Snack Chats
Snack Chats is a video series created by the team at TLB Nutrition Therapy to provide accessible, real-life conversations about food, body image, movement, and mental health. Each episode feels like a casual chat—snack-sized but packed with meaningful insights. Our dietitians share their expertise, personal experiences, and counseling strategies in a way that’s supportive, inclusive, and relatable.
Snack Chats are designed for clients, providers, parents, and anyone curious about a food- and weight-neutral approach to nutrition and wellness. Think of it as a safe space to learn, connect, and explore real topics without judgment.
TLB Nutrition Therapy:
Come learn about the TLB Mission and Philosophy and get to know the TLB Dietitians!
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Inside TLB Nutrition Therapy: Our Philosophy, Mission & Why It Matters
Tina and Sarah explore the core philosophy behind TLB Nutrition Therapy—what sets their work apart, how they approach client care, and why inclusivity, safety, and individuality are central to their mission. This is more than a service overview—it’s a deep dive into the values that guide every session at TLB.
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What Does a Session Look Like? A House-Building Analogy for Nutrition Counseling
Tina and Sarah demystify the counseling process at TLB Nutrition Therapy by walking you through what a session might look like using one of their favorite analogies: building a house. Whether you’re new to nutrition counseling or just feeling unsure about what to expect, this episode offers a warm, down-to-earth overview of the phases of recovery work and how TLB dietitians support clients every step of the way.
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Meet Ana: A Closer Look at Embodied Nutrition Counseling & Client-Centered Care
Sarah interviews Ana, one of the team lead dietitians at TLB Nutrition Therapy, to explore her path into the field, the philosophy she brings to her work, and how she supports clients through deep and embodied healing. Ana shares her values, favorite client populations, and what truly lights her up—both in and outside of session. This is a great listen for anyone interested in a collaborative, curious, and compassionate approach to nutrition care.
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Meet Priscila: Centering Culture, Curiosity, and Chronic Health in Nutrition Counseling
Sarah sits down with Priscila, one of the dietitians at TLB Nutrition Therapy, to talk about her work, values, and upcoming support group. Priscila shares what brought her to TLB, her client focus, and how she approaches nutrition care through a weight-inclusive and culturally sensitive lens.
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Meet Anamarie: Inclusive Nutrition Therapy, Neurodivergence, & Art in Recovery
Welcome back to Snack Chats with TLB! In this episode, Sarah sits down with Anamarie, one of the compassionate and creative dietitians at TLB Nutrition Therapy. Get to know her background, the clients she loves working with, her approach to care, and how she’s integrating art and community into eating disorder recovery work.
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Meet Curissa: Dietitian, Outreach Advocate, and Supportive Guide for Healing
In this episode, Sarah chats with Curissa, one of our incredible dietitians at TLB Nutrition Therapy and a key member of our outreach team. Get to know Curissa’s background, what led her to this work, the clients she’s most passionate about supporting, and how she helps people redefine their relationship with food and body.
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Meet Dani: Dietitian, PCOS & Sports Nutrition Advocate, and Outreach Team Rockstar
In this episode, Sarah sits down with Dani, one of the vibrant, high-energy dietitians on our team at TLB Nutrition Therapy. Dani shares her journey to becoming a dietitian, her philosophy on weight-neutral care, and her passion for working with a wide range of clients — including those navigating PCOS, disordered eating, and sports nutrition needs. Whether you’re a runner, a newly diagnosed PCOS warrior, or just looking for a supportive space to heal your relationship with food, Dani brings warmth, enthusiasm, and deep expertise to every session.
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Meet Harley: Kid & Teen Nutrition, Creative Counseling, and Building Client Connections
In this episode, Sarah chats with Harley, one of our in-person dietitians in Austin, TX. Harley brings playful energy and deep compassion to her work with children, teens, young adults, and families. From whiteboard drawing sessions to food-based play, Harley blends fun and connection with individualized, weight-neutral care.
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Meet Marcie: Pediatric Dietitian, ARFID Specialist, and Support Group Leader
In this episode, Sarah chats with Marcie, our Pediatric Team Lead at TLB Nutrition Therapy. Marcie has been with the team for over five years and brings a wealth of experience in supporting kids, teens, families, and individuals navigating ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Her work blends deep clinical insight with playful connection, and her passion for inclusive, individualized care shines through every session.
