Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach Nicole Hagen explains the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.From headlines and social media takes to client confusion and criticism, this episode breaks down what the Dietary Guidelines actually are, what they’re designed to do, and where their strengths and limitations lie. Nicole walks through what has changed, what has stayed the same, and why population-level guidance often feels disconnected from individual outcomes.Throughout this episode, you’ll learn:What’s new and what’s changed in the 2025–2030 guidelines versus previous versionsWhere the guidelines are strongly evidence-based (and where they’re not)How to use the guidelines as a reference without letting them override your own data and lived experienceIf you’ve been feeling frustrated or confused by the conflicting “hot takes” you’ve seen on social media surrounding the updated Dietary Guidelines and “new and improved” food pyramid, this episode will help you interpret the guidelines critically, remove the pressure to treat them as rules, and decide how (or if) they fit into your own approach to health.Sign Up for the No-More-Food-Noise Challenge:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/food-noise-challenge

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach Nicole Hagen explores a question so many people are asking right now:is food noise a real thing - or is it just a buzzword?From constant internal chatter to feeling like your brain never shuts off when it comes to food, this episode breaks down what people mean when they talk about food noise, whether there’s scientific support for the phenomenon, and why so many women struggle with it.Throughout this episode, you’ll learn: • What “food noise” actually sounds like • Why food noise isn’t a medical diagnosis, but is a very real lived experience • The research-backed links between restriction, under-eating, and food preoccupation • How dieting, food rules, and control increase intrusive food thoughts • What actually helps quiet food noise in a sustainable wayNicole also explains why the current extreme weight loss culture, including rigid dieting and fast fixes, often amplifies food noise rather than resolving it.If you’ve ever felt like food takes up way too much space in your head, this episode will help you understand why that’s happening, remove the shame around it, and show you how to quiet the food noise moving forward. Sign Up for the No-More-Food-Noise Challenge:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/food-noise-challenge

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach Nicole Hagen explains why most weight loss goals don’t stick and how you can set a weight loss goal that actually works this year.Nicole breaks down why willpower isn’t the problem, why so many people feel stuck in the cycle of starting over, and how to approach weight loss in a way that works with real life instead of against it.Throughout the episode, you’ll learn:Why weight loss is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions - and why most people struggle to maintain itThe real reason consistency feels hard (and why it’s not a motivation issue)How awareness, capacity, and nervous system safety impact long-term weight lossWhy rigid diet rules backfire and skill-building creates sustainable resultsWhat makes weight loss habits stick on stressful, imperfect daysHow identity and confidence naturally follow sustainable habits over timeIf you’ve ever wondered why your weight loss efforts don’t last, even when you “do everything right”, this episode will help you understand what’s been missing and how to set a weight loss goal you can actually reach.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach Nicole Hagen explores the connection between money and health, and why reaching health goals can feel so much harder when financial stress is part of the equation.Using a compassionate, evidence-based lens, Nicole explains how financial flexibility acts as a safety net for health behaviors and why scarcity often pushes people toward rigid, extreme approaches that feel anything but sustainable.Throughout the episode, you’ll learn about:Why money makes health behaviors more forgiving (not easier)How financial stress impacts decision-making, perfectionism, and all-or-nothing thinkingWhy extreme diets and rigid rules are often a response to scarcity 5 practical ways Nicole has intentionally reduced expenses this year to create more breathing roomHow small financial shifts can support health without requiring drastic lifestyle changesThis episode will help you understand how money shapes our health behaviors in addition to providing real-world money saving suggestions you can apply right away!Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach, Nicole Hagen, shares five life-changing lessons she learned as a former size 00 that will help you navigate today’s reemerging extreme weight-loss culture with more clarity and compassion.Throughout this episode you’ll learn about: Why the return of “heroin-chic” ideals and rapid weight-loss can trigger unhealthy habitsHow obsession and control can disguise themselves as “discipline”Why weight loss without inner work doesn’t change how you feel about your bodyHow all-or-nothing food rules make your relationship with food harder, not healthierWhat happens when you pursue weight loss at the expense of your wellbeingWhy slow, supported, and sustainable fat loss still wins - for your metabolism and your mental health … and so much more in between.If you’ve ever felt pressured to lose weight quickly, if you worry you’re “behind” because someone else is shrinking faster, or if you’re tempted by the newest rapid-loss trend, this episode will help you understand what’s at stake, what actually supports your long-term health, and what to focus on instead.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach, Nicole Hagen, unpacks the most common holiday eating lies that create guilt, anxiety, and all-or-nothing behavior around food this time of year while sharing evidence-based reframes you can use to stop self-sabotage in its tracks. Throughout this episode you’ll get practical and compassionate coaching tools to help you enjoy the holidays without feeling out of control, guilty, or “bad” for eating foods you genuinely love.If you’ve ever thought:• “I’m so bad for eating this…”• “I can’t have this many carbs…”• “I’m going to gain so much weight…”…this episode is exactly what you need (and more). The way you talk to yourself influences your behavior more than the food on your plate, so be sure to tune in to find out what you can ask yourself instead of subscribing to these common holiday eating lies, and ensure that you have a happy, healthy holiday season moving forward. Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching and get 40% OFF (through 12/1)https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach, Nicole Hagen, breaks down the seven sneaky ways women self-sabotage their relationship with food and sustainable fat loss - often without even realizing it. Throughout the episode Nicole uncovers the hidden thought patterns that keep women stuck in the all-or-nothing cycle.You’ll learn about:Why “I’ll eat well as soon as ___ is out of the house” is really a sign of low food trustHow perfectionism disguises itself as “I’ll start fresh on Monday”Why blowing off the rest of the day after one misstep keeps you trapped in the binge-restrict loopHow fear of keeping sweets in the house is actually a symptom of chronic restrictionWhy trying to “save calories” before going out backfires every timeHow expecting a calm, predictable life sets you up for chronic restartsWhy slow scale changes don’t mean your efforts aren’t working…and so much more.This episode will help you recognize the subconscious food rules that diet culture trained you to believe, how they cause you to sabotage, and what it looks like to break free so you can finally create habits, and results, that last.If you’re ready to get out of your own way and create a healthy relationship with food sustainable fat loss, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Learn More About 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach, Nicole Hagen interviews 1:1 Nutrition Coaching graduate, Hanna Eadline, about life after coaching. It’s been over a year since she wrapped up her coaching journey and throughout the conversation she talks about:Why she initially applied for Nutrition Coaching What life has looked like since graduatingHow she’s been able to confidently maintain her progress and make additional progress since graduating from coachingThe role a growth mindset and accountability played in her successand so much more in-between. If you want to hear from someone who spent most her before coaching life struggling with food and weight and has since transformed her mindset, lost 45# and confidently maintained it for over a year, this podcast episode is for you. Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/coaching-applicationCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach, Nicole Hagen, talks about the fear that comes up when women begin eating enough after years of dieting - that uncomfortable thought: “This feels like so much food.”Throughout the episode, you’ll learn about:Why this fear is completely normal after years of diet culture conditioningWhy your body needs more calories than you think simply to surviveWhy eating more nourishment can often lead to eating fewer calories overallWhat happens when you finally fuel your body adequately …and so much more in-between.If you’ve ever looked at a balanced plate and thought “there’s no way I should eat all of that”, this episode will help you understand why that thought exists, what your body is trying to tell you, and how to rebuild trust with your hunger, your fullness, and your food.Learn More About 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach, Nicole Hagen talks about how hormones, stress, and your brain shape body image (and what you can do about it). Throughout the episode you’ll learn about:How the brain shapes body imageWhy body image fluctuates day to dayHow to support a more positive body imageand so much more in-between. If you find yourself feeling bad about your body, and how it looks, more often than not, you don’t want to miss the coaching insights inside this podcast episode. Learn More About 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach, Nicole Hagen interviews 1:1 Nutrition Coaching graduate, Sarah Martel, about life after coaching. It’s been a year since she wrapped up her coaching journey and throughout the conversation she talks about:Why she initially applied for Nutrition Coaching What life has looked like since graduatingWhy she’s been able to confidently maintain her progress and make additional progressThe role accountability played in her successand so much more in-between. If you want to hear from someone who’s gone from a size 16 to a size 6, without ever stepping on the scale, and has maintained her progress for the last year, this podcast episode is for you. Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/coaching-applicationCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach, Nicole Hagen talks about how wellness doesn’t need to be elite in order to be effective, sharing several “must haves” (according to social media) that you DON’T need to create the health and sustainable weight loss you’re looking for. Throughout the episode you’ll hear about trendy topics like:  The “perfect” morning routine Boutique gyms and workouts Expensive supplements Processed foods and seed oilsFancy fitness trackersand so much more in-between. If you find yourself feeling frustrated or hopeless because, no matter how hard you try, you can’t keep up with all of the “must have” wellness trends you see circling social media, this podcast episode is for you. Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/coaching-applicationCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen shares 8 food rules/myths that don’t actually matter and don’t deserve your time, energy, or headspace. Throughout the episode you’ll hear about:  Meal timing and frequency Artificial sweeteners Processed foodsOrganic vs conventional produce Food logging/trackingand so much more in-between. If you grew up submerged in Diet Culture and feel burdened by trying to adhere to food rules, this podcast episode is for you and will help you understand where your time and energy is best spent in order to get the sustainable weight loss results you desire. Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/coaching-applicationCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9vLose Weight Without Counting Calories Masterclass: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/fat-loss-masterclass

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen talks about GLP-1 medications and how they can be a nuanced tool for weight loss. Throughout the episode you’ll hear about:  What GLP-1 medications are and how they work Who GLP-1 medications are intended for The risks of taking GLP-1 medications if you aren’t the population for whom these medications have been studied in and prescribed for   The importance of making lifestyle modifications and building healthy eating habits in conjunction with taking a GLP-1 and so much more in-between. Whether you’re currently on a GLP-1 medication, or are considering one, you don’t want to miss this podcast episode! Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/coaching-applicationCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9vWhere to find me: IG: @nutritionwithnicoleCheck out my website HERE!

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen shares twelve easy kitchen hacks that make eating healthy easier. Throughout the episode you’ll hear about:  Freezer friendly meal prep ideas Kitchen tools that make preparing protein easier Healthy food swaps that don’t sacrifice taste Food storage secrets for produce longevityand so much more in-between. If you’re open to saving time in the kitchen and making healthy eating more easeful, this podcast episode is for you! Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/coaching-applicationCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9vWhere to find me: IG: @nutritionwithnicoleCheck out my website HERE!

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen talks about the psychology of sustainable fat loss and shares eight fat loss truths that explain why sustainable fat loss starts in the mind before it ever shows up on the scale. Throughout the episode you’ll hear about:  Why willpower isn’t the problem The all-or-nothing thinking trap Emotional eating as a solution to a problem vs. a lack of discipline Identity-based changeThe power of self-compassion  and so much more in-between. If you feel like your mindset might be the barrier between you and the sustainable fat loss you want to create, this podcast episode is for you! Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/coaching-applicationCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9vWhere to find me: IG: @nutritionwithnicoleCheck out my website HERE!

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen talks about the role stress and cortisol play when it comes to weight loss and if stress could be the reason you’re not making progress. Throughout the episode you’ll hear about:  The physiology of stressHow stress influences eating and movementStrategies for managing weight under stressand so much more in-between. If you’re curious about how your stress levels are impacting your weight loss (or lack thereof), you don’t want to miss this podcast episode! Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/coaching-applicationCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9vWhere to find me: IG: @nutritionwithnicoleCheck out my website HERE!

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen talks about why fat loss often feels “too slow”... and why that’s a good thing. Throughout the episode you’ll hear about:  The difference between weight loss and fat loss Why Diet Culture has trained us to expect fast resultsWhy fat loss is naturally slower (and why that’s a good thing)How unrealistic expectations lead to self-sabotage How to make peace with a slower timelineand so much more in-between. If you’re tired of obsessing over the scale and self-sabotaging when you don’t think progress is happening “fast enough”, you don’t want to miss this podcast episode! Learn More About 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingLose Fat Without Counting Calories Masterclass: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/fat-loss-wo-counting-caloriesWhere to find me: IG: @nutritionwithnicoleCheck out my website HERE!

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen talks about slipping back into old habits, how to get “back on track”, and the role relapse plays in behavior change. Throughout the episode you’ll hear about:  What served as the catalyst for Nicole’s disordered relationship with food How she relapsed after a traumatic life event The resource that helped her avoid falling back into disordered eating after trauma The Stage of Change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse  How to handle relapse and “get back on track”  and so much more in-between. If you’ve ever found yourself falling back into old habits that don’t serve you due to stress, grief, and/or hard emotions, you don’t want to miss this podcast episode! Learn More About 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingLose Fat Without Counting Calories Masterclass: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/fat-loss-wo-counting-caloriesWhere to find me: IG: @nutritionwithnicoleCheck out my website HERE!

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen interviews Nutrition Coach and Founder of Hard House Nutrition, Sarah Tierney. Topics discussed throughout this episode include:What it means to be a “normal eater”How behavior change can help you lose weight and keep it offThe role identity and personal values play in weight maintenance 6 ways to improve your chances of losing weight and keeping it offand so much more in-between. I loved this conversation and I know you will too!Where to find Sarah: IG: @sarahmichelletierneyIf I Wanted To Lose 20# - Behavior Change Edition Where to find me: IG: @nutritionwithnicoleCheck out my website HERE!Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching HERE!