Podcasts about diet culture

Ever feel like your health goals are playing hide-and-seek every time life throws a curveball before your coffee even gets cold? You're not alone. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the real reason your “plan” might not be working anymore, and spoiler alert, it's not because you're lazy, unmotivated, or lacking discipline. Here's what we cover: ✅ Why trying to get it perfect is keeping you stuck (and what to do instead) ✅ How your old strategies are sabotaging your current reality ✅ The difference between “falling off” vs. simply evolving ✅ Why good-better-best beats all-or-nothing ✅ What to do when you feel like your workouts, meal prep, or sleep keep dropping off the radar And the best part? I'm building something juicy for women over 40 who are done with the one-size-fits-all, diet-y BS, and I want YOUR input. Would you mind taking a few  minutes (seriously, it's that quick) to fill out this anonymous survey and tell me what you really need → If you include your email, I'll even send you a little treat, a free cup of coffee on me ☕ (because you're a queen and deserve it). OR screenshot this episode, tag me @kimjeffersoncoach, and share your biggest "ah-ha" moment. Let's make your goals feel doable again, not like another Pinterest fail. Your body isn't broken. She's just tired of being ignored. Catch you next week and remember… pick your pace and make peace with it. Listen now and take the survey,  it's time to create something that finally fits you. Links Facebook group Free Resources: Website:    FREE Guilt Free Alcohol Guide  

In this compelling conversation, holistic nutritionist Stacey Heiny sits down with Melissa Maris, a passionate advocate for raw vegan living who has been thriving on this lifestyle since 2014. After years of yo-yo dieting, severe gut issues, and hitting rock bottom with her health at age 34, Melissa discovered the transformative power of a low-fat raw vegan diet. Now, 11 years later, she shares her journey of healing and the practical wisdom she's gained along the way. Guest Bio Melissa Maris is a raw vegan educator, recipe developer, and photographer who champions animal welfare and optimal health through plant-based living. She speaks at various events and summits, has created over 1,000 raw vegan recipes across 28 eBooks, and runs an online community helping others transition to and thrive on a raw food lifestyle. Known as Raw Food Romance on social media, she combines her culinary creativity with practical solutions for sustainable healthy living. Episode Overview Melissa shares her powerful transformation story, from working at a health food store while secretly struggling with candida, cystic acne, and disordered eating patterns, to discovering the missing pieces that made raw veganism finally work for her. The conversation explores practical strategies for incorporating more raw foods, strengthening gut health, and creating a sustainable approach to healthy eating without restriction or guilt. Key Topics Discussed The critical difference between high-fat and low-fat raw vegan approaches Why adequate calorie intake is essential for raw food success Building digestive strength through fiber diversity and gradual adaptation The role of psyllium husk in gut healing and recipe creation Balancing raw and cooked foods without demonizing either Creating convenience foods like dehydrated wraps for busy lifestyles The importance of meal timing and frequency on a raw diet Mindset shifts that support long-term healthy habits Notable Insights Most raw food diets fail due to undereating and excessive fat consumption The gut microbiome needs time to adapt to higher fiber intake Cooking methods matter: steaming and boiling preserve more nutrients than high-heat methods Starting the day with fruit provides sustainable energy and supports proper digestion Creating raw versions of familiar foods helps with social situations and travel Resources Mentioned Hand Salads: Raw Vegan Wraps (available as eBook and hardcover) Over 28 raw vegan recipe eBooks covering burgers, tacos, ice cream, and more Community School at rawfoodromance.com for live classes and support Excalibur dehydrator for creating wraps and warming foods Connect with Melissa Maris Instagram: @rawfoodromance YouTube: Raw Food Romance Website: rawfoodromance.com eBooks: payhip.com/rawfoodromance (use code RAWFOOD40 for 40% off) Episode Takeaway Melissa's journey reminds us that true health transformation isn't about perfection or restriction, but about finding an approach that nourishes both body and soul. By focusing on abundance rather than limitation, adequate nutrition rather than deprivation, and thinking of our future selves when making daily choices, we can create sustainable changes that last a lifetime. About Your Host Stacey Heiny is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Plant-Based Nutrition Coach who founded The Herban Farmacy to help women transform their health through whole food, plant-based living. Having interviewed over 150 experts in the wellness world and broken free from her own struggles with food, she brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to every conversation. Stacey lives in Indiana where she and her husband Kyle own an organic produce farm. Connect with Stacey: Website: theherbanfarmacy.com Instagram: @theherbanfarmacy New Today Podcast is powered by the National Health Association. Subscribe for weekly conversations exploring the path to lasting health and fulfillment through whole food plant-based living.

In this episode, registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor Bonnie Roney shares three powerful tips to help you honor your fullness without guilt, food rules, or restriction.You'll learn why it's not about willpower or discipline, and what's really going on beneath the surface when fullness feels hard to recognize or act on. From sneaky restriction to the Clean Plate Club to food satisfaction, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence based approach to reconnecting with your body and building real trust around food.Discussed in this episode:Why traditional “just stop when you're full” advice falls shortHow dieting and food rules disrupt your hunger and fullness cuesThe surprising role of satisfaction in helping you stop eatingHow to start rebuilding body trust with intentional, not restrictive, structureWhat common barriers might be getting in your way (and how to move past them)Real-life client stories that show this work actually worksStruggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don't have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we're covered in your state and learn how to get started.Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

I keep meeting women who want to work with me but are waiting until they reach their goal weight. This breaks my heart because it's exactly backwards from what actually supports both wellbeing and goals. The research on weight bias is devastating: 69% of people cite doctors as the second most common source of weight bias. When healthcare professionals perpetuate the message that larger bodies are less deserving of care, women internalize this and think they don't deserve nice clothes. Here's the truth: if you're losing significant weight, you need interim clothes. Your silhouette almost never changes with weight loss, so the lines that flatter you now will continue to work. Suffering in ill-fitting clothes doesn't motivate - it undermines confidence. The biggest lie diet culture tells us about what to wear when losing weight is that you should wait until you're "worthy" of good clothes. But worthiness isn't something you achieve - it's something you already possess.   Download my Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors. Learn about the Essential Signature Style Guide.

