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The Ditch the Diet Podcast
by The Ditch the Diet Podcast
Host Rachael Watson talks about her Walk the Talk anti-diet campaign, weight loss, nutrition, health, lifestyle and CrossFit as well as her personal journey to health. We welcome guests for interviews on all different types of nutrition and weight loss topics. Be inspired to change your body and change your life with this podcast!
Episodes
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#NoDietDecember - When It's Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Join Rachael as she discusses the importance of acknowledging your feelings at this time of year - good and bad. With so much expectation placed upon us over the festive season, it can often leave us feeling worried, stressed, anxious and depressed. Rachael shares a few tips to help you get the...
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#NoDietDecember - How To Stop Eating Just For the Sake Of It!
#NoDietDecember - How To Stop Eating for the Sake of It 🤷🏼♀️ Join the waiting list for our January "Introduction to Ditch the Diet" 5 Day Course 👇🏼 https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days
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#NoDietDecember - Should We Exercise to Burn Off Food & Drink?
Join the 5 Day Introduction to Ditch the Diet Programme - we have a waiting list for January: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days Listen as Rachael discusses this article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/12/10/replacing-calories-exercise-required-food-labelling-would-ease/ Should exercise...
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#NoDietDecember - Punishing Yourself on Purpose (it's not cool)
Join the waiting list for Ditch the Diet's 5 Day Intro programme, starting Monday 6th January - https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days Today, Rachael talks about how punishing yourself with restrictive diets is a CHOICE, and you don't have to go back to doing this again in January. Rachael also...
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#NoDietDecember - Learning to Say No (and not to food!)
Rachael talks about how important it is to take care of your emotional wellbeing at this time of year. Learning to say NO to the things you don't want to do and taking care of yourself as well as everyone else.
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#NoDietDecember - The Grand Scheme of Things
Join the January waiting list for the DITCH THE DIET INTRO PROGRAMME: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days In today's episode, Rachael talks about how to look at your year as a whole instead of worrying about the choices you make over the course of 7-14 days.
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#NoDietDecember - Day 6 - Being Mindful with Booze
In today's bonus episode, Rachael talks about alcohol and how to be mindful of your intake over the festive period. Don't worry - we're not talking about restricting, just being mindful. Enjoy a drink but be sensible.
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The Last Diet with Shahroo Izadi
Find out about The Last Diet you'll EVER need to go on in this interview with Behaviour Change and Habit Change Specialist Shahroo Izadi. Author of The Kindness Method and now The Last Diet (click to preorder your copy), Rachael speaks to Shahroo about her own personal weight loss journey and…
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#NoDietDecember - Day 3 - You Are Not Who You Say You Are!
Listen as Rachael talks about how important 'self-talk' is when it comes to making changes. Negative self-talk is NEVER productive and the first step to creating change in yourself is to start with kindness. Kindness to yourself and others.
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#NoDietDecember - Day 2 - Tackling Food Guilt
Rachael talks about how to get rid of that feeling of guilt surrounding food and drink in December. Release yourself from self-imposed food rules (or food rules that have been given to you by diet companies) and learn to listen to your body. Enjoy the festivities without associated guilt and STOP...
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#NoDietDecember - Day 1
Welcome to this Bonus Series - #NoDietDecember with Rachael at Ditch the Diet! Listen as Rachael discusses the effects of dieting at this time of year and how by clearing your newsfeeds of detrimental diet advice and guilt-inducing sponsored posts, you can change your mindset towards food and…
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Food Restriction - My Story
In today's episode, Rachael talks about her past experience with food restriction, binge eating and struggling with body image and her weight. In 2012, Rachael embarked upon a '30 Day Lean and Mean' Challenge which completely changed her relationship with food forever. This saw the start of a...
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The Truth About Fat
In this final instalment of our Macronutrients Series, Rachael and Dietitian Kerri Major discuss everything that you need to know about fat. Learn its different types and why we need it in our body. Listen as they clear some common misconceptions about fat and why you shouldn't be afraid of it.…
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What Can I Do About Fussy Eating?
In this week's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael speaks with Children's Dietitian Lucy Upton about healthy eating for the whole family. Listen as they discuss: The difficulties parents face when it comes to healthy eating as a family The challenges faced by parents if their children...
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The Truth About Carbs
Kerri Major returns in this episode to talk about Carbohydrates. Kerri is a dietitian who currently works with the NHS and is also a qualified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. Learn what carbohydrates are, why we need them, and the benefits they can provide. Also, Kerri answers some of…
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Is It Really Just About a Calorie Deficit?
In today's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael interviews Registered Nutritionist and Anna Cummings who is Digital Coaching and Nutrition Development Manager at Liva Healthcare UK on the matter of calories. Listen as Rachael and Anna discuss the topic of a 'calorie deficit' and how...
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Sarah's Journey
In today's bonus episode, Rachael speaks with Ditch the Diet Academy Member Sarah about her journey so far. Sarah has been a member of Ditch the Diet for just over 4 weeks now and talks about the highs and lows of ditching the diet! Join the next Introduction to Ditch the Diet course now…
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The Truth About Protein
Join Rachael with Registered Dietitian Kerri Major as they discuss the truth about protein. In particular: What is protein and why do we need it? Which foods contain protein? Vegan and vegetarian sources of protein. Is it true that I should be trying to eat more protein to lose weight? Should we…
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Inspiring Stories: How I Overcame Depression to Climb a Mountain
Join Rachael for an 'Inspiring Stories' episode as she speaks to Gemma Lupton, a Junior Psychologist, qualified personal trainer, and volunteer suicide prevention crisis counsellor. Listen to Gemma's inspiring story on how she went through a dark period in her life and used that personal…
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What is Intuitive Eating? with Nutritionist Sophie Bertrand
If you want to know more about intuitive eating, then this is the episode for you! In this week's episode, Rachael is joined by Sophie Bertrand, a Registered Associate Nutritionist with the AFN, and owner and founder of Sophie's Healthy Kitchen. Listen as they talk about what intuitive eating is,...
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Is Veganism Making Us Sick? The Truth Behind the Headlines
Rachael speaks to Consultant Dietitian Sophie Medlin to find out the truth behind the recent headlines- specifically: "Eating red and processed meat can cause cancer" "Vegan and vegetarian diets 'link to higher stroke risk" "Vegan diets 'risk of insufficient intake' or nutrient critical for brain...
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It's OK To Change Your Mind (Here's Why)
Join Rachael as she discusses her year as a vegetarian and why she has chosen to start eating some meat and fish again. Rachael chats about her fear of failure and fear of what other people think about her - and how she has overcome that. Find out how you can apply this to your own life, in...
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Does Sugar Cause Type 2 Diabetes?
In today's episode, Rachael talks to Will and Emma from 'We Nutrition' on the topic of nutrition myths surrounding Type 2 Diabetes. Emma and Will are specialist Dietitians working with all types of diabetes - Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational. Listen as they discuss: - The differences between the 3...
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Why Can't I Stick to Anything? with Performance Nutritionist Elly Rees
Ever wondered why the whole 'eat less, move more' situation just never seems to work for you? I mean, you know you just need to 'burn more calories than you eat', but why is it so difficult to stick to anything? In this week's episode, Rachael speaks to Performance Nutritionist Elly Rees who has…
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Goodbye Sunday Night Binges
Today we're welcoming Jo Iles to the podcast - a brand new Ditch the Diet member who completed our 5 day introductory programme just last month! Listen as Rachael asks Jo about what life was like before Ditch the Diet, and what has changed since she joined. It's difficult to describe exactly what...
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The Food Guilt is Gone
In today's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael talks to Ditch the Diet Academy member Nina, who discusses what life was like before she joined, and now after 3 weeks of being a member. Rachael talks about the Introduction to Ditch the Diet - a five-day introductory course that you can...
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Are You Making Excuses?
This week Rachael discusses the 'STOP MAKING EXCUSES' trend that is seen on social media. Is making progress with your weight loss goals really as simple as just 'stop making excuses'? The answer is no. There is a lot more to it than that. Any good coach will never ever tell you to stop making...
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All About Exercise with Rachael & Tom
This week on the Ditch the Diet Podcast, listen as Rachael discusses the topic of 'exercise' alongside Tom Bainbridge of the BTN Nutrition Academy. Listen as they discuss: What exactly IS exercise? What different types of exercise are there? How much exercise should you be doing? Is exercise good...
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Finding Health and Happiness Outdoors with Karen Liebenguth
In this week's episode, Rachael is joined by mindfulness trainer and life coach, Karen Liebenguth. Karen is the owner of Greenspace Coaching and Mindfulness where, instead of talking face to face in a consultation room, she does coaching sessions whilst walking in London's parks and green space....
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Member Spotlight: Helen's Story
Join Rachael as she speaks to one of the Ditch the Diet Academy member Helen about her journey so far. Helen is 39 years old, has 3 children (15, 12 and 3 years old) and works part-time. Helen had tried all sorts of diets before finding The Academy - the 5:2 diet, Slim-Fast shakes, even Juice…
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Series 2: It's Not Motivation That You're Lacking...
Welcome to Series 2! Okay, so Series 1 was a long one (like, 18 months? More?) This series of the podcast is going to be awesome! Listen to this episode as Rachael discusses why motivation is NOT what you're lacking (and what you actually ARE lacking) when it comes to creating long term change....
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Long Term Effects of Yo-Yo Dieting with Dietitian Sophie Medlin
Join Rachael as she talks to Registered Dietitian Sophie Medlin about the effects of yo-yo dieting and fad diets. Sophie is a leading dietitian in London with expertise in gastrointestinal and colorectal health. Sophie is a lecturer and researcher at King's College London and a go-to spokesperson...
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Member Spotlight: Michaela Oscroft
So what's it like to be a Ditch the Diet Academy member? Listen as one of our current members, Michaela Oscroft, describes her journey so far and talks about what you can expect from becoming a member. Ditch the Diet will shortly close to new members for the duration of the summer, re-opening...
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How To Achieve Whatever You Want, with Rachael Watson
In this episode, Rachael talks about the last 12 months since launching Ditch the Diet and what the future holds. Rachael talks about how important it is to actually do what you say you're going to do and commit to achieving the goals that you set out to achieve (don't just talk about them). Some...
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Member Spotlight: Biz Reid
Join Rachael with Ditch the Diet Academy Member Biz Reid as they talk about what it's like to be an Academy member. Listen as Biz describes what life was like for her before she joined Ditch the Diet and how life has changed since then. The Ditch the Diet Academy is re-launching in July 2019 and…
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Is It Possible to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? with Dr Roger Henderson
Rachael talks to specialist GP Dr Roger Henderson about Type 2 Diabetes - how can you prevent or reverse it using lifestyle interventions? Dr Henderson answers the questions: What exactly is Type 2 Diabetes and how is it different from Type 1? Who is at risk of developing T2 diabetes and why?…
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How to Retrain Your Appetite and Keep The Weight Off with Dr Helen McCarthy
🎙🎙 NEW PODCAST EPISODE! 🎙🎙 How to Retrain Your Appetite and Keep the Weight Off with Dr Helen McCarthy - The Appetite Doctor. Listen as Rachael interviews Clinical Psychologist specialising in the psychology of weight loss - Dr Helen McCarthy as they discuss: 🔹 Why you face such a big…
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Rachael's Mental Health Journey #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Join Rachael for today's episode of the Ditch the Diet Podcast while she talks about her mental health journey to help raise awareness of mental illness during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 13-19th May 2019. Rachael was diagnosed with anxiety in her early 20's after an acute episode of IBS left her...
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Emotional Eating - How to Break the Habit
In this weeks' episode of the podcast, Rachael talks about how challenging it can be to make or break a habit, and why emotional eating is such a difficult thing to address. Listen as Rachael discusses: What exactly IS a habit? Why do they hold you back? How mindfulness could help you break...
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Living & Laughing with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) with Jo Coates
IBS and poo-chat blogger Jo Coates joins Rachael this week to discuss her personal journey with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Jo's humorous approach to living with IBS has been an integral part of her journey and she shares some 'tales from the toilet' with us, as well as practical tips for…
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Do I Just Have a Slow Metabolism?
Are you struggling to lose weight? Is it because you have a slow metabolism? Find out in today's episode where Rachael discusses: What exactly is metabolism? Does having a slow metabolism cause weight gain? Is it more difficult to lose weight if you have a hypothyroid? How can you increase your...
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Does Eating Processed Meat Really Cause Cancer? with Tom Bainbridge
Does eating processed meat really cause cancer? And does poor diet really kill more people worldwide than smoking does? BTN Academy's Tom Bainbridge and Ditch the Diet's Rachael Watson discuss this weeks news headlines and dig deep to find out the truth. Does consuming red meat cause cancer? Does...
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How to Make or Break a Habit & Create Long-Lasting Change
Click here to buy 'The Kindness Method' as described in this episode. Join Rachael together with guest Shahroo Izadi - Behavioural Change Specialist as they discuss how to make or break a habit and make long-lasting change in your life. Some information about Shahroo from her website (source:...
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The Keto Diet for Weight Loss - Yes or No?
In this week's episode, Rachael welcomes back Tom Bainbridge, the Academy Manager at the BTN Academy and co-host of the Ben Coomber Radio Podcast. Join them as they talk about everything that you need to know about the Ketogenic Diet. Find out about what it really is, what are its short term and...
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How to Manage the Menopause with Dr Hannah Short
In this week's episode, Rachael is joined by Dr Hannah Short, an accredited specialist in female hormonal health (menopause & PMS), NHS General Practitioner and medical writer. Join them and discover more about female hormone health, more specifically, menopause. Learn about its symptoms, the...
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The Power of Fermented Foods with Janice Clyne
Today's episode is the first one to be recorded in person! This week, we welcome Janice Clyne from Nourished By Nature, a food scientist and biochemist with a massive obsession with fermented food. Listen as they talk all things about fermented food, its importance in relation to gut health, and...
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How To Leave Diet Culture Behind with Dr Aria
Do diets make you fatter? How do they affect your health and mindset in the long-term? Join Rachael alongside Dr Aria, Doctor in Clinical Psychology, while they talk about the subject of sustainable weight loss and long-term health. Listen as they discuss: How to step off the diet treadmill and…
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Achieving Great Gut Health with Dr Alan Desmond
In this week's episode of the Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael is joined by Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr. Alan Desmond. Find out the impact of having a healthy gut to your overall health. Listen as they talk about: * What are the advantages of having a plant-based diet * How quickly can your...
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Have a Brilliant Day - Every Day with Michael Heppell
In today's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael speaks with world-renowned Personal Development coach and serial best-selling author Michael Heppell about what it takes to 'be brilliant' - EVERY DAY. How to fill the gap between what you WANT and GETTING what you want - if you know what...
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Why We Self Sabotage and What to Do About It
In today's episode, Rachael talks about self-sabotage and why we do it! Have you started a diet in January, yet failed to see it through already? Listen as Rachael answers the popular question: "I know what I should be doing, but I can't seem to stick to it! Why is that? And what can I do to stop...
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Host Rachael Watson talks about her Walk the Talk anti-diet campaign, weight loss, nutrition, health, lifestyle and CrossFit as well as her personal journey to health. We welcome guests for interviews on all different types of nutrition and weight loss topics. Be inspired to change your body and change your life with this podcast!
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