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Today, Heather Creekmore guides listeners through a transformative conversation about our mindset toward food, rooted in biblical truth. If you’ve ever felt trapped by diet culture’s rules or found yourself struggling with your relationship with food and body image, this episode is for you. Heather addresses the core fears and misconceptions many women face—seeing food as an enemy rather than a good gift from God. She shares personal stories about disordered eating and reveals scriptural truths that encourage us to receive food with gratitude rather than guilt or suspicion. Discover why enjoying food isn’t indulgent, but a step towards true health, and how shame—not satisfaction—is the real enemy of caring for your body. Listen as Heather Creekmore explains practical steps for healing your relationship with food, escaping the binge-restrict cycle, and developing sustainable, positive habits that honor both God and your health. Plus, learn how joining the Waiting for Weight Loss community can offer you ongoing support from coaches and like-minded women. Tune in for encouragement, prayer, and actionable tips to help you stop comparing, start living, and see food the way God intends—for nourishment, joy, and provision. Join the community at: WaitingforWeightloss.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
If you have ever wondered whether tracking your food could lead to disordered eating, this episode is for you.Maybe you are macro curious but cautious. Maybe someone has told you that learning how to track macros automatically leads to obsession. Or maybe you have tracked before and noticed yourself panicking when you were a few grams off, treating your macros like a ceiling, or banking calories to feel more disciplined.In this honest conversation, I break down what disordered eating actually is and how it is different from structured eating. We talk about the difference between awareness and rigidity, and why tracking itself is not the same thing as disordered eating.You will learn how to approach how to track macros in a way that builds competence instead of control. We cover the red flags that signal when structure is becoming restrictive, including perfectionism, compensating with extra cardio, and patterns like banking calories that quietly turn flexibility into control.We also unpack the difference between diet culture and flexible dieting. When done correctly, flexible dieting is not about elimination or shrinking at all costs. It is about adequacy, balance, and learning how to fuel your body intelligently. That is a very different conversation than punishment or restriction.If you have been trying to figure out how to track macros without sliding into old patterns, this episode will help you understand where obsession actually comes from and how to prevent it. Macro tracking can become rigid, but the presence of numbers does not automatically equal disordered eating.The goal is not to convince you to track.The goal is to help you choose intentionally and understand your relationship with structure before you begin.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE!Read the full show notes for this episode HERE!CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebook
New to the show? Start Here: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the listening path that fits what you're dealing with right now.Episode 4 — The Binge–Restrict Cycle (and Where It Actually Starts)From Distress to Stability — Part 4Most people think the cycle starts with the binge. But binges don't come out of nowhere—they come out of pressure.In this episode, we zoom out and name two beginnings:the day-to-day start (quiet pressure, depleted capacity, emotional eating, guilt, tightening control), andthe long-ago start (early dieting messages, unfairness about who “gets” food, and what kids learn about being lovable and acceptable).You'll also hear why chronic pressure can make it hard to find a “first domino”—and what to do instead.This week's practice: Pick one recent binge or near-binge and gently rewind the tape:Where did pressure start to rise?Where did I start muscling through instead of supporting myself?Where did guilt add fuel?Want in on the All-Access episodes? Head to georgiefear.com/podcast to sign up (cancel anytime)
In previous episodes, we've explored the unique body image pressures placed upon gay men, from the intense focus on gym culture and the idealized twink aesthetic to broader societal expectations and body obsession. These pressures can contribute to disordered eating, a struggle that is often overlooked in men despite its prevalence in the gay community.In this episode, Kyle Ridley, an Emmy Award winning journalist, joins us to discuss his personal experiences with disordered eating, the unique body image pressures faced by queer men, and strategies for navigating these struggles.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 32. Gay Men and Body ObsessionListen to Episode 82. Gay Gym CultureListen to Episode 91. Fat and Fabulous: Embrace Body Positivity (with Matthew Simko)Listen to Episode 130. Pride in Motion: Inclusive Fitness and Body-Positive Coaching (with Roy Belzer)Listen to Episode 151. Twink Death: RIP Skinny JeansAdditional Resources:The Pressure to Achieve Perfection: Body Obsession in the Gay Community and Its Impact on Self-WorthNavigating Gay Gym Culture: Body Image, Societal Masculinity, and Mental HealthEmbracing Body Positivity in the Gay Community: Redefining Beauty Standards and Championing Self-LoveLGBTQ+ Body Image: Embracing Body Positivity and Redefining Fitness StandardsTwink Death: Navigating Aging, Aesthetics, and Body Image in Gay CultureLearn More About Kyle RidleySubscribe to The Tangle with Kyle RidleyFollow Kyle on InstagramConnect with Kyle on LinkedInSupport the showGet Your Merch
Some of the biggest challenges we face follow us through generations. And when Jackie Goldschneider sat down to write her memoir, she found two of her activist causes dated back multiple generations in her family. Jackie, a writer, lawyer and cast member on Real Housewives of New Jersey, dealt all her life with anorexia that nearly killed her. She traced this unhealthy relationship to food back to her ancestors who survived the holocaust, and she is only now, decades later, unraveling that trauma. Jackie now raises awareness for eating disorder recovery and combats antisemitism using her public platform as a reality television star, author, and podcaster to share her personal story and advocacy. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:14 Jackie's recent advocacy for Jewish identity and against antisemitism 3:00 The intersection between Jackie's Jewish upbringing and her disordered eating 6:20 The origins of Jackie's eating disorder 10:20 Jackie's three rock bottoms 12:14 How did Jackie start changing her life 16:19 Managing recovery while starring on RHONJ 18:50 Jackie's tricks to maintain her health 21:15 Jackie's tips to people experiencing disordered eating 22:57 Jackie tries to end her family's generational food trauma 24:56 How do other RHONJ cast members respond to Jackie's activism? 26:51 Outro and Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family FoundationTo learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Jay's brand new book, Find Your Fight, in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at https://www.walmart.com/ip/Find-Your-Fight-Make-Your-Voice-Heard-for-the-Causes-That-Matter-Most-Hardcover-9781963827071/10817862336
Maybe we're constantly dieting or abstaining from eating, maybe we're obsessively counting calories or working out, maybe we're spending crazy amounts of money on anti-aging procedures or products, or maybe we're just looking in the mirror and talking mad sh*t to ourselves. In this episode, I welcome therapist Gina Gratza to the show to talk through what's at the core of criticizing our bodies (hint: it has nothing to do with our actual bodies), and how we can return to loving the bodies we're in.Want to work with Remy? Go here.Email: patraumaparty@gmail.comFind us on:InstagramTikTokThe contents of this podcast are provided for informational purposes only. None of the material presented is intended to be a substitute for psychotherapy, counseling, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you need to speak with a professional, you can find one local to you and reach out directly, or, in the US, you can call 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Hotline.
Send a textIn the UK this is Eating Disorders Awareness week, so we thought we should talk about it.I have had too much lived experience with eating disorders as I'm sure many of you have had.This week I have become enraged at eating disorders and what they have stripped from me and from my family's life. But one key thing to remember is that by talking about eating disorders and the rising impact they are having on our young people, we are creating awareness.Sophie @edinformed and Hope Virgo at @dump_the_scales are tirelessly campaigning for better care for those affected as well as more training for fitness professionals. They need our support so please check them out and follow them if you can.If you are struggling, you are NOT alone. Eating disorders do NOT discriminate nor are they a choice! Only 6% of people with an eating disorder are underweight. They are NOT always visible. The affect people of all races, genders and body sizes.Let's have courage to talk about how we feel around food, movement and our bodies. This is NOT surface level chat. There are SUCH entrenched stereotypes and our mission today is to help people realise what eating disorders actually are.Listen to the podcast if you have ever been affected, are caring for a loved one who has been affected OR are worried about someone.It's good to talk.Love to you allEla and Christine xHere are some resources that may be helpful to you:https://www.edinformed.org/ - Sophie is advocating for mandatory training for all fitness professionals Instagram: @edinformedhttps://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/Instagram: @beatedsupportThe Charlie Waller Trust - Offering fully funded eating disorder workshops for parents and carersInstagram: @charliewallerukhttps://thenewmaudsleyapproach.co.uk/ - A resource for professionals and carers of people with eating disordershttps://firststepsed.co.uk/ Bringing hope and opportunities for all affected by eating difficulties and disorders - diagnosis or not.Instagram: @firststepsedDump the Scales Campaign - Dump the Scales is a campaign is for anybody and everybody who cares about eating disorders and wants to change the way they are treated, as well as the stigmas, stereotypes and judgments often associated with themInstagram: @dump_the_scales Support the showPlease reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine. If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here. We appreciate you
In this podcast Amy talks to Nicole Gruman, dietitian and owner of Nicole Groman nutrition. Nicole specializes in Disordered Eating with a focus on healing your relationship with food. Today we talk about coming off of the holidays, good guilt, and how to do the work. You can find Nicole at https://www.nicolegroman.com/. Make sure you check out her awesome merch. You may also know of her from instagram. Her handle is @thehungryclementineIf this episode resonates with you please share it and rate it to help others who may benefit from our discussion.
We are thrilled to have Dr. Anne-Sophie Brazeau as our guest expert for the February Huddle. Dr. Brazeau is a registered dietitian who focuses on self-management, diet and eating behaviors, and access to education and support for the T1D community. She also co-leads the BETTER project (www.type1better.com) which includes a national prospective registry of T1D patients and online training platforms for self-management (www.type1support.ca). Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com
New to the show? Start Here + Listening Paths: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the path that fits what you're dealing with right now.Show Notes: Ever felt like the first bite “signs a contract”—and suddenly the brakes are gone? In this episode, we slow that moment down and explain why loss-of-control eating is a predictable state shift that shows up more often under stress and restriction. You'll learn what's happening in your brain and body—and how to interrupt the spiral without needing perfection.What we coverWhat “loss of control” really means (it's about the internal experience, not just quantity)The 4 forces that create the “brakes gone” feeling:Food as relief: your brain predicts food will helpScarcity thinking: “I shouldn't / I can't / I'll make up for it later”Body vulnerability: under-fueling, fatigue, stress, depletionThe switch-flip thought: “I blew it / might as well”How stress-amplifying thoughts (“I don't have enough time,” “this is too much”) fan the flamesA core strategy for relief: Turn to people, not food (connection lowers pressure)Tools you can try this weekStabilize your baseline: consistent, adequate meals earlier in the day (especially if nights are hard)Plate + Pause (for risk moments): eat your first portion normally, then pause 30–90 seconds and ask, “What do I need right now?”Remember: every binge has ended—you can influence when it ends next time. Any interruption counts.Coming nextWe'll zoom out to how these patterns form over time—and where the cycle actually starts.Work with me: Coaching details are in the show notes.
In this episode, Mary dives into one of the most harmful myths in the disordered eating and food addiction world: the idea that you can “see” disordered eating by looking at someone's body.If you've ever been told “It can't be that bad you don't even look big enough,” this episode is for you. Disordered eating doesn't have a “look.” It isn't defined by weight, size, or BMI. It's a behavior rooted in excessive restriction, shame, emotional distress, and survival and people of all body types struggle with it.Mary breaks down why eating disorderly is so misunderstood, how weight stigma keeps people from getting help, and why your pain is real and valid even if you “don't look sick.” You'll learn what binge eating actually is, how it shows up, and why compassion, not judgment, is essential for recovery.This episode is a powerful reminder that if you're struggling with disordered eating, emotional eating, or food addiction, you deserve support no matter what your body looks like.Listen in for validation, clarity, and hope as you continue your food sobriety journey.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Freedom Online Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourseFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcWant to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Do you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Join my online community The Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkWebsite: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com
What if your relationship with food isn't just about food?In this episode, I share my own struggles with disordered eating and anxious attachment, and the surprising parallels I've noticed between the two. From craving reassurance in relationships to seeking comfort or control through food, these patterns often stem from the same place - fear of abandonment, lack of safety, and a deep need for control.This is a conversation about the emotional roots beneath these behaviours and what healing has looked like for me as I've started building more security within myself.PS. On March 5th I'm hosting "The Language of the Body Workshop" which is a perfect intro to somatic therapy and will give you frameworks for understanding what it means to rewrite patterns on a subconscious level and free you of old stories, blocks, and even symptoms.Join the Becoming Secure women's membership to learn how to use somatic practices and inner work to heal anxious attachment
Did you know that 1 in 5 teenagers may be struggling with disordered eating right now and most don't even realize it? In this episode of Healthy Teen Life, Leslie breaks down what disordered eating actually is, why it's so easy to miss, and why catching it early is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health and future. If you've ever felt anxious around food, guilty after eating, or like your thoughts about your body are taking up way too much space in your head, this episode is for you. Leslie walks through 15 of the most common signs and symptoms of disordered eating so you can recognize what's happening and know you're not alone. In this episode, you'll learn: What disordered eating actually is and why it's not the same as having an eating disorder Why dieting, calorie counting, and food rules are more common and more harmful than you think How to recognize the 15 most common signs of disordered eating in yourself or a friend Why comparing your body to others on social media is affecting your mental health and what to do instead What early action looks like and why it makes such a big difference in your outcome How to start shifting your mindset around food and body in a way that actually sticks Connect with Leslie: Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here to help your teen or young adult resolve weight and unhealthy eating habits, while improving body image and self-esteem. Grab Leslie's free guide: 5 Ways to Help Your Teen Eat Better Without Making Things Worse Website: leslierosecoaching.com Instagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoaching Disclaimer
"By age 40, one in five women has dealt with an eating disorder—twice the rate we see by age 21." – Harvard UniversityWhile society often frames eating disorders as a struggle for teenagers, the reality is that women in midlife are increasingly vulnerable. In this episode, Dr. Rachel Pope addresses the "silent epidemic" affecting millions of women as they navigate the convergence of hormonal shifts, body image pressures, and life transitions.As we continue our New Year's series on weight management and GLP-1 medications, Dr. Pope is joined by internationally recognized expert Dr. Lucene Wisniewski. Together, they discuss the thin line between a healthy focus on nutrition and the onset of disordered eating. Why do perimenopause and menopause create a "biological window of risk"? How do we distinguish between "discipline" and "obsession"?Dr. Lucene Wisniewski, PhD, FAED, is a leader in eating disorder treatment and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with nearly 30 years of experience. She provides a compassionate, evidence-based look at how women can protect their mental health while pursuing physical wellness.In this episode, we discuss: The Hormonal Connection: Why the menopause transition is a high-risk period for both relapses and "de novo" (new) eating disorders. Effective vs. Rigid Eating: Moving away from black-and-white "food rules" toward a flexible, social, and balanced relationship with fuel. Red Flags in Midlife: How to identify signs of preoccupation, body checking, and the moralization of food. The "Binge-Restrict" Cycle: Why "not eating" is often the biggest trigger for out-of-control eating. Tracking Apps & Tech: When tools like macro-trackers stop being helpful and start becoming a "life stance." ARFID in Adults: Understanding Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and how it differs from traditional anorexia. Supporting Others: How to broach a conversation with a friend or family member without causing shame (and why you should never do it at the dinner table).National Resources for Help: NEDA Helpline: (800) 931-2237 Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741 ANAD Helpline: (888) 375-7767About Our Guest:Dr. Lucene Wisniewski is the Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of the Center for Evidence-Based Treatment (CEBT). She is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University.Connect with Dr. Wisniewski: Website: cebtohio.comConnect with Dr. Rachel Pope: Website: ourwomanity.com Social Media: @drrachelpope
What do lasagna, punch, and your midnight cookie cravings have in common? More than you'd ever guess. Today, I'm serving up something totally different—a mashup episode that takes us from the surprising origins of the words on your dinner plate to the hidden spots where travelers find real food magic, and finally, into the deep conversation we don't have enough about: what's really driving your cravings. I sat down with Mark Morton, author of Cupboard Love, who dropped some serious mind-benders—like the fact that lasagna is related to the word for bedpan (I'm still processing that one) and that companion actually means someone you break bread with. Then Kenny Dunn, founder of Eating Europe, joined me to talk about why the best meals aren't the Instagram-famous spots, but the tiny places where locals line up for just one thing. And in my solo segments, I get real about protein confusion, the truth about farm-raised versus wild-caught, and the emotional roots of the cravings that have us standing in front of the pantry at midnight. If you've ever wondered where food words come from, how to eat like a traveler instead of a tourist, or why you're reaching for the cookie jar when what you really need is something deeper—this episode is for you. Let's get curious together. 0:00 – Intro: Why This Mashup Episode Is Different 2:14 – Interview with Mark Morton: The Surprising Origin of Lasagna 3:49 – Why Pantry Has Nothing to Do With What You Store 4:13 – The Beautiful Meaning of "Companion" 5:28 – Shakespeare Never Ate a Banana 6:35 – How Language Borrows From Invaders and Settlers 8:16 – The Punjabi Origin of Punch 9:58 – Interview with Kenny Dunn: Finding the Places Locals Love 10:50 – Why Instagram-Famous Spots Usually Disappoint 12:37 – What European Markets Teach Us About Community 15:04 – Solo Segment: The Truth About Protein Quality 22:14 – Farm-Raised vs. Wild-Caught: Why It Matters 24:27 – What Your Grandparents Knew About Eating Meat 29:10 – How to Calculate Your Protein Needs 31:45 – Solo Segment: Cravings Are Messengers, Not Enemies 35:20 – The Emotional Triggers Behind Late-Night Eating 39:10 – Restrictive Dieting and Disordered Eating 42:15 – Tools to Regain Control: The 90/10 Rule 44:35 – Final Thoughts and Challenge to Stay Curious MENTIONED RESOURCES Book: Cupboard Love: A Dictionary of Culinary Curiosities by Mark Morton Company: Eating Europe (culinary tour company) Product: Superfood Sprinkle by Chef Mareya Program: Eat to Thrive program Tool: Meal prep app at mealprepapp.chefmareya.com Website: ChefMareya.com Discount Code: REAL DISH (for Superfood Sprinkle) Book: Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive by Chef Mareya
Confidence is not about loving how you look. It is about resilience, safety, and agency in eating disorder recovery. In this thoughtful and grounded conversation, Dr. Marianne Miller sits down with therapist, educator, and podcast host Rachelle Heinemann, LMHC, LPC @raquelleheinemann, to explore the deeper emotional and relational layers beneath body image distress and disordered eating. Rather than focusing only on surface-level body image strategies, this episode examines how confidence develops through resilience, meaningful connection, personal agency, and small intentional steps taken over time. Together, they discuss why traditional approaches to body image may feel incomplete, how unsafe environments can intensify negative body thoughts, and what it truly means to cultivate confidence in the context of eating disorder recovery. This conversation offers compassionate, clinically informed insight for anyone navigating body image struggles, low self-esteem, chronic disordered eating patterns, or the long path of healing. What We Explore in This Episode The relationship between body image, confidence, and disordered eating. Why confidence is better understood as resilience rather than appearance or personality. How safety, stress, and environmental context influence body image distress. The role of agency, assertiveness, and small achievable steps in recovery. Why meaningful, supportive relationships are foundational to confidence building. How deeper emotional needs often drive body image pain more than physical appearance. Practical ways to begin cultivating resilience in eating disorder recovery. A Different Way to Understand Confidence Many conversations about confidence center on visibility, charisma, or loving one's body at all times. In this episode, Raquelle offers a more compassionate and realistic framework: confidence as an internal, flexible resilience that can grow even when fear, uncertainty, or body image distress are still present. Through clinical stories and lived therapeutic insight, this discussion reframes confidence as something that develops through curiosity, connection, and repeated small acts of courage, rather than perfection or performance. About Rachelle Heinemann, LMHC, LPC Rachelle Heinemann is a licensed mental health counselor in New York and a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey. She specializes in working with individuals experiencing disordered eating, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. She teaches courses on eating disorders and body image, provides continuing education for clinicians, and hosts the podcast Understanding Disordered Eating. Raquelle also contributes leadership within the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals New York. Her confidence and resilience workbook, discussed in this episode, guides readers through curiosity, connection, and small actionable steps toward meaningful and sustainable change. Resources and Links Rachelle's Confidence & Resilience Workbook: (Use code PODCAST to download for free.) Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast Bergen Mental Health Group Follow Rachelle on Instagram: @rachelleheinemann Related Episodes DIVING DEEP to Help Folks Recover From Eating Disorders, With Rachelle Heinemann, LMHC, CEDS, @rachelleheinemann on Apple and Spotify. When Exercise Becomes Punishment: Body Image, Shame, & Disordered Eating With Dr. Lisa Folden @healthyphit on Apple and Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne Miller Dr. Marianne Miller is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in: Eating disorder recovery ARFID and selective eating Binge eating disorder Neurodivergent-affirming care Body liberation and weight-inclusive healing Therapy and coaching are available in California, Texas, Washington, DC, and worldwide. You can also explore: The ARFID & Selective Eating Course The Binge Eating Recovery Membership More episodes of the Dr. Marianne-Land Podcast on body image, neurodivergence, and long-term recovery Listen, Follow, and Share If this episode resonated with you, consider following the podcast, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who may need compassionate, evidence-informed support for body image and eating disorder recovery. Your support helps more people find liberation-oriented, neurodivergent-affirming care.
This goes along with the interview about Embodied Exercise. For many people, the other side of that coin is eating. And rates of disordered eating are higher among Autistics, ADHDers (especially women), and trans and gender non-conforming folks.The episode only briefly touches on ARFID, an eating disorder more likely to affect autistic people for multiple reasons. If you know someone who could be an expert interview on ARFID, please send them my way.Oh another fun fact I didn't mention... it's possible that the "obesity epidemic" (unscientific nonsense) was literally caused by dieting. Yes, that's correlation, but damn it makes a compelling chart. (from Anti-Diet, book below)Mentioned in episode:Book Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating by Christy Harrison MPH RD*ep. 129 Embodied Exercise with Martha MunroeAuDHD Flourishing resources:Transcript Doc (often a few weeks behind, but we do catch up!)Mattia's NewsletterLike Your Brain community space (Patreon/Discord)*affiliate link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start Here + Listening Paths: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-here Pick the path that fits what you're dealing with right now.If you've ever been told “just stop restricting” and felt more confused than helped, this episode is for you. We're defining restriction in a way that actually supports recovery: not every “no” creates pressure. The kind of restriction that fuels binge eating is excessive, distress-based scarcity—and learning the difference is how you build steadiness without swinging into chaos. In this episode, we coverWhy “never say no” isn't recovery—it's a different trap The key distinction: regulation vs. scarcity (limits aren't the problem; distress is) Two types of “restriction”:Practical boundaries that create stability Deprivation-based restriction that drives rebound eating Why deprivation backfires (biology, psychology, and nervous system threat) How to tell, in real time, whether a “no” is supportive or scarcity-based (the 3 questions) Work with meIf you want support building your middle path—without swinging between extremes—coaching details can be found at ConfidentEaters.com. Or, send me an email at Georgiefear@gmail.com.
Anna Rollins is the author of Famished: On Food, Sex, and Growing Up as a Good Girl. Anna's debut memoir examines the rhyming scripts of diet culture and evangelical purity culture, both of which direct women to fear their own bodies and appetites.Anna is an award-winning instructor who taught English in higher education for nearly 15 years, and her writing has appeared in outlets like The New York Times, Slate, Electric Literature, Salon, Joyland, and more. In today's episode, Anna shares how societal messages around beauty and body image contributed to her struggles with disordered eating. We also discuss Anna's research on purity and diet culture's impacts on women's relationships with their bodies and food, as well as how the concept of self-control might be helpfully framed as we enter the season of Lent.My hope is that as we name and shed unhelpful theologies related to food and our bodies, we might find more freedom, healing, and wholeness.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.
In case you missed it! Here is a throwback to one of our favourite early episodes. *Interview starts at 18:00*Ep: 82: Disordered Eating in Runners / Dietitian Maddi ParsonsMaddi Parsons is a dietitian specialising in disordered eating, mental health and sports nutrition. Maddi speaks on an array of topics within the world of nutrition for runners and our relationship with food. We learn about the difference between Disordered Eating and an Eating Disorder, some red flags to lookout for and the implications of under fuelling on performance and bone health.Some of the topics covered include;-power to weight ratio-intuitive eating vs planned for performance goals-fitting processed gels into a predominately 'wholefood' diet-fibre and gut comfort during races-fuelling for long runs-diet culture and body image in sport-cravings and hunger cues for athletes -using food as a reward and running to earn foodOur chat with Maddi shone a light on some topics that are often swept under the rug, it was both emotive and educational. We know you'll have lots of takeaways from this one and we can't wait to hear what you think.You can reach out to Maddi on her website https://www.maddiparsonsnutrition.com/about or instagram via https://www.instagram.com/maddiparsonsnutrition/ If this ep has brought anything up for you we've put some links below where you can reach out for help;Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/Kids Helpline: https://kidshelpline.com.au/000 EmergencyButterfly Foundation https://butterfly.org.au/ Thanks for all of your support! Please rate the podcast, leave a review and follow us on instagram @strongerstride to stay up to date.Need some nutrition or hydration for your endurance training? Use the code TAILWINDSTRONG at www.tailwindnutrition.com.auYou can also use our code STRONGERSTRIDE for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes at www.solemechanics.com.au
Twenty years ago, I dug Valentine's Day chocolates out of the trash.And that moment kicked off 15 years of restriction, rules, all-or-nothing dieting, and solid disordered eating patterns that I didn't even recognize at the time.In this episode of Mastering Menopause, I'm sharing the story of the Valentine's Day that changed everything — the 1,200 calorie era, the keto obsession, intermittent fasting, marathon training, and the years of believing I just “couldn't be trusted” around food.I was really good at losing weight.I just sucked at maintaining it.I lived in the constant cycle of:• Restrict Monday through Thursday• Blow it on the weekend• Start over on Monday• Create new rules• Break them• Beat myself upI stopped baking cookies for my kids.I wouldn't keep “trigger foods” in the house.I truly believed I had no control.Until I learned how to eat in a way that actually supported my metabolism instead of fighting it.In this episode, I talk about:• How restriction creates obsession• Why 1,200 calories isn't the solution• The mental freedom that comes from tracking macros properly• Why protein is the secret sauce• The difference between control and food freedom• And how I can now have two chocolates and move on with my lifeThis is especially for the woman in her 40s or 50s who feels stuck in the restrict–binge–restart cycle and thinks menopause is the reason she can't maintain weight loss.It's not.Your metabolism just needs a different approach.If you're ready to break the cycle, I'm currently enrolling for the FIT AF Metabolic Fat Loss Accelerator — a 4-week program where we spend:• 2 weeks at true maintenance• 2 weeks in a precision fat loss phase• With macro guidance, workouts, and real food freedomhttps://go.katalystfitness.net/fatloss-acceleratorIf this episode resonated, share it with a friend who needs to hear it.You don't have to live at war with your body or food anymore.Thank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!If you want to see how we can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals!https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow Now accepting clients! Coaching Process Video and booking link https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/mmmcoachingapp Free No BS Menopause Secrets Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=shareFor all my social links: https://go.katalystfitness.net/kathykatalystDo you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here:https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entryHave a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net
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You might know her as Ivy Forrester on The Bold And The Beautiful, the long-running soap opera that has been broadcast around the world for nearly 40 years. That role marked Ashleigh Brewer’s breakout in the US, after she first came to notice working in Australian children’s shows like The Sleepover Club and H20: Just Add Water, before joining the cast of Neighbours at the age of 18. But as you’ll hear in this episode of the Stellar podcast, at 35, Ash has lived just as many lives as a character on a soap opera. Last December, she got married, and as she reveals for the first time in this interview, she is entering her third trimester as she prepares to welcome her first baby. All this has coincided with a time when Ash has never felt more comfortable in her own body, because as she also explains, she struggled with an eating disorder for several years. Candid, raw and reflective, Ash also opens up on how she pulled together her low-key, no-fuss wedding day in just nine days, why sobriety was a key part of her recovery, and how how finding support from a strong circle of fellow Aussie expats and actors including Phoebe Tonkin, Samara Weaving and her one-time housemate and Neighbours co-star Margot Robbie helped her to heal. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, visit Butterfly at butterfly.org.au You can find out more about Ash Brewer on Instagram here. Watch the full episode with Ash Brewer here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar or stellarmag.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IATBP bikini champion Lucy Cook joins the show to talk about her journey as a trans woman and bodybuilding athlete.Tune in to hear more about her inspiring story, navigating her gender identity, disordered eating, and now her passion for bodybuilding.Links and resources:Connect with Lucy on Instagram @lucy.liftsit: https://www.instagram.com/lucy.liftsit/ Sign up for one on one coaching with me: https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.htmlFollow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/Visit my website: https://www.fittotransformtraining.comSign up for my free newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglistSubscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nikias_fittotransform Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignupTake my free “Should You Cut or Bulk First?” quiz: https://nikias-dddr9p81.scoreapp.com/
In this episode, I'm joined by fellow Registered Dietitian Shawna Melbourn, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Intuitive Eating Counsellor based in Ottawa, who provides virtual nutrition support for eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, and the aftermath of chronic dieting.Shawna brings such a compassionate, grounded perspective to this conversation as we dive into who eating disorders really affect (hint: it's more people than you might think), the life stages and body changes that can increase vulnerability, and the subtle red flags that often show up before disordered eating spirals into something more serious.We talk about how chronic dieting culture, body changes, and “trying to be healthy” can quietly cross the line — and what both individuals and providers should be watching for.Shawna also shares how she's helping train and mentor other registered dietitians through specialized education programs so more professionals feel confident supporting clients with eating disorders in a safe, weight-inclusive, and recovery-focused way.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has struggled with their relationship with food or body — and for healthcare providers who want to better support their clients with compassion and evidence-based care.You'll learn:• The most common (and often overlooked) groups affected by eating disorders Early warning signs and life transitions that can trigger disordered eatingHow dietitians and providers can better support recovery without reinforcing diet cultureShawna Melbourn - WebsiteED for RDs: Eating Disorder Education for Registered Dietitians Instagram Facebook
This conversation was so fruitful last year I wanted to bring it back up to you as we prepare for Lent. This is also the exact episode I referenced in my new book, Made God: Overcoming the Lies That Keep Women At War With Their Bodies. Father Wayne's tenderness and understanding is healing for any heart who has felt alone in their struggles with food in this season. In this episode:Why the purpose of fasting is Union with GodHow to handle fasting if you have struggled with disordered eatingThis is a snippet of a full episode, you can listen to the full conversation here.Get A Copy Of Made Good (The Book)!SophiaAmazonCONNECT WITH FLORENCIA: Apply to The Made Good Method and Work With Our TeamFollow on InstagramWebsite
In this episode, I explore four roots of disordered eating: looking at food labels (good/bad); control issues, emotional expression and communication styles. I hope that you find it helpful. My YouTube channel Do check out Food Freedom - my app if you'd like some support. Take me to the app! Buy me a coffee! New mini course - if you love fitness and struggle with food relationship. Only £22 for 90 minutes of inspiration and tips, plus a workbook. The Fitness Lover's Guide to Food Freedom (creating your happiest and healthiest relationship with food). I initially created this for my local gym and decided that more of you might like to access the resources. Do sign up! To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website My new APP! Freedom with Food Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating - a course to help you heal your relationship with food. Online Breaking Free from Bulimia - a course to help you break free from bulimia nervosa. Eating Disorders Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with eating disorders. Body Image Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with body image issues. My YouTube channel
Full Plate: Ditch diet culture, respect your body, and set boundaries.
Therapists Ashley Wilfore and Sarah Louer know what it's like to have dieting and body shame passed down to you like a family heirloom. We discuss what it means to experience intergenerational trauma, how disordered eating and body hatred get inherited and perpetuated through family values and behaviors, and what it's like to grow up surrounded by diet culture in your home. Ashley and Sarah and speak with honesty, compassion, and humor about their experiences letting go of the pursuit of thinness, and trying to raise their own children while being cycle-breakers.Tune in to hear more about:- What's on their plates (hint: foods to eat when you're sick, and an ode to eggplant...)- A clinical and personal definition of “intergenerational trauma”- Being impacted by generational passing down of dieting and body shame- How the idea that starving yourself is power has been believed by their family members who were otherwise independent-minded and strong - Specific moments and vivid memories from childhood that form beliefs today- Overhearing the women they looked up to talking about their own bodies- The moments they realized they couldn't keep dieting and over-exercising - The intentional decisions they made as mothers when it comes to food and body talk- How they handle their parents' anti-fat bias todaySupport 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/subscribe Apply for Abbie's Group 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-groupSocial media:Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcastFind Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroyPodcast Editing by Brian WaltersThis podcast is ad-free and support comes from your support on Substack. Subscribe HERE.More About Ashley:Ashley is a wife, a mom of two boys and a clinician. She has her master's in science in forensic psychology and is working on her second advanced degree in social work. She specializes in working with people with IDD and complex needs, but really enjoys talking and working with people who have experienced family trauma and supporting others to break out of social norms.More About Sarah:Sarah is a 54-year-old mother of four living in Vermont, working in New York. She's a licensed clinical social worker, an avid traveler, foodie, and a recovering disorder dieter. She's passionate about human rights for all, and a rectal cancer survivor. She loves Costa Rica, the ocean, and craft cocktails. 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
Andrea is a mother of two and a therapist with 11 years of experience. She specializes in working with people in pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood, specifically in using EMDR and IFS to help empower them on their journeys toward healing from trauma and finding peace in their relationships with food and body. Andrea has her own private psychotherapy practice, Wetterau Wellness, provides IFS-informed EMDR consultation to fellow therapists, and loves spending her free time with friends and family. CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast
Disordered eating is far more common in runners than most people realise.And many athletes are already caught in it without ever using that label.In this episode, we have an honest, necessary conversation about disordered eating and eating disorders in runners. Not from a place of blame or shock, but from education, lived experience, and a deep desire to keep people healthy and in the sport long term.We talk about:• The difference between eating disorders and disordered eating• Why endurance athletes are especially vulnerable• Common behavioural, physical, and psychological warning signs• RED-S and chronic underfueling in runners• How “discipline” and performance culture can quietly cause harm• The real cost of ignoring the problem• What healthy fueling actually looks like for runners• When and how to seek supportThis episode is for runners who want to perform well without sacrificing their health, identity, or longevity in the sport.If parts of this conversation resonate, that matters. You're not weak. You're not broken. And you're not alone.Running should add to your life, not shrink it.
Kate Rowe's life has been full of wild adventures and hard living. But when she found sobriety, Kate discovered something big about herself. CW: This story contains discussion of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault and some strong language. Please take care when listening.Ever since she stepped off the boat at Circular Quay as a 20-something 10-pound Pom, Kate has run fearlessly toward outrageous adventure.As a young woman Kate travelled around Australia picking tobacco, hitchhiking and sometimes spent her weekends running riot in Kings Cross.Then in 1974, she tagged along with some random guys she'd met who wanted to walk across the island of Timor. From there, Kate ventured into South-East Asia, where she began smuggling bricks of cannabis from Thailand into Nepal.But everywhere she went, Kate took herself with her, and so all kinds of baggage from her early life came along for the wild ride.Eventually a cloud lifted, and when Kate found sobriety she realised something big about herself.Content Warning: This story contains discussion of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault and some strong language. Please take care when listening.How the F*ck Would I Know is published by Power Writers Publishing Group and can be found online.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores trauma, healing, recovery, England, London, disordered eating, eating disorder recovery, substance abuse, addiction, drug trafficking, drug dealing, heroin, opium, alcohol, alcoholism, addiction recovery, therapy, counselling, sexuality, LGBTQI+, queer community, Mardi Gras, 1978, lesbian, women's Lib.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.
In today's episode, I'm joined by Ro Mitchell for a really honest and grounding conversation about the link between ADHD, anxiety and disordered eating and the role control often plays when your mind feels chaotic or overwhelming.We talk about learning to soften the inner critic, rebuilding trust with your body, and why recovery isn't about giving up control entirely, but about finding safer, more compassionate ways to feel secure. Ro also shares practical tools around body checking, setbacks, and how to respond kindly to yourself when things wobble. This one is gentle, validating, and full of small but powerful takeaways.Thank you to Bare Biology for sponsoring this episode.Bare Biology is an independent, women-powered business creating high-quality supplements designed to support well-lived lives. They're offering listeners 20% off with the code PANDORA20.Visit barebiology.com and use the code PANDORA20 at checkout. You won't regret it!Find Ro: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@romitchell?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoMitchellInstagram: @romitchellRead her book, How to Talk to Yourself: https://amzn.eu/d/7jvtSKPStay 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.
Courtney joined the fitness & nutrition portion of the Warrior Goddess Program one year ago & today she's here on the podcast sharing all of her results from healing disordered binge-restrict behaviors, healing body image, releasing her ankle pain from a diagnosed chronically sprained ankle again, reducing her anxiety, releasing overwhelm & perfectionism… the list goes on!➡️The Warrior Goddess Transformation Program...empowering witches to lose weight after trauma without endless self sacrifice using depth psychology aligned body energetics.➡️ Sign up here
On this week's episode, we talk about current societal trends impacting women and girls, leading them to believe that they are always on show and that the way they look is the most important thing about them. Thankfully, we have a trusted companion to do so in Oona Hanson. Oona Hanson is an educator and parenting coach. Through her writing, workshops, and private consultations, she supports families in raising kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their body. She has been featured in television programs, like Good Morning America, and her work has been featured in various publications, including People, USA Today, US News & World Report, Today, CNN, and The Washington Post. In our time together, we unpack a recent article Oona wrote for CNN, entitled, The Life of a Girl Who's Always on Show: Help Your Daughter Navigate a World That's Constantly Judging Her Looks. Specifically, we talk about the showgirl imagery in Taylor Swift's latest album, how we might interact with the next generation around the prevalence of weight loss ads, and the recent TikTok, now banned hashtag, #skinnytoc.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.
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Anti-diet dietitian Leah Kern joins us to discuss how struggling with anxiety made her susceptible to a wellness diet that promised safety and longevity, how that diet quickly spiraled into full-on disordered eating, how being eco-conscious and “earthy” can easily lead into wellness traps, the connection between spirituality and wellness culture, why she finally stopped trying to fix her anxiety with food and started taking meds, and more.Leah Kern is an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor who specializes in helping people heal their relationships with food and body. Her approach to coaching is firmly evidence-based, rooted in the Health At Every Size (HAES®) & Intuitive Eating frameworks. In her private practice, Leah teaches her clients to harness their body's innate wisdom to govern how they eat and live. Leah believes that the work involved with unraveling years of conditioning in diet culture and learning to come home to one's body is deeply spiritual work and she treats it as such. It is Leah's mission to help her clients make peace with food and body so they can unlock their most aligned and fulfilling lives. Learn more about her work at leahkernrd.com.If you like this conversation, subscribe to hear lots more like it!Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like bonus episodes, subscriber-only Q&As, early access to regular episodes, community threads, and much more. Learn more and sign up at rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Christy's new book, The Wellness Trap, is now available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Georgie Fear explores the psychological chain reactions behind binge eating, revealing how it often serves as a rebound effect from excessive restraint and self-sacrifice. Through the story of Marta, a busy mom juggling family and business, listeners learn how binge eating isn't about selfishness—it's actually a compensation for too much selflessness.Key Topics CoveredWhy binge eating doesn't occur in isolation—it's a rebound or "ricochet" from preceding circumstancesThe intersection of restraint and entitlement in disordered eatingHow excessive self-sacrifice during the day leads to compensatory eating behaviorsThe difference between healthy restraint and harmful restrictionWhy taking away the "problem food" isn't the solutionMain Story: Marta's JourneyMarta is a married mother of four who runs a home business while managing her children's busy schedules. Despite loving her life, she struggles with eating entire boxes of cookies in her car between errands. Georgie reveals how Marta's binge eating is actually an aftershock of practicing too much selflessness—skipping meals, ignoring her own needs, and constantly serving others.Key InsightsBinge eating behaviors can be understood as a solution rather than just a problemStrong emotional attachments to binge behaviors are normal—even when you desperately want to stopThe solution isn't more restraint; it's learning to ease up on the excessive ways we restrict ourselvesNot all restraint is bad—healthy restraint allows balanced decision-makingAction Steps DiscussedAllow yourself to rest when tiredMake time to eat proper mealsGive yourself permission to daydream and think about your own wantsDedicate time to activities just for yourselfExplore what you want—not just what others needComing Up NextThe next episode will dive deeper into how food interacts with restraint, addressing the common belief that any restriction leads to disorder, and discussing how people with a history of disordered eating can still lose weight in a healthy way.Connect with Confident EatersFor more resources on achieving complete food freedom, visit ConfidentEaters.com or subscribe to the Breaking Up with Binge Eating Podcast.
