In this fantastic episode, I spoke with my friend Dr. Shelly Johnson about an incredibly interesting topic: the philosophy of play.

Shelly Johnson is a philosophy professor at Georgetown College. She teaches and researches on ethics, philosophy of education, environmental ethics, and philosophy of play. She is the author of the blog Love is Stronger and the books Argument Builder, Discovery of Deduction (co-author) and Everyday Debate Before returning to graduate school, she was a middle and high school humanities teacher for over a decade. She earned her PhD in philosophy at the University of Kentucky and wrote her dissertation on education and the good society. In her free time, she enjoys walking, hiking, juggling, and hula hooping.

Shelly teaches a course called The Philosophy of Play and in this episode, she shares some of the important aspects of play that I think many if not most of us take for granted.

This topic is so aligned with the non-diet and Intuitive Eating approach because it reminds us of the importance of joyful movement.

You can connect with Shelly:

Web: https://shellypjohnson.com
Instagram: @shelly.p.johnson

To listen to the TedX that she references in the episode (“The Decline of Play” by Dr. Peter Gray), you can find that here:

https://youtu.be/Bg-GEzM7iTk?si=RgRjx_6HhhP5rjUk

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To learn more about Jeff Ash and the Non-Diet Companion™ app, visit:

https://nondietcompanion

https://hopdrivesme.com

In this episode, I share some thoughts about the common issue of self-deprecating humor among men when it comes to body image in light of some recent comments related to "dad bods" and some elite-level athletes.

We often laugh them off but I believe they can have far-reaching effects that we may not realize.

To talk more about this topic, check out the Non-Diet Companion app where you can interact with others in the community and/or join weekly live Zoom group calls. We have some just for the guys and some for everyone!

Learn more at https://nondietcompanion.com

In this episode, I spoke with strength coach and host of the Badass Lifter Podcast, Mark Breedon about taking a weight-neutral approach to strength training. What does it look like? How does it differ from an approach that focuses on changes in body shape, size, and appearance? Why might it be the right choice for your own goals?

Mark shares some wonderful insight in this episode that I'm sure will be of tremendous value to all who listen. To learn more about Mark or to work with him:

Web: https://badasslifter.com (great name, right?)

IG: @training.strong.women

In this episode, I share some exciting news about why I'm rebranding and changing the name of the podcast as well as share some of the cool features of my all new Non-Diet Companion app!

Interested in checking out the new app? Just search for "Non-Diet Companion" on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or visit https://nondietcompanion.com for more information.

Intuitive Eating is about listening to your body and eating in a way that provides nourishment, feels good, and brings you enjoyment. The focus is not on changing the size or appearance of your body. In fact, the first principle “reject the diet mentality” places a strong emphasis on putting weight loss and size and shape goals at least on the back burner if not tossing them out permanently.

This principle applies to movement as well.

But what if we like to train hard, push ourselves, leave it all on the gym floor, or have sport-specific performance goals? What if we like to see measurable improvement in our strength? What if we enjoy running and like to see our 10K time improve as a result of our training?

In the episode, I address an important and common question. Is a structured, disciplined, and maybe even for some somewhat of a “hardcore” approach to training at odds with Intuitive Eating?

For more information about my new Non-Diet Companion™ app that I referenced toward the end of the episode, check out https://nondietcompanion.com.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with my friend and fellow nutritionist, Rebecca Heald about her transition from focusing specifically on helping people resolve issues around their relationship with food to her work now coaching business leaders. She is championing and implementing fearless workplace well-being, one bold step at a time.

We spoke about how this was a natural transition because as humans, it's difficult to compartmentalize different aspects of our lives. Our relationship with food ties into how we operate in every area of our lives including business, family, friendships, and more. And, of course, those other areas have a profound impact on our relationship with food as well.

You can connect with Rebecca ...

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-heald-b9229b159/

Web: https://www.morethannutrition.co.uk/

Instagram: @rebeccahealdleadership

“The first step is admitting you have a problem.”

Someone asked a great question about getting a spouse or other loved one to help support you on your non-diet journey when that person not only views health through a weight-centric lens but their particular views and behaviors also point to potential mental health issues.

I have a few quick thoughts on this that I’d like to share in this episode so give me less than 10 minutes of your time for this one.

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If you'd like to contact me to work together, provide feedback on the podcast, ask clarifying questions, provide a suggestion for a guest or future episode, or for any other reason you can find me at:

IG: @intuitive.eating.men
Web: hopedrivesme.com

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Beth Basham who is a registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience helping others break free of guilt and shame around food so that they can fully enjoy their life. She helps people seamlessly integrate and embody the concepts of intuitive eating, brain science, emotional mastery, and gentle nutrition.

Beth shared a bit of her immense insight into the area of nervous system work and how this plays an important role in developing the skills and principles of Intuitive Eating.

This is not an area where I personally have a lot of experience so I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation as I learned so much from Beth during our time together. I know you will as well!

To connect with Beth ...

IG: @bethbasham.rd

FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/707149683454049

Website: www.bethbasham.com

Polyvagal theory Resources and names mentioned during our conversation:

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If you'd like to contact me to work together, provide feedback on the podcast, ask clarifying questions, provide a suggestion for a guest or future episode, or for any other reason you can find me at:

IG: @intuitive.eating.men
Web: hopedrivesme.com

In this episode, I had a wonderful conversation with Libby Supan about the connection between our mental health and our eating habits. In particular, we spend some time talking about the impact of anxiety and depression on our relationship with food as well as the impact of our relationship with food on symptomatic anxiety and depression.

Libby is a licensed therapist and certified intuitive eating coach, specializing in helping individuals and groups foster a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Her expertise extends to working with individuals of all genders, addressing various concerns such as healing from disordered eating, managing depression and anxiety, and overcoming codependency.

Drawing from her personal experience of triumphing over her own eating disorder, Libby has discovered the path to food freedom and is dedicated to guiding others on their own transformative journeys.

To follow Libby's work or to reach out to her for help:

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: https://libbysupan.com/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/foodfreedomwithlibby/

TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodfreedomwithlibby

LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/admin

DISCOVERY CALL: https://calendly.com/libby-supan/20min

In this episode, we're talking about our role in supporting a healthy relationship with food and body in our children and to do that, I brought on Oona Hanson, a true expert in this area.

Oona Hanson helps parents and guardians raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their body. In addition to her private practice as a parent coach, Oona also works as a Family Mentor at Equip, an eating disorder treatment program. Oona holds a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology and a Master's Degree in English. Her work has been featured widely, including on CNN, USA Today, Good Morning America, US News & World Report, Today, and People.

This is a great episode for everyone but in particular, I wanted to reach dads and help them understand their important role in nurturing this important aspect of the health of their children and families.

To connect with Oona or to reach out for some parent coaching, you can contact her and follow her content here:

Instagram: @oona_hanson

Web: https://www.oonahanson.com

Parenting Without Diet Culture FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/543072844203243

Twitter: @oonahanson

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If you'd like to contact me to work together, provide feedback on the podcast, ask clarifying questions, provide a suggestion for a guest or future episode, or for any other reason you can find me at:

IG: @intuitive.eating.men
Web: hopedrivesme.com