Functional, integrative registered dietitian Michelle Shapiro discusses her journey into the field of dietetics and her approach to health and wellness. She emphasizes the importance of understanding a person's entire health history and lifestyle when practicing functional medicine nutrition. Michelle highlights the need to identify root causes of health issues and treat them directly, while integrating Eastern and Western medicine practices as an integrative dietitian. The host of the Quiet the Diet Podcast, Michelle also acknowledges the complexities of health and the unique nature of individuals, while questioning whether the pendulum has swung too far in the direction of intuitive eating – and does it all with her trademark humor and warmth!   LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com Wellness While Walking on THREADS!     RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) MICHELLE SHAPIRO, RD Website Quiet the Diet Podcast Work with Michelle and Team "Just Start Somewhere" E-book (currently $47 USD) with an 8-Week Nutrition Tips, Mindset Shifts and Workout Plan Michelle on Instagram My favorite recent post of M's on IG (might remind you of our "walking against traffic"!) Michelle on YouTube Michelle on Facebook     HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you’re walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )       DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.     Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!