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

The New Year is just around the corner which means lots and lots of pressure to diet. It’s easy to buy into, especially when you have been programmed to diet from birth through generational dieting. I want to help you break the cycle.  So today, I am sharing three not-talked-about risks of buying into diet culture to help you do that. We're going to talk about how dieting can result in some serious issues, like nutrient deficits and weight cycling. If you’re looking to leave the diet cycle for good in 2024, my group coaching program is open for new applicants! I created my group coaching program to give you the tools that you need to break your diet cycle once and for all and make peace with food in a brave, supportive, and judgment-free community. Learn More & Apply for Small Group Coaching here: https://dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

Hey Rebel. It's been almost an entire year since our amazing dietitian, Angie, joined the team. She has been so valuable to all the diet culture rebels inside our group coaching program and in 1:1 coaching.  Today, I thought it would be great to have you get to know her a little more.  Listen in to hear Angie share: Her story with diet culture and healing her relationship with food Advice for navigating shame after previous "failed" diets Wise words for parents who want to model intuitive eating for their family and so much more!  Don't forget to follow the diet culture rebel podcast and leave your honest rating and review!  ------- 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. Optavia has grown in popularity over the past decade, and it makes sense. If you don't know what Optavia is, count yourself lucky. With their flashy headlines stating, "lose weight fast and keep it off", claiming it is backed by research, it is enticing. I peeled back the curtain on Optavia to see what the hype was all about. Not only is it too good to be true…but it’s so much worse than you’d think. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my findings. What is the Optavia diet protocol? What does their science actually say? The dangers of very low-calorie diets First hand accounts from past Optavia members… including the harmful health effects they’ve experienced as a result… What you take from this episode will allow you to spot the red flags in plain sight of other diet programs all around us. _______ 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. Today I am thrilled to be speaking with my past group coaching client, Laura. Laura used to be filled with food obsession. She realized her dieting went too far when she became afraid of oatmeal, and as a mother she didn't want to pass these fears and behaviors on to her daughter. You are going to feel so inspired by listening to this episode. She shares her ups and downs, but ultimately what kept her going and brought her to this place where she can eat intuitively! Laura started exactly where you are, but through my signature group coaching program, she was abe to heal for good and ditch dieting to the curb. I'd love to invite you to apply for group coaching if you have been feeling guilt, stress, or obsession with food or your body. Learn more and apply here so you can find food freedom in 2024!  https://dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching _______ Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel  

Hey Rebel! Today we are talking with one of THE co-authors of intuitive eating so you can understand it deeper than the over-simplified definition of "just eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full"...  How can someone just listen to their body? How can someone just eat intuitively? How can someone just eat whatever they want? To start, Intuitive Eating is not just a hunger/fullness diet and after today's episode you will understand why. Intuitive Eating was first published in 1995 by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. In 2020, they published the 4th edition. Evelyn explains what changed have been made and why they are important in this episode, as well as taking us through how the principles of Intuitive Eating even came to fruition back in the 90s. I know you're going to get so much value from this conversation, and it might just clear up some uncertainties you had about intuitive eating.  ______ Check out Evelyn Tribole: Instagram: @evelyntribole Intuitive Eating Website _______ 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

I have a question for you. How many times have you said, I feel fat? Have you ever thought about what it actually means? In this podcast today, I actually have an amazing conversation with Tracy Brown, Registered Dietitian and trauma-informed, non-diet nutrition therapist.  We talk about: how we can create labels for ourselves and say things like, I feel fat, but not even really know what it means. new language that you can use instead  how trauma and stress can impact your relationship with food and your physical health  how to uncover how trauma and stress impacted your relationship with food and steps to heal from it! Check out Tracy Brown here: https://www.tracybrownrd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tracybrownrd _______ 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