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Non-Diet Companion™

Non-Diet Companion™

By Jeff Ash

Intuition can and should play a powerful role in helping all of us when it comes to feeding ourselves and our families while navigating our challenging food environment. This podcast explores and focuses on a variety of topics related to a powerful, evidence-based eating framework called Intuitive Eating that integrates instinct, emotion, and rational thought. My hope is it will help you finally break free of the perpetual diet cycle!

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The Philosophy of Play with Dr. Shelly Johnson

The Philosophy of Play with Dr. Shelly Johnson

Feb 19, 202456:48
Even GOATs Have Body Image Concerns

Even GOATs Have Body Image Concerns

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

Feb 05, 202421:55
A Weight-Neutral Approach to Strength Training with Mark Breedon

A Weight-Neutral Approach to Strength Training with Mark Breedon

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

Jan 26, 202401:02:43
Big News! New Name, New App

Big News! New Name, New App

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.

Jan 20, 202418:32
Can Structured Training and Intuitive Eating Can Coexist

Can Structured Training and Intuitive Eating Can Coexist

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.

Oct 16, 202329:50
Beyond Nutrition With Rebecca Heald
Sep 18, 202346:22
You Can Lead a Horse to Water ...
Aug 21, 202307:39
Nervous System Work and Intuitive Eating With Beth Basham, RD

Nervous System Work and Intuitive Eating With Beth Basham, RD

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:

  1. Stephen Porges – “father” of the PVT
  2. Deb Dana – down-to-earth resources for learning – super brilliant mind and lots of CEU courses available for our fellow professionals
  3. Peter Levine – another brilliant author of Healing Trauma but has also authored numerous other books that can be beneficial to those looking to make some changes in this area

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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

Aug 14, 202358:59
Anxiety, Depression, and Disordered Eating With Libby Supan
Jul 24, 202350:26
Fostering a Healthy Relationship With Food and Body With Oona Hanson
Jul 14, 202354:38
Cannabis Use and Intuitive Eating With Leah Kern, RD
Jun 19, 202352:52
So, You Want to “Bulk Up?”
Jun 12, 202352:41
When Is "Processed" Food Is The "Healthier" Option?
Jun 05, 202316:37
Trauma and Our Relationship With Food With Vanessa Preston

Trauma and Our Relationship With Food With Vanessa Preston

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Vanessa Preston about trauma and its impact on various aspects of our lives including our relationship with food.


Vanessa is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Nutritionist in Australia (originally from Kentucky). She has provided assessment and therapy services for 14 years and specializes in treating posttraumatic stress disorder and complex trauma. Vanessa is the Body and Food Freedom Program creator and the host of the Body and Food Freedom Podcast where she supports women to make peace with food and their bodies. Vanessa’s group program focuses on self-compassion, shame resiliency, body image healing, and intuitive eating.


Some of the topics we discussed include:

  • Vanessa provides a fantastic description of what trauma is and how it impacts us in a variety of ways including our relationship with food.
  • How men are often less inclined to express hurts and emotional struggles and how this can impact our eating habits and behaviors even when the traumatic experience has nothing to do with food directly.
  • How dieting negatively impacts those who are trying to work through their trauma.
  • How non-diet approaches like Intuitive Eating address the needs of those who are recovering from trauma.


If you'd like to connect with Vanessa and her work or if her Body and Food Freedom Program sounds like it might be a good fit for you (if you're a woman) or a woman in your life:

Instagram: @vanessa_preston_
Web: greenlifepsychology.com
Facebook: Vanessaprestonglp

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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


May 28, 202357:17
Different Strokes for Different Folks

Different Strokes for Different Folks

It’s so easy to fall into a way of thinking where we see only one way to work through a challenging situation. This is especially true in diet culture. The carnivore diet says to eat nothing but animal-based products. Many macro and calorie counters (especially many influencers we see on SM) think tracking is the best way to address your food-related problems … stick to your calorie target … easy, right?


However, we even see this within non-diet approaches like IE. While most coaches and counselors are careful to avoid this, it’s easy to find ourselves gravitating toward our favorite go-to approach for addressing a particular eating or body image difficulty.


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For more information on my Equipped to Thrive Intuitive Eating course and men's support community:

https://hopedrivesme.com/equipped-to-thrive


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


May 22, 202321:11
Next Level Body Checking Brought to You by Diet Culture

Next Level Body Checking Brought to You by Diet Culture

While scrolling IG, I saw an ad I’d never seen before. It was two people wearing full-body suits that looked like something out of a sci-fi movie and the tagline on the image said, “Precise measurements for real results!” I have to say that I would have LOVED this 10 years ago to compliment MyFitness Pal (for tracking macros), Happy Scale (for tracking DAILY body weight measurements), my training logs, my countless progress photos, and it would have basically replaced my electronic tape measure. One more data-generating piece of tech to help me obsess even more about every little change in my body shape and size.


In this episode, I talk about this piece of tech and how this and other ways that we engage in body-checking could be harmful.


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For more information on my Equipped to Thrive Intuitive Eating course and men's support community:

https://hopedrivesme.com/equipped-to-thrive


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

May 08, 202320:35
3 Shifts Away From Diet Culture

3 Shifts Away From Diet Culture

The first principle of IE is to reject the diet mentality. But, what does this actually mean? Also, what are some practical ways that we can make a shift in our way of thinking about health and wellness where we move away from a focus on body size and shape to one that considers the whole person and all of the various facets of health?


In this episode, I discuss 3 shifts away from diet culture.


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For more information on my Equipped to Thrive Intuitive Eating course and men's support community:

https://hopedrivesme.com/equipped-to-thrive


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

Apr 23, 202312:15
Raising Intuitive Eaters With Karleigh Jurek, RD
Apr 10, 202353:05
Training Your Intuition
Mar 27, 202310:58
Getting Support From Your Spouse/Partner and Loved Ones
Mar 16, 202359:33
An Ice Cream Case Study
Mar 06, 202310:42
What is a Good Serving/Portion Size?

What is a Good Serving/Portion Size?

So, you’re new to IE and have decided to put the work into ditching dieting, putting weight loss on the back burner, focusing on reconnecting with your body’s hunger and fullness cues, eating for satisfaction, working on unconditional permission to eat, and, in essence, focus more on how and why you eat rather than the nuances of what you eat.

Awesome! BUT … that can sometimes feel a bit abstract at times.

A common issue that comes up is, ok, I want to honor my hunger and feel my fullness without allowing a diet to tell me how much to eat. But, I have no idea how much I should eat. How much should I put on my plate? How much is enough? How much is too much? What about serving sizes on packages? Should I use that as a general guide even though I’m not counting calories anymore?

In this episode, I offer some thoughts in response to the common question, "What is a good serving/portion size?"


Feb 27, 202318:24
The Death of My Gallbladder
Feb 21, 202334:01
Weight Cycling (AKA Yo-Yo Dieting) and What the Research Has to Say
Feb 13, 202316:30
Learning to Connect With Your Hunger and Fullness Cues
Jan 30, 202315:53
Become Equipped to Thrive
Jan 24, 202333:59
Real Story of Real Change With Jake Chapman
Jan 16, 202301:11:50
IG Live With Ian Bickle: Health-Promoting Behaviors

IG Live With Ian Bickle: Health-Promoting Behaviors

In this episode, I had a conversation with my good friend and fellow coach, Ian Bickle (@ian_bickle_coach over on Instagram) on a shared Instagram live on January 10, 2023. 

We spoke about health-promoting behaviors, took some questions from our viewers, and had a great conversation.  Keep an eye out for more of these as we're planning to do them weekly.

To make sure you don't miss any, make sure to follow both of us over on Instagram. 

Jeff - @intuitive.eating.men
Ian - @ian_bickle_coach


Jan 10, 202301:06:19
Intuitive Eating, Sports, and Judaism With Coach AD Aleman
Jan 02, 202346:05
Holiday Reflections: Satisfaction

Holiday Reflections: Satisfaction

In this short episode, I share a few thoughts on satisfaction after the holiday weekend. I'd encourage you to have a quick listen and reflect a bit on your own experience with satisfaction this past holiday. Non-judgemental reflection and curiosity are two of the most powerful tools you have available as you work on your relationship with food.

As we head into a new year, my hope is that you will finally break free of the perpetual diet cycle, restrictive dieting, and the idea that you need to focus on intentional weight loss. Rather, consider starting off a new year with a new mentality! One that involves ...

1. Rejecting the diet mentality
2. Honoring your hunger
3. Making peace with food (unconditional permission to eat)
4. Challenge the food police
5. Discover the satisfaction factor
6. Feel your fullness
7. Cope with your emotions with kindness
8. Respect your body
9. Reframing "exercise" as "movement"
10. Gentle nutrition

Dec 27, 202208:27
Ian Bickle and Behavior Change Coaching

Ian Bickle and Behavior Change Coaching

In this episode, I talked with my good friend and colleague, Ian Bickle. While Ian is a nutritionist and personal trainer, he refers to himself as a "behavior change coach." I love this description of how he serves his clients (myself as well) because it really speaks to so much of what we do (or should be doing) as coaches ... helping our clients identify behavior and mindset shifts that can be helpful in working through the various challenges we all have as human beings.

Here are a few points we covered:

  • How is your coaching different from typical nutrition coaching and personal training?
  • Ian is currently working on his Intuitive Eating certification so I ask, what was it about Intuitive Eating specifically that caught your attention and got you thinking, yeah, this is where I want to go with my coaching?
  • Do you think IE is well-suited for a lot … most guys? Have you experienced any challenges or pushback in taking a different approach to this “behavior change coaching” approach over traditional nutrition/PT coaching?
  • I know you’re a huge fan of coaching in general. Why do you think people can benefit so much from working with a coach whether that be 1-2-1 or even in a group setting?

Ian and I speak quite often about challenges we may be experiencing in our work (as well as kids, dogs, vacations, etc.). However, one of the things I love about the diverse network of coaches that I have in my life is that we all bring in something unique to the conversation. We have different perspectives, political and religious views, thoughts on how to address various coaching challenges, how to apply nutrition science, etc.

This episode will give you a glimpse into some of these types of conversations between us coaches.

To connect or work with Ian:

IG: @ian_bickle_coach
Web: buildwithbickle.com

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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

Dec 12, 202251:47
Managing Diabetes Without Weight Loss With Danielle Bubliz, RDN

Managing Diabetes Without Weight Loss With Danielle Bubliz, RDN

Can a person manage their pre-diabetes or diabetes (type 1 and 2) without focusing on weight loss or weight management? In other words, is Intuitive Eating appropriate for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes?

In short, the answer to that question is a resounding YES!

In this episode, I spoke with Danielle Bubliz, RDN about her professional and lived experience with diabetes management in the context of a weight-neutral approach to health ... Intuitive Eating.

Danielle Bubliz, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She specializes in working with people with diabetes and binge eating through a Health At Every Size(R)-aligned lens. Danielle earned her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from California State University at Chico and received her Master’s degree from California State University at Northridge while completing the dietetic internship program. Danielle is passionate about guiding her clients with diabetes towards feeling more at peace with their food decisions and blood sugar management, as well as making peace with their bodies.

For more information about Danielle and her work, or to get some help in managing your own journey with diabetes, check out the following links:

Instagram: @foodfreedomdiabetes
Web: foodfreedomdiabetes.com

You can also learn more about her Blood Sugar and Food Peace Academy at her website.

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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


Nov 21, 202254:47
2 Blokes Talk Intuitive Eating With Coach Jonny Landels
Nov 14, 202254:31
Body Image With Dr. Charlotte Markey

Body Image With Dr. Charlotte Markey

Dr. Charlotte Markey, is a world-leading expert in body image research, having studied all things body image, eating behavior, and weight management for her entire adult life (about 25 years!). She is passionate about understanding what makes us feel good about our bodies and helping people to develop a healthy body image. Charlotte loves to share her body image wisdom with others and is an experienced book author, blogger, and professor at Rutgers University, Camden.

One of the things that I found fascinating and why I had to get her on the podcast, is that she has written a book specifically aimed at tween and teen boys in this area called, “Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys." She's also written the counterpart to this book, "The Body Image Book for Girls."

YES, boys and men struggle with our body image as well and it’s super-important that we are able and willing to talk about this often uncomfortable area.

In this episode, Charlotte shares her wealth of knowledge in this area. We discuss general body image issues and we even talk a bit about some of her research into how chronic pain can impact our body image. So, if you or someone you love struggles with chronic pain, this will be a great episode for you as well.

The research paper that we discussed during part of the episode is titled, "Body image experiences in the context of chronic pain: An examination of associations among perceptions of pain, body dissatisfaction, and positive body image" by Charlotte H.Markey, Jamie L.Dunaev, and Kristin J.August in 2019.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2019.11.005

To connect with Charlotte or to learn more about her work:
www.TheBodyImageBookforGirls.com
www.TheBodyImageBookforBoys.com
IG: @char_markey
Twitter: @char_markey
Facebook: DrCharlotteMarkey

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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

Oct 31, 202252:58
"Processed Food" In the Context of Intuitive Eating
Oct 24, 202226:15
How Do We Measure Progress With Intuitive Eating?
Oct 12, 202218:20
How Often Should I Weigh Myself? Or, Should I?
Oct 03, 202219:48
Biases In Fitness/Health Pursuits/Coaching For Larger People With Coach Joe Loye

Biases In Fitness/Health Pursuits/Coaching For Larger People With Coach Joe Loye

Sep 02, 202248:51
Intuitive Eating For Athletes and Active Individuals With Jill Merkel, RD

Intuitive Eating For Athletes and Active Individuals With Jill Merkel, RD

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jill Merkel, Registered Dietitian, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. Take a look at some of her work experience in the area of sports nutrition and you'll see precisely why I was excited to have her on the show:

  • Team Sports Dietitian for the NFL Tennessee Titans for five seasons (2017-2021).
  • Consultant Sports Dietitian for Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) working with NBA G-League players for three seasons (2018-2020).
  • Sports Performance Dietitian for EXOS (performance training department) at Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine where she worked with athletes of all ages including youth, high school, collegiate, and professional (NFL, NHL, NBA, and WNBA) (2015-2016).
  • Collegiate sports nutrition experiences at the University of Utah, University of Oregon, University of Louisville, and University of Virginia (2013-2015).

Here are some of the things we addressed during our discussion:

  • What does it mean to be an "anti-diet, weight-inclusive dietitian" and how is that different than other dietitians who may not use that label?
  • How and why pursued dietetics and what was it about sports nutrition that she found so appealing?
  • She spoke about her time as the team dietitian for the Tennessee Titans and some of the expectations coaches had regarding player weights.
  • How to incorporate nutrition principles specifically for performance in the context of the Intuitive Eating framework.
    • Supplementation
    • Is there a place for intentional weight loss/gain in the context of performance nutrition when taking a weight-neutral, non-diet approach?
    • And more!

If you'd like to work with Jill, she provides support for men, women, and teens so definitely reach out!

Instagram: @jillmerkelrd
Website: https://jillmerkelrd.com/

Jill also referenced her group coaching program for women starting September 7th, 2022 so if you or someone you know would benefit from this, you can check out her page for more info:
https://jillmerkelrd.com/intuitive-eating-support-group/

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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

My group coaching program for men, Equipped to Thrive, starts October 3rd!! For more info, check out the following link:
https://hopedrivesme.com/equipped-to-thrive/

Aug 27, 202259:19
Fast Food and Prioritizing the Big Things First

Fast Food and Prioritizing the Big Things First

In this episode, I start off by sharing a bit of what's been happening in my personal life lately and how it inspired me to create an IG post as well as this podcast episode where I focus the conversation on prioritizing the big things first.

One of the things that I love about the Intuitive Eating framework is how it really teaches/encourages us to prioritize the most important things above everything else. The 10 principles of IE aren't rules to follow but principles to incorporate into the context of our day-to-day lives. So, I distill the principles of IE into 4 key points that I like to emphasize in my own life and with some of my clients.

I like to make things practical so I talk about how you can address the common, "I eat too much fast food" thought that many of us have in the context of IE and thinking in terms of applying 3 of these 4 points (one of the points is related to movement so I don't really include that in this example). I offer some thoughts on changing your mindset from "how can I cut back on fast food" to:

  • "Why do I feel like I'm eating too much fast food?"

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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

Aug 14, 202225:19
Processed Food and Mental Health

Processed Food and Mental Health

I was recently part of a panel discussion on the topic of processed food and mental health. In this episode, I share a few thoughts about this topic from the perspective of Intuitive Eating as well as some of what the research has to say on this topic.

I referenced a couple of different papers in this episode, so here are those links:

"Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies" (Lane et al 2022):
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9268228/

Intuitive eating and its psychological correlates: Ameta-analysis (Linardon et al 2021):
https://breakbingeeating.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Intuitive-eating-and-its-psychological-correlates-A-meta-analysis.pdf

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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

Aug 01, 202217:08
How to Move Away From Tracking Calories or Points

How to Move Away From Tracking Calories or Points

In this episode, I share some thoughts on moving away from meticulously tracking calories, macros, WW points, etc. As you'll hear me point out, you don't need to go cold turkey! Intuitive Eating is not a rigid framework or new set of rules but a process of exploration, curiosity, and growth. If you're interested in exploring Intuitive Eating but don't think you're ready to delete MyFitnessPal just yet, have you considered a stepwise approach? Listen in as I share several ideas for how you can get this process started. 

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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

Jul 17, 202222:30
Hospitals, Vending Machines, and Stress ... Oh My!
Jul 12, 202215:50
All-Inclusive Cruises/Resorts, Buffets, and Unlimited Pizza and Ice Cream
Jun 27, 202223:26
Jason Wood: When "Healthy Eating" Becomes Unhealthy (Orthorexia)

Jason Wood: When "Healthy Eating" Becomes Unhealthy (Orthorexia)

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Wood who turned his battle with orthorexia into a mission to break the stigma around men's mental health and eating disorders by launching his blog Orthorexia Bites in 2021 and publishing his memoir, "Starving for Survival" earlier this year. Through numerous podcast appearances, speaking engagements, and his writing, Jason is starting an important conversation that encourages everyone - especially men - on how important it is to speak up and get the help they deserve.

From the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), "Although not formally recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, awareness about orthorexia is on the rise. The term ‘orthorexia’ was coined in 1998 and means an obsession with proper or ‘healthful’ eating. Although being aware of and concerned with the nutritional quality of the food you eat isn’t a problem in and of itself, people with orthorexia become so fixated on so-called ‘healthy eating’ that they actually damage their own well-being."

There is a lot of stigma, shame, and lack of understanding when it comes to eating disorders in general but men (and those who don't fit the stereotype) often find it very difficult to recognize an eating disorder and subsequently find help because so many think of eating disorders as affecting primarily thin, young, white, more affluent women. The reality is that eating disorders and disordered eating affect people across the socioeconomic, gender, ethnic, and size spectrum.

If you'd like more information or to connect with Jason and his work:

IG: @orthorexiabites
Twitter: @orthorexiab
Web: orthorexiabites.com

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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

May 27, 202250:03
Vanessa Preston: Trauma and Its Impact on Our Relationship With Food

Vanessa Preston: Trauma and Its Impact on Our Relationship With Food

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Vanessa Preston about trauma and its impact on various aspects of our lives including our relationship with food. Vanessa is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Nutritionist in Australia (originally from Kentucky). She has provided assessment and therapy services for 14 years and specializes in treating posttraumatic stress disorder and complex trauma. Vanessa is the Body and Food Freedom Program creator and the host of the Body and Food Freedom Podcast where she supports women to make peace with food and their bodies. Vanessa’s group program focuses on self-compassion, shame resiliency, body image healing, and intuitive eating.

Some of the topics we discussed include:

  • Vanessa provides a fantastic description of what trauma is and how it impacts us in a variety of ways including our relationship with food.
  • How men are often less inclined to express hurts and emotional struggles and how this can impact our eating habits and behaviors even when the traumatic experience has nothing to do with food directly.
  • How dieting negatively impacts those who are trying to work through their trauma.
  • How non-diet approaches like Intuitive Eating address the needs of those who are recovering from trauma.

This was such a wonderful conversation that I know I'll return to again and again and will be sharing with my clients.

If you'd like to connect with Vanessa and her work or if her Body and Food Freedom Program sounds like it might be a good fit for you (if you're a woman) or a woman in your life:

Instagram: @vanessa_preston_
Web: greenlifepsychology.com
Facebook: Vanessaprestonglp

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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

May 19, 202258:42
Amanda Fitt: Weight-Neutral Nutrition for Climbing and Other Athletic Performance
May 13, 202237:02
Dr. Greg Dodell, MD - Addressing Health and Patient Care from a Weight-Neutral Perspective

Dr. Greg Dodell, MD - Addressing Health and Patient Care from a Weight-Neutral Perspective

In this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Dr. Greg Dodell, MD. Dr. Dodell is a board-certified endocrinologist. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his internal medicine and endocrinology Fellowship at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University. He is in private practice at Central Park Endocrinology, PC.

This is an important discussion where we talk about his non-judgmental, weight-neutral, weight-inclusive approach to patient care. In a field where prescribed weight loss is quite common (if not the norm) as a significant part of treating type 2 diabetes, PCOS, and other conditions, Dr. Dodell takes a refreshing approach that does not focus on weight loss as an outcome measure. In fact, he doesn't prescribe weight loss!

If you're someone who has been constantly told to lose weight when seeking medical care or if you hesitate to seek medical care because of the stigma and inevitable conversations around weight that you may have experienced in the past, this episode is for you!

Connecting With Dr. Dodell:

IG: @everything_endocrine
Web: centralparkendocrinology.com  
Twitter: @dodellmd 

Research References In This Episode:

Jeff's comment related to physical activity improving/protecting against liver fat accumulation independent of changes in BMI:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7085252/

Dr. Dodell's reference to the Look AHEAD Trial:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4339027/

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