424-Why I Do Not Support Reframing Body Image Thoughts and What I Teach Instead

You can’t coach behavior change without addressing body image. Period. Most clients don’t come to you for body image work… But it always shows up. In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the Body Image Coaching Mentorship—what it is, who it’s for, and how it works. Here’s what you’ll learn:  Why science alone won’t transform your client’s relationship with their body The 5-step process I teach for effective body image coaching  How to introduce body image work with clients who didn’t ask for it The difference between this mentorship and my full certification program Mentioned in the show: The Body Image Coaching Mentorship: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/body-image-coaching/ Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

You can’t coach behavior change without addressing body image. Period. Most clients don’t come to you for body image work… But it always shows up. In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the Body Image Coaching Mentorship—what it is, who it’s for, and how it works. Here’s what you’ll learn:  Why science alone won’t transform your client’s relationship with their body The 5-step process I teach for effective body image coaching  How to introduce body image work with clients who didn’t ask for it The difference between this mentorship and my full certification program Mentioned in the show: The Body Image Coaching Mentorship: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/body-image-coaching/ Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Food noise isn’t a flaw—it’s often a trauma response. GLP-1s claim to silence food noise. But what if the root issue isn’t hunger… it’s harm? In this episode, I sit down with non-diet dietitian + therapist Julie Duffy Dillon to unpack the truth about food noise and diet trauma. What you’ll learn: • Why food noise is often a symptom of diet trauma • How to help clients reconnect with their food voice • Why intuitive eating must be adapted—not prescribed • What it means to prioritize healing over nutrition Mentioned in the show: Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/   Connect with our guest: Book - Julie Duffy Dillon: https://www.amazon.com/Find-Voice-Julie-Duffy-Dillon/dp/139981365X/ Facebook - Julie Duffy Dillon: https://www.facebook.com/FoodVoiceRD

Food noise isn’t a flaw—it’s often a trauma response. GLP-1s claim to silence food noise. But what if the root issue isn’t hunger… it’s harm? In this episode, I sit down with non-diet dietitian + therapist Julie Duffy Dillon to unpack the truth about food noise and diet trauma. What you’ll learn: • Why food noise is often a symptom of diet trauma • How to help clients reconnect with their food voice • Why intuitive eating must be adapted—not prescribed • What it means to prioritize healing over nutrition Mentioned in the show: Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/   Connect with our guest: Book - Julie Duffy Dillon: https://www.amazon.com/Find-Voice-Julie-Duffy-Dillon/dp/139981365X/ Facebook - Julie Duffy Dillon: https://www.facebook.com/FoodVoiceRD

Menopause changes your body—but that doesn’t mean it’s broken.  Weight gain in menopause isn’t something to “fix.” It’s normal, expected, and not a sign that you’re doing anything wrong. In this episode, I chat with Jenn Salib Huber to unpack the science, ditch the fear, and talk about what really supports health in midlife. What you’ll learn: ✔️ Why weight gain in menopause is not your fault ✔️ How hormones impact metabolism and fat distribution ✔️ The truth about protein, strength training & muscle loss ✔️ How to help clients shift from weight loss to real health   Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/   Connect with our guest: Website - Dr. Jenn Huber: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links Instagram - Dr. Jenn Huber: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.nutritionist/ Facebook - Dr Jenn Huber: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennND

Menopause changes your body—but that doesn’t mean it’s broken.  Weight gain in menopause isn’t something to “fix.” It’s normal, expected, and not a sign that you’re doing anything wrong. In this episode, I chat with Jenn Salib Huber to unpack the science, ditch the fear, and talk about what really supports health in midlife. What you’ll learn: ✔️ Why weight gain in menopause is not your fault ✔️ How hormones impact metabolism and fat distribution ✔️ The truth about protein, strength training & muscle loss ✔️ How to help clients shift from weight loss to real health   Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/   Connect with our guest: Website - Dr. Jenn Huber: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links Instagram - Dr. Jenn Huber: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.nutritionist/ Facebook - Dr Jenn Huber: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennND

Most health pros weren’t trained to help clients with body image. But ignoring it? That’s a missed opportunity for real transformation. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to integrate body image coaching without overhauling your entire practice. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to start body image conversations without overwhelming clients ✔️ A simple screening tool to assess body image struggles ✔️ Practical strategies to weave this work into your existing coaching   Mentioned in the show: Studies on Body Dissatisfaction Role of body dissatisfaction in the onset and maintenance of eating pathology: a synthesis of research findings: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12445588/ Dieting and disordered eating behaviors from adolescence to young adulthood: findings from a 10-year longitudinal study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21703378/ Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Most health pros weren’t trained to help clients with body image. But ignoring it? That’s a missed opportunity for real transformation. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to integrate body image coaching without overhauling your entire practice. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to start body image conversations without overwhelming clients ✔️ A simple screening tool to assess body image struggles ✔️ Practical strategies to weave this work into your existing coaching   Mentioned in the show: Studies on Body Dissatisfaction Role of body dissatisfaction in the onset and maintenance of eating pathology: a synthesis of research findings: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12445588/ Dieting and disordered eating behaviors from adolescence to young adulthood: findings from a 10-year longitudinal study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21703378/ Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Many people believe that thought reframing is the key to healing body image struggles. But I don’t support this approach. While it may offer short-term relief, it doesn’t create lasting change. In this episode, I break down why thought reframing leads to self-gaslighting—and what actually works for real, lasting body image healing. What you’ll learn: ✅ Why thought reframing isn’t enough for body image healing ✅ How self-gaslighting keeps you (and your clients) stuck ✅ The 3-step process to create real, lasting body image change ✅ The key difference between temporary fixes and true healing Mentioned in the show: Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/  

Many people believe that thought reframing is the key to healing body image struggles. But I don’t support this approach. While it may offer short-term relief, it doesn’t create lasting change. In this episode, I break down why thought reframing leads to self-gaslighting—and what actually works for real, lasting body image healing. What you’ll learn: ✅ Why thought reframing isn’t enough for body image healing ✅ How self-gaslighting keeps you (and your clients) stuck ✅ The 3-step process to create real, lasting body image change ✅ The key difference between temporary fixes and true healing Mentioned in the show: Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/