The Dr. Stefani Show ⎮ Holistic Health, Mindset, Habit Change

More people are talking about "church hurt" or "religious trauma" with regard to sexual sins and abuses of power. But no one seems to be talking about how churches and faith leaders have affected our relationship with food and our bodies. In my interview with dietitian and Christian, Leslie Schilling, we discuss the difficult topic of how diet culture (& the harms that come with it) have infiltrated even the safest of spaces, like churches, faith communities, medical offices, and loved ones. Get Leslie's latest book Feed Yourself: Step Away from the Lies of Diet Culture and Step Into Your Divine Design www.leslieschilling.com Connect with Dr. Stefani: www.stefanireinoldmd.com www.wholeheartedpsychiatry.com On Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd

Burnout, stress, alcohol, substance use, psychedelics, teen angst, divorce, marital issues, and more! Let's assess the state of mental health in 2023. Learn more about Dr. Stefani Reinold www.wholeheartedpsychiatry.com www.stefanireinoldmd.com

Connect with Caroline more: Her substack Problematic Her books: The F*ck It Diet, Tired as F*ck Instagram: @carolinedooner Connect with Dr. Stefani more: Intuitive Eating in 30 Days- real, practical tips Connect on Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd www.wholeheartedpsychiatry.com www.stefanireinoldmd.com

Connect with Caroline more: Her substack Problematic Her books: The F*ck It Diet, Tired as F*ck Instagram: @carolinedooner Connect with Dr. Stefani more: Intuitive Eating in 30 Days- real, practical tips Connect on Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd www.wholeheartedpsychiatry.com www.stefanireinoldmd.com

Connect with Caroline more: Her substack Problematic Her books: The F*ck It Diet, Tired as F*ck Instagram: @carolinedooner Connect with Dr. Stefani more: www.wholeheartedpsychiatry.com Intuitive Eating in 30 Days- real, practical tips Connect on Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd

Is it possible to raise children who have a neutral relationship with their bodies? Is it possible to raise children who don't define their self-worth with how they look? How can we raise the next generation of children to look beyond appearances? Well, this week, I talk with the ladies behind the Full Bloom Project, Leslie Bloch and Zoe Bisbing. Their mission is to equip parents with facts and weight science to better nurture children's growing body so that children can fully bloom into who they were created to be. In this interview, we discuss: Why it's so hard to raise body positive children Small steps that every parent can make-- no matter the age of the child How to get rid of comparisons as a parent What does "the full bloom project" mean and so much more! It's Not About the Food.... SO, WHAT'S IT ABOUT?>> Free mini-class sign up here. CONNECT WITH ZOE & LESLIE: Full Bloom Project- Full Bloom Project Instagram: @fullbloomproject CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Courses: Online Courses Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd ***If you love this episode or you're a fan of the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating and review for the show on itunes... and SHARE with a friend!***

Do you have a complicated relationship with exercise? Do you know how to listen to your body? Or how to know what kind of movement your body really needs? Well, this week, I talk with my dear friend, Stephanie Roth-Goldberg, psychoanalyst, therapist, intuitive eating counselor, athlete, and mom of 2.  In this interview, we discuss: Whether exercise is helpful for recovery or not How to listen to your body What Dr. Reinold and Stephanie think of "exercise is my therapy" memes How to find joy in movement again and so much more! It's Not About the Food.... SO, WHAT'S IT ABOUT?>> Free mini-class sign up here. CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE Work with Stephanie- Intuitive Psychotherapy NYC Instagram: @embodiedpsychotherapist CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Courses: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/shop Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd ***If you love this episode or you're a fan of the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating and review for the show on itunes... and SHARE with a friend!***

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Intuitive Eating in 30 Days LIVE group- join here: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/ielive It's Not About the Food, SO WHAT'S IT ABOUT?- Free mini-class sign up here. --> Ask your question here: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/questions __________________________________________ Join my LIVE Intuitive Eating in 30 Days group here!  

Intuitive Eating in 30 Days LIVE group- join here: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/ielive Hear my husband's story of his addiction to bodybuilding in this podcast episode: We Are the One, episode 20. What is Love? Previous It's Not About the Food podcast episodes mentioned: Ep 4- Weight Loss (Minnesota Starvation Study) Ep 3- Love and Romance Ep 38- Motherhood and Raising Your Kids in Diet Culture with Crystal Karges --> Ask your question here: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/questions __________________________________________ Join my LIVE Intuitive Eating in 30 Days group here!  

Get all my stress hacks here: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/stress It's Not About the Food... SO, What's It About? --> Check out the free mini-class here. To ask a question for the podcast, visit: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/questions

Are you afraid your husband isn't attracted to you? Or afraid that if you gain weight, you won't be attractive to your husband? Well, this episode is for you! I answer a FAQ from a listener about this exact issue. Also, shout out to this week's 5-star review from tashwalker90- Tasha, email [email protected] to claim your prize. >> For your chance to win free access to my Intuitive Eating in 30 Days course, leave a 5-star review on itunes.  ______________________________________________________ Want me to answer YOUR question? >>Ask it here: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/questions Mentioned in this Episode: The book- Captivating Love and Respect - TOTAL game changer! seriously! Boundaries

Are you ready to help OTHER people heal their relationship with food and their bodies? Do you sometimes wonder how to process your own mental health struggles as a professional? Well, this week, I talk with my dear friend, Jennifer McGurk, certified eating disorders specialist, registered dietitian-nutritionist, and fellow online entrepreneur. In this interview, we discuss: How to know if you're ready to help people How to feel empowered to get the help you need as a professional What Dr. Reinold and Jennifer think of "oversharing" on social media How to process your own mental health struggles as a professional and so much more! Are you a professional interested in my business mastermind for helpers, healers, and coaches? Check it out here. It's Not About the Food.... SO, WHAT'S IT ABOUT?>> Free mini-class sign up here. CONNECT WITH JENNIFER Subscribe to Jennifer's podcast- Pursuing Private Practice Instagram: @jennifermcgurkrdn FREE Training: 5 Secrets to Make Money and Make an Impact in Your Private Practice Read Jennifer's books: 10 Steps to Start Your Own Business 10 Steps to Grow Your Own Business Jennifer McGurk's Business Course for Dietitians- Pursuing Private Practice CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Show Notes: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/050 Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd Resources Mentioned: One of my favorite books for business- Failing Forward For Carolyn Costin's definition of ED Recovery- Click here. Course: Pursuing Private Practice for Dietitians ***If you love this episode or you're a fan of the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating and review for the show on itunes... and SHARE with a friend!***

Maybe you've realized that your issues with food and your body are more serious than you previously thought. Or maybe you just now have the self-awareness or resources to do something about it! I want to give you the right steps and the right information to determine what next steps you want for yourself. I'll discuss: Different Treatment Options Medications for eating disorders What to Do If You Can't Afford a Treatment Facility What a Psychiatrist Is and How I Can Help and more! If "it's not about the food", then what's it about? Access FREE mini-class here. >> To schedule a new patient appointment, click here. >> To join my online coaching program, click here. Want to understand the connection between weight, wellness, BMI, setpoint weight, and more? Check out my Weight and Wellness Mini-Class here! - Find a therapist in your area here: PsychologyToday.com >>Follow me on Instagram for more encouragement and eating disorder education. @stefanireinoldmd

Do you have an obsession with "clean" eating? Eat only at nighttime? Or obsessed with different body parts? Then, this is the episode for you! I'm going to share with you the facts and important information about the lesser understood eating disorders: Orthorexia Nervosa Body Dysmorphic Disorder Muscle Dysmorphia- "Big-orexia" Night Eating Syndrome Purging Disorder - a form of "Exercise Bulimia" Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder of low frequency If "it's not about the food", then what's it about? Access FREE mini-class here. Want to understand the connection between weight, wellness, BMI, setpoint weight, and more? Check out my Weight and Wellness Mini-Class here! >>Follow me on Instagram for more encouragement and eating disorder education. @stefanireinoldmd

What's your diagnosis? And why is that even important? I'm going to share with you the facts and important information about the classic eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder If "it's not about the food", then what's it about? Access FREE mini-class here. Want to understand the connection between weight, wellness, BMI, setpoint weight, and more? Check out my Weight and Wellness Mini-Class here! >>Follow me on Instagram for more encouragement and eating disorder education. @stefanireinoldmd

What's the difference between a "full blown eating disorder," "disordered eating" and "chronic dieting?" I'm going to answer this question and more and offer some nitty gritty details on classic eating disorders in this episode. If "it's not about the food", then what's it about? Access FREE mini-class here. Want to understand the connection between weight, wellness, BMI, setpoint weight, and more? Check out my Weight and Wellness Mini-Class here! >>Follow me on Instagram for more encouragement and eating disorder education. @stefanireinoldmd

What did I learn from 15+ years of an eating disorder and hating my body? Well, I'm sharing it all in this episode. If "it's not about the food", then what's it about? Access FREE mini-class here. Want to understand the connection between weight, wellness, BMI, setpoint weight, and more? Check out my Weight and Wellness Mini-Class here! >>Follow me on Instagram for more encouragement and eating disorder education. @stefanireinoldmd

