Discovering Nutrition with Cronometer

In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with fitness coach, creator, and Bounce Forward co-founder Marlie Cohen to explore what sustainable health and fitness can look like for women navigating motherhood, busy schedules, changing bodies, and years of diet culture. As a mom of two, Marlie shares why she rejects the pressure to “bounce back” and instead helps women build strength, confidence, and habits that move them forward.

Marlie shares her own journey with postpartum fitness, macro tracking, and rebuilding trust with food. Together, she and Eliisa discuss the all-or-nothing mindset, why so many women fear carbohydrates, and how tracking nutrition can create more awareness and freedom rather than restriction. They also explore why under-eating during the day can lead to cravings at night, how food noise impacts daily choices, and why consistency matters more than perfection.

Whether you’re trying to improve your relationship with food, build muscle, feel stronger, or create a routine that fits into real life, this episode offers an honest and practical look at macros, motherhood, strength training, and sustainable progress.

 

Key Notes:

Why Marlie created Bounce Forward and why she believes women don’t need to “bounce back” after motherhood or major life changes.

How the all-or-nothing mindset can keep people stuck in cycles of restriction, guilt, and starting over.

Why tracking nutrition can create awareness, reduce food noise, and support more freedom around eating.

How fear of carbohydrates, under-eating during the day, and cravings at night are often connected.

Why strength training is so important for women, especially as they age, and how to start in a realistic way.

How small habits like tracking protein, lifting weights, drinking water, and paying attention to how you feel can build lasting progress over time.

In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with Aaron Davidson, Founder and CEO of Cronometer, to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in nutrition tracking and health technology. Together, they discuss why AI has become one of the biggest topics in digital health, how Cronometer approaches AI differently, and why accuracy, trust, and user privacy remain central to every feature they build.

Aaron shares an inside look at how AI is already making nutrition tracking easier through tools like photo logging, voice logging, and AI Coach, while exploring why no AI system should replace critical thinking or reliable nutrition data. They also discuss the balance between innovation and responsibility, how AI can help people better understand their health, and why human expertise continues to play an essential role alongside emerging technology.

Whether you’re curious about AI, interested in the future of nutrition tracking, or wondering how to separate meaningful innovation from hype, this episode offers a thoughtful conversation about building health technology people can trust.

Key Notes:

Why Cronometer has taken a cautious, evidence-based approach to introducing AI features.

How photo logging, voice logging, and AI Coach are designed to improve the nutrition tracking experience while maintaining user control.

Why accurate nutrition data remains essential when making health decisions.

How AI can help users better understand their nutrition without replacing human judgment or professional guidance.

Why privacy, transparency, and thoughtful product design are critical as AI becomes more integrated into health technology.

In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with physiotherapist Fraser Sprigings, owner of Keystone Health in Revelstoke, BC, to explore the realities of concussion recovery and brain health. Drawing on more than 25 years of clinical experience, Fraser explains how concussions happen, why no two recoveries are the same, and what current research says about returning to activity safely.  

Fraser shares practical guidance on recognizing concussion symptoms, avoiding common recovery mistakes, and supporting healing through gradual movement, proper sleep, hydration, and nutrition. They also discuss why helmets reduce, but don’t eliminate the risk of concussion, the importance of individualized care, and how multidisciplinary support can make recovery more effective.  

Whether you’re an athlete, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply want to better understand how to care for your brain after a head injury, this episode offers an evidence-based look at concussion management, recovery strategies, and the importance of seeking professional guidance.  

 

Key Notes:

Why every concussion is different and how symptoms can vary widely from person to person.

The latest guidance on concussion recovery, including why complete rest is no longer recommended after the first 48 hours.  

How sleep, hydration, whole foods, and gradual physical activity support brain recovery.  

Common concussion myths, including misconceptions about helmets, screen time, and waking someone overnight.

Why working with healthcare professionals—and practicing patience and self-compassion—can improve long-term recovery outcomes.

In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with registered nutritional therapist Anna Mapson to explore the often confusing world of gut health. Together, they unpack why digestive symptoms can be so difficult to understand, how restrictive eating patterns develop, and why social media has made nutrition advice both more accessible and more overwhelming.

 

Anna shares practical insights on identifying food triggers, understanding the relationship between stress and digestion, and building a healthier, more sustainable approach to managing gut symptoms. The conversation also dives into probiotics, fiber, fermented foods, nutrition tracking, and the fear of eating that can emerge when digestive issues begin to impact daily life.

 

Whether you’re navigating IBS or other digestive concerns, or simply looking to better understand your body’s signals, this episode offers a balanced, evidence-based perspective on gut health that prioritizes curiosity, flexibility, and long-term wellbeing.

 

Key Notes:

Why gut health is highly individual and digestive symptoms aren’t always caused by the same foods or habits.

How restrictive diets and food fear can impact both nutrition and quality of life.

The role of stress, probiotics, fiber, and fermented foods in supporting digestive health.

Why social media nutrition advice can be misleading and how to focus on evidence-based fundamentals.

Practical strategies for rebuilding confidence around food and expanding your diet over time.

In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with women’s health dietitian Steph Greunke to explore how nutrition needs shift across adolescence, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond. Together, they unpack why women are often underserved in these life stages, how social media has complicated nutrition advice, and what it means to take a more personalized, evidence-based approach to health.

Steph shares practical insights on everything from bone health and iron needs in adolescence to choline, DHA, and protein during pregnancy and postpartum. The conversation also dives into body image, postpartum depletion, the pressure women face to “bounce back,” and why foundational habits like eating enough, prioritizing protein, and asking for support matter more than perfection. It is an honest, informative episode that brings nuance and clarity to women’s health nutrition.

Key Notes:

Why women’s nutrition needs change significantly across adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause.

How social media has made women’s health advice louder, more confusing, and often less personalized.

Why pregnancy nutrition is about nutrient density, not simply “eating for two”.

The often-overlooked reality of postpartum depletion and why moms need support, not just survival strategies.

Why protein, movement, and metabolic health become even more important in perimenopause and menopause.

How to focus on strong nutritional foundations without falling into perfectionism or comparison

Links:

https://www.stephgreunke.com/

https://www.instagram.com/stephgreunke/

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/doctor-mom-podcast-practical-tips-to-be-a-proactive-parent/id973303969