How to survive holiday food noise
Millennial Body Image Project
We’re diving into how to navigate holiday food noise and diet talk during the holidays! With Thanksgiving and the December holidays coming up, conversations around diet and body image can be triggering and pervasive. This episode offers tips and scripts for responding to diet talk, creating boundaries, and protecting your mental health. Whether you choose to engage or step away, we've got practical advice and to help you handle these situations with confidence - or avoidance! Download the guide: In our holiday support series, you’ll learn how to reframe your mindset, set...
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“Why can’t I stop eating?” Real talk on overeating, binge eating and scavenger eating
Millennial Body Image Project
If you don’t know what “normal” eating feels like any more, or you’re confused about how much you “should” be eating, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about overeating, binge eating, and binge eating disorder — and what actually separates them. We’ll explore the spectrum of eating experiences — from neutral or emotional eating all the way to diagnosable binge eating disorder — and why understanding the why behind your behaviors matters more than slapping on a label. If you’ve ever felt confused, ashamed, or stuck in patterns with food, this one’s for you. -...
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When fullness feels unsafe: and what to do about it
Millennial Body Image Project
In today’s episode, we're talking about why fullness can feel so triggering, whether you’re in eating disorder recovery or not. From the fear of “eating too much” to nervous system dysregulation, we break down why satisfaction gets interpreted as danger—and how diet culture plays a major role. You’ll hear real client stories, practical tools, and honest insights into how to reframe fullness as safe and necessary, even when your brain is sounding the alarm. We cover: Why being full can feel unsafe How restriction shows up in sneaky ways, even in “intuitive eating” What to do in...
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How to stop overthinking every bite
Millennial Body Image Project
If you’ve ever stood in front of the fridge wondering what or how much to eat — you’re not alone. You’re not out of control, you’re just tired of the food noise. This episode is part 3 in our Debunking Food Noise series! In this episode, we unpack how food noise, fear-mongering, and perfectionism make you overthink every bite, and how to finally quiet it down. Learn practical tools to rebuild trust with your hunger cues, challenge food rules, and make eating feel simple again. ✨ Download our free Food Thought Filter tool at to start tuning out the food noise and reconnecting with...
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Where does food noise come from?
Millennial Body Image Project
Where did your food noise start? And is all food noise bad? Welcome back to part two of our debunking Food Noise series! In this episode, we're going deeper into the confusing world of 'food noise' to discuss where food noise comes from. We also talk about its connection with physical hunger, emotional eating, the restriction obsession loop, and the Nutrition Jungle. Because it shouldn't feel like a full time job to feed yourself every day! Don’t miss the first episode in this series, ✨ Download our free Food Thought Filter tool at to start tuning out the food noise and...
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Healing beyond perfectionism: how to end emotional outsourcing with Beatriz Victoria Albina
Millennial Body Image Project
Dana is joined by holistic nurse practitioner and author Bea Victoria Albina to explore the concept of emotional outsourcing—the habit of seeking self-worth, safety, and belonging from external validation. Together, they unpack how patterns like people-pleasing, perfectionism, and codependency develop, how this impacts our bodies, and why shifting toward somatic awareness and self-compassion is key for healing. Resources: Bea's new book! Episode: Episode: Find your hosts:
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Debunking food noise in the ozempic era
Millennial Body Image Project
Welcome back to the new season of the Millennial Body Image Project! We're diving deep into the concept of 'food noise,' exploring its origins, how it's being marketed, and ways to address it. From diet culture's impact on our hunger cues to the role of medications like Ozempic, we discuss why this term resonates with so many and how to navigate the confusion it brings. If you're feeling overwhelmed by constant thoughts about food, this episode is for you. Tune in as we debunk myths, discuss client experiences, and offer practical strategies for managing food noise - without restriction....
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Season 2 Trailer - the Millennial Body Image Project
Millennial Body Image Project
Welcome to the new season of the Millennial Body Image Project! We’re two licensed dietitian-nutritionists bringing you conversations that cut through the food noise, debunk wellness trends, and remind you that it’s not you—it’s the systems stacked against you. Together, we’ll explore the struggles so many of us carry, challenge the fearmongering that fuels them, and offer evidence-based, compassionate tools to support your body on its own terms. Find your hosts:
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You’re not lazy. The ADHD shame loop is keeping you stuck
Millennial Body Image Project
Feeling like you should be doing more but can’t figure out why you’re not? You’re not lazy - you might be caught in the ADHD shame loop. In this episode, we unpack how perfectionism, executive dysfunction, and unrealistic expectations create a cycle of guilt, burnout, and overcorrection. Whether you’re navigating meal prep, movement, parenting, or just trying to send that one email, we’ll help you understand what’s actually happening underneath the struggle and how to move forward with compassion, not shame. Thanks so much to Hungryroot for sponsoring today’s episode! For a...
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What we get wrong about healthy summer eating
Millennial Body Image Project
In this episode, we dive into the myths about 'healthy' summer eating and why you don't need to fall for the “detox, light, and grilled” trifecta if you don’t want to. You'll get practical tips on how to enjoy the season's bounty, stay hydrated, and tackle the confusing messages around diets and nutrition. Plus, we discuss how to handle food noise, perfectionism, and how NOT to get stressed about food at every summer event. Thanks so much to Hungryroot for sponsoring today’s episode! For a limited time, or the code to get 40% off your first box, and a free item of your choice...
info_outlineIf you’ve ever stood in front of the fridge wondering what or how much to eat — you’re not alone. You’re not out of control, you’re just tired of the food noise. This episode is part 3 in our Debunking Food Noise series! In this episode, we unpack how food noise, fear-mongering, and perfectionism make you overthink every bite, and how to finally quiet it down. Learn practical tools to rebuild trust with your hunger cues, challenge food rules, and make eating feel simple again.
✨ Download our free Food Thought Filter tool at millennialbodyimageproject.com/freeresources to start tuning out the food noise and reconnecting with your body.
Resources mentioned:
- Burnout recovery and recharging your “body battery” with Dr. Crystal Frazee
- Episode: Pitfalls of the hunger-fullness scale
- Resource: the Hunger-Fullness Scale (2025 Edition! With emotional eating cues added)
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