Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Epizode

• The DEVASTATING Disconnect Between Sk*nnyTok, Rapid Weight Loss & Ozempic Misuse and LONGEVITY 09.06.2026 17min

  In today’s solo episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore a consequence of the modern weight-loss era that isn’t getting nearly enough attention: bone health. In a culture increasingly obsessed with thinness, rapid weight loss, and appetite suppression, many people are unknowingly putting their long-term skeletal health at risk. We’ll unpack how extreme dieting, GLP-1 misuse, and chronic under-fueling can impact bone density, why osteoporosis is no longer just an “older adult” concern, and what today’s choices could mean for lifelong health, mobility, and independence.
• The Generation Who Forgot How to Think - How Social Media & AI is RUINING Kids’ Competence & Childhood with Dr Kaitlyn Regehr 02.06.2026 45min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore the growing impact of smartphones, social media, and digital culture on our mental health, attention, and relationships. Joined by Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr, researcher, professor, and author of Smartphone Nation, we unpack how platforms and algorithms are designed to keep us hooked, what that means for children and teens, and how we can build healthier relationships with technology in an increasingly digital world.
• The CBT Mindset HACK to Support Sustainable Weight Loss (& Why “More Discipline” Isn’t the Answer) with Brian Baumal 26.05.2026 30min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we unpack the diet culture beliefs that may actually be sabotaging long-term weight loss success. Joined by Toronto-based psychotherapist Brian Baumal, we explore how urgency, perfectionism, and all-or-nothing thinking keep people stuck in the diet cycle. We also discuss how to approach setbacks more constructively, use the scale without spiraling, and build habits that are grounded in flexibility rather than punishment.
• Why Bad Diets Feel So Good (the REWARD & Dopamine High of Diet Culture) 19.05.2026 22min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore why restrictive diets can feel so effective at first—even when they rarely lead to lasting results. From carnivore and cleanses to fasting and other influencer-endorsed trends, many diets promise to eliminate everything from bloating to brain fog. But if these approaches are truly the answer, why do they feel so difficult to sustain? In this episode, I break down the psychological reward cycle that makes dieting so seductive, and why an additive, sustainable approach is often far more effective for long-term health and a healthier relationship with food.
• “Mom, I’m so fat!” How to Teach Kids Nutrition without Messing Them Up! 12.05.2026 20min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we tackle one of the most important questions for parents who grew up in diet culture: how do we raise kids with a healthier relationship with food and their bodies than we had? As a millennial mom who lived through the damaging messages of early 2000s diet culture, I know how challenging it can feel to navigate body talk, nutrition, and weight concerns in today’s Ozempic- and SkinnyTok-fueled world. In this episode, we explore how to talk to kids about food and health without passing down shame, and how to help them grow into confident, intuitive eaters.
• Fuelling for Running & Endurance Sports: Everything Diet Culture Got Wrong with Kylee Van Horn and Zoe Rom 05.05.2026 35min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by dietitian Kylee Van Horn and writer Zoë Rom, hosts of Your Diet Sucks, to unpack the myths and diet culture narratives that show up in running and endurance sports. Whether you’re training for a race or just adding more movement to your routine, we explore how to fuel properly, avoid common pitfalls, and approach endurance training with a more balanced, evidence-based mindset.
• Are Hormone Balance Diets BS!? Dr. Natalie Crawford Breaks Down the Key to Women’s Fertility & Hormone Health 28.04.2026 43min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we cut through the noise around “hormone health” — one of the most overused and misunderstood topics in wellness. Joined by double board-certified OBGYN Dr. Natalie Crawford, we unpack what actually impacts women’s hormones and fertility, what’s rooted in science versus misinformation, and how to navigate common claims around food, stress, and “hormone balancing” with a more evidence-based lens.
• Fact Checking Jillian Michaels Takedown of Body Positivity (PLUS her DEFAMATORY Statements Against ME!) 21.04.2026 21min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I break down the viral Jubilee Surrounded debate featuring Jillian Michaels and body positivity activists. After unexpectedly being pulled into the controversy myself, I unpack the key arguments from both sides—the valid points, the misinformation, and the broader conversation around weight stigma, health, and the body positivity movement—along with addressing the false claims made about me directly.
• The LONGEVITY Industry Is LYING to You (Are We Living Longer or Avoiding Living?) 14.04.2026 19min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we unpack the rise of the longevity and anti-aging obsession—from biohacking routines to supplement stacks and “biological age” tracking. I break down what the science actually says about living longer, which nutrition strategies truly matter, and where the wellness industry is overreaching. We also explore the psychological cost of trying to optimize every aspect of health, and how the pursuit of longevity can sometimes blur into a fear of aging itself.
• IVF, Miscarriage & Surrogacy: The Emotional Toll (and Big Business) of Infertility with journalist Kathryn Blaze Baum 07.04.2026 43min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we dive into the emotional and complex realities of infertility. Joined by journalist, author, and IVF mom Kathryn Blaze Baum, we explore her deeply personal journey through secondary infertility and assisted reproductive technology, alongside the broader psychological, cultural, and ethical dimensions of trying to conceive. This conversation unpacks the all-consuming nature of infertility, the pressures surrounding family-building, and the often unspoken realities behind the pursuit of parenthood.
• Food Noise, Ozempic and the Drug-Free Solutions NO ONE is Talking About 31.03.2026 17min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re unpacking “food noise” — the constant mental chatter around food, from planning and negotiating to guilt and compensation. While not a formal diagnosis, it’s an experience many people struggle with. In this solo episode, I break down the psychological and physiological drivers behind food noise, how medications like GLP-1s may help suppress it, and practical, non-pharmacological strategies to quiet the noise in a more sustainable way.
• The POOP Conversation You KNOW You Need (Stinky Farts, Colon Cleanses, IBS + Food Intolerances) with Dr. Trisha Pasricha 24.03.2026 43min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re diving into the surprisingly complex world of gut health and bowel habits. Joined by Harvard-trained gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author of You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong, we unpack common causes of constipation, the role of the pelvic floor, and how the brain–gut connection influences digestion. We also break down persistent poop myths, the truth about laxatives and cleanses, and what your bowel habits might be telling you about your health.
• The PINK PILL for Women's Sexual Desire - Why it Took 10x Longer for Women's Addyi vs Men's Viagara with Cindy Eckert & Julie Bristow 17.03.2026 17min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore the politics, science, and cultural debate surrounding women’s sexual desire and the development of the first FDA-approved medication for low libido. Joined by Julie Bristow, executive producer of the documentary The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs, and Who Has Control, and Cindy Eckert, founder of Sprout Pharmaceuticals, we unpack the long road to bringing Addyi to market and what the fight for a “female Viagra” reveals about gender bias in medicine, sexual autonomy, and whose health needs are prioritized.
• Can HYPNOSIS Cure Your Bloating, IBS & Food Sensitivities with Dr Ali Navidi 10.03.2026 39min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore the powerful connection between the brain and the gut. Joined by psychologist Dr. Ali Navidi, founder of GI Psychology, we discuss how the mind–gut connection influences digestion, IBS symptoms, and appetite, as well as how tools like mindfulness and gut-directed hypnosis can support digestive health. I’ll also share a short solo segment with practical tips to help build interoceptive awareness through mindfulness.
• Blackface. Body Shaming. Sexual Assault. The America’s Next Top Model Reckoning is FINALLY Here. 03.03.2026 17min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re revisiting one of the most iconic — and deeply problematic — cultural touchstones of the early 2000s: America’s Next Top Model. For many millennials, the show wasn’t just entertainment — it shaped how we understood beauty, bodies, ambition, and what it meant to be “marketable.” In light of Netflix’s docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, we’re unpacking the gap between the show’s “progressive” branding and the reality of what it normalized — from humiliation and body shaming to blurred boundaries around race, identity, and contestant wellbeing.
• Planned, Pure & Perfect? The Modern Pressure to OPTIMIZE Natural Birth (and What Happens When Plans Change) with Jen Hamilton 24.02.2026 35min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by labor and delivery nurse Jen Hamilton to talk all things pregnancy and birth. Whether you’re expecting, planning to be, have been pregnant before, or want to better support someone in your life, we break down common fears, myths, and what you actually need to know — and we also chat about her upcoming book Birth Vibes, where she demystifies pregnancy and labor with her signature empathetic, inclusive approach.
• The Perimenopause LIES & Omissions We’ve All Been Fed with Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti 17.02.2026 28min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re diving into perimenopause — the inevitable but wildly misunderstood hormonal transition that affects half the population and somehow still catches so many women off guard. From cycle changes and insomnia to brain fog and mood shifts, perimenopause often arrives with confusion, dismissal, and far too much self-blame. I’m joined by Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti, the Jain monk-filmmakers behind the docuseries Balance: A Perimenopause Journey, to unpack the biggest myths, the glaring gaps in care and education, the wellness industry’s shady tactics, and the evidence-based nutrition strategies that can actually help.
• Everything You’ve Been Told About FAT LOSS Is Wrong (Metabolism, Body Composition & Best Practices EXPLAINED) 10.02.2026 21min

