Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

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October 20Are Ultra-Processed Foods Actually Bad for You? The Science Is Messier Than You Think
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re kicking off Part One of our ultra-processed foods deep dive to separate the science from wellness culture fearmongering. We unpack the research linking ultra-processed foods to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic health conditions, what the evidence actually says about food additives and gut health, and whether processing itself is really the problem. Plus, we explore the NOVA classification system, why not all ultra-processed foods are created equal, and what clinical trials reveal about their impact on calorie intake and weight gain. And stay tuned for Part Two, where we’ll investigate why certain ultra-processed foods may make us eat more, from texture and eating speed to digestion and calorie absorption.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
What Actually Counts as an Ultra-Processed Food?

The Problem With the NOVA Classification System

Do Ultra-Processed Foods Really Cause Chronic Disease?

Why Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Are Created Equal

Are Food Additives Really Harmful to Your Health?

Do Emulsifiers and Preservatives Damage Your Gut?

The Study That Changed Everything About Ultra-Processed Foods

Why Ultra-Processed Foods Can Make You Eat 500 More Calories

Can a Healthy Ultra-Processed Diet Still Lead to Weight Loss?

The Verdict: Are Ultra-Processed Foods Actually Bad for You?
👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10899807/

https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/46/7/1335/148548/Ultra-Processed-Food-Consumption-and-Risk-of-Type

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1542356525006986

https://researchprofiles.ku.dk/en/publications/carrageenan-and-insulin-resistance-in-humans-a-randomised-double-/

https://drc.bmj.com/content/9/1/e002336

https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(19)30248-7

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40760353/
#ultraprocessedfoods #processedfoods #foodadditives #guthealth #weightgain #nutrition #dietitian
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DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.
—
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🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/
📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
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👩🏼‍💻 COACHING:
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💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸

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25 min
October 06Is Food Noise Just Hunger We’ve Been Conditioned Not to Trust? A RDs Honest - Yet Controversial Take
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re taking a deep dive into “food noise” and whether we’re starting to pathologize normal hunger, cravings, and thoughts about food. We unpack the many factors that can drive food preoccupation, from appetite and reward pathways to genetics, restriction, rigid food rules, and eating disorders, plus why GLP-1 medications may quiet food noise for very different reasons. Most importantly, I’m sharing seven questions to help you understand where your own food noise may be coming from and whether quieting it is actually improving your relationship with food—or simply making it easier to eat less.
#foodnoise #GLP1 #Ozempic #dietculture #intuitiveeating #eatingdisorder #nutrition

👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41387-025-00382-x.pdf
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-01941-w
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15930436/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39649010/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/eat.70090

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DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.
—
📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️
Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️
Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates.
https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it!
✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER
https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e
🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/
📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf
👩🏼‍💻 COACHING:
🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar
Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
📈 Business Coaching
Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching
Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
📱 FOLLOW ME @AbbeysKitchen
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🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE
Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com
💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸

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21 min
September 29Can GLP-1s Treat Eating Disorders? One Woman’s Controversial Story Is Challenging Everything
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by author and eating disorder research advocate Paige Gordon, who lived with bulimia for 22 years before starting a low-dose GLP-1 medication that she says eliminated her drive to binge and purge. We explore whether biology, appetite signalling, and reward circuitry could play a larger role in some people’s eating disorders, and whether GLP-1 medications could eventually have a therapeutic role beyond weight loss. This is a nuanced conversation about food noise, bingeing, purging, recovery, and what Paige’s experience could mean for future eating disorder research.
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
What Does the Urge to Binge and Purge Actually Feel Like?

When Recovery Doesn’t Make the Food Noise Go Away

What Changed After Starting a GLP-1?

Can Different Causes Create the Same “Food Noise”?

Did the GLP-1 Treat the Eating Disorder—or Suppress the Symptoms?

What Does Recovery on a GLP-1 Actually Look Like?

Could GLP-1s Ever Be Studied as a Treatment for Bulimia?

Could Paige’s Story Be Misused by the Weight-Loss Industry?

Are We Overcorrecting Toward a Biological Explanation?

What Does the Research on GLP-1s and Eating Disorders Actually Show?
👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40337-026-01634-6

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39891848/
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Paige Gordon
https://paigegordonauthor.com/

https://www.instagram.com/paigegordonauthor/

https://www.tiktok.com/@paigegordonauthor
#GLP1 #bulimia #eatingdisorder #foodnoise #bingeeating #eatingdisorderrecovery
—
DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.
—
📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️
Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️
Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates.
https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it!
✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER
https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e
🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/
📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf
👩🏼‍💻 COACHING:
🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar
Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
📈 Business Coaching
Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching
Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
📱 FOLLOW ME @AbbeysKitchen
Instagram: www.instagram.com/AbbeysKitchen

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/AbbeysKitchen

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbbeysKitchen

Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/AbbeysKitchen
🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE
Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com
💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸

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36 min
September 22The SURPRISING Truth About Butter, Saturated Fat & Health (The Research SHOCKED Me!) | Fat Wars Part 2
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re back with Fat Wars — Part Two, turning our attention to butter, beef tallow, coconut oil, and the saturated fat comeback. We unpack the science behind saturated fat, cholesterol, and heart disease, including LDL, ApoB, and the controversial studies used to defend saturated fat. Plus, we explore why not all saturated fat sources are created equal and why what you replace butter with may be the most important part of the debate. Did butter deserve a correction, or has wellness culture taken its comeback too far?
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
How Butter Made Its Big Comeback

Cholesterol 101: LDL, HDL & ApoB Explained

Are “Big Fluffy” LDL Particles Actually Safe?

Does Raising HDL Cancel Out High LDL?

Does Saturated Fat Really Cause Heart Disease?

The Controversial Studies Behind Butter’s Comeback

The Most Important Question: What Replaces Butter?

Butter vs. Refined Carbs, Whole Grains & Unsaturated Fats

Butter, Coconut Oil, Beef Tallow & Cheese: Are They Different?

The Fat Wars Verdict: What Does the Evidence Say?
👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS:
https://ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2016/july/butter-and-margarine-availability-over-the-last-century

https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/final-determination-regarding-partially-hydrogenated-oils-removing-trans-fat

https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(82)82217-0/pdf

https://share.google/zlXtL8n5q0i6u3MFA

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10785457_Effects_of_dietary_fatty_acids_and_carbohydrates_on_the_ratio_of_serum_total_to_HDL_cholesterol_and_on_serum_lipids_and_apolipoproteins_A_meta-analysis_of_60_controlled_trials

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1386252/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12716665/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7652325/

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0241993

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16685042/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16685042/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40289348/

https://www.bmj.com/content/346/bmj.e8707

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301279770_Re-evaluation_of_the_traditional_diet-heart_hypothesis_Analysis_of_Recovered_data_from_Minnesota_Coronary_Experiment_1968-73

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281188515_Intake_of_saturated_and_trans_unsaturated_fatty_acids_and_risk_of_all_cause_mortality_cardiovascular_disease_and_type_2_diabetes_Systematic_review_and_meta-analysis_of_observational_studies

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20071648/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359350267_Abstract_27_Is_Butter_Back_A_Systematic_Review_and_Meta-analysis_of_Butter_Consumption_and_Risk_of_Cardiovascular_Disease_Diabetes_and_Total_Mortality

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2831265

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12095860/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41397264/

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11883-006-0021-0

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31728492/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26429077/

https://www.cochrane.org/evidence/CD011737_effect-cutting-down-saturated-fat-we-eat-our-risk-heart-disease

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41397264/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29511019/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337567817_Impact_of_coconut_oil_consumption_on_cardiovascular_health_a_systematic_review_and_meta-analysis

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814625007666

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1845606/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28251937/
—
DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.
—
📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️
Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️
Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates.
https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it!
✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER
https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e
🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/
📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf
👩🏼‍💻 COACHING:
🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar
Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
📈 Business Coaching
Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching
Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
📱 FOLLOW ME @AbbeysKitchen
Instagram: www.instagram.com/AbbeysKitchen

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/AbbeysKitchen

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbbeysKitchen

Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/AbbeysKitchen
🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE
Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com
💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸

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34 min
September 15Seed Oils, Inflammation & a Wellness Culture Lie | Fat Wars Part 1
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re kicking off Fat Wars — Part One with a deep dive into the controversial world of seed oils. We unpack the claims around omega-6 fats, inflammation, oxidation, and toxins, why seed oils have become synonymous with ultra-processed foods, and what the evidence actually says about their impact on our health. We’ll also explore how seed oil fear became wrapped up in wellness culture, morality, and privilege. And make sure to join us next week for Fat Wars — Part Two, where butter, coconut oil, beef tallow, and saturated fats take the stand.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
What Actually Counts as a Seed Oil?

Do Omega-6 Seed Oils Cause Inflammation?

Does the Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio Matter?

Why Not All Seed Oils Are Created Equal

Do Seed Oils Oxidize Into Toxins?

The Real Problem With Deep-Fried Seed Oils

Are Seed Oils Guilty by Association?

Why Wellness Culture Needs an Ingredient Villain

The Elitism Behind the Anti-Seed Oil Movement

So, Are Seed Oils Actually Bad for You?
👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10471130/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22889633/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4334131/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42280457/
DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.
—
📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️
Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️
Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates.
https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it!
✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER
https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e
🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/
📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf
👩🏼‍💻 COACHING:
🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar
Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
📈 Business Coaching
Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching
Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
📱 FOLLOW ME @AbbeysKitchen
Instagram: www.instagram.com/AbbeysKitchen

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/AbbeysKitchen

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbbeysKitchen

Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/AbbeysKitchen
🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE
Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com
💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸

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28 min
September 01Is Your “Gut Healthy” Bar Filled with “FAKE FIBER”?! (Fibermaxxing Exposed)
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re diving into the latest wellness trend: fibermaxxing. We unpack the very real benefits of fiber, why variety matters more than simply chasing the highest number, and when a healthy goal can become another rigid diet culture rule. Plus, we’ll cover how to increase your fiber intake without wreaking havoc on your gut.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
Why Fiber Is Finally Having Its Moment

When Fibermaxxing Goes Too Far

Is Fiber Becoming the New Protein?

Why All Fiber Isn’t Created Equal

Why Fiber Variety Matters for Gut Health

When Healthy Eating Becomes Another Form of Control

How to Increase Fiber Without the Bloating

Why You Should Spread Fiber Throughout the Day

Prioritize Fiber Variety Over Chasing a Number

Your Fiber Goal Isn’t a Daily Purity Test
#fibermaxxing #fiber #guthealth #nutrition #dietculture #healthyeating

👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40651334/
DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.
—
📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️
Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️
Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates.
https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it!
✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER
https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e
🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/
📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf
👩🏼‍💻 COACHING:
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Xoxo Abbey 🌸

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24 min
August 25The SHOCKING Truth About Soy: Hormones, Cancer, Fertility, Menopause & MORE!
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re breaking down some of the biggest myths about soy and separating hormone fearmongering from the actual science. We unpack what phytoestrogens really do, what the research says about soy and hormones, fertility, cancer risk, menopause, and weight management, plus the controversy around GMOs, processing, and antinutrients. If wellness culture has made you afraid of tofu, edamame, or soy milk, this episode is for you.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
Does Soy Mess With Your Hormones?

Does Soy Lower Testosterone or Affect Male Fertility?

Can Soy Affect Your Period or Fertility?

Does Soy Increase Breast Cancer Risk?

Is Processed Soy Actually Unhealthy?

The Truth About GMO Soy & Pesticides

Should You Worry About Soy Anti-Nutrients?

Soy for Weight & Blood Sugar Management

Soy Benefits for Heart & Bone Health

Can Soy Help With Menopause Symptoms?
👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1530891X20433038

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890623820302926

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4693610

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523184346

https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/29483840F197DC57A2BD0DCEE2A3543F/S2048679022000155a.pdf/role_of_soy_and_soy_isoflavones_on_womens_fertility_and_related_outcomes_an_update.pdf

https://europepmc.org/article/MED/19996398

https://extension.psu.edu/glyphosate-roundup-understanding-risks-to-human-health

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316622166344?

DISCLAIMER:
The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.
—
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💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/
📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf
👩🏼‍💻 COACHING:
🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar
Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture.
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https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching
Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more.
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📱 FOLLOW ME @abbeysharprd
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With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸

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17 min
August 18The Psychology of Dieting: Why Willpower Keeps Failing You
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we unpack why knowing how to eat “healthy” doesn’t always translate into actually doing it. We explore the science of behaviour change, why willpower and motivation alone aren’t enough, and the many biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors shaping our food choices. If you’ve struggled to build healthy habits that actually stick, this episode is for you.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
Why Willpower Isn’t Enough for Healthy Eating

Why Knowing What to Eat Doesn’t Mean You’ll Do It

The Behaviour Science Behind Food Choices

Why Old Eating Habits Are So Hard to Break

How Your Brain Drives Food Cravings

Identify What’s Actually Holding You Back

Use “If-Then” Plans to Make Healthy Eating Easier

Make the Healthy Choice Easier, Not Perfect

Build Habits That Become Automatic

Why Imperfection Is Key to Lasting Change
👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS
https://openresearch.surrey.ac.uk/esploro/outputs/journalArticle/How-are-habits-formed-Modelling-habit/99783513802346

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6042864/
DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.
—
📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️
Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️
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✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER
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🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/
📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf
👩🏼‍💻 COACHING:
🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar
Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
📈 Business Coaching
Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching
Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
📱 FOLLOW ME @abbeysharprd
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🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE
Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com
💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸

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19 min
August 11Is It Really Your Thyroid? The Truth About Weight Gain, Fatigue and “Normal” Labs with Dietitian Priscilla Swahn
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re cutting through the misinformation surrounding thyroid health and nutrition. Joined by registered dietitian and thyroid health specialist Priscilla Swahn, we unpack how the thyroid actually impacts metabolism and weight, why you may still have symptoms despite “normal” labs, what the science says about popular thyroid diets and supplements, and what actually matters when managing thyroid dysfunction.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
What Does Your Thyroid Actually Do?

Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism Symptoms

Can Your Thyroid Labs Be “Normal” but You Still Feel Off?

How Much Does Your Thyroid Affect Weight Loss?

Does Thyroid Medication Cause Weight Loss?

How Chronic Dieting Can Affect Your Thyroid

Thyroid Diet & Supplement Myths, Debunked

What Should You Actually Eat for Thyroid Health?

The Problem With the “Broken Metabolism” Narrative

Your Weight Doesn’t Need a Medical Explanation
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Priscilla Swahn
www.priscillaswahn.com

The Hormone & Thyroid Healing Podcast

www.instagram.com/priscillaswahn.rd
👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3219766/

https://www.thyroid.org/thyroid-and-weight/

https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/105/4/e1741/5771362

https://europepmc.org/article/MED/24936556
DISCLAIMER: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

—
📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️
Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️
Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates.
https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it!
✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER
https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e
🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/
💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/
📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf
👩🏼‍💻 COACHING:
🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar
Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
📈 Business Coaching
Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching
Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/
📱 FOLLOW ME @abbeysharprd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbeysharprd
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbeysharprd
Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/abbeysharprd
🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE
Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles.
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com

💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next!

With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸

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35 min
August 04The Wellness Industry’s Newest Lie Could Give You Cancer with Dr. Mary Alice Mina
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we separate sunscreen fact from fiction and unpack the growing resurgence of tanning culture. Joined by board-certified dermatologist and The Skin Real host Dr. Mary Alice Mina, we explore the truth about sunscreen safety, SPF myths, tanning trends, melanoma risk, and the science of protecting your skin. If you've ever questioned sunscreen, chased a tan, or wondered how to reduce your skin cancer risk, this episode is for you.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
Are Chemical Sunscreens Actually Safe?

Can Food Really Replace Sunscreen?

The Dangerous Return of Tanmaxxing

Is There Such a Thing as a Safe Tan?

Why Gen Z Is Tanning Again

Wrinkles vs. Skin Cancer: What Motivates Prevention?

The Best Sunscreens & Self-Tanners

The ABCDEs of Melanoma

How to Spot Skin Cancer Early

The Biggest Myths About Sun Protection
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Mary Alice Mina
www.theskinreal.com

instagram.com/drminaskin

theskinreal.podbean.com

tiktok.com/drminaskin

facebook.com/drminaskin

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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36 min

About Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

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Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), award-winning author, founder of Abbey’s Kitchen, creator of Hunger Crushing Combo™, Co-Founder of Neue Theory™, and mother of two. Blending science with…