WHAT THE HELL DO I EAT?

Two proudly imperfect tertiary-educated Nutritionists want to share what they know to empower you in a world full of diet culture, thin obsession and ridiculously low standards in media and advertising.We want to normalise food that isn't about dieting.This podcast aims to change the conversation around food and so-called health.We're here to give you the tools to call BS, have a laugh and enjoy your own healthy path.

To be honest, we're not even sure that we know! In this first episode we explore many of the influences on our food choices. When in time things became so overwhelming and where we see much of the anxiety around what to eat comes from.We also introduce ourselves, how we met and our motivations to start this podcast.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.

Diets are par for the course when it comes to nutrition and especially - weight loss.In Part One; of two parts on this topic; we define what dieting is, what desires underpin it and explore some of the impacts dieting has on us physically and mentally. Nadia shares insights into diet research, success rates and we start to dive into alternatives to dieting.We also address health and body sizes, as well as the very realistic concern about growing obesity rates and where that fits into dieting.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.

In this bonus episode we discuss the recent Nike mannequin controversy and complete BS. We highlight the problems this creates in people taking care of themselves and again share that health is not one size and certainly doesn't equal a smaller body.This bonus episode also has a VERY special announcement so listen out for that!

Diets are par for the course when it comes to nutrition and especially - weight loss.In Part Two of this topic we provide tools to help you move beyond dieting or paths to consider instead.We also address the very real issue of responsibility that lies with the health industry when it comes to dieting, how the size of your body does not denote health, we talk thin privilege and Nadia shares a real-life experience with weight stigma that is only the tip of the iceberg.If you haven't already, go and listen to Part One where we define diets, explore the research including "success" rates and dive into some of the consequences of dieting.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.

Health influencers are not only big business but they're all around us.And with enormous followings, sometimes in the millions, they can seem legit.But are they? And do they pose any real harm?In this episode, we come to the table having both conducted some health "influencer" investigations. Unknown to each other what the results were before recording, the similarities are considerable and the underpinning messages being sold to as 'advice,' downright horrifying.Listen to us have a laugh and offer you insider looks to the world of influencers.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.

Apples are good and pizza is bad right?Is Nutrition really that black and white? And where does the idea of enjoying food fit into being healthy? Can you do it all?What about marketing? Does guilt-free food mean exactly that? And how about "healthier" swap ideas? In this episode we discuss diet culture in disguise, how context is always relevant and often missed, conflicting nutrition messages and what on earth you can do about any of it! We also share how, in our opinion, lack of knowledge is not the problem when it comes to nutrition and why we loathe the nutrient comparisons on social media.Plus, Becky's back this ep!Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.

Anyone and everyone quotes research and evidence as the power behind their Nutrition statements.Though is this really evidence? Can it be relied upon simply because it's referenced? And is all research equal? We hear bold statements such as 'gluten is toxic' and 'sugar is inflammatory' and we're told that there is research behind them.So in this episode we explore whether this research is reliable and how it comes to be cherry-picked for convenience and protection of a stance.We also share our professional stance on evidence and point you in the best direction we know of for a lesson in Nutrition Science Research - the Cut Through Nutrition Podcast.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.

What do you get when you have two outspoken Nutritionists and a food company providing health advice?Two blocked accounts and a deleted post.This incident prompted us to discuss where the boundaries are with food companies and the health claims they present, where the authority lies, as well as the inherent ethical issues.In this episode we head to the supermarket and experience social media through Becky's eyes. Whether on TV, social platforms or on the label of a food product, it seems that the bigger the claim, the more reliable.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.

We thought you'd miss us and because we like the sound of our own voices so here's bonus ep # 2!Mon and Nadia share what made them cray this week.Don't miss the diet culture BS madness in this latest bonus.Hint* it's everywhere!

Welcome to our game show.The rules are simple.One piece of health advice.And one question.Who said it? Qualified or unqualified?We even have sound effects and it might not be as easy as you think!Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.

There's a lot of them out there and apparently for every condition known!And in this episode we explore collagen, multi-vitamins, probiotics and fat-burning supplements.How Becky might come across them and be drawn to them, how they're sold to us, their validity and also concerns in their use and promotion.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.

You're off to Europe in 2 months and are feeling inspired by those transformational photos circling around.Hello 8-week challenge! In this episode, we uncover a common experience as you're advised to remove red meat, gluten, sugar, caffeine and dairy whilst simultaneously reducing your calorie intake and working out more than usual.How could this possibly go wrong?Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.

Everyone talks about it.There's countless diets, plans, professionals and products promoting it.And there's this anti-diet movement.Where does weight loss fit in to all of this?And more importantly, can weight loss be healthy?In this episode, Monica assesses her wardrobe, we type 'weight loss' into Google, share Becky's weight loss story and also the five questions we think you should ask yourself if you want to lose weight.And yes, we answer the question in short-form too.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Something light to balance out the heaviness of this week's episode.Mon and Nadia share what made them cray this week. Cleansing carrots included.Don't miss the diet culture BS madness in this latest bonus.Hint* it's everywhere!

Intuitive Eating has been called a whole heap of things including "just another diet" and that it's anti-health.In this episode Mon interviews Nadia as a Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and we explore exactly what Intuitive Eating is and isn't, why it doesn't promise weight loss (and why that's a good thing) and how to spot the fake versions of it.As well as exploring the foundational principles of Intuitive Eating, Nadia also lets us in on why the process of unconditional permission to eat doesn't result in eating 30 donuts a day when you can make peace with food.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

What on earth does this idea even represent? Is it reserved only for those who love their bodies? And how can any of it help you take care of yourself?In this episode, Mon and Nadia share what the term means to them, they explore how not being body positive can lead to worse outcomes and they are joined by a VERY special guest - Amy Sheppard and ask her a question she's never been asked before.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

From influencers to chefs and even your neighbour Becky, everyone's raving about the healing and weight-loss benefits of these diets, though what are the health implications?What do we need to consider? And is there even any sound evidence to support them?In this episode we explore what these diets fundamentally are, why they were developed and how Becky comes across them. As well as the nutritional implications and other ramifications to consider.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Clean Eating, Detox, Alkaline, Anti-Inflammatory, Gut Healing Foods.What's the deal with all of these buzzwords and do you need to worry about them?We explore all of these and more in this episode.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

We asked and you told.Business is booming for health influencers and what influence is that having on us all? Furthermore, why do we keep tuning in?Especially when so many of us say that it directly makes us feel worse about ourselves!In this episode we explore real-life stories of the influence of health influencers, their appeal (which we understand), the deal with celery juice, abs and "healing" as well as our take on our impact.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

It's been called addictive, poisonous, toxic and the cause of every issue. What's true? Can you eat fruit? And do you have to be so concerned about your sugar intake?In this episode we break down just what sugar is, how the body deals with it, answer your key questions about this controversial molecule and explore the infamous research that claims sugar is more addictive than cocaine.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

We're all confused when it comes to nutrition advice. How can we best consider the validity of qualified and unqualified individuals online sprouting health recommendations. In this episode we break down the questions to consider for yourself when engaging with this content and hope to provide you with the tools to cut through it all.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Does anyone even agree in the Nutrition Industry? Why is there so much mixed messaging? Is everything about weight loss and diets? What is an actual Nutritionist?In this episode we dive into the education specifics to be a Nutritionist, where that line becomes blurred and what a Dietitian is; and can do; by contrast.We explore the regulation, the duty of care and the deeper conversations that impact Becky everyday when it comes to our industry.We're also thrilled to be joined by Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist - Lyndi Cohen, who shares with us her experience studying as a Nutritionist and Dietitian, as well as the impacts that has on the wider industry when HOW we feel about food and ourselves is left out of the education experience.You can connect with Lyndi on her website here and on Instagram here - @nude_nutritionistRemember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

We finally got there! Or did we?In our final episode of this season, we challenge you to consider how you view food and whether you know what you even like to eat.We provide some practical tools that you can implement immediately, that encourages discovery over obsession and again challenges HOW you relate to food as opposed to being a nutrient calculator.Nadia also shares with us an insight into her program - Live More, Obsess Less - with a special listener offer as well.We're excited to come back for 2020!

What does exercise represent for you? For many of us, exercise is seen as a vehicle for weight loss, a way to manipulate our body shape and size, all about burning calories and earning our food. For many, it comes from a place of body loathing and a desire to change it. But what if you could transform your view of exercise towards appreciating the gift of movement? Dare we say, actually enjoying it for what it is? If we have any shot of doing this however, it's critical to disconnect the concepts of weight loss and aesthetics from exercise. When movement is wrapped up in diet culture, we’re robbed of all its countless benefits. Plus, we're less likely to continue with it.In this week’s episode, we're so fortunate to be joined by Tally Rye, a Personal Trainer who celebrates inclusivity and Intuitive Exercise. We chat with Tally about:Her journey to body respect and size acceptanceWhat Intuitive Exercise is The many benefits of exercise (that have nothing to do with weight)How the fitness industry and diet culture has robbed us of all the joy that exercise can give us The importance (and lacking!) of diversity and inclusion within the fitness worldWhat the first step to finding intuitive movement and to “train happy” isFollow @tallyrye and check out her new Train Happy Podcast and book - Train Happy.Remember to join our free community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

New year, new you right?It’s January, the peak time of year for diet culture BS. And the time of year we are all making our New Year’s resolutions.In this episode we explore some of the reasons that you may still want this even if you're rejecting the diet culture noise around you. We also provide practical considerations that you can explore for yourself to feel more empowered.Dieting for weight loss seems harmless, but is it?Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Dairy is on the hit-list of foods to exclude for "health." We hear that if you remove it, 'X' will supposedly occur.But removing it (or any foods), without the existence of supporting circumstances, can have a negative impact on our health and relationship with food. In this episode we explore some of the common dairy and health myths:acne?inflammation?mucus-forming?weight gain?cancer-causing?gut healing?do we even need it?Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Do you think carbs make you gain weight? Do you have to finish the food on your plate? Do you have to earn your food? Are some foods off-limits?Food rules. They give the illusion of control around food though in fact, provide the opposite. In this episode we explore what food rules are, how they adversely impact our behaviours and where the real freedom and control is to be found - in discovery and flexibility.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Spoiler alert - there are more diet books on intermittent fasting than there is research on it.And yet this diet is heralded as the "solution" to end all weight loss dreams. In this episode we explore what, if any, research supports this theory, the credibility to the messages circulating social media about this diet trend and how it impacts your relationship to food.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

And not just for parents! Fussy eaters, dieting at 10, Weight Watcher apps targeting kids - how do we protect kids from diet culture?And how do we feed them to grow and also allow them to be intuitive?Parents in particular understandably want their kids to eat nutritious food so environmental and cultural aspects aside, HOW can they best do that? How can we talk about food with kids? About tricky matters like dessert before dinner requests and so-called fussy eaters.We want to build a world where Little Becky never goes on a diet and thinks her weight is her worth! In this episode we also speak with two experts in the field of paediatric nutrition.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschYou can follow Megan and Judy @feedinglittles on IG.Their website and online courses are available from www.feedinglittles.com Use code 'Becky' to purchase either/both of their baby and toddler feeding online courses for $US10 off.Full show notes on our website.

Can you trust your hunger? Do you even notice your own hunger signals? Are you worried that you'll eat too much?Our hunger is perceived as something negative, to be ignored or feel guilt around.However hunger is no different to breathing.In this episode we explore HOW you can again reconnect with your own hunger signals, neutralise their sensations and use them in a way that works for you.We guide you step-by-step through a hunger challenge and provide special resources in our Facebook community below.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Without a focus on weight, surely we're neglecting health right?Health At Every Size® (HAES) looks to remove the primary focus on weight in healthcare, allowing for equity in access to care and the promotion of health behaviours regardless of body size.And yet it has loud criticism for being so-called anti-health.In this episode we explore what HAES is and is not, the consequences of our current weight-centric model in healthcare and where Becky (both consumer and provider) fits into all of this.We're also fortunate to be joined by Accredited Practising Dietitian Fiona Sutherland who shares her knowledge and wisdom on this topic with us all.Including defining health in the first place and providing hope for those who like us. were not trained to operate from a weight-inclusive model.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Serving sizes, macronutrient breakdown, ingredients - do you need to worry about them when choosing food? How important are nutrition labels to our health?In this episode we clear up the place of nutrition labels and empower your shopping and food choices. Saving you time and stress!We also discuss those comparison posts all over IG and share why we think they are so unhelpful to your nutrition and health journey.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

How do you eat for physical satisfaction and enjoyment? How do you connect with your own signals of fullness and differentiate between their varying levels?In this episode we share how you can honour your fullness and learn to eat for your own satisfaction - a lifelong skill!This is a follow up to episode 26 where we share how you can honour your hunger.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

