The Paralysis Nutrition Podcast

This podcast is here to make a difference in your health journey by exploring the powerful role nutrition can play in weight management, bowel health, and overall wellness when living with paralysis.

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Gain expert advice on managing weight, improving bowel health, and enhancing overall well-being through nutrition specifically designed for individuals with spinal cord injuries and paralysis.

Tailored Nutritional Guidance for Paralysis

Real-Life Success Stories

Hear from wheelchair users who have successfully improved their health by adopting dietary changes, providing motivation and practical tips for your own journey. 

what you'll learn here: 

Debunking Diet Myths and Exploring Effective Strategies

Learn about the impact of various diets, such as the ketogenic diet, on bowel health and discover sustainable eating patterns that promote long-term health.

Latest Episodes

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Ep 37: Cortisol and Bowel Health: How Lowering Stress Can Help You Poop

Ep 36: Chatting with My Friend, Quadriplegic TikToker, Ernest Patti

Ep 35: Ask me Anything Series (#1)

Ep 34: Ozempic for weight loss should you try it?

Ep 33: 3 Secrets to Shorten Your Bowel Program

Ep 32: The Exact Path My Client Took to Lose 20 lbs in 3 Months

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I'm Fatimah Fakhoury, Registered Dietitian

I'm married to a quadriplegic and specialize in nutrition for spinal cord injury and paralysis. I'm on a mission to help people living with paralysis lose weight and regulate their bowels so they can live happier, healthier lives.

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Hey there!

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colebritney

"Thank you so much for all of your information. I have been a quadriplegic for 22 years and have learned more from you the past year than any of my other specialists!!!

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Kzdrz

"Fatimah is so knowledgeable and engaging. In addition to her personal knowledge, Fatimah has guests on that come across just as knowledgeable. As a T-10 paraplegic for a little over three years now, I was looking for nutrition information a little more geared toward those with paralysis. I found that and more!

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JessiLBH

"I've been a paraplegic for over 30 years. I studied nutrition (not an RD) and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle BUT finding and keeping that balance and healthy bowel function is difficult! I've used different programs and trainers etc but none are tailored to fit paralysis! It's nice to have someone to listen to with a nice just for "me"! Thank you for sharing this info - it's refreshing and much needed in out community.