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, the host welcomes Dr.Hilary Claire, a clinical psychologist specializing in supporting mothers with stress, burnout, and parenting challenges. Dr. Claire discusses the topic of picky eating from a psychological perspective, emphasizing the importance of creating a calm and safe mealtime environment. She highlights factors thatinfluence selective eating, such as parental behavior, sensory issues, and physiological problems. Dr. Clare also stresses the need for early intervention and holistic approaches to address picky eating. Additionally, she provides practical tipsfor parents, such as maintaining a neutral stance on food, focusing on relational aspects during mealtimes, and checking one's own relationship with food to model healthy eating behaviors. The conversation concludes with advice for parents on protecting children from diet culture and where listeners can learn more about Dr. Claire’s work.Connect with Hilary Claire by:Website InstagramPodcast ✨Do you need personalized and inclusive support?Book a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free 20 minute discovery call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with AtheanaBrown 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 Atheana welcomes Ashley Webster to discuss her journey with ADHD and motherhood. Ashley shares her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD after postpartum depression and sleep deprivation led to severe burnout. She advocates for mental health awareness, particularly for mothers, and talks about the societal challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals. Ashley also discusses the misdiagnosis of women, the impact of genetic and societal factors on ADHD, and the importance of asking for help. Additionally, she highlights her work in creatingADHD-friendly journals and her efforts to support mental health care through her social media platforms.Connect with Ashley by:Instagram @ashwebsterADHD TikTokAshely's notebooks:Mental Health Support NotebookADHD Friendly Notebook✨Do you need personalized and inclusive 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!⁠

Atheana welcomes Vincci Tsui, a dietitian, to discuss bariatric surgery. Vincci shares her extensive background, including her shift to weight-inclusive practices. They delve into Vincci's personal experiences working in bariatric surgery, the complexities of such procedures, and the challenges faced by patients, such as diet culture and weight stigma. Vincci offers insights into the inadequacies of current screening for eating disorders and the fallout of weight regain post-surgery. They also address the rise of GLP-1 medications. Vincci emphasizes the importance of informed consent, continuous support, and the need for dietitians and medical providers to adopt a more weight-inclusive approach.Connect with Vincci by:WebsiteInstagramWeight Inclusive Dietitian in Canada✨Do you need personalized and inclusive 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 solo episode of Diet Culture Dropout, Atheana discusses the challenges and emotional complexities of taking and evaluating photos, especially concerning body image. The episode offers strategies for making the process easier, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and mindfulness. It suggests grounding techniques like journaling about the event and connecting to sensory experiences before viewing photos. Atheana also draws an analogy to taking pictures of the moon and nature to highlight how photos can never fully capture the depth and beauty of a moment. Lastly, the importance of being present in photos for the sake of memories and future generations is stressed.✨Do you need personalized and inclusive 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 we welcome Mark Breedon, a fitness professional from Calgary, Alberta, known for his non-diet, weight-neutral approach to fitness. We banter about the rarity of men in the anti-diet culture space and the skepticism Breedon initially faced. Breedon shares his journey from a weight-focused fitness approach to a weight-neutral philosophy, emphasizing the mental and physical benefits of focusing on non-aesthetic goals. We talk about the misconceptions around weight and health, and the significant positive impact of even minimal exercise on overall well-being. Breedon highlights the importance of finding new motivations for fitness beyond weight loss and offers encouragement for those looking to reintegrate movement into their lives post-dieting. Connect with Mark by:⁠hello@fireflynutrition.com.au⁠Website⁠Podcast: Badass Lifter Podcast ✨Do you need personalized and inclusive 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!⁠

The podcast addresses the common issue of neglectinghunger during work, resulting in binge eating later. It offers 9 tips on ways to manage this common behaviour. Atheana emphasizes the importance of making eating a priority for maintaining energy and overall well-being.✨Do you need personalized and inclusive 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 Die Culture Dropout, Atheana interviews Kate McGill, an accredited dietician and body image coach from Sydney, Australia. Kate discusses her background and personal journey with body image issues and disordered eating, which fueled her passion for helping others. The central topic is how parents and caregivers can be positive body image role models for children and young teens. Kate emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, mindful language, and criticism of diet culture in the home. She also highlights the significant negative impacts of body dissatisfaction, including dieting, low self-esteem, and risky behaviors. Practical strategies are offered, such as setting boundaries against negative body talk and encouraging critical thinking in children. The episode concludes with a reminder that while it's impossible to completely shield children from diet culture, modeling positive behavior and creating a supportive environment can go a long way in fostering healthy body image.Connect with Kate by:hello@fireflynutrition.com.auInstagramWebsite✨Do you need personalized and inclusive 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 Jen, a mother who shares the emotional journey of her daughter's eating disorder. They discuss the various signs and behaviors that led to the diagnosis, including excessive exercise and food restriction, amidst the backdrop of COVID-19. Jen reflects on her initial understanding as a guidance counselor, the impact of diet culture, and the role of a medical team in her daughter’s recovery. The discussion also highlights the immense support from family and friends, strategies for managing at home, the importance of a parent support group, and the journey towards a healthier relationship with food and body image. Jen concludes by sharing advice for other parents and educators on how to create a supportive environment for children, emphasizing kindness and the removal of scales to combat diet culture.✨Do you need personalized and inclusive 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!⁠