How do you navigate a world full of diet culture and work on your relationship to food? Conversations surrounding diet, body image and weight are normal in our culture and yet have the power to make us unstuck. This is how we often bond and relate to one another, so how do you handle this?In this episode we aim to provide you with a new non-diet language, and empower you to find your voice and boundaries in a world full of diet noise.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Interested in or already trying a non-diet approach to health? Have some concerns about the outcomes?In this episode we address some common concerns and troubleshoot the process that can be part of the Intuitive Eating journey. In Part 1 of this Q&A series we address:weight gain concernsbinge eating if all foods are availablestaying intuitive with restrictions and food allergiesAs always our aim is to make the Intuitive Eating journey less overwhelming and scary. Or to possibly inspire you to experiment with a non-diet approach if you’ve been sitting on the fence.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Remembered when we all Googled our health symptoms and questions?Now it's all about sliding into those DM's and social media captions.Where are the ethical lines for healthcare providers on social media? Is there regulation? Are you as a user protected and we ask the big question - can you safely ask about healthcare online?In this episode we aim to:Provide you insights to the ethical concerns and possible dangers of healthcare onlineEncourage curiosity of what has become normalised and accepted - i.e. healthcare on social mediaWe're thrilled to be joined by Nutritionist Tara Leong who shares with us her thoughts as a Nutrition lecturer and proud advocate for less BS online. You can follow Tara on Instagram here - @thenutritionguruandthechefFind her podcast here - 99% Fad Free And find her website with lots of goodness here.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

We are in an unprecedented time right now. Dependent on your situation, this might be a time where you find yourself experiencing complex emotions. Feelings of uncertainty and worry? You're not alone.In this episode, we want to provide support to you during this challenging time as we are all dealing with and adjusting to life during COVID-19. And provide you with resources and go-to’s within yourself and externally, to set yourself up now and in the future. We chat about:How you always need to eat (+ how that may be stressing you out)How what you’re seeing on social media right now from unqualified sources might not be that helpfulWhy turning down the noise to protect yourself is importantRemember Becky, we are all in this together and we will come out of this more resilient. Be kind and reach out to others virtually, now more than ever, is the time to stay connected.Note we do not talk about the virus, how it started, how it spreads, etc. in the episode as this is reserved for our trusted public health sources such as The Department of Health (in Australia). Please do not source your information from social media and unqualified sources.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcast Monica - @monicafenwicknutrition Nadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Call or text? Cheese or chocolate? What is the most awkward thing that’s ever happened to you? We ask the hard hitting questions of one another that (we hope) Becky wants to know! Some might say a pointless episode completely unrelated to anything. And we would agree.Some might say an episode designed to make Becky laugh and perhaps for a moment allow her to forget about what’s happening in the world. And we would also agree with that too.This episode is about creating a sense of connection for you and like always, a source of entertainment.Why not reach out to others virtually, play this game and get to know your family and friends better? Now more than ever we need to stay connected, and we’ve got the time right?Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food. You'll also find the questions we ask one another in this group.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcast Monica - @monicafenwicknutrition Nadia - @nadiafelsch

Weight gain fear is always there for many (all?) of us.In this episode, we chat about:What weight gain is/isn'tHow weight changes are a normal part of the human experienceWhat body image means and how it's the underpinning thread of this fearHow no longer fearing weight gain doesn't mean loving your bodyRemember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

