Jan 12
Macros, Microbes, Mindset — and What Comes Next
Over the last few episodes, we’ve talked about why so many smart, motivated women feel stuck with food — even when they’re “doing everything right.” We’ve unpacked: Why macros alone don’t create peace How your gut microbiome influences cravings, energy, and metabolism Why willpow ... Show More
13m 21s
Jan 9
From White-Knuckle Willpower to Empowered Eating
From White-Knuckle Willpower to Empowered Eating Why Safety — Not Discipline — Creates Sustainable Change If willpower worked, you wouldn’t need it every January. In this episode, we unpack why so many women feel like they “fall off” with nutrition — even when they’re motivated, ... Show More
19 m
Aug 2024
49. Principle 10: How to honor your health with gentle nutrition
Discover your right to savor meals judgment-free, embrace whole foods, and find balance in nutrition without the stress of perfection. Learn practical tips, hear personal stories, and explore the transformative impact of mindful eating.CONNECT MORE WITH BETH! Loving the podcast? ... Show More
50m 26s
Jul 2024
43. Principle 4: How to challenge the food police
Beth unpacks the keys to neutralizing the power of food over our lives, highlighting practical insights on silencing negative self-talk, understanding the "nutrition informant", and harnessing the wisdom of intuitive eating. From revealing the rebellious "diet rebel" to embodying ... Show More
36m 2s
Sep 2024
2705: How to Live a Non-Diet Life in a Diet Culture by Crystal Karges on Mental Wellbeing & Nutrition Advice
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Episode 2705:
Crystal Karges empowers readers to break free from diet culture by embracing a non-diet life. She offers practical st ... Show More
10m 10s
Jun 2025
Ep 299 You're not failing. You're surviving. Here's what to do instead.
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why does it feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can't stick with it? You know what to eat, you've tried all the diets, and you're no stranger to discipline—but somehow, the old patterns keep pulling you back in. You end up feeling lik ... Show More
25m 40s
If you enjoy feeling bad about what you eat and don’t want to feel healthy and empowered… this episode ISN'T for you. 😝
Bryn Smith, AMAZING Registered Dietitian and my good friend, joins me today as we dive into our treatment model for walking our clients toward EMPOWERED eating.
Empowered eating is letting go of the misguided nutrition advice that p ... Show More
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For countless smart, high-achieving women and men, the battle with food and body image has felt endless. Diets work for a while—until they don't. And the shame of "failing" yet again makes it all feel like a personal flaw.</span></p> <p><span st ... Show More
