logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2022
15m 7s

#286: The Truth About “Leaky Gut”

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CEDS
About this episode

Christy answers an audience question about “leaky gut syndrome,” what to do if you’re diagnosed with it, and what the evidence really says. Whether you’re considering a diet for this supposed condition (or know someone who is) or working to heal from the effects of one, this episode offers some important food for thought.

Subscribe to our newsletter, Food Psych Weekly for weekly Q&As and more. If you're ready to break free from diet culture once and for all, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.

Christy's first book, Anti-Diet, is available wherever you get your books. Order online at christyharrison.com/book, or at local bookstores across North America, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

Get updates about Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, which will be available for pre-order soon!

Grab Christy's free guide, 7 simple strategies for finding peace and freedom with food, for help getting started on the anti-diet path.

For full show notes and a transcript of this episode, go to christyharrison.com/foodpsych.

Ask your own question about intuitive eating and the anti-diet approach at christyharrison.com/questions.

Up next
Jun 26
#336: Dispelling Diet-Culture Myths About Blood Sugar and Diabetes with Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones
Registered dietitians and diabetes educators Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez join us to discuss why weight loss isn’t necessary for managing blood sugar, why the popular wellness-culture notion of diabetes “remission” or “reversal” can be harmful, how the popularity of Ozempic and ... Show More
41m 16s
May 22
#335: GLP-1 Hype, Handling Haters, and Dating in a Larger Body with Virginia Sole-Smith
Journalist Virginia Sole-Smith joins us to discuss how GLP-1 hype has changed the conversation about diet culture, the importance of body autonomy, how “bro” diet culture became public policy, how she handles haters, the “fed is best” approach to parenting, and lots more. Behind ... Show More
39m 4s
Apr 24
#334: “Adrenal Fatigue” + Anti-Inflammatory Diets + Eating-Disorder Recovery with Oona Hanson
Parent coach Oona Hanson joins us to discuss how going to a physical therapist for back pain led her down a wellness-culture rabbit hole, why dietary restrictions to “fight inflammation” just ended up harming her relationship with food and her body, how she got the dubious diagno ... Show More
43m 22s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2023
The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The interview that changed the way Dan relates to food.    Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD, CEDRD-S is an award-winning registered dietitian, with a nutrition counsel ... Show More
1h 22m
Jun 2024
37. Breaking down myths- Anti-diet doesnt equal anti-weight loss with Krista Muench, RD, CIEC
Anti-diet does not mean anti-weight loss.  In this episode, Beth talks to colleague, Krista Muench about this common misconception and they dismantle the myths surrounding dieting and weight loss. They dive deep into discussions about the misconceptions that link intuitive eating ... Show More
39m 48s
May 2021
F!ck Your Diet (Book Review)
Last summer I listened to the book F!ck Your Diet by Chloé Hilliard and it left me nodding my head, saying "I get that" and then laughing my ass off as she talked about food, boys, and diets. I got a taste of what it feels like for you when you say, "Corinne, it's like you're in ... Show More
33m 26s
Feb 2021
#52: The F*ck It Diet with Caroline Dooner
Eight years ago, Caroline Dooner started a blog called The Fuck It Diet. She was trying to heal her relationship with food, and she needed a place to share everything she was learning about the dark side of dieting. What she learned about food and weight changed my life, and now ... Show More
55m 45s
Sep 2022
The Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D. is an expert in the psychology of eating. She is President of the Institute for Sustainable Weight Loss and the founder of the worldwide Bright Line Eating movement. Her first two books, including “Bright Line Eating: The Science of Living Happy, Thin ... Show More
1h 32m
Jul 2023
Maintaining a Healthy Relationship with Food After the Honeymoon Phase of Intuitive Eating with past client Kerry
In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by past client Kerry, who joined group coaching almost 3 years ago in 2021.   In today’s episode Bonnie & Kerry will discuss:  Maintaining a healthy relationship with food What food freedom looks like years after taking your first steps  W ... Show More
36m 36s
Feb 2024
2472: What Is Restrictive Eating? AND The Best Time to Weigh Yourself by Chalene Johnson on Body Weight Management
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2472:Chalene Johnson of ChaleneJohnson.com sheds light on the pitfalls of restrictive eating and the psychological impact of ... Show More
10m 44s
Sep 2023
Healing from the Hustle & How Intuitive Eating Can Support You in Different Life Seasons with Christyna Johnson
In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by weight inclusive Registered Dietitian, Christyna Johnson. In today’s episode Bonnie & Christyna discuss:  Taking a social media break How Intuitive Eating can support you in different seasons of life Intuitive Eating nuances  Healing fr ... Show More
48m 13s
Jan 2024
You’ll Never Have To Diet Again. The Fundamentals of Nutrition & Bringing the Joy Back Into Food With Em The Nutritionist
With rates of obesity, disease and mental health disorders on the rise. We are going wrong somewhere with our nutrition.  In this episode of Vision of Health, Emily English, qualified BSc Nutritionist shares her knowledge of science, nutrition and love of hearty food, to teach us ... Show More
49m 38s