As a society, the narrative that thin = healthy and happy, fat = unhealthy and unhappy, and that pursuing weight loss = taking care of ourselves is strong. But who says this is true and that we need to listen?Diet culture influences our thoughts and behaviours everyday. And in a society that is constantly telling us we need to change, it is hard to respect and accept our bodies if we are subtly being influenced by diet culture and unaware of it. In this episode we are fortunate to be joined by Registered Dietitian Brenna O'Malley from @thewellful who shares her knowledge and wisdom on diet culture - what is it, how we can notice it and what we can do about it.Find Brenna's website here.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Dieting teaches us to restrict and apply rules to our eating to feel in control right? But what if these restrictions and rules were the actual cause of feeling out of control?In this episode we chat about:What the binge/restrict cycle actually isHow the restriction of a food directly drives the excitement, focus and reward that food now has for youAnd how you can start to move beyond itRemember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Body acceptance seems far-fetched for most of us.And then where does body respect and body image come into all of this?Are they the same?In this episode, we are fortunate to be joined by Brianna Campos from @bodyimagewithbri, a Licensed Therapist, and all-around legend working in the HAES®️ space.We chat with Brianna about:The difference between body acceptance and body loveWhat it’s like; and the assumptions people make; when living in a larger bodyShe shares with us her story towards body toleranceHow to move forward when you’re having a fragile body dayAnd how working on body image isn’t as simple as flicking a light switchFollow Brianna @bodyimagewithbri and check out her new podcast Body Image by Bri Podcast. Remember to join our free community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Our inner food critic is that judgy little voice in our head that makes us second guess our every food choice.The one that tells us we're bad for eating that cookie, that thinks in black and white terms, "good" and "bad" food. And it certainly exists to make us feel guilty about the food we eat. Food guilt is real and everywhere.And it's also not something healthy, required or innate. We've been taught to view food this way through the environment in which we live (*ahem diet culture). And exploring food through a neutral lens can be a helpful place to begin in resolving food guilt. In this episode we chat about:What food guilt isWhy it exists Why exploring and challenging your food rules are importantAnd how you can start to move beyond itRemember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

The message is clear in our (diet)culture: emotional eating is negative, a problem and something we need to stop doing. But eating is emotional. So what does this mean? What if your eating feels out of control? How do you know if you should seek support?In this episode, we are fortunate to be joined by Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Councillor, Katherine Metzelaar from @bravespacenutrition We chat with Katherine about:What emotional eating is Defining it in order to better understand itConsidering its many forms and potential originsExplore how you can better discern for yourself whether your emotional eating is something to seek support forYou can find Katherine's website here.Remember to join our free community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

“Organic is better!"“Food additives are toxic!” We’ve heard these narratives many times. And in this episode, we set out to explore the validity of these claims. Are they true? Or is it all just clever marketing? Is it simply playing on our fears of what we don’t understand to sell products at a premium?So we called in the expert.In this episode we're so fortunate to be joined by Chemical Engineer and Food Scientist Erin AKA @foodsciencebabe who helps us clear up these myths about the food industry with evidence based information.All for one reason - to provide you with more empowerment and less fear when it comes to the food choices you're making.We chat with Erin about:How she went from organic-obsessed to myth-busterWhat does organic food really refer toIs organic food safer and superior?What are food additives and should we be concerned with themRemember to join our free community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Diet culture has trained us to think about foods as 'good', 'bad', 'healthy', 'allowed' or 'forbidden'. What comes to mind when you think of ice cream? Fries? Bread? Broccoli? We bet you had some labels at the ready. How we talk about food and the language we use matters. When we base our food decisions on obligation (i.e. what we should and shouldn't eat), we miss out on the opportunity to explore what we feel like eating, how the food makes us feel physically and emotionally, and what we like and don't like. In this episode we chat about:Diet culture embedded language around foodUncover and provide you possible new language around foodAnd share a real-life example of how this idea of food language can fit in with the principles of nutritionRemember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

We're sorry Hippocrates, but food isn't medicine. It's just food.Don't get us wrong, we know food and nutrition is important for overall health, but nutrition isn't the only factor and we need to stop giving it so much power.So where's the harm in saying food is medicine? For one, it implies that those who are sick must have failed by eating the wrong foods; or perhaps someone foregoes proper medical treatment in favour of turmeric and pseudoscience. In this week's episode we are very fortunate to be joined by two opinionated, well educated and outspoken experts in the field - NHS surgeon Dr Joshua Wolrich and lawyer-turned-current nutrition PhD Alan Flanagan.We chat with Josh and Alan about:The common phrase 'food as medicine'.Consider it from a nutritional physiology and medical perspective Place it into real life terms for youExplore the potential harm Remember to join our free community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Having thin privilege doesn't mean you’ve never dealt with body image issues or felt unhappy in your body, it means your body is accepted largely in society because you are below a certain size - from clothing to chairs, to health access and assumptions about your health based on your size.In this week's episode, we are fortunate to be joined by HAES®-aligned Nutritionist Maddie Deakin from @messyhealth_.We chat with Maddie about:What thin privilege isThe failings of the health industry when it comes to body size assumptionsAnd Maddie shares her experiences of weight stigma at universityCheck out Maddie @messyhealth_ , her podcast of the same name and The Messy Health School, an online platform dedicated to healing your relationship w/ food and your body.Remember to join our free community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

