Oct. 2, 2026

Why Most People Struggle to Get Healthy — Nicole Aucoin Explains What’s Missing | Ep. 178

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Show Notes

What if better health isn’t about another diet, medication, or lifestyle overhaul — but about changing the habits and environment shaping your health every day?

On this episode of A Healthy Point of View Podcast, Sam Tejada sits down with Nicole Aucoin, registered dietitian, founder of Healthy Steps Nutrition, and longtime nutrition and behavior-change expert, for a powerful conversation about taking ownership of your health.

Nicole breaks down how ultra-processed foods, poor sleep, low activity, lack of fiber and protein, and unsupportive environments can make healthy living harder for both adults and children. She also explains why sustainable change rarely comes from trying to fix everything at once — and why focusing on one realistic habit at a time can create lasting results.

Sam and Nicole also explore childhood obesity, fatty liver disease, nutrition in hospitals, GLP-1 medications and muscle loss, body composition, gut health, alcohol, continuous glucose monitors, accountability, health coaching, technology, family nutrition, mindset, spirituality, and the future of preventive healthcare.

Nicole also shares the deeply personal story behind becoming a dietitian and why helping people take control of their health has become part of her purpose.

In this episode: • Why your environment can matter more than willpower • How ultra-processed foods influence everyday eating habits • Why parents must model healthy behavior for children • Protein, fiber, sleep, walking, and sustainable health • Why muscle mass matters during weight loss • GLP-1 medications and the importance of lifestyle support • Why body composition tells you more than body weight alone • How accountability and health coaching support behavior change • Using technology to make healthier decisions easier • Gut health, fiber, alcohol, and metabolic wellness • Why one habit at a time may be the key to consistency • Nicole’s mission to help reshape preventive healthcare

Learn more about Nicole and Healthy Steps Nutrition at HealthyStepsNutrition.com.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Some health and healing statements in this episode reflect the guest’s personal views, interpretations, research claims, or experiences and should not be treated as established medical evidence or a substitute for professional mental or physical healthcare. Consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual needs.