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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

9 mins; July 13, 2023

Cottage Cheese isn't Going Anywhere

11 mins; July 12, 2023

You Deserve to Feel Taken Care Of

10 mins; July 11, 2023

Ask Shira: Food ruts, reframing vacation mode, and balancing blood sugar

16 mins; July 10, 2023

Pia Baroncini on Supplementation, PCOS, Weight Watchers, and Navigating Online Criticism

28 mins; July 07, 2023

Shit I'm Loving: a delicious date bar, being a beginner, and creating a dopamine menu

9 mins; July 06, 2023

How to Amp up the Satisfaction on your Snackage

12 mins; July 05, 2023

An Ozempic Update: Results and Regressions

11 mins; July 04, 2023

"So When Are You Due?"

12 mins; July 03, 2023

Deepening Wellness: Exploring Trends and Emotional Health with Chalkboard Magazine’s Suzanne Hall

20 mins; June 30, 2023

Shit I'm Loving: A freezer fudge for the summer, a pickle juice salad dressing, and your invitation to get creative

10 mins; June 29, 2023

You Deserve a Conscious Indulgence

11 mins; June 28, 2023

What the heck does "Natural Flavors" mean?

9 mins; June 27, 2023

You Got This! Thinking ahead, being kind to yourself, and navigating difficult roadblocks

12 mins; June 26, 2023

Nothing is Missing: Navigating hustle and harmony, body acceptance in every form, and embracing abundance

32 mins; June 23, 2023

Shit I’m Loving: A Secret Ingredient, Red Light Therapy, and a Berberine Recommendation

9 mins; June 22, 2023

Blood Sugar 101

9 mins; June 21, 2023

Shedding Light on Red Light Therapy: An in-depth Look at this trending treatment

8 mins; June 20, 2023

From Overwhelm to Accomplishment: Breaking Down Daunting Tasks

7 mins; June 19, 2023

The Power of Creativity: Exploring the Connection between Art and Well-being with Berry Stein

19 mins; June 16, 2023

Shit I’m Loving: An author you can’t miss, the power of colostrum, and a summery sandwich spread

10 mins; June 15, 2023

Rediscovering childlike joy this summer

9 mins; June 14, 2023

The Metformin Breakdown

8 mins; June 13, 2023

Slow Girl Summer

10 mins; June 12, 2023

Pregnancy Unfiltered: Gratitude, Miserable Moments, and Everything In Between with Lauren Elizabeth

24 mins; June 09, 2023

Shit I’m Loving: A Travel Hack, an “Undo List,” and a Dear Intern Moment

9 mins; June 08, 2023

Are You Ready for it to Work?

7 mins; June 07, 2023

Decoding Fatty 15: Why this Trending Supplement is Making Waves in Wellness

8 mins; June 06, 2023

Join the Conversation: Transparency, Balance, and Finding your Own Way in our Social Media & Wellness Landscape

10 mins; June 05, 2023

All about Your Future Self with Dr. Hal Hershfield

23 mins; June 02, 2023

Shit I’m Loving: A larb we’re loving, comfy classics, and an emo quote

9 mins; June 01, 2023

Some Ins and Outs of the Trending Inositol Supplement

8 mins; May 31, 2023

3 Scrappy Hacks

8 mins; May 30, 2023

Unraveling Disconnection Syndrome: Navigating Stress, Distractions, and Food Choices

8 mins; May 29, 2023

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