If I give myself permission to eat all foods, will I just eat donuts all day? Can I trust my body to tell me what it needs? How will I know when to stop eating?When you've been stuck in the dieting loophole, Intuitive Eating might be hard to get your head around to begin with, and these may be common (and totally valid) concerns.So how is it that you can honour health and eat with freedom? Asking that question in itself is a sign of the diet mentality. To discuss this critical area of Intuitive Eating, we brought in the expert (AKA the OG of Intuitive Eating), Evelyn Tribole.Evelyn (@evelyntribole) is a Registered Dietitian, author of nine books, and one of the founders of the revolutionary non-diet approach, known as Intuitive Eating.We chat with Evelyn about:How you can honour your health and eat with food freedomHow the fear of eating donuts all day is rooted in the restriction that dieting reinforcesHow pleasure and satisfaction of what we eat is often overlooked, whilst its importance is downplayed The first step you can take to put weight loss on the back burner when reconnecting with your body and commencing your own intuitive eating journeyRemember to join our free community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

The BMI (body mass index) is a formula representing body mass that's determined from weight divided by height. Created in 1830 for statistical purposes, it was never intended for clinical use. But somehow it remains as a go-to measure for our bodies and our health.It’s used by health professionals everywhere to assess individual body mass and that supposed connection to health.However 200 years on, is the BMI really a measure of anything? Is it still relevant today? And is it harmful?In this episode, we chat about:The BMI origin and how it's applied todayThe limitations of the BMI and what it fails to take into accountWhat the research says about BMI and healthAnd based on this research, we discuss why it's still in wide use today (hint: it's got to do with the fatphobic world we live in). Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcast Monica - @monicafenwicknutrition Nadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

PCOS isn't caused by weight, so why is it that weight loss and restrictive diets are the go-to recommendation and treatment approach?This episode is about helping Becky distinguish the BS from the sense when it comes to PCOS so we brought in an expert and lovely human being, Julie Duffy Dillion. Julie (@foodpeacedietitian) is a Registered Dietitian that uses only non-diet medical nutrition therapy for those with PCOS. We chat with Julie about: What PCOS is, it's prevalence and how one might know they have itWe discuss some common PCOS myths and why these can be harmfulWhat the current standard treatment for PCOS is, and its limitationsCan you naturally heal PCOS with food?And what is the non-diet approach to managing PCOSRemember to join our free community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Diet culture has taught us our bodies aren't meant to change. And if they do, we must intervene (AKA diet) in order to remain smaller and "healthy".However, it's normal for our bodies to change as we grow, age and experience life (or a pandemic?) Our changing bodies keep us alive. Yet the micro-management of our weight sustains....In this episode, we explore:The reasons bodies may changeNormalising weight changes/fluctuations An alternative to micro-managing your weightRemember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcast Monica - @monicafenwicknutrition Nadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Detoxing has moved beyond a bodily function. It's apparently a choice we can make for ourselves? After a big night? After too much of x food? Because an influencer told us to?In this episode we explore:whether you need to detox?what detoxing even meansis it about weight loss?how you may be able to support your body's detoxification processesRemember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

We tend to think body image is liking our body, or that our body should look a certain way. But can you improve your body image without changing the way you look?Nadia (nadia.craddock) is a Body Image researcher, holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology, is currently a PHD-to-be and an all-round fab human! We chat with Nadia about: What it means to have a healthy body imageWhat do we know about body image and social media useThe importance of body diversity for our own body imageRemember to join our free community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

For many, the journey to becoming an Intuitive Eater can seem scary and overwhelming. But when there is no right or wrong, it doesn’t have to be! This episode is about sharing some of the common questions many ask and providing some practical insights. In this week’s episode, we explore:I just want to eat everything “naughty”.I don’t know if I’m hungry or not?How to respect your body on bad body image daysHow do I know if I’m doing it right? Ways to track progressHow do I know if I need extra support?Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

