

Today we’re starting to wrap up our Eat Right Series in a 2-part episode. One of the interesting lessons I’ve witnessed over the years is that it is impossible to get where you want to go without first knowing where you already are. In order to use a GPS you need the destination and your current location. It’s no different with eating right, you need to know where you might be making mistakes before you can fix them. So today we’re looking at the first 15 (of 30) mistakes we make eating right. Whether you’re making a few mistakes or all of them doesn’t matter. Instead think of this episode as a quick assessment to see where you are today and what you might want to change, I’m also sharing a great strategy to put in your pocket for situations that often knock us off course when it comes to eating right, things like parties, holiday get-togethers, travelling and eating out etc... For all the episode extras, go to Episode 7 @ www.drkristinenewman.com/healthier Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed

This is part 3 in our Eat Right Series and today is 100% strategy-based. I’m giving you ALL the best tools, tips and doable action steps to create, implement and stick to a meal plan. Ok so maybe making a meal plan isn’t the most exciting topic BUT having a meal plan is the very backbone of eating right. It’s planning with the higher level function of your brain so that how you eat aligns with how you want to feel. Whether you’ve never tried meal planning before or you’ve been doing it for 20 years, and especially if you’ve tried it and written it off as too complicated, too boring or too unfun this epsiode will have something for you. We’re covering: The #1 step that everyone leaves out that makes a huge difference (and why it may not have worked for you in the past) A tried, tested and true 3 step system to use 15 top tips and strategies to make it work for you and save time 11 mistakes that people commonly make meal planning (and that you won’t make anymore) 4 no-recipe meal formulas to make nutritious +

Last week in episode 1 of our 5 part eat right series we set the foundation for eating right. If you haven’t heard that episode do me a favour and give it a listen before you jump into today episode. Even though we know that eating right is foundational to looking and feeling our best it can sometimes feel like it’s out of our control. Have you ever found yourself at the bottom of a bag of chips or that 3rd glass of wine you swore you wouldn’t have? How about standing in front of your open fridge even when you know you aren’t hungry? Why does this happen? And why do we feel so powerless to stop? Today we’re going to be looking for answers. We’ll be looking at the concept of false pleasures: what they are why we do them why does it matter 2 questions you can use to determine if what you’re doing is a false pleasure 3 in-depth, step-by-step strategies to be more in control For all the episode extras, go to Episode 5 @ www.drkristinenewman.com/healthier Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my

When it comes to looking and feeling your very best, there is one goal that seems to be on everyone’s list and that is eating right. We all know on a deep level that what we eat has a dramatic effect on how we look and feel but the overwhelming amount of information out there can stop us in our tracks. And what’s worse is that so much of it is conflicting, confusing, and potentially damaging. What the heck do we eat to look and feel our best, to protect our health and prevent doing ourselves harm? Today’s episode is the first in a series called Eat Right to help you unwind all the confusing messages out there and figure out what works best for you, your body and your life. In this episode, we’ll be setting out a framework for the next 5 weeks and going through: What eating right isn’t - the 4 D’s What eating right is 6 signs you’re eating right (3 visible and 3 invisible) The 3 rules of the Eat Right framework And, because you know I’m all about taking action, 2 quickstart steps that you can start doing toda

Having a healthy gut is the strongest foundation for your health. But how do you know if your gut is healthy? Well, the good news is, you get a (hopefully daily) report card to tell you exactly how well the food you eat is creating the healthy body you want. Today’s episode is taken from one of my most popular live workshops called Gut in a Rut. There is A LOT of information in this episode and you’ll want to listen more than once. The workbook and all the slides are available when you go to the episode #3 extras at www.drkristinenewman.com/healthier. I suggest listening at least once with both in front of you. We’re going to go through your entire digestive system from top to bottom, looking at: Digestive System Anatomy 6 Digestive Functions 4 Tests you can do at home Your daily report card (AKA the anatomy of a perfect poop) - The Chew Test - Stomach Acid Test - Bowel Transit Time Test - Peek Test 5 causes of a bad poop The 4 R’s of your microbiome Top strategies and tips to optimize your gut

It seems like there is no shortage of new + noteworthy health trends. But how do you know what’s worth your time, energy and hard earned cash? 5 to Thrive is a quarterly series created to bring you some of the trending health habits making the news. I’ll dig deep into 5 hot health trends and give you all the information you need to decide if it’s right for you…or not. ** This is a 5 day email series so make sure you’re getting my emails (www.drkristinenewman.com/healthier) so that you don’t miss out on the next 5 to Thrive series! During the 5 to Thrive week I collect all the questions I get and answer them all for you here. Today we’re going through questions on these hot habits: Thought Detox Hydration Cortisol Conscious Workouts Whitespace + JOMO Intermittent Fasting If you’ve been hearing about these and wondering if any of them are right for you, here’s your answer! Links Mentioned  #2: Episode Extras    Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I wan

Healthier has been in the works, well, as you’ll hear in this short intro episode, since July 12, 2014. In a time when we can find anything online health information is at our fingertips. And yet how do you know that what you’re hearing is factual? Your health is not a guessing game. The decisions you make can have a lasting effect on how you look and feel. Plus the amount of information is overwhelming. And the experts seem to constantly contradict one another. That’s why it’s never been more important for you to be in charge of your health. How do you do that? You have to learn what works, and what doesn’t work, for you, your body, and your life. No one is better positioned to be an expert in you, than you are. My mission is to share the foundations of health and how your body works so that you can be informed and the final vote on what you need. By starting with the foundations you can gather all the information you need to not only make informed decisions but also to take everything you