Nourishing Bits' Podcast

We sometimes forget that hospitals and insurance companies are in it to make a profit. While promoting prevention and healthy living is socially responsible, those things don't pay the bills. With all the tests, treatments, and drugs we use, you'd think our country would be in better health. Could it be that our overuse of unnecessary medical testing is putting us as greater risk? Listen in and let me know what you think. For more insider tips on all health and wellness, subscribe to my Newsletter and check out my guides and videos at NourishedMinds.com.

Today I tackle the topic of food confusion: a term used to describe our struggle as consumers to know which foods we should be eating. But it's not just the food industry that profits off our confusion. Join me as I identify the major confusion culprits and suggest simple rules for ignoring bad advice and ending the confusion once and for all. Visit NourishedMinds.com for more health information and be sure to subscribe to my Newsletter.

Are you addicted to your phone? We all are to some degree. We've become so dependent on our devices that it's hard to imagine life without them. We're consumed by our lives online, to the point that we take HUGE risks with our personal information. In this episode I talk about my effort to disconnect and why we all need to take back control. If you're feeling like your life is out of control, be sure to check out my new guide Finding Life Balance. Be sure to Subscribe to my monthly newsletter.

Today's episode is a Parenting Hack for those of you struggling to decide IF and HOW you should monitor your child's online behavior. The truth is that kid's live in two worlds...the real one and the digital one but they don't really have the skills and tools to navigate their digital life. I'll share my tips and advice on how to guide and protect them while also giving them some freedom. For more information, see my Book and eGuide on Kids & Technology. Subscribe to my Monthly Newsletter.

Join me for Part II of our discussion on How To Do a Safe & Gentle Detox. Be sure that you listen to Ep. 11 first! In this segment we get into details and I over share about my personal experience with toxicity and detoxing. Plus, I'll explain the different types of cleanses and detox methods, exploring the benefits and risks, so you can make an informed decision. If you want more info, be sure to visit NourishedMinds.com and download my FREE eGuide on Detoxing.

Ah, the post-holiday purge. It's a magical time of the year! We're coming down from our sugar highs and realizing that thirds and eggnog are never good ideas. It's only natural that we feel the need to cleanse our internal pipes and rid our bodies of toxic waste. Join me as we discuss the importance of a post-holiday detox. For more information on cleansing and detoxing you can also visit my website NourishedMinds.com.

Do you overspend during the holidays and then question your sanity later? In this episode, I explain the psychology behind why we buy and stress ourselves out over holiday shopping. We'll also explore ways we can give people something of value without spending a dime. You can also read more on this topic at my blog post Getting High For the Holidays: Why We Buy

In today's episode, we're going to talk about the controversial topic of putting kids on medications. Specifically, we'll discuss stimulant medications like Ritalin, Adderall, and Concerta that are used to treat symptoms of ADHD or taken as "study" aides. I'll share with you what you need to consider before putting your kids on these powerful drugs. 

Is your kid a picky eater? Do your attempts to get them to eat healthy feel like a battle you'd rather avoid? If so, this episode is a must listen for you. I'm going to debunk some of the common myths about feeding kids healthy foods and why it can be such a challenge. Plus, we'll explore some simple, no-fuss strategies for changing your child's diet. 

Not all social workers are welfare workers or "baby snatchers". We're not the emotionless, government cronies you see in the movies. We're undercover modern-day superheros and we're everywhere. Learn the truth about social workers and how we're working to make the world a better place.

This is a follow-up to my previous episode about vitamins and gut health. A keep it discussion about bowel movements without me getting all in your business. Use the facts and examples I give about the process of elimination to rate your own digestive health. Plus I give you tips on how to get things moving again. 

There is a tremendous amount of misleading information about vitamins and whether or not we need to take them. In this episode, I not only answer the question but I give you the simple facts to help you make your decision.  For more helpful tips on how to be a smarter consumer, visit my blog at NourishedMinds.com where I've got articles, guides, and resources to help you make life's important decisions. 

Women are far more likely to be diagnosed with depression. In the US, 1 out of every 7 women take an antidepressant. Why are doctors so focused on medicating women and masking symptoms instead of figuring out the cause. Join me as I share my personal story to discovering the truth.  For more information on topic like this and to get access to my blog, books, guides, and resources, visit my website: NourishedMinds.com

Most diets set people up to fail. Changing the way you eat is important, but there is something far more critical that you need to do in order to lose the weight and keep it off. Join me as I discuss why most diets fail. Nikole Seals is the founder of NourishedMinds.com, and an Empowerment coach who shares her tips and strategies for getting the health, life, career, and relationships you want and deserve.   

We all do it. We know we should eat healthy but yet somehow we find ourselves in the In-&-Out drive-thru for the second time in a week. Join me in this chat on where our cravings come from and why certain foods make us feel good. 

Why I ended my 18-year career as a social worker to found NourishedMinds.com, an information platform designed to help empower people to take back control of their lives.