Feed Mom First! with Maya Feller

07/11/2025 1h 3min Episodio 14

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In this insightful episode, Maya Kruger engages with Maya Feller, a registered dietitian and founder of Maya Feller Nutrition, to explore the intersection of nutrition, culture, and personal well-being. Maya Feller shares her journey from experimental theater to dietetics, emphasizing a patient-centered approach that respects individual lived experiences. The discussion delves into the challenges of diet culture, the importance of cultural foodways, and the societal pressures surrounding body image. Maya Feller advocates for a holistic view of nutrition that includes emotional and cultural dimensions, encouraging listeners to embrace their heritage foods while navigating modern dietary challenges. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between food, culture, and health.Keywordsnutrition, cultural perspectives, healthy eating, race, class, dietary hierarchyAbout Maya Feller:Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, founder of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition, is a registered dietitian nutritionist, author of Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World (goop Press, January 24, 2023), and host of YouTube “Where Wellbeing Meets Flavor.”https://mayafellernutrition.com/https://www.instagram.com/mayafellerrd/https://mayafellernutrition.com/newsletter/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy_DdOEnyk_qWEv6zOsVtTAhttps://www.pinterest.com/MayaFellerNutrition/