The Wellness Wake-Up

Jul 03 2023 3
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We get it, wellness seems confusing, contradictory, and expensive. But not anymore! Hosts Carolyn Brown and Marissa Meshulam are registered dietitian nutritionists who have counseled thousands of clients towards their healthiest selves and are now opening up the conversation to empower and inspire you! If you’re starting each week with a new fad diet or are just looking to level up your nutrition knowledge, The Wellness Wake Up is your official wake up call. Join Carolyn & Marissa every Monday morning!

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S3E10: 10 Easy Wellness Upgrades

Jul 03 2023 23 mins  
We are ending this season sharing 10 things you can add to your routine to feel a *little* healthier. We are big fans of slow change to boost your wellness inertia, and this episode is packed with our favorite ideas to get started.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.com‌Marissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition

S3E9: Food & Mood

Jun 26 2023 34 mins  
Today’s episode is a deep dive into the world of nutritional psychiatry. We talk through the brain-gut connection and explain how food can play a role in your mood. We share our favorite “good mood foods” and some actionable ways you can incorporate them into your day.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.comMarissa Meshulam || I

S3E8: The truth about snacking

Jun 19 2023 25 mins  
To snack or not to snack? In this episode, we cover when, how, and why snacking can be helpful and also look at when it is not so great. We share our favorite real food snacks and some on-the-go options and brands. Happy snacking!Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.comMarissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition.com

S3E7: Why am I always hungry?

Jun 12 2023 24 mins  
Ever wondered why you feel hungry all the time? This week we are ruining through 10 questions you should ask yourself if you are constantly hungry. From checking in on your protein content, looking at your stress levels to even subconsciously restricting, we are covering it all today.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.comMarissa Mes

S3E6: Should I eat meat?

Jun 05 2023 27 mins  
Today we are answering a question we hear all too often - should I eat meat? We go through why veganism is not always better, the health benefits of good quality meat and how to consider the environment if you are going to consume animal products.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.com‌Marissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Websi

S3E5: 5 New tips to be healthier

May 29 2023 25 mins  
With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, we are all looking for ways to revamp our wellness routines. In this episode we are sharing 5 new tips we have yet to cover. From surrounding yourself with plants and swapping out your deodorant to changing up what you listen to, this one is jam packed with new information.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrow

S3E4: The way diet culture affected us

May 22 2023 34 mins  
We have touched on what diet culture is before, but in this episode we dive deep into the ways it has affected us. From attaching points to food (hi WW), to eliminating whole food groups (thank you, keto), we look at the lasting effects these diets can have on our relationships with food. We end the episode with some tools to challenge these narratives and how to move forward with

S3E3: Should I be intermittent fasting?

May 15 2023 21 mins  
We've broken down many diets that focus on what to eat, but this week we are looking at one that is more focused on when you eat. In this week's episode, we dive into where the tradition of fasting first originated, how it is being utilized today, who it is right for and who should avoid this. Spoiler alert: if it’s stressful, it’s not wellness!

S3E2: TikTok trends: real or fake?

May 08 2023 31 mins  
Tiktok has created a whole new world to gather wellness information. Over the past few years we have fielded hundreds of clien questions, so we are opening up the dialogue and breaking down the most askeda about tiktok trends. Curious if carrot salad can balance your hormones, if an orange peel is key to digestion or if seed cycling is right for you? We are breaking it all down in

S3E1: OMG Ozempic

May 01 2023 30 mins  
We figured it was time to address the envelope in the room. In today’s episode, we sat down and discuss Ozempic. We explain what it is, who it is meant for, what the side effects look like and what we have seen in practice. We discuss what this says for us about body image and debate whether or not celebrities should have to disclose use or should we all just leave them alone? Th