Welcome to The Haven for Soul Care with your host, Brianna! In this eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Dr. Supatra Tovar—a clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, Pilates instructor, and author of the upcoming Amazon bestseller, Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life.
Dr. Tovar brings her revolutionary perspective on why traditional diets fail, how dieting often leads to more weight gain, and how to escape the guilt and shame of diet culture. Through her unique blend of psychology, nutritional science, and fitness, she offers tangible steps to build a sustainable, joyful relationship with food—one that supports mental, emotional, and physical wellness.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why dieting doesn’t work—and what to do instead
✅ The science behind mindful eating and body cues
✅ Natural approaches to reversing chronic diseases
✅ How plant-based living boosts energy and mental health
✅ The impact of social media on food shame & self-worth
✅ How rest, positive self-talk, and Pilates can transform your life
✅ How to reprogram your mindset and ditch shame-based food rules
🎧 Featured Topics & Time Stamps:
00:28 – Dr. Tovar’s introduction & credentials
02:20 – What diet culture really is and how it harms us
06:26 – Science-backed benefits of plant-based eating
18:09 – What GLP-1 reveals about natural weight management
26:58 – Processed foods and their mental health effects
33:19 – Highlights from her new book & practical advice
35:27 – The power of meditation, body awareness & rest
42:51 – Social media, shame, and the diet trap
📚 About the Book:
Dr. Tovar’s book, Deprogram Diet Culture, is your guide to eliminating the toxic patterns of dieting while nurturing your body and soul through self-awareness and sustainable habits. Get ready to heal your relationship with food and start living your most empowered life.
Order or Learn More:
🌐 drsupatratovar.com
📘 Deprogram Diet Culture available everywhere books are sold
📲 Follow Dr. Tovar Online:
Instagram | TikTok | Threads: @drsupatratovar
Facebook: facebook.com/drsupatratovar
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drsupatratovar
📢 CALL TO ACTION:
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