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What if there was a way you could walk into any social gathering with the skills needs to navigate diet chatter that may arise? In today's episode, Dylan talks through some strategies you can utilize the next time your friend or family member makes a triggering comment related to food or body image. Imagine a world where you are able to set appropriate boundaries and enjoy social events! That may just be one click away... tune into today's episode to learn more.

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In today's episode, I am joined by Nashville native Kathryn DeFatta, a therapist, podcast host, and believer of Jesus. Her area of specialty is in anxiety attachment disorders, depression, and emotional eating. Kathryn is on a mission to help people realize you weren't made to be perfect, you were simply made to be you! During our conversation, Kathryn shares her thoughts on how not to be influenced by influencers. On social media, it can be really easy to take every word they say as gospel truth! Kathryn talks about the grey area of influencers and their impact on their audience, an influx of "coaches" who may not be properly trained, why not all advice is proper for the general public, and the importance of critical thinking. In this episode, we cover:

• Not all influencers are created equal nor are they trained properly [1:59]
• Monetizing misinformation and trying to gain followers - is it ethical? [6:50]
• Not all information out there applies to the general public [10:47]
• Trying to not be part of the problem on social media [15:08]
• Don't take things at face value [20:43]

Connect with Kathryn:

You Need Therapy Podcast IG (https://instagram.com/youneedtherapypodcast)

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Did you know that Intuitive Eating is proven to improve your metabolism, self esteem and body image? Tune into today's episode to learn more about what Intuitive Eating is AND what it isn't.

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In today's episode, I am joined by Tamar Samuels, a registered dietitian and co-founder of Culina Health.

During our conversation, Tamar shares her journey to being a dietician, why more dieticians need to prioritize a care practice versus an education practice, removing guilt and shame from food, and maintaining flexibility in your mindset.

In this episode, we cover:

• Tamar shares her journey into being a dietitian
• Care focus approach to dietetics
• Reframing food instead of demonizing it
• Aligning your habits and goals with your why
• Tips to overcome feeling discouraged

Connect with Tamar:

Tamar Instagram: @tamarsamuels.rd

Culina Health Instagram: @culinahealth

Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/

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Where does botox fall in the body image conversation? In today's episode, Dylan gives her opinion on the topic of botox and body image. Based on polls she put up on her Instagram page (@dylanmurphy.rd), she shares how your mom's body image impacts your own as well as the roll social media may play in your body image and desire for botox. Tune in to learn more!

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In today's episode, I am joined by Blake Blankenbecler, a psychodynamic therapist, who specializes in anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. She works with people to navigate adult friendships and how to show up as a better and more authentic friend.

During our conversation, Blake shares why social structures and the education system impact the way we make friends as adults, why in a post-covid world we tend to be more hyper-aware and awkward, the idea of the "liking gap," and how to create a safe space to eat what you want.

In this episode, we cover:

• Blake shares her journey into private practice and a focus on friendships [3:48]
• What makes it hard to make friends as adults? [6:47]
• The "Liking Gap": the connection between social anxiety, self-esteem, and COVID [10:03]
• How eating in social settings impacts our food choices and self-image [15:37]
• Practical ways to reframe your mindset and the way you view your body [20:42]
• Allowing people to see the deeper layers of yourself and your friends [25:31]
• Creating safe spaces for yourself to eat in social spaces [30:48]
• What Blake has planned for the future [34:47]

Connect with Blake:

Website: blakeblankenbecler.com

IG: @blakeblankenbecler

Tiktok: @blakeblankenbecler.lpc

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In today's episode, Dylan answers a common question around food choices and grocery shopping - which one should I get? Organic vs. non-organic? All natural, does that matter? And the list goes on. There can be so much overwhelm with food decisions, and today's episode will give you a step towards clarity in your food decisions.

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In today's episode, I am joined by Brittany Braswell, a wife, mama of two and a registered dietician and a recovery coach who is on a mission to help women struggling with disordered eating, and negative body image. She uses a faith centered approach to help her clients overcome the lies that they've been fed by diet culture, and replace them with spiritual truth to rediscover their God given identity.

During our conversation, Brittany explains the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating, how disordered eating sometimes meets a missing need in someone's life,

In this episode, we cover:

• Brittany shares how she became an RD within a faith based setting [3:03]
• The difference between an ED and disordered eating [4:58]
• Common struggles around distorted eating behavior [8:38]
• Why disordered eating patterns feel comforting [14:21]
• Navigating healing requires consistency and work [21:09]
• Small steps you can take towards your journey to recovery [30:29]

Connect with Brittany:

Free eBook [a faith-centered approach to IE]: www.brittanybraswellrd.com/eBook

Coaching program: www.brittanybraswellrd.com/fedup

Facebook & IG: @brittanybraswellrd

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In today's episode, Dylan outlines the 4 types of hunger. You may be familiar with the first type, physical hunger, but maybe you didn't realized there were other types? Tune into today's episode to learn about the 4 types of hunger that we see when we are practicing Intuitive Eating. LINKS:

• Download our FREE Body Confidence Blueprint
• Follow Dylan on IG
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In today's episode, I talk to Sammy Previte, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Certified Personal Trainer, owner of Find Food Freedom, co-host of What The Actual Fork.

During our conversation, Sammy shares her pregnancy journey, transitioning away from focusing on diet culture approaches and why health at every size does matter!

In this episode, we cover:

• Sammy shares her journey to becoming an RD and her pregnancy journey [3:20]
• Transitioning away from a diet-centric approach [10:12]
• Taking the journey towards intuitive eating in RD [16:48]
• Celebrating wins away from size and weight [23:16]
• How to use social media without absorbing misinformation and getting triggered [26:42]

Connect with Sammy:

IG: www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom

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