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Eling Tsai (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian, New York State Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. In her work, Eling creates a nonjudgmental space to help people find peace in their relationship with food. Using a Health at Every Size® (HAES®) and Intuitive Eating informed approach, she works with her clients to improve their well-being, body image, and outlook around food while working towards nutrition-related goals and managing a range of medical conditions. She has a special interest in disordered eating, eating disorders, and…
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Misconceptions
Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C · Health · English
Misconceptions is a groundbreaking podcast dedicated to inspiring and empowering women across the globe. We focus on motherhood, maternal mental health and women's reproductive health often through the cultural lens of the Jewish woman. We dispel myths and challenge misconceptions with solid science
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E61 · 9 Jan 2026 · 49 min
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E60 · 26 Dec 2025 · 55 min
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E59 · 19 Dec 2025 · 52 min
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E58 · 12 Dec 2025 · 47 min
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E56 · 14 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
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E53 · 3 Oct 2025 · 34 min
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E52 · 30 Sep 2025 · 58 min
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