As a recovered binge eater and fad dieter, I've made many mistakes when it comes to my health. And in celebration of my birthday today, I'm reflecting on the decisions I regret the most - and sharing the lessons I've learned along the way, so you don't make the same mistakes I did!Get my FREE toolkit for building a healthy body image here.And, if you want in on our F*ck Diets challenge kicking off February 5th, opt in for FREE when you sign up for my app, Back to Basics! It's packed with hundreds of healthy (and easy!) recipes, workouts, mindfulness exercises and more!Looking for more evidence-based (but still fun!) health tips and strategies? Sign up for my weekly newsletter here. I promise, I don’t spam you - it’s all puppies, roses and hard-hitting health info here.

This is a snippet of our full conversation - you can listen to the entire episode here.We covered:How diet culture affects boys, as well as women and girlsOur own childhoods and upbringings, and how these shaped our relationships with food and our bodiesThings we want to change when raising our own children to prevent them being negatively affected by diet cultureHow to get your kids involved in the kitchenHow to teach your children to explore and advocate for their own food choices and preferencesHelping your children develop a healthy relationship with their body, as well as with foodHow to help your kids build trust around food, and learn to tune into their hunger and fullness cuesAdvice we’d give to parents when it comes to supporting healthy body image in their childrenToday I have Joel Feren, The Nutrition Guy, on the podcast. Joel is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist with a passion for improving the mental and physical health of Australians - especially males. You can find Joel on Instagram here, at or his website here.If you want to work on your own relationship with food or your body, so you can pass on positive habits and learnings to your children, and protect them from the damaging effects of diet culture, get my FREE 5-Day course here. You’ll learn how to regain control over food, make peace with your body, and stop being consumed by thoughts of food all the time.Looking for more evidence-based (but still fun!) health tips and strategies? Sign up for my weekly newsletter here. I promise, I don’t spam you - it’s all puppies, roses and hard-hitting health info here.

In this episode, we discuss:How diet culture affects boys, as well as women and girlsOur own childhoods and upbringings, and how these shaped our relationships with food and our bodiesThings we want to change when raising our own children to prevent them being negatively affected by diet cultureHow to get your kids involved in the kitchenHow to teach your children to explore and advocate for their own food choices and preferencesHelping your children develop a healthy relationship with their body, as well as with foodHow to help your kids build trust around food, and learn to tune into their hunger and fullness cuesAdvice we’d give to parents when it comes to supporting healthy body image in their childrenThis vulnerable, honest conversation explores how negative relationships with food and your body can impact not just women, but men and boys too, and how you can learn from your own upbringing and your family’s shortcomings to parent your kids in a way that supports them to develop a healthy body image and relationship with food as much as possible.For this chat, I have Joel Feren, The Nutrition Guy, on the podcast. Joel is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist with a passion for improving the mental and physical health of Australians - especially males. You can find Joel on Instagram here, at or his website here.If you want to work on your own relationship with food or your body, so you can pass on positive habits and learnings to your children, and protect them from the damaging effects of diet culture, get my FREE 5-Day course here. You’ll learn how to regain control over food, make peace with your body, and stop being consumed by thoughts of food all the time.Looking for more evidence-based (but still fun!) health tips and strategies? Sign up for my weekly newsletter here. I promise, I don’t spam you - it’s all puppies, roses and hard-hitting health info here.

Today we have Sam Abbott on the podcast, a PCOS Nutritionist who has built a reputation for her fresh, non-diet approach to nutrition. This episode is a goldmine of information for anyone struggling with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that affects a significant number of women globally. Together, we unravel the mystery surrounding this condition as Sam walks us through the symptoms, diagnosis, and the importance of focusing on health metrics beyond the number on the scales. We shed light on the research around weight and PCOS, and reveal some surprising findings.In the second half of this chat, we dissect the relationship between PCOS, gluten, and dairy. It's a deep dive into understanding your body's unique requirements and the downsides of skipping meals or avoiding snacks. Sam shares her most effective tips for embracing intuitive eating and reducing dietary restrictions without jeopardising your health. We also answer some listener questions about balancing intuitive eating with PCOS, and myths surrounding food restrictions - specifically carbohydrates. This conversation is filled with valuable insights on PCOS management, mental health, and body autonomy.If you're in need of some nutritious, delicious and super fast and simple recipes to help you get back to eating balanced, satisfying meals that support your hormones and general health, check out my Back to Basics app today. It has hundreds of dietitian-designed recipes to help you achieve your health goals and ensure you're giving your body the fuel it needs to function at its best. Plus, there are plenty of recipes perfect for anyone struggling with PCOS or other hormone-related health conditions.Sign up to the app today and I'll give you a huge 20% off when you enter the code PODCAST at the checkout - a little thank you for being a listener of the podcast!

Do you find yourself eating beyond the point of fullness, leaving you feeling bloated and heavy?I've been there. I know the feeling of needing to eat everything on your plate, or being unsure when you'll allow yourself to eat next - which often results in overeating or bingeing to the point of discomfort.Sometimes, you'll eat more than you planned - and that's okay! If you struggle with feeling guilty when this happens, go back and revisit episode 54 here: What to do after a binge.  Beating yourself up about what you've already eaten won't help - in fact, it will lead to more yo-yo dieting, food obsession and emotional eating later on.Instead, to help you better tune into your hunger and fullness signals, and prevent overeating, I'm sharing my top evidence-based tips so you can begin to stop eating when you notice you feel full. I share my strategies for learning how to leave food on your plate if you've had enough, so you can start eating to your hunger levels and feeling good after eating.Looking for some nutritious, balanced recipes to get you started, and help you feel satisfied after a meal, so you can reduce your risk of overeating?Get more than 20 of my nutritious, budget-friendly recipes for FREE here.

I recently went on a magical family holiday to New Zealand. It was full of good food, hikes and wholesomeness. But one night, I was scrolling through the photos of the day and I noticed myself not loving what I was seeing.I wasn't focusing on the incredible memories. I was focusing on the cellulite, on my body and on all my insecurities. This isn't a new scenario for me. And it probably isn't for you. But what I did next is what changed the game. One hour later - I was back in my holiday mood.The New Year is the number one time of year for these feelings. So listen to this episode - and let's start 2024 right. Do you find your caught in the cycles of yo-yo dieting? Kiss binge eating and good guilt goodbye with Binge Free Academy 

I once fell into the trap of setting wildly ambitious New Year's resolutions that fizzled out before February even whispered hello. It's a familiar story, isn't it?Contrary to popular belief, New Year’s resolutions are not just glorified ‘to do’ items for the first week of January.The New Year can actually be a magical opportunity for small mental shifts that can bring about meaningful change.Each year, around 69% of Aussies make at least one New Year’s Resolution but only around a quarter of us actually stick to our good intentions and achieve the results. Well, I say this year can be different. Here’s how to set New Year’s resolutions that actually stick. If you've listened and have decided you're ready for a Booze Break in 2024 - head to My Booze Break to get started.Have you tried a bajillion diets, only to regain the weight (and more)? It’s likely that diet culture is keeping you stuck in this vicious cycle, full of empty promises and failed attempts. If you want to build real health, check out my best-selling book Your Weight is Not the Problem. Get the details and access to a free audio sample HERE.You haven't failed diets. Diets have failed you. The Back to Basics app is your non-dieting BFF, offering you the reminders and tools you need to live a vibrantly healthy life. It's customisable framework helps you create a healthier relationship with food—no rigid rules or diet plans required! Try it free

Have you ever felt like there's something holding you back from achieving your health and wellness goals? In this episode we are looking at some of the habits you include in your life. And more importantly... are they still serving you?  Numerous ‘healthy habits’ have been widely advocated for years. But how healthy are they really?Perhaps you jump on the scales everyday? Maybe your mum won't stop commenting about your weight? Or you focus on other's peoples bodies or food intake? Try to eat clean 100% of the time? Or scroll on your phone when you are out with friends?Let's see what habits should stick around & what ones we can leave in 2023. If you've listened and have decided you're ready for a Booze Break in 2024 - head to My Booze Break to get started. Have you tried a bajillion diets, only to regain the weight (and more)? It’s likely that diet culture is keeping you stuck in this vicious cycle, full of empty promises and failed attempts. If you want to build real health, check out my best-selling book Your Weight is Not the Problem. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE. Ready to cook at home more? Download my budget friendly recipes. They will be delivered via email straight into your inbox! 

As parents we want to do the best by our kids. But they don't come with a manual. I've spoken before about how to teach kids to eat healthily, but what about even more broadly speaking. We want kids who like themselves.  So what's the secret to raising empowered, confident children who like themselves?Kasey Edwards and her husband Dr Christopher Scanlon have written two books on EXACTLY this - Raising Girls Who Like Themselves and  Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves. This episode is full of practical tips, strategies and advice to teach children to adopt a power perspective and be ready to deal with life's challenges.I am so excited to have Kasey join me on the podcast this week. I learned so much during this chat, and I know you will too. Want more of Kasey's resources?Free Body Confidence Family Health CheckFree Emotion WheelLooking for Kasey Edwards on socials? Find her on Instagram and Facebook. 

During the holiday season, healthy eating can feel tough. It doesn’t take long before the non-stop eating and drinking at the Christmas parties and BBQs begins to feel overwhelming… and the thoughts about how to avoid holiday weight gain this season are starting to creep in.But are you ready to enjoy this special time of the year with your loved ones? Leaving the food guilt and weight worries behind?Even just adopting one of these 10 habits can help you feel healthier and happier! Ready to flip the narrative? Let's do it. Once you've listened... come back and grab some freebies!Cook more at home this holiday season, maybe get some ideas to bring to your next BBQ, with some FREE budget friendly recipes. Do you have a question for the podcast? On this topic or maybe another?  Click this link, and send me a voice note - I would LOVE to hear from you.Your Weight is not the Problem. Not sure if my book is for you? I’m giving away a free sample of the first section!

At just 12 years of age, Jaimee Krawitz struggled with an eating disorder and had no idea how to communicate how she was feeling to her friends and family. It's a tricky conversation for adults, let alone a child!  Jaimee is now a counsellor who has dedicated her work to transforming the dialogue around eating disorders. Because what should you say to someone with an eating disorder? What language is helpful? It is so important we take the time to find out, rather than saying nothing at all and adding loneliness to an already incredibly lonely time. At the core of her mission lies the belief that language can be a powerful tool to nurture understanding, reduce stigma, and promote positive mental well-being, specifically in the context of eating disorders among young people.Whether you're a parent, teacher, or healthcare professional, you're sure to find an abundance of practical tips to help you navigate these often challenging conversations.I'd love you to share this episode with friends and family, widening the network of support to those living with eating disorders.Want to know more about Jaimee's work?Hide N Seek, is a non profit organisation dedicated to creating an open and supportive language of conversation, raising awareness, and providing essential resources to caregivers of individuals experiencing eating disorders.Check her out on Instagram or Facebook

Have you been wondering about weight loss drugs? Have you read stories of celebrity weight loss and caught yourself thinking is ozempic actually worth it?Or better still...what is ozempic?Ozempic, a medication initially concocted for blood glucose control but remarketed for weight loss due to its surprising effect. This drug, is injected weekly and works by mimicking the GLP1 hormone and suppressing your appetite.So wait, what's the catch? Oh, there are some not-so-fun side effects...This episode is not a place where I will be shaming anyone who is considering weight loss drugs or have tried them in the past. But a place to remove the diet culture BS and give you the information you NEED, to be able to make informed choices about YOUR life. The world is changing rapidly, and I think this is only the beginning of weight loss medications. Now is the time more than ever to understand what it's all about, work on our relationships with food and get ready for whatever life throughs at us.Time to press play. Do you have a question for the podcast? On this topic or maybe another?  If you could click this link, and send me a voice note - I would LOVE to hear from you.

After I recorded last weeks episode, I found myself texting Jenna. I realised we had so much more to say. Because let's face it, intuitive eating and weight gain is a murky topic.And we do not want to lose people back to diet land!If you have no idea what I'm talking about and you haven't listened to part 1, I highly recommend starting there to get the full context - head back to episode 86. Ever wondered how to make choices that honor your body and health without spiraling into restrictive thoughts? Have you quit dieting, but are gaining weight? Are you tempted to start another diet?This episode is all about continuing the journey of being the decision-maker for your own body, making choices driven by health and not weight loss.  It's time to challenge the diet mentality and embrace a life after restriction, calorie counting and 5am boot camps... unless you LOVE 5am boot camps, then they can absolutely stay. Let's get back to listening to your hunger, the importance of trusting your body's signals, conducting micro-experiments with food and building a sense of trust around your food choices. So, are you knee-deep in your intuitive eating journey? Just starting out? You've ditched diets, gained some weight and are thinking of dipping back into diet land? This episode is for you. Do you have a question for the podcast? On this topic or maybe another?  If you could click this link, and send me a voice note - I would LOVE to hear from you.

Have you ever wrestled with the idea of intuitive eating, only to find yourself buried under weight gain concerns and that pesky voice in your head leading you back to dieting? Sometimes in the non-diet world, speaking about weight loss can be taboo.  Especially if people are on different stages of their own journey in rebuilding their relationships with food and their bodies.But I can't help but often think this is where we lose people back to diet land.This all kicked off again after I received an email from a lovely listener called Penelope - who says the age old statement 'I have tried and failed at intuitive eating, and each time returned to restrictive eating'.Have you quit dieting but are gaining weight?What should you do next? Let's talk about the importance of checking in with our hunger and ways to create a healthier home environment without feeling deprived. Want some budget friendly recipes to get started? Download for FREEI know this is a huge topic - and we will chat more about it next week. But if you want more right now... check out this 3 part series: 60: So you want to lose weight? Let's chat. (Part 1)62: So you want to lose weight? Let's chat. (Part 2)63: So you want to lose weight? Let's chat. (Part 3) Ps. Unsure if you're accidentally dieting? Find out with my free checklist.

Ever wondered why French women don't get fat, despite their love of good food? Well you aren't alone. There was even a whole book about it.First published in 2004, "French Women Don't Get Fat" by Mireille Guiliano has been translated into 40 languages and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.This book is all about the French's unique approach to eating, which combines a love for satiating full-fat meals, an appreciation for their culinary heritage, a love of cooking and an untainted enjoyment of what they eat.Sound familiar? Focusing on satisfying foods? Cooking at home? Enjoying your food minus the guilt?Is it possible to enjoy food without guilt and still maintain a healthy lifestyle?This episode is more than just an exploration of French eating habits. It's another notch in our belt against diet culture, aiming for a healthier and more joyful relationship with food. So, are you ready to redefine your eating habits and fall in love with food all over again?Once you've listened, you'll be inspired to start cooking at home more... so here are some FREE budget friendly recipes for you.

I was told by my doctor that I had clinical anxiety back in 2010 and the diagnosis came as a complete shock. But now, I can see that the writing was on the wall.For months, I had stopped wanting to socialise. When someone would text me asking to hang, I’d see it as a burden. Everything felt like a chore, I didn’t want to do anything.But I'm happy to say, things have changed A LOT since 2010.The anxiety I was experiencing went from out of control, to manageable, to mild and now finally has disappeared. I knew something was finally different when instead of staring at the back of my eyelids, my brain racing like a treadmill on top speed, I fell asleep. No dread. No angst. No catastrophising. No over analysing. It was the first time in decades.And it wasn’t a one off either, but a succession of nights. The only other time my anxiety had disappeared was during my previous pregnancy, and here, pregnant with my second it was happening again. Was it hormones? A coincidence? Was alcohol causing my anxiety? Let's unpack my anxiety breakthroughs along my journey from diagnosis to thriving. Ps. Wondering what kind of drinker you are? Take my FREE QUIZ. 

You often hear dieters say "I really don't eat that much. I have no idea why I can't lose weight".  As a past dieter, I know how much I was very religiously sticking to my very few calories that I was allowing myself to have, eating very lightly and not getting anywhere. I would see these diets and meal plans and think 'how do people eat this much?!'But the truth is diet culture BS has made it SO hard to even know how much you should be eating. Are you eating too much or not enough? You know it – and I know it – you can’t live your fullest life on an empty stomach. You’re meant for great things but you can’t reach your potential or live your best life when all you think about is food.Constantly worrying about how much you ate or whether you’re eating the ‘right’ things distracts you from all the important shit you were put on this earth to do! And we can’t have that, because the world needs what you’ve got to share.Lucky for us, our body has delightful inbuilt systems that can give us all the answers. We just need to learn how to listen. Want help with binge or emotional eating? I think you'll get a lot of value from my FREE 5-day course, in which I teach you strategies that helped me to skip the cravings and feel in control around food. The course will be delivered via email straight into your inbox.Unsure if you are accidentally dieting? Get my checklist to find out if you're on a diet in disguise

Planning a wedding can be a roller coaster of emotions, and not just because of the budgeting, guest lists, and venue hunting. Body image concerns and diet culture  often sneak into the process too. I remember the morning of my wedding so clearly. It was pouring with rain. I'd just finished getting ready for my wedding. I'd put on the veil. This is the moment I looked in the mirror for the first time. But when I saw my reflection, I felt so deeply disappointed. Despite months of meticulous planning, exercising, and curating, I didn't see the image of perfection I had imagined.But what did I do next?And what can you do to enter your marriage - or whatever your next life phase is - knowing you have so much more to give this world (and your partner) than your appearance?Grab your headphones, get comfortable, and let's get into it. Your journey to a confident, self-loving wedding planning starts now. Ps. the perfect dress is the one that makes you feel beautiful and comfortable just the way you are. Right now. 

They say you can never have too much of a good thing.And yes, there are a few things I believe this statement applies to: holidays, puppies and beach swims. But two things that can definitely be taken to the extreme are healthy eating and exercising.Don’t get me wrong – You only get one body, and it’s important to take care of it. But it is absolutely possible to go overboard with eating healthy and exercising, and you can end up doing far more harm than good.Sarah Liz King is an accredited exercise physiologist who has dedicated her career to promoting safe and effective exercise practices for individuals with disordered eating, eating disorders, exercise addiction, and hypothalamic amenorrhea.Ever wondered if stress can affect your period?If you haven’t heard of hypothalamic amenorrhea before, it is a condition where your period stops due to things like excessive stress, intense exercise, low body weight, or certain eating habits.She works to help women un-learn toxic diet culture and provide a science-backed, holistic approach to mental and physical wellness that will last a lifetime.She is basically my type of woman. Let's do this.   Ps. If you loved Sarah as much as I did, check her out on IG. 

Despite leading a glamorous life and having a successful career travelling the world interviewing rockstars, Maz Compton felt utterly disconnected and dissatisfied. Her solution? Ditch the booze and switch up her lifestyle.  Maz went from not being able to get through a few days without a drink to 8 years without a sip of booze. It all started when she took a break from booze and to discover what a hangover free few weeks felt like. It turns out, that was the best choice. It's not all about alcohol, though. Maz also opens up about her struggle with body image and self-esteem and how the pressures of being a household name took their toll.How did she break free? Well... Let's find out. Ps. Have you listened to this episode and are ready to learn to unwind and socialise without booze?Welcome to Booze Break. Jump over to the Booze Break website and you can listen to the first episode for FREE.Still not sure if this is for you? Take my free quiz to see what type of drinker you are. 

