Nourished & Free: The Podcast

What happens when you’ve spent your whole life thinking about food and your weight from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed… and suddenly your mind feels calm for the first time ever?

In today’s Client Confessional, Heidi (now in her mid-60s) opens up about a lifetime of struggling with her weight, binge eating, food noise, and the constant mental chatter that dictated her every day. From Weight Watchers at 14, to lap...

What does the Bible really say about health, food, and body image? 

You asked, I'm delivering! Due to popular demand, here's another episode on the topic of faith & food freedom or being a Christian woman while navigating a healthy relationship with food.

I've boiled my thoughts down to 4 biblical truths I think every Christian woman (or man, really) needs to hear about honoring God with her body.... without making...

You can crush it in your career, manage a family, and hit every goal on your vision board… But your secret stash of food says otherwise 👀

In this episode, I’m breaking down why perfectionists (the high-functioning, Type A, “I’ve got this” women) are the ones MOST likely to binge in secret.

We’ll talk control, shame, biology, and the sneaky psychological loops that keep even the most “together” woman stuck in food chaos.

TL;DR Bingein...

You read Brain Over Binge. You tried to “just stop binging.” You waited for your “animal brain” to quiet down… but somehow you still ended up knee-deep in granola at 11 p.m.

You’re not broken. The book just left out a few key chapters. 🤣

In this episode, I'll review Brain Over Binge through the lens of an evidence-based dietitian who works with women struggling with binge eating. I'm breaking down what’s actually helpful, ...

Is Overeaters Anonymous (OA) a lifeline for food struggles, orrrrrr another "just don't eat it" diet in disguise? In this tell-all episode, I tap into the origins of OA, its 12-step model, and the red flags I’ve seen firsthand working with clients who turned to OA for help with binge eating and emotional eating. 🚩

You’ll hear the history, the philosophy, and the claims behind OA, plus the reasons why it might actuall...

Scrolling through social media for health tips can feel like navigating a minefield. One minute you’re told carbs make you gain weight, the next you hear metabolism tanks as you age — but what’s actually true?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Dan Feldman, a registered dietitian and personal trainer who’s uniquely positioned to decode the wellness chaos online. We dive into:

• Why certain health trends blow...

Binge eating isn’t just something that happens when you’re stressed out with a pint of ice cream; it’s often built into the culture of certain sports.

I'm sitting down with fellow dietitian and strength coach Malisa Nguyen, RD (founder of Strength and Intent) to pull back the curtain on how binge eating and disordered eating are normalized in the world of powerlifting — and what athletes and coaches can do differently.

TOPICS CO...

This one’s a little different from the usual Nourished & Free® vibes because today I’m joined by my husband, Vincent, to share the story of our son Nicholas’s birth. 🩵

If you’ve listened to Penelope’s and Cillian’s birth story episodes, you know I love recording these—not just to remember all the details for us, but because you all seem to love the wild, emotional, funny, real-life rollercoaster that birth always is. ...

My husband Vincent and I are unpacking Netflix’s brand-new documentary Fit for TV, a deep dive into The Biggest Loser. We're sharing our thoughts on the stories, scandals, and shocking truths behind one of the most infamous weight-loss shows of all time. Whether you have seen the doc or would rather skip it and hear what someone else thought, I think you'll enjoy sitting in on our thoughts after watching.

From “temptation ...

Struggling to follow through on your goals OR getting your clients to follow through — even though they know what to do? It’s not a willpower problem… it’s a mindset one. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas — PhD in psychology, certified health and fitness coach, and creator of the Health Mindset Coaching Certification — to break down the actual science behind lasting behavior change.

We dig into:

• Why you sabotage...

WOW Yates Nutrition, LLC has officially been established for 5 years! I AM SO BLESSED.

Seems like a great time to (potentially) roast myself and see what past clients (those who have been on their own after working with me for at least 6 months) have to say about me. I took peeks here and there at what the responses were saying, but this is the first time I'm sitting down after the last wave of responders and seeing the fi...

Today I’m joined by my former client and licensed therapist Julianne — who brings the perfect mix of clinical wisdom and “yep, I’ve been there” energy to this conversation. She gets honest about what brought her to Nourished & Free® in the first place — think postpartum chaos, generational baggage, medical trauma, and some real mixed signals from both church and culture about what her body “should” be.

We get into the messy, oft...

Your Chiropractor’s Not Gonna Love This Episode 😬 

I sat down with Trevor Zierke, DC, a disillusioned chiropractor who has a LOT of dirt to share on his field. We dig into the wild world of chiropractic care, from sketchy X-ray sales tactics and essential oil upsells to why some chiropractors think they can cure literally anything with a back crack.

We talk red flags (like telling you they can fix your PCOS), green flags (like knowi...

You ever find yourself eating stale chips, freezer-burned ice cream, or the kid’s hairy granola bars and think:

“This isn’t even good… so WHY am I still eating it?”

Yep. Welcome to the club — where your taste buds are unimpressed but your brain is apparently hosting a food rave anyway.

In today’s episode of Nourished & Free®: The Podcast, we’re unpacking one of the most confusing parts of binge eating:
👉 Why you sometimes bi...

I'm excited to share that I'm taking a break for maternity leave 🤰🏻 

There won't be new podcast episodes for a bit, so I encourage you to check out my extensive archive of episodes. You can also dive into my free new mini-course on binge eating—you might find it helpful!

Your support means the world to me, and I can't wait to return with fresh content!

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BRAND NEW MINI-COURSE to stop binge eatin...

Tired of feeling like you're not enough because of your body? It's time for a change.

In this episode, I chat with our very own body image coach Dani Durazo, a mental health counselor who helps people ditch their body hate and build a loving relationship with themselves. Dani works alongside me inside of our signature program, Nourished & Free®, and I can't wait for you to get to know her in this episode!

We dive i...

Are you tired of the diet rollercoaster? 🎢 In this episode, I'm joined by Riley, a former client who shares her powerful journey of healing her relationship with food and body image 1 whole year after graduating Nourished & Free (the program).

Riley candidly discusses how years of competitive dance and restrictive diets left her feeling trapped and disconnected from her body. But through N&F, she learned to rediscover ...

Are you tired of the endless cycle of dieting and bingeing? 2025 is your year to break free! As a registered dietitian, I’ve seen firsthand how a positive mindset and the right support can transform your relationship with food.

In this episode, I share practical tips on how to shift your mindset around food and why working with a qualified professional can be a game-changer. I also explore the power of community and how connecting w...

Sick of the diet-binge cycle? Are you looking for ways you can escape? Then this series is for you!

In part 2, I discuss two more ways you can break free. I tackle tough topics like food addiction, clear up common diet myths (especially those pesky carb ones), and becoming a student of yourself.

By the end, you'll have the tools to transform your relationship with food and live a nourished and free life.

Don't forget to tune...