Best Bodyneutrality Podcasts (2026)

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451-7 Industry Shifts Non-Diet Health Professionals Must Be Ready For in 2026 41:07

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10d ago41:07

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The non-diet coaching industry is about to shift fast in 2026, and you need to be ready. In this episode, I share my annual industry predictions and the seven major shifts that will shape your work in the year ahead. You will hear why these changes matter and how to adjust your coaching, content, and business strategy with confidence. This episode …

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450-Coach Corner: When Clients Fear “Not Eating Healthy" & Coaching Mobility Concerns Without Reinforcing Weight Loss 15:24

17d ago15:24

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Fear of “not eating healthy” is common in intuitive eating. But it has nothing to do with food. In this Coach Corner, I answer two powerful questions about intuitive eating and mobility. I break down why the fear of losing healthy eating habits shows up. I also explain how to support mobility without slipping into weight-loss thinking. This episode…

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Let's Talk About...Rebellious Parts 30:58

30d ago30:58

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In this episode, we're talking about Rebellious Parts. I think most if not all of us have rebellious parts, and those parts could be rebelling in a variety of ways. But since we're focused on food and body concerns, we're going to look at the parts who rebel by eating or by saying "no" to extreme diets and exercise. Rebellious parts often get a bad…

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449-Coach Corner: Normal Eating VS Intuitive Eating-Are they the same? & What is My Body Weight Set Point? 17:50

24d ago17:50

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You cannot coach food freedom until you understand normal eating vs intuitive eating. In this episode, I break down the eating behavior spectrum. I explain the difference between normal eating and intuitive eating. I also unpack the body weight set point theory in simple terms. You’ll learn how these concepts shape your clients’ behavior and why th…

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448-Coaching the Pendulum Swing of "Not dieting" and Body Comparison Patterns in Clients 16:26

1M ago16:26

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The pendulum swing is not a problem. It is a predictable part of healing. In this episode, I answer two coaching questions that show up with almost every non-diet client. You will learn simple tools to coach the pendulum swing with confidence. You will also learn why body comparison spikes during body image work and how to shift your client back in…

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447-Coach Corner: Don’t People Need To Lose Weight To Be Healthier? 21:26

1M ago21:26

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Most people think health starts with weight loss, but this episode shows why that belief is wrong. Today, I answer one powerful question: What do you do when a client is told to lose weight “to get healthier”? I break down where the weight-equals-health belief comes from. I explain why clients hold onto it so tightly. And I show how to guide them t…

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446-Coaching the “I Know It, But I Don’t Believe It” Moment & Coaching the “I’m Angry at Fatphobia” Phase 15:24

2M ago15:24

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Feel like your client “gets it” but still doesn’t believe it? In this episode, I’m answering two real coaching questions from our community. You’ll learn how to move clients from awareness to belief—and how to coach through the anger that often surfaces during body neutrality work. If you're ready to deepen your coaching impact, this one's for you.…

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445-Coach Corner: "... but I want to physically feel better" & Coaching the Gap Between Wanting Change and Doing It 14:18

2M ago14:18

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“But I want to physically feel better…” — sound familiar? This is one of the most common client statements. In this episode, I show you how to coach through it—without reinforcing weight loss as the solution. You’ll learn how to separate physical well-being from body size, and how to guide your clients toward real, sustainable health changes. I als…

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444-Coach Corner: Accepting Other People’s Diverse Body, But Not Mine & Combining Health Issue with Intuitive Eating 15:33

2M ago15:33

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Can you really practice intuitive eating with a health condition? This question stops so many coaches in their tracks — and today, I’m giving you a clear, confident answer. Plus, I’ll explain why clients can praise body diversity in others but still struggle to accept their own bodies. If you coach women around food or body image, you don’t want to…

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443-Coach Corner: Helping Client Getting "Unstuck" & Trusting Their Body: Moving Through The Resistance 16:31

2M ago16:31

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Feeling stuck? Your clients are too—here’s how to help. In this Coach Corner episode, I’m unpacking the real reason clients (and coaches!) feel stuck—and what to do about it. You’ll learn how to reframe resistance, create safety, and guide clients through growth without overwhelming them. Whether you're coaching on food, body image, or behavior cha…

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442-Coach Corner: Gentle Nutrition vs Restrictive Eating & Reconnecting with Hunger and Fullness Cues 18:28

2M ago18:28

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Are your clients making empowered food choices—or are they still stuck in diet culture? In this first Coach Corner episode, I break down the critical difference between gentle nutrition and restrictive eating. Plus, I share practical tools to help clients reconnect with their hunger and fullness cues—without triggering old patterns. Perfect for Hea…

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441-How the Good Girl Syndrome Shapes Women’s Relationship with Food and Body 32:47

2M ago32:47

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Ever wonder why smart, self-aware women still struggle with body image—even when they know diets don’t work? In this episode, I dive into the Good Girl Syndrome and how it silently shapes our relationship with food, our bodies, and our sense of self-worth. You’ll learn: What the Good Girl Syndrome is and how it’s formed How women are socialized to …

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440-Healing Relationship to Food Using Creative Writing with Kayla McDonald 23:26

2M ago23:26

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In this powerful episode, I talk with Kayla MacDonald, a former personal trainer whose journey took a radical turn after attending one of my workshops. Without ever working with me one-on-one, Kayla completely transformed her life—and her business—by choosing integrity, creativity, and a new way of supporting women’s healing. She now helps women re…

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Full But Not Finished... 3:05

3M ago3:05

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In this (for real for real) final episode of Life After Diets, host Stefanie Michele explains how recovery taught her how to understand the call for change. She shares why letting go of the familiar—even when it's scary—is essential for growth, and how that insight is leading her to close this chapter and launch her new show, Full But Not Finished.…

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439-Enrolling Cohort #13- Non-Diet Coaching Certification (and the curriculum explained) 33:15

3M ago33:15

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Travel Triggers: Fear of Flying, Eating Around Others, and Transitioning Home 49:54

3M ago49:54

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Travel isn't just about the logistics of getting from one place to another — it's the nervous system spikes, the old body image stories that flare when you're around people from your past, and the challenge of feeding yourself in a group. In this episode, I talk about a recent trip with college friends and the layers that came with it: Flight anxie…

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438-What Our Students Have to Say About The Non-Diet Coaching Certification 43:54

3M ago43:54

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Thinking about becoming a non-diet coach? Hear directly from the women inside the program! In this episode, I hand the mic over to my current students in Cohort 12 of the Non-Diet Coaching Certification. They’re answering YOUR questions and sharing their unfiltered experiences—from why they joined, to how their confidence and coaching has evolved. …

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A Somatic Practice for Feeling Full But Not Finished; Q&A: Body Image Overstimulation while traveling 40:53

3M ago40:53

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In this episode of Life After Diets, host Stefanie Michele explores the strange tension of being "full but not finished."Many people know the feeling: the body signals fullness, yet something inside still wants more. What does that reveal about the way we relate to food, our emotions, and ourselves? Rather than reducing the issue to hunger and full…

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437-How to Onboard and Assess New Clients Without Diet Culture 31:52

3M ago31:52

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Feel lost when starting with a new non-diet client? This episode gives you the exact tool and steps to confidently assess them. Whether you're brand-new to non-diet coaching or making the shift from a weight-focused model, this mini training will help you build clarity, structure, and trust in your coaching sessions. I’m walking you through the Non…

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Was All-In Recovery As Easy As It Looked? with Stefanie Michele 37:37

3M ago37:37

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In this episode, Stefanie revisits the early days of her "all-in" recovery from binge eating and restriction. She shares raw excerpts from personal emails she wrote at the time, capturing the fear, doubt, and body image struggles of letting go of food rules on her 40th birthday. Stefanie reflects on why this attempt at recovery succeeded when so ma…

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436-What If Clients Gain Weight? How to Coach (And Sell) Without Diet Culture 28:26

4M ago28:26

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What if your client gains weight—and wants to quit? This is one of the toughest moments you’ll face as a non-diet coach. But it doesn’t have to shake your confidence. In this episode, I’m sharing how to confidently coach through weight gain without ever selling a diet—and without losing your client. You’ll learn: Why weight gain isn’t the real prob…

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209. Navigating Loss of Identity (not like a Mean Girl); Q&A: How to cope with diet culture talk in the break room 30:34

4M ago30:34

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In this solo episode of Life After Diets, Stefanie Michele takes a deeply personal look at identity — how it forms, how it gets tangled up with food and body image, and how it shifts in the process of recovery. With her co-host Sarah leaving the podcast, Stefanie reflects on what it means to carry the podcast forward on her own and how that mirrors…

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435-Can You Really Coach Health Without Co-Opting Diet Culture 31:59

4M ago31:59

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Is it really possible to coach health without diet culture? The answer is yes — and in this episode, I show you how. I break down what it means to take a weight-neutral approach to health and why it’s essential for creating lasting behavior change. You’ll learn eight practical strategies to help clients improve their health without focusing on weig…

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208. Life After Life After Diets 27:41

4M ago27:41

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A very special announcement to say that Life After Diets is closing a chapter to open some new ones. As Sarah makes room in her life for new endeavors (if you're in the UK area, be sure to subscribe to her mailing list for future in-person events), Stef will still be a voice in your ear under the Life After Diets name...for now. To stay in touch wi…

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434-Coaching When Clients Still Want Weight Loss 31:50

4M ago31:50

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What if your client wants to lose weight—but you don’t coach weight loss? In this episode, I’m giving you the exact tools and mindset shifts to navigate that moment with confidence and compassion. You’ll learn how to coach through the desire to lose weight—without gaslighting your client or abandoning your non-diet values. We’ll explore where this …

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433-How to Coach Behavior Change Without a 'Fix' Mindset 29:22

4M ago29:22

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Behavior change doesn’t start with a fix—it starts with understanding. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to help your clients change their habits, this episode is your breakthrough. I’m sharing the #1 mistake most coaches make—and how to shift your approach to create lasting change without trying to “fix” your clients. You’ll learn a simple, powerfu…

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207. I'm Not Bingeing But I'm Not Healed, Either 42:09

4M ago42:09

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Recovery from disordered eating doesn't end the moment bingeing stops — that's often where an entirely new phase begins. In this episode, Stef and Sarah unpack the often-overlooked "middle ground" of recovery — the stage where the chaos of bingeing has quieted, but true peace with food still feels out of reach. Stef describes this phase as a kind o…

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432-Where to Start When You Don’t Feel Ready to Coach 28:08

4M ago28:08

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Feel like you're not ready to coach? You're not alone—and this episode is your turning point. If you're waiting to feel ready before you start coaching, you're likely stuck in a cycle of doubt, perfectionism, and overthinking. In this episode, I walk you through the exact steps to build confidence, take action, and finally feel ready to coach—no ma…

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206. What If Food Freedom Looks Different for Different Brains? Guest Marcus Kain is back! 52:45

5M ago52:45

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Marcus returns as the only guest we've ever invited back to the podcast, and in this conversation, he opens up about his evolving understanding of neurodivergence — particularly through the lens of autism — and how that realization has reshaped his recovery from an eating disorder, his relationships, and his sense of self. With honesty, nuance, and…

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431-Coaching Without Scripts: How to Structure a Non-Diet Coaching Session 31:52

5M ago31:52

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Struggling to feel confident in your non-diet coaching sessions? You’re not alone—and the good news is, there’s a repeatable way to coach with ease and clarity. In this episode, I show you how to coach behaviors (not bodies) with a powerful structure that gets results. You’ll learn how to: How to move from “educator” to “coach,” and finally feel le…