We brought the husbands on for this one. Sean Van Horn and TJ David join us to talk about eating disorders in men, disordered eating in male athletes, and how the wellness industry preys on masculine insecurity with different packaging but the same playbook.First up: a game called Influencer or Dictator, where the guys guess whether quotes about discipline and suffering came from David Goggins or Joseph Stalin. It was harder than it should have been.Ten million American men will experience an eating disorder. Men make up 25 percent of cases, but only 10 percent of treatment, and the shame is double because you're told you have a "women's disease." Meanwhile, gym culture sells restriction as optimization and calls it biohacking. If you put it in a spreadsheet, it's not mental illness, right? It's astrology for boys.We trace the history from Charles Atlas selling masculinity during the Great Depression to G.I. Joe's impossible biceps to today's Ginfluencer explosion. Every masculinity crisis spawns a fitness boom. Sean shares his own eating disorder recovery, and we break down the red flags hiding in plain sight: cutting, clean eating, cheat days, earning food, no rest days. When The Rock does it, he's a brand. When your friend does it, check in.Sponsors:Osmia Skincare — Code YDS20 at osmiaskincare.com for 20% offTailwind Nutrition — Code YOURDIET20 at tailwindnutrition.com for 20% offMicrocosm Coaching — Free consult at microcosm-coaching.com
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Is your relationship with food running the show? Are you constantly changing diets, chasing rules, counting macros, and trying to hack your way to peace… but never actually getting any?In this episode, Mary exposes the normalized disordered behaviors hiding inside modern “wellness” culture from scale obsession to protocol hopping to rigid food rules disguised as discipline. She shares why chasing diet labels never leads to true freedom… and the real reason you feel stuck on the food roller coaster you say you're tired of.You'll learn:✨ What disordered eating actually looks like today✨ Why you keep bouncing from challenge to challenge✨ The difference between health… and obsession✨ What REAL food freedom feels like (and how to get there)✨ The inner work that finally fixes your relationship with foodIf you're ready to stop micromanaging every bite and finally live a peaceful, normal life where food doesn't control you then this episode is your wake-up call.Press play and start your recovery journey today.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Freedom Online Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourseFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcWant to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Do you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Join my online community The Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkWebsite: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Jess Barron, also known as @theredheadrd, to have an honest conversation about the growing problem with “SkinnyTok” and the impact of skinny-focused messaging across social media.We break down how these trends are repackaging diet culture under the guise of “health,” why this content is so harmful, and how easily it can pull people back into restriction, comparison, and disordered thinking. Jess and I both share our own experiences navigating poor messaging online, how it affected our relationship with food and our bodies, and what it took to unlearn those patterns.We also talk about how to consume social media more intentionally how to spot red flags, curate your feed, and protect your mental and physical health in an online space that often rewards extremes. This episode is a must-listen if you've ever felt triggered, confused, or pressured by what you see online and want a more grounded, evidence-based approach to health.Coaching with Nicole Ferrier Fitness:I offer fully online, individualized coaching for both lifestyle and competition-based clients. With a bachelor's degree in exercise science and nearly a decade of coaching experience, my approach focuses on sustainable training, evidence-based nutrition, and building a healthy relationship with food and your body without extremes.Follow Jess on Instagram: @theredheadrdConnect with me: @NicoleFerrierFitness | www.nicoleferrierfitness.com
Worried that years of disordered eating have permanently damaged your metabolism? You're not alone. In this Coaching Over Coffee episode, Lindsey addresses one of the most common fears in eating disorder recovery: "Is my metabolism broken?" The truth might surprise you—and it's actually incredibly hopeful. What You'll Learn in This Episode The truth about metabolism: What it actually is and how it works in your body Can you break your metabolism? Spoiler alert: No, but you can slow it down (and speed it back up!) The myth of "calories in vs. calories out" and why this oversimplified formula doesn't tell the whole story What happens to your body during restriction: How your metabolism, digestion, heart rate, and body temperature all slow down to conserve energy Hypermetabolism in recovery: Why your body goes into "high gear" during the restoration process Science-backed hope: Research showing metabolic changes are fully reversible How to boost your metabolism: Practical steps to work WITH your body instead of against it Set point weight explained: Understanding when your body reaches its optimal performance state Key Takeaways Your metabolism isn't broken—it's adaptive. When you restrict food intake over months or years, your body learns to conserve energy by slowing down non-essential functions. Think of it like turning off lights in the house to save power. Research proves recovery is possible. A University of North Carolina study found zero metabolic differences between women who never had eating disorders and those fully recovered from anorexia and bulimia. All metabolic changes are fully reversible. 50-80% of your energy goes to resting functions. Your body needs fuel for basic organ function, tissue repair, fighting infections, physical activity, and digesting food—all before you even get out of bed. The opposite of the disorder is the path to healing. Stop restricting. Start fueling. Embrace food variety. Let go of rigid routines. Prioritize hydration, quality sleep, and self-care. Your body knows better than you think. At set point weight, your metabolism normalizes and your body operates at peak performance—not where society says you should be, but where your body thrives. Quotes from This Episode "You can slow down your metabolism and you can speed up your metabolism, but you can't break your metabolism. It's not ruined, it's not wrecked." "Your body doesn't care how you think it should look, or what society says is the best or the trendiest. Your body cares about its optimal function." "The lie that your eating disorder mind is telling you—that your metabolism is ruined—is just to keep you stuck, to make you believe there's nothing you can do to fix this." "Your body will heal itself, but you must learn to trust and to honor it. It's a two-way street." Resources Mentioned Harvard Medical School research on metabolism variability University of North Carolina and Chapel Hill study on metabolic recovery What's Next? If you're tired of missing the magic in your life because you're trapped in those eating disorder thoughts that are eating away at your mind—I want you to take a stand.
Losing weight is probably one of the most common reasons we hear that people want to end their binge eating. It's the physical symbol of success and is most apparent to the world. Reasons for wanting to change their current state may also include bothersome achy knees, elevated blood pressure, or distress about not being a healthy role model. But the big thing that hurts them on a daily basis is the size, shape, or weight of their body. If you want to stop binge eating mostly because you want to lose weight, that's a perfectly fine reason. The goal for today's episode is to help alleviate the frustration that can grow when you're doing the right things to stop binge eating, but your weight hasn't budged. Because if we don't address that frustration, it leads people to lose focus on binge eating recovery and start focusing instead on moving the scale. We will discuss how the order of the stages of recovery matter, why weight loss before conquering binge eating doesn't work, and learn about the steps toward achieving both goals. We want to equip you with strategies to navigate your own journey to complete food freedom, including deliberate weight loss behaviors and maintaining long-term success. Episode Timeline:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:26 Client's Weight Loss Frustration01:09 Understanding the Root Causes04:28 Stages of Binge Eating Recovery04:47 Initial Phase: Establishing Regular Meal Patterns05:53 Building Self-Awareness08:02 Re-patterning Responses11:11 Optional Stage: Deliberate Weight Loss15:05 Final Phase: Maintenance16:54 Conclusion and Next StepsConnect with Georgie and the Confident Eaters Coaches: WebsiteFacebookInstagramHave you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, I'm sitting this one out because it's the fourth edition of Girl's Stuff. Chaunce is joined by former guest Christine Reed and BPR first-timer Maggie Schoemann. The three cover hiking with a partner, where to get a vag wax on trail, birth control, weird body changes, including managing a beard on trail as a woman, eating disorders and how thru-hiking can trigger or resurface disordered eating (trigger warning), and much more. These are Chaunce's notes, so I'm just going to assume they're all accurate. We wrap the show with Chaunce's take on the new Diddy doc and the triple crown of the worst parts of the holidays. Gossamer Gear: Check out the Type II collection at gossamergear.com. [divider] Panel with Chaunce, Maggie, and Christine Maggie's Instagram Christine's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:03:50 - Reminders: Apply to vlog or blog for the Trek, apply to be a Trail Correspondent, and listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon! 00:08:45 - Introducing Maggie and Christine 00:13:26 - What is it like to do your first thru-hike while your partner finishes their Triple Crown? 00:22:30 - Discussion about making friends while thru-hiking in a couple 00:26:00 - What type of reaction did you get on the PCT? 00:32:14 - How was the Long Trail? 00:34:44 - What's it like to hike a trail that sucks with a platonic friend? 00:43:30 - Tell us about your chronic illness 00:48:30 - What specific foods did you mail yourself on the Long Trail? 00:52:35 - Discussion about PCOS 01:01:10 - Discussion about period cycles 01:09:40 - Discussion about nutrition and PCOS 01:20:00 - Discussion about PCOS and weight 01:29:50 - Trigger warning: disordered eating and body image 01:37:00 - Discussion about how thru-hiking intersects with disordered eating 02:18:20 - End trigger warning: discussion about getting waxed on trail 02:30:00 - Who determines what's cool on trail? 02:35:00 - Discussion about the evolution of women on trail 02:45:00 - Discussion about influencers on trail 02:54:00 - Recommend names of female influencers Segments Trek Propaganda This Simple Backpacking Mistake Almost Cost Me My Whole Hike by Kelly Floro QOTD: Have you seen the Diddy documentary? Triple Crown of the worst parts of the holidays Listener Voicemail Mail Bag [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok. Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Clint Sitler, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jason Kiser, Krystyn Bell, Matt from Gilbert, AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, SPAM, The Saint Louis Shaman, Timothy Hahn, Tracy 'Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, and Spencer Hinson.
