Food, Body and Beyond

Body image struggles commonly coincide with issues around food, with 93% of women struggling with some level of body image dissatisfaction.   In this episode, I read an excerpt from my book, No Apologies, and give you some tips on how to deal with body image challenges.   Sign up for the Embody You workshop here ______   How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me and book a free discovery call here

My guest on the show today is Grace Alice Ó Sé, a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. She is deeply passionate about playing her part in making Ireland a more sex-positive, sex-literate nation – one where we can talk honestly and without shame about ALL aspects of sexuality. Sex is a very intimate and private part of our lives, and body image issues often coincide with struggles around sex or intimacy, which we get into in this episode, along with:   An intro to Grace and why she does what she does today The discomfort and shame that often arises when speaking about sex and how to move past this What holds people back from addressing sexual issues Addressing sex and intimacy issues as a couple The intersection between sex, intimacy and body image issues The body image issues Grace sees impacting women's sex lives The value of embodiment and sensuality in helping us connect with pleasure Using food as a way to express pleasure The role of self-pleasure in improving confidence The pressure to look ‘perfect' to satisfy your partner Body changes and sex   Grace's website Grace's Instagram Grace's podcast   Sign up for the Embody You workshop here ______   How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me and book a free discovery call here

In this real-life, unscripted nutrition counselling session, I speak with a woman who has struggled with body image her entire life; her earliest memory of disliking her body being when she was 8 years old. She now feels in a good place with food, but her struggles with body image remain, which is heavily impacting her relationships not just with others, but with herself.   If you struggle with body image or would just like to feel more comfortable in your own skin, this is a must-listen.   Sign up for the Embody You workshop here _____   Fancy some free nutrition counselling? If you're struggling with something you'd like to get my support with, and it could be answered in a 50min call, then do put yourself forward for a future 'In Session' episode by emailing me at nutritionwithniamh@gmail.com    How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me and book a free discovery call here

As two nutrition professionals, we've heard some shoddy nutrition advice over the years.   In this episode, my co-host Jo and I discuss some pieces of nutrition advice floating around that we find particularly unhelpful.   Are you enjoying our cosy chats? Let us know, and submit topics for discussion by dropping us an email:   Niamh - nutritionwithniamh@gmail.com Jo - jo@antidietanswers.com   Jo's Instagram : @binge.eating.dietitian Jo's Website : www.bingeeatingdietitian.com Jo's Podcast : The Binge Eating Dietitian Podcast   ______ How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me here

If you've ever wondered about therapy or have been curious about how it works, this episode is one to listen to. Cara Byrne is a Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapist, with a Master's Degree and Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy. She is also the owner of Hike Psych, Ireland's only hiking psychotherapy practice, combining her love of hiking with her passion for psychotherapy.   In this episode we discuss:   Cara's journey to becoming a psychotherapist How Hike Psych came to be The differences Cara sees between outdoor therapy and indoor therapy What attracts people to experiencing therapy in the outdoors Neurodivergence and outdoor psychotherapy The perspective and benefits that nature offers If laughter and lightness have a place in therapy Stigma around therapy in Ireland If therapy is only for those with a diagnosed mental illness The difference between personal relationships and the therapeutic relationship Cara's advice if you have any doubts about entering therapy   Cara's website Cara's Instagram IAHIP website IACP website   ______ How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me here

Navigating life transitions can be tough. So what can we do to help us to make it through?   In this episode, my co-host Jo and I discuss:   The challenges that come with navigating life transitions The importance of self-care when managing different demands What ageing can bring up for us and others The body as social currency Ageing, body changes and body image   Are you enjoying our cosy chats? Let us know, and submit topics for discussion by dropping us an email:   Niamh - nutritionwithniamh@gmail.com Jo - jo@antidietanswers.com   Jo's Instagram : @binge.eating.dietitian Jo's Website : www.bingeeatingdietitian.com Jo's Podcast : The Binge Eating Dietitian Podcast   ______ How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me here

This week, in another real-life, unscripted nutrition counselling session, I speak with a woman with diabetes who is struggling to rediscover her intuitive eater while managing a chronic health condition.    Having a chronic health condition such as diabetes can feel, as this woman describes, "very unfair", as it adds an extra layer of complexity to food and your choices. There is however, a way to make space for reconnecting with your intuitive eater and managing a chronic health condition, such as diabetes, allergies, coeliac disease, IBS or other health conditions.   In this episode, we speak about these challenges and I also give you some quick-fire advice on diabetes management and intuitive eating.   Fancy some free nutrition counselling? If you're struggling with something you'd like to get my support with, and it could be answered in a 50min call, then do put yourself forward for a future 'In Session' episode by emailing me at nutritionwithniamh@gmail.com    How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me and book a free discovery call here  

