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The Food Freedom Life Podcast is your go-to place for tips and tools on how to stop binge and emotional overeating, make peace with food, and befriend your body. Join Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison each week in this inspiring, real and educational show that will help you transform your mind and regain trust around food. Learn more at brittanyallisonrd.com

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Does the goal of loving your body keep you feeling obsessed with how it looks? How does body love differ from body positivity and body neutrality? What should you be working towards in order to feel better about your body?In this episode of The Food Freedom Life Podcast, Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison dives into helping you discover your path to overcome your body image issues and find true self acceptance. If you've ever felt like your body is a constant "work in progress," this episode is for you. Britt shares the three key pieces that transformed how she navigated her body image struggles and helped her find peace and fulfillment.Are you tired of the endless cycle of binge eating, emotional overeating, and struggling with poor body image? It’s time to break free and step into a life of balance and confidence with Food Freedom University! We get started on September 16 and spots are limited! Book your 30-minute discovery call today 🌟
In this episode, Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison dives into a major hurdle she sees come up with her clients and in conversations on social media - fear of weight gain. No matter where you are on your food freedom journey, whether you've just started, maybe you haven't taken the plunge yet, or perhaps you've been on your food freedom journey for a while now, if you still have a fear of weight gain it can hold you back from truly being free around food. Britt unpacks this fear of weight gain and how to start overcoming it so you can move forward in your food freedom journey, feel more at peace with food and your body and ultimately, take care of yourself and your health from a values-driven and balanced place.Get support in your food freedom journey this fall with group coaching! Book your free discovery call today. We start September 16! Learn more here ✨
In this week's episode, Becki, a past Food Freedom University group coaching client joins Brittany Allison on the Food Freedom Life Podcast. Becki shares her journey of how she not only changed her diet, but how she's changed her life. By unpacking her internalized fatphobia and challenging her fears of weight gain, she took steps towards a sustainable existence and found a path for her LIFE, not just a path to fit into some jeans or look better for her high school reunion.Join others like Becki who are ready to overcome emotional overeating, binge eating, and getting stuck in body image spirals inside Food Freedom University. The next group starts September 16! Spots are limited. Book your free group coaching discovery call here.
In this episode, Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison dives into overeating and why you do it even when you know you feel awful afterwards. She explores the physical and psychological reasons behind overeating and how to begin to break the overeating habit using nervous system regulation strategies so you can find food freedom, feel normal with eating and support your mind and body. Follow Britt on InstagramEnd the fight with food & body inside the Empowered Eaters Collective
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison answers an important question: should you avoid certain foods because they're unhealthy? She explores the concept of food neutrality and viewing all foods without labeling them as good or bad. She emphasizes the multifaceted role of food in providing joy, connection, and cultural experiences, beyond mere physical nourishment. Brittany discusses the importance of evaluating your personal health values and the impact of diet culture on your food choices. She also addresses the health concerns around red40, seed oils, red meat, and the balance between nutritional needs and emotional well-being, encouraging listeners to make informed, empowered decisions about their diet while avoiding restrictive mindsets.Join the Empowered Eaters Collective! My monthly membership with daily prompts, weekly live coaching calls, private community support, new content every month, and access to my vault of courses including my signature Food Freedom Forever course.Price goes up on on August 1! Join now for $37/month.
