🙏 Cancer Healing, Intuitive Eating & Stopping Self-Blame with Erika Bent

In the intuitive eating space, we often hear that weight loss isn’t the goal—and in many ways, that’s true. But there’s a nuance here that’s sometimes overlooked. It’s easy for the message to come across as judgment toward those who do desire intentional weight loss, and that’s 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 lossHow to hold the desire for weight loss while working on your body imageWhats underneath the desire for weight lossInformed consent around pursuits of intentional weight lossBody griefResources Mentioned:To view the research mentioned in the episode, download this free PDF guideWhat We're Getting Wrong About Body Image with Bri CamposMy Story (Unfiltered, The Whole Saga) podcast episodeMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe 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 SpeakpipeEmail me: [email protected]🥂 Are you sick of starting a new diet every January only to fall off the wagon a few weeks into the year? Join our FREE workshop on January 16th @ 4pm PST // 7pm EST, Nourished In The New Year Without Diets. 

In this episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable aftermath of a binge. If you’ve 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 insteadWhy shaming yourself harms you physiologicallyHow to treat yourself with self-compassion and curiosityGentle tools to help your body move through the uncomfortable aftermath of a bing Resources Mentioned:My Story (Unfiltered, The Whole Saga) podcast episodeLindsay Everhart's episode on Self compassionKristen Neff's pillars of self compassion10 Principles of Intuitive Eating in 10 Minutes podcast episodeDownload the FREE Intuitive Eater Holiday Survival Guide📣 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe 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.rdEmail me: [email protected]🥂 Are you sick of starting a new diet every January only to fall off the wagon a few weeks into the year? Join our FREE workshop on January 16th @ 4pm PST // 7pm EST, Nourished In The New Year Without Diets. 

In this episode, we cover:My story with navigating the holiday season before and after becoming an intuitive eater and healing my body imageCommon hurdles to navigating the holidays as an intuitive eaterSpecific tips for handling loved-ones still entrenched in diet cultureHow 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 you’re being hosted for the holidays and don’t have control over food and mealtimesDownload the FREE Intuitive Eater Holiday Survival Guide📣 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe 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.rdEmail me: [email protected]🥂 Are you sick of starting a new diet every January only to fall off the wagon a few weeks into the year? Join our FREE workshop on January 16th @ 4pm PST // 7pm EST, Nourished In The New Year Without Diets. 

In this solo episode, Leah answers the question: Can you eat intuitively and lose weight? She covers:Set-Point Weight TheoryHow to know what will happen to your weight when you start intuitive eatingThe difference between intentional and unintentional weight lossWhat to do if you don’t like your set point weightResources Mentioned:To view the research mentioned in the episode, download this free PDF guideWhat We're Getting Wrong About Body Image with Bri Campos5 Reasons Why Your Weight Doesn't Determine Your HealthWant to read this episode in blog post format? Click Here.More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe 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 messageEmail me: [email protected]🥂 Are you sick of starting a new diet every January only to fall off the wagon a few weeks into the year? Join our FREE workshop on January 16th @ 4pm PST // 7pm EST, Nourished In The New Year Without Diets. 

In this week’s episode, I’m 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-inclusiveThe many factors that impact blood sugar controlWhy pursuing intentional weight loss is not the answer to controlling blood sugarEvidenced-based, weight-inclusive interventions to manage diabetesRemoving self-blame with a diabtes diagnosisMaking sense of the research claiming that being higher weight is associated with increased risk of DM. More from Dr. Dodell:Follow Greg on InstagramGreg's NYC-based practiceMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe 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 messageEmail me: [email protected]🥂 Are you sick of starting a new diet every January only to fall off the wagon a few weeks into the year? Join our FREE workshop on January 16th @ 4pm PST // 7pm EST, Nourished In The New Year Without Diets. 

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/Ssw44More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe 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 messageEmail me: [email protected]🥂 Are you sick of starting a new diet every January only to fall off the wagon a few weeks into the year? Join our FREE workshop on January 16th @ 4pm PST // 7pm EST, Nourished In The New Year Without Diets. 

In this episode, I talk to financial therapist, Rachel Duncan. We chat about:How the binge/ restrict cycle manifests with both money and foodThe elements of shame and secrecy when it comes to food and money stuffSocial media’s impact on promoting disordered eating and compulsive spendingThe very human needs underneath the desire to diet and the desire to spend money on impulsive purchasesHow pleasure plays a role in reducing compulsive spending and reducing binge eating The question of food addiction vs. shopping addiction– are they “real” 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 WebsiteFollow Rachel on IGMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe 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 messageEmail me: [email protected]🥂 Are you sick of starting a new diet every January only to fall off the wagon a few weeks into the year? Join our FREE workshop on January 16th @ 4pm PST // 7pm EST, Nourished In The New Year Without Diets. 

In this week’s episode, I’m 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:Erika’s breast cancer diagnosis and how it impacted her disordered eating recoveryHow she worked through the belief that her health is her faultThe ways cancer impacted her relationship with her bodyHow she advocated for her needs and forewent her naturopathic doctor's adviceThe all-or-nothing mindset around diet recommendationsThe power of spiritual, mental and emotional factors in recovery More from Erika:Visit her group practice websiteFind her on InstagramMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe 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 messageEmail me: [email protected]🥂 Are you sick of starting a new diet every January only to fall off the wagon a few weeks into the year? Join our FREE workshop on January 16th @ 4pm PST // 7pm EST, Nourished In The New Year Without Diets. 

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 programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe 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 messageEmail me: [email protected]🥂 Are you sick of starting a new diet every January only to fall off the wagon a few weeks into the year? Join our FREE workshop on January 16th @ 4pm PST // 7pm EST, Nourished In The New Year Without Diets. 

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)✨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 PackApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe 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 messageEmail me: [email protected]🥂 Are you sick of starting a new diet every January only to fall off the wagon a few weeks into the year? Join our FREE workshop on January 16th @ 4pm PST // 7pm EST, Nourished In The New Year Without Diets.