Overcoming 20 Years Of Body Shame and Stress About Food (Michelle's Story)

Hey Rebel!  Today we are answering a question submitted by a listener named Veronica. She asks, "What do you think about coaches who promote body transformations, the before and after, the way they work? I am a Pilates instructor, became a coach myself, but I don't agree with the system, so I don't promote it." In today's episode, I also share my opinion on topics like: Progress pictures Weighing yourself every day Tracking macros And coaches who say you need to look a certain way because you are an example If you have your own question that you would like addressed here on the Diet Culture Rebel podcast, then go to dietculturerebel.com/podcast to submit one!   Episode 38: Should You Weight Yourself? Download 3 Easy Ways to Give Diet Culture The Middle Finger ________________ Learn more about group coaching here:  https://dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

Hey Rebel! There's nothing I love more than hearing people who struggled with their relationships with food for so long recount how intuitive eating changed their lives for the better. That's the story you'll be hearing today, as my past group coaching client, Michelle, shares how she went from obsessing over food, struggling with her body image, and overcoming addiction, to now being in a place where she can go on spontaneous dates, listen to her body, and never diet again! Michelle shares so much wisdom about the mindset shifts she made to begin challenging her relationship with food. She realized that if you are going to have to eat every day for the rest of your life, you might as well make the best of it! You'll also hear her discuss: The origin story of her body shame growing up When she realized her food struggles deserved help How she moved through the honeymoon phase The importance of embracing fear throughout the journey & more! I know you'll walk away from this episode with inspiration!   Episodes mentioned: Episode 157: Shedding shame and reclaiming the word fat with Mary Kate Episode 150: Fat positivity and reclaiming the word fat with Kimmy Singh. ------- Learn more about group coaching here:  https://dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel  

Hey Rebel! I am thrilled to have Elyse Resch, co-founder of Intuitive Eating, on the podcast today for an insightful discussion about the future of intuitive eating. As an anti-diet dietitian and a certified intuitive eating counselor, I've personally benefited from Elyse's training and am excited to share her invaluable insights with you! In this episode, we delve into The future of intuitive eating through a social justice lens The importance of autonomy in food choices for raising the future generation of intuitive eaters How struggling with food could result from your needs not being met. & how "failing" at dieting could actually mean you are a success at ego development and not letting people tell you what to do (love this!). Whether you're new to intuitive eating or a seasoned practitioner, this episode dives into those nuances of intuitive eating that you won't get off an Instagram post (we talk about some of the challenges of social media in this episode. too!)   Find Elyse Here:  Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/elyseresch  Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/elyse.resch   Website:  http://www.elyseresch.com   Episode References: Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings Episode 137: Teaching Littles (including Your Inner Child) How to Eat Intuitively for Life with Megan McNamee of Feeding Littles Episode 122: Raising Kids Who Can Eat Intuitively with Jennifer Anderson of Kids Eat In Color   Quiz: Are You Living In Fear Of Losing Control Around Food? https://dietculturerebel.com/control-around-food-quiz/    Learn more about group coaching here:  https://dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

Hey Rebel. Recently, an Oprah special came out titled "shame, blame and the weight loss revolution", all about the popular weight loss drugs right now... and it got a lot of attention. So I decided to watch the special so you don't have to and today I am breaking it down with all of my thoughts... and I have a lot.  Surprisingly, there are a few things I agree with. But there are more things that I have concerns about... Give it a listen to hear all about the special and even more about the science (or lack thereof) behind these medications. Resource from Medical Students for Size Inclusivity: https://sizeinclusivemedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MSSI-GLP1-Informed-Consent-1-1.pdf  ------- Looking to take the next step in becoming a Diet Culture Rebel? Apply for Small Group Coaching at https://dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

Hey Rebel! Let's talk about food noise. Do you feel like you're always thinking about food? Have you ever felt like: When sitting down for breakfast, I can't stop thinking about lunch. When sitting down for lunch, I'm already thinking about dinner. When eating dinner, I'm calculating how I could do "better" tomorrow.  When you're trying to sleep, you can't stop thinking about breakfast tomorrow. It is that constant chatter about food in your head. The thinking about food 24/7. And maybe food noise sounds a little bit different in your head, but if it feels all-consuming, if it feels all-controlling, if it's something that you think about literally all the time, this episode is for you! I'm going to share 3 powerful ways that intuitive eating can help to quiet your food noise and free up precious brain space for you to focus on more important things in life.  ------- FREE QUIZ: understand more about the truth behind your food obsession ------- Looking to take the next step in becoming a Diet Culture Rebel? Apply for Small Group Coaching at https://dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

Hey Rebel! Last week was an important week: Eating Disorder Awareness Week! Today I wanted to share some eating disorder statistics with you to shed light on the frequency and seriousness of these life-altering conditions.  Throughout this episode we will explore:  The role dieting plays in the development of an eating disorder Normalized "health" habits that are red flags for eating disorders Eating disorder statistics I want you to know Real-life experiences to connect to and inspire you Having struggled with disordered eating myself and working with 100s of women to heal their relationship with food, I've seen the positive change that can happen when you finally get help to heal once-and-for-all. I hope, if anything, this episode helps you realize that you deserve help and can recover!  Resources mentioned:  Project Heal: https://www.theprojectheal.org/ Episode 164, When Healthy Eating Goes Too Far: Laura's Story Books Mentioned Take the quiz! https://dietculturerebel.com/quiz   Looking to take the next step in becoming a Diet Culture Rebel? Apply for Small Group Coaching at https://dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

Hey Rebel! Have you ever wondered, "what if intuitive eating doesn't work for me"? Buckle in for today's episode as we delve into a topic that resonates with many - the internal battle with doubt and fear that arises when we face the new journey to find a healthier relationship with food. We all recognize that little voice of doubt, whispering concerns and fears whenever we're on the brink of embracing change. It's a universal experience, and most importantly, it's completely normal. We'll explore the often overlooked consequences of dieting, shedding light on how these practices not only affect our relationship with food but also amplify our fear of failure. This fear can be a significant barrier, preventing us from pursuing the healing we so deserve. However, there's hope.   Resources mentioned: Intuitive Eating Books Episode 128: What Exactly is Intuitive Eating? Episode 164: When Healthy Eating Goes Too Far: Laura's story Episode 168: How Eating in Secret Fuels Disordered Eating, A Conversation With My Past Client, Franny. Episode 160: The Risks of Weight Loss Drugs Everyone is Buzzing About with Dr. Asher Larmie. Episode 158: Healing from the Hustle & How Intuitive Eating Can Support You in Different Life Seasons with Christyna Johnson Episode 132: How to Set Realistic Expectations When Healing Your Relationship with Food with Dr. Rachel Milner   Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

Hey Rebel!  Have you ever thought about aging, menopause, and body changes over the lifespan and felt anxious? It makes sense when the diet and beauty industry prey on us to be scared of these things. But what if you could rethink our response to aging and create a more compassionate, neutral, and realistic narrative around these very normal experiences? This is why I had Registered Dietitian and Midlife Health Specialist Val Schonberg on the podcast today! My associate dietitian Angie recommended her to come on after she recently took a continuing education course by Val, and I'm so glad she did because more conversations around aging need to be had! By tuning in today, you'll hear about: how she went from a rather sheltered upbringing from diet culture pressures to later in life becoming a victim to them and struggling. what helped her heal and what has helped her embrace and enjoy the aging process. the importance of separating your entire self worth from your body size. how to incorporate gentle nutrition as you age. You can find Val on instagram at @v.schonbergrd or on her website https://valschonberg.com/ _______ Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel Looking to take the next step in becoming a Diet Culture Rebel? Apply for Small Group Coaching at https://dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching

Hey Rebel.  Have you ever felt like the scale holds a lot of power over you? It's like if you step on a scale, that will dictate the following food choices you make and how you feel about yourself. I get it, and so many of my clients have felt the same way. I want to share with you some options if you feel this way so that you support your overall wellbeing without the scale getting in the way of that. Here's what you can hear in today's episode: Reflective questions to explore your relationship with the scale Tips to navigate getting weighed at the doctors office Stories about my own relationship with the scale & more! I hope this episode reminds you that you are not alone with your struggles, and you don't have to keep struggling alone! Apply for group coaching so you can give diet culture the middle finger and get the support you need to become an intuitive eater! Learn More & Apply for Small Group Coaching here: https://dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel  

Hey Rebel!  Today I am joined by my fabulous past group coaching client, Franny. Franny is here to share her story from hiding food and struggling with bulimia, to finally feeling so free with food that she isn't even impacted by the pressures to lose weight before her wedding. In this episode, we talk about: What specific step she took to stop eating in isolation How "opening a bag of chips" was the catalyst to her recovery Her new mindset around food The importance of support and community I know you'll leave this episode feeling not so alone. Franny went through my signature group coaching program last year, and now it's your turn. Apply for group coaching so you can reap the benefits of food freedom, just like Franny! Learn More & Apply for Small Group Coaching here: https://dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel