It’s Beyond The Food: The Non-Diet Coaching Podcast

It’s Beyond The Food: The Non-Diet Coaching Podcast

By: Stephanie Dodier

Language: en

Categories: Health, Fitness, Nutrition, Education, Self Improvement

If you're a coach, nutritionist, therapist, or health professional who wants to coach without diet culture—you’re in the right place.Join Stephanie Dodier, Non-Diet Nutritionist and founder of the Non-Diet Coaching Certification, for real-talk episodes that help you coach behavior change, body image, and mindset—without making weight loss the goal. A much needed weight-neutral approach to health coaching.You’ll get practical tools, evidence-informed frameworks, and behind-the-scenes insights to build your skillset and your business—ethically and confidently.This is the podcast for weight-neutral coaches & weight-neutral professionals ready to stop winging it and start coaching with skill.New episod...

Episodes

451-7 Industry Shifts Non-Diet Health Professionals Must Be Ready For in 2026
Dec 15, 2025

The non-diet coaching industry is about to shift fast in 2026, and you need to be ready.


In this episode, I share my annual industry predictions and the seven major shifts that will shape your work in the year ahead.

You will hear why these changes matter and how to adjust your coaching, content, and business strategy with confidence.


This episode gives you a clear and simple roadmap for a stronger 2026.


What You’ll Learn

Why selling information no longer works in 2026.Ho...

Duration: 00:41:07
450-Coach Corner: When Clients Fear “Not Eating Healthy" & Coaching Mobility Concerns Without Reinforcing Weight Loss
Dec 08, 2025

Fear of “not eating healthy” is common in intuitive eating. But it has nothing to do with food.


In this Coach Corner, I answer two powerful questions about intuitive eating and mobility.

I break down why the fear of losing healthy eating habits shows up.

I also explain how to support mobility without slipping into weight-loss thinking.


This episode gives you practical tools you can use right away.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why intuitive eating triggers fears around...

Duration: 00:15:24
449-Coach Corner: Normal Eating VS Intuitive Eating-Are they the same? & What is My Body Weight Set Point?
Dec 01, 2025

You cannot coach food freedom until you understand normal eating vs intuitive eating.


In this episode, I break down the eating behavior spectrum.

I explain the difference between normal eating and intuitive eating.

I also unpack the body weight set point theory in simple terms.

You’ll learn how these concepts shape your clients’ behavior and why they matter for effective coaching.


What you'll learn:

The real difference between normal eating and intuitive eating.Why intuitive eating is a process, not the end...

Duration: 00:17:50
448-Coaching the Pendulum Swing of "Not dieting" and Body Comparison Patterns in Clients
Nov 24, 2025

The pendulum swing is not a problem. It is a predictable part of healing.


In this episode, I answer two coaching questions that show up with almost every non-diet client.

You will learn simple tools to coach the pendulum swing with confidence.


You will also learn why body comparison spikes during body image work and how to shift your client back into safety.

This episode is packed with practical guidance for coaching the pendulum swing in non-diet clients.


What you'll...

Duration: 00:16:26
447-Coach Corner: Don’t People Need To Lose Weight To Be Healthier?
Nov 20, 2025

Most people think health starts with weight loss, but this episode shows why that belief is wrong.


Today, I answer one powerful question:

What do you do when a client is told to lose weight “to get healthier”?


I break down where the weight-equals-health belief comes from.

I explain why clients hold onto it so tightly.

And I show how to guide them toward weight and health without dieting using a weight-neutral approach.


What you'll learn:

Why many p...

Duration: 00:21:26
446-Coaching the “I Know It, But I Don’t Believe It” Moment & Coaching the “I’m Angry at Fatphobia” Phase
Nov 17, 2025

Feel like your client “gets it” but still doesn’t believe it?


In this episode, I’m answering two real coaching questions from our community.


You’ll learn how to move clients from awareness to belief—and how to coach through the anger that often surfaces during body neutrality work.


If you're ready to deepen your coaching impact, this one's for you.


What you’ll learn in this episode:

The 3 stages of belief-building in coachingHow to use thought laddering in b...

Duration: 00:15:24
445-Coach Corner: "... but I want to physically feel better" & Coaching the Gap Between Wanting Change and Doing It
Nov 13, 2025

“But I want to physically feel better…” — sound familiar?


This is one of the most common client statements.


In this episode, I show you how to coach through it—without reinforcing weight loss as the solution.

You’ll learn how to separate physical well-being from body size, and how to guide your clients toward real, sustainable health changes.


I also break down how to coach the gap between wanting to change and actually doing it.

This episode is a must-listen if your clie...

Duration: 00:14:18
444-Coach Corner: Accepting Other People’s Diverse Body, But Not Mine & Combining Health Issue with Intuitive Eating
Nov 10, 2025

Can you really practice intuitive eating with a health condition?


This question stops so many coaches in their tracks — and today, I’m giving you a clear, confident answer.


Plus, I’ll explain why clients can praise body diversity in others but still struggle to accept their own bodies.


If you coach women around food or body image, you don’t want to miss this one.


What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why restriction backfires — even for healthHow in...

Duration: 00:15:33
443-Coach Corner: Helping Client Getting "Unstuck" & Trusting Their Body: Moving Through The Resistance
Nov 06, 2025

Feeling stuck? Your clients are too—here’s how to help.


In this Coach Corner episode, I’m unpacking the real reason clients (and coaches!) feel stuck—and what to do about it.

You’ll learn how to reframe resistance, create safety, and guide clients through growth without overwhelming them.


Whether you're coaching on food, body image, or behavior change, this episode is packed with tools you can use right away.


What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why “I feel stuck” is a...

Duration: 00:16:31
442-Coach Corner: Gentle Nutrition vs Restrictive Eating & Reconnecting with Hunger and Fullness Cues
Nov 03, 2025

Are your clients making empowered food choices—or are they still stuck in diet culture?


In this first Coach Corner episode, I break down the critical difference between gentle nutrition and restrictive eating.

Plus, I share practical tools to help clients reconnect with their hunger and fullness cues—without triggering old patterns.


Perfect for Health Pros who want to coach behaviors, not bodies.


What you'll learn:

How to explain gentle nutrition without reinforcing controlWhy intention—not the food—is the key differen...

Duration: 00:18:28
441-How the Good Girl Syndrome Shapes Women’s Relationship with Food and Body
Oct 27, 2025

Ever wonder why smart, self-aware women still struggle with body image—even when they know diets don’t work?


In this episode, I dive into the Good Girl Syndrome and how it silently shapes our relationship with food, our bodies, and our sense of self-worth.


You’ll learn:

What the Good Girl Syndrome is and how it’s formedHow women are socialized to seek worth through appearance and obedienceWhy diet culture thrives on perfectionism, people-pleasing, and shameThe real reason clients “can’t let go” of weight loss goalsHow to coach beyon...

Duration: 00:32:47
440-Healing Relationship to Food Using Creative Writing with Kayla McDonald
Oct 21, 2025

In this powerful episode, I talk with Kayla MacDonald, a former personal trainer whose journey took a radical turn after attending one of my workshops.


Without ever working with me one-on-one, Kayla completely transformed her life—and her business—by choosing integrity, creativity, and a new way of supporting women’s healing.


She now helps women rewrite their relationship with food through a unique blend of internal family systems, character archetypes, and AI storytelling.


This conversation is a bold reminder of the impact we make w...

Duration: 00:23:26
Replay – How To Coach Without Co-Opting Diet Culture Webinar (Limited-Time until Oct 18 2025)
Oct 13, 2025

This is the audio replay of the How To Coach Without Co-opting Diet Culture webinar, recorded live on October 13, 2025.

If you want to coach at a deeper level without co-opting diet culture  and build a profitable, ethical coaching  business—this is the only place and time you’ll get both.


🗓️ Enrollment for The Non-Diet Coaching Certification is open until Friday, October 18 only

Profitable Bundle Bonuses expire at midnight October 18th 2025Included in the Bundle:The Compelling Offer LabThe Authentic Marketing IntensiveAmplify 2026Lifetime access to the full NDCC training


👉 Get Det...

Duration: 01:27:02
439-Enrolling Cohort #13- Non-Diet Coaching Certification (and the curriculum explained)
Oct 06, 2025

This is the final enrollment for our Non-Diet Coach Training Program until 2026 — and I’m taking you behind the scenes.


If you’ve been curious about what actually happens inside the Non-Diet Coaching Certification, this episode is your roadmap.

I walk you through the full curriculum, our coaching method, and how we help you become a confident, weight-neutral coach who changes lives — starting with your own.


Whether you're a health coach, therapist, fitness pro, or nutritionist, this might be the missing link in your practice.


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Duration: 00:33:15
An Invitation for October 13th...
Sep 29, 2025

How To Coach Without Co-Opting Diet Culture

Register for the training here: https://bit.ly/podcastsnoct2025class

Duration: 00:04:49
438-What Our Students Have to Say About The Non-Diet Coaching Certification
Sep 29, 2025

Thinking about becoming a non-diet coach? Hear directly from the women inside the program!


In this episode, I hand the mic over to my current students in Cohort 12 of the Non-Diet Coaching Certification.


They’re answering YOUR questions and sharing their unfiltered experiences—from why they joined, to how their confidence and coaching has evolved.


Whether you're exploring this path or just curious about what makes this certification unique, this is the episode you need to hear.

No fluff, no filter—just real t...

Duration: 00:43:54
437-How to Onboard and Assess New Clients Without Diet Culture
Sep 22, 2025

Feel lost when starting with a new non-diet client? This episode gives you the exact tool and steps to confidently assess them.


Whether you're brand-new to non-diet coaching or making the shift from a weight-focused model, this mini training will help you build clarity, structure, and trust in your coaching sessions.


I’m walking you through the Non-Diet Coaching Assessment Tool — and yes, it’s totally free. You’ll learn how to use this powerful resource to assess mindset, eating behavior, and body image in a way that supports real, la...

Duration: 00:31:52
436-What If Clients Gain Weight? How to Coach (And Sell) Without Diet Culture
Sep 15, 2025

What if your client gains weight—and wants to quit?


This is one of the toughest moments you’ll face as a non-diet coach. But it doesn’t have to shake your confidence.

In this episode, I’m sharing how to confidently coach through weight gain without ever selling a diet—and without losing your client.


You’ll learn:

Why weight gain isn’t the real problemHow to meet your client in their fear (without fixing or freezing)The 7-step coaching process to move clients from panic to peace...

Duration: 00:28:26
435-Can You Really Coach Health Without Co-Opting Diet Culture
Sep 09, 2025

Is it really possible to coach health without diet culture? The answer is yes — and in this episode, I show you how.


I break down what it means to take a weight-neutral approach to health and why it’s essential for creating lasting behavior change. You’ll learn eight practical strategies to help clients improve their health without focusing on weight or restrictive food rules.


Whether you’re a coach, dietitian, or fitness professional, this conversation will give you a new framework to support clients with compassion and sustainability.

Duration: 00:31:59

434-Coaching When Clients Still Want Weight Loss
Sep 02, 2025

What if your client wants to lose weight—but you don’t coach weight loss?


In this episode, I’m giving you the exact tools and mindset shifts to navigate that moment with confidence and compassion.


You’ll learn how to coach through the desire to lose weight—without gaslighting your client or abandoning your non-diet values.


We’ll explore where this desire comes from and how to respond in a way that builds trust and drives real behavior change.


You’ll lea...

Duration: 00:31:50
433-How to Coach Behavior Change Without a 'Fix' Mindset
Aug 25, 2025

Behavior change doesn’t start with a fix—it starts with understanding.


If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to help your clients change their habits, this episode is your breakthrough.

I’m sharing the #1 mistake most coaches make—and how to shift your approach to create lasting change without trying to “fix” your clients.


You’ll learn a simple, powerful 4-step method to coach behavior change that actually sticks.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why fix-it coaching leads to short-term changeH...

Duration: 00:29:22
432-Where to Start When You Don’t Feel Ready to Coach
Aug 18, 2025

Feel like you're not ready to coach? You're not alone—and this episode is your turning point.


If you're waiting to feel ready before you start coaching, you're likely stuck in a cycle of doubt, perfectionism, and overthinking.

In this episode, I walk you through the exact steps to build confidence, take action, and finally feel ready to coach—no matter where you're starting from.


You’ll learn:

Why waiting to feel “ready” is keeping you stuckWhat coaching really is—and isn’tThe biggest mindset blocks holding aspiri...

Duration: 00:28:08
431-Coaching Without Scripts: How to Structure a Non-Diet Coaching Session
Aug 04, 2025

Struggling to feel confident in your non-diet coaching sessions?


You’re not alone—and the good news is, there’s a repeatable way to coach with ease and clarity.

In this episode, I show you how to coach behaviors (not bodies) with a powerful structure that gets results.


You’ll learn how to:

How to move from “educator” to “coach,” and finally feel legit marketing your work.Why the coaching structure sits above the processThe 3 phases to organize your coaching programs


Mentioned in the show:

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Duration: 00:31:52
430-Why Emotional Eating Isn’t A Problem To Be Fixed (and What to Actually Coach)
Jul 28, 2025

What if emotional eating isn’t something to stop—but something to understand?

In this episode, I reveal why emotional eating is not a personal flaw and how coaches can finally support clients without using diet culture tools.


You'll learn:

Why emotional eating is a normal, valid responseThe real reason it’s not a “problem” to solveHow to coach without reinforcing guilt or shameTwo powerful coaching questions to use with clients


Mentioned in the show:

Research on eating behavior spectrum and body dissatisfaction: https://www.researchgate.net/public...

Duration: 00:28:32
429-GLP-1: The Non-Diet Coaching Approach When You Feel Like Weight Loss is Everywhere
Jul 21, 2025

Feeling overwhelmed by GLP-1 questions from clients? Here’s how to coach without compromising your values.


GLP-1 drugs are everywhere right now.

As non-diet professionals, we need to lead with confidence—not confusion.

This episode breaks down exactly how to support your clients with clarity, neutrality, and integrity.

No food policing. No shame. Just powerful, informed coaching.


What you’ll learn in this episode:

How to coach around GLP-1 without reinforcing diet cultureWays to support client autonomy in decision-makingA framework for deeper conver...

Duration: 00:48:41
Trailer - It's Beyond The Food New season now available
Jul 14, 2025

Join me, Stephanie Dodier, a non-diet nutritionist and educator, in the It's Beyond The Food podcast for coaches and health professionals aiming to challenge traditional coaching methods. This show focuses on coaching health behaviors without emphasizing body size, rooted in weight-neutral practices and genuine coaching skills. In the first episode of the season, I dive into discussing weight with clients confidently and effectively, offering practical tools and honest conversations absent from conventional coaching programs.

Duration: 00:01:12
428-How to Talk About Weight in Coaching (Without Getting Stuck or Avoidant)
Jul 14, 2025

If you freeze when clients talk about weight... this episode is your guide.

Learn how to hold powerful, non-diet conversations that actually support healing—not harm.


Here’s what you’ll learn:

How to stop avoiding weight conversations in coachingWhy over-intellectualizing can shut down your clientThe exact questions that uncover what’s really driving weight concernsHow to shift from fixing bodies to transforming beliefs


Mentioned in the show:

Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist

Non-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool

Weight-Neutral Coaching Training

Work W...

Duration: 00:34:13
428-The Body Image Coaching Mentorship: What to Expect
Mar 31, 2025

You can’t coach behavior change without addressing body image. Period.

Most clients don’t come to you for body image work…
But it always shows up.

In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the Body Image Coaching Mentorship—what it is, who it’s for, and how it works.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
 Why science alone won’t transform your client’s relationship with their body The 5-step process I teach for effective body image coaching  How to introduce body image work with clients who didn’t ask for it The...

Duration: 00:25:22
427-Food Noise and Diet Trauma with Julie Duffy Dillon
Mar 26, 2025

Food noise isn’t a flaw—it’s often a trauma response.

GLP-1s claim to silence food noise.
But what if the root issue isn’t hunger… it’s harm?

In this episode, I sit down with non-diet dietitian + therapist Julie Duffy Dillon to unpack the truth about food noise and diet trauma.

What you’ll learn:

• Why food noise is often a symptom of diet trauma
• How to help clients reconnect with their food voice
• Why intuitive eating must be adapted—not prescribed
• What it means to prioritize heal...

Duration: 00:41:52
426-Weight Gain in Menopause - What You Need to Know with Dr. Jenn Huber The Menopause Nutritionist
Feb 24, 2025

Menopause changes your body—but that doesn’t mean it’s broken. 

Weight gain in menopause isn’t something to “fix.” It’s normal, expected, and not a sign that you’re doing anything wrong.

In this episode, I chat with Jenn Salib Huber to unpack the science, ditch the fear, and talk about what really supports health in midlife.

What you’ll learn:
✔️ Why weight gain in menopause is not your fault
✔️ How hormones impact metabolism and fat distribution
✔️ The truth about protein, strength training & muscle loss
✔️ How to help clients shift from weight l...

Duration: 00:37:35
425-How to Integrate Body Image Work in Your Coaching
Feb 17, 2025

Most health pros weren’t trained to help clients with body image.

But ignoring it? That’s a missed opportunity for real transformation.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how to integrate body image coaching without overhauling your entire practice.

What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How to start body image conversations without overwhelming clients
✔️ A simple screening tool to assess body image struggles
✔️ Practical strategies to weave this work into your existing coaching

 

Mentioned in the show:

Studies on Body Dissatisfaction

Role of body dissatisfaction...

Duration: 00:26:09
424-Why I Do Not Support Reframing Body Image Thoughts and What I Teach Instead
Feb 10, 2025

Many people believe that thought reframing is the key to healing body image struggles. But I don’t support this approach. While it may offer short-term relief, it doesn’t create lasting change.

In this episode, I break down why thought reframing leads to self-gaslighting—and what actually works for real, lasting body image healing.

What you’ll learn:

✅ Why thought reframing isn’t enough for body image healing
✅ How self-gaslighting keeps you (and your clients) stuck
✅ The 3-step process to create real, lasting body image change
✅ The key difference between temporary f...

Duration: 00:26:53
423-How To Go Deeper in Your Health Coaching
Feb 03, 2025

Your Clients Want MORE From You—Are You Ready to Deliver? 

Clients today don’t just want tips and quick fixes.

They want real transformation—and that requires deeper coaching.

This week on It’s Beyond The Food, I’m sharing a powerful 3-step model that will help you take your coaching to the next level.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

✅ Guide clients through frustration & resistance with ease
✅ Help them process emotions instead of just giving “fixes”
✅ Become a more effective & confident coach

Mentioned in the sho...

Duration: 00:25:52

422-Predictions for the Non-Diet Coaching Industry for 2025 Forward
Jan 29, 2025

The Non-Diet Coaching Industry is Changing… Are You Ready?

The coaching space is shifting fast.

What worked a few years ago won’t cut it in 2025.

If you want a thriving, sustainable coaching business, you need to adapt NOW.

In this episode, I break down five key predictions that will shape the future of non-diet coaching.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

Why self-paced, evergreen programs without live support are becoming obsolete

How specialization (not just niching) will set you apart in a crowde...

Duration: 00:41:31
421-The Danger of Healthism and What Matters More Than Good Health
Jan 14, 2025

🚨The Danger of Healthism and What Matters More Than Good Health 🚨

 

What if your worth isn’t tied to your health?


Healthism pushes guilt, shame, and unrealistic standards—it's time to rethink the narrative.

🎙️ What you’ll learn listening to this episode: 

What healthism is and why it’s harmful.

How systemic factors impact health outcomes.

Why health is a choice, not a moral duty.

The power of self-compassion over perfectionism.

 

Mentioned in the show:

Free Resources and Training...

Duration: 00:34:27
420-Weight Neutral Health Pros and Cons
Jan 07, 2025

Weight Neutral Health Pros and Cons

Are you tired of feeling trapped by weight-focused health advice?

The latest episode of the It’s Beyond The Food podcast BREAKS THE RULES of traditional healthcare and shows you a revolutionary approach to wellness.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

• How weight-neutral health challenges everything you know about wellness

• The hidden psychological impact of weight-focused healthcare

• Practical strategies to reclaim your health journey

• Why individual choice matters more than numbers

 

Mentioned on the show:

...

Duration: 00:46:44
419 The Courage to Change: From 40 Years of Dieting to a Weight-Neutral Revolution – Coach Candy’s Story
Dec 31, 2024

What happens when you stop tying your worth to weight loss?

Coach Candy shares her powerful transformation to a weight-neutral approach.

 

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

 

How internalized fatphobia impacts beliefs and choices.

Why health doesn’t depend on weight loss.

The power of adopting a weight-neutral mindset.

Steps to challenge diet culture and embrace self-acceptance.



Mentioned in the show:

Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ 

Work With Me...

Duration: 00:37:26
418-The Dark Side of Spiritual Healing with Meg Pearson
Dec 24, 2024

The Hidden Harm in Spiritual Healing Practices 

Not all wellness practices lead to healing.

Sometimes, they perpetuate harm disguised as “self-care.”

In this episode, Meg Pearson exposes the darker side of spiritual healing and how to approach it with authenticity and intention.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

The surprising connection between spiritual healing and diet culture.

How to identify toxic patterns in wellness spaces.

Why balance between self-care and collective awareness is essential.

Steps to align your practices with true healing.

Duration: 00:46:15
417-Rewriting the Rules: The Real Reason Health Coaching Businesses Struggle (And How Emma Turned It Around) with Emma Wright
Dec 17, 2024

Why Health Coaching Businesses Struggle (and How to Fix It!)

Many health coaches pour their hearts into their work but still feel stuck—overworked, underpaid, and burnt out.

In this episode, Emma Wright, a Body Image and Women’s Wellbeing Coach, shares her transformation story and the mindset shifts that helped her build a sustainable, fulfilling business.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

The top reasons health coaching businesses struggle to make money.

Why perfectionism and overwork hold you back.

How to shift from external validation to sel...

Duration: 00:48:58
416-Complex Body Image Education
Dec 10, 2024

Is your body image holding you back from living your fullest life?

Your Body, Your Story: Breaking Free from Body Image Myths

In this game-changing podcast episode, I'm revealing the TRUTH about body image that NO ONE is talking about.

You’ll learn:

The four components of body image Spotting unconscious protective behaviors Tools for emotional regulation Why a trauma-informed approach is essential

Mentioned in the show:

Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/

Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Duration: 00:33:00
415-Fiona Sutherland: Compassion Attunement & Safety Role in Health Behavior Change
Dec 03, 2024

Compassion isn’t weakness—it’s your superpower. 

In this episode, I chat with Fiona Sutherland, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Educator & Clinical Supervisor, about the powerful connection between compassion, attunement, and safety in our lives.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

How self-compassion transforms behavior change. The importance of attunement in meeting your needs. Practical ways to foster safety in your life and relationships.

Links mentioned in the show:

Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/

Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Fiona Sutherland...

Duration: 00:50:02
414-Insights from Current Students Inside the Non-Diet Coaching Certification
Nov 26, 2024

"I knew I didn't want to do diets, but I didn't know HOW to not do diets..."

Meet 5 incredible women who went from feeling stuck in their coaching practice to transforming lives with confidence inside the Non-Diet Coaching Certification. ⁣

In this raw and honest conversation, current Non-Diet Coaching Certification students share how they found the missing pieces between intellectual understanding and creating real transformation with their clients.⁣

In this episode, you'll learn:

The crucial difference between intuitive eating certification and coaching skills How to move beyond intellectualization to create lasting client transformation Why...

Duration: 00:39:43
413-How to Actually Make America Healthy Again with Amanda Howell
Nov 19, 2024

"How to Actually Make America Healthy Again" isn't what you think!

Health is more than diet and exercise—it’s shaped by privilege, policy, and systemic barriers.

In this episode, Amanda Howell, a public health professional with a background in political science, psychology, and reproductive health breaks down the real root causes of America’s health crisis and what we can do to fix it.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

Why banning red dye won’t solve chronic illness.

The role of privilege in shaping health outcomes.<...

Duration: 01:04:39
412-The Liberating Power of Rebellious Eating
Nov 12, 2024

Are you tired of constantly fighting against your own desires when it comes to food and your body?

Discover the liberating power of "rebellious eating" - and how to harness it for true self-empowerment. 

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

• The true meaning of "rebellious eating" and how it's a natural response to societal control

• How you're both the restrictor and the restricted when it comes to your eating behaviors 

• The importance of reclaiming your self-authorization and becoming the authority over your own life

• Why allowing you...

Duration: 00:24:38
BONUS: Navigating Political Change: A Guide For Coaches & Leaders
Nov 06, 2024

It’s November 6 2024... the day after the 2024 American Election.

 

I just closed a group call with some of my clients…… to support them in processing the circumstance of the election.

 

My clients told me that this coaching conversation was very valuable and that it should made be accessible to everyone.

 

When listening to this unpriced episode you will  learn about:

1- Self-leadership in time of uncertainty:How to manage feelings of fear and perfectionism, and avoid black-and-white thinking

2- How to look at the electi...

Duration: 00:24:01
411-Problem Addiction & The Desire to Lose Weight
Nov 05, 2024

Are you stuck in the loop of always wanting to lose weight? It’s time to break free and reclaim your self-worth beyond the scale. 

 

In this episode of It’s Beyond the Food, I’m sharing the truth about “problem addiction” and why so many of us keep striving to “fix” ourselves through weight loss. Spoiler: True happiness has nothing to do with your body size!

 

 What you’ll learn in this episode:  

The cycle of “problem addiction” and why it’s so hard to break.  How society conditions us to link thinness with happi...

Duration: 00:41:49
410-A New Narrative For Women’s Worth & Self-Liberation
Oct 29, 2024

"You're living the life I wish I could." - My 100-year-old grandmother's words that changed everything.

In this powerful episode of the Feeling Lighter Podcast, I share how breaking free from patriarchal conditioning helped me discover my inherent worth.

As the first woman in my family to live independently, I reveal the exact moment I stopped trying to earn my value and started living authentically.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

How to release the belief that your worth needs to be earnedWays to break free from constant self-improvement cyclesStrategies to...

Duration: 00:38:24
409-Resisting & Feeling Stuck Accepting Your Body & Its Weight-Listen to this!
Oct 22, 2024

Feeling stuck in body acceptance? You're not alone - and it's not your fault! 

Discover why resisting body acceptance is normal and learn practical steps to move forward. In this episode, I break down the hidden reasons behind your struggle and offer compassionate strategies to overcome them.

What you'll learn:

• Why it's normal to feel stuck in body acceptance

• The four components of body image

• Practical steps to overcome resistance

• How to create safety for yourself in the process

Mentioned in the show:

Free Reso...

Duration: 00:32:06
408-The Guide To a Feminist Perimenopause with Kate Williams Stone
Oct 15, 2024

Is your doctor dismissing your perimenopause symptoms? You're not alone!

 

Discover why the current approach to perimenopause is failing women and learn how to embrace a feminist perspective on this natural transition. In this eye-opening episode with Kate Williams Stone, a non-diet perimenopause health and life coach, we challenge societal norms and empower you to become an expert on your changing body.

 

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

 

Why the medical system falls short on perimenopause care

How to build your own perimenopause suppo...

Duration: 00:45:35
407-The Shift to Stop Feeling Out of Control
Oct 08, 2024

Feeling out of control? It's not about more rules – it's about reclaiming your power!

Discover how to shift from external control to personal power in our latest podcast episode. Learn practical ways to build self-trust and create safety, empowering you to break free from diet culture and embrace true well-being.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

 

Why feeling out of control is often rooted in fear

How to shift from external control to personal power

Practical ways to build self-trust and create safety

The c...

Duration: 00:29:34
406-Take the Quiz – How Deep Does Diet Culture's Grip Really Go?
Oct 01, 2024

Is diet culture secretly running your life? Take this quiz to find out!

Discover how deeply diet culture has influenced your body image, eating habits, and mindset with our free Diet Culture Quiz. In this episode, I guide you through the quiz and help you interpret your results, revealing hidden struggles and opportunities for growth.

 

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

How to assess your relationship with food and your body

The different stages of body image and eating behaviors

How to identify diet culture's imp...

Duration: 00:42:33
405-Emotional Eating as a Gift
Sep 24, 2024

 

"Emotional eating isn't your enemy - it's your secret weapon for personal growth!"

 

Tired of feeling ashamed about emotional eating? In this episode, I reveal how to transform your relationship with food and emotions. Discover the hidden power of emotional eating and use it to create positive changes in your life.

 

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

 

A new definition of emotional eating that challenges diet culture myths

How to approach emotional eating with curiosity instead of shame

Ways to use...

Duration: 00:25:44
404-Intersection Between Racism, Diet Culture & Body Liberation with Chrissy King
Sep 17, 2024

"The diet industry's roots run deeper than you think..."

Uncover the shocking connection between racism and diet culture in our latest podcast episode with Chrissy King. We explore how understanding this intersection is crucial for achieving true body liberation and personal empowerment.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

The historical link between slavery and diet culture

How body politics impact personal freedom

Why intersectionality matters in health and wellness

Practical steps to start your body liberation journey

 

Mentioned in the show:

...

Duration: 00:34:59
403-Lessons From a Doctor Visit & Becoming Your Body's Ally and Advocating for Yourself
Sep 10, 2024

"I told my doctor to stop talking about my weight. Here's what happened next..."

Ever felt judged by healthcare providers because of your body size? In this episode, I share my recent doctor visit experience and how I advocated for weight-neutral care.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

How to set boundaries and request weight-neutral healthcare

The long-term impact of weight stigma and steps for healing

Ways individual advocacy can drive systemic change

 

Mentioned in the show:

Free Resources and Training:

...

Duration: 00:42:36
402- How to Run as a Fat Woman with Jill Angie
Sep 03, 2024

Think you can't run because you're fat? Think again!

In this episode, Jill Angie shatters myths and shares practical tips for fat women who want to start running. Discover how to embrace your body, find the right gear, and overcome mental barriers to become the runner you've always wanted to be.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

🎙️How to start running without special training

🎙️The importance of proper running shoes and sports bras

🎙️Techniques to overcome shame and self-judgment

🎙️Ways to find joy in running and listen to...

Duration: 00:33:00
401-3 Reasons Why Body Image Isn’t Healing
Aug 27, 2024

Struggling with body confidence? It’s not your fault—society has set you up to fail. 

 

In the latest episode of *It’s Beyond The Food*, I uncover three reasons why your body image isn't healing and share actionable steps to rebuild true confidence. Tune in to learn how to trust yourself and challenge societal norms that undermine your self-worth.

 

What you'll learn listening to this episode:

- Why confidence is a skill that can be learned and rebuilt.

- The difference between true confidence and the safety of...

Duration: 00:26:11
400-Feminist & Gentle Nutrition
Aug 20, 2024

Diet culture is lying to you about nutrition! 

Discover the truth about feminist gentle nutrition in our latest podcast episode. Learn how to nourish your body without restrictive rules or guilt, and embrace a more compassionate approach to eating.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

How to apply the four principles of gentle nutrition daily

Ways to reconnect with your body's hunger and fullness signals

Strategies for incorporating cultural foods into a balanced diet

Tips for making nutrition choices that support your well-being without restriction

...

Duration: 00:35:15
399 -Elistism of health & wellness with Shana Minei Spence
Aug 13, 2024

The elitism of the health & wellness industry…


"Is your health being held hostage by the elistism wellness culture?"


Discover how to break free from the elitism of health & wellness in this podcast episode. Join me and guest expert Shana Minei Spence as we uncover affordable, accessible ways to nurture your well-being without breaking the bank and co-opting elitism values.

 

What you'll learn:

• Why expensive superfoods aren't necessary for good nutrition

• How to eat healthy on a budget

• Free and low-cost exercise options

• Practi...

Duration: 00:35:09
398-Living with Food Restriction and Intuitive Eating with Rachel Goodman
Aug 06, 2024

🤯 Intuitive eating with food boundaries? It's possible!

Rachel Goodman shows us how she navigates keeping kosher through an intuitive lens. 

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

• The difference between food restriction and boundaries

• How to honor your values while eating intuitively  

• Strategies to avoid disordered eating with food rules

 

Mentioned in the show:

Free Resources and Training

Work With Me

Connect with our Guest:

Website - Rachel Goodman

Instagram - Rachel Goodman

Duration: 00:54:47
397-Learnings from Vacation, Curls and Slow life
Jul 30, 2024

"Curly hair, red lipstick, and the power of doing nothing – my month off work changed everything!"

Ever wonder what happens when a busy entrepreneur takes a real vacation? In this episode, I share my surprising discoveries from a month off work and how they're reshaping my approach to life and business.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How embracing your natural self can lead to unexpected time-saving benefits

• The importance of slow living and how to incorporate it into a busy life

• Ways to maintain a sense of purpose while li...

Duration: 00:30:37
396-Speaking Up & Podcasting with Michelle Leotta
Jul 23, 2024

Ready to unleash your authentic voice and share your message with the world? 

Join me as I sit down with Michelle Leotta, fellow podcaster and entrepreneur, to explore the power of speaking up and embracing your true self. Discover the keys to finding your voice and making an impact.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• How to overcome the fear of hearing your own voice

• The power of embracing imperfections and being authentic 

• Strategies for finding the right audience and making an impact

• Steps to start your own podcas...

Duration: 00:34:31
395-How to Hack Your Time with Vikki Yaffe
Jun 18, 2024

Drowning in your to-do list? 🌊 Time management isn't working because you've been lied to! 🕰️ 

In this episode of the It’s Beyond The Food podcast, I chat with time-hacking expert Vikki Yaffe about why traditional time management fails us (especially women!). Ready to hack your time?

