Podcasts about intuitive eating

In this episode of Life After Diets, host Stefanie Michele explores the strange tension of being “full but not finished.”Many people know the feeling: the body signals fullness, yet something inside still wants more. What does that reveal about the way we relate to food, our emotions, and ourselves? Rather than reducing the issue to hunger and fullness cues alone, this conversation looks at the cultural “shoulds” that hover over eating, the rebellion that comes from restriction, and the nervous system's role in making food feel safe or unsafe. Stefanie unpacks why stopping at the first sign of fullness often backfires, and why the experience of eating can be as much about psychology and emotional regulation as it is about physiology. The episode also weaves in a listener story about body image distress in an unexpected setting, highlighting how struggles with food are rarely isolated—they echo into how we manage overwhelm, shame, and self-perception in everyday life. The episode asks bigger questions about what we're really hungry for, how permission changes the eating experience, and what it takes to feel truly satisfied—not just physically, but emotionally too. binge eating recovery, intuitive eating, somatic practices, body image healing, nervous system regulation, food freedom, eating disorder recovery, fullness vs satisfaction, self-trust with food, emotional eating, diet culture recovery, Life After Diets Connect with Stefanie: Website: www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Substack: www.substack.com/@iamstefaniemichele Email: stefanie@iamstefaniemichele.com

What if your doctor could “prescribe” a nature walk, a museum visit, or coffee with a friend—and it actually improved your health? In this episode, we explore social prescribing, a growing global movement that connects people to non-clinical supports proven to enhance physical, mental, and social well-being. Rebecca (Becky) Hass, certified life coach, Programming & Outreach Manager for Anne Arundel County Public Library, and author of 101 Seeds for Library Joy, shares how she combines positive psychology with community engagement through her consulting company, Joy Work, LLC. In this episode:  What social prescribing is—and why it started in the UK How “link workers” and community navigators connect people to art, movement, nature, volunteering, and more The loneliness epidemic and why social health belongs beside physical and mental health Real stories from libraries, gyms, and neighborhoods proving that connection heals Barriers (transportation, awareness, “sick-care” systems) and what pilots in the US are testing How to self-prescribe joy and belonging—without waiting for a doctor's note   Connect with Becky: Website: https://joyworkllc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joy-work-llc   Resources:  Intuitive Eating Starter Kit: Use code PODCAST to get this for just $14 https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/starterkit Trainers: Become the Go-To Expert at Your Gym with Tara's free mini course: https://www.taradeleonfitness.com/ Connect with us!    The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5290e3f13e08/email-signup Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

If you've been on an intuitive eating journey, and you feel like it's going at a snail's pace, then this is the episode for you. We're digging into 3 specific strategies you can use right away that will speed up the process for you, so that you don't have to keep spinning your wheels and feeling frustrated.    This isn't about turning intuitive eating into a “quick fix” or skipping over the important parts. It's about moving the needle forward, without doing mediocre work - because you're going to be focusing your energy on taking action on the things that actually work to move you forward.    If you desperately want freedom with food, peace with your body and to not go to bed every night feeling guilty about what you ate that day, then you are in the right place.    Pop in your ear buds, grab a pen and paper to take notes, and let's do this!   Episode Highlights  

If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of bloating, gut issues, and restriction, this episode is going to speak directly to you.  In this interview, I sit down with Vital Spark functional health practitioner coach Elizabeth McMillin, whose story is as relatable as it is inspiring.  Growing up in an Italian household where gluten and dairy were staples, Elizabeth struggled with constant bloating, GI distress, and the stigma of being labeled “big-boned.” As a teen athlete, she fell into the all-too-common restrict–inflame cycle, chasing results through unsustainable habits that left her more inflamed than ever. Her turning point came when she discovered her true triggers and realized healing wasn't about restriction, but nourishment. From the relatable Lenny & Larry's cookie moment to creating her own product, HIIT Dough, Elizabeth turned her pain into purpose, proving it's possible to enjoy food without gut backlash.  In this episode, she shares how calming inflammation allowed her metabolism to finally rev back up, the underestimated role of stress and sleep in gut health, and why she's currently planning deeper functional testing postpartum. Elizabeth also opens up about life as a Special Forces wife, the resilience it demanded, and how that unique perspective now shapes the way she supports her clients. With advanced training under Dr. Carrie Jones's curriculum and deep dives into autoimmunity and hormones, she brings both credibility and compassion to her work. Most importantly, Elizabeth's story mirrors the struggles of so many women and she believes true healing comes when empathy and protocols work hand-in-hand. Whether you've battled gut issues, restrictive diets, or hormonal chaos, you'll walk away from this episode with hope, clarity, and the belief that you don't have to live in survival mode anymore. Tune in to hear how Elizabeth broke free from the restrict–inflame cycle, why she's so passionate about helping women fuel their bodies, and what's truly possible when you address the root cause. Time Stamps: (3:10) Early Gut Issues and Growing Up Italian(7:20) Navigating Inflammation(12:52) Deployment and Stress(16:20) The Creation of HIIT Dough(22:16) Pregnancy During COVID(28:57) Recent Client Case Study(35:42) What Drew Coach Elizabeth To Vital Spark(40:55) We See You(43:24) Where To Find Coach Elizabeth---------------------Follow Abbe on IG: @Blowoutsbyabbeandmore---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In episode 297 of Fitness & Sushi, I sit down with my Gen Z daughters for an honest conversation about what it's like to grow up surrounded by diet culture — and how they're learning to navigate it in today's world. From almond moms to social media pressures, you'll hear their perspective on what diet culture looks like for their generation, their memories of watching me trapped in it (and then breaking free), and what moms and grandmas can do to protect the next generation. In this episode — “Gen Z, Almond Moms & Diet Culture: A Daughter-Mom Talk on Body, Food & Freedom” — you'll learn…

Ever catch yourself spiraling from “I ate a bagel” to “welp, day's ruined”? Today Maria and Elizabeth unpack the sneaky thought patterns that mess with our wellness and show you how to call them out, reframe them, and move on with a lot more self-compassion. In this episode, we are diving into why thoughts aren't facts and how the thoughts–feelings–actions triangle drives our choices. Using real-life examples, from the intuitive eating “what-the-hell” effect to the classic “I said one wrong word; I'm a failure”, we break down common cognitive distortions and teach practical ways to reality-check and rewire them. In this episode: Why thoughts aren't facts—and why it matters for your wellness journey The “what-the-hell” effect in intuitive eating and how it relates to black-and-white thinking How catastrophizing turns one mistake into a worst-case scenario The tendency to discount positives and why accepting compliments feels hard Labeling ourselves or others and how it limits growth Practical strategies to reality-test your thoughts and build more flexible thinking Listen to our friends over at Parenting Shrink Wrapped Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-shrink-wrapped/id1766578984   Resources:  Intuitive Eating Starter Kit: Use code PODCAST to get this for just $14 https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/starterkit Trainers: Become the Go-To Expert at Your Gym with Tara's free mini course: https://www.taradeleonfitness.com/ Connect with us!    The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5290e3f13e08/email-signup Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com  

If you've ever found yourself eating the same 'safe' foods day after day because everything else feels too risky, or you've avoided social events because you didn't trust yourself around the food, this episode is for you. We're diving deep into one of the most fundamental aspects of healing your relationship with food: learning to trust yourself again.What You'll Discover:• The concept of two-way trust - why your body needs to trust you just as much as you need to trust it• Why restriction breaks trust and keeps you stuck in cycles of control and chaos• Small, incremental steps you can take to begin rebuilding trust with your body• How to start listening to your body's signals without the pressure to be perfect If you've been looking to everyone and everything outside yourself for food guidance, this episode will help you understand how to reconnect with your body's innate wisdom and rebuild the trust that restriction has damaged.Check out the first episode of the hunger series: What Is Your Relationship With Hunger?Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

Change is a complicated and nuanced factor. Ultimately, an eating disorder is a coping strategy, so there will always be some inevitable ambivalence around change. In this episode, I explore 5 factors that help support a client's change. I hope that you find it helpful. Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website 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.  

Send us a textIf social media were to be believed, everyone is on a diet.  No judgement here, believe me.  We live in a dieting culture - it is the air we breathe and the sea we swim in.But we are shrinking ourselves in more ways than one, at a time, where we need to take up space and stand up to the establishment, not cower under it.Alok Venom: "I belong firmly and irrevocably to me.  Once I began to realise that this body is mine,  other people's appraisal of it became irrelevant."Ela and I have both stopped pretending that this diet culture noise doesn't affect us.  Yes, we care about how we look, but as Stefanie Michele mentioned on the podcast last week, we now refuse to give our appearance so much power.How do we encourage our clients to do the same?  Staying on the 'non-diet' train takes work, determination, and an ability to sit with some discomfort. The non-sexy option?  Maybe.  But cultivating a good relationship with our bodies is invaluable.  Listening to our body's cues and nourishing them, rather than punishing them, will help to build that body respect, trust, and eventually acceptance.Take care of yourselves.  It's tough out there. x Please 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.AND if you enjoyed this episode, please share and follow the 'Find Your Strong podcast' and if you have time, write us a short review. It would honestly mean the world. Love to you all, Ela & Christine x

If live feels extremely heavy right now, you're not alone. I once had a conversation with a mentor around this topic about what to do when life is just heavy.  Sometimes we're weighed down because we aren't managing our thoughts well. Sometimes it's because we're in environments that don't serve us.  But other times, life is just heavy and no amount of mindset work or environment shifts seem to fix it right away. In those moments, the best thing we can do is support ourselves until the heaviness passes. In this episode, I share practical and compassionate ways to care for yourself when you feel overwhelmed. We'll talk about why stepping away from social media protects your mental space, and how serving others whether with a simple text or through volunteering can actually ease your own burdens.  You'll hear about the power of healthy community and why it's vital to resist the urge to isolate. I'll also share ideas for lighthearted activities that bring a sense of play, and small but powerful actions you can take for your body, like cooking a nourishing meal or going on a walk. We'll close by exploring gratitude practices, future-focused dreaming, and the importance of remembering that emotional states are temporary. Life isn't meant to feel easy all the time, but with the right tools, you can support yourself through the heavy seasons. Time Stamps: (2:02) Heavy Emotions This Week(6:02) The Extreme Recent Examples(9:11) Filling A Void Through Doom Scrolling(10:32) Doing Something For Someone Else(11:02) Get Around Community(16:07) Finding Playful Activities(23:42) Daydreaming About The Future---------------------Follow Abbe on IG: @Blowoutsbyabbeandmore---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

What comes to mind when you think about feeling hungry? For so many women, hunger feels like the enemy. Maybe you've believed that you have to be starving to lose weight. Or maybe you've tried to avoid hunger altogether... only to feel out of control when it finally hits. I've been there too. In this episode, I'm breaking down what it really means to be the right kind of hungry and how learning this one skill can change everything about the way you eat, lose weight, and trust yourself again. Because when you learn to master the right kind of hungry, you'll realize your body already knows exactly what it needs and you can finally lose weight for the last freakin' time. If you're ready to stop second-guessing yourself and lose weight in a way that feels simple and doable sign up for a free coaching session by clicking here.    Don't forget to:  GRAB YOUR FREE GET STARTED GUIDE (& 7 day planner) by clicking here  BUY YOUR READY TO LOSE PLANNER HERE: click to buy Get daily mindset and weightloss tips by following me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/readytolosecoach/

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In this episode, I explore how to navigate feeling full. I hope that you find it helpful.   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website ONLINE COURSES - link to all courses HERE 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.  

Chelsea Levy joins Kindred Nutrition to discuss what HAES is, how to integrate it in practice, Intuitive Eating, Body Image and more. This is a great episdoe to understand different treatment ideologies.I encourage you to follow Chelsea on instagram at @chelsealevynutrition and you can also check her out at www.chelsealevynutrition.comThank you for being here. If you enjoyed this episode please rate us, share us, and follow us!

