#204: Deprogram Diet Culture with Supatra Tovar

Dr. Supatra Tovar is a licensed clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and certified fitness expert who integrates psychology, nutrition, and movement to promote holistic healing and resilience. She serves as the Disaster Response Co-Chair for the Los Angeles County Psychological Association. Dr. Tovar is the founder of ANEW (Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness), and the author of the bestselling book Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life, winner of the National Indie Excellence Book award a Bronze Medal winner of the Nonfiction Book Awards. Her work helps individuals recover from trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and grief through an evidence-based, body-centered approach. She has been featured in prominent outlets such as CNN, LA Times, NY Times, Times London, Huff Post and many more. She also hosts the ANEW Insight podcast and speaks nationally on health equity, mindfulness, and sustainable mental wellness. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Tovar is dedicated to empowering communities with tools for emotional and physical recovery, especially in times of crisis.   We discuss topics including: Why do we diet? What is "lookism?" Understanding weightism Be intentional with your social media Engage with your feelings on social media Mindfulness and being present   SHOW NOTES: drsupatratovar.com anew-insight.com https://www.instagram.com/drsupatratovar https://www.instagram.com/my.anew.insight https://www.facebook.com/drsupatratovar https://www.facebook.com/my.anew.insight ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Charlynn Small, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Director of Health Promotion, at the University of Richmond. She received her PhD from Howard University. Dr. Small is based in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-C, is regional assistant vice president and diversity and inclusion co-chair for The Renfrew Center, with twenty years of experience treating eating disorders. She is based in Edmond, Oklahoma.   We discuss topics including: The false beliefs about black people Understanding the CROWN ACT and black women being afraid to "wear their natural hair" The pressure to fit in with white women Older adults and body image The stigma about older black women and their bodies changing Black women wanting to look good    SHOW NOTES: (Book) Black Women With Eating Disorders  www.treatingblackwomenwitheatingdisorders.com www.caps.richmond.edu http://news.richmond.edu www.renfrewcenter.com   ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Charlynn Small, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Director of Health Promotion, at the University of Richmond. She received her PhD from Howard University. Dr. Small is based in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-C, is regional assistant vice president and diversity and inclusion co-chair for The Renfrew Center, with twenty years of experience treating eating disorders. She is based in Edmond, Oklahoma. We discuss topics including: Black Women not being screened at their providers office for an eating disorder Understanding "Cultural Competence" and "Cultural Humility" The Eight Truths about black women with eating disorders What contributes to and maintains eating disorders The story of Henrietta Lacks The perception of black women being seen as "bodies" instead of embracing their bodies.  Black women need to be forthcoming with their providers   SHOW NOTES: (Book) Black Women With Eating Disorders  www.treatingblackwomenwitheatingdisorders.com www.caps.richmond.edu http://news.richmond.edu www.renfrewcenter.com ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, Fiaedp, FADA, FAND, is a nutrition therapist in private practice with forty-three years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size. She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating, now in its 4th edition, the Intuitive Eating Workbook and The Intuitive Eating Card Deck—50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food.  Elyse is also the author of The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens and The Intuitive Eating Journal—Your Guided Journey for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food and a chapter contributor to The Handbook of Positive Body Image and Embodiment, as well as a chapter contributor to Weight and Wisdom: Reflections on Decades of Working for Body Liberation.  She has published journal articles, print articles, and blog posts.  Her work has been profiled on ABC, NPR, CNN, KABC, NBC, KTTV, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, KFI Radio, USA Today, and the Huffington Post, among others. Elyse is nationally known for her work in helping patients break free from diet culture through the Intuitive Eating process.  We discuss topics including: We discuss the 2nd version of The Intuitive Eating Workbook The changes of the workbook including social justice Changing the terms to variety, balance and sufficiency The 5th edition of Intuitive Eating The Intuitive Eating App   SHOW NOTES: www.elyseresch.com www.instagram.com/savvy_intuitive_eating ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Bonnie Goldstein is a psychologist and educator in West Los Angeles who aims to synthesize the pearls of traditional psychotherapy with a progressive integration of somatic psychotherapy and mindfulness to foster and heal relationships.  She is founder and director of Lifespan Psychological Center in West Los Angeles, offering individual and group therapy and has been at the forefront of integrating curriculum and training for therapists and educators, working to bring people together so that they may motivate and inspire one another in far-reaching ways.  Dr. Goldstein has published numerous professional articles, co-edited three professional books and is part of the faculty at the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, co-developing a series of workshops for mental health professionals addressing Child, Adolescent & Family treatment.    We discuss topics including: Understanding somatic psychotherapy Understanding sensorimotor psychotherapy How we carry stress in our body and may not be aware of it Learning how to observe and be nonjudgmental when working with clients The goal of fluidity  SHOW NOTES: www.drbonniegoldstein.com www.sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Carolyn Costin is a world renowned, sought-after eating disorder clinician, author, and international speaker. Recovered herself, Carolyn recognized her calling after successfully treating her first eating disorder client in 1979. Carolyn was first to publicly say that people with eating disorders can become fully recovered. After 15 years in private practice and running hospital programs, Carolyn recognized a gap in the field and opened Monte Nido in 1996, the first residential facility in the U.S. combining standard treatment with meditation and yoga.  Clients finally could practice daily skills necessary for full recovery such as grocery shopping, shopping for and preparing food. Carolyn's contributions to the field are extensive. Of her six books, the most popular is, 8 Keys to Recovery From an Eating Disorder. Carolyn's service in eating disorder organizations,  training professionals worldwide, and the outstanding success of Monte Nido all spurred her to international acclaim. After selling Monte Nido Carolyn created The Carolyn Costin Institute offering continuing education for clinicians, and the certification of eating disorder coaches, filling another existing gap in the field. Carolyn continues to see a few clients, offer consultations and speak at national and international conferences. In March 9 2022 Carolyn was awarded, from the government of Australia, a distinguished talent visa for her work in eating disorders. She currently spends time in Australia training eating disorder clinicians, running groups, consulting on various eating disorder cases and projects, and working as an independent contractor for Wandi Nerida, the first eating disorder residential treatment program in Australia. We discuss topics including: The difference between recovered and recovering Understanding what is means to "betray your soul" The ego is our driving force The importance to write or speak for your message to go into the neuropathways The importance of role play How to connect to the "soul self" What is the Carolyn Costin Institute?   SHOW NOTES: www.carolyn-costin.com www.instagram.com/ccicoaching www.instagram.com/carolyncostin ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Danny O'Connor is a U.S. Olympian, WBC International Champion, and two time National Amateur Champion with an elite professional boxing record of 31-3. A former top-ranked contender, Danny has competed on the world stage for nearly two decades, fighting on major networks like Showtime, ESPN, CBS Sports, and Fox Sports 1. He represented Team USA on the 2008 Olympic Boxing Team and has been a dominant force in the ring as both a U.S. Nationals Champion and multi-time international competitor. Beyond the ropes, Danny's commitment to trauma-informed care and youth advocacy is reflected in his certifications in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), his training in Chris Germer's Mindful Self-Compassion, and completion of the University of Massachusetts Medical School's Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), he has directly supported youth navigating the foster care and judicial systems. Drawing from his lived experience, Danny and his wife Diane co-founded DO Boxing Academy, a groundbreaking mobile, non-contact fitness boxing program rooted in a whole-child approach to development. The program fosters social, emotional, mental, and physical growth through a proprietary blend of boxing fundamentals, mindfulness practices, yoga, and trauma-informed curriculum developed in collaboration with licensed mental health clinicians. DO Boxing Academy partners with organizations to deliver on-site enrichment programming, with a focus on serving at-risk and underserved youth. The academy has been successfully implemented in a wide range of settings, including nonprofits, youth residential detention centers, adolescent substance abuse treatment facilities, and is currently operating within the public school system. By combining movement, mentorship, and mental health education, DO Boxing Academy is designed to break cycles of trauma and empower youth with tools for resilience and long-term success.   We discuss topics including: What led to Danny hitting his bottom Realizing that his habits and coping habits/skills were no longer effective The sport of boxing and the weight class he was in Being a very private person Leaving the sport of professional boxing and focusing on treatment of his eating disorder How to support and help other males   SHOW NOTES: www.doboxingacademy.com www.instagram.com/therealdannyoconnor ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Lila Galustian is a Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in the treatment of emotional dysregulation and personality disorders. She is the owner and primary therapist at Re-Discovering you, a skills application outpatient. Lila loves helping each client develop a life worth living while increasing their self confidence, she leverages an engaging style that is radically genuine with a dash of irreverence.   We discuss topics including: What is the difference between Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder? The screening process of BPD (emotional dysregulation disorder) Understanding Manic and Hypomanic episodes Impulsivity of BPD, Bipolar disorder and the impulsivity around food Pro/Con lists when being impulsive   SHOW NOTES: www.re-discoveringyou.com www.instagram.com/rediscoveringyour10 OTC Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/75UzxplSdG3RYn2q5KqdEi?si=0cbc52de77214cd1 DBT skills Handouts and worksheets: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dbt-skills-training-handouts-and-worksheets-marsha-m-linehan-phd-abpp/1142802001 CBT Skills: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-skills-workbook-barry-gregory/1107763785   ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN is the author of 10 books, including co-author of the best-selling Intuitive Eating, a mind-body self-care eating framework, which has given rise to over 200 studies to date. Her newest book is Intuitive Eating for Every Day: 365 Inspirations and Practices. As an international speaker, Evelyn enjoys training health professionals on how to help their clients cultivate a healthy relationship with food, mind, and body through the process of Intuitive Eating. To date there are over 2,600 Certified Intuitive Eating Counselors in 60 countries. The media often seeks Evelyn for her expertise, including New York Times, CNN, NBC's Today Show, MSNBC, Fox News, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Vogue, Ten Percent Happier, and People magazine. Evelyn was the nutrition expert for Good Morning America, and a national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for six years.   We discuss topics including: Intuitive eating has been co-opted via diet culture by using the term Intuitive Eating and many other non diet terminology Understanding primal hunger The research of famine The importance of learning about yourself Understanding Interoceptive Awareness Being aware of "red flags" such as "I need volume to fill up" The 5th edition of Intuitive Eating…   SHOW NOTES: www.instagram.com/evelyntribole www.evelyntribole.com www.intuitiveeating.org ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Katy is a recovering alcoholic whose personal journey to recovery sparked her deep passion for helping others. Her commitment to the field of recovery began in 2012, when she earned her first position as a counselor. Katy holds a CATC II certification as both a drug and alcohol counselor and supervisor. Currently, Katy is pursuing her Master's in Social Work at Arizona State University with the goal of becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her academic and professional journey reflects her dedication to serving others and her desire to develop the skills necessary to support individuals facing multiple challenges. Katy's passion for service led her to recognize the critical lack of resources available to women in recovery, inspiring her to co-found Rewrite Recovery. Through this initiative, Katy has created a safe, loving, and supportive environment where women can heal, reclaim their lives, and build a strong foundation in recovery. Her commitment is to empower each client to discover their strengths, pursue their goals, and rewrite their next chapter.   We discuss topics including: The absence of grit We do things scared and that is courage The indulgence in feelings and what we do to move forward Reframing How to build distress tolerance   SHOW NOTES: www.rewriterecovery.com www.instagram.com/rewrite.recovery ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.