Diet Culture Dropout

This week's episode on Diet Culture Dropout details tips for easing into school routines, particularly focusing on children's lunchtime habits and environments. I share ten practical tips for a more successful school lunch. I also emphasizes minimizing food policing and pressure, involving kids in meal planning, and maintaining open communication with teachers to align on food rules and practices. Central to the discussion is fostering a positive, pressure-free food relationship and ensuring meals align with family values, especially amidst diverse, sometimes conflicting school environments.

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4. Diet Culture In Elementary Schools with Gwne Kostal

5. Shifting the Classroom Feeding Dynamics with Kate Winn

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In this episode of Deet Culture Dropouts, host welcomes

She delves into how trauma can affect eating habits and overall health. Sarah also explores intuitive eating in the context of trauma survivors, explaining the importance of a regulated nervous system for developing a healthy relationship with food. The conversation includes practical

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In this solo episode of Diet Culture Dropout, we explore the social determinants of health and highlight the multifaceted factors that contribute to an individual's well-being. Starting with an inspirational quote about not judging people based on appearances, the discussion delves into the various components that impact health, which include individual behaviors (36%), physical environment (7%), medical care (11%), genetics and biology (22%), and social circumstances (24%). The episode stresses that many factors affecting health are beyond individual control and underscore the importance of not placing blame on individuals for their health conditions. Listeners are encouraged to apply self-compassion and consider the broader structural factors that influence health.

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In this episode of Diet Culture Dropout, we welcome Renee Little, a dietitian from Calgary. The discussion revolves around the intersections of ADHD and diet culture, exploring challenges such as managing nausea, low appetite, and executive functioning issues associated with ADHD medications. Renee shares practical tips like using pre-packaged foods, liquid meals, and visual cues for meal planning. The script also touches on the nuances of diet culture, self-compassion, and the importance of understanding diverse brains in nutritional counseling. Additionally, it highlights the hidden costs of ADHD and mentions the Canadian disability tax credit available for those with ADHD.

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Shira Collings, LPC 

Stacie Fanelli, LCSW 

Sam Silverman 

Josée Sovinsky R. Psychotherapist , RD

Naureen Hunani, RD 

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Happy Birthday to me! This year is 35. It feels like a big one for some reason. I did some reflecting about things I have learned so far. Most was not at all taught within the walls of education. Take what you need and leave what you do not.

With gratitude,

Atheana

In this episode of Diet Culture Dropout, I interviews Sharon

We also explore diabetes management and debunk common myths associated with the disease. Sharon elaborates on the significance of traditional Indigenous foods in managing diabetes and fostering cultural practices. She emphasizes the importance of holistic health approaches, incorporating the medicine wheel's physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects into diabetes care.

The episode concludes with practical advice for those managing diabetes, focusing on fostering a healthy relationship with food, engaging with supportive healthcare teams, and protecting against the pervasive influence of diet culture.

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The Truth About Carbs: Debunking Diet Culture Myths

This episode explores and dispels common myths surrounding carbohydrates, addressing their essential role in our diet. I review the three types of carbohydrates - fiber, starch, and sugar - and explains their functions, food sources, and benefits. The conversation highlights how carbohydrates serve as the body's main fuel source, their importance in regulating blood sugar levels, aiding digestion, and contributing to mental and physical health.

Myths around carbs leading to weight gain are debunked,

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This episode features Kira Onesko Jones, a non-diet personal trainer from Kenora, Ontario, who discusses the pervasive issues of disordered eating and toxic fitness culture within the fitness industry.

Kira, alongside Atheana, delves into the alarming statistics revealing the high percentage of fitness professionals struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders. She shares her journey into the non-diet approach in fitness, emphasizing the significance of enjoying exercise and the detriment of associating fitness solely with body changes.

The conversation also touches on the challenges of dismantling diet culture, the impact of fitness challenges, and promoting body neutrality and inclusivity in fitness. Advice is also offered on how to curate a healthier online environment and raise children protected from diet culture's harms.

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Improving Body Image Through Clothing Choices

In this episode I welcome guests Jennifer Neal and Rebecca Rowe to explore the impact of well-fitting clothes on body image. Jennifer, a dietitian and intuitive eating counselor, and Rebecca, a fashion designer and stylist, discuss their journeys to anti-diet and body-respectful practices.

We delve into how clothing impacts body image, the

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In this episode Dr. Jen Salib Huber a Canadian naturopathic doctor and registered dietitian discuss thriving through menopause while untangling from diet culture.

Dr. Huber shares her journey into focusing on hormone health and menopause, having gone through early menopause herself, and how it propelled her towards exploring and advocating for intuitive eating.

They discuss the commonality of disordered eating and body image issues among women in midlife, emphasizing the importance of preparing and educating individuals about this life stage.

Dr. Huber debunks nutrition myths targeted at menopausal individuals, promotes a plant-forward diet, and speaks on how maintaining muscle mass and bone health are necessary for longevity.

Additionally, they touch on the importance of community support, changing household language around food, and redefining the narrative about menopause from one of loss to an opportunity for renewal and confidence.

The episode is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to navigate the changes menopause brings without succumbing to the pressures of diet culture.

Connect with Jenn on Instagram @menopause.nutritionist or her on her website.

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