OptaVIA: When MLM meets diet culture

 

Episode 36 | 27 October 2020

On this episode of the Alix Turoff Nutrition podcast, Alix sits down with Sarah Casteel. Sarah is a second year law student at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.


Show Notes:

She has taken a strong interest in educating her peers about the dangers of multilevel marketing, and hopes to continue that work in the legal arena in her future career. A particular interest of Sarah’s is in the educational efforts to protect vulnerable people — especially women — from predatory MLM diet programs that can be physically and psychologically dangerous and harmful in many ways. She also hopes to give a voice to those who have been hurt or are currently being hurt by these programs.

Some of the topics we covered in this episode include:

  • What does MLM mean?

  • Overview of MLMs: income disclosure, structure, culture, etc

  • Sarah’s personal experience on the OptaVIA 5&1 plan

  • What the OptaVIA diet entails

  • And more!

To learn more about Sarah and check out her awesome MLM content, follow her on instagram at @arealbossbabe and @scasteel13

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My name is Alix Turoff and I’m a New York-based Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and the founder of Alix Turoff Nutrition, a 100% virtual nutrition coaching practice. I specialize in helping women who have spent years stuck in the cycle of yo-yo dieting achieve sustainable weight loss through flexible macro tracking and personalized nutrition strategies. My evidence-based approach focuses on building lasting habits, improving body image, and creating a balanced relationship with food, without extreme restriction. I’ve worked with hundreds of women across the country to help them lose weight, gain confidence, and finally feel in control around food. If you’re looking for a virtual dietitian who can help you reach your goals without giving up your lifestyle, follow me on Instagram or subscribe to my email list for weekly tips on fat loss, macro tracking, and sustainable nutrition.