Healing from the diet-binge cycle wasn't easy, and I made a lot of mistakes a long the way. Now as an Intuitive Eating Dietitian, I am here to share the 5 key steps I would tell my past self to focus on if I wanted to get out of the diet binge cycle all over again (but much smoother and quicker this time). In this episode, I talk about: Understanding weight set point and its impact on the bodyPrioritizing mental health instead of solely focusing on weight lossSurrendering to the healing process and trusting it without expectationsRe-establishing healthy eating patterns and addressing physical restrictionChallenging limiting beliefs about food, body, and healthNormalizing trigger foods and my step-by-step process of food habituationSeeking support in the journey towards food freedomJoin other women in your journey to end the fight with food and body inside the Empowered Eaters CollectiveBook a free consultation for 1:1 coaching with Brittany
In this replay episode of The Food Freedom Life Podcast, Britt talks about how to work on letting go of the obsessive food and weight thoughts that come up when you're experiencing binge eating and emotional eating. She gets into how your brain is wired to work, which will give you a new perspective and move you toward freedom from these thoughts.Find freedom from obsessive food & body thoughts inside the Empowered Eaters Collective💫Follow Britt on Instagram
On this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host and Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison is diving into all the stress and pressure we feel about getting that "summer body." She's getting real about her own story, how she's learned to love her body's changes, and why she's all about comfort over what everyone else thinks when it comes to summer outfits. Brittany's calling out how diet culture and the fitness world can mess with our heads, and gives strategies and tools for how to manage your inner bully. She gets into the nitty-gritty of how much of a pain swimsuit shopping can, how to give yourself permission to make yourself comfortable, and gives handy tips for doing a summer wardrobe audit so you can make sure you're living your best summer yet. This episode will help remind you to do what feels good for you, and forget the rest, this summer and beyond.Follow Britt on InstagramJoin the Empowered Eaters Collective now for only $37!
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison talks with Sam Abbott, a Dietitian specializing in PCOS. Sam discusses the importance of sustainable lifestyle changes over temporary fixes for managing PCOS and emphasizes empowerment over restriction in dietary choices. She highlights the connection between PCOS and binge eating, and the role of chronic inflammation in the condition. Sam advocates for a non-diet approach to improve quality of life and manage symptoms, stressing the need for a balanced approach that supports both physical and mental well-being.Connect with Sam: Instagram @pcos.nutritionist Check out her podcast: The Nourished with PCOS PodcastDownload her free Intuitive Eating Workbook for PCOSEnd your struggle with food in my program, the Empowered Eaters Collective - enrol now for only $37!
In this episode of The Food Freedom Life Podcast, Britt gets into why you eat healthy during the day then lose control at night. No matter how long you've been stuck in this cycle, you're not broken. There are 5 main reasons why you keep doing this again and again (hint: it's not your willpower or your discipline). In this episode, we dive into each reason so you can start to heal and find food freedom for good.Are you ready to find peace with food once and for all? Click here to learn more information about The Empowered Eaters Collective.For more information and inspiration, follow Britt on TikTok & Instagram
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host and dietitian Brittany Allison explores practical food part of intuitive eating through the hunger and fullness scale. It’s a tool found within the intuitive eating framework to help you get more in tune with your body, the times of day when you feel hungry, how often you feel hungry, and it can be help you learn how different types of foods satisfy your hunger and keep you feel full.Through using the hunger and fullness scale, you’ll start to realize how much diet culture has disconnected you from recognizing and interpreting hunger and fullness and being able to trust those signals. She explains how to recognize and honour individual hunger and fullness cues, and offers practical tips for integrating the scale into daily routines and addresses the challenges of moving away from diet culture.Download the FREE Master Your Intuitive Hunger & Fullness Scale Worksheet💫 Find freedom from binge & emotional overeating inside the Empowered Eaters Collective💫
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison and guest Jess Fry delve into the intricacies of body image healing. Jess, a Licensed Professional Counsellor and body image coach, shares her personal journey and the realization of her own body image struggles, which led her to specialize in intuitive eating and body image therapy. They discuss the societal pressures and weight stigma that affect individuals in both larger and smaller bodies, emphasizing the importance of understanding concepts like fatphobia and thin privilege. The conversation also covers the emotional aspects of clothing sizes, the nuanced concept of comfort, and the importance of internal validation for genuine confidence. Jess provides practical advice on curating social media feeds to foster a more positive body image. The episode concludes with resources for listeners seeking body acceptance and confidence.Follow Jess:Jess' websiteInstagramTikTok✨ Get your first month free inside the Empowered Eaters Collective with code "FREEMONTH"
Are you coming into intuitive eating with the hopes that you will lose weight? If so, you're not alone, but we need to talk about it. In this episode, host and Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison dives into why it's so common to hold out hopes of weight loss when starting an Intuitive Eating practice, and why it's important to unpack and let go of those weight loss desires at some point in your journey so you can really heal. I'll also get into some practical ways to address weight loss desires that you can start to apply right now, wherever you are in your journey! Want to connect with me and get affordable support in your food freedom journey? Join me in my online membership, The Empowered Eaters Collective💫
Food guilt has the potential to ruin your day, send you spiralling into a horrible mood, and even make you feel like you have to compensate for what you've eaten. In this podcast episode, Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison, tackles the issue of food guilt. She explains how guilt can negatively affect our relationship with food, leading to disordered eating and a lack of enjoyment. Brittany discusses the emotional aspects of eating and advises listeners to view food neutrally, without labeling it as "good" or "bad." She offers big picture strategies to combat food guilt, as well as what to do in the moment when the guilt comes on full force.Join The Empowered Eaters Collective ✨
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life Podcast, Brittany catches up with her former client Erin, discussing her past struggles with dieting, body image, and the transition to intuitive eating. They dive into Erin's history of feeling pressured by societal norms and the impact of comments about her body from a young age. Erin recounts her dieting cycle, which intensified after having children, leading to a breaking point during the pandemic when she realized she couldn't maintain her diet and fulfill her family responsibilities. The conversation also touches on Erin's newfound ease in life after embracing food freedom, her increased emotional capacity, and her journey towards self-acceptance and building a comfortable wardrobe. Erin offers advice to others struggling with similar issues, emphasizing the value of investing in oneself and finding alternative paths to health and happiness.Join the Empowered Eaters Collective! 🎉
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison discusses body image, body confidence, and beauty ideals. She shares her personal struggles with dieting and self-acceptance, addressing the harmful effects of comparison and societal beauty standards. Brittany explores the historical roots of these ideals, including their ties to racism and colonization. She advocates for a broader definition of beauty, challenging listeners to appreciate body diversity and find value in their unique appearance, ultimately promoting a healthier and more inclusive perspective on body image.Read more about the history of fatphobia and racism in "Fearing The Black Body" by Sabrina StringsWork with me! Book a free 30-minute discovery call with BrittJoin the Empowered Eaters Collective💫
In this episode we're going to get into 8 tips that will help you feel how you WANT to feel this holiday season. What do the holidays look like when you have freedom with food, and trust with your body, and what if it were easy and truly enjoyable?If you struggle to eat intuitively over the holidays and you find yourself constantly going overboard or eating way too many Christmas cookies, let's dive in and implement strategies that will help you feel at peace around all the holiday goodies.Group coaching starts January 15! Book a free discovery call hereFollow Britt:Instagram: @thefoodfreedomlifeWebsite: brittanyallisonrd.com/group-coaching
This week Britt interviews Talia Koren, former owner of the intuitive eating online meal plan subscription Workweek Lunch, and current host of the podcast, Dating Intentionally. Talia is an expert dedicated to helping you date with confidence and have more fun in the process! On her show, she talks all about tips on using dating apps with success, how to navigate relationship milestones and shares real life dating stories.In this episode, Britt and Talia get into how body image impacts the dating experience, building confidence and self-esteem, why you shouldn't wait to start dating, combatting the fear of being alone, and how to address body image concerns with a partner. Follow Talia @dating.intentionally*** Join the waitlist for the Food Freedom Lifer Membership and get your first month free! ***
Today on the show Brittany addresses a common frustration: having people in your life who seem to be able to change their eating and exercise habits and maintain their weight loss. Meanwhile, you feel like there's something wrong with me because you can't lose and maintain your weight.So in this episode, we’re going to get into how to deal with people around you when they are on their own health journey, and how you can not compare yourself to others, and why others can lose weight and maintain it while you struggle.Join the waitlist for The Food Freedom Lifer Membership (launching in January!)brittanyallisonrd.com
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison discusses the link between people pleasing, emotional overeating, and binge eating. She shares her personal journey and explains how being a people pleaser can negatively impact mental and physical health. Brittany highlights the signs of people pleasing and encourages listeners to practice saying no and setting boundaries. She also discusses how people pleasing can affect body image and self-worth. The episode aims to help listeners break the cycle of people pleasing and prioritize their own needs and well-being.
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