If you’re new to exploring the mind-body connection, the concept of intuitive eating can be a bit “woo woo” if you haven’t done the work to unpack diet culture and unlearn what we’ve been taught about how to nourish our bodies. If you’re interested in intuitive eating but aren’t sure how or where to start, Whole30 is a wonderful program with a bit of structure to help you transition into intuitive eating.

I don’t see this program as a diet, nor do I see it as restrictive. This program feels abundant, empowering, and can help you take control of your diabetes management plan. By focusing on eating whole foods and taking a break from sugar, alcohol, and processed foods, you can really get in tune with what foods make you feel good and see the results every day as you test your blood glucose levels.

This week, I’m excited to welcome Stephanie Greunke, RD and Melissa Urban.

In this episode:

What is Whole30 and why is it good for folks living with diabetes?
What happens in our bodies when we nourish ourselves in this way?
Why is a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) a good resource for people with diabetes?
Why does Melissa Urban like hiking so much?
What happened when she was hiking in Norway?
What does functional depression look like for her?

Stephanie Greunke is Whole30’s in-house Dietitian and Education Manager. She specializes in prenatal and postnatal nutrition, behavioral psychology, and holds additional certifications in perinatal mental health and fitness. Stephanie recognizes the importance of metabolic health for all individuals, centering it as a key component in her practice. Over the last 10 years, she has helped her personal clients and the Whole30 community tailor their nutrition to support a healthy blood sugar response, which ultimately improves their mental health, energy, and vitality.

Melissa Urban is the co-founder and CEO of the Whole30 program, and a six-time New York Times bestselling author. She has been featured by Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, People, and Forbes; and ranks #19 on Greatists Top 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness. Melissa is the host of the Do the Thing podcast, and is a prominent keynote speaker on social media and branding, health trends, and entrepreneurship. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT.