Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

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  264. Finding Balance with "Healthy" and "Junk" Food, Weighing Yourself, and My Missing Period Story (Q&A) 22.07.2026 28นาที

  "Creating a more positive relationship with food often requires us to challenge the things diet culture has taught us to normalize."Diet culture leaves us with so many questions, especially when we're trying to heal our relationship with food and our bodies. In this Q&A episode, I'm answering three questions from Rebels in our community about balancing "healthy" and "junk" foods, my experience with hypothalamic amenorrhea, and how to stop letting the number on the scale control your thoughts and food choices. You'll hear practical mindset shifts that can help you build more trust with your body and challenge the beliefs diet culture has taught us to accept as normal!✅ What You'll Learn:How to find balance between eating foods diet culture labels as "junk" and foods that support your healthWhy food neutrality can help you build a more peaceful relationship with eatingMy personal experience with losing my period and what it taught me about underfuelingHow to recognize when the scale is affecting your mood, food choices, or self-worthQuestions to ask yourself to decide whether weighing yourself is helping or hurting your healingOne small action step you can take today to build more trust with your body🔗 Resources:Cadbury eggs Instagram reelEpisode 242: Is Your Cycle Trying to Tell You Something? Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and the Impact of Disrupted Periods with Dr. Nicola SkyesGrab 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.
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  263. Healing Your “I’m Too Much” Story: Self-Worth and Body Image with Lily Womble 15.07.2026 35นาที

  So many of us have spent years believing we're too much. Too emotional. Too sensitive. Too needy. Too loud. Or maybe we've believed we need to make ourselves smaller (physically or emotionally) to finally deserve love, acceptance, and belonging. In this conversation, author and founder of Date Brazen, Lily Womble, shares how those beliefs shaped her body image, relationships, and self-worth after years of dieting and questioning whether she was enough. Together, we explore why your body isn't what stands between you and love, how the weight loss fantasy keeps us stuck, and what it looks like to stop shrinking yourself and trust that you are already enough.✅ What You'll Learn:Why believing you're "too much" can affect your body image, confidence, and relationship with foodHow internalized messages about worth shape the way we show up in our relationshipsWhat the "weight loss fantasy" is and why it keeps so many women stuckHow body neutrality can help you build a healthier relationship with yourselfPractical ways to build self-compassion and become more resilient in the face of rejectionWhy you don't have to change your body to be worthy of love, belonging, or a fulfilling life🔗 Resources:Lily's book: Thank You, More PleaseDate BrazenGrab 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.
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  262. 5 Tips for Improving Your Health Without Going on a Diet 08.07.2026 29นาที

  "Health extends far beyond what we eat and how we move."Trying to be healthier often comes with a long list of diet rules, food fears, and pressure to do everything perfectly. But what if pursuing health actually meant doing less of what diet culture tells you to do? In this episode, I'm sharing five surprising ways to pursue health without dieting, including why letting go of comparison, managing stress, questioning nutrition myths, and embracing intuitive eating can support your health far better than another set of food rules.✅ What You'll Learn:Why comparing your food choices and body to other people keeps you stuckHow an unhealthy relationship with food can become a major source of stressThe nutrition myths that may be standing in the way of your healthWhy a growth mindset matters when you're healing your relationship with foodWhat the research says about intuitive eating and long-term healthFive practical ways to pursue health without dieting🔗 Resources:Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Episode 111: Everyone Benefits When Your Doctor Supports Your Healthy Relationship with Food and Your BodyEpisode 116: How Nicole is Breaking Generational Dieting While Healing from 30 Years of Food IssuesEpisode 120: 3 Risks of Buying Into Diet Culture That We Don't Talk About EnoughConnect 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.
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  261. Food Order and the Glucose Scaries That Social Media Created 01.07.2026 23นาที

  "The more unnecessary food rules we follow, the harder it becomes to trust ourselves around food."Are blood sugar hacks creating more fear than freedom? In this episode, I take a closer look at the research behind food order and the popular advice to eat carbohydrates last for better blood sugar control. We explore what the science actually says, some important limitations that often get left out of social media conversations, and why many of these studies don't reflect how people typically eat in real life. Most importantly, I share why body attunement matters more than following another food rule and how to navigate blood sugar conversations with less fear and more trust in your body.✅ What You'll Learn:What "food order" or "food sequencing" actually meansWhat the current research says about eating carbohydrates first versus lastWhy many food order studies may not reflect real-life eating patternsThe difference between short-term blood sugar responses and long-term health outcomesHow rigid food rules can interfere with body attunement and trust around foodWhy a balanced approach to eating carbohydrates can support both health and a positive relationship with food🔗 Resources:Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Nutrient intake order on metabolic outcomes in type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysisEpisode 238, Carbs Aren't the Problem: What Actually Affects Insulin Resistance with Kristie MesserliConnect 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.
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  260. Tigress Osborn on the Jillian Michaels Jubilee Debate and Fat Activism 24.06.2026 59นาที

  "Our worth as human beings should not be dependent on our health profile."Millions of people watched Jillian Michaels debate body positivity advocates on Jubilee, but the version we saw on YouTube was only part of the story. In this episode, I sit down with Tigress Osborn to discuss what happened behind the scenes, why she chose to participate, and what viewers didn't get to see. We also dive into bigger conversations about body positivity, fat activism, weight stigma, size discrimination, and the differences between mainstream body positivity and fat liberation. Whether you've already watched the debate or are hearing about it for the first time, this conversation offers important context and challenges some of the assumptions our culture makes about bodies, health, and worth.✅ What You'll Learn:Why Tigress ultimately decided to participate in the Jubilee debate with Jillian MichaelsWhat happened behind the scenes before, during, and after the viral debateHow Tigress defines body positivity, fat activism, and fat liberationCommon misconceptions people have about the body positivity movementHow weight stigma and size discrimination impact people's daily livesWhy civil rights protections for people in larger bodies remain an important part of the conversation🔗 Resources:NAAFA WebsiteNAAFA Instagram: @naafaofficialTigress' Instagram: @iofthetigressWilliam Hornby on SubstackEpisode 223: Have You Watched Fit for TV? Here are My Honest Thoughts on The Biggest Loser DocumentaryJillian Michaels vs. The Body Positivity MovementGrab 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.
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  259. Is Fasting Healthy or Just Another Diet Trend? 17.06.2026 20นาที

  “Diet culture loves to exaggerate grains of truth and turn them into something extremely blown out of proportion.”Fasting is everywhere right now, but what does the research actually say? In this episode, I break down the claims, benefits, and red flags surrounding fasting, including why short-term results don’t always tell the whole story. We’ll also explore how fasting can impact your relationship with food, why it may function as another form of dieting, and the important difference between restrictive fasting protocols and meal spacing that may support certain health needs.What You'll Learn:What the current research does (and doesn’t) tell us about fastingWhy short-term health improvements don’t always translate into long-term resultsHow fasting can affect food noise, binge eating risk, and your relationship with foodWhy many forms of fasting function as another form of calorie restrictionWhen meal spacing may support gut health and how it differs from popular fasting trendsWhy the best approach to nutrition depends on your unique needs, health history, and 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 207: What Diet Culture Gets Wrong About Gut Healthy (with Dr. Heather Finley)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.
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  258. From Shame, Guilt, and Restriction to Food Freedom (Mary's Story) 10.06.2026 38นาที

  "There was just this layer of shame. Whether I was a good or bad person essentially tied into all of my food choices."Food struggles can feel like they’re completely taking over, but healing really is possible, no matter how long you’ve felt stuck. In this episode, I sit down with Mary, a fellow Rebel, who shares her journey from years of food guilt, restriction, binge eating, and constant food noise to finally finding peace around eating. We talk about how sneaky diet culture can disguise itself as “healthy” living, how her attempts to eat healthy were actually making her relationship with food worse, and what it looked like to rebuild trust with her body and move toward true food freedom.✅ What You’ll Learn:How “being healthy” under diet culture can secretly make your relationship with food worseWhy restrict-binge cycles and food guilt are so hard to break free fromThe impact of food noise and body checking on mental healthWhat it feels like to rebuild trust with your body and eat with confidence againHow to recognize when “healthy” advice is actually diet culture in disguiseSmall, real-life steps you can take toward food freedom, even when it feels scary🔗 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.
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  257. 3 Mindset Shifts That Helped Me Heal My Relationship With Food 03.06.2026 31นาที

  "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.
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  256. Should You Take Creatine? Here's What to Know About This Popular Supplement 27.05.2026 22นาที

  "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.
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  255. Neurodivergence, Food Struggles, and Finding What Actually Works for You with Abbey Roberts 20.05.2026 35นาที

  "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.
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  254. 10k Steps a Day: Do You Really Need to Hit this Goal? 13.05.2026 23นาที

  "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.
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  253. Understanding Your Inner Critic (And How to Respond) with Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro 06.05.2026 45นาที

  “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.
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  252. Protein Goals, Hunger Cues, & The Honeymoon Phase (Q&A) 29.04.2026 31นาที

  "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.
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  251. How Medical Students for Size Inclusivity Are Breaking the Cycle of Weight-Centric Care (with Jackie Liu from MSSI) 22.04.2026 39นาที

  "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.
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  250. 3 Mindful Eating Tips You Can Try Today 15.04.2026 20นาที

  "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.
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  249. Movement Shouldn’t Feel Like Punishment with Coach Tyler Bramlett 08.04.2026 43นาที

  "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.
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  248. Coming Off GLP-1s, Rushed Meals, & My Journey with Intuitive Eating (Q&A) 01.04.2026 36นาที

  ”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.
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  247. Are Ultra-Processed Foods as Dangerous as We’re Led to Believe? 18.03.2026 35นาที

  "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.
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  246. What If You Just Try? Jessamyn Stanley on Yoga and Body Acceptance 11.03.2026 36นาที

  "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.
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  245. "Intentional Weight Loss Reduces Your Risk of Death by 15%": My Critique of This Claim 04.03.2026 34นาที

  "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.