What if the foods marketed as “healthy” are actually keeping you stuck? Tasha Rosales shares how years of gut issues, gestational diabetes, and chronic fatigue pushed her to reevaluate everything she thought she knew about health. What started as a quest to heal her body turned into a full family transformation. From raising informed eaters (not restricted ones) to finding real balance in a world of conflicting nutrition advice, Tasha walks us through how her family now eats 85–90% real, whole foods and why it's not about perfection or fear, but intention. She gets candid about the moment she realized being too restrictive backfired with her kids, the emotional impact of imagining life if they hadn’t made these changes, and the shocking truth about what’s really in our spices, snacks, and “health” foods. Follow Tasha: @wellness.homemade Her website: www.wellnesshomemade.org Follow Morgan: @webgirlmorgan Follow Take This Personally: @takethispersonallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is part of Body Relationship Month — our special July series revisiting some of our most-loved episodes to help you heal your relationship with your body and yourself. What most of us don't realize is that all we're really trying to do in life is get back to a state of wholeness — where our true, full life experience can actually begin. The real solution isn't endlessly pursuing external goals or chasing perfection. It's learning to let go of the baggage that keeps us from living as our whole selves, where our unlimited potential exists. In this solo episode, Tony shows you what's really standing between you and who you want to be, so you can stop wasting time on trivial pursuits and finally start living more fully and authentically. Ready to go deeper? Sign up for our free Body Relationship Month this July at builtdaily.com/body-relationship-month and get weekly trainings, tools, and support to start healing your relationship with your body for good. When you're ready, here are more ways we can help you… Read Tony's Book for Free The Ideal Body Formula: How to Ditch Diet Culture and Achieve the NEW Ideal Body is available 100% free. Click here to read it. Join Our Free Facebook Group Get strategies and support to heal your relationship with food and your body. Click here to join. Schedule Your Free Breakthrough Call A powerful 1-on-1 call designed to help you end food and body obsession for good. Book your call here.

In this Mini Mikkipedia, I tackle a topic that comes up time and time again with clients and inside Mondays Matter: how to talk to your kids about food without passing on diet culture. If you're a parent trying to model healthy habits without moralising food or triggering disordered thinking, this episode is for you.I explore how to explain your goals to your kids (yes, even aesthetic ones!) while maintaining an abundance mindset. We cover why the issue isn't tracking or meal prep—but the language and energy we use around food and our bodies. This is a practical and compassionate episode for anyone navigating food conversations at home. Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

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In this raw and emotionally charged solo episode, Dr. Marianne unpacks why thinness continues to be equated with goodness in mainstream culture. Drawing on the New York Times opinion piece The Unrepentant Return of Christian Diet Culture by Jessica Grose, Dr. Marianne explores how weight loss is still moralized through religious teachings, wellness trends, and political rhetoric. This episode critically examines the resurgence of Christian diet culture, the backlash against weight-loss medications like Ozempic, and the deeper implications of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) campaign led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Dr. Marianne reveals how these systems are not just about health, but about control, obedience, and purity. She discusses how thinness is still framed as a sign of self-discipline and spiritual worth, while fatness is treated as failure or sin. Using a liberationist lens, Dr. Marianne also highlights the historical roots of fatphobia in white supremacy, referencing Dr. Sabrina Strings' groundbreaking book Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia. This episode challenges listeners to question how religion, politics, and public health are deeply entangled in oppressive narratives about bodies and morality. For neurodivergent people, those raised in religiously rigid environments, and anyone recovering from body shame, this conversation offers both validation and a call to resistance. You may want to listen in short segments, especially if you're prone to sensory overload or religious trauma responses. CONTENT CAUTIONS: In this episode, Dr. Marianne discusses anti-fat bias, Christian purity and wellness culture, diet culture, disordered eating, white supremacy, and weight-loss medications. Please take care while listening and pause as needed. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: How Christian diet culture can moralize thinness and spiritualizes weight loss Why Ozempic and similar medications are being rejected by some conservative groups The political motives and fatphobic messaging behind MAHA How alt-right Christian nationalism reinforces thinness as virtue The white supremacist roots of fatphobia, based on Dr. Sabrina Strings' research Why these systems disproportionately harm fat, neurodivergent, disabled, and BIPOC individuals What it means to reclaim body autonomy in a culture that demands control RELATED EPISODES: How Diet Culture & Purity Culture Fuel Eating Disorders: Unpacking the Trauma Behind the Rules with Cassie Krajewski, LCSW @inneratlastherapy on Apple & Spotify. When Faith Hurts: Religious Trauma & Eating Disorders in Neurodivergent Communities with Victoria Leon, LCSW, on Apple & Spotify. Breaking Up With Diet Culture with Dr. Lisa Folden, @healthyphit on Apple & Spotify. WORK WITH DR. MARIANNE: Dr. Marianne offers therapy to individuals in California, Texas, and Washington, D.C., specializing in eating disorders, ARFID, body image healing, religious trauma, and fat liberation. She is neurodivergent-affirming and is LGBTQIAA+ affirming. Learn more or inquire about working together at drmariannemiller.com. INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller Check out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course Look into my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or the brand. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared by our guests. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE!This week's episode is a full-body workout (mentally). From cancelling going for skinny culture to Sakshi wanting to follow Hrithik Roshan's fitness mantra, we're spiraling into wellness trends, food trauma, and why ChatGPT is the only one who gets us.We're calling out the Botox-filler epidemic (hi Kardashians

Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that skyrocketed among teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatrician Eva Trujillo says they "literally rewire the brain," decrease brain size, and make it harder to concentrate and to regulate emotions. Malnutrition can slow the metabolism, impact bone density and even lead to cardiac arrest. But Eva says, with the right treatment, people can also recover fully. She's the president of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and co-founder of Comenzar de Nuevo, a leading treatment facility in Latin America. Today on the show, host Emily Kwong talks about the physical and mental impacts of eating disorders with Dr. Trujillo and Moorea Friedmann, a teen mental health advocate and host of the podcast Balancing Act. Plus, how to recover in a world steeped in diet culture. Want us to cover more mental health topics? Tell us by emailing shortwave@npr.org! We'd love to know what you want to hear from us! Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In this episode, Bonnie shares why she's stepping away for the week and what it really means to rest in a world obsessed with hustle and diet culture. From overworking to overexercising, she highlights how the pressure to always be productive shows up in our relationships with food and our bodies. This episode is a gentle reminder that rest is not failure, it's a powerful form of rebellion. Enjoy the 200+ past episodes we have for support!Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don't have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we're covered in your state and learn how to get started.Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

Send us a textJoin us as we dive into the inspiring story of Kayla Johnson, a fitness expert who turned the challenges of COVID into an opportunity to reinvent her business — and her own life.In this episode, Kayla shares how the pandemic became a powerful catalyst for change, inspiring her to pursue her passion: helping women over 35 navigate the physical changes of midlife with strength and confidence.We cover:✨ How to embrace the unexpected pivots of midlife✨ The importance of foundational nutrition for lasting wellness✨ Why community is key to success in fitness✨ Cardio vs. strength training — and how to find the right balanceWith over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, Kayla brings so much wisdom, perspective, and actionable advice for anyone ready to make positive changes to their health.Find Kayla:WebsiteInstagramFind Jess below!Website: Simply Jess Skincare SIMPLY JESS SKINCARE:Each and every product is naturally derived, highly concentrated and most importantly, super performing! Every product was born out of a need to have a truly pure product that met my high standards for efficacy. Subscribe to Our Newsletter! You can take 20% off Your Order of our all natural skincare line with code: PODCAST Shop Now! Favorite Supplements for Health and Fat loss: Click HERE My favorites are the Power Greens, Digestive Enzymes and Brain Power Mushroom Coffee-15% off with Code: SIMPLYJESSSKINCARE15 Click HereEmail Us! jess@learningtoglow.comFollow us! Instagram Tik Tok

