197: Weight Loss, Emotional Eating & Improving Your Quality of Life with Ilana Muhlstein

In this episode I’m talking about wellness lessons I’ve learned over the last year, habits I’ve picked up and some I’ve left behind, and the truth about some hot wellness trends. I discuss tools that helped me through a low point last year; how I became more flexible with my diet; how to have goals while also remaining intuitive with the approach; my opinion on various trendy diets; tips for establishing routines and sticking to them; a wellness trend I regret following and why; the best thing I ever did for my overall wellness and more.   This episode of The Blonde Files is brought to you by the House of CHANEL. Harnessing the revitalizing powers of the Red Camellia flower, CHANEL Research introduces a new generation of sustainably developed skincare: NUMÉRO UN DE CHANEL. Beauty Ahead of Time. Discover the collection at www.chanel.com    This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Tammi 202237min

In this episode I’m talking to Registered Dietician (with a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition) Dr. Heather Finley, about gut health, bloating and how to navigate digestive problems. We discuss what bloating is and what it is not; common causes of bloating; how to get to the root cause of bloating and digestive upset; why elimination is not always the answer; practical steps you can take to figure out the cause of your symptoms; the reality of foods like gluten and dairy; how disordered eating and bloating and digestive issues are interconnected, and so much more.    www.Athleticgreens.com/blondefiles for your free 1 year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. www.Arrae.com with code 'blondefiles' for 10% off one time purchases or 25% off your first month on subscription. www.Keanhealth.com with code 'blonde' for 20% off your order. www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off your order.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Tammi 202255min

In this episode I’m talking to sleep specialist Dr. Whitney Roban about how to, of course, improve our sleep. We discuss why sleep is is so important and what happens during sleep aside from getting rest; what happens to our bodies when we don’t get enough sleep; how much sleep is considered healthy; why sleep quality is so important; what we might be doing during the day that could be negatively impacting sleep and conversely, daily habits that can help improve our sleep; easy adjustments we can start making today to optimize sleep; the ideal nighttime routine, and so much more.   www.Athleticgreens.com/blondefiles for a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. www.Foriawellness.com/BLONDE for 20% off your first order. www.Keanhealth.com with code "blonde" for 20% off your order. www.Headspace.com/BLONDE for one month of free access to their entire mindfulness library.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Tammi 202258min

In this episode I’m talking to celebrity trainer and bestselling fitness and nutrition author Harley Pasternak about how to look and feel our absolute best. We discuss how he trains some of the most famous names in TV, movies and music; how his approach for fitness and nutrition has evolved over the years; the 5 core pillars of health that he has all of his clients focus on (after exhaustive research); how to incorporate more steps and movement into your day; the importance of sleep; what kind of exercise is best; what to aim for with nutrition; how to lose fat and gain muscle and so much more. He also takes your listener questions including how much protein to aim for, what we should all STOP doing when it comes to wellness and simple ways to better our lifestyle today.   www.Arrae.com with code "blondefiles" for 10% off one time purchases or 25% off first month on subscription. www.Athleticgreens.com/blondefiles for a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. www.Sakara.com/BLONDEFILES20 for 20% off your first order. www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off your order.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Tammi 20221h 6min

In this solo episode I am taking questions from the audience about wellness, mindset and goals for the new year. I discuss the biggest game changer habit I started in 2021; how a step goal helped change my body and mind; how to approach exercise and nutrition in a balanced way if the goals are also physical; time management and productivity tips; how to stay organized in 2022; my morning and nighttime routines; how to rise above negativity and so much more. I also do some rapid fire random questions at the end including a few beauty questions!   www.Athleticgreens.com/blondefiles for a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free travel packs with your first purchase. www.Talkspace.com with code "blonde" for $100 off your first month. www.Curology.com/BLONDE for your free 30-day trial; just pay $5 for shipping and handling. www.Arrae.com with code "blondefiles" at checkout for 10% off your one-time purchases or 25% off first month on subscription.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Tammi 202252min

In this episode I’m talking to Amanda Hirsch aka @notskinnybutnotfat about the biggest pop culture stories of 2021. We discuss her second family, the Kardashians, including Kim and Pete, Kim and Kanye, Kravis, Kylie and how she felt when Kim started following her on IG. We also unpack Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly; the relationship between celebrities and paparazzi; Bennifer; Britney Spears and so much more.    www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 20% off plus free gifts on all orders over $150. www.Athleticgreens.com/blondefiles for a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. www.Arrae.com with code blondefiles at checkout for 10% of one-time purchases or 25% off your first month on subscription. www.Livonlabs.com/blonde for a free sample of all six products plus a free shot glass and free shipping on all orders in the continental US with any Lypo-Spheric supplement order.   And for more with Amanda, listen to Not Skinny But Not Fat anywhere you get podcasts.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Joulu 202154min

In this episode I am talking to meditation expert and teacher Janoah van Kekem about how meditation transformed his life, why it’s so beneficial and how to begin. We discuss how he overcame demons including hard partying and aimlessness and found vedic meditation; what meditation is and what it is not; how to find the discipline to do it consistently (which is, of course, the hardest part!) and so much more.   www.Gomacro.com with code BLONDEFILES for 30% off plus free shipping on all orders over $50. www.Keanhealth.com with code BLONDE for 20% off your order. www.Ritual.com/BLONDE for 10% off your first three months. www.Thehydrojug.com with code BLONDE for 10% off your order.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Joulu 202155min

In this episode I’m talking to Shan Boodram, bestselling author and certified sexologist - kinda like Dr. Ruth meets Rihanna - all about sex, relationships and intimacy. We discuss sex in both dating and long term relationships and how to keep things spicy or get out of a rut; we discuss taboos like anal, anal orgasms and squirting; how much sex is considered normal and healthy in relationships; how to reignite your sex drive; how to overcome incompatible sex drives; how to be more vocal about what you want and during sex and Shan takes listener questions.   www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 20% off plus free gifts on all orders over $150. www.Headspace.com/BLONDE for one month free of their entire meditation library. www.Dipseastories.com/blonde for 30 days of full access, free. www.JustThriveHealth.com with code Blonde for 15% off site-wide.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Joulu 20211h 5min