Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

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• 257. 3 Mindset Shifts That Helped Me Heal My Relationship With Food 03.06.2026 31min

  "Having a positive relationship with food is one of the most freeing, peaceful, life giving, amazing things you can do for yourself."Healing your relationship with food isn’t about being perfect. In this episode, I share the three mindset shifts that helped me move away from all-or-nothing eating patterns, build body trust, and respond to hard moments with more compassion instead of shame. Through personal stories and practical reflection, we talk about creating a relationship with food that feels peaceful, supportive, and sustainable.✅ What You’ll Learn:The difference between striving for perfect healing and building a realistic, sustainable relationship with foodHow to pause and reflect instead of spiraling when old food struggles pop upWhy tolerating discomfort is a game changer, and how it helps you handle fullness, cravings, and body image triggersThe necessity of flexibility in mealsWhy building nonjudgmental and curious awareness supports long-term food freedomHow healing your relationship with food becomes easier and more intuitive with time and practice🔗 Resources:Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 256. Should You Take Creatine? Here's What to Know About This Popular Supplement 27.05.2026 22min

  "Supplementing with creatine could have potentially benefited my exercise performance years ago, but I wasn’t ready for that then."Creatine is everywhere right now, but what does the research actually say, and should you take it? In this episode, I’m breaking down what creatine is, the benefits, which type of creatine is the gold standard, and how to think about supplements without letting diet culture drive your decisions. We’ll also talk about why eating enough and consistently has to come first, because no supplement can replace a strong nutrition foundation.✅ What You’ll Learn:What creatine actually is and why your body already naturally produces itThe surprising benefits of creatine beyond workoutsWhy your nutrition foundation matters way more than any supplement ever willThe difference between creatine gummies and creatine monohydrate, and why research mattersHow much creatine most people start with, plus whether you really need a loading phaseThe questions to ask yourself before deciding if creatine is right for you🔗 Resources:Naked Creatine: Use code BONNIE15 for 15% off!Episode 218, What Decades of Overexercising Taught me About RestGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 255. Neurodivergence, Food Struggles, and Finding What Actually Works for You with Abbey Roberts 20.05.2026 35min

  "The curiosity and compassion route is always going to be so much more helpful and enjoyable than the route diet culture brings you on."Healing your relationship with food can look very different when you have a neurodivergent brain, and in this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian Abbey Roberts to talk about why traditional nutrition advice often misses the mark. From Abbey’s own late ADHD diagnosis and diet culture struggles to practical tools for creating a flexible, supportive way of eating, this conversation will help you rethink food, body trust, and what healing can look like for your unique brain.✅ What You'll Learn:What it looks like to heal your relationship with food when you are balancing neurodivergence and food strugglesHow diet culture can amplify food struggles, guilt, and all-or-nothing thinkingWhy traditional nutrition advice often misses the mark for neurodivergent eatersPractical ways to create structure around food without falling into rigid food rulesHow to develop self-compassion and create structure without rigidity in your eatingSimple, realistic tools to make eating feel easier, more accessible, and more supportive of your real life🔗 Resources:Fork Diet Culture websiteAbbey's Instagram: @fork.diet.cultureGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 254. 10k Steps a Day: Do You Really Need to Hit this Goal? 13.05.2026 23min

  "There is not a magical cutoff where 9,999 steps doesn't count, and then 10,000 steps suddenly unlocks health benefits that weren't there before."Is 10,000 steps a day really the magic number for health, or just something we’ve all been told to chase? In this episode, I break down where this recommendation actually came from, what the research really says about step counts and health outcomes, and how movement benefits show up in a much more flexible range than most people realize. I also share how to rethink step goals in a way that supports your real life, your energy, and a healthier relationship with movement overall.✅ What You’ll Learn:Where the 10k steps a day recommendation actually comes fromWhat the research REALLY says about step counts and the point where health benefits level offThe range of steps that are associated with reduced health risksHow movement can ebb and flow, and why flexibility is healthier than rigid targetsWhy step counts don’t measure all types of movement and how to approach exercise in a way that feels good to youHow to reframe your relationship with movement so it supports your body, your life, and your mental health🔗 Resources:Episode 249: Movement Shouldn't Feel Like Punishment with Coach Tyler BramlettGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 253. Understanding Your Inner Critic (And How to Respond) with Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro 06.05.2026 45min

  “I want to offer you a perspective shift when it comes to your inner a-hole voice. What if that voice and even your struggles with food are not actually the problem? What if they are trying to help you?”What if your inner critic isn’t the enemy, but a protective part of you? In this episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro to explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help you understand the different “parts” driving your thoughts and behaviors around food. We unpack why dieting can feel safe even when it’s not serving you, and how to replace self-criticism with curiosity and compassion so you can break free from old cycles and build a healthier, more supportive relationship with yourself.What You’ll Learn:Where your inner critic really comes from, and why it’s so loud about food and bodyWhy dieting and controlling food can serve as coping mechanisms (and what they’re trying to protect you from)How the tug of war between food freedom and restriction happens inside, and why it actually makes senseSteps to start responding to your inner critic with curiosity and compassion rather than shameWhat it means (and looks like) to approach your relationship with food differently, so you can finally break the cycleResources:Jeanne's book, Unburdened Eating: An Internal Family Systems Approach to Healing Your Relationships with Food and Your BodyJeanne's WebsiteIFS InstituteEpisode 220, How Tracking Macros Turned Toxic for Jamie (and the food freedom she finally found!)Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 252. Protein Goals, Hunger Cues, & The Honeymoon Phase (Q&A) 29.04.2026 31min

  "Aiming for a protein goal cannot be done at the expense of adequate calories, carbs, and fats."Do you ever wonder whether tracking protein could help or harm your journey to food freedom? In this episode, I’m answering common questions that come up while healing your relationship with food, including the protein craze, rebuilding trust with hunger cues, and what really happens during the honeymoon phase after restriction. We’ll also talk about why macros can feel so mentally consuming, how to feel less out of control around “forbidden” foods, and the powerful transformation possible on the other side of food rules.What You’ll Learn:Why following a protein goal might be helpful or harmful when moving towards intuitive eatingHow to honestly reflect on your history with tracking numbers, food rules, and body checkingWays to start recognizing (and honoring) your hunger cues againThe truth about the honeymoon phase after restriction and why feeling out of control is actually a normal, necessary stepPractical tips to ground yourself emotionally when doubts and fears come up in your food freedom journeySimple ways to implement flexibility, curiosity, and self-trust in your day-to-day eating choicesResources:Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Episode 198, Is the Protein Craze Just Diet Culture...or Valid? Deciphering Protein Needs As An Intuitive EaterConnect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 251. How Medical Students for Size Inclusivity Are Breaking the Cycle of Weight-Centric Care (with Jackie Liu from MSSI) 22.04.2026 39min

  "Weight neutral healthcare will allow people to access healthcare in a non-stigmatized and welcoming way, and will be treated the same as a patient of any body size."Have you ever walked into a doctor’s office excited about your progress with intuitive eating, only to leave questioning everything after your doctor brought the conversation back to your weight? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Jackie Liu, a third-year medical student at Harvard and co-advocacy lead for Medical Students for Size Inclusivity (MSSI). Together, we unpack what weight-neutral healthcare really looks like, why it matters, and how weight stigma impacts your ability to trust your body. We also explore the power dynamics in medical settings and share practical ways to advocate for yourself and find more supportive care so you can leave guilt and shame behind.✅ What You’ll Learn:How weight neutral healthcare differs from the weight-focused appointments we’re so used toWhy the healthcare system’s view of bodies isn't the absolute truth, and why your body is not the problemThe impact weight stigma and anti-fat bias have on your willingness to seek care (and your self-blame)What it actually looks like to walk into a weight neutral appointment, and real-life examples you can use to advocate for yourselfThe shift happening among medical students and healthcare providers who are questioning the status quo🔗 Resources:MSSI WebsiteAssociation for Weight and Size Inclusive MedicineNational Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)Ragen Chastain's SubstackGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 250. 3 Mindful Eating Tips You Can Try Today 15.04.2026 20min

  "Mindful eating, at its core, is about how you eat, not what you eat or how much you eat."Ready to rethink everything you’ve been told about mindful eating? In this episode, we ditch diet culture definitions and get back to what mindful eating really is. I also share three easy, realistic mindful eating tips to help you tune into your body, stay present, and feel more satisfied...no pressure, rules, or perfection needed.What You’ll Learn:Why diet culture misinformation has shaped our beliefs about mindful eatingHow mindful eating is about how you eat (not what or how much you eat)Simple, everyday mindful eating check ins for your next mealWhen mindful eating is not the best tool, and how to practice compassion for yourself in those momentsHow sensory specific satiety can help you understand your changing satisfaction while eatingResources:Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 249. Movement Shouldn’t Feel Like Punishment with Coach Tyler Bramlett 08.04.2026 43min

  "When I learned how to move well, my body felt good. When I was connected to my body and my movement, my body felt good. When I ignored it, my body was telling me to stop."Movement has been so tied to punishment, control, and calorie burn for so many of us, and I’ve been there too. In this episode, I sit down with Coach Tyler Bramlett to challenge everything we’ve been taught about exercise, sharing my own shift from overdoing cardio and tying movement to food to focusing on how I actually want to feel. We also dive into Tyler’s journey from creating weight loss–focused programs to helping people reconnect with movement in a way that feels supportive, sustainable, and rooted in self-care, not shame.What You'll Learn:How movement can actually support your body, improve how you feel, and help heal your relationship with foodHow years of “no pain, no gain” and diet culture messaging keep us disconnected from what our bodies truly needWhy so many feel stuck in the cycle of exercise as punishment or failing to follow through, and what to do insteadThe difference between intrinsic motivation and guilt-based pressure in movementHow a mindset shift toward self-worth can foster consistency and joy in exerciseSimple ways to practice connecting with and respecting your body, starting right nowResources:Use http://www.weshape.com/bonnie for a WeShape discount!WeShape YouTube ChannelInstagram: @weshape.wellness Podcast Instagram: @feeling.lighter.podcastGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 248. Coming Off GLP-1s, Rushed Meals, & My Journey with Intuitive Eating (Q&A) 01.04.2026 36min

  ”Your body is not the problem. Whether we are talking about hunger returning after coming off medication, struggling to eat intuitively when life is busy, or healing your relationship with food over time, so much of this comes back to understanding your biology and approaching yourself with compassion instead of blame.”In this Q&A episode, I answer real community questions about coming off GLP-1 medications, navigating rushed meals, and my personal journey with intuitive eating. We’ll normalize changes like increased hunger, unpack how diet culture has distorted our understanding of these responses, and share simple, practical ways to support your mindset, eating habits, and rebuild trust with your body.What You’ll Learn:What may happen biologically and emotionally when someone stops GLP-1 medication for weight lossWhy intensified hunger, cravings, and weight regain are normal (and not your fault)How to approach eating when you’re short on time and can’t fully check in with hunger and fullness cuesWays to make mindful eating work for you, even when fast or distracted meals are your realityThe importance of creating a self-care plan when navigating big changesHow my personal intuitive eating journey changed my relationship with foodResources:Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Episode 212, Weight Loss Using GLP-1 Medications (What You're NOT Hearing in the Highlight Reels)Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 247. Are Ultra-Processed Foods as Dangerous as We’re Led to Believe? 18.03.2026 35min

  "Just because a food is categorized as an ultra-processed food does not make it bad or unhealthy."Ultra-processed foods are making headlines, being blasted as addictive and dangerous, but what does the evidence actually tell us? In this episode, I unpack what ultra-processed foods really are, how the NOVA classification system defines them, and why the research linking them to binge eating, “food addiction,” and eating disorders is more complex than it sounds. We also explore how diet culture, restriction, and personal food history shape our relationship with food, and why finding peace with food requires more compassion and less moralizing of food.What You’ll Learn:What ultra-processed foods actually are, how they’re defined in research, and why these definitions matterHow media messaging about ultra-processed foods can activate guilt and food anxietyWhat current research actually says about the links between ultra-processed foods, binge eating, and so-called “food addiction”The limitations of using “food addiction” scales and why your dieting history can shape your behaviors around these foodsThe power of habituation: how repeated, less-restricted exposure to ultra-processed foods can actually decrease bingesWhy context, including diet culture, weight stigma, socioeconomic status, and upbringing, matters more than the headlines ever mentionResources:Examining the Nova Food Classification System and the Healthfulness of Ultra-Processed FoodsGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 246. What If You Just Try? Jessamyn Stanley on Yoga and Body Acceptance 11.03.2026 36min