Chances are if you’ve been on a diet before – you’ve probably received some pretty dodgy advice when it comes to booze.“Eating is cheating”“Soft drink isn’t worth the calories”.“Juice has too much sugar, I might as well have wine”.I hope you can eye-roll with me at the above statements. But if not let’s scrap that and shake up how we think about alcohol.Let's flip the script on how diet culture influences our drinking habits. We'll debunk myths about sugar, explore global drinking norms, and break free from the usual rules.Ever wondered how booze affects your mental mojo? We'll dig into the science behind alcohol's impact on your brain, impulse control, and sleep. Ready to redefine your relationship with alcohol? I've got some cool tips to help you cut back while boosting your self-esteem and food-fun balance.  Ps. Have you listened to this episode and are ready to learn to unwind and socialise without booze?Welcome to Booze Break. Jump over to the Booze Break website and you can listen to the first episode for FREE.Still not sure if this is for you? Take my free quiz to see what type of drinker you are. 

Ready for a healthier relationship with alcohol?BUY BOOZE BREAK HERE! Ready to break the habit in 30 days and learn to unwind and socialise without booze?Welcome to Booze Break. An audio guide to break your booze habit. And I'm giving the first episode FREE to our No Wellness Wankery community. Because let's face it - most of the advice we have ever been given to drink less has been rooted in diet culture. Is this you?You drink because…. well, everyone does! And ‘cause you’re not quite sure how you’d socialise without it.Pouring a glass wine after a busy (or fun) day has become a habit.A glass turns into a bottle more often than you’d like! You’d like to drink less for your health but you’d hate to become boring - or bored. Whether it’s forever or for just right now. This is a booze break - not a life sentence.Still not sure if this is for you? Take my free quiz to see what type of drinker you are. Once you've listened to the first episode, you'll be ready to swap a handful of feel-good tipsy moments for a booze-free high that doesn’t wear off. Then you can head to the Booze Break website for how to download the rest of the episodes.

Diet culture tells you that scales are a must. But there's actually no requirement for you to step on the scale. Not at all.In reality, the act of weighing yourself might be stopping you from finding your healthiest weight.Have you ever experienced how encountering an undesired number on the scale can send you spiraling, sapping your motivation?Jenna was 8 years old when she was sent to her first dietitian to be put on a 'healthy eating' meal plan, aka a diet. She spent the next 20 years dieting and is now thankfully coming out the other side. Phew!But are you ready for a reality check when recovering from dieting? Sometimes you do things that you know will help you, and sometimes there are things that you know will make you feel crap... and you do them anyway.Last week, Jenna stepped on the scale—knowing she might not like what she saw. But she did it anyway. Surprisingly, even though she hated the number and definitely shed some tears, something good came out of it. We are so excited for you to listen to this story. A lightbulb moment in a life without dieting.Let's redefine our relationship with diet culture, discover balance and joy in the process. So, if you're ready to break up with diets, join us on this journey because change can really be as simple as a morning stroll, an extra glass of water, or a good night's sleep.Need a little extra support to ditch the scales? In my FREE 30-day challenge I’ll teach you how to say goodbye to crappy old-school diet advice and create a healthier relationship with food. Click here to sign up for F*CK DIETS Challenge.

Recently, a lovely client called Elizabeth reached out to me inside my Keep it Real program - a program to help people recover from binge eating disorder and stop emotional eating. She mentioned that she was struggling with binge eating and ADHD. She says she constantly forget that she is trying to ditch dieting, gets bored with exercise and struggles with impulse control.Did you know people with ADHD are more likely to struggle with binge eating disorder?But have you ever wondered why? Forgotten meals, binge eating, struggling to exercise, and boredom eating – if these things sound familiar to you. Listen up!I am so pumped to have Becca King join me for this episode. Becca aka @adhd.nutritionist is an ADHDer helping fellow adult ADHDers. Becca is a nutritionist and dietitian who will help break down the complexities of ADHD and its link with binge eating disorder. Basically, she's pretty great. So, what are we chatting about?the role of various foods and nutrition and eating patterns in managing ADHD.experiments to determine how different foods affect us and satisfy our cravings.the need for a balance between routine and novelty.balancing intuitive eating with meal planning, especially for those times when ADHD medication may make your hunger cues difficult to hear.various ways to honour all forms of hunger.Want help with binge or emotional eating? I think you'll get a lot of value from my FREE 5-day course, in which I teach you strategies that helped me to skip the cravings and feel in control around food. The course will be delivered via email straight into your inbox.

Does your mum make you feel bad about your body? Does she comment on your weight or tell you how much to eat?Your mum may never stop dieting. Or commenting on your weight. This is a sad – but important thing to realise – your mother may never change. Luckily, you can change how you respond to her comments – and see them for what they are, disordered eating and really crumby body image compounded over many years. Unfortunately, this is a concept familiar to so many people – including today’s guest, Jess Robinson. Jess is an award-winning British actor and celebrated voice artist. Yet behind the spotlight, she is battling with body image and diet culture. I was so excited to chat with Jess because she doesn’t shy away from vulnerability. We rewind to her upbringing, where her mother's diet pursuits and comments lead to so many years pursuing an unattainable body. I loved this chat, we chatted about shedding harmful narratives, embracing intuitive eating, and establishing strong boundaries to protect ourselves from other people’s comments.But the best part of Jess’ Real Story – is how incredibly far she has already come. And I know her life will continue to be filled with those light-bulb moments. Realising how GOOD life can actually be, without dieting. Ps. If you adored Jess as much as I did - check her out on Instagram. Want help with binge or emotional eating? I think you'll get a lot of value from my FREE 5-day course, in which I teach you strategies that helped me to skip the cravings and feel in control around food. The course will be delivered via email straight into your inbox.

Have you ever wondered how your relationship with alcohol might be influencing your eating habits or overall health? Have you ever wondered if alcohol is fuelling your emotional eating? Maybe you've already noticed the connection?It's time to unravel the link between booze, binge eating and your weight. The impact of alcohol is profound. And there are SO many  surprising ways alcohol can lead to anxiety, stress, emotional eating and restriction - a cycle that's all too easy to fall into. Has diet culture narrowed your focus purely on the calorie content of alcohol? Well, the bad news is the true impact reaches beyond just calories - it affects our sleep, hunger hormones, and gut health too.  But it's not all gloom and doom. Thank goodness! There is life with booze, a life without booze and even a life with less booze. As with all wellness (without the wankery), it's all about making informed choices for yourself and your body without feeling restricted. You just need all the information. So, it's time to press play! Ps. If you listened to this episode and are ready to drink less and ditch the boozy blues, I can help you kick start your sober curious journey. Jump on our waitlist for resources that'll help you create a healthier relationship with alcohol!

If you’ve clicked on this episode, chances are you’re interested in skin health. So, before you press play, make sure you listen to part 1 of this conversation, and then come back.Welcome back, we are SO excited for more Dr Thivi deliciousness. Did you know that 90% of dermatologists and dermatology nurses are asked questions about food and skin health, but only 10% feel confident answering them? Dr Thivi discovered this in her clinical work as a dermatologist, so she decided it was time to go back to school. And for skin lovers, this is truly a match made in heaven. Dr Thivi Maruthappu is the UK’s first and only dual-qualified dermatologist and nutritionist who has developed the SkinFood approach for skin health. She has developed a holistic approach for taking care of our skin, minus any wellness wankery! In this episode, Lyndi and Dr Thivi clarify the confusion around common diet trends and their impact on skin health. The reality of disordered eating in wellness culture has seen restrictive eating patterns spike as people attempt to take charge of skin conditions like eczema, acne, psoriasis, and rosacea. But what is the science telling us and how should we be eating? From the infamous keto rash, the drawbacks of juice cleanses, how to supplement a vegan diet, maintaining hair health, menopause and even the potential issues of going gluten-free. The world of skin care is filled with diet myths. Ps. If you've listened to the episode and want more information about the Rene Furterer hair tonic, we've got you. Check out Dr Thivi's book "Skin Food: Your 4-step solution to healthy, happy skin"💃 Unhappy with your body and weight? Even if you’ve been hating your body for years, a few simple strategies can help you feel healthier and happier in your skin.  Download Lyndi's free Body Confidence e-book

Right now, our skin is like a superhero doing some incredible stuff. It's a temperature controller and a pollution shield, plus it's our touchy-feely sidekick, letting us feel things like soft blankets and high-fives.But wait, there’s more...If we hurt ourselves, our skin goes into action mode. It's like a magical repair shop, fixing cuts and scrapes and making itself all shiny and new again.But like so many things, the way we think about our skin has been impacted by wellness wankery. Even though our skin can do all these amazing things, people often only care about how it looks. Dr Thivi Maruthappu is the UK’s first and only dual-qualified dermatologist and nutritionist who has developed the SkinFood approach for skin health. She has developed a holistic approach for taking care of our skin, minus any wellness wankery. Perfect for us! Face lotions and serums have a role to play in our skin health, but what you put in your mouth really does show on the outside.Enter Dr Thivi’s brilliant phrase… Berries before botox.Dr Thivi and Lyndi chat about how our skin is a telltale of our physical and emotional health, communicating signs of stress, anxiety, and even nutrient deficiencies. Plus, the mind-skin connection, the importance of hydration and what supplements are worth our time (and more importantly our money).Oh and of course. Get ready for a whole lot of evidence-based information around collagen and bone broth. Lyndi is a long-time skin care enthusiast and had so many questions for Dr Thivi, so make sure you click the subscribe button so you don’t miss part two of this chat.  Check out Dr Thivi's book "Skin Food: Your 4-step solution to healthy, happy skin" 💃 Unhappy with your body and weight? Even if you’ve been hating your body for years, a few simple strategies can help you feel healthier and happier in your skin.  Download Lyndi's free Body Confidence e-book

At first, Lyndi said it felt weird to track her period everyday. But because of what she has learnt and how it has transformed her health, she would do it all over again. You’re not imagining it, my friend.Some days it’s easier to be confident or fall asleep or manage your cravings.Some days are better than others for going shopping for clothes or taking a photo you like. Some days are perfect for making plans while other days work out best when you make no plans at all.She never felt this connected to her body.Deciding to track her period, allowed Lyndi to start working with her period, not against it. And with this comes a truck load of new self-compassion and kindness. It's so much easier to forgive yourself for not being perfect…for being moody, or for disliking your body or for wanting to eat the entire kitchen!So if you're thinking, what would you learn about yourself if you tracked your cycle, too? Let's see what Lyndi found out and how you can get started. 💃 Unhappy with your body and weight? Even if you’ve been hating your body for years, a few simple strategies can help you feel healthier and happier in your skin.  Download Lyndi's free Body Confidence e-book💜 Want help with binge or emotional eating? I think you'll get a lot of value from this free 5-day course, in which you'll learn strategies to help skip the cravings and feel in control around food. The course will be delivered via email straight into your inbox.

Eating disorders can affect everyone, and in today's Real Story, we meet Sophia, who knows this all too well.Sophia's journey towards recovery has been truly remarkable, starting from her use of food as a means of control during infancy, to being admitted to the hospital for not eating, and to collecting memories of passing comments about her food intake from family members. Despite suffering deeply from an eating disorder, she even faced rejection from an eating disorder clinic due to being at a healthy weight.Navigating the rough road to recovery isn't easy, and Sophia has come such a long way from the depths of her eating disorder. However, her life can still be influenced by food rules, and she often faces the temptation to diet.Do you know what's healthier than kale? A good relationship with food and your body.This chat highlights the significant role of supportive relationships and the power of positive affirmations in breaking free from disordered eating.Weight loss isn't the ultimate goal; it's about creating a healthier relationship with food. Lyndi debunks calorie myths and discusses the significance of adopting healthier habits over time rather than obsessing over immediate results.💜 Want help with binge or emotional eating? I think you'll get a lot of value from my free 5-day course, in which I teach you strategies that helped me to skip the cravings and feel in control around food. The course will be delivered via email straight into your inbox.❔ Are you a binge or emotional eater? If you feel out of control around food, or can’t stop eating once you start, take my free quiz. I promise to hand over helpful guidance to help you create a normal relationship with food.

Ever felt like your relentless thoughts about food are working against you rather than for you? Consider this your golden opportunity to shift that narrative. Thinking about food when one is hungry or making cooking plans is completely normal. But thinking about food constantly? That may be a sign that something is up. Understanding the reason behind your persistent thoughts about food is key to overcoming them. Keep in mind that foods differ in nutritional value, not moral value. Unfortunately, diet culture has led us to mistakenly attach moral judgments to certain foods.And gee, does Lyndi understand that. At the age of 11, she was made to be scared of pasta, eating carrot noodles long before zoodles were even a thing. Lyndi started a food tracker, writing down everything she ate and obsessing over every mouthful. For over a decade, as long as she followed her regimen, she was fine. However, if she felt compelled to break her dieting rules, enter anxiety. In today's episode, Lyndi shares her tips to shift your focus and stop obsessing over food. Resources this episode:Are you an emotional or binge eater? Take the quizIntuitive Eating 101 & the hunger scaleFree 5 day course for binge eatingIf you are ready to share your real story on the podcast, please email hello@lyndicohen.com - we would love to hear from you. And remember, your words have power. If you have read Lyndi's book Your Weight is not the Problem, leaving reviews for can inspire others to join us and kick diet culture to the curb.

In this week’s Real Story, we meet Demi.  And we are SO glad to have met her. Demi is currently raising her 15 month old son, all while recovering from an eating disorder that has controlled her life for over 15 years. Big stuff.  After years of battling bulimia, anorexia, and orthorexia, she decided to seek help to ensure a healthier narrative for little boy. But as many women can relate too, body image issues often intensify during pregnancy and unwanted comments can bring a constant reminder back to appearance and weight.Challenging diet rules and trusting our bodies is another crucial part of the journey. And now it is time for Demi to make meals and food choices for her son. Lyndi helps  with ways to break down food rules without overwhelming the system too much.Spoiler: One rule at a time. Social media may paint a different picture, but feeding our kids is not a competition, but a journey of learning and teaching.Raising children is hard enough. As parents let’s celebrate the small victories along the way.📘💫BOOK TIP: If you want to stop handing down disordered eating like a family heirloom and raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies - read Lyndi's book Your Weight is Not the Problem. It's been ranked the #1 Women’s Health book on Amazon for 10 weeks straight and is probably the best investment you’ll make in your health for under $30. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample of the book HERE.

Diets are often passed down from generation to generation, like an old tea set that nobody wants. Meet Christina. She is throwing out the tea set. And that's why we are so excited to have  share her story.  She may not remember a time in her life where she wasn't on a diet, but Christina is a mother to her young daughter, and is working really hard to break free from the harmful effects of diet culture and food trauma.Lyndi and Christina chat about the importance of how language is used around food, setting boundaries with family members and role modelling healthy habits. Remember while your parents may have said or done things that impacted your relationship with food, you can still raise your children to have a healthy relationship with food. If we redefine what it mean to be healthy and show that to our children, we can set them up for a lifetime of counting happy memories and never almonds. 📘💫BOOK TIP: If you want to stop handing down disordered eating like a family heirloom and raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies - read Lyndi's book Your Weight is Not the Problem. It's been ranked the #1 Women’s Health book on Amazon for 10 weeks straight and is probably the best investment you’ll make in your health for under $30. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample of the book HERE.

Meet our next real story guest, Tanya. Tanya has suffered from disordered eating and various eating disorders her entire life. From the pressures of dance classes at the young age of 5, to the influence of her all-girls schooling, Tanya's story is unfortunately relatable, but her recovery is inspiring.Join Lyndi as she explores Tanya's journey from restrictive eating and excessive exercise to bingeing during her teenage years, and her path to recovery through Lyndi’s Keep It Real program. They chat about how recognising and validating your own emotions can help cope with difficult days, and how a compassionate approach to oneself is crucial when dealing with disordered eating. Tanya reveals her ultimate source of inspiration: her four-year-old daughter. As a single mother, Tanya is determined to rebuild her relationship with food and her body, becoming a healthy role model for her child.This conversation serves as a reminder to anyone struggling with disordered eating: recovery is possible, and it's never too late to embark on a journey of healing and self-acceptance.💜 Want help with binge or emotional eating? You'll get a lot of value from Lyndi's FREE 5-day course, in which she teaches you strategies that helped her to skip the cravings and feel in control around food. The course will be delivered via email straight into your inbox.

Thinking about food when you’re hungry or making cooking plans is completely normal. But thinking about food constantly? That may be a sign something is up. You're not alone. The statistics show that 70 - 80% of women have disordered eating. But when does disordered eating become an eating disorder? And most importantly, how can we stop it?The first step in creating a lasting change in your relationship with food is recognising if the thoughts or behaviours you have around food that are disordered. Only when you acknowledge a problem, can you start to get the support to solve it. Whether you're looking to improve your own relationship with food or support someone else in their journey, this episode will help you recognise the signs.P.s. If you struggle with binge and emotional eating, please try Lyndi's FREE 5-day course. It’ll teach you the strategies she used when learning to stop binge eating.For more personalised support, check out the Keep It Real Program. It’s based on Lyndi's clinical experience as a dietitian so it won’t just be another failed attempt. Plus, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee so nothing to lose by trying this new approach.

Experiencing anxiety can feel like an uphill battle, but what if alcohol is contributing to your anxiety? Lyndi was diagnosed with clinical anxiety at the age of 21 and has experimented with medication, therapies and habits along the way. But she was fascinated about the disappearance of her anxiety during both her pregnancies. In this episode Lyndi & Jenna share  personal experiences with anxiety and a journey to better mental health. Lyndi is on a year-long alcohol break, exploring the booming selection of non-choices, and seeing if it is making a lasting impact on her mental health.  Jenna has previously done a similar experiment but with different results. And we love this because as with everything we highlight in this podcast, it is all about personal experimentation and what works for you. Listen in as we highlight the importance of being mindful of our alcohol consumption and its potential to take the 'spark' out of our lives. Wanna drink less? Not sure how? Well, we have some news… join the waitlist HERE for first access to resources that'll help you have a healthier relationship with alcohol.

Lyndi doesn't often talk about weight loss, although it's something clients frequently approach her about. The reason? Trying to lose weight often makes you more obsessed with food, making it harder to be healthy. Plus, pursuing weight loss doesn't actually lead to weight loss.However, she isn't against you losing weight. She is against you trying to lose weight.It's a subtle but oh-so-important difference. Weight loss is fine. But don't aim for it. Don’t slay your body, don’t compromise your well-being in order to lose weight. Let it become something that happens as a side effect of making healthier choices.There is a way we can have a healthy conversation about the desire to lose weight and we are tackling it in this 3 part series. If you haven't listened to episodes 1 & 2, jump into those first so you have the background for the thinking around this nuanced topic.In part 3, let's look at what Lyndi is actually doing and implementing into her new mother-of-two life. It is time for the practical strategies for achieving a stronger and healthier body without dieting. Remember the relentless pursuit of weight loss often leads to an unhealthy obsession with food, making it even harder to feel good. Let's do the opposite.For more support, read Lyndi's book 'Your Weight is Not the Problem'. It’s been ranked #1 on Amazon in women’s health for 10 weeks straight, and for good reason. You can buy it wherever all good books are sold or get the audiobook. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE.Ps. If you are looking for the episode on the 15 ways Lyndi learned to love her body follow this link

In this episode, we continue the conversation around the post-baby journey with Lyndi. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, we highly recommend starting there to get the full context.Lyndi knows the significance of being open and authentic about her post-baby weight loss experience. She wanted to avoid creating the narrative that the weight will simply "fall" off her without any effort. Because let's face it. It won't. However, she also admitted feeling nervous about discussing this topic in the non-diet world, where conversations around weight are sensitive and complex. Especially if people are on different stages of their own journey in rebuilding their relationships with food and their bodies. Despite the challenges, we know this is an important conversation to continue. Because you can accept your body as it is and also make food and movement choices that will make your body feel great at the same time. Want more support to find real health, to be more consistent at taking care of your body? Read Lyndi's best-selling book Your Weight is Not the Problem. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE.

Lyndi has helped so many people in their fight against diet culture, recognising that each journey is unique. However, amidst the differences, there are many common threads that connect us all as we battle the Wellness Wankery. Enter Real Stories. And it is oh so exciting to share them with you!The first guest, Tracey, bravely shares her deeply personal story. At the tender age of 5, Tracey found herself thrust into the world of diets, an experience that profoundly shaped her relationship with food and her body. And by the time she turned 10, she had already begun a secret and strained journey with food.Join us as Tracey tells her story nearly 50 years on - of weight loss surgery and countless diets, recounting the lessons learned along the way and how she is heading towards self-acceptance.If you would like to share your story on the podcast - we would love to hear from you. Simply fill out this form. P.s. If you struggle with binge and emotional eating, please try Lyndi's FREE 5-day course. It’ll teach you the strategies she used when learning to stop binge eating.For more personalised support, check out the Keep It Real Program. It’s based on Lyndi's clinical experience as a dietitian so it won’t just be another failed attempt. Plus, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee so nothing to lose by trying this new approach.

In this vulnerable chat, Lyndi breaks away from her maternity leave to update the podcast on her life. This is Lyndi's first-ever solo episode, and she opens up about the journey she's been on since welcoming her precious 10-week-old baby girl, Charlie.While nourishing and nurturing Charlie, Lyndi finds herself in her new body, one she loves and respects, but sometimes isn’t making her feel as great as she could.  How can you lose weight while respecting your body and maintaining your healthy relationship with food? Let’s hear what’s on her mind. 📘💫BOOK TIP: If you want to be healthier, to be more consistent at taking care of your body, then it’s time to build your body confidence. Pleaseeee read my wildly best-selling book, Your Weight Is Not The Problem. It’s been #1 on Amazon in women’s health for 10 weeks straight for good reason. You can buy it where all good books are sold or get the audiobook. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE."This book has literally changed my life - 26 years of eating disorders, disordered eating, fitness challenges, diets, and psychologists. This book in 3 weeks has changed my life beyond measure! I can't believe this won't help anyone who reads it."

Raising children to have a good relationship with food can set them up for life.  But we all know that teaching kids healthy eating habits can be tricky. So let's break it down. As a paediatric nutritionist with over 5 years’ experience, Shelley Judge knows all about what it takes to create healthy mealtime habits for your kids. She founded Good Little Eaters, to create a judgement free hub for parents to become confident feeding their kids. The perfect guest for No Wellness Wankery. In this episode Shelley joins Lyndi and dives deep into all things nutrition and behaviour related, offering actionable steps to create healthy mealtime habits for our kids. From when eating becomes ‘fussy,’ to tips for creating a healthy relationship with vegetables, snacking, refusing to eat at mealtime, plus what is the best way to introduce desserts. 📘💫BOOK TIP: If you want to stop handing down disordered eating like a family heirloom and raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies - read my book Your Weight is Not the Problem. It's been ranked the #1 Women’s Health book on Amazon for 10 weeks straight and is probably the best investment you’ll make in your health for under $30. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample of the book HERE.

In a society where there’s so much pressure on us to do all the things, it’s no surprise we’re all so freakin’ exhausted.When we’re burning the candle at both ends, it’s tempting to mainline caffeine just to get through the day. And don’t get me wrong, I love my magical bean juice as much as the next girl. It’s delicious. But when we’re already overwhelmed and exhausted, drinking too much coffee can just put more pressure on our adrenals. Sadly, coffee is not the answer. Neither is wine, although it may help you forget the question!So what is the answer? Better quality sleep. Excellent Sleep. Enter Dr Stan Rodski. Stan Rodski is a highly respected cognitive neuroscientist and authority on improved brain performance in high-stress situations. He is the author of The Neuroscience of Mindfulness and more recently, The Neuroscience of Excellent Sleep.Let's get his top 5 tips for having a better night's sleep.Ps. If you need a bit of extra support, read my book Your Weight is Not the Problem, which has been ranked the #1 Women’s Health book on Amazon for 10 weeks straight. It offers a step-by-step plan for ridding your brain of diet nonsense and gives you a non-diet plan for healthy habits that actually stick (for example how to get better sleep!). Get the deets and access to a free audio sample of the book HERE.

Do you feel like you are doing all the "right" things but you can't seem to lose weight. You are counting calories or counting macros - never straying from the plan - and yet nothing seems to be happening.If it feels like your body is fighting against you when you try to lose those last few kilograms, it’s because of your body IS fighting against you. This used to be Lyndi. When she was a dieter, she punished herself to try and look better in a bikini. She wasted time wondering why she was gaining weight even though her food consumption was perfectly calculated. It made everything harder… But not anymore.Because through learning about intuitive eating, she discovered the real secret to health. Just take a handful of almonds! Don’t count them. In fact, you don’t need to count anything including macros, points and calories. It’s soul sucking and makes healthy eating painful. You can only count for so long before you feel deprived. You don’t want to spend the rest of your life counting… you just want to be able to eat and enjoy and be happy. Count the things you should be grateful for. Way more effective. 📘Have you tried a bajillion diets, only to regain the weight (and more)? It’s likely that diet culture is keeping you stuck in this vicious cycle, full of empty promises and failed attempts. If you want to build real health, check out my best-selling book Your Weight is Not the Problem. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE.

