Shoulders Down: Recent Episodes
Leah Kern
When you live in the diet mindset, you spend much of your time living in your head- constantly tallying, dwelling, and stressing over your food and lifestyle choices. When you become an intuitive eater, you learn to drop into your body and start living shoulders down. The territory below your shoulders contains your innate wisdom and power. Shoulders Down is a podcast designed to teach you how to harness your intuition to govern not just how you eat but also how you live. Shoulders Down Podcast is hosted by Anti-Diet Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Leah Kern, who works with clients to heal their relationships with food in her private practice, Leah Kern Nutrition. Disclaimer: All content in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The information and education provided is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis.
In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with Martha Munroe, author of Attuned Exercise, to explore what it means to build a healthier relationship with movement. Drawing from over two decades in the fitness industry and her background in positive psychology and embodiment, Martha shares a compassionate alternative to the shame, guilt, and perfectionism that so often define exercise routines.
Martha shares how her perspective on fitness evolved after recognizing the harm caused by weight-centric messaging and toxic fitness culture. Together, she and Leah unpack the difference between exercising from a place of self-criticism versus self-compassion, why motivation rooted in shame rarely lasts, and how reconnecting with your body can make movement feel supportive rather than punishing.
Whether you're recovering from chronic dieting, healing your relationship with exercise, or simply looking for a more sustainable approach to movement, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective rooted in curiosity, body trust, and self-respect.
You'll hear about:
- What attuned exercise is and how it differs from traditional fitness culture
- Why self-compassion is a more sustainable motivator than guilt, shame, or self-criticism
- How diet culture and beauty ideals shape our relationship with movement
- The role of embodiment and body trust in creating a healthier exercise practice
- Practical ways to reconnect with movement after burnout, perfectionism, or chronic dieting
Mentioned in this episode:
- đââď¸ Finding Pleasure in Movement with Hannah Husband
- đââď¸ Extractive vs. Regenerative Movement: Reframing Your Relationship with Running with Karly Borden
- đŞ Diet-Culture Free, Weight Neutral Fitness with Kira Onysko
More From Martha:
- Website: https://www.attunedexercise.com/
- Instagram: @attunedexercise
- Attuned Exercise Blog
- Attuned Exercise Book & Workbook
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with licensed psychotherapist Paula D. Atkinson to explore the intersection of body image, eating disorders, social justice, and body liberation.
Paula shares her personal journey from growing up as a fat child, developing anorexia as a teenager, and eventually becoming a therapist, educator, and advocate for body justice. Together, Leah and Paula discuss the history of fatphobia, the limitations of weight-centric definitions of health, and why healing body image requires more than individual self-acceptance.
Their conversation explores the role of systemic oppression in shaping body image, the power of critical thinking in diet culture recovery, and how anger can become a catalyst for liberation rather than something to suppress.
You'll hear about:
- Paula's journey from anorexia recovery to becoming a body liberation therapist and educator
- What teaching a university course on weight, health, and society revealed about diet culture and the "obesity epidemic"
- The role of rage in disordered eating and body image healing
- Why external validation can never replace genuine self-acceptance
- How body image healing intersects with social justice, oppression, and collective liberation
- Paula's perspective on anger, psychedelics, and other unexpected pathways to body liberation
More From Paula:
- Website: https://www.pauladatkinson.com
- Instagram: @pauladatkinson
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
Being in touch with your bodyâs cues is one of the central pieces of intuitive eating. But what if, when asking your body âwhat are you craving?â you hear cricketsâŚ
In this episode, Leah helps you think through how to actually figure out what youâre craving.
She covers several practical tips you can implement immediately to help guide you towards what youâre body is asking for.
đ ENROLL IN WHAT TO EAT, a workshop on August 10th, 2026
Mentioned In This Episode:
- https://www.buzzsprout.com/1961653/episodes/19362722
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with Chelsea Levy, MS, RDN, a weight-inclusive dietitian specializing in eating disorders, PCOS, diabetes, and endocrine-related conditions.
Chelsea shares her personal journey from chronic dieting and weight cycling to discovering intuitive eating while studying to become a dietitian. Together, Leah and Chelsea explore the realities of living in a weight-centric world, the impact of weight stigma on healthcare and body image, and why body respect can sometimes be a more accessible goal than body love.
They also discuss body image grief, the challenges of navigating medical spaces in larger bodies, and how self-compassion can help us move toward a more peaceful relationship with ourselves.
You'll hear about:
- Chelsea's experience with chronic dieting and weight cycling
- How discovering intuitive eating changed her relationship with food and body
- What it means to practice weight-inclusive care
- Why body image healing often involves grief
- What the medical industry is getting wrong about PCOS and diabetes recommendations
- The difference between body positivity, body neutrality, and body respect
More From Chelsea Levy:
- Website: https://chelsealevynutrition.com
- Instagram: @chelsealevynutrition
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this solo episode, Leah talks about why it can feel so hard to figure out what to eat when youâre coming from a history of dieting.
She outlines some of the main obstacles she sees clients running into, and then offers a solution for how to transition into intuitive eating without feeling like youâre free falling.
She gets into:
- Why figuring out what to eat is likely a muscle you havenât strengthen
- How loosing the structure of dieting can feel destabilizing and overwhelming.
- The obstacle of knowing what sounds good but not knowing how to reconcile that with what would feel good in your body.
- The missing nutrition education necessary to be able to make informed eating decisions.
- A brand new tool Leah created to give you gentle structure in figuring out what to eat, without rigid diet rules.
đ ENROLL IN WHAT TO EAT, a workshop on August 10th, 2026
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with Ragen Chastain, speaker, researcher, board-certified patient advocate, and leading voice in the fields of weight science, weight stigma, and healthcare.
Ragen shares her personal journey from years of chronic dieting and an eating disorder to becoming a weight-inclusive health advocate. She explains what happened when she conducted an extensive review of the weight loss literature and discovered that the evidence did not support many of the claims she had been taught to believe.
Together, Leah and Ragen explore the intersection of weight science, healthcare, and stigma, unpacking why weight-inclusive care is an evidence-based approach and how weight-centered healthcare can create harm for patients in larger bodies.
Youâll hear about:
- Ragen's experience with dieting, weight cycling, and eating disorder recovery
- Common misconceptions about weight science and healthcare
- The impact of weight stigma on patient care
- How Ragen became involved in fat activism and weight-inclusive healthcare advocacy
- What healthcare providers often get wrong about weight and health
- The growing influence of GLP-1 medications and how they are being marketed
More From Ragen:
- Newsletter: Weight and Healthcare
- Health at Every SizeÂŽ Health Sheets
- Blog: Dances With Fat
- Instagram: @ragenchastain
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode, I respond to and unpack some of the most common comments I received after the viral Jillian Michaels vs. Body Positivity debate video was published.
Iâll be honest: it took me a long time to record this episode. Reading through hostile and misinformed comments is unpleasant. But I ultimately decided this conversation was worth having, because the comments reveal deep misunderstandings about weight, health, and what ethical nutrition care actually looks like.
In this episode, I cover:
- Why I said that I believe its unethical to encourage weight los ( and how this differs from judging people who choose to pursue weight loss.
- The flawed assumption that a dietitianâs role is to control someoneâs body size
- Why weight is not a measure of health
- The criticism I received from fellow dietitians and why this hurt the most
Mentioned in the episode:
- Behind the Scenes of the "Jillian Michaels vs Body Positivity" Debate with Edie Stark
- We Watched The Jillian Michaels Debate Back... And Had Thoughts with Edie Stark
- Unpacking the Viral Jubilee Body Positivity Debate with Marcy Guevara
- You're Not Wrong For Desiring Weight Loss
- 5 Reasons Why Your Weight Doesn't Determine Your Health
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah reconnects with former client Lizzie Marks for a conversation about what intuitive eating looks like five years later â and how healing your relationship with food can ripple into every area of life.
Lizzie shares how her early intuitive eating journey began with swinging fully away from rigid food rules and exercise habits, and how she eventually found her way toward a more nuanced middle ground with movement, nutrition, and self-trust.
Together, Leah and Lizzie explore how concepts from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work have helped Lizzie navigate the return of old diet thoughts without fear or shame. They also discuss how Lizzie now approaches group fitness, movement, and food choices with more flexibility, nuance, and an ongoing commitment to trusting her intuition around food and body.
Youâll hear about:
- What intuitive eating looks like for Lizzie in the early stages vs. now
- How intuitive eating can impact decision-making in other areas of life
- Reclaiming exercise classes and fitness challenges from diet culture
- Using parts work and IFS to navigate lingering diet thoughts
- Integrating cycle-syncing and how even that requires an intuitive approach
- What Lizzie is focused on as she continues her intuitive eating journey
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with Brittany Modell to explore the nuanced relationship between ADHD, body image, and eating behaviors â and how neurodivergence can shape our experience with food in ways that are often misunderstood.
Brittany shares her personal story growing up immersed in diet culture, from early Weight Watchers meetings to navigating a lifelong sense of feeling âout of controlâ around food. Together, she and Leah unpack how ADHD can intensify food thoughts, disrupt hunger and fullness cues, and complicate traditional approaches to intuitive eating.
This conversation brings much-needed compassion and clarity to the intersection of neurodivergence and anti-diet work â offering a perspective that moves beyond willpower and into understanding.
Youâll hear about:
- How growing up in diet culture shapes early food and body beliefs
- The connection between ADHD and constant thoughts about food
- Why traditional nutrition advice often falls short for neurodivergent people
- How impulsivity, dopamine-seeking, and structure impact eating patterns
- What a more supportive, individualized approach to food can look like
Mentioned in this episode:
- 16 Satisfying Trader Joeâs Snack Ideas From An Intuitive Eating Dietitian
- đľ7 Unpopular Takes on Intuitive Eating & Body Image
More From Brittany:
- Website: www.brittanymodellrd.com
- Instagram & TikTok: @nofoodfears
- Blog: Why ADHD Makes Body Image More Complicated
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with Karly Borden, founder of The Public Run Club, to explore what it really looks like to rebuild a relationship with running after disordered eating.
Karly shares her personal story of navigating eating disorder recovery and the often-overlooked challenge of returning to exercise in a way that feels safe, grounded, and self-trust-driven. Together, they unpack the tension between discipline and intuition, and why so many people feel stuck in the âmurky middleâ of movement â not fully disordered, but not fully free either.
Leah and Karly also dive into Karlyâs Intuitive Athlete Cycle, a powerful framework for approaching movement in a sustainable, non-extractive way that honors the bodyâs natural rhythms rather than forcing constant progress.
Youâll hear about:
- Karlyâs personal journey with running, disordered eating, and recovery
- Why movement is often the missing piece in eating disorder recovery
- The difference between extractive vs. regenerative movement
- How to approach fitness goals without slipping into disordered patterns
- Karlyâs Intuitive Athlete Cycle and how it supports sustainable movement
- Practical tools for tuning into your body before, during, and after exercise
Mentioned in the Episode:
- đ˘ My Story (unfiltered, the whole saga)
- đââď¸ Disordered Eating in the Running Community with Serena Marie
More from Karly:
- Website: https://www.thepublicrunclub.com
- Instagram: @thepublicrunclub
- Kind and Consistent Jump Start Waitlist: https://thepublicrunclub.com/kcjs
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ Sources đ
- On the body as a site of self-trust: Inspired by Caldwell, C., & Leighton, L. B. (Eds.). (2018). Oppression and the Body: Roots, Resistance, and Resolutions. North Atlantic Books.
- On the hypothetical gaze, body-object, and eating disorders emerging in puberty: McBride, H. L. (2019). âEmbodiment and Body Image: Relating and Exploring Constructs.â In H. L. McBride & J. L. Kwee (Eds.), Embodiment and Eating Disorders: Theory, Research, Prevention and Treatment. Routledge.
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with certified eating disorder specialist Sydney Greene, to explore the overlap between disordered eating and substance use.
Sydney shares her personal story of growing up around addiction, developing orthorexia, and later navigating sobriety â only to find her compulsive behaviors shifting toward exercise, clean eating, and wellness. Leah and Sydney unpack how addiction and disordered eating often co-occur, why recovery isnât always linear, and how socially praised behaviors can mask deeper struggles.
Together, they discuss the concept of transfer addiction, how one compulsive behavior can replace another, and why healing requires addressing the underlying unmet needs â not just the behavior itself.
â ď¸ Content Warning â ď¸
This episode includes discussion of substance use, addiction, suicidal thoughts, and grief. Listener discretion is advised.
Youâll hear about:
- Sydneyâs personal story with substance use and disordered eating
- What âtransfer addictionâ means and how it shows up in recovery
- Why sobriety can sometimes intensify disordered eating behaviors
- Why intuitive eating may not be appropriate early in addiction recovery
- The overlap between orthorexia, compulsive exercise, and addiction
Mentioned in this episode:
- đĽ Orthorexia: When âHealthy" Eating Becomes Dangerous
- đ§ââď¸Wellness Culture in Mountain Towns with Katie Campbell
- đĽ Proteinification, Pilates, Glucose Monitors & The Wellness Trends That Shaped 2025
- đ°Are You Binge Spending? Where Budget Culture Meets Diet Culture with Rachel Duncan
More From Sydney
- Website: sydneygreenehealth.com
- Instagram: @greenehealth
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with plus-size style expert and reality TV producer Marcy Guevara-Prete to reflect on their experience participating in a viral Jubilee debate with fitness personality Jillian Michaels.
Leah and Marcy unpack what it was like to engage in a highly charged, public conversation about body positivity, health, and weight â and how lived experience, media framing, and personal values shaped their perspectives in the moment and afterward.
Marcy shares her journey from lifelong dieting to body acceptance and fat liberation, her nuanced perspective on health and movement, and the unexpected ways the debate impacted her own relationship with her body.
â ď¸ Content Warning â ď¸
This episode includes discussion of weight stigma, diet culture, disordered eating, trauma, and intentional weight loss. It also includes nuanced and potentially conflicting perspectives on body positivity and health that may feel activating for some listeners. Please listen with care and take what serves you.
Youâll hear about:
- What it was like to participate in the Jubilee debate with Jillian Michaels
- How reality-style media formats shape conversations about body and health
- The role of lived experience vs. scientific âevidenceâ in discussions of weight
- Why shame, fear, and guilt are not sustainable motivators for change
- The tension between diet culture and finding a personal middle ground
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Surrounded Debate with Jillian Michaels (watch with caution)
- Is Body Positivity Disempowering? Follow-up ft Jillian Michaels and Marcy (watch with caution)
- đŤ Can You Be Addicted To Food?
- đ Fat & Beautiful: Unpacking Thin Privilege & Anti-Fat Bias with Debbie Saroufim
- National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)
More From Marcy:
- Instagram: @themarcyminute
- Website: http://www.marcyguevara.com/
- Boutique: Perfect 10 Plus (Los Angeles)
- Mobile Boutique: The Plus Bus
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with therapist Edie Stark, LCSW, to discuss their thoughts on the final edit of the Jillian Michaels x Body Positivity debate.
Leah and Edie reflect on what they thought of the edit, how it felt to watch the video back (after experiencing it in real time a few months ago), and what frustrated them about the final video.
Mentioned in this episode:
- First episode reflecting with Edie (before we saw the final edit)
- Watch the Debate Here!
More From Edie Stark:
- Instagram: @ediestarktherapy
- Therapy Practice: Stark Therapy Group
- Consulting & Media: ediestark.com
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with therapist Edie Stark, LCSW, to unpack their experience participating in a debate with fitness personality Jillian Michaels on the popular YouTube channel Jubilee.
Leah and Edie reflect on what it was like to step into a highly produced debate environment discussing body positivity, weight stigma, and health claims â and how the format of viral media can shape the conversation in ways that prioritize spectacle over nuance.
Together, they discuss the challenges of debating weight stigma in a reality-TV style setting, the misconceptions about body positivity and Health at Every SizeÂŽ, and why conversations about weight and health must account for systemic factors like stigma, access to care, and social determinants of health.
Youâll hear about:
- What it was like to participate in a debate with Jillian Michaels
- Why debating weight and health in a reality-TV format creates major limitations
- Common misconceptions about the body positivity movement
- How weight stigma and systemic factors impact health outcomes
- Why shame and blame are ineffective tools for supporting behavior change
- What Leah and Edie hope viewers take away from the debate
Mentioned in this episode:
- Watch the Debate Here!
- National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)
- The Plus Bus
More From Edie Stark:
- Instagram: @ediestarktherapy
- Therapy Practice: Stark Therapy Group
- Consulting & Media: ediestark.com
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
Is the backlash against ultra-processed foods really about health⌠or is it about control? In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah and Laura Thomas, PhD, explore the growing moral panic around ultra-processed foods â and whatâs really driving the conversation.
Laura explains why much of the research linking ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to poor health outcomes is observational, and how these headlines often oversimplify complex public health data. The conversation goes beyond nutrition science to examine how food narratives are shaped by gender roles, class privilege, and todayâs political climate.
Together, Leah and Laura explore the connection between trad wife culture, GLP-1 use, beauty standards, and what Laura calls âbody fascismâ â unpacking the bigger cultural forces driving todayâs conversations about food and bodies.
Youâll hear about:
- What ultra-processed foods (UPFs) actually are â and why the definition is murky
- Social determinants of health and the invisible labor of âfood workâ
- How the push to âcook from scratchâ can reinforce gender roles and class privilege
- Trad wife culture, the rise of GLP-1s, and the body politics of it all
- Why this cultural moment is bigger than diet culture
Mentioned in this episode:
- Lessons from the Fatosphere by Kate Harding & Marianne Kirby
- Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
More From Laura Thomas:
- Newsletter: https://canihaveanothersnack.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurathomasphd
- Laura Thomasâ books:
- Just Eat It
- How to Just Eat It
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah talks with Jamie (returning guest and close friend) about navigating wedding planning as a plus-size bride â without pursuing weight loss.
Rather than changing her body for her wedding day, Jamie shares how she made intentional accommodations to support comfort, confidence, and presence. Together, Leah and Jamie explore wedding culture pressures, how to prioritize feeling like yourself, and practical advice for planning a wedding in a larger body.
Youâll hear about:
- Why major life events often trigger body image anxiety
- Choosing accommodations instead of trying to change your body
- Navigating photos, expectations, and âpicture shockâ
- Letting go of appearance perfection and focusing on meaning
- Helpful strategies for feeling more comfortable and present in your body
Mentioned in Episode:
- đ Lived Experience with OzempicâJamie's Story & An Overview of The Facts
- Emma Arletta (YouTube Creator referenced)
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
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In this episode of Shoulders Down Podcast, Leah takes a deep dive into Orthorexia Nervosa â a form of disordered eating that often hides behind âclean eating,â wellness, and the pursuit of health.
Leah shares her personal experience with Orthorexia, explains how healthy eating can cross the line into rigidity and anxiety, and breaks down the symptoms, risk factors, and potential health consequences of an having an obsession with nutrition. She also explores how intuitive eating can support healing and food freedom.
Youâll hear about:
- What orthorexia is and how it differs from general âhealthy eatingâ
- Common signs and symptoms of orthorexia
- How âclean eatingâ and wellness culture reinforce restriction
- The physical, mental, and social consequences of orthorexia
- How intuitive eating supports healing from food fear and rigidity
- Next steps if you resonate with Orthorexia symptoms
Mentioned in this episode:
- Webinar / Presentation from Leahâs Dietetic Internship
- Podcast Episode: âDid Diet Culture Hijack Your Values?â
- Podcast Episode: âFive Studies That Will Change the Way You Think About Foodâ
- Podcast Episode Featuring Christy Harrison
- Christy Harrisonâs Book: The Wellness Trap
- Podcast Episode: â10 Principles of Intuitive Eating in 10 Minutesâ
- Podcast Episode: âIntuitive Eating for Beginnersâ
- Podcast Episode about Food, Digestion & Metabolism
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode of Shoulders Down Podcast, Leah talks with Dr. Lauren Hartman, a double board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist, about why dieting and weight-focused care can be especially harmful for children and teens â and what sheâs seeing on the front lines of adolescent eating disorder treatment.
Drawing from nearly 20 years of experience across hospital systems, outpatient care, and national leadership roles, Dr. Hartman explains why weight loss is rarely sustainable, how dieting increases eating disorder risk, and why a medicalized focus on weight often misses what young people actually need to thrive.
Leah and Dr. Hartman also discuss the rise in eating disorders among adolescents, the role of social media and diet culture, and growing concerns around GLP-1 medications.
Youâll hear about:
- A doctorâs perspective on why dieting and weight loss often backfire
- Whether eating disorders are on the rise among adolescents â and whatâs driving the increase
- How social media and diet culture impact teensâ relationships with food and body
- GLP-1 medications and the risks of prescribing them to young people
- What informed consent should include when it comes to weight-loss interventions
- How parents can help protect children from diet culture and weight stigma
More From Dr. Lauren Hartman: https://www.aspengroveayam.com/
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode of Shoulders Down Podcast, Leah talks with therapist and certified intuitive eating counselor, Libby Supan, about her 15 years in Overeaters Anonymous (OA) â and why she ultimately believes the program worsened her eating disorder rather than healed it.
Libby shares how OAâs abstinence-based model, the idea of food and sugar addiction, and rigid sponsorship dynamics fueled binge eating, shame, and co-dependency. Together, Leah and Libby unpack the concept of âfat serenity,â the fatphobia embedded in the OA ethos, and why abstinence backfires.
Libby also explains how eating disorder treatment and intuitive eating helped her rebuild trust with her body, move away from restriction, and find a more sustainable path to recovery.
Youâll hear about:
- What Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is and how it works
- The link between abstinence, restriction, and binge eating
- Why the Food addiction model is inherently flawed
- Sponsorship, power dynamics, and co-dependency in OA
- âFat serenityâ & fatphobia in the OA community
- How Libby left OA after 15 years and found true healing
Mentioned in the episode:https://leahkernrd.com/are-you-addicted-to-sugar/
More From Libby:
Website: https://www.libbysupan.com/
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode, Leah's reflection on 6 wellness trends that shaped 2025.
She covers:
- The proteinification of everything & whether or not its worth the hype
- GLP-1s and the normalization of thinness at all costs
- Increased body monitoringâ Oura Rings, Glucose Monitors, & Apple Watchesâ & how this might impact intuitive eating
- Pilates culture: the matching sets, the "toned but not too muscular" promise, & the elitist, weight stigmatizing undertones
- The pros & the cons of our cultural obsession with steps
Mentioned in the episode:
- 5 Reasons Why Your Weight Doesn't Determine Your Health episode: https://leahkernrd.com/%F0%9F%91%89-5-reasons-why-your-weight-doesnt-determine-your-health/
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode, I sit down with fat activist, author, podcaster, and feminist, Virgie Tovar. We cover:
- Virgie's experience growing up in a fat family and how that shaped her early relationship with her body
- Fat activism vs body positivity & the evolution of these frameworks
- The intersection of queerness & fatness, & the having your heartbroken by the culture
- The ethics of GLP-1âs and prescribed starvation
- GLP-1s as a pump an dump marketing cycling
- How to cope with feeling the pressure of going on a GLP-1 for weight loss
- Living a life of integrity vs a life of apology
More From Virgie:
- Virgie's website
- Virgie's Substack
- A 5 Stage Model of Fat Identity Development
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode, Leah is joined by licensed therapist and body image expert, Bri Campos, to talk about picture grief.
Learn more from Bri on her website.
More from Leah:
Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Kit
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ˝ď¸ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.
In this episode, we cover:
- My story with navigating the holiday season before and after becoming an intuitive eater and healing my body image
- Common hurdles to navigating the holidays as an intuitive eater
- Specific tips for handling loved-ones still entrenched in diet culture
- How to avoid eating past comfortable fullness at the big holiday meal(s)
- Dealing with the desire to fill the void of unmet needs with food
- Moving through the sadness that can come up when a delicious celebratory meal is coming to an end.
- Navigating the situation where youâre being hosted for the holidays and donât have control over food and mealtimes
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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Alexis Conason, Licensed Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Consultant. We discuss:
- How Alexis went from studying Obesity Medicine to weight inclusive medicine
- What the Obesity Medicine research actually points to
- How to navigate the tension between validating desire for weight change while also wanting food freedom
- What might really be underneath statements like, âI just felt better when I was X pounds lighter.â
- How working alongside her husband, another weight-neutral provider, has impacted her work
- Tips for finding a non-diet, HAES-aligned therapist
More From Alexis:
- https://drconason.com/
- https://www.conasonpsychologicalservices.com/about
- Buy her book!
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, we discuss:
- How diet culture can steal our values
- Values-aligned living, resilience, & confidence
- How to tell if you're acting out of alignment with your values
- An exercise for figuring out your values
Resources Mentioned:
- Values Exercise: https://d11n7da8rpqbjy.cloudfront.net/leahkernrd/482_1669901562874Confidence_ValuesDrivenLiving_Module2.pdf
- Brene Brown values list: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/
đGet on the waitlist for our new 10 steps to food freedom audio course
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, Leah shares how diet culture sneaks into the wedding industryâfrom âbridal bootcampsâ to being asked about âweight goalsâ at dress fittingsâand how these pressures can rob us of joy on one of lifeâs most meaningful days. Through her own wedding dress shopping story and reflections from clients, Leah explores what it actually looks like to reject body shame, hold space for body grief, and choose presence over perfection.
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
In this episode weâre talking about why Iâm worried that Chat GPT might be making intuitive eating harder for people.
đGet on the waitlist for our new 10 steps to food freedom audio course
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
This episode will walk you through five powerful studies that challenge diet culture and reshape the way we think about food.
These studies highlight how health is influenced by connection, compassion, satisfaction, and beliefs â not just calories or nutrients.
I cover:
- The Rabbit Study and how kindness can influence health outcomes
- The Roseto Effect and the role of community in protecting heart health
- Research on Thai vs. Swedish women showing that satisfaction impacts nutrient absorption
- The Sugar Drink Study proving that beliefs about food can affect blood sugar levels
- Mann et al.âs review of long-term dieting outcomes and why diets rarely work long-term
Resources mentioned:
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Download your free research guide PDF: https://leahkernrd.kartra.com/page/8Tz18
- Lived Experience with Ozempicâ Jamie's Story: https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/lived-experience-with-ozempic-jamies-story-an/id1616910063?i=1000617648346
- Why your relationship with food matters on a physiological level: https://leahkernrd.com/how-intuitive-eating-impacts-your-metabolism-and-digestion/
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
When The Biggest Loser hit TV in the early 2000s, it was a cultural force that shaped how we think about weight, health, and discipline. Now, the new documentary Fit for TV revisits the showâs legacy.
In this episode, I share my reflections on the documentary through the lens of a non-diet dietitian who grew up watching The Biggest Loser.I break down what the documentary actually got right â and where it fell short.
Weâll cover:
- The moments that exposed the physical and psychological harms of the show.
- Where the doc reinforced fatphobia instead of unpacking weight stigma.
- The unsustainable and dangerous practices contestants endured
- How The Biggest Loser dehumanized people in larger bodies for entertainment and profit.
- The deeper truth about diet culture, capitalism, and who really benefits when you feel your body isnât good enough.
Resources mentioned:
- Download your free research guide PDF: https://leahkernrd.kartra.com/page/8Tz18
- 5 Reasons Why Your Weight Doesn't Determine Your Health episode: https://leahkernrd.com/%F0%9F%91%89-5-reasons-why-your-weight-doesnt-determine-your-health/
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
What happens when your anti-diet values collide with the realities of a weight-obsessed medical system?
In todayâs solo episode, I respond to a deeply vulnerable listener story about being required to undergo weight monitoring during pregnancy as a gestational surrogateâafter more than a decade of avoiding the scale as part of her healing from disordered eating.
I unpack the emotional toll of being reduced to a number, the grief of not having full autonomy in medical spaces, and how weight stigma is baked into the system.
I explore:
- Why mandatory weigh-ins can be so activating, even years into healing
- How to move from âknowingâ your worth isnât tied to weight to feeling it in your bones
- Reflective tools to challenge internalized beliefs
- Practical strategies for protecting your peace during weigh-ins
This episode is full of validation, support, and reminders that you are not the problemâthe system is.
Whether youâve experienced this exact situation or just felt the pain of weight stigma in healthcare, this episode is for you.
Resources Mentioned:
- Bri Campo's episode
- Nicola Smith of fat positive fertility episode
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
In this episode, we're covering 6 lessons I learned on the Appalachian Trail that can be applied to Intuitive Eating.
Mentioned in the episode:
- Social Determinants of Health & Intuitive Eating blog post
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
More from Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
In this episode, we revisit the topic of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic.
Youâll hear from 7 guests: therapists, dietitians, former clients, and people whoâve personally used GLP-1s
Each person shares how theyâre navigating intuitive eating and body acceptance in a culture obsessed with weight loss.
This episode features several guests who have already appeared on the show. Here are links to their original episodes:
- Jamieâs Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/lived-experience-with-ozempic-jamies-story-an/id1616910063?i=1000617648346
- Aaronâs Episode: https://leahkernrd.com/masculinity-body-image-and-disordered-eating-with-aaron-flores-rd/
- Kateâs Episode: https://leahkernrd.com/raising-intuitive-eaters-and-protecting-children-from-diet-culture-with-kate-morris/
- Amandaâs Episode: https://leahkernrd.com/perimenopause-our-ever-changing-bodies-with-amanda-mittman/
- Hannahâs Episode: https://leahkernrd.com/finding-pleasure-in-movement-with-hannah-husband/
- Bri Campos's Episode: https://leahkernrd.com/what-were-getting-wrong-about-body-image-with-bri-campos/
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
In this episode, weâre reclaiming nutrition facts from the clutches of food rules and fear. Youâll learn how to approach a nutrition label without spiraling into judgment or rigid thinkingâand how these labels can actually support you in honoring your bodyâs needs.
We cover:
- Why serving sizes are often arbitrary (and not worth stressing over)
- How to assess if a food will be satisfying and sustainingâbeyond just calories
- What to do when a meal leaves you hungry an hour later (hint: itâs probably missing fat)
- Why âhigh calorieâ isnât a bad thingâand how that narrative has been skewed by diet culture
- A reminder that your nutrition needs arenât confined to a 24-hour window
- How to spot sneaky sources of valuable nutrients like iron, calcium, and B vitaminsâyes, even in foods diet culture deems âbadâ
Youâll also hear a real-life client story that highlights how gentle curiosityânot obsessionâcan help you build meals that actually work for your body.
Nutrition labels arenât moral scorecards. This episode will help you read them with nuance, compassion, and a whole lot less stress.
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
In this episode, Abbie Attwood, a non-diet, weight-inclusive provider, joins us to talk about:
- How struggling with anxiety led her into disordered eating
- The role of being a competitive runner
- Social justice as a motivating force for recovery
- Why self-compassion won't make you "lazy"
- The messiness of being human
Mentioned in the Episode:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Leah episode on Abbie's podcast
- Are The Intuitive Eating Dietitians Alright?
More From Abbie:
- Abbie's Website
- Abbie's Substack
More From Leah:
- đDownload your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
Tune in to hear 7 of my unpopular takes as an intuitive eating dietitian.
Resources mentioned:
- How IE impacts metabolism and digestion
- You're not wrong for desiring intentional weight loss
- Rachel Hartley Episode on Gentle Nutrition
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
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In this episode weâll explore whether youâre ACTUALLY giving yourself permission, or if youâre still mentally restricting...
Weâll cover:
- mental restriction versus physical restriction
- How this manifests (client stories, personal stories, Alex o)
- Sneaky ways mental restriction can show up
- How to move past mental restriction
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
In this episode, we unpack why seasonal wardrobe changes can trigger body shame, how to navigate the grief that comes with body changes, and tools to meet yourself with more compassion (and way less spiraling).
More specifically, weâll explore:
- Why the seasonal wardrobe switch can trigger body image distress
- A 6-step framework to navigate clothing that no longer fits
- Real-life client tools for reframing body shame
- Practical tips to make the process less overwhelming
- Supportive mindset shifts and grief validation
- Gentle reframe phrases you can actually believe
Resources Mentioned:
- Anti-Diet Media List: https://leahkernrd.kartra.com/page/5Yf33
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
In this episode, I'm joined by eating disorder dietitian, podcaster, speaker, and writer, Julie Dillon.
- Julie's food and body story
- The origin of "finding your food voice"
- The 3 universal qualities of a food voice
- "Dear Food" letters and the value of personifying food
- Why weight loss won't "cure" PCOS
- Evidenced-based treatments for PCOS
Resources Mentioned:
- Episode mentioning how research is just one way of knowing with Dr. Lizzy Pope
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
In this episode Iâm covering::
- 12 reflections from 12 months off Instagram
- How leaving IG relates to intuitive eating work
- The many similarities between social media and diet culture
Resources Mentioned:
- Why Iâm leaving Instagram
- Are The Intuitive Eating Dietitians Alright?
- My Episode on Off The Grid
More From Leah:
- Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
In this solo episode, I reflect on 10 lessons I've learned in my 10 years as an intuitive eater.
Resources Mentioned:
- Finding Pleasure in Movement with Hannah Husband: https://leahkernrd.com/finding-pleasure-in-movement-with-hannah-husband/
- Trader Joes Meal Ideas: https://leahkernrd.com/quick-trader-joes-meal-ideas-from-an-intuitive-eating-dietitan/
- Trader Joe's Snack Ideas: https://leahkernrd.com/easy-trader-joes-snacks-from-an-intuitive-eating-dietitian/
More From Leah:
- Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
In this episode, I cover:
- What is cholesterol
- What is HDL, what is LDL, why is one often considered good and one bad
- How much does dietary cholesterol impct blood cholesterol levels
- What are the components that contribute to cholesterol levels
- Weight neutral, non-diet approaches to managingcholesterol
- Is your cholesterol your fault?
Resources mentioned:
- SDOH blog post: https://leahkernrd.com/the-social-determinants-of-health-and-intuitive-eating/
- egg study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26864369/
- The Rosetto Effect: https://www.pbs.org/video/italian-americans-introduction/
- 5 reasons why weight doesnt determine health: https://leahkernrd.com/đ-5-reasons-why-your-weight-doesnt-determine-your-health/
- Cholesterol HAES Health Sheet: https://haeshealthsheets.com/high-cholesterol/
More From Leah:
- Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đŠââ¤ď¸âđŠ Does it ever feel like your body image is standing in the way of your dating life?
Join me for Dating & Body Image: Build Confidence Without Changing Your Body, a live workshop Iâm co-hosting. Use code LKN10 for 10% off at checkout.
In this solo episode, I cover .
- Why body trust matters
- A story about my cats that related to body trust
- How diet culture messes with body trust
- 5 ways to rebuild body trust
Resources Mentioned:
- Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this solo episode, Leah asks the question: If intuitive eating is about healing your relationship with food so your whole life doesn't have to be about food, what does it mean if you then go and make your whole life about food...She explores:
- How she came to ask this question
- Reflection on her personal evolution as a dietitian and (former) content creator on IG
- Some concerns about Intuitive eating content creators, and explore what I mean when she means when she says âare the intuitive eating dietitians okay"
Resources Mentioned:
- Why I'm leaving Instagram Episode
- Last week's episode with Amelia, the episode that helped me form this question
- Episode discussing Minnesota Starvation Study, Are You Really A Foodie (or is it just disordered eating)
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, I'm joined by feminist writer, podcaster & producer, Amelia Hruby. Together we discuss:
- Ameliaâs unconventional way into the anti-diet world
- the ways in which pursuing a philosophy PhD added to the âsoupâ of Ameliaâs break up with diet culture
- How taking selfies helped Amelia heal her relationship with her body
- The reason why Amelia desires self-love, not just self-acceptnace
- How leaving diet culture led amelia to leave social media
- The ways in which social media and diet culture steal our attention
More From Amelia:
- Selfies For Radical Self-Love
- Amelia's Website: https://www.ameliahruby.com/
- Off The Grid: https://offthegrid.fun/podcast
- My Tiny Tarot Practice: https://tinytarot.transistor.fm/
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, Leah covers:
- Why this âall-inâ approach is doomed to fail (and why itâs not your fault!)
- Reminder about what constitutes a diet
- Some reflections questions as you think about setting food/ body/ health related goals for 2025
- the research on the sustainability of diets
- A powerful client story
Resources Mentioned:
- To view the research mentioned in the episode, download this free PDF guide
- Are You On A Diet Without Knowing It?
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In the intuitive eating space, we often hear that weight loss isnât the goalâand in many ways, thatâs true. But thereâs a nuance here thatâs sometimes overlooked. Itâs easy for the message to come across as judgment toward those who do desire intentional weight loss, and thatâs not what I believe we should be doing.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Whether or not you can do intuitive eating if you still desire weight loss
- How to hold the desire for weight loss while working on your body image
- Whats underneath the desire for weight loss
- Informed consent around pursuits of intentional weight loss
- Body grief
Resources Mentioned:
- To view the research mentioned in the episode, download this free PDF guide
- What We're Getting Wrong About Body Image with Bri Campos
- My Story (Unfiltered, The Whole Saga) podcast episode
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable aftermath of a binge.
If youâve ever found yourself feeling regretful or sick from overeating, you're not alone.
We cover:
- 5 things NOT to do after a binge and what to do instead
- Why shaming yourself harms you physiologically
- How to treat yourself with self-compassion and curiosity
- Gentle tools to help your body move through the uncomfortable aftermath of a bing
Resources Mentioned:
- My Story (Unfiltered, The Whole Saga) podcast episode
- Lindsay Everhart's episode on Self compassion
- Kristen Neff's pillars of self compassion
- 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating in 10 Minutes podcast episode
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In this episode, we cover:
- My story with navigating the holiday season before and after becoming an intuitive eater and healing my body image
- Common hurdles to navigating the holidays as an intuitive eater
- Specific tips for handling loved-ones still entrenched in diet culture
- How to avoid eating past comfortable fullness at the big holiday meal(s)
- Dealing with the desire to fill the void of unmet needs with food
- Moving through the sadness that can come up when a delicious celebratory meal is coming to an end.
- Navigating the situation where youâre being hosted for the holidays and donât have control over food and mealtimes
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In this solo episode, Leah answers the question: Can you eat intuitively and lose weight? She covers:
- Set-Point Weight Theory
- How to know what will happen to your weight when you start intuitive eating
- The difference between intentional and unintentional weight loss
- What to do if you donât like your set point weight
Resources Mentioned:
- To view the research mentioned in the episode, download this free PDF guide
- What We're Getting Wrong About Body Image with Bri Campos
- 5 Reasons Why Your Weight Doesn't Determine Your Health
Want to read this episode in blog post format? Click Here.
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this weekâs episode, Iâm joined by weight-inclusive, anti-diet, board certified endocronolgist, Dr. Gregory Dodell.
Together, we discuss:
- Greg's story going from a weight-normative medicine approach to weight-inclusive
- The many factors that impact blood sugar control
- Why pursuing intentional weight loss is not the answer to controlling blood sugar
- Evidenced-based, weight-inclusive interventions to manage diabetes
- Removing self-blame with a diabtes diagnosis
- Making sense of the research claiming that being higher weight is associated with increased risk of DM.
More from Dr. Dodell:
- Follow Greg on Instagram
- Greg's NYC-based practice
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, we talk about why overeating happens when you're off your typical routine such as when traveling. Then I give you my top tip to stop overeating in these situations. Plus, I share about my personal story with eating past comfortable fullness when traveling, at special events, celebratory meals, babysitting, and hosting.
The Overcoming Overeating Workshop: https://leahkernrd.kartra.com/page/Ssw44
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, I talk to financial therapist, Rachel Duncan. We chat about:
- How the binge/ restrict cycle manifests with both money and food
- The elements of shame and secrecy when it comes to food and money stuff
- Social mediaâs impact on promoting disordered eating and compulsive spending
- The very human needs underneath the desire to diet and the desire to spend money on impulsive purchases
- How pleasure plays a role in reducing compulsive spending and reducing binge eating
- The question of food addiction vs. shopping addictionâ are they ârealâ addictions? How do they differ and how are they similar?''
Resources mentioned:
- Budgeting is Diet Culture For Your Money (Virginia Sole Smith of Burnt Toast podcast episode)
- Is Food Addiction A Thing?
- The Year Of Less (memoir)
More From Rachel:
- Rachel's Website
- Follow Rachel on IG
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this weekâs episode, Iâm joined by psychotherapist Erika Bent. Erika is the founder of Cypress Wellness Collective, a group practice that specializes in mental health and eating disorder recovery in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is also a certified eating disorder consultant and supervisor with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
Together, we discuss:
- Erikaâs breast cancer diagnosis and how it impacted her disordered eating recovery
- How she worked through the belief that her health is her fault
- The ways cancer impacted her relationship with her body
- How she advocated for her needs and forewent her naturopathic doctor's advice
- The all-or-nothing mindset around diet recommendations
- The power of spiritual, mental and emotional factors in recovery
More from Erika:
- Visit her group practice website
- Find her on Instagram
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode Leah talks about what a dopamine menu is, how it relates to Intuitive Eating, and she shares some of the items on her personal dopamine menu. Plus, she discusses the benefits of intentionally infusing pleasure into your life.
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
On this episode, Leah sits down with Kelly, a former client who shares her story from disordered eating and body shame to intuitive eating and body peace.
Resources Mentioned:
- My story episode (where I talk about my rock bottom ice cream frostbite moment)
â¨Use Code EARLYBIRD to get $100 off your enrollment in our fall 2024 live cohort of my signature course, The Return.
- Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, Leah shares 3 mindset shifts (plus 1 epic bonus mindset shift, so really, 4) to reimagine how you relate to nutrition.
More From Leah:
- Join the waitlist for the Fall Cohort of The Return, my course.
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
â Are you craving community on your intuitive eating journey? This Fall I'm teaching a live community cohort of my signature course, The Return. Join the waitlist today for $200 when enrollment opens.
In this episode, Leah goes through 7 sneaky signs that you might be struggling with disordered eating.
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
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- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
â Are you craving community on your intuitive eating journey? This Fall I'm teaching a live community cohort of my signature course, The Return. Join the waitlist today for $200 when enrollment opens.
In this episode, Leah goes through 5 reasons why your weight does not determine your health.
Resources mentioned:
- Grab your free anti-diet resource list
- Grab your free anti-diet research PDF
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
â Are you craving community on your intuitive eating journey? This Fall I'm teaching a live community cohort of my signature course, The Return. Join the waitlist today for $200 when enrollment opens.
On this episode, Leah sits down with a former 1:1 client who shares her story from disordered eating and body shame to intuitive eating and body peace.
She talks about:
- Befriending her body
- The connection to intuitive eating work and nature
- The unexpected outcomes of doing body image and intuitive eating work
More from Leah:
- Get on the waitlist for The Return Live Cohort Fall 2024
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
â Are you craving community on your intuitive eating journey? This Fall I'm teaching a live community cohort of my signature course, The Return. Join the waitlist today for $200 when enrollment opens.
In this solo episode, Leah gives you the rundown of the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating in 10 minutes.
Resources Mentioned:
- Elyse Resch on Shoulders Down
More from Leah:
- Join the Waitlist for the fall 2024 Live Cohort of The Return
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
â Are you craving community on your intuitive eating journey? This Fall I'm teaching a live community cohort of my signature course, The Return. Join the waitlist today for $200 when enrollment opens.
In this episode, Leah breaks down why it can feel so hard to stop eating when you feel full. Plus, she gives tools and tips for navigating these barriers to honoring fullmess.
Resources Mentioned:
- Food Insecurity and Intuitive Eating on a Budget
- Download your free Hunger/ Fullness Scale
- How Intuitive Eating Impacts Metabolism and Digestion
More from Leah:
- Get on the waitlist for The Return Live Cohort Fall 2024
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
â Are you craving community on your intuitive eating journey? This Fall I'm teaching a live community cohort of my signature course, The Return. Join the waitlist today for $200 when enrollment opens.
In this episode, Leah is interviewed by her friend Talia Koren, a dating and relationship coach. Talia and Leah discuss body image and dating.
More from Talia:
- Check out her podcast, Dating Intentionally
- Follow Talia on Instagram @dating.intentionally
More from Leah:
- Get on the waitlist for The Return Live Cohort Fall 2024
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, I announce that this fall, I'm teaching the first ever live cohort of my online course, The Return! Plus, I talk about the impact of community on an intuitive eating journey and share some pieces of my personal story.
The waitlist is officially open, you can add your name here.
More from Leah:
- Join the Waitlist for the fall 2024 Live Cohort of The Return
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
â°ď¸ I'd love to work with you when I return from my hike! Learn more about The Embodied Method and apply by July 5th for September start dates.
In this solo episode, Leah talks about the difference between being on a diet and being in the diet mentality. She goes through several hidden forms of diet mentality and offers some tools for moving forward.
Resources mentioned:
- 10 Ways To Divest From Diet Culture This Season
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
â°ď¸ I'd love to work with you when I return from my hike! Learn more about The Embodied Method and apply by July 5th for September start dates.
In this episode, Leah explores the idea of being a "foodie," and what this might mean about your relationship with food.
Resources mentioned:
- My Story Podcast Episode
- Greg Remmey on Shoulders Down
- Minnesota Starvation Study
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ I'd love to work with you this fall! Learn more about The Embodied Method and apply by July 5th.
This week Iâm joined by Greg Remmey, former client and founder of the popular food media empire, DEVOUR POWER.
Together, we discuss:
- The impact of being in the modeling industry on Greg's relationship with food and body
- How struggling with disordered eating led to starting a food blog
- What was going on behind the scenes in the early days of DEVOUR POWER
- Breaking out of all-or-nothing thinking
- Toxic bro optimization culture
- How Greg deals with trolls commenting on his food choices and appearance on social media
- The way Greg's relationship with alcohol shifted as a product of doing Intuitive Eating work
Resources Mentioned:
- Anti-Diet Media List
- Anti-Diet Research Guide
More From Greg:
- Greg's personal Instagram: @gregremmey
- DEVOUR POWER on Instagram: @devourpower
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ I'd love to work with you this fall! Learn more about The Embodied Method and apply by July 5th.
In this weekâs episode, Iâm joined by Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and body image coach Amanda Mittman. Amanda has worked with hundreds of clients and learned that the distress of a changing body can be very similar in different stages of life.
Together, we discuss:
- Perimenopause and why we're hearing more about it now
- The damage that diet culture causes in the perimenopause space
- How body grief shows up in midlife and in an aging body
- Losing young privilege and facing ageism
- How to seek support from your community
More from Amanda:
- Her private practice website
- Follow her Instagram
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ I'd love to work with you this fall! Learn more about The Embodied Method and apply by July 5th.
In this solo episode, Leah exposes the sneaky ways diet culture might be lurking in your pantry.
Resources Mentioned:
- Related Instagram Post
More from Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ Sign up for the Summer Support Anti-Diet Panel on June 6th! A FREE event featuring multidisciplinary anti-diet professionals to support you on your journey divesting from diet culture this summer.
This week Iâm joined by body liberation coach, Hannah Husband. Hannah (they/she) supports folks who feel left out of or harmed by mainstream fitness offerings.
Together, we discuss:
- How to break up with weight-loss focused fitness
- Approaching movement and exercise through the lens of anti-diet and intuitive eating
- Reclaiming movement as a way to help you regulate your nervous system
- How to transition from coercive movement practices to nourishing movement practices
- Simple steps you can take to get yourself in motion when you don't have the desire to exercise
đ If you enjoy this episode, make sure you RSVP for the FREE Anti-Diet Summer Support Panel Iâm hosting with Hannah on June 6th!
More from Hannah:
- Visit Hannahâs website
- Follow Hannah on Instagram
- Sign up for Hannahâs newsletter
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ Sign up for the Summer Support Anti-Diet Panel on June 6th! A FREE event featuring multidisciplinary anti-diet professionals to support you on your journey divesting from diet culture this summer.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, this week Iâm joined by Tory Stroker, an anti-diet Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. Tory specializes in disordered eating recovery and body image work for women, and in this conversation we both share our experiences with anxiety.
Together, we discuss:
- Our mental health journeys and triggers
- Pressures from the wellness industry to âcureâ anxiety
- Negative narratives around medication
- Our lowest points struggling with anxiety
- The intersection of wellness, culture, and mental health
- What we've gained from medication
Mentioned in the episode:
- Rethinking Wellness episode: Anxiety Dieting, Disordered Eating, and the Crunchy-Granola-to-Wellness Pipeline with Leah Kern
- Listen to Toryâs previous episode of Shoulders Down
More from Tory:
- Find Tory on Instagram
- Check-out her Substack
- Visit her website
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ Sign up for the Summer Support Anti-Diet Panel on June 6th! A FREE event featuring multidisciplinary anti-diet professionals to support you on your journey divesting from diet culture this summer.
This week, Iâm joined by Dacy Gillespie, a weight-inclusive, anti-diet personal stylist. She helps her clients make a mindset shift from thinking they need to wear what's flattering to unapologetically taking up space in the world.
Together, we discuss:
- Mindful shopping and minimalism
- How to shop intentionally
- The cultural implications of the word âflatteringâ
- Cultivating personal style vs. wearing clothes to look thinner
- Reframing our thoughts around body changes as we age
đ If you enjoy this episode, make sure you RSVP for the FREE Anti-Diet Summer Support Panel Iâm hosting with Dacy on June 6th!
More from Dacy:
- Subscribe to Dacyâs newsletter, Unflattering
- The Mindful Closet website
- The Making Space group program
- Dacyâs Instagram
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
đ Sign up for the Summer Support Anti-Diet Panel on June 6th! A FREE event featuring multidisciplinary anti-diet professionals to support you on your journey divesting from diet culture this summer.
In this weekâs episode, Iâm joined by advocate, author, and fat positive fertility specialist, Nicola Salmon. Nicola is a prominent figure in the world of fat activism, and the leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support. Sheâs also the author of the groundbreaking book âFat and Fertile.â
Together, we discuss:
- Why itâs time to ditch the myth that fat people have more challenges with fertility
- How to honor the bodyâs nervous system response when seeking out fertility support
- The misconception of calorie restriction for fertility improvement
- What it looks like to take a holistic approach towards health that spans beyond weight
Mentioned in the episode:
- The Real Reason Why Being Higher Weight Leads to Negative Health Outcomes (it's not the weight)
More from Nicola:
- Follow Nicola on Instagram
- Nicola's Website
- Nicolaâs Book: Fat and Fertile
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode I cover 10 actionable ways to start divesting from diet culture. This list includes, physical, energetic, and mental approaches to divest from diet culture.
Resources mentioned:
Grab your free hunger/ fullness scale and supplemental activity here
More from Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this weekâs episode Iâm joined by return guest Lizzy Pope, a professor and director of the undergraduate dietetics program at the University of Vermont. Lizzy is also a certified intuitive eating counselor and her research focuses on weight-inclusive nutrition education and manifestations of diet culture in social media.
Together, we discuss:
- How weight inclusivity & the rise of Ozempic have impacted dietetics
- The glorification of weight loss on TikTok
- The lack of expert voices providing nutrition content
- How TikTok videos perpetuate thin privilege and racism
- The challenges of learning and teaching weight inclusivity
Mentioned in the episode:
- Listen to Lizzyâs previous episode
More from Lizzy:
- Learn more about Lizzyâs work at UVM
- Check out her TikTok weight-normative messaging research
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, I give you 11 things you can do today to shift how you feel about your body. I cover:
- Curating your feed
- Ways to rewire your neural pathways
- Unconventional ideas for shifting your perspective on your body (hint outer space documentaries and psychedelics...)
Resources Mentioned:
- Download my free anti-diet media list
More from Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this BONUS solo episode, Leah answers the question as to whether or not it's possible to still eat intuitively if you use THC/ smoke weed.
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- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this weekâs episode, Iâm joined by Debbie Saroufim, a body acceptance coach and food trauma healer who helps women, teens and tweens make peace with their body and build up their immunity to diet culture. Debbieâs first childrenâs book, Fat & Beautiful: A Book About Why You Can Be Both, was published this spring.
Together, we discuss:
- Debbieâs journey from actress to trainer to body acceptance coach
- The moralization of health and wellness
- Learning to identify diet culture in our self-talk
- Being a thin person in the fat acceptance movement
- Conversations between parents and children
- Self-compassionate intuition and recovery
More from Debbie:
- Buy Debbieâs book
- Follow her on Instagram
- Check out her website
Mentioned in the episode:
- Debbie Lesko episode
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, I cover:
- A breakdown of Oprahâs new ABC Ozempic special
- The aspects of Oprahâs message that I appreciated
- Aspects of the special that I disagree with
- The real reasons why being higher weight can lead to negative health outcomes
- Pieces I felt were missing from the special
- What I wished the take-home message was
Resources Mentioned:
- HAES research freebie
- Episode on my friend's lived-experience on Ozempic
- The real reasons why being higher weight leads to negative health outcomes
More from Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this weekâs episode Iâm joined by Natalie Stine, anti-diet registered dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who has a passion for helping adults and children develop a peaceful relationship with food, body acceptance and trust.
Together, we discuss:
- Her journey from disordered eating to anti-diet dietitian
- The relief in Natalieâs ADHD diagnosis
- How neurodivergent eating patterns are pathologized
- Supporting neurodivergent clients
- Challenging the concept of normative ideals around food and health
More from Natalie:
- Follow her on Instagram
- Visit Healthier Tomorrows website
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, I answer the 10 most common questions I get about intuitive eating:
- What is intuitive eating?
- Can I really just listen to my bodyâs cues instead of following a diet or food rules?
- But what if when I start listening to my bodyâs hunger cues, I canât stop eating?
- What if I only crave cookies, candy, and âjunk foodâ forever?!
- Am I allowed to eat food when Iâm not actually hungry?
- How can I overcome the guilt of eating foods that I once labeled as âbadâ?
- Will I lose weight when eating intuitively?
- How do I get rid of a weight loss mindset?
- What if my doctor said I need to lose weight?
- How do I make peace with my current body if I hate the way it looks?
Resources Mentioned:
- Download my free Intuitive Eating research guide
- Set-point weight blog post
More from Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, Iâm joined by Jenn Baswick, a food freedom dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor passionate about helping women find peace with food and their bodies. She is the founder of The Intuitive Nutritionist and the host of The Intuitively You podcast.
Together, we discuss:
- Studying nutrition from a place of disordered eating
- Reconciling with âwoo-wooâ
- Why mindset is important for healing
- Affirmations vs. bridging core beliefs
- Overcoming inner food police voices
- Tools to reframe mindset
More from Jenn:
- Jennâs Instagram
- Visit her website
- The Intuitively You podcast
- Free binge eating quiz
- Food Freedom Vision Guide
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Send me a voice message
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this solo episode, I share about my decision to leave Instagram. I discuss:
- The breadcrumbs that lead me to this decision
- How using IG for my biz negatively impacted my mental health
- How I knew it was time to make this leap
- The fears that come with this change
- An update on how I've been feeling in the last 4 months since making this decision
Resources Mentioned:
Why I'm leaving Instagram (the substack piece I read on the episode)
My story podcast episode
Send me a voice message on my Speakpipe
More from Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, we are joined by Alissa Rumsey, a registered dietitian, nutrition therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and the author of Unapologetic Eating: Make Peace With Food and Transform Your Life. Together, we discuss:
- How Alissa moved from a weight normative to a weight inclusive practice
- Devising âunapologetic eatingâ
- Food freedom backlash in fat bodies
- Diet culture as a force for controlling people
- Motives behind beauty standards for women
- The power of going out without makeup
- Being an author with privilege
Mentioned in the episode:
- Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole
- Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
- Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat
- The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf
- âLived Experience with Ozempicâ episode
More from Alissa:
- Visit Alissaâs website
- Follow her on instagram
- Check out her book Unapologetic Eating
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
Today I'm joined by one of my beloved former 1:1 clients, Amy. Together we discuss:
- Amyâs process with deciding to pursue an intuitive eating journey
- The role of faith and spirituality in Amyâs journey
- How redefining health changed everything for Amy
- The intersection of disordered eating and chronic illness
- How a trip to the zoo gave Amy a big âahaâ moment
- Amyâs realization about the impacts of bullying herself
Mentioned in the episode:
- Episode with my former professor, Lizzy pope
- Research PDF Freebie
- Master Your Hunger Cues Workshop
More From Leah:
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
Today Iâm joined by body image coach and educator Bri Campos. Bri is a licensed mental health counselor based in New Jersey and the founder of Body Image with Bri. **
Together, we discuss:
- Briâs food & body image story
- Internalized anti-fat bias
- Honoring intersectionality in body image work
- Why affirmations wonât cut it when it comes to doing body image work
- The biggest myth about body image work
- The importance of sitting with body grief
- Centering the fat experience as a normal experience
Mentioned in the episode:
- Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
- The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
- Christy Harrisonâs podcast Food Psych
- The Real Reasons Why Being Higher Weight Can Lead to Negative Health Outcomes (it's not the weight!)
More from Bri:
- Briâs Instagram
- The Body Image with Bri Blog
- The Body Grievers Club Podcast
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this solo episode, I announce an exciting podcast update. Then, I breakdown 4 hurdles that might be keeping you stuck on your intuitive eating journey. I discuss:
- How lingering mental restriction might be keeping you from experiencing full peace with food
- What happens when you don't give yourself enough time to habituate
- The difference between intuitive eating and rebellion/ spite eating
- Why you're struggling with hearing body cues
- Tips for addressing the 4 most common hurdles
Resources Mentioned:
Why I'm leaving Instagram in March
Master Your Hunger Cues Workshop
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this weekâs episode, Iâm joined by dietitian and mindfulness teacher Keirra Bartley. She owns the private practice Attune Nutrition and believes everyone has the right to feel at home in their body and on this earth.
Together we discuss:
- Keirraâs food & body image story
- How being conscious about sustainability led Keirra down a path of disordered eating
- How mindfulness can support healing our relationships with food and body
- Misconceptions of what mindfulness looks like
- How wellness culture has co-opted mindfulness
More from Keirra:
- Check out Attune Nutritionâs website
- The Attune News Substack
- Follow Keirra on Instagram
More from Leah:
- Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
- Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
- Join my self-paced course, The Return
- Subscribe to my personal Substack
- Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
- Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
- Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, we are joined by Registered Dietitian, pubic speaker and running coach, Serena Marie. Serena uses a unique blend of intuitive eating, somatic counseling, and running nutrition to help you fuel your dreams. Together, we discuss:
- Serena Marieâs journey with disordered eating & running
- How Serena was introduced to intuitive eating
- Addressing thin privilege & internalized weight stigma
- The problems with under-fueling & under-hydrating before, during or after exercising
- How to set yourself up for success at as athlete
More from Serena Marie:
Listen to Leah on Serenaâs podcast, Dear Runner Bod
Visit Serenaâs website
Follow Serena on Instagram @serenamarierd
More from Leah:
Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, we are joined by nutrition student and wellness podcaster, Emily Beal of Energy with Emily and What I Didnât Know. Together, we discuss:
- Emilyâs journey from body neutrality to disordered eating to recovery
- How disordered eating can lead people into studying nutrition
- The relationship between perfectionism, over-achieving & disordered eating
- Emilyâs journey with mental health, therapy & medication
- Learning to be enough
More from Emily:
Hear Leah on Emilyâs podcast, What I Didnât Know
Follow Emily on Instagram @energy.with.emily
Join Emilyâs email list
More from Leah:
Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this episode, we are joined by Intuitive Eating Coach and HAES advocate, Jonny Landels! In this episode, we discuss:
- Jonny's food and body story
- The impact of being bullied for his body size on Jonny's relationship with food
- How working at CrossFit skyrocketed Jonny into disordered eating and negative body image
- The messy middle parts of healing from disordered eating
- How Jonny finally stopped counting calories and tracking macros
- How Jonny's rigidity with food negatively impacted his relationships
Find Jonny on Instagram to learn more about his work
Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com
In this week's episode, we catch up with Koren, a graduate of my 1:1 coaching program, The Embodied Method. In this episode, we discuss:
- Koren's story with her long history of dieting and trying to manipulate the her body
- The tipping point that led Koren to reach out for support
- How Koren went from being a lifelong dieter to becoming an intuitive eater
- The tools that have made the biggest difference in helping Koren make peace with her body
Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
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In this week's solo episode, I cover:
- The 3 biggest things Iâve changed my mind on in 3 years of running my biz
- How Iâve shifted my approach to coaching (specifically, body image coaching)
- The way my views on when and how to incorporate gentle nutrition with clients has shifted over time
- How (and why) Iâve drastically changed my mind on the role I want social media to play in my biz ecosystem
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- My story with navigating the holiday season before and after becoming an intuitive eater and healing my body image
- Common hurdles to navigating the holidays as an intuitive eater
- Specific tips for handling loved-ones still entrenched in diet culture
- How to avoid eating past comfortable fullness at the big holiday meal(s)
- Dealing with the desire to fill the void of unmet needs with food
- Moving through the sadness that can come up when a delicious celebratory meal is coming to an end.
- Navigating the situation where youâre being hosted for the holidays and donât have control over food and mealtimes
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In this episode, we are joined by fellow anti-diet dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Christy Harrison! In this episode, we discuss
- Christyâs food and body story
- How an innocent pursuit of wellness can quickly lead to disordered eating
- How wellness culture kicked diet culture out of the mainstream spotlight
- The âcare effectâ as a possible explanation as to why some people claim that wellness interventions âworkâ
- The role of wellness in creating stigma around using medications for mental health support
- Christyâs take on whether or not we should avoid alternative medicine approaches altogether
- Why Christy canât stand the cultural obsession with gut health
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In this episode, we are joined by fellow anti-diet dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Sam Previte of Find Food Freedom. In this episode, we discuss:
- Sam's story with her relationship with food and body
- Sam's journey from being a "fence straddler" to becoming a full on Intuitive Eating RD
- How Sam approaches sharing the Intuitive Eating message with large TV audiences
- The aspect of IE that has been on Sam's heart as of recently
- Sam's biggest diet culture pet peeve
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In this week's solo episode, we talk about how your relationship with food impacts you on a physiological level. We cover:
- How relationship with food impacts digestion and metabolism
- The impact of stress on your body
- Sympathetic versus parasympathetic nervous system
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In this week's solo episode, we talk about the concept of "sugar addiction." We cover:
- The fundamental issue with asserting that sugar is addictive
- Debunking the common arguments made in support of sugar addiction
- The reason why you might FEEL addicted to sugar (or any food).
- The state of the research on sugar addiction
Meta analysis on sugar addiction
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In this week's episode, we catch up with Lauren, a graduate of my 1:1 coaching program, The Embodied Method. In this episode, we discuss:
- Lauren's story with her long history of dieting and trying to manipulate the size shape of her body
- How her relationship with food, body, and exercise has changed since doing The Embodied Method and becoming an Intuitive Eater
- How Lauren's self talk has dramatically shifted as a product of doing this work
- How intuitive eating and rejecting diet culture has helped Lauren ton live more in alignment with her social justice values
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In this episode we are joined by my mom! We talk about:Â
- My mom's relationship with food and body over the years
- How my mom had come to find body acceptance
- Why my mom didn't realize I was struggling with disordered eating
- Her personal experience with intuitive eating and Health At Every Size
- Why I don't like the phrase "everything in moderation."
- My mom's biggest diet culture pet peeve
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In this episode, we are joined by one of my undergrad professors, Dr. Faryl Bertman, PhD, RDN. We discuss:
- Dr. Farylâs story with her relationship with food and body
- The âcrunchy hippieâ to wellness culture pipeline
- The slippery slope of using systems level thinking as justification for individual food restrictions
- How Dr Farylâs approach to teaching changed since adopting the IE HAES framework
- The concept of âfed is bestâ
- How white supremacy shows up in food systems
- Approaching intuitive eating while navigating food insecurity
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In this week's solo episode, we dive into this question:
If weight is not an indicator of health, than how do you explain the "research" suggesting that being fat leads to worse health outcomes? We discuss:
- The fundamental issue with asserting that correlation equals causation in weight research
- The harms of weight stigma (including medical weight stigma)
- The harms of weight cycling
- How to know if you can trust anti-diet research
Before diving into the episode, I give a quick life update.
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In this episode, we are joined by one of my very dear friends, Jamie. In this episode we cover:
- A brief timeline of the drug Ozempic + a summary of the facts
- Jamie's story with her relationship with food and body
- What led Jamie to go on Ozempic for weight loss
- Jamie's lived-experience on the drug including side effects
- Whether or not Jamie saw results on the drug
- Why Jamie ultimately decided to go off Ozempic
- What Jamie would share with someone considering going on Ozempic
CONTENT WARNING: Explicit disordered eating behaviors are discussed in this episode. If hearing details accounts of disordered eating behaviors would be triggering for you at this point in your journey, perhaps this is an episode that you chose to skip.
Resourced mentioned:Ragen Chastain's series on weight loss drugs-Part 1Part 2Part 3Novo Nordisk receiving consequences for their deceptive marketing tactics
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In this episode, we are joined by Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and personal trainer, Jeff Ash. In this episode, we discuss:
- Jeff's story with his relationship with food and body
- How to know that we can trust IE research over diet research
- Actionable tips for men in heterosexual relationships on how to support their female partners on their IE journey
- How your partner can support you on your IE journey even if they're not fully onboard with IE themself
- Advice for men trying to divest from conventional âbro gym cultureâ
- How to still have performance goals for exercise while staying within the IE framework
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In this episode, we are joined by certified eating disorder RD and Somatic Experiencing practitioner, Anastasia Nevin. In this episode, we discuss:
- Anastasia's story with her relationship with food and body
- How Anastasia decided to pursue Somatic Experiencing work
- Somatic Experiencing as a tool for healing relationship with food and body
- Practical self-regulation SE tools to get through distressful body image spirals
- IE as a spiritual framework
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In this episode, we are joined by certified personal trainer and HAES aligned fitness expert, Kira Onysko. In this episode, we talk about:
- Kira's story with her relationship with food and body
- Why using exercise for weight loss is ultimately not sustainable
- How to move past using exercise to attempt weight loss
- Getting back into movement after healing from a disordered/ abusive relationship with movement.
- How to spot red flags in an exercise teacher or personal trainer
- What to do if you fear that you'll never intuitively crave movement
- How to check your intentions behind movement
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In this episode, we are joined by clinical social worker, certified intuitive eating counselor, and HAES aligned therapist, Kate Morris. In this episode, we talk about:
- Kate's story with her relationship with food and body
- Ellyn Satterâs division of responsibility model and how it can help parents raise intuitive eaters
- Things Kate does in her own family to help her kids maintain an anti-diet, intuitive eating approach to food
- What to do when your kids bring home diet-culture they learned from outside the home
- The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recent guidelines on childhood "obesity" and why they are going to do harm
- Kate's biggest diet culture pet peeve relating to moms
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In this episode, we are joined by Jordan Quinn. In this episode, we talk about:
- Jordan's story with his relationship with food and body
- Disordered behaviors in wrestling culture
- Why Jordan struggles with the term intuitive eater
- Challenges men face when it comes to body image and disordered eating
- Connecting with your authentic identify in recovery
- How Jordan's relationship with his body has changed since he quit bodybuilding
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This week I'm flying solo to bring you a special episode to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Shoulders Down podcast! In this episode, I'm sharing my whole, unfiltered story about my own struggled with disordered eating. I talk about:
- What my relationship with food and body was like from childhood up until present day
- My rock bottom moment in diet culture
- How I discovered Intuitive Eating for the first time
- What my journey to becoming an intuitive eater looked like
- The parts of healing my relationship with food that took the longest for me
- How my relationship with my body and exercise has changed over the years
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In this episode we are joined by my dad! We talk about:
- My dad's relationship with food and body over the years
- Whether or not my dad considers himself an intuitive eating
- How my dad would explain Intuitive Eating to someone if asked
- What's really underneath my dad's desire to lose weight
- Society's definition of success versus dad's definition
- What intuition means to dad and how he experiences it
My dad is incredibly vulnerable in this episode and I am very grateful o him for coming on the pod. Thanks dad, love you!!
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In this episode, we are joined by my yoga teacher while I was living in NYC, Erica Stanzione. In this episode, we talk about:
- Erica's story about how listening to her intuition led her to take a massive leap in following her dream
- How Erica knew when it was time to take this leap
- Dealing with inevitable judgment when going against the grain
- Yoga as a tool to enhance connection to intuition
- Navigating body comparison during yoga class
- Erica's biggest pet peeve in the yoga industry
- What intuition means to Erica and how it manifests for her
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In this episode, we are joined by fellow anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, Claire Chewning. In this episode, we talk about:
- Claire's story with her relationship with food and body
- The most common nutrition myths Claire see's being spread on TikTok
- How she handles the inevitable TikTok trolls
- How holding certain identities impacts the response from strangers on social media
- Our reactions to recent developments on a shared favorite podcast involving some problematic diet culture messages
- How to decide when to stop engaging with a creator's content
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In this episode, we are joined by certified mindset coach and expert, Jenifer Diaz! In this episode, we talk about:
- Jen's story with how she got into mindset coaching
- Why there really is hope to change deeply engrained thought patterns/ beliefs
- How the concept of neuroplasticity comes into play with beocming an intuitive eater
- Tips for taking the leap into unknown territory even when you are afraid
- The importance of defining your own values
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In this episode, we are joined by a fellow HAES, intuitive eating dietitian, Aaron Flores. In this episode, we talk about:
- Aaron's story with his relationship with food and body
- How Aaron came to accept the Intuitive Eating and HAES frameworks
- Aaron's experience being a dietitian who self-identifies as fat
- Balancing not framing recovery around body size while also acknowledging how hard it is to live in a weight-bias culture
- What Aaron learned from interviewing 20 men about their relationship with food and body on his podcast, Men Unscripted.
- How Masculinity creates an extra layer to body image work
- The concept of "bro science" and Aaron's thoughts on why men are drawn to things like bio hacking and optimization
- Why recovery is worth it even when it is fucking hard
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In this episode, we are joined by HAES, and Intuitive Eating aligned therapist, Pam Skop. In this episode, we talk about:
- Pam's story with her relationship with food and body
- Pam's journey to becoming a therapist
- How to navigate medical professionals triggering you in recovery
- Some of the ways Pam has seen diet culture penetrate the yoga world
- How yoga can be supportive to IE and body image work
- IE as a spiritual framework
Before diving into the episode, I give some quick updates on expectations for the podcast moving forward (plus a little life-update check-in).
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In this solo episode, we are talking about navigating intuitive eating while traveling. We discuss:Â
- The challenges travel poses for intuitive eating
- My personal history with traveling while struggling with disordered eating
- The Importance of snacks when traveling
- Leaning into logic and self-care to govern eating on the road
- Flexibility with movement and food when traveling
- Advocating for yourself when traveling in a group
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In this episode, we are joined by fellow anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, Rachael Hartley. Rachael is also the author of the book Gentle Nutrition. In this episode, we talk about:
- Rachelâs story with her relationship with food
- Why Rachael decided to write an entire book on the 10th principle of IE, gentle nutrition
- What is gentle nutrition?
- Rachelâs hierachry of nutrition needs
- How diet culture nutrition is different than gentle nutrition
- Why Rachel doesnât believe in saving gentle nutrition for last
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In this weekâs episode, I'm joined by Rachel Bass, an anti-diet personal trainer and certified intuitive eating counselor. In this episode, we talk about:
- Rachel's story with her relationship with food and body
- How being an actress impacted her relationship with food and body
- How she approaches working with personal training clients in an anti-diet aligned way
- Questions to ask yourself to engage in intuitive movement
- Why Rachel loves the satisfaction factor aspect of IE
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This week we are joined by Debbie Lesko, an anti-advocate and diet activist and eating disorder survivor. In this episode we talk about:
- Debâs story with 50+ year long struggle with an eating disorder
- The pieces that helped Deb finally decide to commit to recovery
- The story behind what led Deb to create her account, Diets Dont Work and her feelings about how its grown
- A massive turning point in Debâs body image journey
- How Deb stays rooted in recovery on bad body image days
Before diving into the episode, I share info about my FREE resource, The Intuitive Eater Holiday Survival Guide in honor of it being Thanksgiving week. I also share about my new self-paced course experience offering, The Return.
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In this episode, I answer 2 listener questions:
One about the role of hydration in Intuitive Eating and another about navigating getting sick and wanting to "capitalize" on the experience as a socially acceptable excuse to restrict.
This week's episode is a shorter one as I am currently juggling lots of (exciting) things here at Leah Kern Nutrition.
In this episode I share the news about the new offering I've been working on for MONTHS...
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This week I'm flying solo for an important episode covering the intersection of food insecurity, privilege and intuitive eating. In this episode, I cover:
- Why/ how intuitive eating involves privilege
- Intuitive eating principles that are difficult to practice when struggling with food insecurity
- Intuitive eating principles that are helpful/Â supportive to practice when struggling with food insecurity
- Addressing barriers to practicing IE when struggling with food insecurity or financial instability
- Handling food waste as an intuitive eater
- Tips for practicing intuitive eating on on a budget
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This week we are joined by Dr. Diana Gordon, a licensed psychologist, coach, and content creator specializing in Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES). In this episode we talk about:
- Diana's story with her relationship with food and body
- The social justice element of Intuitive Eating and HAES
- Why emotional eating gets a bad reputation
- How emotional eating can actually be a helpful tool
- The intersection of Intuitive Eating and spirituality
- How wellness culture seeps into the spirituality world and how to steer clear of these sneaky form of elitist threads
Books referenced in the episode:
- Fearing The Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings
- The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
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This week we are joined by Talia Koren, the founder of Work Week Lunch, an intuitive eating aligned meal prep subscription service. In this episode we talk about:
- Talia's story with her relationship with food
- How Talia got into meal prepping
- Why meal prepping gets a diet culture reputation
- How meal prepping can actually be helpful and aligned with intuitive eating
- Options for approaching meal prep
- How to balance honoring cravings when prepping ahead
- Where to start if youâve new to meal prep
- Tips for making meal prepping feel less like a tedious chore
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This week I'm the one being interviewed on the pod! This episode originally aired on my friend and colleague, Molly Seifert's podcast, What She Gained. I loved our convo so much that I wanted to share it with you here on Shoulders Down. In this episode we talk about
- My story with developing a disordered relationship with food and body
- How I knew my relationship with food felt out of alignment
- What I gained in life as a result of healing my relationship with food
- How intuitive eating has led to intuitive living in my personal lifw
- Client stories of how learning intuitive eating has led to intuitive living
Before diving into the interview with Lindsay, we answer a listener question about supplements! Are they really necessary? Do they just make for expensive pee? Do we really need them to fill in the gaps?
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This week we are joined by Lindsay Everhart, an anti-diet, HAES, and Intuitive Eating aligned therapist. In this episode we talk about:
- Lindsay's values around her relationship with food and body
- Self compassion versus self-criticism as tools for motivation and behavior change
- Why self-compassion won't make you "lose your edge"
- Tools to shift into a more self-compassionate mindset
- How to increase your tolerance for experiencing hard emotions after numbing them as a result of having a disconnected relationship with food + body
Before diving into the interview with Lindsay, we answer a listener question about how Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size fit into the current medical research that shows a connection between folks in higher weight bodies and poor health outcomes.
Connect with Lindsay and learn more about her work on her website
Learn more about Kristen Neff's work on self-compassion through watching her ted talk
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This week we are joined by Rachel Goodman, a fellow anti-diet dietitian. In this episode we talk about:
- Rachel's story with her relationship with food and body
- Rachel's personal experience with maintaining religious dietary restrictions while still being an intuitive eater
- How to keep yourself honest about your TRUE intentions for dietary restrictions
- Differentiating between religious/ value based dietary restrictions and diet culture driven food rules
- Why religious dietary restrictions/ fast days can align with intuitive eating
Connect with Rachel on Instagram @dietitian.rachelgoodman
Get Rachel's free training for food freedom professionals, 3 Steps To Boost Your Coaching Confidence
Learn more about Rachel's coaching services & online programs on her website
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This week we are joined by Mya Kwon, a fellow anti-diet dietitian. In this episode we talk about:
- Mya's story with her relationship with food and body
- Mya's unconventional path into the world of HAES and Intuitive Eating
- How Mya's students respond to the weight inclusive curriculum
- Why grieving the thin ideal is an important part of body image healing
- Why self-compassion is central to intuitive eating
Before diving into the interview with Mya, we answer a listener question about what to do when you've stopped calorie counting but you cant stop the internal calorie tracker in your brain
Connect with Mya on Instagram @foodbody.peace
Learn more about Mya's work and offerings here
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In this weekâs episode, I have the absolute honor of sitting down with Elyse Resh, one of the co-authors of Intuitive Eating. In this episode, we discuss:
- Elyseâs story with her relationship with food and body
- The behind the scenes story on how the Intuitive Eating framework came to be
- How Intuitive Eating has evolved over the last ~30 years
- Common misconceptions about the Intuitive Eating framework
- How to spot fake or adulterated Intuitive Eating
- Elyseâs views on Intuitive Eating as a spiritual framework
- Why self-compassion is central to Intuitive Eating
- The concept of âthe sadness of saying enoughâ when eating
Intuitive Eating has had a profound impact on my personal and professional life and I am eternally grateful to Elyse and her co-author, Evelyn for the labor, energy, and love they have poured into their work developing this framework. This episode is so deeply special to me, I hope you enjoy!
Learn more about Elyse's work here
Visit the Intuitive Eating website here
Connect with Elyse on Instagram @elyseresch
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This week we are joined by Lindsey Schafer and Catherine Tumminello, two anti-diet aligned therapist who focus on body image issues. Lindsey and Catherine run a therapy group called "My Body in the Bedroom" for women who struggle with body image, focusing on how negative body image can impact dating, relationships, and intimacy. In this episode we talk about:
- How Lindsey and Catherine got involved in body image work
- How body image struggles impact dating, relationships, and intimacy
- Tips for folks who fear they aren't lovable in their current body
- Handling rejection when dating without spiraling and blaming your body
- How to navigate bad body image days
- Tips for navigating sex and intimacy without being in your head about your body
- What to do if body love and body acceptance feel impossible right now
- Getting back into the dating game after your body has changed
Before diving into the interview with Lindsey and Catherine, we answer a listener question about whether or not it's possible to prioritize nutrition without going "overboard."
Connect with Lindsey on Instagram and learn more about her work on her website.
Connect with Catherine on Instagram and learn more about her work here.
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By popular demand... this week we are joined by my boyfriend, Al! In this episode, we talk about:
- Al's story with his relationship with food and body
- How Al explains intuitive eating in his own words
- How his relationship with food has changed as a product of dating an intuitive eating RD
- The aspects of intuitive eating and Health At Every Size that were most surprising to Al
- His thoughts on my line of work and social media platforms
- What he's learned about himself as a product of being exposed to the anti diet world
- How to "train" a partner who is unintentionally making harmful food and body comments
- The impact of intuitive eating on romantic relationships
Before diving into the interview with Al, we answer a listener question about two popular schools of thoughts on healing binge eating.
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This week we are joined by my intern and current dietetic student, Ally Wheeler! Ally has been interning at Leah Kern Nutrition for the past several months and today she comes on the pod to discuss intuitive eating in college. In this episode, we talk about:
- Allyâs story with her relationship with food and body
- How Allyâs blog content has shifted since learning more about intuitive eating
- Unique challenges that come with eating intuitively in college
- How to handle feeling out of control with the constant availability of foods in the dinning hall
- How to honor your bodyâs cues within the confines of having limited foods available on the meal plan
- Navigating living closely with roommates feeling like youâre comparing your eating and lifestyle choices
- What Ally is still working on her intuitive eating journey
Check out Ally's blog series on the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating
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This week we are joined by Lauren Sharpe, a fellow anti-diet dietitian. In this episode we talk about:
- Lauren's story with her relationship with food and body
- How working at Lulu Lemon introduced Lauren to wellness culture which planted the seeds for her obsession with health
- Why you canât "cure" your anxiety with diet and exercise
- The moment Lauren knew she couldnât continue living with rigid food rules
- Orthorexia: How healthy eating can actually turn unhealthy
- Why weight loss and IE arenât compatible
Before diving into the interview with Lauren, we answer a listener question about how to prioritize gentle nutrition and movement without focusing on weight loss.
Connect with Lauren on Instagram here
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
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In this week's episode, we catch up with Erica, a graduate of my 1:1 coaching program, The Embodied Method. In this episode, we discuss:
- Ericaâs story with her long history of dieting and trying to manipulate the size shape of her body
- How her relationship with food and body has changed since doing The Embodied Method and becoming an Intuitive Eater
- The ripple effects of becoming an Intuitive Eater in Ericaâs life
- The aspects of Intuitive Eating that were most surprising to Erica
- Erica's advice to someone who is on the fence about going all in with Intuitive Eating
Before diving into the interview with Erica, we answer a listener question on how to navigate a situation where you're caring for children (babysitting, teaching, camp counselor, etc.) who come from a diet culture homes.
