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Let Us Eat Cakethe story about eating disorder recovery and sobriety with Heather LascoWe can’t believe this season is already coming to an end but here it is, the final episode, and trust us, it’s a good one! Ali and Hannah are sitting down with Heather Lasco, a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders and the founder of Confidentially Nourished. In this powerful conversation, Heather opens up about her experience battling an eating disorder during her dietetics education and early career, and how that journey now drives her passion for supporting others with eating disorders, especially those facing weight stigma in healthcare. Heather shares the many ways her lived experiences have...
2024-09-1948 minLet Us Eat Cakethe story about life after bariatric surgery with Juliet JamesIn this week’s episode Ali and Hannah are thrilled to welcome Juliet James, a fierce fat activist and writer who writes about mental health, eating disorders and the social and emotional challenges of being fat in a thincentric culture which makes her the perfect next guest to share her powerful story. Juliet doesn’t hold back as she unpacks her experiences growing up in a fat body, reflecting on the wild ways diet culture has shaped her life, and what life’s really been like after bariatric surgery. SPOILER ALERT: she’s done believing diet culture’s BS and is way...
2024-09-1250 minLet Us Eat Cakethe story about becoming a weight-inclusive endocrinologist with Dr. Gregory DodellIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali are excited to welcome their trusted colleague Dr. Gregory Dodell. Gregory is an endocrinologist based out of NYC and also happens to be married to past guest and friend of the pod @theantidietplan’s Alexis Conason so you know these 3 had LOTS to talk about. Over the years, Gregory has transformed his practice from a more restrictive, weight-centric approach to a weight-inclusive practice, where his focus is on helping his patients feel good, adding food in not forbidding and not focusing on a certain number on the scale. In this episode, Greg...
2024-09-0539 minLet Us Eat Cakethe story about becoming a fat positive health coach with Tiana DodsonIn this week’s episode, Ali and Hannah spend time with fat-positive health coach and body liberation facilitator, Tiana Dodson. From her beginnings as a mechanical engineer to becoming a passionate advocate for body liberation, Tiana’s journey has led to a career all about helping people discover how personal, community, and global liberation are interconnected. In this episode, Ali, Hannah, and Tiana dive deep into what it’s like to live in a multi-marginalized body, the quest for belonging, and how diet culture falsely promises to fulfill that need. They explore the evolution of Tiana’s practice, shaped by her e...
2024-08-2954 minLet Us Eat Cakethe story about letting go of calorie counting with Kelsey EllisThis week Ali and Hannah are hanging out with the ultimate hype woman and Vancouver intuitive movement expert, Kelsey Ellis! Kelsey is an award-winning, body-positive, anti-diet health and fitness expert, who’s all about helping people break free from diet culture, unapologetically embracing what their bodies can do, and finding confidence in themselves and their curves! In this episode, Kelsey dives into her journey from buying into diet culture’s false promises to spotting the MASSIVE red flags it waves. From reminiscing about growing up in the body obsessed 90s/2000s and looking back at Pinterest boards from that time...
2024-08-2251 minLet Us Eat Cakethe story about fat positive fertility with Nicola SalmonThis week, Ali and Hannah are especially excited to sit down with Nicola Salmon, a leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support. As an evidence based fertility coach and author of the groundbreaking book Fat and Fertile, Nicola brings a fresh, fat-positive perspective to her work. Nicola uses her platform to challenge weight stigma in the fertility world and empower plus-sized individuals to take control of their reproductive health with confidence. Nicola combines her expertise, background in science and personal experience of being pregnant in a fatphobic health care system to share a thought provoking story that you...
2024-08-1552 minLet Us Eat Cakethe story about being raised with weight watchers with Dr. Katelyn BakerCan you believe it's already episode 4 of this new season?! This week, Ali and Hannah are thrilled to sit down with @thatfatdoctor the fabulous Dr. Katelyn Baker, a renowned clinical psychologist who's an expert in self-esteem, eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ issues. Dr. Katelyn is here to spill the tea on the harmful ways society teaches plus sized kids to eat and how those ridiculous expectations set the stage for eating disorders to take over. She gets real about her own experiences and professional insights on ‘atypical’ anorexia, how weight stigma messes with our romantic relationships, learning the language of self...
2024-08-0847 minLet Us Eat Cakethe story about getting married in the Ozempic era with Virgie TovarIn this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali are beyond excited to welcome the one and only Virgie Tovar! She's a plus-size Latina, author, TEDx speaker, academic, and a leading expert in the fight against weight-based discrimination. Virgie is all about teaching people the truth about fatphobia and the beautiful benefits of celebrating body diversity.Season 6 continues with Virgie sharing her incredible journey, from battling fatphobia at every turn to rediscovering her childhood love for her body, finding love, and building an awesome community. Her story is a rollercoaster, diving deep into how society's crap about fat bodies being un...
2024-08-0155 minLet Us Eat Cakethe story about exercise as a gift and not a punishment with Gabby VillasenorIn this week's episode, Ali and Hannah are joined by Gabby Villasenor, founder of Fuelled By Feeling. Gabby, a lifelong athlete, shares her journey of transforming her perspective on exercise from a punishment to a gift. Growing up with messages dictating how food and movement should be, Gabby developed a harmful relationship with both from a young age. She takes us through her story of mindset shifts, hard work, and ultimately bettering her relationship with movement. Now, she helps others do the same! Does exercise need to be hard or uncomfortable to count? What is intuitive exercise? How do...
2024-07-2546 minLet Us Eat Cakethe story about healing from fatphobic partners with Vinny WelsbyIt's finally here! The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast is back with a fresh new approach! Hannah and Ali are thrilled to bring you an incredible lineup of powerful stories in this new season, "The One About Stories." In the premiere episode, Ali and Hannah are joined by Vinny Welsby, a badass world-leading expert on dismantling anti-fat bias and diet culture. Coming from a background of poverty and abuse, Vinny is now a TEDx speaker, best-selling author of the book “Fierce Fatty: Love Your Body and Live Like The Queen You Already Are,” and host of the Fierce Fatty Podc...
2024-07-1844 min
Burnout Isn't Necessary: Stress and burnout alchemy - so you can feel yourself again#009 Burnout Recovery with Psychotherapy, Breathwork and Superheroes! - with Sam RobinsonOn this week's episode I'm joined by Consultant psychotherapist Sam Robinson.Join us as we explore the stages of burnout, how we can spot it early and what Sam suggests as early interventions. To quote Sam: "Sometimes people are amazed by the small adjustment they can make and the massive impact it can have".Sam explains how burnout involves being in-our-head all the time and disconnected from our bodies and therefore why recovery involves a reconnection with the body. Sam shares how he enhances his psychotherapy sessions by walking in nature. We discuss how breathwork...