** Content warning**In this episode we share eating disorder and disordered eating experiences which could be triggering for folks. If that’s you, please protect yourself and consider skipping the episode.-----------In this episode we speak with Shira Rosenbluth (@theshirarose) who is an eating disorder therapist, body positive style blogger, fat positive + Health At Every Size licensed clinical social worker. Shira has spoken openly about her own eating disorder struggles and recovery. We chat with Shira about:How recovery has expanded her lifeWhat was the deciding moment for her to seek helpThe realities of recoveryWhat she wishes people would have known about her strugglesHow being a body positive style blogger has helped and empowered herHer tools and tips to help on tough daysRemember to join our free community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

PSA: You don't need to cut out carbs - no matter what the internet says!Carbohydrates are constantly demonised - we're told to ditch them in order to be healthy, for weight loss, to cure X condition etc. But for something that your body and brain loves and NEEDS to survive, why are they so demonised and misunderstood?In this episode we explore:Carbohydrates - what they are and why they don't make us fatGood and bad carbs (*hint, not a thing)The importance of carbs and why our body loves themWhat happens to your body when you cut them outHow you can move past your fear of carbsRemember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

Beauty standards drive so much of how we feel about our bodies.It's these feelings that can impact our behaviours, especially when it comes to engaging with diet culture and our own body image healing. We're thrilled to be joined in this episode by identical twins Lexie Kite, Ph.D. and Lindsay Kite, Ph.D. Co-founders of the non-profit Beauty Redefined (@beauty_redefined) and experts in the work of body image resilience.In this episode we cover:who's defining beauty standards and why do they have so much power?where these standards apply - in more places than we thinkwhere botox and dating fit incan we opt out?is body image resilience the answer?Listen to Lindsay's powerful TedX talk here. Pre order their book ‘More than a Body’ to be released December 29, 2020 here.Remember to join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschFull show notes on our website.

We not only normalise diversity in nature; think dogs and flowers; we celebrate it! And yet humans? No way. Yet, anyway.This lack of normalisation can lead down a painful rabbit hole. One which directly impacts health and wellbeing. And to talk about what normalising bodies can achieve, we're joined by the incredible Kanoa Greene, a body and fitness coach.With Kanoa we discuss:what (the lack of) representation in fitness has meant for herhow she's forged ahead as a plus-size fitness instructorwhat can happen when we change our perceptions of what plus-size bodies can dohow she became so confident in herselfwhat her work means on a wider scale Other accounts mentioned:@danielleisanxious@simonemariposa@mikzazon@kaylaloganblog@yamalo17@meg.boggs@bodyposipanda@amapoundcakeJoin our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelsch

Does the sharing of diet information online have negative consequences? Does the source matter? And what about the impact on our mental health?In this episode, Melissa Eaton joins us to discuss her fascinating research: “the relationships between online social networks, fad diets and mental health.”Mel (@eaton_balanced) is a Nutritionist and almost Accredited Practising Dietitian who dispels nutrition myths in her own unique and humourous way.We discuss:her research aims and major findingsthe viral nature of fake news where to from here (including a call to action for us all)Join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelsch

Weight loss is taught to us at every level. No more so than as a Nutritionist / Dietitian. And yet the data speaks for itself. Most (95%) of diets fail. Many folks regain more weight each time. Weight cycling is metabolically dangerous. Weight stigma kills. We could go on.So how is that professionals like us; educated in the weight-centric, medical-model; became Health at Every Size® (HAES®) aligned? Where do we learn about it? Why does it matter?For this episode, we wanted a wider perspective than our own and were so fortunate to be joined by Shana Spence and Sam Previte.Shana is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist based in New York. Her insta is @thenutritiontea and she counsels clients virtually from a HAES and IE-oriented lens. Sam is a Registered Dietitian based in Florida who counsels clients virtually to make peace with food. She also co-hosts the Drunk Dietitians Podcast and can be found on insta @find.food.freedom.With Shana and Sam we explore:the weight-centric model taught in nutrition education how they learnt about the HAES® frameworkwhen and why their professional shift occurredJoin our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelsch

Holidays = diet culture on steroids.Pressure about changing bodies, diet conversations, "healthy swaps" and food guilt.Is this necessary or is there an alternative?This episode, Nadia is joined by guest co-host Brenna O'Malley from The Wellful, Registered Dietitian and previous guest, to discuss exactly that.We explore what's going on at this time of year including:diet culture conversationsfood fear/avoidance/restriction/bingeingfollowing food rulesfixating on food and what you can do to move beyond it allJoin our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschBrenna - @thewellful

