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True Spirituality with AngeEP 98 Food and spirituality with Leah Kern Leah Kern is a spiritual intuitive eating coach with a background in clinical dietetics. She feels that her jewish ancestors and culture connect her to something very special when it comes to the work that she does. And she sees the spiritual side of her work as informed by her culture and faith because it asks her to be in awe of the smallest things. And for her, spirituality is being able to connect to that awe of life. She has a quote by a rabbi on her website...2025-07-2551 min

Shoulders Down🫠 How To Cope When The Whole World's On OzempicIn this episode, we revisit the topic of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. You’ll hear from 7 guests: therapists, dietitians, former clients, and people who’ve personally used GLP-1sEach person shares how they’re navigating intuitive eating and body acceptance in a culture obsessed with weight loss.This episode features several guests who have already appeared on the show. Here are links to their original episodes:Jamie’s Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/lived-experience-with-ozempic-jamies-story-an/id1616910063?i=1000617648346Aaron’s Episode: https://leahkernrd.com/masculinity-body-image-and-disordered-eating-with-aaron-flores-rd/Kate’s Episode: https://leahkernrd.com/raising-intui...2025-07-211h 07

Shoulders Down🔎 How to Use a Nutrition Label as an Intuitive EaterIn this episode, we’re reclaiming nutrition facts from the clutches of food rules and fear. You’ll learn how to approach a nutrition label without spiraling into judgment or rigid thinking—and how these labels can actually support you in honoring your body’s needs.We cover:Why serving sizes are often arbitrary (and not worth stressing over)How to assess if a food will be satisfying and sustaining—beyond just caloriesWhat to do when a meal leaves you hungry an hour later (hint: it’s probably missing fat)Why “high calorie” isn’t a bad thing—and how...2025-06-1630 min

Shoulders Down🍒 Being Messy, Self-Compassion, & Values Alignment with Abbie AttwoodIn this episode, Abbie Attwood, a non-diet, weight-inclusive provider, joins us to talk about:How struggling with anxiety led her into disordered eatingThe role of being a competitive runner Social justice as a motivating force for recoveryWhy self-compassion won't make you "lazy"The messiness of being humanMentioned in the Episode:📚Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter PackLeah episode on Abbie's podcast Are The Intuitive Eating Dietitians Alright?More From Abbie:Abbie's WebsiteAbbie's SubstackMore From Leah:📚Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter PackApply to The Embodied...2025-06-0258 min

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MSThe Crunchy Wellness Spiral: Anxiety, Orthorexia, and the Pressure to Be the "Healthy One" with Anti-Diet Dietitian Leah KernThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.comAnti-Diet Dietitian Leah Kern joins the pod to discuss her experience with all the ways that the “crunchy granola identity” can create a funnel into disordered eating, body image struggles, and overall suffering. She and Abbie share their experiences with anxiety, the intersection of spirituality and environmentalism, and how the personal responsibility narrative can become harmful with food choices.Listen to hear more on:- Leah’s experience with disordered eating- Her path to becomi...2025-05-1934 min

Shoulders Down🌵7 Unpopular Takes on Intuitive Eating & Body ImageTune in to hear 7 of my unpopular takes as an intuitive eating dietitian. Resources mentioned: How IE impacts metabolism and digestionYou're not wrong for desiring intentional weight lossRachel Hartley Episode on Gentle Nutrition More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight fro...2025-05-1922 min

Diet Culture Rebel PodcastCannabis Use & Intuitive Eating with Leah Kern, RDIn today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s rarely discussed in the intuitive eating space—cannabis. Registered dietitian Leah Kern joins me to explore how cannabis and intuitive eating can coexist, and why blaming “the munchies” for out-of-control eating misses the bigger picture. Leah shares: Why cannabis can heighten pleasure around food (and why that’s not a bad thing) What actually drives binge-like eating when high, and how diet culture plays a role How to build interoceptive awareness and body trust outside of altered states Real-world...2025-05-1434 min

Shoulders Down⚠️ Beware of Mental RestrictionIn this episode we’ll explore whether you’re ACTUALLY giving yourself permission, or if you’re still mentally restricting...We’ll cover:mental restriction versus physical restrictionHow this manifests (client stories, personal stories, Alex o)Sneaky ways mental restriction can show upHow to move past mental restrictionMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekl...2025-05-0511 min

Shoulders Down🫠 When Clothes Don’t Fit & You Feel Like a FailureIn this episode, we unpack why seasonal wardrobe changes can trigger body shame, how to navigate the grief that comes with body changes, and tools to meet yourself with more compassion (and way less spiraling).More specifically, we’ll explore:Why the seasonal wardrobe switch can trigger body image distressA 6-step framework to navigate clothing that no longer fitsReal-life client tools for reframing body shamePractical tips to make the process less overwhelmingSupportive mindset shifts and grief validationGentle reframe phrases you can actually believeResources Mentioned:Anti-Diet Media List: https://leahkernrd.ka...2025-04-2142 min

Shoulders Down🗣️ Finding Your Food Voice & PCOS with Julie DillonIn this episode, I'm joined by eating disorder dietitian, podcaster, speaker, and writer, Julie Dillon.Julie's food and body story The origin of "finding your food voice"The 3 universal qualities of a food voice "Dear Food" letters and the value of personifying foodWhy weight loss won't "cure" PCOS Evidenced-based treatments for PCOS Resources Mentioned:Episode mentioning how research is just one way of knowing with Dr. Lizzy PopeMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my pers...2025-04-0753 min

Shoulders Down🎨 12 Reflections From 12 Months Off InstagramIn this episode I’m covering::12 reflections from 12 months off InstagramHow leaving IG relates to intuitive eating workThe many similarities between social media and diet cultureResources Mentioned:Why I’m leaving InstagramAre The Intuitive Eating Dietitians Alright? My Episode on Off The Grid More From Leah:Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter PackApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget...2025-03-2426 min

Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media🌊 What Really Happens When You Leave Social Media — with Leah KernLeaving social media isn’t always the most profitable decision… but maybe it taps into something even more lucrative?In this episode, I’m joined by Leah Kern, an anti-diet dietitian who left social media a year ago and has experienced ups and downs in her business since.For the first half of our conversation, we explore Leah’s path onto and off of social media, including how she used to get clients on Instagram and how she finds clients now.Then in the second half of our chat, we discuss how intuitiv...2025-03-121h 10

