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Addiction, Eating Disorders, and Recovery with Therapist Amanda White

Release Date: 03/12/2025

Letting Go of Control: How Kate Healed Her Relationship with Food

Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

Hey Rebel. If dieting has felt like a constant companion in your life, this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by former Diet Culture Rebel client Kate, who started dieting at just 15 years old and spent years chasing numbers, calories, points, steps, and a certain weight.... all in pursuit of “health.” In this honest and emotional conversation, Kate shares how healing her relationship with food wasn’t about a quick fix, but a slow, intentional process of rebuilding trust with her body. In today's episode, we explore: The moment she realized food obsession was taking over her life ...

How fitness can be flexible, sustainable, and supportive with Personal Trainer Michael Ulloa

Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

Hey Rebel! If you’re tired of “go hard or go home” fitness messaging and ready to redefine your relationship with movement and your body—this one’s for you. In today's episode I’m joined by Michael Ulloa, a personal trainer who’s breaking the mold of traditional fitness culture online. We talk about his personal experience with body dysmorphia, obsessive calorie counting, and how growing up around dieting shaped his body image. Michael shares how his own relationship with movement has evolved from rigid and all-or-nothing to something that’s flexible, fulfilling, and rooted in...

When Someone You Admire Loses Weight: Navigating Your Feelings Without Losing Yourself

Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

Hey rebel. In this deeply reflective episode of the Diet Culture Rebel Podcast, we’re talking about something that hits close to home for many: how to cope when someone you admire—whether it’s an influencer, friend, or family member—loses a significant amount of weight while you may be on a journey to body acceptance. Inspired by the recent public conversation surrounding former plus-size model Remi Bader, this episode isn’t about her—it’s about you. Because these moments can stir up a mix of emotions like jealousy, confusion, pressure, even shame. And it’s not a one-time...

Comedy, Confidence, & Calling Out Diet Culture with Lauren Hope Krass

Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

Hey Rebel. In this powerful and uplifting episode, I’m joined by comedian Lauren Hope Krass, who uses humor to challenge anti-fat bias, diet culture, and the unrealistic expectations placed on all of us—especially women in bigger bodies. Lauren shares her journey from self-deprecating humor to empowering comedy, how she found her voice (and her people), and the impact of resilience and body acceptance in a world that constantly tries to shrink us. In this episode, we discuss: How Lauren uses comedy to challenge fatphobia and diet culture The realities of anti-fat bias—including...

Is The Protein Craze Just Diet Culture... or Valid? Deciphering Protein Needs As An Intuitive Eater

Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

Hey Rebel! There’s so much pressure to eat more and more protein, but is it really necessary? In today’s episode, I’m unpacking how diet culture has hijacked protein messaging, what you actually need to know about protein as an intuitive eater, and why stressing over grams and macro tracking does more harm than good. In this episode, we discuss: How diet culture has turned protein into an unhealthy weight loss tool The truth about protein needs (and why carbs matter more than you think) How to approach protein without tracking or micromanaging your intake Practical ways to include...

How to Help Kids (& Your Inner Child) Build a Healthy Relationship with Food (with Megan of @feedinglittles)

Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

Hey Rebel! Our relationship with food starts in childhood, shaped by the messages we absorb early on. In this episode, I’m joined by Megan McNamee of Feeding Littles, a registered dietitian who helps parents raise intuitive eaters while also exploring how our own upbringing impacts our food choices today. In this episode, we cover: How childhood food messages shape adult eating habits The one thing Megan sees in childhood that negatively impacts food freedom How to stop putting sugar on a pedestal—for kids and yourself Ways to support kids’ natural ability to self-regulate hunger and...

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...

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...

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...

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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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 path to recovery
Why Amanda identifies as in recovery rather than recovered
How healing leads to deeper connections, presence, and a richer life

Amanda also shares how her recovery has shaped the way she raises her daughter in a home that supports a positive relationship with food—something many of us didn’t grow up with. Listen in and I know you'll enjoy this impactful, nuanced conversation!

Check out amanda: https://therapyforwomencenter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/therapyforwomencenter

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