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Meet Stefanie: Queer-Inclusive Nutrition, Body Image Work, and Building Safer Spaces
In this episode, Sarah sits down with Stefanie, one of our newer but already deeply impactful dietitians. Stefanie shares her passion for building strong client relationships, supporting queer individuals, and creating inclusive, affirming spaces for healing. From body image to social justice, this conversation is a powerful reminder that nutrition care can be human-centered, relational, and deeply transformative.
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Meet Sarah | Dietitian, Outreach Coordinator & OG TLB Team Member | TLB Snack Chats
In this episode, we sit down with Sarah—one of our amazing dietitians, team leads, and outreach coordinator at TLB Nutrition Therapy.
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Meet Tina | Founder of TLB Nutrition Therapy, Philosophy & Culture | TLB Snack Chats
In this episode, Sarah interviews Tina—founder/owner of TLB Nutrition Therapy—for a candid conversation about the practice’s mission, philosophy, and culture.
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Meet Tabitha | Lead Dietitian & Program Development at TLB
In this episode, Sarah sits down with Tabitha—a TLB lead dietitian and Program Development Assistant—to talk about her work with clients and how she helps build training, onboarding, and systems that support the whole practice.
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Meet Lauren | Team Dietitian at TLB | Eating Disorders, BED, Athletes & Menstrual/Fertility Support
In this episode, Sarah chats with Lauren Harrison, RD—a team dietitian at TLB Nutrition Therapy. Lauren shares her path through the full continuum of eating disorder care, why weight-neutral, weight-inclusive counseling aligns with her ethics, and how TLB’s collaborative culture helps her deliver steady, client-centered care.
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Meet Annie | Dietitian at TLB | Compassion-Centered Care, Lived Experience & Outpatient Recovery Support
In this episode, Sarah sits down with Annie—a TLB dietitian based in Austin who sees clients virtually and in person. Annie shares her path from eating-disorder treatment settings to private practice, why she loves the continuity of outpatient care, and how compassion—not shame—guides meaningful behavior change.
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What is Snack Chats?
Welcome to the first ever TLB Snack Chats video! Tina (founder of TLB Nutrition Therapy) and Sarah (Lead Dietitian & Outreach Coordinator) share what this channel is all about and how we’ll make nutrition and body image support accessible, free, and friendly for clients, providers, and the community.
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Meet Tara | The Admin Heart of TLB: Insurance, Access, & Client Care Behind the Scenes
Welcome back to TLB Snack Chats! Today Sarah interviews Tara—TLB’s long-time Administrative Assistant and the first friendly face (email/phone/text) most clients meet. Tara shares how she coordinates benefits checks, claims, referrals, scheduling, and client onboarding, and why expanding communication (calls + secure texting) makes care more accessible and convenient.
Outreach Updates
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Inside the Adult ARFID Support Group at TLB: What to Expect and How to Join
In this episode, Marcie, a lead dietitian at TLB Nutrition Therapy, introduces the weekly Adult ARFID Support Group. She shares why the group was created, what participants can expect, and how it offers connection, understanding, and community support in a welcoming space.
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Adult Recovery Support Group with Sarah: A Space for Connection and Healing
In this episode, Sarah, a lead dietitian and outreach coordinator at TLB Nutrition Therapy, introduces her virtual Adult Recovery Support Group. She shares how the group offers a supportive space to process challenges, celebrate wins, and build meaningful connections around food, body, and movement.
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Teen & Young Adult ARFID Support Group: Safe Connection and Support with Marcie
In this episode, Marcie, a lead dietitian at TLB Nutrition Therapy, introduces the Teen & Young Adult ARFID Support Group. This virtual group creates a safe, affirming space for ages 13 through early 20s to find connection, validation, and shared experience while navigating ARFID.
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Beyond Labels: Food & Body Support Circle with Anamarie
In this episode of Snack Chats with TLB, Sarah sits down with Anamarie, who leads the Beyond Labels Food & Body Support Circle.
Education Channel
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Understanding Emotional Hunger: Reducing Stigma & Embracing Nuance
In this episode, Ana and Marcie unpack the nuances of emotional hunger and emotional eating, challenging common myths and reframing how we view food. Their conversation encourages self-compassion and reduces shame around emotional connections to eating.
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Intro to Intuitive Eating: Tuning Into Your Body Over Food Rules
In this episode, Sarah and Ana introduce the fundamentals of intuitive eating, a non-diet approach that emphasizes listening to your body’s cues over rigid diet rules. They explore common barriers like neurodivergence, trauma, and chronic stress, offering a compassionate starting point for engaging with the intuitive eating framework.
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Understanding Physical and Logical Hunger: Honoring Your Body Beyond Cues
In this episode, Ana and Marcie, lead dietitians at TLB Nutrition Therapy, explore the nuances of physical and logical hunger. They discuss how tuning into both internal cues and external logic can foster more consistent and compassionate nourishment.
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Macronutrients 101: Carbs, Protein & Fat—What They Actually Do
In this episode, Sarah and Ana break down the science and misconceptions around macronutrients—carbohydrates, protein, and fat. They explain their roles in energy, metabolism, and hormone regulation while making the science simple and relatable.
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The Nuances of Intuitive Eating: Exploring the 10 Principles
In this episode of Snack Chats with TLB, Sarah and Ana walk through the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating, exploring their nuances, real-life applications, and how they can look different for each individual.
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Family Feeding: Expectations vs. Reality (Part 1)
Real talk time. In this episode, Tina and Tabitha get vulnerable about family feeding—what we expect dinners to look like vs. how they actually go when you’re juggling toddlers, babies, travel, budgets, and burnout. From “perfect plate” pressure to applesauce-on-the-floor moments, they normalize the chaos and offer compassion-first reframes for parents in the thick of it.
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Family Feeding, Part 2: Reframing Success, Real-Life Tips, and Caring for You
Tina and Tabitha (with a cameo from “Little Nugget”) continue the family-feeding series with a candid, judgment-free look at what success actually means at the table.
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You Can Say No to Being Weighed: Self-Advocacy & Weight-Neutral Medical Care
In this TLB Snack Chats episode, Tina and Sarah unpack why patients may decline being weighed at medical appointments and how to advocate for weight-neutral, trauma-informed care.
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Understanding ARFID: Signs, Subtypes, and Support with Marcie & Harley
In this Snack Chats with TLB episode, TLB dietitians Marcie and Harley break down ARFID — Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (often mis-labeled as “picky eating”).
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ARFID for Parents: Signs, Stressors & Support with Marcie & Harley
Registered dietitians Marcie and Harley unpack ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) specifically for parents/caregivers.
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Halloween Candy & Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Building Trust, Not Fear
In this festive and informative episode of Snack Chats with TLB, Tina and Marcie dive into a topic that brings both excitement and anxiety to many households—navigating Halloween candy with kids.
Nutrition Counseling: Tricks and Themes
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Life Tiers: Understanding Your Body Story Through the Phases of Life
In this episode, Tina and Sarah explore Life Tiers, a core counseling concept at TLB Nutrition Therapy that examines how body, food, and movement stories are shaped across life stages. They share how this tool supports both client sessions and professional supervision in uncovering beliefs and behaviors around eating and body image.
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The 5 Levels of Recovery: A Flexible Framework
In this episode of Snack Chats with TLB, Tina and Sarah dive into the five flexible levels of recovery, a favorite counseling tool that highlights recovery as a personal and adaptable process. They offer a compassionate and practical guide for both providers and individuals on their nutrition journey.
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Yoga & Breathwork Channel
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Supporting Food Exposures: Breathwork, Coping Tools, and Nervous System Education (Part 1)
In this episode, Marcie, a lead dietitian at TLB Nutrition Therapy, shares coping strategies and breathwork tools to calm the nervous system before and after food exposures. She explains how anxiety impacts the body during eating and offers practical techniques to ground and support clients.
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Guided Food Exposure: Breathwork, Grounding, and Reflection (Part 2)
In this episode, Marcie, a lead dietitian at TLB Nutrition Therapy, guides viewers through sensory grounding, breathwork, and post-exposure reflection to support nervous system regulation during food exposures. This second video in the two-part series offers a calming, customizable tool for reducing distress.
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5-Minute Breathwork with Marcie. Grounding Before & After Food Exposure or Sessions
In this calming 5-minute video, Marcie from TLB Nutrition Therapy leads you through a gentle breathwork practice designed to help ground your nervous system before or after challenging experiences.