In this episode, we’re unpacking what I call the Millennial Body Image Hangover - the toxic messages we absorbed from shows like The Biggest Loser, the Special K diet, and low-rise jean culture, and how they’re still messing with us today. More importantly, we’ll talk about how to finally heal from it.

Here’s what you’ll hear inside this episode:

✨ Why thinness was sold to us as worthiness — and how that belief still lingers
✨ The sneaky ways diet culture “programs” run in the background of our lives
✨ Five powerful remedies for healing the hangover

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If you grew up in the 2000s, chances are you remember The Biggest Loser: dramatic weigh-ins, trainers screaming, contestants collapsing on treadmills, and the promise that extreme weight loss meant health and redemption.

Now, Netflix’s new documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser pulls back the curtain — and it’s even more harmful than we realised.

Here’s what we unpack today:

✨ The shocking behind-the-scenes realities revealed in Fit for TV — from starvation-level diets to life-threatening health risks.
✨ The devastating aftermath: why so many contestants regained weight, and why it was never about willpower.
✨ The generational impact on millennial viewers (like me and maybe you too) who absorbed its harmful messages alongside our mums, friends, and peers.
✨ The anti-diet reframe: why exercise isn’t punishment, food isn’t the enemy, and your worth was never meant to be weighed on a scale.

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Many of the tools you’ve tried may have sounded like the solution. They may have even worked for a little while. But here’s the truth:

• Diets only work until you can’t follow them anymore.

• Therapy is powerful — but most general therapists don’t specialise in disordered eating.

• Tracking gives you data, not peace.

Intuitive eating is amazing — but it’s really hard to implement if your nervous system is still dysregulated and you’re still secretly afraid of food and treating it like just another diet.

👉 If you’re ready to break the binge–restrict cycle for good, this is exactly what I help you do inside my program The Break Up.

You’ll learn how to:

✔️ Stabilise your eating with a simple, nourishing rhythm✔️ Reintroduce your “trigger foods” without spiralling✔️ End the all-or-nothing thinking around food✔️ Rebuild trust with your appetite

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If you’ve ever wondered “Why do I keep eating like this?” even after swearing off diets, this episode is for you.

Today, I’m unpacking the number one reason binge and emotional eating continues — and why restriction (not lack of willpower) is at the root of it all.

Here’s what you’ll hear inside this episode:

✨ The sneaky ways restriction shows up (even when you don’t think you’re restricting)
✨ Why binge urges are not sabotage — but your body’s survival system protecting you
✨ The exact cycle that keeps you stuck in “screw it” mode
✨ What needs to shift so you can stop fighting food and finally feel at peace

The truth is, binge eating isn’t a problem of control — it’s a problem of deprivation. Your body isn’t broken, and you’re not alone in this.

🌟 In this episode, I’ll show you how to start fuelling yourself like you matter, why consistency beats perfection, and how this one shift changes everything.

👉 If you’re ready to break the binge–restrict cycle for good, this is exactly what I help you do inside my program The Break Up.

You’ll learn how to:

✔️ Stabilise your eating with a simple, nourishing rhythm
✔️ Reintroduce your “trigger foods” without spiralling
✔️ End the all-or-nothing thinking around food
✔️ Rebuild trust with your appetite

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Today we’re diving into the real cost of your toxic relationship with food, your body, and the weight loss world- and spoiler alert: it’s costing you WAY more than calories or cash.

From diets and gym memberships you never use, to “wellness” programs, tracking apps, injectables, and the binge cycle itself- this obsession is robbing you blind.

And that’s just the beginning. Because what it’s really stealing is your time, your joy, your self-trust, your peace, and your damn life.

In this episode, I break down:

• The actual dollar cost of binge-restrict cycles, dieting, and weight loss culture

• The emotional toll of constantly trying to “fix” your body

• The dreams, memories, and confidence you’re sacrificing by staying stuck

• And the truth about why willpower was never the problem in the first place

  
  

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Welcome to The Recovery Rebellion- a limited 4-part series by Binge Free Bestie.

In this first episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on diet culture and exposing why 95% of diets fail — and what’s actually keeping you stuck in the binge-restrict cycle.

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Besties… I still can’t believe I’m saying this: I just won the global Stan Store Challenge — out of over 16,000 creators— and now I’m being mentored by Stephen Bartlett (yes, that Stephen Bartlett from Diary of a CEO 😭).

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the full story — from the moment I found out, to what this means for me, for Binge Free Bestie, and most importantly… for you.

I’ll also be revealing some exciting updates:
✨ Why I’m temporarily closing the doors to The Break Up
✨ What I’m adding to the program (hint: group coaching!)
✨ Why this is just the beginning of a massive transformation in the way we support women to heal their relationship with food

This isn’t just a win for me — it’s a win for us.

💜 Let’s go make some noise, besties.

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In this episode of the Binge Free Bestie podcast, Nic Gaviria discusses the complex relationship between food freedom, body image, and the fear of weight gain.

She addresses the emotional turmoil that can arise when individuals notice changes in their weight, especially after a weight loss journey. Nic emphasizes the importance of understanding that weight gain can be a natural part of the healing process and not a sign of failure. She introduces concepts like the binge-restrict cycle and set point theory, providing insights into how to navigate these challenges with self-compassion and trust in one's body.

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food freedom, body image, weight gain, binge eating, intuitive eating, diet culture, self-compassion, healing journey, set point theory, emotional eating

In this episode of the Binge Free Bestie Podcast, Nic Gaviria and guest Dr. Chelsea Arnold discuss the complexities of binge eating, the impact of tracking behaviours, and the importance of self-monitoring in recovery.

Chelsea also introduces us to the Bertie app, designed to support individuals in their journey towards healthier relationships with food. This weeks chat emphasizes the societal pressures surrounding diet culture and the need for awareness and compassion in the recovery process!

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In this special episode, Nic and one of the Binge Free Bestie gals Chanel discuss their shared experiences with body image, bariatric surgery, and the emotional challenges that come with weight loss.

They emphasize the importance of community support, self-compassion, and the need for open conversations about the realities of post-surgery life. This chat emphasises journey of healing, the role of mindset, and the significance of recognizing and addressing emotional triggers related to food and body image. Enjoy!

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