Are you tired of feeling out of control around certain foods? I've been there - the secret snack stashes, the guilt and shame, the endless cycle of binging and restricting. Today, I'm sharing my personal journey from disordered eating to a healthier, freer relationship with food, and the strategies that helped me get there. In an honest conversation, I explore the misconceptions of diet culture's false beliefs and their effects on our eating habits. It was a realization at university that shifte...
Nov 01, 2023•36 min
In this episode, we're answering another round of YOUR questions, including: What it took for Victoria to overcome her eating disorders? What "mirror work" is, and how can it help you heal your body image? How to properly set goals, without being attached to the outcome? How to let go of exercise compulsion, when it makes you feel better? What to do about sugar addiction? Have you ever faced the mirror and felt a pang of discomfort, or even disgust, welling up within you? Has the very idea of su...
Oct 25, 2023•31 min
What if the body you're in right now, or maybe even a slightly bigger version of it, was capable of eliciting the same feelings of happiness, freedom, and acceptance that you believe can only be achieved through weight loss? Join me and my fellow Food Freedom and Body Love coach (and returning guest!), Victoria Kleinsman, as we dive into listener questions in this deep dive Q & A. This episode is for you if: You're working on recovering from disordered eating or an eating disorder The fear o...
Oct 18, 2023•32 min
Ever wondered why confidence seems elusive, or why some people exude it effortlessly while others struggle? Prepare to shatter any misconceptions you may have about confidence as I spill the beans on the true way it gets built. Using my personal journey as a lens, I'll reveal how my initial fears and hesitations in launching this podcast transformed into a pillar for my own confidence. I'll touch on how sticking to our self-commitments is the secret sauce to cultivating genuine confidence. We'll...
Oct 11, 2023•25 min
In this episode, we're talking about why you're having such a hard time changing your mindset. If you're feeling "stuck", you're going to want to listen to this one. Have you ever wondered why - not matter how much you WANT to think more positively, feel better about yourself, and have a healthier relationship with food - you're still stuck in your old patterns of negative thinking? In this episode, I'm going to break it down for you. You're going to learn: What your brain's Reticular Activating...
Oct 04, 2023•38 min
Parents, you want what’s best for their children. You want them to grow up to be strong, healthy and happy. But how do you navigate the sensitive topic of body image, weight and healthy habits with your kids, while promoting a healthy relationship with food and their bodies? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Noha Pollack, MD - a board-certified pediatrician who specializes in helping teens and pre-teeens with body image and weight issues. She also helps professionals and parents who encounter ...
Sep 27, 2023•32 min
In this episode, I'm getting real with you and sharing 5 things I would tell my younger self who was deep in her eating disorder and desperate to feel better, but also terrified and stuck in her ways. These are things that could have a MASSIVE impact on your life if you started implementing them now to heal your relationship with food and start moving in the right direction. ✨ Grab your spot for my free workshop: How To Stop Feeling Obsessed With Food to start healing today! 📲 Follow me for dai...
Sep 20, 2023•36 min
Today's powerful case study showcases a past member of Food Freedom Academy who had hit her diet rock bottom and decided that she no longer wanted to live with constant food guilt & obsession. She shares what helped her through her Intuitive Eating journey, especially on the tougher days. Healing your relationship with food and your body image is not a linear process, but knowing what to expect and what kind of mindset to have through it makes it much easier. ✨ Grab your spot for my free wor...
Sep 15, 2023•28 min
If you're going to listen to any podcast today, let it be this one. If you're tired of knowing what you need to do to make a change, yet still feeling stuck, frustrated and afraid, this episode is going to be really powerful for you. In this episode, we're getting up-close and personal. In this impromptu podcast recording, I share vulnerable stories from the period in my life when I was struggling with my eating disorders, as well as what it was like to start a business in which I share some of ...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Have you been learning about Intuitive Eating, but you're not sure if it's a right fit for you and your goals? Or perhaps you have fears and concerns about the approach. Maybe you've hit your diet rock bottom, and just the thought of going on even one more diet sends chills down your spine, but you don't know where else to turn. In this episode, I'm taking you through 6 ways to know if Intuitive Eating is right for you, so that you can have the clarity, certainty and confidence needed to take th...
Sep 08, 2023•24 min
If you: Feel disconnected from your body Don't trust yourself to make decisions about what, how much or when to eat Feel confused, overwhelmed and frustrated with all the conflicting nutrition advice out there ...then this episode is for you. Today, we're diving into a crucial topic - how your intuitive eater gets buried beneath layers of external influence and diet culture noise. You were born as an intuitive eater - you cried when you were hungry and didn't stop until you got fuel. When your b...
Sep 06, 2023•30 min
Your inner food rebel - that voice inside you that rebels against any form of restriction, control, or rules when it comes to food. If you can relate to having this love/hate relationship with food, this episode is for you. The inner food rebel often emerges after years of dieting or restrictive eating patterns. It's that part of you that's tired of being told what to eat and what not to eat. It's the voice that shouts, "I'm done with these strict rules!" This rebel might lead you to overindulge...
Sep 01, 2023•44 min
What's the difference between binge eating, and common overeating? This is a question I get a lot from the women in my community, so we're diving into it in this episode. Understanding the distinction is important because they each come with their own set of triggers, causes and resulting consequences. Most importantly, understanding if your behaviours quality as "binges" is crucial to determine the best treatment plan and cours of action. So, let's dive into the 6 main characteristics of a bing...
Aug 30, 2023•22 min
We are joined by none other than the / OG Binge Dietician herself, Marissa Kai Miluk, founder of Behind The Binge and @binge.nutrionist on Instagram. In this episode, we unpack her history with binge eating as a young actress in an industry that perpetuates toxic ideals around looks and body image. She shares her experience having an eating disorder without "looking the part". We also talk about the fear of losing control that comes along with letting go of food rules, and why dieting actually p...
Aug 25, 2023•46 min
Have you ever thought to yourself :"If only I had more willpower and self-control with food, then I could stop binge eating"? Of course we feel that way. It simply takes a quick Google search to get back 10000+ results of articles touting ways to “increase your willpower with food”. You've likely be told that once you've found a diet that makes you feel good physically and mentally, it is just a matter of staying on track. This takes willpower. This is where we have it all wrong. Now, in our def...
Aug 23, 2023•20 min
Emotional eating....a topic I get so many questions about. No matter who you are, all humans beings turn to food from time to time to cope with strong emotions. Emotional eating is not a bad thing . The behaviour does become problematic when it hits certain criteria that indicate a deeper issue to address. In this episode, we address: The difference between getting joy from food, and relying on food for joy How to know if you are "diversifying your joy" When emotional eating becomes problematic ...
Aug 16, 2023•28 min
This episode is for you if you can relate to one or more of the following: You are tired of making weight loss your life project You're living in the "if...when" mindset, thinking that you will finally feel happy once you look a certain way You're exhausted of thinking about your weight all day long, worried about what others are saying about you, and missing out on living your life. In this episode, we are joined by one of the leading body image coaches in the business. Stephanie Dodier is a Cl...
Aug 09, 2023•45 min
If you're a friend, family member, or loved one supporting someone with an eating disorder, if you yourself are on a journey of recovery, or if you struggle with disordered eating behaviours and are unsure or if you should seek eating disorder support, this podcast episode is tailor-made for you. Today, we are joined by Harriet Frew, also known as The Eating Disorder Therapist , is an experienced counsellor who specialises in supporting people in eating disorder therapy, to find peace with food ...
Aug 02, 2023•33 min
Sign up to join me on a free private Zoom call for our brand new Group Food Freedom Coaching Over Coffee chats every Friday this summer : www.sabrinamagnan.com/coffee Mom guilt and feeling like you’re constantly “not doing enough” is debilitating. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Cathy Sharpe - Grief and Trauma Counselor, Health and Mindset Coach, Author, Blogger, Speaker and creator of the Vibrant Living Method. Cathy holds a Masters in Psychology, is an Internationally Accredited Holistic H...
Jul 26, 2023•46 min
Sign up to join me on a free private Zoom call for our brand new Group Food Freedom Coaching Over Coffee chats every Friday this summer : www.sabrinamagnan.com/coffee In this episode, we delve into one of the most significant roadblocks people often encounter on their intuitive eating journey. Listen along as we unravel the complexities and shed light on the hidden obstacle that can hinder progress and lead many back to the clutches of diet culture. You'll hear me talk to a member of my communit...
Jul 21, 2023•41 min
In today’s episode, I’m talking to Rachel Hoeppener - Holistic Nutritionist, Women’s Health and Hormone Specialist, and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She helps women get to the root cause of the symptoms that are keeping them from feeling their best. In addition, Rach helps her clients create lasting habits related to their health, cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their body, and ditch diet culture through intuitive eating. During our conversation, we dive deep into one of th...
Jul 19, 2023•47 min
Have you ever found yourself reaching for that extra piece of cake even though you're already full? More often than not, it's our subconscious desires and environment that are driving us to overeat. During a recent visit to a friend's house, I found myself in a similar situation, but was able to shift my mindset and stop myself from overeating. This experience made me realize the power of recognizing and overcoming one specific mindsets that many of us unknowingly harbor, that drives overeating....
Jul 12, 2023•39 min
This episode is for you if: You feel anxious going to BBQs, pool parties, or social gatherings involving food out of fear of losing control or going "off plan" You're constantly trying to cover up in your clothing, even when experiencing extreme heat in hot summer months Your summer clothes isn't fitting you, which creates shame about your body Your friends and family are constantly talking about diets and weight loss, making it difficult to stick to your healing journey, and you want to learn h...
Jul 05, 2023•55 min
Ever been targeted by a sponsored post on social media that made you question the motivations behind it and how it influences your beliefs and behaviors? I recently had that experience, and it led to a fascinating discussion about the manipulative tactics used by diet culture and the impact they have on our well-being. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the relationship between our exposure to certain messages and the beliefs we develop from a young age, especially when it comes to diet and...
Jun 28, 2023•26 min
Master the secrets to hormone health and take control of your body with our insightful conversation with Leisha Drews, a Registered Nurse, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and holistic hormone coach. She is also the host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast and she helps women restore their energy & metabolism, balance hormones, and fix their periods without overwhelm or overcomplicating it. In this episode, we cover: How chronic dieting & undereating can impact our hormone health...
Jun 21, 2023•34 min
Today, we're digging into the topic of Intentional Living - a mindset that could radically improve your mental health & overall well-being. If you feel like... You are rarely fully present in your lif e - no matter what you're doing, where you are or who you're with, you're head is elsewhere (thinking about food or your body) You feel stuck or unfulfilled You're just going through the motions, living life on auto-pilot You want to be the creator of your life, instead of sitting in the passen...
Jun 14, 2023•32 min
Many women who have PCOS are given a prescription and the instruction to simply go on low-carb diets and lose weight- whether or not they are in a larger body. Fits right in with diet culture. But is dieting the answer to PCOS? Will losing weight really fix PCOS symptoms and What if we aren’t in a larger body? Is it possible to ditch diets and still manage your PCOS? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Stepanie Hill , Registered Dietitian and PCOS expert to talk about: Ways you can address your ...
Jun 07, 2023•40 min
If you struggle with chronically putting waaaay too much pressure on yourself, which creates a cycle of negative self-talk for not "doing enough", not going "fast enough" or not being where you want to be, this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I'm letting you in on a personal challenge that I've been working through myself for the last few years. As someone who used to refer to myself as a "recovered perfectionist", I can be honest and admit that I am still a work in progress. We live i...
May 31, 2023•27 min
Is there a connection between the way you were raised, how your parents treated you, and how you now treat yourself? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Mindi Kessler, PhD - marriage and family therapist and author of the book Cycle Breaker: A Guide to Transcending Childhood Trauma. Mindi helps people heal the root cause of their suffering, break their cycles of self-sabotage and negative habits, and reclaim their life by addressing their childhood experiences that lead them to where they are to...
May 24, 2023•40 min
In this episode, we delve into the common struggle many of us face as summer approaches: finding clothes that fit comfortably and make us feel confident. In this conversation, I'm sharing my personal experiences with shopping for new clothes as summer approaches. We'll explore the flaws in the fashion industry, dive deep into the damaging effects of diet culture on body image, and most importantly, discuss mindset shifts that can help you feel more confident and comfortable in your here-and-now ...
May 17, 2023•53 min