Body image = the dynamic and evolving relationship we have with our bodies.Not about what we look like and not only about perceptions of what we look like. Tough body image moments can come out of nowhere; especially as we're leaving diet culture; and yet what do we do with that?Can you coach yourself through tricky body image moments? Can you support yourself in these times?This episode, Nadia is joined by guest co-host Brianna Campos, HAES®️ & Fat Positive, Licensed Professional Counsellor and Body Image Educator.In this live coaching session, we explore:the power in noticing your "gremlins"putting a name and voice to thembringing awareness to the story and messages underneath reframing automatic negative thoughtshow this process helps you move into compassion and away from unhelpful patterns Join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschBri - @bodyimagewithbri

IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, exists on a spectrum and affects many. And it's not safe from our weight-centric, diet-culture world! Where food restriction is commonplace and can exacerbate the condition.This episode, Nadia is joined by guest co-host Beth Rosen, a Non-Diet Registered Dietitian practicing nutrition for gastrointestinal disorders and disordered eating issues from a HAES® approach.We explore:the nature of IBSlow-FODMAP dietary intervention - benefits, myths, what you need to knowhow restriction isn't necessary how Dr Google can lead to worse symptoms other tools we haveJoin our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschBeth - @goodnessgraciousliving

Fatphobia is the norm. It's the pervasive cultural norm that we're all accustomed to. And healthcare is not immune. This reality can lead to delayed healthcare and worsened health outcomes. It can also include ongoing fear and trauma for all kinds of bodies. And yet, healthcare is a fundamental human right.This episode, Nadia is joined by Ragen Chastain - speaker, writer, activist, athlete and funny fat girl.We explore:Ragen's lived experience of weight stigma her journey to uncovering and accepting the truth of dieting and weight losshow she advocates for herself in healthcarepractical ideas for you to tryYou can find Ragen's valuable monthly online workshops here.Join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschRagen - @ragenchastain

Part Two of navigating fatphobia in healthcare, empowering you to find weight-inclusive care. Go back and listen to Part One if you haven't already.This episode, Nadia is joined by Dr Joshua Wolrich - HAES® Surgical Doctor and fighter of weight stigma.We explore:Dr Josh's lived experience of internalised fatphobia and weight stigmahow fatphobia and weight science can show up in medicine practical considerations for approaching healthcare professionalsextra notes from Nadia on thisASDAHHAES® AustraliaHAES® Community Intuitive Eating Counsellor Directory Join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschDr Josh - @drjoshuawolrich

There's a heap of ideas about what this looks like. Eat this and not that. 80/20. "Moderation." So what is a balanced diet and how do you get there?This episode, Nadia is joined by Shana Spence MS, RDN, CDN, a HAES® and Intuitive Eating-aligned Dietitian/Nutritionist.We explore:what balance may mean and the importance of defining it for yourselfhow individuality interplays - culture, religion, ethics, access, time, knowledge, preferences, hobbies, needsthe harmful demonising of some foods over others the racial bias that exists within nutrition research and media representation how all foods fit and what that meanshow you can begin to discover more for yourselfJoin our community here and together let's change the conversation around food and health.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschShana Spence - @thenutritiontea

What happens inside us when someone loses weight? What happens when some bodies are praised for existing and moving and others are not? How does that leave us feeling about our own bodies?This episode, Nadia is joined by Danielle Catton for a raw and vulnerable exploration of bodies and how they're represented; or not and how they can impact us.We explore:the impact that Adele's much-discussed changing body had on Danielle why representation mattersnormalising bodies - what isn't always consideredthe impact of body privileges in this spaceDanielle's online series -'recreating viral images of thin bodies' and what comes with that Join our community here and together let's change the conversation around food and health.You can also follow us on Instagram - @whatdoieat.thepodcastMonica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelschDanielle - @danielleisanxious

"Gain weight in pregnancy, but not too much." "Let yourself go, it's OK." "Bounce back postpartum." The messages about bodies in pregnancy are vast and problematic. The pressure on the women living in these bodies ridiculous. This episode , Mon and Nadia chat all things weight and body image in pregnancy.It's also our final episode of What The Hell Do I Eat.We're so thankful to you our listeners for growing with us over 2 years and 67 episodes.And we're excited to share what we're each doing next. Monica - @monicafenwicknutritionNadia - @nadiafelsch