At 40, Terry Tateossian was 210 lbs, facing terrifying health scares, and trapped in a cycle of failed diets. She discovered the secret to lasting fat loss and building muscle during menopause isn't endless cardio or starvation, but a powerful nutrition and weight training strategy most people overlook. In episode 842 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and Terry reveal how she completely transformed her body and mind, losing 80 pounds by ditching common myths and embracing a bodybuilding approach to health that anyone can use to get results.Ready to build your best body? Join Robert's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to learn the exact system for building muscle and losing fat. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Follow Terry on IG: https://www.instagram.com/how.good.can.it.getGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - How I Transformed My Body and Mind Forever After 40 0:56 - Morning vs. Evening Workouts: What's the Best Time to Train? 1:42 - The Catalyst: How I Lost 80 Pounds During Menopause 3:04 - How to Get Fit When Your Family Doesn't Support You 4:45 - Why Everyone Should Adopt a "Bodybuilder Mindset" for Health 5:13 - A Beginner's Guide to Gym Lingo (What is a "DB RDL"?) 7:21 - What Was the Real Reason I Decided to Change My Life? 8:02 - The Biggest Weight Loss Mistake: Endless Cardio & Calorie Restriction 8:41 - How a Bodybuilding Coach Changed My Life (The Plan She Gave Me) 10:42 - Why Would a Beginner Hire a Bodybuilding Coach? 12:34 - The Truth About Building Muscle and Losing Fat Efficiently 14:23 - Will Lifting Weights Make Women Bulky? The Truth Revealed 15:29 - What My Diet Looked Like Before My Transformation (The "Terry Diet") 18:29 - Is a Ketogenic Diet the Answer for Weight Loss? 20:30 - Is Tracking Your Macros a Form of Disordered Eating? 23:45 - Sponsor: The Keto Bodybuilding All-In-One System 25:28 - Why You Can't "Just Wing It" With Nutrition in the Modern World 28:40 - The Most Overlooked Key to Sustainable Fat Loss 29:35 - A Coach's First Step: How to Audit Your Current Diet 31:20 - The Unspoken Truth About Disordered Eating & Food Addiction 35:34 - Good Foods vs. Bad Foods: Should You Demonize Certain Foods? 37:38 - Is HRT the Answer for Menopause? Or Is It Something Else? 42:33 - Why Are Quick-Fix Solutions Like GLP-1s So Seductive? 45:18 - How to Help Women Who Are Chronically Undereating 48:15 - The Shocking Amount of Protein Your Body Actually Uses Daily 50:02 - What Are the Best Sources of Lean Protein? 53:03 - Why Your Doctor Won't Give You This Life-Changing Advice 54:52 - What's Next for Terry: Retreats for Women in the Smoky Mountains 58:09 - Where to Find Terry Tateossian Online
In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea interviews Monika Seigel, MS, RD, CEDS-C, CDN a registered dietician, nutritionist and certified eating disorder specialist with a background in professional ballet. Monika discusses her holistic approach to nutrition for dancers, emphasizing the importance of a healthy relationship with food and body image. The conversation covers important topics like the impact of social media misinformation, the signs of disordered eating, and the role of educators and parents in fostering a supportive environment. Monika also shares insights from her new book 'Nourishing Dance,' a resource aimed at improving dancer health and wellbeing. Get Monika's Book: https://www.nourishingdance.com Learn more about Monika's workshops: https://msnutrition.com/ Other Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/233 Episode Breakdown: 00:08 Meet Monika Seigel 00:31 The Role of Nutrition in a Dancer's Life 04:02 Healthy Eating and Relationship with Food 07:25 Challenges and Misinformation in Nutrition 13:55 Guidance for Teachers and Parents 20:48 Understanding Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating 22:15 Common Triggers and Influences 24:31 Early Signs and Intervention 26:21 Behavioral and Physical Indicators 28:57 Supporting a Friend or Peer 30:01 Creating a Supportive Dance Environment 35:07 Positive Changes and Future Goals 38:46 Resources and Final Thoughts
This week, we're continuing the conversation about eating disorders, but this time, with a professional who has spent nearly two decades treating eating disorders.After my solo episode (ep. 75) sharing my 15-year battle with anorexia, bulimia, food addiction, and body dysmorphia, you sent in hundreds of questions…and I saved all of them for this conversation.Today, I'm joined by Dr. Morgan Francis, licensed therapist and eating disorder specialist, for a powerful, honest, informative, and definitely-lifesaving conversation that every woman (and every parent) needs to hear.Together, we break down:✨ Disordered eating vs. eating disorders—the difference matters✨ How young it starts (as early as five years old) and why✨ The most commonly missed warning signs✨ How to know if you may be struggling✨ What to do if someone you love has an eating disorder✨ How to help yourself if you're stuck in the cycle✨ Why “looking healthy” can hide years of pain✨ The role of shame, trauma, comparison, and control✨ What real healing actually looks like, and how you can learn to love your bodyThis episode is equal parts education, compassion, and empowerment. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand your own relationship with food and your body…this conversation is a gentle, grounding place to start.If you or someone you love is struggling, please know: you're not alone, there IS help, and healing is absolutely possible.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comJournalist and professor Mallary Tenore Tarpley joins us to discuss her new book Slip and the realities of life in the middle of eating disorder recovery. She shares how losing her mother as a young girl led to disordered eating, why residential treatment was beneficial (and not), and how the pressures of maintaining “full recovery” led to years of struggle.Behind the paywall, Mallary and Christy discuss the many definitions of “full recovery,” the challenges of writing a book about disordered eating that's honest without being activating, and how Mallary talks to her kids about food.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To read the full post and upgrade to paid, go to rethinkingwellness.substack.com. More from Christy:Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it here, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.Subscribe on Substack for full interviews and more! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges, and a place to connect with other listeners.
In this episode, I break down the real costs when volume is mismanaged. I share what I've learned firsthand while building toward Ironman Arizona—how I fuel hard work without under-eating, protect muscle, keep hormones in check, and use recovery and sleep as performance tools. This isn't fear—it's a framework. If you're pushing big miles, you need a plan that matches your ambition: smart nutrition, balanced programming, intentional recovery.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction03:47 Balancing Strength and Endurance Training09:58 Energy Deficiency in Endurance Training24:57 Nutrient Deficiency and Endurance Essentials36:38 Muscle Wasting and Reduced Strength45:04 Disordered Eating in Endurance Athletes52:59 Hormone Disruption from High Volume Training58:49 High Risk of Injury in Endurance Training01:03:49 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsORDER MY BOOK HERE:https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFEhttps://bpn.team/memberIG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness