149. Super Bowl Ads & Diet Culture (Controversy!)

Have you ever wondered, “Is marathon running and training part of diet culture?” or “Is there a healthy way to run marathons?” These questions come up all the time in my work and from you guys, so we're diving into them in today’s episode. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests

Is it true... is the body positivity movement really dead? Let's discuss.   Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests     Mentioned: Body Positivity vs. Body Neutrality Pro-Ana Content is Back

The concept of health being possible at any size has been discussed as of late, but is it actually possible? If so, does it mean that a person can be healthy at any size? Does it mean that every person is healthy regardless of their size? Or, neither of these? We will be discussing this in the episode and exploring the true meaning of the Health at Every Size movement.   Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests   Resources: ASDAH: https://asdah.org/haes/ Research Bank: https://haeshealthsheets.com/resources/    

The Super Bowl is known for its big-budget ads, but this year, some commercials sparked conversations about more than just products. From weight loss drugs to subtle diet culture messages, we’re breaking down how these ads reinforced certain narratives about food, bodies, and health. Why did they spark backlash, and what can we take away from the conversation? Let’s unpack it together.   Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests

Your body has a natural place where it thrives—often referred to as your "happy weight." This idea, based on the concept of set point weight, is what we’re breaking down today. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand what happy weight is, how it works, the exceptions to the concept, and how it can ease fears around weight gain or the desire to lose weight.   We dive deeper into this concept in: Freedom From Food Noise   Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests

Intuitive eating has blown up in popularity, and while that’s awesome, it’s also led to a lot of misunderstandings about what intuitive eating actually is. The result? More people spreading the message (yay!) but also more people getting it wrong (yikes!). In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the biggest red flags to watch for, so you can spot misinformation and stay on track with your journey to food freedom.   Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests

On January 15th of 2025 the FDA announced it is banning Red No. 3 dye from foods, beverages, and medicines. In this podcast we break down: What does this actually mean?  How long will it take to come into effect Why did this happen? Mallory's thoughts on this as a non-diet dietitian Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests   Resources: https://www.fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent-updates/fda-revoke-authorization-use-red-no-3-food-and-ingested-drugs https://www.cspinet.org/cspi-news/red-3-fda-finally-bans-cancer-causing-food-dye https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-00830.pdf https://na.sensientfoodcolors.com/industry-trends/walmart-aldi-leading-move-natural-colors/

The TikTok ban is officially happening—but what does that mean for diet culture as a whole? We dive into the potential impacts in today's episode.   Mentioned: Resources for the LA Fires   Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests

Plastic surgery, fillers, and Botox have become significant topics in today’s conversations about beauty standards. A question I’m often asked is, “Are these procedures a part of diet culture?” It’s a question that sparks important conversations, and today, we’re exploring what these procedures represent in the broader landscape of diet culture and self-expression.   Mentioned: Free workshop - 3 Phases to Freedom From Food Noise   Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests

If you listen to one episode in the new year have it be this one.   Mentioned: Free workshop - 3 Phases to Freedom From Food Noise   Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests