Best Betsy Thurston MPH RD Podcasts (2024)

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Eating issues during menopause and at any age! A conversation with Deb Butler 50:53

9d ago50:53

50:53

During this conversation with weight loss coach Deb Butler, you will hear about her personal journey with weight issues and her process when working with women with similar issues. We talk about thoughts, intuitive eating, emotional eating, how menopause is in some ways like adolesence, and about how finding peace in life is the backbone for change…

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The practice of embodying emotions 53:11

2M ago53:11

53:11

Betsy talks about the techniques offered in the book The Practice of Embodying Emotions by Raja Selvam, PhD. in order to help listeners learn a tool to help completely change their unwanted behaviors. She gives specific examples and case studies that are presented in the book.By Betsy Thurston

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Integrating fear, body acceptance, and learning how to refocus 49:00

4M ago49:00

49:00

In this podcast Betsy talks about the artform of integrating the experience of fear in all its forms, using ideas from psychology and spirituality. Included in the discussion is a look at the problem of judgment towards the body and she teaches a specific exercise you can do to work towards body acceptance. Finally, the podcast talks about the impo…

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Lose weight with Low carb diets, blood glucose monitoring and weight loss drugs, an interview 46:52

5M ago46:52

46:52

On this podcast Betsy interviews Dr. Paul Kolodzik, who specializes in the prudent use of weight loss drugs, low carbohydrate diets and blood glucose monitoring for people who have trouble losing weight. Insulin resistance is a very common condition in people with weight issues, and Dr. Kolodzik talks about his approach to working with this populat…

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Addiction, physical pain, eating disorders, overthinking, OCD and brain training for recovery 58:41

7M ago58:41

58:41

Betsy talks about the brain's "habit" of addiction, eating disorders, pain, anxiety, and even OCD, and one approach to help recover. She reviews concepts from a book called The Pain Habit by Drew Coverdale. Topics include the subconscious and conscious mind, buidling resilence, and learning how to become your own healer.…

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Fine Tuning Intuitive Eating with the Law of Attraction 46:14

7M ago46:14

46:14

On this episode Betsy looks at some of the key components of intuitive eating and how to apply them more fully in order to obtain a new relationship with eating. She also sprinkles in some of the ideas from manifesting, or the Law of Attraction. Topics include having the right mental approach, tuning into hunger and fullness, looking at the satisfa…

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DBT: Behavior chains, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation 47:48

9M ago47:48

47:48

In this episode Betsy talks about the specific skills involved with DBT therapy. She details what to do and how to use some of the best DBT practices, using examples from a client. As always, she sprinkles in some spiritual concepts along the way.By Betsy Thurston

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Brain, body, spirituality, habits, hope. Trust the process 56:07

10M ago56:07

56:07

In this episode Betsy gives a mini book report on Jill Bolte Taylor's "Whole Brain Living" which talks about integrating the brain's left and right hemispheres so that unwanted behaviors and habits can shift. She talks about the brain's connection with health, spirituality, and habits as it shows up in the micromoments of day to day life. This epis…

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Living with Diabetes: Ideas to manage food and mental struggles 47:31

10M ago47:31

47:31

In this episode Betsy talks with Registered Dietitian and diabetes expert Ben Tzeel about how to successfully navigate mental struggles and food confusion that might come up for people with either Type I or Type 2 diabetes. We talk about some common struggles that might also happen with disordered eating. Even for listeners who don't have diabetes,…

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Future self part 2, including practices to connect with unconscious blocks 41:47

11M ago41:47

41:47

Betsy shares one client's extensive list of future self ideals and talks about some of the ideas that came up during the session in which she shared them. We talked about the body, about eating sugar, and about questioning thoughts for their truth. This podcast can give the listener more ideas about how to make effective intentions for createing a …

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Who is your future self? 37:35

12M ago37:35

37:35

In this episode Betsy talks about the idea of creating your future self so you can learn to be that future self now. She reviews key idea's from Benjamin Hardy's book, Be Your Future Self Now to help listeners apply the concepts to their struggles with eating, relationships, and other predicments.By Betsy Thurston

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Anger, Control, Thought Habits, and the basics of healthy eating and intuitive eating 36:51

1y ago36:51

36:51

Betsy starts the podcast with a quick review of ideal foods and food goals and intuitive eating basics before shifting to a conversation about several clients who want to stop patterns of over reaction and anger. She talks about working with brain habits, control, and learning how to live from the heart.…

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Helping Kim, who overeats at night 44:08

1y ago44:08

44:08

Betsy talks about specific tools to use when confronted with the urges to overeat or binge eat, especially at night. At the very end Betsy talks briefly about a post from facebook from someone who is currently in the weeks after weight loss surgery. There is a lot in this episode that can help anyone improve their relationship with eating!…

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The surprising effect of having no preferences 35:57

1y ago35:57

35:57

Betsy talks about the surprising and calming effect of learning the art of having no preferences. This is a counter intuitive concept that can have tremendous impact on the intensity of food cravings.By Betsy Thurston

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The triangle of parts in the brain that keep you stuck, and NEW ZOOM CLASS announement 18:51

1y ago18:51

18:51

Betsy talks about the system in play in the mind that often keeps people stuck in a cycle of chronic dieting or overthinking food and eating. She also announces her new live class over zoom which will begin the last week in March, 2023By betsy thurston

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Sensations in the body: learning from them, learning to be with them, and learning from meditation 55:05

1y ago55:05

55:05

This podcast talks about the critically important skill of understanding and listening to sensations in your body. It talks about the experiences of sensation as they relate to food, emotions, trauma, and behaviors. Uncomfortable sensations often precede episodes of overeating. Other times people get lost in thought and ignore their body. Learning …

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Love and the body, refocusing our attention on what matters 38:33

1y ago38:33

38:33

In this podcast Betsy talks about the idea of refocusing attention onto love. It was inspired by NFL football players, who now wear helmets with love slogans! We can help our relationship with eating and our bodies by considering how to prioritize our thinking.By Betsy Thurston

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Anxiety, intuitive eating, and applying key spiritual teachings 47:09

1y ago47:09

47:09

In this podcast Betsy weaves together ideas from key spiritual teachings, the practice of intuitive eating, and anxiety.By Betsy Thurston

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Doing the inner work, notes from Yung Pueblo's book, Exposure Therapy 50:18

1+ y ago50:18

50:18

This episode reviews highlights from part of Yung Pueblo's book, "Lighter" and relates them to eating concerns. Betsy talks about some key spiritual concepts, meditation, risk, and radical honesty. At the end she talks about how to apply exposure therapy to help challenge yourself.By betsy thurston

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Key Concepts for Success. Stories from Clients 55:19

1+ y ago55:19

55:19

In this episode Betsy talks about key concepts helpful for success. She incorporates stories from clients including issues with food, anxiety, relationships, the body and self criticism. The theme touches on the work of internal family systems therapy (IFS), spirituality, and manifesting. There is a lot to consider and learn!…

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Surviving eating stressors over the holidays 39:36

1+ y ago39:36

39:36

Betsy shares a conversation she had with Heather Russo, who is a clinician with Alsana center for the treatment of eating disorders. We talk about common problems that come up with eating and body image during the holidays. In this conversation we include tools and tips and insights as well as a couple of client stories. This episode will be relata…

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Anxiety and food decisions: Taking a passive versus an active approach 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

29:23

Betsy talks about approaching anxiety in a way which might not be too passive or too active. Anxiety can be managed! She looks at anxiety as a broad concept and also how it might play out with eating and food cravings.By Betsy Thurston RD

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What's it Like Inside of An Eating Disorder Treatment Center? 40:05

1+ y ago40:05

40:05

Betsy has a conversation with the chief medical officer of Alsana, which has a small group of treatment recovery centers in the United States. We talk about what happens inside of this treatment facility, who might want to go, what the prognosis would be if you did go, and what the characteristics of some of the frequent clients might be.…

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Claire's weight loss journey, caretaking, enneagram personality types 32:53

1+ y ago32:53

32:53

This episode talks about Claire's attempt at weight loss and the pitfalls that she experienced along the way. During the last 10 minutes Betsy talks about the 9 enneagram personality types and questions that can help various personality types learn how to minimize problems.By Betsy Thurston RD

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Sustainable change for eating issues, Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

45:50

Diet programs and diets don't work in the long run. Learning intutive eating is helpful but not enough to manage extreme swings in eating behaviors or times when procrastination and excuses take over. Many people have days or weeks or months or success followed by periods of not caring or not focusing on health or eating goals. In order to create s…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Betsy Thurston MPH RD Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Binge Dieting Learn how to change your relationship with Eating

Betsy Thurston MPH RD, Integrative Health Coach, Registered Dietitian, Eati

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Eating issues during menopause and at any age! A conversation with Deb Butler 50:53

1
The practice of embodying emotions 53:11

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Integrating fear, body acceptance, and learning how to refocus 49:00

1
Lose weight with Low carb diets, blood glucose monitoring and weight loss drugs, an interview 46:52

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Addiction, physical pain, eating disorders, overthinking, OCD and brain training for recovery 58:41

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Fine Tuning Intuitive Eating with the Law of Attraction 46:14

1
DBT: Behavior chains, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation 47:48

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Brain, body, spirituality, habits, hope. Trust the process 56:07

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Living with Diabetes: Ideas to manage food and mental struggles 47:31

1
Future self part 2, including practices to connect with unconscious blocks 41:47

1
Who is your future self? 37:35

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Anger, Control, Thought Habits, and the basics of healthy eating and intuitive eating 36:51

1
Helping Kim, who overeats at night 44:08

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The surprising effect of having no preferences 35:57

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The triangle of parts in the brain that keep you stuck, and NEW ZOOM CLASS announement 18:51

1
Sensations in the body: learning from them, learning to be with them, and learning from meditation 55:05

1
Love and the body, refocusing our attention on what matters 38:33

1
Anxiety, intuitive eating, and applying key spiritual teachings 47:09

1
Doing the inner work, notes from Yung Pueblo's book, Exposure Therapy 50:18

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Key Concepts for Success. Stories from Clients 55:19

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Surviving eating stressors over the holidays 39:36

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Anxiety and food decisions: Taking a passive versus an active approach 29:23

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What's it Like Inside of An Eating Disorder Treatment Center? 40:05

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Claire's weight loss journey, caretaking, enneagram personality types 32:53

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Sustainable change for eating issues, Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) 45:50

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