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How necessary are New Year’s resolutions? Are they backed by shame or guilt? This new year let’s focus on positive goal outcomes & how we can be on the road to achieve what we need. The New Year should not be filled with negative self talk as that only limits us as we move forward in the upcoming months. This episode is meant to challenge the thought process each January & to set “SMART” goals! Also, in this episode, I share my new word of the year for 2024! If you haven’t heard of this, I did an entire podcast episode on a ritual I’ve implemented into my life each year that I find impactful & inspiring.

As a nutrition student, public health is a priority to me. Beachbody is a massive wellness empire but is it trustworthy? Is it dependable for the sake of our well-being? In this episode, I share my personal opinion on the pros & cons of this company based on facts and some of the opinions from my own personal experiences. In a world, riddled in diet culture, Beachbody now known as BODi, still stands strong on its own. Nutrition and Exercise are important components to health but so is our financial and mental well-being. Let’s shed a little light on the topic! In this episode I share my own story and why I don’t trust their coaching system. You should question it too! I did a research report on this topic & I want to share my thoughts behind this well known MLM.

Reminder: this is solely an opinion and NOT medical advice. This episode is meant to motivate you to question your healthcare system if you feel the care you are receiving is not the right fit for you. There is so much controversy on these diabetes medications and the very rampant abuse of them that we are seeing. It’s not normal & this is your time to critically think. As a woman with PCOS, I share my experiences and why I think holistic nutrition is not often promoted along lifestyle management. There are major inequities in our healthcare system with a lot of bias towards women and their health. Did you know women in history were labeled as hysteric & crazy? The word hysteria is derived from the uterus. Women have been labeled since the beginning of time & it’s necessary to speak out on topics where women are blamed, shamed and gaslit by our medical system. Your weight does not define your worth! A great TEDTalk on Healthcare Bias: Gender Inequality in Health Heather Bowerman TEDxBerkeley (you can find on YouTube) & also: How biases in healthcare can be deadly I Safia Hattab | TEDxHopeCollege (found on YT as well). Women need to stand together and raise awareness on the bias we still face today.

Getting diagnosed with PCOS in 2021 has been eye opening to learn how to live with various symptoms as a side effect of this syndrome. I’ve recorded 6 of the most important tips that have helped me heal on my continued journey as a PCOS warrior. If you or someone you know struggles with PCOS, this is a great listen for support and success. Follow for more daily inspiration on Instagram @christinaroggen

How do you face challenges in moments of vulnerability? In this episode I discuss vulnerable moments in my life and how I choose to persevere. Vulnerability is a normal human emotion and often times it’s something that gets swept under the rug and shrug off as a sign of weakness. If this is something you do, you may be missing the point of the strength it takes to be vulnerable. Acknowledging the things that make us feel uneasy/vulnerable is an act of bravery and it is an opportunity to face challenges. It’s a chance to connect with others who feel the same. Fear is a choice and we are in control of our emotions. On this episode I speak about how being a plus-size woman shouldn’t hold anyone back from our goals. No matter our body size, we must dismiss judgements because body size does not determine worthiness, intelligence or commitment to a goal. Health looks different on everyone. And as I go through my journey as a Dietetics student I am here to take you along with me on the ride because together we can achieve greatness. Sharing our vulnerable moments helps us to connect with others and act with courage. So which is better - to be vulnerable or to be brave? Give this episode a listen & find out! In this episode I talk about overcoming our vulnerabilities, weight loss / weight gain, change and a bit about weight loss surgery. Get ready to feel empowered. Thank you all so much for listening to these episodes for the past 2 years - I am so excited to be on Season #3! Together we can spread compassion, love & kindness✨

Have you ever picked a word for the year? If you’re not sure what that means this is a wonderful episode to explain this idea! As we go into the new year we should remain inspired. We should be proud of ourselves and all that we have accomplished in the last couple years. Many of us faced different types of hardships yet no matter what we face we persevere. This is the last episode of 2021 and it’s meant to inspire and uplift your spirit this holiday season. Thank you all for the support and for listening to a Dish Best Served podcast for the last two years!! Remember a dish is always best served warm with gratitude💖

Comfort Zones are deceiving because although comfortable - they hold you back from things that can fill your life with so much joy. What’s something you wish you could just go for? Are you standing in your own way? In this episode I briefly discuss how to comfortable push yourself outside your bubble. Ultimately if we stay stuck we hold ourselves back from greatness. In addition to comfort zones I chat a little bit about the importance of exercise at every size. Moving our bodies for mental, physical and spiritual growth. Fluidity is so important. Staying inspired, listening to our bodies and going with the flow✨ I love being able to share a daily mantra with each episode and a self care tip at the end of every episode along with bouts of inspiration that pop into my mind from time to time. Thank you for listening and I hope you are able to take away a piece of positivity from any episode to brighten your day. This was recorded September 11th which was also a huge reminder that even through some of the toughest times we can still stand strong and come together and heal. Sending Blessings always!

How do we balance our own health? What does it mean to be healthy? In my opinion, health is balancing your mind, your body and soul. In this episode I give tips and tricks on how to balance each of those aspects of health. The world of diet culture doesn’t have our best interest at heart when it comes to health and I explain why crash diets do more harm then good for our metabolism. But let me ask you this: How do you talk to yourself when no one is looking? How is your nutrition? Are you restricting or binging and falling down the same old vicious cycles? Do you implement a regular exercise routine? What are your favorite ways to keep your body moving? It’s important to push past our limitations. It’s important to be kind to ourselves as we make habit changes. Each of us have plenty to offer in our own way. We all bring something unique and authentic to every table we sit at. In today’s episode I share what has worked for me over the years and what currently helps me on my own journey. I talk more in depth about how there is no one size fits all “quick-fix” plan. This is why I focus on our minds, our bodies and our souls. Our mind is controlled by our words and thoughts. Choose your words wisely. Our body is controlled by our activity and nutrition. Fuel your body in ways that make you feel good. Our soul is controlled by behaviors and belief. Show up and let your light shine through. In this episode I also share my own health struggles with my recent PCOS diagnosis and how I manage my lifestyle with my own bouts of emotional eating. I talk about how to set boundaries with our loved ones who become too comfortable discussing our weight. We as humans are creatures of habit and the changes we wish to make lies within. The power is in our hands. We have to love ourselves and be kind to ourselves in order to see a successful shift in habits. You can find me on Instagram: Dish Best Served where I share more, we can support one another & you can follow my daily activity.

Today’s episode is overdue & is a completely raw and unedited recording. Straight from the heart. Rid yourself of doubt and understand the difference between the Givers & the Takers. Remember that your light shines bright in its own way and when you utilize the power of prayer through meditation or through a way of your own, you will ignite your own light. Learning boundaries is important and doing what you love leads to ultimate success. Don’t worry about following the straight and narrow, it’s okay to forge your own path. Remember to see your own beauty and allow it to shine onto all that you do! When you are an artist or a fellow creative — it’s easy to get into your own way. However, with the power of prayer and creating positive habits and boundaries you will manifest the life you deserve!

If you follow along on Instagram, you know I love my Animal Spirit deck that was gifted to me last year. For today’s reading you can pick one of the crystals I discuss and hear your own intuitive reading or soak in all the good energy and things we can learn from each message. In this episode I’ll be reading straight from my guidebook in hopes that these messages can fuel us with hope, inspiration and growth. This is my first podcast reading & I have a feeling I’ll do more again in the future. Many times tarot decks get misunderstood to be negative when it can actually shine a positive light in your life. This deck, by Kim Krans called Animal Spirit — The Wild Unknown, was my first ever tarot deck and I feel very spiritually connected to it. I also mention in this episode that if you are religious and listening to a Tarot reading doesn’t feel right for you, I was raised Catholic and enjoy reading daily devotions on Kindle as well that I mentioned in the episode. The book is called UnShakeable by Christine Caine. Overall, no matter your spiritual background, there is comfort in knowing we are all guided and protected today and always. There are messages to listen to loud and clear if we pay close attention to them 🙏🏻

Last night was the new moon in Taurus, a new moon represents a time to relax and recharge. It’s a time in our life to refocus and allow the transformations of life to take place. Relinquish that control! On this episode, I also discuss what I call “food psychology” and how important it is to understand our eating habits and why we do the things the way we do. Food is meant to be enjoyed and not meant to be labeled as “good” or “bad”. Balance and self-love are the most significant keys in forming healthy habits. I’ll be sharing what I do to better understand my own relationship with food and what I do to continue daily self-care. With any habit we wish to change it’s important to stay consistent and have that daily practice so that we can ultimately transform and rebirth into what we want. We are the ever growing caterpillar that constantly morphs into many butterflies in our lifetime. There will be constant cycles, as the ebb and flow and it’s important to embrace the ride.

Today I discuss how business and health/wellness goals work hand in hand. We have to put in the work if we want to seek change in our life and as it’s said, nothing worth having in life comes easy. Just remember you are worthy of everything you desire and your mindset will ultimately lead you to succeed in all areas of your life. If 2020 taught us anything — it’s that we are unstoppable, brave and capable. 2021 brings hope and new beginnings so it’s important that we remind ourselves of the power in confidence and in our communities. March is International Women’s month and I love seeing women supporting women. I’ll always clap for others successes while I continue to build my own empire. There is a seat for everyone at the table❤️