On today's episode, I sit down with Jenna who is a busy physician assistant that found herself stuck after gaining weight after getting married and her honeymoon phase. Between 10-hour shifts, long commutes, and social events, Jenna wondered if it was even possible to feel good in her body again without dieting rules taking over her life. What changed everything? Learning how to fuel her metabolism strategically while still making room for real life. In just 6 months, Jenna has lost 22 pounds (and counting) inside our program — all while traveling, enjoying date nights, and keeping up with her demanding work schedule. In this episode, Jenna opens up about: ✔️ The reality of weight gain after big life transitions (and why intuitive eating wasn't enough for her ultimate fat loss goals) ✔️ The simple nutrition shifts that actually sped up her results without cutting out her favorite foods ✔️ How she fits exercise and meal prep into 10-hour workdays without stress ✔️ The mindset shifts that helped her enjoy pizza, cocktails, and even eating out on vacations while still losing weight If you've ever wondered how to balance fat loss with a career, marriage, social life, and a busy work schedule, Jenna's story will show you it's 100% possible. 1:1 Coaching with Lauren and Our Team of Dietitians: HERE To connect with Lauren, click HERE Submit your question for advice from Lauren on the show HERE Take the free Weight Loss Personality Quiz HERE Shop Our Meal Plans HERE Get Support & Personally Work With Us HERE Related Episodes:

Send us a textAlyssa Ages* is a force to be reckoned with.  Author, freelance journalist, crossfit athlete, marathon runner, strong woman competitor, and advocate for strength training and taking up space as a woman.Alyssa talks to us about how strength training, in particular, helped her regain trust and confidence in what her body could do.  She talks candidly about her struggles with infertility,  how going back to the gym after a miscarriage helped her process some very difficult emotions.We also discussed the following topics together:The benefits of strength training for women 40+ and why you don't HAVE to lift the heaviest of weights to feel the benefitWhy training 1-1 with a coach is recommended if you're new to strength, if you have the means to do so.The barriers to strength training.  How to reduce the risk of injuryHow to know when enough is enough, and your body just needs rest.How to be comfortable taking up space in your body, especially as you focus on 'building' strength rather than shrinking yourself.If you're on the fence about strength training or just curious about lifting atlas stones or swinging oddly shaped heavy objects around, this is the episode for you.*Alyssa Ages is a journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, GQ, Elle, The Globe & Mail, and others. She is the author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. Alyssa lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters. You can find her through her website or contact her on instagram. Please 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.AND if you enjoyed this episode, please share and follow the 'Find Your Strong podcast' and if you have time, write us a short review. It would honestly mean the world. Love to you all, Ela & Christine x

This episode is brought to you by TCP Youth Empowerment. Every child deserves someone in their corner. To sponsor a child, visit TCP to 44-321 or visit https://www.tcpyouthempowerment.org/ Friendships are one of the most important pieces of our health and wellness puzzle, but in midlife, they can look very different than they did in our 20s or 30s. Some friendships fade, some deepen, and some need a little “redesigning” to stay healthy and supportive. In this episode, we get real about the ups and downs of friendships in our 40s, 50s, and beyond. From the pain of being ghosted by a lifelong friend to the relief of no longer putting up with draining relationships, we explore how midlife changes our approach to connection, boundaries, and community. We share personal stories—both heartbreaks and joys—and talk about why friendships are not just emotional, but also physical health lifelines. You'll hear about redesigning relationships, the role of boundaries, and why even one or two solid friendships can be more powerful than a dozen “okay-ish” ones. In this episode: Why some friendships naturally fade (and why it's not always about you) How to “redesign” a friendship before letting it go The role of confidence, clarity, and boundaries in midlife relationships Why loneliness—physical or emotional—can harm health more than you realize How strong friendships can become an essential part of your wellness journey Resources:  Intuitive Eating Starter Kit: Use code PODCAST to get this for just $14 https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/starterkit Trainers: Become the Go-To Expert at Your Gym with Tara's free mini course: https://www.taradeleonfitness.com/ Connect with us!    The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5290e3f13e08/email-signup Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

In this episode, I dive into the psychology of eating disorders. I hope that you find it helpful. Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website ONLINE COURSES - link to all courses HERE 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.

Today we have on a special guest, Abbe Kierstein! Now if you've ever thought, ‘I'm active, I eat well, and I'm still not seeing it, especially as I'm getting older' then this episode is going to be for you.  Abbe is a client of ours at Vital Spark, a perimenopausal entrepreneur hairstylist who spends about 10 hours a day on her feet, came in already lifting weights, eating clean, eating 1400-1500 calories per day, taking thyroid meds and HRT, and yet she felt STUCK in her body.  That was about 10 months ago, and today she is a different person. So I'm very excited to pick Abbe's brain on what does it take to see sustainable changes in your 50's all while navigating a demanding schedule. In this episode, we discuss the challenges Abbe faced before joining Vital Spark, how she adapted to habit changes we implemented, how she navigated eating out, and so much more! We even answer some of your questions you submitted on Instagram! Time Stamps: (1:52) Abbe's Story (3:00) Struggles Before Vital Spark (6:42) Navigating The Habit Changes (10:02) Increasing Calories (13:53) Shifting From Coffee to Tea (15:14) Changes In Abbe's Body (19:22) Navigating Eating Out (23:54) Noticing The First Shift (27:04) Hardest Part of The Process (30:12) What Should You Expect From A Coach? (33:59) Advice To Other Women Struggling (38:02) Where To Find Abbe---------------------Follow Abbe on IG: @Blowoutsbyabbeandmore---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

This week's episode is extra special for TWO reasons! For one, we are kicking off Season 6, and my sister Friedel is interviewing me! We're diving into my new book, Eat to Thrive During Menopause, and why I felt called to write it after my own surprising start to perimenopause at 37.Instead of talking about what to cut out, I share why I focus on what to add, such as fiber, phytoestrogens, and carbs that actually satisfy. We also bust some common menopause myths and talk about how intuitive eating can help you feel at peace with food in this season of life.Friedel shares some of her favourite recipes from the book  (pumpkin flax muffins, anyone?) along with some of her behind-the-scenes memories of me while I was writing it! Join us for a sweet conversation about food, midlife, and finding joy in this season of life.Like what you learned? Check out these other episodes!5 Things My Sister Wants You to Know About PerimenopauseIntuitive Eating in Menopause: A Conversation with Evelyn TriboleWhat to Do When Intuitive Eating Doesn't Work with Julie Duffy Dillon5 Things I Wish I Had Known About Intuitive Eating 10 Years AgoWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!

