The Nutrition Unscripted Podcast is one year old! For today's episode, I'm reflecting back on the last year of podcasting, sharing some of the most beloved episodes, lessons learned, challenges faced, and what to look for in the future. Thanks for tuning in and for being a part of the podcast thus far! -- Get in touch! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted With Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley_castle_nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com       Music by: bendsound.com

Nutrition Unscripted

Ep. 53: Nutrition Unscripted One Year Recap

Diet culture says that thin is healthy, that you need some pill or program to maintain your weight, and that your worth is based on how you look. I call absolute BS on all of it. It's time we change the tune and silence the nonsense that diet culture plagues us with across the board. On today's podcast, I'm talking about how to move away from the media-driven madness of diet culture and into truly nourished, body-loving living, free from the noise. Thanks for tuning in! -- References:  https://www.businessinsider.com/vintage-sugar-as-diet-aid-ads-2014-10 -- I'd love to hear from you! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted Hang with Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley.castle.nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com             Music by: bendsound.com    

Ep. 66: Kick Diet Culture to the Curb

Elimination diets can serve as incredible tools for healing, allowing the body to quell inflammation and encouraging its own built-in healing mechanisms with the removal of potential food stressors. However, there's a fine line that can be crossed where they can be of more detriment than good if not approached correctly. On today's episode, I'm breaking down how elimination diets can be done most effectively and looking at areas to exercise caution when embarking on an elimination diet. Tune in for all the details! --  I'd love to hear from you! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted Hang with Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley.castle.nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com             Music by: bendsound.com  

Ep. 65: Elimination Diets: For Better or Worse

We know that sleep is vital, but do you know just how important quality sleep is for a healthy body? On today's episode, I'm breaking down some sleep basics and the impact that poor sleep can have on mood, cognition, weight and metabolism, inflammation, and so much more. I'm leaving you with some solid tips for how to maximize and prioritize your sleep and build a better sleep routine. Tune in for all the details! -- Resources:  humanbenchmark.com https://chriskresser.com/how-much-sleep-do-you-need/ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/consequences/sleep-and-disease-risk https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/sleep-affects-blood-sugar#2 https://www.tuck.com/stages/  -- I'd love to hear from you! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted Hang with Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley.castle.nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com             Music by: bendsound.com

Ep. 64: The Importance of Sleep & How to Improve Yours

"The more we can be in alignment with our body instead of feeling betrayed by it or in opposition to it, the more fully we can be present and enjoy the moment." On today's episode, NTP and Master Medical Herbalist Rachel Alm shares some of the deepest pieces of her health story in the most real and raw way, opening up space for growth and broadening the conversation around the vulnerability, shame, and isolation that can come from facing health challenges. She also shares some of her wealth of experience in using plants as medicine and integral participants in her health journey. Tune in for a wealth of wisdom and encouragement from Rachel!   --  Learn more about Rachel:  www.openroadbotanicals.com Use discount code "SUMMER19" for 10% orders of $36 or more! On Instagram: @openroadbotanicals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openroadbotanicals/ www.herbalwisdominstitute.com Additional Resources:  Wise Woman Herbals  https://unitedplantsavers.org/ Judgment Detox by Gabrielle Bernstein -- I'd love to hear from you! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted Hang with Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley.castle.nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com             Music by: bendsound.com  

Ep. 63: Finding Alignment in Your Health Journey with Rachel Alm

We are designed to interact with nature and vice versa. It's a beautiful, synergistic dance that gives us the ability to nourish mind, body, and soul. On today's episode, my friend Amy Lupton is sharing from her wealth of wisdom on the power of plants and how we can find ways to incorporate more of these life-giving beauties into our lives. Check out her amazing tips for some of the best plants to use as well as some great bonus content to score some of her incredible Liferoot Botanicals products. Thanks for tuning in! Learn more about Amy: www.liferootbotanicals.com Insta: @liferootbotanicals Use code "LIFEROOT20" for 20% off online! Shop liferootbotanicals.com Resources:  The Wild Wisdom of Weeds: 13 Essential Plants for Human Survival by Katrina Blair Plant Identifier Apps like Wild Edibles   I'd love to hear from you! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted Hang with Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley.castle.nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com             Music by: bendsound.com    

Ep. 62: The Power of Plants with Amy Lupton

Food freedom is not a free pass for any and all foods, but rather the ability to identify the foods that nourish and serve your body and needs and those that don't. On today's podcast, you can learn more about what food freedom is and is not and how to go about finding yours. Thanks for tuning in!  -- I'd love to hear from you! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted Hang with Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley_castle_nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com

Ep. 61: Exercising Your Food Freedom

Learning how to pivot in life means allowing yourself to maneuver toward change and/or away from something that is not serving. It involves taking steps that are often uncomfortable, but being willing to sit in the discomfort in order to weed out what needs to change. Whether it's a job, relationship, diet, living situation, or mindset that needs to shift, it has to start with giving yourself permission to take a closer look and a willingness to pivot toward something different. Tune in for more on maneuvering life's pivots! -- I'd love to hear from you! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted Hang with Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley_castle_nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com  

