Food Is Not Bae Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Ebony gives us five (5) strategies for working through the difficulties that come up when building a healthier relationship with food! We talk compassion, gentleness, reducing the noise, and more! Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drebonyonline/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drebonyonline LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drebony/ VALUES ASSESSMENT https://drebony.kartra.com/page/values

Since some of us are starting to travel again, the question has come up around how to maintain a healthy relationship with food while traveling. In this episode, Dr. Ebony breaks down your relationship with food and provides practical tips for understanding how to manage the relationship while getting back out into life!  Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drebonyonline/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drebonyonline LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drebony/ VALUES ASSESSMENT https://drebony.kartra.com/page/values

In this episode, Dr. Ebony discusses common factors that can have negative impacts on our relationship with food. Let's go beyond the conversation of food and let's look at some root issues!  Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drebonyonline/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drebonyonline LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drebony/ VALUES ASSESSMENT https://drebony.kartra.com/page/values

In this episode, Dr. Ebony takes a moment to explain what she does as a Food Relationship strategist. She takes us on a journey to understand how working from this unique approach helps to spread empowerment rather than shame and guilt!  Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drebonyonline/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drebonyonline LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drebony/  

I had the pleasure to join Devon Estes, LPC as a guest for her Facebook Live series, Ask a Black Therapist. The title of the episode I recorded with her was - Melanin, Minds, and Meals: Winning the war of weight management in the Black community. What an awesome talk as we discussed all things relationship with food in the Black community.  Connect with Devon Instagram - instagram.com/datingwithdev Facebook - facebook.com/datingwithdev Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony.com My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/

Sahirenys Pierce, Financial Expert & Creator of the High Five Banking Method, talks to us about how mastering your money could help you master your relationship with food! We are talking budgeting, meal planning, balance, and more!  Connect with Sahirenys Instagram - instagram.com/poisedfinancelifestyle Check out Sahirenys' Blog & Youtube Channel  Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony.com Email - info@drebony.com

Nutrition Therapist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Ayana Habtemariam, talks to us about the oppressive impact of diet culture on the Black community and ways that intuitive eating can help us heal our relationships with food and our bodies!  Connect with Ayana Instagram - instagram.com/thetrillrd instagram.com/reclamingourplate Website - trulyrealnutrition.com Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony.com

With so much talk about #quarantine15 and the fear around gaining weight during this time, Dr. Ebony takes a moment to speak on the realities and implications of dieting during a global pandemic.  Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony.com

Dr. Nikki, Licensed Psychologist and Senior Training Director of Diversity and Inclusion, sits down to share a unique perspective about her personal journey with building a healthy relationship with food as a Black single mother! It's a good one! Take a listen!!  Connect with Dr. Nikki  Instagram - instagram.com/drnikkiknows Twitter - twitter.com/drnikkiknows Blog - https://medium.com/@nicolecolemanphd Podcast (wherever you listen to your podcasts) - Dupee Deep with Dr. Nikki Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony.com

With the outbreak of COVID-19, emotions are running high and information is overwhelming and conflicting! Also, anxiety and scarcity mindset have kicked in more than ever. Many people are also operating from a panicked and flight/fright/freeze response system. Dr. Ebony takes a moment to discuss how this current epidemic impacts our eating behaviors and relationships with food and what we can do to manage ourselves in times such as these. 

Dr. Nino Rodriguez, a scholar in the area of Black male identity development, sits down with Dr. Ebony to have a conversation about the complexities of manhood and masculinity and how our understanding of what it means to be a Black man impacts various areas of his life and identity, specifically as it relates to his relationship with food and body.  Connect with Dr. Nino Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/r3volutionino/ Website - www.r3volutionino.com Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony.com Work with Dr. Ebony  Taking Back My Body Programs 

While I love the new wave of advocating that people ditch diets and instead learn to listen to their bodies, I believe that this is easier said than done, especially when you're someone who is coping with and recovering from trauma. Let's talk about it!  Work with Dr. Ebony  Taking Back My Body Programs  Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony.com  

It seems that anti-diet culture movements are popping up all over social media and blogs. In this episode, I share how diet culture is being defined and why I, as a Black woman who has struggled with weight issues, am turning my back on this oppressive culture and why you might want to consider your involvement as well!  Resources mentioned in episode -  The Body Keeps the Score by Besser Van Der Kolk (book) Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings (book) Food is Not BAE by Dr. Ebony (book) Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony.com

Happy New Year! We are back with Season 3 and we are starting this season off with intentional shifting of how we count wins in 2020! The days of relying only on the scale for wins have passed and we are welcoming a new year and a new decade with a new mindset! In this episode, I share 20 other areas where we can increase effort as we make changes to our relationship with food and our bodies. I share ways in which we can count these non-scale wins to create consistency and motivation and increase our confidence in the process.  For more information on my Taking Back My Body Masterclass Training, visit drebony.com/register.  Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony.com

For this episode, I teamed up with Temara Today, host of The Black Jezebel Podcast, to discuss the complexities of how we show up as Black women in our sexual identities, bodies, and with our food. This unique collaboration provides an opportunity for us to address these areas from our respective areas of expertise. The convo with Temara is indeed insightful, eye opening, and spicy! Take a listen and let's dive into ways in which we are breaking free from oppressive messages about who we "should" be in our bodies!  **Please note - we had volume issues during this recording, so our apologies in advance** Connect with Temara Instagram - instagram.com/theblackjezebel Email - theblackjezebel@gmail.com Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyline Website - drebony.com

Food impacts our mood and our mood impacts the food that we choose to eat! Trying to tease a part which one came first is very, very complex. Dr. Lauren Powell, The Culinary Doctor, sits down to talk with us about the impact that food has on our bodies and mood from a medical physician's perspective! Take a listen as we compare notes from the medical and psychological worlds.  Connect with Dr. Lauren  Instagram - instagram.com/drlaurenpowell instagram.com/theculinarydoctor - for all things food! Website - drlaurenpowell.com Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony.com

Dr. Bernasha Anderson, psychotherapist, writer, and social justice advocate, sits down to chat with us about the complexities of navigating dating for Black women. We talk about stereotypes of Black women as it relates to their sexuality and ways to empower Black women to show up in full control of their bodies as they navigate the world of dating. There is also conversation about dating for Black women with larger bodies. I mean, we leave no area undiscussed!  Connect with Dr. Bernasha Twitter - twitter.com/dr.bernasha Instagram - instagram.com/dr.bernasha Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline www.drebony.com

Those thoughts about what to eat, what not to eat, what's good food, and what's bad food can be so overwhelming! These thoughts can literally make you feel nervous and stressed in the presence of food. In this episode I share strategies for managing and overcoming that anxiety around food!  Connect with Dr. Ebony Website - drebony.com Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline   Submit questions that you have or topics to be discussed at info@drebony.com.

Candace, also known as Chef Cee, stops by the Food Is Not Bae Podcast to share her insights with us about how to realistically transition to and maintain a plant-based lifestyle. Chef Cee discusses how she manages being vegan with her family unit and shares tips on how you can start to incorporate plant-based meals into your meal routines!  Connect with Chef Cee Instagram - instagram.com/plantedvibes and instagram.com/iamignitor Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony.com

Are you ready to breakdown some myths about self-care? In this episode, Dr. Robyn Gobin, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, sits down with us to discuss the good, bad, and ugly about self-care and how you can begin to incorporate self-care into your daily routine. Dr. Robyn talks about how we are pouring from residue and need to starting learning how to pour from overflow! Connect with Dr. Robyn Instagram and Facebook - @drrobyngobin Website - www.drrobyngobin.com Self-Care Book - www.selfcareprescriptions.com Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram and Twitter - @drebonyonline Website - www.drebony.com

Creating change is way easier said and done! However, Dr. Ebony has learned that there are key areas that must be addressed to make creating the foundation for change a much more approachable and doable task. Dr. Ebony breaks down her Model for Change and teaches why paying attention to mindset, triggers, and habits are a necessary component of any change process.  Connect with Dr. Ebony  Website - www.drebony.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/drebonyonline Twitter - www.twitter.com/drebonyonline     

In this episode, Dr. Earl Turner, licensed psychologist in California, talks to us about his work with Black men. He provides insight into the challenges that Black men face with accessing and engaging in therapy. We also talk about issues that impact Black men, their bodies, and their relationship with food. We address coping skills, masculinity, and more! Connect with Dr. Earl Instagram - @drearlturner Podcast Instagram - @thebreakdownwithdrearl Website - www.drerlangerturner.com   Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - @drebonyonline Website - www.drebony.com    

This episode we are joined by Tiffany Wright, an Associate Clinical Social Worker who practices with people with eating disorders. She shares with us how issues with disordered eating shows up in Black women.  Connect with Tiffany Instagram - www.instagram.com/tiffinspires Website - www.tiffanywrightmsw.com Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - www.instagram.com/drebonyonline Website - www.drebony.com  

In this episode we are joined by Sierra Brown, Wellness Coach, who shares with us what it means to adopt a life of balance and health. We bust through diet myths, discuss food triggers, and talk about managing cravings! Also, Sierra shares strategies to help to simplify the weight loss process. Connect with Sierra Brown: Instagram - @iammelaninwell Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/melaninwell Melanin Well Academy - www.melaninwell.com/mwa Connect with Dr. Ebony: Instagram - @drebonyonline Start here with creating a healthier relationship with food - www.drebony.com/tipsandtools  

In this episode, we talk with Jason Phillips, MSW. Jason is a licensed clinical therapist and life coach and will be sharing his insights and expertise about issues impacting Black men and their relationship with food and their bodies! Connect with Jason on Instagram - @jphillipsmsw Visit Jason's Website - www.pnpcoach.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's how to stay connected with Dr. Ebony - Instagram - @drebonyonline For services and Information - www.drebony.com  

Hey hey! We are back for Season 2! There is a lot of transparency and gems this season and I can't wait to share with you! Take a listen at what you can expect! 

I answer the question that has been asked to many many times...What is a healthy relationship with food? Le't talk about what it is and what it is not! Many people think a healthy relationship with food is dieting, "eating clean", etc. Actually, it's everything but THAT!  Here are a few ways for how you can connect with Dr. Ebony and learn more about her work: Website: drebony.com Visit drebony.com/foodisnotbae for additional information about the Food is Not Bae Online program.  Grab the Food Is Not Bae Book at foodisnotbae.com.  Connect with Dr. Ebony via social media: Instagram: @drebonyonline Facebook: @drebonyonline (Dr. Ebony's public page)  TOOLS If you're looking for tools to help you learn how to structure your meals, or just want to join my email list, grab the freebies below! 28 Days of Self-Care - learn how to effectively practice self-care

In the age of social media, we carry a sense of entitlement were everyone feels that they can comment on how people live their lives. In the most recent social media episode, Ayesha Curry, wife of NBA star, Steph Curry, lets us in on her vulnerabilities and insecurities on Red Table Talk while the world watched...and, judged! Let's talk about why we continue to engage in this behavior and what this means for Black women.  Here are a few ways for how you can connect with Dr. Ebony and learn more about her work: Website: drebony.com Visit drebony.com/foodisnotbae for additional information about the Food is Not Bae Online program.  Grab the Food Is Not Bae Book at foodisnotbae.com.  Connect with Dr. Ebony via social media: Instagram: @drebonyonline Facebook: @drebonyonline (Dr. Ebony's public page)  TOOLS If you're looking for tools to help you learn how to structure your meals, or just want to join my email list, grab the freebies below! 28 Days of Self-Care - learn how to effectively practice self-care

While prayer is good and has great intention behind it, sometimes it's not enough! In this episode I discuss the need for prayer AND coping skills...prayer AND action...prayer AND doing something different. This topic might be triggering for some people, so please give yourself the necessary space before and after you listen.  Here are a few ways for how you can connect with Dr. Ebony and learn more about her work: Website: drebony.com Visit drebony.com/foodisnotbae for additional information about the Food is Not Bae Online program.  Grab the Food Is Not Bae Book at foodisnotbae.com.  Connect with Dr. Ebony via social media: Instagram: @drebonyonline Facebook: @drebonyonline (Dr. Ebony's public page)  TOOLS If you're looking for tools to help you learn how to structure your meals, or just want to join my email list, grab the freebies below! 28 Days of Self-Care - learn how to effectively practice self-care

Most people look at the polished posts and before and after photos of people on Instagram and assume that there is no struggle associated with the finished product. In fact, there is struggle ALLLL behind the scenes. The same goes for me. Even though my pics are polished, people still struggle in real life, just like you!  Here are a few ways for how you can connect with Dr. Ebony and learn more about her work: Visit drebony.com/foodisnotbae for additional information about the Food is Not Bae Online program.  Grab the Food Is Not Bae Book at foodisnotbae.com.  Connect with Dr. Ebony via social media: Instagram: @drebonyonline Facebook: @drebonyonline (Dr. Ebony's public page)  TOOLS If you're looking for tools to help you learn how to structure your meals, or just want to join my email list, grab the freebies below! 28 Days of Self-Care - learn how to effectively practice self-care 7 Day Whole Food Reset - get an idea of whole foods that can help you practice more balance

If you've ever struggled with being consistent and motivated on your heal journey, I have 5 gems to help you boost your consistency and find your motivation! Here are a few ways for how you can connect with Dr. Ebony and learn more about her work: Visit drebony.com/foodisnotbae for additional information about the Food is Not Bae Online program.  Grab the Food Is Not Bae Book at foodisnotbae.com.  Connect with Dr. Ebony via social media: Instagram: @drebonyonline Facebook: @drebonyonline (Dr. Ebony's public page)  TOOLS If you're looking for tools to help you learn how to structure your meals, or just want to join my email list, grab the freebies below! 7 Day Reset  5 Day Meal Guide

Sometimes out of our dislike and dissatisfaction with our bodies, we can be very judgmental about others' bodies. Additionally, as a society, we have been conditioned to believe that it is OK to make rude comments about people with larger bodies. I have been guilty of this and so have many of you. Let's talk about how to end these patterns and not only learn to accept our own bodies, but those of other people as well! Here are a few ways for how you can connect with Dr. Ebony and learn more about her work: Visit drebony.com for additional information about the Food is Not Bae program.  Grab the Food Is Not Bae Book at foodisnotbae.com.  Connect with Dr. Ebony via social media: Instagram: @drebonyonline Facebook: @drebonyonline (Dr. Ebony's public page)  TOOLS If you're looking for tools to help you learn how to structure your meals, or just want to join my email list, grab the freebies below! 7 Day Reset  5 Day Meal Guide

Have you ever wondered if you had an unhealthy relationship with food? And, what that even looks like? Do you automatically assume you do because of your weight or because of your love for comfort food? Well, it's more complex than that! Let's talk about it! Here are a few ways for how you can connect with Dr. Ebony and learn more about her work: Visit mysisterskeep-her.com for additional information about the Un-Diet program.  Grab the Food Is Not Bae Book at foodisnotbae.com.  Connect with Dr. Ebony via social media: Instagram: @drebonyonline Facebook: @drebonyonline (Dr. Ebony's public page)  TOOLS If you're looking for tools to help you learn how to structure your meals, or just want to join my email list, grab the freebies below! 7 Day Reset  5 Day Meal Guide

This is Part 2 of Episode 4. There are so many lessons I've learned and I want to share them all! In this first part of this episode, I start off sharing with you some of the struggles I had when I first started losing weight. While I would say that my health journey has taught me a lot, there were some things I got terribly wrong and some things I wish I had done differently in the beginning. Let's chat about it!  Here are a few ways for how you can connect with Dr. Ebony and learn more about her work: Visit mysisterskeep-her.com for additional information about the Un-Diet program.  Grab the Food Is Not Bae Book at foodisnotbae.com.  Connect with Dr. Ebony via social media: Instagram: @drebonyonline Facebook: @drebonyonline (Dr. Ebony's public page)   TOOLS If you're looking for tools to help you get started, or just want to join my email list, grab the freebies below! 7 Day Reset  5 Day Meal Guide

This episode is broken into two parts. There are so many lessons I've learned and I want to share them all! In this first part of this episode, I start off sharing with you some of the struggles I had when I first started losing weight. While I would say that my health journey has taught me a lot, there were some things I got terribly wrong and some things I wish I had done differently in the beginning. Let's chat about it!  Here are a few ways for how you can connect with Dr. Ebony and learn more about her work: Visit mysisterskeep-her.com for additional information about the Un-Diet program.  Grab the Food Is Not Bae Book at foodisnotbae.com.  Connect with Dr. Ebony via social media: Instagram: @drebonyonline Facebook: @drebonyonline (Dr. Ebony's public page)   TOOLS If you're looking for tools to help you get started, or just want to join my email list, grab the freebies below! 7 Day Reset  5 Day Meal Guide

In this episode, I break down the concept and school of thought behind Food is Not Bae! I discuss 7 key points and 3 goals that are useful in ending toxic relationships with food and creating healthy, more balanced relationships with food.  Visit mysisterskeep-her.com for additional information about the Un-Diet program.  Grab the Food Is Not Bae Book at foodisnotbae.com.  Connect with Dr. Ebony: Instagram: @drebonyonline Facebook: @drebonyonline (Dr. Ebony's public page)   TOOLS If you're looking for tools to help you get started, or just want to join my email list, grab the freebies below! 7 Day Reset  5 Day Meal Guide  

In this episode, we continue the conversation from Episode 1. We extend the conversation to discuss the messages you've received about taking care of yourself. I challenge you to think about the messages you've received about self-care as well as your own barriers to taking care of and prioritizing yourself.  Visit mysisterskeep-her.com for additional information.  Grab the Food Is Not Bae Book at foodisnotbae.com.  Connect with Dr. Ebony  Instagram: @drebonyonline Facebook: @drebonyonline (Dr. Ebony's public page)

This episode is focused on the role of the church and faith in our health and weight loss goals. I open this discussion with a preface that the content of this episode is in no way meant to demean, bash, or put down the Black church. I intend for this episode to add to the conversations we are having about improving our own health and well-being as well as the health and well-being of our communities around us.  Visit mysisterskeep-her.com for additional information.  Grab the Food Is Not Bae Book at foodisnotbae.com.  Connect with Dr. Ebony  Instagram: @drebonyonline Facebook: @drebonyonline (Dr. Ebony's public page)