When you live in the diet mindset, you spend much of your time living in your head- constantly tallying, dwelling, and stressing over your food and lifestyle choices. When you become an intuitive eater, you learn to drop into your body and start living shoulders down. The territory below your shoulders contains your innate wisdom and power. Shoulders Down is a podcast designed to teach you how to harness your intuition to govern not just how you eat but also how you live. Shoulders Down Podcast is hosted by Anti-Diet Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Leah Kern, who works with clients to heal their relationships with food in her private practice, Leah Kern Nutrition. Disclaimer: All content in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The information and education provided is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis.
In this episode, Abbie Attwood, a non-diet, weight-inclusive provider, joins us to talk about:How struggling with anxiety led her into disordered eatingThe role of being a competitive runner Social justice as a motivating force for recoveryWhy self-compassion won't make you "lazy"The messiness of being humanMentioned in the Episode:
Tune in to hear 7 of my unpopular takes as an intuitive eating dietitian. Resources mentioned: How IE impacts metabolism and digestionYou're not wrong for desiring intentional weight lossRachel Hartley Episode on Gentle Nutrition More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice message on SpeakpipeEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode we'll explore whether you're ACTUALLY giving yourself permission, or if you're still mentally restricting...We'll cover:mental restriction versus physical restrictionHow this manifests (client stories, personal stories, Alex o)Sneaky ways mental restriction can show upHow to move past mental restrictionMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice message on SpeakpipeEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, we unpack why seasonal wardrobe changes can trigger body shame, how to navigate the grief that comes with body changes, and tools to meet yourself with more compassion (and way less spiraling).More specifically, we'll explore:Why the seasonal wardrobe switch can trigger body image distressA 6-step framework to navigate clothing that no longer fitsReal-life client tools for reframing body shamePractical tips to make the process less overwhelmingSupportive mindset shifts and grief validationGentle reframe phrases you can actually believeResources Mentioned:Anti-Diet Media List: https://leahkernrd.kartra.com/page/5Yf33More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice message on SpeakpipeEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, I'm joined by eating disorder dietitian, podcaster, speaker, and writer, Julie Dillon.Julie's food and body story The origin of "finding your food voice"The 3 universal qualities of a food voice "Dear Food" letters and the value of personifying foodWhy weight loss won't "cure" PCOS Evidenced-based treatments for PCOS Resources Mentioned:Episode mentioning how research is just one way of knowing with Dr. Lizzy PopeMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice message on SpeakpipeEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode I'm covering::12 reflections from 12 months off InstagramHow leaving IG relates to intuitive eating workThe many similarities between social media and diet cultureResources Mentioned:Why I'm leaving InstagramAre The Intuitive Eating Dietitians Alright? My Episode on Off The Grid More From Leah:Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter PackApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice message on SpeakpipeEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this solo episode, I reflect on 10 lessons I've learned in my 10 years as an intuitive eater.Resources Mentioned:Finding Pleasure in Movement with Hannah Husband: https://leahkernrd.com/finding-pleasure-in-movement-with-hannah-husband/Trader Joes Meal Ideas: https://leahkernrd.com/quick-trader-joes-meal-ideas-from-an-intuitive-eating-dietitan/Trader Joe's Snack Ideas: https://leahkernrd.com/easy-trader-joes-snacks-from-an-intuitive-eating-dietitian/More From Leah:Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter PackApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice message on SpeakpipeEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, I cover:What is cholesterolWhat is HDL, what is LDL, why is one often considered good and one badHow much does dietary cholesterol impct blood cholesterol levelsWhat are the components that contribute to cholesterol levelsWeight neutral, non-diet approaches to managingcholesterolIs your cholesterol your fault?Resources mentioned:SDOH blog post: https://leahkernrd.com/the-social-determinants-of-health-and-intuitive-eating/egg study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26864369/The Rosetto Effect: https://www.pbs.org/video/italian-americans-introduction/5 reasons why weight doesnt determine health: https://leahkernrd.com/
In this solo episode, I cover .Why body trust mattersA story about my cats that related to body trustHow diet culture messes with body trust5 ways to rebuild body trustResources Mentioned:Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter PackMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice message on SpeakpipeEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this solo episode, Leah asks the question: If intuitive eating is about healing your relationship with food so your whole life doesn't have to be about food, what does it mean if you then go and make your whole life about food...She explores:How she came to ask this questionReflection on her personal evolution as a dietitian and (former) content creator on IGSome concerns about Intuitive eating content creators, and explore what I mean when she means when she says “are the intuitive eating dietitians okay"Resources Mentioned:Why I'm leaving Instagram EpisodeLast week's episode with Amelia, the episode that helped me form this questionEpisode discussing Minnesota Starvation Study, Are You Really A Foodie (or is it just disordered eating)More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice message on SpeakpipeEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, I'm joined by feminist writer, podcaster & producer, Amelia Hruby. Together we discuss:Amelia's unconventional way into the anti-diet worldthe ways in which pursuing a philosophy PhD added to the “soup” of Amelia's break up with diet cultureHow taking selfies helped Amelia heal her relationship with her bodyThe reason why Amelia desires self-love, not just self-acceptnaceHow leaving diet culture led amelia to leave social mediaThe ways in which social media and diet culture steal our attentionMore From Amelia:Selfies For Radical Self-LoveAmelia's Website: https://www.ameliahruby.com/Off The Grid: https://offthegrid.fun/podcastMy Tiny Tarot Practice: https://tinytarot.transistor.fm/More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice message on SpeakpipeEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, Leah covers:Why this “all-in” approach is doomed to fail (and why it's not your fault!)Reminder about what constitutes a dietSome reflections questions as you think about setting food/ body/ health related goals for 2025the research on the sustainability of dietsA powerful client storyResources Mentioned:To view the research mentioned in the episode, download this free PDF guideAre You On A Diet Without Knowing It?More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice message on SpeakpipeEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In the intuitive eating space, we often hear that weight loss isn't the goal—and in many ways, that's true. But there's a nuance here that's sometimes overlooked. It's easy for the message to come across as judgment toward those who do desire intentional weight loss, and that's not what I believe we should be doing.In this episode, we talk about:Whether or not you can do intuitive eating if you still desire weight lossHow to hold the desire for weight loss while working on your body imageWhats underneath the desire for weight lossInformed consent around pursuits of intentional weight lossBody griefResources Mentioned:To view the research mentioned in the episode, download this free PDF guideWhat We're Getting Wrong About Body Image with Bri CamposMy Story (Unfiltered, The Whole Saga) podcast episodeMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice message on SpeakpipeEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable aftermath of a binge. If you've ever found yourself feeling regretful or sick from overeating, you're not alone. We cover:5 things NOT to do after a binge and what to do insteadWhy shaming yourself harms you physiologicallyHow to treat yourself with self-compassion and curiosityGentle tools to help your body move through the uncomfortable aftermath of a bing Resources Mentioned:My Story (Unfiltered, The Whole Saga) podcast episodeLindsay Everhart's episode on Self compassionKristen Neff's pillars of self compassion10 Principles of Intuitive Eating in 10 Minutes podcast episodeDownload the FREE Intuitive Eater Holiday Survival Guide
In this episode, we cover:My story with navigating the holiday season before and after becoming an intuitive eater and healing my body imageCommon hurdles to navigating the holidays as an intuitive eaterSpecific tips for handling loved-ones still entrenched in diet cultureHow to avoid eating past comfortable fullness at the big holiday meal(s)Dealing with the desire to fill the void of unmet needs with food Moving through the sadness that can come up when a delicious celebratory meal is coming to an end. Navigating the situation where you're being hosted for the holidays and don't have control over food and mealtimesDownload the FREE Intuitive Eater Holiday Survival Guide
In this solo episode, Leah answers the question: Can you eat intuitively and lose weight? She covers:Set-Point Weight TheoryHow to know what will happen to your weight when you start intuitive eatingThe difference between intentional and unintentional weight lossWhat to do if you don't like your set point weightResources Mentioned:To view the research mentioned in the episode, download this free PDF guideWhat We're Getting Wrong About Body Image with Bri Campos5 Reasons Why Your Weight Doesn't Determine Your HealthWant to read this episode in blog post format? Click Here.More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this week's episode, I'm joined by weight-inclusive, anti-diet, board certified endocronolgist, Dr. Gregory Dodell.Together, we discuss:Greg's story going from a weight-normative medicine approach to weight-inclusiveThe many factors that impact blood sugar controlWhy pursuing intentional weight loss is not the answer to controlling blood sugarEvidenced-based, weight-inclusive interventions to manage diabetesRemoving self-blame with a diabtes diagnosisMaking sense of the research claiming that being higher weight is associated with increased risk of DM. More from Dr. Dodell:Follow Greg on InstagramGreg's NYC-based practiceMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, we talk about why overeating happens when you're off your typical routine such as when traveling. Then I give you my top tip to stop overeating in these situations. Plus, I share about my personal story with eating past comfortable fullness when traveling, at special events, celebratory meals, babysitting, and hosting. The Overcoming Overeating Workshop: https://leahkernrd.kartra.com/page/Ssw44More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, I talk to financial therapist, Rachel Duncan. We chat about:How the binge/ restrict cycle manifests with both money and foodThe elements of shame and secrecy when it comes to food and money stuffSocial media's impact on promoting disordered eating and compulsive spendingThe very human needs underneath the desire to diet and the desire to spend money on impulsive purchasesHow pleasure plays a role in reducing compulsive spending and reducing binge eating The question of food addiction vs. shopping addiction– are they “real” addictions? How do they differ and how are they similar?''Resources mentioned:Budgeting is Diet Culture For Your Money (Virginia Sole Smith of Burnt Toast podcast episode)Is Food Addiction A Thing?The Year Of Less (memoir)More From Rachel:Rachel's WebsiteFollow Rachel on IGMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this week's episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist Erika Bent. Erika is the founder of Cypress Wellness Collective, a group practice that specializes in mental health and eating disorder recovery in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is also a certified eating disorder consultant and supervisor with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.Together, we discuss:Erika's breast cancer diagnosis and how it impacted her disordered eating recoveryHow she worked through the belief that her health is her faultThe ways cancer impacted her relationship with her bodyHow she advocated for her needs and forewent her naturopathic doctor's adviceThe all-or-nothing mindset around diet recommendationsThe power of spiritual, mental and emotional factors in recovery More from Erika:Visit her group practice websiteFind her on InstagramMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode Leah talks about what a dopamine menu is, how it relates to Intuitive Eating, and she shares some of the items on her personal dopamine menu. Plus, she discusses the benefits of intentionally infusing pleasure into your life.More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
On this episode, Leah sits down with Kelly, a former client who shares her story from disordered eating and body shame to intuitive eating and body peace. Resources Mentioned:My story episode (where I talk about my rock bottom ice cream frostbite moment)✨Use Code EARLYBIRD to get $100 off your enrollment in our fall 2024 live cohort of my signature course, The Return. Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter PackApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, Leah shares 3 mindset shifts (plus 1 epic bonus mindset shift, so really, 4) to reimagine how you relate to nutrition. More From Leah:Join the waitlist for the Fall Cohort of The Return, my course. Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, Leah goes through 7 sneaky signs that you might be struggling with disordered eating.Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com ⁕ Are you craving community on your intuitive eating journey? This Fall I'm teaching a live community cohort of my signature course, The Return. Join the waitlist today for $200 when enrollment opens.
In this episode, Leah goes through 5 reasons why your weight does not determine your health.Resources mentioned:Grab your free anti-diet resource list Grab your free anti-diet research PDFApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com ⁕ Are you craving community on your intuitive eating journey? This Fall I'm teaching a live community cohort of my signature course, The Return. Join the waitlist today for $200 when enrollment opens.
On this episode, Leah sits down with a former 1:1 client who shares her story from disordered eating and body shame to intuitive eating and body peace. She talks about:Befriending her bodyThe connection to intuitive eating work and natureThe unexpected outcomes of doing body image and intuitive eating workMore from Leah:Get on the waitlist for The Return Live Cohort Fall 2024Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com ⁕ Are you craving community on your intuitive eating journey? This Fall I'm teaching a live community cohort of my signature course, The Return. Join the waitlist today for $200 when enrollment opens.
In this solo episode, Leah gives you the rundown of the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating in 10 minutes.Resources Mentioned:Elyse Resch on Shoulders DownMore from Leah:Join the Waitlist for the fall 2024 Live Cohort of The ReturnApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com ⁕ Are you craving community on your intuitive eating journey? This Fall I'm teaching a live community cohort of my signature course, The Return. Join the waitlist today for $200 when enrollment opens.
In this episode, Leah breaks down why it can feel so hard to stop eating when you feel full. Plus, she gives tools and tips for navigating these barriers to honoring fullmess.Resources Mentioned:Food Insecurity and Intuitive Eating on a BudgetDownload your free Hunger/ Fullness ScaleHow Intuitive Eating Impacts Metabolism and DigestionMore from Leah:Get on the waitlist for The Return Live Cohort Fall 2024Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com ⁕ Are you craving community on your intuitive eating journey? This Fall I'm teaching a live community cohort of my signature course, The Return. Join the waitlist today for $200 when enrollment opens.
In this episode, Leah is interviewed by her friend Talia Koren, a dating and relationship coach. Talia and Leah discuss body image and dating.More from Talia:Check out her podcast, Dating Intentionally Follow Talia on Instagram @dating.intentionallyMore from Leah:Get on the waitlist for The Return Live Cohort Fall 2024Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com ⁕ Are you craving community on your intuitive eating journey? This Fall I'm teaching a live community cohort of my signature course, The Return. Join the waitlist today for $200 when enrollment opens.
In this episode, I announce that this fall, I'm teaching the first ever live cohort of my online course, The Return! Plus, I talk about the impact of community on an intuitive eating journey and share some pieces of my personal story.The waitlist is officially open, you can add your name here. More from Leah:Join the Waitlist for the fall 2024 Live Cohort of The ReturnApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com⛰️ I'd love to work with you when I return from my hike! Learn more about The Embodied Method and apply by July 5th for September start dates.
In this solo episode, Leah talks about the difference between being on a diet and being in the diet mentality. She goes through several hidden forms of diet mentality and offers some tools for moving forward.Resources mentioned:10 Ways To Divest From Diet Culture This SeasonMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com⛰️ I'd love to work with you when I return from my hike! Learn more about The Embodied Method and apply by July 5th for September start dates.
In this episode, Leah explores the idea of being a "foodie," and what this might mean about your relationship with food.Resources mentioned:My Story Podcast Episode Greg Remmey on Shoulders DownMinnesota Starvation StudyMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
This week I'm joined by Greg Remmey, former client and founder of the popular food media empire, DEVOUR POWER.Together, we discuss:The impact of being in the modeling industry on Greg's relationship with food and bodyHow struggling with disordered eating led to starting a food blogWhat was going on behind the scenes in the early days of DEVOUR POWER Breaking out of all-or-nothing thinkingToxic bro optimization cultureHow Greg deals with trolls commenting on his food choices and appearance on social mediaThe way Greg's relationship with alcohol shifted as a product of doing Intuitive Eating workResources Mentioned:Anti-Diet Media ListAnti-Diet Research GuideMore From Greg:Greg's personal Instagram: @gregremmeyDEVOUR POWER on Instagram: @devourpowerMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and body image coach Amanda Mittman. Amanda has worked with hundreds of clients and learned that the distress of a changing body can be very similar in different stages of life.Together, we discuss:Perimenopause and why we're hearing more about it nowThe damage that diet culture causes in the perimenopause spaceHow body grief shows up in midlife and in an aging bodyLosing young privilege and facing ageismHow to seek support from your community More from Amanda:Her private practice websiteFollow her InstagramMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this solo episode, Leah exposes the sneaky ways diet culture might be lurking in your pantry.Resources Mentioned: Related Instagram PostMore from Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
This week I'm joined by body liberation coach, Hannah Husband. Hannah (they/she) supports folks who feel left out of or harmed by mainstream fitness offerings.Together, we discuss:How to break up with weight-loss focused fitnessApproaching movement and exercise through the lens of anti-diet and intuitive eatingReclaiming movement as a way to help you regulate your nervous systemHow to transition from coercive movement practices to nourishing movement practicesSimple steps you can take to get yourself in motion when you don't have the desire to exercise
In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, this week I'm joined by Tory Stroker, an anti-diet Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. Tory specializes in disordered eating recovery and body image work for women, and in this conversation we both share our experiences with anxiety.Together, we discuss:Our mental health journeys and triggersPressures from the wellness industry to “cure” anxietyNegative narratives around medicationOur lowest points struggling with anxietyThe intersection of wellness, culture, and mental healthWhat we've gained from medication Mentioned in the episode:Rethinking Wellness episode: Anxiety Dieting, Disordered Eating, and the Crunchy-Granola-to-Wellness Pipeline with Leah KernListen to Tory's previous episode of Shoulders DownMore from Tory:Find Tory on InstagramCheck-out her SubstackVisit her websiteMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
This week, I'm joined by Dacy Gillespie, a weight-inclusive, anti-diet personal stylist. She helps her clients make a mindset shift from thinking they need to wear what's flattering to unapologetically taking up space in the world.Together, we discuss:Mindful shopping and minimalismHow to shop intentionallyThe cultural implications of the word “flattering”Cultivating personal style vs. wearing clothes to look thinnerReframing our thoughts around body changes as we age
In this week's episode, I'm joined by advocate, author, and fat positive fertility specialist, Nicola Salmon. Nicola is a prominent figure in the world of fat activism, and the leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support. She's also the author of the groundbreaking book “Fat and Fertile.”Together, we discuss:Why it's time to ditch the myth that fat people have more challenges with fertilityHow to honor the body's nervous system response when seeking out fertility supportThe misconception of calorie restriction for fertility improvementWhat it looks like to take a holistic approach towards health that spans beyond weight Mentioned in the episode:The Real Reason Why Being Higher Weight Leads to Negative Health Outcomes (it's not the weight)More from Nicola:Follow Nicola on InstagramNicola's WebsiteNicola's Book: Fat and FertileMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode I cover 10 actionable ways to start divesting from diet culture. This list includes, physical, energetic, and mental approaches to divest from diet culture. Resources mentioned:Grab your free hunger/ fullness scale and supplemental activity hereMore from Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this week's episode I'm joined by return guest Lizzy Pope, a professor and director of the undergraduate dietetics program at the University of Vermont. Lizzy is also a certified intuitive eating counselor and her research focuses on weight-inclusive nutrition education and manifestations of diet culture in social media.Together, we discuss:How weight inclusivity & the rise of Ozempic have impacted dieteticsThe glorification of weight loss on TikTokThe lack of expert voices providing nutrition contentHow TikTok videos perpetuate thin privilege and racismThe challenges of learning and teaching weight inclusivity Mentioned in the episode:Listen to Lizzy's previous episode More from Lizzy:Learn more about Lizzy's work at UVMCheck out her TikTok weight-normative messaging research More from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, I give you 11 things you can do today to shift how you feel about your body. I cover:Curating your feed Ways to rewire your neural pathwaysUnconventional ideas for shifting your perspective on your body (hint outer space documentaries and psychedelics...)Resources Mentioned:Download my free anti-diet media list More from Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.comWish there was a way to enjoy getting high without the unwanted side effects of out-of-control eating? Use the code PODCAST for $15 off my Cannabis & Intuitive Eating Workshop, happening on April 18th.
In this BONUS solo episode, Leah answers the question as to whether or not it's possible to still eat intuitively if you use THC/ smoke weed. Enroll in our annual Cannabis and Intuitive Eating Workshop happening on 4/18 Use code PODCAST to get $15 off at checkout.Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.comWish there was a way to enjoy getting high without the unwanted side effects of out-of-control eating? Use the code PODCAST for $15 off my Cannabis & Intuitive Eating Workshop, happening on April 18th.
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Debbie Saroufim, a body acceptance coach and food trauma healer who helps women, teens and tweens make peace with their body and build up their immunity to diet culture. Debbie's first children's book, Fat & Beautiful: A Book About Why You Can Be Both, was published this spring.Together, we discuss:Debbie's journey from actress to trainer to body acceptance coachThe moralization of health and wellnessLearning to identify diet culture in our self-talkBeing a thin person in the fat acceptance movementConversations between parents and childrenSelf-compassionate intuition and recoveryMore from Debbie:Buy Debbie's bookFollow her on InstagramCheck out her websiteMentioned in the episode:Debbie Lesko episodeMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.comWish there was a way to enjoy getting high without the unwanted side effects of out-of-control eating? Use the code PODCAST for $15 off my Cannabis & Intuitive Eating Workshop, happening on April 18th.
In this episode, I cover:A breakdown of Oprah's new ABC Ozempic specialThe aspects of Oprah's message that I appreciatedAspects of the special that I disagree withThe real reasons why being higher weight can lead to negative health outcomesPieces I felt were missing from the specialWhat I wished the take-home message was Resources Mentioned:HAES research freebieEpisode on my friend's lived-experience on Ozempic The real reasons why being higher weight leads to negative health outcomesMore from Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.comWish there was a way to enjoy getting high without the unwanted side effects of out-of-control eating? Use the code PODCAST for $15 off my Cannabis & Intuitive Eating Workshop, happening on April 18th.
In this week's episode I'm joined by Natalie Stine, anti-diet registered dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who has a passion for helping adults and children develop a peaceful relationship with food, body acceptance and trust.Together, we discuss:Her journey from disordered eating to anti-diet dietitianThe relief in Natalie's ADHD diagnosisHow neurodivergent eating patterns are pathologizedSupporting neurodivergent clientsChallenging the concept of normative ideals around food and health More from Natalie:Follow her on InstagramVisit Healthier Tomorrows website More from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.comWish there was a way to enjoy getting high without the unwanted side effects of out-of-control eating? Use the code PODCAST for $15 off my Cannabis & Intuitive Eating Workshop, happening on April 18th.
In this episode, I answer the 10 most common questions I get about intuitive eating:What is intuitive eating?Can I really just listen to my body's cues instead of following a diet or food rules?But what if when I start listening to my body's hunger cues, I can't stop eating?What if I only crave cookies, candy, and “junk food” forever?!Am I allowed to eat food when I'm not actually hungry?How can I overcome the guilt of eating foods that I once labeled as “bad”?Will I lose weight when eating intuitively?How do I get rid of a weight loss mindset?What if my doctor said I need to lose weight?How do I make peace with my current body if I hate the way it looks?Resources Mentioned:Download my free Intuitive Eating research guideSet-point weight blog postMore from Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.comWish there was a way to enjoy getting high without the unwanted side effects of out-of-control eating? Use the code PODCAST for $15 off my Cannabis & Intuitive Eating Workshop, happening on April 18th.
In this episode, I'm joined by Jenn Baswick, a food freedom dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor passionate about helping women find peace with food and their bodies. She is the founder of The Intuitive Nutritionist and the host of The Intuitively You podcast.Together, we discuss:Studying nutrition from a place of disordered eatingReconciling with “woo-woo”Why mindset is important for healingAffirmations vs. bridging core beliefsOvercoming inner food police voicesTools to reframe mindsetMore from Jenn:Jenn's InstagramVisit her websiteThe Intuitively You podcastFree binge eating quizFood Freedom Vision GuideMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this solo episode, I share about my decision to leave Instagram. I discuss:The breadcrumbs that lead me to this decisionHow using IG for my biz negatively impacted my mental healthHow I knew it was time to make this leapThe fears that come with this changeAn update on how I've been feeling in the last 4 months since making this decisionResources Mentioned:Why I'm leaving Instagram (the substack piece I read on the episode)My story podcast episode Send me a voice message on my Speakpipe More from Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, we are joined by Alissa Rumsey, a registered dietitian, nutrition therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and the author of Unapologetic Eating: Make Peace With Food and Transform Your Life. Together, we discuss:How Alissa moved from a weight normative to a weight inclusive practiceDevising “unapologetic eating”Food freedom backlash in fat bodiesDiet culture as a force for controlling peopleMotives behind beauty standards for womenThe power of going out without makeupBeing an author with privilegeMentioned in the episode:Intuitive Eating by Evelyn TriboleFearing the Black Body by Sabrina StringsSalt Fat Acid Heat by Samin NosratThe Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf“Lived Experience with Ozempic” episodeMore from Alissa:Visit Alissa's websiteFollow her on instagramCheck out her book Unapologetic EatingMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
Today I'm joined by one of my beloved former 1:1 clients, Amy. Together we discuss:Amy's process with deciding to pursue an intuitive eating journeyThe role of faith and spirituality in Amy's journeyHow redefining health changed everything for AmyThe intersection of disordered eating and chronic illnessHow a trip to the zoo gave Amy a big “aha” momentAmy's realization about the impacts of bullying herselfMentioned in the episode:Episode with my former professor, Lizzy popeResearch PDF Freebie Master Your Hunger Cues WorkshopMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Subscribe to my personal SubstackEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
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