Brianna Approved

A lifestyle podcast dedicated to bringing you real science & clinical research about all things health, nutrition, botanicals and balance. Approaching complex subject matters with directness and humor. Hosted by Dr. Brianna Diorio—Integrative Medicine PhD, Clinical Nutritionist MS, Holistic Lifestyle Coach, FDN, Herbal Practitioner, NASM CPT.

Brianna Approved is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Brianna Diorio, with 93 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Brianna Diorio hosts Brianna Approved, a health show with 93 episodes published.

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  Episode #91

  Episode 91: The Hidden Cost of Keeping Your Options Open

  Jul 29, 202629 minS1

  In Episode 91, we're diving into Why Maximizers Stay Stuck, Satisficers Move Forward, and the Freedom of Choosing. In this episode, we cover: The psychology of maximizers vs. satisficers and why some people stay stuck while others move forward. Why more options don't always lead to better outcomes... and can actually increase anxiety. The difference between settling and making intentional trade-offs . How the Four Burners Theory can help you prioritize what truly matters. Why certainty is a myth and confidence comes from commitment, not perfect information. Practical tools and journal prompts to help you make decisions with greater clarity and less regret. ___ Ready to make real changes, not just think about them? If you want support turning insight into action and breaking patterns that keep repeating, you can explore working together ⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Coaching is designed to help you build systems, track evidence, and rewire patterns in a way that actually sticks. ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ @briannadiorio ⁠⁠⁠ for all the Brianna Approved educational content! Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all of my favorite Brianna Approved things! You can visit my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.briannadiorio.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics ⁠⁠⁠ @kylediorio

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  Episode 90: The Certainty Trap—Your Brain Wants Certainty, Your Life Requires Uncertainty

  Apr 23, 202629 min

  If you’ve ever felt stuck, indecisive, or like you’re waiting for clarity before making a big life decision, this episode is for you! In this episode, we will cover: Why you feel stuck: your brain prioritizes certainty over happiness Predictive processing: your brain runs mostly on internal predictions—not reality Why you choose what’s familiar (even when it’s wrong for you) How loss aversion + dopamine keep you looping and overthinking Nerd Alert: Predictive Brain Mode Practice What You Podcast: Manually close the loop: Replace catastrophic thoughts with grounded uncertainty Uncertainty Exposure Training: Small, controlled risks to retrain your brain Name the pattern: Identify where you’re choosing familiar over aligned The 70% Rule: If it’s 70% aligned, take action Track evidence: Build proof that uncertainty doesn’t equal danger Flip loss aversion: Ask “What is it costing me to stay the same?” Ready to make real changes, not just think about them? If you want support turning insight into action and breaking patterns that keep repeating, you can explore working together ⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠ ! Coaching is designed to help you build systems, track evidence, and rewire patterns in a way that actually sticks. ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram ⁠⁠ @briannadiorio ⁠⁠ for all the Brianna Approved educational content! Check out my ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠ for all of my favorite Brianna Approved things! You can visit my website ⁠⁠⁠www.briannadiorio.com⁠⁠ to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics ⁠⁠ @kylediorio

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  Episode 89: The Neuroscience of Grief — How to Navigate Loss, Sadness, and Heartbreak

  Mar 11, 202637 min

  In episode 89 of the podcast, we discuss why grief isn’t just emotional….it’s neurological. In this episode, we discuss: Why grief can feel physically painful and what’s happening in the brain when we experience loss in any form ( Nerd Alert Segment ) Why grief tends to come in waves rather than a predictable timeline Why the traditional stages of grief are often misunderstood 4 types of unexpected grief that many people experience How grief can show up as anxiety, numbness, rumination, or emotional flooding Practice What You Podcast At the end of the episode, during the Practice What You Podcast section, we shift into practical application and explore how the nervous system processes grief and what actually helps when it hits hardest. You’ll learn: What actually helps in the moment when grief suddenly intensifies Tools to regulate the nervous system during waves of sadness or overwhelm How to coexist with grief (and even befriend it) instead of trying to outrun it or letting it take over How to track progress in grief beyond simply “feeling better” Practical tools that help alongside time…not just “give it time” advice. ____ Ready to make real changes, not just think about them? If you want support turning insight into action and breaking patterns that keep repeating, you can explore working together ⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠ ! Coaching is designed to help you build systems, track evidence, and rewire patterns in a way that actually sticks. ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram ⁠ @briannadiorio ⁠ for all the Brianna Approved educational content! Check out my ⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠ for all of my favorite Brianna Approved things! You can visit my website ⁠⁠www.briannadiorio.com⁠ to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics ⁠ @kylediorio

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  Episode 88 - Evidence Over Emotion: How to Stop Letting Feelings Run the Show

  Jan 29, 202625 min

  In Episode 88, we’re talking about how to stop letting feelings hijack your choices, and how to start using evidence — not impulse — as your compass. In this episode, we break down: Why emotional intensity is not the same thing as truth Nerd Alert : The brain systems behind emotions vs feelings The difference between emotions, feelings, and evidence (and why it matters) How two people can experience the same event and walk away with opposite conclusions Practice What You Podcast: A simple, evidence-based framework to stop repeating the same patterns ___ Ready to make real changes, not just think about them? If you want support turning insight into action and breaking patterns that keep repeating, you can explore working together ⁠ here ⁠ ! Coaching is designed to help you build systems, track evidence, and rewire patterns in a way that actually sticks. ___ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! Check out my ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠ for all of my favorite Brianna Approved things! You can visit my website ⁠www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio

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  Episode 87 - Why Your Brain Loves Bad Habits (and How to Rewire Them for Good)

  Dec 30, 202532 min

  In episode 87, we are going over all things habits! Bad habits aren’t a willpower issue — they’re a brain wiring issue. In this episode, we break down why your brain automates patterns that don’t serve you, why trying harder doesn’t work, and how to actually rewire habits using neuroscience (not motivation). In this episode, we cover: Why your brain runs so much of your day on autopilot Where habits actually live in the brain (and why logic can’t stop them) The 4-step habit loop: cue → craving → response → reward (via James Clears Atomic Habits) Why you don’t crave the habit — you crave the state change How stress makes bad habits stronger How to break habits by changing cues, friction, and rewards Why identity beats motivation when it comes to lasting change If you’re stuck in a start-stop cycle, this episode will help you stop blaming yourself and start working with your brain instead of against it. ___ Ready to make real changes, not just think about them? If you want support turning insight into action and breaking patterns that keep repeating, you can explore working together here ! Coaching is designed to help you build systems, track evidence, and rewire patterns in a way that actually sticks. ___ Check out my ⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠ for all of my favorite Brianna Approved things! You can visit my website ⁠⁠www.briannadiorio.com⁠ to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics ⁠ @kylediorio ⁠

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