Food, Body and Beyond
by Niamh Orbinski
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to feel relaxed around food? To be in a neutral or even loving relationship with your body? To enjoy movement and for it to enhance and bring joy to your life, rather than being a chore? If you don’t think that’s possible, I’m here to tell you that it absolutely is. Welcome to the Food Body and Beyond podcast, where you will learn how to move away from dieting and towards a healthier, more relaxed relationship with food, movement and body image.Find me on Instagram @nutritionwithniamh or on my website www.nutritionwithniamh.com
Episodes
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S6 E10: Solo | Dealing with Body Image Struggles
Body image struggles commonly coincide with issues around food, with 93% of women struggling with some level of body image dissatisfaction. In this episode, I read an excerpt from my book, No Apologies, and give you some tips on how to deal with body image challenges. Sign up for the Embody You...
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S6 E9: Experts | Body Image, Sex & Intimacy with Grace Alice
My guest on the show today is Grace Alice Ó Sé, a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. She is deeply passionate about playing her part in making Ireland a more sex-positive, sex-literate nation – one where we can talk honestly and without shame about ALL aspects of…
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S6 E8: In Session | I'm Really Struggling with Body Image
In this real-life, unscripted nutrition counselling session, I speak with a woman who has struggled with body image her entire life; her earliest memory of disliking her body being when she was 8 years old. She now feels in a good place with food, but her struggles with body image remain, which…
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S6 E7: Cosy Chats | The Worst Nutrition Advice We've Heard
As two nutrition professionals, we've heard some shoddy nutrition advice over the years. In this episode, my co-host Jo and I discuss some pieces of nutrition advice floating around that we find particularly unhelpful. Are you enjoying our cosy chats? Let us know, and submit topics for discussion...
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S6 E6: Experts | Let's Talk About Therapy with Cara Byrne
If you've ever wondered about therapy or have been curious about how it works, this episode is one to listen to. Cara Byrne is a Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapist, with a Master's Degree and Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy. She is also the owner of Hike Psych, Ireland's only hiking...
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S6 E5: Cosy Chats | Navigating Life Transitions
Navigating life transitions can be tough. So what can we do to help us to make it through? In this episode, my co-host Jo and I discuss: The challenges that come with navigating life transitions The importance of self-care when managing different demands What ageing can bring up for us and others...
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S6 E4: In Session | I Have Diabetes. Is Intuitive Eating For Me?
This week, in another real-life, unscripted nutrition counselling session, I speak with a woman with diabetes who is struggling to rediscover her intuitive eater while managing a chronic health condition. Having a chronic health condition such as diabetes can feel, as this woman describes, "very...
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S6 E3: Cosy Chats | So It's Wedding Season...
If you have an upcoming wedding, whether you're a bride, bridesmaid or guest, this is the pep talk you didn't know you needed. In this episode, my co-host Jo and I discuss: The pressure to lose weight before a wedding The correlation between binge eating and wedding diets The challenges that…
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S6 E2: Cosy Chats | Get To Know Us
In each episode of cosy chats, join my co-host, Joanne Moscalu, and I as we speak about all things relationship with food, body image and more, to help you regain a sense of peace and empowerment around food and your health. Think of these episodes as relaxed chats between two weight-inclusive,...
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S6 E1: Solo | What Kind of Nutritionist Am I?
How do you know if I'm right for you? I'm sure you know by now that I specialise in relationship with food and body image. But what kind of a Nutritionist am I? For this first episode of season six, to help you get to know me better, I'm letting you in on my professional values, and what's really...
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S5 E10: In Session | I'm Struggling to Exercise Regularly
This week, in another real-life, unscripted nutrition counselling session, I speak with a woman who is struggling to integrate a regular and consistent exercise routine into her life. Exercise for her has always been associated with diet plans and losing weight, or has been used as a stick to…
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S5 E9: Real Stories | The Male Perspective with James O'Hagan
Food and body image issues affect men too, but the male perspective often isn't heard. Today's guest, James O'Hagan, a queer activist, Champions Manager for LGBT Ireland, and radio host at Dublin City FM, tells us his body story. We speak about: James' fat shaming experience at Dublin Pride How…
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S5 E8: Experts | The Ins and Outs of Bariatric Surgery with Aoife McMahon
Bariatric surgery, the surgical intervention for weight loss, can feel like a necessary, last-ditch attempt for many people. But what are the implications? In today's episode, fellow nutrition professional Aoife McMahon and I discuss this and more. We speak about: Aoife's experience working as a...
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S5 E7: In Session | My Partner Has Lost Weight. Should I?
This week, in another real-life, unscripted nutrition counselling session, I speak with a woman who feels stuck in a cycle of self-deprecating, conflicting thoughts about food and her body. Her partner has recently lost a lot of weight and this has triggered some doubts about herself and her own...
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S5 E6: Solo | New Year Reminders
When the New Year hits, it comes with a lot of diet culture BS. This can be incredibly difficult for those who struggle with food, weight or body image. In this episode, I share five New Year reminders that I know so many of you will need to hear. Book into the Setting Sustainable Wellness Goals...
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S5 E5: Solo | Navigating the Festive Season
The Christmas period can be challenging for those who struggle with food or body image. In this episode, I share five tips to keep in mind that will help you navigate the festive season. Thank you so much for listening to the Food, Body and Beyond podcast this year! See you in 2024, Niamh x Want…
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S5 E4: In Session | My Eating Feels Chaotic
Today I speak with a woman who feels like her eating is chaotic and out of control. She has struggled with anorexia in the past and is now struggling with binge eating. Her attempts to get a handle on her issues with food have led her down many different paths, but she feels lost as to what her...
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S5 E3: Experts | Are Weight Loss Injections the Answer with Aoife McMahon
Weight loss injections. They're everywhere. But are they the answer? In today's episode, fellow nutrition professional Aoife McMahon and I discuss this and more. We speak about: Why Aoife moved from a weight-centric to a weight-inclusive approach What weight loss injections are Whether or not…
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S5 E2: Real Stories | Becoming Sober Curious with Amy
My guest on the show today is one of my long-term clients, Amy, who shares her story with us of coming from a place of feeling stressed and obsessed with food and her body, to now feeling completely free and at peace around food. Her personal journey has had such a huge impact on her life, not…
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S5 E1: In Session | Embracing Gentle Nutrition with Grace Alice
These new 'In Session' podcast episodes feature real-life people who need support with their relationship with food, body image, or nutrition. Think of it like listening in on a real-life, once-off nutrition counselling session. In this very first In Session episode, I speak with Grace Alice…
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S4 E10: No Apologies | Living Unapologetically with Georgie Crawford
My guest for this final episode of season four is Georgie Crawford, who I met a few years ago when she asked me to be one of the guest expert contributors to her first online wellness course. Georgie is a qualified health coach, and the founder of one of Ireland's leading health and wellness...
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S4 E9: No Apologies | Living Unapologetically with Louise McSharry
Louise McSharry is a podcaster, broadcaster and writer. She is the host of the incredibly popular Catch Up With Louise McSharry podcast and the author of Fat Chance: My Life in Ups, Downs and Crisp Sandwiches. Louise has been an outspoken advocate for the body liberation movement for several…
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S4 E8: No Apologies | Finding Your Authentic Self with Anita Johnston
Dr. Anita Johnston, Ph.D., CEDS is a clinical psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, working in the field of women's issues and eating disorders for over 35 years. She is the author of the best-selling book, Eating in the Light of the Moon and co-creator of The…
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S4 E7: No Apologies | Living Unapologetically with Clare McKenna
Clare McKenna is a radio presenter, event host, speaker and health coach. She currently presents Alive and Kicking, a Newstalk health and wellness show and has worked across national TV and radio for many years. She is an incredible interviewer with a passion for delivering wellness messages to…
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S4 E6: No Apologies | Living Unapologetically with Laura B
Welcome to the Living Unapologetically interview series, where I speak openly and candidly with people I connect with about their personal experiences of living their most authentic and unapologetic life. Diet culture robs us of living our lives unapologetically by teaching us that we need to…
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S4 E5: No Apologies | How to Live Unapologetically
Has how you feel about your body ever held you back from doing things you really want to do? How we see ourselves and our bodies can influence our day-to-day thoughts and behaviour and have a significant impact on the way we relate to ourselves and others. In other words, it can have an impact on...
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S4 E4: No Apologies | Part Three Of The Book: Re-Establish
BOOK EXTRACT Let's delve deeper into the final section of No Apologies! This episode walks you through the third and final part of the book, 'Re-establish', which is the third phase of my signature 'Rebuild' system that will help you to learn how to have a healthier relationship with food and…
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S4 E3: No Apologies | Part Two Of The Book: Reconnect
BOOK EXTRACT Let's delve deeper into my debut book, No Apologies! This episode walks you through the second part of the book, 'Remove', which is the second phase of my signature 'Rebuild' system that will help you to learn how to have a healthier relationship with food and body image. I give you...
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S4 E2: No Apologies | Part One Of The Book: Remove
BOOK EXTRACT Let's delve deeper into my debut book, No Apologies! This episode walks you through the first part of the book, 'Remove', which is the first phase of my signature 'Rebuild' system that will help you to learn how to have a healthier relationship with food and body image. I give you…
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S4 E1: No Apologies | It's Book Publication Day!
Today, April 27th, 2023, is the day my debut book No Apologies hits the shelves! I've culminated my years of study and experience into this book, which will teach you how to have a healthier relationship with food, movement and body image. In this episode, I share with you: Why I and the team at...
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S3 E10: Experts | Non-Diet Fertility Nutrition with Jess Willow
Lose weight. This is often part of the mainstream advice given when on a fertility journey. In this episode, I speak with Jess Willow, a Non-Diet Fertility Dietitian, about what you can do to optimise your fertility from a non-diet perspective. We speak about: Her journey from the traditional...
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S3 E9: Experts | Fat Positive Fertility with Nicola Salmon
Can you have a healthy pregnancy in a fat body? If you've ever wondered this, then you NEED this episode. Nicola Salmon, a Fat Positive Fertility Coach who specialises in helping fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world, joins me on the podcast, and we discuss: Why Nicola…
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S3 E8: Ask Niamh | How Do I Know If I'm Ready for Intuitive Eating?
So what do you do if you think you need to work on your relationship with food but are unsure if you're truly ready for intuitive eating? In today's podcast episode, I'm answering a listener question that asks exactly that: "If you have struggled with disordered eating for many years & have...
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S3 E7: No Apologies | The Big Reveal - Behind the Scenes
If you follow me on Instagram, you will have seen that I announced something huge last week; I've written a book!! EEK! In this episode, I reveal a little bit more about my debut book, 'No Apologies', and what you can expect to learn from reading it. I explain what makes this book different and…
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S3 E6: Experts | Managing PCOS without Dieting with Alex OKell
The widespread recommendations for PCOS management are often weight-centric, despite their problematic nature. In today's episode, I speak with Alex OKell, a Registered Associate Nutritionist who supports people with PCOS to regain food freedom and move away from restriction, dieting and food…
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S3 E5: Ask Niamh | Why Can't I Control Myself Around Food?
Do you feel out of control around food but can't figure out why? Today I am bringing you the answer to another listener question that I know so many will resonate with: "I'm trying to make peace with all foods but struggle to keep sweet non-nutritious foods in the house as I am afraid I will just...
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S3 E4: Ask Niamh | How Can I Learn to Listen to my Body?
I'm sure you've heard the sentiment, "listen to your body". But what does that mean, and how can you learn to do that? This week's listener question is: How can I learn to listen better to my body when it comes to hunger and eating? In this week's episode, I'm sharing two critical steps you will...
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S3 E3: Ask Niamh | How to Deal with Diet Talk and Communicate a Non-Diet Approach
What's the best way to shut down diet talk and communicate intuitive eating to others? That's the topic of this week's 'Ask Niamh' episode. The questions I received that are covered in today's episode are: How to explain IE and the changes in thinking of diets to our loved ones, who are used to…
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S3 E2: Ask Niamh | How Do I Deal with Feeling Like I'm Never Doing Enough?
This episode marks the first 'Ask Niamh' episode, where I dedicate entire podcast episodes to answering listener questions. This week's question is: "How can we deal with feeling like we're never doing enough: not focusing enough on intuitive eating, not doing enough body image work, not doing...
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S3 E1: Solo | New Years Resolutions: Yay or Nay?
Ah January - a time for great change! Or is it? That's up to you. In this episode, I share my opinion on New Years' Resolutions and the five steps you should keep in mind this year if you are setting some. These steps will help you to develop sustainable wellness goals so that you can achieve...
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BONUS: Your Two Minute Pep Talk
After a morning of calls with my incredible clients, I felt so inspired to jump on and offer you some support, whoever you are out there, listening to this podcast. Listen to this little two-minute pep talk if you're struggling with your relationship with food right now or in the future. You got...
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S2 E10: Solo | Overcoming Your Fear of Weight Gain
When you want to move away from dieting and into intuitive eating, the fear of weight gain might hold you back. This fear can be paralyzing and stop you from taking any action at all. It doesn't have to be this way. In this final episode of season two, I'm sharing five ways you can overcome your...
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S2 E9: Experts | Embracing Body Trust with Nicola Haggett
Nicola Haggett (she/her) is a body liberationist, coach, & mentor whose work focuses on supporting folks to move beyond body positivity to unlearn body shame, reconnect to their body, and intentionally practice their way towards a world where each of us has more safety, compassion, and joy in our...
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S2 E8: Experts | Styling Your Here and Now Body with Sharon Huggard
Sharon Huggard is an award-winning and Internationally Certified Personal Stylist and body confidence coach. With over 10 years of experience in styling women, Sharon has been creatively enabling personal transformations for her clients with how they look on the outside and feel on the inside.…
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S2 E7: Solo | What to Do When You Feel Stuck 'Eating Everything'
One of the first steps on an intuitive eating journey is to remove any restrictions around foods that have been previously restricted and to give yourself unconditional permission to eat all foods. Yes, even chocolate! This can result in an incredible feeling of freedom and liberation, but you…
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S2 E6: Real Stories | Raising Intuitive Eaters with Sinead Crowe
Sinead Crowe from @intuitive.eating.ireland has experience of raising kids in both a dieting and intuitive eating environment and has seen a fascinating difference in her children's relationships with food as a result. In this episode, we speak about: - Her experience of raising kids with strict...
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S2 E5: Solo | Can Intuitive Eating Lead to Weight Loss?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions I get about intuitive eating and I answer it in this week's episode. It's one of the top google searches attached to intuitive eating. This makes me really sad as there is so much to be gained from an intuitive eating journey, but it's normal to...
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S2 E4: Solo | Where to Start with Intuitive Eating
Do you feel overwhelmed as to where or how to start your intuitive eating journey? Intuitive eating is a big framework and there are lots of moving parts. In this episode, I'm giving you a sneak peek into the first steps I bring people through in my online group programme, 'The Foundations of...
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S2 E3: Experts | Troubleshooting Binge Eating Recovery with Jo Moscalu
In this episode, I speak with Eating Disorder Dietitian Joanne Moscalu, AKA 'The Binge Eating Dietitian', about some of the most common issues we come up against in private practice as nutrition professionals. The three issues we discuss that most commonly arise on a binge eating recovery journey...
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S2 E2: Solo | How Does Nutrition Counselling Work?
If you've ever wondered how one to one nutrition counselling works, this episode pops the hood on this speciality within nutrition and dietetic practice, and gives you an insight into what it looks like to work with me. If you'd like to learn more or you're interested in working with me in a one…
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About this show
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to feel relaxed around food? To be in a neutral or even loving relationship with your body? To enjoy movement and for it to enhance and bring joy to your life, rather than being a chore? If you don’t think that’s possible, I’m here to tell you that it absolutely is. Welcome to the Food Body and Beyond podcast, where you will learn how to move away from dieting and towards a healthier, more relaxed relationship with food, movement and body image.Find me on Instagram @nutritionwithniamh or on my website www.nutritionwithniamh.com
Hosted by
Niamh Orbinski