In this episode, Dr. Ebony gives us five (5) strategies for working through the difficulties that come up when building a healthier relationship with food! We talk compassion, gentleness, reducing the noise, and more! Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drebonyonline/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drebonyonline LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drebony/ VALUES ASSESSMENT http...
Jun 10, 2021•24 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Since some of us are starting to travel again, the question has come up around how to maintain a healthy relationship with food while traveling. In this episode, Dr. Ebony breaks down your relationship with food and provides practical tips for understanding how to manage the relationship while getting back out into life! Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drebonyonline/ Facebook - http...
Apr 16, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this episode, Dr. Ebony discusses common factors that can have negative impacts on our relationship with food. Let's go beyond the conversation of food and let's look at some root issues! Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drebonyonline/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drebonyonline LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drebony/ VALUES ASSESSMENT https://drebony.kartra.com/page...
Mar 29, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this episode, Dr. Ebony takes a moment to explain what she does as a Food Relationship strategist. She takes us on a journey to understand how working from this unique approach helps to spread empowerment rather than shame and guilt! Connect with Dr. Ebony My Therapy Cards - https://www.mytherapycards.com/ Website - https://www.drebony.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drebonyonline/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drebonyonline LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drebony/...
Mar 15, 2021•13 min•Season 4Ep. 1
I had the pleasure to join Devon Estes, LPC as a guest for her Facebook Live series, Ask a Black Therapist. The title of the episode I recorded with her was - Melanin, Minds, and Meals: Winning the war of weight management in the Black community. What an awesome talk as we discussed all things relationship with food in the Black community. Connect with Devon Instagram - instagram.com/datingwithdev Facebook - facebook.com/datingwithdev Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonlin...
Jul 06, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Sahirenys Pierce, Financial Expert & Creator of the High Five Banking Method, talks to us about how mastering your money could help you master your relationship with food! We are talking budgeting, meal planning, balance, and more! Connect with Sahirenys Instagram - instagram.com/poisedfinancelifestyle Check out Sahirenys' Blog & Youtube Channel Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Website...
May 13, 2020•43 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Nutrition Therapist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Ayana Habtemariam, talks to us about the oppressive impact of diet culture on the Black community and ways that intuitive eating can help us heal our relationships with food and our bodies! Connect with Ayana Instagram - instagram.com/thetrillrd instagram.com/reclamingourplate Website - trulyrealnutrition.com Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/dreb...
Apr 28, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 8
With so much talk about #quarantine15 and the fear around gaining weight during this time, Dr. Ebony takes a moment to speak on the realities and implications of dieting during a global pandemic. Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony.com...
Apr 14, 2020•16 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Dr. Nikki, Licensed Psychologist and Senior Training Director of Diversity and Inclusion, sits down to share a unique perspective about her personal journey with building a healthy relationship with food as a Black single mother! It's a good one! Take a listen!! Connect with Dr. Nikki Instagram - instagram.com/drnikkiknows Twitter - twitter.com/drnikkiknows Blog - https://medium.com/@nicolecolemanphd Podcast (wherever you listen to your podcasts) - Dupee Deep with Dr. Nikki Connect with Dr. Ebon...
Mar 31, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 6
With the outbreak of COVID-19, emotions are running high and information is overwhelming and conflicting! Also, anxiety and scarcity mindset have kicked in more than ever. Many people are also operating from a panicked and flight/fright/freeze response system. Dr. Ebony takes a moment to discuss how this current epidemic impacts our eating behaviors and relationships with food and what we can do to manage ourselves in times such as these.
Mar 16, 2020•16 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Dr. Nino Rodriguez, a scholar in the area of Black male identity development, sits down with Dr. Ebony to have a conversation about the complexities of manhood and masculinity and how our understanding of what it means to be a Black man impacts various areas of his life and identity, specifically as it relates to his relationship with food and body. Connect with Dr. Nino Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/r3volutionino/ Website - www.r3volutionino.com Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instag...
Mar 02, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 4
While I love the new wave of advocating that people ditch diets and instead learn to listen to their bodies, I believe that this is easier said than done, especially when you're someone who is coping with and recovering from trauma. Let's talk about it! Work with Dr. Ebony Taking Back My Body Programs Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Website - drebony.com...
Feb 19, 2020•23 min•Season 3Ep. 3
It seems that anti-diet culture movements are popping up all over social media and blogs. In this episode, I share how diet culture is being defined and why I, as a Black woman who has struggled with weight issues, am turning my back on this oppressive culture and why you might want to consider your involvement as well! Resources mentioned in episode - The Body Keeps the Score by Besser Van Der Kolk (book) Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings (book) Food is Not BAE by Dr. Ebony (book) Conne...
Feb 03, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Happy New Year! We are back with Season 3 and we are starting this season off with intentional shifting of how we count wins in 2020! The days of relying only on the scale for wins have passed and we are welcoming a new year and a new decade with a new mindset! In this episode, I share 20 other areas where we can increase effort as we make changes to our relationship with food and our bodies. I share ways in which we can count these non-scale wins to create consistency and motivation and increas...
Jan 20, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 1
For this episode, I teamed up with Temara Today, host of The Black Jezebel Podcast, to discuss the complexities of how we show up as Black women in our sexual identities, bodies, and with our food. This unique collaboration provides an opportunity for us to address these areas from our respective areas of expertise. The convo with Temara is indeed insightful, eye opening, and spicy! Take a listen and let's dive into ways in which we are breaking free from oppressive messages about who we "should...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Food impacts our mood and our mood impacts the food that we choose to eat! Trying to tease a part which one came first is very, very complex. Dr. Lauren Powell, The Culinary Doctor, sits down to talk with us about the impact that food has on our bodies and mood from a medical physician's perspective! Take a listen as we compare notes from the medical and psychological worlds. Connect with Dr. Lauren Instagram - instagram.com/drlaurenpowell instagram.com/theculinarydoctor - for all things food! W...
Dec 08, 2019•47 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Dr. Bernasha Anderson, psychotherapist, writer, and social justice advocate, sits down to chat with us about the complexities of navigating dating for Black women. We talk about stereotypes of Black women as it relates to their sexuality and ways to empower Black women to show up in full control of their bodies as they navigate the world of dating. There is also conversation about dating for Black women with larger bodies. I mean, we leave no area undiscussed! Connect with Dr. Bernasha Twitter -...
Nov 26, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Those thoughts about what to eat, what not to eat, what's good food, and what's bad food can be so overwhelming! These thoughts can literally make you feel nervous and stressed in the presence of food. In this episode I share strategies for managing and overcoming that anxiety around food! Connect with Dr. Ebony Website - drebony.com Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Facebook - facebook.com/drebonyonline Twitter - twitter.com/drebonyonline Submit questions that you have or topics to be dis...
Nov 12, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Candace, also known as Chef Cee, stops by the Food Is Not Bae Podcast to share her insights with us about how to realistically transition to and maintain a plant-based lifestyle. Chef Cee discusses how she manages being vegan with her family unit and shares tips on how you can start to incorporate plant-based meals into your meal routines! Connect with Chef Cee Instagram - instagram.com/plantedvibes and instagram.com/iamignitor Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - instagram.com/drebonyonline Faceb...
Nov 04, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Are you ready to breakdown some myths about self-care? In this episode, Dr. Robyn Gobin, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, sits down with us to discuss the good, bad, and ugly about self-care and how you can begin to incorporate self-care into your daily routine. Dr. Robyn talks about how we are pouring from residue and need to starting learning how to pour from overflow! Connect with Dr. Robyn Instagram and Facebook - @drrobyngobin Website - www.drrobyngobin.com Self-Care Book - www.selfcarepresc...
Oct 28, 2019•51 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Creating change is way easier said and done! However, Dr. Ebony has learned that there are key areas that must be addressed to make creating the foundation for change a much more approachable and doable task. Dr. Ebony breaks down her Model for Change and teaches why paying attention to mindset, triggers, and habits are a necessary component of any change process. Connect with Dr. Ebony Website - www.drebony.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/drebonyonline Twitter - www.twitter.com/drebonyonline...
Oct 21, 2019•18 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, Dr. Earl Turner, licensed psychologist in California, talks to us about his work with Black men. He provides insight into the challenges that Black men face with accessing and engaging in therapy. We also talk about issues that impact Black men, their bodies, and their relationship with food. We address coping skills, masculinity, and more! Connect with Dr. Earl Instagram - @drearlturner Podcast Instagram - @thebreakdownwithdrearl Website - www.drerlangerturner.com Connect with ...
Oct 07, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This episode we are joined by Tiffany Wright, an Associate Clinical Social Worker who practices with people with eating disorders. She shares with us how issues with disordered eating shows up in Black women. Connect with Tiffany Instagram - www.instagram.com/tiffinspires Website - www.tiffanywrightmsw.com Connect with Dr. Ebony Instagram - www.instagram.com/drebonyonline Website - www.drebony.com...
Sep 29, 2019•56 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode we are joined by Sierra Brown, Wellness Coach, who shares with us what it means to adopt a life of balance and health. We bust through diet myths, discuss food triggers, and talk about managing cravings! Also, Sierra shares strategies to help to simplify the weight loss process. Connect with Sierra Brown: Instagram - @iammelaninwell Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/melaninwell Melanin Well Academy - www.melaninwell.com/mwa Connect with Dr. Ebony: Instagram - @drebonyonlin...
Sep 23, 2019•58 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode, we talk with Jason Phillips, MSW. Jason is a licensed clinical therapist and life coach and will be sharing his insights and expertise about issues impacting Black men and their relationship with food and their bodies! Connect with Jason on Instagram - @jphillipsmsw Visit Jason's Website - www.pnpcoach.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's how to stay connected with Dr. Ebony - Instagram - @drebonyonline For services and Informa...
Sep 15, 2019•55 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Hey hey! We are back for Season 2! There is a lot of transparency and gems this season and I can't wait to share with you! Take a listen at what you can expect!
Sep 12, 2019•8 min
I answer the question that has been asked to many many times...What is a healthy relationship with food? Le't talk about what it is and what it is not! Many people think a healthy relationship with food is dieting, "eating clean", etc. Actually, it's everything but THAT! Here are a few ways for how you can connect with Dr. Ebony and learn more about her work: Website: drebony.com Visit drebony.com/foodisnotbae for additional information about the Food is Not Bae Online program. Grab the Food Is ...
Jul 10, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In the age of social media, we carry a sense of entitlement were everyone feels that they can comment on how people live their lives. In the most recent social media episode, Ayesha Curry, wife of NBA star, Steph Curry, lets us in on her vulnerabilities and insecurities on Red Table Talk while the world watched...and, judged! Let's talk about why we continue to engage in this behavior and what this means for Black women. Here are a few ways for how you can connect with Dr. Ebony and learn more a...
May 16, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 10
While prayer is good and has great intention behind it, sometimes it's not enough! In this episode I discuss the need for prayer AND coping skills...prayer AND action...prayer AND doing something different. This topic might be triggering for some people, so please give yourself the necessary space before and after you listen. Here are a few ways for how you can connect with Dr. Ebony and learn more about her work: Website: drebony.com Visit drebony.com/foodisnotbae for additional information abo...
May 01, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Most people look at the polished posts and before and after photos of people on Instagram and assume that there is no struggle associated with the finished product. In fact, there is struggle ALLLL behind the scenes. The same goes for me. Even though my pics are polished, people still struggle in real life, just like you! Here are a few ways for how you can connect with Dr. Ebony and learn more about her work: Visit drebony.com/foodisnotbae for additional information about the Food is Not Bae On...
Apr 18, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 8