2023-03-2135 min
I Love BookkeepingDiscussing Pay Expectations with Qualified CandidatesWhy should you ask candidates about their salary expectations? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss how business owners can set salary expectations based on a candidate's skill level, experience, and location. Hannah and Melissa start the conversation by announcing that this will be their last episode on the podcast. Ben Robinson will go back to hosting the show next season. Hannah explains how inflation is changing salary expectations and making it harder to attract high-quality candidates. According to Melissa, the first step to navigating pay expectations is having an idea of the type of candidates your budget...
2022-10-1820 minI Love BookkeepingHow to Write Effective Job PostingsWant to know how to create job postings that attract stronger candidates? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss creative, inviting ways to write effective job postings that filter out unqualified applicants and attract the ideal candidate. Hannah introduces the topic by highlighting the struggles new business owners face when it comes to job postings. Melissa highly recommends the Bookkeepers.com community for posting bookkeeping jobs due to its high talent quality.. While the job description must be clear and straight to the point, Melissa feels the job posting is where your personality and creativity should stand out...
2022-10-0619 minI Love BookkeepingWhy You Should Consider Joining a Mastermind GroupAre you looking for a dose of motivation, mentoring, and accountability? A mastermind group might be what you need. In this episode, co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan go through the benefits of being part of a mastermind group, how to join one, what to expect, and how to get the most out of the group. Hannah and Melissa talk about the benefits of being in a mastermind group and reveal they first met at the Bookkeeper Launch Mastermind Group. Melissa explains why she feels the best mastermind groups consist of people with diverse skill sets and experiences...
2022-09-2019 minI Love BookkeepingHow and When to Ask for TestimonialsWant to know how to ask for testimonials and actually get a response? In this episode, co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss the dos and don'ts of asking for testimonials. They also demonstrate how bookkeepers can use testimonials from satisfied clients to build social proof and scale their businesses. Hannah starts the conversation by revealing she enjoys the process of asking for and receiving testimonials. Although there are numerous ways to get testimonials, Hannah believes the most persuasive testimonials come from customers who are already satisfied with your services. Melissa explains that you don't have to ask...
2022-09-1522 minI Love BookkeepingHow to Follow Through with Your GoalsDo you struggle to follow through with your goals? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss goal setting and the benefits of setting realistic, achievable goals. They also share practical strategies you can use to maximize your ability to follow through on your goals. Hannah and Melissa discuss the benefits of setting big goals and having smaller goals that keep you motivated along the way. Hannah shares her struggles with following through on the goals she set for herself. Melissa shares her goal-setting process - and a framework that makes it easy to follow through. Hannah shares a...
2022-09-0629 minI Love BookkeepingHow to Hire and Fire Employees Quickly and DecisivelyWant to know how you can make your hiring and firing process as seamless and frictionless as possible? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan break down the key components of hiring the right employees and letting go of unproductive team members professionally without the emotional blow-up. Hannah asks Melissa which is easier: hiring or firing an employee - Melissa points out that both are hard as they all come with their own set of challenges. Melissa reveals that she's always had trouble firing people and sometimes holds on to unproductive employees a little too long. Melissa explains why...
2022-08-1829 minI Love BookkeepingHow to Scale Your Business EffectivelyDo you want to scale your business? How big do you want to be, and how quickly can you get there? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share insights into the most important aspects of scaling a business and how to dodge the vulnerabilities that arise from super-fast growth. Hannah asks Melissa about the exact moment she decided it was time to scale her business. Hannah explains why she believes the first step to scaling a business is bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Melissa illustrates how having a consistent business...
2022-08-0422 minI Love BookkeepingTips For Getting the Most Out of Trade ShowsWould you like to get the most out of your next trade show and walk away full of leads, prospects, and new connections? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss how bookkeepers can get the most out of trade shows, maximize their presence at exhibitions, and ensure they achieve a positive ROI. Hannah and Melissa talk about how intimidating it can be to run an exhibit at a trade show, especially if you're an introvert. Melissa explains the difference between selling a product and selling services at a trade show. Hannah describes easy ways to gain the most...
2022-07-1932 minI Love BookkeepingHow to Authentically Evolve Your BusinessCan bookkeepers evolve their business, follow new trends, and still stay true to their business's core values? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk about how bookkeepers can authentically evolve their business by keeping a close watch on social media and capitalizing on trends that connect with their audience. Hannah explains how hard it is for business owners to keep up with ever-changing social media trends. Melissa asks Hannah what a trend is. Hannah breaks down the dictionary definition and adds what it means from a social media perspective. Hannah and Melissa discuss when and when not to...
2022-07-1225 minI Love BookkeepingSocial Media Content CreationAre you looking to start creating content for social media but don't know where to start? Or maybe you have a hard time coming up with content ideas for your online brand? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their thoughts on how bookkeepers can consistently generate engaging social media content and authentically market their brand. Hannah and Melissa start by addressing the generational content gap - and how different age groups consume content. Hannah asks Melissa what she struggles with when creating content. Her answer is what most people also struggle with: ever-changing social media algorithms. Melissa...
2022-07-0727 minI Love BookkeepingHow to Have Hard ConversationsHow can you have a hard conversation without the conversation turning into a frustrating battle of wills? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss why people fear having difficult conversations and what you can do to ensure the conversation does not precipitate conflict, bad feelings, or further negative outcomes. Hannah explains how leaders can learn to manage difficult conversations even when there's the risk of a confrontation - she also explains why most people procrastinate on having uncomfortable conversations. Melissa reveals what she does to stay calm when having an uncomfortable conversation. When thinking about when to have...
2022-06-2324 minI Love BookkeepingMastermind Groups: What You Need to KnowWhat are the benefits of being in a mastermind group? And how should you approach finding and joining one? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss free and paid mastermind groups, the benefits of being a member of one, and share their experiences. Hannah talks about the fact that mastermind groups are a very popular topic among the Bookkeepers.com community and shares that she and Melissa actually met at an in-person mastermind. Melissa often doesn't get many questions from those who don't know her but does get plenty from people who attend mastermind events she's part of...
