Podcasts about diet culture

You've seen it on your feed. Size 0 is trending again. Ozempic is the new green juice. And TikTok's “wellness” content? It's looking a lot like 2003 diet culture with a Gen Z filter. In this episode, Chalene Johnson is  breaking down the rise of “SkinnyTok,” the quiet (but aggressive) comeback of thin worship, and how it's messing with our heads—especially if you're a midlife woman trying to love your body and feel strong again. We'll talk about:     •    Why these trends are not new—and why they're so dangerous     •    What's really happening with body image on social media     •    How to filter out the noise and focus on what actually works (without wrecking your hormones)     •    My honest thoughts on Ozempic, rapid weight loss, and what to watch for   If you've ever felt like your worth is shrinking with your waistline, this one's for you. It's time we stopped letting teenage trends run our health.  

Hey rebel. Let's be real, no one wants to talk about poop. Or gas. Or bloating. Or… binge eating. But so many of us are silently struggling with both food AND gut issues, and they're more connected than you might think. In today's episode, I'm joined by gut health specialist and registered dietitian Dr. Heather Finley to break the silence and unpack how things like chaotic eating, restriction, and disordered patterns can impact digestion, even if you think you're eating enough overall. We talk about: Why your gut needs consistency and enough food to function well How restriction (even unintentional!) can affect your bowel movements and tolerance to fiber The nuanced role of meal spacing without falling into diet culture traps Why poop is actually a valuable signal from your body (yep, we went there!) Common gut health myths (greens powders, probiotics, and carnivore diets included!) This episode is packed with validation and insight, especially if you're juggling digestive struggles while working on healing your relationship with food.   Check out Dr. Heather Finley https://www.instagram.com/drheatherfinley/?hl=en -----

In this episode, we unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in wellness: weight loss without diet culture. Michelle shares her unique approach to supporting intentional weight loss without shame, restriction, or disordered thinking. We also answer some hard questions relating to metabolism and leptin, and unpack the flawed idea that all restriction is diet culture. Buckle up, this one is a deep dive!Timestamps:[1:39] Noelle intro[3:47] Conversation with Michelle[4:09] Talk about your own personal experience with diet culture[10:47] Let's talk about body neutrality and being science neutral [21:43] What are some strategies that you recommend to clients to have a positive relationship with food before starting to make changes that will put them in restriction?[25:54] What strategies do you have for the push-pull relationship of wanting overall health and wanting to be smaller while trying to accept your body where it is?[29:18] How do we know someone "needs" to lose weight (in their head) versus it being beneficial for them?[31:05] What are your thoughts on your thoughts on anti-diet? Some say restricting gluten and dairy is "diet culture"? [39:13] How do I combine intuitive eating with still keeping integrity of what makes me feel good? [42:15] Can you talk about weight loss resistance when you feel like you're doing everything right?[49:53] How do you manage anxiety if you're hoping to stop or reduce medication? [56:26] How do you know when your symptoms are caused by anxiety rather than an actual disease or underlying condition?[1:04:11] I know it's not a one size fits all approach, but how much time would you give a specific change before trying something else? [1:08:52] How to go from eating as much as possible to eating normal again after hypothalamic amenorrhea?Episode Links:Visit Michelle's Website hereQuiet the Diet Podcast Follow Michelle on InstagramSponsors:Go to https://thisisneeded.com/  and use coupon code WELLFED for 20% off your first order.Go to boncharge.com/WELLFED and use coupon code WELLFED to save 15% off any order.Go to http://mdlogichealth.com/immuno and use coupon code WELLFED for 10% off.Go to wellminerals.us/chill and use code WELLFED to get 10% off your order.

Welcome to the SYNC Your Life podcast episode #325! On this podcast, we will be diving into all things women's hormones to help you learn how to live in alignment with your female physiology. Too many women are living with their check engine lights flashing. You know you feel “off” but no matter what you do, you can't seem to have the energy, or lose the weight, or feel your best. This podcast exists to shed light on the important topic of healthy hormones and cycle syncing, to help you gain maximum energy in your life.  In today's episode, I interview Jess Suchan of Body Bliss By Jess where she candidly shares her own experience overcoming body image and diet culture mentality to step into her true potential. Now a health and mindset coach, she helps other women do the same.  Jess is a Holistic Health & Mindset Coach via the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She takes a 360 approach to wellness, supporting clients in balanced nutrition, science backed mindset tools, cycle syncing, lifestyle strategies, and realistic habit formation. As a recovered yo-yo dieter with a 45LB weight loss transformation, she understands the importance of a balanced approach, free from deprivation and fads. She has been coaching clients in partnership with her family business Your Hormone Balance for the last 5 years and also offers 1:1 coaching and live group sessions. She co-hosts the Solo 2.0 Podcast, alongside her sister, YHB's co-founder, Ryan Burch.  You can find Jess on Instagram here. Her website is https://www.bodyblissbyjess.com/.  To book a free curiosity call with Jess, click here. For a deeper dive and 90-minute consult, click here. Click here to learn more about our SYNC™ membership. To learn more about the SYNC™ course and fitness program, click here. To learn more about virtual consults with our resident hormone health doctor, click here. If you feel like something is “off” with your hormones, check out the FREE hormone imbalance quiz at sync.jennyswisher.com.  To learn more about Hugh & Grace and my favorite 3rd party tested endocrine disruption free products, including skin care, home care, and detox support, click here. To learn more about the SYNC and Hugh & Grace dual income opportunity, click here. Let's be friends outside of the podcast! Send me a message or schedule a call so I can get to know you better. You can reach out at https://jennyswisher.com/contact-2/. Enjoy the show! Episode Webpage: jennyswisher.com/podcast

Repeat after me: "Fasting is NOT a "diet."  If you treat this healing modaily as a fad or diet, it can unintentionally hinder your progress. Fasting is an innate and instinctual behavior that our bodies can benefit from, it is the oldest healing modality in recorded human history.  It can be initially challenging to break the habit of feeling like you need to eat all day to achieve your weight loss goals, this is what we grew up hearing. You may even find yourself still believing the broken rhetoric of conventional diet culture, believing that obsessively counting and restricting calories will lead you to be successful. This way of thinking is understandably hard to break if thats all you have ever known about successfully losing weight. This week we go over what diet culture DOESN'T talk about. Are you seeking a supportive hand on your fasting journey?  I'm here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need!  ACCESS YOUR FREE FASTING GUIDE, join The Fasting Support Club, Read my blog, and MORE: TheFastingFocusedLifestyle.com 

About  Kayla Johnson: Kayla Joohnson is a Fitness Expert, Entrepreneur & Women's Wellness Advocate. With over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, Kayla Johnson is a dedicated health and wellness professional, entrepreneur, and coach committed to empowering individuals—especially women—to achieve their fitness goals and embrace a balanced, sustainable lifestyle. As the founder and creator of multiple fitness ventures, Kayla is deeply passionate about helping clients develop consistency and discipline in their wellness journeys. She specializes in designing dynamic, evolving workout programs that foster long-term success while promoting a positive relationship with food and movement. She is a firm advocate for breaking free from restrictive diet culture, educating clients on how to properly fuel their bodies without deprivation. Kayla is the co-owner of StarCycle Santa Barbara, an award-winning national franchise, and has been recognized twice as a Lululemon Athletica ambassador for her leadership in the fitness community. Her mission is to guide women through the unique challenges of midlife, helping them embrace their changing bodies with confidence and strength. Believing in a life of balance, Kayla supports her clients in achieving their desired results without extreme dieting or restriction. Her approach is rooted in sustainability, empowerment, and a deep passion for helping others lead their healthiest, most fulfilling lives. What We Discuss In This Episode: Breaking Free from Diet Culture Diet industry's negative impact on women's relationship with food and body   Need to unwind restrictive mindsets and focus on sustainability   Emphasis on feeling good in one's body rather than specific appearance goals Approach: create lifestyle changes, not temporary diets or cleanses  Myths and Misconceptions in Midlife Weight Loss Eat less, move more" strategy ineffective for hormonal changes Excessive cardio often counterproductive; need to embrace weight training Rest days crucial for recovery and overall health   importance of tracking habits to identify true patterns vs. perceived efforts  GLP-1 Medications and Holistic Approach GLP-1s can be effective tool but not a standalone solution Not suitable for everyone; lifestyle changes often needed first Proper dosing and compliance critical for safety and efficacy Part of larger toolbox including nutrition, exercise, and other interventions  Starting a Sustainable Wellness Journey  Begin with simple movement: track steps or 5-minute daily exercises Focus on increasing protein (70-90g) and fiber (25g) intake Embrace complex carbohydrates, whole foods over processed options    Free Resource  from Kayla Johnson: Book a free consultation call with Kayla! Mention you're a listener of the Living Life Naturally Podcast when you book your session. https://kaylajohnsonfitness.com   Social Media & Website Links: Website: https://kaylajohnsonfitness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylajohnsonfitness Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins,  overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, perimenopause & menopause, and much more ... so women can feel energized, healthy, and lighter, with a new sense of purpose. Website:  https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth   Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth: ✨ Ready to Thrive in Midlife? Let's Make It Happen!

In this fiery and emotional episode, Deanna exposes the real midlife crisis — the moment you realize your life has been shaped by lies about food, weight, and worth. If you were raised on diet culture slogans like “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels,” this is your wake-up call to heal. In this episode — “The Real Midlife Crisis: Healing After Decades in Diet Culture” — you'll learn:

This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode Body Confidence In The Face of Diet Culture with Lindsay Tompkins.Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and support, connect with me on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose. Follow the podcast on Instagram @worthymotherpodcast.You are worthy, Mama.Send us a text

Journalist Virginia Sole-Smith joins us to discuss how GLP-1 hype has changed the conversation about diet culture, the importance of body autonomy, how “bro” diet culture became public policy, how she handles haters, the “fed is best” approach to parenting, and lots more. Behind the paywall, she shares her experience of weighing herself for the first time in years, what it's been like to date for the first time in a larger body, how she's changed her relationship to cardio, and more. This episode is cross-posted from our other podcast, Rethinking Wellness. As a journalist, Virginia Sole-Smith has reported from kitchen tables, graduated from beauty school, and gone swimming in a mermaid's tail. Virginia's latest book, Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture, is a New York Times bestseller that investigates how the "war on childhood obesity" has caused kids to absorb a daily onslaught of body shame from peers, school, diet culture, and families—and offers research-based strategies to help parents name and navigate the anti-fat bias that infiltrates our schools, doctor's offices and dinner tables. Virginia began her career in women's magazines, alternatively challenging beauty standards and gender norms, and upholding diet culture through her health, nutrition and fitness reporting. This work led to her first book, The Eating Instinct: Food Culture, Body Image and Guilt in America, in which Virginia explored how we can reconnect to our bodies in a culture that's constantly giving us so many mixed messages about both those things. Virginia's work appears in the New York Times Magazine, Scientific American, and many other publications. She writes the newsletter Burnt Toast, where she explores anti-fat bias, diet culture, parenting and health, and also hosts the Burnt Toast Podcast. Virginia lives in New York's Hudson Valley with her two kids, two cats, a dog, and way too many houseplants.  Check out Christy's three books, Anti-Diet, The Wellness Trap, and The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating & Body Image Workbook for a deeper dive into the topics covered on the pod. If you're ready to break free from diet culture and make peace with food, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. For more critical thinking and compassionate skepticism about wellness and diet culture, check out Christy's Rethinking Wellness podcast! You can also sign up to get it in your inbox every week at rethinkingwellness.substack.com. Ask a question about diet and wellness culture, disordered-eating recovery, and the anti-diet approach for a chance to have it answered on Rethinking Wellness. You can also subscribe to the Food Psych Weekly newsletter to check out previous answers!

In this episode, Kristen talks with Evelyn Tribole, a registered dietitian and author, to discuss what it truly means to reject diet culture, embrace Intuitive Eating, and build a more compassionate, balanced relationship with food and your body.   www.evelyntribole.com www.intuitiveeating.org   When you purchase these books through these Amazon links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Evelyn Tribole's Books: 1. Intuitive Eating for Every Day: 365 Daily Practices & Inspirations to Rediscover the Pleasures of Eating: https://amzn.to/3EmsAJ6   2. Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition: https://amzn.to/3XZJeoz   3. The Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food: https://amzn.to/3EgNnhl   4. The Intuitive Eating Card Deck: 50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food: https://amzn.to/4jRMLOr   5. Healthy Homestyle Cooking : 200 of Your Favorite Family Recipes-With a Fraction of the Fat: https://amzn.to/3GaqQTZ   6. The Ultimate Omega-3 Diet: Maximize the Power of Omega-3s to Supercharge Your Health, Battle Inflammation, and Keep Your Mind Sharp: https://amzn.to/44oxOhZ   7. More Healthy Homestyle Cooking: Family Favorites You'll Make Again And Again: https://amzn.to/3RMjk3Z Evelyn Tribole's Book Recommendations: 1. Man's Search for Meaning: https://amzn.to/3G7pZU1 2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition (The Covey Habits Series): https://amzn.to/4ijXRun    

Body dissatisfaction is affecting nearly half of young people in Australia, even keeping them from going to school. Scary statistics, so Annaliese and Tegan dig deep to discuss their own struggles with body shame and how comments about food played a significant role in their childhood. Determined not to pass on the same food trauma or triggering conversations, Annaliese speaks with nutritionist Lyndi Cohen to discover the best language to use with children. Plus, Sarah Marie offers some relatable advice for dealing with a tricky mother-in-law situation. THE END BITS We’ve compiled all the best resources for new mums in a free newsletter. Join the mailing list. CREDITS: Host: Tegan Natoli, Annaliese Todd & Sarah Marie Fahd Guest: The Nude Nutritionist, Lyndi Cohen. Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emerging research shows the reason so many young adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer—and it starts in childhood. We also talk about how to distinguish diet culture and health advice, and tips for handling constipation when you're following a healthy diet.Timestamps:[1:48] Welcome[5:40] Conversation about new research study about colorectal cancer[21:35] Are healthy swaps, like cauliflower everything really helpful or just diet culture in disguise? [31:11] What do you do about constipation when switching from the standard American diet to an anti-inflammatory diet? Episode Links:NBC News Article: Rise in Early Onset Colorectal CancerPubMed Article: Geographic and age-related variations in mutational processes in colorectal cancerGet Digestive ComplexBetaine HCLDigestive BittersSponsors:Go to drinklmnt.com/wellfed and use code WELLFED to get a free 8-pack with any drink mix purchase!Go to http://mdlogichealth.com/immuno and use coupon code WELLFED for 10% off.Go to wellminerals.us/chill and use code WELLFED to get 10% off your order.

What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know!Our bodies change in midlife and menopause, and many times in ways that feel confusing or frustrating. But what if those changes aren't a problem to fix, but an invitation to reconnect with ourselves?In this conversation, Dr. Charlotte Ord, psychologist and body image expert shares a refreshing take on body appreciation. It's not about pretending to love every wrinkle or roll. It's about noticing what your body does for you, and learning to meet it with care, not criticism.We also explore a powerful question: Who benefits when we hate our bodies? The answer reveals just how deeply diet culture and the wellness industry profit from our insecurities.Dr. Ord offers simple, grounding practices to help you feel more at home in your body, including media literacy tips and ways to gently shift your focus toward gratitude and self-trust. Connect with Dr. CharlotteThe Website: https://www.charlotteord.comInstagram: @drcharlotteord

Body positivity was never meant to be personal advice — it was a radical social justice movement designed to fight discrimination and injustice. So if you've tried to love your body and still feel stuck in shame, you're not broken — you're just reacting to a message that was never meant to fix you. In this episode, Deanna breaks down: The true origins of the body positivity movement How it got co-opted by brands and influencers Why “just love your body” can feel like toxic positivity What actually works: embodiment, neutrality, and letting go of appearance-based worth Why disconnecting your self-worth from your appearance changes everything …and how loving your body became the new perfectionism trap. Book a free breakthrough call: builtdaily.com/call/ More ways we can help: Download Tony's book "The Ideal Body Formula: How to Ditch Diet Culture and Achieve the NEW Ideal Body" for free, or order it in print/Kindle on Amazon Join Our Free Built Daily Facebook Group Get further strategies and inspiration to help you overcome your health and fitness battles. Click here to join.

Dua Lipa has been hailed as ‘the best literary interviewer' for her forensically researched Service95 author chats and so ofc we had to weigh in, huns, from the rise of celebrity book clubs (and even book stylists) to why people are so reticent to acknowledge a beautiful woman's intelligence. Also this week: celebrity couples from Kylie and Timothée to Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper, the labubu doll craze and the ‘kidultification' of culture, plus a deepdive into the disturbing world of #SkinnyTok. Is this the end of body positivity or just recycled fatphobia, emboldened by the Ozempic era? Finally, a few TV recs, including our review of Molly Mae: Behind It All part two. Enjoy and have a fab weekend!Please do leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify – it really does help keep us going xWe love hearing from you, DM us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@straightuppod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, email at ⁠⁠hello@straightuppodcast.co.uk⁠ and follow us on TikTok @straightuupod too!Huge thanks to our sponsor⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yonder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the incredible lifestyle rewards credit card packed with rewards you'll actually *want* to use. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠yonder.com/straightup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Borrow responsibly. £15 a month. 18+ and UK only. Rep 66.3% APR var. T&Cs apply.Get 20% off the adaptogenic coffee that changed our lives, London Nootropics, using our code straightup at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠londonnootropics.com⁠⁠⁠Try BookBeat for free for 60 days (w 40 hrs of listening) and stream millions of audio using our code straightup at bookbeat.comGet better skin and sleep with sisterly's amazing Elevator powder multivit sachet and use our code STRAIGHTUP for 15% off at sisterlylab.co.ukRecs/ reviewsIs Dua Lipa the best literary interviewer? The GuardianDua Lipa versus the literary landscape, YouTubeStill Born, Guadalupe NettelWhy countless guys are obsessed with those weird and wild Labubu dolls, GQThe £13 cuddly toys now being sold for thousands thanks to a celebrity craze, TelegraphFlow, in cinemas and to rent on YouTubeWho's Afraid of #SkinnyTok? Airmail SkinnyTok Isn't A Trend — It's The Latest Iteration of Diet Culture & Fatphobia, Refinery29From fashion to the food industry: 11 ways that weight-loss drugs have changed the world, GuardianMolly Mae: Behind It All pt II, Amazon Prime I thought Molly-Mae Hague was self-absorbed – her documentary changed my mind, Metro Malpractise, ITV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wellness culture is everywhere right now, and it's important to unpack what that actually means. Is it just a rebranded version of diet culture, or is it something new entirely? In this conversation, we'll break down what wellness culture really is, why it's become so dominant, how it affects you (often in ways you don't even notice), and how to navigate it with a more critical, grounded perspective. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests Mentioned: Article About Wellness Culture

In our epic 200th episode, we celebrate nearly four years of non-stop conversations without missing a single week! We dive into listener questions, sharing our (sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious) insights on binge eating recovery, talking to kids about food, and handling body insecurities. We reveal a little about ourselves with a fun quiz—you'll find out who's the over-packer and who's likely to adopt a stray pet on impulse. Stick around for the grand finale: a HUGE announcement that'll have you scrolling to the end, and nope, it's not us quitting the podcast. You won't want to miss this celebration. Join us!   00:00 Introduction and Milestone Celebration 00:52 Reflecting on Past Episodes 01:11 Plans for the 200th Episode 02:40 Q&A: Personal Experiences with Binge Eating 06:02 Q&A: Talking to Kids About Food 09:18 Q&A: Coping with Weight Gain and Body Grief 11:50 Q&A: Hormonal Cycles and Eating 19:47 Q&A: Intuitive Eating and Body Image 33:44 Discussing the Experience of Binge Eating 34:47 Lessons Learned from Each Other 38:31 Surprising Facts About Each Other 40:47 Fun Quiz Segment 51:06 Big Announcement   Join our support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, Binge Eating Coach & Somatic Therapist IT Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah's book I Can't Stop Eating is available on Amazon

In this eye-opening episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, I'm joined by Anne Richardson, RD (@theeatingdisordernutritionist), to talk about the disturbing return of the super skinny ideal—and how this 90s-era body trend is resurfacing in modern media and pop culture. From TikTok to fashion runways, the thin ideal is back, fueling body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, and a dangerous normalization of extreme thinness. We dive into how the super skinny body standard is impacting people in eating disorder recovery, especially those healing from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID. Anne brings her expertise as an eating disorder dietitian to unpack how fatphobia, anti-fat bias, and the glamorization of weight loss continue to harm people of all sizes—especially neurodivergent and marginalized folks. This conversation challenges the toxic messages of diet culture and body dysmorphia, while offering hope, clarity, and strategies for body image resilience. If you've noticed the wave of 90s nostalgia bringing back triggering beauty ideals, this episode is a must-listen.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by author Paulette Stout, who opens up about her own healing journey — one that moved her from self-judgement and secrecy to self-compassion and rebellion.Her act of radical defiance this year? Buying clothes that fit now. Not in May. Not “once she shrinks.” But in the body she has today. That shift alone says: I deserve to take up space. Right here, right now.Paulette's new novel centers a character healing from an eating disorder, but it's not just about the food — it's about rejoining life.In our conversation, we talk about the deep loneliness that often accompanies body shame and disordered eating — the eating in the dark, the secrecy, the fear of being “found out.” We also talk about the sacred power of story: how fiction can be a mirror, a soft place to land, and a spark for change.Tune in to hear more about:- Paulette's journey with body image and dieting- How diet culture creates a constant pressure to conform to societal standards- Food as a source of joy, not shame- Writing as a powerful tool for advocacy and change- How cultural backgrounds shape perceptions of food and body image- Isolation that accompanies disordered eating- How to stand up against diet culture in everyday life- Her saying: “It's a them problem, not a me problem.”- Navigating social situations while recovering from an eating disorder- Whether to “educate” others about anti-fat bias- Self-acceptance as a journey- Setting boundaries after healing from diet culture- Using literature and story telling to challenge cultural norms- Why Paulette wrote this book and this storyAbout Paulette Stout:Read in 43 countries, Paulette Stout is the 17-time award-winning author of fast paced contemporary women's fiction that tackles social issues often ignored. Fans call her work “Brave”, “Spicy”, and a “Mesmerizing tapestry of realism.” Her stories feature brave characters finding their voices and transforming into their best selves, while finding love along the way. Paulette is also the co-host of The Best of Book Marketing Podcast and works by day as the Director of Brand & Content Strategy at a global software company. Her fourth novel, What We Give Away, released in February.Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Substack for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribeGroup program:Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coachingGroup membership:Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Social media:Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcastFind Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Navigating Women's Health: Rants, Reality Checks, and Reliable Advice with Laura Ligos, the Sassy DietitianIn this episode of 'Older and Wilder,' hosts Joy and Claire welcome back Laura Ligos, the Sassy Dietitan, to discuss the complexities of diet culture, the importance of advocating for women's health, and the necessity of realistic health advice. Laura shares insights on the current state of social media's influence on fitness and health, debunks myths about supplements, and offers practical tips for navigating medical appointments. The trio also explores the controversial topic of weight loss injectables like Ozempic and emphasizes the need for collaborative care in healthcare practice. With a blend of humor and expertise, this episode provides valuable perspectives for anyone invested in women's health and wellness.00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introductions00:46 Welcoming Laura Legos: The Sassy Dietician01:53 Diet Culture and Social Media Pressures05:02 The Struggles of Women's Health Advocacy11:23 Navigating Midlife Health Challenges14:33 The Gender Disparity in Medical Treatment22:25 The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Healthcare27:10 The Vitamin D Dilemma28:35 Navigating the Healthcare System29:29 The Role of Functional Health Services32:15 The Ozempic Debate39:40 Supplements and Dietary Gaps46:11 Parenting and Nutrition Challenges52:24 Collaborative Healthcare55:42 Conclusion and Contact Information

It's the Season 5 finale, and we're kicking it old school with some extremely uplifting Food News about The Ghost of Diet Culture's Past, aka Gwyneth Paltrow, who announced that she's eating bread and cheese again! Then we open up the Mailbag to read a dear listener's "I Have a Bone to Pick" as well as a listener advice question. Thank you all for an incredible podcast season! Peace, love, RIP Diets. For even more content, visit PATREON.COM/RIPDIETS Submit your bones to pick or write me for advice at RIPDIETS@GMAIL.COM DM me on Instagram @LUBINATION or @RIPDIETS  

You know those moments where you're standing in the kitchen, not even hungry, just… eating? You're not alone. And more importantly? There's nothing wrong with you. In this short and powerful bonus episode, I'm sharing what's really behind the patterns of overeating so many midlife women struggle with, and why it's not about the food at all. We're talking about the invisible forces behind our choices, and the subtle ways we've been taught to use food to cope, distract, reward, and even just get through the day. I'll tell you what happened the night I ordered way too much Indian food (on purpose), what it taught me about self-trust, and how even wearing a glucose monitor recently pulled me right back into old patterns. If you've ever said, “I know better. Why can't I do better?” this episode will meet you with compassion, truth, and a new way forward. In this episode, you'll hear: Why diets don't solve overeating (and what does) What overeating is actually trying to do for you How to recognize the moment things start to spiral—and how to stop it with kindness instead of control You'll walk away with a different lens on your relationship with food - and the first steps to building real peace with it. Resources mentioned in this episode: Download the free guide: 82 Reasons You Overeat That Have Nothing to Do with Food Save your seat for the free class: How to Stop Overeating (Without Going on a Diet)

Healthism is everywhere—but most of us don't even know it has a name. In this powerful episode of Thrive Beyond Size, Dr. Michelle Tubman unpacks the hidden force that turns health into a moral responsibility and worth into a measurement of discipline. From the praise of weight loss at any cost to the judgment we place on food, movement, and rest, Michelle explores how healthism intersects with fatphobia, ableism, diet culture, and systemic injustice.You'll learn where healthism shows up in everyday life, why it's harmful, and what it looks like to push back—without giving up on yourself or your well-being. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to reclaim body autonomy, soften perfectionism, and redefine what care really means.In this episode, you'll hear about:What healthism is—how how it subtly shapes our beliefs about food, bodies, and self-worthHow it shows up in medical settings, social media, and daily conversationsWhy the pursuit of “health” can become harmful and shamingThe link between healthism and diet culture, fatphobia, ableism, and traumaWhat it looks like to care for yourself without subscribing to health as a moral mandateHow to reclaim body autonomy and offer yourself compassion instead of judgmentResources & LinksLearn more about Wayza HealthFollow Michelle on Instagram @wayzahealthListen to previous episodes of Thrive Beyond Size here

For years, I thought I had to push myself to fit into this “summer body” ideal, sweating it out through restrictive diets and unrealistic fitness goals, only to feel like I was falling short. I kept repeating the cycle—working hard, but not seeing lasting results. I thought the key to being happy in my body was to lose weight fast and look a certain way for an event or season. But the truth? It was all a big, exhausting loop that left me feeling drained and disconnected from my true health goals.In today's episode, I'm talking about breaking free from the “bikini body” myth and the pressure to constantly shrink your body for the sake of appearance. I share my own experiences of being stuck in the weight-loss obsession, and how I learned to focus on what really matters— the real, long-term changes that create true strength, energy, and confidence—no matter the season.This episode is for anyone who's tired of the endless cycle of dieting and unrealistic body standards.  I Also Discuss:(00:00) Break Free from the Summer Body Trap!(11:17) Sustainable Fitness: Real Results, No Quick Fixes(18:01) Want Strong Abs? Stop Crunching and Start Lifting(26:09) Stop the Dieting Cycle: Build Lasting Health Instead(26:09) Empowerment Over Aesthetics: The Real Way to TrainThank You to Our Sponsors:Broads App – Get structured, progressive training and a powerhouse community to keep you strong, consistent, and unstoppable. Join at broads.app and use code PODCAST for 20% off your first month!Legion - Use code Tara20 for 20% off your first order and double loyalty cash back any order after that when you shop at LegionAthletics.comFind more from Tara: Website: https://www.taralaferrara.com/Instagram: @taralaferrara @broads.podcast @broads.appYoutube: Tara LaFerraraTiktok: @taralaferrara

In this week's episode of The Wellness Scoop, we're diving into some of the biggest shifts and studies shaping the future of health and wellness. We look at a powerful new study showing how switching to a traditional diet for just two weeks can reduce inflammation and boost immunity — without supplements or complex protocols. It's part of a growing movement back to simpler, seasonal, plant-forward eating. We also explore the link between high blood pressure and dementia risk. A large-scale trial found that addressing cardiovascular health in midlife — through medication and lifestyle changes — could reduce dementia risk by 15%. We break down what that means in practical terms. WW (formerly WeightWatchers) is reportedly heading for bankruptcy, and it's raising big questions about the future of diet culture. With the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, we're seeing a shift toward science-backed, compassionate health strategies that move away from guilt, tracking, and restriction. Rhi brings back a fascinating study on daytime napping and brain health — showing that a short daily nap may help slow brain ageing and preserve brain volume. Plus, we look at the wellness trends forecast for 2025 — from high-protein breakfasts and mastic gum to brain flossing, okra water, and metabolic tracking tools. What's worth paying attention to, and what's just another layer of over-optimising? Recommendations: Batch-cooking quinoa! A real time saver for when you're having a busy week Sparkling water, super tasty and without additives. Panorama's investigation into baby food pouches - worth watching ahead of the discussion next week Live Show Tickets - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/the-wellness-scoop-with-ella-mills-and-rhiannon-lambert/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What did you think of this episode? Send me a text message and let me know!In this episode, I get to bring you a very special guest, someone whose work has transformed my whole practice, and who has been helping people heal their relationship with food and their bodies through intuitive eating for three decades! In this conversation, Intuitive Eating co-founder Evelyn Tribole shares why this compassionate, research-backed framework is more relevant than ever—especially during menopause.We explore how symptoms like sleep disruption can throw off hunger cues, why decades of dieting create a fear of "losing control," and how that fear is actually your body trying to protect you. Evelyn breaks down the biology behind these patterns and offers a deeply freeing perspective for anyone tired of blaming themselves.You'll also hear why intuitive eating works even with midlife health conditions, and how shifting from restriction to "nutrition by addition" can make food feel joyful again. Most of all, this episode is an invitation to stop fighting your body—and start finding what truly lights you up.☀️ Ditch the “I'll be good today” loop in 5 days with the Midlife Morning Makeover Email Challenge ➡️ https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/morningmakeoverConnect with Evelyn:The Website: https://www.evelyntribole.com/Instagram: @evelyntribole

In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Emma Briggs, a dietetic intern and soon-to-be Registered Dietitian, explores how shifting your mindset—not your willpower—can be the key to building lasting, shame-free habits.What we cover:Why diet culture keeps you stuck in all-or-nothing thinkingThe difference between discipline and self-trustWhat a growth mindset really looks like in real lifeFour powerful mindset tools to reframe setbacks, stay consistent, and build habits that actually lastHow anchoring your actions to your identity can change everythingWhether you're tired of starting over every Monday or just want a more compassionate way to care for your health, this episode gives you the tools to ditch perfection and start building momentum—for good.Connect with Emma:LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/emmagbriggs Instagram | www.instagram.com/balancedwithemmaConnect with Katie:Meal Prep Like a Pro Without Obsessing Over Every Bite | www.katiehake.com/prepJoin our FREE 5-Day Walking Challenge | Walk with Me!Text me your AHA moment from today's episode!

I spoke with Jessica Hamel-Akré about her journey from literary scholar to historian to director of qualitative research at the consulting firm LoveBrands, and her work at the intersection of academia and industry. We discussed her fascinating 2024 book, The Art of Not Eating: A Doubtful History of Appetite and Desire (Atlantic Books), and how her research into the intellectual history of diet culture and desire informs her insights on brand strategy. Jessica shared how she uses historical documents—and historical ways of thinking—to engage with clients, her approach to bridging academic and corporate worlds, and her experiences working with clients in France, where LoveBrands is based. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This week, I'm joined by award-winning author Paulette Stout for a powerful conversation about her latest novel, What We Give Away—a book that absolutely blew me away.We explore how fiction can illuminate truths in ways facts and figures can't, and why Paulette's story of a woman navigating disordered eating, body image, and diet culture feels so real, so needed, and so affirming.We talk about:Why she chose to tackle diet culture in a novel The impact of weight stigma, even in straight-sized bodies The power of relationships, food, and cultural identity in healing How fiction can become a bridge for deeper understanding—especially for those new to these ideas We also chat about favorite characters (everyone needs a Dot!) and how this story is already changing lives.Whether you're deep in your intuitive eating journey or just beginning to question the rules you've always followed, this episode will speak to your heart.

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Nicole Swartz, a licensed therapist specializing in helping people heal from the damaging effects of diet culture and generational body-image trauma. Nicole shares her personal story of overcoming an eating disorder, offers insights into her revolutionary coaching program, and explains how shifting mindsets around food and body image can create lasting, positive change for both individuals and families. This conversation dives into how diet culture infiltrates our lives, generational differences in attitudes toward body image, and the transformative power of self-compassion and acceptance.  Episode Highlights:[0:03] - Meet Nicole Swartz: Therapist, coach, and passionate advocate for breaking free from diet culture. [5:00] - Nicole's personal journey: From a childhood steeped in diet culture to finding healing and creating her coaching program. [8:35] - How generational differences shape body image and food habits. [13:28] - The rise of body positivity among Gen Z and its cultural impact. [18:24] - Navigating the fine line between self-acceptance and the desire for change. [25:52] - Addressing the challenges of an obesogenic culture and finding balance in food choices. [29:12] - Transforming inner dialogue: How to move from self-criticism to self-compassion. [34:00] - Teaching children a balanced approach to food and body acceptance. [47:51] - Letting go of the shame around food and embracing a healthier narrative. Resources:Connect with Nicole Swartz: https://www.instagram.com/antidiet_therapist Make sure to visit the “Resources” page on our website www.insightsfromthecouch.org to download the worksheet and take ways that accompany each episode. This is hugely important as we are now creating a download that is unique to each episode and working hard to create an email list to support our programming offerings moving forward.

Emily and Hannah are taking a quick break and will be back for Season 11 on May 28th. In the meantime, enjoy some throwback guest episodes!In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah are joined by podcast icons and hosts of the What the Actual Fork podcast, Sammy Previte and Jenna Werner. They dive into the challenges of how a weight-centric, diet culture-infested society impacts mothers and has affected them personally. Jenna and Sammy also share invaluable advice for how to navigate motherhood with a history of disordered eating or eating disorders and they leave great tips for mothers trying to end the diet cycle. Tune in for more!Sam Previte and Jenna Werner are Registered Dietitians and Intuitive Eating Counselors fighting the good fight against diet culture. Together they host What The Actual Fork Podcast and own their own private practices Find Food Freedom and Happy Strong Healthy, respectively. What the Actual ForkInstagram: @whattheactualforkpodSammy PreviteWebsite: www.find-foodfreedom.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findfoodfreedomJenna WernerWebsite: www.happystronghealthyrd.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happystronghealthy.rdSupport the podcasthttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/tudpodcast The Beets Deets Bonus SegmentWant even more TUD? Listen to our ad-free premium content for a low monthly cost! https://theupbeetdietitians.substack.com Submit a question: https://www.theupbeetdietitians.com/submit-a-questionThe Up-Beet DietitiansWebsite: https://www.theupbeetdietitians.com/ EmilySubscribe https://youtube.com/@emsnovellasWebsite: https://www.emsnovellas.comHannahSubscribe https://www.youtube.com/@dietitianhannahWebsite: https://dietitianhannah.com/

In this week's episode, Lauren sits down with Alison Abate Black, a graduate of the DCB coaching program and a Type 1 diabetic of 25 years, for a deeply honest conversation about the fine line between grace and avoidance. Alison opens up about her journey from “winging it” with her diabetes to building real confidence with food—and how food freedom, while empowering at first, eventually started pulling her away from the goals that mattered most. Together, they explore what it means to give yourself too much grace, and how compassion without intention can become a quiet form of self-sabotage. As Alison prepares for pregnancy, she's learning to redefine grace—not as permission to stay stuck, but as conscious, aligned choices that support her vision for long-term health. This episode is a powerful reminder that transformation isn't a clean before-and-after—it's a living, breathing process. If you've ever asked yourself whether the self-love you're practicing is truly serving you, this conversation will meet you right where you are.Quick Takeaways:Finding Balance: Weight, Health, and HappinessNavigating Emotional Eating and Food FreedomHidden Forms of Self-SabotageTimestamps:[03:09] What inspired Lauren to have Alison on: “just because I can dose for it doesn't mean that's what I need all the time.”[04:11] The beginning of Alison's T1D journey [04:39] “I never had a deep sense of control…'[05:26] “I kind of was like a status quo diabetic, but it always felt like I wanted to be more than that.”[09:58] Emotional eating:  “So I would eat and that would make me feel better…”[11:50] What managing eating a challenging meal looks like NOW [16:04] “... Really it's like the diabetes version of a diet trap, right?”[20:48] Relatability over advice [21:55] What sustainable changes she made to lower her A1C in the low 6.0's for the last year & a half [23:38] The conversations around pregnancy that completely changed her perspectiveWhat to do now: Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.Apply for coaching and talk to our team so you can reclaim the life you deserve. 

Send us a textIn this powerful episode of The Being Method Podcast, MJ is joined by integrative nutritionist and anti-diet advocate Maya Eid for a heart-opening conversation about what it really means to escape the grip of diet culture.Together, they explore:Why so many of us internalize harmful beliefs about food, weight, and worthinessThe physiological and psychological impacts of chronic dietingHow breathwork and somatic tools can help reconnect us to the body's natural cuesMaya's personal journey of healing her relationship with food and body imagePractical steps for unlearning diet culture and building self-trust around eatingHow the nervous system plays a role in hunger, cravings, and safetyThis is a must-listen for anyone ready to shift from control to connection—and begin nourishing themselves from a place of true embodiment, not shame.✨ Whether you're just starting to question diet culture or deep into your unlearning, this episode will meet you with compassion and science.

In this episode we talk to Julie about her experience with Type 2 diabetes. She works as a fat positive counselor and yoga instructor. In this episode we talk aboutHow providers treat body weight rather than your body which taught Julie how to lose weight rather than care for her diabetes.How to learn how to advocate for yourself in medical institutions and where to get information on treatment options How religion (Evangelicalism) and diet culture overlap; morality, purity, gender, and body control. Expectations to stick to the "good" and when you ultimately slip up with the "bad" you are taught to feel guilt and shame. Living as a visibly able-bodied person as someone with multiple disabilities Resources mentioned on this episode: “PURE” by Linda Kay Klein"Fearing the Black Body" by Sabrina springs Social determinants of healthDiabetic Foot Exam details: https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/diabetic-foot-exam/Anemia and A1c: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28541136/Find trustworthy IG and tiktok diabetes educators for non-stigmatizing diabetes informationCheck https://www.cbdce.org/locate to find diabetes educators (note these definitely won't all be fat positive)Find Julie here: @juliemsweeneyLINKS:Apply to be on the podcast! Find out more about Kelly hereFind out more about Erin hereDISCLAIMER: We are dietitians and diabetes educators but we are not YOUR dietitians and diabetes educators. The information provided in this podcast is not intended as individualized medical advice, nor is it a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you have a medical concern, go to your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. About this episode:

Send us a textIn this  episode of The Strong(HER) Way, Alisha Carlson breaks down one of the biggest lies women have been sold by diet culture: that your weight defines your health, your progress, and your worth.If you've ever found yourself spiraling because the scale went up—or felt like you could only celebrate when it dropped—this conversation will shift everything.Alisha dives into the truth about body image, weight loss, and why the scale is a lagging metric that doesn't reflect your true health. You'll learn how to track real progress through non-diet health metrics like energy, mood, strength, and hormonal health—because fat loss doesn't always mean healing, and healing doesn't always show up on a scale.This is your invitation to redefine what it means to be healthy—from the inside out.

In this episode, I welcome Sarah Haas, a women's weight release and body love coach, integrative nutrition health coach, certified personal trainer, and host of the Boss Body Podcast. Our conversation delves deep into the pressures women face to maintain an ideal body image and how to shift perspectives towards self-love, respect, and holistic health. Sarah shares her personal story as a breast cancer survivor and provides actionable steps for women to care for their bodies with compassion and self-respect.   Key Moments: The Cultural Pressure on Body Image The Cycle of Diet Culture and Self-Worth Sarah's Journey Through Cancer and Body Respect Tips for Self-Care and Holistic Health   Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE Connect with Guest - Instagram | @sarahhaaswellness Facebook | Sarah Haas Wellness YouTube | Sarah Haas Wellness Website | sarahhaaswellness.com Boss Body Podcast | LISTEN HERE Free Rev Up Your Metabolism eGuide This episode is sponsored by: withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your order St. Francis Herb Farm | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 Skin Essence Organics | Go to skinessence.ca and save 15% off your first order with code JENNPIKE15 /// Save 10% off every order with code JENNPIKE10 Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for “subscribe & save” option   Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Programs: The Perimenopause Project | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject The Hormone Project Academy | jennpike.com/thehormoneproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced The Simplicity Women's Wellness Clinic | jennpike.com/wellnessclinic The Audacious Woman Mentorship | jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

In this episode of Fitness & Sushi, I'm breaking down the 10 most common signs that your relationship with your body has been shaped by shame, fear, and diet culture—not by truth or self-compassion. If you think your body image struggles are just a personal flaw, this episode is your wake-up call. In this episode – “Top 10 Signs You Have a Poor Relationship With Your Body (That Diet Culture Doesn't Want You to Notice)” – you'll learn…

From a childhood steeped in toxic diet culture and years of yo-yo dieting, to finding peace and purpose through a plant-based lifestyle—today's guest, Jan Brown, shares her powerful story of transformation.It all started with a post in the PLANTSTRONG Community Facebook group. Jan wrote:“I grew up with a mom who was always dieting. I ate everything diet and low calorie, and yet I was the biggest kid in my class. My weight kept climbing once I was out of school, and anxiety and depression took over. I was on a vicious cycle of binge eating and starvation. My last known weight was 320 pounds.”That was more than 23 years ago.Today, Jan is a thriving wife and mother who continues to embrace a plant-abundant lifestyle. In this episode, she opens up about the pivotal moments that changed everything—including a simple book and a heartfelt letter to Dr. McDougall—and how those signs led her to a life of strength, health, and freedom.We dive into:Growing up in diet culture and breaking free from itThe emotional toll of weight gain and disordered eatingFinding freedom through whole food, plant-based eatingDealing with criticism and doubt from othersAcceptance of her new body and celebrating accomplishments and finish linesWhat truly fuels Jan's plant-strong life today - hint: it's tattooed on her hand!This is a story of healing, resilience, and what happens when you finally stop dieting—and start nourishing.Episode WebpageWatch the Episode on YouTubeSPECIAL Food Promo for Podcast Listeners Only!Use code: podcast10 to receive 10% off food orders at plantstrong.com Upcoming Events:Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Black Mountain, NC - Nov 9-14, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/black-mountain-retreat Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyUse Code: KALE20 for $20 off Annual Subscription at https://home.mealplanner.plantstrong.com/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Leave Us a Voicemail QuestionLeave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/plantstrong Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstynhttps://plantstrongfoods.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star RatingApple PodcastsSpotify

In this episode of Fitness & Sushi, I'm exposing the hidden ways that diet culture has twisted your relationship with exercise. If movement feels like punishment, pressure, or just another thing to fail at—you're not lazy. You're likely stuck in the exercise version of the diet mindset. In this episode – “Top 10 Signs You Have a Poor Relationship With Exercise (and What to Do About It)” – you'll learn…

Join us to discover the differences between emotional eating and binge eating. Our conversation touches on childhood experiences with food, the psychological aspects of eating habits, and common triggers like stress and boredom. We emphasize the importance of awareness, balance, and shifting away from an all-or-nothing mindset, along with strategies for maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Practical advice on dealing with diet culture, setting up a supportive home environment, and developing resilience through self-coaching and mindful eating are also featured. [0:00] Introduction and Recap of Previous Episode [1:15] Personal Struggles with Emotional Eating [3:25] Understanding Emotional and Binge Eating [4:55] Triggers and Coping Mechanisms [14:35] Diet Culture and Its Impact [17:05] Shifting Mindsets for Long-Term Health [22:25] Conclusion and Contact Information   Follow Erin on IG @mindsetnutritionstl Work with Erin: https://mindsetnutritionstl.com/  Submit your question to be answered on the podcast: https://www.jilliantedesco.co/podcast Connect with me on IG @jilliantedesco Order your copy of my book, Owning the Wait, now! jilliantedesco.co

In this episode of Fitness & Sushi, I'm sharing the 10 most overlooked signs that your relationship with food might be more toxic than you realize—and why it's not your fault. These symptoms are so normalized in diet culture that you've probably mistaken them for personality flaws. Let's shine a light on what's actually going on. In this episode – “Top 10 Signs You Have a Poor Relationship With Food (That Have Nothing to Do With Willpower)” – you'll learn…

Skinnytok is a side of TikTok where users talk about weight loss and give dieting advice. Although skinnytok may be helpful for some, it has caused extreme harm to others. Skinnytok often promotes extreme weight loss methods and unhealthy behaviors associated with eating disorders. In today's episode, I talk about my opinion on toxic diet culture and my experience with an eating disorder. My intention with today's episode is to remind you that you're more than your body. There's nothing wrong with wanting to take care of yourself, move your body, or eat healthy, but don't let it be at the expense of your mental health or relationship with food or your body. TIKTOK ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW

How does diet culture negatively affect us? How does what we see on social media impact how we feel about what we eat? How do we move past diet culture towards more healthy relationships with food?   In this episode, we develop more holistic framings of nutrition. Teens describe their negative experiences of diet culture and then share how they've worked to develop more positive associations with food and shared meals.    In conversation with registered dietitian and program manager of ASU's Health Literacy Initiative, Natasha Burrell, we learn how to think more comprehensively about diet and health.   This episode is sponsored by ASU's Learning Enterprise.  To learn more about ASU and This Teenage Life's partnership, go to https://info.learning.asu.edu/this-teenage-life.  

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Let's face it - most women struggle with their weight and we've been programmed to think it's harder to get the weight off after a certain age so the process can feel hopeless. But what if there are clues as to why the weight is hanging around that lie in your relationship with food? In this episode, Ashley Fillmore and Dr. Jannine Krause dive into why declining estrogen can trigger carb cravings and binges that may be new behavior for women over 40, or why it brings up old habits you thought you'd let go of. We discuss the frustrating cycle of binge, detox, diet and repeat - failure after failure. We explore food shame and why we keep repeating habits like diving into chips or finding ourselves with chocolate and peanut butter at certain times of the day.

Watch us on YouTube + enter to win a free copy of How to Eat Like A Normal Person by APRIL 15th 2025! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy2fU0-RH9A&lc=UgxA_kvmSCHjkytn9dp4AaABAg.AGARkdkuCawAGDTp9T7-wCBook Kait to speak at your next event here.Disclaimer: Kait and Amy are a Registered Dietitians, not licensed therapists or medical doctors. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not meant to be a substitute for mental health counseling or medical advice.

Bridgett welcomes Jenn Messina, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor from North Vancouver, B.C., passionate about holistic health and practices through the lens of Health at Every Size®, food neutrality, and Intuitive Eating. Initially educated in a weight-centric paradigm 17 years ago, Jenn reached a turning point, realizing there had to be a better way—not just for herself but also for her daughter. Determined to break the generational cycle of dieting she witnessed in her own family, Jenn shifted her focus toward an individualized, more compassionate approach to nutrition. Listen to Bridgett and Jenn's valuable conversation on how embracing food as a source of culture, connection, and joy can help you overcome diet culture's pervasive influence and heal disordered eating patterns. Connect with Jenn on Instagram and explore her resources at www.jennmessina.com. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter Learn about Keynotes & Workshops: https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme For more, you can follow Beyond Beauty Project on Instagram, YouTube, and visit our website!Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wellness-to-alt-right pipeline has led many Americans to a diet that we didn't even know we were on. Find out what's true, half-true and completely false in a sea of claims about beef liver, regenerative agriculture, raw milk, raw carrot salad, cow colostrum, bioavailability, seed oils, HTMA tests, nutritional therapy practitioners, Weston A Price, collagen, adrenal cocktails, ancestral eating, tallow skincare, the big-money vegan agenda, hormones, sourdough, fertility, cholesterol, remineralization, naked carbs, blood sugar, antinutrients, DIY baby formula, supplements, and tradwives.

Hey Rebel.  In this powerful and uplifting episode, I'm joined by comedian Lauren Hope Crass, who uses humor to challenge anti-fat bias, diet culture, and the unrealistic expectations placed on all of us—especially women in bigger bodies. Lauren shares her journey from self-deprecating humor to empowering comedy, how she found her voice (and her people), and the impact of resilience and body acceptance in a world that constantly tries to shrink us. In this episode, we discuss: How Lauren uses comedy to challenge fatphobia and diet culture The realities of anti-fat bias—including career discrimination The shift from self-depricating humor to self-empowerment Why finding your people matters more than changing for others & Behind-the-scenes stories from her standup career If you've ever felt judged for simply existing or struggled to fully accept yourself, this conversation will remind you that you don't have to change to be worthy—and that laughter can be one of the most powerful forms of resistance. https://www.laurenhopekrass.com/ ----- Ready to Heal Your Relationship with Food? My team of registered dietitians is now accepting insurance for one-on-one nutrition counseling! Spots are limited, so if you're ready to start your journey toward food freedom, visit dietculturerebel.com/insurance to learn more! Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we're diving into the truth about hunger, dieting, and body image with clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and fitness expert Dr. Supatra Tovar. After decades spent integrating psychology, nutrition, and movement, Dr. Tovar helps clients reconnect with their body's signals and deprogram the toxic messages of diet culture.In this episode, we explore how chronic stress, restriction, and shame disrupt hunger cues—and what it really takes to feel safe and nourished in your body again. Whether you're a busy mom, high achiever, or simply tired of dieting, this conversation will help you rebuild trust with food and yourself.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Why dieting doesn't work—and what your body does insteadHow restriction creates stress, brain fog, and binge cyclesThe science behind hunger hormones and metabolismTips for reconnecting with true hunger and fullnessWhy moms and high performers often ignore their needsA daily “vitals” check-in to support your mind and metabolismABOUT GUEST:Dr. Supatra Tovar is one of the only clinical psychologists who is also a registered dietitian and certified fitness expert, uniquely combining behavioral psychology, nutritional science, and exercise to help clients reduce stress, heal from disordered eating, and improve overall wellness. She is the founder of ANEW (Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness) and creator of the “Deprogram Diet Culture” method, available as both a course and book. A sought-after speaker and media expert, Dr. Tovar draws from over 20 years of experience to help others make simple daily changes that transform mindset, relationships, and health. WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://drsupatratovar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsupatratovarWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeSPONSOR:Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Struggling with dry, cracked hands? Try their Alaska Cod Liver Oil for omega-3s + vitamins A & D to support skin and immune health. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!WORK WITH CHRISTA: I've streamlined my proven method to help you get to the REAL root of eczema and food sensitivities—without the overwhelm. Join the program at christabiegler.com before doors close!