Ways Your Partner/Spouse Can Support Your Health Journey

Ways Your Partner/Spouse Can Support Your Health Journey

Author: Achieving Your Best March 7, 2023 Duration: 36:43

A delicate dynamic to navigate: How to be a supportive partner during someone's health journey. Be encouraging, but not pushy. Be interested, but not too inquisitive. How do we get on the same page with our partner to find balance and compromise when it feels like things are changing? We'll break this down into 10 tips for being a supportive partner when a loved one is going through a health journey!


Tired of sifting through conflicting diet trends and exaggerated fitness claims? Practical Nutrition cuts through the noise with grounded, evidence-based conversations. This podcast is hosted by Registered Dietitians Cassie Dimmick, Amanda Rathbun, Anthony Hales, and Ryleigh Clark from the Achieving Your Best Nutrition and Training Center in Springfield, Missouri. They’re joined by local KY3 News journalist Maria Neider, who brings a curious outsider’s perspective to the table. Together, they tackle the complicated world of food and wellness without the jargon or sales pitches. Each episode feels like a candid discussion with knowledgeable friends who have seen it all in their clinical and coaching practices. You’ll hear practical takeaways that can be applied to real life, whether it’s deciphering a new food label, navigating social gatherings, or building a sustainable movement routine. The focus is on long-term health strategies over quick fixes, all delivered with a dose of Midwestern pragmatism. Listen for a refreshingly straightforward take on what actually works, making this podcast a reliable resource for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the health and fitness industry’s constant chatter.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Practical Nutrition
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