As a registered dietitian, Shira Barlow MS, RD (aka The Food Therapist) has built a broad clientele. From celebrities seeking a nutrition plan for their next big role to moms trying to fit in a healthy bite during naptime, Shira has identified one of the most common challenges that we all share: we struggle to eat thoughtfully while navigating busy lives. Listen along every Thursday as Shira shares tips and tricks to help uncomplicate your relationship with food in Dear Media Originals' new podcast Good Instincts.
Shira’s Greatest Hits and Lessons
26 mins; December 27, 2023
Change change change, balancing motherhood and work, and a very special guest ;)
26 mins; December 20, 2023
food in relationships and taking up space with Shira’s producer, Olivia Meade
28 mins; December 14, 2023
Don’t let great stand in the way of good, a case for B- cooking
21 mins; December 07, 2023
Body Literacy, Being Hormonal and Motherhood with Alex Taylor
37 mins; November 30, 2023
How To Have a Thoughtful Thanksgiving
23 mins; November 22, 2023
Choosing Yourself with Sami Spalter
58 mins; November 16, 2023
Setting social boundaries around food, an Ozempic-like food hack, and so much more
24 mins; November 09, 2023
Home Cooking 101 with Micah Wexler
49 mins; November 02, 2023
Let’s start thinking about menopause early
29 mins; October 26, 2023
Tools to Connect Back to Ourselves
26 mins; October 19, 2023
Stop Eating Salad If….
26 mins; October 12, 2023
How to access micro moments of rest with Ashley Neese
28 mins; October 05, 2023
Eat more during luteal, I promise
22 mins; September 28, 2023
Good Instincts is Going Weekly!
39 secs; September 25, 2023
Embracing Change with Geri Hirsch
40 mins; September 22, 2023
Shit I'm Loving: Lunchbox Luxuries and Plastic-Free Living
9 mins; September 21, 2023
Nourishing Fall Soups for Wellness and Comfort
10 mins; September 20, 2023
Is Peanut Butter Okay?! Mold, Aflatoxins, and Healthy Choices
11 mins; September 19, 2023
Transforming with Consistency: A Real-Life Weight Loss Success Story
14 mins; September 18, 2023
Empowering Parenthood: A Formula for Confidence
35 mins; September 15, 2023
Shit I'm Loving: Glutathione, Turmeric Tahini, and More!
12 mins; September 14, 2023
The Secret Sauce: How to amp up shirataki aka "Miracle" noodles
12 mins; September 13, 2023
Take a Deep Breath: Understanding how lead ends up in our dark chocolate, managing intense anxiety, and so much more
14 mins; September 12, 2023
Listen to Your Body: Navigating Food Sensitivities and Bio-Individuality
15 mins; September 11, 2023
Fit check: all about loving your look, being comfortable, and letting everyone be shiny with personal stylist Caroline DeJean
35 mins; September 08, 2023
Shit I'm Loving: Stress support, a sweet low-sugar dessert treat, and real adult friendships
13 mins; September 07, 2023
Getting Back to Basics and Setting Sustainable Routines
14 mins; September 06, 2023
Ask Shira: Figuring out what's worth it, navigating the post-baby "bounceback", and chagaccinos
21 mins; September 05, 2023
Your Vice isn't Wellness--And That's Fine
13 mins; September 04, 2023
More than Skin Deep: Face Mapping with Holistic Facialist Julie Civiello Polier
26 mins; September 01, 2023
Shit I'm Loving: Period underwear, a water filter, and the burger of the summer
10 mins; August 31, 2023
Don't Abandon Yourself: boundaries, being okay with disappointing others, and prioritizing your needs
15 mins; August 30, 2023
Breakdown of the The Blood Type Diet
10 mins; August 29, 2023
Taking Calculated Risks: Intuition, imperfection, and letting go of fearful living
12 mins; August 28, 2023
Cycle Syncing and Hormonal Empowerment with Aavia App Founder Aagya Mathur
26 mins; August 25, 2023
Shit I'm Loving: elevated girl dinner, a magical hairbrush, and opening up about co-parenting
7 mins; August 24, 2023
The Back to School Reset
12 mins; August 23, 2023
Shira’s Hot Take: Breaking Vegan
9 mins; August 22, 2023
Lunchbox Hacks and Simplifying School Lunches
13 mins; August 21, 2023
Living Well without Overwhelm: Practical Insights with Maia James
26 mins; August 18, 2023
Shit I'm Loving: A BS-free jerky, cycle syncing, and a sweet summer TV series
10 mins; August 17, 2023
Revisiting The Food Therapist: A Reflective Self-Review
11 mins; August 16, 2023
Shira's Protein Powder Playbook
12 mins; August 15, 2023
The Power of Emotional Honesty in Parent-Child Relationships
10 mins; August 14, 2023
Tiffani Thiessen's Transformations: Embracing Self-Acceptance and Culinary Adventure
23 mins; August 11, 2023
Shit I'm Loving : a listener dopamine hit, a chicken recipe, and a movie treat
11 mins; August 10, 2023
A Journey Back to Basics: Keeping Wellness Accessible and Sustainable
13 mins; August 09, 2023
Tips for Embracing Imperfect Balance this Summer
10 mins; August 07, 2023
Don't Let Fear Be Your Guide
12 mins; August 07, 2023
Discovering Your Inner Badass: Strength Training's Empowering Effect with Alex Silver-Fagan
17 mins; August 04, 2023
Shit I'm Loving: setting a timer, functional movements, and a hack to get kids talking!
10 mins; August 03, 2023
Girl Dinner!
10 mins; August 02, 2023
All things Aspartame
10 mins; August 01, 2023
Flying Solo
9 mins; July 31, 2023
Cycle Syncing 101: Understanding Your Body's Rhythms with Paige Lindgren
20 mins; July 28, 2023
Shit I'm Loving: An Organic Bug Repellent, A Clean Jerky, and an Inclusive Cycle Tracking App
7 mins; July 27, 2023
Mindful Eating: Breaking the 'Eat, Repent, Repeat' Cycle
8 mins; July 26, 2023
Supplement Breakdown: What is Dim?
6 mins; July 25, 2023
Summer Envy: The Social Media Effect on Parenting and Well-Being
7 mins; July 24, 2023
Mindfulness, Acupressure, and Ear Seeds with Acupuncturist Katya Mosely
21 mins; July 21, 2023
Shit I'm Loving: strength training, a caramelized shallot dressing, and some kind words
10 mins; July 20, 2023
The Bloat Episode
9 mins; July 19, 2023
A Berberine Update
9 mins; July 18, 2023
You've Got This!
11 mins; July 17, 2023
The Truth About Supplements: Exploring Sourcing and Purity Testing with Ryan Woodbury
24 mins; July 14, 2023
Shit I'm Loving: A new workout obsession, a sweetly nostalgic lip balm, and a cottage cheese recipe