If you've ever wondered why you know what to do for your health but still struggle to follow through, this conversation is for you. I sit down with behavior specialist and nutritionist Carrie Lupoli to explore why lasting health isn't about more willpower… it's about shifting your beliefs, balancing your blood sugar, and changing the way you think about yourself. We discuss how diet culture disconnects us from our bodies, why sustainable habits begin with identity rather than restriction, and practical tools for creating lasting behavior change.

Carrie Lupoli is a certified nutritionist, award-winning behavior specialist, podcast host, and founder of Disruptive Nutrition. After overcoming her own struggles with disordered eating, she developed a unique approach that combines behavioral science, mindset, and nutrition to help people break free from diet culture and build sustainable health habits. She is also the author of From Corset to Crown, which explores the connection between self-worth, confidence, and wellness.

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Have you ever wondered whether you should eat before your workout or train on an empty stomach? It's one of the most debated topics in fitness, and like most nutrition questions, the answer isn't one-size-fits-all. In this episode, I'm breaking down the science behind fasted versus fed training, who benefits most from each approach, and why your hormones, workout intensity, and goals all matter. Plus, I cover new research linking certain artificial sweeteners to faster brain aging and explain what it actually means for your everyday choices.

Fasted vs. fed training: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2025/04/29/fasted-cardio-vs-fed-training-the-research-the-myths-and-what-actually-works/

Sugar substitutes article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260717033213.htm

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In this milestone 300th episode, I celebrate this incredible podcast journey before sitting down with psychiatrist Dr. Matt Bernstein to explore the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. We discuss how metabolism, nutrition, insulin resistance, ketones, exercise, and stress all influence brain health and mental wellness, and why improving metabolic health may be a powerful tool for supporting everything from brain fog and anxiety to more serious mental health conditions.

Dr. Matt Bernstein is a board-certified psychiatrist and one of the leading voices in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. With more than 25 years of clinical experience, he specializes in helping individuals achieve lasting recovery from serious mental illness through nutrition and metabolic therapies. He is the founder of Accord, a comprehensive metabolic psychiatry program, and has served in leadership roles at McLean Hospital and Ellenhorn. Dr. Bernstein also lectures nationally, advises several mental health organizations, and helps advance research exploring the role of metabolism in brain health.

Accord website: www.accordmh.com

Dr. Bernstein's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattbernsteinmd

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