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Seems Like Diet Culture

Ever ask yourself "What the F does being healthy actually mean"? I mean there are 6000 diets, superfoods, wellness influencers, trends and somehow you're supposed to know what to do? Luckily there’s a podcast for that now…oh and you're looking at it. I’m your host, Mallory, a Registered Dietitian whose mission is to bring you no-bull information each week that will help you sift through all the health crap and misinformation that’s pervasive online. I’ll be giving you actionable information through a mix of solo episodes, guest shows and listener Q&As, all aimed at helping you learn what your version of health looks like. To work with me, go here https://pico.link/malloryjpage and to keep up with me, follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/malloryjpage/
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49. Is it Binging, Overeating, or Recovering from Restrictions ?

The confusion around what is binging vs. recovering from restriction vs. overeating is very prevalent online and in treatment spaces. Today we are going to dive into it and walk through: How to determine whether you are engaging in binging, overeating, or recovering from restriction The very important differences between binging and recovering from restrictions Actionable steps to work through either and all categories The thing that you could be doing that will hold you back from recovering fro...

Mar 23, 202351 min

48. Gwenyth Paltrow's What I Eat in a Day...

You may have already seen this video with Gwenyth Paltrow and Dr Will Cole on her "wellness routine" that included a what I eat in a day. If not, well... it was something, let's just say that. I want to discuss it on the pod because I believe there are elements to the conversation that people are missing that really need to be discussed. TW: ED behaviors and specific what I eat in a days ARE mentioned Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestric...

Mar 16, 202327 min

47. Grieving Your Ideal Body (The Body Image Reframe that Changes Everything)

If you struggle with body image, you probably feel like you have tried pretty much everything to improve it. Maybe you've done affirmations, reminded yourself that you are uniquely beautiful, told yourself you are more than a body, or any number of other techniques out there, but you STILL don't feel like it is working. This episode is here to fill that gap. Today's episode discusses body grief and explains how letting go of the idealized vision you have of your body elicits feelings similar to ...

Mar 09, 202347 min

46. The Epidemic of Influencers with Disordered Eating & Exercise

It all started when I shared on my Instagram stories how many influencers (wellness, lifestyle, fitness, etc.) that I have had in my direct messages on instagram sharing about their struggles with disordered eating, exercise, and body image. You guys then flocked to my DMs, expressing everything from shock to curiosity to annoyance about the fact that influencers could be struggling with this and not sharing. So, I decided to take this conversation to the podcast and discuss: stories of influenc...

Mar 02, 202340 min

45. Seed Cycling & Menstrual Cycle Syncing

Have you heard the claims about what seed cycling can do for your menstrual cycle? If you're like me, you've seen anecdotes that it can do everything from menstrual cycle symptom reduction to improved fertility to fixing your hormones to weight loss. While it can be exciting to think about a natural way to help women deal with their hormones, we also have to ask ourselves, "How much of this is proven and is this the right fit for me?" Plus, is cycle synching a healthy extension to this or toxic ...

Feb 23, 202353 min

44. Buccal Fat Removal

Buccal fat pad removal has been blowing up all over social media lately. Celebrities and social media are driving increased interest in buccal fat removal. But a plastic surgery trend is a pretty stark difference from a denim trend. This is your body you're manually altering, not just your closet. In this episode we will talk about all the details of buccal fat pad removal, the ever-changing beauty standards, the beauty industry, and how to respond to this recent trend. Let's connect: Mallory's ...

Feb 16, 202338 min

43. How Much Protein Do You Actually Need?

High protein meals and diets seem to be circulating all over social media right now. But what's with the obsession with protein? Is it really that important? Will it really deliver everything people are promising? How much do you even need? In this episode we talk everything protein and whether or not this trend makes sense for you. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests...

Feb 09, 202336 min

42. Cheat Days

We’ve all heard someone say it: “it’s my cheat day”. But for something that has been so normalized and widespread, are we sure a “cheat day” is the best idea? In this episode we’ll dive into the ideology behind cheat days and the problems that come with them. We’ll talk about what the latest research says as well as what my thoughts are on how cheat days impact our relationship with food. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a F...

Feb 02, 202342 min

41. 2023 Trend Predictions (Wellness, Fitness, Nutrition, Body Image)

As January starts wrapping up, I speculate that we’ll begin to see some of the new wellness trends of 2023. This week, I examined every popular health and fitness media outlet to figure out what trends we can expect to see this year. In this episode, I talk about which predictions I think are most likely to take off and why. I also discuss the sneaky ways that diet culture tries to hide itself in new wellness trends, and how each trend could potentially play into disordered eating. Let's connect...

Jan 26, 202336 min

40. All In Recovery - Dangerous or Effective?

So many people are going “all in” to break away from diet culture. But what does “all in” even mean? During this episode we talk about everything “all in” recovery: what it is, where it came from, and whether or not it might be the right road for you. Recovery can be so nuanced and no two people’s paths look the same. Hopefully this episode helps illuminate some aspects of “all in” that resonate with you. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unres...

Jan 19, 202351 min

39. The Almond Mom - Do You Have One?

This term recently blew up on tiktok, but did you know it's actually been around for years and years? We discuss what an almond mom ACTUALLY is, talk through misconceptions, go over what it is like to have one, and also give tips on what to do if you're struggling to deal with this. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests...

Jan 12, 202334 min

38. Dry January

Dry January has been increasing in popularity over the last few years, even reaching a point in 2022 where 35% of adults in America completed the challenge, but is it the right fit for everyone? During this episode we talk about the times where the traditional dry January may not feel quite right and what you can do instead as well as tips you can implement if this is the case for you. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free...

Jan 05, 202322 min

37. Is 2023 The Year to Stop Setting New Year's Resolutions?

It's New Years, the time of new beginnings AND the time where we all get pressured constantly to reinvent everything about ourselves. To say this time of year is overwhelming would be an understatement. But, there are ways that we can go into the new year feeling less influenced by diet culture, more confident in our own choices, and less stressed about changing everything at once. In this episode we cover: if making resolutions is actually beneficial what type of goals you should set if you are...

Dec 29, 202223 min

36. The Reality of Weight Gain Around the Holidays

We've all heard about the holiday weight gain that we are all supposed to avoid during this season, but how true is this? Does it actually happen? Do we truly need to worry about it even if it does? We cover it all in this epsiode: The study that shows how much weight people actually gain Habits that can help you feel better (or worse) during this time Seasonality with body image and why this is important and so much more.. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Road...

Dec 22, 202241 min

35. 75 Hard - Is it Worth It?

75 Hard totes itself as a transformative mental toughness program, but is that the full story? Rules such as working out two times a day, sticking to a diet, and NEVER missing a day of the challenge have brought a lot of questions and criticism from people - but what's the truth? Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests...

Dec 15, 20221 hr 31 min

34. The New Weight Loss Miracle Drug? Ozempic

The drug that was initially passed for Type 2 Diabetes management has now become the newest weight loss drug? What gives? There is so much discuss about this new drug Ozempic including: What is ozempic and is it really safe How this became hollywoods new "it" drug The shortage of Ozempic and how it is effecting people with diabetes. The bigger picture on this drug in relation to weight loss Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a...

Dec 08, 202237 min

33. Let's Talk About FOOD GUILT

I would bet that almost every single person in the world has experienced food guilt at some time in their life. Maybe you've experienced it as that nagging feeling that maybeee you shouldn't have eaten that food or you didn't need as much as you ate or that you haven't been eating "good enough". Regardless of how it shows up for you I think we can all agree that it sucks, so of course we need to talk about it. In this episode we deep dive into what food guilt actually is, why food guilt shows up...

Dec 01, 202232 min

32. How To Respond To Body & Food Comments

The holidays are here and we ALL know that body & food comments are often running rampant around this time. It can be overwhelming to try to figure out how you want to respond when people are commenting if you don't have a plan, so that is what we are covering today. We go over: why people make comments the different categories of comments people make and why it's important to know which category a comment is in a toolkit of potential responses to use how to work through how these make you f...

Nov 24, 202230 min

31. Blood Sugar Balancing - Health Hack or Just Another Food Rule?

We go through ALL your questions about blood sugar balancing in the podcast - what is it, do you need to do it, what foods you should and shouldn't eat, pros/cons, and so much more. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests...

Nov 17, 202256 min

30. Big Butts are Out & Heroin Chic is in ?!?

We need to talk about this article... There is so much to dissect here and it's not just along the lines of "your body is not a trend". I explain how the wellness & fashion industry influence these trends, how we combat this, and my theory of what the "big picture" is in this situation. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests Mentioned: The Article: https://nypost.com/2...

Nov 10, 202241 min

29. The Bella Hadid Effect

Bella Hadid is taking the world by storm and so has her body - what does this mean for all of us? We discuss it all - the body changes, the food videos, her mom's influence, the implications, and so much more. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests...

Nov 03, 202239 min

28. Is It Really Ok To Eat Sweets Every Day?

There is constant debate online right now about sugar and especially sugar in the form of sweets and desserts. So, what's the truth? How often should you really have desserts? Is every day ok and can you really have it whenever you want ? Find out this and more in this episode. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests...

Oct 27, 202237 min

BONUS: To The Girl That Wants To Give Up

A message to help you get through... Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests...

Oct 20, 202221 min

27. Dealing With Extreme Hunger

Ever wondered if extreme hunger is a real thing? Ever questioned is the hunger you are experiencing is normal? Ever thought about if you you will have to experience extreme hunger as you go through recovery? Find our the answer to all of these questions and more in this podcast episode. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests Mentioned: https://recoverywarriors.com/truth-ab...

Oct 13, 202243 min

26. NOOM - is it anti-diet or is it just another diet?

Noom is one of the biggest weight loss apps in the world AND it claims that it's also no diet, is it too the solution you've been waiting for or too good to be true? You'll find out in this episode. We go over how well Noom actually works, the experiences of users (think the good the bad and the ugly), and if you really can achieve food freedom and weight loss. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With...

Oct 06, 20221 hr 8 min

25. I've Never Shared This Before... The Truth About My Recovery

This episode isn't the typical episode but it has been on my heart. I'm sharing my recovery story in a way I never quite have before and sharing things I've never really shared. Appreciate you xx Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests...

Sep 29, 20221 hr 5 min

24. What Does Adam Levine's Cheating Scandal Have to Do With Weight Loss?

I'm sure you have seen the news about Adam Levine's current cheating scandal, but you may be wondering: what the heck it has to do with diet culture? Today you'll find out. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests...

Sep 22, 202218 min

23. The Scary Truth about BeachBody...

What even is BeachBody? Is it a workout program? A nutrition plan? An MLM? Or what if it is all of these combined... Find out this, along with the dirty truth about BeachBody, on this weeks episode. Let me tell you guys, this is a JUICY episode filled with all the tea and the facts that you need to know about this company. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests Mentioned: ...

Sep 15, 202246 min

22. The Pilates Craze - Is It Effective?

Pilates is all the rage lately but is it actually worth the hype? We dissect this along with why pilates is trending, the TEA about pilates on tiktok, and everything else you need to know. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests Mentioned: Article: https://screenshot-media.com/the-future/wellness/gen-zzz-fitness-tok/ 2000's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RoM3jH7...

Sep 08, 202219 min

21. Are Greens Powders REALLY Worth It?

It's been said that they can cure gut health problems, give you energy, boost your immunity, and pretty much everything else in-between but is it true? We discuss the validity of the claims about greens powders in todays podcast so you know if they are REALLY worth your money. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests...

Sep 01, 202226 min
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