Addiction, Eating Disorders, and Recovery with Therapist Amanda White
Diet Culture Rebel Podcast
Hey Rebel. Today, we're looking at the link between substance use and eating disorders. I’m joined by Amanda White, a licensed therapist, author, and the owner of Therapy for Women, a group practice specializing in mental health, eating disorders, and addiction. Amanda is in recovery from both an eating disorder and substance use, and she openly shares her journey to help others feel less alone. In this episode, we discuss: Amanda’s personal journey with food struggles, disordered eating, and addiction The connection between eating disorders and substance use, and their differences in the...
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Exercise Without Guilt & Fuel Your Body the Right Way [feat Sports Dietitians Reilly & Jenna]
Diet Culture Rebel Podcast
Hey Rebel. Exercise can feel complicated, especially when diet culture has shaped how we think about it. If you’ve ever felt pressure to work out to earn your food, struggled with guilt around movement, or felt like exercise was more of an obligation than something enjoyable, this episode is for you. I’m joined by sports dietitians Riley and Jenna, who help athletes and active individuals fuel properly, improve performance, and heal from a disordered relationship with exercise. They’ve lived these struggles firsthand and bring their personal experiences to this conversation. In this...
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The undeniable link between dieting and eating disorders
Diet Culture Rebel Podcast
Hey Rebel. It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week — but this episode is for everyone. Diet culture doesn’t take a break, and the truth is, dieting and eating disorders are deeply connected. Most eating disorders start with seemingly small, “harmless” choices, like eating less to control weight — choices often praised by others. In today’s episode, we’re diving into: How dieting fuels disordered eating. Why food worry can harm your health. The power of intuitive eating in healing your relationship with food. How to challenge diet culture and support yourself and others. You...
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Letting Go of Food Rules and Comparison: How Patricia Found Peace
Diet Culture Rebel Podcast
Hey Rebel. In this episode, I’m talking with former client Patricia about her journey of unlearning diet rules and finding food freedom. Like many of us, she thought she was just being healthy, but in reality, those beliefs kept her stuck in restriction, worry, and self-judgment. In this episode, Patricia shares: How internalized diet culture shaped her food choices without her realizing it The mindset shifts that helped her break free from food rules and restriction How prioritizing satisfaction helped her discover new foods and let go of guilt Why learning the science behind nutrition was...
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Navigating Diet Talk at Family Gatherings
Diet Culture Rebel Podcast
Hey Rebel. Today, I’m answering a listener question from someone who feels surrounded by diet talk at every family gathering and wants to know: Should I leave the table? Should I speak up? How do I protect my peace while still being with my loved ones? In today's episode, we're covering: How to handle diet talk with family Setting boundaries that feel right for you Focusing on what you can control in these situations Ways to take care of yourself before, during, and after these conversations Because the truth is, you deserve to enjoy your meals and time with loved ones without feeling like...
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Intuitive Eating Is for Every Body: A Conversation With Chelsea Levy)
Diet Culture Rebel Podcast
Hey Rebel. Today I’m joined by fellow registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, Chelsea Levy, to unpack a common concern I hear often: Can intuitive eating really work for all body sizes? Many people feel like food freedom is only possible if you're already in a smaller body, and today, we’re diving into why that’s not true. In this episode, we discuss: What fat positivity truly means and why it matters The societal barriers that perpetuate weight stigma How intuitive eating can be a tool for healing, regardless of body size Practical ways to unlearn anti-fat bias...
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Navigating Food Anxiety After The Red Dye 3 Ban
Diet Culture Rebel Podcast
Hey Rebel. In this we’re diving into the recent news of the Red Dye 3 ban and what it means for you as an intuitive eater—or someone working to heal your relationship with food. With so much food fear in the world, it’s important to approach topics like this with clarity and balance to avoid unnecessary guilt, anxiety, or restrictive behaviors. Tune in to learn: What Red Dye 3 is and why it’s being banned How misinformation about food bans can fuel food fear Practical ways to navigate external health values while staying aligned with intuitive eating By the end of this episode,...
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What Exactly Is Intuitive Eating?
Diet Culture Rebel Podcast
Hey Rebel. oday we’re revisiting one of the most important episodes I’ve ever shared—a deep dive into what intuitive eating truly is. Whether you’re hearing this for the first time or giving it another listen, this episode will offer valuable insights to help you heal your relationship with food and deepen your understanding of intuitive eating! In this episode, we're exploring: What intuitive eating actually is (and what it’s not) Why intuitive eating is more nuanced than simply “eating whatever you want” Common misconceptions, like starting with unconditional permission to eat...
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Building a Healthy Relationship with Exercise
Diet Culture Rebel Podcast
Hey Rebel. Today we’re reframing the way we think about movement. Exercise doesn’t have to be disordered or a source of guilt and stress—it can be something that supports you physically, mentally, and emotionally. My hope is that this episode helps you move toward a healthier relationship with movement. One that isn't tied up in all-or-nothing thinking or black-and-white rules. In this episode, we’ll cover: How to recognize when movement is helpful versus triggering Letting go of rigid exercise rules and absolutes Building body attunement to guide your movement choices I’ll also...
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The Foundation of Food Freedom: Rejecting Dieting
Diet Culture Rebel Podcast
Hey Rebel. Today we’re tackling a key step in healing your relationship with food: rejecting dieting. Diet culture isn’t just about big-name diets like Weight Watchers or Noom—it shows up in subtle food rules, social norms, and everyday conversations that impact how we think about food and our bodies. In this episode, we’ll explore: How diet culture sneaks into every aspect of our lives. The ways it disconnects us from hunger, fullness, and body cues. The social, psychological, and physical consequences of dieting. How rejecting dieting can transform your relationship with food and...
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