Menopause is finally front and center — and that's a good thing. But as Time recently highlighted, much of the conversation is still steeped in diet culture. Weight loss is being pushed as the solution, even when it comes at the expense of women's mental health and well-being. In this episode — “Menopause, Diet Culture, and the Weight Loss Trap: What No One's Talking About” — you'll learn: Why diet-focused menopause programs often backfire How disordered eating is resurging in midlife women Why weight loss itself isn't the problem — but the mindset behind it can be The steps to heal your food and body relationship before pursuing physical goals What real, supportive solutions look like during this stage of life If you've been feeling lost in the noise of menopause diet culture, you're not alone. This is your invitation to heal first, so the rest becomes possible. Time article: https://time.com/7297712/menopause-diet-culture-eating-disorders-essay/ ——— When you're ready, here are more ways we can help you… Read Tony's Book for Free His book The Ideal Body Formula: How to Ditch Diet Culture and Achieve the NEW Ideal Body is available for you to read 100% free. Click here to read it, or purchase in paperback and Kindle versions on Amazon. Join Our Free Built Daily Facebook Group Get further strategies and inspiration to help you overcome your health and fitness struggles. Click here to join. Schedule Your Free Breakthrough Call This is a free call designed to help you overcome your struggles and get you on track to achieving your healthiest weight. Schedule your call here: builtdaily.com/call/

In this episode, I explore how food can become your best friend and primary turn-to, when you have an eating disorder. I consider how this can be a substitute for healthy relationships with other humans and how to begin to foster more positive connections with others. I hope that you find it helpful.   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website ONLINE COURSES - link to all courses HERE 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.        

In this episode of the Living Well podcast, Liv Hill dives into the fundamentals of macronutrients (macros) and their significance in maintaining a balanced diet. She discusses the seasonal focus on health, particularly in September, and how understanding macros can help individuals achieve their health goals. Liv breaks down the three main macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats, explaining their roles in the body and how to incorporate them into meals. She also addresses common misconceptions about macro tracking and provides practical tips for beginners.

What if the foods you think are healthy are actually disrupting your biology? From sugar marketed as a performance tool to “whole grains” that drive cravings, this episode uncovers how hidden traps in modern nutrition can hijack your brain, wreck your metabolism, and accelerate aging. You'll learn how to rethink daily eating so it fuels energy, resilience, and long-term health instead of quietly sabotaging it. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Max Lugavere, health journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author of Genius Foodsand The Genius Kitchen. Max is one of the most trusted voices in nutrition and functional medicine, translating complex science into practical tools you can use right now. His work has been featured on The Today Show, PBS, and across global media for helping people reclaim health through smarter food and lifestyle choices. In this re-run, Dave and Max break down the real impact of sugar, salt, and food processing on your brain and body. They explore how cooking methods change health outcomes, when fasting and ketosis become powerful tools, and why supplements, nootropics, and trace minerals fill gaps in the modern diet. They also tackle controversial topics like carnivore diets, cold therapy, and whether “healthy” plant-based foods are truly supporting resilience—or quietly eroding it. You'll Learn: • The biggest nutrition myths that silently damage health and performance • How sugar can act as both poison and fuel depending on context • Why cooking methods make the difference between nourishment and toxicity • The overlooked role of minerals, supplements, and culinary literacy • How nootropics, cold therapy, and sleep optimization reset your brain • Why some “health foods” accelerate aging instead of protecting you • The truth about carnivore diets, industrial farming, and sustainability • When fasting, ketosis, and carb cycling create optimal results This episode gives you a science-backed blueprint to hack your nutrition, sharpen your brain, and extend your longevity with foods that truly support your biology. Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (audio-only) where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. Keywords: uric acid longevity, uric acid metabolism, fructose uric acid pathway, xanthine oxidase inhibition, quercetin uric acid, luteolin supplements, AMP kinase uric acid, AMP deaminase metabolism, uric acid and mitochondria, uric acid and neuroplasticity, uric acid Alzheimer's risk, uric acid dementia prevention, uric acid and nitric oxide, fructose metabolism hibernation biology, evolutionary mismatch uricase mutation, fructokinase inhibition, uric acid and insulin resistance, gout biohacking, uric acid and obesity, uric acid functional medicine Resources: • Max's Website: https://www.maxlugavere.com/ • Screenfit | Get your at-home eye training program for 40% off using code DAVE https://www.screenfit.com/dave • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/DAVE15 • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: 0:00 — Trailer 0:30 — Introduction 1:51 — Resilience & Stress 2:41 — Food Philosophy 6:20 — Sugar & Metabolism 11:21 — Fructose & Flexibility 21:57 — Big Food & Morality 24:51 — Meat & Sustainability 26:30 — Cooking at Home 28:34 — Salt & Minerals 30:07 — Dietitians & Industry 32:45 — Intuitive Eating 41:13 — Cooking Risks 45:26 — Fish & Contaminants 49:16 — Lectins & Sensitivities 52:22 — Herbs & Spices 54:59 — Recipes & Highlights 58:17 — Closing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

