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Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

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Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), award-winning author, founder of Abbey’s Kitchen, creator of Hunger Crushing Combo™, Co-Founder of Neue Theory™, and mother of two. Blending science with sass, Abbey has established herself as a credible voice in the nutrition, health, and wellness space. Abbey’s core philosophy is that a pleasurable relationship with food, your body and yourself is the fundamental secret to good health. From delicious healthy recipes, digital video content, real mom truths and cheeky nutrition myth-busting, Abbey Sharp has become the go-to source for entertaining, informative, and inspirational lifestyle content to well over 2 million loyal followers.

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Episodes

  1. Are Additives REALLY to Blame for the Risks of Ultra Processed Foods? (You Might be SHOCKED)

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re back with Part Two of our ultra-processed foods deep dive, exploring why certain ultra-processed foods may make us eat more, even when their nutritional profiles look similar. We unpack the science behind food texture, eating speed, energy...

  2. Are Ultra-Processed Foods Actually Bad for You? The Science Is Messier Than You Think

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re kicking off Part One of our ultra-processed foods deep dive to separate the science from wellness culture fearmongering. We unpack the research linking ultra-processed foods to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic health...

  3. Is Food Noise Just Hunger We’ve Been Conditioned Not to Trust? A RDs Honest - Yet Controversial Take

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re taking a deep dive into “food noise” and whether we’re starting to pathologize normal hunger, cravings, and thoughts about food. We unpack the many factors that can drive food...

  4. Can GLP-1s Treat Eating Disorders? One Woman’s Controversial Story Is Challenging Everything

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by author and eating disorder research advocate Paige Gordon, who lived with bulimia for 22 years before starting a low-dose GLP-1 medication that she says eliminated her drive to binge and purge. We explore whether biology, appetite...

  5. The SURPRISING Truth About Butter, Saturated Fat & Health (The Research SHOCKED Me!) | Fat Wars Part 2

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re back with Fat Wars — Part Two, turning our attention to butter, beef tallow, coconut oil, and the saturated fat comeback. We unpack the science behind saturated fat, cholesterol, and heart disease, including LDL, ApoB, and the controversial...

  6. Seed Oils, Inflammation & a Wellness Culture Lie | Fat Wars Part 1

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re kicking off Fat Wars — Part One with a deep dive into the controversial world of seed oils. We unpack the claims around omega-6 fats, inflammation, oxidation, and toxins, why seed oils have become synonymous with ultra-processed foods, and...

  7. Is Your “Gut Healthy” Bar Filled with “FAKE FIBER”?! (Fibermaxxing Exposed)

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re diving into the latest wellness trend: fibermaxxing. We unpack the very real benefits of fiber, why variety matters more than simply chasing the highest number, and when a healthy goal can become another rigid diet culture rule. Plus, we’ll...

  8. The SHOCKING Truth About Soy: Hormones, Cancer, Fertility, Menopause & MORE!

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re breaking down some of the biggest myths about soy and separating hormone fearmongering from the actual science. We unpack what phytoestrogens really do, what the research says about soy and hormones, fertility, cancer risk, menopause, and...

  9. The Psychology of Dieting: Why Willpower Keeps Failing You

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we unpack why knowing how to eat “healthy” doesn’t always translate into actually doing it. We explore the science of behaviour change, why willpower and motivation alone aren’t enough, and the many biological, psychological, social, and...

  10. Is It Really Your Thyroid? The Truth About Weight Gain, Fatigue and “Normal” Labs with Dietitian Priscilla Swahn

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re cutting through the misinformation surrounding thyroid health and nutrition. Joined by registered dietitian and thyroid health specialist Priscilla Swahn, we unpack how the thyroid actually impacts metabolism and weight, why you may still…

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  11. The Wellness Industry’s Newest Lie Could Give You Cancer with Dr. Mary Alice Mina

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we separate sunscreen fact from fiction and unpack the growing resurgence of tanning culture. Joined by board-certified dermatologist and The Skin Real host Dr. Mary Alice Mina, we explore the truth about sunscreen safety, SPF myths, tanning…

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  12. The Algorithms Are Radicalizing Our Kids to Hate their Bodies & Fear Food - The Diet Culture Pipeline Parents NEED to Know About

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore how diet culture has evolved in the age of social media, algorithms, and AI. We unpack how online platforms are amplifying harmful body ideals, why children and teens are especially vulnerable to algorithm-driven content, and what…

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  13. Ozempic Pills, Triple Agonists, 50% Weight Loss & Groundbreaking Peptides with Dr Spencer Nadolsky

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: GLP-1s, Peptides & Weight Loss Drugs Explained The Future of GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss Could GLP-1s Treat Dementia & Other Diseases? The Next Generation of Weight Loss Peptides Retatrutide & Oral GLP-1s: What's Coming Next? The Biggest...

  14. Ozempic has Destabilized the Moral Value of Thinness - What Replaces it is Dystopian AF

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Will GLP-1s Kill Diet Culture? Why SkinnyTok Took Over Social Media The Rise of Biohacking & Hyper-Optimization Is Muscle the New Thin? The New Status Symbol in Wellness Culture Why Self-Denial Signals Success The Privilege Behind Modern...

  15. The Cult of “Good Womanhood” - Tradwives, Soft Life & Maternal Martyrdom with Amber Horsburgh

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: How Social Media Changed “Good Womanhood” Why the Trad Wife Trend Is So Appealing The Trad Wife Paradox: Submission as a Brand The Soft Life Trend Explained Wellness Culture’s New Rules for Women The Hidden Cost of the “Soft Life”…

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  16. The Nervous System Work Your IBS & Digestion NEEDS That NO ONE is Talking About with Kimberly Snyder

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is “Heart Intelligence”? The Heart–Brain Connection Explained Breaking the Attention–Stress Loop Why Heart Rate Variability Matters Chronic Stress, Inflammation & Recovery How Stress Impacts Digestion and IBS Why Food Isn’t Always…

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  17. The DEVASTATING Disconnect Between Sk*nnyTok, Rapid Weight Loss & Ozempic Misuse and LONGEVITY

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Bone Health Matters for Longevity Peak Bone Mass: Your Bone-Building Years The Silent Risks of Osteoporosis How SkinnyTok Is Changing Long-Term Health GLP-1s, Rapid Weight Loss & Bone Density 5 Ways Extreme Dieting Harms Your Bones…

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  18. The Generation Who Forgot How to Think - How Social Media & AI is RUINING Kids’ Competence & Childhood with Dr Kaitlyn Regehr

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: The Biggest Harms of Social Media Why Social Media Is Designed to Be Addictive Can Lawsuits Change Big Tech? Diet Culture, Body Image & Social Media The Hidden Risks Facing Boys Online Video Games, Dopamine & Screen Addiction Sharenting,...

  19. The CBT Mindset HACK to Support Sustainable Weight Loss (& Why “More Discipline” Isn’t the Answer) with Brian Baumal

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Diet Culture Beliefs That Keep Us Stuck Why Urgency Feels Like Discipline How Chronic Dieting Fuels Anxiety Why Extreme Diet Overhauls Backfire Why Slow Progress Works Better Scarcity Mentality & the Binge Cycle How to Learn from Slip-Ups...

  20. Why Bad Diets Feel So Good (the REWARD & Dopamine High of Diet Culture)

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: The Honeymoon Phase of Dieting Why Restriction Feels Rewarding Rapid Weight Loss: Water vs Fat Metabolic Adaptation Explained Symptom Relief and Elimination Diets Why Dieting Creates a Sense of Control Rigid vs Flexible Restraint The…

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  21. “Mom, I’m so fat!” How to Teach Kids Nutrition without Messing Them Up!

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Raising Kids in a SkinnyTok World Why What Parents Model Matters Most “What You Say vs. What Kids Hear” The Problem with Food Rewards and “Good” vs. “Bad” Foods How to Talk to Kids About Sugar and Nutrition Age-by-Age Strategies for Food...

  22. Fuelling for Running & Endurance Sports: Everything Diet Culture Got Wrong with Kylee Van Horn and Zoe Rom

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Runners Make Why Carbs Are Essential for Endurance Running Carb Loading: How to Do It Properly Sugar & Running: Fuel vs Fear When to Use Gels and Sports Fuel Fiber Timing: Avoiding GI Issues While Running…

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  23. Are Hormone Balance Diets BS!? Dr. Natalie Crawford Breaks Down the Key to Women’s Fertility & Hormone Health

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Does “Hormone Balance” Actually Mean? Can You Test if Your Hormones Are “Balanced”? Signs of Hormone Imbalance (Premenopausal Women) How Doctors Diagnose & Treat Hormone Issues Understanding the Menstrual Cycle (Hormones 101) Cycle...

  24. Fact Checking Jillian Michaels Takedown of Body Positivity (PLUS her DEFAMATORY Statements Against ME!)

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: My Role in the Jubilee Debate Claim 1: Is Obesity Unhealthy? Visceral Fat vs BMI: Why the Nuance Matters Claim 2: Does “Big Food” Benefit from Body Positivity? The Defamation Claim Claim 3: Does Body Positivity Oversimplify Eating...

  25. The LONGEVITY Industry Is LYING to You (Are We Living Longer or Avoiding Living?)

    Thanks to Nature's Touch for sponsoring this episode. Nature’s Touch frozen produce is available for same day delivery at Costco. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: The $750B Anti-Aging Industry: Health or Fear Marketing? Why Aging Became a “Failure” (Especially for Women)...

  26. IVF, Miscarriage & Surrogacy: The Emotional Toll (and Big Business) of Infertility with journalist Kathryn Blaze Baum

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Kathryn’s Infertility Story: IVF, Surrogacy & Two Pregnancies The “I’ll Do Anything” Mindset in Infertility Suffering, Worthiness & the Martyrdom of Motherhood Secondary Infertility: Grief, Guilt & Emotional Paradox Timeline Pressure: “2...

  27. Food Noise, Ozempic and the Drug-Free Solutions NO ONE is Talking About

    Thanks to Nature's Touch for sponsoring this episode. Nature’s Touch frozen produce is available for same day delivery at Costco. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is Food Noise? (And Why It’s Not a Willpower Problem) How Dieting and Restriction Increase Food…

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  28. The POOP Conversation You KNOW You Need (Stinky Farts, Colon Cleanses, IBS + Food Intolerances) with Dr. Trisha Pasricha

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Do We Always Have to Poop in Stores? (Breaking the Taboo) The Gut–Brain Axis: How Stress and Emotions Affect Digestion Can Your Gut Affect Your Brain? IBS, Mood & ADHD Connections IBS Isn’t “All in Your Head”: The Role of Mast Cells…

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  29. The PINK PILL for Women's Sexual Desire - Why it Took 10x Longer for Women's Addyi vs Men's Viagara with Cindy Eckert & Julie Bristow

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is Addyi? The First FDA-Approved Treatment for Low Female Desire Addyi vs Viagra: Why the “Pink Pill” Took 17 Years to Approve Cultural Bias in Medicine: Why Women’s Sexual Health Was Dismissed Why This Story Matters Now: The...

  30. Can HYPNOSIS Cure Your Bloating, IBS & Food Sensitivities with Dr Ali Navidi

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is the Gut–Brain Connection? (Vagus Nerve Explained) How Stress Disrupts Digestion, Hormones & the Microbiome Hypnotherapy for IBS: What It Actually Is (And What It Isn’t) Gut-Directed Hypnosis vs CBT and Traditional Talk Therapy...

  31. Blackface. Body Shaming. Sexual Assault. The America’s Next Top Model Reckoning is FINALLY Here.

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: ANTM Then vs Now: The Promise vs The Reality Diet Culture & Fatphobia on America’s Next Top Model Public Weigh-Ins, Tokenism & Body Storylines The Makeovers: Empowerment or Compliance Training? Dental Work, Nudity & Loss of Bodily…

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  32. Planned, Pure & Perfect? The Modern Pressure to OPTIMIZE Natural Birth (and What Happens When Plans Change) with Jen Hamilton

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Jen’s Birth Story & Becoming a Labor Nurse Pregnancy & Birth Myths: What’s Evidence-Based? Can Food Really Induce Labor? Hospital Bag Essentials: What to Bring (and Skip) What to Eat Before and After Birth When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned...

  33. The Perimenopause LIES & Omissions We’ve All Been Fed with Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is Perimenopause? Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore Why So Many Women Are Blindsided by Perimenopause The Biggest Myths About Hormones in Your Late 30s and 40s Why Perimenopause Is So Often Dismissed by Healthcare Providers The…

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  34. Everything You’ve Been Told About FAT LOSS Is Wrong (Metabolism, Body Composition & Best Practices EXPLAINED)

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Weight Loss vs Fat Loss: What’s Actually Changing in Your Body Why Muscle Matters for Metabolism and Long-Term Health How Much Muscle Is Typically Lost During Dieting? Why the Scale Can Be a Misleading Progress Tool Myth: Can You Spot...

  35. Protein PANIC! How the Protein Craze Got Out of Control with Liam Layton

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Protein Matters: Evidence-Based Benefits for Satiety, Muscle, and Metabolism Are We Actually Protein Deficient? Protein Intake vs. Calorie Intake The Rise of Protein Everything: Why Food Companies Are Cashing In When Protein Crowds…

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  36. Celebrities are SHRINKING Rapidly & Dramatically. The Dire Consequences of the Panzempic for Humanity

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: How GLP-1 Medications Entered Mainstream Culture From Medical Treatment to Beauty Standard When Thinness Becomes an Expectation, Not a Trend What Appetite Suppression Teaches Us About Hunger The Shifting Goalposts of Body “Normal” Social...

  37. Cheat Days, Willpower & #Fitspo Online: The Fitness-to-ED Pipeline with Michelle Carroll

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: How Common Is Disordered Eating in Fitness Culture? Does Fitness Culture Attract Disordered Eating — or Cause It? How Restriction and Obsession Become Normalized in Fitness Spaces Discipline vs. Disordered Eating: How to Tell the…

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  38. Why Fiber is the NEW Protein (Weight Loss, Blood Sugar Management, Gut Health & More) - PLUS MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

    While January is flooded with detoxes, fasting protocols, and SkinnyTok extremes that rarely last past a few weeks, this episode focuses on an evidence-based habit that actually supports satiety, blood sugar balance, gut health, and sustainable weight regulation. I break down why fiber is one of...

  39. The Weight Loss Mistakes That Backfire Every Time (Your New Years Resolution is a TRAP!) with Jackie Kirschen

    Here’s a rundown of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why “diet season” fuels unrealistic and harmful weight loss expectations A note on body autonomy and who this episode is (and isn’t) for Jackie Kirschen’s personal journey with sustainable, non-restrictive weight loss Why strict calorie...

  40. The Yuka App Rated My Healthy Meals as “Bad” (Dietitian Breaks Down Why it’s BS)

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction What Is the Yuka App and How Does It Work? How Yuka Scores Food Products Potential Benefits of Using the Yuka App Limitations of the Nutri-Score System Inconsistencies in Food Ratings How Yuka Evaluates Food Additives...

  41. Dietitians Are BEGGING People to Quit These 2025 Diet Trends Before it’s Too Late (SkinnyTok, Sketchy Peptides, Biohacking & MORE!)

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: SkinnyTok & the Moralization of Thinness in the Ozempic Era GLP-1s vs. Pro-Starvation Content: Where the Line Gets Dangerous The Med-Spa Peptide Boom & the Risks of Unregulated Weight Loss Drugs Extreme Biohacking: Diet Culture in a Tech...

  42. Why We’re DONE Apologizing for Stretch Marks, Weight Gain & Confidence: The Birds Papaya’s Sarah Nicole Landry’s Critical Mindset Shift

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: From Viral Weight Loss to Real Healing The Mindset Shift That Sparked Body Neutrality Unlearning Diet Culture’s Deepest Messages Navigating Body Compliments, Triggers, and Fear Rituals for Reconnecting With Your Body and Self-Worth…

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  43. The Hidden Hormonal Cost of Women’s Poor Sleep (Weight + Sleep Relationship Explained) with Alanna McGinn

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Sleep Is a Lifesaving Health Priority Understanding Normal Sleep Architecture How Women’s Sleep Differs From Men’s Why So Many Women Struggle With Sleep Revenge Bedtime Procrastination & the Mental Load Rapid-Fire Sleep Myths: What’s...

