Dietitian Julie Feldman

02/20/2026

I get asked this question more than you would think! Which would you choose? Avocado Toast or Peanut Butter Toast???
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Peanut butter and avocado toast both bring serious nutrition to the table. Here’s how they compare — and how to choose the best one for your morning.

01/20/2026

You know what I have NEVER heard from a client….

Can you help me fit the dietary guidelines into my daily life?

The truth is the dietary guidelines ALWAYS miss the hardest part of eating. While there is much debate over the newly issued pyramid, the conversations around beef tallow, butter and grains are somewhat irrelevant to me as a practicing RD. While the guidelines themselves are designed to improve public health by influencing what we eat by outlining nutrients and dietary patterns generally associated with better health, they largely ignore the very things most people ACTUALLY struggle with around food.

✅ They say almost nothing about when we eat : irregular schedules, late-night eating, biological rhythms.

✅ Very little about how we eat: slowing down, chewing, digestion, eating in a regulated state.

✅ And virtually nothing about why we eat: stress, emotions, habits, comfort, reward, identity.

Instead, the message many people absorb is simple:
There’s a right way to eat and a wrong way to eat.
And if you’re doing it “wrong,” it can start to feel like you are wrong.
That’s where shame enters the picture.
Shame about body size.
Shame about “willpower.”
Shame about being “bad” with food.
Here’s the part we don’t talk about enough:
Shame is not a motivator. It’s one of the biggest barriers to lasting behavior change.
Most people don’t struggle with nutrition because they lack information.
They struggle because food is tied to stress, nervous system regulation, emotions, habits, and real life.
If we want better health outcomes, we have to move beyond just telling people what to eat and start addressing how, when, and why they eat WITHOUT JUDGEMENT.
Health doesn’t start with eating perfectly.
It starts when people stop feeling like they’ve already failed.

12/31/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect with deep gratitude and excitement. This year was one of meaningful growth, connection, and impact with individuals, organizations, and communities who trust me with their health journeys.
In 2025, I supported countless clients through personalized care, and deepened my work in gut health, trauma-informed nutrition, and sustainable wellness. I also grew corporate wellness programming, partnering with organizations that value their people and understand that health fuels performance and enhances workplace culture.
Looking ahead to 2026, I couldn’t be more energized. We’re launching new, specialized gut health packages, expanding Thrive’s offerings (and staff!!), and bringing even more corporate wellness education to workplaces and physician practices. I’ll be speaking at conferences across the country, authoring an advanced Trauma-Informed Care training program for the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and serving as Marketing Co-Coordinator for the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, all while continuing the work I love most: helping people feel better in their bodies and more confident in their health decisions.
If 2026 is your year to prioritize health, personally or within your organization, I’d love to be part of that journey.
Here’s to growth, intention, and what’s next. ✨

11/11/2025

Feeling incredibly grateful to spend the day guest lecturing at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology — marking my 10th year speaking to Professor Bodary’s class! 💙💛
Today’s discussion focused on one of my favorite and most important topics:
The role of trauma in gut health and nutrition counseling.
As our understanding of the gut–brain axis continues to evolve, it’s becoming clearer that digestive symptoms are often more than just physiological. They are deeply connected to our lived experiences, stress responses, and sense of safety. Helping future health professionals recognize the intersection between biology and psychology is both powerful and humbling.
Ten years in, and I’m still inspired by the curiosity, compassion, and insight of these students. Here’s to the next generation of practitioners who will approach health with both science and empathy. 🌿🧠💫

10/28/2025

Saturday night, I had the privilege of attending the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser at the Motor City Casino Sound Board, where my client and friend Leon C. Richardson was honored for his incredible dedication to the organization.
During his remarks, Leon thanked me twice by name, recognizing the important role that his Registered Dietitian has played in supporting his quality of life. It was a humbling and heartwarming moment — one that reminded me why I love the work I do.
My relationship with Leon began nearly five years ago and has grown into something truly meaningful. After helping him improve his own health, he invited me to bring wellness to his entire organization, The Chemico Group, where I’m now completing my third year of providing customized corporate wellness programming.
Interestingly, my very first introduction to Leon came through his gastroenterologist, Dr. Serge Sorser, whom I met over a decade ago during a WJBK-TV FOX 2 Detroit panel discussion in Detroit.
This experience reminded me that professional success often grows from genuine human connections — built on trust, collaboration, and shared purpose. I’m deeply grateful for the relationships that have shaped my journey and continue to inspire my work every day.

09/10/2025

Always honored to facilitate the conversation around and on behalf of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Certificate of Training Program in Obesity Interventions. In my 25 years of clinical work, this topic proves time and time again to be at the heart of what keeps clients stuck, and by understanding client's stories unbelievable goals can be reached! Privileged to present alongside some incredible clincians as well- Kellene A. Isom, PhD, MS, RD, CAGS, Ellen Fisher-Sobota, MS, RD, LDN, NBC-HWC, Mara Davis, MS, RD, LDN, CD-N, Craig Johnston PhD.

03/12/2025

March is and today is ! I am so grateful for this career path that has allowed me to be a meaningful part of so many people's lives over the last 25 years, and for all of my clients, fellow RD's, referring physicians and other allied health professionals, referring friends and families and networks without whom I wouldn't be able to do what I do and love every single day! Wishing a happy national registered dietitian day to all of my RD friends too! 💚🍒🫐🥕🍠

06/24/2024

Thanks Civic Center TV for a fun segment this morning! Always a good reminder to eat your

Dietician Julie Feldman explains how you can enjoy the foods that you love while focusing on including healthy options into your daily diet.Stay up to date w...

03/08/2024

03/01/2024

Eating Disorders don't all look the same. Eating Disorders do not discriminate based on gender, race, age, socioeconomics or weight! I have had so many clients in bigger bodies who get praised by their medical professionals for weight loss without any interest into how the patient is losing weight and if indeed their approach is healthy and not disordered or dangerous.

I encourage you to not simply praise weight loss when you see it either- you have NO IDEA how unhealthfully someone may be approaching their health.

I also encourage you to not post and praise weight loss online- these messages can be extremely triggering to people who suffer with disordered eating.

If you struggle with an Eating Disorder I am always here to talk and help.

02/27/2024

February 26-March 3, 2024 is . Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to educate the public about eating disorders and to engage in efforts to provide hope and to engage support for individuals and families affected by eating disorders. This year we are asking you to “Get in the Know” and learn about eating disorders, get involved in raising awareness, and share information and resources. If you or someone you know may be struggling with an Eating Disorder this is a good place to start! https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool/

12/05/2023

Still scheduling Corporate clients for 2024! I'd love the opportunity to discuss how a corporate wellness campaign can fit for your company/firm/practice!