Break Free From Diet Culture: Body-Mind Harmony, Emotional Hunger & Food Freedom (Regina Oswald)

Send us Fan MailFree Webinar: Why You Are Still Stuck With Your HealthJoin live on Tuesday: **Webinar Registration Link** https://events.discoverhealthfm.com/home2-831236If you’ve tried diet after diet… and it always turns into restriction, stress, and rebound weight gain — this episode will hit home.In today’s conversation, Dr. Joshua Sharp sits down with Regina Oswald — author, designer, and certified coach whose work helps women move beyond diet culture into true body-mind harmony. With a background in the medical/pharmaceutical fields and training through Harvard’s Wellbeing & Nutrition Program, Regina bridges science, intuition, and self-compassion to help women shift from control and punishment to care, nourishment, and self-trust.Regina shares her personal story of extreme restriction (1,000 calories/day) and the toll it took — hormonal collapse, anemia, hair loss, and compulsive overeating — and explains why the “diet mentality” can instantly trigger a stress response in the body.We also unpack:Where dangerous diet messaging comes fromWhy “diet” can activate cortisol and survival modeHow distraction disconnects you from hunger/fullness cuesEmotional hunger vs physical hunger (and how to tell the difference)Why small steps beat all-or-nothing changeThe Minnesota Starvation Study and what it reveals about restrictionRegina’s upcoming book: Liberation from a Diet Prison: A Journey to Body-Mind Harmony (launching March 17)Pre-order Regina’s book: https://a.co/d/04CVt6FHConnect with Regina: http://www.reginaoswald.com/ https://www.instagram.com/reginaoswald_wellbeing/🎧 More from Discover Health:Website: https://www.discoverhealthfm.com/Store: https://discoverhealth.gethealthy.store/⏱ Chapters00:00 – Faulty diet messaging: “strict rules” and “starve yourself”01:01 – Meet Regina Oswald + her mission01:42 – Book announcement: Liberation from a Diet Prison (March 17)02:13 – Regina’s turning point (COVID, modeling, 1,000 calories/day)03:25 – The cost of restriction: hormones, anemia, hair loss, overeating04:40 – Dieting as “control” and the illusion of safety06:45 – A prayer, a sign, and the shift toward self-love08:13 – Changing the narrative: control → care09:20 – Spiritual lens: discontent, self-criticism, and shame11:04 – Where extreme dieting comes from (family patterns)12:05 – Childhood rejection, perfectionism, and coping14:52 – Healing: awareness + changing your inner voice16:59 – Biggest mindset trap: “I must control my body”18:33 – Awareness vs control: cooperating with your body19:05 – Why body dissatisfaction starts early (girls 9+)19:51 – Filters, edited bodies, and the “fix yourself” industry21:10 – Dieting triggers cortisol: survival mode + slowed metabolism23:00 – “Cooperate with your body” + move at your own pace24:03 – What body-mind harmony really means26:30 – Trigger → response: where freedom is found31:06 – Distraction, dopamine, and why you don’t feel satisfied34:50 – Where overwhelmed moms should start (small steps + refill your cup)38:21 – Regina’s 9-week framework + simple portion guide44:33 – Start small: water, add fiber, pause before reacting47:10 – Minnesota Starvation Study: the psychological cost of restriction50:58 – Regina’s message: you’re not broken, you don’t need fixing51:29 – Closing + where to find Regina Support the showCheck out my site: https://www.discoverhealthfm.com/Online store: https://discoverhealth.gethealthy.store/The information provided on the Discover Health Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. While we discuss natural health strategies, gut health, and overall well-being, this content is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, exercise routine, or health regimen.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organizations. The Discover Health Podcast is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information presented.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you take full responsibility for your health decisions.