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Seems Like Diet Culture
Ever ask yourself "What the F does being healthy actually mean"? I mean there are 6000 diets, superfoods, wellness influencers, trends and somehow you're supposed to know what to do? Luckily there’s a podcast for that now…oh and you're looking at it. I’m your host, Mallory, a Registered Dietitian whose mission is to bring you no-bull information each week that will help you sift through all the health crap and misinformation that’s pervasive online. I’ll be giving you actionable information…
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- Seems Like Diet Culture
231. The "I'll Enjoy This More if I Can Change My Body" Trap
As we head into the holiday season, it can be tempting to change how you eat or try to change your body so you can feel more confident, more in control, and…
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230. The Business of GLP-1s
GLP-1s are everywhere, but the conversation is often focused on the medication itself, not the massive business that has been built around it. In this episode…
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229. Why "Sitting With Food Guilt" Doesn't Work For You
If you’ve been told to “sit with the guilt” after eating but somehow end up feeling even more stuck in it, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down the…
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228. You Don't Have to Take Ozempic for Ozempic Culture to Affect Your Relationship With Food
Have you noticed yourself questioning how much you eat, how hungry you are, or whether you “should” need as much food as you do? In this episode, we’re talking…
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227. Why Knowing Diet Culture is BS Doesn’t Stop You From Wanting to Be Thinner
You can know diet culture is harmful, disagree with unrealistic body standards, and still find yourself wanting to be thinner. In this episode, we’re talking…
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226. For When You Need Motivation to Keep Recovering
In a world obsessed with shrinking, it can be hard to stay motivated to heal your relationship with food and your body. This episode is here for the moments…
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225. 5 Signs Your Relationship With Food Is Better, But You’re Not Fully Free
If your relationship with food is so much better than it used to be, it can be hard to recognize when there’s still more freedom available to you. In this…
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224. How OCD Shows Up in Disordered Eating
Even if you do not have OCD or do not know if you do I highly suggest listening to this episode. It provides tangible examples of how OCD patterns can show up…
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223. STOP LISTENING TO RECOVERY PODCASTS
Yes... you read that right. Let me explain. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community Food Noise Quiz Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests
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222. The Truth About Bloating
Bloating sucks. And if you've tried to figure it out, you've probably found a hundred different answers that all seem to contradict each other. It's enough to…
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221. Is Strong Not Skinny A Healthy Mindset?
As the obsession with skinniness gets challenged, we’re seeing a shift toward “just be strong.” On the surface, that sounds better, but what does “strong”…
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220. The Price of Striving for Skinniness
The pursuit of skinniness often promises confidence, freedom, and happiness but what does it actually cost you? In this episode, we're unpacking the hidden…
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219. Stopped Disordered Behaviors but Still Thinking About Food? Here's Why
So, you've largely stopped engaging in disordered food behaviors—you're no longer restricting, cutting out certain foods, or following rigid food rules—but you…
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218. How to Not Obsess About Food on Vacation (Or Surrounding it)
Do you find yourself stressed out trying to "prep" for vacation, worrying about what you eat when you are on it, or trying to "make up" for what you ate…
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217. Why Recovery Often Gets Harder Before it Gets Easier
I promise this is not an un-motivating episode! In fact I believe after you listen to this you will feel reassured about why you may be experiencing what you…
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216. Ariana Grande and the Complexity of Talking About Bodies
This is a difficult conversation to have, and one I debated discussing for quite some time. I’m sharing it because I know this topic is on the minds of many…
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215. You May Not Actually Be Bingeing...
Did you know a lot of people think they are bingeing when they actually aren't? In this episode we are discussing signs that you are bingeing vs. not bingeing…
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214. ED Recovery Accounts Relapsing
Someone posting about their recovery journey seems like it would be helpful: motivating, validating, and a reminder that you’re not alone in pushing back…
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213. Intuitive Eating Doesn't Fix Disordered Eating
Intuitive eating is a fantastic framework but that does not mean it's the strategy you want to use to heal your disordered eating or eating disorder. In this…
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212. "Acting Your Weight"
I know... I cringed writing that title as well. This episode we will be discussing the viral video about “acting your weight” and dissecting how that relates…
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211. The False Sense of Safety Food Rules Create
We often think that food rules just serve the purpose of wanting to feel healthier, change your body, or stick to your diet, but what if I told you it goes way…
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210. Is it Ok to Skip Meals When You're Not Hungry?
It’s breakfast time, but you’re not hungry. You’ve been told to listen to your hunger and fullness cues, so does that mean you should skip breakfast? This is…
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209. The Overlap Between Fitness Culture and Diet Culture
A lot of what’s labeled as “health” in fitness spaces is actually rooted in diet culture. In this episode, we unpack where the two overlap and how it subtly…
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208. Are You Stuck in the "In-Between" With Food?
There’s a phase in your relationship with food that isn’t talked about enough, and because of that, it’s where a lot of people get stuck. That’s what we’re…
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207. Food Freedom Isn't What You Think
What if I told you that food freedom actually doesn't have anything to do with what you eat? This episode explores what food freedom actually is, versus what…
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206. Listen if Body Standards have Been Feeling Impossible
If you've been struggling watching everyone in Hollywood and social media continually shrinking, this episode is for you. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram &…
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205. Why You're Obsessed With Food (& What to Do About it)
In this episode, we break down what is actually driving constant food thoughts, cravings, and that feeling of being out of control around food. Hint: it is not…
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204. The Truth about Micro-dosing GLP-1s
*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)" dir="auto">There’s a new GLP-1 trend claiming you can lower GI distress, maintain muscle mass, and reduce…
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203. "Can I Desire Weight Loss & Work Towards Food Freedom?"
Have you ever wondered if you could desire weight loss or even have the goal of weight loss and simultaneously achieve food freedom, eating intuitively, or…
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202. Shedding Disordered Identities (Fit Friend, Healthy Friend, Skinny Friend, & More)
One of the most critical and underexplored pieces of healing your relationship with food, exercise, and your body is understanding how your identity is shaping…
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201. Are You In a Toxic Relationship with Food?
Not only will this episode help you determine whether you’re in a toxic relationship with food, it will also give you a powerful analogy to understand that…
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200. It's Not About Your Body or Your Health, It's About This
After 200 episodes this is the #1 message I want you to take away. You'll learn that the way you interact with food and your body is not coming from what you…
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199. Eating Only Whole Foods - Diet or Healthy Lifestyle?
It's great to have whole foods in your diet, but can a focus on whole foods actually become unhealthy? We're discussing how to determine if you're leading a…
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198. Overcoming the Desire for Weight Loss
How long have you been wanting to lose just those last 5 pounds? Or how many times have you convinced yourself "this attempt at weight loss will feel…
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197. How to Get Back Your Hunger & Fullness Cues
It's extremely frustrating when you can't clearly feel when you're hungry or full. Next thing you know, you're fluctuating between not feeling hungry all day…
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196. Are Cleanses Worth it? (Juice Cleanses, Prolon, & Resets)
Ever wondered if you should do a cleanse? Maybe it's during those times when you feel gross or off + crave a gut reset, feeling lighter, or some immediate body…
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195. 2026 Wellness Ins & Outs
It's a new year and that calls for re-evaluating wellness trends and leaving some of them in 2025! Listen in for my outs and ins for 2026 in the area of…
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194. The New Years Diet Culture Trap
Don't fall for this!!! Here is what you need to hear about the way diet culture tries to trap you in the New Year. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok…
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193. Why You Can't Stop Eating When You Are Full
You know those moments where you feel full but you just can't seem to stop yourself from eating more? That's what this podcast is for. You'll understand why so…
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192. We Have Officially Lost the Plot with GLP-1s
You will not believe this story... Let's talk about the state of GLP-1s and how to handle it. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community Work…
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191. How Other Mental Health Struggles Impacted My ED Recovery
We're getting very vulnerable and honest in this episode. You'll hear, honestly, what it was like to recover while dealing with other mental health struggles…
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190. PEP TALK: Navigating Diet Culture During the Holidays
Navigating the holiday season can feel overwhelming with constant body and food comments at parties and the winter arc pressure on social media. This episode…
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189. Wicked- Unpacking the Movie's Body Standards
Curious about the buzz around the Wicked movie cast and the body standards being highlighted? In this episode, we’re diving deep into how these discussions…
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188. Are You Ready for ED Recovery?
Curious if you're truly ready to heal your relationship with food? In this episode, we dive into the unexpected signs that show you're prepared to embark on…
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187. Mukbangs & Watching Others Eat: Disordered or Harmless Habit?
Ever wondered if watching mukbangs is just a fun escape or something deeper? In this episode, I’m unpacking the impact of this trend on our views of food and…
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186. The Truth About Volume Eating
Is volume eating a healthy habit or a diet culture pipeline? In this episode, we'll dissect what volume eating truly entails and whether it's a nourishing…
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185. Are You Using Food to Cope?
Are you turning to food as a way to deal with stress, emotions, or overwhelm? In this episode, we’re diving into the signs that food might be playing a bigger…
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184. Dietitian's With Eating Disorders?
Why do so many dietitians have a history of disordered eating? And are there dietitians still struggling with these issues while working to help others? In…
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183. Victoria's Secret Model Controversy
Why is everyone so upset about this year’s runway models? Spoiler: it’s all tied to diet culture. In this episode, we’re breaking down the backlash surrounding…
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182. Taylor Swift vs. Charli xcx: How Diet Culture Fuels the Fire
Everyone’s buzzing about the feud—but have you considered how diet culture might be a part of it? In this episode, we’re breaking down how societal pressures…
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181. Traveling with Food Freedom & Body Acceptance
In this episode, I’m sharing all the details about my recent trip and what it’s really like to travel with complete food freedom, true body acceptance, and a…
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180. What the Body Positivity Movement Got Wrong
How did we go from a booming body positivity movement in 2020 to today’s thinness-obsessed culture? In this episode, we’re unpacking the cultural shifts that…
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179. "ED Recovery Accounts Are Toxic"
Are recovery and food freedom accounts helping or hurting your journey? In this episode, we’re diving into the controversial world of recovery-focused social…
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178. Set Point Weight: What It Means & How to Work With It
In this episode, we’re breaking down the concept of set point weight—what it is, how it influences your body, and why working with your body’s natural balance…
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177. Are You Actually Hungry?
In this episode, we’re breaking down how diet culture has distorted our view of hunger and exploring the emotional, physical, and mental factors that could be…
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176. Lipedema vs. Cellulite
Lipedema has been a hot topic online lately, but is the information you’re hearing actually accurate—or could you really be dealing with cellulite? In this…
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175. Food Noise 101: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Overcome It
Do you ever feel like food is constantly on your mind—what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat? That’s food noise, and it can feel exhausting. In this…
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174. Why is Everyone Shrinking?! (Vent Session)
Think: A chat between two friends that are fed up with body standards and diet culture. Mentioned: My New Freedom From Food Noise Guided Audio Course Let's…
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173. “Am I Ready for Food Freedom If I’m Not Ready to Gain Weight?”
You’re craving food freedom, but the idea of gaining weight still feels terrifying. Does that mean you're not ready? In this episode, I’m breaking down what it…
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172. This is What Full Recovery Feels Like
If you’ve ever wondered what it actually feels like to be fully recovered, this episode is for you. I’m walking you through what it’s like to feel normal…