Real World Nutrition Podcast

Move past the fads, gimmicks, trends, detoxing, cleanses, fasting, and other unrealistic ideas about eating in the real world. If you want to eat and enjoy food without feeling deprived, join Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shelley A. Rael as she cuts through the hype and gives real talk about eating healthier.

Launched in 2021 and with over 250 episodes in the library, new episodes drop weekly, every Friday.

Available on your favorite podcast app/platform, including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, PodBean, Spotify, and Stitcher.

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Shelley Rael, MS RDN 10/30/26 Shelley Rael, MS RDN 10/30/26

How to Overcome the Five Biggest Obstacles to Healthy Living

Healthy living can be difficult when life is busy, money is tight, motivation is low, or you're simply exhausted. So how do you build healthier habits when real life gets in the way?

Learn practical ways to work healthy eating, physical activity, and other health-supporting habits into your existing routine without relying on expensive products, complicated plans, or constant motivation. The focus is on identifying the challenges that matter most in your life and choosing realistic next steps.

Shelley Rael, MS RDN 4/18/25 Shelley Rael, MS RDN 4/18/25

Episode 185: Quick, Healthy Meals When You’re Too Busy To Cook

We’ve all had those days—back-to-back meetings, errands, workouts, family obligations—and suddenly it’s 8pm, and you haven’t eaten a real meal. You’re not alone. Get go-to strategies for creating fast, nourishing meals that don’t require hours in the kitchen. From grocery shortcuts and batch-prepped staples to how to quickly build a balanced plate, Shelley helps you simplify the way you think about healthy eating when time is short.

Shelley Rael, MS RDN 3/14/25 Shelley Rael, MS RDN 3/14/25

Episode 180: Meal Planning with a Purpose: A Flexible Approach to Nutrition

Meal planning often gets a bad reputation for being too structured, but it can be a powerful tool for reducing stress and improving nutrition. At the same time, intuitive eating encourages listening to your body’s cues instead of following strict food rules. In this episode of Real World Nutrition, Shelley explores the pros and cons of both meal planning and intuitive eating, how they can work together, and why flexibility is the key to sustainable nutrition.

Shelley Rael, MS RDN 8/16/24 Shelley Rael, MS RDN 8/16/24

Episode 150: Mastering the Grocery Store: Smart Shopping Tips

This week starts a new series for the Real World Nutrition podcast by exploring the essentials of mastering the grocery store. Navigating a grocery store can be overwhelming, with its complex layouts and countless options, but with the right strategies, it can become a smooth and even enjoyable experience.