Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

"I created Diet Culture Rebel because we truly do need to rebel against diet culture. Not politely sidestep it, not quietly disagree with it, but actively push back on the messages that keep us stuck struggling with food and our bodies."

Rebelling against diet culture doesn’t have to mean flipping your entire world upside down overnight. In this episode, I share five real-life ways I’m pushing back on diet culture right now, from listening to my hunger cues and choosing movement that fits my life as a mom to rejecting toxic nutrition trends and refusing to p...

"I think I had to give myself internal permission to say, ‘You don't have to change your body to do this thing. You can just do the thing. You can do the hike, you can do the climb, and you don't have to lose weight or gain a certain ability to be able to do it.’"

We’ve been taught to believe that movement has to be about changing our bodies and pushing ourselves to the limit, but what happens when you strip away the blame and rebuild a relationship with exercise that actually honors your body?

I...

"We want to change our expectation that we will never, ever think of food as numbers or calories ever again... because that's pretty unrealistic for most people."

Ever notice how the same food questions keep popping up no matter where you are in your healing journey? In this episode, I’m answering three of the most common ones I hear - how to move away from seeing food as numbers, why some foods feel harder to trust yourself around, and what it was really like for me to stop weighing myself. I’m sharing insight from both my w...

”You can have all the self-love in the world, and that does not protect you from systemic harm.”

Body positivity is everywhere online, but is it really helping us heal? In this episode, Chrissy King joins me to explore why the mainstream body positivity message often leaves people feeling excluded or even more frustrated. We dig into shifting perspectives, the limits of focusing on individual confidence, and the systemic forces that shape our experiences in our bodies. Chrissy brings her lived experience and expertise to show why true body healing requires looking beyond “just love your body” and embr...

"It helps ground me when I remind myself that what people say about food or bodies reveals their own relationship with food, not mine."

Family gatherings can stir up heavy feelings when old patterns of food and body talk resurface, especially when you’re working hard to heal your relationship with food. In this episode, I’m sharing my own experiences with triggering family comments about food and body image, why they stay with us, and how to navigate them without losing your progress. We talk about why these moments can feel especially heavy when you're working on h...

”Telling someone to lose weight is a really quick way to get through that eight minute visit, and not ask about what people actually eat before you say ‘eat less'."

Walking into a doctor’s office shouldn’t leave anyone feeling ashamed, dismissed, or anxious about their body size. In this episode, Dr. Vicky Borgia breaks down how weight stigma actually shows up in medical care and what you can do about it. She shares an inside look at the biases and systemic pressures driving weight-centered decisions, along with her own experiences navigating diet culture as both a provid...

 “You are allowed to enjoy your life. Satisfaction counts, rest is part of health, and your worth was never meant to be measured by a to-do list, a tracker, or a plate.”

Are you tired of feeling like your worth is tied to how productive, disciplined, or “perfect” you are? In this conversation with Dr. Paula Freedman-Diamond, we explore how hustle culture, diet culture, and wellness culture overlap to fuel food struggles, anxiety, perfectionism, and toxic striving - and how you can begin letting go of unrealistic expectations so you can reconnect with your body, values, and joy. This...

"When we get more in touch with our hunger cues and honor them more consistently, then as a byproduct, we are able to more easily honor our fullness cues."

Learning to trust your body after years of dieting and food rules can feel confusing and overwhelming. In this episode, I’m breaking down the Hunger and Fullness Scale, the mindful eating tool that can help untangle the confusion and guide you back to your own internal cues. Inspired by a flood of questions from my Rebel community, we dig into how you can use the scale to ma...

“Once food noise quiets down, it doesn’t just change the way we eat. It changes the way we live.”

Food struggles don't always show up as we may expect. They can sneak up on us, disguised as discipline, willpower, or our latest attempt at “being good.” But in reality, those all-consuming thoughts about what, when, and how much we eat are draining. They're like an app running in the background, sapping our energy and joy each day. In this episode, I sit down with Kim, a past client who spent decades tangled in food noise, emotional eating, an...

"I hear from people every single day about how they've been harmed physically and emotionally by things that influencers and content creators online have sold to them."

