Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

210. What Food Freedom Really Looks Like After Decades in Diet Culture


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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Bonnie speaks with Amy, a former client who spent over 30 years caught in the cycle of dieting, including time as a Weight Watchers leader before finding lasting food freedom through intuitive eating. Amy opens up about the emotional toll of decades of restriction, the burnout from chasing weight loss goals, and the healing that’s come from learning to trust her body again. Whether you’re just starting to question diet culture or decades into your own journey, Amy’s story is a resonant reminder that it’s never too late to heal.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • How Amy’s relationship with food began to feel difficult in high school
  • What it was like being praised for weight loss as a Weight Watchers leader—while feeling increasingly trapped
  • The emotional and social toll of dieting for three decades
  • The turning point that led her to seek support with Diet Culture Rebel
  • What sustainable food freedom looks like for Amy today
  • How her family has noticed her transformation around food
  • The unexpected joy of waking up without food stress
  • Why it’s okay to approach healing slowly and imperfectly
  • How support made the difference in her journey
  • Amy’s advice to those still feeling stuck

Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?

You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.

Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

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