The Appetite is a podcast by the founders of Opal: Food+Body Wisdom, an eating disorder treatment center in the University District of Seattle, WA. Psychologist Lexi Giblin, PhD, Marriage and Family Therapist Kara Bazzi, LMFT, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Julie Church, RDN, CD, will meet every other week to discuss all things food, body, movement, and mental health. Learn more about us at www.opalfoodandbody.com.
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Join Vinny Welsby (they/them), TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and certified Fierce Fatty as they teach you how to love your fat body without going on yet another ever again. 95-99% of diets fail, it’s not your fault you’ve never succeeded at losing weight! Wear the damn bikini, rock that crop top, and embrace that curvy body. Break down limiting negative self-beliefs and root out the reasons why you think your plus-size body is not ok. Episodes topics include - fatphobia, diet culture, i ...
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The Emotional Eating (and Everything Else Podcast) is for women who want to change their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. How we use food and how relate to our bodies is complicated. That’s why we’ll be talking about everything that has anything to do with emotional eating. Like exiting our toxic diet culture, creating new coping skills, learning how to respect your body, and adopting an Intuitive Eating lifestyle. Yes, we’ll be covering it all! So if you’re ready to fin ...
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Join Rebecca, a registered dietitian, to explore the joys and challenges of cooking for one. On Table For One, you'll join in on interviews with women who share what it's really like to feed themselves, practical nutrition and cooking tips, and you'll also explore intuitive eating and health at every size. Plus we'll share the occasional topic pertinent to single ladies.
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Join Non-Diet Nutritionist Stephanie Dodier and with each episode, Stephanie will guide you on how to go beyond the food. You’ll get resources and tools to coach mindset, body image and weight-neutral health while building a lifestyle & ethical coaching business. It’s Beyond The Food podcast is a top-rated podcast since 2016 with over 1.3 million downloads. New episodes drop on Tuesday when available. Your host Stephanie Dodier is a non-diet nutritionist, educator, and feminist business lead ...
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Dieting has led many people to be frustrated and feel shame about eating and their bodies. Shame Free Eating empowers people to develop a positive relationship with food while building skills to be healthy and happy in all body sizes. In a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere registered dietitian and author Julie Satterfeal speaks with guests about their struggles with eating, dieting, and their bodies. Grab a cup of coffee and a snack and come be a part of this community that is healing, lear ...
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F Your Diet with Kimberly Weiss
Kimberly Weiss, Coach for intuitive eating, positive body image, beginner fitness
F Your Diet for people who are tired of all the BS and crave real stories about body, food, movement and perfection. Your body and your life are not a committee decision. Let's stop passing on beauty and body expectations to the next generation. We might talk about topics related to Intuitive Eating, body positivity, joyful movement and diet culture. We might talk about weight, dieting, body image and fitness. We might also talk about cheese for 10 minutes, you never know! This is about hone ...
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Welcome to the Dietitians Unplugged Podcast with Aaron Flores and Glenys Oyston. Join us as we explore the idea of health and wellness from a new perspective. Each episode we will discuss topics that we hope to help you improve your health, body image and fitness without obsessing on the scale or counting calories. We believe in Health at Every Size®, Intuitive Eating, and body positivity and we want to help you build the confidence to ditch the scale, and embrace your health without shaming ...
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The Body Image Podcast is a podcast about body image and the many layers that go into making peace with our bodies. Like intuitive eating, self-compassion, mental health, self-care, body and size acceptance, embodiment, rejecting diet culture, and more. Podcast host, registered dietitian, nutrition therapist, and certified intuitive eating counselor, Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD, talks with guests to help unpack these layers while discussing what positive body image means and looks like in real li ...
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Undiet Your Coaching podcast is your go-to resource for building a non-diet coaching business. This show is packed with everything you need to create a profitable coaching business with a massive impact! Whether you’re a health coach, nutritionist, life coach, body image coach, fitness coach, nurse, dietician or any health or mental health practitioner, you will learn something on the show that applies to you. Your host, Stephanie Dodier, is a Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eatin ...
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Deb Malkin, certified life coach, bodyworker and Pain Recovery Coach shares tips for rewiring persistent pain and emotional overwhelm. After experiencing her own overnight transformation of her chronic knee pain while 50, fat and with an x-ray showing degenerative osteoarthritis, she realized that pain wasn't only what her bodywork education or doctors were teaching. Using tools inspired by the work of Dr. Sarno, physician and author of Healing Back Pain and Mindbody Prescription she has add ...
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You are stuck, hopping on and off diets, and trying the latest one with a glimmer of hope that it will bring you the life of your dreams…the perfect partner and family, an awesome closet of clothes that look amazing on you, remarkable vacations that people only see on pinterest, a fulfilling career that lights you up, best girlfriends and an exciting social life… I hate to break it to you but the diet is not going to get you there. It’s actually just going to restrict good food and fun from ...
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#137: Self Inquiry Series: Crop Top Bravery and Back into Dating
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23:50In this episode, Delancey and Makaila wrestle with the gaze of others as their bodies change in eating disorder recovery. Off the mark, well-intentioned comments from others leave them flooded with shame and confusion. Delancey wishes others would not perceive her while Makaila is in conflict, on one hand desiring to be "fetishized" and on the othe…
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197: Liberals Love Fat Shaming People They Don’t Like
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39:28Have you seen the JD Vance memes that have been circulating the internet? In them, the meme creators have increased his body size to make him look fat and then laugh at the idea of him being fat. That’s the joke. So hilarious (/s). JD Vance who is a horrible human, is being critiqued because of his appearance. This is a common theme in left-leaning…
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The Power of IFS: Kali and Amanda's Stories
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1:28:08It's episode 100 of the Emotional Eating (and Everything Else) Podcast--I can't even believe it! And to celebrate, I thought I'd invite two amazing women who I've had the honor of working with come into the show and share their experience with IFS. Kali and Amanda are two former clients who graciously agreed to talk about their struggles with food …
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#136: Clarifying What Matters: An Overview of Psychedelics
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54:01Join us for a trip down psychedelic lane! Temple Morris, LCSW-C and Dr. Brian Pilecki, PhD throw down their expertise in conversation with Opal Co-Founders, Kara Bazzi, LMFT and Dr. Lexi Giblin, PhD. Temple and Brian put to words what is often experienced as “beyond language” and help us understand the potential therapeutic value of psychedelics in…
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428-The Body Image Coaching Mentorship: What to Expect
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25:22You can’t coach behavior change without addressing body image. Period. Most clients don’t come to you for body image work… But it always shows up. In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the Body Image Coaching Mentorship—what it is, who it’s for, and how it works. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why science alone won’t transform your…
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427-Food Noise and Diet Trauma with Julie Duffy Dillon
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41:52Food noise isn’t a flaw—it’s often a trauma response. GLP-1s claim to silence food noise. But what if the root issue isn’t hunger… it’s harm? In this episode, I sit down with non-diet dietitian + therapist Julie Duffy Dillon to unpack the truth about food noise and diet trauma. What you’ll learn: • Why food noise is often a symptom of diet trauma •…
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#135: The Mental Health Crisis in Women's Sports: A Conversation with Author and Therapist Katie Steele
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40:51Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Mary Cain all share something powerful in common: they’ve bravely opened up about their mental health journeys, using their platforms as elite athletes to advocate for change. Their courage is paving the way for a healthier, more supportive sports environment—especially for those facing mental health challenges. On to…
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I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that at some point in your life, you've tried to change what you're eating. Perhaps because you started a diet. Or you were trying to "eat healthier." Or maybe you were trying to move toward a more Self-led or Intuitive Eating approach to food (where you're really tuning into your body and feeding your body i…
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426-Weight Gain in Menopause - What You Need to Know with Dr. Jenn Huber The Menopause Nutritionist
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37:35Menopause changes your body—but that doesn’t mean it’s broken. Weight gain in menopause isn’t something to “fix.” It’s normal, expected, and not a sign that you’re doing anything wrong. In this episode, I chat with Jenn Salib Huber to unpack the science, ditch the fear, and talk about what really supports health in midlife. What you’ll learn: ✔️ Wh…
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196: Fat Monica and Other Fat Tropes in Media
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1:16:03What have we learned about who fat people are from the media we consume? What are the common stereotypes we see again and again? In this episode, I answer those questions and analyse different examples of fat media including the dreaded Fat Monica from Friends. If you can, watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience! But I do also a…
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425-How to Integrate Body Image Work in Your Coaching
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26:09Most health pros weren’t trained to help clients with body image. But ignoring it? That’s a missed opportunity for real transformation. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to integrate body image coaching without overhauling your entire practice. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to start body image conversations without overwhelming clients ✔️ A simple…
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Let's Talk About...Episode 98: Let's Talk About...Connecting to Your Body’s Hunger and Fullness Cues
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38:11On the last podcast, we talked about "blocking parts." And by blocking, I meant parts that tend to come up when you’re trying to get to know another part. Like when you’re headed for the kitchen and a part of you says, "I should get to know the part that’s leading me to the kitchen right now" but another part comes up and says, "Nope! I don’t want …
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424-Why I Do Not Support Reframing Body Image Thoughts and What I Teach Instead
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26:53Many people believe that thought reframing is the key to healing body image struggles. But I don’t support this approach. While it may offer short-term relief, it doesn’t create lasting change. In this episode, I break down why thought reframing leads to self-gaslighting—and what actually works for real, lasting body image healing. What you’ll lear…
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195: Fat Harm: The Medical Model of Fatness
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45:34How can we convince healthcare providers to examine the harm they cause when they tell fat people to lose weight and deny us care? It can be pretty hard to realize that you haven’t been providing evidence-based care so it’s a challenge! That’s where the work of the disability community comes in with their medical and social models of disability. Th…
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423-How To Go Deeper in Your Health Coaching
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25:52Your Clients Want MORE From You—Are You Ready to Deliver? Clients today don’t just want tips and quick fixes. They want real transformation—and that requires deeper coaching. This week on It’s Beyond The Food, I’m sharing a powerful 3-step model that will help you take your coaching to the next level. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: ✅ Guide c…
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422-Predictions for the Non-Diet Coaching Industry for 2025 Forward
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41:31The Non-Diet Coaching Industry is Changing… Are You Ready? The coaching space is shifting fast. What worked a few years ago won’t cut it in 2025. If you want a thriving, sustainable coaching business, you need to adapt NOW. In this episode, I break down five key predictions that will shape the future of non-diet coaching. What you’ll learn listenin…
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Let me ask you this: have you ever noticed yourself heading for the kitchen to get some food, knowing you aren't hungry, and when you start to check in with the part who's leading you there, you hear something like, "Oh don't do that crazy IFS stuff--just eat the food." Or, "Ugh--who cares why we're heading to food--just eat it!" Or even, "Life is …
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421-The Danger of Healthism and What Matters More Than Good Health
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34:27🚨The Danger of Healthism and What Matters More Than Good Health 🚨 What if your worth isn’t tied to your health? Healthism pushes guilt, shame, and unrealistic standards—it's time to rethink the narrative. 🎙️ What you’ll learn listening to this episode: What healthism is and why it’s harmful. How systemic factors impact health outcomes. Why health i…
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Weight Neutral Health Pros and Cons Are you tired of feeling trapped by weight-focused health advice? The latest episode of the It’s Beyond The Food podcast BREAKS THE RULES of traditional healthcare and shows you a revolutionary approach to wellness. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: • How weight-neutral health challenges everything you…
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419 The Courage to Change: From 40 Years of Dieting to a Weight-Neutral Revolution – Coach Candy’s Story
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37:26What happens when you stop tying your worth to weight loss? Coach Candy shares her powerful transformation to a weight-neutral approach. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: How internalized fatphobia impacts beliefs and choices. Why health doesn’t depend on weight loss. The power of adopting a weight-neutral mindset. Steps to challenge die…
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#134: Self-Inquiry Series: Nostalgia for My Eating Disorder and Feeling Embarrassed About Having Feelings
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19:17Phoebe and Asha, friends who are both in eating disorder recovery, join Opal Co-Founders Lexi Giblin, PhD and Kara Bazzi, LMFT in studio for some self-inquiry action. It is Phoebe's last day in higher level of care and she wonders about her guilt related to nostalgia for her time in eating disorder treatment. Phoebe says treatment has been one of t…
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418-The Dark Side of Spiritual Healing with Meg Pearson
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46:15The Hidden Harm in Spiritual Healing Practices Not all wellness practices lead to healing. Sometimes, they perpetuate harm disguised as “self-care.” In this episode, Meg Pearson exposes the darker side of spiritual healing and how to approach it with authenticity and intention. What you’ll learn in this episode: The surprising connection between sp…
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194: How to Protect Yourself From Anti-Fat Bias This Holiday Season
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40:34It’s NOT the most wonderful time of the year for a lot of fat folks because many will be spending time with anti-fat family and then once you survive that it’s into the “New Year New You” diet culture dog shit. Ugh. Want some tactics to overcome this stressful time? Tune into this episode for the salve to all this nonsense. Don’t forget: you’re wor…
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417-Rewriting the Rules: The Real Reason Health Coaching Businesses Struggle (And How Emma Turned It Around) with Emma Wright
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48:58Why Health Coaching Businesses Struggle (and How to Fix It!) Many health coaches pour their hearts into their work but still feel stuck—overworked, underpaid, and burnt out. In this episode, Emma Wright, a Body Image and Women’s Wellbeing Coach, shares her transformation story and the mindset shifts that helped her build a sustainable, fulfilling b…
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Here we are, in the middle of the holiday season, and I thought it might be helpful to go back to the basics of the Emotional Eating (and Everything Else) Podcast and talk about, you guessed it, emotional eating. Yep, it's been 94 episodes since we've focused on this topic. Well, that's not exactly true. We've focused on specific aspects of emotion…
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Is your body image holding you back from living your fullest life? Your Body, Your Story: Breaking Free from Body Image Myths In this game-changing podcast episode, I'm revealing the TRUTH about body image that NO ONE is talking about. You’ll learn: The four components of body image Spotting unconscious protective behaviors Tools for emotional regu…
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415-Fiona Sutherland: Compassion Attunement & Safety Role in Health Behavior Change
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50:02Compassion isn’t weakness—it’s your superpower. In this episode, I chat with Fiona Sutherland, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Educator & Clinical Supervisor, about the powerful connection between compassion, attunement, and safety in our lives. 🎧 Tune in to learn: How self-compassion transforms behavior change. The importance of attunement in …
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414-Insights from Current Students Inside the Non-Diet Coaching Certification
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39:43"I knew I didn't want to do diets, but I didn't know HOW to not do diets..." Meet 5 incredible women who went from feeling stuck in their coaching practice to transforming lives with confidence inside the Non-Diet Coaching Certification. In this raw and honest conversation, current Non-Diet Coaching Certification students share how they found the…
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193: Fat in Healthcare and Ideological Anti-Fatness
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45:45Having a bigger body and trying to access healthcare can be a struggle at best and lead to mistreatment, misdaignosis and death at worse. I go over the 5 stages of subpar healthcare in this episode, talk about the root of the issue and share some stories. TW: mentions of death from anti-fat bias and other general anti-fat tomfuckery. Episode show n…
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413-How to Actually Make America Healthy Again with Amanda Howell
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1:04:39"How to Actually Make America Healthy Again" isn't what you think! Health is more than diet and exercise—it’s shaped by privilege, policy, and systemic barriers. In this episode, Amanda Howell, a public health professional with a background in political science, psychology, and reproductive health breaks down the real root causes of America’s healt…
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Unburdened Eating, with Jeanne Catanzaro
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1:14:04This week's episode features Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro, who's a bit of an IFS rockstar. Jeanne has been one of the strongest voices in the IFS community in regard to food and body concerns, and I'm so thrilled to have her on the podcast! Just a little about her: Jeanne is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in the treatment of disordered eating …
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412-The Liberating Power of Rebellious Eating
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24:38Are you tired of constantly fighting against your own desires when it comes to food and your body? Discover the liberating power of "rebellious eating" - and how to harness it for true self-empowerment. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: • The true meaning of "rebellious eating" and how it's a natural response to societal control • How yo…
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BONUS: Navigating Political Change: A Guide For Coaches & Leaders
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24:01It’s November 6 2024... the day after the 2024 American Election. I just closed a group call with some of my clients…… to support them in processing the circumstance of the election. My clients told me that this coaching conversation was very valuable and that it should made be accessible to everyone. When listening to this raw recording episode yo…
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