#204: Deprogram Diet Culture with Supatra Tovar

Dr. Supatra Tovar is a licensed clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and certified fitness expert who integrates psychology, nutrition, and movement to promote holistic healing and resilience. She serves as the Disaster Response Co-Chair for the Los Angeles County Psychological Association. Dr. Tovar is the founder of ANEW (Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness), and the author of the bestselling book Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life, winner of the National Indie Excellence Book award a Bronze Medal winner of the Nonfiction Book Awards. Her work helps individuals recover from trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and grief through an evidence-based, body-centered approach. She has been featured in prominent outlets such as CNN, LA Times, NY Times, Times London, Huff Post and many more. She also hosts the ANEW Insight podcast and speaks nationally on health equity, mindfulness, and sustainable mental wellness. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Tovar is dedicated to empowering communities with tools for emotional and physical recovery, especially in times of crisis.   We discuss topics including: Why do we diet? What is "lookism?" Understanding weightism Be intentional with your social media Engage with your feelings on social media Mindfulness and being present   SHOW NOTES: drsupatratovar.com anew-insight.com https://www.instagram.com/drsupatratovar https://www.instagram.com/my.anew.insight https://www.facebook.com/drsupatratovar https://www.facebook.com/my.anew.insight ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.