  44. Is Big Ag the BAD Guy? Debunking a Crop of Food Misinformation with Farmer Michelle Miller

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Quick-Fire Big Ag Myth-Busting Can Regenerative Agriculture Scale? How Big Ag Uses Tech to Improve Sustainability GMOs, Organics, and the Real Public Health Risk Pesticides 101: What Actually Happens on Farms Glyphosate Fearmongering and...

  45. Why You “Ruin Your Diet” Every Holiday (PS: It’s Not Willpower) with Jenn Trepeck

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Why Willpower Isn’t the Key to Behavior Change Willpower as a Muscle (or Phone Battery) How the Holidays Drain Our Willpower Faster What the Parole Judge Study Teaches Us About Decision Fatigue Why Willpower Works Better…

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  46. “The Algorithm Is Raising Our Kids — And It’s Pulling them into Deadly Rabbit Holes” - Teaching Media Literacy with Matthew Johnson

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Why Media Literacy Matters Now More Than Ever How Algorithms Shape What We Think Is “True” Our Brains On Misinformation The Influence Economy: When Content Becomes Advertising Teaching Kids to Question Without Fear Why Saying...

  47. The Cortisol Conspiracy: The Big Bad FAT GAIN Hormone or Wellness Culture Scapegoat?

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction What is cortisol? The Body’s Traffic Light System: How Cortisol Keeps You Moving When Stress Gets Stuck Cortisol & Belly Fat: Myth or Truth? Dieting, Fasting, and Cortisol: What the Research Actually Says The Truth About...

  48. Can Period Blood Hold the Key to Diagnosing Endometriosis without Surgery? With Dr Harini Bhat

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction — Why Endometriosis Deserves More Attention Dr.Bhat’s Journey and the Diagnostic Struggle The Systemic Dismissal of Women’s Pain in Medicine Treatment Gaps and the Desperation They Create The Rise of “Endo Diets” and Wellness...

  49. "Doctors Couldn't Explain My IBS Symptoms - Until A Psychologist Did" - How Stress & Trauma Makes You Sick with Dr. David Clarke

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction What Exactly Is Stress Illness? Common Physical Symptoms with Emotional Roots How Dr. Clarke Became the Mind-Body Detective Diagnosing Stress Illness: It’s Not ‘All in Your Head’ How Childhood Experiences Shape Adult Pain...

  50. “What’s ACTUALLY Pregnancy Safe (Vaccines, SSRIs, Tylenol & More) with Sabina Vohra-Miller

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Why Expecting Parents Get So Much Conflicting Advice The Data Dilemma: Why Research on Pregnancy Is So Limited Understanding Correlation vs. Causation in Pregnancy Studies The Tylenol and Autism Controversy — What’s the…

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About this show

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), award-winning author, founder of Abbey’s Kitchen, creator of Hunger Crushing Combo™, Co-Founder of Neue Theory™, and mother of two. Blending science with sass, Abbey has established herself as a credible voice in the nutrition, health, and wellness space. Abbey’s core philosophy is that a pleasurable relationship with food, your body and yourself is the fundamental secret to good health. From delicious healthy recipes, digital video content, real mom truths and cheeky nutrition myth-busting, Abbey Sharp has become the go-to source for entertaining, informative, and inspirational lifestyle content to well over 2 million loyal followers.

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Abbey Sharp / Frequency Podcast Network

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Bite Back with Abbey Sharp have?

Bite Back with Abbey Sharp has 83 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 27, 2026.

What is Bite Back with Abbey Sharp about?

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), award-winning author, founder of Abbey’s Kitchen, creator of Hunger Crushing Combo™, Co-Founder of Neue Theory™, and mother of two. Blending science with sass, Abbey has established herself as a credible voice in the nutrition, health, and wellness space....

How often does Bite Back with Abbey Sharp release new episodes?

Bite Back with Abbey Sharp publishes weekly, based on its 83 episodes since October 2024.

Who hosts Bite Back with Abbey Sharp?

Bite Back with Abbey Sharp is created and hosted by Abbey Sharp / Frequency Podcast Network.
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