Do you get anxious at the doctor's office? Are you afraid that your doctor is only going to talk about your weight?  You're not alone! Well, this week, I talk with the renown Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, eating disorders specialist, founder of Gaudiani Clinic, and author of the bestselling book Sick Enough. In this interview, we discuss: How Dr. Gaudiani began her clinical practice How and why medical doctors focus on weight How anxiety-provoking doctor's office can be The harms of weight-focused healthcare Dr. Reinold's traumatic experience at the doctor's office How to talk to your kids about weight and bodies and so much more! FREE GUIDE: How to Survive the Doctor's Office It's Not About the Food.... SO, WHAT'S IT ABOUT?>> Free mini-class sign up here. CONNECT WITH DR. GAUDIANI: Instagram: @thegaudianiclinic Read Dr. Gaudiani's book- Sick Enough The Gaudiani Clinic: The Gaudiani Clinic CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Show Notes: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/044 Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd ***If you love this episode or you're a fan of the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating and review for the show on itunes... and SHARE with a friend!***

You may not have ever heard my personal story. If you've listened to my podcast for any length of time, you may have picked up bits and pieces, but here's the full scoop. Listen to hear my story from adolescent eating disorder to chronic dieter to fully recovered. 

Do you wonder how to make goals that are NOT focused on weight loss? Are you wanting to improve your health this year, but don't want to make another weight loss or body size goal? I hear ya... annnnddd it's totally possible.  Check out my complete outline here. Full Show Notes: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/042   CONNECT with Dr. Reinold: Share your NY resolutions or goals on Instagram!

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Do you have a disordered relationship with exercise? Is it difficult to enjoy moving your body without constantly thinking about how your body's aesthetics may change? Is it hard for you to separate nutrition and food from moving your body and fitness? Do you wonder if you'll EVER enjoy fitness again? Well, this week, I talk with personal trainer and anti-diet-culture CrossFit coach, Emily Decker. Emily is also a mental health advocate working to increase the body-friendliness of the fitness industry. She is creator of her 6-week private training program called BFF (Body-Friendly Fitness) that empowers people who have struggled with "yo-yo exercising" to find enjoyable and sustainable workout habits by working WITH their bodies, not FOR different ones. In this interview, we discuss: How her mental health journey has influenced her journey with food and fitness How to separate restrictive mindset around food and exercise Diet mentality thoughts that arise within the fitness industry How mirrors affect different workouts and exercise routines The difference between "earning your calories" vs. "embodied exercise" What "yo yo exercising" is and so much more!   It's Not About the Food.... SO, WHAT'S IT ABOUT?>> Free mini-class sign up here. CONNECT WITH EMILY: Instagram: @emilydeckerfitness Extended Interview of Emily: Meet Emily Decker CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Show Notes: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/039 Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd       ***If you love this episode or you're a fan of the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating and review for the show on itunes... and SHARE with a friend!***

Are you worried about "screwing up your kids?" Do you have concerns with raising intuitive eaters? Are you afraid that you'll project your own body image insecurities onto your kids? Or do you have discomfort with feeding your kids? When it comes to motherhood, there are countless ways that we can feel guilt, shame, and discomfort... and food and body image issues can be big, BIG stressors for parents.  Well, this week, I talked with child feeding specialist, Crystal Karges. Crystal is a Maternal Health Specialist, Child Feeding Expert, and Food & Body Image Coach for Mothers.  In this interview, we discuss: How her own relationship with her mother affected her development of an eating disorder in childhood How a scarcity mindset in childhood contributed to her food and body image struggles The trends of food fads and diet mentality thoughts by generation How to take the shame off of mothers in feeding our children What is more important than eating disorders Top tips for creating confident, intuitive eaters and so much more! >> Download my free e-book, Top 20 Ways That Moms Screw Up Their Kids here! >> Have a QUESTION about Kids and Child Feeding? Click here to submit your question. CONNECT WITH CRYSTAL: Instagram: @crystalkarges Website: www.crystalkarges.com CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Show Notes: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/038 Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd FULL RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/038 ***If you love this episode or you're a fan of the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating and review for the show on itunes... and SHARE with a friend!***

>> Get the facts about Weight and Wellness in my latest mini-class here! >> Learn Intuitive Eating in 30 Days here. This is Part 2 of a 2 part interview! >> be sure to check out part 1 to hear about Tamsen's toxic childhood and experience in competitive figure skating and chronic dieting in her early adulthood. In this interview, we discuss: How competitive figure skating affected Tamsen's relationship with food and her body How she did NOT develop an eating disorder How much money she wasted on products to change food and body How diet culture almost killed her... literally. How a near death experience changed her vision of health forever How she's adjusted to a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes How she feeds herself and her two young children It's Not About the Food.... SO, WHAT'S IT ABOUT?>> Free mini-class sign up here. CONNECT WITH TAMSEN: Instagram: @tamsenhorton Website: www.tamsenhorton.com CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Show Notes: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/037 Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd

>> Get the facts about Weight and Wellness in my latest mini-class here! This is Part 1 of 2 part interview! >> definitely check out part 2 to hear about how diet culture almost killed her (literally) and how her near-death experience has now shaped her own definition of health and how she feeds her young children now. In this interview, we discuss: How competitive figure skating affected Tamsen's relationship with food and her body How she did NOT develop an eating disorder How much money she wasted on products to change food and body How diet culture almost killed her... literally. How a near death experience changed her vision of health forever How she's adjusted to a new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes How she feeds herself and her two young children It's Not About the Food.... SO, WHAT'S IT ABOUT?>> Free mini-class sign up here. CONNECT WITH TAMSEN: Instagram: @tamsenhorton Website: www.tamsenhorton.com CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Show Notes: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/037 Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd

How our childhood affects our relationship with food and our bodies is an important discussion. It's no secret that for many of us, childhood is where we first heard words that our bodies weren't good enough or that we couldn't trust ourselves around food.  And it can be more paramount in families with other "dysfunctional" elements and brokenness. This week I'm talking with my friend, Elizabeth Oates. Elizabeth is an author, speaker, and mother of 5 who is passionate about helping women ditch the guilt and embrace freedom. After growing up in a broken family herself, she found real freedom beyond her childhood pains and wants to now spread that same truth to others. She wrote the book, Mending Broken Branches: When God Reclaims Your Dysfunctional Family Tree, and she is also podcast host of the show, Asking for a Friend.  In this interview, we discuss: What Elizabeth's definition of "dysfunction" is How Elizabeth's dysfunctional childhood affected her relationship with food and her body How her lack of a father figure affected her childhood How her spiritual life transformed her healing The differences between shame around food and shame with exercise---> some really interesting lightbulb moments for ya here! How she speaks to her own children regarding food What Dr. Reinold thinks of FitBits, counters, and tracking devices and so much more! It's Not About the Food.... SO, WHAT'S IT ABOUT?>> Free mini-class sign up here. CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH: Instagram: @elizabethoates_ Podcast: Asking for a Friend Book Mentioned in this Episode: Mending Broken Branches: When God Reclaims Your Dysfunctional Family Tree  Collab Conference for Writers CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Show Notes: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/036 Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd

Do you ever wonder if all the struggle is really "worth it?"  So many clients and patients I work with will inevitably reach a point where they feel completely stuck. They feel confused and hopeless and maybe even worthless. Realistically, they may feel even WORSE than they did when they were actively engaging in their eating disorder.  YES! True freedom from food and body obsessions is possible! And you are so SO close! But... It does take change. Uncomfortable, REAL, soul-gripping, spirit-inspiring change.  For all the resources mentioned in this episode and more information about my special guest Justin, visit: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/035

Do you have anxiety or IBS AND an eating disorder? Have you fallen prey to the allure of curing your mental health or physical health struggles with food? You're not alone! This week I'm talking with my friend, Emily Murray- registered dietitian nutritionist, eating disorders specialist, health at every size and intuitive eating clinician, all about this.  In this interview, we discuss: How IBS led her into diet culture How she tried to find the perfect diet to control her anxiety How her eating disorder affected her relationship with God The harms of external validation for food restriction How to reframe conversations away from weight loss and appearance How her experience impacted her career What healthy habits she incorporates into her own life today and so much more! To access my limited time FREE VIDEO TRAINING SERIES helping YOU make REAL PEACE with food>> click here. It's Not About the Food Academy is NOW OPEN! Click here to learn more. CONNECT WITH EMILY: Instagram: @foodfreedomdietitian Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Show Notes: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/034 Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd

>> FREE VIDEO TRAINING! Check out my limited time free video training series where I'll teach you: What You Need to Know to Make Peace with Food The Counterintuitive Approach to Overcome Emotional Eating How to Discover What You REALLY Desire My Approach to Uncovering Your Unconscious Mental Blocks >> Sign up here: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/academy Special BONUS: >> Sign up for Madison's free masterclass: 5 Secrets to Never Worrying About Food & Your Body Ever Again    About the Guest: Madison Surdyke is a certified integrative nutrition health coach and the founder of Sunny Thymes. She's on a mission to empower women to transform their mindsets, find total food freedom and end the war with their bodies, so they can live the lives of their dreams. Her work goes beyond food and body image; it's about self-love, reclaiming your freedom in life and discovering your greater purpose. Oh and did I mention, she's also a recipe developer and food photographer, offering a unique place to find super tasty recipes, free of diet talk and body shaming.   In this interview, we discuss: Her journey through anorexia and orthorexia Her experience with elimination diets and how it damaged her hormones worse What woke her up to start to make peace with food How she eventually found Intuitive Eating How you can create a bigger life by making peace with food What scared her most about the mention of eating disorder treatment Why she's such an advocate for therapy and coaching Intuitive eating professionals can support each other better How to make peace with food without focusing on food How she gets clients to think beyond weight loss How limiting beliefs are serving us   Notable Quotes from Madison Surdyke in this Interview: "It doesn't matter which belief is true. It matters which belief makes you feel better." "I don't think we need to worry about fullness." "Stress over eating the food is worse than the food itself." "There's so much more to health than food and exercise." "Everyone deserves freedom around food." "This food and body stuff is just step 1 on this amazing journey of life."   Connect with Madison: Website: sunnythymes.com Instagram: @sunnythymesblog     ***If you loved this episode, would you please leave me a rating and review? Just scroll down in your podcast app, click 5 stars, and leave a review and tell me what you love the most about the podcast!***  