Find Your Food Voice[Interview] Weed and Intuitive Eating with Leah KernJulie Duffy Dillon and Leah Kern explore the intersection of intuitive eating and cannabis use. They discuss the challenges of binge eating while high, the importance of understanding one's motivations for using cannabis, and practical tips for managing food relationships in altered states. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the exploration of new neural pathways in the journey towards a healthier relationship with food.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Fo...2025-03-1132 min

Shoulders Down🌼 10 Lessons From 10 Years of Intuitive EatingIn this solo episode, I reflect on 10 lessons I've learned in my 10 years as an intuitive eater.Resources Mentioned:Finding Pleasure in Movement with Hannah Husband: https://leahkernrd.com/finding-pleasure-in-movement-with-hannah-husband/Trader Joes Meal Ideas: https://leahkernrd.com/quick-trader-joes-meal-ideas-from-an-intuitive-eating-dietitan/Trader Joe's Snack Ideas: https://leahkernrd.com/easy-trader-joes-snacks-from-an-intuitive-eating-dietitian/More From Leah:Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter PackApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn...2025-03-1040 min

Shoulders Down🩺 Can You Manage Your Cholesterol with Intuitive Eating?In this episode, I cover:What is cholesterolWhat is HDL, what is LDL, why is one often considered good and one badHow much does dietary cholesterol impct blood cholesterol levelsWhat are the components that contribute to cholesterol levelsWeight neutral, non-diet approaches to managingcholesterolIs your cholesterol your fault?Resources mentioned:SDOH blog post: https://leahkernrd.com/the-social-determinants-of-health-and-intuitive-eating/egg study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26864369/The Rosetto Effect: https://www.pbs.org/video/italian-americans-introduction/5 reasons why weight doesnt determine health: https://leahkernrd.com/👉-5-reasons-why-your-weight-doesnt-determine-your-health/Cholesterol HAES Health Sheet: https://haeshealthsheets.com/high-cholesterol/Mor...2025-02-2455 min

Shoulders Down🤝 5 Ways To Earn Back Your Body's TrustIn this solo episode, I cover .Why body trust mattersA story about my cats that related to body trustHow diet culture messes with body trust5 ways to rebuild body trustMore From Leah:Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter PackApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtube ChannelSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from...2025-02-1032 min

Shoulders Down😬 Are The Intuitive Eating Dietitians Alright?In this solo episode, Leah asks the question: If intuitive eating is about healing your relationship with food so your whole life doesn't have to be about food, what does it mean if you then go and make your whole life about food...She explores:How she came to ask this questionReflection on her personal evolution as a dietitian and (former) content creator on IGSome concerns about Intuitive eating content creators, and explore what I mean when she means when she says “are the intuitive eating dietitians okay"Resources Mentioned:Why I'm le...2025-01-2732 min

Shoulders Down👁️ Reclaiming Your Attention: Social Media, Selfies, & Self-Love with Amelia HrubyIn this episode, I'm joined by feminist writer, podcaster & producer, Amelia Hruby. Together we discuss:Amelia’s unconventional way into the anti-diet worldthe ways in which pursuing a philosophy PhD added to the “soup” of Amelia’s break up with diet cultureHow taking selfies helped Amelia heal her relationship with her bodyThe reason why Amelia desires self-love, not just self-acceptnaceHow leaving diet culture led amelia to leave social mediaThe ways in which social media and diet culture steal our attentionMore From Amelia:Selfies For Radical Self-LoveAmelia's Website: https://www.ameliahruby.com/Off The Grid: htt...2025-01-131h 09

Shoulders Down🥂 How to Kickstart Your Healthy New Year Without Going On Another DietIn this episode, Leah covers:Why this “all-in” approach is doomed to fail (and why it’s not your fault!)Reminder about what constitutes a dietSome reflections questions as you think about setting food/ body/ health related goals for 2025the research on the sustainability of dietsA powerful client storyResources Mentioned:To view the research mentioned in the episode, download this free PDF guideAre You On A Diet Without Knowing It?More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to Leah's Youtub...2024-12-3020 min

Shoulders Down💖 You're Not Wrong For Desiring Weight LossIn the intuitive eating space, we often hear that weight loss isn’t the goal—and in many ways, that’s true. But there’s a nuance here that’s sometimes overlooked. It’s easy for the message to come across as judgment toward those who do desire intentional weight loss, and that’s not what I believe we should be doing.In this episode, we talk about:Whether or not you can do intuitive eating if you still desire weight lossHow to hold the desire for weight loss while working on your body imageWhats underneath the desire for...2024-12-1644 min

Shoulders Down🤢 What To Do After A BingeIn this episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable aftermath of a binge. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling regretful or sick from overeating, you're not alone. We cover:5 things NOT to do after a binge and what to do insteadWhy shaming yourself harms you physiologicallyHow to treat yourself with self-compassion and curiosityGentle tools to help your body move through the uncomfortable aftermath of a bing Resources Mentioned:My Story (Unfiltered, The Whole Saga) podcast episodeLindsay Everhart's episode on Self compassionKristen Neff's pillars of self compassion10 Principles of Int...2024-12-0241 min

Shoulders Down🦃 How to Survive Diet Talk, Body Comments & Temptations To Overeat Around The HolidaysIn this episode, we cover:My story with navigating the holiday season before and after becoming an intuitive eater and healing my body imageCommon hurdles to navigating the holidays as an intuitive eaterSpecific tips for handling loved-ones still entrenched in diet cultureHow to avoid eating past comfortable fullness at the big holiday meal(s)Dealing with the desire to fill the void of unmet needs with food Moving through the sadness that can come up when a delicious celebratory meal is coming to an end. Navigating the situation where you’re being hosted for the holidays and don’t have...2024-11-181h 06

Shoulders Down⚖️ Can You Eat Intuitively & Lose Weight?In this solo episode, Leah answers the question: Can you eat intuitively and lose weight? She covers:Set-Point Weight TheoryHow to know what will happen to your weight when you start intuitive eatingThe difference between intentional and unintentional weight lossWhat to do if you don’t like your set point weightResources Mentioned:To view the research mentioned in the episode, download this free PDF guideWhat We're Getting Wrong About Body Image with Bri Campos5 Reasons Why Your Weight Doesn't Determine Your HealthWant to read this episode in blog post format? Click He...2024-11-1134 min

Shoulders Down🍩 Diabetes & Intuitive Eating: Non-Diet Approaches to Blood Sugar with Dr. Gregory DodellIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by weight-inclusive, anti-diet, board certified endocronolgist, Dr. Gregory Dodell.Together, we discuss:Greg's story going from a weight-normative medicine approach to weight-inclusiveThe many factors that impact blood sugar controlWhy pursuing intentional weight loss is not the answer to controlling blood sugarEvidenced-based, weight-inclusive interventions to manage diabetesRemoving self-blame with a diabtes diagnosisMaking sense of the research claiming that being higher weight is associated with increased risk of DM. More from Dr. Dodell:Follow Greg on InstagramGreg's NYC-based practiceMore from Leah...2024-10-2849 min

Shoulders Down✈️ How To Stop Overeating When TravelingIn this episode, we talk about why overeating happens when you're off your typical routine such as when traveling. Then I give you my top tip to stop overeating in these situations. Plus, I share about my personal story with eating past comfortable fullness when traveling, at special events, celebratory meals, babysitting, and hosting. The Overcoming Overeating Workshop: https://leahkernrd.kartra.com/page/Ssw44More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content...2024-10-1426 min

Shoulders Down💰 Are You Binge…Spending? Where Budget Culture Meets Diet CultureIn this episode, I talk to financial therapist, Rachel Duncan. We chat about:How the binge/ restrict cycle manifests with both money and foodThe elements of shame and secrecy when it comes to food and money stuffSocial media’s impact on promoting disordered eating and compulsive spendingThe very human needs underneath the desire to diet and the desire to spend money on impulsive purchasesHow pleasure plays a role in reducing compulsive spending and reducing binge eating The question of food addiction vs. shopping addiction– are they “real” addictions? How do they differ and how are they similar?''Reso...2024-09-301h 09

The Anti Diet Life42. Cannabis and Intuitive Eating with Leah KernIn this episode of The Anti Diet Life podcast, Leah Hortin sits down with anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor Leah Kern to explore the intersection of cannabis and intuitive eating. Leah shares her personal history with disordered eating and how cannabis played a role in her binge eating patterns. They dive into the physiological effects of cannabis on hunger and how intuitive eating principles can help individuals navigate increased cravings while high. Leah offers practical advice on how to assess your relationship with food, touching on questions like whether you're using cannabis as a permission...2024-09-2535 min

Shoulders Down🙏 Cancer Healing, Intuitive Eating & Stopping Self-Blame with Erika BentIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist Erika Bent. Erika is the founder of Cypress Wellness Collective, a group practice that specializes in mental health and eating disorder recovery in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is also a certified eating disorder consultant and supervisor with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.Together, we discuss:Erika’s breast cancer diagnosis and how it impacted her disordered eating recoveryHow she worked through the belief that her health is her faultThe ways cancer impacted her relationship with her bodyHow she advocated for her needs and fo...2024-09-1646 min

Shoulders Down☕️ Are You Getting Enough Pleasure?In this episode Leah talks about what a dopamine menu is, how it relates to Intuitive Eating, and she shares some of the items on her personal dopamine menu. Plus, she discusses the benefits of intentionally infusing pleasure into your life.More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered...2024-09-0217 min

Shoulders Down🤳 From Macro Counting to Intuitive Eating with Former Client KellyOn this episode, Leah sits down with Kelly, a former client who shares her story from disordered eating and body shame to intuitive eating and body peace. Resources Mentioned:My story episode (where I talk about my rock bottom ice cream frostbite moment)✨Use Code EARLYBIRD to get $100 off your enrollment in our fall 2024 live cohort of my signature course, The Return. Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter PackApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intui...2024-08-2627 min

Shoulders Down🥦 Nutrition Isn’t The Enemy: 3 Mindset Shifts to Go From Self-Control to Self-CareIn this episode, Leah shares 3 mindset shifts (plus 1 epic bonus mindset shift, so really, 4) to reimagine how you relate to nutrition. More From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com 2024-08-1923 min

Shoulders Down❌ 7 Sneaky Signs That You're Struggling with Disordered EatingIn this episode, Leah goes through 7 sneaky signs that you might be struggling with disordered eating.Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com 2024-08-1220 min

Shoulders Down👉 5 Reasons Why Your Weight Doesn't Determine Your HealthIn this episode, Leah goes through 5 reasons why your weight does not determine your health.Resources mentioned:Grab your free anti-diet resource list Grab your free anti-diet research PDFApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageE...2024-08-0545 min

Shoulders Down🍄 Creating Space For Awe Through Intuitive Eating With IsabellaOn this episode, Leah sits down with a former 1:1 client who shares her story from disordered eating and body shame to intuitive eating and body peace. She talks about:Befriending her bodyThe connection to intuitive eating work and natureThe unexpected outcomes of doing body image and intuitive eating workMore from Leah:Get on the waitlist for The Return Live Cohort Fall 2024Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more i...2024-07-2940 min

Shoulders Down⏰ 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating in 10 MinutesIn this solo episode, Leah gives you the rundown of the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating in 10 minutes.Resources Mentioned:Elyse Resch on Shoulders DownMore from Leah:Join the Waitlist for the fall 2024 Live Cohort of The ReturnApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each w...2024-07-2218 min

Shoulders Down😩 Why Is It So Hard To Stop Eating When You Feel Full?In this episode, Leah breaks down why it can feel so hard to stop eating when you feel full. Plus, she gives tools and tips for navigating these barriers to honoring fullness.Resources Mentioned:Food Insecurity and Intuitive Eating on a BudgetDownload your free Hunger/ Fullness ScaleHow Intuitive Eating Impacts Metabolism and DigestionMore from Leah:Get on the waitlist for The Return Live Cohort Fall 2024Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my...2024-07-1546 min

Shoulders Down💘 A Realistic Approach to Body Image While DatingIn this episode, Leah is interviewed by her friend Talia Koren, a dating and relationship coach. Talia and Leah discuss body image and dating.More from Talia:Check out her podcast, Dating Intentionally Follow Talia on Instagram @dating.intentionallyMore from Leah:Get on the waitlist for The Return Live Cohort Fall 2024Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website t...2024-07-0859 min

Shoulders DownJoin Our First Live Cohort! (& Why We Need Community)In this episode, I announce that this fall, I'm teaching the first ever live cohort of my online course, The Return! Plus, I talk about the impact of community on an intuitive eating journey and share some pieces of my personal story.The waitlist is officially open, you can add your name here. More from Leah:Join the Waitlist for the fall 2024 Live Cohort of The ReturnApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my...2024-07-0319 min

