Hey Rebel! In this week’s episode, I'm joined by psychologist and fat activist, Dr. Rachel Millner, Psy.D.  In this episode we are discussing:  realistic expectations to set when healing your relationship with food ups and downs that come with healing work the most important thing to look for when finding a therapist the most common driver contributing to disordered eating & eating disorders how healing your relationship with food can feel so rewarding and so much more!  Connect with...

Hey Rebel!  Imagine waking up every day consumed by thoughts of food, haunted by the scale, and trapped in a relentless cycle of restriction followed by loss of control. If this resonates with you, know that you're not alone. This was once my reality, and it was also the reality for today's guest, my past group coaching client, Rachel.  In today's episode, we delve into how Rachel has rebuilt her relationship with food—from a regimen of strict control to embracing body cues with compassion,...

Hi Rebel! In this episode, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Allie, a past group coaching client of mine. Allie joins us to share her courageous story of reclaiming her life from the exhausting grip of food obsession and the pervasive shame that often accompanies it. With nearly three decades fighting against food guilt and diet culture, Allie's journey through group coaching has led to life-changing transformations in her relationship with food, her work, and her family life. Allie shares...

Hey Rebel! Today I'm answering 3 listener questions to help you feel supported on your journey as you give diet culture the middle finger to become an intuitive eater.  Do you feel like if you let yourself go and eat all of this stuff you want, you will never stop? I'll be sharing my answer to why this happens and tips for how you can "control" it! What if you want to both heal your relationship with food and lose weight? Is this possible? I'm diving deep into this one in this episode. ...

Hey Rebel! Does existing in a larger body automatically lead to more joint pain and daily discomfort? You may automatically assume, "yes!"...but what if that's a myth? To help navigate this popular topic I brought in Dr. Lisa, a weight-inclusive physical therapist and body image coach, to help us dive deep into how diet culture infiltrates the physical therapy space and challenge many misconceptions surrounding body size and pain. Get ready to hear all about: What actually causes pain...

Hey Rebel!  Today we are answering a question submitted by a listener named Veronica. She asks, "What do you think about coaches who promote body transformations, the before and after, the way they work? I am a Pilates instructor, became a coach myself, but I don't agree with the system, so I don't promote it." In today's episode, I also share my opinion on topics like: Progress pictures Weighing yourself every day Tracking macros And coaches who say you need to look a certain way because...

Hey Rebel! There's nothing I love more than hearing people who struggled with their relationships with food for so long recount how intuitive eating changed their lives for the better. That's the story you'll be hearing today, as my past group coaching client, Michelle, shares how she went from obsessing over food, struggling with her body image, and overcoming addiction, to now being in a place where she can go on spontaneous dates, listen to her body, and never diet again! Michelle shares...

Hey Rebel! I am thrilled to have Elyse Resch, co-founder of Intuitive Eating, on the podcast today for an insightful discussion about the future of intuitive eating. As an anti-diet dietitian and a certified intuitive eating counselor, I've personally benefited from Elyse's training and am excited to share her invaluable insights with you! In this episode, we delve into The future of intuitive eating through a social justice lens The importance of autonomy in food choices for raising the...

Hey Rebel. Recently, an Oprah special came out titled "shame, blame and the weight loss revolution", all about the popular weight loss drugs right now... and it got a lot of attention. So I decided to watch the special so you don't have to and today I am breaking it down with all of my thoughts... and I have a lot.  Surprisingly, there are a few things I agree with. But there are more things that I have concerns about... Give it a listen to hear all about the special and even more about the...

Hey Rebel! Let's talk about food noise. Do you feel like you're always thinking about food? Have you ever felt like: When sitting down for breakfast, I can't stop thinking about lunch. When sitting down for lunch, I'm already thinking about dinner. When eating dinner, I'm calculating how I could do "better" tomorrow.  When you're trying to sleep, you can't stop thinking about breakfast tomorrow. It is that constant chatter about food in your head. The thinking about food 24/7. And maybe...

Hey Rebel! Last week was an important week: Eating Disorder Awareness Week! Today I wanted to share some eating disorder statistics with you to shed light on the frequency and seriousness of these life-altering conditions.  Throughout this episode we will explore:  The role dieting plays in the development of an eating disorder Normalized "health" habits that are red flags for eating disorders Eating disorder statistics I want you to know Real-life experiences to connect to and inspire...

Hey Rebel! Have you ever wondered, "what if intuitive eating doesn't work for me"? Buckle in for today's episode as we delve into a topic that resonates with many - the internal battle with doubt and fear that arises when we face the new journey to find a healthier relationship with food. We all recognize that little voice of doubt, whispering concerns and fears whenever we're on the brink of embracing change. It's a universal experience, and most importantly, it's completely normal. We'll...