How do we deal with life's most painful moments? What if all we want to do is just avoid our feelings? Why is it so hard to move past such hurtful experiences? I get real and raw in this episode where I share about my experience through the loss of one of my twins. I also share: Why it's actually REALLY hard to "feel your feelings" Why it's okay to avoid The neuroscience behind an emotion What you can do to "deal" and move past hurts My HEART Method®- what it is and how to use it and so much more! If there's one message that I have for you, it's this: THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU! If you've experienced loss or a bone-gripping emotional pain, THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU OR YOUR BODY!  Sometimes, bad $h*t just happens. You're still amazing and brave and powerful and wonderful. :) You are still loved AND love-able.  To check out my free video training, go to: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/academy For my free mini-class helping you uncover what it's about for you: Sign up for: "So, What's It About?" Mini-Class here.   ***If this episode is encouraging to you, please leave me a rating and review. Annndddd share with a friend!*** 

I know I talk a lot about intuitive eating, but there's also a lot of misinformation about what intuitive eating is and isn't. Let's get the facts from this week's expert guest, Evelyn Tribole, co-author of the book Intuitive Eating. Evelyn and I discuss: Definition of intuitive eating How to find "red flags" of intuitive eating Difference between intuitive eating and mindful eating Intuitive Eating vs. Health at Every Size® vs. Fat Activism The religion of diet culture AND anti-diet culture When or If you should try to change someone else's mind and so much more! Connect with Evelyn Tribole on IG: @evelyntribole IntuitiveEating.org Learn more about It's Not About the Food Academy: FREE Video training series>> Sign up now! Connect with Dr. Reinold on IG: @stefanireinoldmd

It's hard to feel good about your body in the middle of swimsuit and shorts season. The more we reveal our bodies, the more we vulnerable we can feel. And then all the negative thoughts come in... and then the diet thoughts come in... and before we know it, we're pages deep reading the latest diet book or health blog with hopes and dreams of changing our body ONE. LAST. TIME. But what if you could feel good in your body RIGHT NOW? Well, in this episode, I'm sharing with you MY TOP 10 STRATEGIES to feel good in your body RIGHT NOW! These are the exact same strategies that I personally use to improve my own body image when I'm not feeling my best.   SIGN UP FOR THE #SUMMERSCALESMASH CHALLENGE! Learn more about my first annual #SUMMERSCALESMASH ___________________ CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd FB: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd _______________________ FULL SHOW NOTES: Download my top books and my favorite Instagram accounts to follow! www.StefaniReinoldMD.com/030

Have you been hurt by your church or faith community? Do you feel like a "bad Christian" because you're in a larger body? Are you afraid of being "gluttonous" or "sinful" when you eat food that is "bad" for you? You'll love my conversation with registered dietitian, mama, and fellow Christian, Aubrey Golbek.  CONNECT WITH AUBREY: Instagram: @gracefueled_rd Website: www.gracefueled.com  Book: Grace, Food, and Everything in Between   CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd FB: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd _______________________ FREE VIDEO TRAINING: Make Peace With Food! Watch the free video series here. ___________________ FULL SHOW NOTES + MORE RESOURCES: www.StefaniReinoldMD.com/029

Can you develop an eating disorder and body dysmorphia even when you're in an already "thin ideal" body? YES!  No matter your body size or shape, we are all vulnerable to the impact of culture on how we view ourselves. Eating disorders are mental illnesses, and we cannot determine someone's emotional suffering based on what someone looks like.  In today's episode, I talk with dietitian, food blogger, and eating disorders professional, Sophie Bertrand. We discuss: Why Sophie became an eating disorders dietitian How Sophie's relationship with food progressed through her career training How her definition of health now includes chocolate and cake Effect of perfectionism on development of ED's How body obsessions can drive food obsessions How body size does not determine mental suffering How Sophie stopped weighing herself How healing her own body image helped her have more compassion for others and so much more! Sophie gives some really great actionable tips for helping you find what foods you actually enjoy! CONNECT WITH SOPHIE: Instagram: @sophieshealthykitchen Website: www.sophieshealthykitchen.com  CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd FB: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd _______________________ OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING AND MAKE PEACE WITH FOOD: Sign up for my FREE video training series here! ___________________ FULL SHOW NOTES: www.StefaniReinoldMD.com/028

How does someone get on a weight loss television show? What's it really like behind the scenes? How do doctors and the medical community affect our relationship with food and body?  As anyone who has ever struggled with food and eating issues can attest, our issues usually begin young and begin with unique motivations, usually involving some form of acceptance or health. In today's episode, I talk with former weight loss television show contestant and infertility warrior, Jacqui McCoy.  We discuss: How Jacqui first began her obsession with food and body (Spoiler alert: It has to do with her doctor!) Why we think that we need to lose weight to be happy Effect of dieting on relationships How she got onto a weight loss television show and her experience on the show and with media How PCOS and infertility affected her relationship with food and her body What Jacqui and Dr. Reinold think of having women in larger bodies on television shows and so much more! CONNECT WITH JACQUI: Instagram: @jacquimccoy   CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd FB: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd _______________________ OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING Free Mini-Class Sign Up Here! Learn the REAL reasons you're struggling with food and your body. ___________________ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Listen to my complete 12 Diets of Christmas series where I debunk the myths behind popular diets (Keto, Whole30, Weight Watchers, Sugar detoxes, and more). Click here to listen to 12 Diets of Christmas! FULL SHOW NOTES: www.StefaniReinoldMD.com/027

>>DISCLAIMER: My guest, Lindsay Gibson, shares her violent sexual assault story on the podcast today. If you do NOT want to hear her story or it will be triggering to you, please fast forward first 15 minutes. For many of us who struggle with food and our bodies, trauma- whether big or small- is likely a part of our story. Even if you think that your childhood wasn't "that bad" or nothing "really traumatic" happened to you, you may be surprised to know how much we internalize from traumatic moments. In fact, trauma is not defined by the severity of the event, but by the severity of the impact on the individual. In today's episode, I talk with my dear friend, Lindsay Gibson- author, speaker, trauma and maternal mental health advocate, and devoted mother.  We discuss: Lindsay's violent sexual assault at 16 years old and her journey through PTSD and recovery What we need to know about trauma and PTSD How MOST of us likely have experienced some form of trauma How Lindsay's trauma affected her relationship with food and her body How to validate your trauma story How a delayed onset response to trauma can be protective Body dysmorphia and trauma How trauma can affect marriage and our sexuality What effects of trauma can look like in relationships and marriage The role of grace, forgiveness, and love in healing and so much more! CONNECT WITH LINDSAY: Instagram: @authorlindsaygibson Website: www.lindsaymariegibson.com Book: Just Be: How My Stillborn Son Taught Me to Surrender  CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd FB: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd _______________________ OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING Free Mini-Class Sign Up Here! Learn the REAL reasons you're struggling with food and your body. ___________________ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Listen to my complete 12 Diets of Christmas series where I debunk the myths behind popular diets (Keto, Whole30, Weight Watchers, Sugar detoxes, and more). Click here to listen to 12 Diets of Christmas! FULL SHOW NOTES: www.StefaniReinoldMD.com/026

Want to know why I've been MIA from the podcast for the past few months?! Take a listen to this episode! I'll talk about a BIG surprise I got, as well as my tips for an emotionally and physically healthy pregnancy.  MY TOP TIPS FOR INTUITIVE EATING IN PREGNANCY: Access here>> www.stefanireinoldmd.com/025   Access my FREE mini-class So, What's It About? here! Connect with me on Instagram. @stefanireinoldmd

What if you "get that diets don't work," but you STILL want to lose weight? What if you just FEEL awful in the body you're in now? How does set point weight work and how does your diet affect it? I'll dive into all this and more in today's down-to-earth conversation about mindful nutrition. In today's episode, I talk with Gisela Bouvier, registered dietitian, corporate wellness professional, wife, and mother. >>Disclaimer: If you're JUST starting out with intuitive eating and triggered by nutrition or health discussions, please do not listen to this episode. :) We discuss: What the honeymoon period even means (and if you NEED to experience it to make peace with food and your body) What it means when you want to lose weight How "diet mentality" is not necessarily the desire to lose weight How to identify your own motivations and mindset How our set point weight can change over time (even through an intuitive eating practice) What is triggering about Instagram and so much more! CONNECT WITH GISELA: Instagram: @corporatenutritionist Website: www.mindfullyintuitivenutrition.com CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd FB: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd _______________________ IT'S NOT ABOUT THE FOOD... So, What's It About? FREE MINI-CLASS>> Sign up here. Learn the REAL reasons you're struggling with food and your body. ___________________ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Listen to my complete 12 Diets of Christmas series where I debunk the myths behind popular diets (Keto, Whole30, Weight Watchers, Sugar detoxes, and more). Click here to listen to 12 Diets of Christmas! FULL SHOW NOTES: www.StefaniReinoldMD.com/024

What qualifies as a true "eating disorder" and what is just "disordered eating?" I'll answer this most commonly asked question and so much more on today's episode. In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, this week's episode is specifically on eating disorders. In this ep, you'll hear: What the difference is between an eating disorder and disordered eating Diagnostic criteria for 4 of the major eating disorders How to know whether you DO have an eating disorder What to do if you indeed have an ED How to get help (and what kind of help to get) Levels of treatment for eating disorders My professional opinion regarding medications for eating disorders and so much more! FREE MINI-CLASS Access my free class, So, What's It About? here! More info: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/023 Connect with me on Instagram! Work with me 1:1- Learn more! Get the list of my favorite eating disorders resources at: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/023

Diet culture is prevalent in the United States. No shocker there! But here's the thing: diet culture is ubiquitous worldwide. My guest today, though she grew up in culture very different from United States culture, still developed a severe eating disorder.  In today's episode, I talk with the amazing Steph Ng who's recently taken over the anti-diet space to share an interesting Chinese cultural stance and how different (and similar) our struggles are. We discuss: How Steph developed an eating disorder growing up in China How culture affects how women view food and bodies Why women diet in China (and it's not necessarily to be thinner) How to create your own treatment plan when quality eating disorder treatment isn't available to you and so much more! CONNECT WITH STEPH: Instagram: @muscleupmunchkin Website: www.bodybanter.com CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd FB: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd _______________________ OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING Free Mini-Class Sign Up Here! Learn the REAL reasons you're struggling with food and your body. ___________________ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Listen to my complete 12 Diets of Christmas series where I debunk the myths behind popular diets (Keto, Whole30, Weight Watchers, Sugar detoxes, and more). Click here to listen to 12 Diets of Christmas! FULL SHOW NOTES: www.StefaniReinoldMD.com/022

Aside from actually being "thin", that feeling we are all craving is contentment. We want to get to a point where we just FEEL good about our bodies. We are told that the feeling will come once we lose the weight, but more and more women are coming forward and telling us that this isn't exactly the case. There are so many other things that we can invest in that will bring a sense of pride and there are so many more aspects of ourselves that will give us a full and meaningful life beyond what number pops up on a scale. In this ep, you'll also hear: My interview with podcast host, Nickie Snyder and how she has found contentment for her body Nickie's journey with Weight Watchers Size, what it means to Nickie and how people "in the middle" handle life in the world of extreme's What she wasn't willing to sacrifice for the sake of "thin" How to find contentment in your own life with three actionable tips and more!   WANT MORE FROM NICKIE? Head to TheThingsSheDoes.com Instagram: @thethingsshedoes Sign up for her newsletter HERE!   BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Listen to my complete 12 Diets of Christmas series where I debunk the myths behind popular diets (Keto, Whole30, Weight Watchers, Sugar detoxes, and more). Click here to listen to 12 Diets of Christmas!   OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING: Access free video series on how to overcome emotional eating and make peace with food! Access FREE video series here! ......... GRAB YOUR COPY OF STEFANI'S BOOK: Let Your Heart Out ...... CONNECT: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd or @notaboutthefood Facebook: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd or fb.com/notaboutthefood WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW? Leave a rating + review for the podcast and share what you'd like to hear in upcoming episodes! FULL SHOW NOTES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/021  

Today's episode is a throwback to an all-time fan favorite episode with my friend, Emily Fonnesbeck.  Emily is a registered dietitian and mother of 4. We discuss a lot of golden nuggets on the show, including: Food Morality Orthorexia Infertility Habit Change and Neural Re-wiring and so much more! FULL SHOW NOTES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/020 Connect with Emily: Website Facebook Pinterest Instagram IT'S NOT ABOUT THE FOOD... So, What's It About? Uncover the REAL reasons that YOU are struggling with food and your body in this FREE mini-class. Sign up here.  

Scott St. Marie of Depression to Expression joins Stefani for an honest dialogue on mental health in this episode of It's Not About the Food. Scott opens up about his own journey into and out of depression, his childhood, and what he does currently to improve his mental health. Scott and Stefani discuss diets for mental health and other taboo topics.  Stefani also answers questions: Do psychiatric medications cause weight gain? Can depression and anxiety worsen emotional eating or cause dysregulated eating? What do you think of functional medicine? (like Kelly Brogan MD and Sara Gottfried MD's approaches) More Resources: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/018 CONNECT WITH SCOTT: Instagram: @depressiontoexpression Website: depressiontoexpression.com CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd FB: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd _______________________ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Listen to my complete 12 Diets of Christmas series where I debunk the myths behind popular diets (Keto, Whole30, Weight Watchers, Sugar detoxes, and more). Click here to listen to 12 Diets of Christmas!   OVERCOME ANXIETY IN MY FREE MINI-CLASS: Attack Anxiety Mini-Class OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING Free "So, What's It About?" Mini-Class Sign Up Here! Learn the REAL reasons you're struggling with food and your body. ___________________   FULL SHOW NOTES: www.StefaniReinoldMD.com/018

What're your deepest, darkest concerns about making peace with food and your body? What is really holding you back from giving up dieting for good? Why is it SO hard to love your body! Well, in this episode, I GO DEEP with my friend, Rini Frey, of Own It Babe. Rini is an online educator, influencer and body image coach who helps empower women to live their lives free from food and body image woes.  We discuss: What made Rini finally get the help she needed What Rini (and Stefani) think that men think of women who gain weight and our experiences with our husbands Why women truly are still dieting How to finally give up counting macros and so much more! CONNECT WITH RINI: Instagram: @ownitbabe Website: ownitbabe.ca CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd FB: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd _______________________ ASK DR. REINOLD A QUESTION: Ask it here!    OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING Free Mini-Class Sign Up Here! Learn the REAL reasons you're struggling with food and your body. ___________________   FULL SHOW NOTES: www.StefaniReinoldMD.com/017

FREE MINI-CLASS: 5 Steps to Make Peace with Food --> Sign Up Now! Are you wondering what Intuitive Eating looks like? Have you given up diets this year, but you still don't quite "get" what a "non-diet lifestyle" looks like? Do you live life in a larger body and think weight loss is the only answer? Do you have a hard time taking yourself seriously? Well, this week, Brianna Campos (AKA BodyImageWithBri) shares her powerful story. This week I'm joined by one of my favorite virtual mental health colleagues! I'm talking to Brianna Campos, mental health counselor and body image coach. In this ep, you'll also hear: What it was like growing up in a larger body How doctors affected her overall health How her mom treated her and her brother differently (and what that had to do with food choices) Why she stopped dieting How she learned about HAES and Intuitive Eating What her biggest struggle is currently (and it's NOT food) and more!   Connect with Brianna: Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Connect with Dr. Stefani: Instagram or Facebook. ------------------------------------ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Listen to my complete 12 Diets of Christmas series where I debunk the myths behind popular diets (Keto, Whole30, Weight Watchers, Sugar detoxes, and more). Click here to listen to 12 Diets of Christmas!   FREE MINI-CLASS: If "it's not about the food," then what IS it about? Access FREE mini-class here!   CONNECT: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd or @notaboutthefood Facebook: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd or fb.com/notaboutthefood WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW? Leave a rating + review for the podcast and share what you'd like to hear in upcoming episodes!    

Clothes are a big, BIG trigger for women! Have you ever put on clothes, looked at yourself in the mirror, and then felt horrible and turned into a puddle of tears? And then you turn back to dieting and extreme exercise to try to solve the problem. Well, my friend, my guest this week has you covered! Rachael Somplasky is a wife, mother, and founder of STYLED by Rachael Somplasky. She believes that fashion is fleeting but style is timeless.  In this ep, we discuss: How + Why Rachael switched story from sweat pants and messy buns to stilettos and en vogue fashion How Rachael gets ready in the morning, even when she doesn't leave the house— and WHY she does that What the struggles of balancing fashion forward with comfortable wear are How to dress for mom life What Rachael thinks of "dressing for your body type" and so much more! Work with Rachael:  styledbyrachsomp.com Connect with Rachael: Instagram: @rachsomp Connect with Dr. Stefani: Instagram or Facebook. ------------------------------------ VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/015  FREE VIDEO TRAINING SERIES: Overcome emotional eating and make peace with food! Access FREE video series here!   CONNECT: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd or @notaboutthefood Facebook: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd or fb.com/notaboutthefood WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW? Leave a rating + review for the podcast and share what you'd like to hear in upcoming episodes!    

Doctors likely affect what you think and feel about health. Without realizing it, we give doctors a lot of power over us. And while doctors ARE very educated (and mostly, well-intentioned) professionals, they aren't always right. And they can cause harm in some of the most unassuming ways! ... and this is coming from a doctor, I'll add! I'm sharing 4 Tips to Help You Survive Your Next Doctor's Appointment and so much more! In this ep, you'll also hear: What doctors do NOT know about health How weight is linked to health complications (and it's NOT what you think!) What doctors have gotten wrong in the past about health (and how this affects you!) How to feel confident the next time you go to the doctor and more! MORE RESOURCES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/014 RESEARCH ARTICLE: Weight Bias and Medical Care ..... Read Why I Am An Anti-Diet Doctor in this Blog Post: Why I Am An Anti-Diet Doctor ...... OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING: Access free video series on how to overcome emotional eating and make peace with food! Access FREE video series here! ......... GRAB YOUR COPY OF STEFANI'S BOOK: Let Your Heart Out ...... CONNECT: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd  Facebook: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW? Leave a rating + review for the podcast and share what you'd like to hear in upcoming episodes!