"You're constantly striving for more, you want to be thinner, you want to look better. And it's just like this toxic path that never really ends and it never gets you anywhere. I should have asked for help..." On this week's episode I am joined by real story guest Natalia Szala. And this week's is a bit of a special one, as Nat is also my colleague and friend.  When we get together to film we'll often hash back to all of our previous dieting years, sometimes having those "holy moly, you did that too!" moments together.  And today we are sharing these all with you too!  Diving into our own battles with food, from the sneaky (and deceptive!) comfort of solo binge-eating sessions. To the quiet struggles so often hidden behind social media's "flawless" bodies. We're peeling back the layers to let you know you'e not alone. Nat and I dig into the whole external validation thing... Where what's oh-so often praised as 'discipline' can actually be reinforcing harmful habits. And we shed light on the necessity of confronting the roots of disordered eating. So you can live a life without obsessing over food! Want to ditch the diet culture for good? Get my Back to Basics app today - try it FREE for 7 days here. The customisable app helps you create a healthier relationship with food—no rigid rules or diet plans required! Get my Free 5 Day Course to help you stop binge and emotional eating.  Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy.  Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! If you don't already - come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at [email protected]