If you have an upcoming wedding, whether you're a bride, bridesmaid or guest, this is the pep talk you didn't know you needed.   In this episode, my co-host Jo and I discuss:   The pressure to lose weight before a wedding The correlation between binge eating and wedding diets The challenges that arise from dieting before weddings What to do with your desire for weight loss If there is a way to pursue this desire while protecting your relationship with food and your body   Are you enjoying our cosy chats? Let us know, and submit topics for discussion by dropping us an email:   Niamh - nutritionwithniamh@gmail.com Jo - jo@antidietanswers.com   Jo's Instagram Jo's Website   ______ How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me here

In each episode of cosy chats, join my co-host, Joanne Moscalu, and I as we speak about all things relationship with food, body image and more, to help you regain a sense of peace and empowerment around food and your health.   Think of these episodes as relaxed chats between two weight-inclusive, nutrition professionals.   In this first episode of the mini-series, we tell you a little bit about us, our background and why we do the work we do today.   Jo's Instagram : @binge.eating.dietitian Jo's Website : www.bingeeatingdietitian.com Jo's Podcast : The Binge Eating Dietitian Podcast ______ How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me here

How do you know if I'm right for you? I'm sure you know by now that I specialise in relationship with food and body image.    But what kind of a Nutritionist am I?   For this first episode of season six, to help you get to know me better, I'm letting you in on my professional values, and what's really important to me in my work as a nutrition counsellor.    If you're interested in working with me, you can read more here and if you're ready to chat about the next steps, book a free discovery call here.   ______ How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me here  

This week, in another real-life, unscripted nutrition counselling session, I speak with a woman who is struggling to integrate a regular and consistent exercise routine into her life.    Exercise for her has always been associated with diet plans and losing weight, or has been used as a stick to beat herself with after she ‘fell off the wagon'. She has a desire to change that but is fearful that she'll fall into old habits and is unsure how to go about this change.   Fancy some free nutrition counselling? If you're struggling with something you'd like to get my support with, put yourself forward for a future 'In Session' episode by emailing me on nutritionwithniamh@gmail.com    How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me here

Food and body image issues affect men too, but the male perspective often isn't heard.   Today's guest, James O'Hagan, a queer activist, Champions Manager for LGBT Ireland, and radio host at Dublin City FM, tells us his body story.   We speak about:   James' fat shaming experience at Dublin Pride How to deal with fatphobia The power of softness within activism James' personal story around food and body image His journey of becoming his authentic self How he improved his body image What helped him to live more authentically and unapologetically His advice to others who struggle with their relationship with food and their bodies   How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me here  

Bariatric surgery, the surgical intervention for weight loss, can feel like a necessary, last-ditch attempt for many people. But what are the implications? In today's episode, fellow nutrition professional Aoife McMahon and I discuss this and more.    We speak about:   Aoife's experience working as a bariatric dietitian  The different types of bariatric surgery  How bariatric surgery may affect one's relationship with food Going abroad for bariatric surgery and the concerns surrounding this The benefits of specialist, weight-inclusive nutrition and/or psychological support if considering bariatric surgery The interconnectedness between trauma and the desire for weight loss The potential risks associated with bariatric surgery How bariatric surgery may complicate an already disordered relationship with food The dietary changes that are required pre and post-surgery   Aoife, AKA thatirishdietitian, is a specialist in the weight-inclusive field, with a unique background as an ex-weight loss dietitian. Aoife aims to help you move beyond a world of scales and food obsession, embrace life with confidence, and be at peace with your body. Aoife currently offers one-to-one counselling, blending nutritional expertise and therapeutically informed approaches to help you achieve your most radical food & body freedom dreams.   Disclaimer: Please note that the content of today's discussion is for general information purposes only and does not constitute individual medical or dietetic advice.   P.S. This episode is not a place where Aoife or I will be shaming anyone who is considering bariatric surgery or has undergone it in the past. Education and informed consent are very important when making a decision about your health. This episode aims to support you in that so that you can do what's best for you.   How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me here

This week, in another real-life, unscripted nutrition counselling session, I speak with a woman who feels stuck in a cycle of self-deprecating, conflicting thoughts about food and her body.   Her partner has recently lost a lot of weight and this has triggered some doubts about herself and her own body. As our session evolved, we discovered the emotional needs that food is fulfilling and how she might go about lessening her dependency on food by attuning to her inner expert.   Book into the Setting Sustainable Wellness Goals Workshop here   How I can support you:   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Find out more about my book here   Interested in working with me? Find out more about working with me here

When the New Year hits, it comes with a lot of diet culture BS. This can be incredibly difficult for those who struggle with food, weight or body image.    In this episode, I share five New Year reminders that I know so many of you will need to hear.    Book into the Setting Sustainable Wellness Goals Workshop here   Find out more about my book here   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.

The Christmas period can be challenging for those who struggle with food or body image.  In this episode, I share five tips to keep in mind that will help you navigate the festive season.   Thank you so much for listening to the Food, Body and Beyond podcast this year! See you in 2024, Niamh x   Want to join my 'Yin-To the New Year' yin yoga and journalling workshop at the end of the month? Learn more here.   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.    

Today I speak with a woman who feels like her eating is chaotic and out of control. She has struggled with anorexia in the past and is now struggling with binge eating. Her attempts to get a handle on her issues with food have led her down many different paths, but she feels lost as to what her next step should be. This episode demonstrates that struggles with food may be about much more than the food itself.   These new ‘In Session' podcast episodes feature people who need support with their relationship with food, body image, or nutrition. Think of it like listening in on a real-life, once-off, nutrition counselling session. They feature real-life people with real-life problems and real-life questions.   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.   Want to enquire about working together? Book a free discovery call here.    

Weight loss injections. They're everywhere. But are they the answer? In today's episode, fellow nutrition professional Aoife McMahon and I discuss this and more.    We speak about:   Why Aoife moved from a weight-centric to a weight-inclusive approach What weight loss injections are Whether or not this medication results in long-term weight loss The potential risks and side effects of weight-loss injections The potential impact on one's relationship with food Whether or not they improve health outcomes Some critiques and thoughts around what needs to change when it comes to weight ‘issues'   This episode is not a place where Aoife or I will be shaming anyone who is considering weight-loss injections, has taken them in the past or is currently taking them. Education and informed consent are very important when making a decision about your health. This episode aims to support you in that so that you can do what's best for you.   Aoife, AKA thatirishdietitian, is a specialist in the weight-inclusive field, with a unique background as an ex-weight loss dietitian. Aoife aims to help you move beyond a world of scales and food obsession, embrace life with confidence, and be at peace with your body. Aoife currently offers one-to-one counselling, blending nutritional expertise and therapeutically informed approaches to help you achieve your most radical food & body freedom dreams.   Disclaimer: Please note that the content of today's discussion is for general information purposes only and does not constitute individual medical or dietetic advice.   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.

My guest on the show today is one of my long-term clients, Amy, who shares her story with us of coming from a place of feeling stressed and obsessed with food and her body, to now feeling completely free and at peace around food.   Her personal journey has had such a huge impact on her life, not only on her relationship with food and her body but also on her relationship with alcohol. As she began to rebuild her relationship with food, she started to question the impact that alcohol had on her life and discovered that she wasn't willing to pay the costs anymore.   Her sober curiosity has led her to try and help others who also feel the same, by setting up Nolo, Ireland's newest non-alcoholic bottle boutique. Nolo delivers an impressive collection of delicious no/low alcohol drinks. You can find out more here.   We speak about:   What her relationship with food was like prior to embarking on an intuitive eating journey What motivated her to ditch dieting and embrace intuitive eating The breakthroughs she experienced along the way and how she rebuilt her self-trust How her goals shifted over time and how she dealt with the slow pace of healing What helped her overcome her fear of weight gain What her life looks like now Why she decided to reduce alcohol in her life and how this change has affected her life How this led to setting up her own business   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.

These new ‘In Session' podcast episodes feature real-life people who need support with their relationship with food, body image, or nutrition. Think of it like listening in on a real-life, once-off nutrition counselling session.    In this very first In Session episode, I speak with Grace Alice O'Se, a sex and intimacy specialist, who is struggling with choosing nutritious foods, while trying to avoid slipping back into unhealthy old habits where she classified food as good or bad. She has worked on her relationship with food and her body image over the past few years and feels like she is in a much better place than she has been with this in the past, but feels stuck as to how she can move forward with improving her health and nutrition.   Do you feel the same as Grace and are unsure whether or not you are ready to embrace gentle nutrition? Take the 2-minute quiz here to find out.   P.S. Grace has given permission for her identity to be shared.   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Take the 2-min quiz here.

My guest for this final episode of season four is Georgie Crawford, who I met a few years ago when she asked me to be one of the guest expert contributors to her first online wellness course. Georgie is a qualified health coach, and the founder of one of Ireland's leading health and wellness brands, The Good Glow. Her award-winning podcast productions, The Good Glow and Soul Sisters are aimed at helping people to discover new and innovative ways to take care of themselves and have been downloaded over 9 million times. She recently published her first book, Glow: Five Steps to Create the Life You Dream About.    In this very relaxed chat (that absolutely flew by for both of us), we speak about:   How health is so individual and one size does not fit all What it was like for Georgie to write her first book How a rock bottom can illuminate whether or not you're happy with the life you're living The idea that it's never too late to begin again and the impact of keeping yourself small The power that comes from connecting to your inner voice and asking yourself the big questions Connecting with what's really important to you  How to find your way when you feel lost in life The shame that Georgie felt around her cancer diagnosis  The scaremongering around food in the media and how this can contribute to food shame and self-blame How long-term vitality starts with self-love and a connection to what you need today Casting a vote for yourself every day and how to do this Georgies advice on how to start living the life you dream about   Have you got a copy of my new book yet?   Order No Apologies here   Book a free discovery call to have a chat about working with me one to one.    Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Complete my free 2-minute quiz to figure it out.   Take the quiz

Louise McSharry is a podcaster, broadcaster and writer. She is the host of the incredibly popular Catch Up With Louise McSharry podcast and the author of Fat Chance: My Life in Ups, Downs and Crisp Sandwiches. Louise has been an outspoken advocate for the body liberation movement for several years and is an inspiration to so many of us. When Louise speaks about this topic, she speaks about it through the lens of personal experience and her words have often brought me to tears. This interview is no different and is nothing short of inspiring.   We speak about:   Why Louise began to speak about food and body image publicly Her personal journey with food and body image The addictive high that came from losing weight The oppressive nature of diet culture The multi-faceted nature of what we need to do to free all bodies from body-based oppression The issue with the implicit messages of 'thinness at any cost' The importance of calling out and questioning diet culture and our societal biases Positive body image and how to approach it How Louise began to rebuild her relationship with food and her body  How to start changing your mindset and perspective Counteracting negative messages and setting boundaries  What dieting and body-based oppression takes from our lives Louises advice for how to start living your best life today   Have you got a copy of my new book yet?   Order No Apologies here   Book a free discovery call to have a chat about working with me one to one.    Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Complete my free 2-minute quiz to figure it out.   Take the quiz

Dr. Anita Johnston, Ph.D., CEDS is a clinical psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, working in the field of women's issues and eating disorders for over 35 years. She is the author of the best-selling book, Eating in the Light of the Moon and co-creator of The Light of the Moon Cafe. In keeping with the theme of this season, we speak at length about the power that comes from connecting with your authentic self. This episode is a must-listen and one that I was absolutely captivated by. I left it feeling so empowered and inspired, which I hope you will too after listening.    We speak about:   How Anita got into this line of work What lies beneath disordered eating  The role that feminine energy plays in a healthy relationship with food How food can distract us from the true issues at play The role of authenticity in healing disordered eating The difference between belonging and fitting in How to begin reconnecting with your authentic self The power of metaphor and storytelling in recovery from disordered eating The connection between interoception and authenticity The difference between physical and emotional hunger How you can use food to identify unmet emotional needs How to nurture your imagination as your superpower Using your dreams and intuition to support recovery The power that comes from connecting with your authentic self   Download Anita's free guide here   Have you got a copy of my new book yet?   Order No Apologies here   Would you like to be the first to know about the No Apologies Workshop Series when they go live?   Join the waitlist here   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Complete my free 2-minute quiz to figure it out.   Take the quiz

Clare McKenna is a radio presenter, event host, speaker and health coach. She currently presents Alive and Kicking, a Newstalk health and wellness show and has worked across national TV and radio for many years. She is an incredible interviewer with a passion for delivering wellness messages to the public without a side of diet culture, which is why I am thrilled to have her on the podcast today. We speak about:   Clare's personal journey of moving away from dieting and restriction towards a more compassionate way of looking after her health The impact of diet culture and restriction on her wellbeing How she let go of the desire to look a certain way The joy that was removed from her life when she focused on her external appearance How women bond over dieting, weight and external appearance and what we can do instead How to back yourself and develop self-trust to reach your goals The importance of putting yourself first and prioritizing the less sexy side of self-care What living unapologetically means to Clare How comparing ourselves to others takes away from our own happiness The impact of social media on body image Her advice for living more authentically and unapologetically   Find Clare online here   Have you got a copy of my new book yet?   Order No Apologies here   Would you like to be the first to know about the No Apologies Workshop Series when they go live?   Join the waitlist here   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Complete my free 2-minute quiz to figure it out.   Take the quiz

Welcome to the Living Unapologetically interview series, where I speak openly and candidly with people I connect with about their personal experiences of living their most authentic and unapologetic life.    Diet culture robs us of living our lives unapologetically by teaching us that we need to look a certain way to be worthy and valuable. The more we conform, the more worthy we perceive ourselves to be. But the attempt to physically shrink or shapeshift ourselves can cause us to shrink as a whole. This series will invite you to consider the possibility of showing up as your authentic self, no matter your size, shape or external appearance, with no apologies.    My first guest in the series is one of my best friends, Laura B. This is an open and candid chat between friends about what it takes and how it feels to live unapologetically.    If you want to feel inspired while listening to a relaxed chat, this is for you!   We speak about:   What inspired Laura to set up her women's circle What happens in a circle and the power that can come from a gathering of women What held her back from showing up unapologetically  How accepting every version of herself has helped her to show up as her authentic self What she had to shed to become her unapologetic self  Moving away from social conditioning How she found out what was lacking in her life Getting past being afraid of what people will think Getting comfortable with discomfort Where she first learnt the faulty belief that there are good and bad bodies How she acted apologetically in the past and what she would do differently knowing what she knows now   Find Laura and details of her womens circle here   Order No Apologies here

Has how you feel about your body ever held you back from doing things you really want to do?   How we see ourselves and our bodies can influence our day-to-day thoughts and behaviour and have a significant impact on the way we relate to ourselves and others. In other words, it can have an impact on whether or not we feel safe enough to show up in our lives authentically and unapologetically.   This second half of the book launch season will invite you to consider the possibility of showing up as your authentic self, no matter your size, shape or external appearance, with no apologies.    In this week's episode, I share five ways that you can begin showing up authentically and unapologetically in your life today.   Have you read No Apologies yet?   Order the book here   Would you like to be the first to know about the No Apologies Workshop Series when they go live?   Join the waitlist here   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Complete my free 2-minute quiz to figure it out.   Take the quiz

BOOK EXTRACT Let's delve deeper into the final section of No Apologies! This episode walks you through the third and final part of the book, 'Re-establish', which is the third phase of my signature 'Rebuild' system that will help you to learn how to have a healthier relationship with food and body image. I give you five actionable take-home steps you can implement today to begin reestablishing health-promoting behaviours. These are each taken from one of the five chapters that make up this third and final part of the book.   Order the book here   Are you reading No Apologies at the moment or would you like to? Do you struggle to sometimes finish books, even the ones you'd like to? Would you like some accountability and to read it alongside a community? I have just the thing for you. May is book club month for No Apologies! This book club has a twist though - it's with the author: ME!   Get all the deets and sign up for free here.   Would you like to be the first to know about the No Apologies Workshop Series when they go live?   Join the waitlist here   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Complete my free 2-minute quiz to figure it out.   Take the quiz

BOOK EXTRACT Let's delve deeper into my debut book, No Apologies! This episode walks you through the second part of the book, 'Remove', which is the second phase of my signature 'Rebuild' system that will help you to learn how to have a healthier relationship with food and body image. I give you five actionable take-home steps you can implement today to begin reconnecting with your body. These are each taken from one of the five chapters that make up this second part of the book.   Order the book here   Are you reading No Apologies at the moment or would you like to? Do you struggle to sometimes finish books, even the ones you'd like to? Would you like some accountability and to read it alongside a community? I have just the thing for you. May is book club month for No Apologies! This book club has a twist though - it's with the author: ME!   Get all the deets and sign up for free here.   Would you like to be the first to know about the No Apologies Workshop Series when they go live?   Join the waitlist here   Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Complete my free 2-minute quiz to figure it out.   Take the quiz

BOOK EXTRACT Let's delve deeper into my debut book, No Apologies! This episode walks you through the first part of the book, 'Remove', which is the first phase of my signature 'Rebuild' system that will help you to learn how to have a healthier relationship with food and body image. I give you four actionable take-home steps you can implement today to begin ditching diet culture. These are each taken from one of the four chapters that make up this first part of the book. Are you reading No Apologies at the moment or would you like to? Do you struggle to sometimes finish books, even the ones you'd like to? Would you like some accountability and to read it alongside a community? I have just the thing for you. May is book club month for No Apologies! This book club has a twist though - it's with the author: ME!   Get all the deets and sign up for free here.   Would you like to be the first to know about the No Apologies Workshop Series when they go live?   Join the waitlist here

Today, April 27th, 2023, is the day my debut book No Apologies hits the shelves! I've culminated my years of study and experience into this book, which will teach you how to have a healthier relationship with food, movement and body image.   In this episode, I share with you:   Why I and the team at Harper Collins decided to title the book No Apologies What you will get from reading the book My signature 'Rebuild' system that makes up the contents of the book An extract from the first few pages   Sales in the first week of publication make a massive difference to the success of a book, meaning that it will have more of a chance to make it into the hands of people who truly need it.  Purchasing in the first week is the best way to support me and this podcast AND learn about a tried and tested system to rebuild your relationship with food for less than 20quid. You will also be helping spread the word that it IS possible to opt out of toxic diet culture and live a healthy, happy and fulfilling life.   Thank you for your support always.   Niamh   x Order your copy here or support your local bookstore 

Lose weight. This is often part of the mainstream advice given when on a fertility journey.   In this episode, I speak with Jess Willow, a Non-Diet Fertility Dietitian, about what you can do to optimise your fertility from a non-diet perspective.    We speak about:     Her journey from the traditional weight-centric paradigm to practicing with a non-diet approach The benefits of a non-diet approach on a fertility journey The importance of stress management and self-care practices for a fertility journey The issue with receiving a weight loss recommendation when struggling with infertility The biggest myths and misconceptions around optimising fertility Her top tips for optimising fertility from a non-diet perspective   Find out more about Jess here   My debut book 'No Apologies' will be available in all good bookshops and online on the 27th of April, 2023, and is now available to preorder through the below link.   Preorder the book now   This is the final episode of season three. I'll be back in April for an exciting book launch season!   Much love,   Niamh   x

Can you have a healthy pregnancy in a fat body? If you've ever wondered this, then you NEED this episode. Nicola Salmon, a Fat Positive Fertility Coach who specialises in helping fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world, joins me on the podcast, and we discuss:   Why Nicola uses the word 'fat' in her life and work Her journey into fat-positive fertility coaching The most common questions or concerns she receives from clients The process of letting go of control throughout a fertility journey How to advocate for yourself in healthcare appointments Her prepare and care strategy for triggering situations The biggest myths and misconceptions around fertility in a fat body Whether a healthy pregnancy in a higher-weight body is possible Accessing IVF treatment in a bigger body If there is a weight cut-off point for a safe pregnancy and IVF Her top tips for those living in bigger bodies who would like to start a family without dieting   Find out more about Nicola here     My debut book 'No Apologies' will be available in all good bookshops and online on the 27th of April, 2023, and is now available to preorder through the below link.   Preorder the book now

So what do you do if you think you need to work on your relationship with food but are unsure if you're truly ready for intuitive eating?   In today's podcast episode, I'm answering a listener question that asks exactly that:   "If you have struggled with disordered eating for many years & have difficulties with body image and self-esteem, how do you know if you are ready for intuitive eating or if you first need to work through underlying causes with a psychotherapist / counsellor / psychologist?"   In this episode, I share five signs that indicate you are ready for intuitive eating.   If you'd like to submit a question to be answered on the pod, you can do so below:   Submit a question to be answered on the podcast here   If you're ready to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food and would like to be guided by an experienced professional alongside other like-minded people, then my 'Foundations of Intuitive Eating' Online Course and Group Coaching Programme is the perfect fit. Join us and get started today by clicking on the link below. Freedom awaits.   Read more and join the programme here   My debut book 'No Apologies' will be available in all good bookshops and online on the 27th of April, 2023, and is now available to preorder through the below link.   Preorder the book now

If you follow me on Instagram, you will have seen that I announced something huge last week; I've written a book!! EEK!   In this episode, I reveal a little bit more about my debut book, 'No Apologies', and what you can expect to learn from reading it. I explain what makes this book different and why everyone needs to read it.   I also let you in a little on the behind-the-scenes of writing it. A 'tell all' episode, if you will!   'No Apologies' will be available in all good bookshops and online on the 27th of April, 2023, and is now available to preorder through the below link.   Preorder the book now   If you know you want this book; please do preorder it, as it really helps the book to be a success and to reach the people that really need it.    Thank you so much for all your support and for being here. I really appreciate it.   Niamh   x

The widespread recommendations for PCOS management are often weight-centric, despite their problematic nature.    In today's episode, I speak with Alex OKell, a Registered Associate Nutritionist who supports people with PCOS to regain food freedom and move away from restriction, dieting and food rules to a more nourishing way to eat and live.   We discuss:   - The definition of PCOS - Your first step to receive a diagnosis if you resonate with the symptoms of PCOS - The issue with receiving a weight loss recommendation when diagnosed with PCOS - How you can improve your symptoms without dieting - The importance of a healthy relationship with food for PCOS - The most common myths and misconceptions about PCOS management - Alex's top tips for managing PCOS from a non-diet perspective   Learn more about Alex and The PCOS Collective here     If you'd like to start working on your relationship with food, which will, in turn, support your PCOS management journey, then come along to my FREE MASTERCLASS, happening this week!   "How To Feel More in Control Around Food and Rebuild Body Trust" Sunday 19th February | 11 am - 12 pm GMT   The energy in these masterclasses is always *chefs kiss* so make sure you sign up and do your best to attend live!   Sign up for the FREE masterclass here    

Do you feel out of control around food but can't figure out why?   Today I am bringing you the answer to another listener question that I know so many will resonate with: “I'm trying to make peace with all foods but struggle to keep sweet non-nutritious foods in the house as I am afraid I will just eat them out of habit because they are there and handy to access, and not because I really want that specific food at that moment in time. Thanks so much.”   Listen to this episode to learn about the three most common reasons you feel out of control around food.   If you'd like to learn more about how you can begin to feel more in control around food, then join my upcoming FREE MASTERCLASS, the first of 2023:   How To Feel More in Control Around Food and Rebuild Body Trust Sunday 19th February | 11 am - 12 pm GMT   The energy in these masterclasses is always *chefs kiss* so make sure you sign up and do your best to attend live!   Sign up for the FREE masterclass here   Have a question you'd like me to answer on the show? Submit your question here.

I'm sure you've heard the sentiment, "listen to your body". But what does that mean, and how can you learn to do that? This week's listener question is: How can I learn to listen better to my body when it comes to hunger and eating? In this week's episode, I'm sharing two critical steps you will need to take to begin tuning into your internal cues and listening to your body. If you'd like to learn more about how you can begin to do this, then you are invited to my FREE masterclass on Sunday, the 19th of February, at 11 AM GMT, where I will teach you 'How to Feel More in Control Around Food and Rebuild Body Trust'. You can sign up via the below link. Can't wait!   Sign up for the FREE masterclass here   Have a question you'd like me to answer on the show? Submit your question here.

What's the best way to shut down diet talk and communicate intuitive eating to others?  That's the topic of this week's 'Ask Niamh' episode. The questions I received that are covered in today's episode are:   How to explain IE and the changes in thinking of diets to our loved ones, who are used to us talking about diets or being on a diet? I would LOVE it if you could share some one-liners to close down diet culture talk in a polite way and, on the flip side, some tips on gently introducing the subject of IE in a "planting the seed" kind of way. Thank you, love you and all that you do!!!   Here is the link to the podcast episode I suggest sharing with others, which explains intuitive eating in detail:   'What is Intuitive Eating?' podcast episode   If you'd like to submit a question to be answered on the pod, you can do so below:   Submit a question to be answered on the podcast here   If you're ready to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food and would like to be guided by an experienced professional alongside other like-minded people, then my 'Foundations of Intuitive Eating' Online Course and Group Coaching Programme is the perfect fit. Join us and get started today by clicking on the link below. Freedom awaits.   Read more and join the programme here

This episode marks the first 'Ask Niamh' episode, where I dedicate entire podcast episodes to answering listener questions. This week's question is: "How can we deal with feeling like we're never doing enough: not focusing enough on intuitive eating, not doing enough body image work, not doing enough intuitive movement and the guilt that comes with it? I feel like I need to be doing everything all the time; otherwise, I'm failing." I share three steps in this episode that will help with the above; feeling like you're never doing enough. If you'd like to submit a question to be answered on the pod, you can do so below:   Submit a question to be answered on the podcast here   And if you're ready to ditch the all-or-nothing mentality and set sustainable wellness goals from a place of compassion instead of judgement, then click the link below to get instant access to my 90min workshop that will help you do just that.    Get instant access to the 'Setting Sustainable Wellness Goals' Workshop here

Ah January - a time for great change! Or is it?   That's up to you. In this episode, I share my opinion on New Years' Resolutions and the five steps you should keep in mind this year if you are setting some. These steps will help you to develop sustainable wellness goals so that you can achieve long-term results rather than returning to your old ways once February comes.    If you'd like some more help with this, I have the perfect solution for you.   To succeed, you need a plan. Otherwise, it's unlikely you will reach your goals. If you'd like a step-by-step guide to (compassionate) wellness goal setting for 2023, join my brand new workshop on Saturday the 14th of January, 2023.   Click here to register for the workshop   I'll be expanding on all of these tips and giving you a template to reach your wellness goals in this 90min workshop, so you know what you need to do and when you need to do it.   Can't wait,   Niamh   x

After a morning of calls with my incredible clients, I felt so inspired to jump on and offer you some support, whoever you are out there, listening to this podcast.   Listen to this little two-minute pep talk if you're struggling with your relationship with food right now or in the future.   You got this. I'm rooting for you, whoever you are. I just know that I wasn't called to record this for no reason.   Sending so much love and support and I'll be back soon,   Niamh   x   Book a free call here if you need support

When you want to move away from dieting and into intuitive eating, the fear of weight gain might hold you back. This fear can be paralyzing and stop you from taking any action at all. It doesn't have to be this way. In this final episode of season two, I'm sharing five ways you can overcome your fear of weight gain and move closer to a happier and healthier relationship with food and body image.   I'm delighted to announce that I have opened doors to my online course and group coaching programme for the September intake. If you'd finally like to feel free of your struggles around food and body image, then this is perfect for you. Join us and get started today by clicking on the link below. Freedom awaits.   Join the next intake of 'The Foundations of Intuitive Eating' Group Coaching Programme here

Nicola Haggett (she/her) is a body liberationist, coach, & mentor whose work focuses on supporting folks to move beyond body positivity to unlearn body shame, reconnect to their body, and intentionally practice their way towards a world where each of us has more safety, compassion, and joy in our body.   She also mentors and provides peer supervision for coaches, dietitians, & therapists who are exploring the edges of their own body acceptance.   Nicola is a professionally trained and experienced life coach, Certified Body Trust® Provider, and Open Heart Project Meditation Instructor. She is also a mid-large fat human and her lived experiences navigating the world as a fat person are an important part of what she brings to her work.    We discuss:   - The Body Trust® framework   - Her journey with reclaiming the word fat   - Body stories and how to start rewriting your own   - The impact of oppression on body acceptance   - Grieving the thin ideal and the fantasy of weight loss   - Navigating the world in a large body while on a journey of body acceptance   - Navigating pregnancy in a larger body     Nicola sees clients online from her home in East London, where she lives with her husband, Ricky, and their two kids. You can find her at nicolahaggett.com or follow her at instagram.com/nicolahaggett

