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Good Instincts

with Shira Barlow

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 between 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 as Shira shares tips and tricks to help uncomplicate your relationship with food in Dear Media Originals' new daily podcast Good Instincts.


Episodes

  • Eat more during luteal, I promise
  • Good Instincts is Going Weekly!
  • Embracing Change with Geri Hirsch
  • Shit I'm Loving: Lunchbox Luxuries and Plastic-Free Living
  • Nourishing Fall Soups for Wellness and Comfort
  • Is Peanut Butter Okay?! Mold, Aflatoxins, and Healthy Choices
  • Transforming with Consistency: A Real-Life Weight Loss Success Story
  • Empowering Parenthood: A Formula for Confidence
  • Shit I'm Loving: Glutathione, Turmeric Tahini, and More!
  • The Secret Sauce: How to amp up shirataki aka "Miracle" noodles
  • Take a Deep Breath: Understanding how lead ends up in our dark chocolate, managing intense anxiety, and so much more
  • Listen to Your Body: Navigating Food Sensitivities and Bio-Individuality
  • Fit check: all about loving your look, being comfortable, and letting everyone be shiny with personal stylist Caroline DeJean
  • Shit I'm Loving: Stress support, a sweet low-sugar dessert treat, and real adult friendships
  • Getting Back to Basics and Setting Sustainable Routines
  • Ask Shira: Figuring out what's worth it, navigating the post-baby "bounceback", and chagaccinos
  • Your Vice isn't Wellness--And That's Fine
  • More than Skin Deep: Face Mapping with Holistic Facialist Julie Civiello Polier
  • Shit I'm Loving: Period underwear, a water filter, and the burger of the summer
  • Don't Abandon Yourself: boundaries, being okay with disappointing others, and prioritizing your needs
  • Breakdown of the The Blood Type Diet
  • Taking Calculated Risks: Intuition, imperfection, and letting go of fearful living
  • Cycle Syncing and Hormonal Empowerment with Aavia App Founder Aagya Mathur
  • Shit I'm Loving: elevated girl dinner, a magical hairbrush, and opening up about co-parenting
  • The Back to School Reset
  • Shira’s Hot Take: Breaking Vegan
  • Lunchbox Hacks and Simplifying School Lunches
  • Living Well without Overwhelm: Practical Insights with Maia James
  • Shit I'm Loving: A BS-free jerky, cycle syncing, and a sweet summer TV series
  • Revisiting The Food Therapist: A Reflective Self-Review
  • Shira's Protein Powder Playbook
  • The Power of Emotional Honesty in Parent-Child Relationships
  • Tiffani Thiessen's Transformations: Embracing Self-Acceptance and Culinary Adventure
  • Shit I'm Loving : a listener dopamine hit, a chicken recipe, and a movie treat
  • A Journey Back to Basics: Keeping Wellness Accessible and Sustainable
  • Tips for Embracing Imperfect Balance this Summer
  • Don't Let Fear Be Your Guide
  • Discovering Your Inner Badass: Strength Training's Empowering Effect with Alex Silver-Fagan
  • Shit I'm Loving: setting a timer, functional movements, and a hack to get kids talking!
  • Girl Dinner!
  • All things Aspartame
  • Flying Solo
  • Cycle Syncing 101: Understanding Your Body's Rhythms with Paige Lindgren
  • Shit I'm Loving: An Organic Bug Repellent, A Clean Jerky, and an Inclusive Cycle Tracking App
  • Mindful Eating: Breaking the 'Eat, Repent, Repeat' Cycle
  • Supplement Breakdown: What is Dim?
  • Summer Envy: The Social Media Effect on Parenting and Well-Being
  • Mindfulness, Acupressure, and Ear Seeds with Acupuncturist Katya Mosely
  • Shit I'm Loving: strength training, a caramelized shallot dressing, and some kind words
  • The Bloat Episode
  • A Berberine Update
  • You've Got This!
  • The Truth About Supplements: Exploring Sourcing and Purity Testing with Ryan Woodbury
  • Shit I'm Loving: A new workout obsession, a sweetly nostalgic lip balm, and a cottage cheese recipe
  • Cottage Cheese isn't Going Anywhere
  • You Deserve to Feel Taken Care Of
  • Ask Shira: Food ruts, reframing vacation mode, and balancing blood sugar
  • Pia Baroncini on Supplementation, PCOS, Weight Watchers, and Navigating Online Criticism
  • Shit I'm Loving: a delicious date bar, being a beginner, and creating a dopamine menu
  • How to Amp up the Satisfaction on your Snackage
  • An Ozempic Update: Results and Regressions
  • "So When Are You Due?"
  • Deepening Wellness: Exploring Trends and Emotional Health with Chalkboard Magazine’s Suzanne Hall
  • Shit I'm Loving: A freezer fudge for the summer, a pickle juice salad dressing, and your invitation to get creative
  • You Deserve a Conscious Indulgence
  • What the heck does "Natural Flavors" mean?
  • You Got This! Thinking ahead, being kind to yourself, and navigating difficult roadblocks
  • Nothing is Missing: Navigating hustle and harmony, body acceptance in every form, and embracing abundance
  • Shit I’m Loving: A Secret Ingredient, Red Light Therapy, and a Berberine Recommendation
  • Blood Sugar 101
  • Shedding Light on Red Light Therapy: An in-depth Look at this trending treatment
  • From Overwhelm to Accomplishment: Breaking Down Daunting Tasks
  • The Power of Creativity: Exploring the Connection between Art and Well-being with Berry Stein
  • Shit I’m Loving: An author you can’t miss, the power of colostrum, and a summery sandwich spread
  • Rediscovering childlike joy this summer
  • The Metformin Breakdown
  • Slow Girl Summer
  • Pregnancy Unfiltered: Gratitude, Miserable Moments, and Everything In Between with Lauren Elizabeth
  • Shit I’m Loving: A Travel Hack, an “Undo List,” and a Dear Intern Moment
  • Are You Ready for it to Work?
  • Decoding Fatty 15: Why this Trending Supplement is Making Waves in Wellness
  • Join the Conversation: Transparency, Balance, and Finding your Own Way in our Social Media & Wellness Landscape
  • All about Your Future Self with Dr. Hal Hershfield
  • Shit I’m Loving: A larb we’re loving, comfy classics, and an emo quote
  • Some Ins and Outs of the Trending Inositol Supplement
  • 3 Scrappy Hacks
  • Unraveling Disconnection Syndrome: Navigating Stress, Distractions, and Food Choices
  • The Healing Power of Presence: Sophie Jaffe shares her Experience with Grief, Loss, Infidelity, and so much more
  • Shit I’m Loving: a hot girl diffuser, a spray tan that keeps on giving, and a mindset shift around healing
  • Ask Shira: Learning to listen to your own good instincts and more!
  • Microdosing Mushrooms: Harnessing the powers of psilocybin
  • Let’s Talk About the “Summer Body”
  • Victoria Garrick Brown on Diet Culture, Body Image, and Slow Girl Summers
  • Shit I'm Loving: A salmon hack, habit stacking with friends, and fave nontoxic cleaning brand
  • Don't Overcomplicate It!
  • We Love a Sheet Pan Meal
  • "Nature's Ozempic"
  • The Power of Imperfection in Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman
  • Shit I’m Loving: Summer water, a mouthwatering shawarma, and some listener appreciation!
  • Top Tips and Takeaways from Dear Media IRL!
  • Losing Your “Why”: How to rediscover your passion for movement
  • Pleasure Principles: How Self-Pleasure Can Enhance Your Wellness Routine
  • Shifting Perspectives: all about DBT, mindfulness, and microdosing with Maddy Ellberger
  • Shit I’m Loving: a simple cheesecake dessert, taking a beat, and subscriptions that keep on giving
  • Take A Lesson from the Brides: connecting to your future self, and navigating the “shedding for the wedding” mindset
  • Pivot Like a Pro: Practical Tips for Getting Back on Track
  • An Intentional Check-In for Mental Health Awareness Month
  • A Prescription for Pleasure: Dr. Jolene Brighten on sexual satisfaction, birth control, and setting boundaries for better lives
  • Shit I’m Loving: A sheet pan recipe, a hotel hack, red light therapy, and gentle living
  • Enjoying Your Trip without the Guilt-trip: How to maintain healthy habits and enjoy conscious indulgences while on vacation
  • Friends with Benefits (for Your Health)
  • Is Colon Broom Worth The Hype?
  • Craig's Recipe for Success: Emotional satisfaction, a service mindset, and a touch of star power
  • Shit I’m Loving: spinach powder, salmon salad, and being okay with disrupted routines
  • The Power of Rest and Relaxation: how to take a moment for yourself, enjoy rest, and avoid burnout
  • Spice Up Your Life: Shira's Favorite Blends for Easy and Delicious Meals
  • Intermittent Fasting: Listening to your body & finding a sustainable balance
  • Ellen Marie Bennett on “moonlighting” your day job as a new mom, evolving priorities, and learning to let go
  • Shit I’m Loving: A dressing, a mindset shift around movement, and a grain-free snack!
  • Jet-Set Wellness: Shira’s top packing tips for feeling healthy and supported while traveling
  • So Healthy it Hurts
  • Mindful Goal Setting: Tips for setting realistic and sustainable health goals
  • 100 Episodes!
  • Shit I’m Loving: a Sweetgreen burrito bowl hack, lunch on the go, and not-gross Easter candy
  • What Should I Bring?
  • Only You Know: Learning to trust your parental instincts
  • The Impact of Celebrity Body Transformations: Navigating all the big feels surrounding body image and representation on screen
  • The Glucose Goddess' Guide to Understanding Blood Sugar
  • Shit I’m Loving: a stunning salmon recipe, re-subscribing, and being okay with disappointing others
  • Nice to meet you (finally)!
  • Transforming a “sad desk lunch” into a flex-worthy moment: Shira’s top 3 jar salads
  • Hot Takes on a Cold Plunge
  • Mind, Body, and Soulmates: Building Support Systems, Listening to Your Instincts through Pregnancy, and More
  • Shit I'm Loving: A soup in progress, Pumfu, the best boxed pancakes, and more!
  • Ask Shira: Snacks and Hacks
  • Some Thoughts on #almondmom Culture
  • When Your Partner's Progress Weighs Heavy: Navigating Jealousy and Looking Inward to Reach Fitness Goals
  • The Buzz on Bees: A Guide to Bee Products with Beekeeper’s Naturals Carly Kremer
  • Shit I'm Loving: A travel snack, an epic salve, and ENJOYING things already
  • Brushing up on Dental Hygiene: My Favorite Tips and Products for Good Oral Health
  • Can't Boil Water
  • What's a Meal Memory?
  • Picking your Battles with Pamela Salzman
  • Sh*t I'm Loving: Slow Roasted Chicken, Gut Health, and GoodMylk
  • Celebrating International Womens' Day with Siff Haider
  • Backsliding Happens!
  • What's the deal with Erythritol?
  • What's for Dinner with Pamela Salzman
  • Sh*t I'm Loving: Mindset Shifts, Delicious Yet Healthy Cereal, and Feel Good TikTokers
  • Sober Curious
  • Do Your Kids Need Supplements?
  • Demystifying Meal Prep
  • The Universe Has Your Back: Elissa Goodman's Story of Resilience, Plant Medicine, and Aging Radiantly
  • Sh*t I'm Loving: A Super Yummy Recipe, Being more Flexible with my Workout Routine, and My Fave Alternative Milk
  • Do We Need A Probiotic For Our Vaginas?
  • Ozempic Rebound
  • Change Is Gonna Come
  • Therapy In Session with Therapy Jeff
  • Smash Or Pass: Sexual Wellness Products
  • Ask Shira: Love & Food Advice
  • Love On The Brain
  • Libido Boosting Foods To Get You In The Mood
  • Stretching Without Breaking with Sarah Nicole Landry (The Bird's Papaya)
  • 6 Mood Boosting Tips
  • Inspiration For The Times When You're Not Feeling It
  • Dopamine TLC
  • How To Support Yourself In A Funk
  • Sisterhood with Katherine Schwarzenegger
  • 6 Food Myths
  • Scrappy A$$ Meals
  • How To Tackle The Grocery Store: Trader Joe's
  • The Best Options: Hacking Starbucks & Chipotle & Sweetgreen
  • Health, Sex, & Hormones with Hannah Bronfman
  • 4 Practices To Boost Your Focus
  • Unwinding Bad Habits
  • The Power of Routine
  • Dazed & Confused: Unclouding Brain Fog
  • Hacking Hormones with Paige Lindgren
  • 8 Products That Reduce Hormonal Imbalance
  • Ask Shira: Hormone Balancing Questions
  • How To Avoid Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
  • Why Women Need More Sleep Than Men
  • Sustainable Fitness with Megan Roup
  • Top 6 Rest & Recovery Items You Need!
  • The Marathon
  • Slow and Steady For the Win!
  • The Early Bird Special
  • Raw Milk and Beyond with Erin Foster (Gut Health Influencer of The People)
  • Top 5 Gut Health Boosters
  • Gut Health: Taste Test
  • What The Gut?
  • Hot Girls Have IBS
  • Higher Self with Jordan Younger (aka The Balanced Blonde)
  • 4 Ways To Treat Your Future Self
  • Be Ready To Get What You Want
  • Embracing Your Future Self
  • Feeding Future You
  • Body Harmony with Nicole Berrie
  • #RelationshipGoals
  • Ask Shira: Food Relationship Questions
  • The Most Important Relationship of All
  • Redefining Our Roadblocks
  • Lymphatic Massage with Lisa Levitt Gainsley, CLT
  • The Self-Care Gift Guide - You Didn't Know You Needed!
  • The IDGAF Mentality
  • The Future of Beauty
  • Ingestible Beauty - How to Glow Within
  • F*CK Perfection with Cameron Rogers
  • 9 On The Go Travel Snacks
  • Breaking Down Sugar
  • All Things Ozempic
  • Body Types Aren’t Trends
  • Blooming with Mari Llewellyn
  • 7 Easy Meal Upgrades
  • Sea Moss Gel - Is It Worth The Hype?
  • Food Therapy
  • That Vitamin D! (+ Other Supplements)
  • Finding Balance & Forgiveness with Jenna Ushkowitz
  • It Should Feel Good
  • How To Actually Enjoy Thanksgiving
  • Breaking Food Ruts
  • Getting Out of Your Way
  • Introducing: Good Instincts Hosted By Shira Barlow MS, RD
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