Diet Culture Dropout

By Atheana Brown RD

Diet Culture Dropout aims to break down the pervasive cultural narrative that revolves around dieting and disordered relationships with food and body image. By dropping out of diet culture we can cele... more

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How many episodes does Diet Culture Dropout have?

The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.

Diet Culture Dropout episodes:

September 07, 202224. Fostering your intuitive eater at school with Jenn Messina
Today I am joined with Jenn Messina a Vancouver based dietitian. We talk all about tips, tricks and mindset shifts for parents to support their intuitive eaters within the school environment.

In this episode we discuss:
Advice for parents getting back into the routine of packing lunches

We review the Division of Responsibilities by Ellyn Satter

Review how the feeding responsibilities can be applied at school

How to navigate: lunch monitors, the food police at school and diet culture coming up in the classroom learning

How to effectively talk with teachers when you have concern around food and bodies at school

Resources mentioned:
My lunch box card for your child's lunch pail

Connect with Jenn Messina by:
Instagram at @jennthedietitian
Website

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34min
August 24, 2022 23. Body Image 101 with Katie McCrindle
Tune in as we explore the basics of trying to define body image. This is the first episode we are exclusively diving into this topic. Join my conversation I had with Katie McCrindle who is a Registered Social Worker, Body Liberation Counsellor, and Fat Activist.

In the episode we cover:
How to start defining body image.
Explore how your body image is shaped over time.
How to manage bad body image moment from a mirror, reflections or picture.
Briefly discuss what is at the core for many people - internalized fat phobia
Katie shares her top 3 tips to work towards body liberation.
Connect with Katie on her website at www.katiemccrindle.com or on Instagram @katiemccrindlecounselling
References mentioned in this episode: Fearing the Black Body The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings
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33min
August 10, 202222. Pediatric weight bias from parents and health care professionals with Shelley Restall
Today I speak with Shelley Restall an eating disorder therapist in Ontario. We explore pediatric weight bias that comes from medical professionals and family members.

Here is what we cover:
Explain what weight bias is

Explore the ways weight bias is shaped and developed in our lives

Shelly shares how this form of bias comes up in her practice from caregivers and health providers

She explains the impact it has on kids suffering with disordered eating

Ways parents can work on being less weight bias

Ideas of how parents can effectively advocate for their kid in a health care setting

Connect with Shelly by:
Instagram @shelleyrestall_therapy or @nurture_mentalhealth
Website
Learn about her workshops

Join the podcast community here. A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes.
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51min
July 27, 2022 21. What to do when you catch your kid sneaking food with Atheana Brown
Have you ever caught your kid sneaking food or eating in secrecy? Did this stir up some big feelings or emotions for you? You are not sure if you approached it the right way? Or want to know what to do in the future?
I provide tips on how to navigate this and a framework to follow.
I get real by sharing this personal situation happening with my three year old.
P.S You are so not alone, this happens. We cannot possibly monitor our kids 24/7.

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22min
July 13, 202220. Body Security with Jessica Curran
Body security "I feel accepting and excited about the body I am in, despite still perceiving some of those problematic messages."
Jessica Curran is a local psychotherapist who helps clients disentangle their self-worth from their bodies.
In this episode we discuss:
Jessica's personal experience of difficult body talk conversations during pregnancy.

Defining what body security is.

Explain how people’s safety and security in their bodies can be jeopardized directly and indirectly.

The ways body insecurity shows up in the body- mentally, physically, and emotionally.

How fatphobia relates to body security.

The narrative that is common around describing fat people which drives the fear for people.

Why do people place such a value on thinness and attach it to their self-worth

Jessica shares her top 5 tips to start the process of developing a more aligned self-worth and sense of body security.

Connect with Jessica Curran by:
Instagram @jessicalightpost
Website
Jessica's Blog

Resources mentioned in the episode:
The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonja Renee Taylor
Your Body Is Not An Apology Workbook By Sonja Renee Taylor
Christy Harrison’s podcast- Food Psych
Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings

Join the podcast community here. A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes.
Follow along the podcast on Instagram at @dietculturedropoutpodcast
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37min
June 29, 202219. Exploring Binge Eating Disorder with Sarah Kendell
Today I interview Sarah Kendell who is a dietitian in Ontario who specializes in binge eating disorder. We work on unpacking this eating disorder.

Here is what we review:
What is binge eating disorder and other names that people will resonate with

Review the official clinical definition of Binge Eating Disorder

Discuss how common it is and the age of onset

What are some risk factors for developing it

Explore how binge eating is an extraordinary adaptive behaviour

Discuss how the “cure” of dieting and weight loss fuels binge eating

How our traditional health care approach miss the mark on this ED

Sarah shares what the work of recovery look like

Shares her top 5 tips for anyone struggling with binge eating

You can connect with Sarah by:
Instagram @sarahkendellrd or by her website here

Resources stated in the show:
The NEDIC website

Join the podcast community here. A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes.
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45min
June 15, 202218. Plus size shopping with Shelly
Today's episode is all about plus size shopping from an expert with loads of lived experience. Shelly shares the challenges, distressing moments and biggest advice for anyone dressing their plus size body with fashionable well-fitting clothes.
This episode was inspired by a list Shelly shared with me of various plus size stores. It was more than a list of store names but tips on how their clothes actually fit. This has been crafted into a blog post that you can check out here!
Listen to learn more about:
What sizing is classified as plus size.

What most stores go to and how sizing works in the average store.

Her experience with dressing her plus size body over the years.

She shares aspects that makes it challenging.

Her scarcity mindset that can set in when she finds fabulous fitting clothes.

Her biggest shopping advice for someone living in a large body.

Her hopes for the future for size inclusive fashion.

Check out the blog post here or share this episode with a friend.

Join the podcast community here. A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes.
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30min
June 01, 202217. Are food interventions low risk or very high risk with Kerri Fullerton ND
Today’s episode is coming from a collaborative conversation I had with Kerri Fullerton ND. A Naturopathic doctor who is doing radical work in her field. We dive into the topic: Are food interventions low risk or high?

Here is what we cover:
She shares her journey of becoming a Naturopathic doctor

Explains the way she use to practice as a fresh grad and the 'normative approach" used by in most Naturopaths

Shares her story of experiences that shifted her view of nutrition and the impact it was having on clients?

Define what a food intervention is

Shares her ideas of how nutrition is being approach that is risky

Tangible ways we can approach things more informed and client centered

Her advice when approaching food and bodies coming from a holistic point of view

You can connect with Kerri @thedietrebellion

Join the podcast community here. A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes.
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36min
May 18, 202216. Exploring Weight Stigma and Fatphobia with Julie Sweeney
Julie Sweeney and I discuss the heavy topic of weight stigma and fatphobia. The first of many conversations about this topic on the podcast.
What we cover in this episode:
How do you define weight stigma and fatphobia.

The different levels of fatphobia one can have.

How weight stigma directly impact people’s health

Julie shares real-life situations of weight stigma coming up for her personally and her clients.

Share some gentle ways one can start advocating for themselves or handle these difficult situations.

Learn about some steps people can start taking to work on their own bias.

You can connect with Julie by:
Instagram @juliemsweeney
Facebook page
Website

Resources stated in the show:
Fategories – Understanding the Fat Spectrum by Linda

Join the podcast community here. A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes.
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42min
May 04, 202215. Intuitive Eating Series: Principle #10 Honour Your Health: Gentle Nutrition
In this solo episode I review the final principle in the Intuitive Eating series. Principle #10 which is Honour Your Health with Gentle Nutrition.

Here is what I discuss in this episode:
Explore this final principle

Explain why it is imperative this is the last step in the Intuitive Eating journey

Review what body-food congruence is and how this shapes your food decisions moving forward

Provide examples of health related goals one may have to consider when making food choices

Provide prompts and reflection questions when evaluating how the food impacts your body

Review nutrition basics of variety, moderation and balance

Discuss gentle nutrition guidelines that are applicable to most people

Review key points to applying intuitive eating to keep in mind moving onwards

Join the podcast community here. A safe non-diet space that keeps you updated on the latest episodes.
Follow along the podcast on Instagram at @dietculturedropoutpodcast

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27min

FAQs about Diet Culture Dropout:

How many episodes does Diet Culture Dropout have?

The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.