The Ditch the Diet Podcast: Recent Episodes

Rachael Watson

Learn how to quit yo-yo dieting forever with Rachael Watson of Walk the Talk Life (www.walkthetalklife.com)

Join Rachael as she discusses the importance of acknowledging your feelings at this time of year - good and bad. With so much expectation placed upon us over the festive season, it can often leave us feeling worried, stressed, anxious and depressed. Rachael shares a few tips to help you get the most out of the next few weeks, even if you're not feeling too good.

NoDietDecember - How To Stop Eating for the Sake of It 🤷🏼‍♀️ Join the waiting list for our January “Introduction to Ditch the Diet” 5 Day Course 👇🏼 https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days

Join the 5 Day Introduction to Ditch the Diet Programme - we have a waiting list for January: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days

Listen as Rachael discusses this article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/12/10/replacing-calories-exercise-required-food-labelling-would-ease/

Should exercise be a tool used simply to burn off what we eat?

Join the waiting list for Ditch the Diet's 5 Day Intro programme, starting Monday 6th January - https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days

Today, Rachael talks about how punishing yourself with restrictive diets is a CHOICE, and you don't have to go back to doing this again in January. Rachael also talks about the power of your thoughts and self-talk.

Rachael talks about how important it is to take care of your emotional wellbeing at this time of year. Learning to say NO to the things you don't want to do and taking care of yourself as well as everyone else.

Join the January waiting list for the DITCH THE DIET INTRO PROGRAMME: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days

In today's episode, Rachael talks about how to look at your year as a whole instead of worrying about the choices you make over the course of 7-14 days.

In today's bonus episode, Rachael talks about alcohol and how to be mindful of your intake over the festive period. Don't worry - we're not talking about restricting, just being mindful. Enjoy a drink but be sensible.

Find out about The Last Diet you'll EVER need to go on in this interview with Behaviour Change and Habit Change Specialist Shahroo Izadi. Author of The Kindness Method and now The Last Diet (click to preorder your copy), Rachael speaks to Shahroo about her own personal weight loss journey and what she has learned from helping hundreds of people to lose weight WITHOUT going on a diet.

Listen as they discuss:

The reasons why it is so difficult to stick to a diet (and the approach that really works instead)
How focusing on habit change instead of food and exercise will transform your relationship with your body, food and exercise
Why losing weight really has nothing to do with what you eat

and lots more.

Find out more about the Shahroo by visiting her website or following her on Instagram.

Kindness Method

Last Diet

Listen as Rachael talks about how important 'self-talk' is when it comes to making changes.

Negative self-talk is NEVER productive and the first step to creating change in yourself is to start with kindness. Kindness to yourself and others.

Rachael talks about how to get rid of that feeling of guilt surrounding food and drink in December.

Release yourself from self-imposed food rules (or food rules that have been given to you by diet companies) and learn to listen to your body. Enjoy the festivities without associated guilt and STOP PLANNING your January diet!

Welcome to this Bonus Series - #NoDietDecember with Rachael at Ditch the Diet!

Listen as Rachael discusses the effects of dieting at this time of year and how by clearing your newsfeeds of detrimental diet advice and guilt-inducing sponsored posts, you can change your mindset towards food and diet at this time of year! Come back for a new instalment every weekday in December.

In today's episode, Rachael talks about her past experience with food restriction, binge eating and struggling with body image and her weight.

In 2012, Rachael embarked upon a '30 Day Lean and Mean' Challenge which completely changed her relationship with food forever. This saw the start of a restrict/binge cycle that lasted many years.

Listen and relate as Rachael has been where you are!

Join the waiting list for the Ditch the Diet Academy 5 Day Intro course - https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days

Find out more about Ditch the Diet: https://ditchthedietacademy.com

In this final instalment of our Macronutrients Series, Rachael and Dietitian Kerri Major discuss everything that you need to know about fat. Learn its different types and why we need it in our body. Listen as they clear some common misconceptions about fat and why you shouldn't be afraid of it.

The Truth About Protein: (Link here)

The Truth About Carbs: (Link here)

For more info on Kerri:

Instagram: @the_dietitian_kitchen

Facebook: facebook.com/thedietitiankitchen

The Dietitian Kitchen: https://www.amazon.com/Dietitian-Kitchen-Nutrition-Fitness-Healthy/dp/1782551840

The Dietitian Kitchen: Nutrition for a Healthy, Strong, & Happy You

In this week's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael speaks with Children's Dietitian Lucy Upton about healthy eating for the whole family.

Listen as they discuss:

The difficulties parents face when it comes to healthy eating as a family
The challenges faced by parents if their children become fussy eaters
Tips and tricks to tackle fussy eating (and how NOT to feel guilty about it!)
How to stop worrying if your child is getting the nutrients they need if they are fussy eaters
How to introduce new foods to your child
Simple tips to get healthy as a family

You can find out more about Lucy on her Instagram page here: https://instagram.com/childrensdietitian

Kerri Major returns in this episode to talk about Carbohydrates. Kerri is a dietitian who currently works with the NHS and is also a qualified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. Learn what carbohydrates are, why we need them, and the benefits they can provide. Also, Kerri answers some of the most commonly asked questions regarding carbohydrates and weight loss.

The Truth About Protein Episode: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

For more info on Kerri:

Instagram: @the_dietitian_kitchen

Facebook: facebook.com/thedietitiankitchen

In today's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael interviews Registered Nutritionist and Anna Cummings who is Digital Coaching and Nutrition Development Manager at Liva Healthcare UK on the matter of calories.

Listen as Rachael and Anna discuss the topic of a 'calorie deficit' and how listening to online coaches and social media who tell you 'it's all about a calorie deficit' could be damaging your relationship with food.

Anna discusses other factors that are important when considering a health or weight loss goal, including:

Peer support
Knowledge
Sleep
Time pressures and prioritising
The pecking order of life
Socialising and your social life
The environment we live in
Food marketing
and much, much more.

So it is really just about a calorie deficit? Find out when you listen to this episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast!

Find out more about Anna on Instagram: Click here

Find out more about Liva Healthcare: Click here

Listen to more episodes about how the environment might affect your weight loss and health goals:

Environmentally Friendly Weight Loss?

In today's bonus episode, Rachael speaks with Ditch the Diet Academy Member Sarah about her journey so far. Sarah has been a member of Ditch the Diet for just over 4 weeks now and talks about the highs and lows of ditching the diet!

Join the next Introduction to Ditch the Diet course now, starting on Monday 4th November 2019: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days

Join Rachael with Registered Dietitian Kerri Major as they discuss the truth about protein. In particular:

What is protein and why do we need it?

Which foods contain protein?

Vegan and vegetarian sources of protein.

Is it true that I should be trying to eat more protein to lose weight?

Should we be drinking protein shakes after we exercise?

Do you need protein shakes to lose weight?

Find out more about Kerri and her work:

https://www.facebook.com/thedietitiankitchen/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_dietitian_kitchen

Find out about vegetarian and vegan diets and how to stay healthy:

http://walkthetalk.libsyn.com/is-veganism-making-us-sick-the-truth-behind-the-headlines

Join Rachael for an ‘Inspiring Stories’ episode as she speaks to Gemma Lupton, a Junior Psychologist, qualified personal trainer, and volunteer suicide prevention crisis counsellor.

Listen to Gemma’s inspiring story on how she went through a dark period in her life and used that personal experience in helping other people who may have been going through something similar. She also shares her experience in climbing Mt Kilimanjaro as a fundraising challenge for the charity Mind.

Charities mentioned in this episode:

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk

Shout: https://www.giveusashout.org/

CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

If you want to know more about intuitive eating, then this is the episode for you!

In this week’s episode, Rachael is joined by Sophie Bertrand, a Registered Associate Nutritionist with the AFN, and owner and founder of Sophie’s Healthy Kitchen.

Listen as they talk about what intuitive eating is, how it is achieved, and learning to listen to your body's natural signals.

Find out more about Sophie here:
Website: https://sophieshealthykitchen.com/
Instagram: @sophieshealthykitchen

Rachael speaks to Consultant Dietitian Sophie Medlin to find out the truth behind the recent headlines- specifically:

"Eating red and processed meat can cause cancer"

"Vegan and vegetarian diets ‘link to higher stroke risk"

"Vegan diets ‘risk of insufficient intake’ or nutrient critical for brain health (choline)"

"Plant-based movement causing an epidemic of nutrient deficiencies (B12)"

Listen as Rachael and Sophie discuss:

Do we need to go vegetarian/vegan in order to be healthy and live a life free from disease?

What are the risks associated with removing animal products to our health? Are there any?

Can eating meat really increase the risk of developing cancer in the future?

Are we all going to die early if we choose to eat a burger every now and then?

What should people look out for in headlines/newsfeeds and how do they determine whether what they are reading is really true?

and lots more...

Find out more about Sophie:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiedietitian

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophiedietitian/

If you would like to work with Sophie to optimise your plant-based diet, you can contact her through:https://www.citydietitians.co.uk

Join Rachael as she discusses her year as a vegetarian and why she has chosen to start eating some meat and fish again.

Rachael chats about her fear of failure and fear of what other people think about her - and how she has overcome that.

Find out how you can apply this to your own life, in whichever area you feel that you want to.

Have you really failed?

Or have you just been on a steep learning curve?

In today's episode, Rachael talks to Will and Emma from 'We Nutrition' on the topic of nutrition myths surrounding Type 2 Diabetes.

Emma and Will are specialist Dietitians working with all types of diabetes - Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational.

Listen as they discuss:

The differences between the 3 different types of diabetes
Are carbs bad for us? Should we be eating them or should we cut them out of our diets forever (spoiler alert: the answer is no!)
What effect does sugar have on the development of T2 Diabetes?
How to maintain a healthy body and healthy weight and reduce your risk of developing T2 Diabetes.

Ever wondered why the whole 'eat less, move more' situation just never seems to work for you?

I mean, you know you just need to 'burn more calories than you eat', but why is it so difficult to stick to anything?

In this week's episode, Rachael speaks to Performance Nutritionist Elly Rees who has a special interest in how our environment can affect our food choices and behaviours. Listen as they discuss:

Why 'eat less, move more' is just not enough when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight
How supermarkets strategically make it easier for you to buy high fat, high sugar foods and more difficult to make healthy food choices using environmental cues (and how to avoid these!)
Some simple strategies that you can implement into your daily life right now to help you to make better choices that contribute towards maintaining a healthy weight and body

Rachael and Elly also discuss whether it's necessary to avoid eating foods containing gluten if your goal is to lose weight. Being born with Coeliac Disease, an autoimmune condition meaning it is vital to follow a gluten-free diet, Elly speaks about the misconception that going gluten-free is healthy for you and whether it actually will help you to lose weight!

Join the five-day introduction to Ditch the Diet here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days

Find Elly on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ditchthemyth

Find Elly on the Web: https://www.eleanorrees.co.uk/

Today we're welcoming Jo Iles to the podcast - a brand new Ditch the Diet member who completed our 5 day introductory programme just last month!

Listen as Rachael asks Jo about what life was like before Ditch the Diet, and what has changed since she joined.

It's difficult to describe exactly what Ditch the Diet is really like when trying to write it down on paper, so enjoy listening about Jo's real-life experience as a member.

Join the 5 day introduction to Ditch the Diet which starts on Sunday 1st September here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days

In today's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael talks to Ditch the Diet Academy member Nina, who discusses what life was like before she joined, and now after 3 weeks of being a member.

Rachael talks about the Introduction to Ditch the Diet - a five-day introductory course that you can take part in from Sunday 31st August. Register here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days

The Academy re-opens mid September for new members and the best way to find out more is to take part in the 5 day course.

This week Rachael discusses the 'STOP MAKING EXCUSES' trend that is seen on social media. Is making progress with your weight loss goals really as simple as just 'stop making excuses'? The answer is no.

There is a lot more to it than that.

Any good coach will never ever tell you to stop making excuses.

There are, however, times in your life where you will need to pull your socks up and get on with it - but we all know that life isn't always as simple as that.

This week on the Ditch the Diet Podcast, listen as Rachael discusses the topic of 'exercise' alongside Tom Bainbridge of the BTN Nutrition Academy.

Listen as they discuss:

What exactly IS exercise?
What different types of exercise are there?
How much exercise should you be doing?
Is exercise good for weight loss or should you avoid it?
Will doing weights in the gym make you heavier?
What else should you consider when it comes to exercise?
What is physical activity and how is it different to exercise?

Join the 5 Day introduction to Ditch the Diet (starts Sunday 31st August 2019):

https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days

Listen to previous podcast episodes with Rachael and Tom:

Does eating processed/red meat really cause cancer?

How does your environment influence your weight loss journey?

Read some articles by Tom on the Ditch the Diet blog:

How to stop feeling guilty for what you eat

What is intermittent fasting?

Find out more about Tom's work at the BTN Nutrition Academy:

Click here

In this week’s episode, Rachael is joined by mindfulness trainer and life coach, Karen Liebenguth.

Karen is the owner of Greenspace Coaching and Mindfulness where, instead of talking face to face in a consultation room, she does coaching sessions whilst walking in London’s parks and green space.

Listen as they talk about the inspiration behind Greenspace Coaching, the benefits of being outdoors, and what to do when you feel stuck and unmotivated.

Find out more about Karen here

Website: https://greenspacecoaching.com/
Instagram: @greenspacecoaching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenliebenguth/

Charities mentioned in this episode: London Wildlife Trust https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/ The Conservation Volunteers (TCV - Uk wide) https://www.tcv.org.uk/ London National Park City http://www.nationalparkcity.london/

Join Rachael as she speaks to one of the Ditch the Diet Academy member Helen about her journey so far.

Helen is 39 years old, has 3 children (15, 12 and 3 years old) and works part-time. Helen had tried all sorts of diets before finding The Academy - the 5:2 diet, Slim-Fast shakes, even Juice Plus and felt she was targeted by these people because of her chronic illness - ME.

Before joining Ditch the Diet, Helen wanted to get healthier. She struggles to do exercise because of her condition but does whatever she can as often as possible. Helen wanted to stop worrying about syns and calories and feels that she's managed this since joining Ditch the Diet.

Find out more and put your name on the waiting list for September's intake:

https://ditchthedietacademy.com/join

Welcome to Series 2! Okay, so Series 1 was a long one (like, 18 months? More?) This series of the podcast is going to be awesome! Listen to this episode as Rachael discusses why motivation is NOT what you're lacking (and what you actually ARE lacking) when it comes to creating long term change.

Join the 5 Day Introduction to Ditch the Diet - CLICK HERE

Listen to the episode about shaping your environment for success:

https://ditchthedietacademy.com/31-environmentally-friendly-weight-loss-with-tom-bainbridge/

Join Rachael as she talks to Registered Dietitian Sophie Medlin about the effects of yo-yo dieting and fad diets.

Sophie is a leading dietitian in London with expertise in gastrointestinal and colorectal health. Sophie is a lecturer and researcher at King’s College London and a go-to spokesperson for media when it comes to evidence-based nutrition, regularly featuring in print media, social media, and on radio and television. Sophie has specialist knowledge and skills in sports nutrition as well as the management of medical conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and digestive disorders and we also talk about this in this episode of the podcast.

In this episode:

What is IBS and how is it diagnosed?
What effects does long term dieting have on the digestive system?
What kind of diets work for people with IBS?
Can fruit and veg in a capsule really increase your nutrient intake?
Diet myth busters and LOADS more.

Join the Ditch the Diet Academy here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/join (closing 30th June)

Find out more about Sophie here: https://www.citydietitians.co.uk/our-dietitians

So what's it like to be a Ditch the Diet Academy member? Listen as one of our current members, Michaela Oscroft, describes her journey so far and talks about what you can expect from becoming a member.

Ditch the Diet will shortly close to new members for the duration of the summer, re-opening mid-September, so you don't have long to join before that happens:

https://ditchthedietacademy.com/join

Join this weekend and get £5 off your first month (ends Sunday 23rd June 2019).

In this episode, Rachael talks about the last 12 months since launching Ditch the Diet and what the future holds.

Rachael talks about how important it is to actually do what you say you're going to do and commit to achieving the goals that you set out to achieve (don't just talk about them).

Some of the links mentioned in this episode:

'You are a Badass' by Jen Sincero

The Ditch the Diet Academy

Free Five-Day coaching group (starts 17th June 2019)

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Join Rachael with Ditch the Diet Academy Member Biz Reid as they talk about what it's like to be an Academy member.

Listen as Biz describes what life was like for her before she joined Ditch the Diet and how life has changed since then.

The Ditch the Diet Academy is re-launching in July 2019 and we will be releasing lots of member spotlight episodes in the lead up to this!

If you'd like to know more about Ditch the Diet and register your interest - please go to https://ditchthedietacademy.com/join

Rachael talks to specialist GP Dr Roger Henderson about Type 2 Diabetes - how can you prevent or reverse it using lifestyle interventions?

Dr Henderson answers the questions:

What exactly is Type 2 Diabetes and how is it different from Type 1?

Who is at risk of developing T2 diabetes and why?

What are the main contributing lifestyle factors when it comes to developing T2 diabetes?

Is it possible to reverse T2 diabetes with diet and lifestyle interventions alone? Or does there need to be medication involved?

If is IS possible, what steps would someone need to take initially to start reversing the disease?

Are there certain foods/food groups that should be included and/or avoided?

Is sugar really as bad as they say it is? Does sugar cause T2 diabetes? (we recently published this article: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/is-sugar-really-as-bad-as-they-say-it-is/)

And so much more!

🎙🎙 NEW PODCAST EPISODE! 🎙🎙 How to Retrain Your Appetite and Keep the Weight Off with Dr Helen McCarthy - The Appetite Doctor. Listen as Rachael interviews Clinical Psychologist specialising in the psychology of weight loss - Dr Helen McCarthy as they discuss: 🔹 Why you face such a big problem when trying to keep the weight you've lost with a diet off (and what you can do about this so it doesn't happen next time) 🔹 Have we lost touch with what it truly means to feel hungry? 🔹 Do you need to eliminate certain foods/food groups in order to lose weight permanently? 🔹 What should you do when you can't find the motivation to lose weight and keep it off? 🔹 Do you need willpower? 🔹 What should you do if you are VERY overweight and want to make a start on creating a healthier lifestyle? and lots more... Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ditch-the-diet-podcast/id1274428922?mt=2 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HvMqlyyMvnvGi9Lh06e0R?si=NHVGfbczQNyyGY67tlS5ZQ

Join Rachael for today's episode of the Ditch the Diet Podcast while she talks about her mental health journey to help raise awareness of mental illness during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 13-19th May 2019.

Rachael was diagnosed with anxiety in her early 20's after an acute episode of IBS left her with health-related anxiety. Learn how Rachael managed this whilst starting, running and growing her own business.

Rachael talks about her recent diagnosis of chronic-stress related depression and how she manages this on a daily basis, including what she does to help improve her symptoms.

Make sure to listen to the original recording on the Positive People Podcast with Fiona Thomas and Amy Holland.

In this weeks' episode of the podcast, Rachael talks about how challenging it can be to make or break a habit, and why emotional eating is such a difficult thing to address.

Listen as Rachael discusses:

What exactly IS a habit?
Why do they hold you back?
How mindfulness could help you break emotional eating habits
The cue, routine, reward system and how knowing this can help you break emotional eating
and lots more

Read the blog Rachael talks about here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/habits-are-they-controlling-you-part-1/

Download your emotional eating workbook here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com

IBS and poo-chat blogger Jo Coates joins Rachael this week to discuss her personal journey with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Jo's humorous approach to living with IBS has been an integral part of her journey and she shares some 'tales from the toilet' with us, as well as practical tips for those living with this somewhat taboo bowel condition.

Find out more about Jo and read her blog here: www.jocoates.co.uk

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jocoatesy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocoatesy/

Tales from the Toilet newsletter: https://jocoates.co.uk/newsletter

For support with IBS, visit the IBS Network here: https://www.theibsnetwork.org/

Are you struggling to lose weight? Is it because you have a slow metabolism? Find out in today's episode where Rachael discusses:

What exactly is metabolism?
Does having a slow metabolism cause weight gain?
Is it more difficult to lose weight if you have a hypothyroid?
How can you increase your metabolism?
and lots more.

Rachael also discusses the role of the thyroid and thyroid hormones in metabolism and discusses whether hypothyroidism could be causing your struggles to lose weight.

Does eating processed meat really cause cancer? And does poor diet really kill more people worldwide than smoking does? BTN Academy's Tom Bainbridge and Ditch the Diet's Rachael Watson discuss this weeks news headlines and dig deep to find out the truth.

Does consuming red meat cause cancer?

Does eating processed foods cause bowel cancer?

Can an unhealthy diet really cause you to become more unwell than smoking can?

Find out in this episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast.

Links mentioned in the pod:

https://news.sky.com/story/poor-diet-a-bigger-killer-than-smoking-and-accounts-for-more-than-a-fifth-of-deaths-worldwide-11683686?fbclid=IwAR1St4ZV8LNaZ7xj3o2h0KRBY0IwmYdVxy9EpL6Z1gI42wd4nKMeStB7y5I

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/apr/17/even-moderate-intake-of-red-meat-raises-cancer-risk-study-finds

Listen to Tom's previous appearances on the podcast:

The Keto Diet - is it any good for weight loss?

Environmentally Friendly Weight Loss

Join the FREE coaching program here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/tddapril2019/

We hope you will now understand how to unpick the news headline surrounding 'does processed meat cause cancer'. Let us know your feedback: rach@ditchthedietacademy.com

Click here to buy 'The Kindness Method' as described in this episode.

Join Rachael together with guest Shahroo Izadi - Behavioural Change Specialist as they discuss how to make or break a habit and make long-lasting change in your life.

Some information about Shahroo from her website (source: https://www.shahrooizadi.co.uk)

Join Rachael and Shahroo whilst they discuss:

Shahroo's struggle with dieting and weight loss and how she overcame this using the methodology and practices in her book 'The Kindness Method'
How to make or break a habit
The reasons why you might not be able to stick to something when you set a goal (clue: it's not your fault!)
Why willpower alone isn't enough when trying to create or break habits
The reasons why the food you eat and the exercise you do are not the most important thing to consider when your goal is to lose weight and keep it off
and much more...

Kindness Method

In this week’s episode, Rachael welcomes back Tom Bainbridge, the Academy Manager at the BTN Academy and co-host of the Ben Coomber Radio Podcast.

Join them as they talk about everything that you need to know about the Ketogenic Diet. Find out about what it really is, what are its short term and long term effects in weight loss and nutrition, and more!

Listen to the previous episode with Tom:

https://ditchthedietacademy.com/31-environmentally-friendly-
weight-loss-with-tom-bainbridge/

To learn more about BTN Academy and their courses visit them here:
Website: https://btn.academy

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/BTNAcademy.Nutrition.Education/
Instagram: @btnacademy

To find out more about Tom, you can follow him here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.bainbridge.16
Instagram: @tombainbridge1990

To get in touch with Rachael and find out about the Ditch the Diet Academy:

Visit her website: www.ditchthedietacademy.com
Or send her an e-mail: rach@ditchthedietacademy.com

In this week's episode, Rachael is joined by Dr Hannah Short, an accredited specialist in female hormonal health (menopause & PMS), NHS General Practitioner and medical writer.

Join them and discover more about female hormone health, more specifically, menopause. Learn about its symptoms, the traditional
treatment, the effect of healthy eating to its symptoms, and many more.

Listen as Dr Hannah Short answers some of the most commonly asked questions about menopause.

To learn more about Dr. Short:

Website: https://www.drhannahshort.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrHannahShort/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drhannahshort

Get in touch with Rachael:

Email: rach@ditchthedietacademy.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ditchthedietacademy
Instagram: @ditchthedietacademy

Today's episode is the first one to be recorded in person! This week, we welcome Janice Clyne from Nourished By Nature, a food scientist and biochemist with a massive obsession with fermented food.

Listen as they talk all things about fermented food, its importance in relation to gut health, and more.

To learn more about Janice:

Contact: https://www.blognourishedbynature.com/contact.html
Recipes: https://www.blognourishedbynature.com/recipes.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.nourishedbynature.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/www.nourishedbynature.co.uk/

To learn more about Ditch the Diet Academy, visit here:

https://ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy/

Get in touch with Rachael:
Email: rach@ditchthedietacademy.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ditchthedietacademy
Instagram: @ditchthedietacademy

Do diets make you fatter? How do they affect your health and mindset in the long-term?

Join Rachael alongside Dr Aria, Doctor in Clinical Psychology, while they talk about the subject of sustainable weight loss and long-term health.

Listen as they discuss:

How to step off the diet treadmill and get the healthy body you want whilst staying mentally and physically fit.
Why counting ANYTHING (calories, macros, syns, points) will not work for you long-term (so the data tells us)
Three questions you should ask yourself before making a change to your diet or exercise regime
How to stop dieting and start living right now (and still lose weight along the way)
How you can have your cake AND eat it without feeling guilty

and lots more...

Find out more about The Ditch the Diet Academy here: https://www.ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy

Find out more about Dr Aria on his website here: https://www.dr-aria.com/ and Instagram here: https://instagram.com/dr._aria

In this week's episode of the Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael is joined by Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr. Alan Desmond.

Find out the impact of having a healthy gut to your overall health.

Listen as they talk about:

What are the advantages of having a plant-based diet
How quickly can your gut microbiome change if you change your diet?
How the is gut linked with the immune system
...and much more!

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Happy Gut Course: https://courses.thehappypear.ie/happy-gut/
Instagram: @devongutdoctor
Plant-Based Health Professionals UK: https://www.plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/

Get in touch with Rachael:
Email: rachael@ditchthedietacademy.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ditchthedietacademy
Instagram: @ditchthedietacademy

In today's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael speaks with world-renowned Personal Development coach and serial best-selling author Michael Heppell about what it takes to 'be brilliant' - EVERY DAY.

How to fill the gap between what you WANT and GETTING what you want - if you know what you need to do, but you're not sure how to do it.

Michael discusses strategies you can implement into your life to make sure you never have a bad day again, whilst realising that things are not always sunshine and rainbows.

A refreshing outlook on life that is bound to leave you feeling energised and ready to achieve your goals!

Start Michael's free 90 Day course here: https://www.michaelheppell.com

Find Michael's books on Amazon - click here

Find out more about and join The Ditch the Diet Academy here:

https://www.ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy

In today's episode, Rachael talks about self-sabotage and why we do it!

Have you started a diet in January, yet failed to see it through already? Listen as Rachael answers the popular question:

"I know what I should be doing, but I can't seem to stick to it! Why is that? And what can I do to stop self-sabotaging!?"

