Best Stephanie Dodier Podcasts (2025)

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193. Undiet Your Life: Food Freedom, Body Neutrality & Intuitive Eating With Stephanie Dodier 37:58

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In this powerful conversation, Kayla sits down with Stephanie Dodier of Beyond The Food to talk about what it really takes to undiet your life, reclaim body neutrality, and finally stop letting external rules dictate your worth. From her raw story of being sent to Weight Watchers at 12, to breaking free from decades of dieting and corporate burnout…

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197. Breaking Free From the Diet Culture vs. Body Positivity Double Bind 49:47

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What if your health journey didn’t have to exist within the false binary of diet culture or body positivity? In today’s episode, I’m joined by health coach Hadlee Garrison (@happyhealthyhadlee), who brings her unique blend of public health, Ayurveda, and behavior change science to this powerful conversation. We explore the often unspoken double bin…

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196. You’re Not a Number: Why Healing From The Scale Is the Real Weight Loss 37:35

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By Kayla MacDonald

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

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195. From Gigolo To Guru: Nick Eagle on Confidence, Healing, & Personal Responsibility 55:40

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In today’s fiery guest episode, I’m joined by Nick Eagle—a man who’s lived many lives: from reality TV star and male escort to spiritual teacher, author, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and PhD in philosophy. Together, we explore his radical transformation and the philosophy behind his Golden Laws of Enlightenment. This episode isn’t just a convers…

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194. It’s Not Food - It’s Men: The Hidden Link Between Body Shame and Toxic Love 41:55

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This episode is a portal. Part storytelling, part book club, part ReWrite Me origin story—this episode unpacks the unexpected link between food struggles and love struggles through the lens of Geneen Roth’s wisdom, animus psychology, and Kayla’s own creative journey. We explore: How body shame and binge cycles mirror toxic relationship patterns Why…

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An Invitation for October 13th... 4:49

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How To Coach Without Co-Opting Diet Culture Register for the training here: https://bit.ly/podcastsnoct2025class

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

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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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192. Slash Fic, Safety, & Self-Trust: M/M Fan Fiction For Healing & Sexual Empowerment 49:38

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If you've ever felt weird—or secretly wonderful—about your love for M/M fan fiction, this episode is for you. Kayla dives deep into the emotional, psychological, and spiritual medicine of slash fic, especially for women who are high-achieving, emotionally burnt out, or healing from food/body image struggles or sexual trauma. Through the lens of bel…

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

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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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191. Writing As Alchemy: Character Arcs & Creative Breakthroughs With Megan Fuentes 44:12

20d ago44:12

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In this episode of The Embodied Writing Warrior Podcast, story coach and solo journaling RPG creator Megan Fuentes joins Kayla to explore how story arcs—especially the powerful “wound → wrong idea → right idea” structure—can be used not just in fiction, but in memoir and personal growth. They discuss creative blocks, why the messy middle is so hard…

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190. The Drama Triangle of Binge Eating (And Why You’re Not Broken) 35:24

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What if your binge eating isn't a failure of willpower—but a sign that three younger parts of you are in a crisis loop? In this powerful, playful, and paradigm-shifting episode, Kayla breaks down the Drama Triangle of Binge Eating—a dynamic between three younger inner parts (Girl Boss, Baby Kayla, and Unicorn Thunder) that explains why we keep spir…

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

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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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189. Make Integrity Sexy Again: Rory Matthews on Masculinity, Shadow Work & Soul 52:45

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What does healthy, grounded masculinity look like? In this deeply resonant episode, Kayla sits down with Rory Matthews—Jungian and Existential Kink-certified life coach—to explore shadow work, masculine leadership, and the art of holding discomfort with presence. Together, they unpack how depth is built through self-awareness, why integrity fosters…

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

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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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188. Animus Wrangling 101: Why Healing Father Wounds Beats Any Self-Improvement Plan 36:31

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If you’ve ever crushed your goals and still felt not good enough, this episode is your sign: it’s not your discipline that’s broken. It’s your inner masculine—your Animus—that’s wounded. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Kayla shares: What “Animus Work” is (and why it’s the missing piece for high-performing women) The difference between…

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187. Healing Through Horror: How Michelle Found Catharsis & Community in Writing 52:28

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In this powerful episode of the Embodied Writing Warrior Podcast, Kayla sits down with Michelle, the voice behind Coffee-Fueled Stories (formerly Coffee Fitness Unicorn). Together, they explore the healing power of writing, the courage to rebrand and rewrite, and how horror can be a surprising path to catharsis. Michelle shares her journey from sel…

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

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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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186. What If You’re Already Worthy? Escaping the Validation Trap & Writing Your Own Ticket 37:29

1M ago37:29

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What if you stopped treating your life like a math equation and started living it like a masterpiece? In this unhinged, wildly creative episode, Kayla MacDonald takes you on a journey from content martyrdom to liberated storytelling, from external validation to self-trust, and from cosmic math class to Erotic Storytelling 301 (with help from her AI…

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185. Reclaiming the Divine Feminine: Healing Addiction Through Self-Love & Purpose (ft. Whitney Walker) 35:47

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What if your eating disorder, addiction, or deepest self-destructive habit wasn’t a flaw—but a misunderstood cry for love? In this raw and magical conversation, Whitney shares how embracing the Divine Feminine helped her walk away from addiction, self-hatred, and trauma. This episode is a journey through darkness into radical self-acceptance, uncon…

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184. You're Not Going Backwards | The Truth About Setbacks & Food Freedom 37:48

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You’re not going backwards. You’re recalibrating. In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most frustrating, emotional moments on the food freedom journey: when it feels like you're slipping back into old habits. I’m sharing the mindset shift that cost me five figures (and was worth every penny), plus the 4 metaphors that will change how you u…

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

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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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183. Queer, Kinky, & Creatively Free: Collapsing Timelines Through Radical Truth (With Emily Alter) 50:12

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What if writing queer, kinky romance wasn’t just about heat - but about healing, politics, and community care? In this powerful episode, Kayla sits down with author, social psychologist, and licensed sex therapist Emily Alter to explore how kink, queerness, and fiction intersect with activism and personal transformation. Emily shares how their work…

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182. Self-Sabotage Isn’t the Problem - Fear of Judgment Is 25:02

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You know the cycle: you set the goal, make the plan, feel the fire… and then somehow you’re knee-deep in popcorn, procrastination, or people-pleasing. Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m getting honest about what’s really behind your self-sabotage — and surprise: it’s not laziness or lack of discipline. It’s fear of judgment. Fear of being seen. F…

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

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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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181. Creativity Is Your Birthright: Overcome Perfectionism, Smash Creative Blocks & Share Your Work Fearlessly With Pia Leichter 48:40

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🎨 Creativity isn’t separate from the creator - if you’re human, you’re already an artist. Yes, even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush. Even if your inner critic’s louder than your muse. Even if you’ve been stuck in "who am I to do this?" mode for years. In this powerful (and joyfully rebellious) episode, Kayla sits down with creative midwife +…

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180. Your Appetite Isn't The Problem... This Is (Alchemize Emotional Eating, Binge Eating & Low Self Worth) 36:06

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So much of this show is about reclaiming narrative power - and this episode is no exception. If you’ve ever felt like your appetite is “too much,” or like your cravings are a personal failure, this episode will change everything. You’ll learn why your appetite isn’t the enemy—it’s a portal. And the real problem? Shame. Inside this powerful (and wil…

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179. Stop Hiding Your Magic: How Embodied Creativity & Emotional Alchemy Heal Witch Wounds (Ft. Maya Lila Di Vento) 37:53

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If you’ve ever felt too weird, too intuitive, or too powerful for the world around you… this one’s for you. In this soul-stirring conversation, Kayla sits down with holistic transformational coach and somatic mystic Maya Lila to talk about what it really takes to reclaim your creative fire, own your feminine magic, and stop self-sabotaging your bri…

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

2M 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…

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178. How Fan Fiction Helped Me Heal My Relationship with Food (When Nothing Else Worked) 43:08

2M ago43:08

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In this raw and wildly personal origin story, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really healed my relationship with food. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t macros, mindset work, or meal prep. It was fan fiction. Yes, really. From binge eating and body shame to reclaiming my self-worth, sexuality, and soul through storytelling, this episode shares how writ…

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430-Why Emotional Eating Isn’t A Problem To Be Fixed (and What to Actually Coach) 28:32

2M ago28:32

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What if emotional eating isn’t something to stop—but something to understand? In this episode, I reveal why emotional eating is not a personal flaw and how coaches can finally support clients without using diet culture tools. You'll learn: Why emotional eating is a normal, valid response The real reason it’s not a “problem” to solve How to coach wi…

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177. The Alignment Blueprint: Values, Fatherhood, and Finding Your Zone Of Excellence (With Caleb Nelson) 47:58

3M ago47:58

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In this heart-expanding conversation, Caleb Nelson returns to the podcast - this time under its new Embodied Writing Warrior identity. Since his last visit, life has brought him into a brand new role: fatherhood. And he shows up for it with rawness, depth, and grounded love. From midnight cries as mirrors for our shadows to a dinner table moment th…

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429-GLP-1: The Non-Diet Coaching Approach When You Feel Like Weight Loss is Everywhere 48:41

3M ago48:41

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Feeling overwhelmed by GLP-1 questions from clients? Here’s how to coach without compromising your values. GLP-1 drugs are everywhere right now. As non-diet professionals, we need to lead with confidence—not confusion. This episode breaks down exactly how to support your clients with clarity, neutrality, and integrity. No food policing. No shame. J…

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176. Cycle Breaker Magic: When Your Emotions Aren’t Just Yours (Healing Ancestral Trauma Through the Body) 30:26

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Have you ever had a moment where your emotional reaction felt way bigger than the situation? Like sobbing under a blanket because someone said something slightly hurtful… or clenching your jaw so hard your dentist would be concerned? 😅 What if that wasn’t you overreacting? What if you were feeling something ancient? In this powerful, vulnerable, an…

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Trailer - It's Beyond The Food New season now available 1:12

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Join me, Stephanie Dodier, a non-diet nutritionist and educator, in the It's Beyond The Food podcast for coaches and health professionals aiming to challenge traditional coaching methods. This show focuses on coaching health behaviors without emphasizing body size, rooted in weight-neutral practices and genuine coaching skills. In the first episode…

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428-How to Talk About Weight in Coaching (Without Getting Stuck or Avoidant) 34:13

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If you freeze when clients talk about weight... this episode is your guide. Learn how to hold powerful, non-diet conversations that actually support healing—not harm. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to stop avoiding weight conversations in coaching Why over-intellectualizing can shut down your client The exact questions that uncover what’s really dri…