  In this episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in the health and fitness space: fat loss. While our culture is obsessed with the number on the scale, weight loss and fat loss are not the same—and they lead to very different outcomes for both health and body composition. In this solo episode, I unpack common myths around spot reduction and so-called “fat-burning” hacks, and share evidence-based strategies for losing body fat while preserving lean muscle.
• Protein PANIC! How the Protein Craze Got Out of Control with Liam Layton 03.02.2026 35min

  In this episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re breaking down the protein craze taking over grocery shelves and social media. From protein pasta and cereal to protein coffee creamers and desserts, protein has become diet culture’s most untouchable macronutrient — but is all this “extra” actually necessary? Joined by nutrition educator Liam Layton, aka The Plant Slant, we unpack protein myths, marketing hype, and why slapping “high protein” on a product doesn’t automatically make it healthy.
• Celebrities are SHRINKING Rapidly & Dramatically. The Dire Consequences of the Panzempic for Humanity 27.01.2026 13min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I tackle a topic I don’t take lightly: the dramatic shrinking of women’s bodies in pop culture. As we move through what many are calling the “Panzempic” era, celebrity weight loss has become impossible to ignore — not as gossip, but as a powerful cultural signal. This episode unpacks what this moment means for women, young people, and public health, and why staying silent about it may do more harm than speaking up.