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  • In this episode of What the Actual Fork, Jenna chats with Andres Ayesta, a Registered Dietitian, founder of Planos Nutrition, and host of The Nutrition Blueprint Podcast, about the crucial role of dairy in both children's and adults' diets. Jenna and Andres explore how dairy supports children’s development, share strategies for feeding picky eaters, and discuss the advantages of a dairy-inclusive diet for adults. They also tackle myths and misinformation often seen on social media.

    This episode is proudly sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Board, an instrumentality of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, also known as Real California Milk.The Real California Milk seal is a symbol of high-quality, sustainably produced dairy from California. For more health resources, tasty recipes, and information, visit www.realcaliforniamilk.com in English and https://www.realcaliforniamilk.com/es in Spanish.

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    Tune in for practical advice, engaging discussions, and valuable insights into making dairy a positive part of your family’s diet!

    Note: Recommendations shared in this episode are not to be used for medical purposes and may not apply to all people.

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  • Sam and Jenna are diving into the trials and tribulations of motherhood, diet culture, and those pesky unexpected life events. From traumatic ER visits involving our toddlers to the ongoing struggles against diet culture, we’re exploring everything at the intersection of food, body image, and motherhood. Join us for an open, heartfelt, and hilarious conversation that aims to normalize this messy and rewarding journey!

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  • Shana Minei Spence, MS, RDN, CDN is a registered dietitian and author of the new book, Live Nourished, Make Peace with Food, Banish Body Shame, and Reclaim Joy. Shana joins Jenna and Sam this week to talk Live Nourished, her personal journey with diet culture, teaching without shame, the demonization of convenience foods, and so much more. Seriously, we cover a lot of ground in this one. Shana is so informative and insightful. We can’t wait for you to hear this episode. 

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  • In this solo episode of the What the Actual Fork podcast, Sam dives deep into her personal NICU experience, offering heartfelt advice for parents facing similar challenges. She opens up about the unexpected NICU journey with her second baby, including tips on preparing for the possibility and managing the emotional rollercoaster. Whether you're expecting, dealing with a NICU baby, or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with real talk and valuable tips to help you through this challenging time.

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  • We’re getting the rest of Sam’s birth story this week! More specifically, we’re talking all things C-section. Sam shares what the experience was like, how she's supporting her recovery, and offers tips, guidance, and recommendations for anyone navigating C-section recovery.

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  • Sam’s back!! She fills Jenna in on how things have been going since she added another little one to her family. She talks about the ways she prepped for her second baby that made all the difference, what she felt good about leaving behind, how she’s trying to keep things as calm and collected as possible (which we all know is basically impossible–but she’s trying, folks!), and why it’s so important to just let people help you.

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  • You've got questions, Jenna's got answers! Here's what you asked this week:

    How do I navigate gentle nutrition for high blood pressure and high cholesterol with all of the diet noise out there?How do I balance wanting to "get back in shape" after pregnancy without going overboard?What are some good food tips for staying hydrated in the summer heat?What does intuitive eating look like if I'm training for a marathon?

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  • Our What the Actual Fork listeners always have the best, most thoughtful questions, so Jenna’s answering some more of them! Here’s what you wanted to know:

    How can I encourage my toddler to choose anything other than cookies when I offer him snacks?What should I do for my recent gestational diabetes diagnosis?How do I navigate gentle nutrition for high blood pressure and high cholesterol with all of the diet noise out there?

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  • Cole Kazdin is a writer, performer and four-time Emmy Award-winning television journalist. Her first book, What's Eating Us: Women, Food, and the Epidemic of Body Anxiety blends personal narrative and investigative reporting to reveal disordered eating as an epidemic crisis killing millions of women. She joins Jenna this week to talk about how her lived experience led her to writing this book, how the medical field hurts people in larger bodies, how reporting on the subject is informed by her experience, and more.

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  • This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from the early days. It's a very special Jenna solo ep. where she talked all things fitness. This topic is very special to her because she has had quite the history with exercise. She dives into fitness obsession vs intuitive movement, when does exercise become obsessive, and must haves in your fitness routine. Jenna shares her story more in depth than ever before and it is well worth the listen.

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  • Dalina Soto is a registered dietitian and positive health advocate. She joins Jenna this week to talk about her upcoming book, the whitewashing of dietetics, social media’s dangerous reliance on a lack of nuance, and why it’s so important to consider culture’s role in food and nutrition. 

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  • Mindy Hoffman is a licensed professional National Certified Counselor and an eating disorder recovery advocate. She joins Sam and Jenna this week to share her own recovery journey and how her work as a counselor allows her to connect with people on similar journeys. She shares how her “Living in the Hot Pink” philosophy has helped her move beyond strict black and white thinking into a more vibrant, nuanced way of life that is anything but gray!

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  • Margaret Doherty is a New York based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She joins Sam and Jenna this week to share her pregnancy journey. She discusses how her experience was so different from what everyone told her to expect, offering a unique perspective on the ways social norms and expectations can shape the stories we tell ourselves. She also offers some practical ways folks in larger bodies–pregnant or otherwise–can advocate for themselves in medical settings.

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  • Jenna’s answering all your listener questions this week! From tips for folks who are new to intuitive eating, to dealing with bad body image days, and so much more in between, you had questions, and Jenna’s got answers. Plus, fellow Jersey girl, Producer Andrea, swings by for a little Springsteen chat, why not?

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  • Just before Sam heads off for maternity leave, she and Jenna peel back the layers on what's really in store post-baby. Sam dishes on her epic watchlist for those late-night baby feedings, and then they delve into the unfiltered reality of the "roommate phase" of new parenthood. They pull no punches, discussing the genuine struggles couples face in keeping their relationship solid amidst the chaos, from sleepless nights to navigating newfound responsibilities, to showing yourself compassion and dealing with resentment. It’s a no-holds-barred conversation about the raw, unfiltered journey of parenthood, the highs, lows, and everything in between!

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  • Amanda Bullat is a certified intuitive eating counselor and self-described “undiet dietitian” who helps active women 40 years and older learn how to achieve their happiest and healthiest lives during perimenopause and menopause. She joins Sam and Jenna to breakdown what to expect with the stages of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, why it’s so important to nourish your body during this change in life, and much more. 

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  • We recorded this one when Sam was just weeks away from officially becoming a mom of two. Jenna’s been living that life for a little while now, and Sam is asking her for all the guidance. They both share the concerns and challenges they expected during their pregnancies and Jenna talks about which of them ended up being true. She also shares what the real unexpected experiences have been. We discuss grieving certain stages and why it's so important to focus on being present for these incredible moments.

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  • Lillian Rishty is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. She is a certified anxiety specialist, a certified complex trauma professional, and is also certified in Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)™. Basically, Lillian really knows her stuff. She joins Sam and Jenna this week to talk all things mental health and motherhood. Resenting your partner, finding compassion for yourself and your family, dealing with comparison syndrome, postpartum anxiety, and so much more, we’re covering it all. Truly, this episode is packed with valuable insights for everyone, not just parents.

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  • Sam's in the home stretch of pregnancy number 2! While we wait to meet her new little one, she and Jenna are sharing some practical ways you can show up for your pregnant friends. From meal trains, to gift cards, to putting in some time and elbow grease, to simply being a shoulder to lean on (maybe even literally), there are so many good ways you can support the people you love, no matter what stage of life you're in.

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  • Once again, people who have no business giving medical advice are saying really concerning stuff on social media. We’re talking specifically about a claim that it’s totally fine to intentionally lose weight while pregnant, but this is also just a general discussion about the difference between sharing opinions and facts and why we need to be careful about the content we consume. 

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