2022-06-1422 minI Love BookkeepingTop Tips for Finding and Keeping a Good MentorDid you have a mentor? If so, are you making the most out of their guiding hand? What have you learned from them so far? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss why they believe having a mentor is key to developing and fulfilling your potential. They also reveal how you can find your own mentor and build a long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationship. Hannah and Melissa both agree on why everybody should have a mentor. Hannah asks Melissa whether she has an official mentor. Melissa reveals how she found her mentor and how she has been instrumental in...
2022-06-0930 minI Love BookkeepingHow to Communicate EffectivelyWhat are different ways you can communicate in a more effective way? And how can you ensure that, as a business owner, your team members feel valued, and instill a great communication mentality in your company? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss how to communicate more effectively as a business owner in different contexts – including with people you don't really like. [0:44] Hannah and Melissa – who have been working with a communication consultant for almost two years now – find the topic of this episode to be one of their favorites. [2:14] Melissa believes that the art of com...
2022-05-0335 minI Love BookkeepingWork-Life Balance Series: Time Blocking and How to Create a Great Work-Life Balance CalendarHow can you leverage time blocking and better organize your calendar to "aggressively" defend your personal life? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their top tips and resources you can rely on and make sure that you get the most out of your time for both your personal and professional life. [1:02] Melissa believes that a great way to "aggressively" defend your personal life is to follow five tips for creating a work-life balance calendar and to let technology assist you in that. [1:53] For Melissa, the first step is to create your ideal, so you...
2022-04-2829 minI Love BookkeepingHow to Be a Better Boss and Create a Company Culture Your Employees Will LoveIn this episode, co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss how to be a better boss – why you should look at your past "horrible bosses," and what to consider and do to create a company culture your employees will love and that increases their retention. [0:45] Hannah sees this episode being perfect for those looking to expand their practice, as well as for those who already have done or want to do it down the road. [1:26] Melissa shares something she struggles with: she doesn't like to think of herself as or being called "the boss." She al...
2022-04-2624 minI Love BookkeepingWork-Life Balance Series: Strategies to Actually Set Boundaries, Protect Yourself, and Your BusinessIn this new episode of the Work-Life Balance Series, co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan touch upon different strategies business owners can leverage to actually set boundaries, protect themselves, their time, and their business. [1:09] Hannah feels as if this Work-Life Balance Series has come at a perfect time, especially since it covers something she's been struggling with herself. It has been helpful for both her and Melissa. [2:16] For Hannah, the topic at hand is a little controversial and it has shown a generational difference. On the one hand, there's the older generation who didn't believe...
2022-04-1420 minI Love BookkeepingWhat Work-Life Balance Is Really All AboutWhat should you think about and do to strive toward work-life balance? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their challenges and advice for effectively working from home while also having free time for yourself. [0:38] The topic of today's episode, work-life balance, is something Hannah and Melissa often discuss, and one that Hannah struggles with from time to time. [1:37] As Hannah points out, one of the big challenges of working from home is the fact that you never leave your office. As a remote worker, the line between your work and free time gets blurred.
2022-03-3127 minI Love BookkeepingTips for Newbies: How to Approach Social Media Marketing as a BookkeeperThere's no denying: social media is here to stay. But with so many different platforms to choose from, how does one start today? Should one go for a personal or a company page, and how can one reach potential clients on social media? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss social media marketing for bookkeepers in their Tips for Newbies series. [0:42] Hannah, who has been the social media manager at Bookkeeping.com for almost five years, kicks off the episode series on social media marketing for bookkeepers. [1:53] As it was mentioned in the previous episode...
2022-03-1736 minI Love BookkeepingTips for Newbies: The Art of Delegating in Your BusinessWhat role does delegating play into your business growth? Why should you consider delegating, how do you choose what to delegate, and who to assign a specific task? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss the art of delegating for your bookkeeping business. [0:28] The topic of today's episode, delegating in your business, is something Hannah believes many business owners could benefit from learning more about. [1:19] Hannah asks Melissa at what stage of her journey she said to herself 'Alright, it's time to delegate'. Melissa started delegating right from the very beginning. She explains why people don't delegate...
2022-03-1547 minI Love BookkeepingTips for Newbies: Self- and Time-Management for BookkeepersAre you a new business owner? You're probably asking yourself how to manage yourself, your time, and others as you also carry out work. In this first episode of the Tips for Newbies series, co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan kick off a new content series with the focus on self- and time-management for bookkeepers. [1:12] Melissa discusses what she did to jumpstart self-management when her bookkeeping business was brand new. [2:33] Melissa explains how things changed when she had toddlers. [4:21] Hannah talks about the three core values every new business owner should focus on.
2022-03-0837 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about honoring your health with gentle nutritionIn this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating Principle #10: Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition. In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali are joined by nutrition therapist and Registered Dietitian Rachael Hartley. Rachael is a nationally-recognized food and nutrition expert who is passionate about helping others rediscover the joy of eating and foster a healthier relationship with food. Rachael is author of Gentle Nutrition: A Non-Diet Approach to Healthy Eating, which explores the role of nutrition in intuitive eating, so she was the perfect guest to answer all your listener questions about gentle nutr...
2021-11-1854 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about movement- feel the differenceIn this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating Principle #9: Movement- Feel the Difference. Exercise can many times go hand in hand with diet culture so when learning how to reconnect to food and start to trust your body, it can get confusing deciding if, when or how to start to exercise. On this week’s episode Hannah and Ali are joined by certified personal trainer Julie Newbry. Julie is passionate about helping her clients use exercise as a form of self-care rather than punishment while focusing on health promoting behaviors rather than weight or aest...
2021-11-1150 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about respecting your bodyIn this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #8: Respect Your Body. To cover this complex topic they are joined by registered dietitian and eating disorders specialist Christyna Johnson. Christyna practices from a person-centered perspective with a social justice lens to help dismantle diet culture which made her the perfect expert to help answer all your questions about respecting your body. How do you overcome the desire to lose weight and be thin, when that’s considered to be more desirable in our society? Can people who fall outside of the thin, white ideal bene...
2021-11-0446 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about coping with your emotions with kindness In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #7: Cope with Your Emotions with Kindness. Learning to validate and cope with your emotions can be a very important step in the process of Intuitive Eating which is why Mimi Cole was the perfect guest for this week’s episode. Mimi is a 2nd year graduate student in the Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counselling program at The University of North Carolina and co-host of The Lovely Becoming podcast. On her podcast, Mimi interviews mental health and eating disorders practitioners from all over to disc...
2021-10-2837 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about feeling your fullnessIn this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #6: Feel Your Fullness. They are joined once again by Certified Body Trust provider and registered dietitian Aaron Flores. Aaron joined Hannah and Ali last season on one of their most popular episodes about body trust so they knew they had to have him back again. Aaron has worked in eating disorders in a variety of settings with a focus on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size where he helps individuals make peace with food and develop body-positive behaviors so there was no better topic to...
2021-10-2146 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about discovering the satisfaction factorIn this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #5: Discover the Satisfaction Factor. They are joined by registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor Kathleen Meehan. Kathleen is passionate about satisfying food and respectful care for all bodies, and helps people reconnect to their needs through curiosity and a practice of non-judgmental awareness so she was the perfect guest to answer all your listener questions about satisfaction. How do you reconnect with pleasure in eating when you’ve lived your whole life according to food rules? How do you know you’re satisfied with a meal...
2021-10-1441 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about challenging the food policeIn this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #4: Challenge the Food Police. They are joined by registered dietitian Shana Spence and the self proclaimed “eat anything dietitian”. Shana’s philosophy is that life is complicated enough, and there shouldn’t be a reason to restrict yourself with the food you eat, which made her the perfect guest to help Hannah and Ali answer all your listener questions about challenging food rules. How do I manage comments from coworkers while I am working on freedom from food rules? How can I eat things that feel good...
2021-10-0749 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about making peace with foodIn this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #3: Make Peace with Food.They are joined by registered dietitian Alissa Rumsey, a nutrition therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and the author of Unapologetic Eating: Make Peace With Food and Transform Your Life. Given the title of her book and her expertise in advocating for women to reclaim the space to eat and live unapologetically, Alissa was the perfect person to help answer all your questions about making peace with food. What happens if you can’t trust yourself to have certain foods in the hous...
2021-09-3053 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about honoring your hungerIn this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things Intuitive Eating principle #2: Honor Your Hunger. They are joined by a dietitian who needs NO introduction- the one, the only Christy Harrison. Christy is an anti-diet registered dietitian nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, certified eating disorders registered dietitian, and journalist. She’s the author of Anti Diet (with a 2nd book on the way in 2023!) and is the host of Food Psych, a podcast about Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size and body liberation. It was a no-brainer that Christy was the perfect guest to unpack all your list...
2021-09-2355 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about rejecting the diet mentalityThe Let Us Eat Cake Podcast is back baby with a brand new look and another incredible season full of episodes created entirely from listener questions! This season Hannah and Ali will dive deep into the topic of Intuitive Eating with each episode covering one of the 10 Intuitive Eating Principles created by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. In the series premiere, Hannah and Ali are joined once again by the fantastic Sammy Previte to talk all things principle #1: ‘Reject the Diet Mentality’. Sammy is a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She co-hosts the What the...
2021-09-1652 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about Hannah and AliIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things Hannah and Ali. The Let Us Eat Cake Podcast started with the intention of taking the BS out of the health and wellness industry and providing evidence-based nutrition information in a world where the messages are to fear food and your body. They named the podcast “Let Us Eat Cake” for a reason. They wanted their listeners to know even as eating disorder dietitians they still get messages from diet culture telling them what to do, how to eat and who to look like. This week Hannah and Ali ta...
2021-06-241h 16Let Us Eat Cakethe one about movement for health ft. Dr. Lisa FoldenIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things movement for health. In a world where everyone believes they are a fitness expert especially when it comes to exercise for weight loss, Hannah and Ali knew they had to bring in physical therapist Dr. Lisa Folden. Lisa brings her own experience shifting her relationship with exercise away from a focus on weight loss to embracing her body and the principles of Health at Every Size which makes her the perfect person to help answer all your questions on movement for health. How can I create a balanced re...
2021-06-1751 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about ADHD ft. Aleta StorchIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things ADHD. They are joined by Registered Dietitian, anti-diet therapist and Certified Body Trust ® Provider Aleta Storch from @the_adhd_rd to answer all your listener questions on navigating ADHD as an adult living in a diet-culture world. Aleta brings her lived experience of having ADHD and having recovered from an eating disorder to help our listener’s navigate this complicated topic. How can I develop a better awareness of my hunger signals when my medication suppresses my appetite? Is eating intuitively possible for someone with ADHD? How do I man...
2021-06-1043 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about the gut brain connection ft. Dr. Heather FinleyIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things the gut brain connection. They are joined by gut health specialist and Registered Dietitian Dr. Heather Finley. Now we know dietitians love to talk about poop but when it comes to the complicated relationship between emotions and digestive symptoms, Hannah and Ali knew they needed to bring in an expert. Heather has made a career of helping individuals understand their symptoms and eat in a way that feels good while preventing their symptoms from coming back so she was the perfect person to answer your questions on the gu...
2021-06-0352 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about the diet-free revolution ft. Alexis ConasonIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things the diet-free revolution. They are joined by clinical psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor Alexis Conason. Alexis gave Hannah and Ali a sneak peak at her new book “The Diet-Free Revolution: 10 steps to free yourself from the diet cycle with mindful eating and radical self acceptance” and once they read it they knew she was the PERFECT person to answer these listener questions: How do you manage feelings of guilt and shame that come up when you allow yourself to eat foods you enjoy? How do I know the di...
2021-05-2743 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about diabetes ft. Megrette FletcherIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things diabetes. They are joined by world renowned diabetes care and education specialist Registered Dietitian Megrette Fletcher. Megrette brings over 25 years experience working in diabetes and chronic illness as a champion and advocate for anti-diet, weight inclusive diabetes care. Our listener questions this week include: Do I need to watch my weight and food choices to prevent diabetes? Can people give themselves type 2 diabetes by eating poorly, being fat and eating too much sugar? Do you need to calculate your carbohydrate intake to the gram to manage your diabetes? Wh...
2021-05-2050 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about weight and eating disorders ft. Jennifer RollinIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things weight and eating disorders. They are joined by the incredible eating disorders therapist Jennifer Rollin. Jennifer uses both her lived experience of overcoming an eating disorder, paired with her professional expertise of being a world renowned therapist, to help people believe eating disorder recovery is possible AND worth it. This week’s listener questions focus on the fears associated with gaining weight in eating disorder recovery. Is it okay to keep my weight at a place where I don’t hate myself and feel so uncomfortable in my body...
2021-05-1350 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about body trust ft. Aaron FloresIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things body trust. They are joined by Health at Every Size Registered Dietitian and Certified Body Trust ® Provider Aaron Flores to tackle your questions about how to make peace with and trust your body. Hannah and Ali have been following Aaron’s message on Instagram (@aaronfloresrdn) for years and have always admired the effortless balance of wisdom and empathy he brings to his followers so they were THRILLED when he agreed to share his message with the Let Us Eat Cake community. The questions you pitched his way were not e...
2021-05-0650 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about processed foods ft. Brenna O'MalleyIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things processed foods. They are joined by the delightful Registered Dietitian and founder of The Wellful, Brenna O’Malley. Brenna specializes in helping people find freedom from diet culture, food guilt and being tied to the scale so that they can do the things in life they really love. Together we dig into your questions about processed foods, health and intuitive eating. Do food companies process foods to make them addictive? How can we say “all foods fit” when clearly there are differences between processed and whole foods? Should you avoi...
2021-04-2954 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about mindful eating ft. Vincci TsuiIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things mindful eating. They are joined by the wonderful and insightful Registered Dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor Vincci Tsui. Vincci is a former bariatric surgery dietitian turned body liberation advocate and author of The Mindful Eating Workbook: Simple Practices for Nurturing a Positive Relationship with Food. Vincci’s unique experience practicing in a weight loss clinic before finding her place as an expert in coaching clients with intuitive eating, mindfulness and rejecting diet culture makes her the perfect person to answer all your questions about mindful eating. What exac...
2021-04-2245 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about relationships ft. Megan BruneauIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things relationships. Although they both have plenty of lived experience navigating the ups and downs of dating, they knew they had to bring in an actual expert to answer all your questions about navigating eating disorders, disordered eating and relationships. Megan Bruneau is a therapist, coach, writer and public speaker who uses her lived experience with an eating disorder, depression and the trials and tribulations of dating to connect with her clients and specifically relate to these listener questions. Should you compliment your partner on their body if you kn...
2021-04-151h 02Let Us Eat Cakethe one about fat positivity ft. Tash NgindiIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things fat positivity. Understanding how important it is to listen and learn from those in the fat positive community, Hannah and Ali asked the fabulous Tash Nigindi from @thethicknutritionist to join this episode. Tash is a non-diet nutritionist, body supportive Zumba instructor and a former crash dieter who uses her story with recovering from diet culture and embracing her body to answer all your questions on social media, race and reclaiming the word fat. Do social media filters perpetuate unrealistic beauty standards? Is calling someone fat an insult? Are th...
2021-04-0840 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about ob*sity ft. Dr. Natasha LarmieIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things ob*sity. They have the honor of having Dr. Nathasha Larmie from @fatdoctorUK join them for this dynamic episode to answer all your questions about ob*sity and chronic disease. Dr. Larmie uses her personal story to illustrate the impact of weight cycling and the pressures health care providers and patients feel when they are told their weight or health condition is a personal problem to fix. As a Health At Every Size aligned and weight-inclusive GP with over 20 years of medical experience, there was no better guest to...
2021-04-011h 02Let Us Eat Cakethe one about gender ft. James RoseIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things gender. In recognizing this is a topic beyond their lived experience and expertise, Hannah and Ali asked the incomparable James Rose to join them for this important conversation. James does it all - they are a non-binary New York City based actor, Health at Every Size Personal Trainer, trauma-informed yoga teacher, co-host of the @Full.Soul.Nutrition Podcast and the perfect person to answer all your questions on gender. What’s the difference between gender dysphoria and body dysmorphia? Do eating disorders show up differently for trans folks? Is i...
2021-03-251h 02Let Us Eat Cakethe one about orthorexia ft. Maddie Deakin In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things orthorexia. To tackle this topic they head to the land down under and chat with the amazing HAES nutritionist Maddie Deakin (thank you modern technology!). At this point most of the Let Us Eat Cake Podcast listeners would agree that fad diets do not work and can understand why diet culture is so toxic, but the wellness industry can be so much sneakier. The idea of what is “healthy” or “unhealthy” is complicated and Hannah, Ali and Maddie answer questions about how to pursue wellness without it being an obsessi...
2021-03-1849 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about health at every size ft. Emma D'Arpino In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things Health at Every Size with the incredible Emma D’Arpino. Emma is the ultimate bad ass: she is a queer, non-diet, fat-positive dietitian, a teaching assistant at Harvard Extension School, a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and the PERFECT person to answer all your questions about Health at Every Size. Does health at every size mean healthy at every size? Why does BMI get used in health care if it isn’t actually accurate or reliable? Is “Thin on the Outside Fat Inside” (TOFI) a real thing? Can you believe in...
2021-03-1155 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about caffeine ft. Andy De Santis In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things caffeine. The hilarious Registered Dietitian Andy De Santis from @andytherd join Hannah and Ali to answer all your most buzzed about questions on caffeine and coffee. How much is too much coffee? Is it better if I spread my coffee intake out throughout the day vs have them all at once? When’s the latest in the day I can drink coffee and not be kept up all night? Is it true that caffeine can help you lose weight? Does caffeine speed up your metabolism? What’s the deal w...
2021-03-0445 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about PCOS ft. Julie Duffy Dillon In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things PCOS. These are four little letters that carry A LOT of weight stigma and misinformation. This is a topic so important that Hannah and Ali had to bring in the ultimate expert, Julie Duffy Dillon to tackle these questions. Julie’s work as a Registered Dietitian and PCOS clinician has helped hundreds of clients find freedom from diet rules while helping them find peace from the painful symptoms of PCOS. To start off Julie breaks down what the heck Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) even is. Is it possible to i...
2021-02-2548 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about radical belonging ft. Dr. Lindo Bacon In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things radical belonging. They are honored to be joined by the esteemed Dr. Lindo Bacon to discuss their new book “Radical Belonging: How to Survive and Thrive in an Unjust World (While Transforming It for the Better)”. Lindo not only helps us understand the science behind coping strategies and the harm our bodies experience when being marginalized, but uses their own lived experience with gender identity to bring these concepts to life and ultimately highlight our common need for belonging. Together, Hannah, Ali and Lindo answer listener questions about how to...
2021-02-1842 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about mom genes ft. Rachel Coleman & Tina LaBoy In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali call in the co-hosts of the Mom Gene’s Podcast to talk all things postpartum bodies. Family Therapist Rachel Coleman and Registered Dietitian Tina LaBoy use evidence-based science and their own unique experiences to normalize all things motherhood and changing bodies postpartum so they were the perfect guests to help answer all your listener questions. Are there certain foods that contribute to belly fat and can you get rid of a mummy tummy without dieting? How do you shift your perspective on your new shape and body? How long does it take...
2021-02-1142 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about pregnancy ft. Jenna Werner In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things pregnancy. No, this isn’t a pregnancy announcement and since neither Hannah or Ali have any lived experience with pregnancy they asked their dear friend and mama-to-be, the incredible Registered Dietitian Jenna Werner to join them for this episode. Jenna uses her passion for nutrition, her lens as an anti-diet dietitian and her own experiences navigating a changing pregnancy body to help answer these listener questions. What do I do when I can’t even look at a vegetable during pregnancy? How do I balance the need to increa...
2021-02-0452 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about the gut ft. Desiree NielsenIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things the gut. Dietitians LOVE talking about poop, but we simply couldn’t do another episode about digestion without calling Registered Dietitian and digestive health guru, Desiree Nielsen. Desiree is a leader (if not THE leader) in the field of chronic digestive and inflammatory disease so she is the perfect guest to answer all your questions about bloating, gas and the path food takes from gum to bum. Are there different types of IBS? What’s the difference between SIBO and IBS? Can you cure digestive woes with food? What the he...
2021-01-2854 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about set point ft. Haley Goodrich In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things set point. Talking about letting go of controlling your weight can bring up a lot of thoughts, feelings and fears, and we knew there was no better expert to answer your questions than Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and fellow anti-diet crusader Haley Goodrich. What the heck is set point theory? How do you even know if you’re at your set point? Why is it so bad to keep your weight stable through diet and exercise if you have a normal BMI? Is your highest weight your set...
2021-01-2151 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about weight loss for chronic illness ft. Anna SweeneyIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things weight loss for chronic illness. The incredible Anna Sweeney joins the conversation and uses her signature no nonsense approach and her lived experience as a disabled dietitian to answer your most pressing questions about chronic illness. Is it okay to pursue weight loss if the goal is to improve my chronic illness? A health practitioner has told me to lose 5% of my body weight- how do I do that as a busy mom? Should I avoid gluten, sugar, dairy and processed foods if I have chronic fatigue? Do healthy fo...
2021-01-1446 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about meal planning ft. Lindsay PleskotIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things meal planning. January is here and with the New Year comes the NOISE of diet culture telling us what, when and how to eat. There is no better person to help drown out that chatter and answer your questions about starting the New Year off right than Registered Dietitian Lindsay Pleskot. Lindsay is the creator of the Make Food Feel Good Again and the 321 Method programs designed to provide you the tools to successfully plan, prep and eat meals with ease. You asked, Hannah, Ali and Lindsay answered: Meal pl...
2021-01-0748 minLet Us Eat Cakeepisode 32: the one about fitness ft. Kira OnyskoIn this week's episode Hannah and Ali talk all things fitness. 'Tis the season for diet culture to tell you your body is wrong, so Hannah and Ali team up with body positive, certified personal trainer Kira Onysko and answer your fitness questions. How do I deal with friends and family talking about burning off their Christmas indulgences? How do I reintroduce exercise into my life when it has been obsessive or harmful in the past? How do I incorporate more movement into my lifestyle if I don't enjoy the typical ways to exercise? We have barely rested our heads...
2020-12-3149 minLet Us Eat Cakethe second one about intuitive eating ft. Claire ChewningIn this week's episode Hannah and Ali talk all things intuitive eating… again! There were so many incredible questions on the topic of intuitive eating that Hannah and Ali had to record two episodes. This week they invited their friend, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Registered Dietitian Claire Chewning to help them out! Is intuitive eating just another fad diet? Isn’t it important to only eat certain foods in moderation? Isn’t it unhealthy to have limitless amounts of certain foods, especially ones with preservatives or super-processing? If I were to start intuitive eating tomorrow what should my first steps...
2020-12-2446 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about intuitive eating ft. Dylan MurphyIn this week's episode Hannah and Ali talk all things intuitive eating. This week they call in Registered Dietitian, founder of Free Method Nutrition, and the queen of the sharable Instagram post: Dylan Murphy. Together these RDs answer all your burning questions about the much buzzed about topic: intuitive eating. First of all, what the heck is intuitive eating? Is intuitive eating just eating when you’re hungry, and stopping when you’re full? What should you do if you are nauseous in the morning and don’t feel like eating until noon? Can I learn to intuitively eat if I am r...
2020-12-1744 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about body image ft. Brianna M. CamposIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things body image with the one and only Brianna M. Campos. Bri is a Licensed Professional Counselor, body image educator, and host of the Body Image with Bri podcast. Bri is a champion for Health at Every Size, a Fat Positive provider, and a total badass in the world of body image. She was the perfect person to use her professional expertise and lived experience to help answer this week’s listener questions. Is it wrong to try to lose weight if your intention is to be stronger, healthier, happier and m...
2020-12-1047 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about the f*ck it diet In this season's premiere episode Hannah and Ali are joined by author Caroline Dooner to talk about all things The F*ck It Diet. Caroline is the ultimate guest to answer listener questions about the mind f*ck that is diet culture; what it really looks like when you turn your back on dieting and start walking into the light of food freedom. Using her unique experience of waging war against her own diet demons, Caroline keeps it real when helping listeners kick dieting to the curb. Is there a way to eliminate diet rules, and not end up...
2020-12-0354 minLet Us Eat Cakethe second one about coronavirusIn another special episode, Hannah and Ali continue to talk all things coronavirus. The many months of physical distancing have continued to impact the way people feel about food and their bodies, and the pressures of diet culture remain relentless. Are people with anorexia and eating disorders at higher risk for infection? Is it true that “obesity” is one of the greatest risk factors for COVID-19 hospitalizations and critical illness? As restrictions begin to be lifted in some areas how do I cope with a body that may have changed during the pandemic? And if restrictions haven’t been lifted in my...
2020-06-1145 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about coronavirusIn this special episode, Hannah and Ali talk all things coronavirus. In times of stress and uncertainty it makes sense that we look for things to control. One of the things that feels like it is in our control is how we feed and move our bodies… and even that feels threatened in light of grocery store shortages and social distancing recommendations. Hannah and Ali get together for a bonus episode to tackle the questions coming up about food, nutrition and health during this pandemic. Are there any foods that can prevent or cure COVID-19? How do I handle th...
2020-03-1939 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about eating disordersIn this week’s episode Hannah & Ali talk all things eating disorders. As always this episode focuses on listener questions and shining an informed light on this complex topic. What’s the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating? What causes eating disorders? How do you support a loved one if you think they’re struggling with their eating? How do you explain your eating disorder to your family and friends? How do you face the scale or approach intuitive eating if you’ve had a history of an eating disorder? February 1-7 is National Eating Disorder...
2020-02-061h 11Let Us Eat Cakethe one about travelIn this week's episode Hannah & Ali are joined by dietitian Sammy Previte from Dietitians of Palm Valley to talk all things travel. Sammy is a fellow anti-diet crusader with a brilliant program focused on breaking up with diet culture and finding food freedom. The three dietitians team up to tackle your questions about navigating food and exercise before, during and after vacations. How do you manage the desire to diet and hit the gym to get bikini ready? How can you stay on track at all-inclusive resorts or when you're surrounded all day by food and drinks? What if...
2020-01-3045 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about women's healthIn this week’s episode Hannah and Ali talk all things women’s health. The diet industry works hard to convince women of their body’s shortcomings, and Hannah and Ali are here to shine a light on some of the amazing things the female body can do. They dive into the research to answer listener questions from start to finish. The episode starts with breaking down the science behind menstrual cycles and how nutrition impacts hormone production. What’s the difference between dietary fat and body fat in supporting hormone health? Does having a history of an eating disorder...
2020-01-2340 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about men's healthIn this week’s episode Hannah & Ali talk all things men's health. Whether it’s dad bod shaming, hair loss woes, or top foods to improve your libido... men are also getting inundated with messages from diet culture. Are there foods to reverse balding, grow thicker beards or halt the aging process? Do men have greater protein needs than women? Is there any truth to the adage that men have a faster metabolism than women? Are beer guts a real thing? You asked, they answered! Tune in as Hannah & Ali use science, research and of course, humor, to talk abou...
2020-01-1650 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about supplementsIn this week’s episode Hannah & Ali talk all things supplements. No matter the ailment or concern, diet culture seems to have a miracle elixir, powder or pill to cure all our health woes. Before we shell out the big bucks it’s important to ask whether these supplements really do help. Supplement options are limitless, and this episode scratches the surface of the most talked about health aids of 2020. What does collagen do? Is it really an anti-aging miracle? What the heck is Ashwagandha? Is there ever a reason to get an IV drip? Hannah & Ali head straight to t...
2020-01-0954 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about resolutionsIn this week's episode Hannah & Ali talk all things resolutions. It’s that time of year again when everyone seems to be talking about changing their diet, weight, shape, size and life… and Hannah & Ali are here once again to say thank u, next to the diet industry’s schemes. You asked, they answered: Is there any validity to 30 day challenges? Should I avoid resolutions all together or is it ever okay to try to start the year off with a new routine? Any tips for sticking to healthy eating come January 1st? If I indulged over the holidays isn’t...
2020-01-0259 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about holidaysIn this week’s episode Hannah & Ali talk all things holidays. The holidays are a special time but can come with their own challenges when much of the celebration centers around food. Hannah & Ali dive straight into listener questions to help navigate the expectations, beliefs and comments about food that often come at this time of year. Should I cut back on my eating during the day to “save up” for a big dinner? How do I navigate events with appetizers or attend a brunch while staying on track with my eating? How do I include holiday drinks that contai...
2019-12-051h 09Let Us Eat Cakethe one about cravingsIn this week episode Hannah & Ali talk all things cravings. What is a craving and where do they come from? Is it my body telling me it needs something or is my body just confused? Can I reverse or cure myself of cravings? Is there ever a time when I shouldn't trust my cravings? Diet culture wants us to fear the food we desire, so Hannah & Ali head to literature to give some peace of mind when it comes to the foods we love. Follow the podcast on Instagram @eatcakepod, on Facebook @Let Us Eat Cake Podcast, c...
2019-11-2849 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about hungerIn this week’s episode Hannah & Ali talk all things hunger. Hunger, fullness, satiety, appetite… there are many different ways to talk about the cues our bodies give us about food. Hannah & Ali use listener questions to explore our complex relationships with the internal cues of eating. Should you wait until you are hungry before you eat? What if you never experience hunger? How do you know if you’re full without eating too much? What types of things impact hunger and fullness? What does it mean to eat intuitively? Hunger and fullness can be thought of as a convers...
2019-11-2154 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about fatIn this week’s episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things fat. Fat gets called many things: good, bad, saturated, unsaturated, healthy and unhealthy. It’s enough to make your head spin , let alone understand what it all means... Are lower fat options better if you’re looking to control your weight? What kind of oils are best for cooking? What happens in your body if you heat oil too much? Does fat cause chronic illnesses like cancer and heart disease? Is coconut oil the miracle food it’s cracked up to be? Hannah & Ali dig deep into the research and bust...
2019-11-1453 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about saltIn this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things salt. As it turns out, there’s more to salt than being the perfect seasoning for our beloved potato. Salt has many functions in food & in our bodies and Hannah & Ali head to the research and break it all down for you. Does salt cause heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer? Is pink Himalayan salt better for you than table salt? Should we all buy low sodium products? What is the relationship between salt and water? No need to get salty- Hannah & Ali will give you the cold hard fa...
2019-11-0745 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about sugarHannah & Ali are back to talk all things sugar. There is no trick, sugar is not just for treats and Hannah & Ali are going to break down the science to explain why! As usual, they go straight to the research to answer your questions. What is sugar? What's the deal with added vs. natural sugars? Is sugar addictive? Does it cause chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease? What are sugar substitutes and is it safe to use them? Hannah & Ali will give you the sweetest facts and the many reasons why we can eat sugar all year...
2019-10-3156 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about sports nutritionIn this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things sports nutrition. After laying the foundation in “the one about exercise” last episode, they knew they needed to dive deeper into fueling exercise with food & fluids. Hannah & Ali head to the research with the help of sports dietitian Nicole O'Byrne to answer your questions. What is the difference between aerobic & anaerobic exercise, and do you need to eat differently for each? What’s the deal with carb loading, and do you actually need to eat a big plate of pasta the night before a race? What about drinks, gels & bars; are th...
2019-10-101h 02Let Us Eat Cakethe one about exerciseIn this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things exercise! No pain no gain right?! Um, NO – guess again! When it comes to exercise there are many conflicting opinions & beliefs about what “counts”… leaving people confused AND exhausted. What are the benefits of exercise? How many minutes is long enough? Is there such thing as doing too much? Can I be healthy without going to the gym? Should I feel guilty if I don't do enough? Ahh it’s a workout even thinking about these questions! As always Hannah & Ali use the science to help the listeners explore motivations & understand...
2019-09-2658 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about mylkIn this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things mylk! With the release of the updated Canada's Food Guide, milk & mylk alternatives have been in the hot seat. They break down the science behind all sources of dairy whether from a cow, a nut, a bean or an oat & give you the cold hard facts when it comes to your health. They answer listener questions about skin health, hormones in dairy & how to support long-term bone health. All the opinions about milk are udderly confusing so they will set the record straight! Follow the podcast on Instagram...
2019-09-1250 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about digestionIn this week's episode, Hannah & Ali are ready to talk sh*t.. err well digestive issues that is! Gut health is a big topic but they break down the science behind digestion, food & your tummy. They start with the difference between IBD, IBS and every acronym in between. They give you the facts behind why you get cramping, bloating or gas after eating certain foods & what the heck a FODMAP is. As always they get to the bottom of your questions & have some fun with you along the way! Follow the podcast on Instagram @eatcakepod, on Facebook...
2019-08-2950 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about kurboIn this special bonus episode, Hannah & Ali break down the new Kurbo Health app. This new app by Weight Watchers targets kids 8-17 with the goal of supporting weight loss. Hannah & Ali decided they needed to add their voices of outrage so they pulled out their iPhones to record an SOS episode. They diverge from their usual un-biased standpoint and call straight up BS on this new harmful app. Ain’t nobody got time for telling kids that their worth is their weight, that happiness will come from weighing less or that they need to change their bodies to fe...
2019-08-1939 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about inflammationIn this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things inflammation. Anti-inflammatory, auto-immune and immune boosters are all topics that have been buzzing around lately, & they start off the episode by explaining what the heck inflammation even is! They dig deep into the research (using the wisdom of some bad ass RDs- see show notes) to answer questions on anti-inflammatory diets, foods to support immune health & whats the deal with red meat? Are there really foods to cut out to avoid inflammation in our bodies? Is there ever a reason to follow an anti-inflammatory diet or elimination diet or is...
2019-08-1552 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about cleansesWe're baaack! In the kick off episode for Season 2, Hannah & Ali talk all things cleanses. Summer is here & with the warmer days seems to come the idea we need to detox our bodies. They break down the differences between cleansing, detoxing & fasting while giving the science behind how this impacts the body. They answer listener questions about cold press juice, the alkaline diet & the best ways to detox your kidneys, liver & digestive tract even if you aren't trying to lose weight. (Spoiler alert these organs are pretty bad ass all on their own!) Follow the podcast on I...
2019-08-0135 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about weightIn this week's episode Hannah & Ali talk all things weight. The health care system, social media, friends, family and every second person at the grocery store seems to be afraid of fat and Hannah & Ali want to talk about it. As always they answer listener questions to break down the facts behind weight, weight loss, fat and BMI- shouldn't I lose weight if I'm an overweight or obese BMI? Is it different to lose weight for health vs appearances? And shouldn't we trust BMI if it is developed by scientists? Hannah & Ali sift through the BS behind the supposed...
2019-07-1147 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about dietingIn this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things dieting. Using listener questions they break down the science behind going on a diet- whether it is dieting for health, dieting to eat clean or dieting to lose weight. They get into the facts behind metabolism, dieting to get to a goal weight and if all bodies are different, what is a healthy diet? There's a new food rule or nutrition expert every week, and they attempt to cut through the diet culture riff raff and give you the cold, hard facts. Follow the podcast on Instagram @eatcakepod, o...
2019-07-0442 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about plantsIn this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things plant based diets. They break down what it means to be vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, beegan & many more versions of a plant based diet. They explore the science behind these diet choices, what nutrients we need to prioritize when eating plant based and whether this is an effective way to lose weight. As always they will answer your listener questions & help to untangle the [potentially] dangerous link between eating habits and moral character. Follow the podcast on Instagram @eatcakepod, on Facebook @Let Us Eat Cake Podcast, check out their w...
2019-06-2749 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about fastingIn this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things intermittent fasting. They break down the who/what/where/when/why about intermittent fasting, what the science says & why so many professionals are recommending it. As always they will answer listener questions about using this diet for weight loss, why it "works" and if there are people who may benefit from it doesn't that mean we all should try it?! Follow the podcast on Instagram @eatcakepod, on Facebook @Let Us Eat Cake Podcast, check out their website https://eatcakepod.home.blog and email your questions to Hannah & Ali a...
2019-06-2052 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one about keto "lite"In this week's episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things ketosis including the newest kid on the block- keto "lite". They get into the nitty gritty of what keto is, what the science says & how to navigate the overwhelming surplus of information telling us we need to follow this diet & test our ketones. As always they will cover questions from their listeners & help you understand what the science says! Follow the podcast on Instagram @eatcakepod, on Facebook @Let Us Eat Cake Podcast, check out their website https://eatcakepod.home.blog and email your questions to Hannah & Ali at e...
2019-06-1342 minLet Us Eat Cakethe one with the introsFriends and colleagues Ali Eberhardt and Hannah Robinson present the Let Us Eat Cake podcast. They talk about how they’re sick and tired of the “health and wellness” industry and why they’re passionate about giving credible, evidence-based nutrition recommendations in a diet crazed world. They let you know why you should trust them as well educated health professionals, but also as young females who also receive the same pressures to eat less and look a certain way. Hannah and Ali put each other on the spot with a variety of personal questions, and then they dive into a finger...
2019-05-2915 min
Let Us Eat Cakethe one about macrosWelcome to episode 1! In this week's premiere episode, Hannah & Ali talk all things macros. They cover a range of listener questions discussing what the heck a macronutrient is? What is the best ratio of carbohydrates, protein & fat? What their opinions are of eating to "fit your macros"? Whether it is okay to cut out sugar or to increase protein if you decrease carbs for muscle gains? How to eat fat if you don't want to gain fat? Hannah & Ali finish the episode with a fun game of 'would you rather'. Follow the podcast on Instagram @eatcakepod, on F...
2019-05-2941 min