Towards the end of today's episode, Rachael discusses strategies for tackling self-sabotage and explains how to get exactly what you want.

Around six or seven months ago, Rachael wasn't feeling very well and did not have the energy to cook (which is not like her at all!) She went on Google and searched for a recipe box company and where she discovered Mindful Chef. It wasn't something that she thought she'd use for more than a week still uses them now!

In this episode of the Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael is joined by Giles and Myles, founders of the UK's #1 Recipe Box company - Mindful Chef. Join them as they talk about what Mindful Chef is, how the idea of the business came about, how they come up with their recipes, and what makes them different from other recipe box companies.

Sign up and get started with The Mindful Chef here: https://www.mindfulchef.com/ (use coupon/voucher code rach@ditchthedietacademy.com for £20 off your first box)

To learn more about Ditch the Diet Academy, visit here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy/

Get in touch with Rachael:

Email: rach@ditchthedietacademy.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ditchthedietacademy

Instagram: @ditchthedietacademy

In this week’s episode, Rachael talks to Dr Rangan Chatterjee, author of the book “The 4 Pillar Plan” and the newly released “The Stress Solution”.

Join them and find out

What is the definition of stress?
Why it is important to address stress?
What are micro and macro stress doses?
How eating the right foods can reduce stress levels
Tips to help you to reduce the stress in your life (that you can implement right now)! …and many more!

To learn more about Dr Chatterjee and his book, the following

Website: https://drchatterjee.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrChatterjee/

Instagram: @drchatterjee

To learn more about Ditch the Diet Academy, visit here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy/

Get in touch with Rachael:

Email: rach@ditchthedietacademy.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ditchthedietacademy

Instagram: @ditchthedietacademy

Listen as Rachael talks to Ditch the Diet Academy member Kate Mantle as she describes how she felt before she joined, during her membership and how she feels now.

The Ditch the Diet Academy closes this Friday (14th December) until January 2019, so this is your final chance to join:

https://www.ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy

Join Rachael for an 'Inspiring Stories' episode as she speaks to Mental Health Campaigner, author and public speaker Hope Virgo about her recovery from anorexia, and her mission to improve access to services for those suffering from eating disorders.

Hope discusses her #DumpTheScales campaign in which she raised a petition to call on the Government to review eating disorder guidelines so that more people can get access to the services and help that they need.

Hope also tells her story, including her struggles with anorexia, her recovery and also her relapse in 2016.

Please sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales

Hope's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Hopevirgoauthor/

Hope's website: www.hopevirgo.com

How to change your life. In this week's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael talks about the reasons why she had to make the decision to drop out of university earlier this month, and the impact that it has had on her life.

In particular, Rachael talks about:

The decline in her mental health that resulted in her decision
The ability to listen to your gut when making big decisions in your life
What to do if you know something isn't making you happy
How to go about making big decisions that will change your life in a big way

To learn more about the Ditch the Diet Academy, go to: https://www.ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy

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Download your free 'How to Quit Yo Yo Dieting' Ebook here: www.ditchthedietacademy.com

Listen to last week's episode of the podcast

In this week’s episode, Rachael talks to the Plant Power Doctor, Dr Gemma Newman.

Listen as Rachael and Gemma talk about:

The health benefits of eating a more plant based diet
Do you need to eat a fully plant based diet (vegan) to get these health benefits?
The connection between a plant based diet and reduced risk of CVD, Type 2 Diabetes, autoimmune disease, lowered blood pressure.
How eating a plant based diet could improve IBS symptoms, improve inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and increase your longevity.
How to dramatically reduce your risk of chronic disease
The benefits of eating soya products (and why you shouldn’t fear them)
How eating a plant based diet could reduce your risk of cancer, and why
Should we eat meat replacement products? Are they healthy?
How to get enough Vitamin B12, Folate and Omega 3 when eating a plant-based diet

…and so much more!

In this week’s episode, Rachael talks to the Plant Power Doctor, Dr Gemma Newman.

Listen as Rachael and Gemma talk about:

The health benefits of eating a more plant-based diet
Do you need to eat a fully plant based diet (vegan) to get these health benefits?
The connection between a plant based diet and reduced risk of CVD, Type 2 Diabetes, autoimmune disease, lowered blood pressure.
How eating a plant based diet could improve IBS symptoms, improve inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and increase your longevity.
How to dramatically reduce your risk of chronic disease
The benefits of eating soya products (and why you shouldn’t fear them)
How eating a plant based diet could reduce your risk of cancer, and why
Should we eat meat replacement products? Are they healthy?
How to get enough Vitamin B12, Folate and Omega 3 when eating a plant-based diet

…and so much more!

Dr Gemma Newman has worked in medicine for 15 years and is the Senior Partner at a family medical practice. She studied at the University of Wales College of Medicine and has worked in many specialities as a doctor including elderly care, endocrinology, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, general surgery, urology, vascular surgery, rehabilitation medicine and General Practice. She gained additional qualifications in gynaecology and family planning. She is a graduate of the AFMCP course, and is a member of BSLM. She has a specialist interest in plant based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and is an advisory board member of Plant Based Health Professionals UK. She gives nutrition and lifestyle advice to her patients, who have gained tremendous results using the power of their plate. As a broadcaster and writer, she has been regularly featured on television, including ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky News Sunrise. She has contributed to articles for magazines including Glamour, Zest and Health magazine. She has appeared in the feature film 'Vegan 2018'. Her family lead a fully plant based lifestyle, following the extensive research she had done of the scientific literature on the health benefits associated with whole-food plant based nutrition. She is regularly invited to teach other doctors and the general public via training programmes, podcasts and conferences about the benefits of plant-based nutrition. You can get in touch via Facebook Dr Gemma Newman, or follow her on Instagram @plantpowerdoctor, or via plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com

Rachael talks to author Fiona Thomas, who is celebrating the launch of her first book - 'Depression in a Digital Age' on the 20th of November 2018.

In this episode, Fiona and Rachael discuss:

Fiona's journey from a nervous breakdown, depression and anxiety in her mid-20's to publishing her first book just a few years later.
The downsides of social media and the use of screens in our modern lives
How both Rach and Fi have made real-life, lifelong friends and celebrated building real communities online through the use of social media
Body image and self-worth - how do we use social media in a more positive way?
How can we use social media in a more positive way to help us to lose weight and improve our relationship with food and our bodies?
Fiona's book launch and where to pre-order your copy!

In this episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael speaks to lifestyle and family wellbeing coach Dani Binnington from Healthy Whole Me (www.healthywholeme.com).

Listen as Rachael and Dani discuss:

Dani's journey from being diagnosed with Breast Cancer in her early 30's back to health and how she used mindfulness to help with the health anxiety that came with this.

What exactly is mindfulness?

Can anyone practise mindfulness or do you need to be a 'type' of person?

How to practise mindfulness in your everyday life, even whilst washing the dishes!

Mindful walking and mindful eating practise.

The impact of stress on your health and lifestyle (and small things you can do to help you find relief).

How to find relief from overwhelming situations and experiences.

Find out more about Dani on her blog: www.healthywholeme.com

Dani's Instagram: www.instagram.com/healthywholeme

Rachael talks to Dr Joshua Wolrich, a medical doctor and NHS surgical trainee about his journey from overweight and unhealthy to achieving a healthy weight whilst changing his relationship with food.

As a medical doctor, Joshua's motivation for change was to become a better role model for his patients.

Join Rachael and Dr Wolrich as they discuss:

Why you should focus on improving your relationship with food instead of thinking about counting calories.
How to give yourself permission to eat whatever you like.
Is aspartame really bad for you?
Does the keto diet work?
What about clean eating?
Why you will weight more when you eat carbs (but it's not a bad thing)
Are diet drinks bad for your health?
Will eating croissants make you fat?

and LOADS more.

Find Dr Wolrich on Instagram here: http://www.instagram.com/unfattening

For more details on how to Ditch the Diet, visit:

https://www.ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy

Please don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!

Happiness is something we think we need to chase, but what if you could be happy RIGHT NOW?

So you want to change something, maybe you're not sure what yet, but your gut feeling is telling you that this is NOT it for you.

Perhaps you're unhappy in your job, maybe you want to move house or location, or maybe like Claire and I, you want to sell all your shit and go travel the world?

Does it look on paper like you should be happy with what you've got? What if you're really not??

No matter how big or small a 'thing' is that you want to change, you can do it. Don't let society or other people tell you how you should live your life. It's absolutely okay to change your mind. And if you wanna do it big and dramatic style, then so be it.

Listen to Claire as she describes her journey from deep unhappiness to daily fulfilment and allow her to inspire you.

You are allowed to change your mind.

Go get it, girl!

Find Claire here:

http://instagram.com/clairesitchyfeet

https://www.clairesitchyfeet.com

Find out more about Rachael and The Ditch the Diet Academy here:

https://www.ditchthedietacademy.com

If you'd like to find out more about Rachael's personal story and solo travel adventures, you can find her personal blog here:

http://www.cookrevivethrive.com

Rachael talks about her experience of depression and anxiety in this one-off episode.

What is it like to live with anxiety?

What is it like to relapse with depression after years of 'feeling fine'?

If you are a family member or friend of someone dealing with mental illness, how can you help them?

Medication - did it work?

What other things can you do apart from medication to help overcome depression and anxiety?

You can contact Rachael by email her directly - rach@ditchthedietacademy.com

If you need help or support, please talk to someone that you trust or call Samaritans to talk to someone anonymously:

Samaritans: 116 123

Rachael talks to Dr. Tom O'Bryan, author of "You Can Fix Your Brain". Listen as they discuss how you can make an immediate difference in your brain's vitality, clarity, and energy.

Can you improve your memory with just 1 hour's practice per week?

Which environmental triggers are impacting brain function?

How can I prepare healthy, brain-boosting meals and snacks?

Which foods should we be eating more of to improve brain health?

And loads more!

To learn more about Dr. Tom O’ Bryan and his book, visit his website here: http://thedr.com

To learn more about Ditch the Diet Academy, visit here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy/

Get in touch with Rachael:

Email: rach@ditchthedietacademy.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ditchthedietacademy

Instagram: @ditchthedietacademy

In this week’s episode, Rachael welcomes mindset coach Dave Cottrell back to another episode the Podcast.

If you feel stuck right now, then this episode is perfect for you! Listen as they talk about how changing the way you think can play a huge role in weight loss and eating disorders, and why they prefer to educate people and encourage behavior change than telling them what food to eat.

Listen to Dave’s weight loss transformation from our previous episode: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/podcast10/

To learn more about Dave, visit the following links:

Website: http://www.mindsetbydave.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindsetbydave/

CoFit Personal Training: https://www.facebook.com/cofitpt/

The Ditch the Diet Academy just finished its launch a week ago and will re-open on October so don’t miss that chance!

Get in touch with Rachael:

Email: rachael@ditchthedietacademy.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ditchthedietacademy

Instagram: @ditchthedietacademy

In today's episode, Rachael talks about making the transition from Walk the Talk Life to Ditch the Diet.

Rachael tells the brief story of how she decided to change the business from Walk the Talk to Ditch the Diet and WHY she did it.

Join the waiting list for The Academy here:

www.ditchthedietacademy.com

Find Ditch the Diet on Facebook here:

www.facebook.com/ditchthedietacademy

Find Rachael in Instagram here:

www.instagram.com/ditchthedietacademy

Are you struggling with weight loss motivation? The last in Rachael's motivation series - Rachael talks about her 5 top tips to get you motivated to lose weight, exercise and change your lifestyle. It's not easy to make drastic changes in your life - and often times you might find that you lack motivation. So what do you do when that happens?

Listen as Rachael discusses her 5 top tips for weight loss motivation.

The find out more about The Ditch the Diet Academy: www.ditchthedietacademy.com

Learn more about Rachael: www.walkthetalklife.com

Say hello: rachael@walkthetalklife.com

If you'd like to watch the video that Rachael took this audio from you can find it by clicking on this link:

https://mbasic.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1544415385664706&id=222202461219345&_rdr

How do I get motivated? How do I get my motivation back? 🤷🏼‍♀️ 5 wee tips for the unmotivated 💥💥💥

The Ditch the Diet Academy launches 6th September 🚀Join the waiting list to be the first to hear more... www.walkthetalklife.com/academy

If you'd like to listen to the previous episode - just go to www.walkthetalklife.com/wttl-podcast

In today’s episode, Rachael talks to Nisha Purewal and Steph Dekker. Aside from being CrossFit athletes, they are also co-owners and trainers at CrossFit Fortius Cambuslang.

Listen as they talk about

What CrossFit is
How they set goals for themselves
What motivation means to them
What their typical day looks
What’s going through their heads every time they join a competition that’s different from everyday training
What advice they can give for people who can’t seem to get motivated

To learn more about CrossFit Fortius Cambuslang

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortiusscotland

Instagram: @cambuslangcrossfitfortius

Ready to fully commit to the Walk the Talk Life? Join Rachael’s signature membership – The Ditch the Diet Academy. Launches 3rd September 2018.

Join the waiting list to find out more: https://walkthetalklife.com/programs/

In today's episode, Rachael shares audio from an old video clip recorded two years ago when she was going through a difficult time in her life. After losing all motivation, Rachael talks about how she found it again, using a few simple strategies that you too can use in your life.

If you're struggling to get motivated to exercise or eat well, then this episode is for you.

Find out how to get some motivation, or find it if you feel like you've lost it. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and download your freebies from www.walkthetalklife.com.

In today's episode, Rachael chats with Jessica Robson from Run Talk Run in London. Jessica is a mental health advocate and runner who started Run Talk Run to help people discover the true value in running for mental health maintenance. Listen as they talk about how and why Jessica established Run Talk Run, how exercising and being in a community helps manage your mental health, and many more!

To learn more about Jessica and Run Talk Run

Website: https://runtalkrun.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runtalkrun/

To get in touch with Rachael

Website: www.walkthetalklife.com

Email: rachael@walkthetalklife.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/walkthetalklife

Instagram: @walkthetalklife

"The most recent was meal replacements and my little girl started asking why are you having those and not eating with us?

"I had a bad relationship with my body and food since 13/14 years old and I don’t want to pass this on to my children, don’t want them thinking there are things we shouldn’t be eating. I don't want them to grow up and have the same bad relationship with food and bad body image as I had."

Sara had tried literally everything under the sun. Weight Watchers, Slimming World, fasting, shakes, meal replacements, ANYTHING. They always failed - I would lose the weight and it would always go back on again.

"I'm not thinking negatively about myself anymore, I'm looking back at how far I've come - it's been a game changer. I have yo-yoed for so long, but this time I've lost the weight and that's something to be proud of. I've had more energy, my sleep has improved with routine and we wake up refreshed as a family now.

The main thing that's changed is that I’m not constantly thinking about food in a bad way like what I can be having next etc.

I’ve become a lot better at planning, thank you to T21, which I always thought would be harder work than it has been.

Knowing that I’m eating good food that’s good for my body, and fuelling my body for everyday life. I’m exercising not with the view of working off the chocolate bar I've just eaten, but I know that it makes me feel better and it’ll do me good as a person. It’s not just to balance my diet out it’s for my own mental health.

The support you provide is a massive thing, you’ve got a good way of putting things across.

I'm not thinking negatively about myself anymore, I'm looking back at how far I've come - it's been a game changer. I have yo-yoed for so long, but this time I've lost the weight and that's something to be proud of. I've had more energy, my sleep has improved with routine and we wake up refreshed as a family now."

The final Transform21 group starts on Thursday 26th July 2018 and your last chance to join is now - find out more and join here:

www.walkthetalklife.com/transform21

Sharon Drew joined Transform21 in May this year and has transformed so much more than just her weight and body.

Before Transform21 and joining Walk the Talk Life, Sharon had tried the 'starvation diet', Herbalife and various Clean Eating programs with little to no long-term success. She 'hated every moment of it and couldn't wait for them to be over'. Obviously, when it was over, she put the pounds on again and felt 'doughy'.

Sharon felt her diet had been so restricted that she was left not knowing what to do - scared of eating fruit and feeling like carbs were the enemy! (They're not!)

Then, she found Walk the Talk Life and Transform21 and never regretted it for a moment.

The final Transform21 live-coached group with Rachael begins on Thursday 26th July 2018 and if you would like to book with £30.00 off, you can do this right now here:

www.walkthetalklife.com/transform21

Looking back at what we already achieved instead of focusing on what we haven’t achieved yet is one of the things that Rachael realized after recently attending a seminar-workshop in Newcastle.

Join Rachael in today’s episode as she looks back on her and Walk the Talk Life’s journey these last 6 and a half years. Listen as she recalls the struggles she faced before the business came about, how it started, and how an album title inspired its name. Know where we are now in Walk the Talk Life as a business and what major changes would be happening soon.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Walk the Talk Life Episode 2 with Ben Coomber:

https://walkthetalklife.com/walk-talk-cast-episode-2-ben-coomber/

Transform 21 Program:

https://walkthetalklife.com/transform21

Get in touch with Rachael:

Email:

rachael@walkthetalklife.com

Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/walkthetalklife

Instagram: @walkthetalklife

I this week’s episode, Rachael talks with Bahee Vandebor, a specialist pediatric dietician, about childhood nutrition. Listen as they talk about:

The most common nutritional problems she encounters in children

Factors affecting childhood obesity

Why some kids are picky eaters

Advice to parents with children who are picky eaters

How children can enjoy eating

What would a balanced meal looks like for a young child

How to help an overweight child without affecting their self-esteem

...

and many more!

To find out more about Bahee:

Website:

www.ukkidsnutrition.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/UKkidsnutrition/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ukkidsnutrition/

To get in touch with Rachael:

Visit her website:

www.walkthetalklife.com

Or send her an e-mail: rachael@walkthetalklife.com

Episode 31 of the podcast is now up on iTunes and the website! This week, Rachael talks to Tom Bainbridge of BTN Academy - Nutrition Education and co-host of Ben Coomber Radio.

This week, learn why losing weight is not just about eating less. Listen as Tom talks about how your environment can affect your decision to have a healthier lifestyle, how our genetic makeup can affect our food cravings, and why we should be starting to coach behavioural change.

Rachael speaks to Transform21 graduate Marion Grindlay (and her pet parrot) about her experience with T21.

Marion speaks about her dieting and lifestyle history, the changes that have happened since joining Walk the Talk Life and what to do if YOU want to make a transformation.

Transform21 starts on Thursday 5th July and you can join now: www.walkthetalklife.com/transform21

#Bananagate: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bilj1ksA1EY/?taken-by=walkthetalklife

In this week’s episode, Rachael shares her interview inonBC Radio Scotland on the subject of How to Quit Yo-yo Dieting. Listen as they talk about what yo-yo dieting is, its long term effects, and alternatives that are better than yo-yo dieting. They are also joined by two other guests, Yvonne and Gary, who share their experiences with yoyo dieting and advice to other people who are experiencing problems with their weight.

Download the ebook 'How to Quit Yo-Yo Dieting' for free on Rachael’s website:a

www.walkthetalklife.com

Aside from that, you can also get the "How to Tackle Emotional Eating" worksheet and free healthy recipes on her website.

If you really want to quit yo-yo dieting, lose weight, and keep it off permanently, enrollment is on-going for Transform 21 which starts in the 5th of July: www.walkthetalklife.com/transform-21

Hear Claire's story as she talks about her experience with Transform21: www.walkthetalklife.com/transform21

In this week’s episode, Rachael talks to David Wolfe, a registered dietician and sugar addiction coach.

Listen as they discuss sugar and food addiction. Learn more about it and how to identify it as David discuss his ͞Trigger food triangle.

Find out about how being in a group and relating to someone helps combat that binge cycle, what should you do with the food that triggers your addiction, and many more!

Find out more about David and what he is doing over at his website:

triggerfreenutrition.com

Or contact him with this e-mail:

david@triggerfreenutrition.com

Get in touch with Rachael here

e-mail: rachael@walkthetalklife.com

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Sugarbomb in Your Brain Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682784168624569/?ref=br_rs

Food Addiction Institute Website:

https://foodaddictioninstitute.org/

In this week's episode, Rachael speaks to Kirsten Jackson, a consultant gastroenterology Dietician. Hear her thoughts as they talk about Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Find out:

What Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS really is.
How to handle life once diagnosed with IBS. Do you just have to live with it?
Tips for someone who has IBS. Where do they start?

and many more.

If you want to learn more about how to live with IBS, get this freebie download of "Top 10 Tips for IBS" from

Kirsten here: https://thefoodtreatmentclinicltd.lpages.co/10-top-tips-for-ibs-2

If you would like to contact Kirsten just check out the following links:

Website: www.thefoodtreatmentclinic.com

Instagram: @thehealthygutdietician

In this week’s episode, Rachael shares her about a challenging period in her life and how she handled it. Find out how to move forward in life by empowering yourself whenever you feel stuck.

In this bonus episode, Rachael talks to Sam Reeves, a recent graduate of the Transform 21 program.

Listen as they chat about the changes that happened to her after finishing Transform 21 and her advice to someone who is interested or is sceptical about the program.

Links discussed in this episode:

www.walkthetalklife.com/t21-june

Click this link and use the coupon code TRANSFORM30 to get £30.00 off the program (ends Sunday 26th May).

In this week’s episode, Rachael speaks to Lester Savage of Primal Life about the power of thinking and what it does to our body.

Discover why thoughts have an impact on our physical health, what these effects are, and what things we can change in our body to change how we think?

Find out what is a "sparkling moment" and how it can exercise your brain and help you have a more positive outlook in life.

Find out more about Lester and what he is doing over at his website: https://www.lestersavage.com

Listen to our previous podcast with Lester about sleep and its impact on our health here: https://walkthetalklife.com/can-you-sleep-your-way-to-sustainable-weight-loss/

Rachael speaks to Clare Goodwin - The PCOS Nutrition (www.thepcosnutritionist.com) about the condition, asking the question "Can You Reverse PCOS?".

In this episode, Rachael and Clare discuss:

What is PCOS?
What are the symptoms?
What causes PCOS?
How do you reverse PCOS?
Why does having PCOS make it harder to lose weight?
Is losing weight as simple as calories in vs. calories out?

If you would like to find out more about Clare, here are the links you need:

Website: www.thepcosnutritionist.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepcosnutritionist/

Body positivity activist, eating disorder survivor and Hollywood actress Helena Grace Donald talks to Rachael about her journey from self-loathing to self love. In a world where it is more acceptable to hate ourselves than it is to love ourselves, how are we supposed to heal the relationship we have with our bodies? If you […]

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In this week’s episode you will discover what it takes to quit yo-yo dieting for good. Rachael discusses her simple 5 step process to ditching the diet mindset and opening up a whole new world of confidence! Download your free companion to this episode ‘How to Quit Yo-Yo Dieting’ from http://www.walkthetalkfitness.co.uk/ebook.

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How do I get my motivation back? I get asked this question all the time – so I decided to record an episode on this very topic! In this episode you will discover: How to find your motivation when it got up and fucked off a long time ago Why willpower is not enough How […]

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In this week’s episode, Rachael speaks to Lester Savage of Primal Life about the impact of sleep on our health and our weight. In this episode you will discover: What would happen if we didn’t sleep? What exactly IS sleep and why do we need it? Can we make up for lost sleep? What things […]

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Today’s episode of the podcast is a little different! Some of you might (or might not) know that I sold all my belongings last year and packed up my stuff into a backpack, booked a flight to Australia and have been winging it ever since! I’ve been away from the UK for just over 3 […]

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In this week’s episode, Rachael speak to Sally Baker – Therapist, Writer and Speaker specialising in helping people to overcome emotional eating. Sally speaks about where to start with overcoming emotional eating and how to break free from the things that are holding you back. To get the free Food and Mood pdf template and […]

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HELLO IT’S ME! I know, you’ve probably got fed up of waiting on a new episode and unsubscribed by now… but if you’re still here – thank you! I had to take some time out from recording podcasts for a number of reasons which I explain in this episode, but I really appreciate that you’ve stuck […]

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Menopause. This week on the podcast, Rachael talks to Rebecca Boulton, Registered Nutritional Therapist and owner of ‘The Hormone Mentor’. Rebecca answers your questions on how to manage symptoms of the menopause using nutritional therapy, when all else has failed. We talk about how to deal with symptoms such as hot flushes, restless legs, […]

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Kirsty Lamb of Her Happy Life Academy and Lifestyle & Lemonade discusses why it’s important to live life as the best version of you, no matter what you’ve been through in your life. Find out how Kirsty has overcome a difficult past to create a life that she loves living, with her husband Craig and […]

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Episode 13 of the Walk the Talk Podcast welcomes Tanya and Claire of Wise & Gorgeous. Rachael, Tanya & Claire discuss the difficulties you may face when dieting & losing weight when it comes to partners, husbands, wives, friends and family trying to sabotage your efforts! What do you do if your other half isn’t […]

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This bonus episode is taken from a live broadcast recording that Rachael did on this day LAST year when she was going through a major transition in her life. Listen to her journey so far and hopefully it will inspire you to make the changes you want to make in your life, regardless of what […]

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Have you ever dreamed of taking a leap of faith, but have been too scared to take action? Then this podcast episode is for you! Rachael talks to Sophie le Brozec, children’s author and business owner who went from childminder in London, to online entrepreneur living in Mauritius with her husband and two children. Inspiration […]

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The first in a mini series of inspiring interviews with people who have epic stories to tell! I want to inspire you to take action on that THING you’ve been putting off, whether that be to start your own weight loss journey, to change career, to travel, to move house…whatever it is! Sometimes we just […]

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In today’s episode Rachael & Simon answer listener questions! What really IS healthy food? Rachael talks about how she manages her nutrition and exercise whilst traveling. Find out what Rachael and Simon’s biggest challenge has been with their own health and fitness journey. ……. Pre-order your copy of Cut the Crap – No Bullshit Cookery Vol. […]

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Why do you want to change? In this week’s episode of The Walk the Talk Podcast, Rachael talks to Simon Hall of Body Composition Have you ever started a diet or program, got 2 weeks or 2 months down the line and then seem to throw in the towel? Do you often wonder why you […]

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Episode 7 – with Stuart Cain of Hitzone The exercise episode! This week, Rachael talks to Stu of Hitzone all about fitness! Do you want to change your life and get fitter by starting to get to the gym? What if you don’t know where to start? Listen to this episode of the podcast and […]

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In this episode of the podcast, I’m talking to Jeannette Hyde of Jeannette Hyde Nutrition and author of The Gut Makeover. In this episode we cover: 🔹 Why should you be concerned about the health of your gut? 🔹 Where should you start if you want to improve the health of your gut (and in turn your […]

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