01:23 – Meet Greta Jarvis Greta Jarvis, founder of the Center for Active Women, is introduced. Her background in public health, nutrition, and intuitive eating is highlighted. 02:40 – Greta’s Athletic Journey Greta shares her experience as a lacrosse player, her early start in the sport, and the challenges she faced with menstrual health as a young athlete. 04:10 – The Female Athlete Triad & Medical Normalization Discussion on how missing periods was normalized in sports, the lack of awareness among medical professionals, and the impact of the female athlete triad. 07:00 – RED-S and the Need for Advocacy Exploring the evolution from the triad to RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), the importance of education, and the need for systemic change in sports culture. 10:00 – Social Media, Diet Culture, and Disordered Eating How social media and cultural messages contribute to disordered eating and body image issues among athletes. 13:00 – Fueling the Adolescent Athlete The challenges of meeting nutritional needs for high school and college athletes, and the importance of early education on fueling and body respect. 16:00 – RED-S: A Broader Framework Why RED-S is a more inclusive and helpful framework for understanding energy deficiency, and how it applies to a wide range of athletes. 20:00 – Personal Stories: Bone Health and Recovery Greta shares her personal journey with amenorrhea, bone density loss, and the process of regaining health through nutrition and rest. 25:00 – Systemic Barriers: Access, Food Insecurity, and Team Support Lindsey and Greta discuss the role of social determinants of health, food insecurity among athletes, and the importance of community and team support. 30:00 – Intuitive Eating: Principles and Practice An introduction to intuitive eating, its 10 principles, and how it can be a powerful tool for athletes and non-athletes alike. 35:00 – Research and Misconceptions about Intuitive Eating Addressing common misconceptions, the evidence base for intuitive eating, and the importance of going to the source for accurate information. 40:00 – Greta’s Work and Resources Greta shares about her consulting work, resources for athletes and teams, and how listeners can connect with her. 45:00 – Rapid Fire Questions & Closing Fun rapid-fire questions for Greta, her favorite foods and sports, and final thoughts on community, support, and fueling female athletes.   Greta Jarvis holds her Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Master of Science in Nutrition, as well as certifications as an Intuitive Eating Counselor and Integrative Health Coach.   The heart of her work is equipping women and girls to build peaceful and confident relationships with food, body, and movement. She sees individual clients and facilitates customized group events as the founder of the Center for Active Women; works as the Marketing & Media Manager for EDRD Pro, an organization providing online education for eating disorder professionals; and is the social media specialist and assistant for Evelyn Tribole, the co-author and co-creator of Intuitive Eating. In the spring, you can find Greta coaching high school women’s lacrosse and teaching the graduate-level Eating Disorders and Intuitive Eating elective at the National University of Natural Medicine.   Website: www.centerforactivewomen.com Instagram: @centerforactivewomen   For more information about the show, head to work with Lindsey on improving your nutrition, head to: http://www.lindseycortes.com/ Join REDS Recovery Membership: http://www.lindseycortes.com/reds Check out WaveBye: DISCOUNT CODE for 15% off: LINDSEYCORTES Direct referral link for discount: https://www.wavebye.co/?ref=LINDSEYCORTES Visit WaveBye's Website: http://wavebye.co Follow WaveBye: @‌wavebyeinc on Instagram @‌wavebyeinc on TikTok @‌WaveByeInc on YouTube

In this episode, dietitian Rachael shares her journey into the field and how she integrates Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® into her practice. We explore the difference between weight-inclusive and weight-centric care, especially in managing conditions like diabetes, PCOS, and IBS. Rachael also discusses the hidden costs of chronic dieting, how to break free from diet culture, and practical steps to build trust in your body. Plus, she offers one simple way to start practicing intuitive eating today.Rachael Hartley is a registered dietitian and author of the book Gentle Nutrition. At her practice, Rachael Hartley Nutrition, she supports her clients in improving their health and wellbeing and navigating health concerns through non-diet approaches.“You know, oftentimes the diet is the cause of the chaotic eating”Connect with Yumlish!Yumlish Website: YumlishYumlish on Instagram: @yumlish_Yumlish on Facebook: YumlishYumlish on Twitter: @yumlish_Connect with Rachael Hartley!Website URL: www.rachaelhartleynutrition.comInstagram URL: @ RachaelHartleyRD Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/rachaelhartleyrd/Other promos (books, publications, speeches, etc.) : https://bookshop.org/p/books/gentle-nutrition-a-non-diet-approach-to-healthy-eating-rachael-hartley/14860280

Send us a textEla and I have been excited about this episode for quite some time.Stefanie Michele* is a binge eating recovery coach as well as host of the very popular Life After Diets podcast with former guest Sarah Dosanjh.She has recently completed her training as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and now approaches her recovery coaching through this trauma-informed lens.Through our conversation, we touched on the following topics:Why striving to be 'body positive' doesn't work for everyone.Are we applying our perfectionist gaze to body image work?How can we start 'feeling' more and 'thinking' less about our bodies and how we look.Why binge eating recovery is possible at any age.How being body neutral doesn't mean not caring about our bodies.The 2 bodies that live within us: the Objectified Body vs the Living BodyPlease listen to the episode and enjoy.  We'd love to hear your thoughts.*Stefanie Michele is a coach, writer, somatic practitioner, and certified Intuitive Eating counselor. She draws on both her professional training and her own lived experience of recovery to help people heal from binge eating, restriction cycles, body image struggles, and the pull of diet culture. Stefanie co-hosts the Life After Diets podcast and writes on Substack about the bigger cultural forces that shape how we relate to ourselves. Her work blends psychology, nervous system science, and real-world experience to guide people toward a more peaceful relationship with food and themselves. Please 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.AND if you enjoyed this episode, please share and follow the 'Find Your Strong podcast' and if you have time, write us a short review. It would honestly mean the world. Love to you all, Ela & Christine x

A very special announcement to say that Life After Diets is closing a chapter to open some new ones. As Sarah makes room in her life for new endeavors (if you're in the UK area, be sure to subscribe to her mailing list for future in-person events), Stef will still be a voice in your ear under the Life After Diets name...for now.  To stay in touch with Stef and Sarah, you can use the following links: Connect with Stefanie Michele, Binge Eating & Body Image Coach; Somatic Therapist Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Substack - www.substack.com/@iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah's book I Can't Stop Eating is available on Amazon We sincerely appreciate everyone who has been a part of the Life After Diets community, whether that meant listening in your car on the way to work, playing an episode while out on a walk, or having us on in the background as you moved through the everyday routines of your life. However you found us, however often you tuned in, we don't take it lightly. It has meant so much to know that our voices have traveled alongside you, that the conversations we've had together have been part of your own reflections and your own stories. We created this podcast hoping it would feel like company. A place to come back to when you needed it. Knowing that so many of you did just that has been a gift beyond what we imagined. Thank you for inviting us into your time and your world. xx

We all know what we “should” do: move our bodies more, eat in ways that support us, stick to the habits that make us feel better. But actually doing those things consistently? That's where resistance shows up. In this episode we unpack resistance, such as the excuses, fears, and old belief patterns that can keep us stuck even when we know what we want. From the intimidation of walking into a gym to the frustration of not seeing results fast enough in therapy, resistance shows up in sneaky ways across health, wellness, and life. We share personal stories, client experiences, and even a trainer's unlikely journey that started with just sitting in her car outside the gym. You'll hear why resistance isn't a failure, how small “bare minimum” steps can build momentum, and why self-compassion is essential for lasting change. In this episode: How childhood experiences and shame can shape resistance as adults The role of all-or-nothing thinking and learned helplessness Why resistance often masks itself as “I don't have time” or “I'll start later” The power of micro-steps, short-term goals, and finding your “why” Why self-compassion—not guilt or blame—is the real motivator for change Resources mentioned in this episode: Exercise Snacks: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-mental/id1651744916?i=1000717469519 GLP1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-mental/id1651744916?i=1000718560588 Connect with us!    The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5290e3f13e08/email-signup Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Food rules can be sneaky and subtle. You may consider that you don't have any! If you are struggling with food noise and angst around eating, then food rules will be likely in the background. In this episode, I explore some of these more subtle and lingering rules. I hope that you find it helpful.   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website ONLINE COURSES - link to all courses HERE 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.      

Let's lay it all out on the table. What feels hard about letting go of dieting? What is holding you back from going all-in with intuitive eating? If we were sitting down on the couch, cozy under blankets with a cup of coffee or tea, what would you tell me about where you feel stuck, scared or uncertain right now?   In this episode, we're digging into the costs of what you lose when you step away from dieting, and stop chasing weight loss. (Because the truth is, it ain't all sunshine and rainbows.)    We're also going to talk through how to navigate this “messy middle” where you know in your heart that dieting isn't the answer, but you also don't feel convinced about intuitive eating either.    Episode Highlights   #1 - The things you give up when you give up dieting. There are some very real costs to letting go of dieting…but some of them aren't true.   #2 -  4 things you think you can't have or do with intuitive eating, but you absolutely can.    #3 - How to navigate the messy middle where you know that dieting doesn't work, but you're still not totally convinced that intuitive eating is working for you either.   Today's Wellness Woo is Garson Therapy   Resources Mentioned   - Grab your FREE spot inside the Navigating the Balancing Act Masterclass! - Join my Facebook group Intuitive Eating Made Easy   Read the full episode show notes here.   Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey   Intuitive eating education on the blog Work with Katy Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster   Connect with Katy Harvey   Website: KatyHarvey.net Instagram: @katyharvey.rd Facebook: KatyHarveyRD  Subscribe and Review   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts   I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!   Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!    

If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of losing weight, regaining it, and then starting over again, you're not alone. Today we're unpacking yo-yo dieting. Why it happens, what it does to your body, and how to finally break free. Yo-yo dieting often starts with extreme calorie restriction, leading to rapid weight loss that looks successful on the surface. But beneath the scale, your body is losing muscle, becoming inflamed, and stressing your hormones. Inevitably, the restrictive approach becomes impossible to maintain, weight creeps back on (often as fat rather than muscle), and the cycle repeats, sometimes with even greater difficulty losing weight each time. We'll dive into the hidden consequences of yo-yo dieting, from slower metabolism and muscle loss to leptin resistance, where your hunger and fullness hormones stop working properly. This not only makes weight loss harder but also increases cravings, fat storage, and frustration while taking a serious toll on mental health. But it's not all bad news. Breaking free from yo-yo dieting is possible by shifting focus from quick fixes to long-term, sustainable habits. We'll talk about the importance of fueling your body, rebuilding metabolic health, and supporting your hormones with balanced nutrition and consistency. You'll also hear about our client Kayla, who went from eating less than 1,300 calories per day without results, to eating hundreds more, feeling better than ever, and finally seeing her body respond. Her story proves that nourishment, not restriction, is the foundation for lasting health. If you're tired of the yo-yo rollercoaster, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and practical steps to move toward real, sustainable change. Time Stamps: (1:21) Omar's Favorite Trait about Vanessa(4:20) Yo-Yo Dieting(5:56) Characteristics of Yo-Yo Dieting(11:56) Weight Regain(13:32) Cycle Repetition(15:42) Why Yo-Yo Dieting Doesn't Work(21:44) Leptin Resistance(31:28) Please Share This Episode---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Have you ever tried intuitive eating and felt even more out of control around food?In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest misconceptions about intuitive eating—and why it often backfires when we're stuck in protection mode. I share how our nervous system drives cravings, why appetite cues get disrupted, and the exact first step you must take before intuitive eating can truly work for you.This is not about dieting. It's not about willpower. It's about safety, awareness, and learning to listen to the right cues from your body.Tune in to hear the full conversation and start making peace with food today!Topics CoveredWhat intuitive eating really means (beyond the hashtag trend)How social media can mislead us about food freedomThe role of appetite correction and why we lose touch with itProtection mode vs. safety mode in the nervous systemHow protection mode hijacks hunger and fullness signalsWhy diets and “just eating intuitively” don't work long-termThe first step to regaining control of foodHow to tell if your food choices are being driven by protection mode or safety modeRebuilding a compassionate, fun, and free relationship with food

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In eating disorder recovery, you'll be searching for the latest mindset hack or magic technique to miraculously propel you out of food obsession and into the land of peaceful eating. You're absorbing YouTube recovery content like it's a full-time job and following the progress of inspiring recovery warriors on socials. You might watch ‘What I Eat in a Day Content' on repeat, in a search of the perfect meal plan, so that your body can recover in the ‘right way'.  The ideal recovery fantasy is a thing! Perhaps you are fixated on healthy eating, bordering on orthorexia whilst searching for the plan that will transport you to recovery land, without having to embark on embracing your forbidden foods or anything that could contaminate your system. Sometimes you can search for every possible solution without returning to some of the basic and fundamental recovery practices. You're metaphorically rearranging the skidding deckchairs on the sinking Titanic, rather than addressing the core issue that's sinking you deeper into the sea. It is the boring and unsexy work of regular eating in eating disorder recovery. In this episode, I explore the importance of regular eating and how to practically put it into practice.   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website ONLINE COURSES - link to all courses HERE 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.    

In this solo Q&A episode, I unpack the key differences between eating for performance and eating for fat loss, and whether cheat meals help or hurt your progress. I dive into underrated gym tips, how to stay active while travelling without ruining the trip, and why intuitive eating might not be the best choice for fat loss. You'll hear my thoughts on training when tired, whether meal prep is actually essential, and how I approach programming workouts for busy people. I also share a small habit that unexpectedly improved my life, a travel experience that totally caught me off guard, and what three possessions I'd keep if I could only choose a few. Sign up to Become A 1:1 Online Fitness MemberBuy My Book, 'Your Fat Loss Journey Starts Here'Start My Free 14-Day Fat Loss Kick-StarterMy InstagramMy ThreadsMy YouTube channelFree Fitness Guides Timestamps:00:57 What's the difference between eating for performance vs eating for fat loss?04:31 Are cheat meals helpful or harmful for fat loss?07:34 What's one small habit that's improved my life far more than I expected?09:46 Should you train when you're feeling tired or under the weather?11:43 What's the most underrated piece of advice for gym progress?13:03 What's a simple pleasure I think everyone should try at least once?14:18 Is meal prep as essential as people make it seem?16:04 How do I program workouts for someone with a super busy schedule?17:44 What's something I used to believe about life that I completely changed my mind on?20:17 How do I know when to increase weight or reps in the gym?22:43 What do I think about intuitive eating for people with fat loss goals?25:16 If I could only keep three possessions, what would they be and why?26:08 How much protein is too much? Can you actually overdo it?27:05 What's a travel experience that caught me completely off guard—for better or worse?28:55 How can you stay active on holiday without ruining the trip?30:25 Wrapping up this health and fitness episode

In this episode of Lose Your Cravings, we dive into the world of Intuitive Eating—what it really means, why it can feel scary if you've been stuck in diet culture, and how to move through the fears that come with letting go of strict food rules. We'll explore common concerns like “I'll eat all the food,” “I won't be able to control myself,” or “I'll gain a ton of weight,” and reframe them through the lens of freedom, trust, and self-compassion. You'll also hear about the powerful benefits of Intuitive Eating and how it allows you to finally feel at peace with food, escape the endless diet cycle, and reconnect with your body's natural signals.Become a sponsor of the Lose Your Cravings Podcast here!patreon.com/loseyourcravingsGet my FREE Guide: Break Free From Nighttime EatingWant to dive deeper into ending your cravings and overeating once and for all? → Book a call with me! Keysa Amaro helps women manage their emotional eating and cravings without deprivation or complicated meal plans so they can show up fully in their life and career.

The new Fit for TV documentary on The Biggest Loser has us fired up. This reality show wasn't just “entertainment,” it reshaped diet culture, fitness, and the way we think about bodies in ways that were harmful, abusive, and dehumanizing.    In this episode, we're breaking down why the show was so damaging and what it means for how we approach health today. This documentary was a stark reminder that your body isn't a spectacle, you don't owe anyone a before-and-after picture, and health should never come at the cost of your dignity. In this episode: How The Biggest Loser normalized extreme and unsafe weight loss practices. The ripple effects it created in gyms, workplaces, and wellness programs across the country. Why diet culture about profit, not health. Weighing benefits vs costs of weight loss programs. Red flags to look out for in trainers, programs, and “health” challenges. What compassionate, sustainable, and whole-person wellness actually looks like. This episode is brought to you by Jukestir. Learn more here: https://jukestir.com/   Connect with us!    The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5290e3f13e08/email-signup Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

In this episode, I talk about anecdotal experience of the skinny jab and eating disorders. Clients are at high risk of being drawn into using these meds. It's something we need to talk about more with compassion and understanding.   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website ONLINE COURSES - link to all courses HERE 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.  

Staying lean isn't about overhauling your entire lifestyle overnight. it's about stacking small, sustainable habits that actually stick. In this episode, we dive into the everyday choices that make the biggest difference when it comes to feeling strong, energetic, and confident year-round. We start by talking about why highly satiating foods are your best friend (especially during those times when hunger seems dialed up) and how minimizing calorie-dense “extras” can keep you feeling satisfied without the crash. From there, we break down the power of a “something over nothing” mentality when it comes to resistance training because it's not about perfection, it's about consistency. You'll also hear why making physical activity a lifestyle is key. Omar shares how Spartan races with his family keep him motivated, I talk about my time riding horses, and we both agree that nothing beats a simple walk. We also unpack the sneaky calories that come from what we drink, why sleep is the real performance enhancer, and how patience and consistency are often the missing ingredients in most fitness journeys. Most importantly, we'll remind you not to obsess over the scale or occasional feelings of heaviness. Progress is much deeper than a number. And when it comes to food, just because it's free doesn't mean you have to eat it. The goal is to choose intentionally, not impulsively. If you've been searching for a realistic, non-extreme approach to staying lean, this episode will give you practical tools and a mindset shift that can last a lifetime. Time Stamps: (1:17) Omar's High and Low This Week(4:17) Ultramarathon Runner's Perspective(6:17) Fresh Spin On An Old Topic(7:08) Small Habits For Staying Lean(9:30) #1: Choose Highly Satiating Foods(13:27) #2: Resistance Train: Something Over Nothing Mentality(15:22) #3: Make Physical Activity A Lifestyle(17:45) #4: Don't Drink Our Calories(19:44) #5: Prioritize Sleep(20:28) #6: Practice Consistency and Patience(21:27) #7: Don't Obsess Over The Scale or Occasional Feelings of Heaviness(23:04) #8: Free Doesn't Mean You Need to Eat It---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In episode 294 of Fitness & Sushi, we pull back the curtain on one of diet culture's most damaging exports: The Biggest Loser. What looked like “just TV” was actually cultural programming that rewired a generation of women to believe their worth was tied to shrinking their bodies. Contestants were pushed past the point of safety, trainers used shame and abuse as “motivation,” and viewers absorbed it all as truth. The fallout? Broken metabolisms, broken trust in our bodies, and decades of food and body obsession. In this episode — Fit for TV: How The Biggest Loser Broke Us — and How We Heal — you'll learn…