  "Yoga is a place where I can let go of who I decided that I'm supposed to be and see myself from a different perspective."Do you ever feel like movement is just another box to check off instead of something that actually feels good? In this episode, I’m joined by yoga teacher, author, and entrepreneur Jessamyn Stanley to talk about how diet culture and anti-fat bias shape our relationship with exercise and why so many people experience movement as punishing or shameful. Jessamyn shares her journey from a less-than-inspiring first yoga class to developing a more compassionate relationship with her body by simply giving herself permission to try. Together, we unpack how to untangle movement from pressure to change your body, navigate fitness spaces that don’t always feel inclusive, and rebuild trust, presence, and self-respect through practices like yoga...even on days when body love feels out of reach.What You’ll Learn:How diet culture shapes our relationships with exercise, making movement feel forced, punishing, or like a choreWhy shame shows up so often in fitness spaces, and how to approach body image with compassion and respect instead of pressure to “love” your bodyPractical ways to rebuild trust with your body and make movement genuinely enjoyableThe ways yoga and intuitive eating both teach you to check in with your body’s cues and respond with care instead of controlHow to begin separating wellness practices (like yoga) from diet culture narratives and reclaim movement for yourselfThe power of advocacy, showing up shamelessly, and why seeing real, diverse bodies in movement spaces matters for everyoneConnect with Jessamyn:Instagram: @theunderbellyyogaInstagram: @mynameisjessamynWebsiteJoin The Underbelly for freeStruggling to know when to eat or when to stop isn’t a failure… it could be a byproduct of following diet rules instead of your body’s cues. The free Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide helps you ditch the noise and tune back into the cues your body is sending to build trust with your body and food. Get it at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale.Come back next week for another episode and connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 245. "Intentional Weight Loss Reduces Your Risk of Death by 15%": My Critique of This Claim 04.03.2026 34min

  "I truly worry about the impact that scary claims like this can make on people's relationships with food and their bodies."Bold headlines about weight loss and health risks seem to be everywhere these days. In this episode, I unpack a meta-analysis claiming intentional weight loss may be associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality by 15% and explain what the research actually says, what it leaves out, and why the headlines don’t tell the full story. I also share the emotional impact these messages can have, especially if you’re struggling with food and body image, and break down the limitations of the most-cited study.What You’ll Learn:How to critically analyze bold claims about weight loss and healthWhy headlines about weight and mortality are often more misleading than they seemWhat the Look AHEAD study really found (and why its impact on the meta-analysis matters)Why intentional weight loss rarely leads to the dramatic results diet culture promisesHow research often gets twisted or oversimplified to create anxiety around eating, body size, and healthSimple steps you can take to chip away at internalized anti-fat bias and widen your perspectiveResources:Meta-Analysis: Intentional weight loss and all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trialsLook AHEAD Study: Cardiovascular Effects of Intensive Lifestyle Intervention in Type 2 DiabetesGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 244. From Diet Culture to Self-Trust Through a Values Aligned Life with Erica Djossa 25.02.2026 43min

  "If we are not clear on what our values are, they will be prescribed for us."Is living by someone else’s “shoulds” quietly running your life? In this conversation with psychotherapist and Momwell founder, Erica Djossa, we unpack how inherited expectations around productivity, motherhood, and diet culture can pull you away from your true values and impact your relationship with food and your body. You’ll leave with practical steps and reflective questions to identify what actually matters to you, build self-trust, and choose peace over burnout.What You’ll Learn:How our definition of health is shaped, and sometimes distorted, by family, society, and diet cultureWhy living a values-aligned life can anchor your food and body healing journeySimple ways to start untangling the “shoulds” from your true prioritiesHow to use your values as a compass when food rules and comparison creep inStrategies to sort out which values are genuinely yours, and which are inherited or anxiety-drivenHow self-compassion and curiosity can guide you through value discovery, even when it feels messy or emotionalConnect with Erica:Instagram: @momwell Momwell websiteErica's websiteFree Values SortStruggling to know when to eat or when to stop isn’t a failure… it could be a byproduct of following diet rules instead of your body’s cues. The free Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide helps you ditch the noise and tune back into the cues your body is sending to build trust with your body and food. Get it at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale.Come back next week for another episode and connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 243. 5 Steps to Break Free From Clean Plate Club Tendencies 18.02.2026 34min

  “When overeating is not treated like a moral failure, it loses its power.”Do you feel the pressure to finish every bite on your plate, even after you’re full, and wonder why it’s so hard to stop? You’re definitely not alone. In this episode, we unpack the roots of clean plate club struggles, from childhood dinner table rules and food scarcity to family beliefs and diet culture, and explore why it’s not simply a matter of discipline. I share my own story and help you reframe these habits with compassion instead of shame, recognizing how they may have once served you. You’ll walk away with practical tools to build mindful pauses into your meals, reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, and eat in a way that truly feels good - without guilt or outdated rules attached.What You’ll Learn:Why stopping when you’re full isn’t about willpower or discipline, and what’s actually driving the struggleHow childhood experiences, praise, and family dynamics might have shaped your “clean plate club” habitsWhy compassion (not self-blame) is the key to loosening the grip of these patternsPowerful mindset shifts to start eating what and how much feels good to youHow to reconnect with your body’s hunger and fullness signalsPractical action steps to gently break free from automatic plate-cleaningResources:Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Episode 230, The Hunger and Fullness Scale: What It Is and How to Use ItConnect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 242. Is Your Cycle Trying to Tell You Something? Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and the Impact of Disrupted Periods with Dr. Nicola Sykes 11.02.2026 41min

  "What we call healthy on the outside does not always reflect what is happening on the inside."A missing menstrual cycle is often one of the body’s earliest warning signs that something is off beneath the surface. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nicola Sykes, a leading expert on hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), to talk about what it really means when your period goes missing, why HA can affect bodies of any size, and how normalized “healthy” behaviors and weight stigma often delay real support. This conversation goes beyond fertility to explore how to listen to your body, understand the signals it’s sending, and support your health in a sustainable way.✅ What You’ll Learn:Why habits like carb-cutting, intermittent fasting, and intense exercise can disrupt your menstrual cycleHow under-fueling, stress, and exercise multiply to trigger hypothalamic amenorrheaWhy anyone, regardless of body size, can experience HA, and what makes weight-based assumptions so harmfulWhat a disrupted cycle looks like and why tracking ovulation mattersHow to start reconnecting with your body, tune into real hunger and fullness cues, and ditch shame in favor of curiosityActionable first steps for period recovery, including why eating breakfast is a big deal!🔗 Connect with Dr. Nicola:Instagram: @noperiodnowwhatWebsitePeriod recovery support groupBlog post mentioned: Diagnosing Hypothalamic AmenorrheaThe Missed Menstrual Periods Study at Mayo Clinic Florida✨ Struggling to know when to eat or when to stop isn’t a failure… it could be a byproduct of following diet rules instead of your body’s cues. The free Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide helps you ditch the noise and tune back into the cues your body is sending to build trust with your body and food. Get it at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale.Come back next week for another episode and connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel. 💕Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 241. Sugar Cravings, Weight-Focused Doctors, and Raising Kids Amid Diet Culture (Q&A) 04.02.2026 31min

  "I love reframing cravings as a way that your body is trying to communicate with you, because to me that seems so much kinder than labeling them as something bad or wrong."Diet culture has a sneaky way of showing up in our everyday lives, whether it’s feeling out of control around sugar, getting weighed at the doctor’s office, or worrying about how society’s obsession with thinness is impacting our kids. In this Q&A episode, I answer common Instagram questions with no blame or fear. We talk about what really drives cravings, how to advocate for yourself in medical settings, and how to support kids in building a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.✅ What You’ll Learn:How to understand intense sugar and chocolate cravings without shame or self-blameWhy eating enough and breaking food restrictions matters for intuitive eatingWays to practice habituation and make peace with food you fearTools and scripts for advocating for yourself with weight-focused doctorsTips for fostering a healthy relationship with food and body in your children, even amid diet culture pressuresWhy compassion and small steps are the key to moving forward...no all-or-nothing thinking required🔗 Resources:Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Ragen Chastain's Substack: Weight and HealthcareNo Weigh MovementHAES Health SheetsStruggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 240. Should You Be Taking an Electrolyte Supplement? Here's What You Need to Know 28.01.2026 46min

