Lauren Sharpe & Brittany Modell

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The Food Therapy Podcast84. Dress shopping, trip anxiety, and an important announcementAs we are both in our bridal era, it’s time to take some time to chat about our experiences, dive into a few personal and business updates, and an important announcement! During today’s episode, we chat about Lauren’s wedding dress shopping experience, Lauren heading out on her honeymoon, and a shift in our businesses. We also discuss the emotional part of the wedding industry and the expectations that people place on big events such as choosing your dress for the big day. Stay tuned to the end as we make an important announcement! In today’s episode, we cover: ...2023-08-0629 min

The Food Therapy Podcast83. Pushing back on diet culture as a dietetic student ft. Nicole SpeeneyToday we are joined by special guest, Nicole Speeney! Nicole is currently a graduate student and dietetic intern who will be pursuing her license as a Registered Dietitian. Nicole strives to help women who struggle with orthorexia and restriction due to her own experience with disordered eating as a D1 athlete in her private practice, Expedition Nutrition. Over the next 32 minutes, we dive into how as a dietetic student you can push back against diet culture and adopt a more holistic approach. Nicole shares her experience as a dietetic intern. We discuss the lack of education on eating disorders in nu...2023-07-2332 min

The Food Therapy Podcast82. The Intersection of Trauma, Body Image and Race ft. Kimia MoghadamToday’s guest is psychotherapist, Kimia Moghadam. Kimia uses psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, and relational techniques emphasizing the here and now, seeking to build strong interpersonal relationships with clients. She hopes to help her clients feel a greater sense of self-acceptance, self-confidence, and growth. During our important conversation, we discuss what trauma is, the trauma spectrum and how it can show up in your body as well as addressing those traumas through trauma-informed therapy. We explore the idea that it's okay to start from a neutral place and work towards a positive view of our bodies rather than forcing ourselves to feel...2023-07-1036 min

The Food Therapy Podcast81. The lowdown on body neutral personal training with Jenna SternJoining the podcast today is Jenna Stern, a non-diet personal trainer, nutritional guide, and indoor cycling instructor from Philadelphia. She helps women ditch the black-and-white diet mentality and guides them toward a balanced, realistic, and sustainable lifestyle. Over the next 30 minutes, Jenna shares her journey to becoming a body-neutral trainer, her methods to find food freedom and practical tips on how to nourish your body. In today’s episode, we cover: Jenna’s journey to becoming a body-neutral trainer How to be body-neutral The importance of nourishing your body What is food freedom? Her three-to-one method for your workout routine Breakin...2023-06-2533 min

The Food Therapy Podcast80. Anti-diet approach to PCOS ft. Sam AbbottToday we are joined by Sam Abbott! Sam is a registered dietician and owner of PCOS Nutrition Company, she helps those with PCOS ditch diets, improve insulin resistance and balance hormones without feeling guilty or stressed about food. Sam shares her experiences with PCOS advocacy and provides insight on the challenges of obtaining a proper diagnosis and treatment. Sam shares practical tips to manage PCOS mentally, emotionally and physically without dieting. In this episode, we cover: What is PCOS? Signs and symptoms of PCOS Understanding insulin resistance and PCOS Inflammations role in developing PCOS Holistically managing your symptoms Res...2023-06-1132 min

The Food Therapy Podcast79. 3 Actionable Steps When Incorporating Gentle NutritionGentle nutrition is the final principle of intuitive eating which often means it is implemented last, we believe that you can implement it from the very beginning. In today’s episode we explore the topic of gentle nutrition, we chat about how you can actually incorporate nutrition into your intuitive eating journey without becoming obsessive. In this episode, we cover: Gentle nutrition for beginners [3:42] The hierarchy for high-quality foods [5:30] What is the intention behind choosing foods? [9:42] How to expand your idea of nutrient dense foods [16:14] Ditch expectations of what to eat [18:28] Connect with Brittany & Lauren: Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears B...2023-05-2821 min

The Food Therapy Podcast78. Brittany got married! Feat. a recap with maid of honor Missy ModellToday’s special guest is Brittany’s maid of honor and sister Missy. Since Lauren is away on vacation we are using this opportunity to do a full debrief on my wedding weekend! We discuss dealing with anxiety, why you shouldn’t feel the need to change your body, and dealing with post-wedding blues. In this episode, we cover: Dealing with feeling disassociated and my anxiety [2:12] Letting go and just existing in the moment [7:03] Bride bodies and shredding for the wedding [11:56] Having a self-care approach to the wedding [20:38] Blending families together and taking on a last name [25:26] Post-wedding blues [30:30] Best advice for...2023-05-1441 min

The Food Therapy Podcast77. Is your wardrobe summer ready?The warm sun rays are gracing our skies, we’re getting a lot more daylight, and we’re finally seeing patio furniture. That means summer is almost around the corner. With the summer months comes a lot more social activities including summer weddings. Although it's the best season weather-wise, it can also be triggering for your body image and self-esteem. So in today’s episode were chatting all things navigating summer clothes, body image, and practicing flexibility. In this episode we cover: The power of wearing clothes that fit you [2:29] Feeling discomfort in the summer months [5:04] Dealing with body image and socia...2023-05-0126 min

The Food Therapy Podcast76. Raising four Intuitive eating daughters Ft Jennifer DAmatoWe’re joined by the lovely Jennifer D’Amato, a coffee-loving Life Coach who helps women overcome negative self-talk and tap into intuitive eating. A mom to four daughters, Jennifer is on a mission to help women make peace with food, stop the restriction-overeat cycle and change generations to come! After dealing with her own struggles and disordered eating, Jennifer discusses how she found a peaceful relationship with food and started making up for lost time and important moments. She also discusses navigating motherhood and body dysmorphia, diet culture messaging around children, and how you can combat negative thoughts. In this ep...2023-04-1642 min

The Diet ObsessedLove the Haters, Onion Galette, Pistachio Martini, Cacio e Pepe, Food Therapy Pod Review, Healing Relationship with FoodOn this week's episode of "The Diet Obsessed Podcast" I discuss all the hate I'm getting in my reviews and the lovely comments people are leaving for me. I also discuss the delicious bakery I visited in Maine and how our start-up in Massachusetts is coming along. I then talk about an incredible new restaurant I tried and the amazing cocktails and food I experienced, while taking myself out on a date on Saturday night.Finally, I review a podcast I've never reviewed before, called "Food Therapy" hosted by two registered dieticians: Brittany Modell @nofoodfears on...2023-04-0353 min

The Food Therapy Podcast75. Life Update: Food poisoning, travel and wedding planningToday’s episode is a one-on-one catchup and life update episode. We talk about wedding planning, flight anxiety, and why we feel like the world is ending when we fall sick! In this episode we cover: Catching up on wedding planning [1:31] Dealing with flight anxiety [7:32] Thriving on familiarity and getting sick on vacation [13:15] Feeling dread when you’re sick [18:17] Connect with Brittany & Lauren: Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears Brittany’s Website: https://www.brittanymodellrd.com/ Lauren’s IG: @loandlemons Lauren’s Website: https://laurenrd.com/ 2023-04-0224 min

The Food Therapy Podcast74. ARFID the newer eating disorder on the blockToday we are joined by Lauren Sharifi, a registered dietician nutritionist based in Massachusetts who owns her own virtual private practice. Lauren specializes in ARFID (Avoiding Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and provides one on one group support for parents, teens, adults. During our conversation, Lauren discusses what ARFID is, navigating self shame around sensory issues and how you can parent while still having ARFID. In this episode, we cover: Everything you need to know about ARFID [1:11] The avoidant ARFID subtype and dealing with sensory differences [4:47] Neurodivergence, “picky eaters” and ARFID [7:43] Supporting loved ones with ARFID [11:53] What are safe foods [16:59] Removing the stig...2023-03-1935 min

The Food Therapy Podcast73. What you need to know about eating disordersToday is my first solo episode without Lauren, and I'm so excited to have the opportunity to chat with you directly. This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which is an annual campaign to educate the public about eating disorders. The aim is to provide hope, support and visibility to all those affected. During this episode, I give a quick overview about eating disorders, the different categories across the spectrum, how you can help someone heal from an eating disorder and finally, I answer your questions from Instagram. In this episode, we cover: An overview on Eating Disorders [1:39] Some functions ED’...2023-03-0535 min

The Food Therapy Podcast72. Ozempic: the “new” weight loss drug on the blockIn today’s episode, our guest Laurel Kimmerly joins us to speak on Ozempic, the new drug that has taken the world by storm for its purported weight loss benefits. Laurel, is a registered dietician diabetes educator with a focus on nutrition and food science and has seen firsthand how a spike in Ozempic usage has affected her clients. While Ozempic may seem like the one size fits all drug for people who struggle with weight issues, as Laurel points out, there is more to it than meets the eye. During our discussion, she shares how Ozempic is used for diab...2023-02-1925 min

The Food Therapy Podcast71. The New Era of AlcoholLately we have been noticing this cultural shift towards alcohol, where a lot more people are embracing a sober life, opting for a year-round dry January and focusing more on understanding the impact of alcohol on your health. In today’s episode, we explore this topic further, discussing sobriety, alcohol, and our own relationship with drinking. In this episode we cover: A shift towards embracing sobriety [1:15] Our thoughts on alcohol use [4:43] Social lives away from alcohol [10:40] The different stages of life and alcohol [17:36] Peer pressure and alcohol [21:18] Connect with Brittany & Lauren: Brittany’s IG: @nofoodfears Brittany’...2023-02-0527 min

The Food Therapy Podcast70. Parenting and Having Hard Conversations with The Dude TherapistWe are joined by Eli Weinstein, a social work therapist who has worked in a psych hospital intensive outpatient clinic and currently runs his own private practice in both New York and Nevada. He became a therapist and podcast host to fill a need for a more modern outlook on mental health and to create a more digestible and relatable view on mental health. During our chat, Eli explains how his childhood ADHD sparked his own interest in therapy and helping others, how the pandemic has impacted our views on gratitude and fear, what therapy really is like for those wh...2023-01-2248 min

The Food Therapy Podcast69. Life Planning for 2023Personally, we are not huge fans of New Year's resolutions because we feel that it tends to focus too much on diet and weight loss. Instead, we love setting goals for the new year, both personally and professionally because they are more focused on growth and milestones that you can achieve across the year. During the episode, we talk about intention and goal setting, our own personal and professional goals for 2023, and what you can do to set goals for the new year. In this episode we cover: Our personal goals for 2023 [0:16] Exploring more about human design [5:56] Setting wedding and ot...2023-01-0825 min

The Food Therapy Podcast68. The relationship between your gut and mental health ft. Alex D'Elia Today we are joined by Alex D’Elia, an integrative and functional registered dietitian and the owner of Olox nutrition, a virtual nutrition coaching company specializing in mind-body health and using food as medicine. During our conversation, Alex shares how her personal experience with mental health made her realize how essential food and lifestyle are in managing her symptoms and overall quality of life. She also talks about the difference between mental health illness versus dysfunction, the importance of gut health, and how your gut communicates with your brain! In this episode we cover: Alex shares her experience with mental healt...2022-12-2541 min

The Food Therapy Podcast67. How to support your mental health while on birth control ft. Alli MagierToday we are joined by Alli Magier, a registered dietitian, certified life coach and founder and CEO of Well by Alli. With her practice, she helps women get to the root cause of their symptoms to optimize their pre and post pregnancy health through nutrition, lifestyle and functional medicine testing. During our conversation, Alli discusses what motivated her to take control of her health, how birth control effects hormonal health and fertility, and why you need to take care of your diet. In today’s episode we cover: Alli shares more about her work [1:31] Everything you need to know about birth c...2022-12-1138 min

The Food Therapy Podcast66. The one where Lauren gets engagedThis is an exciting episode of the Food Therapy podcast as we celebrate Lauren’s engagement! During our discussion, Lauren shares the proposal story, how she is taking the time to enjoy the engagement, and dealing with the comparison of wedding culture. In this episode we cover: Lauren shares all the proposal story details [1:13] Taking the moment to enjoy the engagement [8:22] Navigating the pressure to look a certain way on your wedding day [16:10] Brittany shares triggers she's experienced while dress shopping [17:08] Avoiding comparison when planning your wedding [23:58] Discussing Love Is Blind (spoilers) [29:24] The Watcher TV Show [33:23] Connect with Brittany & Lau...2022-11-2736 min

The Food Therapy Podcast65. Thanksgiving survival guideWe've officially entered the holiday season with the very first celebration being Thanksgiving. We know that around this time of year there is a lot of fear and apprehension around food, which is completely normal. In this episode, we wanted to give you some action steps to help you feel prepared for your next holiday event. We discuss how society hypes up Thanksgiving as a massive feast, the fear around being around lots of food, why you do not need to overeat during Thanksgiving and how to handle comments around food and weight. In this episode we cover: The hype ar...2022-11-2023 min

The Food Therapy Podcast64. Is your disordered eating impacting your digestive health? ft. Marci EvansIn today’s episode, we are talking to Marci Evans, a food and body image healer practicing from a Health at Every Size and anti-oppression lens. She has dedicated her career to counseling, supervising, and teaching in the field of eating disorders. She is a certified eating disorder registered dietitian, supervisor, and certified Intuitive Eating counselor. Marci talks to us about digestive health, eating disorders, and the impact of nutrition and eating habits on our bodies and guts. In this episode we cover: The intersection between digestive disorders and eating disorders [2:57] Reasons for bloating and irregularity [8:50] The difference between discomfort and...2022-11-1347 min

The Food Therapy Podcast63. Intuitive eating mythsIn today’s episode we are going to be talking about some of the biggest misconceptions of intuitive eating because there certainly are a lot of them out there. When we were first introduced to the concept of intuitive eating as students, we were really confused, and we had our own preconceived notions. Thankfully, we’ve grown a lot and we now know just how powerful intuitive eating is and how it transforms your relationship with food. We talk about the fear of losing control over what you eat, the idea of being “healthy” and why intuitive eating is not another d...2022-11-0620 min

The Feel Good Nakd Podcast for WomenPART 3 - What is Intuitive Eating REALLY!? (Back to Holistic Wellness Series)How can we have more peace and less shame with ALL foods? (PART 3 of 3) In this special series we’re answering all your questions on non-diet nutrition and intuitive eating with two fabulous dieticians, Lauren Sharpe and Brittany Modell. As coaches and hosts of The Food Therapy podcast, they share how we can regain trust in our bodies and balance with food. Listen for holistic advice on transitioning from diet culture to intuitive eating and fitness. Share & spread the word that you CAN leave diet culture behind and still nourish your bod...2022-11-0119 min

The Feel Good Nakd Podcast for WomenPART 2 - What is Intuitive Eating REALLY!? (Back to Holistic Wellness Series)How can we have more peace and less shame with ALL foods? (PART 2 of 3) In this special series we’re answering all your questions on non-diet nutrition and intuitive eating with two fabulous dieticians, Lauren Sharpe and Brittany Modell. As coaches and hosts of The Food Therapy podcast, they share how we can regain trust in our bodies and balance with food. Listen for holistic advice on transitioning from diet culture to intuitive eating and fitness. Share & spread the word that you CAN leave diet culture behind and still nourish your bod...2022-11-0116 min

The Feel Good Nakd Podcast for Women#159 What is Intuitive Eating REALLY!? | PART 1 - Holistic Wellness SeriesHow can we have more peace and less shame with ALL foods? (PART 1 of 3) In this special series we’re answering all your questions on non-diet nutrition and intuitive eating with two fabulous dieticians, Lauren Sharpe and Brittany Modell. As coaches and hosts of The Food Therapy podcast, they share how we can regain trust in our bodies and balance with food. Listen for holistic advice on transitioning from diet culture to intuitive eating and fitness. Share & spread the word that you CAN leave diet culture behind and still nourish your body...2022-11-0114 min

The Food Therapy Podcast62. How to feel good naked ft. Chardét RyelIn today’s episode we are bringing sexy back -aka how to feel good naked! Obviously, this topic is important, because you should feel good naked, but we get that sometimes it isn’t as easy as it sounds. However, our guest is an expert on empowering women to feel good with their clothes on and off. Chardét Ryel is a Brazilian-American author, wellness entrepreneur and Behaviour Change Specialist, empowering women globally with body confidence and well-being beyond the weighing scale. During our conversation, Chardét talks about her own experience with body image and growing up mixed race, how she...2022-10-3028 min

The Food Therapy Podcast61. Your mom had slim fast you have ketoIn today’s episode, we are talking about the impact of intergenerational dieting. This is not only something we have dealt with personally but also something we see with a lot of our clients who have either dealt with this or want to know how to ensure they don’t let their potential children deal with diet culture passed on from family member to family member. During our conversation, we discuss how children process food behavior, your own experience with generational dieting, and learning to reflect on your own relationship with food to help inform how we deal with children In thi...2022-10-2322 min

The Food Therapy Podcast60. Am I binge eating? ft. Aaron FloresIn today’s episode, we talk to Aaron Flores, a registered dietitian nutritionist based out of Los Angeles, California with over 10 years of experience working ith eating disorders. He uses intuitive eating and Health at Every Size in his work to help individuals learn how to make peace with food and their bodies. More recently, he is the co-host of the popular podcast Dieticians Unplugged, as well as his new podcast Men Unscripted. During our conversation, Aaron talks about how to define eating disorders including binge eating, how binging is a manifestation of food restriction, why there are still biases in...2022-10-1746 min

The Food Therapy Podcast59. How to feel confident in the bedroom ft. Lindsey Schafer & Catherine TumminelloLet’s talk about sex baby! More specifically how to feel confident in the bedroom and let go of negative body image issues under the sheets. In today’s episode, we talk to Lindsey Schafer and Catherine Tumminello, psychotherapists at Boutique Psychotherapy who focus on various mental health topics, including body image, sexuality, and dating. They are also launching a new group focusing on bringing awareness to how negative body image can impact our dating and sex lives. During this very sexy conversation, Catherine and Lindsey share how messaging outside the bedroom impact your thoughts inside the bedroom, how to build...2022-10-0932 min

The Food Therapy Podcast58. We're Back!Welcome back to Season Two of Food Therapy! We are so excited to kick off this season off with so many amazing guests and topics that cover a wide range of content. In today’s episode, we want to catch you up with what we’ve been up to since our break from Season One. We talk about what we did over the summer, what to expect for season 2 and why it’s okay to struggle with letting go of clothes in your closet. In this episode we cover: What we’ve been up to over the summer and our upcoming fal...2022-10-0221 min

Go To Girlsintuitive eating, diet fads, + the F factor: an interview w/ Lauren (Lo) SharpeMeet our go to registered dietician, Lauren (Lo) Sharpe! Lauren is a force within the industry, focused on the concept of intuitive eating and food freedom, with a mission to help women eat what they love and live life to it’s fullest without any guilt attached. We talk diet fads, calorie counting, the best healthy snacks on the market, and more. Whether you've experienced anxiety around food or not, this episode is a must listen to learn more about the psychology and mental aspect of how we approach food. Learn more about Lauren's group coaching courses, personalized programs, the Em...2022-07-291h 01

The Food Therapy Podcast57. All things diabetes ft. Kristie MesserliNavigating nutrition can already be challenge for many, but it can be even more difficult when navigating a diabetes diagnosis. In today’s episode we talk to Kristie, a registered dietician, educator and expert on all things related to diabetes. During our conversation, Kristie talks about the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the factors that play into diagnosis, how to manage your diagnosis through nutrition and how to reframe negative self talk. In this episode we cover: Factors involved in the development of Type II diabetes [1:10] What Kristie focuses on with clients to help manage th...2022-06-0529 min

The Food Therapy Podcast56. Healing from narcissistic abuse ft. Dr. Z Perhaps the most famous example of a narcissistic relationship is the infamous Tinder Swindler. While this man was an extreme case, it’s quite common for many people to be in narcissistic relationships - but does that necessarily mean you’re destined for a doomed romantic connection? In today’s episode, we talk to Dr. Z, a Philadelphia-based, licensed clinical psychologist. She is a narcissistic relationship coach and also specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Dr. Z is a mental health contributor to various media outlets including Fox 29 News and CBS. She has been featured in several pub...2022-05-2948 min

The Food Therapy Podcast55. Will I ever stop feeling out of control around certain foods?In today’s episode we talk about the idea of habituation. This is something we see come up a lot with our own clients, and we wanted to explain how this idea applies in food and nutrition. We talk about how you can begin the process of habituation and the impact it can have on your overall relationship with food. In this episode we cover: What is habituation and how does it impact our relationship with food? [0:59] How habituation can help you feel more in control around food and stop being afraid of having certain foods in the house [4:44] The impa...2022-05-2228 min

The Food Therapy Podcast54. What do you do when your partner is no longer attracted to you? Ft. Shrink ChicksIn today’s episode we talk to our favourite duo, the Shrink Chicks, who are on a mission to make therapy and therapeutic topics more relatable and accessible. They have a popular podcast, as well as a private practice that aims to help make therapy less terrifying. Emmalee and Jen share more about their own specialization and how they came to form the Shrink Chicks. They also discuss how body image and sex correlate, why growth is inevitable and important in a relationship, and the pressure and shame around being “healthy.” In this episode we cover: Who are the Shrink Chicks? [1...2022-05-1540 min

The Food Therapy Podcast53. Egg freezing, PCOS and diet culture Ft. Sami Sage, CCO of BetchesIn today’s episode, we talk to the one and only Sami Sage, part co-founder, and chief creative officer at Betches. She's the host of the Betches Sup and Morning Announcements podcasts. Sami shares how the podcast went from a low-effort satirical blog to a full-blown brand to discussing the realities of body image and fertility issues. She shares how gentle nutrition has impacted her life, her approach to moving her body, and navigating a PCOS diagnosis. In this episode we cover: Starting the “Betches” brand [1:45] Lessons Sami learned from working with a dietician and her experience with intuitive eating [10:30] How PCOS t...2022-05-0844 min

The Food Therapy Podcast52. The one where Brittany goes wedding dress shoppingIn today’s episode, we are talking about the entire experience of wedding dress shopping. When new brides enter a dress store for the first time, they can feel completely out of their depth. Diet culture talk, feelings of comparison, and believing you don’t have the “perfect” body can start to overwhelm you, and honestly it’s the last thing you want to deal with as you wedding plan. Brittany shares her experience dress shopping in New York, discussion around the expectation of losing weight for your wedding and how to prepare for your next shopping trip! In this episode we...2022-05-0127 min

The Food Therapy Podcast51. How to get beach ready: non-diet editionIn today’s episode we are talking about the upcoming "summer body" season. We know there’s definitely some anxiety around clothing, specifically clothing that does not fit from the summer prior, along with wearing less clothing during the summer time. We share how to address those anxious feelings, why changing bodies are normal and tips for your next beach trip! In this episode we cover: Body image and "summer bodies" [3:26] Dealing with clothing that doesn’t fit [7:27] Swimsuits and coverups [10:07] Shorts season [13:46] Practice neutrality not perfection [15:53] Living in alignment with your body [18:40] Plan your beach trip [21:33] Connect with Brittany...2022-04-2426 min

The Food Therapy Podcast50. Infertility, TikTok, and the O word with Sammy PreviteIn today’s episode we are talking to Sammy Previte, a registered dietician certified Intuitive Eating counselor, certified personal trainer, owner of Find Food Freedom, co host of What The Actual Fork podcast and host of the Find Food Freedom podcast. During our conversation, Sammy shares her own experience with disordered eating habits and poor self-esteem. She talks about her own fertility issues, spreading intuitive eating via TikTok and dealing with trolls on social media, and reaching a place of healing after being in the diet sphere. In this episode we cover: Becoming an intuitive eating counselor and how the dieti...2022-04-1747 min

The Food Therapy Podcast49. How anti-anxiety medication changed our livesIn today’s episode we are talking about our own personal journeys with medication. Discussing medication openly seems like a taboo subject and there is still some stigma surrounding the open use of medication for anxiety. This includes feelings of personal embarrassment and feeling afraid to disclose this with doctors, friends or family. During our conversation, we share the ups and downs we faced through our own personal medication journey. We talk about our own personal fears around anti-anxiety medication, concerns about not feeling like ourselves, and how we felt once we took medication. In this episode we cover: Stigma aroun...2022-04-1029 min

The Food Therapy Podcast48. Recovering from perfectionism Ft. Grace BodeurPerfectionism is really more about associating a lot of your worth by associating it with how you look and perform. Although we know perfection isn’t a reality, many people struggle with that self trust and seek that external validation. When we feel we aren’t perfect, we suffer the feelings of guilt and shame. In today’s episode we are talking to Grace Brodeur, who is a professional who helps professionals break procrastination and perfectionism tendencies so that they can feel fulfilled, calm and competent. During our conversation, Grace shares her experience pivoting from engineering into focusing on a service ba...2022-04-0331 min

The Food Therapy Podcast47. Food is emotional: action steps for emotional eatingIn today’s episode we are talking about coping with emotions through food and why it shouldn’t be demonized, as it often is in society. We share why eating is emotional to begin with, why you have to practice self compassion, and the toolbox you can create to help you cope with emotions. In this episode we cover: Eating is emotional and sometimes it’s the only tool to self soothe [1:24] Determining when it’s hunger vs emotion and creating the right toolbox [4:30] Food restriction can also manifest as emotional eating [7:31] Mix and match the tools in your toolbox [10:20] How does co...2022-03-2724 min

The Food Therapy Podcast46. Weight is not a behavior Ft. Endocrinologist Dr. DodellIt’s no secret that weight stigma and fatphobia is a real life major problem in the healthcare field. Many patients in larger bodies have their health concerns overlooked and are often dismissed or told to just lose weight. Losing weight isn’t always the answer, but when the medical field is promoting this practice, it’s hard to believe there’s anyone who is doing things differently. Well, this time around we’re speaking with someone who actually believes and practices the HAES approach in his own clinic. In today’s episode we are talking to Dr. Gregory Dodell, a board certif...2022-03-2036 min

The Food Therapy Podcast45. What is thin privilege and why is it important to name it?Privilege is an important element to consider when discussing the different experiences of people. The idea of privilege means acknowledging that you possess a set of traits whether physical, economical, political or social that gives you an added advantage over someone else. In the world of dietetics and health, thin privilege is something we need to be discussing. Full transparency we both have thin privilege, but we think it's so important to really explain to listeners like what is thin privilege? How does it show up in everyday life? And why is this important for those who do have thin...2022-03-1322 min

The Food Therapy Podcast44. Navigating the postpartum world Ft. Deanna WolfeWhen athletes tear their ACL, or when people go through traumatic episodes, many doctors recommend 6 months to a year at a minimum for recovery. Yet, when new moms go through the experience of 9 months of pregnancy plus the body intensive trauma of giving birth, we’re expected to bounce back within 6 weeks. This pressure to bounce back, whether physically, emotionally or mentally, is unsustainable and unrealistic, but as women that message isn’t being spread enough. As a result, it can impact the way women and new moms view their bodies, their health and their nutrition. In today’s episode, we are t...2022-03-0632 min

The Food Therapy Podcast43. Building an intuitive movement empire Ft. Sadie Kurzban CEO of 305 FitnessWith the pandemic changing the way people worked out, many needed a creative and physical outlet. Lot’s of gyms and fitness studios changed and adapted their model to fit the new world order, and in doing so, some studios created new routines that were not only effective but super fun as well! In today’s episode, we are talking to Sadie Kurzban, CEO and founder of 305 Fitness, a live DJ dance workout studio with a mission to empower people to love themselves harder and express themselves louder. During our conversation, Sadie shares how her own cultural upbringing and childhood in Miami...2022-02-2724 min

The Food Therapy Podcast42. But what actually is Intuitive Eating?We talk about it a lot on this podcast, and we’re big fans of it, but there’s still a lot of misinformation around intuitive eating. Intuitive eating is an approach to food that promotes a healthy attitude toward eating and body image. In today’s episode, we are getting right down to the nitty gritty of what intuitive eating is - and spoiler alert, it has nothing to do with what programs like Noom. During our discussion we cover how intuitive eating allows you to build body trust, body appreciation and better self esteem, why it is a nuanced...2022-02-2028 min

The Food Therapy Podcast41. How to eat intuitively when living with Type 1 Diabetes Ft. Amanda CiprichType 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes, is a chronic auto-immune condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, thus requiring an individual to self-inject insulin. Different factors can lead to being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, including genetics and some viruses, and while it is common to be diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, it can develop in adults. While the diagnosis itself is tough, the road ahead is long and often filled with misinformation and fear. In today’s episode, we talk to Amanda Ciprich from T1D Nutritionist on Instagram. Amanda is a Diabetes Coach and Registered Dietitian Nutr...2022-02-1338 min

The Food Therapy Podcast40. When grief shows up out of no whereGrief is an emotion of deep sorrow and is a natural response to loss - especially for things like death. However, grief can also be about the emotional suffering you feel when someone or something you love is taken away from circumstances other than death. For example the loss and suffering many experienced due to the pandemic. The pandemic paved a whole new way forward filled with uncertainty while leaving our old comforting ways behind. In today’s episode, we talk to grief and its relationship to anxiety, sadness and feeling lost over a past life. We share our thoughts on t...2022-02-0626 min

The Food Therapy Podcast39. Approaching fitness from an anti-diet lens Ft. Gabby BarretoIn order for athletes to perform at their peak and continue to maintain their strength, it is important for them to be referred to a registered dietitian nutritionist for a personalized nutrition plan. However, more often than not, these plans and approaches to athlete nutrition focus more so on the aesthetic behind fitness (e.g. weight loss). Instead, it is important to prioritize cultivating respect for their bodies, understanding how to properly fuel their body and how to maintain a healthy relationship with food. In today’s episode, we talk to Gabriela Barreto, a registered dietician and personal trainer specializing in he...2022-01-3037 min

The Food Therapy Podcast38. The episode where Brittany gets engagedIn today’s episode, we’re taking the time to share some incredible and special news - Brittany’s engagement! Not food related, but just as important because we’re so thrilled to share the good news. During our conversation, Brittany shares how her fiancé popped the question, why finding the “one” isn’t as accurate as Hollywood portrays it, keeping your relationship private and the notorious diet culture that pops up during wedding planning. In this episode, we cover: How he popped the question [2:19] Special occasions during the pandemic and how do you really know if he’s the “one” [9:31] Dealing wi...2022-01-2334 min

The Food Therapy Podcast37. Overcoming disordered eating and stepping into your power Ft. Ali Bonar, CEO of OathausThere are so many amazing food brands and healthier alternatives to some of our favorite snacks in the food and wellness market. Sometimes the branding and messages behind these foods can be a bit problematic, because what exactly is "healthier" anyway? But, not all companies are like this. In today’s episode, we talk to Ali Bonar, CEO and Co-Founder of Oat Haus, the world’s first oat-based spread that literally tastes like liquid Teddy Grahams! The company is on a mission to bring joy and play back into eating. Ali created their flagship product, granola butter, while in recovery from h...2022-01-1641 min

The Food Therapy Podcast36. How to heal your relationship with food in the New YearIt’s officially 2022, and while you may be feeling brand new, there are probably people in your life who are also starting brand new things, like new diets or new food-based resolutions. Now this year might be different for you! You aren’t focused on trying to adopt a new diet, but it can be hard to maintain that mindset when your whole circle seems a bit more food-obsessed than normal. In today’s episode, we talk about what to do when every single person in your life is starting a new diet or engaging in certain food-related New Year’s resolutio...2022-01-0917 min

The Food Therapy Podcast35. Is full recovery from an eating disorder possible? Ft. Brooke GlazerIn today’s episode, we speak to Brooke Glazer, a registered dietitian, who specializes in helping people with eating disorders and disordered eating and healing their relationship with food in their bodies. Brooke believes that full recovery of an eating disorder is absolutely possible and wants to help people get there. During our conversation, Brooke speaks about recovering from her own eating disorder and how she uses her own experience to help others recover. She shares why your relationship to food (how you think about it and feel about it) is integral to recovery, things to look out for if you s...2022-01-0235 min

The Food Therapy Podcast34. Goal setting for the anti-dieterThe New Year is always exciting as it presents a new opportunity to have a fresh start. With that being said, many take this opportunity to adopt weight-focused and weight-driven resolutions that put unnecessary pressure on your body and your self-esteem. While it is okay to want to lose weight, it’s important to explore where that focus is coming from and if there is another way to shift that attention towards a goal or mindset that could serve you better. In today’s episode, we speak about a better approach to New Year’s resolutions. Rather than f...2021-12-2620 min

The Food Therapy Podcast33. Fat positive fertility ft. Nicola SalmonFat shaming is unfortunately commonplace in today’s society, but it can be especially harmful to pregnant women, and larger women trying to get pregnant. Shaming affects not only their physical health but also their mental health - especially when some women opt not to seek medical advice or support for fear of shame or discrimination. However, weight stigma and pregnancy is still a new avenue of research with many medical practitioners still unsure of how to navigate this field. In today’s episode, we speak with Nicola Salmon, a fat-positive fertility coach, and author of Fat and Fertile. She helps f...2021-12-1936 min

The Food Therapy Podcast32. Is social media impacting your mental health?It’s crazy to think just how far our lives have come with the advent of social media. Social media can impact us as humans in general, including our mental health and the unrealistic ideals supported by social media. We live in a day and age of instant access, constant scrolling, and double-tapping it almost seems impossible to leave it all behind. In today’s episode, we speak on the impact social media has on our lives. It can be really hard growing up around social media and having social media in our lives constantly, especially when we are faced with u...2021-12-1230 min

The Food Therapy Podcast31. Raising Anti-diet kids ft. Diana RiceAnti diet culture and intuitive eating always seems like something that applies to adults only, but the reason this exists is that as children we were most likely exposed to a mindset or an experience that forced us into an unhealthy food and body image relationship. In order to prevent damage in the future, what can we do for the next generation? Enter Diana Rice, a registered dietitian and the owner of Tiny Seed Family Nutrition, and the founder of Anti Diet Kids. She specializes in helping kids and adults ditch diet culture and develop healthy relationships...2021-12-0539 min

The Food Therapy Podcast30. Dealing with weight gainFor most people, one of the hardest things to adjust to once adopting an intuitive eating lifestyle is weight gain. It’s not easy to make sense of this completely normal change to your body after having restrictive eating patterns for so long. Societally it’s not “acceptable” to gain weight, and this can lead to feelings of shame, guilt, anger and may even push you to readopt habits that place more harm on your body than good. While you know weight gain is a possibility with intuitive eating, how can you deal with it? In this episode, we share our experiences...2021-11-2834 min

The Food Therapy Podcast29. Pressure to be perfect in the dance world ft. Rachel FineWhile we know our food habits are formed by our experiences growing up, what happens when your food habits are so deeply attached to your profession? In this episode, we talk to Rachel Fine, a former professional dancer turned registered dietician nutritionist who found Point Nutrition in 2013. Rachel specializes in nutrition education to dancers of all ages and levels, and focuses on combining the principles of performance nutrition with a non diet approach to eating. During our conversation, Rachel shares how her life as a dancer informed her food decisions growing up, and what eventually l...2021-11-2146 min

The Food Therapy Podcast28. How to set boundaries at your holiday dinnerThe holidays can be a really great time of the year, but it can also be a tricky time for people who are in the process of healing their relationship with food. That's because during the Christmas season, people love to engage in diet talk, whether that be nosey relatives commenting on your food choices or a friend commenting on how “great” you look despite all of us living through a global pandemic. Whatever the comments, this time of year can be triggering. In this episode, we discuss ways you can prepare yourself to handle the holiday diet talk and some act...2021-11-1423 min

The Food Therapy Podcast27. Eating disorders, weight stigma and bariatric surgery ft. Juliet James*Trigger warning: Content of this episode includes topics such as eating disorders and suicidal ideation* In today's episode, we interview Juliet James, a queer, pansexual, fat babe who writes about mental health, eating disorders and the social and emotional challenges of being fat in a thincentric culture. You can read more of her work on Medium. In this episode, you'll hear: Juliet’s experience growing up and how restrictions around food by family members led to disordered eating and eventually an eating disorder Why traditional diets never worked for Juliet and actually led to wei...2021-11-0754 min

The Food Therapy Podcast26. Do you feel anxious in your relationships?In this episode you’ll hear: Brittany and Lauren talk about anxiety and romantic relationships. How does anxiety show up and what do the different attachment styles look like? Lauren shares her own personal experience with anxiety and relationships (including friendships) and how she had to learn to trust herself (2:23) Brittany opens up about dealing with an emotionally abusive relationship when she was young and how this impacted the way she approached relationships as she grew older and sought partnerships with people with avoidant attachment styles. How does your attachment style impact your relationship? (7:28) The impact of anxiety on friendships...2021-10-3122 min

The Food Therapy Podcast25. The truth about weight science ft. Maggie LandesIn today's episode, we interview Maggie Landes, a board-certified physician, public health nutritionist, and anti-diet wellness expert. She created her signature getEATfluenced® coaching program to help women who are exhausted with chronic dieting, be able to fix their food overwhelm and live a full and unrestricted life pursuing their personal passions and attain optimal health without the distraction of rigid eating behavior. She is also the creator and host of “The Eatfluencer Podcast” where she and her guests dig into the mindset work required to construct a healthy, complete, and high-quality life unlimited by the oppression of diet culture. 2021-10-2451 min

The Food Therapy Podcast24. Help, I can't trust myself around Halloween candyIn this episode you’ll hear: Brittany and Lauren talk about all things Halloween- the candy, the guilt, and the narrative around Halloween sweets. They share their favorite sweets, what it was like growing up to consuming Halloween treats and why there is so much fear around Halloween candy? (1:47) Why do we feel more in “control” when we restrict and/or binge on certain foods? Brittany shares her story of orthorexia and why Halloween was always the time to “cut” out sugar and candy (4:45) How anxiety ties in with food restriction and certain holidays. Brittany and Lauren discuss the narrative around die...2021-10-1730 min

The Food Therapy Podcast23. Life after loss; losing a loved one to suicide ft. Susan WarnerIn today's episode, we interview Susan Warner Susan is an educator, wife and mother. Her journey is a perfect example of life’s contradictions. A storybook marriage of 38 years and two magnificent children, she existed in the comfort of an extraordinary cocoon of family and friends. Enter the devasting suicide of her 34 year-old son and then the subsequent death of her husband 6 months later of a virulent cancer in a eight week diagnosis to death, Susan is a story of acceptance, pushing on and not being defined by social emotional norms. She is living her best life, making choices that...2021-10-1029 min

The Food Therapy Podcast22. How to incorporate gentle nutrition ft. Rachael HartleyIn today's episode, we interview Rachael Hartley, RD, LD, a Columbia, SC-based nutrition therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor and nationally-recognized food and nutrition expert who is passionate about helping others rediscover the joy of eating and foster a healthier relationship with food. She is the founder of Rachael Hartley Nutrition, a weight-inclusive practice where she specializes in disordered eating and healing from chronic dieting, IBS and other digestive disorders, and women's health. She also runs the popular blog The Joy of Eating, where she shares practical intuitive eating advice and non-diet recipes, and is featured regularly in national media...2021-10-0330 min

The Food Therapy Podcast21. It's okay if you want to lose weightIn this episode you’ll hear: Why it’s okay to want to lose weight and how you can still adopt intuitive eating patterns without focusing on the end goal of weight loss as the only goal to self-acceptance. (0:55) Destigmatizing weight loss as a normal human desire without needing to feel bad about it. Brittany and Lauren share their experience with intuitive eating and how they reached a point of acceptance and peace with it (5:56) Brittany shares how creating a cost-benefit analysis when it comes to continuing to diet for intentional weight loss versus stopping your diet can help give you...2021-09-2617 min

The Food Therapy Podcast20. Becoming a body confidence influencer ft. Brynta PonnIn today's episode, we interview Brynta Ponn, a body confidence influencer and social media powerhouse from Toronto represented by Shine Talent Group, the leading influencer talent management agency. Brynta is encouraging people to live unapologetically and embrace their bodies through honest conversation and comedic content. She was a speaker at The BodCon 2021, the first-ever virtual body confidence conference. TheBodCon, created by Shine Talent Group, is hosting monthly events to create positive change on how we view our bodies. Learn more at TheBodCon.com. In this episode you’ll hear: In this episode you’ll hear: Brynta's goal is to s...2021-09-1938 min

The Food Therapy Podcast19. Can you meal prep as an intuitive eater?In this episode you’ll hear: What is meal preparedness and does it have the ability to help you with intuitive eating? (1:01) A big piece of satisfaction and sustainability that comes from intuitive eating is making sure you're switching your meals up (5:52) Feeling frustrated about thinking about food? Brittany and Lauren share some advice on dealing with the hunger, food stress and food scarcity mentality (8:22) Strategies when it comes to meal preparedness, where to start and how to maintain this eating lifestyle (14:34) How meal delivery services can help with inspiration or deal with food prep stress (19:24) Leftovers help save time, and m...2021-09-1229 min

The Food Therapy Podcast18. Can you intuitively eat with PCOS? Ft. Julie Duffy DillonIn today's episode, we interview Julie Duffy Dillon, a Fat Positive Registered Dietitian, Eating Disorder Specialist, and Food Behavior Expert partnering with people with PCOS on their Food Peace Journey™️. You can hear on her weekly podcast, Love Food. Learn more about her work including courses for PCOS at JulieDillonRD.com. In this episode you’ll hear: What PCOS is and how it is diagnosed (3:58) Common symptoms that people usually come to Julie with like mood disorders, menstruation patterns, and other things like weight change (6:46) How intuitive eating and giving yourself permission to eat can help counter a more r...2021-09-0537 min

The Food Therapy Podcast17. Is food addiction real?In this episode you’ll hear: Brittany and Lauren debunk what really goes in your brain when you deal with an addiction. What’s the science behind being addicted to food? (1:46) How is food associated with reward neurons in our brain, in addition to hormones like dopamine? (4:07) Brittany and Lauren discuss how a Yale study that dealt with addiction in rats is flawed and not based in proper clinical evaluations (6:02) Are FFQ’s (Food Frequency Questionnaires) actually accurate in dealing with food research and addiction? (8:12) One way to combat food addiction is to introduce food to yourself in a way that fee...2021-08-2918 min

The Food Therapy Podcast16. What to do when you feel uncomfortable in your body ft. Brianna Campos In today's episode, we interview Brianna (Bri) Campos is a licensed mental health counselor based in New Jersey. As a body image educator and the founder of Body Image With Bri, she’s passionate about all things body image and practices through the lens of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating. Utilizing a weight-inclusive approach, she combines her clinical skills and lived experience to teach others how to maneuver through their own unique body image journeys. In this episode you’ll hear: Bri defines what body image is and explains how she got into her line of work. (0:41) What is body...2021-08-2242 min

The Food Therapy Podcast15. How can I incorporate mindful movement?In this episode you’ll hear: Brittany and Lauren explore a range of issues under the idea of “mindful movement.” What is mindful movement, why do people get turned off by exercise after years of chronic dieting? What are some of the mental and physical benefits of movement? (2:13) Brittany and Lauren shares what their relationship with exercise looked like in the past, as as child and as they grew older (3:12) There is a spectrum to movement and exercise. But how does chronic dieting impact your relationship with exercise? Diet culture has turned exercise into losing weight and presenting a physical appearan...2021-08-1534 min

The Food Therapy Podcast14. Hey mom, your relationship with food is impacting your child. Ft. Gabi Kahn In today's episode, we interview Gabi Kahn, non-diet dietitian and owner of Methodd Nutrition. She works with moms who struggle with the vicious diet cycle and want to create a healthy relationship with food and their body in order to help themselves and protect their young daughters from a lifetime of dieting. In this episode you’ll hear: Gabi shares why her niche is on food relationships between mom’s and their daughters (2:30) How a mother’s relationship with food affects her child's relationship with food (6:41) Diets sometimes stem from a place of love and nurture, but it still has detrimen...2021-08-0833 min

The Food Therapy Podcast13. Do you have food guilt?In this episode you’ll hear: Morality and how we label food has a profound impact on our psyche (1:55) Brittany and Lauren share their experience with food guilt and restrictive eating (4:34) There are different forms of guilt associated with food and our own beliefs (7:32) Where do our food behaviors and guilt stem from? (9:12) Recognizing our thoughts are not necessarily facts and digging into the root of where our beliefs originate (11:41) Distinguishing between the subjective and objective when it comes to characteristics about food (14:49) Why it takes work to create new neural pathways after years of having the same tho...2021-08-0118 min

The Food Therapy Podcast12. Eating with ADHD ft. Becca KingIn today's episode, we interview Becca King, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Charlotte, North Carolina. As an adult with ADHD who struggled for years with disordered eating, Becca is passionate about helping other adults with ADHD who struggle with binge eating, chronic dieting, and body image issues find food freedom and improve their self-esteem. She uses the Principles of Intuitive Eating and a Health at Every Size approach to nutrition for ADHD in her virtual practice. In this episode you’ll hear: Why we still need more resources about ADHD and the guilt and shame surrounding it (2:45) How do...2021-07-2550 min

The Food Therapy Podcast11. PSA: we need carbsIn this episode you’ll hear: Many clients come to Brittany and Lauren with a fear of carbs because they are afraid they will make them gain weight (2:40) Teaching clients how food is broken down and utilized (6:26) Our brains can’t store glucose, we actually need carbs to help out (8:29) Workouts that aren’t properly fueled harm our body (9:31) What happens when we don’t eat carbs (13:06) What is a neuropeptide and how does it impact our eating habits? (17:10) Why does our body crave carbs? (21:25) Giving yourself permission to eat the full amount of carbs you want to eat (24:32) The connecti...2021-07-1837 min

The Food Therapy Podcast10. Why do we binge? ft. Marissa MilukIn today's episode, we interview Marissa Miluk, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Binge Eating Coach. Marissa works with individuals who struggle with their relationship with food and body image. When Marisa hit rock bottom she realized that her pursuits of becoming an actress were clouded by diet culture and the industry wasn't what she thought it was. (8:36) One of the biggest pieces in recovery is that you have to trust this journey and trust this process and you can’t put conditions around it. (13:24) Marisa share how her eating disorder was tied to her need for control when ev...2021-07-1137 min

The Food Therapy Podcast9. How your relationship with food impacts your other relationshipsIn this episode you’ll hear: How our relationship with food impacts our romantic, familial, and friend relationships (4:42) How often you think about food is related to your relationship with food itself (5.33) Lauren and Brittany share their stories about their previous relationship with food and how it impacted them when going out with friends (8:49) When people make comments about eating habits, its a projection of their own food insecurities (12.52) Genetics plays a huge role in our eating habits and body size (15:15) Relationships, in general, are affected by your relationship with food, but how does it impact the dating aspect of th...2021-07-0527 min

The Food Therapy Podcast8. Relationships and attraction beyond looks ft. Gabby ValdesIn today's episode, we interview Gabby Valdes, a dating coach who helps singles looking for love find their special someone to enjoy life with. Gabby has helped dozens of singles finally find a healthy and committed relationship. In this episode you’ll hear: Our attachment styles are based on we how we first learned to love as children and impact how we love as adults. (3:54) Healthy relationships and healthy love according to a dating coach. (12:09) Advice for people using dating apps - what information should you put in your profile? (28:27) Gabby shares six easy signs to help filter ou...2021-06-271h 00

The Food Therapy Podcast7. What is a summer body anyway?In this episode you’ll hear: How diet culture pushes the image and messaging around summer body which hurts our mental health and our relationship with food. (1:24) While it’s normal for humans to compare themselves to other humans, you’ll hear questions to ask yourself to help sort through why it’s happening. (4:11) Two social media tips for diversifying the images you see and how to clear out those that trigger you or make you feel bad when consuming their content. (6:35) Mindset insights for accepting your body today and taking steps to enjoy your summer even if the pand...2021-06-2033 min

The Food Therapy Podcast6. Body Image and re-entering the world post covid ft. Molly SeifertIn today's episode, we interview Molly Seifert, is a Body Image Coach and Mentor who helps women feel comfortable in their body as it changes with Intuitive Eating. Molly is on a mission to empower more women to radically love themselves and their bodies! It lights her up to watch women be their full selves, unapologetically! In this episode, you'll hear: Molly's journey with body image, how her relationship with food started after an IBS diagnosis, and how her health coaching practice shifted after learning about intuitive eating. (1:27) How to handle body comparison coming out of...2021-06-1349 min

The Food Therapy Podcast5. Can you intuitively drink alcohol?In this episode you’ll hear: A conversation about intuitive eating and alcohol, and the impact of alcohol on our overall sleep, stress, well being, and anxiety. (01:02) Experience with alcohol during college, an increase in drinking during the world wide pandemic, and learning how alcohol impacts the body. (4:45) The relationship of alcohol with disordered eating and how it can present itself as "drunkorexia" or lead to binging. (9:55) Why it’s important to eat a well balanced meal the day after drinking, alcohol has an impact on your blood sugar. (14:17) Similar to food cravings, be deliberate in your drink choi...2021-06-0636 min

The Food Therapy Podcast4. Why you should stop commenting on weight ft. Dr. Morgan FrancisIn today's episode, we interview Dr. Morgan Francis, a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Therapist whose mission is to break through the mental health shame game. In this episode you’ll hear: The importance of refraining from commenting on people’s bodies so we can shift our focus from the physical appearance to non appearance related compliments. (2:45) What to do if your child or friend comes to you expressing a desire to go on a diet in order to lose weight. (8:26) How to appropriately and respectfully set boundaries when you don’t want t...2021-05-3036 min

The Food Therapy Podcast3. Weight stigma in healthcare: the real epidemic ft. Dr. Natasha LarmieIn today's episode, we interview Dr. Natasha Larmie, a weight inclusive GP who is campaigning for an end to weight stigma in the medical profession. In this episode you’ll hear: Natasha’s background and her experience dealing with body image issues from a young age as a general practitioner in the UK. (1:16) Her dive into the concept of brain health vs mental health and what it means in today’s world navigating COVID-19. (6:12) The biological impact of dieting and what our bodies are experiencing when we choose to restrict our food choices. (8:45) Why health practitioners prescrib...2021-05-2357 min

The Food Therapy Podcast2. Don't panic, we too have anxietyIn this episode you’ll hear: Brittany and Lauren share their mental health stories and what it was like during childhood, adolescence, adulthood and where they are today. (0:51) When Lauren first started to know she had anxiety and what it looked like as a child living with this. (4:52) How Princess Diana’s unexpected death caused worry for Brittany because her mother had a physical resemblance to her. (9:20) In high school how Lauren’s separation anxiety turned into panic attacks with the pressure of being on high level sports teams. (11:58) Four months into freshman year, Lauren started having horrible insomn...2021-05-2352 min

The Food Therapy Podcast1. True life: we had disordered eatingIn this episode you’ll hear: Brittany shares when she first realized she wanted to lose weight and that she spent most of her childhood and adolescence on some type of diet. (1:48) In preparation for her bat mitzvah, Brittany went to Weight Watchers for the first time and started seeing a nutritionist. (3:41) An important note about body image work and it’s healing relationship with food, because people will like you or not based on personality not body size. (7:13) Brittany’s biggest struggle with food was perfectionist eating which led to eliminating foods then entire food groups. (11:21) How each o...2021-05-2359 min

The Food Therapy PodcastWelcome to The Food Therapy PodcastWelcome to The Food Therapy Podcast, where we talk honestly and openly about mental health, diet culture bs, and food freedom. We are your co hosts, Brittany Modell, owner of Brittany Modell Nutrition and Wellness, and Lauren Sharpe, owner of Empower Method Nutrition. We are Food Freedom Registered Dietitians who have struggled with mental health, poor body image and disordered eating behaviors. We are on a mission to dismantle diet culture, normalize conversations around mental health and empower you as you heal your relationship with food and your body. We created Food Therapy...2021-05-1801 min