Persistent Nutrition

Persistent Nutrition Anti-diet telehealth nutritionist (Perth). Neurodivergent + chronic illness friendly. Body-neutral, trauma-informed, practical as hell.

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16/04/2026

Gut worse with hormone changes?

If your gut gets worse before your period (or feels more unpredictable in perimenopause), it might not be “random” — hormone shifts can affect gut motility *and* gut sensitivity.

Progesterone often slows things down (constipation + trapped gas), and the hormone drop before your period can mean more cramps/urgency for some people. Plus: your nervous system can feel gut signals more strongly at certain times, which can look a lot like IBS.

If you notice a cycle pattern, track it for a month — that’s useful info to take to your GP/practitioner.

Free tracker at www.persistentnutrition.com

Music: “Been there done that” by Dynamedon

14/04/2026

When people ask what I do, I get one of two reactions: interest… or mild terror. And the terror is usually fear of judgement.

Because we’ve been taught this cultural lie that most physical “failings” are self-inflicted — and if you just tried hard enough, you could fix it. That’s ableist, and it harms everyone. Especially people living with chronic illness (and the people who love them).

What I actually do is help people use nutrition as a support tool. Not a moral scorecard. Not a punishment. Not a wellness performance.

Solid nutrition won’t cure chronic illness. But it can help you feel more empowered, more nurtured in your body, and more able to make choices that work for your real life.

If you’re sick of “just move more, eat better” from people who’ve never walked your road… you’re in the right place.

Music: “Been there done that” by Dynamedon

09/04/2026

Tired all day… then suddenly wide awake at night? If you’re neurodivergent, this can be "revenge bedtime procrastination"— staying up to claw back quiet time that actually feels like yours after a full day of demands, masking, and sensory overload.

And the annoying part: short sleep can make cravings louder the next day. Not a willpower issue — your brain is often chasing quick energy + quick comfort, and it can be harder to feel properly satisfied.

If you’re stuck in the **up late → tired → cravings → chaos** loop, start with sleep support, not self-blame. I’ve made a **Sleep Cheat Sheet** to help you reset your sleep in a realistic way — grab it on my website.

What’s the one thing that *actually* helps you fall asleep?

**Music:** “Been there done that” by Dynamedon

07/04/2026

Before I knew I had a chronic illness, my checklist was basically: workout? steak? chocolate? push through?
Now it’s: rest/heat pack → water/electrolytes → pain relief → FOOD… and then suddenly everything makes sense.

It’s annoying. It’s effective. Self-care is non-negotiable.

What’s on your “now” checklist?

**Music:** “Been there done that” by Dynamedon

02/04/2026

“Why should I trust you as a nutritionist? You’re in a smaller body — you don’t know where I’m coming from.”
Fair question. Here’s what I do know: diet culture nearly wrecked my relationship with food and my body.
I’ve done the “eat clean all week → cheat day binge → feel sick → trust myself less” loop. I’ve done the middle-of-the-night panic eating. I’ve done the “push through” workouts when my body was begging for rest — and had people praise it as “healthy”.
Now my work (and my life) is about body trust, compassion, and real-life nutrition — including rest, pain signals, and eating like a person, not a project.
If you want anti-diet, body-neutral support that actually respects your lived experience, you’re in the right place.
Music: “Been there done that” by Dynamedon

31/03/2026

New website is LIVE — and I’ve added a new free resource: a Perimenopause Checklist.
Use it with the phone-friendly Symptom Tracker so you can track what’s going on, then take both to your GP/specialist for better care (and less “hmm, probably stress”).
Grab the Perimenopause Checklist + Symptom Tracker on my homepage: https://www.persistentnutrition.com/

Music: “Been there done that” by Dynamedon

26/03/2026

Nervous system regulation doesn’t have to be fancy devices or a whole “wellness routine”. Sometimes it’s a slow drive, a bit of nature, and being a human pillow because your pets have decided it’s rest time.
They’ve got a weird sixth sense for when you’re pushing too hard — and their version of regulation is simple: warmth, company, and tiny hits of joy.
If you needed permission to rest: consider this it.
Music: “Been there done that” by Dynamedon.

24/03/2026

Ever feel “hungry” in a way that food doesn’t fix — like you’re full but still want more?
Quick check: dry lips/mouth, gritty eyes, headache, cranky, tired… yeah. That can be thirst, not hunger.
Try this: drink some water (not a polite sip), wait 5–10 minutes, then reassess.
If you’re still hungry after that, eat. No moral panic — just better info.
Music “Been there done that’ Dynamedion

19/03/2026

You might be neurodivergent if… The “rate your pain out of 10” scale is weirdly abstract.

If you’ve got a literal brain, it can feel like being asked to compare your symptoms to an experience you’ve never had.

So here’s my alternative: a function-based symptom severity scale (0–10) based on impact + support needs — not “how much you can take before you break.”
Save this for appointments, flare tracking, and those days where your brain goes: “??? what is a 7 though?”

Educational only, not medical advice. If you have emergency symptoms : seek urgent medical care.

Music "Akogare" by Soundjewel

17/03/2026

If the first thing you do every morning is weigh yourself, I want you to consider what that’s doing to your energy.
Bodies fluctuate. Life fluctuates. Hormones fluctuate. Salt, sleep, stress, constipation — all of it. And diet culture will still try to convince you that the number is the truth.
Put the scale away.
Vibe up instead: dance, sunscreen, hair, music, whatever makes you feel like a person before you start the day.
Scales have a place sometimes (context + healthcare).
They’re just not a great daily morning ritual.
If this lands for you, we’ll probably get along.
Music "funk sauce" by Sound Ideas

Sometimes chronic illness doesn't leave room for the deep dives.Sometimes your brain's just... offline. Your body's call...
13/03/2026

Sometimes chronic illness doesn't leave room for the deep dives.

Sometimes your brain's just... offline. Your body's called a timeout. And trying to absorb nutrition info when you're running on fumes? Not happening.

And that's okay.

Because here's what actually matters on those days: knowing you've got people who get it. Who understand that a cold can genuinely take you out. Who don't expect you to be "productive" or have all the answers or show up as your best self.

Sometimes it's just about having a comfort cat on your chest and knowing that's enough.

If you're in that space right now—whether it's a flare, a virus, or just one of those weeks—this is your reminder that you're not broken for needing rest. You're not failing because your body needed to pause.

You're part of a community that understands exactly what you're going through.

And that's everything. 💜

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