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Redefining “Healthy” – Kim Shapira on Gut Health, Eating What You Love & the Six Rules That Actually WorkThis week, Dr. Nigma sits down with celebrity dietitian, nutritional therapist, and bestselling author Kim Shapira, M.S., R.D., to unpack the mindset, science, and simple truths behind a healthier relationship with food.In a world overloaded with “wellness hacks” and diet culture, Kim offers something radically different: compassion, common sense, and science-backed steps that bring the joy and freedom back to eating. Drawing from her book This Is What You’re Really Hungry For, Kim introduces her six simple rules to reset your health from the inside out—without guilt, restriction, or shame.Whether you’re burned out from yo-yo dieting, struggling with emotional eating, or just ready to feel better in your body, this episode will leave you with practical tools and a more loving perspective.Thank you to our sponsorsGenova Diagnostics: https://www.gdx.net/Oxyhealth: https://www.oxyhealth.com/Rani Lounge: https://ranilounge.com/Koala Eco: https://koala.eco/Timestamps00:00 – 03:00 – Introduction to Kim’s philosophy: “You are the expert of your body”03:01 – 07:10 – The origin of her Six Rules and why diets don’t work07:11 – 10:25 – Rule 1 & 2: Eat when you’re hungry, eat what you love10:26 – 14:50 – Rule 3: Eat without distractions — and why multitasking messes with your gut14:51 – 17:35 – Rule 4: Why 10,000 steps matters for digestion, energy, and aging17:36 – 21:00 – Rule 5 & 6: Sleep and hydration as the true anti-aging medicine21:01 – 26:15 – Emotional eating, cravings, and the root of what you’re “really” hungry for26:16 – 30:40 – Gut health, inflammation, and how food makes you feel30:41 – 36:00 – How to use her method in everyday life: eating out, social settings, and travel36:01 – 40:20 – Building trust with your body after years of dieting40:21 – End – Reframing success: consistency, grace, and feeling good againFollow Kim Shapira:Instagram: @kimshapiramethodWebsite: www.kimshapiramethod.comBook: This Is What You're Really Hungry For: Six Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship with Food to Become Your Healthiest SelfFollow Dr. Nigma:Instagram: @drnigmatalibPodcast Instagram: @thehealthydocpodFacebook: nigma.talibWebsite: www.healthydoc.com
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