  "Diet culture and wellness culture are incredibly convincing. Every new trend is marketed as the most important thing you need to do for your health."Electrolyte supplements and hydration drinks are everywhere right now, being advertised by everyone from TikTok wellness influencers to major podcast sponsors. But how much of this is actually helpful, and how much is just hype? In this episode, I break down the real science behind electrolytes, explain what sodium and potassium actually do in your body, and cut through the fear-based wellness messaging that keeps people confused and stressed. We’ll cover recommendations, controversies, and who might actually benefit from electrolyte supplements. You’ll get the context you need to understand the numbers without obsessing over them.✅ What You’ll Learn:What sodium and potassium actually do in your body, and why they’re so essentialWho might benefit from electrolyte supplements, and who probably doesn’t need themWhy the latest wellness trends are so convincing...and often misleadingHow your body naturally regulates electrolytes (and when it needs support)The truth about sodium recommendations, chronic disease, and where potassium fits into the pictureWhy it’s possible to prioritize hydration and health without falling for diet culture’s fear-mongering✨ Struggling to know when to eat or when to stop isn’t a failure… it could be a byproduct of following diet rules instead of your body’s cues. The free Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide helps you ditch the noise and tune back into the cues your body is sending to build trust with your body and food. Get it at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale.💕 Come back next week for another episode and connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 239. How Ginger Zee Healed Her Relationship with Food in a Thin Obsessed Culture 21.01.2026 57min

  "It really isn't about food. It is about control...I wish I would have understood that a little bit earlier."With thinness back “in” and diet culture louder than ever, I sat down with Ginger Zee, ABC News chief meteorologist and climate correspondent, for an honest conversation about food, body image, mental health, and the healing that reshaped her life and career. Ginger has spent decades in the public eye and a male-dominated industry. She opens up about her journey from childhood struggles with anorexia to thriving as a leader, parent, and public figure. This episode is about resilience, hope, and what becomes possible when food and body thoughts stop running the show.What You’ll Learn:How diet culture is louder than ever and what it means for us nowThe impact of family, society, and trauma on our relationship with food and bodyWhy healing your relationship with food gives you more room to live meaningfullyThe lessons Ginger learned about control, body image, and resilience through different stages of her lifeHow sharing personal stories breaks shame and reminds us that we are not aloneHow taking up space and being vulnerable as women is a powerful act of rebellion against diet cultureConnect with Ginger:X: @ginger_ZeeInstagram: @Ginger_ZeeFacebook Fan PageWebsiteGood Morning AmericaStruggling to know when to eat or when to stop isn’t a failure… it could be a byproduct of following diet rules instead of your body’s cues. The free Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide helps you ditch the noise and tune back into the cues your body is sending to build trust with your body and food. Get it at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale.Come back next week for another episode and connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
• 238. Carbs Aren’t the Problem: What Actually Affects Insulin Resistance with Kristie Messerli 14.01.2026 36min

  “Yo-yo dieting, restrictive diets, and cutting out whole food groups is worsening insulin resistance more than carbs ever could.”Carbs have been painted as the villain for far too long, and diet culture has convinced many of us that avoiding them is the key to health and happiness. But what really happens to your body and blood sugar when you restrict carbs may surprise you.In this episode, I’m joined by Kristie Messerli, registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist. We unpack the fear around carbs, diabetes, insulin resistance, and CGMs, and explain why restriction creates more stress, guilt, and metabolic harm. We also share science-backed ways to support both your health and your relationship with food.What You’ll Learn:How restriction and yo-yo dieting actually make insulin resistance worse, and how lifelong dieting can backfire metabolicallyWhy eating sugar does not cause diabetes, and what actually contributes to diabetes developmentThe pros and cons of using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and when they’re helpful versus harmfulWhy blood sugar spikes are often misunderstood, and how hormones, stress, and sleep play a roleHow to add to your plate (not take away!) for better blood sugar regulation and more satisfying mealsPractical ways to rethink carbs and food neutrality to promote both your health and your relationship with eating🔗 Connect with Kristie:Instagram: type2diabetes.nutritionistFree Masterclass: 7 Mistakes That Are Wrecking Your Blood Sugar (and what to do instead)✨ Struggling to know when to eat or when to stop isn’t a failure… it could be a byproduct of following diet rules instead of your body’s cues. The free Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide helps you ditch the noise and tune back into the cues your body is sending to build trust with your body and food. Get it at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscaleCome back next week for another episode and connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.