Ep. 60: The Power of the Pivot: Learning When to Move Toward Change

 When it comes to being your own health advocate, we must look at doing so both in our patient/practitioner relationships as well as in our own day to day practices for maintaining good health overall. For today's episode, I take a brief look at how the conventional medicine model is failing everyone involved, what to look for in a more holistic health care team, and how to implement consistent practices for staying healthy and being your own health advocate.  --  I'd love to hear from you! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted Hang with Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley_castle_nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com -- Resources cited: https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterubel/2017/11/24/your-doctor-may-spend-more-time-with-a-computer-than-with-you/#26d9f1b01ca5 https://www.statista.com/statistics/250219/us-physicians-opinion-about-their-compensation/ https://khn.org/news/15-minute-doctor-visits/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2018/07/22/how-long-you-can-talk-before-your-doctor-interrupts-you/#6b98eb771443 https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2016/09/10/time-to-change-the-15-minute-limit-for-doctor-visits/#2debc3d23477 https://annals.org/aim/article-abstract/2546704/allocation-physician-time-ambulatory-practice-time-motion-study-4-specialties https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11606-018-4540-5 https://chriskresser.com/two-reasons-conventional-medicine-will-never-solve-chronic-disease/ Unconventional Medicine by Chris Kresser           Intro/Outro music by: bendsound.com

Ep. 59: How to be Your Own Health Advocate

When it comes to snacking, you don't have to sacrifice quality for convenience. You can have your snacks and eat 'em, too! On today's episode, I get to chat with total girl boss Zora Tabin, the powerhouse behind Wild Zora Foods. Wild Zora offers an amazing medley of real food meat and veggie bars for super convenience and snackability, as well as a host of dehydrated paleo meals and soups for quality, nourishing meals on-the-go. Learn how Wild Zora (the brand!) got started and snag some awesome tips from Zora herself on how to listen to your body and nourish well. Thanks for tuning in!  --  Learn more! www.wildzora.com Use code "NUTRITION20" for 20% off when you shop online! Follow along on Instagram: @wildzorafoods -- I'd love to hear from you! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted Hang with Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley_castle_nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com       Intro/Outro music by: bendsound.com

Ep. 58: Real Food Snacking with Zora Tabin of Wild Zora Foods

Recently I had a very frightening experience where a stark reminder of the fragile and fleeting nature of life was all too close for comfort. With it came the realization of how truly precious and finite life is. I am so grateful that my experience allowed me to still be here today, so I'm taking the opportunity to share some of the things I've been focusing on to truly savor and celebrate the beauty of life. I hope it encourages you to do the same.  -- I'd love to hear from you! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted Hang with Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley_castle_nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com       Intro/Outro music by: bendsound.com  

Ep. 57: On Savoring Life's Moments

On today's episode, I had the immense privilege of chatting with Brian Wallace, master chocolate alchemist and founder of Endorfin Foods. Brian shares everything you could possibly want to know about the amazing theobroma cacao plant, how it's best sourced and processed, and how it becomes the beautiful chocolate that we enjoy. Tune in for Brian's amazing take on revolutionizing chocolate through regenerative practices and paying the utmost homage to the beauty of the bean.  -- Learn more:  www.endorfinfoods.com Instagram: @endorfinfoods   -- I'd love to hear from you! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted With Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley_castle_nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com       Intro/Outro music by: bendsound.com

Ep. 56: The Revolution of Chocolate with Brian Wallace of Endorfin Foods

It can be utterly terrifying to give ourselves the permission to turn inward and assess areas in our lives where we're maybe just turning wheels and expending energy needlessly; to reconcile with whatever might be there that needs to shift or change, and to be willing to step aside and reconfigure. On today's episode, I'm sharing why the long break between episodes, how I spent that time, and what I learned in the process. Thanks so much for tuning in and for your patience during this season!  -- I'd love to hear from you! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted With Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley_castle_nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com       Intro/Outro music by: bendsound.com

Ep. 55: Reassessing Life's Busyness

There is a season to all things, and so the podcast is also taking a little seasonal break, pressing pause and taking time to rest and regroup for a better than ever 2.0!  -- Get in touch! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted With Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley_castle_nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com       Music by: bendsound.com  

Ep. 54: Nutrition Unscripted Takes a Holiday

For this week's episode, I had the privilege of chatting with co-founder and CEO of Soozy's Muffins, Susan Chen. Soozy's is a real, whole food brand bringing the joy of healthy eating to the masses in a fun, whimsical way. Tune in for this awesome heart-to-heart with Susan, where we go way beyond the muffins and share some great life tips! -- Learn more about Soozy's:  www.soozys.com Instagram: @soozysmuffins susan@soozys.com Resources:  Cooking up a Business by Rachel Hofstetter -- Get in touch! nutritionunscripted@gmail.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionunscripted/ On Instagram: @nutritionunscripted With Ashley:  https://www.facebook.com/ashleycastlenutrition @ashley_castle_nutrition ashleycastlenutrition.com       Music by: bendsound.com

Ep. 52: Muffins & Meditation with Susan Chen of Soozy's Muffins

Nutrition Unscripted is a no-nonsense podcast aimed at bringing you the best in holistic health and wellness. Your host, Ashley, is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and her goal is to debunk the junk surrounding food and health and provide you with straightforward tips and advice for living your healthiest, most vibrant self.