In this episode, Bonnie shares why she’s stepping away for the week and what it really means to rest in a world obsessed with hustle and diet culture. From overworking to overexercising, she highlights how the pressure to always be productive shows up in our relationships with food and our bodies. This episode is a gentle reminder that rest is not failure, it’s a powerful form of rebellion. Enjoy the 200+ past episodes we have for support! Struggling with food, but not sure where to start? You d...
Jul 23, 2025•2 min•Ep. 215
In this episode, Bonnie is joined by Dr. Blair Burnette, an eating disorder researcher and assistant professor at Michigan State University to set the record straight on what intuitive eating really is. Together, they explore how harmful diet culture myths persist, why so much eating disorder research is biased, and what science says about intuitive eating and health. This honest, evidence-based conversation offers validation and clarity for anyone who’s ever felt confused, frustrated, or judged...
Jul 16, 2025•49 min•Ep. 214
In this episode, Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Bonnie Roney is joined by and trauma-informed non-diet nutrition therapist Tracy Brown for a powerful conversation about the mental and emotional roots of food struggles. Tracy explains how early experiences shape our neural pathways around food, why chronic dieting is an adaptation to stress, and how trauma (both big and small) can disconnect us from our body's natural hunger and fullness cues. This episode goes beyo...
Jul 09, 2025•56 min•Ep. 213
In this informative and compassionate episode, Bonnie breaks down the rising popularity of GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro) specifically as they relate to weight loss. She dives deep into how they work, why they’re being so widely prescribed, what the research actually says, and the often-overlooked risks and implications, especially around nutrition, food noise, and long-term health. Whether you’re considering a GLP-1, currently on one, or feeling confused and conflicted, ...
Jul 02, 2025•52 min•Ep. 212
In this powerful episode, Bonnie Roney sits down with Alison Faulkner to explore how deeply food and body image struggles can affect every part of our lives, often in ways no one sees. Alison shares her journey from high-achieving, outward success to a full nervous system shutdown that led her to a 21-day mental health treatment center. Together, they unpack how early messaging around food, pressure to “have it all together,” and the inability to ask for help can shape our self-worth and disconn...
Jun 25, 2025•41 min•Ep. 211
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Bonnie speaks with Amy, a former client who spent over 30 years caught in the cycle of dieting, including time as a Weight Watchers leader before finding lasting food freedom through intuitive eating. Amy opens up about the emotional toll of decades of restriction, the burnout from chasing weight loss goals, and the healing that’s come from learning to trust her body again. Whether you’re just starting to question diet culture or decades into your own jour...
Jun 18, 2025•37 min•Ep. 210
Today, Bonnie is joined by pelvic floor physical therapist and author of Floored , Dr. Sara Reardon, for an empowering, no-shame conversation about pelvic floor health, intuitive eating, and the surprising ways diet culture and disordered eating impact your body—from the inside out. If you’ve ever struggled to advocate for your body’s needs—whether it’s related to food, digestion, or postpartum healing—this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Sarah breaks down what your pelvic floor is, what “normal” ...
Jun 11, 2025•53 min•Ep. 209
In today’s episode, I'm diving into the real-life gentle nutrition habits I've recently embraced to show you what it truly looks like to honor your body’s needs without falling into the trap of diet culture perfectionism. From smoothies to matcha to supplements, I walk through approachable, sustainable changes that align with the reality of life as a busy parent. I also addresses diet culture’s fearmongering around calories, carbs, and blood sugar, busting myths with science and compassion. Cove...
Jun 04, 2025•33 min•Ep. 208
Hey rebel. Let’s be real, no one wants to talk about poop. Or gas. Or bloating. Or… binge eating. But so many of us are silently struggling with both food AND gut issues, and they’re more connected than you might think. In today’s episode, I’m joined by gut health specialist and registered dietitian Dr. Heather Finley to break the silence and unpack how things like chaotic eating, restriction, and disordered patterns can impact digestion, even if you think you’re eating enough overall. We talk a...
May 28, 2025•41 min•Ep. 207
Rebels, today’s episode is a personal one. I’m sharing the five things that actually helped me heal my relationship with food. Not flashy Instagram tips or vague "just listen to your body" advice, but the real-deal shifts that made a lasting difference. These were originally shared in an Instagram Q&A, and the response was so powerful that I knew I had to go deeper on the podcast. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed by food, stuck in the binge-restrict cycle, or wondering when this gets easier—...
May 21, 2025•39 min•Ep. 206
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s rarely discussed in the intuitive eating space—cannabis. Registered dietitian Leah Kern joins me to explore how cannabis and intuitive eating can coexist, and why blaming “the munchies” for out-of-control eating misses the bigger picture. Leah shares: Why cannabis can heighten pleasure around food (and why that’s not a bad thing) What actually drives binge-like eating when high, and how diet culture plays a role How to build interoceptive awar...
May 14, 2025•34 min•Ep. 205
Hey Rebel. In today’s solo Q&A episode, I’m answering three listener questions that get to the heart of what really helps heal your relationship with food. We’re covering some of the most common struggles I see come up, especially when you’re working to let go of diet culture but still feeling stuck. Here’s what we talk about: What to do when you’re eating intuitively but feel like you need to lose weight for your health Why overeating might still be happening, even when you don’t want it to...
May 07, 2025•36 min•Ep. 204
Hey Rebel. Today we are revisiting an old episode of the Diet Culture Rebel Podcast. I’m joined by Erica Leon, a registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist with over 30 years of experience helping people heal their relationship with food. She is the founder of Erica Leon Nutrition & Associates, a virtual group practice supporting clients across the U.S. Erica and her team specialize in helping individuals heal their relationship with food and body, with a special focus on ...
Apr 30, 2025•41 min•Ep. 203
Hey Rebel. If dieting has felt like a constant companion in your life, this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by former Diet Culture Rebel client Kate, who started dieting at just 15 years old and spent years chasing numbers, calories, points, steps, and a certain weight.... all in pursuit of “health.” In this honest and emotional conversation, Kate shares how healing her relationship with food wasn’t about a quick fix, but a slow, intentional process of rebuilding trust with her body. In tod...
Apr 23, 2025•40 min•Ep. 202
Hey Rebel! If you’re tired of “go hard or go home” fitness messaging and ready to redefine your relationship with movement and your body—this one’s for you. In today's episode I’m joined by Michael Ulloa, a personal trainer who’s breaking the mold of traditional fitness culture online. We talk about his personal experience with body dysmorphia, obsessive calorie counting, and how growing up around dieting shaped his body image. Michael shares how his own relationship with movement has evolved fr...
Apr 16, 2025•49 min•Ep. 201
Hey rebel. In this deeply reflective episode of the Diet Culture Rebel Podcast, we’re talking about something that hits close to home for many: how to cope when someone you admire—whether it’s an influencer, friend, or family member—loses a significant amount of weight while you may be on a journey to body acceptance. Inspired by the recent public conversation surrounding former plus-size model Remi Bader, this episode isn’t about her—it’s about you . Because these moments can stir up a mix of e...
Apr 09, 2025•42 min•Ep. 200
Hey Rebel. In this powerful and uplifting episode, I’m joined by comedian Lauren Hope Krass, who uses humor to challenge anti-fat bias, diet culture, and the unrealistic expectations placed on all of us—especially women in bigger bodies. Lauren shares her journey from self-deprecating humor to empowering comedy, how she found her voice (and her people), and the impact of resilience and body acceptance in a world that constantly tries to shrink us. In this episode, we discuss: How Lauren uses com...
Apr 02, 2025•36 min•Ep. 199
Hey Rebel! There’s so much pressure to eat more and more protein, but is it really necessary? In today’s episode, I’m unpacking how diet culture has hijacked protein messaging, what you actually need to know about protein as an intuitive eater, and why stressing over grams and macro tracking does more harm than good. In this episode, we discuss: How diet culture has turned protein into an unhealthy weight loss tool The truth about protein needs (and why carbs matter more than you think) How to a...
Mar 26, 2025•33 min•Ep. 198
Hey Rebel! Our relationship with food starts in childhood, shaped by the messages we absorb early on. In this episode, I’m joined by Megan McNamee of Feeding Littles, a registered dietitian who helps parents raise intuitive eaters while also exploring how our own upbringing impacts our food choices today. In this episode, we cover: How childhood food messages shape adult eating habits The one thing Megan sees in childhood that negatively impacts food freedom How to stop putting sugar on a pedest...
Mar 19, 2025•53 min•Ep. 197
Hey Rebel. Today, we're looking at the link between substance use and eating disorders. I’m joined by Amanda White, a licensed therapist, author, and the owner of Therapy for Women , a group practice specializing in mental health, eating disorders, and addiction. Amanda is in recovery from both an eating disorder and substance use, and she openly shares her journey to help others feel less alone. In this episode, we discuss: Amanda’s personal journey with food struggles, disordered eating, and a...
Mar 12, 2025•49 min•Ep. 196
Hey Rebel. Exercise can feel complicated, especially when diet culture has shaped how we think about it. If you’ve ever felt pressure to work out to earn your food, struggled with guilt around movement, or felt like exercise was more of an obligation than something enjoyable, this episode is for you. I’m joined by sports dietitians Riley and Jenna, who help athletes and active individuals fuel properly, improve performance, and heal from a disordered relationship with exercise. They’ve lived the...
Mar 05, 2025•38 min•Ep. 195
Hey Rebel. It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week — but this episode is for everyone. Diet culture doesn’t take a break, and the truth is, dieting and eating disorders are deeply connected. Most eating disorders start with seemingly small, “harmless” choices, like eating less to control weight — choices often praised by others. In today’s episode, we’re diving into: How dieting fuels disordered eating. Why food worry can harm your health. The power of intuitive eating in healing your relationship w...
Feb 26, 2025•38 min•Ep. 194
Hey Rebel. In this episode, I’m talking with former client Patricia about her journey of unlearning diet rules and finding food freedom. Like many of us, she thought she was just being healthy , but in reality, those beliefs kept her stuck in restriction, worry, and self-judgment. In this episode, Patricia shares: How internalized diet culture shaped her food choices without her realizing it The mindset shifts that helped her break free from food rules and restriction How prioritizing satisfacti...
Feb 19, 2025•28 min•Ep. 193
Hey Rebel. Today, I’m answering a listener question from someone who feels surrounded by diet talk at every family gathering and wants to know: Should I leave the table? Should I speak up? How do I protect my peace while still being with my loved ones? In today's episode, we're covering: How to handle diet talk with family Setting boundaries that feel right for you Focusing on what you can control in these situations Ways to take care of yourself before, during, and after these conversations Bec...
Feb 12, 2025•33 min•Ep. 192
Hey Rebel. Today I’m joined by fellow registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, Chelsea Levy, to unpack a common concern I hear often: Can intuitive eating really work for all body sizes? Many people feel like food freedom is only possible if you're already in a smaller body, and today, we’re diving into why that’s not true. In this episode, we discuss: What fat positivity truly means and why it matters The societal barriers that perpetuate weight stigma How intuitive eating...
Feb 05, 2025•36 min•Ep. 191
Hey Rebel. In this we’re diving into the recent news of the Red Dye 3 ban and what it means for you as an intuitive eater—or someone working to heal your relationship with food. With so much food fear in the world, it’s important to approach topics like this with clarity and balance to avoid unnecessary guilt, anxiety, or restrictive behaviors. Tune in to learn: What Red Dye 3 is and why it’s being banned How misinformation about food bans can fuel food fear Practical ways to navigate external h...
Jan 29, 2025•13 min•Ep. 190
Hey Rebel. oday we’re revisiting one of the most important episodes I’ve ever shared—a deep dive into what intuitive eating truly is. Whether you’re hearing this for the first time or giving it another listen, this episode will offer valuable insights to help you heal your relationship with food and deepen your understanding of intuitive eating! In this episode, we're exploring: What intuitive eating actually is (and what it’s not) Why intuitive eating is more nuanced than simply “eating whateve...
Jan 22, 2025•44 min•Ep. 189
Hey Rebel. Today we’re reframing the way we think about movement. Exercise doesn’t have to be disordered or a source of guilt and stress—it can be something that supports you physically, mentally, and emotionally. My hope is that this episode helps you move toward a healthier relationship with movement. One that isn't tied up in all-or-nothing thinking or black-and-white rules. In this episode, we’ll cover: How to recognize when movement is helpful versus triggering Letting go of rigid exercise ...
Jan 15, 2025•29 min•Ep. 188
Hey Rebel. Today we’re tackling a key step in healing your relationship with food: rejecting dieting. Diet culture isn’t just about big-name diets like Weight Watchers or Noom—it shows up in subtle food rules, social norms, and everyday conversations that impact how we think about food and our bodies. In this episode, we’ll explore: How diet culture sneaks into every aspect of our lives. The ways it disconnects us from hunger, fullness, and body cues. The social, psychological, and physical cons...
Jan 08, 2025•27 min•Ep. 187
Hey Rebel. In this episode of the Diet Culture Rebel Podcast, I’m sitting down with my past client, Monica, to hear her inspiring story of transformation. With the support of the Diet Culture Rebel team, Monica learned to trust herself with food, let go of self-blame, and free herself from the pressures of diet culture. We dive into her personal story, from life before food freedom, through her healing journey, to what life looks like now that she has healed her relationship with food, including...
Jan 02, 2025•31 min•Ep. 186
