Best Abbey Sharp Podcasts (2025)

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The Cortisol Conspiracy: The Big Bad FAT GAIN Hormone or Wellness Culture Scapegoat? 22:37

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction What is cortisol? The Body’s Traffic Light System: How Cortisol Keeps You Moving When Stress Gets Stuck Cortisol & Belly Fat: Myth or Truth? Dieting, Fasting, and Cortisol: What the Research Actually Says The Truth About Intermittent Fasting and Hormone Timing How Cortisol Disr…

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228. Abbey Sharp’s Take on Diet Trends, SkinnyTok, and Healing Your Relationship with Food 51:38

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"I hear from people every single day about how they've been harmed physically and emotionally by things that influencers and content creators online have sold to them." You’ve probably noticed diet trends come and go, from raw vegan frugivore diets to the current protein obsession, but what’s less obvious is how healing your relationship with food …

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229. Finding Peace After Decades of Sneaky Food Rules and Binge Eating (Kim’s Story) 37:46

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“Once food noise quiets down, it doesn’t just change the way we eat. It changes the way we live.” Food struggles don't always show up as we may expect. They can sneak up on us, disguised as discipline, willpower, or our latest attempt at “being good.” But in reality, those all-consuming thoughts about what, when, and how much we eat are draining. T…

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Can Period Blood Hold the Key to Diagnosing Endometriosis without Surgery? With Dr Harini Bhat 27:49

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction — Why Endometriosis Deserves More Attention Dr.Bhat’s Journey and the Diagnostic Struggle The Systemic Dismissal of Women’s Pain in Medicine Treatment Gaps and the Desperation They Create The Rise of “Endo Diets” and Wellness Scams Inside the Research OutSmarts Endometriosis (R…

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"Doctors Couldn't Explain My IBS Symptoms - Until A Psychologist Did" - How Stress & Trauma Makes You Sick with Dr. David Clarke 29:58

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction What Exactly Is Stress Illness? Common Physical Symptoms with Emotional Roots How Dr. Clarke Became the Mind-Body Detective Diagnosing Stress Illness: It’s Not ‘All in Your Head’ How Childhood Experiences Shape Adult Pain Parenting and Prevention: Raising Resilient Kids Treatme…

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227. Overeating, Indecision with Food Choices, and “Too Many” Calories as an Intuitive Eater (Q&A) 37:51

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"Intuitive eating is not about perfectly staying within a calorie number or a maintenance threshold. It is about developing trust with your body and using each eating experience as feedback, not a test of whether you pass or fail." Have you ever felt like you just can’t stop eating certain foods, even when you’re full? Or maybe you find yourself se…

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“What’s ACTUALLY Pregnancy Safe (Vaccines, SSRIs, Tylenol & More) with Sabina Vohra-Miller 41:38

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Why Expecting Parents Get So Much Conflicting Advice The Data Dilemma: Why Research on Pregnancy Is So Limited Understanding Correlation vs. Causation in Pregnancy Studies The Tylenol and Autism Controversy — What’s the Truth? The Real Risks of Avoiding Tylenol (and What Fills …

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226. Katrina Gorry on the Silent Reality of Disordered Eating in Sport 47:44

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"Trainings started to become much harder because I would restrict myself so much. Then the next day, maybe I'd binge a lot, so then I wouldn't eat for a couple days. It all was falling apart in front of my eyes, but I just didn't really know how to get out of it." Behind every sports headline, there’s a story about body image, food, and the unseen …

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How to Lose Weight Without Restrictive Dieting (HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!) 20:59

28d ago20:59

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Amazon: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method This book teaches you how to build satisfying, blood-sugar-balancing meals and snacks using my signature HCC formula of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. No diets. No guilt. No restriction. Just smart, balanced, deeply satisfying nourishment for any goal. Whether you’re navigating PCOS, ADHD, menopause, weig…

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225. The Surprising Link Between Diet Culture and Your Sex Life with Vanessa Marin 45:56

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"If you treat your body poorly outside of the bedroom, it's not like you pass through the doorway into your bedroom and all of a sudden you're super tuned into your body and confident." This week, we’re diving into a topic that’s often pushed into the shadows but deeply impacts our well-being: sex. I sat down with Vanessa Marin, a licensed sex ther…

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The Autism “Epidemic”: Why MAHAs Witch Hunt for a Cause & “Cure” is a Dangerous Fantasy with Dr. Tommy Martin 41:24

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Parenting a Child With Autism Through a Doctor’s Lens Why Autism Sparks Fear, Stigma, and Conspiracies What Science Actually Says About Autism Risk Factors Folate, Pregnancy, and the Push for Folinic Acid Tylenol, Fevers, and the Erosion of Medical Trust Vaccine Myths and the C…

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Tom Blyth & Daniel Webber (Billy the Kid); Summer H. Howell & Brandon Christensen (Night of the Reaper) 28:06

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Pop Culture Weekly doubles up with horror thrills and historical legends! First, Kyle McMahon kicks off spooky season with Night of the Reaper - a slick, 80s-vibed Shudder original - chatting with star Summer H. Howell (Chucky, the new Carrie) and writer-director Brandon Christensen about crafting a killer babysitter prologue, Pat Benatar dance bre…

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224. How Ditching Alcohol Helped Sumner Brooks Live Life Fully and Parent With Presence 36:48

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“I really felt like alcohol was the one thing that was keeping me from being the person that I wanted to be." If you’ve ever wondered how alcohol might be impacting your ability to show up fully in your life, or if you’re just curious about making any change that feels a little scary, this episode is for you. I sat down with Sumner Brooks, a regist…

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“I Don’t Trust Them” - Branding Expert Camille Moore on Arrae’s Dishonest Protein Marketing 50:21

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Why Wellness Marketing Hits Different AG1 and the Power of Strategy Over Substance TikTok Green Flags and Red Flags What Gen Z and Millennials Really Want From Brands When Transparency Becomes a Superpower Arrae Protein and Other Marketing Fails Other Sneaky Tactics Wellness Br…

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223. Have You Watched Fit for TV? Here Are My Honest Reflections on The Biggest Loser Documentary 38:01

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“It makes me wonder, what things happening today will we look back on years from now with similar eyes and say, 'I can’t believe we let this happen?'” If you ever watched The Biggest Loser and found yourself rooting for the contestants (and maybe even feeling inspired), this episode will prompt you to look at it all through a very different lens. …

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Sick Boy’s Jeremie Saunders on Life Post Miracle CF Drug 44:42

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Life With Cystic Fibrosis Food Challenges With Cystic Fibrosis Trikafta and the Metabolic Shift Becoming a Stranger in Your Own Body Body Changes, CF, and the Rise of #SkinnyTok Diet Culture Temptations and Disordered Eating When Wellness Culture Gets It Wrong Why “Natural” Isn…

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Downton Abbey Cast; Seann William Scott; Tim Blake Nelson & Lynley cast 39:12

2M ago39:12

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The Cast of Downton Abbey, Seann William Scott, the cast of Lynley AND Tim Blake Nelson?? That's whose on this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon. What happens when a classic detective story gets a modern twist? British actors Leo Suter and Sophia Barclay join me to uncover the magic behind their new crime drama, "Lynley". They share h…

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222. Raising Kids in a Weight-Obsessed World (and the Truth About Growth Charts) with Dr. Erin Knopf 42:48

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”The last thing we ever want to do to a child’s body is shrink it. If we make a child’s body a lower weight, it completely derails their development, their internal signaling, interrupts their physical and cognitive growth - all of it.” If you’re a parent or if you ever were a kid in a world obsessed with BMI and weight, this episode is a must-list…

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The Biggest Loser Exposed: Rapid Weight Regain, EDs, Broken Bodies & More with Fit for TV Director Skye Borgman 29:10

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction The Biggest Loser and the Ethics of Extreme Weight Loss Shocking Harms: Contestants Speak Out on Lasting Health Harms Scapegoats and Responsibility: Who Held the Power Fatphobia and Humiliation As Entertainment Life After the Show: Shame, Visibility, & Identity Have We Evolved …

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Bailey Zimmerman; Vera Farmiga & Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring: Last Rites) 1:00:34

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In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, we dive deep into the worlds of horror cinema and country music as Bailey Zimmerman sits down for a retrospective of his meteoric career from his humble beginnings to his current #1 hit. And The Conjuring: Last Rites stars Patrick Wilson & Vera Farmiga discuss the chilling final chapter in Th…

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221. Are Seed Oils Really the Enemy? Here’s What the Research Says 30:01

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"I believe the fear around Seed Oils feeds into the idea that we have complete control over our health outcomes and that eating perfectly will guarantee better health. This is far from the truth..." Are Seed Oils really the enemy or is this another story from diet culture? In this episode, we're diving into the truth about seed oils. We're covering…

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Eden: Jude Law & Ron Howard on Survival, Morality and Movie Magic 8:46

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In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly, renowned director Ron Howard and the equally legendary actor Jude Law join me, Kyle McMahon, for a deep exploration into their latest cinematic venture, "Eden." Get ready to hear firsthand how this gripping survival thriller takes audiences to the edge of human endurance, thrusting a diverse group of character…

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220. How Tracking Macros Turned Toxic for Jaimie (and the Food Freedom She Finally Found!) 33:07

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"I would cry almost every day because of how hungry I was, but I didn't have enough macros to eat what I needed." If you've been tracking macros, calories, or points, and you are starting to feel like it's taking over your life, this episode is for you. And even if you don't track, but find yourself thinking about food constantly or that you're fai…

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The SHOCKING Truth About GMOs & Organics with Dr Jessica Steier 30:45

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction What “Organic” Really Means (According to the USDA) The Appeal to Nature Fallacy: Are Organic Pesticides Actually Safer? The Dirty Dozen List: Science or Scare Tactic? GMOs Explained: What They Are — and What They’re Not Do Organic Foods Have Better Nutrition? Why Small Nutrien…

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David Archuleta; Tony Hale, D'Arcy Carden (Sketch) 55:16

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On this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon we’ve got an absolutely stacked lineup: Tony Hale, Darcy Carden, David Archuleta and Seth Worley, Bianca Belle and Kalon Kox, Yeah, try fitting all that talent into one podcast - good luck, Apple Podcasts algorithm! First up, director Seth Worley and actors Bianca Belle and Kalon Cox take us i…

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219. From Fat-Free Foods to Fen-Phen to Protein Obsessed: How Diet Culture Keeps Evolving with Dr. Jillian Lampert 42:50

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"The craze of fat-free foods was partnered with the strongest message that you can be bad and still be good." If you've ever felt confused by all of the changing food trends or wondered why something that seemed healthy a few years ago is suddenly frowned upon now, this episode will give you so much clarity. You are going to learn how diet culture …

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Can I LOSE WEIGHT Without F-ing Up my Kids?! How to Raise Body Confident Kids in Diet Culture with Cat & Nat 40:22

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Mom Guilt & Food Police: When Everyone Judges Your Kid’s Plate Breaking Free from Food Shame: Tips for Parents Modern Diet Culture: From Jillian Michaels to TikTok “Wellness” Kids & Diet Culture: When Their Questions Hit Hard Puberty, Growth, and Weight Gain: Helping Kids Throu…

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218. What Decades of Overexercising Taught Me About Rest 41:14

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" My coach said even though you're running a lot, it still doesn't grant you the right to eat whatever you want..." If you've ever felt guilt when resting, struggled to motivate yourself to move, or felt stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset with exercise, this episode is for you! In this episode I'm sharing my personal journey with exercise in hopes …

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Set Point Weight EXPOSED: Can Diet or Ozempic Change it For Good? with Diet Culture Rebel Bonnie Roney, RD 40:20

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Intuitive Eating 101: Fact vs. Fiction What Set Point Weight Really Means How to Know If You’re at Your Set Point Signs You Might Be Above Your Set Point Can You Change Your Set Point Weight? What Shifts Your Set Point Over Time Is Your Set Point Always Your Healthiest Weight? …

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217. What Diet Culture Gets Wrong About PCOS with Julie Duffy Dillon 41:45

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"It's not that you're lacking willpower or that you're weak or lazy... every cell in your body is probably screaming that you need to eat these carbs or you're going to die." If you have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) or another medical condition and ever wondered if Intuitive Eating would still benefit you, this episode is for you! Julie Duffy D…

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Celebrity Diet Culture EXPOSED: Jessi Cruickshank Shares the Most Unhinged Diet Stories from Hollywood 39:18

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: From Tabloids to TikTok: How Fame Has Changed Since the 2000s The Wildest Celebrity Diets We’ve Ever Heard Of Unhinged Hollywood: Real-Life Diet Culture Moments Ozempic Everywhere: How Weight Loss Meds Are Changing the Culture Bodies as Business Cards: Facing Beauty Pressures Today Raising …

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Dave Franco & Alison Brie (Together); Anthony Mackie & the cast of Twisted Metal; Video Game Adaptations 1:14:28

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It’s a full-on pop culture party this week as Kyle McMahon talks the best and worst video game adaptations with Benny Panella, Dave Franco & Alison Brie discuss their horror film Together and Anthony Mackie and the cast of Twisted Metal Season 2 takeover the show. Kyle is joined once again by the amazing Benny Panella to deep-dive, nitpick and laug…

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216. Honoring Your Fullness In Today's Diet Culture 36:23

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In this episode, registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor Bonnie Roney shares three powerful tips to help you honor your fullness without guilt, food rules, or restriction. You’ll learn why it’s not about willpower or discipline, and what’s really going on beneath the surface when fullness feels hard to recognize or act on. Fro…

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The TRUTH About Emotional Eating and Food Noise: Is Your Diet to Blame? With Health Coach, Erin Treloar 39:19

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction What Triggers Chronic Emotional Eating? Exploring the Root Causes and Risk Factors Erin’s ED Journey Recovery & Change: Shifting Your Relationship with Food Identifying the Root Cause Behind Bingeing and Feeling Out of Control with Food Ozempic, Food Noise, and Emotional Eating…

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215. Slowing Down Is Self-Care...Not Diet Culture Failure 1:53

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In this episode, Bonnie shares why she’s stepping away for the week and what it really means to rest in a world obsessed with hustle and diet culture. From overworking to overexercising, she highlights how the pressure to always be productive shows up in our relationships with food and our bodies. This episode is a gentle reminder that rest is not …

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Inside the 2025 Emmy Nominations with Jacqueline Coley of Rotten Tomatoes 29:43

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Who got snubbed? Who surprised us? And is The Bear even a comedy? (We still don’t know.) In this star-studded 2025 Emmy Awards nominations breakdown, Kyle McMahon welcomes back Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley to unpack the chaos, controversy and comedy of the 2025 Emmy nominations. From shocking shutouts (Squid Game & House of the Dr…

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"Sports Nutrition: Fueling Performance or Feeding Obsession?” with former Beach Volleyball Athlete Gabby Reece 32:15

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In today’s episode, Gabby and I discuss the following main topics: 00:39 - Introduction 03:36 - Why Did You Leave the Sport? 04:42 - Nutrition Post-Injury and Surgery 06:58 - Body Surveillance in Sport 10:43 - Swim Suit Sport & the Impact on Disordered Eating 12:52 - Young Female Athletes Training Mistakes 18:00 - How to Transition from Nutrition f…

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214. What Intuitive Eating Really Means (And No, It’s Not Just About Cookies) With Dr. Blair Burnette 48:52

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In this episode, Bonnie is joined by Dr. Blair Burnette, an eating disorder researcher and assistant professor at Michigan State University to set the record straight on what intuitive eating really is. Together, they explore how harmful diet culture myths persist, why so much eating disorder research is biased, and what science says about intuitiv…

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The Great Calorie Counting LIE- How Legal Loopholes, App Errors & Your Microbiome are Messing with Your Weight Loss 22:47

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Here’s an overview of what you can expect in today’s episode: 00:34 - Intro 02:31 - Calorie Need Calculations Really Kinda Suck 05:37 - Calorie Labels On Foods and Apps Are Notoriously Inaccurate 07:58 - Our Gut Microbiome Impacts The Calories We Get From Food 12:24 - We Just SUCK At Estimating Our Intake and Needs 14:49 - Risks for Disordered Eati…

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Bryce Hall talks going Horror, Ben Barnes talks Stephen King Series & Embeth Davidtz Directs 55:01

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In this star-studded episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, we’ve got award-winning talent, chilling thrillers, and social media mayhem as Bryce Hall, Ben Barnes, Embeth Davidtz, Josh Stolberg and Joe Freeman all stop by - all in one episode. 🎬 Embeth Davidtz (Schindler’s List, Matilda, The Morning Show) joins Kyle to discuss her stunning…

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213. Breaking Free from Food Patterns and How Trauma Shapes Your Relationship with Food With Trauma-Informed Non-Diet Nutrition Therapist Tracy Brown 55:42

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In this episode, Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Bonnie Roney is joined by and trauma-informed non-diet nutrition therapist Tracy Brown for a powerful conversation about the mental and emotional roots of food struggles. Tracy explains how early experiences shape our neural pathways around food, why chronic dieting is a…

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Always BLOATED, Gassy, and Backed Up? It Might Actually Be SIBO (and How to Fix it) with Dr. Lindsey Walker 38:04

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Here’s an overview of what you can expect in today’s episode: 03:14 - Introduction 04:20 - SIBO risk factors 05:46 - The role of the MMC (migratory motor complex) 07:51 - The role of eating disorders, dieting and restriction on SIBO risk 10:32 - How to test for SIBO 16:36 - How to cure SIBO 21:36 - Can carnivore diets cure SIBO? 23:40 - Probiotics …

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Celebrating A Capital Fourth 2025: Interviews with Lauren Daigle, Josh Turner, The Temptations & More! 27:20

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In this star-studded episode of Pop Culture Weekly, join Kyle McMahon as he takes you behind the scenes of PBS's A Capital Fourth 2025, recorded live from the West Lawn of the US Capitol. Celebrate America's birthday with exclusive interviews from an incredible lineup of guests. Alfonso Ribeiro, hosting the annual special for the third time, shares…

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212. Weight Loss Using GLP-1 Medications (What You’re NOT Hearing in the Highlight Reels) 51:52

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In this informative and compassionate episode, Bonnie breaks down the rising popularity of GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro) specifically as they relate to weight loss. She dives deep into how they work, why they’re being so widely prescribed, what the research actually says, and the often-overlooked risks and implications, esp…

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Taron Egerton, Jensen Ackles, Eric Dane; 'Smoke' cast; 'Countdown' cast 56:27

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Get ready for an electrifying exploration of this summer's most thrilling series! We're serving up exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses into "Countdown" on Prime Video with Jensen Ackles, Eric Dane & the cast. Plus Taron Egerton & the cast of "Smoke" on Apple TV+. In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, Imagine the suspense of a ti…

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Women’s Weight Loss 101: Is Your Boyfriend’s Diet Failing You? with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple 34:32

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CONTEST INFORMATION! Reminder - there is a special keyword embedded in today’s episode where you can win a $500 gift card to Shoppers Drug Mart. Simply text the keyword plus you’re full name to 925-555. Standard message rates apply. Go to www.seekyoursounds.com/contests for contest rules. Also, if you're a PC optimum member, the Super Redemption Ev…

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EXCLUSIVE: A Capitol Fourth 2025 Lineup Revealed! We've Got Em All! 4:36

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EXCLUSIVE: We've got the full lineup of PBS' A Capitol Fourth 2025 which is shaping up to be another amazing year with music legends, fan favorites and something for everyone! Read About It Here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the…

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211. How Diet Culture Teaches Us to Ignore Our Needs (and What to Do Instead) 41:15

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In this powerful episode, Bonnie Roney sits down with Alison Faulkner to explore how deeply food and body image struggles can affect every part of our lives, often in ways no one sees. Alison shares her journey from high-achieving, outward success to a full nervous system shutdown that led her to a 21-day mental health treatment center. Together, t…

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EXPOSING Liv Schmidt’s SKINNY SOCIETÉ Disordered Instagram Echochamber with Whistleblowing Journalist EJ Dickson 31:44

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CONTEST INFORMATION! Reminder - there is a special keyword embedded in today’s episode where you can win a $500 gift card to Shoppers Drug Mart. Simply text the keyword plus you’re full name to 925-555. Standard message rates apply. Go to www.seekyoursounds.com/contests for contest rules. Also, if you're a PC optimum member, the Super Redemption Ev…

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210. What Food Freedom Really Looks Like After Decades in Diet Culture 36:54

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Bonnie speaks with Amy, a former client who spent over 30 years caught in the cycle of dieting, including time as a Weight Watchers leader before finding lasting food freedom through intuitive eating. Amy opens up about the emotional toll of decades of restriction, the burnout from chasing weight loss goals, …