Best Antidiet Bodypositive Podcasts (2024)

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159. Blood Sugar, Diabetes, and Binge Eating Recovery 52:13

1h ago52:13

52:13

This episode features a conversation with Danielle Bublitz, a registered dietitian from Southern California who has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. Danielle shares insights on the stigma surrounding type 2 diabetes, what it means to have prediabetes, and the tendency of wellness culture to pathologize blood sugar spikes in people with…

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158. But What the Hell (Effect) 48:41

8h ago48:41

48:41

In this episode of the "WTH Effect" podcast, hosts Stef and Sarah dive deep into the "What the Hell Effect," discussing personal experiences, psychological factors, and actionable strategies to cope with this common eating phenomenon. They explore the intersection of binge eating, restriction, and emotional regulation, providing valuable insights i…

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#132: Weight Loss Medications: Are GLP-1 Agonists a Game Changer ? 34:12

2h ago34:12

34:12

Dr. Lisa Erlanger returns to the podcast for a conversation with Julie Church, RDN, CD on GLP-1 agonists, medications widely prescribed for weight loss. Through a weight-inclusive lens, Lisa explains GLP-1 agonists history, current use, and side effects with a special attention given to the unique considerations for individuals with current or past…

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#302: How to Know if you Have a Healthy Body Image (Body Image Series) Revisited 16:23

2h ago16:23

16:23

I’m revisiting the Body Image Series, talking about how to know if you have a healthy body image and the number one tool I use with clients to assess this. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/302 In this episode, I talk about: - What it means to have a positive body image, - How self-worth is at the core of body image, - Why it’s important to be able to …

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157. But I'm Trying To Recover from Disordered Eating with Depression 37:41

2h ago37:41

37:41

In this episode of the "Life After Diets" podcast, we explore the journey of coping with depression in eating disorder recovery. Join us as we discuss personal stories, coping strategies, and nervous system theory with our hosts, Sarah Dosanjh, psychotherapist and author of I Can't Stop Eating, and Stefanie Michele, Certified Intuitive Eating Coach…

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#325: Recovering in a Larger Body with Shira Rosenbluth 54:18

13d ago54:18

54:18

Eating-disorders therapist Shira Rosenbluth returns to discuss how she was able to get into solid eating-disorder recovery after many years of struggling, her experience of recovering into a larger body and how she navigated weight stigma in that process, being a plus-size bride, how the hype around GLP-1s has affected her recovery (and her clients…

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156. But How Do I Handle Insensitive Comments? 46:42

3d ago46:42

46:42

You know what's hard in a life after diets? When people comment on your body or your food choices. How are we supposed to respond? It is a tough balance between setting boundaries, managing conflict, and not feeling triggered. The conversation starts out with a reflection of Stef's conversation the previous day with her Mom, but moves through diffe…

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#301: What is Body Neutrality? (Body Image Series) Revisited 25:18

22d ago25:18

25:18

I’m revisiting the Body Image Series, talking all about body neutrality - what is is and isn’t, what it looks like in real life, the stages people go through to get there, and the key elements to getting body neutral. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/301 In this episode, I talk about: - How I like to reframe body neutrality as a way to get more joy ou…

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155. But I Don't Trust Myself with Food (Live Episode) 40:12

10d ago40:12

40:12

If we're not dieting, won't we just be completely out of control with food? That's the risk when we feel like we can't trust ourselves. In this episode, we talk about what self-trust is -- including how we thought about it before recovery and how we think about it now. And maybe most importantly, how we developed more of it! This episode was livest…

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154. But I Don't Know What to Eat... 45:25

17d ago45:25

45:25

How do other people make decisions about what to eat? Have you ever been interested in understanding what makes a person choose the breakfast or lunch or snack that they choose? Sarah and Stef offer their personal decision making processes of the meals they ate the day of recording this podcast. From there, the conversation branches off into topics…

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#300: 5 Lessons on Body Image After 10 years of This Podcast 28:48

1M ago28:48

28:48

This is episode 300 and the 10 year anniversary of this podcast. To celebrate I’m reflecting on 5 of the key lessons I’ve learned about body image throughout the years of doing this podcast. It’s part cultural critique, part rant, and part love fest. And there is some optimism about the future. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/300 In this episode, we …

