Let Us Eat Cake

Co-hosts and Registered Dietitians Ali Eberhardt and Hannah Robinson are dedicated to ditching diet culture, taking weight stigma and fat phobia head on, and cutting the bullsh*t out of "health and wellness". They know information about nutrition is endless, confusing... and convincing. It is their mission to break down this information using science and by explaining how our bodies and nutrition actually work. Each episode will answer listener questions, cut through nutrition myths and hopefully have some fun with you along the way. Sound Editing & Podcast Production: BroNik Consulting https://bronikconsulting.com/ Hannah and Ali are excited to announce a new way to work with them. Starting September 2024 they are offering a new Intuitive Eating program designed for individuals who are interested in learning intuitive eating principles and practicing these new skills with a safe, supportive community. This is a 10 session program, with each session offering a 45 minute meal support at lunch, followed by a 45 minute process group exploring each of the intuitive eating principles. Space is limited so make sure to check out things out if you are interested. https://www.hannahrobinson.ca/programs The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit https://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Find-A-Dietitian/ to find a specialized dietitian in your area. This podcast is created and recorded on unceded territories of Coast Salish Nations, including the homelands of the St'át'imc, Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh). For more information about the traditional lands with which you listen to this podcast visit https://native-land.ca/.

episode 77: the story about eating disorder recovery and sobriety with Heather Lasco 09/19/2024

episode 77: the story about eating disorder recovery and sobriety with Heather Lasco We can’t believe this season is already coming to an end but here it is, the final episode, and trust us, it’s a good one! Ali and Hannah are sitting down with Heather Lasco, a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders and the founder of Confidentially Nourished. In this powerful conversation, Heather opens up about her experience battling an eating disorder during her dietetics education and early career, and how that journey now drives her passion for supporting others with eating disorders, especially those facing weight stigma in healthcare. Heather shares the many ways her lived experiences have shaped her practice today and the three discuss the impact of their formal education in dietetics on mental health and disordered eating beliefs. Together, they explore everything from internalized fatphobia to the importance of self-care as practitioners, and how sneaky diet culture still finds its way into their lives, especially during major life transitions like postpartum. Do dietitians need to see other dietitians for nutritional counseling? How do different maladaptive coping strategies like alcohol use and disordered eating impact each other? How to stay strong and supported in recovery during times of high stress? Hit play to catch all the insights, personal stories, and powerful truths as Ali, Hannah, and Heather wrap up the season with a bang! How to find Heather Lasco: Instagram: @ Website: https://confidentlynourished.co/ Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/33107917

episode 76: the story about life after bariatric surgery with Juliet James 09/12/2024

episode 76: the story about life after bariatric surgery with Juliet James In this week’s episode Ali and Hannah are thrilled to welcome Juliet James, a fierce fat activist and writer who writes about mental health, eating disorders and the social and emotional challenges of being fat in a thincentric culture which makes her the perfect next guest to share her powerful story. Juliet doesn’t hold back as she unpacks her experiences growing up in a fat body, reflecting on the wild ways diet culture has shaped her life, and what life’s really been like after bariatric surgery. SPOILER ALERT: she’s done believing diet culture’s BS and is way better off for it!! In this episode, Hannah, Ali and Juliet discuss struggles with food noise, the real dangers of weight loss treatments and surgeries, and the undeniable weight discrimination happening in healthcare (including in eating disorder treatment)!! What does “food noise” mean? What is life really like after bariatric surgery? What are the real pros and cons of weight loss treatment? Get ready for another thought-provoking convo as Ali and Hannah keep serving up the truth: your body isn’t the problem, diet culture is! How to find Juliet James: Instagram @iamjulietjames Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/32997577

episode 75: the story about becoming a weight-inclusive endocrinologist with Dr. Gregory Dodell 09/05/2024

episode 75: the story about becoming a weight-inclusive endocrinologist with Dr. Gregory Dodell In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali are excited to welcome their trusted colleague Dr. Gregory Dodell. Gregory is an endocrinologist based out of NYC and also happens to be married to past guest and friend of the pod @theantidietplan’s Alexis Conason so you know these 3 had LOTS to talk about. Over the years, Gregory has transformed his practice from a more restrictive, weight-centric approach to a weight-inclusive practice, where his focus is on helping his patients feel good, adding food in not forbidding and not focusing on a certain number on the scale. In this episode, Gregory shares his personal story as a practitioner learning and unlearning a weight centric approach to diabetes and hormone care, to discussions about Ozempic, why language around weight in health care is so important, navigating weight centric colleagues and so much more! What are the potential benefits and harms of Ozempic? Is “obesity” really a chronic disease? How can the medical system become less weight-centric? This episode is for all those who have been told by a doctor to lose weight to support a chronic health condition or who are wanting a perspective they can trust when it comes to all the noise in the media about Ozempic or meds like it. They have said it before and won’t stop saying it- weight loss isn’t a behavior! Tune in this week to hear Gregory, Hannah and Ali explain this and so much more! How to find Dr. Gregory Dodell: Instagram: @ Website: https://www.centralparkendocrinology.com/ Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/32900852

episode 74: the story about becoming a fat positive health coach with Tiana Dodson 08/29/2024

episode 74: the story about becoming a fat positive health coach with Tiana Dodson In this week’s episode, Ali and Hannah spend time with fat-positive health coach and body liberation facilitator, Tiana Dodson. From her beginnings as a mechanical engineer to becoming a passionate advocate for body liberation, Tiana’s journey has led to a career all about helping people discover how personal, community, and global liberation are interconnected. In this episode, Ali, Hannah, and Tiana dive deep into what it’s like to live in a multi-marginalized body, the quest for belonging, and how diet culture falsely promises to fulfill that need. They explore the evolution of Tiana’s practice, shaped by her experiences as a resourceful, adaptable, biracial, queer, and neurodivergent powerhouse! What’s it like attending health coaching school as a fat person? How can I find belonging without changing myself? What does a body liberation facilitator do? How is white supremacy connected to diet culture? Join the conversation and get ready for an enlightening discussion that challenges norms and empowers you to embrace your most authentic self! How to find Tiana Dodson: Website: Instagram: Podcast: The Live Your Best Fat Life Podcast Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. Hannah and Ali are excited to announce a new way to work with them. Starting September 2024 they are offering a new Intuitive Eating program designed for individuals who are interested in learning intuitive eating principles and practicing these new skills with a safe, supportive community. It will be a 10 session program, with each session offering a 45 minute meal support at lunch, followed by a 45 minute process group exploring each of the intuitive eating principles. Space is limited so make sure to check out things out if you are interested If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/32769617

episode 73: the story about letting go of calorie counting with Kelsey Ellis 08/22/2024

episode 73: the story about letting go of calorie counting with Kelsey Ellis This week Ali and Hannah are hanging out with the ultimate hype woman and Vancouver intuitive movement expert, Kelsey Ellis! Kelsey is an award-winning, body-positive, anti-diet health and fitness expert, who’s all about helping people break free from diet culture, unapologetically embracing what their bodies can do, and finding confidence in themselves and their curves! In this episode, Kelsey dives into her journey from buying into diet culture’s false promises to spotting the MASSIVE red flags it waves. From reminiscing about growing up in the body obsessed 90s/2000s and looking back at Pinterest boards from that time laughing now at the absurdity of how we are all supposed to want to look the same!?! Through her unlearning and with the help of Intuitive Eating she embraced the idea of letting go of the numbers and outside metrics when it comes to movement, finding compassion for yourself and refocusing on the why behind moving your body in a connected way. How can I prioritize movement without prioritizing numbers? How can I find a place where I feel satisfied with what I have eaten without discomfort? Why should I measure my fitness without the scale? In need of answers to these questions? Tune into this week’s episode as Ali, Hannah and Kelsey cut through diet culture’s false promises, and hype you up to once and for all ditch diet culture! How to find Kelsey Ellis: Instagram: @ App: healthywithkelsey Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. Hannah and Ali are excited to announce a new way to work with them. Starting September 2024 they are offering a new Intuitive Eating program designed for individuals who are interested in learning intuitive eating principles and practicing these new skills with a safe, supportive community. It will be a 10 session program, with each session offering a 45 minute meal support at lunch, followed by a 45 minute process group exploring each of the intuitive eating principles. Space is limited so make sure to check out things out if you are interested If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/32643767

episode 72: the story about fat positive fertility with Nicola Salmon 08/15/2024

episode 72: the story about fat positive fertility with Nicola Salmon This week, Ali and Hannah are especially excited to sit down with Nicola Salmon, a leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support. As an evidence based fertility coach and author of the groundbreaking book Fat and Fertile, Nicola brings a fresh, fat-positive perspective to her work. Nicola uses her platform to challenge weight stigma in the fertility world and empower plus-sized individuals to take control of their reproductive health with confidence. Nicola combines her expertise, background in science and personal experience of being pregnant in a fatphobic health care system to share a thought provoking story that you cannot miss! From self acceptance inspired by her first born, to tackling fatphobia head-on, and navigating the whirlwind of research on fatness and fertility, Nicola, Ali, and Hannah talk about it all and more! Do I need to lose weight to have a safe pregnancy? How effective are fertility treatments for larger bodied people? Am I really a high risk pregnancy if I have a higher BMI? Should I question my practitioner’s advice to lose weight before getting pregnant? If you are ready to be inspired and informed, sit back, press play and listen in as Nicola, Hannah and Ali talk all things fatness and fertility! How to find Nicola Salmon: Website: Instagram: @ Book: Fat and Fertile Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. Hannah and Ali are excited to announce a new way to work with them. Starting September 2024 they are offering a new Intuitive Eating program designed for individuals who are interested in learning intuitive eating principles and practicing these new skills with a safe, supportive community. It will be a 10 session program, with each session offering a 45 minute meal support at lunch, followed by a 45 minute process group exploring each of the intuitive eating principles. Space is limited so make sure to check out things out if you are interested If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/32574097

episode 71: the story about being raised with weight watchers with Dr. Katelyn Baker 08/08/2024

episode 71: the story about being raised with weight watchers with Dr. Katelyn Baker Can you believe it's already episode 4 of this new season?! This week, Ali and Hannah are thrilled to sit down with @thatfatdoctor the fabulous Dr. Katelyn Baker, a renowned clinical psychologist who's an expert in self-esteem, eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ issues. Dr. Katelyn is here to spill the tea on the harmful ways society teaches plus sized kids to eat and how those ridiculous expectations set the stage for eating disorders to take over. She gets real about her own experiences and professional insights on ‘atypical’ anorexia, how weight stigma messes with our romantic relationships, learning the language of self-love, and so much more! What is atypical anorexia? Is weight discrimination in the workplace really that big of a problem? How do I practice self-love when I'm afraid of what people will think of me? Tune in as Ali, Hannah, and Dr. Katelyn kickstart your journey to unlearning all the crap diet culture has fed us about plus-sized bodies. Get ready to embrace self-love and celebrate the stunning person you are! How to find Dr. Katelyn: Website: https://beacons.ai/thatfatdoctor Instagram: thatfatdoctor Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. Hannah and Ali are excited to announce a new way to work with them. Starting September 2024 they are offering a new Intuitive Eating program designed for individuals who are interested in learning intuitive eating principles and practicing these new skills with a safe, supportive community. It will be a 10 session program, with each session offering a 45 minute meal support at lunch, followed by a 45 minute process group exploring each of the intuitive eating principles. Space is limited so make sure to check out things out if you are interested If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/32482682

episode 70: the story about getting married in the Ozempic era with Virgie Tovar 08/01/2024

episode 70: the story about getting married in the Ozempic era with Virgie Tovar In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali are beyond excited to welcome the one and only Virgie Tovar! She's a plus-size Latina, author, TEDx speaker, academic, and a leading expert in the fight against weight-based discrimination. Virgie is all about teaching people the truth about fatphobia and the beautiful benefits of celebrating body diversity.Season 6 continues with Virgie sharing her incredible journey, from battling fatphobia at every turn to rediscovering her childhood love for her body, finding love, and building an awesome community. Her story is a rollercoaster, diving deep into how society's crap about fat bodies being unlovable affected her relationship with her body and sexuality, right up until she met her amazing (now) husband. How does fatphobia affect sexuality? How does the rise of Ozempic impact the body positivity movement? How can I support others who face size discrimination? This episode has all that and more! Virgie’s powerful story and advice will inspire you to embrace body diversity and tell diet culture to shove it. If you’re still on the fence about ditching diets for good, tune in with Ali, Hannah, and Virgie to have your mind blown! How to find Virgie: Website: https://www.virgietovar.com/ Instagram: virgietovar Podcast: Books: , , , , Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. Hannah and Ali are excited to announce a new way to work with them. Starting September 2024 they are offering a new Intuitive Eating program designed for individuals who are interested in learning intuitive eating principles and practicing these new skills with a safe, supportive community. It will be a 10 session program, with each session offering a 45 minute meal support at lunch, followed by a 45 minute process group exploring each of the intuitive eating principles. Space is limited so make sure to check out things out if you are interested If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/32366487

episode 69: the story about exercise as a gift and not a punishment with Gabby Villasenor 07/25/2024

episode 69: the story about exercise as a gift and not a punishment with Gabby Villasenor In this week's episode, Ali and Hannah are joined by Gabby Villasenor, founder of Fuelled By Feeling. Gabby, a lifelong athlete, shares her journey of transforming her perspective on exercise from a punishment to a gift. Growing up with messages dictating how food and movement should be, Gabby developed a harmful relationship with both from a young age. She takes us through her story of mindset shifts, hard work, and ultimately bettering her relationship with movement. Now, she helps others do the same! Does exercise need to be hard or uncomfortable to count? What is intuitive exercise? How do I know how much exercise my body needs to be healthy? How do I begin to listen to my body and see progress? Exercise is yet another area where diet culture tries to control our actions and make us question how we feel. Ali and Hannah call BS! Gabby empowers us to trust that you know your body and what it needs better than diet culture ever could. Are you ready to rethink your relationship with exercise, learn new approaches, and embrace a healthier, more intuitive way to move your body? Then this is an episode you don't want to miss! How to find Gabby: Website: Instagram: @fuelledbyfeeling App: Fuelled by Feeling Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. Hannah and Ali are excited to announce a new way to work with them. Starting September 2024 they are offering a new Intuitive Eating program designed for individuals who are interested in learning intuitive eating principles and practicing these new skills with a safe, supportive community. It will be a 10 session program, with each session offering a 45 minute meal support at lunch, followed by a 45 minute process group exploring each of the intuitive eating principles. Space is limited so make sure to check out things out if you are interested If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/32249967

Episode 68: the story about healing from fatphobic partners with Vinny Welsby 07/18/2024

Episode 68: the story about healing from fatphobic partners with Vinny Welsby It's finally here! The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast is back with a fresh new approach! Hannah and Ali are thrilled to bring you an incredible lineup of powerful stories in this new season, "The One About Stories." In the premiere episode, Ali and Hannah are joined by Vinny Welsby, a badass world-leading expert on dismantling anti-fat bias and diet culture. Coming from a background of poverty and abuse, Vinny is now a TEDx speaker, best-selling author of the book “Fierce Fatty: Love Your Body and Live Like The Queen You Already Are,” and host of the Fierce Fatty Podcast. From survival to self-love, Vinny kicks off the season with an inspiring story of their journey from spending years searching for the “cure” for fatness, to discovering Health at Every Size and becoming a prominent activist in the fight against anti-fat bias and dismantling diet culture. Is BED a food addiction, or is there more to it? What do I do if my partner wants me to lose weight? Can I be healthy and fat? How can I love my fat body when I live in a world that values thin privilege? Is fat really such a bad word? Listen in as Vinny, Ali and Hannah dive into these questions and more in an eye-opening and empowering conversation. Get ready to challenge your beliefs about fat bodies, learn new perspectives, and embrace a journey toward self-love and body acceptance and saying F YOU to anti-fat bias! How to find Vinny Welsby: Website: Instagram: Podcast: Fierce Fatty Podcast Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. Hannah and Ali are excited to announce a new way to work with them. Starting September 2024 they are offering a new Intuitive Eating program designed for individuals who are interested in learning intuitive eating principles and practicing these new skills with a safe, supportive community. It will be a 10 session program, with each session offering a 45 minute meal support at lunch, followed by a 45 minute process group exploring each of the intuitive eating principles. Space is limited so make sure to check out things out if you are interested. If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/32148137

episode 67: the one about honoring your health with gentle nutrition 11/18/2021

episode 67: the one about honoring your health with gentle nutrition In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating Principle #10: Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition. In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali are joined by nutrition therapist and Registered Dietitian Rachael Hartley. Rachael is a nationally-recognized food and nutrition expert who is passionate about helping others rediscover the joy of eating and foster a healthier relationship with food. Rachael is author of Gentle Nutrition: A Non-Diet Approach to Healthy Eating, which explores the role of nutrition in intuitive eating, so she was the perfect guest to answer all your listener questions about gentle nutrition. Why isn’t it important to eat healthy if it could contribute to reducing morbidity later on? As practitioners, how do we help patients both have freedom with food and make choices that they like and are satisfying, while also stabilizing their blood sugars? Is it possible to be an intuitive eater and manage a chronic illness at the same time? Do I have to eat fast food or “unhealthy” foods to be an intuitive eater? Is it possible to eat intuitively and just prefer eating healthy foods? We live in a world in which diet culture implies that food and fitness are the only two things that will make or break your health and while they may play a role, in reality, it is a very minimal role compared to environmental factors, socio-economic status, genetic predisposition and many other things that just aren’t behaviors that can be controlled. The research is clear that increasing pleasure, joy, food freedom,and widening the definition of what we consider health while incorporating the ten guiding principles of Intuitive Eating has been proven to improve physical, mental and emotional health sustainably- sounds pretty great right?! Hannah, Ali and Rachael are here in this final episode of the Intuitive Eating series to help guide the listeners to focus on the power of adding food in for health and wellness vs. excluding foods for fear while remembering that health is so much more than the food we eat or the choices we make. Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Rachael Hartley: On Instagram @rachaelhartleyRD Author of Gentle Nutrition: A Non-Diet Approach to Healthy Eating The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast has a new home! Make sure to check out the new website for the latest episodes, blog posts and so much more. You can find also Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , and email your questions to If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). This season focuses on the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating created by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. For more information on Intuitive Eating check out . The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/21175190

episode 66: the one about movement- feel the difference 11/11/2021

episode 66: the one about movement- feel the difference In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating Principle #9: Movement- Feel the Difference. Exercise can many times go hand in hand with diet culture so when learning how to reconnect to food and start to trust your body, it can get confusing deciding if, when or how to start to exercise. On this week’s episode Hannah and Ali are joined by certified personal trainer Julie Newbry. Julie is passionate about helping her clients use exercise as a form of self-care rather than punishment while focusing on health promoting behaviors rather than weight or aesthetics so she was the perfect person to answer all your listener questions on incorporating movement while recovering from diet culture. As I am exercising more I have been noticing more binge urges and behaviors- do I have to give up exercise that I actually enjoy and which has been helping my mental health infinitely, or do I carry on while consciously ignoring the disordered voices in my head until they go away? Is it wrong to like the changes to my body and attention I am getting as I feel more toned and fit? Is it counterproductive to Intuitive Eating to feel like I need to force myself to exercise? Is it okay to not listen to your intuition when it comes to exercise, especially if it means you’ll give up exercise forever? Is it okay for exercise to be taking up a lot of my time and energy if it’s helping me get stronger and healthier (vs thinner and more focused on the number of the scale)? Is it okay for exercise to be a huge part of my life and identity? When it comes to exercise, diet culture gives a lot rules and “shoulds” which can make choices feel anything but intuitive. In this week’s episode Hannah, Ali and Julie will help you connect to the ‘why’ behind movement and help you feel the difference when movement is not guided by rigid rules or diet culture B.S.. Oh and spoiler alert- you don’t have a moral obligation to move your body but if you want to, this episode will help you do it in a kind, compassionate and FUN way. Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Julie Newbry: On Instagram @the.intuitive.trainer The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast has a new home! Make sure to check out the new website for the latest episodes, blog posts and so much more. You can find also Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , and email your questions to If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). This season focuses on the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating created by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. For more information on Intuitive Eating check out . The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/21109259

Episode 65: the one about respecting your body 11/04/2021

Episode 65: the one about respecting your body In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #8: Respect Your Body. To cover this complex topic they are joined by registered dietitian and eating disorders specialist Christyna Johnson. Christyna practices from a person-centered perspective with a social justice lens to help dismantle diet culture which made her the perfect expert to help answer all your questions about respecting your body. How do you overcome the desire to lose weight and be thin, when that’s considered to be more desirable in our society? Can people who fall outside of the thin, white ideal benefit from Intuitive Eating? My body is changing as I work through Intuitive Eating and recovery from binge eating- how do I acknowledge where my body is at and shift away from weight loss as a goal? Is this extra weight I’ve gained as I work on the IE principles really what my body needs, or just a result of overindulging in play food? How do I liberate myself from the negative body image I’ve developed from thirty years of exposure to diet culture? How can I develop a loving attitude towards my body, whatever its shape, when I’ve been conditioned to hate every speck of cellulite I see? Coming to a place of neutral respect for your body is a key aspect in healing from diet culture but it can be complicated especially when the idea of loving your body feels far away. Letting go of the thin ideal can be challenging and the process can feel overwhelming which makes this eighth principle an important step in the journey to find body peace and food freedom. In this episode, Hannah, Ali and Christyna use their expertise to help you take the first small steps towards a place of respecting your body for all the wonderful, incredible things it is able to do. Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Christyna Johnson, RD: Instagram @encouragingdietitian The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast has a new home! Make sure to check out the new website for the latest episodes, blog posts and so much more. You can find also Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , and email your questions to If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). This season focuses on the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating created by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. For more information on Intuitive Eating check out . The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/21029912

episode 64: the one about coping with your emotions with kindness 10/28/2021

episode 64: the one about coping with your emotions with kindness In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #7: Cope with Your Emotions with Kindness. Learning to validate and cope with your emotions can be a very important step in the process of Intuitive Eating which is why Mimi Cole was the perfect guest for this week’s episode. Mimi is a 2nd year graduate student in the Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counselling program at The University of North Carolina and co-host of The Lovely Becoming podcast. On her podcast, Mimi interviews mental health and eating disorders practitioners from all over to discuss topics related to Intuitive Eating, systems of oppression, anti-fat bias and much more so there was no question Hannah and Ali had to have her on this episode to answer all your questions about emotional eating and coping with your feelings. How can I just rely on physical hunger to guide my food choices? How do you break the vicious cycle of emotional eating? Is it wrong to eat for boredom? Is it ever okay to eat for emotions? How do I stop using food as punishment when I feel I have made a mistake with my eating? What do you think about using food or treats as a reward? How do I break the cycle of using food as a motivation? Emotional eating is a topic that diet culture likes to use to create guilt and shame around choices to eat. Human beings eat for a variety of reasons including for pleasure, joy, comfort, nurturing, excitement, celebration, and many more including nutrients. The diet world wants you to believe that the only permissible reason to eat is physical hunger and eating in response to anything apart from hunger cues is wrong. Hannah, Ali and Mimi are here to call B.S. on this harmful rhetoric and help to support you in your journey of learning to cope with your emotions while remembering there are no conditions on “unconditional permission”. Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Mimi Cole: https://mimi-cole.com/ Podcast: the lovely becoming Instagram: @the.lovelybecoming The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast has a new home! Make sure to check out the new website for the latest episodes, blog posts and so much more. You can find also Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , and email your questions to If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). This season focuses on the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating created by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. For more information on Intuitive Eating check out . The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/20938934

episode 63: the one about feeling your fullness 10/21/2021

episode 63: the one about feeling your fullness In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #6: Feel Your Fullness. They are joined once again by Certified Body Trust provider and registered dietitian Aaron Flores. Aaron joined Hannah and Ali last season on one of their most popular episodes about body trust so they knew they had to have him back again. Aaron has worked in eating disorders in a variety of settings with a focus on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size where he helps individuals make peace with food and develop body-positive behaviors so there was no better topic to bring him back for then answering all your listener questions on fullness. Does fullness lead to weight gain? Is it okay to feel fullness? How do I stop the guilt and shame I feel with fullness? What does fullness actually feel like? How do I learn about fullness when I have always been a member of the clean plate club? Will fullness cues become more tolerable over time? Why is it that I always feel full as soon as I eat? Diet culture tries to reduce Intuitive Eating to simply the “eat when you’re hungry, stop when you are full” diet but the connection to our body is SO much more than that. The purpose of Intuitive Eating is to connect body, mind and the food we eat which means learning to allow and respect the sensations that come with fullness. In this week’s episode Hannah, Ali and Aaron will start you on the path towards using this sixth principle of Intuitive Eating to give you permission to truly feel your fullness while tuning into and trusting your body. Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Aaron Flores: On Instagram @aaronfloresrdn The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast has a new home! Make sure to check out the new website for the latest episodes, blog posts and so much more. You can find also Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , and email your questions to If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). This season focuses on the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating created by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. For more information on Intuitive Eating check out . The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/20859548

episode 62: the one about discovering the satisfaction factor 10/14/2021

episode 62: the one about discovering the satisfaction factor In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #5: Discover the Satisfaction Factor. They are joined by registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor Kathleen Meehan. Kathleen is passionate about satisfying food and respectful care for all bodies, and helps people reconnect to their needs through curiosity and a practice of non-judgmental awareness so she was the perfect guest to answer all your listener questions about satisfaction. How do you reconnect with pleasure in eating when you’ve lived your whole life according to food rules? How do you know you’re satisfied with a meal? What do you look for and where do I start to connect to satisfaction? What if the only foods that satisfied you were high in sugar and fat or fast food? How can I be certain that if I let myself be satisfied I won’t eat forever and ever? Is it true sweeteners make you more hungry and you’ll end up eating more? The idea of truly allowing satisfaction can be a tricky one as diet culture has co-opted this concept once again with fear and anti-fat bias. Diet culture wants us to believe that adding pleasure or satisfaction is indulgence but Hannah, Ali and Kathleen are here to tell you this important principle is possible for all. This episode will give you all the goods on this fifth Intuitive Eating principle and be sure to leave you feeling satisfied! Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Kathleen Meehan On Instagram @therdnutritionist The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast has a new home! Make sure to check out the new website for the latest episodes, blog posts and so much more. You can find also Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , and email your questions to If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). This season focuses on the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating created by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. For more information on Intuitive Eating check out . The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/20798342

episode 61: the one about challenging the food police 10/07/2021

episode 61: the one about challenging the food police In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #4: Challenge the Food Police. They are joined by registered dietitian Shana Spence and the self proclaimed “eat anything dietitian”. Shana’s philosophy is that life is complicated enough, and there shouldn’t be a reason to restrict yourself with the food you eat, which made her the perfect guest to help Hannah and Ali answer all your listener questions about challenging food rules. How do I manage comments from coworkers while I am working on freedom from food rules? How can I eat things that feel good for me and don’t follow any rules, without having all the guilt? How do you support someone in your life who eats mostly “junk” and fast food? Is there a way to help someone eat more “healthy”? How do I stop the nagging rules I have learned from dieting and my fitness pal from occupying my thoughts and influencing my choices? Will these food rules ever go away? When it comes to the choices we make around food, the Food Police and diet culture are never shy to tell us what’s wrong, what's right, what’s good, what’s bad and tells us how to feel about the food we like to eat. Even if those messages are often conflicting, the Food Police adds guilt and shame to food choices and implies that the morality of food has something to do with who we are as people. Well the Food Police has got to go! Join Hannah, Ali and Shana as they take the B.S. out of these food rules and shut the Food Police up once and for all! Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Shana Spence: On Instagram @thenutritiontea The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast has a new home! Make sure to check out the new website for the latest episodes, blog posts and so much more. You can find also Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , and email your questions to If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). This season focuses on the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating created by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. For more information on Intuitive Eating check out . The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/20621132

Episode 60: the one about making peace with food 09/30/2021

Episode 60: the one about making peace with food In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #3: Make Peace with Food.They are joined by registered dietitian Alissa Rumsey, a nutrition therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and the author of Unapologetic Eating: Make Peace With Food and Transform Your Life. Given the title of her book and her expertise in advocating for women to reclaim the space to eat and live unapologetically, Alissa was the perfect person to help answer all your questions about making peace with food. What happens if you can’t trust yourself to have certain foods in the house? Why is it that I’m still so freaked out about bingeing if I’m eating consistently throughout the day? What does it really mean to have “unconditional permission” to eat all food”? Would you say eating fast food every single day because you “feel like it” is intuitive eating? Does unconditional permission ever cross a line that isn’t healthy anymore? How do I begin to start practicing food freedom when the idea of incorporating so many previously off limits foods terrifies me? Making peace with food sounds great in theory but often leaves people stuck in the “how” when their fears come up. Diet culture loves to reinforce the rules and fears around what to eat. In this week’s episode, Hannah, Ali and Alissa go step by step into this important third principle- what it is and how to start making peace with food. Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Alissa Rumsey: On Instagram @alissarumseyRD The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast has a new home! Make sure to check out the new website for the latest episodes, blog posts and so much more. You can find also Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , and email your questions to If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). This season focuses on the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating created by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. For more information on Intuitive Eating check out . The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/20621102

episode 59: the one about honoring your hunger 09/23/2021

episode 59: the one about honoring your hunger In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #2: Honor Your Hunger. They are joined by a dietitian who needs NO introduction- the one, the only Christy Harrison. Christy is an anti-diet registered dietitian nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, certified eating disorders registered dietitian, and journalist. She’s the author of Anti Diet (with a 2nd book on the way in 2023!) and is the host of Food Psych, a podcast about Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size and body liberation. It was a no-brainer that Christy was the perfect guest to unpack all your listener questions about hunger. What is “normal” hunger? What if I don’t feel hunger cues- can I still practice Intuitive Eating? Is it wrong to eat if I don’t feel hungry? Is it common to have insatiable hunger? How can you honor your hunger and not be totally out of control with food? Why do I get more hungry the more I eat? Why does my hunger seem to change from being not hungry at all to ravenously hungry in an instant? Diet culture has managed to co-opt intuitive eating and turn it into the “hunger and fullness diet”. Hannah and Ali knew they needed the best of the best to call BS on diet culture and help their listeners understand the second principle of intuitive eating: honoring your hunger. This is an episode will want to listen to loud and on repeat! Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Christy Harrison: On Instagram @chr1styharrison The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast has a new home! Make sure to check out the new website for the latest episodes, blog posts and so much more. You can find also Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , and email your questions to If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). This season focuses on the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating created by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. For more information on Intuitive Eating check out . The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/20543786

episode 58: the one about rejecting the diet mentality 09/16/2021

episode 58: the one about rejecting the diet mentality The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast is back baby with a brand new look and another incredible season full of episodes created entirely from listener questions! This season Hannah and Ali will dive deep into the topic of Intuitive Eating with each episode covering one of the 10 Intuitive Eating Principles created by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. In the series premiere, Hannah and Ali are joined once again by the fantastic Sammy Previte to talk all things principle #1: ‘Reject the Diet Mentality’. Sammy is a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She co-hosts the What the Actual Fork Podcast and owns Find Food Freedom, a virtual private practice made up of a team of Intuitive Eating dietitians. Sammy was the perfect person to kick off this season answering all your listener questions about rejecting the diet mentality. Is it wrong to want to be healthier by focusing on clean eating and lifestyle changes? How do I break the diet cycle when following a set of diet rules gives me a project and makes me feel in control of my body? What if you hate diet culture but can’t stop following food rules? Is it true that you can’t be an intuitive eater and be working on weight loss at the same time? Hannah, Ali and Sammy answer all your questions and more in this kick off to the Intuitive Eating Series. Hannah and Ali can’t wait to share all they have been working on this summer, the truth bombs are EXPLOSIVE this season as they cut through the diet culture B.S. surrounding all things Intuitive Eating- don’t believe them? Just watch! Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Sammy Previte: On Instagram @dietitiansammy or @find.food.freedom Listen to Sammy on her podcast What The Actual Fork To find out more about Sammy's work: https://find-foodfreedom.com/ The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast has a new home! Make sure to check out the new website for the latest episodes, blog posts and so much more. You can find also Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , and email your questions to If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). This season focuses on the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating created by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. For more information on Intuitive Eating check out . The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/20460629

Episode 57: the one about Hannah and Ali 06/24/2021

Episode 57: the one about Hannah and Ali In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things Hannah and Ali. The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast started with the intention of taking the BS out of the health and wellness industry and providing evidence-based nutrition information in a world where the messages are to fear food and your body. They named the podcast “Let Us Eat Cake” for a reason. They wanted their listeners to know even as eating disorder dietitians they still get messages from diet culture telling them what to do, how to eat and who to look like. This week Hannah and Ali take listener questions all about their lived experience with food, body image and how they navigate weight stigma in health care. Why did they become dietitians? Why did they choose to work in eating disorders? What are their biggest challenges with meal planning and nutrition? How do they navigate food preferences, beliefs and maybe even diet culture in dating or in a relationship? Have they ever wanted to lose weight or change their body? How does a Health At Every Size dietitian experience body dissatisfaction and what advice would they give to someone struggling with body image? There was no topic off limits and Hannah and Ali kept it real.They want you to know that they are not immune to the impacts of diet culture AND that there is another way to live- one that supports and respects the body for all it can do and the experiences it can bring. Buckle up for this special final episode of Season 4 all about the Let’s Eat Girls ;) P.S. They won’t be gone for long- make sure to follow along on Instagram for all the details of Season 5 coming to you in September 2021. Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Hannah & Ali: On Instagram @hannah.dietitian and @alithedietitian If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). You can find Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , listen to episodes on and email your questions to [email protected] The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/19579556

episode 56: the one about movement for health ft. Dr. Lisa Folden 06/17/2021

episode 56: the one about movement for health ft. Dr. Lisa Folden In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things movement for health. In a world where everyone believes they are a fitness expert especially when it comes to exercise for weight loss, Hannah and Ali knew they had to bring in physical therapist Dr. Lisa Folden. Lisa brings her own experience shifting her relationship with exercise away from a focus on weight loss to embracing her body and the principles of Health at Every Size which makes her the perfect person to help answer all your questions on movement for health. How can I create a balanced relationship with exercise when I normally become obsessed? How does exercise improve your health if weight loss isn’t a goal? Isn’t it true weight loss can help improve joint pain? How do I manage chronic pain without stretching and movement if I’ve been recommended to rest because of an eating disorder? Exercise can be an important way to connect to your body, to improve mood, help with sleep quality and improve some markers of physical health. It is not mandatory nor is it a requirement of living a happy, healthy life. Hannah, Ali and Lisa come together this week to help support you in developing a relationship with exercise that is mindful, happy and joyful...if you choose! Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Dr. Lisa Folden: Instagram @healthyphit If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). You can find Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , listen to episodes on and email your questions to [email protected] The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/19494980

episode 55: the one about ADHD ft. Aleta Storch 06/10/2021

episode 55: the one about ADHD ft. Aleta Storch In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things ADHD. They are joined by Registered Dietitian, anti-diet therapist and Certified Body Trust ® Provider Aleta Storch from @the_adhd_rd to answer all your listener questions on navigating ADHD as an adult living in a diet-culture world. Aleta brings her lived experience of having ADHD and having recovered from an eating disorder to help our listener’s navigate this complicated topic. How can I develop a better awareness of my hunger signals when my medication suppresses my appetite? Is eating intuitively possible for someone with ADHD? How do I manage planning and preparing food when my executive function, energy or motivation is low? How do I practice having self compassion for my body in the same way that I have self compassion for my neurodiversity? Are there resources for people who want to treat their ADHD and eating disorder simultaneously? Diet culture tries to tell us that the only permissible reason to eat is connection to a hunger cue but the reality is for folks with ADHD these cues are not always clear or accessible.In this week’s episode, Aleta uses her encouraging approach to make eating disorder recovery feel possible for neurodivergent folks and together Hannah, Ali and Aleta bring tips, tools and guidance to make recovery accessible to all! Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Tuesdays an Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Aleta Storch: On Instagram @the_adhd_rd For more information on Aleta's June workshops & 10 week online group programs for ADHD and nutrition: If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). You can find Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , listen to episodes on and email your questions to [email protected] The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/19393142

episode 54: the one about the gut brain connection ft. Dr. Heather Finley 06/03/2021

episode 54: the one about the gut brain connection ft. Dr. Heather Finley In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things the gut brain connection. They are joined by gut health specialist and Registered Dietitian Dr. Heather Finley. Now we know dietitians love to talk about poop but when it comes to the complicated relationship between emotions and digestive symptoms, Hannah and Ali knew they needed to bring in an expert. Heather has made a career of helping individuals understand their symptoms and eat in a way that feels good while preventing their symptoms from coming back so she was the perfect person to answer your questions on the gut. Is it true that IBS is all in my head? How do I increase my intake to support recovery from restrictive eating when variety causes pain and discomfort? Is it okay to just keep eating the foods that make my gut feel okay, or do I just suck it up and accept I’ll be in pain? What is the difference between leaky gut, SIBO and IBS? What foods do I need to avoid, and is there also a connection between leaky gut and mental health? What is Migrating Motor Complex and how do I manage recommendations to eat less frequently with blood sugar control? The acronyms alone related to gut health are enough to leave you confused and unsure how to proceed let alone trying to navigate through all the noise diet culture adds into the mix. Heather, Hannah and Ali are here to help you understand your gut and its connection with your brain while giving you clear steps to improve your relationship with food, digestion and your poop! Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Monday-Friday at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Dr. Heather Finley: On Instagram @gutbrain.nutrition If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). You can find Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , listen to episodes on and email your questions to [email protected] The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/19322012

episode 53: the one about the diet-free revolution ft. Alexis Conason 05/27/2021

episode 53: the one about the diet-free revolution ft. Alexis Conason In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things the diet-free revolution. They are joined by clinical psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor Alexis Conason. Alexis gave Hannah and Ali a sneak peak at her new book “The Diet-Free Revolution: 10 steps to free yourself from the diet cycle with mindful eating and radical self acceptance” and once they read it they knew she was the PERFECT person to answer these listener questions: How do you manage feelings of guilt and shame that come up when you allow yourself to eat foods you enjoy? How do I know the differences between food preferences and disordered eating beliefs? How can I implement mindfulness strategies with eating when I’ve always used busyness to avoid food? How can meditation improve your relationship with food? We spend a lot of time identifying the problems within diet culture and the negative impact on our relationships with food and our bodies but what we don’t always talk about are the next steps. In this episode Hannah, Ali and Alexis will give you a how-to guide for getting started on breaking free from the grip of diet culture and living a life of food freedom. Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Monday-Friday at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Alexis Conason: On Instagram @theantidietplan Pre-Order June 29: “The Diet-Free Revolution: 10 steps to free yourself from the diet cycle with mindful eating and radical self acceptance” available on Amazon, Penguin Random House and more. If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). You can find Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , listen to episodes on and email your questions to [email protected] The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/19243241

episode 52: the one about diabetes ft. Megrette Fletcher 05/20/2021

episode 52: the one about diabetes ft. Megrette Fletcher In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things diabetes. They are joined by world renowned diabetes care and education specialist Registered Dietitian Megrette Fletcher. Megrette brings over 25 years experience working in diabetes and chronic illness as a champion and advocate for anti-diet, weight inclusive diabetes care. Our listener questions this week include: Do I need to watch my weight and food choices to prevent diabetes? Can people give themselves type 2 diabetes by eating poorly, being fat and eating too much sugar? Do you need to calculate your carbohydrate intake to the gram to manage your diabetes? What’s the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? Is it true that if I lose weight I can reverse my pre-diabetes? Can you eat intuitively and manage your blood sugars? Diabetes care and education can be deeply rooted in diet culture and weight stigma, which often leave those impacted by diabetes believing their body is the problem and that it is their responsibility to fix themselves. Megrette helps bust this myth, and shows how fat-phobia, weight stigma, and weight bias perpetuate trauma and contribute to health inequity in diabetes care. In this episode, Hannah, Ali and Megrette will take all the B.S. out of diabetes messaging and show that all bodies are worthy of respect, care and support. You’ll leave this episode knowing that no matter the person or the chronic illness, nobody’s body is a PROBLEM and that the principles of intuitive eating can apply to all! That sounds pretty darn good to us! Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Monday-Friday at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Megrette Fletcher: On Instagram: @mindfulrd Resources mentioned in this episode: Downloadable PDF "Diabetes Etiquette"- If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). You can find Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , listen to episodes on and email your questions to [email protected] The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/19157771

episode 51: the one about weight and eating disorders ft. Jennifer Rollin 05/13/2021

episode 51: the one about weight and eating disorders ft. Jennifer Rollin In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things weight and eating disorders. They are joined by the incredible eating disorders therapist Jennifer Rollin. Jennifer uses both her lived experience of overcoming an eating disorder, paired with her professional expertise of being a world renowned therapist, to help people believe eating disorder recovery is possible AND worth it. This week’s listener questions focus on the fears associated with gaining weight in eating disorder recovery. Is it okay to keep my weight at a place where I don’t hate myself and feel so uncomfortable in my body? Do you have to completely give up control of your weight if you want to recover from an eating disorder? How do I improve my body image so I don’t relapse into my eating disorder? Do I need to stop weighing myself to completely recover? What if the distress from gaining weight is worse than distress from an eating disorder? How do I manage other people’s expectations of my recovery, if I don’t feel ready for it yet? Eating disorders and eating disorder recovery is complicated... especially with the anti-fat bias that diet culture has created in the world. Hannah, Ali and Jennifer know one podcast episode (or two- make sure to check out the one about eating disorders as well!) is not going to be a magic cure but they do know that a life without the eating disorder can feel magical. The theme of this episode is that recovery IS possible and Hannah, Ali and Jennifer KNOW every listener can find the freedom to make their life sparkle. Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Monday-Friday at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Jennifer Rollin: On Instagram @jennfier_rollin New book: The Inside Scoop on Eating Disorder Recovery: Advice from Two Therapists Who Have Been There by Colleen Reichmann and Jennifer Rollin If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). You can find Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , listen to episodes on and email your questions to [email protected] The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/19072325

episode 50: the one about body trust ft. Aaron Flores 05/06/2021

episode 50: the one about body trust ft. Aaron Flores In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things body trust. They are joined by Health at Every Size Registered Dietitian and Certified Body Trust ® Provider Aaron Flores to tackle your questions about how to make peace with and trust your body. Hannah and Ali have been following Aaron’s message on Instagram (@aaronfloresrdn) for years and have always admired the effortless balance of wisdom and empathy he brings to his followers so they were THRILLED when he agreed to share his message with the Let Us Eat Cake community. The questions you pitched his way were not easy but there is no surprise Aaron hit them out of the park. How can I trust my body if I gain weight when I eat whatever I want? Why do we need to trust hunger and not fullness cues in eating disorder recovery? How do you trust your body is at an ideal or natural weight? Is there a way you can eat and make food choices to feel more confident in your body, but also not subscribe to diet culture? With summer approaching and lockdown (hopefully) ending soon, do you have any tips to increase comfort seeing friends in person in a body that has changed? The idea of body trust can feel so daunting that it’s hard to know where to even begin. In this week’s episode Hannah, Ali and Aaron give tangible tips and steps to get started repairing your relationship with your body today. This episode is an absolute home run!! Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Monday-Friday at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Aaron Flores: Instagram @aaronfloresrdn Mentioned in the episode: by Sonya Renee Taylor by Meredith Noble If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). You can find Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , listen to episodes on and email your questions to [email protected] The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/18983135

episode 49: the one about processed foods ft. Brenna O'Malley 04/29/2021

episode 49: the one about processed foods ft. Brenna O'Malley In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things processed foods. They are joined by the delightful Registered Dietitian and founder of The Wellful, Brenna O’Malley. Brenna specializes in helping people find freedom from diet culture, food guilt and being tied to the scale so that they can do the things in life they really love. Together we dig into your questions about processed foods, health and intuitive eating. Do food companies process foods to make them addictive? How can we say “all foods fit” when clearly there are differences between processed and whole foods? Should you avoid foods where you can’t pronounce items on the ingredient list? Do you need to be worried about protein powders with artificial ingredients and additives? Are the calories in processed foods different than those in natural foods? Do processed foods have more health risks associated with them than whole ingredients? We know diet culture loves to reduce our relationship with food down to morality: is the choice good or bad, right or wrong, healthy or unhealthy… but as Brenna likes to say “guilt is NOT an ingredient” and there is so much more to our relationship with food than this narrow black or white view. In fact, in this episode Hannah, Ali and Brenna will show that health is about so much more than eating for nutrient value alone. Don’t worry, as always they provide the science and evidence to help you feel free to eat the rainbow! (Skittles pun intended ;)) Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Monday-Friday at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Brenna O'Malley: Instagram @thewellful If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). You can find Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , listen to episodes on and email your questions to [email protected] The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/18870956

episode 48: the one about mindful eating ft. Vincci Tsui 04/22/2021

episode 48: the one about mindful eating ft. Vincci Tsui In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things mindful eating. They are joined by the wonderful and insightful Registered Dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor Vincci Tsui. Vincci is a former bariatric surgery dietitian turned body liberation advocate and author of . Vincci’s unique experience practicing in a weight loss clinic before finding her place as an expert in coaching clients with intuitive eating, mindfulness and rejecting diet culture makes her the perfect person to answer all your questions about mindful eating. What exactly IS mindful eating? What do we use it for? How much time should you allow yourself to eat so that you can eat mindfully? What kind of strategies should you practice to make meals more satisfying? Is it bad to have distractions like TV or your phone while you’re eating? How do you tell the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger? Diet culture has tried to corrupt mindful eating as a diet trick to limit our intake and add more rules. In this week’s episode, Hannah, Ali and Vincci call diet culture’s bluff, and help you do the opposite! This episode gives you the skills so that you can be present in the moment, remove judgement and connect with curiosity so that you can truly enjoy and be satisfied with food. Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Monday-Friday at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Vincci Tsui: Instagram @vinccird If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). You can find Hannah & Ali on Instagram , on Facebook , listen to episodes on and email your questions to [email protected] The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit to find a specialized dietitian in your area. /episode/index/show/letuseatcakepodcast/id/18803258

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