Sharon Huggard is an award-winning and Internationally Certified Personal Stylist and body confidence coach. With over 10 years of experience in styling women, Sharon has been creatively enabling personal transformations for her clients with how they look on the outside and feel on the inside. She believes that body confidence does not come from achieving the perfect body, but instead comes from embracing the body you have. We speak about: - How she disconnected her self-worth from the number on the scales. - The importance of focusing on the inside, as well as the outside, to improve body confidence. - The impact our belief systems can have on body confidence. - Why we need to stop hiding and #getinthepicture; Sharon's upcoming campaign to help combat this. - How to begin styling your here-and-now body. Find out more about Sharon here Read more here about the #getinthepicture campaign on the 19th of August 

One of the first steps on an intuitive eating journey is to remove any restrictions around foods that have been previously restricted and to give yourself unconditional permission to eat all foods. Yes, even chocolate!   This can result in an incredible feeling of freedom and liberation, but you may also feel as though you are eating a lot of these foods, all of the time. Although this is a normal part of the process, it's common to get stuck at this stage. If this is happening to you right now, this episode will give you three strategies you can begin implementing to help you through it.   Find out more about me here   Link to The Head Plan Mirror Markers

Sinead Crowe from @intuitive.eating.ireland has experience of raising kids in both a dieting and intuitive eating environment and has seen a fascinating difference in her children's relationships with food as a result. In this episode, we speak about:   - Her experience of raising kids with strict rules and restrictions around food - The differences she observed when raising kids in an environment that encourages intuitive eating - The fears and anxieties that can come up throughout the process of raising intuitive eaters - The importance of working on your own relationship with food to support your goal of raising intuitive eaters   If you would like to learn more about raising intuitive eaters or are intrigued as to how to nurture your child's relationship with food and their body, then come to our Intuitive Parenting event on September 4th, in Castleknock Hotel, Dublin, from 1-5pm. We have a line up of six speakers, speaking about everything from intuitive eating to emotional regulation and we would love for you to join us!   More details and tickets to this event can be found here

This is one of the most commonly asked questions I get about intuitive eating and I answer it in this week's episode. It's one of the top google searches attached to intuitive eating. This makes me really sad as there is so much to be gained from an intuitive eating journey, but it's normal to wonder about this and have a desire for weight loss.    If you're ready to embark on an intuitive eating journey, come join us in my online course and group coaching programme, The Foundations of Intuitive Eating. This course provides a mix of online learning and professional and peer support, which is invaluable on an intuitive eating journey. Our first live call is next Monday the 11th of July.   Read more about the course here

Do you feel overwhelmed as to where or how to start your intuitive eating journey? Intuitive eating is a big framework and there are lots of moving parts. In this episode, I'm giving you a sneak peek into the first steps I bring people through in my online group programme, 'The Foundations of Intuitive Eating', so you can start your journey today. If you don't want to stop there and would like some support, this programme is now open once again for enrollment! Getting support on this journey can go a long way towards giving yourself the tools to flourish instead of getting stuck in a rut. Imagine having somebody to help you out of these ruts when they happen? Lots of my clients have told me that they progressed so much quicker and the process of rebuilding their relationship with food became easier when they took the plunge and reached out for support.  Read more and sign up for 'The Foundations of Intuitive Eating' Online Programme Download the free training to figure out if you have a healthy relationship with food

In this episode, I speak with Eating Disorder Dietitian Joanne Moscalu, AKA 'The Binge Eating Dietitian', about some of the most common issues we come up against in private practice as nutrition professionals. The three issues we discuss that most commonly arise on a binge eating recovery journey are: 1. The desire for weight loss 2. The desire to do binge eating recovery perfectly 3. Subconsciously restricting This episode is juicy and jam-packed with great advice to tackle all of the above and more. Jo Moscalu RD is the Binge Eating Dietitian. As well as being a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counsellor, Jo has her own past struggles with binge eating and understands how isolating this place can be. Jo marries together her personal and professional experience to help you to smash you own binge eating, with her podcast The Binge Eating Dietitian Podcast, private clients and self-paced Binge Eating Recovery Program.  Please do not wait to reach out for support if you are struggling. There is hope, and you can get better. Join the free Facebook group Find out more about Jo's services here Find out more about Niamh's services here

If you've ever wondered how one to one nutrition counselling works, this episode pops the hood on this speciality within nutrition and dietetic practice, and gives you an insight into what it looks like to work with me. If you'd like to learn more or you're interested in working with me in a one to one capacity, book a free discovery call through the link below.  Learn more about my one to one services here Book a free discovery call with me here 

Is Summer a triggering time for you? Does it bring up an urge to diet or shrink your body? Do you feel extra self-conscious since Summer usually involves wearing a swimsuit or fewer clothes? If yes, this episode is for you.    Find Kristen Neff's 'Soften, Soothe, Allow' meditation here   Learn more and book tickets for 'Intuitive Parenting' here