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In this very special episode, two of my best friends, Be and Victoria, join me to reflect on the 18-day hiking trip we just came back from. In this episode, we talk about:
- Be and Victoria's relationships with food
- Vegetarianism and why they both ultimately decided to get rid of this rule
- How being on the trail forces you to pay more attention to body cues
- Differences in cravings and appetite on the trail versus off the trail
- Body image on trail- how wearing the same outfit, not showering, and not looking in a mirror for days effected body image
- Favorite food combinations on trail
Submit your question(s) here for chance to have it answered on an upcoming podcast episode
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This week we are joined by anti-diet dietitian and former elite-level synchronized swimmer (artistic swimmer), Katie Spada! In this episode we talk about:Â
- Katieâs story - how being a competitive athlete led to disordered eating and body image struggles
- Why Disordered behaviors become normalized in competitive athletic settings
- Katieâs breaking point with dieting/ restricting
- Why athletes are uniquely prone to body image struggles
- How the competitive athletic community is starting to change to better support athletes
- Why competitive sport culture makes it hard to allow guilt free rest and where to start with rewiring this mindset
Connect with Katie on Instagram here
Check out Katie's website here
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In this week's episode, we catch up with Taylor, a graduate of my 1:1 coaching program, The Embodied Method. In this episode, we discuss:
- Taylor's long history of dieting starting with Weight Watchers at age 9
- What made her decide give up dieting and do The Embodied Method
- How her relationship with food and body changed since becoming an intuitive eater
- Unexpected ripple effects Taylor has experienced as a result of doing the program
- Taylor's initial hesitations with intuitive eating before signing up for the program
Before diving into the interview with Taylor, we answer a listener question on how to know what portion size you should be eating.
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This week we are joined by anti-diet dietitian and self-proclaimed pop punk, Kristin Lawton! In this episode, we discuss:
- Kristin's story with her relationship with food and body
- How Kristin's approach to counseling and personal training has changed since learning about Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size
- The intersection of pop punk culture and anti-diet culture
- Dieting as a powerful political sedative
- Disordered eating and body image struggles in the LGBTQ+ community
- Barriers to getting eating disorder treatment in the LGBTQ+ community
Before diving into this week's guest interview, I answer a listener question on why we crave calorie-dense foods when stressed.
Download Kristin's glossary of terms for talking about the LGBTQ+ community plus other helpful resources here
Connect with Kristin on Instagram @thepoppunkdietitan
Apply to The Embodied Method 1:1 coaching program here
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This week we are joined by Dr. Lizzy Pope, anti-diet dietitian and director of the dietetic program at The University of Vermont (my alma mater). In this episode, we discuss:
- Lizzy's story with her relationship with food and body
- Lizzy's transition away from the weight-normative approach in nutrition
- How Lizzy has changed her curriculum to reflect the new body of research on weight-inclusive nutrition
- General trends Lizzy has observed in terms of her dietetic students relationships with food over the course of their time in undergrad
- Lizzy's background working in a prominent nutrition research lab and her thoughts about the experience in hindsight
- The many issues with nutrition research and the pieces that are often missing from the picture
Before diving into this week's guest interview, I answer a listener question on how to eat out at a restaurant without feeling out of control. Click here to download the FREE resource I mention while answering the listener question.
Connect with Lizzie on twitter @LizzyPope
Learn more about Lizzie's academic work here
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This week we are joined by Chris Irish, a fellow anti-diet dietitian. In this episode, we discuss:
- Chrisâs story with his relationship with food and body
- Chrisâs unlikely journey into the dietetics career path
- How studying to become a dietitian changed Chrisâs relationship with food
- Common âbro scienceâ myths and the danger of taking advice from other people's anecdotal experiences
- Why so many men are obsessed with protein
- The unique ways in which body image struggles manifest amongst the male community and how Chris helps clients through these struggles
- Why college creates the âperfect stormâ for disordered eating behaviors
Before diving into this week's guest interview, I answer a listener question on how to navigate diet culture comments coming from loved ones. Click here to download the FREE resource I mention while answering the listener question.
Connect with Chris on Instagram @chris.irish.rd
Inquire about Chris's services here
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If you want to be able to peacefully get stoned without ending up in a high binge, this episode was made for you. In our first every solo episode, I'm diving deep on all things cannabis and intuitive eating. In this episode I talk about:
- My personal story: how my relationship with cannabis changed as I healed my relationship with food.
- Top 3 reasons why high binges happen in the first place
- Why you're still binging when you're stoned but not when you're sober
- How to handle the situation where your mouth wants to continue experiencing the food but your body says you're full
- Various detailed tips and tools for addressing the causes of high binging
- The real sadness that can come up when you realize you're full and how to navigate this sadness
- Game changing questions/ prompts to ask yourself to get clear on your relationship with food in the context of using cannabis
- How to choose what to eat when stoned when everything sounds so good
- Navigating social pressures to participate in "munchies" when you're not actually hungry
In lieu of answering a listener question this week, I address a few questions from my Instagram audience on the topic of cannabis and intuitive eating.
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Before diving into this week's guest interview, I answer a listener question on how to navigate Intuitive Eating when you are prescribed a medication with side effects that decrease your appetite. Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on the show? Submit your question(s) here for chance to have it answered on an upcoming podcast episode!
This week we are joined by Katie Campbell, a fellow Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and anti-diet dietitian. In this episode, we discuss:
- Katie's story from harmless curiosity about nutrition to full blown obsession
- The moment Katie realized she was struggling with disordered eating and how she started moving through recovery
- Katie's days working for one of the most popular (and insidious) modern day dieting companies
- Behind the scenes details of this incredibly problematic diet company
- Why disordered eating behaviors are especially prevalent in mountain towns
- Disordered eating under the guise of environmentalism, veganism, or being "crunchyâ
Connect with Katie on Instagram @bitterrootnutrition.llc
Inquire about Katie's services here
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Before diving into this week's guest interview, I answer a listener question on why you're still binging even after you've allowed all foods. I address the top 3 reasons why binges happen, how to actually stop when you notice fullness, and I also share my own experience healing from binge eating. Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on the show? Submit your question(s) here for chance to have it answered on an upcoming podcast episode!
This week we are joined by Megan Lublyi, a fellow Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, weight inclusive and HAES-aligned registered dietitian. In this episode, we discuss:
- Megan story with recovering from an eating disorder and struggling to get treatment due to weight biases in the medical community
- Skepticism and cognitive dissonance with Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size (HAES) and the Semmelweis reflex
- HAES and social determinants of health
- Downstream effects of weight stigma in healthcare
- Meganâs journey with being a yoga teacher and why she ultimately decided to stop teaching
- Why Megan loves slow living and "taking her damn time"
- Intuitive living: using the bodyâs feedback to inform decision making
- Why emotional eating isnât bad
- How the recent Roe v. Wade draft leak threatens body autonomy and how that relates to healing your relationship with food and body
Connect with Megan on Instagram @asoftplacetoland_nutrition
Learn more about Megan's offerings here
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This week we are joined by Emily Holt-Gosselin, a fellow Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who is also a yoga instructor. In this episode, we discuss:
- Emilys story with recovering from an eating disorder and substance abuse
- The intersection of intuitive eating and social justice as a catalyst for Emily's recovery from her eating disorder
- Diet culture's origins in racism
- Issues within the âhealth coachingâ sphere and specifically Emily's experience as a student at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
- Emilyâs journey with transitioning from âhealth coaching" to becoming a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
- The intersection of Emilyâs identity as a yoga teacher and her identity as an Intuitive Eating Counselor
Before diving into this week's guest interview, I answer a listener question on how to decipher your hunger and fullness cues. Click here for access to your FREE Hunger fullness activity and resource (this is the exact activity I use with my 1:1 coaching clients).
Connect with Emily on Instagram @em.poweredliving
Learn more about Emily's offerings here
Learn about Emily's yoga class offerings at Sangha Studio in Burlington
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Before diving into this week's guest interview, I introduce a NEW segment where I'll be answering listener questions! I kick off this segment by answering a listener question about Intermittent Fasting.
This week we are joined by Tory Stroker, a fellow intuitive eating and Health At Every Size dietitian who is also a new mama! In this episode, we discuss:
- How being a dancer for 20 years impacted Tory's relationship with food and body
- Tory's story with recovering from disorder eating while also pursuing a career to become a dietitian
- Challenges that come up with intuitive eating while pregnant and Tory's tips for navigating these challenges
- How to handle the influx of body-centric comments during pregnancy
- Navigating wellness culture and healthism in pregnancy and motherhood
- The stigma society places on bottle feeding and the reality of choosing bottle feeding over breastfeeding
Resources/ References Mentioned:
- Click here for the NY Times article on Intermittent Fasting
- Click here for the study referenced on Intermittent Fasting
- Click here for the video Tory reference's on intuitive bottle feeding
Follow Tory on Instagram @torystrokernutrition.
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In this week's episode we're joined by Rel Brender, a question-asker, mistake-maker, earth steward, and Jewish ritual candlemaker in pursuit of an aligned, interdependent life. In this episode, we talk about:
- How Relâs relationship with land transformed their relationship with food
- The story behind Relâs candle-dipping business, Cognitive Resonance
- The connection between ancestral wisdom and intuition
- Defining beauty outside of diet cultureâs standards
- How to listen to internal cues when there are other, louder voices
- What is a ritual? How to incorporate rituals in daily life
- Allowing true, deep rest in a Capitalist culture that equates worth with productivity
- How undoing white supremacy culture can help allow more deep and restorative rest
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree Brown
- How to do Nothing by Jenny Odell
- Read about the characteristics of white supremacy culture here
Follow Rel on Instagram @cognitive.resonance.rituals. Visit their website to purchase candles and to learn more about the story of how Cognitive Resonance came to be.
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Culinary Dietitian and soon to be Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Sam Blumenthal, joins us this week to share her story. In this episode, we talk about:
- How Samâs competitive rhythmic gymnastics carer led to the onset of her eating disorder
- Samâs experience being a registered dietitian while also actively navigating eating disorder recovery
- How Sam knew it was finally time to go all-in with intuitive eating
- Navigating diet culture at the wellness resort Sam works at
- Issues with the dietetics field/curriculum
- How Sam got involved in the culinary world of nutrition and how this impacted her relationship with food.
Find Sam on Instagram @fulfilled.not.full and check out her podcast, Fulfilled Not Full.Â
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Body Image Expert, Molly Seifert, joins us to discuss how to cultivate authentic, sustainable body confidence. In this episode we talk about:
- Molly's story with disordered eating
- How her disordered eating morphed into Orthorexia
- Mollyâs journey from being a health coach, to becoming an intuitive eating coach and now a body image coach
- How disordered eating infiltrated Mollyâs identity and her wants and desires (specifically her dream wedding day and honeymoon)
- The most common mistakes Molly seeâs with people who are trying to make peace with their body and how to avoid these mistakes
- Why we should make friends with our inner critic instead of rejecting it
Find Molly on Instagram @mollykatewellness and visit her website for more info on her coaching offerings. Access her free body image mini training here. Listen to my interview on Molly's podcast, What She Gained.
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When you live in the diet mindset, you spend much of your time living in your head- constantly tallying, dwelling, and stressing over your food and lifestyle choices. When you become an intuitive eater, you learn to drop into your body and start living shoulders down. The territory below your shoulders contains your innate wisdom and power. Shoulders Down is a podcast designed to teach you how to harness your intuition to govern not just how you eat but also how you live. Iâm your host, Leah Kern and Iâm an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor. Join me as I dive deep on nuanced topics related to intuitive eating, diet culture, and body image. Welcome! Iâm so glad youâre here.