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153. Let's Talk About PCOS with Sam Abbott RD 44:16

1M ago44:16

44:16

This week we are talking to Sam Abbott, RD about PCOS! Many of our listeners have been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian sydrome) and medical recommendations to manage symptoms are usually geared towards weight loss and food restrictions. How does someone with PCOS balance this condition within a nondiet value system? We'll look at: What exac…

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#131: Activism at the Heart of Sport: An interview with Rosalie Fish 48:49

1M ago48:49

48:49

Human stories are a powerful force in influencing the way we see the world and how we can expand or shift our perspective on any given subject matter. Rosalie Fish, a collegiate athlete and activist, has just that- an impactful story as a Native American distance runner who has used her sport to enact social change. Listen in as Kara Bazzi, LMFT, O…

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#324: Weight-Loss-Industry Influence in "Obesity" Research with Alexis Conason 38:47

2M ago38:47

38:47

Eating-disorders psychologist Alexis Conason joins us to discuss her background in “obesity” research, how she came to question the conventional weight paradigm and move to a weight-neutral approach, the industry influence behind the American Medical Association’s decision to classify obesity as a disease in 2013, the mental-health effects of baria…

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152. But How Do I Deal With a Relapse? 42:41

1M ago42:41

42:41

This episode is all about relapse in the context of eating disorder recovery. We cover topics such as shame, self-awareness, boundaries, dopamine regulation, catastrophization, and the impact of life circumstances on relapse. Relapses can be very distressing; it's tempting to think we've failed or that we'll "never really get better." In the second…

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#299: What’s Behind Your Body Image Struggles with Jessi Kneeland 38:00

2M ago38:00

38:00

I’m joined by Jessi Kneeland, a queer and non-binary body image coach, speaker, and author of the book BODY NEUTRAL: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues. We are talking about why body image struggles are not a thinking problem and how we need to understand our deeper needs to identify the source of our struggles. We also talk abou…

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151. But What Do Attachment Styles Have to Do With Food Boundaries? 43:28

2M ago43:28

43:28

This week we are talking about attachment styles. The psychological concepts of anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and disorganized attachment have been used to understand our relationship dynamics with other people, but can it also be used to understand our relationship dynamics with food? For example, anxious attachment in relationships loo…

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150. But Is It Self-Care or Self-Indulgence? 46:33

2M ago46:33

46:33

The world talks a lot about self-care, but many people in this community feel selfish taking care of themselves. It can be seen as indulgent to take the time to tend to our own needs, especially as mothers -- check out the second half of the podcast where Stef addresses this from her perspective as a parent (her take might surprise you). So what's …

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#298: Understanding Health Beyond Weight with Ashantis Jones 37:32

2M ago37:32

37:32

I’m joined by Ashantis Jones, Therapist, Mental Health Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and Group Fitness Instructor. We are talking about how ADHD, Autism, and anxiety influenced Ashantis’ relationship with her body. We’re also talking about why it’s so important to understand the social determinants of health when we have conversations abo…

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149. Review of The Hunger Habit by Judson Brewer 39:52

2M ago39:52

39:52

This episode is a review of "The Hunger Habit" by Judson Brewer, MD, PhD. Is this a book that can help people who struggle with binge eating and disordered eating? Will Sarah and Stef come to the same conclusions about the book? Most importantly, will Stef remember her note-to-self about making her points of contention calmly? I guess you'll have t…

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148. A Recovery Story: But What If No One Is Attracted to My Body? with community member Louise 43:50

2M ago43:50

43:50

We are back with another recovery story -- this time from Louise, a member of our community (which you can join here, by the way!) Louise explains her story of disordered eating and restriction starting in adolescence, eventually leading her to give up dieting to lean into an anti-diet approach. Like so many others in ED recovery, Louise had to dea…

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#297: Weight Loss Medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, GLP-1s) with Dr. Asher Larmie 57:25

3M ago57:25

57:25

I’m joined by Dr. Asher Larmie, Transmasculine weight-inclusive GP and leading expert in weight stigma. Asher is breaking down everything you need to know about weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. We talk about what the research says about the long-term effects of these medications, their side effects, how much weight you might lose an…

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#130: ADHD and Eating Disorder Recovery: A Conversation with Aleta Storch, MS, RDN, LMHC 45:27

3M ago45:27

45:27

Aleta Storch, MS, RDN, LMHC joins Julie Church, RDN to discuss how ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can lead to different feeding and eating challenges. Her personal story highlights the benefit of understanding how the brain works for everyone, especially those desiring to heal from disordered eating and eating disorders. Listen in …

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BONUS Ep. w/Marcus Kain – Exercise After Dieting 24:16

3M ago24:16

24:16

Join us live on Monday 20th May 2024 in Brighton: https://www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com/evening-in-brighton/ And on Thursday 23rd May 2024 in Bournemouth: https://www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com/day-retreat-on-the-beach/ Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want to improve your relationship with food and become more co…

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#323: The Hidden Risks of Weight-Loss Drugs: Behind the GLP-1 Hype with Ragen Chastain 38:49

2M ago38:49

38:49

Writer, speaker, and weight-inclusive health/fitness professional Ragen Chastain joins us to discuss the potential side effects and other downsides of using GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic and its ilk) for weight loss, the massive influence the manufacturers of these drugs are having on the public discourse about them, why the media don’t often report on…

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147. But Is It Possible to Pursue Weight Loss After Giving Up Dieting? 44:19

3M ago44:19

44:19

This episode was a toughie, not gonna lie. It's really, really hard to have this discussion without potentially triggering some folks -- and we only know that because at one time, it triggered us, too. But this podcast is valuable because it does explore nuances, including the things less talked about in the anti-diet world. At the end of the day, …

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146. But I Have A Scarcity Mindset 45:19

3M ago45:19

45:19

In this episode, the hosts really get into how scarcity affects us, especially when it comes to food. They start by breaking down what scarcity truly means—it's not just about running out of something, but feeling like you never have enough of what you need. This feeling can lead to behaviors like hoarding or binge-eating, not just with food, but i…

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#296: Finding purpose beyond dieting (Laura’s Story / YOF Spotlight) 24:22

3M ago24:22

24:22

I’m sharing Laura’s story who was one of the incredible women who worked with me during the You, On Fire program. She talks about how she was consumed with body and food thoughts and had been on and off diets for nearly 3 decades. She shares how she learned to accept her body and how that’s unlocked so many great things in her life. You’ll find all…

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145. But Is Body Neutrality Really Possible? 46:27

3M ago46:27

46:27

This body image centered episode delves into the distinctions between body positivity and body neutrality, offering a nuanced exploration of how individuals can relate to their bodies beyond conventional narratives of self-love. The conversation begins by distinguishing body positivity from body neutrality. Originally, body positivity emerged from …

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144. But What Is Gentle Nutrition? 34:52

3M ago34:52

34:52

In this podcast episode, we explore the concept of Gentle Nutrition, explained as combining basic nutritional knowledge with body attunement. This 10th principle of Intuitive Eating is about recognizing how different foods affect one’s body while maintaining a non-restrictive approach to eating. We also touch on personal experiences with nutritiona…

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#295: Aging, Body Image and Sexuality (Body Image Series) 33:28

4M ago33:28

33:28

I’m looking at the influence of perimenopause - the transitional period before menopause - on sexuality and how this intersects with body image. I also talk about how hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause can influence sexual desire, and why understanding our sexual functioning and desire is important when talking about body image, as pa…

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#322: From Picky Eating to Peace with Food: Feeding Kids with Heidi Schauster 57:55

4M ago57:55

57:55

Dietitian and author Heidi Schauster joins us to discuss why putting kids on gluten-free diets or other elimination diets in the name of health often backfires; how parents can help kids develop a good relationship with all foods, including demonized ones like sugar; developmentally appropriate ways to talk to kids about nutrition; why pleasure is …

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143. But My Body is Aging 41:36

4M ago41:36

41:36

This conversation discusses the challenges of confronting the aging process, with Sarah sharing a recent moment of seeing photographs of herself and thinking she looked...well, older. This introspection is mirrored by a conversation about Stef's Wednesday Weekly email, which talked about the "emergency" feeling of noticing differences in sagging sk…

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#129: Dr. Lisa Erlanger: A Physician's Journey to Practicing Weight-Inclusive Medicine 48:03

4M ago48:03

48:03

Dr. Lisa Erlanger joins Opal's Nutrition Director Julie Church, RDN to share the evidence and compassion that led her to evolve into a weight-inclusive physician. Lisa explains how the body is impacted by dieting (aka starvation) and emphasizes the importance of adequate nourishment as a strong focus of weight-inclusive health care practices within…

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142. But What If Food Gets Me Through the Day? 42:05

4M ago42:05

42:05

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the complex relationship between food and emotional needs. The conversation begins with a reflection on Stef's Instagram post suggesting that food serves as a portal to solitude, comfort, pleasure, and escape, making the idea of changing one’s relationship with food seem like a sacrifice of essential copin…

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#294: Perimenopause and Body Image (Body Image Series) 31:42

4M ago31:42

31:42

I’m talking about the influence of perimenopause – the transitional period before menopause – on body image. I’m looking at what the research says about perimenopause and body image, why our body image is worse during perimenopause compared to menopause, and what we can do to build resiliency and mitigate these effects, as part of the Body Image Se…

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141. "But I Did Feel More Confident in a Smaller Body" with guest Stephanie Dodier 42:58

4M ago42:58

42:58

In this episode, we have a pretty cool chat with Stephanie Dodier, reformed dieter and coach for women post diet-culture. We dive deep into how society kinda messes with our heads, telling us we need to look a certain way to feel good about ourselves. Dodier brings up something called "the safety of conformity," which is basically about how we mix …

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The Fast Track Researchers' European Vacation 28:31

4M ago28:31

28:31

In 2018, the entire world pushed back against the notorious "Fast Track to Health" trial, a $1.2 million tax payer funded experiment in which Australian teenagers would be subjected to a year of semi starvation. More than 70 years of weight science research unequivocally demonstrates that weight loss dieting doesn't work in the long term, and cause…

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140. But I love those "What I Eat in a Day" Videos 31:53

4M ago31:53

31:53

In this playful and insightful episode, our hosts dive into the intriguing world of "What I Eat in a Day" videos and the complex feelings they evoke. They kick things off with a light-hearted banter about the unexpected topics that might arise in a conversation about daily diets, quickly steering the conversation towards the deeper curiosity and co…

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#293: Drinking and diet culture with Lael Atkinson 34:01

5M ago34:01

34:01

I’m joined by Lael Atkinson, a certified professional recovery coach who works at the intersection of drinking and dieting. They are talking about the similarities between drinking culture and diet culture and how they have both set us up to steal our time, energy and money. They also talk about how dieting fuels drinking, why we should not compare…

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#321: Eating-Disorder Healing and the Importance of Community Support with Akiera Gilbert 49:08

4M ago49:08

49:08

Project HEAL CEO Akiera Gilbert joins us to discuss her relationship with food growing up, why she didn’t realize she had an eating disorder, how she finally began to find healing, the importance of community in disordered-eating recovery, what to do if community feels tricky to you, and more. Akiera Gilbert (she/her), CEO of Project HEAL, reminds …

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139. Review of "Overcoming Binge Eating" by Christopher Fairburn 48:00

5M ago48:00

48:00

Overcoming Binge Eating by Christopher G Fairburn has been adopted by the NHS as the gold standard approach for binge eating recovery. This episode offers our personal and professional opinions on the OBE approach and is not meant as a substitute for, or a deterrent against, using this book as part of your own recovery process. We discuss: Who is F…

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138. But Has My Healthy Eating Gone Too Far? 41:37

5M ago41:37

41:37

An obsession with healthy eating has become part of the Eating Disorder and disordered eating spectrum. But how do we differentiate between taking responsibility for our health and disorder? Where's the line? This episode looks at: What's wrong with valuing health and nutrition? What is orthorexia? How did Stef develop orthorexia in her 30's? Healt…

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#292: AITA Diet and Body Edition Part 2 - with Vinny Welsby 29:16

5M ago29:16

29:16

In this episode, I’m cohosting with my best buddy Vinny Welsby. Have you ever read the “Am I The Asshole” questions on Reddit? If you don’t know what AITA is: People ask the internet if they were in the right or wrong about a situation that happened in their life. In the second half of this two-part episode, Vinny and I are reading some of these to…

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