If you're curious about intuitive eating but still secretly hoping it leads to weight loss, this episode is for you.

Let me be clear: Wanting to lose weight does not disqualify you from intuitive eating. At the same time, trying to use intuitive eating as a weight loss strategy will sabotage the entire process.

In this episode, I walk you through the real dilemma so many people get stuck in: being exhausted by dieting, craving peace with food, AND still feeling terrified of weight gain. We'll separate desire from behavior, unpack why weight control feels like safety, and talk about what intuitive eating actually asks of you.

We'll also talk about the illusion of control that weight provides, the cultural myths behind it, and why tolerating the discomfort of not controlling your weight is often the missing piece. Most importantly, I'm going to paint you a picture of what life looks like when intuitive eating is actually integrated: eating feels easy, you trust your hunger, movement is gentle and flexible, less body obsession, and your life is no longer tethered to the scale.

If you're ready to stop straddling the line between dieting and intuitive eating, this episode will help you understand what's really being asked of you, and why it's worth it even without weight promises.

Episode Highlights

• Why wanting weight loss ≠ practicing weight loss

• How clinging to the scale keeps you stuck in performative intuitive eating

• What "set point" really means and why chronic dieting backfires

• How fear of weight gain interferes with hunger, fullness, satisfaction, and trust

• What actually changes when intuitive eating is working (hint: it's not the number on the scale)

Today's Wellness Woo is creatine.

Resources Mentioned

- Sign up here for the Braver Than the Scale FREE 5-Day Challenge!

- Read "You Just Need to Lose Weight (And 19 Other Myths About Fat People)" by Aubrey Gordon

Read the full episode show notes here.

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

• Join My Intuitive Eating Made Easy Facebook Group!

• Work with Katy

• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

Connect with Katy Harvey

Website: KatyHarvey.net

Instagram: @katyharvey.rd

Facebook: KatyHarveyRD

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Eating disorders aren't always obvious, and they are often overlooked in the intuitive eating space. I've seen way too many people feel frustrated that they're not making progress with intuitive eating - and blame themselves - when the real issue was that there was an underlying eating disorder preventing them from making progress.

So how can you tell if you have an eating disorder? And what do I say to a client when I suspect this is what's happening? I'm going to break all of it down for you in this episode.

Whether you have a history of an eating disorder (or disordered eating), or you wonder if you might have one now, or you're just curious…this episode is going to help you understand what to look for.

And if you're a dietitian, therapist or health and wellness professional, this is going to be a GREAT episode for you because it's going to give you a peek behind the curtain of how I navigate these discussions. Make sure you check out my free guide called "10 Well-Intended Comments that Miss the Mark With Struggling Clients." (Email or DM me for it!)

Episode Highlights

✨ The most common types of eating disorders (it's probably not what you would envision)

✨ Subtle and sneaky indicators that you might have an eating disorder

✨ How I bring it up with a client if I think they might have an eating disorder…and how this changes the approach with food (+ what stays the same)

Today's Wellness Woo is mushroom coffee

Resources Mentioned

- National Eating Disorders Association Website

- Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Guide

- EAT-26 Self-Assessment Questionnaire

- Email or DM me for my free guide for professionals

Read the full episode show notes here.

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

• Join My Intuitive Eating Made Easy Facebook Group!

• Work with Katy

• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

Connect with Katy Harvey

Website: KatyHarvey.net

Instagram: @katyharvey.rd

Facebook: KatyHarveyRD

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Feeling stuck with intuitive eating? Before you throw in the towel, I'm breaking down the top 3 pitfalls that will hold you back, and there's a good chance that one of them is the key to getting you unstuck.

I'm not here to make you feel warm and fuzzy in this episode…I'm telling you what I know you need to hear if you want to be successful with intuitive eating and finding freedom with food.

From the lies that you might be telling yourself, to the incorrect assumptions that you're making about your weight…This episode is going to help you get out of your own way so that you can fast track your progress and success.

If you're ready to make peace with food and your body - this one's for you!

Episode Highlights

-You're probably feeling tempted to give up too soon - let's fix that!

-The lie that most people tell themselves when they first get started with intuitive eating that holds them back from food and body peace

-How to know if weight gain means your body is finding its set point weight vs whether it indicates you're not actually doing intuitive eating correctly

Today's Wellness Woo is Sculpiflex.

Resources Mentioned

- Join me inside Intuitive Eating Exploration and we'll go through the Intuitive Eating Workbook together!

Read the full episode show notes here.

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

• Join My Intuitive Eating Made Easy Facebook Group!

• Work with Katy

• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

Connect with Katy Harvey

Website: KatyHarvey.net

Instagram: @katyharvey.rd

Facebook: KatyHarveyRD

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Next time you're sick, you don't have to stress so much about what's happening with your eating. Believe it or not, your body is really smart and knows what to do when you're sick. Whether it be that you have zero appetite, or the only thing you want is carbs…that's your body telling you what it needs.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the do's and dont's for dealing with sickness when you're trying to do intuitive eating. (Spoiler: It's ok if you don't eat protein or veggies for a few days - you'll be fine, I promise!)

Whether you're dealing with the flu, strep throat, a head cold, COVID or a stomach bug…this episode is going to give you practical tips (and mental shifts) to help you get well sooner, without worrying so much about what's happening with food.

Episode Highlights

🤧 The #1 thing you should focus on when you're sick (to help you recover, and keep you from getting sicker)

🤧 How to navigate sickness using intuitive eating skills

🤧 What looks different with the intuitive eating when you're sick

🤧 The things to STOP worrying about with food when you're sick

Today's Wellness Woo is the Food Guide Pyramid.

Resources Mentioned

- Join the Intuitive Eating Made Easy FB Group!

Read the full episode show notes here.

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

• Intuitive eating education on the blog

• Work with Katy

• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

Connect with Katy Harvey

Website: KatyHarvey.net

Instagram: @katyharvey.rd

Facebook: KatyHarveyRD

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In this episode, I'm about to share something that even just 6 months ago I never thought I'd be saying out loud. After 5 years of running live cohorts of my signature program, Non-Diet Academy twice per year - I'm not doing them this year.

(If NDA was on your vision board for this year, don't panic, keep reading…)

This doesn't mean that Non-Diet Academy is going anywhere. I'm absolutely not retiring the program. It works - I have the stats to prove it. Instead, I'm doing it with a completely different structure…One that is going to give you massive results that stick around for the long run.

Today I'm also getting personal and sharing behind-the-scenes of what I'm doing differently inside my life this year outside of work (including the surgery that I recently had and what led up to it). Let's just say that recovering from this surgery has brought on some discomfort that's more than physical.

PLUS you'll get to hear about the secret project that I've been working on for other dietitians and health professionals (and yes, it comes with CEUs!!)

Episode Highlights

✨ The surgery that has taught me to pump the brakes and slow down

✨ What I'm doing to support my health and healing this year (and what I'm NOT doing just because I'm not able to exercise for a while)

✨ The massive change I'm making in my business with Non-Diet Academy…that is both scary and exciting

✨ The NEW resources that I have created for fellow RDs and health professionals

Today's Wellness Woo is ionizing foot baths.

Read the full episode show notes here.

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

• Join Katy's weekly email newsletter for tips and resources

• Intuitive eating education on the blog

• Work with Katy

• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

Connect with Katy Harvey

Website: KatyHarvey.net

Instagram: @katyharvey.rd

Facebook: KatyHarveyRD

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How many times have you been told that being healthy means being at a certain weight or BMI? The reality is that weight and BMI tell us very little about your health.

A much better way to know how healthy your body is are your labs. Whenever I'm working with a client who has health concerns, the first thing we do is gather some data by looking at what their specific health concerns are, and their bloodwork that would give us clues as to how their health is looking.

Your weight tells us one thing: Your gravitational pull.

Your labs tell us many things: How well your organs are doing their jobs, how well your body is regulating its blood sugar, your risk of certain things like cardiovascular events, if you are sick with an infection, if you have systemic inflammation, whether or not you have certain diseases, and so much more.

In this episode, I'm walking you through the labs that I look at and recommend most frequently as a dietitian. These are the labs that tell us what to focus on when it comes to gentle nutrition strategies, and it's a way of listening to what your body is communicating (which is absolutely part of intuitive eating).

*DISCLAIMER: I'm obviously not a doctor, and you should ask your doctor about all of this and work with them to understand what lab tests are most appropriate for you and your unique health needs.

Episode Highlights

✨ The most important labs to pay attention to for your health and nutrition

✨ Why these labs matter more than the number on the scale ever will for your health

✨ The surprising set of labs that you do NOT need to have checked, even if you think you might be in perimenopause

Today's Wellness Woo is sauerkraut to cure depression.

Resources Mentioned

- Grab my free Perimenopause Labs Cheat Sheet

- DM me for info about my annual membership, Non-Dieter's Club

Read the full episode show notes here.

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

• Join my weekly newsletter email list for tips, resources, book recommendations and more!

• Work with Katy

• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

Connect with Katy Harvey

Website: KatyHarvey.net

Instagram: @katyharvey.rd

Facebook: KatyHarveyRD

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In this episode, we're taking a look back at the biggest diet and wellness trends of 2025, and I'm sharing my unfiltered take on which ones I actually liked, which ones were a hard no, and which trends left me feeling very conflicted.

We'll dig into what these trends reveal about where diet culture is heading, how wellness marketing continues to evolve, and why so many of these "health" fads still miss the mark when it comes to sustainable well-being. I'll also share my predictions for what I believe we're heading into in 2026, including what I hope women continue to wake up to when it comes to health, strength, and rejecting diet culture.

If you're feeling tired of the "New Year, New You" narrative and craving a more grounded, realistic, and compassionate approach to health, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.

Episode Highlights

✨ The 2025 wellness trends I liked, loathed, and felt conflicted about

✨ Why diet culture feels louder than ever, and how wellness marketing keeps repackaging the same old ideas

✨ A nuanced take on GLP-1 medications and the difference between pursuing health vs. pursuing weight loss

✨ My predictions for diet and wellness trends in 2026, plus my hope for where women's health is headed next

Resources Mentioned

• Join my email newsletter for weekly intuitive eating tips and first access to upcoming offers: www.nondietacademy.com/newsletter

Read the full episode show notes here.

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

• Join Katy's weekly email newsletter for intuitive eating and body image tips!

• Intuitive eating education on the blog

• Work with Katy

• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

Connect with Katy Harvey

Website: KatyHarvey.net

Instagram: @katyharvey.rd

Facebook: KatyHarveyRD

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In this episode I'm giving you some tough love - because I care about you, and I want you to succeed. If better health in the New Year is something on your vision board, then you don't want to skip this episode.

We'll be digging into 4 mistakes that will hold you back from getting healthier. I'm not here to tell you what you want to hear in this episode. I'm going to help you see your blind spots, and to identify thought and behavior patterns that are getting in your way.

By the end you might feel a little called out…but like it came from a good friend who genuinely wants you to have the health and happiness you deserve.

Episode Highlights

✨ The #1 lie that you're telling yourself about your eating right now

✨ Which "cognitive distortions" (we all have them) are getting in your way

✨ How to combine food freedom with getting healthier…because you don't have to choose between them!

Today's Wellness Woo is dialysis for "wellness."

Resources Mentioned

- Join the Have Your Cake & Eat It Too Free 5-Day New Year's Intuitive Eating Challenge

Read the full episode show notes here.

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

• Join Katy's weekly email newsletter for intuitive eating and body image tips!

• Intuitive eating education on the blog

• Work with Katy

• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

Connect with Katy Harvey

Website: KatyHarvey.net

Instagram: @katyharvey.rd

Facebook: KatyHarveyRD

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This episode wasn't supposed to air. It was me, unfiltered inside of my coaching community, Non-Dieter's Club, sharing the things that those women needed to hear in moments of self-doubt, defeat, fear and uncertainty on their intuitive eating journey.

I came in hot with a pep talk to light a fire under them…To remind them why they went down this path in the first place. And the lies that diet and wellness culture have told us over and over again that make them believe that they are not worthy simply because of the size of their jeans, the rolls on their belly or the flab on their arms.

You'll hear:

• Why diet culture feels so loud right now

• The marketing strategy that diet culture uses to hook you in

• What you're taking a stand for (and against)

• How I coach my clients through their doubts and fears so they don't go backwards or fall back into old habits

If you've ever wondered, "Is it always going to feel this hard?"...This one's for you.

Resources Mentioned:

- Join the Have Your Cake & Eat It Too New Year's Intuitive Eating FREE Challenge!

- DM me for details about Non-Dieter's Club

Read the full episode show notes here.

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

• Intuitive eating education on the blog

• Work with Katy

• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

Connect with Katy Harvey

Website: KatyHarvey.net

Instagram: @katyharvey.rd

Facebook: KatyHarveyRD

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In today's "Dear Abby" style episode, I'm answering a question about what to do if your family or friends aren't supportive of your intuitive eating process…whether it be because they don't get it, they're a skeptic, or they blatantly disagree with the non-diet approach.

A member of my community shared that she's enjoying her new found food freedom with baking this holiday season - and her boyfriend isn't thrilled. He's still dieting, and she's worried about sabotaging him. Can you relate?

Tune in to hear what advice I'm giving her (and YOU) about how to navigate your own intuitive eating journey, even when other people in your life aren't on board. You don't have to convince them that your way is the "right" way…you just need to find a way to honor your needs, while also respecting theirs.

It can be tricky, but it's totally possible. I'll give you some practical strategies and scripts for now to do this!

Episode Highlights

✨ A cookie baking dilemma we can all relate to

✨ What to do if your partner, family member or roommate doesn't want you keeping certain foods in the house that you're trying to make peace with

✨ Scripts and a pep talk for how to approach a situation where your family doesn't understand or agree with your intuitive eating approach to food, so that you can still coexist together peacefully

Today's Wellness Woo is vibration plates.

Resources Mentioned

- Join my Intuitive Eating Made Easy Free Facebook Group

- DM me the word "SCRIPTS" for the conversation scripts I mentioned in the episode

Read the full episode show notes here.

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

• Intuitive eating education on the blog

• Work with Katy

• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

Connect with Katy Harvey

Website: KatyHarvey.net

Instagram: @katyharvey.rd

Facebook: KatyHarveyRD

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Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!