If you've been struggling with how you feel about your body lately, prepare your heart because this is the episode for you. Today's episode goes beyond body image—it's about getting comfortable with who you truly are at your core. We're diving into how shifting your mindset about your body can transform the way you show up in your life.

If you've been struggling with how you feel about your body lately, this episode is exactly what you need. Because when you're constantly feeling down about yourself, it affects everything—the way you interact with people, the opportunities you go after (or don't), and even whether you allow yourself to dream big.

This isn't about vanity or surface-level self-love. This is about your relationship with yourself.

I'm bringing fierce self-compassion today - the kind that doesn't just soothe but empowers.

Episode Highlights

-Why feeling frustrated with your body is so common

-The false promises of diet culture and why they keep you stuck

-The role of grief in body acceptance (and why it's a necessary step)

-How to shift your mindset and redefine success beyond the scale

-Practical ways to cultivate self-compassion and trust your body

-Journal prompts to work through body frustration

Today's Wellness Woo is mouth taping for sleep.

Resources Mentioned

- Join the Intuitive Eating & Body Kindness 5-Day UnChallenge April 14-18!

- Grab my free Daily 3 Body Kindness Journal Pages

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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What if I told you that your "healthy eating" might be just another diet in disguise? What if your pursuit of wellness is actually hurting your relationship with food - and your body - more than helping it?

This is what I call "The Wellness Trap," which happens when your pursuit of healthy eating turns into a form of dieting or disordered eating, and it's far more common than you might realize.

Healthy eating is praised in our culture as a noble and admirable thing to do. However, part of the issue is that the way society views "healthy eating" is warped, extreme, restrictive and often disordered.

This can make it hard to know how to truly honor your health with your eating, without it crossing the line into dieting or disordered territory.

In this episode we're going to talk about how to find the balance that feels right for YOU with your eating and your approach to health.

Episode Highlights

-Sneaky ways diet culture hides in wellness

-When wellness becomes a full-blown obsession into orthorexia

-Tangible steps to break free from the "Wellness Trap"

Today's Wellness Woo is fluoride.

Resources Mentioned

- Take my Free Quiz to Discover Your Unique Path to Food Freedom

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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We all know that movement is good for us - but what happens when you're too exhausted, achy, or unmotivated to get started? In this episode, I sit down with physical therapist Preeti Jha, who specializes in helping women over 40 build strength, confidence, and resilience, especially during perimenopause and menopause.

Preeti shares invaluable insights on how hormonal shifts impact our bodies, why traditional fitness advice often misses the mark for women in midlife, and how to build a movement practice that feels good and sustainable - without the pressure of diet culture.

But don't skip this episode if menopause isn't on your radar yet! The wisdom Preeti offers applies to anyone looking to rethink their relationship with movement in a way that prioritizes self-care over punishment.

If you've ever struggled with exercise motivation, this conversation is for you. Be sure to share it with a friend who could use some encouragement, and let me know your biggest takeaway by sending me a DM!

Episode Highlights

• The biggest struggles that women have with exercise
• How perimenopause/menopause changes the way we should approach exercise
• Ways to reduce knee pain (without dieting)
• Pelvic floor physical therapy - and how it's for more than just postpartum women

Resources Mentioned

- Connect with Preeti Jha on Instagram

- Grab Preeti Jha's FREE beginners strength training guide

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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You've spent years trying to outsmart your hunger - pushing it down, ignoring it, or waiting until you "deserve" to eat. But what if I told you that ignoring your hunger is exactly what's keeping you stuck in the binge-restrict cycle? In this episode, I'll show you why your body's hunger signals aren't the enemy - they're actually the key to finding food freedom.

Here's the truth: when you ignore your hunger, your body doesn't just sit back and accept it. It fights hard to get the energy it needs - through cravings, obsession, and feeling totally out of control around food. But the problem isn't you. It's the dieting rules that have convinced you to fear your own body's needs. Imagine what it would feel like to actually trust your hunger and eat without guilt. That's exactly what we're diving into today.

If you've ever felt like you can't trust yourself around food, this is the episode you can't afford to skip.

Episode Highlights

• Why you lost trust in your body
• The biological, metabolic and mental consequences of ignoring your hunger and fullness
• How to rebuild trust with hunger and fullness
• Case example from a client who learned to trust her body - and how you can too!

Today's Wellness Woo is red dye 3.

Resources Mentioned

- Grab the FREE GUIDE 5 Simple Steps to Reconnecting With Your Hunger and Fullness

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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Where does alcohol fit in with intuitive eating? Should you "intuitively" try to drink? What about the health risks vs benefits to alcohol? We're digging into all these questions today with my extra special guest, Casey Davidson, a sobriety coach.

The truth is, there are key differences between food and alcohol that you need to be aware of. And there are some special considerations for how you might want to approach drinking differently than you do eating.

In this episode, we're going to explore your relationship with alcohol, and help you reflect on the role of drinking in your life. There's zero pressure for you to stop drinking or to explore sobriety, unless you want to (and if you do, Casey has tons of resources for you).

Ultimately, this is about listening to your body. And being curious about how alcohol makes you feel - both in the moment, and afterwards. It's also about the reasons you want to drink in the first place and the role of alcohol in your life.

There is no right or wrong answer to whether you want to keep drinking or not…This is all about being curious about where you are at with alcohol, and choosing with compassion how you want to move forward.

Episode Highlights

-Common mistakes that women make with food when they take a break from alcohol

-Benefits of sobriety, and Casey's own story

-How does alcohol fit in with intuitive eating? Can you intuitively drink?

-Next steps if you're sober curious

Resources Mentioned

- Follow Casey on Instagram

- Grab Casey's Free 30 Day Sober Guide

- Casey's Website

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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Food freedom and intuitive eating are about more than just eating delicious pasta and pizza. It's about more than listening to your hunger and fullness.

In fact, intuitive eating isn't even all about food. (Yes, of course food is part of it - but if you stop there you're missing the point.)

If you don't ALSO have these other 4 missing pieces, then you're not going to fully have the peace and freedom with food that you are looking for within your intuitive eating journey. We'll be exploring your relationship with exercise, your body image, emotional coping strategies (besides food), and how to keep yourself motivated for the long haul on this journey.

Trust me, this episode is going to give you things to think about, along with some practical tools and strategies to implement, that you probably haven't thought of before. Pop in your ear buds and hit PLAY!

Episode Highlights

-The REAL goal with intuitive eating (no it's not to just "eat whatever you want")

-Addressing your unhealed body image wounds

-The 4 missing pieces that you need if you want to truly heal your relationship with food

Today's Wellness Woo is stale cheese as "keto popcorn."

Resources Mentioned

- Click here for details and enrollment for Non-Diet Academy!

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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Be honest—does the thought of gaining weight hold you back from fully embracing intuitive eating? You're not alone, and it's not just about the number on the scale. The fear runs deeper, touching your relationships, sense of control, health beliefs, and even your identity.

In this episode, we're digging into the 4 biggest fears that keep you from making peace with food and terrified of weight gain:

1. Fear of Social & Relational Consequences – How weight stigma and identity shifts impact friendships, family, dating, and even how you see yourself.
2. Fear of Losing Control – Why dieting feels "safe," and intuitive eating feels like free-falling into the unknown.
3. Fear for Your Health – The real truth about weight and health (hint: it's not what diet culture told you).
4. Fear of Losing a Goal or Sense of Purpose – What happens when weight loss is no longer the project you're constantly working on?

And most importantly—we'll talk about how to move through these fears so you can finally make peace with food and your body. You'll walk away with powerful mindset shifts and actionable strategies to help you trust yourself, redefine health, and stop waiting for a "goal weight" to start fully living your life.

If this episode resonates with you and you're ready for real, structured support, check out Non-Diet Academy - my signature program where I guide you step-by-step through healing your relationship with food and body image. DM me if you want to chat about whether it's the right fit for you.

Because here's the truth: You are already enough, exactly as you are.

Today's Wellness Woo is Cucumber dipped in Stevia as a replacement for watermelon

Resources Mentioned

- Join us inside Non-Diet Academy! Doors close February 27!

- Book: The Dance of Connection by Harriet Lerner

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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Today we're tackling one of the most misunderstood (yet essential) intuitive eating skills - honoring your fullness. This skill gets overlooked in terms of its power for your health, and that's what I am going to show you in this episode.

You've probably heard the advice: "Eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full." Sounds simple, right? But if you've spent years dieting, ignoring your body's signals, or feeling guilt around food, this can feel anything but easy.

Whether you tend to eat past fullness because the food is just that good or you feel anxious about stopping before you "should," this episode will help you build confidence and trust in your body's natural cues, to help you master the skills of intuitive eating and making peace with food.

Grab your ear buds and let's dig in!

Episode Highlights

• The sneaky ways diet culture conditions us to trick and override fullness signals
• Ways in which you might be overlooking fullness as a skill you need to actively work on within your intuitive eating process
• How discovering comfortable fullness will improve your health
• Practical strategies to reconnect with your body - so you can enjoy food without the all-or-nothing mindset

Today's Wellness Woo is plant-based milks.

Resources Mentioned:

-Grab your spot in my FREE masterclass "Why Intuitive Eating Isn't Working For You (And How to FIx It): nondietacademy.com/fix

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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You swore off dieting, but…you still feel guilty eating "too much." You secretly hope your daily walks will shrink your body. You find yourself getting on the scale "just to see." Sound familiar?

That's diet culture's grip - sneaky, insidious, and still influencing your choices, even in ways you don't even realize.

In this 1st episode of a special 3-part series, I'm breaking down exactly how diet culture keeps you hooked, why it feels so hard to let go, and what you can do to start loosening its grip. We'll talk about the hidden ways dieting still controls you, the fears that keep you stuck, and the freedom that's possible on the other side.

If you've been half in, half out with intuitive eating and wondering why it's not working, this episode is for you. It's time to break free.

And in this series, I'm going to show you exactly how to do it.

Let's unpack why it's so hard to loosen your grip on diet rules, why you're afraid to trust yourself, and how to step into true food freedom—without spiraling into chaos. If you've been white-knuckling your way through this journey, it's time to let go and finally breathe.

COMING UP NEXT IN PART 2: How to rebuild trust with your body and strengthen your intuition.

• Click here to listen to Part 2

• Click here to listen to Part 3

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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I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!

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If you've ever felt like your body is a total mystery - sending you cravings, hunger cues, and mixed signals that you don't quite trust - you're not alone. But what if I told you that your intuition can guide you toward feeling better in your body and at peace with food? The trick is learning how to listen and trust - and that's exactly what we're diving into today.

This is Part 2 of a special 3-part series, where we're breaking down what it really takes to free yourself from diet culture and build lasting confidence in your food choices. In this episode, we'll explore:

• Why diet culture disconnects you from your body's natural wisdom

• How to rebuild body trust through structured, intentional eating (without slipping back into diet-y thinking)

• Simple strategies to tune into your hunger, cravings, and fullness - without judgment or fear

• Real client examples of what actually works when learning to eat intuitively

If you've been stuck in the gray area between dieting and intuitive eating, this episode is for you. Let's strengthen that intuition and help you feel more confident in your body—because, trust me, you can do this.

Ready? Hit play, and let's get started.

COMING UP NEXT IN PART 3: Letting go of food rules, living your life fully, and what to do about your fear of weight gain (or your desire to lose weight).

• Click here to listen to Part 1

• Click here to listen to Part 3

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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I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!

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