You’ve probably noticed diet trends come and go, from raw vegan frugivore diets to the current protein obsession, but what’s less obvious is how healing your relationship with food changes more than just how you eat. It shifts how you feel, how you relate to others, and even how you view your past. In my conversation with Registered Dietitian and content creator, Abbey Sharp, we dig deep into the...

"Intuitive eating is not about perfectly staying within a calorie number or a maintenance threshold. It is about developing trust with your body and using each eating experience as feedback, not a test of whether you pass or fail."

Have you ever felt like you just can’t stop eating certain foods, even when you’re full? Or maybe you find yourself second-guessing every food choice, worried you’re eating too much as you try to follow intuitive eating? These everyday struggles can leave you feeling stuck in guilt, confusion, and chaos around food.

In this s...

"Trainings started to become much harder because I would restrict myself so much. Then the next day, maybe I'd binge a lot, so then I wouldn't eat for a couple days. It all was falling apart in front of my eyes, but I just didn't really know how to get out of it."

Behind every sports headline, there’s a story about body image, food, and the unseen pressures athletes face. In this episode, I sit down with Katrina Gorry, professional footballer, West Ham United Women’s captain, and proud mom of two. Katrina opens up about how...

"If you treat your body poorly outside of the bedroom, it's not like you pass through the doorway into your bedroom and all of a sudden you're super tuned into your body and confident."

This week, we’re diving into a topic that’s often pushed into the shadows but deeply impacts our well-being: sex. I sat down with Vanessa Marin, a licensed sex therapist, to talk about how the cultural scripts we’ve grown up with shrink women, disconnect us from our bodies, and rob us of joy, in and out of the bedroom. Just like the fo...

“I really felt like alcohol was the one thing that was keeping me from being the person that I wanted to be."

If you’ve ever wondered how alcohol might be impacting your ability to show up fully in your life, or if you’re just curious about making any change that feels a little scary, this episode is for you. I sat down with Sumner Brooks, a registered dietitian, mom, and author of How to Raise an Intuitive Eater, who bravely shares her story of quitting alcohol and how it changed everything from her mental health to her...

 “It makes me wonder, what things happening today will we look back on years from now with similar eyes and say, 'I can’t believe we let this happen?'”

If you ever watched The Biggest Loser and found yourself rooting for the contestants (and maybe even feeling inspired), this episode will prompt you to look at it all through a very different lens. Today’s conversation is not just about a reality TV show, but about exposing the extreme and unsafe practices it normalized, the harmful beliefs it perpetuated about health and body size, and how so many of...

”The last thing we ever want to do to a child’s body is shrink it. If we make a child’s body a lower weight, it completely derails their development, their internal signaling, interrupts their physical and cognitive growth - all of it.”

If you’re a parent or if you ever were a kid in a world obsessed with BMI and weight, this episode is a must-listen. I sat down with Dr. Erin Knopf, who is not only a board-certified pediatrician and psychiatrist, but also an eating disorder specialist who’s boldly calling out the harmful ways...

"I believe the fear around Seed Oils feeds into the idea that we have complete control over our health outcomes and that eating perfectly will guarantee better health. This is far from the truth..."

Are Seed Oils really the enemy or is this another story from diet culture? In this episode, we're diving into the truth about seed oils. We're covering what they are, what the research actually says, and why the fear around them is often rooted in diet culture, privilege, not health.

I'm excited to share the facts with you on this episode...

"I would cry almost every day because of how hungry I was, but I didn't have enough macros to eat what I needed."

If you've been tracking macros, calories, or points, and you are starting to feel like it's taking over your life, this episode is for you. And even if you don't track, but find yourself thinking about food constantly or that you're failing when you're not following a food plan perfectly, this conversation will resonate.

In this episode we get to hear from Jaimie, a fellow Rebel, who has experienced a 180 in her...

"The craze of fat-free foods was partnered with the strongest message that you can be bad and still be good."

If you've ever felt confused by all of the changing food trends or wondered why something that seemed healthy a few years ago is suddenly frowned upon now, this episode will give you so much clarity. You are going to learn how diet culture has evolved over the decades and walk away feeling more grounded the next time a new trend comes around.

Today I'm joined by Dr. Jillian Lampert, who is the Vice President...

" My coach said even though you're running a lot, it still doesn't grant you the right to eat whatever you want..."

If you've ever felt guilt when resting, struggled to motivate yourself to move, or felt stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset with exercise, this episode is for you!

In this episode I'm sharing my personal journey with exercise in hopes to help you reflect on your own so you can walk away with clear ideas to transform your relationship with movement for the better.

I'm covering everything from how exercise first became a wa...

"It's not that you're lacking willpower or that you're weak or lazy... every cell in your body is probably screaming that you need to eat these carbs or you're going to die."

If you have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) or another medical condition and ever wondered if Intuitive Eating would still benefit you, this episode is for you! Julie Duffy Dillon and I dive into the complexities of PCOS and the role diet culture and weight stigma play in its care.

Even if you don't have PCOS, you won't want to miss this chat with...

In this episode, registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor Bonnie Roney shares three powerful tips to help you honor your fullness without guilt, food rules, or restriction.

You’ll learn why it’s not about willpower or discipline, and what’s really going on beneath the surface when fullness feels hard to recognize or act on. From sneaky restriction to the Clean Plate Club to food satisfaction, this episode offers a compassionate, evidence based approach to reconnecting with your body and building real trust around food.

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In this episode, Bonnie shares why she’s stepping away for the week and what it really means to rest in a world obsessed with hustle and diet culture. From overworking to overexercising, she highlights how the pressure to always be productive shows up in our relationships with food and our bodies. This episode is a gentle reminder that rest is not failure, it’s a powerful form of rebellion. Enjoy the 200+ past episodes we have for support!

Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?

You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get su...

In this episode, Bonnie is joined by Dr. Blair Burnette, an eating disorder researcher and assistant professor at Michigan State University to set the record straight on what intuitive eating really is. Together, they explore how harmful diet culture myths persist, why so much eating disorder research is biased, and what science says about intuitive eating and health. This honest, evidence-based conversation offers validation and clarity for anyone who’s ever felt confused, frustrated, or judged about how they eat or what they believe about their body.

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In this episode, Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Bonnie Roney is joined by and trauma-informed non-diet nutrition therapist Tracy Brown for a powerful conversation about the mental and emotional roots of food struggles. Tracy explains how early experiences shape our neural pathways around food, why chronic dieting is an adaptation to stress, and how trauma (both big and small) can disconnect us from our body's natural hunger and fullness cues. This episode goes beyond food rules to explore the deeper meaning behind our eating patterns and offers compassionate tools for healing.

Questions Answered In This...

In this informative and compassionate episode, Bonnie breaks down the rising popularity of GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro) specifically as they relate to weight loss. She dives deep into how they work, why they’re being so widely prescribed, what the research actually says, and the often-overlooked risks and implications, especially around nutrition, food noise, and long-term health. Whether you’re considering a GLP-1, currently on one, or feeling confused and conflicted, this episode offers grounded insights, body autonomy, and a non-judgmental space for informed decision-making.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

In this powerful episode, Bonnie Roney sits down with Alison Faulkner to explore how deeply food and body image struggles can affect every part of our lives, often in ways no one sees. Alison shares her journey from high-achieving, outward success to a full nervous system shutdown that led her to a 21-day mental health treatment center. Together, they unpack how early messaging around food, pressure to “have it all together,” and the inability to ask for help can shape our self-worth and disconnection from our bodies. This conversation is a reminder that healing your relationship with food can be t...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Bonnie speaks with Amy, a former client who spent over 30 years caught in the cycle of dieting, including time as a Weight Watchers leader before finding lasting food freedom through intuitive eating. Amy opens up about the emotional toll of decades of restriction, the burnout from chasing weight loss goals, and the healing that’s come from learning to trust her body again. Whether you’re just starting to question diet culture or decades into your own journey, Amy’s story is a resonant reminder that it’s never too late to heal.

In...

Today, Bonnie is joined by pelvic floor physical therapist and author of Floored, Dr. Sara Reardon, for an empowering, no-shame conversation about pelvic floor health, intuitive eating, and the surprising ways diet culture and disordered eating impact your body—from the inside out.

If you’ve ever struggled to advocate for your body’s needs—whether it’s related to food, digestion, or postpartum healing—this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Sarah breaks down what your pelvic floor is, what “normal” actually looks like, and how shame, self-silencing, and unrealistic wellness culture expectations are holding women back from getting the...

In today’s episode, I'm diving into the real-life gentle nutrition habits I've recently embraced to show you what it truly looks like to honor your body’s needs without falling into the trap of diet culture perfectionism. From smoothies to matcha to supplements, I walk through approachable, sustainable changes that align with the reality of life as a busy parent. I also addresses diet culture’s fearmongering around calories, carbs, and blood sugar, busting myths with science and compassion.

Covered in this episode:

Hey rebel. Let’s be real, no one wants to talk about poop. Or gas. Or bloating. Or… binge eating. But so many of us are silently struggling with both food AND gut issues, and they’re more connected than you might think.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by gut health specialist and registered dietitian Dr. Heather Finley to break the silence and unpack how things like chaotic eating, restriction, and disordered patterns can impact digestion, even if you think you’re eating enough overall.

We talk about:

Why your gut needs consist...

Rebels, today’s episode is a personal one. I’m sharing the five things that actually helped me heal my relationship with food. Not flashy Instagram tips or vague "just listen to your body" advice, but the real-deal shifts that made a lasting difference.

These were originally shared in an Instagram Q&A, and the response was so powerful that I knew I had to go deeper on the podcast. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed by food, stuck in the binge-restrict cycle, or wondering when this gets easier—this episode is for you.

Inside the epis...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s rarely discussed in the intuitive eating space—cannabis. Registered dietitian Leah Kern joins me to explore how cannabis and intuitive eating can coexist, and why blaming “the munchies” for out-of-control eating misses the bigger picture.

Leah shares:

Why cannabis can heighten pleasure around food (and why that’s not a bad thing)

What actually drives binge-like eating when high, and how diet culture plays a role

How to build interoceptive awareness and body trust outside of altered states

Real-world...

Hey Rebel. In today’s solo Q&A episode, I’m answering three listener questions that get to the heart of what really helps heal your relationship with food. We’re covering some of the most common struggles I see come up, especially when you’re working to let go of diet culture but still feeling stuck.

Here’s what we talk about:

Hey Rebel. Today we are revisiting an old episode of the Diet Culture Rebel Podcast. I’m joined by Erica Leon, a registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist with over 30 years of experience helping people heal their relationship with food. She is the founder of Erica Leon Nutrition & Associates, a virtual group practice supporting clients across the U.S. Erica and her team specialize in helping individuals heal their relationship with food and body, with a special focus on women in midlife breaking free from toxic diet culture. 

Erica shares her personal and professional insights on agi...

Hey Rebel.

If dieting has felt like a constant companion in your life, this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by former Diet Culture Rebel client Kate, who started dieting at just 15 years old and spent years chasing numbers, calories, points, steps, and a certain weight.... all in pursuit of “health.”

In this honest and emotional conversation, Kate shares how healing her relationship with food wasn’t about a quick fix, but a slow, intentional process of rebuilding trust with her body.

In today's episode, we explore:

The moment she real...

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If you’re tired of “go hard or go home” fitness messaging and ready to redefine your relationship with movement and your body—this one’s for you. In today's episode I’m joined by Michael Ulloa, a personal trainer who’s breaking the mold of traditional fitness culture online. We talk about his personal experience with body dysmorphia, obsessive calorie counting, and how growing up around dieting shaped his body image. Michael shares how his own relationship with movement has evolved from rigid and all-or-nothing to something that’s flexible, fulfilling, and rooted in self-compassion...

Hey rebel. In this deeply reflective episode of the Diet Culture Rebel Podcast, we’re talking about something that hits close to home for many: how to cope when someone you admire—whether it’s an influencer, friend, or family member—loses a significant amount of weight while you may be on a journey to body acceptance.

Inspired by the recent public conversation surrounding former plus-size model Remi Bader, this episode isn’t about her—it’s about you. Because these moments can stir up a mix of emotions like jealousy, confusion, pressure, even shame. And it’s not a one-time...

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In this powerful and uplifting episode, I’m joined by comedian Lauren Hope Krass, who uses humor to challenge anti-fat bias, diet culture, and the unrealistic expectations placed on all of us—especially women in bigger bodies.

Lauren shares her journey from self-deprecating humor to empowering comedy, how she found her voice (and her people), and the impact of resilience and body acceptance in a world that constantly tries to shrink us.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Lauren uses comedy to challenge fatphobia and diet culture

The r...

Hey Rebel! 

There’s so much pressure to eat more and more protein, but is it really necessary? In today’s episode, I’m unpacking how diet culture has hijacked protein messaging, what you actually need to know about protein as an intuitive eater, and why stressing over grams and macro tracking does more harm than good.

In this episode, we discuss:

Hey Rebel! Our relationship with food starts in childhood, shaped by the messages we absorb early on. In this episode, I’m joined by Megan McNamee of Feeding Littles, a registered dietitian who helps parents raise intuitive eaters while also exploring how our own upbringing impacts our food choices today.

In this episode, we cover:

Hey Rebel. Today, we're looking at the link between substance use and eating disorders. I’m joined by Amanda White, a licensed therapist, author, and the owner of Therapy for Women, a group practice specializing in mental health, eating disorders, and addiction. Amanda is in recovery from both an eating disorder and substance use, and she openly shares her journey to help others feel less alone.

In this episode, we discuss:

Hey Rebel. Exercise can feel complicated, especially when diet culture has shaped how we think about it. If you’ve ever felt pressure to work out to earn your food, struggled with guilt around movement, or felt like exercise was more of an obligation than something enjoyable, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by sports dietitians Riley and Jenna, who help athletes and active individuals fuel properly, improve performance, and heal from a disordered relationship with exercise. They’ve lived these struggles firsthand and bring their personal experiences to this conversation.

In this episode...

Hey Rebel. It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week — but this episode is for everyone. Diet culture doesn’t take a break, and the truth is, dieting and eating disorders are deeply connected. Most eating disorders start with seemingly small, “harmless” choices, like eating less to control weight — choices often praised by others.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into:

You don’t need to hav...

Hey Rebel. In this episode, I’m talking with former client Patricia about her journey of unlearning diet rules and finding food freedom. Like many of us, she thought she was just being healthy, but in reality, those beliefs kept her stuck in restriction, worry, and self-judgment.

In this episode, Patricia shares:

Hey Rebel. Today, I’m answering a listener question from someone who feels surrounded by diet talk at every family gathering and wants to know: Should I leave the table? Should I speak up? How do I protect my peace while still being with my loved ones?

In today's episode, we're covering:

Because the truth is, you deserve to en...

Hey Rebel. Today I’m joined by fellow registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, Chelsea Levy, to unpack a common concern I hear often: Can intuitive eating really work for all body sizes? Many people feel like food freedom is only possible if you're already in a smaller body, and today, we’re diving into why that’s not true.

In this episode, we discuss:

Hey Rebel.

In this we’re diving into the recent news of the Red Dye 3 ban and what it means for you as an intuitive eater—or someone working to heal your relationship with food. With so much food fear in the world, it’s important to approach topics like this with clarity and balance to avoid unnecessary guilt, anxiety, or restrictive behaviors.

Tune in to learn:

Hey Rebel.

oday we’re revisiting one of the most important episodes I’ve ever shared—a deep dive into what intuitive eating truly is. Whether you’re hearing this for the first time or giving it another listen, this episode will offer valuable insights to help you heal your relationship with food and deepen your understanding of intuitive eating!

In this episode, we're exploring:

Hey Rebel. Today we’re reframing the way we think about movement.

Exercise doesn’t have to be disordered or a source of guilt and stress—it can be something that supports you physically, mentally, and emotionally. My hope is that this episode helps you move toward a healthier relationship with movement. One that isn't tied up in all-or-nothing thinking or black-and-white rules.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

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Hey Rebel.

Today we’re tackling a key step in healing your relationship with food: rejecting dieting. Diet culture isn’t just about big-name diets like Weight Watchers or Noom—it shows up in subtle food rules, social norms, and everyday conversations that impact how we think about food and our bodies.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

Hey Rebel.

In this episode of the Diet Culture Rebel Podcast, I’m sitting down with my past client, Monica, to hear her inspiring story of transformation. With the support of the Diet Culture Rebel team, Monica learned to trust herself with food, let go of self-blame, and free herself from the pressures of diet culture.

We dive into her personal story, from life before food freedom, through her healing journey, to what life looks like now that she has healed her relationship with food, including:

Hey Rebel. 

If you’ve ever wondered whether meal planning can work with intuitive eating, this episode is for you! Today, we’re breaking down the misconceptions around meal planning and how it can actually support a positive relationship with food—without the diet culture baggage.

I’ll also share personal stories, client expe...

Hey Rebel.

Buckle up, because today I’m tackling a controversial topic that so many people struggle with: the feeling of being addicted to food. 

Listen in as we explore:

By the end of this episode, I hope you feel more clarity in what is fueling these addictive-like behaviors, and understand more of the nuance behind the topic. It's not so black-and-white, so let’s dive in!

Episo...

Hey Rebel!

In this episode of the Diet Culture Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by a past client, Kayla, who has such a powerful and inspiring story to share. I loved this conversation because we dive deep into Kayla’s journey from years of dieting and constantly trying to shrink her body, to being inspired by her daughter to heal her relationship with food and find food freedom.

In today's episode, we discuss:

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: 

Connect with Dr. Rachel: 

Website: http://www.rachelmillnertherapy.com 

Instagram: @drrachelmillner

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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, from emotional eating to savoring meals with genuine pleasure, and beco...

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 invaluable insights on how to:

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:

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:

If you h...

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 so much wisdom about the mindset shifts she made to begin challenging...

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

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 s...

Hey Rebel! Let's talk about food noise.

Do you feel like you're always thinking about food? Have you ever felt like:

It is that constant chatter about food in your head. The thinking about food 24/7. And maybe food noise sounds a little bit different in your head, but if it f...

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: 

Having struggled with disordered eating myself and working with 100s of women to heal th...

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 explore the often overlooked consequences of dieting, shedding light on...

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 recommended her to come on after she recently took a continuing education course by V...

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:

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:

I know you'll leave t...

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 for good in 2024, my group coach...

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:

and so mu...

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.

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 started exactly where you are...

Hey Rebel! 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 by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. In 2020, they p...

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 

how trauma and stress can impact your relationship with food and your physical he...

Hey Rebel! 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 more likely to eat a wider variety of foods than...

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.

You’ll be able to answer yes to those questions after tuning in to...

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! 

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by weight inclusive Registered Dietitian, Christyna Johnson.

In today’s episode Bonnie & Christyna discuss: 

Connect with Christyna:

Group Coaching! 

Get the support you need to heal your relationshi...

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by past group coaching client, Mary Kate.  

In today’s episode Bonnie & Mary Kate will discuss: 

Resource mentioned in podcast: 

Are you living in fear of losing control around food? Take our free quiz here! 

Apply to group coachi...

In today’s episode, Bonnie answers listener questions and gives tips to handle unwanted diet talk, tips to break free of exercising to “earn” or “makeup” for calories, and what to do if you’re tempted for search for a “sensible” diet plan. 

Have you been listening to the podcast for a while & found benefit from it? Leave an honest rating & review on Apple podcasts here. 

Ready to make peace with food, pursue health without dieting, and eat without guilt? Apply to Group Coaching where you’ll learn how alongside a community of likeminded people in a brave, confiden...

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by non-diet dietitian, Zariel Grullon.

In today’s episode Bonnie & Zari will discuss: 

Resource mentioned in podcast: 

Are you living in f...

Apply to group coaching!

Leave shame, loneliness, and isolation behind and heal your relationship with food in a group setting.

This program was created to transform your mindset around food and dieting, improve your body image, and teach you health-promoting nutritional habits. These 12 weeks provide a safe, confidential, and judgment-free environment for you to deepen your understanding of intuitive eating so you can eat without guilt, obsession, or fear of losing control. Click the link here or go to dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching to apply. 

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is talking to the...

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by eating disorder advocate, William Hornby.

In today’s episode Bonnie & Willliam will discuss: 

William’s personal journey to improving his relationship with food

The problem with not getting a timely eating disorder diagnosis 

How people of body sizes, identities, and intersectionalities can struggle with food

Red flags that a loved one might be struggling with food

Tips to be a safe space for someone in your life who may be struggling with food 

Why it’s everyone’s...

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by popular influencer, Tiffany Ima.

In today’s episode Bonnie & Tiffany will discuss: 

Tiffany’s journey to healing her relationship with food & self 

Moving away from the dieter identity you may have created for yourself 

The biggest issue with the body positive movement on mainstream social media 

Tips to cope with the fear of weight gain 

What it means to have a positive body image

and so much more! 

Resource mentioned in podcast: 

Are you liv...

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is sharing the top 10 ways you can give diet culture the middle finger! 

Resource mentioned in podcast: 

Are you living in fear of losing control around food? Take our free quiz here! 

Apply to group coaching!

Leave shame, loneliness, and isolation behind and heal your relationship with food in a group setting.

This program was created to transform your mindset around food and dieting, improve your body image, and teach you health promoting nutritional habits. These 12 weeks provide a safe, confidential, and judgment-free envir...

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by Kimmie Singh, a self-proclaimed fat Registered Dietitian based in New York City.

In today’s episode Bonnie & Kimmie will discuss: 

Connect with Kimmie:

Instagram: @bodyhonornutrition

Website: www.bodyhonornutrition.com 

Resource me...

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by past client, Haylee.

In today’s episode Bonnie & Haylee will discuss: 

Resource mentioned in podcast: 

Are you living in fear of losing control around food? Take our free quiz here! 

Apply to group coaching!

Leave shame, loneliness, and isolation behind and heal your...

In today's episode, Bonnie shares her top 3 tips to help you honor your fullness, even when it feels uncomfortable.

Resource mentioned in podcast: 

Are you living in fear of losing control around food? Take our free quiz here! 

Apply to group coaching!

Leave shame, loneliness, and isolation behind and heal your relationship with food in a group setting.

This program was created to transform your mindset around food and dieting, improve your body image, and teach you health-promoting nutritional habits. These 12 weeks provide a safe, confidential, and judgment-free environment for y...

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by past client Kerry, who joined group coaching almost 3 years ago in 2021.  

In today’s episode Bonnie & Kerry will discuss: 

Resource mentioned in podcast: 

Are you living in fear of losing control around food? Take our free quiz here! 

App...

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by eating disorder therapist, writer, and speaker, Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir.

In today’s episode Bonnie & Fatema will discuss: 

Connect with Fatema: <...

In today’s episode, Bonnie is sharing the 3 biggest body image mistakes that she sees people making when healing their relationships with food. 

Have you been listening to the podcast for a while & have found benefit from it? Leave an honest rating & review on Apple podcasts here. 

Are you living in fear of losing control around food?  Take our free quiz here! 

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by Angela Grassi, MS, RDN, and founder of The PCOS Nutrition Center. 

In today’s episode Bonnie & Angela will discuss: 

Connect with The PCOS Nutrition Center: 

Instagram: @pcosnutrition

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In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by Ragen Chastain who is a speaker, writer, researcher, Board Certified Patient Advocate, multi-certified health and fitness professional, and thought leader in weight science, weight stigma, health, and healthcare.

In today’s episode Bonnie & Ragen will discuss: 

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is talking about her transition from a weight loss dietitian to the Intuitive Eating, anti-diet dietitian that she is today.

Resource mentioned in podcast: 

Are you living in fear of losing control around food? Take our free quiz here! 

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by Erica Leon, MS, RD, CEDS, with over 30 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian.    In today’s episode Bonnie & Erica will discuss:  How growing up in the 60s impacted Erica’s relationship with food & body Similarities between diet culture in the 60s and today Body image changes that can happen as you age Nutrition ideas to implement leading up to, and during, perimenopause  Having a healthy relationship with food and body and so much more! 
Connect with Erica:  Instagram: @ericaleonnutrition Free resources: www.ericaleon.com/free-resources/   Have you been listening to the podcas...

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”, Nicola Salmon. 

In today’s episode Bonnie & Nicola will discuss: 

Connect with Nicola: 

Instagram: @fatpositivefertility

Website: www.nicolasalmon.co.uk

Have you been listening to the podcast for a while & have found benefit...

Get support to heal your relationship with food in our Intuitive Eating Private Coaching Program! This 3 month program includes 8 private coaching sessions with a Registered Dietitian, access to online self-paced modules, and in-between communication and support. Go to dietculturerebel.com/private-coaching to apply. 

In today’s episode, Bonnie is answering some of YOUR questions! Below are questions she is answering:

Click the links b...

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by Roy Belzer who  is a NASM certified personal trainer specializing in functional movement and Body Positivity, specifically in the LGBTQIA+ community. 

In today’s episode Bonnie & Roy will discuss: 

Connect with Roy:

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Website

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