Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

"There is not a magical cutoff where 9,999 steps doesn't count, and then 10,000 steps suddenly unlocks health benefits that weren't there before."Is 10,000 steps a day really the magic number for health, or just something we’ve all been told to chase? In this episode, I break down where this recommendation actually came from, what the research really says about step counts and health outcomes, and how movement benefits show up in a much more flexible range than most people realize. I also share how to rethink step goals in a way that supports your real life, your energy, and a healthier relationship with movement overall.✅ What You’ll Learn:Where the 10k steps a day recommendation actually comes fromWhat the research REALLY says about step counts and the point where health benefits level offThe range of steps that are associated with reduced health risksHow movement can ebb and flow, and why flexibility is healthier than rigid targetsWhy step counts don’t measure all types of movement and how to approach exercise in a way that feels good to youHow to reframe your relationship with movement so it supports your body, your life, and your mental health🔗 Resources:Episode 249: Movement Shouldn't Feel Like Punishment with Coach Tyler BramlettGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.

“I want to offer you a perspective shift when it comes to your inner a-hole voice. What if that voice and even your struggles with food are not actually the problem? What if they are trying to help you?”What if your inner critic isn’t the enemy, but a protective part of you? In this episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro to explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help you understand the different “parts” driving your thoughts and behaviors around food. We unpack why dieting can feel safe even when it’s not serving you, and how to replace self-criticism with curiosity and compassion so you can break free from old cycles and build a healthier, more supportive relationship with yourself.What You’ll Learn:Where your inner critic really comes from, and why it’s so loud about food and bodyWhy dieting and controlling food can serve as coping mechanisms (and what they’re trying to protect you from)How the tug of war between food freedom and restriction happens inside, and why it actually makes senseSteps to start responding to your inner critic with curiosity and compassion rather than shameWhat it means (and looks like) to approach your relationship with food differently, so you can finally break the cycleResources:Jeanne's book, Unburdened Eating: An Internal Family Systems Approach to Healing Your Relationships with Food and Your BodyJeanne's WebsiteIFS InstituteEpisode 220, How Tracking Macros Turned Toxic for Jamie (and the food freedom she finally found!)Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.

"Aiming for a protein goal cannot be done at the expense of adequate calories, carbs, and fats."Do you ever wonder whether tracking protein could help or harm your journey to food freedom? In this episode, I’m answering common questions that come up while healing your relationship with food, including the protein craze, rebuilding trust with hunger cues, and what really happens during the honeymoon phase after restriction. We’ll also talk about why macros can feel so mentally consuming, how to feel less out of control around “forbidden” foods, and the powerful transformation possible on the other side of food rules.What You’ll Learn:Why following a protein goal might be helpful or harmful when moving towards intuitive eatingHow to honestly reflect on your history with tracking numbers, food rules, and body checkingWays to start recognizing (and honoring) your hunger cues againThe truth about the honeymoon phase after restriction and why feeling out of control is actually a normal, necessary stepPractical tips to ground yourself emotionally when doubts and fears come up in your food freedom journeySimple ways to implement flexibility, curiosity, and self-trust in your day-to-day eating choicesResources:Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Episode 198, Is the Protein Craze Just Diet Culture...or Valid? Deciphering Protein Needs As An Intuitive EaterConnect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.

Hey Rebel! In this week’s episode, I'm joined by psychologist and fat activist, Dr. Rachel Millner, Psy.D.  In this episode we are discussing:  realistic expectations to set when healing your relationship with food ups and downs that come with healing work the most important thing to look for when finding a therapist the most common driver contributing to disordered eating & eating disorders how healing your relationship with food can feel so rewarding and so much more!  Connect with Dr. Rachel:  Website: http://www.rachelmillnertherapy.com  Instagram: @drrachelmillner ------- Learn more about group coaching here:  https://dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel