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You ever catch yourself thinking, “I’ve been so good with food today, so tomorrow I deserve to eat whatever I want”? Yeah, that sneaky little diet-culture voice is messing with your head. In this episode, I chat with registered dietitian and intuitive eating coach Bonnie Roney about what it actually means to give diet culture the finger and why “being good” is often the very thing keeping you stuck.

We dig into how our well-meaning “rules” about food, like labeling things as good or bad or eating to make up for yesterday, actually disconnect us from our bodies. Bonnie breaks down the difference between dieting and intentional eating (and no, they’re not the same thing), what intuitive eating really is, and how you can rebuild trust with yourself around food without spiraling into chaos or guilt.

We also get into the messy, human stuff: why guilt and shame hijack your food choices, how childhood messages like “clean your plate” shape your relationship with eating, and what it actually takes to stop feeling out of control around certain foods. And because I can’t resist stirring the pot, we even talk about whether intuitive eating and weight loss can coexist.

This convo is part food psychology, part rebellion, and full-on liberation from that “good girl” diet mentality. So if you’ve ever swung between kale salads and cookie binges, this one’s for you.

What’s Inside:

• The real difference between dieting and intentional eating
• Why labeling foods as good or bad keeps you stuck in guilt and shame
• What intuitive eating actually means (and no, it’s not “eat whatever, whenever”)
• How to rebuild trust with your body and stop feeling out of control around food
• Whether you can pursue health goals and intuitive eating without losing your mind

What would feeling truly free with food look like for you? Would it mean eating without guilt or finally trusting yourself around the stuff you used to avoid? Look, that could be you. This episode is your sign to stop playing the “good vs. bad” food game and start tuning in to what actually feels good. I’d love to hear your take—DM me on Instagram and tell me what being free with food means to you!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Diet Culture Rebel
Bonnie Roney’s free guide: 3 Ways To Give Diet Culture The Finger
Bonnie Roney on Instagram
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
Fit Feels Good
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