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 2704: Crystal Karges explores the emotional and identity shifts that come with new motherhood, challenging the harmful idea that postpartum wellness is defined by weight loss. She offers compassionate, practical strategies, like intuitive eating, gentle movement, and releasing unrealistic expectations, to help mothers honor their bodies, protect mental health, and embrace this transformative season without succumbing to diet culture. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/why-weight-loss-doesnt-mean-wellness-in-postpartum Quotes to ponder: "Choosing to care for your body by not forcing an arbitrary standard of weight loss does not mean you are letting yourself go." "You just need to give yourself care, compassion, and time to bloom where you have been planted in this new season of life." "Hanging on to clothes that don't fit your changing, postpartum body will only worsen your body image and make you feel bad about yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your workout had nothing to do with the number on the scale—and everything to do with what your body can do? This week we're joined by Mark Breedon, an online personal trainer who helps women build lasting confidence by getting stronger than they ever imagined. His weight-neutral philosophy shifts the focus away from aesthetics and toward strength, health, and independence because life-changing results aren't just about how you look, they're about what you can do. Mark shares how he went from chasing bigger biceps to falling in love with powerlifting, and how that transformation led him to create a coaching approach free from weigh-ins, before-and-after photos, and body measurements.  In this episode: How training for strength can be more fulfilling and sustainable than training for weight loss Real-life examples of clients discovering their strength (yes, even in their 70s and 80s!) Why women often thrive in a strength-based program The biggest mistakes the fitness industry makes about motivation and “discipline” How to set non-aesthetic goals that keep you excited to train Connect with Mark: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/training.strong.women/ The Badass Lifter Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-lifter-podcast/id1490017694 Register for Maria's online workshop on Compassionate Listening on August 27th! https://maria-winters.mykajabi.com/upcoming-workshops Connect with us!    The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5290e3f13e08/email-signup Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

EPISODE 414. Feeling overwhelmed by all the GLP-1 hype? Wondering how Ozempic, Wegovy, or other weight loss drugs fit into your journey toward intuitive eating and body autonomy? This episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour is your no-judgment deep dive into the latest research, the real concerns from the non-diet community, and practical tips for finding freedom - whether you're considering medication or not.What We Cover:The science behind GLP-1 medications and why they're making headlinesRed flags, risks, and what intuitive eating experts want you to knowHow to protect your body trust and relationship with food - on or off medicationConnect with Katie:Meal Prep Like a Pro Without Obsessing Over Every Bite | www.katiehake.com/prepJoin our FREE 5-Day Walking Challenge | Walk with Me!Previous Episode: Can Semaglutide and Intuitive Eating Coexist?Text me your AHA moment from today's episode!

If you've ever wondered why you keep waking up at 2am, 3am, or right before your alarm goes off, this episode is for you. Middle-of-the-night wake-ups aren't random; they're your body's way of sending signals that something deeper might be out of balance.  Instead of brushing it off as “just bad sleep,” we'll break down what your wake-up times might be revealing about your hormones, gut, blood sugar, and more. Think of your sleep like a night shift at a factory. Different departments run on different schedules. If one department has a problem, the alarm goes off at that time. By tracking your wake-up patterns, you can start to see the clues your body is leaving. We'll dive into the most common causes, from blood sugar dips and cortisol spikes, to low progesterone, high histamine, and even liver overload. You'll hear simple analogies like your brain's “glass of wine” being empty without progesterone, or your liver as the night shift cleaner making noise when it's overloaded that make these complex concepts easy to understand. We'll also cover lifestyle factors like blue light, meal timing, hydration, and circadian rhythm, because sometimes the simplest tweaks make the biggest difference.  By the end, you'll know how to decode your body's signals, track what's really happening, and take small, sustainable steps toward better sleep. Your body isn't broken. It's communicating. This episode will help you finally understand the messages and reclaim deep, restorative rest.  Time Stamps:  (1:25) Upcoming Retreat (3:22) Why Do I Wake Up In The Middle Of The Night? (5:50) Timing Of When You're Waking Up At Night (8:47) 1 to 3 AM and The Liver (9:32) Dryer Lint Talk (11:09) Common Causes of Waking Up (15:17) Cortisol and Blood Sugar (18:05) Low Progesterone (23:54) Dehydration (26:50) Gut Imbalances (29:39) Lifestyle Factors (32:41) First Steps---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Janice Dada, MPH, RDN, is a weight-inclusive registered dietitian with a private practice in Newport Beach, CA. She is a certified Intuitive Eating counselor, certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES), and certified eating disorders specialist (CEDS). She is passionate about simplifying and destigmatizing the nutrition- and weight-based discourse around diabetes. She is the author of the book Intuitive Eating for Diabetes We discuss topics including: How Janice came up writing her book about Intuitive Eating and Diabetes Mellitus Understanding the Four Pillars in her book The value list in Pillar two Diabetes Mellitus and weight loss medications   SHOW NOTES: www.socalnw.com www.instagram.com/socalrd  ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website.

Diet culture has a sneaky way of showing up everywhere. From weightloss plans disguised as “lifestyle changes” to wellness trends promising to heal everything from your skin to your soul. In this encore episode, I'm joined by Christy Harrison, MPH, RD—author of The Wellness Trap and Anti-Diet—to unpack how diet culture infiltrates the wellness world and impacts women's health in ways that are anything but healthy.Christy explains how the multi-billion-dollar wellness industry often sells us pseudoscience, dubious diagnoses, and rigid food rules that can lead to disordered eating and body-image struggles. We talk about why so many people—especially women—get caught in this cycle, how eating disorders aren't always obvious, and why scientific literacy is one of the most powerful tools for protecting your health.You will learn... Why diet culture's obsession with weight loss harms physical and mental healthHow wellness trends exploit fear to sell ineffective or harmful solutionsThe connection between restrictive eating, binge eating, and long-term health issuesWhy women are extra susceptible to falling into diet culture and wellness trendsHow social media and our political climate contributes to wellness mis- and dis-informationRemember: Your worth isn't measured by your weight, your diet, or how “well” you follow health trends. Real wellness is about freedom and self-compassion.Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and journalist who has been covering food, nutrition, and health for more than 20 years. She is the author of two books, The Wellness Trapand Anti-Diet, and host of the podcasts Rethinking Wellness and Food Psych. Christy's decades of work in journalism, nutrition, and intuitive eating have helped thousands break free from the false promises of diet culture and find a more compassionate, evidence-based approach to food and health. Whether you've struggled with dieting, fallen into the wellness trap, or simply want to support women's health in a more sustainable way, this conversation will help you see wellness culture in a whole new light.Get Christy's latest book: The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses and Find Your True Well-BeingLearn more about Christy at christyharrison.com and follow her on Instagram @chr1styharrisonMentioned in This Episode: Fears About Food Additives, article by Christy Harrison Is Red Food Dye Dangerous?If you're enjoying this self-love podcast, share it with the women in your life to combat diet culture, promote body positivity, and spread self-love.