Shoulders Down🕵️ Are You On A Diet Without Knowing It?In this solo episode, Leah talks about the difference between being on a diet and being in the diet mentality. She goes through several hidden forms of diet mentality and offers some tools for moving forward.Resources mentioned:10 Ways To Divest From Diet Culture This SeasonMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about...2024-07-0117 min

Shoulders Down🤔 Are You Really A Foodie? (Or Is It Just Disordered Eating?)In this episode, Leah explores the idea of being a "foodie," and what this might mean about your relationship with food.Resources mentioned:My Story Podcast Episode Greg Remmey on Shoulders DownMinnesota Starvation StudyMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each we...2024-06-2423 min

Shoulders Down🙃 From Male Model to Food Media Empire: How Intuitive Eating Can Change Your Life with Greg RemmeyThis week I’m joined by Greg Remmey, former client and founder of the popular food media empire, DEVOUR POWER.Together, we discuss:The impact of being in the modeling industry on Greg's relationship with food and bodyHow struggling with disordered eating led to starting a food blogWhat was going on behind the scenes in the early days of DEVOUR POWER Breaking out of all-or-nothing thinkingToxic bro optimization cultureHow Greg deals with trolls commenting on his food choices and appearance on social mediaThe way Greg's relationship with alcohol shifted as a product of doing Intuitive Eating wor...2024-06-171h 04

Shoulders Down🦋 Perimenopause & Our Ever-Changing Bodies with Amanda MittmanIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and body image coach Amanda Mittman. Amanda has worked with hundreds of clients and learned that the distress of a changing body can be very similar in different stages of life.Together, we discuss:Perimenopause and why we're hearing more about it nowThe damage that diet culture causes in the perimenopause spaceHow body grief shows up in midlife and in an aging bodyLosing young privilege and facing ageismHow to seek support from your community More from Amanda:Her...2024-06-1033 min

Shoulders Down👀 Is Diet Culture Lurking in Your Pantry?In this solo episode, Leah exposes the sneaky ways diet culture might be lurking in your pantry.Resources Mentioned: Related Instagram PostMore from Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: L...2024-06-0322 min

The Air We Breathe: Finding Well-Being That Works for YouE51. Connecting with Yourself Through Intuitive Eating with Registered Dietitian Leah Kern and Health Coach Heather Sayers LehmanSend us a textHave you ever felt trapped in a cycle of dieting and discontent with your eating habits? 🔄Today on the pod, I am joined by Leah Kern, a unique voice in the field of intuitive eating. As an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, Leah brings a spiritual approach to her practice, a perspective that I was eager to explore. ✨Our conversation delves into Leah’s personal journey, from her initial struggles with disordered eating to her path of healing through community and intuitive eating.Dieting...2024-05-2940 min

Shoulders Down🏄‍♀️ Finding Pleasure in Movement with Hannah HusbandThis week I’m joined by body liberation coach, Hannah Husband. Hannah (they/she) supports folks who feel left out of or harmed by mainstream fitness offerings.Together, we discuss:How to break up with weight-loss focused fitnessApproaching movement and exercise through the lens of anti-diet and intuitive eatingReclaiming movement as a way to help you regulate your nervous systemHow to transition from coercive movement practices to nourishing movement practicesSimple steps you can take to get yourself in motion when you don't have the desire to exercise 🌞 If you enjoy this episode, make sure y...2024-05-271h 01

Shoulders Down💊 Anxiety, Mental Health & Starting Medication with Tory StrokerIn honor of Mental Health Awareness month, this week I’m joined by Tory Stroker, an anti-diet Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. Tory specializes in disordered eating recovery and body image work for women, and in this conversation we both share our experiences with anxiety.Together, we discuss:Our mental health journeys and triggersPressures from the wellness industry to “cure” anxietyNegative narratives around medicationOur lowest points struggling with anxietyThe intersection of wellness, culture, and mental healthWhat we've gained from medication Mentioned in the episode:Rethinking Wellness episode: Anxiety Dieting, Disordered Eating, and the...2024-05-2050 min

Shoulders Down👖 How to Forget What’s ‘Flattering’ & Find Your Style with Dacy GillespieThis week, I’m joined by Dacy Gillespie, a weight-inclusive, anti-diet personal stylist. She helps her clients make a mindset shift from thinking they need to wear what's flattering to unapologetically taking up space in the world.Together, we discuss:Mindful shopping and minimalismHow to shop intentionallyThe cultural implications of the word “flattering”Cultivating personal style vs. wearing clothes to look thinnerReframing our thoughts around body changes as we age 🌞 If you enjoy this episode, make sure you RSVP for the FREE Anti-Diet Summer Support Panel I’m hosting with Dacy on June 6th!2024-05-1347 min

Shoulders Down💛 Fat-Positive Fertility with Nicola SalmonIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by advocate, author, and fat positive fertility specialist, Nicola Salmon. Nicola is a prominent figure in the world of fat activism, and the leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support. She’s also the author of the groundbreaking book “Fat and Fertile.”Together, we discuss:Why it’s time to ditch the myth that fat people have more challenges with fertilityHow to honor the body’s nervous system response when seeking out fertility supportThe misconception of calorie restriction for fertility improvementWhat it looks like to take a holistic appro...2024-05-0657 min

Shoulders Down🙅🏻‍♀️ 10 Ways To Divest From Diet Culture This SeasonIn this episode I cover 10 actionable ways to start divesting from diet culture. This list includes, physical, energetic, and mental approaches to divest from diet culture. Resources mentioned:Grab your free hunger/ fullness scale and supplemental activity hereMore from Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget o...2024-04-2942 min

Shoulders Down🙇‍♀️ Is TikTok Wrecking Your Body Image & Self-Esteem? with Lizzy Pope, PhD, RDIn this week’s episode I’m joined by return guest Lizzy Pope, a professor and director of the undergraduate dietetics program at the University of Vermont. Lizzy is also a certified intuitive eating counselor and her research focuses on weight-inclusive nutrition education and manifestations of diet culture in social media.Together, we discuss:How weight inclusivity & the rise of Ozempic have impacted dieteticsThe glorification of weight loss on TikTokThe lack of expert voices providing nutrition contentHow TikTok videos perpetuate thin privilege and racismThe challenges of learning and teaching weight inclusivity Mentioned in the e...2024-04-2251 min

Shoulders Down🪐 11 Things You Can Do Today To Shift Your Relationship With Your BodyIn this episode, I give you 11 things you can do today to shift how you feel about your body. I cover:Curating your feed Ways to rewire your neural pathwaysUnconventional ideas for shifting your perspective on your body (hint outer space documentaries and psychedelics...)Resources Mentioned:Download my free anti-diet media list More from Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly ne...2024-04-1538 min

Shoulders Down🌱 Can You Eat Intuitively If You Smoke Weed?In this BONUS solo episode, Leah answers the question as to whether or not it's possible to still eat intuitively if you use THC/ smoke weed. Enroll in our annual Cannabis and Intuitive Eating Workshop happening on 4/18 Use code PODCAST to get $15 off at checkout.Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to...2024-04-1024 min

Shoulders Down🌙 Fat & Beautiful: Unpacking Thin Privilege & Anti-Fat Bias with Debbie SaroufimIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by Debbie Saroufim, a body acceptance coach and food trauma healer who helps women, teens and tweens make peace with their body and build up their immunity to diet culture. Debbie’s first children’s book, Fat & Beautiful: A Book About Why You Can Be Both, was published this spring.Together, we discuss:Debbie’s journey from actress to trainer to body acceptance coachThe moralization of health and wellnessLearning to identify diet culture in our self-talkBeing a thin person in the fat acceptance movementConversations between parents and childrenSelf-compassionate intuition...2024-04-0846 min

Shoulders Down💉Oprah's Ozempic Special — A Non-Diet Dietitian's PerspectiveIn this episode, I cover:A breakdown of Oprah’s new ABC Ozempic specialThe aspects of Oprah’s message that I appreciatedAspects of the special that I disagree withThe real reasons why being higher weight can lead to negative health outcomesPieces I felt were missing from the specialWhat I wished the take-home message was Resources Mentioned:HAES research freebieEpisode on my friend's lived-experience on Ozempic The real reasons why being higher weight leads to negative health outcomesMore from Leah:Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The Return...2024-04-0152 min

Shoulders Down⭐️ ADHD, Neurodiversity & Challenging ‘Normal’ with Natalie StineIn this week’s episode I’m joined by Natalie Stine, anti-diet registered dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who has a passion for helping adults and children develop a peaceful relationship with food, body acceptance and trust.Together, we discuss:Her journey from disordered eating to anti-diet dietitianThe relief in Natalie’s ADHD diagnosisHow neurodivergent eating patterns are pathologizedSupporting neurodivergent clientsChallenging the concept of normative ideals around food and health More from Natalie:Follow her on InstagramVisit Healthier Tomorrows website More from Leah:Get access to The M...2024-03-251h 05

Shoulders Down💫 Intuitive Eating for BeginnersIn this episode, I answer the 10 most common questions I get about intuitive eating:What is intuitive eating?Can I really just listen to my body’s cues instead of following a diet or food rules?But what if when I start listening to my body’s hunger cues, I can’t stop eating?What if I only crave cookies, candy, and “junk food” forever?!Am I allowed to eat food when I’m not actually hungry?How can I overcome the guilt of eating foods that I once labeled as “bad”?Will I lose weight when eating intu...2024-03-1837 min

Nourishing Women PodcastCan You Eat Intuitively When You Use Cannabis? Listen to Learn More with Leah Kern RD/NLeah Kern is an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor who specializes in helping people heal their relationships with food and body. Her approach to coaching is firmly evidence-based, rooted in the Health At Every Size (HAES®) & Intuitive Eating frameworks. Leah believes that the work involved with unraveling years of conditioning in diet culture and learning to come home to one’s body is deeply spiritual work and she treats it as such. It is Leah’s mission to help her clients make peace with food and body so they can unlock their most aligned and fulfilling lives. 2024-03-1236 min

Shoulders Down💭 Mindset Shifts & Your Relationship with Food with Jenn BaswickIn this episode, I’m joined by Jenn Baswick, a food freedom dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor passionate about helping women find peace with food and their bodies. She is the founder of The Intuitive Nutritionist and the host of The Intuitively You podcast.Together, we discuss:Studying nutrition from a place of disordered eatingReconciling with “woo-woo”Why mindset is important for healingAffirmations vs. bridging core beliefsOvercoming inner food police voicesTools to reframe mindsetMore from Jenn:Jenn’s InstagramVisit her websiteThe Intuitively You podcastFree binge eating quizFood Freedom Vision GuideMor...2024-03-111h 05

Shoulders Down✌️ Why I'm Leaving InstagramIn this solo episode, I share about my decision to leave Instagram. I discuss:The breadcrumbs that lead me to this decisionHow using IG for my biz negatively impacted my mental healthHow I knew it was time to make this leapThe fears that come with this changeAn update on how I've been feeling in the last 4 months since making this decisionResources Mentioned:Why I'm leaving Instagram (the substack piece I read on the episode)My story podcast episode Send me a voice message on my Speakpipe M...2024-03-0457 min

Shoulders Down💄 Divesting from Beauty Standards & Honoring Our Intuition with Alissa RumseyIn this episode, we are joined by Alissa Rumsey, a registered dietitian, nutrition therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and the author of Unapologetic Eating: Make Peace With Food and Transform Your Life. Together, we discuss:How Alissa moved from a weight normative to a weight inclusive practiceDevising “unapologetic eating”Food freedom backlash in fat bodiesDiet culture as a force for controlling peopleMotives behind beauty standards for womenThe power of going out without makeupBeing an author with privilegeMentioned in the episode:Intuitive Eating by Evelyn TriboleFearing the Black Body by Sabrina StringsSalt Fat Acid...2024-02-2656 min

Shoulders DownClient Spotlight: Amy's StoryToday I'm joined by one of my beloved former 1:1 clients, Amy. Together we discuss:Amy’s process with deciding to pursue an intuitive eating journeyThe role of faith and spirituality in Amy’s journeyHow redefining health changed everything for AmyThe intersection of disordered eating and chronic illnessHow a trip to the zoo gave Amy a big “aha” momentAmy’s realization about the impacts of bullying herselfMentioned in the episode:Episode with my former professor, Lizzy popeResearch PDF Freebie Master Your Hunger Cues WorkshopMore From Leah:Apply to The Embodied Met...2024-02-191h 05

Dating Intentionally44. A realistic approach to healing body image issues while dating w/ Leah Kern (@leahkernrd)Do you feel like you have to wait until you lose weight to start dating? Are your feelings about your looks holding you back from getting on the apps or putting yourself out there? In this episode, I talk to Leah Kern, and anti-diet dietitian, about how to approach realistically improving your body image. Because you can't go from hating how you look to loving your body overnight. Leah shares so many helpful tips and insights for getting started on improving your body image so you can date with more confidence. Slide into my D...2024-02-161h 03

Shoulders Down🪞 What We’re Getting Wrong About Body Image with Bri CamposToday I’m joined by body image coach and educator Bri Campos. Bri is a licensed mental health counselor based in New Jersey and the founder of Body Image with Bri. **Together, we discuss:Bri’s food & body image storyInternalized anti-fat biasHonoring intersectionality in body image workWhy affirmations won’t cut it when it comes to doing body image workThe biggest myth about body image workThe importance of sitting with body griefCentering the fat experience as a normal experienceMentioned in the episode:Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina StringsThe Body is Not an...2024-02-121h 08

Shoulders Down💡 4 Hurdles Keeping You Stuck on Your Intuitive Eating JourneyIn this solo episode, I announce an exciting podcast update. Then, I breakdown 4 hurdles that might be keeping you stuck on your intuitive eating journey. I discuss:How lingering mental restriction might be keeping you from experiencing full peace with foodWhat happens when you don't give yourself enough time to habituateThe difference between intuitive eating and rebellion/ spite eatingWhy you're struggling with hearing body cues Tips for addressing the 4 most common hurdles Resources Mentioned:Why I'm leaving Instagram in MarchMaster Your Hunger Cues WorkshopMore from Leah:...2024-02-0523 min

Shoulders Down♻️ Mindfulness & The Sustainability to Disordered Eating Pipeline with Keirra BartleyIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by dietitian and mindfulness teacher Keirra Bartley. She owns the private practice Attune Nutrition and believes everyone has the right to feel at home in their body and on this earth.Together we discuss:Keirra’s food & body image storyHow being conscious about sustainability led Keirra down a path of disordered eatingHow mindfulness can support healing our relationships with food and bodyMisconceptions of what mindfulness looks likeHow wellness culture has co-opted mindfulnessMore from Keirra:Check out Attune Nutrition’s websiteThe Attune News Substack...2024-01-2940 min

Rethinking WellnessBonus: How to Avoid Wellness Traps When You Care About Health and the Environment with Leah KernThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comIn this bonus episode, anti-diet dietitian Leah Kern returns to discuss how health-conscious people can keep from getting pulled into harmful aspects of wellness culture, how to avoid wellness traps if you’re interested in environmental issues and sustainability, and the wellness-y practices she still enjoys even though she’s critical of wellness culture.Leah Kern is an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor who specializes in helping people heal their relationships with food and body. Her approach to c...2024-01-1912 min

Rethinking WellnessAnxiety Dieting, Disordered Eating, and the Crunchy-Granola-to-Wellness Pipeline with Leah KernAnti-diet dietitian Leah Kern joins us to discuss how struggling with anxiety made her susceptible to a wellness diet that promised safety and longevity, how that diet quickly spiraled into full-on disordered eating, how being eco-conscious and “earthy” can easily lead into wellness traps, the connection between spirituality and wellness culture, why she finally stopped trying to fix her anxiety with food and started taking meds, and more.Leah Kern is an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor who specializes in helping people heal their relationships with food and body. Her approach to coaching is firmly evid...2024-01-1558 min

Shoulders Down🏃‍♀️ Disordered Eating in the Running Community with Serena MarieIn this episode, we are joined by Registered Dietitian, pubic speaker and running coach, Serena Marie. Serena uses a unique blend of intuitive eating, somatic counseling, and running nutrition to help you fuel your dreams. Together, we discuss:Serena Marie’s journey with disordered eating & runningHow Serena was introduced to intuitive eatingAddressing thin privilege & internalized weight stigmaThe problems with under-fueling & under-hydrating before, during or after exercisingHow to set yourself up for success at as athleteMore from Serena Marie:Listen to Leah on Serena’s podcast, Dear Runner BodVisit Sere...2024-01-1545 min

Shoulders Down🫶 Mental Health, Disordered Eating & Perfectionism with Emily BealIn this episode, we are joined by nutrition student and wellness podcaster, Emily Beal of Energy with Emily and What I Didn’t Know. Together, we discuss:Emily’s journey from body neutrality to disordered eating to recoveryHow disordered eating can lead people into studying nutritionThe relationship between perfectionism, over-achieving & disordered eatingEmily’s journey with mental health, therapy & medicationLearning to be enoughMore from Emily:Hear Leah on Emily’s podcast, What I Didn’t KnowFollow Emily on Instagram @energy.with.emilyJoin Emily’s email list 2024-01-0139 min

Shoulders Down🏋️ The CrossFit to Disordered Eating Pipeline With Jonny LandelsIn this episode, we are joined by Intuitive Eating Coach and HAES advocate, Jonny Landels! In this episode, we discuss: Jonny's food and body storyThe impact of being bullied for his body size on Jonny's relationship with food How working at CrossFit skyrocketed Jonny into disordered eating and negative body imageThe messy middle parts of healing from disordered eatingHow Jonny finally stopped counting calories and tracking macrosHow Jonny's rigidity with food negatively impacted his relationshipsFind Jonny on Instagram to learn more about his workGet access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseAppl...2023-12-1956 min

Shoulders DownClient Spotlight: Koren's Story Healing From a Lifetime of DietingIn this week's episode, we catch up with Koren, a graduate of my 1:1 coaching program, The Embodied Method. In this episode, we discuss:Koren's story with her long history of dieting and trying to manipulate the her body The tipping point that led Koren to reach out for support How Koren went from being a lifelong dieter to becoming an intuitive eaterThe tools that have made the biggest difference in helping Koren make peace with her bodyGet access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program...2023-12-1125 min

Intuitively You056. Cannabis and Intuitive Eating: Preventing Binge Eating Munchies with Leah Kern, RDIf you are someone who uses cannabis in your life and gets the binge eating “munchies” – you’ll want to tune into this episode! Cannabis and intuitive eating are two things that you may not think could possibly go together. Our guest, Leah Kern, RD, is here to tell you otherwise. She’s going to help you navigate cannabis use while on an intuitive eating journey to improve your relationship with food and your body! We dive into: Leah’s personal intuitive eating journey How cannabis use impacted her eating habits The intersection of intuitive eating and cannabis us...2023-12-0855 min

Shoulders Down👉 3 Things I’ve Changed My Mind OnIn this week's solo episode, I cover: The 3 biggest things I’ve changed my mind on in 3 years of running my bizHow I’ve shifted my approach to coaching (specifically, body image coaching)The way my views on when and how to incorporate gentle nutrition with clients has shifted over timeHow (and why) I’ve drastically changed my mind on the role I want social media to play in my biz ecosystemGet access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseRead my Substack piece, Why I'm Leaving InstagramApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1...2023-12-0546 min

Shoulders Down🎄 Surviving the Holidays as an Intuitive EaterMy story with navigating the holiday season before and after becoming an intuitive eater and healing my body imageCommon hurdles to navigating the holidays as an intuitive eaterSpecific tips for handling loved-ones still entrenched in diet cultureHow to avoid eating past comfortable fullness at the big holiday meal(s)Dealing with the desire to fill the void of unmet needs with food Moving through the sadness that can come up when a delicious celebratory meal is coming to an end. Navigating the situation where you’re being hosted for the holidays and don’t have control over food and mealtimesDown...2023-11-201h 03

Dear Runner Bod,Get That Runner’s ”High” with Leah Kern RDThis week I am talking to Leah Kern RD, she is an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor who specializes in helping people heal their relationships with food and body. We are talking about cannabis. Leah shares her story and how cannabis has impacted her life. She talks about binging while using cannabis and reasons it can happen and tips on how to navigate through it. You can follow Leah on Instagram @leahkern.rd. Check out her website, her podcast, 1:1 coaching, her course, and her writing substack. 2023-11-2040 min

Shoulders Down🥒 The Wellness Trap: When an Innocent Interest in Wellness Turns Disordered with Christy HarrisonIn this episode, we are joined by fellow anti-diet dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Christy Harrison! In this episode, we discussChristy’s food and body storyHow an innocent pursuit of wellness can quickly lead to disordered eatingHow wellness culture kicked diet culture out of the mainstream spotlightThe “care effect” as a possible explanation as to why some people claim that wellness interventions “work” The role of wellness in creating stigma around using medications for mental health supportChristy’s take on whether or not we should avoid alternative medicine approaches altogether Why Christy can’t stand the cultural obsessi...2023-11-071h 26

Shoulders Down🗞️ Intuitive Eating in the Media with Sam Previte of Find Food FreedomIn this episode, we are joined by fellow anti-diet dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Sam Previte of Find Food Freedom. In this episode, we discuss:Sam's story with her relationship with food and bodySam's journey from being a "fence straddler" to becoming a full on Intuitive Eating RDHow Sam approaches sharing the Intuitive Eating message with large TV audiencesThe aspect of IE that has been on Sam's heart as of recently Sam's biggest diet culture pet peeveVisit Sam's website to learn more about her work.Connect with Sam on social media @find.food.freedom 2023-10-2451 min

Shoulders Down👩‍🔬 How Intuitive Eating Impacts Your Metabolism and DigestionIn this week's solo episode, we talk about how your relationship with food impacts you on a physiological level. We cover:How relationship with food impacts digestion and metabolismThe impact of stress on your bodySympathetic versus parasympathetic nervous systemDownload my free PDF guide linking all the studies I mentioned in this episode.Subscribe to my personal SubstackJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programSubmit your question(s) here for chance to have it answered on an upcoming podcast episodeFollow me o...2023-10-0337 min

Shoulders Down🍫 Can You Be Addicted To Food?In this week's solo episode, we talk about the concept of "sugar addiction." We cover:The fundamental issue with asserting that sugar is addictiveDebunking the common arguments made in support of sugar addictionThe reason why you might FEEL addicted to sugar (or any food).The state of the research on sugar addiction Meta analysis on sugar addictionJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programSubmit your question(s) here for chance to have it answered on an upcoming podcast episodeFollow me on Instagram for m...2023-09-1920 min

Shoulders Down🏘️ Food Systems & Social Determinants Of Health with Dr. Farryl BertmanIn this episode, we are joined by one of my undergrad professors, Dr. Faryl Bertman, PhD, RDN. We discuss: Dr. Faryl’s story with her relationship with food and body The “crunchy hippie” to wellness culture pipelineThe slippery slope of using systems level thinking as justification for individual food restrictionsHow Dr Faryl’s approach to teaching changed since adopting the IE HAES frameworkThe concept of “fed is best” How white supremacy shows up in food systems Approaching intuitive eating while navigating food insecurityWhite Supremacy in Food Systems PaperPrevious Shoulders Down Episode- Food Insecurity, Privilege, and Intuitive Ea...2023-08-081h 07

Shoulders Down🤯 The Real Reasons Why Being Higher Weight Can Lead to Negative Health Outcomes (it's not the weight!)In this week's solo episode, we dive into this question:If weight is not an indicator of health, than how do you explain the "research" suggesting that being fat leads to worse health outcomes? We discuss:The fundamental issue with asserting that correlation equals causation in weight researchThe harms of weight stigma (including medical weight stigma)The harms of weight cyclingHow to know if you can trust anti-diet researchBefore diving into the episode, I give a quick life update.Download your Free Anti-Diet PDF Research GuideAubrey Gordon's Book- You Just N...2023-07-0434 min

Beyond The MirrorE011 - Leah Kern: Intuitive Eating, Cannabis & Kid’s BooksToday I have a very eclectic conversation with Leah Kern (https://www.instagram.com/leahkern.rd/) we cover: Who Leah is and why she's so passionate about intuitive eating. How to use cannabis and remain intuitive with your food intake, even with "the munchies". Why kid's books seem to be our first insight into diet culture and anti-fat bias and what to do about it as a parent. The combination of thoughts around loving your parents but also being annoyed about their diet culture habits. Listen to Leah's podcast, Shoulders Down: https://leahkernrd.com/podcast/ L...2023-06-2352 min

Shoulders Down💛 Lived Experience with Ozempic—Jamie's Story & An Overview of The FactsIn this episode, we are joined by one of my very dear friends, Jamie. In this episode we cover:A brief timeline of the drug Ozempic + a summary of the factsJamie's story with her relationship with food and bodyWhat led Jamie to go on Ozempic for weight lossJamie's lived-experience on the drug including side effectsWhether or not Jamie saw results on the drugWhy Jamie ultimately decided to go off OzempicWhat Jamie would share with someone considering going on OzempicCONTENT WARNING: Explicit disordered eating behaviors are discussed in th...2023-06-202h 02

Non-Diet Companion™Cannabis Use and Intuitive Eating With Leah Kern, RDCannabis or marijuana use is nothing new in our country but more and more states have begun legalizing its sale and use not just for medicinal purposes, but also, for recreational use. As a result, it’s much more common for people to be more open about the fact that they are regular users of cannabis. In this episode, I have a great and informative conversation with a registered dietitian Leah Kern who is a cannabis user herself and also works with a number of clients who use cannabis regularly. As a non-diet, Intuitive Eating dietitian, she sh...2023-06-1952 min

Shoulders Down💁🏻‍♂️ Intuitive Eating For Men with Jeff AshIn this episode, we are joined by Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and personal trainer, Jeff Ash. In this episode, we discuss:Jeff's story with his relationship with food and bodyHow to know that we can trust IE research over diet researchActionable tips for men in heterosexual relationships on how to support their female partners on their IE journeyHow your partner can support you on your IE journey even if they're not fully onboard with IE themselfAdvice for men trying to divest from conventional “bro gym culture”How to still have performance goals for exercise while staying within the IE f...2023-06-061h 16

Shoulders Down🧘‍♀️ Somatic Experiencing & Intuitive Eating with Anastasia NevinIn this episode, we are joined by certified eating disorder RD and Somatic Experiencing practitioner, Anastasia Nevin. In this episode, we discuss:Anastasia's story with her relationship with food and bodyHow Anastasia decided to pursue Somatic Experiencing workSomatic Experiencing as a tool for healing relationship with food and bodyPractical self-regulation SE tools to get through distressful body image spiralsIE as a spiritual frameworkVisit Anastasia's website to learn more about her offerings Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubmit your question(s) here for chance...2023-05-231h 10

Shoulders Down💪 Diet-Culture Free, Weight Neutral Fitness with Kira OnyskoIn this episode, we are joined by certified personal trainer and HAES aligned fitness expert, Kira Onysko. In this episode, we talk about: Kira's story with her relationship with food and bodyWhy using exercise for weight loss is ultimately not sustainableHow to move past using exercise to attempt weight lossGetting back into movement after healing from a disordered/ abusive relationship with movement.How to spot red flags in an exercise teacher or personal trainerWhat to do if you fear that you'll never intuitively crave movementHow to check your intentions behind movementConnect with Kira on Instagram @kiraonysko 2023-05-091h 11

Shoulders Down📆 Decades of Diets, Gimmicks, & "Lifestyle Changes" with My Dad, Doug KernIn this episode we are joined by my dad! We talk about: My dad's relationship with food and body over the yearsWhether or not my dad considers himself an intuitive eatingHow my dad would explain Intuitive Eating to someone if askedWhat's really underneath my dad's desire to lose weightSociety's definition of success versus dad's definitionWhat intuition means to dad and how he experiences itMy dad is incredibly vulnerable in this episode and I am very grateful o him for coming on the pod. Thanks dad, love you!! Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching p...2023-03-141h 17

Shoulders Down🧠 Rewiring Old Mindsets to Unlock Deeper Healing with Jen DiazIn this episode, we are joined by certified mindset coach and expert, Jenifer Diaz! In this episode, we talk about: Jen's story with how she got into mindset coachingWhy there really is hope to change deeply engrained thought patterns/ beliefsHow the concept of neuroplasticity comes into play with beocming an intuitive eaterTips for taking the leap into unknown territory even when you are afraid The importance of defining your own values Connect with Jen on her website: https://www.jenniferdiaz.com/Connect with Jen on Instagram: @jenmdiazApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching progr...2023-02-071h 24

Shoulders Down💛 From Her Own Recovery to Supporting Clients with Pam SkopIn this episode, we are joined by HAES, and Intuitive Eating aligned therapist, Pam Skop. In this episode, we talk about: Pam's story with her relationship with food and bodyPam's journey to becoming a therapist How to navigate medical professionals triggering you in recovery Some of the ways Pam has seen diet culture penetrate the yoga worldHow yoga can be supportive to IE and body image workIE as a spiritual frameworkBefore diving into the episode, I give some quick updates on expectations for the podcast moving forward (plus a little life-update check-in).Connect with...2023-01-101h 00

Shoulders Down🚗 Travel & Intuitive Eating On The RoadIn this solo episode, we are talking about navigating intuitive eating while traveling. We discuss: The challenges travel poses for intuitive eatingMy personal history with traveling while struggling with disordered eatingThe Importance of snacks when travelingLeaning into logic and self-care to govern eating on the roadFlexibility with movement and food when traveling Advocating for yourself when traveling in a group Plus, I share the news about my new comprehensive self-paced course, The Return.Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubmit your question(s) here for cha...2022-12-2754 min

Shoulders Down🙋🏻‍♀️ Q+A Episode!In this episode, I answer 2 listener questions:One about the role of hydration in Intuitive Eating and another about navigating getting sick and wanting to "capitalize" on the experience as a socially acceptable excuse to restrict. This week's episode is a shorter one as I am currently juggling lots of (exciting) things here at Leah Kern Nutrition. In this episode I share the news about the new offering I've been working on for MONTHS...Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubmit...2022-11-1528 min

Shoulders Down🎒 Intuitive Eating as a College Student with Ally WheelerThis week we are joined by my intern and current dietetic student, Ally Wheeler! Ally has been interning at Leah Kern Nutrition for the past several months and today she comes on the pod to discuss intuitive eating in college. In this episode, we talk about:Ally’s story with her relationship with food and bodyHow Ally’s blog content has shifted since learning more about intuitive eating Unique challenges that come with eating intuitively in collegeHow to handle feeling out of control with the constant availability of foods in the dinning hallHow to honor your body’s cues wi...2022-08-291h 03

Understanding Disordered Eating: Eating Disorder Recovery and Body Image HealingIntuitive Eating Gone Wrong with Leah Kern, RD.Intuitive eating has become a hot topic in the media. I’m glad it’s become popular, but that comes with a danger… diet culture has adopted intuitive eating for its own purposes. So, as people who actually want to heal our relationship with food and not subscribe to diet culture, how do we approach intuitive eating? During this week’s episode, we discussed just that. This episode is with my dear friend, Leah Kern. Leah is an anti-diet dietician. She’s an RD and a certified intuitive eating counselor. Her practice specializes in helping...2022-06-2138 min