Diet culture thrives in isolation. It tells us we must heal alone, control ourselves into wellness, and avoid burdening others with our food struggles. But what if true recovery depends not on control, but on connection? In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne explores how co-regulation—the experience of nervous system safety in relationship—can be a radical force for healing. She explains how eating disorders often develop in the absence of relational safety and why diet culture reinforces disconnection and shame. Through the lens of nervous system science, trauma-informed care, and body liberation, this episode centers the power of healing in community. Dr. Marianne also shares why co-regulation can look different for neurodivergent people, especially those with PDA (Pervasive Drive for Autonomy). You'll learn how autonomy and co-regulation are not opposites, and how spacious, consent-based connection can be life-changing in recovery. Whether you are navigating ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or a complex relationship with food and body, this episode offers a compassionate, liberation-oriented approach to healing that honors your boundaries, your needs, and your nervous system. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why diet culture depends on disconnection and control How eating disorders often emerge from a lack of safe, attuned relationships What co-regulation is and why it supports sustainable recovery How co-regulation can be tailored for neurodivergent folks, including those with PDA Why autonomy and connection are both essential for healing Ways to build nervous system safety in recovery without pressure or compliance How community-based healing challenges shame, perfectionism, and diet culture LISTEN TO RELATED EPISODES: Stuck on Empty: Autistic Inertia, ARFID & the Struggle to Eat on Apple & Spotify. PDA & Eating Disorders: Why the Pervasive Drive for Autonomy Matters in Recovery on Apple & Spotify. Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 1) with Stacie Fanelli, LCSW @edadhd_therapist on Apple & Spotify. Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 2) with Stacie Fanelli, LCSW @edadhd_therapist on Apple & Spotify. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Looking for therapy with Dr. Marianne? She offers trauma-informed eating disorder therapy in California, Texas, and Washington, D.C. Learn more or reach out at drmariannemiller.com Supporting someone with ARFID or navigating it yourself? Explore the self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course, grounded in sensory-attuned, neurodivergent-affirming care: drmariannemiller.com/arfid CONTENT CAUTIONS: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, food trauma, PDA, and sensory distress. Please listen with care and pause if needed. Subscribe to Dr. Marianne-Land wherever you get your podcasts. If today's episode resonated with you, consider rating and reviewing the show. Sharing it with others helps bring these conversations to more people who need them. INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller Check out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course Look into my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be! Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

The tricky part about diet culture is that it oftentimes masquerades as health and wellness. Given that, in today's episode, Leslie Schilling and I discuss and even debunk some of today's most prevalent wellness trends.Leslie Schilling is a registered dietitian, sports nutritionist, nutrition therapist, and the author of Feed Yourself: Step Away from the Lies of Diet Culture and into Your Divine Design. Leslie also served as a performance nutrition consultant for Cirque du Soleil®, is an expert contributor to U.S. News & World Report, and has been featured in media outlets like Health, Women's Health, Self, Pregnancy Magazine,Yoga Journal, The Huffington Post, and on HGTV.In our time together, Leslie discusses the oftentimes disordered nature of clean eating, including her thoughts on Whole 30. She also gives important insight on increased fears regarding sugar consumption, as well as artificial dyes. As you'll hear today, Leslie is an advocate for helping her clients, and people in general, find peace with food and their bodies. I hope that's exactly what this conversation moves you toward today.Buy Melissa L. Johnson's book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, here. Learn more about Impossible Beauty and join the community here.

Join me for the 21 Day Hormone Balance Blueprint! https://mindfullywell.com/blueprintSummaryIn this episode, Melissa Eich delves into the complexities of cortisol, exploring its role in hormonal balance, the effects of high and low cortisol levels, and the impact of diet culture on stress and well-being. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's body signals and offers practical steps to regulate cortisol levels through nutrition and self-care. The conversation culminates in an introduction to the 21 Day Hormone Balance Blueprint, a program designed to help individuals achieve hormonal balance and overall wellness.Chapters00:00 Understanding Cortisol and Its Impact02:49 The Role of Cortisol in Hormonal Balance05:25 Cortisol: The Good, The Bad, and The Dysregulated08:20 Recognizing High and Low Cortisol Symptoms11:07 The Journey of Cortisol Levels13:40 Diet Culture and Its Effects on Cortisol16:33 Finding Safety in Your Body19:12 Practical Steps to Regulate Cortisol21:53 The Importance of Rest and Nourishment24:53 Conclusion and Call to ActionSee you next week for another episode of Mindfully Well with Mel!

What if the foods marketed as “healthy” are actually keeping you stuck? Tasha Rosales shares how years of gut issues, gestational diabetes, and chronic fatigue pushed her to reevaluate everything she thought she knew about health. What started as a quest to heal her body turned into a full family transformation. From raising informed eaters (not restricted ones) to finding real balance in a world of conflicting nutrition advice, Tasha walks us through how her family now eats 85–90% real, whole foods and why it's not about perfection or fear, but intention. She gets candid about the moment she realized being too restrictive backfired with her kids, the emotional impact of imagining life if they hadn’t made these changes, and the shocking truth about what’s really in our spices, snacks, and “health” foods. Follow Tasha: @wellness.homemade Her website: www.wellnesshomemade.org Follow Morgan: @webgirlmorgan Follow Take This Personally: @takethispersonallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is part of Body Relationship Month — our special July series revisiting some of our most-loved episodes to help you heal your relationship with your body. One of the most common questions we hear is: Can I want to lose weight and still heal my relationship with food and my body? It's a nuanced and deeply personal question — one that many women in midlife wrestle with after years (or decades) of dieting, body shame, and conflicting messages about health. If you're trying to balance weight loss goals with a genuine desire for body acceptance and food freedom, this episode is for you. In this episode — “Can Weight Loss and Healing Your Relationships with Food and Body Coexist?” — you'll learn:

"... the overwhelming majority of people who identify as women, that run, have at one time had an eating disorder or disordered eating, or at minimum low energy availability. So just assume that 60% of images you saw [on social media] were of someone who is actively not well."  Zoë Rom and Kylee Van Horn RDN join the Lane 9 Podcast with Heather Caplan RDN to talk about why diet culture in running (and in general) sucks, and how athlete identities get wrapped up in performance nutrition, body image, and the next health trend. Rom and Van Horn co-host the podcast, Your Diet Sucks (YDS), to bring history, facts, and nuance to diet and nutrition trends, through their lenses as a journalist and dietitian.  This conversation includes:  Why Van Horn decided to compete as a collegiate athlete How Rom got into running as a "late in life" athlete, on the trails Writing about food and nutrition while navigating personal eating disorder treatment and recovery, and the responsibility that comes with reporting on both nutrition and health for athletes, and eating disorders in sport Where the line is drawn between disordered eating and eating for performance Why they started the show, YDS, together A topic there were nervous to tackle on YDS and a lukewarm take on taking bicarb! Follow @YourDietSucksPod on Instagram, and tune into the podcast! Follow @Lane9project on Instgram, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.  Connect with a clinician near you, and find your full team of women's health and sport providers, by going to Lane9Project.org/Directory. If you don't see what you're looking for, fill out our Athlete Match Form, and we'll find someone for you!

Are functional foods healthier for us, or are they just rebranded diet culture that's doing more harm than good? We also unpack how to manage cortisol and stress (like, realistically), and where to start when you want to lose weight and balance hormones, but feel hella overwhelmed. Don't worry girl, we got you.Timestamps:[1:47] Welcome[24:14] Can you please talk about ways to lower my cortisol and also lower stress?[38:54] How do you know where to start with losing weight and balancing hormones? [52:42] I wear mascara once a week and no matter which one I wear, it never comes off on the first wash. How do I get it off? Episode Links:Food & Wine Article: Repackaging Diet CultureThe No Mascara Trend ArticleKing Arthur Gluten Free Confetti Cake MixMiss Jones Organic FrostingI AM The Balm Makeup Cleansing Balm Crunchi Charcoal BarSponsors:Go to boncharge.com/WELLFED and use coupon code WELLFED to save 15% off any order.Go to https://thisisneeded.com/  and use coupon code WELLFED for 20% off your first order.Go to wellminerals.us/chill and use code WELLFED to get 10% off your order.

Today's guest is the brilliant Dr Anna Colton — clinical psychologist and author of How to Talk to Children About Food. In this episode, we get real about how our relationship with food starts from birth and is shaped by family, culture, and early experiences — often without us even realising it.Dr Colton unpacks the key stages of eating development, why treats and rewards can backfire, and how parents' own habits and beliefs directly shape their kids' attitudes to food. We tackle diet culture, fasting, identity, and the hidden messages kids pick up at the table — plus, practical advice on how to help children build a healthy, balanced, and stress-free relationship with food.If you're a parent, caregiver, or just want to rethink the way we talk about eating, this is a must listen.If you're struggling, consider therapy with our paid partner. Visit https://betterhelp.com/hurttohealing for a discount on your first month of therapy..Find Anna: Website: https://www.dranna.co.uk/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannacoltonBook (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Children-About-Food/dp/1785120557Stay Connected with Hurt to Healing:Instagram: instagram.com/hurttohealingpodTikTok: tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpodLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hurt-to-healingSubstack: substack.com/@hurttohealingWebsite: hurttohealing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3048: Stefanie Bonastia explores the hidden cost of over-identifying with diet culture and fitness, revealing how fear of mediocrity often masks untapped passions and deeper potential. Through Lauren's journey, we discover how shifting from obsessive control to intuitive self-trust can unlock freedom, purpose, and a fuller sense of self-worth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/post/fear-of-mediocrity Quotes to ponder: “I'm leaving the only thing I'm good at, and something that honestly gives me a high. Without that, I'm afraid I'll be bored and - mediocre.” "Controlling food is a quick response. Your friends will admire your dedication, your family will approve of your discipline, and society at large will validate you for being a clean-eating, gym-going, responsible adult." "If instant gratification has become a hamster wheel of emptiness and burnout, then it might be time to get patient and intentional about cultivating confidence beyond body size." Episode references: MyFitnessPal: https://www.myfitnesspal.com Intuitive Eating (official site): https://www.intuitiveeating.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3048: Stefanie Bonastia explores the hidden cost of over-identifying with diet culture and fitness, revealing how fear of mediocrity often masks untapped passions and deeper potential. Through Lauren's journey, we discover how shifting from obsessive control to intuitive self-trust can unlock freedom, purpose, and a fuller sense of self-worth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/post/fear-of-mediocrity Quotes to ponder: “I'm leaving the only thing I'm good at, and something that honestly gives me a high. Without that, I'm afraid I'll be bored and - mediocre.” "Controlling food is a quick response. Your friends will admire your dedication, your family will approve of your discipline, and society at large will validate you for being a clean-eating, gym-going, responsible adult." "If instant gratification has become a hamster wheel of emptiness and burnout, then it might be time to get patient and intentional about cultivating confidence beyond body size." Episode references: MyFitnessPal: https://www.myfitnesspal.com Intuitive Eating (official site): https://www.intuitiveeating.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is part of Body Relationship Month — our special July series revisiting some of the most-loved episodes to help you heal your relationship with your body. If you want more self-worth or confidence, you have to give it to yourself. Stop making it contingent on a smaller body. The more we tie our self-worth to our body, the more uncomfortable we feel in our own skin. Instead of using food and exercise to meet our needs and help us feel our best, we end up using them as tools to control our body and our value. Any unwanted number on the scale can trigger a collapse in self-worth. To solve this, you have to separate your body from your body image — and start working on the latter. In this episode — “How to Handle Being Uncomfortable in Your Own Skin” — you'll learn:

From calorie-counting culture to kitchen confidence, Jillian Hankins shares her journey toward joyful, nourishing meals made with real ingredients. We chat about embracing food freedom, raising kids who eat what's served, and the rhythms that make homemade meals feel doable—even three times a day. With tips for balancing your plate, using seasonal produce, making simple sauces, and working with your natural energy, this conversation is full of encouragement for simplifying healthy eating and making it work for real family life. In this episode, we cover: Jillian's journey from junk food to holistic nutrition Growing up in diet culture and learning to enjoy food again How real food helped her heal hormonally and digestively Discovering the joy of cooking after growing up on boxed meals Why calorie-counting and food guilt are giving way to freedom Reframing dessert as a tool for joy—and for picky eaters Teaching kids to eat what's served with a two-bite rule and protein emphasis Honoring where food comes from and why that shapes how we eat Using seasonal produce and sales to guide budget-friendly meals Building a simple balanced plate: protein, carb, produce, sauce How sauces transform meals without adding complexity Weekly rhythms that support homemade meals without burnout Why Jillian always plans snacks and treats—not just dinners Doubling dinner for easy lunches and prepping in pockets of time Using rhythms that match your energy instead of fighting it View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out Jillian's monthly meal plans through her Simple Seasons subscription Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook CONNECT Jillian Hankins of Jillian Margaret Wellness | Website | Instagram Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast?  A guest you'd like me to interview?  Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

Diet Culture Is Out! Our lovely writer and her partner are struggling to navigate her future mother-in-law's constant comments about diets, weight, and other people's bodies. It's toxic—and it's too much. We're diving into how to set respectful boundaries, preserve family harmony, and gently (but firmly) let her know: this isn't okay. Thanks to our Sponsors: Start your free online visit today at https://forhers.com/ADVICE Follow the Podcast on Insta: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceInsta⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdviceTikTok⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ashnichole/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Taryne: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarynerenee/⁠⁠⁠ Become a premium subscriber today at ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/UAPodcastSupercast⁠⁠⁠ To watch our podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UAPodcastYouTube⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠ If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/UnsolicitedAdvicePodcast⁠⁠⁠ To send us your questions/stories, email us at: AdviceUnsolicitedPod@gmail.com To check out our UA MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/unsolicitedadvicemerchandise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is part of Body Relationship Month — our special July series where we're revisiting some of our most-loved episodes to help you heal your relationship with your body. Many of us struggle to overcome society's message that you need to look a certain way to be valued. Adopting these messages (willingly or not) often creates debilitating battles with how we see our bodies. This negative body relationship can permeate nearly every aspect of life and diminish our entire experience. We end up living day after day with someone (ourselves) we don't accept, love, or appreciate unconditionally. And well… that sucks. But there are steps you can take to embrace your imperfections, accept yourself as-is, and still pursue your health and fitness goals. The result? Peace, freedom, and finally escaping a lifetime sentence in your food and body prison. In this episode — “Embracing Imperfection: How to Love Your Body at Every Stage” — you'll learn:

Intermittent fasting is everywhere—from influencer feeds to doctor's offices—but is this trending approach to eating really the wellness cure-all it claims to be? In this episode of Mental Note, registered dietitian Jennifer Vittitow joins host Ellie Pike to explore the hidden downsides of intermittent fasting, including its impact on mental health, disordered eating behaviors, and social connection. Together, they unpack the science, debunk the diet culture spin, and offer a more compassionate path forward—one rooted in balance, flexibility, and trust in your body.  Links: Mental Note Podcast www.mentalnotepodcast.com  Eating Recovery Center: www.eatingrecoverycenter.com Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com     Free Group Support: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups    Free Evaluation with a Trained Therapist:  (877) 850-7199 

On this episode I got a real STAR! Insert name-in-lights! Sarah shares her journey from a shy kid in a small town to a contestant on America's Next Top Model (whaaat!) which launches her plus-size modeling career AND exposes her to the outrageously disturbing manipulative nature of reality TV. We discuss the impact of objectification on self-perception and the pressure of being a plus-size model despite the seemingly built-in body positive message. Plus lots of juicy - they did whaaat? from her time on ANTM.Sarah's book, You Wanna Be On Top? a memoir of makeovers, manipulation and not becoming America's Next Top Model is out July 8th!!Order her book HEREFind Sarah HEREI've written about the positives of ‘eating a lot' here Guacamole FulfillmentAnd how not all poor mental health is ‘bad' - enjoy!Curious about exercise? HATE exercise? Please check out my offerings…You can still jump into the Summer Series BOGO 50% off is still going on! Grab it and get consistent, safe, fun (!) movement on YOUR schedule all summer long.I also teach beginner strength and stability via Kettlebells and Pilates as well as several restorative classes and workshops including Anti-Anxiety Cardio and Fascia Release™ all of which are designed to gently shift our bodies into balance without the ableist, fat shaming ‘sweat is fat crying' mentality that infects so much of mainstream fitness. I also do virtual one-to-one sessions, just me and you moving together, relieving your pain, or talking about your needs and goals.I hope you can find something here that supports you.my offerings02:58 From Small Town to Reality TV05:59 Understanding Plus-Size Modeling08:53 The Reality of Modeling and Body Image12:00 Cultural Differences in Body Perception15:10 Navigating Attention and Performance17:56 The Transformation Through Comedy21:00 The Surreal Experience of Reality TV24:11 Manipulation in Reality TV27:01 The Psychological Tactics of Competition29:45 The Aftermath of Reality TV32:56 The Journey Beyond the Show39:09 The Early Days of Plus Size Modeling42:00 Objectification and Body Image46:00 The Struggle for Self-Identity51:02 The Impact of Objectification on Self-Perception55:47 Navigating Body Positivity and Self-Acceptance01:01:02 The Journey Towards Body Neutrality01:10:04 Reflections on Diet Culture and Self-Worth Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe

Tired of feeling triggered, judged, or misunderstood by the people around you who are still stuck in diet talk? In this episode, we're talking about how to navigate relationships with people who are entrenched in diet culture—without losing your mind or your progress. Whether it's family members constantly commenting on food, coworkers obsessing over weight loss, or friends who can't stop talking about “being good,” you'll walk away with practical strategies to set boundaries, protect your peace, and stay grounded in your values (even when others aren't there yet). 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

When it comes to your fitness routine, what are you training for? If you're like most of us, not a marathon or a bodybuilding competition. And yet, most trainers and fitness influencers advise us to train like we are! What if instead, we train for life?! Those fitness habits look pretty different…and they're A LOT easier to maintain. In this episode of Salad with a Side of Fries, host Jenn Trepeck welcomes Emily Nichols, a personal trainer and host of Habit Hack Your Health, to explore the art of forming lasting fitness habits. Emily shares her expertise on creating keystone habits, mastering functional movement, and embracing a habit loop of cue, routine, and reward to foster lasting lifestyle changes. From rejecting diet culture to prioritizing enjoyable workouts, this conversation offers practical strategies to move your body, fuel your soul, and be your best self.The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, who discusses wellness and weight loss in real life, clearing up myths, misinformation, and bad science surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00) Emily defines habits as ingrained actions that require minimal decision-making(04:56) Emily's journey from stress and unhealthy habits to embracing her fitness journey(09:34) Habits are reframed as lifestyle choices that reduce decision fatigue(11:20) Keystone habits are introduced as foundational actions that inspire other healthy behaviors(14:20) Training for life is defined as sustainable movement and nutrition practices, not tied to restrictive goals(21:11) Forming habits takes about 90 days, Emily challenges the notion of intense workouts(27:00) Shifting away from diet culture, emphasizes strength training for body composition (30:54) Habit loops (cue, routine, reward) are explained, with tangible or intangible rewards KEY TAKEAWAYS:Adopt keystone habits that inspire other healthy behaviors, such as improved nutrition and sleep, to create a sustainable lifestyle foundation.Build sustainable fitness habits using cues (e.g., calendar reminders, Post-it notes), routines, and rewards, taking small, intentional steps to reduce decision fatigue and foster long-term consistency, ultimately creating lasting lifestyle changes within approximately 90 days.Embrace functional movements and sustainable nutrition, prioritizing enjoyable fitness habits tied to personal identity and joy over diet culture and extreme workouts, to support everyday activities and promote lasting health, not just scale numbers.QUOTES:        (00:00) "Habits for me mean less decisions. Habits are part of my lifestyle." - Emily Nichols(01:05) "If your plan has you opting out of life, it's not your plan for life." - Jenn Trepeck(08:55) "The thing I hear all the time is, well, I just need to do it. And I'm like. Yes. But, that doesn't get us there. The other piece of this is habits."  - Jenn Trepeck(23:17) "Because the other thing thats in our heads is I have to kill myself in a workout." - Jenn Trepeck(30:38) "The reward part of all of this... people often forget." - Jenn TrepeckRESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramGUEST RESOURCES:Emily | Habit & Fitness Coach

If you're confused by nonstop nutrition trends and conflicting health advice online… join the club. In this eye-opening episode, I chat with the internet's favourite registered dietitian and nutrition expert, Abbey Sharp, to break down balanced nutrition tips, metabolism hacks, and what the latest science says about protein, fibre, gut health, and blood sugar balance.Abbey is a Registered Dietitian (RD), a cookbook author, a TV nutrition expert, a YouTuber, host of the podcast Bite Back, and the founder of Abbey's Kitchen. She dismantles diet culture with science and sass, and her core philosophy is that a pleasurable relationship with food, your body and your self is the fundamental secret to good health.Join us as we as we dive deep into evidence-based nutrition science and debunk BS diet trends.We're cutting through the food noise to answer your top questions:How much protein do you actually need to support satiety and muscle health?Why fibre is essential for gut health and how it helps manage cravingsThe surprising link between your gut microbiome and immune system, mental health, and moreHow your microbiome affects calorie absorptionDebunking viral metabolism-boosting hacks (what actually works?)Should you eat 3 big meals or snack throughout the day?Does meal timing affect weight loss, blood sugar, or energy levels?How sleep and hunger hormones like ghrelin, leptin and cortisol are connectedEasy, science-backed nutrition tips to support your health goalsThe power of retrogradation and cooling your carbsHow important is working out for hormones and weight management?Smart strategies to stabilize blood sugar and hormones through dietWhether you're looking to feel more energized, support your digestion, or manage your weight without restriction, this episode is packed with balanced, no-bullshit tips for feeling your best.Listen to our first episode with Abbey from season 1! Follow Abbey:Abbey's KitchenAbbey's Youtube ChannelAbbey's Podcast: Bite BackOn IG: @abbeyskitchen/ Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

What happens when eating disorder care is offered by clinicians with no specialized training? In this vital conversation, Dr. Marianne sits down with Edie Stark, LCSW (@ediestarktherapy), founder of Stark Therapy Group, to unpack the real—and often hidden—dangers of receiving eating disorder treatment from generalist therapists or corporate telehealth platforms like BetterHelp. They explore why working with an eating disorder specialist matters, how disordered eating can be overlooked or misdiagnosed in non-specialized care, and the serious risks of inaccurate, unethical, or even harmful treatment. Edie also breaks down how to find high-quality, fat-positive, neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder care, even when access feels limited. Whether you're searching for your own recovery support or you're a clinician trying to do better, this episode is a must-listen. WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE The rise of venture-capitalist “therapy tech” companies and how they commodify mental health Ethical concerns and client horror stories from non-specialized care platforms Why generalist therapists are often unequipped to treat eating disorders safely What makes someone a true eating disorder specialist Why weight-loss goals should never be a treatment focus for ED clinicians Red flags to look for on therapist websites How to ask the right questions when looking for an eating disorder therapist The importance of training, supervision, and collaborative care teams The unique risks of misdiagnosis for fat, neurodivergent, BIPOC, and male clients Where and how to find safe, inclusive, evidence-based care

In this episode of Fitness & Sushi, we're pulling back the curtain on how diet culture broke your relationship with your body — and what you can do to finally heal it. If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of obsession, self-doubt, and body shame, it's not because you failed. It's because you were trained to see your body this way. In this episode — “How Diet Culture Destroyed Your Body Relationship (And the 3 Shifts That Heal It)” — you'll learn: How the message “to feel better about your body, change it” created fear, anxiety, and fragile self-worth Why diet culture taught you to see your body as an object to control instead of a home to care for How constant fighting for control and discipline led to self-doubt, isolation, and burnout The Ideal Body Formula approach to rebuilding trust, respect, and connection with your body What it really takes to reach your healthiest weight and feel at home in your body again …and much more! Ready to go deeper? Sign up for our free Body Relationship Month this July at builtdaily.com/body-relationship-month, and get weekly trainings, tools, and support to start healing your relationship with your body for good. — When you're ready, here are more ways we can help you… Read Tony's Book for Free The Ideal Body Formula: How to Ditch Diet Culture and Achieve the NEW Ideal Body is available 100% free. Click here to read it. Join Our Free Facebook Group Get strategies and support to heal your relationship with food and your body. Click here to join. Schedule Your Free Breakthrough Call A powerful 1-on-1 call designed to help you end food and body obsession for good. Book your call here.

We're continuing our Summer 2025 season with a dive into Diet Culture! Join our host Aspen as they discuss the ways that diet culture harms us and how it intersects with a range of topics. Who is harmed by diet culture? What does racism have to do with it? Answer these questions and more in this month's episode of Reproductive Left! Introductory resource into what diet culture is-> https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/nutrition-and-dietetics/diet-culture Image: Ekaterina Grosheva via Unsplash

Registered dietitians and diabetes educators Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez join us to discuss why weight loss isn't necessary for managing blood sugar, why the popular wellness-culture notion of diabetes “remission” or “reversal” can be harmful, how the popularity of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs as diet drugs is affecting people who use them for diabetes, the continuous-glucose-monitor trend for monitoring blood sugar in people without diabetes, Jess's experience navigating prediabetes and other health conditions, and more. This episode previously aired on our other podcast, Rethinking Wellness. Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones are nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. With over a decade of clinical experience, they have helped thousands of individuals improve their relationship with food and achieve better health outcomes. Wendy and Jessica are the co-founders of Diabetes Digital, an innovative telehealth platform designed to empower individuals to manage and prevent diabetes through 1:1 virtual nutrition counseling. Through their previous work with Food Heaven, Wendy and Jess have made a lasting impact on nutrition and wellness, promoting healthier relationships with food and inclusive health education. The Food Heaven Podcast, boasting 5 million downloads, explores evidence-based nutrition, mental health, HAES, intuitive eating, and body respect. 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 powerful episode, Bonnie Roney sits down with Alison Faulkner to explore how deeply food and body image struggles can affect every part of our lives, often in ways no one sees. Alison shares her journey from high-achieving, outward success to a full nervous system shutdown that led her to a 21-day mental health treatment center. Together, they unpack how early messaging around food, pressure to “have it all together,” and the inability to ask for help can shape our self-worth and disconnection from our bodies. This conversation is a reminder that healing your relationship with food can be the key to finding peace, reclaiming your voice, and learning to take up space unapologetically.What you'll hear in this episode:Why appearing “fine” can hide serious strugglesThe connection between food rules and nervous system burnoutHow early childhood messaging around eating can shape adulthoodThe power of self-trust vs. self-love in the healing journeyWhy asking for help is hard and how to unlearn thatAllison's experience at a mental health retreat and what it taught herWhat it means to be “already awesome,” even in the messy middleHow to start seeing your body as something to support, not controlA call to reject shame and advocate for your own careConnect with Alison:Alison's IG: @thealisonshowAlison's book: https://amzn.to/44jc1b6 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 https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to learn more!Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

Have a question? Click here. This season featured 23 episodes with a mix of solo content (15 episodes) and guest interviews (8 episodes). I covered various aspects of holistic health through a faith-based, diet-culture-free lens, focusing on body, mind, and spirit wellness for women in perimenopause and beyond.Topics from this past season:NutritionEpisode 4: Ultra Processed Foods, Food Science and Intuitive Eating - Balancing food science with intuitive eating principlesEpisode 11: Nutrition Essentials in Perimenopause and Beyond - Six essential nutrition guidelines with practical strategiesEpisode 22: How to Choose Seafood and Avoid Rare Ciguatera Poisoning - Personal story and seafood safety resourcesFitnessEpisode 9: The Bone Battle - Why strength training is crucial for bone healthEpisode 10: How to Protect Your Vulnerable Areas with Strength Training - Four key areas to focus on with free exercise downloadEpisode 17: Should I Wear a Weighted Vest? - Research-based guide on weighted vest benefits and considerationsEpisode 19: Seasons of Strength - Adapting workouts for summer and life changesEpisode 20: Finding Your Perfect Fit - Comprehensive shoe selection guideFaithEpisode 12: Finding God's Wisdom First (with Alexandra Yu) - Holistic healing through faith-based approachNervous System & Stress ManagementEpisode 8: Your Nervous System on Diet Culture (with Sherry Chabon) - Breaking free from diet culture's impact on nervous systemEpisode 15: Meditation Myths Busted (with Anne Swanson) - Practical meditation tips and misconceptionsEpisode 16: Beyond Barbie Style Self-Care (with Janice McWilliams) - Meaningful self-care for sustainable livingGeneral WellnessEpisodes 1-2: Eight Questions to Ask Yourself in the New YearEpisode 3: The Wellness Industry Has Lost Its Mind (with Michael Yeo) - Navigating wellness trends with evidence-based approachEpisode 5: One Hidden Piece to Helping Your Chronic Pain PuzzleEpisodes 6-7: Addiction two-part series (with Sarah Pritchard)Episode 13: Rant, Rave & Review - Mixed format episode including article on chronic tirednessEpisode 14: The Maximization and Optimization Myth - Finding balance in wellness cultureEpisode 18: Breaking Free From Expectations (with Stephanie Ravens Craft) - Identity and life transitionsEpisode 21: The Self-Talk Revolution - Improving internal dialogue with graceWhat's NextJuly: "Moment of Grace" short episodes featuring guest highlightsUpcoming: Celebrating 500th episode milestoneAugust: New season launch with course offering "Strong and Vibrant at Home"Sign up for biweekly "Nourishing Notes" newsletter at gracedhealth.com/nourishing-notesJoin The Stronger Collective Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell

I read Emmeline Clein's book 'Dead Weight' last fall in a flurry of non-fiction, memoir and journalism I was reading around eating disorder and body image. Dead Weight manages to bridge all three. Our conversation explores the cultural perceptions of anorexia and bulimia, the impact of diagnosis on identity, and the importance of pleasure and vitality in context of our perception of what disordered eating is. Dead Weight is a call for solidarity among those affected by eating disorders, which is all of us, no matter our relationship to food.Find Emmeline Clein here and order her book, Dead Weight, hereI've written about ‘eating a lot' here Guacamole FulfillmentAnd how not all poor mental health is ‘bad' - enjoy!Curious about exercise? HATE exercise? Please check out my offerings…The last day to get Early Bird pricing on my Summer Series is today! Grab it now and get consistent, safe, fun (!) movement on YOUR schedule all summer long. I also teach beginner strength and stability via Kettlebells and Pilates as well as several restorative classes and workshops including Anti-Anxiety Cardio and Fascia Release™ all of which are designed to gently shift our bodies into balance without the ableist fat shaming ‘sweat is fat crying' mentality that infects so much of mainstream fitness. I also do virtual one-to-one sessions, just me and you working out, relieving your pain, or talking about your needs and goals.I hope you can find something here that supports you.01:25 Introduction to Emeline Klein and 'Dead Weight'02:52 Reframing Eating Disorders: Societal vs. Individual Pathologies09:07 The Ghost Choir: Speaking for the Unheard24:33 The Binary of Anorexia and Bulimia35:18 The Impact of Labels and Diagnoses40:30 Understanding Eating Disorders as Coping Mechanisms45:18 The Role of Medical Professionals in Eating Disorder Awareness49:01 The Impact of Societal Norms on Women's Eating Habits53:49 The Dangers of Diet Culture and Weight Loss Drugs01:00:21 Rethinking Eating Disorder Treatment Approaches01:06:39 The Importance of Open Conversations about Eating Disorders Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe

Just a few years ago, ‘body positivity' was everywhere. Then came Ozempic. Audie talks with Virginia Sole-Smith, who spent the past decade writing about ‘diet culture.' She weighs in on the future of the body positivity in an Ozempic world, and whether the movement and the revolutionary new class of weight loss drugs can coexist.  Virginia Sole Smith's book is called “Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Bonnie speaks with Amy, a former client who spent over 30 years caught in the cycle of dieting, including time as a Weight Watchers leader before finding lasting food freedom through intuitive eating. Amy opens up about the emotional toll of decades of restriction, the burnout from chasing weight loss goals, and the healing that's come from learning to trust her body again. Whether you're just starting to question diet culture or decades into your own journey, Amy's story is a resonant reminder that it's never too late to heal.In this episode, you'll hear:How Amy's relationship with food began to feel difficult in high schoolWhat it was like being praised for weight loss as a Weight Watchers leader—while feeling increasingly trappedThe emotional and social toll of dieting for three decadesThe turning point that led her to seek support with Diet Culture RebelWhat sustainable food freedom looks like for Amy todayHow her family has noticed her transformation around foodThe unexpected joy of waking up without food stressWhy it's okay to approach healing slowly and imperfectlyHow support made the difference in her journeyAmy's advice to those still feeling stuckReady 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 https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to learn more!Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3017: Stefanie Bonastia challenges the myth that Intuitive Eating sacrifices health by revealing how tuning into hunger and fullness cues actually improved her well-being, mentally and physically. Her insights unpack how rejecting diet culture can reduce anxiety, increase life satisfaction, and foster balanced, sustainable habits rooted in self-trust and body respect. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/post/does-intuitive-eating-ignore-health Quotes to ponder: "I used to believe that if I gave up dieting and tried Intuitive Eating, I would eat ice cream and sugary cereal for the rest of my life." "The honeymoon period of Intuitive Eating is a means to an end." "Eating intuitively is a process of learning, but mostly of unlearning years and years of believing that we can't trust ourselves." Episode references: Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch: https://www.intuitiveeating.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Text Me!Episode 228: Healing Disordered Eating with Helen BennettIn episode 228 of the Sober Vibes podcast, Courtney Andersen welcomes Helen Bennett to the show, and they talk about disordered eating, food noise, and how to start your food freedom journey.  Helen shares her raw and personal journey from restrictive dieting at age 14, to a 20-year battle with bulimia, and ultimately to recovery and helping others heal their relationship with food. Helen Bennett specialises in helping women heal the root cause of overeating and feel real power & freedom around food again.In this episode, you'll learn:The shocking similarities between food issues and alcohol addictionWhy “food noise” is so draining and how to quiet itHow high-achievers and people-pleasers are especially vulnerable to disordered patternsThe truth about restriction, moderation, and real food freedomThree practical tips to start your food freedom journeyWhether you're stuck in the binge-restrict cycle or just tired of thinking about food all day, this conversation offers hope, healing, and a new way forward.Hope this episode helps you today. Resources Mentioned:Intuitive EatingIn the Flow Courtney's Website To Connect with Helen:Helen's WebsiteReady to thrive in your alcohol-free life? Sober Vibes: A Guide to Thriving in Your First Three Months Without Alcohol is your step-by-step guide to navigating early sobriety with confidence.Grab your copy today!Thank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book

Today, Bonnie is joined by pelvic floor physical therapist and author of Floored, Dr. Sara Reardon, for an empowering, no-shame conversation about pelvic floor health, intuitive eating, and the surprising ways diet culture and disordered eating impact your body—from the inside out.If you've ever struggled to advocate for your body's needs—whether it's related to food, digestion, or postpartum healing—this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Sarah breaks down what your pelvic floor is, what “normal” actually looks like, and how shame, self-silencing, and unrealistic wellness culture expectations are holding women back from getting the care they deserve.What you'll learn:Why pelvic floor issues are not just a postpartum problemHow disordered eating behaviors like restriction, vomiting, and amenorrhea affect your pelvic floorThe connection between body image, self-silencing, and delaying careHow to poop better (yes, really!) with tips for bowel positioning and strain reductionWhy sucking in your stomach can actually harm your pelvic floorHow to tell if your constipation is diet-related or a pelvic floor dysfunctionWhat vaginal dryness, prolapse, or pain during sex might be telling youWhy “don't lift anything heavy” isn't a real solution and what to do insteadA breakdown of what's normal vs. what needs support in peeing, pooping, sex, and periodsMentioned in this episode:Buy Sara's book: Floored: A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and StageSquatty PottySara's Instagram: @the.vagina.whispererReady 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 https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to learn more!Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

Dr. David Kessler is a renowned pediatrician, lawyer, public health advocate, and former Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A graduate of Amherst College, the University of Chicago Law School, and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Kessler has spent his career at the intersection of science, policy, and consumer protection. He served as Dean of the Yale School of Medicine and the University of California, San Francisco Medical School, and most recently held the role of Chief Science Officer for the White House COVID-19 Response Team. Dr. Kessler is the acclaimed author of several influential books including the New York Times bestseller The End of Overeating, Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs, and his latest work, Diet, Drugs & Dopamine: The New Science on Achieving a Healthy Weight. His writing and research have been pivotal in shifting the public health conversation from willpower to biological understanding—especially regarding food addiction, the manipulation of hyper-palatable foods, and the role of dopamine in modern eating behaviors. A true trailblazer in the field, Dr. Kessler has dedicated decades to unraveling the powerful science behind why we eat the way we do—and how we can reclaim our health in a world of ultra-processed foods. Dr. Kessler shares his personal journey with weight regain and the "aha moment" that led him to call it what it is—addiction. He explores the role of GLP-1 medications, the dark side of food addiction, and how we must move beyond willpower to tackle this epidemic with compassion, science, and actionable tools.

Keto became a popular weight loss diet in the 1990s and has been a mainstay of diet culture ever since. Promoted as the ultimate solution for weight loss, mental clarity, and better health, keto has earned a loyal fanbase. But do these bold claims actually hold up under scientific scrutiny? And can anyone realistically maintain such a restrictive eating pattern in the long term? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, for the second in this two part series, A Tale of Two Ketos. Today it's time to tackle “Diet Culture Keto.” Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsWe've got MERCH! Check it out HEREDon't want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Things we talked about and additional reading: Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public by William BantingThe Drinking Man's Diet, 1964Martinis and Whipped Cream, 1966The Atkins' Diet Revolution, 1972Robert C. Atkins, 72, Creator of Controversial Diet, Dies Joe Rogan Experience #994 with Dom D'Agostino Joe Rogan Experience #1364 with Brian RedbanEnergy Expenditure and Body Composition on Keto Low Carb vs Isocaloric Low Fat Over One Year “Short-Term” Keto for Weight Loss“Long-Term” Keto in Type 2 DiabetesPotential Genetic Adaptation in Inuit PeoplesFor feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at nutritionformortals@gmail.comFeel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice**This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

In this episode, I'm joined by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the best friends and co-hosts behind the Almost 30 podcast. We talk about what it really means to trust your intuition, tune out the noise, and navigate life transitions with more honesty and ease.We also dive into practices that have helped them stay grounded—from Internal Family Systems (IFS) to daily movement, nutrition, and mindset work. Whether you're moving through heartbreak, shifting careers, or just craving deeper alignment, this conversation is full of tools to support you.Leave Us A Voice Message! | https://telbee.io/channel/4_b9zzx58wdkuwirqkcxwa/Sponsored By:Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/bewell.Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly and give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy, happy adults.Kosterina | Use code KELLY for 15% OFF your first order at kosterina.com/bewell Not sure where to start? Shop all my Kosterina favorites at kosterina.com/bewell. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:16 - Honesty & vulnerability00:05:04 - Tuning into self vs. outside noise00:07:34 - Health trends & diet dangers00:11:48 - Intuition & trusting your gut00:14:11 - Internal Family Systems (IFS)00:19:06 - Understanding behavior patterns00:20:42 - Workout mindset shifts00:22:39 - Recognizing alignment00:26:19 - Relationship connection tips00:32:21 - Defining real happiness00:35:27 - Finding balance00:37:29 - Divorce & emotional impact00:43:20 - Friendship evolution00:45:08 - Growth through singlehood00:51:52 - Career advice for women00:56:30 - Alter ego visualization00:57:36 - Fear & scarcity mindset01:01:01 - False Evidence Appearing Real01:04:12 - Letting go of control01:05:31 - Bounceback resilience01:07:18 - Daily alignment rituals01:09:54 - Digital detox benefits01:14:10 - Food & movement habits01:19:20 - Nutrition, cardio & peptidesCheck Out Krista & Lindsey: Krista Williams's InstagramLindsey Simcik's InstagramAlmost 30 Podcast Almost 30 (Book)Check Out Kelly: InstagramYouTube

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.  

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.

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!