Diet Culture Dropout

This week on the podcast is a personal story shared by Nicole Lemke. All about her relationship with her body and how it has drastically changed overtime. I am sure this episode will deeply resonate and validate other people’s experiences.  Here is what we cover: Nicole shares what she learned about bodies from family when growing up Discusses what was deemed acceptable or valued and what was not She shares what her earliest memory of when you began to notice that “her body was a problem”  What fuelled her understanding that she needed to change/fix your body Nicole shares other experiences that encouraged her down the disordered eating path When she knew she hit “rock bottom” How did she began to drop out of diet culture and learned how to trust her body? Shares her best advice for anyone struggling in their body  Connect with Nicole Lemke by: Instagram @_nicolelemke Her Podcast @thesexysaturdaypodcast Join the podcast community here! A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes. Follow along the podcast on Instagram at @dietculturedropoutpodcast --------------------- As always if you would like a question answered on a future episode send a DM to my podcast Instagram account at @dietculturedropoutpodcast

This week's episode is all about Eating Disorders 101.  We are honoring National Eating Disorder Awareness week which is celebrated from Feb 20-26 2023. Joined today with Brittaney Berendsen who is an eating disorder dietitian in Ontario.  Here is what we discuss: Statistics of how prevalent eating disorders are before the pandemic and now The various types of eating disorders, their prevalence and age of onset Brittaney shares the most common misconceptions around eating disorders  Some truths and facts about eating disorders How someone struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating can go about seeking support Review some resources, programs and organizations that can help support recovery Resources mentioned: National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) Connect with Brittaney Berendsen by: her website here  Join the podcast community here! A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes. Follow along the podcast on Instagram at @dietculturedropoutpodcast --------------------- As always if you would like a question answered on a future episode send a DM to my podcast Instagram account at @dietculturedropoutpodcast

In this solo episode I review the eating behaviour spectrum. Which is the diverse eating behaviours a person can have. I explore how a person's relationship with food can ebb and flow throughout their life.  You will learn more about: The different areas on the spectrum from intuitive eating, disordered eating and clinical eating disorders What these three areas look like in terms of behaviors, thoughts and food patterns  Defining diet culture and the wellness industry How diet culture fits it's way into this spectrum I review how your relationship can change overtime into different spaces on the spectrum When you can begin to identify if you are engaging in disordered eating or intuitive eating.  Join the podcast community here! A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes. Follow along the podcast on Instagram at @dietculturedropoutpodcast --------------------- As always if you would like a question answered on a future episode send a DM to my podcast Instagram account at @dietculturedropoutpodcast

Is making behaviour change difficult for you? You are so not alone! Today I host Shawn N. Hondorp and we chat all things motivation and how it connects to adult behaviour change. Shawn is passionate about helping women heal from diet culture and have positive relationships with food.  Here is what we cover in the episode:  Discuss our common goal we share helping women drop out of diet culture. Review the role motivation has when tackling our approach to food. Explore how you can shift from external shame-based motivation to empowerment in regards to food. Learn other forms of motivation. Shawn shares how can people can move away from diet culture and stay motivated when prioritizing their health. Explore how intuitive eating and a weight inclusive approach boost motivation for people.  Resources mentioned:  Shawn's Cultivate Powerful Motivation guide Connect with Shawn by: Her website OR Instagram @psychology.of.wellness   Join the podcast community here! A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes. Follow along the podcast on Instagram at @dietculturedropoutpodcast --------------------- As always if you would like a question answered on a future episode send a DM to my podcast Instagram account at @dietculturedropoutpodcast

In this solo episode Atheana shares her best tips for managing Halloween. Tips that will help facilitate your intuitive eater and help decreasing the parental stress around managing candy this time of year. We all know Halloween and candy is not going anywhere. So we must learn some more sustainable long-term approaches when managing this holiday. What is discussed: - How to approach candy when promoting a positive relationship with food. - Parental tips for making a successful Halloween plan. - Answers the common question of "What to do when your kid feels ill after eating candy?" - Provides ideas of how to manage Halloween and candy consumption for kids under two. - How to manage hyperactivity following sugar consumption and our perspective of this common idea. Lastly, how to approach candy consumption for any child that resides in a larger body.  Join the podcast community here! A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes. Follow along the podcast on Instagram at @dietculturedropoutpodcast --------------------- As always if you would like a question answered on a future episode send a DM to my podcast Instagram account at @dietculturedropoutpodcast

Tune in as we explore the basics of trying to define body image. This is the first episode we are exclusively diving into this topic. Join my conversation I had with Katie McCrindle who is a Registered Social Worker, Body Liberation Counsellor, and Fat Activist. In the episode we cover: How to start defining body image. Explore how your body image is shaped over time. How to manage bad body image moment from a mirror, reflections or picture. Briefly discuss what is at the core for many people - internalized fat phobia Katie shares her top 3 tips to work towards body liberation. Connect with Katie on her website at www.katiemccrindle.com or on Instagram @katiemccrindlecounselling References mentioned in this episode: Fearing the Black Body The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings --------------------- As always if you would like a question answered on a future podcast episode please send me a DM to my podcast Instagram account at @dietculturedropoutpodcast. Don't forget to give Diet Culture Dropout a rating or review on your to help others connect in this non-diet space.

This week I review the 6th principle which is discover the satisfaction factor. I dive into this principle with a dietitian colleague Erin Jenkins. In this loaded episode we cover: - Our own personal food culture experience where satisfaction was present - Why satisfaction is not the norm in Western cultures and why that is a big problem - How one gets started with this process? - Various sensory considerations you should consider  - How hunger and fullness impact this principle You can connect with Erin on IG @erin.therd --------------------- As always if you would like a question answered on a future episode send a DM to my podcast Instagram account at @dietculturedropoutpodcast

Up next in the Intuitive Eating series is principle #5 Feel Your Fullness. I am joined with Christine McPhail. A Registered Dietitian who is also working on her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. In this episode we: - Attempt to describe fullness  - Describe common barriers to experiencing fullness - Discuss the factors that influence fullness - Explain the ways diet culture gets people to trick their fullness cues - Reassure you that feeling fullness is a normal part of the eating experience  You can connect with Christine on her group practice website www.blossomcounsellingcentre.com or on IG @christinemcphailrd or @blossom.counselling --------------------- As always if you would like a question answered on a future episode send a DM to my podcast Instagram account at @dietculturedropoutpodcast

Come join the conversation I had with Lori Short- Zamudio a kick ass non-diet Registered Dietitian. We talk about the fourth principle of Intuitive Eating which is Challenging the Food Police.  This episode is jam packed! Here is what we cover: - We start off by Lori sharing extensively her identities or privileges. Adding in a few more layers of identity that have not been covered so far. - She shares her recent experience with diet culture coming up in this non-diet dietitian's life - Who and what the food police is? - When does this “food guilt” belief systems start to develop for people? - Tips for defending the food police? - How does one start to evaluate their belief system about food and their body? - Along with some first steps at the process of tackling the food police Connect with Lori on her website at www.unapologeticallymerd.com or on Instagram @lorishortzamudiord --------------------- As always if you would like a question answered on a future podcast episode please send me a DM to my podcast Instagram account at @dietculturedropoutpodcast.

Come join the conversation I had with Kalin Herbach an Alberta based Registered Dietitian. We talk about the third principle of Intuitive Eating which is Make Peace with Food. This is an essential step when you are recovering from restriction or deprivation. Taking the morality out of food is necessary when healing your relationship with food.  We talk about: - How diet culture has came up for her personally - Discuss what restriction is - Why it is hard to make peace with a "forbidden" food - How habituation can work in your favour - Recommendations on how to get started with making peace with all foods!  Connect with Kalin on her group practice website www.thenourishcollective.ca or on Instagram at the_nourishco --------------------- As always if you would like a question answered on a future podcast episode please send me a DM to my podcast Instagram account at @dietculturedropoutpodcast.

Diet culture is really loud, toxic and has seeped into all facets of our lives. We daily have reminders from diet culture telling us we are not good enough in our current body and need to be “fixed”. The messaging has become so widespread and embedded in our culture. Which makes it very hard to recognize. This week I dive into defining it, identify ways it comes up, talk about why it is hard to break up with and ways we can minimize it. Regardless of where you are in your food and body peace journey there is space for you here. There is no judgment if you're still grappling with the idea of letting go of diet culture. That sure is a big ask.

A weight-centric approach is how I was taught, mentored and practiced initially as a Registered Dietitian. So how did I get to becoming a HAES (Health at Every Size) and body inclusive dietitian? In this episode I share the process, my lived experience, uncomfortable moments and unjust situations as a healthcare provider. By no means is the process ever finally over. I am constantly learning and unlearning.  Please listen and come exactly as you are.

In this episode of Diet Culture Dropout, we are joined by renowned dietitian Julie Duffy Dillon. The discussion revolves around managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) without the influence of diet culture. Julie shares her journey from traditional dietetics to becoming a weight-inclusive and Health at Every Size (HAES) practitioner, especially in the treatment of PCOS. She details her experiences and strategies for helping clients manage PCOS through intuitive eating and non-diet approaches. The episode covers key PCOS myths, common misconceptions, the relationship between PCOS and eating disorders, and practical, non-diet nutritional recommendations for those affected by PCOS. Connect with Julie by:WebsitePodcastHer Book✨Do you need personalized and inclusive nutrition support? Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free 20 minute discovery call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Atheana Brown today to get supported on healing your relationship with food + body.  ➡️ You can also join the monthly newsletter to keepyourself updated on the latest podcast episodes, freebies, workshops and food freedom tips. You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the community here!⁠

In this compelling episode of Diet Culture Dropout, we welcome Larissa Ends, a dietitian and certified diabetes educator based in Edmonton, Alberta. Together, we delve into the topic of GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, exploring their uses, side effects, and real-world implications. Larissa shares her insights from clinical research trials and discusses the complex interplay between these medications and weight management, diabetes control, and overall well-being. We also touch on the societal impact of diet culture and the importance of informed consent when considering these medications. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or someone interested in the topic, this episode provides valuable perspectives on GLP-1 medications.Connect with Larissa by: Email larissa@thenourishcollective.caWebsiteInstagram @the_nourishco✨Do you need personalized and inclusive nutrition support? Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free 20 minute discovery call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Atheana Brown today to get supported on healing your relationship with food + body.  ➡️ You can also join the monthly newsletter to keepyourself updated on the latest podcast episodes, freebies, workshops and food freedom tips. You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the community here!⁠

In this episode of Diet Culture Dropout, I welcome back Jennifer Neale, a registered dietician and certified intuitive eating counselor, to discuss the current social media trend of dieticians sharing honest advice without sugarcoating. We dive into various misconceptions around dieting, body image, and health, emphasizing the importance of considering social determinants of health, moving away from restrictive eating, and being critical of health information from social media. We also highlight the crucial role of fiber, the benefits of community support, and the emotional components linked with food and body image. The latter half of the discussion focuses on the impact of clothing, the importance of capturing family moments regardless of body size, and practical advice for protecting children from diet culture.Connect with Jennifer by:WebsiteInstagramHer Podcast✨Do you need personalized and inclusive nutrition support? Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free 20 minute discovery call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Atheana Brown today to get supported on healing your relationship with food + body.  ➡️ You can also join the monthly newsletter to keepyourself updated on the latest podcast episodes, freebies, workshops and food freedom tips. You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the community here!⁠

If you’ve ever asked, “But how do I know if it’sworking?” when moving away from dieting, this one’s for you.We’ll explore what growth really looks like when your goals aren’t about weight loss — from reclaiming peace at mealtime, to reconnecting with hunger cues, to feeling at home in your body again.✨Do you need personalized and inclusive nutrition support? Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free 20 minute discovery call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Atheana Brown today to get supported on healing your relationship with food + body.  ➡️ You can also join the monthly newsletter to keep yourself updated on the latest podcast episodes, freebies, workshops and food freedom tips. You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the community here!⁠

In this episode of Diet Culture Dropout, the focus is on the concept of food neutrality. Atheana shares that food neutrality involves removing moral judgments from food, emphasizing that food choices do not reflect a person's character. Labels such as 'good' or 'bad' food can shape how individuals view food and themselves, leading to shame and unhealthy eating behaviors. This episode gives you practical steps for practicing food neutrality along with sme journal prompts to help you reflect deeper.Journal Prompts:If you’d like to reflect more on this, here are a couple of journal prompts you can try:What foods did you grow up hearing were “good” or “bad”? How has that shaped your own relationship with food?How would it feel to describe food in terms of taste, texture, or experience instead of health value?Think of a time you felt guilty about eating something—how might food neutrality have shifted that experience?And if you’re a parent:How can I begin to shift the way I talk about food in front of my child?What messages about food do I want my child to carry into adulthood?✨Do you need personalized and inclusive nutrition support? Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free 20 minute discovery call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Atheana Brown today to get supported on healing your relationship with food + body.  ➡️ You can also join the monthly newsletter to keep yourself updated on the latest podcast episodes, freebies, workshops and food freedom tips. You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the community here!⁠

In this episode of Diet Culture Dropout, the focus is on the power of self-compassion in overcoming disordered eating and body image issues. Atheana discusses the significance of treating oneself with the same kindness shown to a good friend, as outlined by researcher Kristin Neff. Self-compassion is broken down into self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. Practical steps to incorporate self-compassion include recognizing critical self-talk, reminding oneself of shared humanity, offering self-kindness, and practicing gentle self-care. The episode offers journal prompts and examples to help reframe negative thoughts, emphasizing the importance of creating a supportive inner environment for healing. The importance of consistent practice in developing new, positive thought patterns is highlighted through the concept of neuroplasticity.Resources:Kristen Neff's Workbook - The Mindful Self-Compassion WorkbookKristen Neff's Website✨Do you need personalized and inclusive nutrition support? Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free 20 minute discovery call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Atheana Brown today to get supported on healing your relationship with food + body.  ➡️ You can also join the monthly newsletter to keep yourself updated on the latest podcast episodes, freebies, workshops and food freedom tips. You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the community here!⁠⁠

In this episode Atheana welcomes Courtney McCarthy, a certified fitness instructor and confidence coach, who advocates for body positivity and neutrality in fitness. Courtney shares her unique journey from a government career to the fitness industry, sparked by a transformative Zumba class experience. She discusses the importance of building body trust through fitness and how societal norms and diet culture can erode this trust. Courtney offers practical advice on redefining success in fitness through qualitative measures, seeking out playful movement, and the value of diverse, community-based support. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity in exploring different types of movement and the need to challenge and change limiting beliefs about exercise. Connect with her by:Instagram Website ✨Do you need personalized and inclusive nutrition support? Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free 20 minute discovery call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Atheana Brown today to get supported on healing your relationship with food + body.  ➡️ You can also join the monthly newsletter to keepyourself updated on the latest podcast episodes, freebies, workshops and food freedom tips. You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the community here!⁠

In this episode Atheana is joined by Kelsey Cici, a registered social worker and trauma therapist based in the Kawartha Lakes. The conversation delves into the connections between trauma, the nervous system, and relationships with food and body image, exploring how trauma manifests in the body and different modalities to support trauma processing. Kelsey explains concepts like interoception, neuroception, and the roles of various parts of self, introducing therapeutic techniques such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). The discussion also addresses how diet culture impacts individuals, especially children, and emphasizes the importance of open communication and fostering a healthy environment both for oneself and for youth. Connect with Kelsey by:InstagramWebsite ✨Do you need personalized and inclusive nutrition support?Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free 20 minute discovery call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Atheana Brown today to get supported on healing your relationship with food + body.  ➡️ You can also join the monthly newsletter to keepyourself updated on the latest podcast episodes, freebies, workshops and food freedom tips. You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the community here!⁠