What you'll learn listening to this podcast episode on how to hack your time:

• Why traditional time management tools often fail and what to do instead.
• How to identify and overcome your brain's time-wasting tactics.
• Strategies for investing your time wisely to achieve more by doing less.
...

Duration: 00:35:48
394-How I Coach Self-Sabotage
Jun 10, 2024

“I never realized self-sabotage was a cry for safety.” 🤯

A fresh perspective on self-sabotage in this podcast episode. Learn how to turn self-sabotage into a stepping stone for personal growth!

What you'll learn listening to this episode:

Why self-sabotage isn't a sign of weakness, but a cry for safety How diet culture and perfectionism fuel self-sabotaging behaviors Practical steps to reframe self-sabotage and foster personal growth

Mentioned in the show:

Free Resources and Training

Work With Me

Duration: 00:20:59
393-Work-Life Balance Is a Scam with Unyime Oguta
Jun 03, 2024

"Work-life balance? That's just a shiny scam to keep you on the hamster wheel!" - Unyime Oguta 🔥

Stop chasing the impossible. Discover how "self-ish" motherhood can transform your life on this latest episode of the podcast. 🌟

What you'll learn listening to this episode:

Why work-life balance is an unrealistic expectation for working moms How to make peace with being "self-ish" in motherhood Why your baseline should be high maintenance

Mentioned in the show:

Free Resources and Training

Work With Me

Connect with our Guest:

Website - Unyi...

Duration: 00:47:03
392-Fatphobia: How I Handle It
May 27, 2024

Have you ever felt the sting of fatphobia and weight discrimination?

In this episode of It’s Beyond The Food, I get raw and real about my journey from internalized shame to embracing my body as a catalyst for change.

What you'll learn listening to this episode on fatphobia-how I handle it:

The harsh realities of weight stigma in society How I overcame internalized fat-shaming Practical steps to deal with fatphobia powerfully

Mentioned in the show:

Free Resources and Training

Work With Me

Duration: 00:27:21
391-How to Overcome Binge Eating with Stefanie and Sarah of Life After Diets Podcast
May 20, 2024

Tired of being told to "just have more willpower" to stop binge eating? 

Stefanie and Sarah of @LifeAfterDietsPodcast are calling BS.

Stop blaming yourself and listen now for a real solution. 

What you'll learn listening to this episode:

The difference between compulsive and impulsive eating The role of the nervous system in creating and healing binge eating The importance of self-compassion and support in recovery

Mentioned in the show:

Free Resources and Training

Work With Me

Connect with our Guest:

Website - Stefanie an...

Duration: 00:45:58
390-Your Brain On Patriarchy
May 13, 2024

Were you told to be a "good girl" growing up? That conditioning shapes our brains in powerful ways. In this episode, discover how the patriarchal mindset impacts women's well-being and learn to rewire your neural pathways for empowerment. It's time to break free! 

What you'll learn listening to this episode on Your brain on patriarchy:

Understand the difference between patriarchy (a system of beliefs) and men Discover how the "good girl" socialization trains women's brains to be people-pleasers. Gain insights into rewiring your brain to break free from patriarchal conditioning.

Mentioned in the show:

Duration: 00:39:01
389-Aging Powerfully with Deb Benfield From Aging Body Liberation
Apr 29, 2024

This is the secret to aging powerfully (without buying into anti-aging BS)

In this must-listen episode of the It’s Beyond The Food podcast, Deb Benfield of Aging Body Liberation drops truth bombs on embracing your changing body, dismantling diet culture's influence, and showing up fully at every age.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

How to recognize and unlearn the internalized ageism we’ve all been exposed to

The importance of dismantling anti-fat bias alongside anti-aging culture

 Practical tips for staying comfortable in your changing body as you...

Duration: 00:45:48
388-The #1 Mindset Holding You From Not Giving a F*ck About Your Body Looks
Apr 22, 2024

🔥 Are you tired of obsessing over how your body looks? Listen to this episode to discover the #1 mind-blowing mindset shift that will help you stop giving a f*ck!

In this powerful episode, you'll learn:

How to cultivate self-awareness to stop obsessing about body image The thought download exercise to identify limiting beliefs The power of changing thoughts to change reality

You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://www.stephaniedodier.com/episodes/mindset/

Duration: 00:19:55
387-When Body Positivity Doesn’t Work
Apr 15, 2024

This episode discusses the nuances between body positivity and body satisfaction, highlighting the issue of conflating body image with true satisfaction and well-being. The conversation, led by Stephanie Dodier, a non-diet nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and cognitive behavioral coach, along with guest Brie Campos, a licensed mental health counselor, delves into the origins of the body positivity movement and its transformation over time. They critique the diet culture's co-opting of body positivity, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of body image and its impact on individuals' mental health and self-esteem.

The discussion unpacks the misguided...

Duration: 00:54:43
386-Feminist Well-Being 1.0
Apr 08, 2024

In this episode, Stephanie discusses the concept of feminist well-being. Stephanie shares her journey from a traditional nutrition practice to founding her non-diet coaching certification business. She delves into her personal transformation through intuitive eating and cognitive behavior coaching, highlighting the impact of hiring a mindset coach and embracing feminist principles. 

Stephanie critiques the traditional definitions of health, proposing a more inclusive and process-oriented view that accommodates diversity and addresses systemic issues affecting women's well-being. Introducing the concept of 'feminist well-being,' she encourages listeners to think critically about diet culture, patriarchy, and the role of their b...

Duration: 00:39:58
385-Oprah, Weight Loss Drugs and Post-Show Analysis with Dr. Natalie Gentile
Apr 02, 2024

In this episode of 'It's Beyond the Food', host Stephanie Dodier, a non-diet nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and cognitive behavior coach, discusses the complexities of weight loss, diet culture, and the use of weight loss drugs. The episode critically analyzes a TV special by Oprah on her weight loss journey, drawing on input from Dr. Natalie Gentile, a board-certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician. The discussion explores the use and effectiveness of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, the societal pressures that drive individuals towards these drugs, and the nuanced approach needed in treating obesity...

Duration: 00:51:01
384-Healthy-ish with Dr. Jillian Murphy
Nov 30, 2023

If you are a woman who feels like you’ve done all the things in the name of health, but you still can’t get it right this episode is for you!

Healthy-ish with Dr. Jillian Murphy 

Dr. Jillian Murphy is a naturopathic doctor with over 16 years of experience in the field, and 10+ years in the Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size space.

She helps women ditch divisive AF one-way approaches to health and tap into their dreamy, vibrant feel-good lifestyle and body.

What you’ll learn listening to this...

Duration: 00:43:21

383-Imposter Complex with Tanya Geisler
Nov 24, 2023

Imposter Complex with Tanya Geisler is a gem of an episode.

What if you can rewrite the story about feelings of imposter syndrome?

What if you could turn the self-doubt moments into power?

What could you achieve then?

That is what me and Tanya are exploring in this magnificent interview.

Imposter Complex with Tanya Geisler

Tanya Geisler is a certified Leadership Coach, speaker, and writer who teaches leaders how to combat their Imposter Complex and lead with ICONIC impact so they can achieve their ultimate goals. 

Duration: 00:28:52
382-How to Become a Non-Diet Coach
Nov 16, 2023

Do you want to know how to Become a Non-Diet Coach?  

Get listening. This episode will give you an inside view of the Non-Diet Coaching Certification and what happened in Stephanie’s most recent free training.

How to Become a Non-Diet Coach

This is a live audio recording of the training class - How to Become a Non-Diet Coach held on November 8th, 2023.  If you want to the visual of the class and see the slides and other visual cues, you can SIGN UP HERE for the video replay for free.

Wh...

Duration: 01:18:14

381-Men, Intuitive Eating & Body Image with Jeff Ash
Nov 09, 2023

Men, Intuitive Eating & Body Image with Jeff Ash is a resource I have been waiting to create for a long time. 

How does diet culture impact men? How is it different?

Men, Intuitive eating & Body image

A powerful conversation about the non-diet approach with a man for men.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

How does body image struggle present in men Disorder eating behaviors & men  How to have a conversation with a men partner about your own journey undieting your life

Mentioned in the show: 

Und...

Duration: 00:38:03
380-Body Image Grief & Liberation with Brianna Campos
Nov 08, 2023

Body Image Grief & Liberation is a powerful interview with Brie Campos that will help you move thru grief for your body image and liberate yourself 

Body Image Grief

I have the honor today to introduce you to Brianna (Bri) Campos, a licensed mental health counselor. She specializes in body image education, including her unique framework on body grief. 

As a body image educator and the founder of Body Image With Bri, she’s passionate about all things body image and practices through the lenses of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating. 

Wha...

Duration: 00:48:03

379-Diet-Culture-Free Budgeting with Chelsea Hester-Bradt
Oct 23, 2023

The parallels between diet culture and the “traditional ways” women are taught to engage with money are too plentiful.

Over the years of working with women on intuitive eating and body image, it has become evident to me that working on a money mindset was the next step for my clients.

I myself have had to do a lot of unlearning about finances and money from my years of training in the corporate world, and most recently, I have begun budgeting my personal finances.

Diet-culture-free budgeting 

Today on the podcast, I am in...

Duration: 00:35:40
378-The #1 Health Habit For Women
Oct 13, 2023

The #1 health habit for women that no one considers but that has the greatest impact on our well being is the habit of cultivating a kind, compassion and loving inner narrative.

How we talk in the secrecy of our mind generates the feelings we experience towards ourselves. The range of emotions we experience then generate our behaviors.

The #1 health habit for women

Otherwise, our health habits are generated from the way we feel about ourselves. For many of us who have been under the influence of diet culture the way we think and...

Duration: 00:20:04
377-Menopause, Perimenopause and Nutrition with Dr. Jenn Huber
Oct 05, 2023

Non-diet approach to menopause & perimenopause 

Do we really need to eat high protein to avoid symptoms of perimenopause? 

Is it normal to gain weight after menopause?

Today we discuss all things menopause & perimenopause with Dr. Jenn.

Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and she's on a mission to help women thrive in midlife. 

She helps women navigate the changes that happen in midlife, including their search for food freedom and body confidence. 

She's the host of 'The Midl...

Duration: 00:37:12
376-Health Promoting Habits that Feel Damn Good
Sep 29, 2023

Anything we teach inside Undiet Your Life is counterculture and revolutionary because that’s what we need as women socialized to diet & wellness culture to liberate ourselves and create our best life.

And how we think about health-promoting habits also needs to change. 

Shift #1 Health is not a moral obligation

Contrary to what diet & wellness culture and may have taught you, health is not a moral obligation, just like being in a particular body size or weight.

You are free to decide how and if you will pursue health.

Thi...

Duration: 00:35:18
375-Intergenerational Dieting: Mother-Daughter Relationship with Dr. Morgan Francis
Sep 26, 2023

Intergenerational Dieting: Mother-Daughter Relationship

Studies have found that women who began dieting at early ages were more likely to have daughters who would engage in binging or have problems with eating. These mothers were also more likely than other women to agree, when asked, that their daughters should lose weight.

That’s my story. I learned dieting with my many ants and mom. So what happen when you stop dieting and are on the journey to accepting your body and she’s not?

That is what we explore today, Dr. Morgan Francis. She’s a fo...

Duration: 00:36:51
374-One-on-One Coaching: 25 Ways It Changed Me Part 2
Sep 14, 2023

1-1 Coaching: 25 Ways It Changed Me Part 2

Many women have commented upon hearing my personal journey going from being a 25 years dieter to living a food freedom life and being body neutral as a fat woman and say, “I could never do that!”... I could have never done this on my own either. I had a lot of support along the way.

Today in this episode, I will take you behind the scenes and share with you 25 ways one-one  coaching contributed to me achieving my goals.

This is part 2 of 2 episodes.

What...

Duration: 00:26:38

373-One-on-One Coaching: 25 Ways It Changed Me Part 1
Sep 07, 2023

One to One coaching is how I changed my life. 

Many women have commented upon hearing my personal journey going from being a 25 years dieter to living a food freedom life and being body neutral as a fat woman and say, “I could never do that!”... I could have never done this on my own either. I had a lot of support along the way.

Today in this episode, I will take you behind the scenes and share with you 25 ways one-one  coaching contributed to me achieving my goals.

This is part 1 of 2 episod...

Duration: 00:29:25
372-Fat & Pregnant with Michelle Mayefske
Aug 31, 2023

Fat and Pregnant with Michelle Mayefske, author of the Fat Birth Book.

This episode is an interview talking about confident, strong and empowered pregnancy at any size

Michelle Mayefske is a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, fat activist and author.She has made it her mission to change the way people approach pregnancy and birth with an anti-diet approach. 

Through her teaching and social media networks, she seeks to empower and educate plus size expecting parents-and their birth partners-so they may seek the positive birth they want and deserve.

W...

Duration: 00:46:52

371-The Safety of Conformity
Aug 24, 2023

Being different in a world that thrives on conformity can be hard and cause a lot of suffering.

Have you ever thought:  “but I felt much more confident when my body was smaller!”

When confidence is shaken by the size of your body, it’s not confidence you were experiencing: it was the safety of compliance. 

You felt safe because you had the thought you were protected from your fear of judgment and rejection.

The Safety of Conformity

When you seek conformity instead of accepting yourself and your difference from the...

Duration: 00:31:12
370-Self-Love & Hypnotherapy with Kim Basler
Aug 17, 2023

This is a conversation that has been building for years between me and Kim Basler. We’ve been internet friends for years but had yet to spend time in 1-1 conversation.

Kim has a long history of dieting and decades as a fitness professional where her body was her “business card”. Today on the other side she shares her journey and how we be in love for our body!

What you’ll learn listening to this episode on Hypnotherapy & Self-Love:

How identities play into cycle of self-destructive behaviors What is hypnosis  How to best use hypno...

Duration: 00:34:52
369-Weight Gain: Experiencing, Processing and Accepting a New Body Weight
Aug 10, 2023

I’d love to get you started with a mini-lesson on dealing with weight gain.

This is how you set yourself up to be neutral with your body and create confidence, freedom, and ease in your life today, next month, and for the rest of your life.

#1-Nothing has gone wrong

It’s expected and normal that you gain weight after dieting. Research is clear: the #1 predictor of weight gain is having been on a diet.

Your body didn’t wrong you. You didn’t get lazy. So stop the mental self-tor...

Duration: 00:26:39
368-Greatest Hits: Thought Work
Aug 03, 2023

I want to teach you the basics of thought work and so I can teach you how specifically it applies to women’s life.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

What is thought work

How does thought work show up in our life

The basics tenets of thought work

Why thought work is essential to women

Mentioned on the show:

Undiet Your Life Program

 

Duration: 00:53:54
367-Greatest Hits: Body Fantasies
Jul 27, 2023

Body fantasies are a reality for many women. It sounds like this: “When I finally lose weight, I will _____. Learning to overcome body fantasies will allow you to live your life unconditionally.

Listening to this episode will teach you the following:

What are body fantasies? Do you have body fantasy thoughts? Where do body fantasies come from? The intersection between body objectification and internalization Opting out of body fantasies

Mentioned on the show:

Undiet Your Life Program

 

Duration: 00:28:18
366-Greatest Hits: Other People's Opinion
Jul 20, 2023

What to do when others talk about dieting when I’m trying to stop?

How to not be jealous of other people's weight loss?

How to handle my mom’s comment on my body?

What about my family at gatherings and holidays so triggering?

Can you relate?

Although this episode was created around the American Thanksgiving holiday, this is applicable all-year-round.

It’s good for family BBQs, friends dinners, office breakroom, or the Zoom room (2020 joke lol!), night out with girls… anytime, all the time!

It’s a g...

Duration: 00:31:59
365-Greatest Hits: Women Power and Control
Jul 13, 2023

Do you want to be in your power with food or do you want to control food?

Do you want to be in your power with your body or do you want to control your body?

Power or Control. This is what this podcast episode will cover.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

What does it mean to be in our power Why we seek to be “in control” What happens when we shift from control to power How to claim our power

Mentioned on the show:

Undiet...

Duration: 00:35:47
364-Greatest Hits: The Good Girl Syndrome
Jul 06, 2023

Do you remember being told to be a “good girl” when you were young? And praised for being a “good girl” and punished for not being a good girl?

Although socialized very early on as women, to be a good girl this socialization is done with good intentions but it leaves grown-up women struggling and in pain.

We are told to be:

sexy, but not sexual; skinny, but not to be healthy; smart, but not too smart.

The contradictory messages are seemingly endless.

We have this duality within us... this need to be a...

Duration: 00:28:45
363-Greatest Hits: When Intuitive Eating Isn’t Working
Jun 29, 2023

Intuitive eating isn’t a fail/success system... the truth is, you can’t fail at it. In this episode, I will share the top 5 reasons why intuitive eating isn’t working for you.

In this episode, we are going to explore:

The top 5 reasons why you are struggling with intuitive eating 4 pillars that need to be present in your intuitive eating journey 10 case studies from real women as to why they think intuitive eating isn’t working for them What questions to ask to figure out why IE isn’t working for you

Mentioned on the sho...

Duration: 00:41:18

362-Self-Leadership with Unyime Oguta
Jun 22, 2023

Self-leadership is what determines how much we can live our life with purpose and intent. 

As a woman, self-leadership is defined by our ability to step into our power therefore from diet culture.

In this powerful conversation between myself and Unyime Oguta we explore what self-leadership means to both of us and how it allows us to reach our goals and live our best life despite our marginalized identities.

Self-leadership for women

Self-leadership is the practice of understanding who you are, identifying your desired experiences, and intentionally guiding yourself toward them. Duration: 00:49:04

361-Wellness Culture with Christy Harrison, Author of the Wellness Trap
Jun 09, 2023

Wellness Culture with Christy Harrison author of The Wellness Trap. 

You know diet culture…but do you know it has a cousin - Wellness Culture?

Thank you to my co-host Joni O’Donell for leading this interview in a way that will best serve you the listener. You can find out more about Joni on her website https://joniodonnell.com/.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

What is wellness culture and why it’s problematic The harm that wellness culture causes The SIFT method to not fall prey to wellness culture c...

Duration: 00:42:24
360-Shopping & Styling Your Wardrobe After Stopping Dieting with Plus Size Styling Coach Liz Thogerson
Jun 01, 2023

It’s natural that as you learn to accept your body, the desire to express yourself becomes stronger. There are many ways you can do that; dance, singing, art and for some of us, it’s through our clothing. 

Finding clothes that fit your body, wearing bold colors and patterns, and styles that you’re comfortable in can be a beautiful way to honor the fact that you deserve to take up space. 

Listen to Liz from Rise Styling as she shares how she helps her clients use their style biology to help them take consciou...

Duration: 00:30:49
359-Overcoming Chronic Pain with the Non-Diet Approach with Dr. Andrea Moore
May 18, 2023

“Just lose weight”

“The pain would go away if your body weight wasn’t so heavy”

“ This pain is a sign that your body isn’t healthy… you need to lose weight”.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Healing chronic pain doesn’t have to be about weight loss and in fact, many forms of chronic pain will NOT be healed with weight loss.

There are as many people with chronic pain in smaller bodies as in larger bodies… so if weight loss isn’t the solution, then what is?

In this episode...

Duration: 00:42:29
358-Ozempic: The Conversation We Need to Have First with Dr. Natalie Gentile
May 11, 2023

Ozempic: the conversation we need to have first with Dr. Natalie Gentile will be the most eye-opening to all women who have heard, considered, or taken Ozempic in an effort to lose weight.

Whether it is for your own decision process or perhaps how to have an educated conversation with your bestie about Ozempic and really, any medicalized weight loss treatment, this is the conversation that will help you form your own opinion.

Enjoy and share!

Stephanie

Ozempic: the conversation we need to have first

Dr. Natalie Gentile (she...

Duration: 00:41:23
357-How to Go Beyond the Food in 3 Steps
May 04, 2023

Food was never the problem. The size of our pants was never the problem either.

So why do we focus our healing approach on the actual food and body?

The reason why humans experience struggles with food, health behaviors, and their body isn’t because of a lack of intellectual knowledge or effort.

It’s beyond the food, body, or health habits.

How to Go Beyond The Food in 3 Steps

In this episode, I’m going to be teaching you how to go beyond the food in 3 steps.

I’ll...

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