Hey Rebel!  Have you ever thought about aging, menopause, and body changes over the lifespan and felt anxious? It makes sense when the diet and beauty industry prey on us to be scared of these things. But what if you could rethink our response to aging and create a more compassionate, neutral, and realistic narrative around these very normal experiences? This is why I had Registered Dietitian and Midlife Health Specialist Val Schonberg on the podcast today! My associate dietitian Angie...

Hey Rebel.  Have you ever felt like the scale holds a lot of power over you? It's like if you step on a scale, that will dictate the following food choices you make and how you feel about yourself. I get it, and so many of my clients have felt the same way. I want to share with you some options if you feel this way so that you support your overall wellbeing without the scale getting in the way of that. Here's what you can hear in today's episode: Reflective questions to explore your...

Hey Rebel!  Today I am joined by my fabulous past group coaching client, Franny. Franny is here to share her story from hiding food and struggling with bulimia, to finally feeling so free with food that she isn't even impacted by the pressures to lose weight before her wedding. In this episode, we talk about: What specific step she took to stop eating in isolation How "opening a bag of chips" was the catalyst to her recovery Her new mindset around food The importance of support and...

The New Year is just around the corner which means lots and lots of pressure to diet. It’s easy to buy into, especially when you have been programmed to diet from birth through generational dieting. I want to help you break the cycle.  So today, I am sharing three not-talked-about risks of buying into diet culture to help you do that. We're going to talk about how dieting can result in some serious issues, like nutrient deficits and weight cycling. If you’re looking to leave the diet cycle...

Hey Rebel. It's been almost an entire year since our amazing dietitian, Angie, joined the team. She has been so valuable to all the diet culture rebels inside our group coaching program and in 1:1 coaching.  Today, I thought it would be great to have you get to know her a little more.  Listen in to hear Angie share: Her story with diet culture and healing her relationship with food Advice for navigating shame after previous "failed" diets Wise words for parents who want to model intuitive...

Hey Rebel. Optavia has grown in popularity over the past decade, and it makes sense. If you don't know what Optavia is, count yourself lucky. With their flashy headlines stating, "lose weight fast and keep it off", claiming it is backed by research, it is enticing. I peeled back the curtain on Optavia to see what the hype was all about. Not only is it too good to be true…but it’s so much worse than you’d think. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my findings. What is the Optavia diet...

Hey Rebel. Today I am thrilled to be speaking with my past group coaching client, Laura. Laura used to be filled with food obsession. She realized her dieting went too far when she became afraid of oatmeal, and as a mother she didn't want to pass these fears and behaviors on to her daughter. You are going to feel so inspired by listening to this episode. She shares her ups and downs, but ultimately what kept her going and brought her to this place where she can eat intuitively! Laura...

Hey Rebels! Today we are talking with one of THE co-authors of intuitive eating so you can understand it deeper than the over-simplified definition of "just eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full"...  How can someone just listen to their body? How can someone just eat intuitively? How can someone just eat whatever they want? To start, Intuitive Eating is not just a hunger/fullness diet and after today's episode you will understand why. Intuitive Eating was first published in 1995...

I have a question for you. How many times have you said, I feel fat? Have you ever thought about what it actually means? In this podcast today, I actually have an amazing conversation with Tracy Brown, Registered Dietitian and trauma-informed, non-diet nutrition therapist.  We talk about: how we can create labels for ourselves and say things like, I feel fat, but not even really know what it means. new language that you can use instead ...

Hey Rebels! Today we're clearing up the common fear that with intuitive eating, you will only want and crave "bad" foods. I know the sound of "unconditional permission to eat" feels like it's giving you permission for a free-for-all with food. But the truth is, this permission just allows you to make a choice based on what would feel good for your body and your mind in each moment. From my own personal experience, client experiences, AND research, we actually see that intuitive eaters are...

Hey Diet Culture Rebels! Today’s episode is long overdue. Weight loss drugs are nothing new but the buzz around Ozempic is. I know you’ve been hearing all about the supposed weight loss benefits of taking Ozempic, and it can be persuasive to try it yourself! But part of my job as a Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counselor is to help you make INFORMED choices. Do you know the risks? Do you know the long-term results? Do you know the research? You’ll be able to answer yes to those questions...

In this week’s episode, Bonnie helps you understand the difference between physical and emotional hunger. FREE quiz! Are you living in fear of losing control around food? Take our free quiz here!