Shoulders Down

By Leah Kern

When you live in the diet mindset, you spend much of your time living in your head- constantly tallying, dwelling, and stressing over your food and lifestyle choices. When you become an intuitive e

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How many episodes does Shoulders Down have?

The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.

Shoulders Down episodes:

July 21, 2025🫠 How To Cope When The Whole World's On Ozempic
In this episode, we revisit the topic of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic.
You’ll hear from 7 guests: therapists, dietitians, former clients, and people who’ve personally used GLP-1s
Each person shares how they’re navigating intuitive eating and body acceptance in a culture obsessed with weight loss.
This episode features several guests who have already appeared on the show. Here are links to their original episodes:
Jamie’s Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/lived-experience-with-ozempic-jamies-story-an/id1616910063?i=1000617648346
Aaron’s Episode: https://leahkernrd.com/masculinity-body-image-and-disordered-eating-with-aaron-flores-rd/
Kate’s Episode: https://leahkernrd.com/raising-intuitive-eaters-and-protecting-children-from-diet-culture-with-kate-morris/
Amanda’s Episode: https://leahkernrd.com/perimenopause-our-ever-changing-bodies-with-amanda-mittman/
Hannah’s Episode: https://leahkernrd.com/finding-pleasure-in-movement-with-hannah-husband/
More From Leah:
📚Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
Email me: [email protected]
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1h 7min
June 16, 2025🔎 How to Use a Nutrition Label as an Intuitive Eater
In this episode, we’re reclaiming nutrition facts from the clutches of food rules and fear. You’ll learn how to approach a nutrition label without spiraling into judgment or rigid thinking—and how these labels can actually support you in honoring your body’s needs.
We cover:
Why serving sizes are often arbitrary (and not worth stressing over)
How to assess if a food will be satisfying and sustaining—beyond just calories
What to do when a meal leaves you hungry an hour later (hint: it’s probably missing fat)
Why “high calorie” isn’t a bad thing—and how that narrative has been skewed by diet culture
A reminder that your nutrition needs aren’t confined to a 24-hour window
How to spot sneaky sources of valuable nutrients like iron, calcium, and B vitamins—yes, even in foods diet culture deems “bad”
You’ll also hear a real-life client story that highlights how gentle curiosity—not obsession—can help you build meals that actually work for your body.
Nutrition labels aren’t moral scorecards. This episode will help you read them with nuance, compassion, and a whole lot less stress.
More From Leah:
📚Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
Email me: [email protected]
...more
31min
June 02, 2025🍒 Being Messy, Self-Compassion, & Values Alignment with Abbie Attwood
In this episode, Abbie Attwood, a non-diet, weight-inclusive provider, joins us to talk about:
How struggling with anxiety led her into disordered eating
The role of being a competitive runner
Social justice as a motivating force for recovery
Why self-compassion won't make you "lazy"
The messiness of being human
Mentioned in the Episode:
📚Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
Leah episode on Abbie's podcast
Are The Intuitive Eating Dietitians Alright?
More From Abbie:
Abbie's Website
Abbie's Substack
More From Leah:
📚Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
Email me: [email protected]
...more
59min
May 19, 2025🌵7 Unpopular Takes on Intuitive Eating & Body Image
Tune in to hear 7 of my unpopular takes as an intuitive eating dietitian.
Resources mentioned:
How IE impacts metabolism and digestion
You're not wrong for desiring intentional weight loss
Rachel Hartley Episode on Gentle Nutrition
More From Leah:
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
Email me: [email protected]
...more
23min
May 05, 2025⚠️ Beware of Mental Restriction
In this episode we’ll explore whether you’re ACTUALLY giving yourself permission, or if you’re still mentally restricting...
We’ll cover:
mental restriction versus physical restriction
How this manifests (client stories, personal stories, Alex o)
Sneaky ways mental restriction can show up
How to move past mental restriction
More From Leah:
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
Email me: [email protected]
...more
12min
April 21, 2025🫠 When Clothes Don’t Fit & You Feel Like a Failure
In this episode, we unpack why seasonal wardrobe changes can trigger body shame, how to navigate the grief that comes with body changes, and tools to meet yourself with more compassion (and way less spiraling).
More specifically, we’ll explore:
Why the seasonal wardrobe switch can trigger body image distress
A 6-step framework to navigate clothing that no longer fits
Real-life client tools for reframing body shame
Practical tips to make the process less overwhelming
Supportive mindset shifts and grief validation
Gentle reframe phrases you can actually believe
Resources Mentioned:
Anti-Diet Media List: https://leahkernrd.kartra.com/page/5Yf33
More From Leah:
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
Email me: [email protected]
...more
43min
April 07, 2025🗣️ Finding Your Food Voice & PCOS with Julie Dillon
In this episode, I'm joined by eating disorder dietitian, podcaster, speaker, and writer, Julie Dillon.
Julie's food and body story
The origin of "finding your food voice"
The 3 universal qualities of a food voice
"Dear Food" letters and the value of personifying food
Why weight loss won't "cure" PCOS
Evidenced-based treatments for PCOS
Resources Mentioned:
Episode mentioning how research is just one way of knowing with Dr. Lizzy Pope
More From Leah:
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
Email me: [email protected]
...more
54min
March 24, 2025🎨 12 Reflections From 12 Months Off Instagram
In this episode I’m covering::
12 reflections from 12 months off Instagram
How leaving IG relates to intuitive eating work
The many similarities between social media and diet culture
Resources Mentioned:
Why I’m leaving Instagram
Are The Intuitive Eating Dietitians Alright?
My Episode on Off The Grid
More From Leah:
Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
Email me: [email protected]
...more
27min
March 10, 2025🌼 10 Lessons From 10 Years of Intuitive Eating
In this solo episode, I reflect on 10 lessons I've learned in my 10 years as an intuitive eater.
Resources Mentioned:
Finding Pleasure in Movement with Hannah Husband: https://leahkernrd.com/finding-pleasure-in-movement-with-hannah-husband/
Trader Joes Meal Ideas: https://leahkernrd.com/quick-trader-joes-meal-ideas-from-an-intuitive-eating-dietitan/
Trader Joe's Snack Ideas: https://leahkernrd.com/easy-trader-joes-snacks-from-an-intuitive-eating-dietitian/
More From Leah:
Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
Email me: [email protected]
...more
41min
February 24, 2025🩺 Can You Manage Your Cholesterol with Intuitive Eating?
In this episode, I cover:
What is cholesterol
What is HDL, what is LDL, why is one often considered good and one bad
How much does dietary cholesterol impct blood cholesterol levels
What are the components that contribute to cholesterol levels
Weight neutral, non-diet approaches to managingcholesterol
Is your cholesterol your fault?
Resources mentioned:
SDOH blog post: https://leahkernrd.com/the-social-determinants-of-health-and-intuitive-eating/
egg study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26864369/
The Rosetto Effect: https://www.pbs.org/video/italian-americans-introduction/
5 reasons why weight doesnt determine health: https://leahkernrd.com/👉-5-reasons-why-your-weight-doesnt-determine-your-health/
Cholesterol HAES Health Sheet: https://haeshealthsheets.com/high-cholesterol/
More From Leah:
Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack
Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program
Join my self-paced course, The Return
Subscribe to Leah's Youtube Channel
Subscribe to my personal Substack
Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd
Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings
Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.
Send me a voice message on Speakpipe
Email me: [email protected]
...more
56min

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How many episodes does Shoulders Down have?

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