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The Nourished Collaborative
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Follow along for Dietitian-approved guidance on balanced and intuitive eating, as well as Counsellor-led insights into mental health, nervous system regulation, and holistic well-being. We explore topics like diet culture, self-care, and navigating disordered eating in a society that often promotes unrealistic standards.
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Mindfulness: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Start Practicing Today
Discover what mindfulness really means and why it matters for your brain, body, and overall wellbeing. Learn the science behind mindfulness, how it impacts stress, focus, and emotional regulation, and how to begin integrating it into your daily life—no meditation cushion required.
Amber Whittemore RD, BSc, MHSc
Oct 265 min read
Learning to Speak the Language of the Nervous System: Somatics
Learn how to regulate your nervous system through simple somatic practices like mindful walking, breathwork, and music. Explore signs of dysregulation, why regulation matters, and how to reconnect with yourself by learning the language of your body: somatics.
Amber Whittemore RD, BSc, MHSc
Oct 247 min read
Why Nervous System Regulation Is the Foundation of Mental Health
Learn why true mental health begins and ends with the nervous system. Explore how understanding your body’s stress response can unlock deeper, lasting healing.
Ally Goult RCC MA
Oct 195 min read
The Top 5 Myths of Parenting an Infant
Discover the truth behind common myths about postpartum and parenting an infant. Learn how to support your mental health and your baby’s development with guidance from a trusted perinatal counsellor.
Ally Goult RCC MA
Oct 1210 min read
Dietitian-Approved Tips for Balanced and Mindful Meals
With all the misinformation out there surrounding nutrition, dieting, and how to achieve a healthy lifestyle, it is NO wonder so many...
Amber Whittemore RD, BSc, MHSc
Aug 31, 20223 min read
Why is Challenging “ED” so Difficult?
Parts Theory and ED (Eating Disorders) Written by Ally Goult MA, RCC Edited by Amber Whittemore RD, MHSc A modality that I really love...
Amber Whittemore RD, BSc, MHSc
May 16, 20222 min read
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
I needed this reminder today, so I thought somebody else could too! The response I usually get to this: “I don’t have the time or energy...
Amber Whittemore RD, BSc, MHSc
Apr 2, 20222 min read
Finding Ourselves Outside of Diet Culture
If we can let go of cultural expectations & the need to conform we can find ourselves in the rubble and re-learn how to listen to ourselves
Amber Whittemore RD, BSc, MHSc
Mar 28, 20222 min read
A Dietitian's Take on “Health Alternatives” like Frozen Grapes
A dietitians take on “healthy alternatives”
Amber Whittemore RD, BSc, MHSc
Mar 27, 20223 min read
Nourishing the Brain & Body
Our brains require more energy and nutrients than any other organ in the body, so feeding them properly is SO important in optimizing health
Amber Whittemore RD, BSc, MHSc
Mar 22, 20221 min read
Iron Deficiency - What You Need to Know
Learn the signs of iron deficiency as some tips to naturally increase your stores
Amber Whittemore RD, BSc, MHSc
Mar 21, 20221 min read
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