Lyndi's inbox is constantly inundated with questions around becoming a nutritionist or a dietitian. Over time, as the world has become wellness obsessed, the desire of people to enter the world of nutrition has increased. But as Lyndi knows all too well, not everyone entering the profession is doing so with the best motivations or without bringing Wellness Wankery with them. So if you are thinking of becoming a dietitian or nutritionist, this one is for you. Want more? Listen to our previous episode where we go more into the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian. Or check out Lyndi's full Youtube video on nutrition career advice, why she almost quit and how she became a dietitian & nutritionist - and don't forget to subscribe, while you're there!

Mindful eating is paying attention to the food you eat & when we don’t eat mindfully – we are much more likely to overeat. We eat quickly, not enjoying our food as much as we can.Eating when you are bored is a great example of mindless eating.But why do we do it? And how can we stop?Ps. If you've listened to this episode and are interested in learning more about the hunger scale, check out how to use the hunger scale.❔ Are you a binge or emotional eater? If you feel out of control around food, or can’t stop eating once you start, PLEASE take my quiz to find out if you display signs of binge or emotional eating. I’ll promise to hand over helpful guidance to help you create a normal relationship with food.

After a weekend of indulging or after a binge, you may be tempted to try and counteract eating more than you wanted by restricting and ‘trying to be good’.Warning: This will most likely lead to MORE overeating in the long run.In fact, ‘trying to be good’ after a binge is one of the biggest mistakes… and it’s what keeps many people stuck in the overeating cycle.You can either choose to be angry that you binged and promise to do better tomorrow (but that doesn’t get you anywhere)…OR to you can realise that binges are OK.Each time you overeat you can learn something.Seem hard to believe? Let's find out what exactly you can learn and more importantly what you should do. Sick of eating really well only to fall off the bandwagon and start again from scratch? Check out my FREE 5-day course. It’ll teach you how to stop emotional eating and binge eating – and how to eat without guilt.

Georgie Collinson is an Anxiety Mindset Coach, hypnotherapist, nutritionist and naturopath.As a recovering perfectionist and proud high-achiever, Georgie was once the prime example of high-functioning anxiety. Searching for answers, she finally discovered a lasting breakthrough for herself and her clients with a holistic mind-body approach that considers anxiety and stress from the thoughts you think, the food you eat, your gut health and your hormones in the context of your lifestyle.In this episode Lyndi & Georgie chat all things anxiety. What your body is trying to tell you when you are feeling anxious, the relationship between food and anxiety, and the power of movement. If you struggle with anxiety, get extra support. You’ll be so glad you did. We love BeyondBlue for information. Highly recommend starting by speaking to a GP who can refer you to get extra support.Want more of Georgie?Find her on Instagram,  check out The Anxiety Reset Podcast or read her brand new book The Anxiety Reset Method. 

Having a bad body image day?Diet culture talk. It’s pervasive. It breeds insecurities.It’s disheartening and restrictive – and it spreads. Often, it’s something we do on autopilot because we’ve been told for so long we’re supposed to feel bad about our bodies. All that negative noise can be hard not to internalise.Especially if you’re having a bad body image day.It's time to unpack what to do when your body image and self-esteem spiral.Reminder: Don't allow a bad body image day to derail your health.Crank up my Body Confidence ❤️ Feel Good Playlist ❤️ on Spotify and learn how to stop negative body talk in 7 steps. And don't forget to download my FREE toolkit for building a healthier body image!💃 Even if you’ve been hating your body for years, these simple strategies can help you feel healthier and happier in your skin.

Eating disorders can affect everyone – not just the thin.Our society encourages overconsumption. Yet we also demand thinness, willpower and self-control. We seem incapable of believing that being overweight is anything but a result of greed and that it’s simply evidence of weakness or laziness. This creates the belief that bingeing is a ‘failure’. Bingeing is a fundamentally misunderstood act, yet newsflash: binge eating disorder (BED) is also the most common type of eating disorder. Binge eating disorder controlled Lyndi's life for 10 years. During this time, she felt like food controlled her. She was always trying to lose weight. She didn’t want to binge eat but she didn’t know how to stop binge eating.We have chatted on the podcast about many people. But now it's time for Lyndi's story.  If you struggle with binge and emotional eating, please try Lyndi's FREE 5-day course. It’ll teach you the strategies she used when learning to stop binge eating.For more personalised support, check out the Keep It Real Program. It’s based on Lyndi's clinical experience as a dietitian so it won’t just be another failed attempt. Plus, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee so nothing to lose by trying this new approach.

In the weeks since Lyndi has released her new book Your Weight Is Not The Problem, she heard from multiple (ex) Weight Watchers customers that after posting a photo of the book in the WW Connect forum, it was almost immediately deleted by admins...Seems like WW knows she might be onto something and that’s got them worried. And so they should be. The evidence is clear and people are starting to listen. Not only do diets not work, they overwhelmingly do more harm than good. And with all this talk of WW..the ears of No Wellness Wankery were engaged. Both Lyndi and Jenna have been through the school of Weight Watchers and have come out with the scars to prove it. Looking at foods and having their 'points value' etched into your brain, bingeing on 'free' foods or the dread of a public weigh-in.  Lyndi put the call out on her Instagram for her lovely followers to write in with their tales of WW and the response was overwhelming. So we knew we needed to dive in.This episode is a space free from diet judgement or 'failure'. A place for you to know that you haven't failed Weight Watchers, it has probably failed you. Note: For legal reasons, the following episode is based on personal experiences. Many of you kindly shared your stories with us. Names may be changed to retain their privacy. But all stories are told as they were shared. "This book has literally changed my life - 26 years of eating disorders, disordered eating, fitness challenges, diets, and psychologists. This book in 3 weeks has changed my life beyond measure! I can't believe this won't help anyone who reads it." It's feedback like this that adds fuel to my fire. If you haven't yet, read Amazon's #1 Woman's Health book.

Chocolate is the most commonly craved food, and women are more likely to crave chocolate than men. But why?Cravings are patterns, they are habits that you formed over time, and it’s time to pay attention to them. Once you identified what a craving means for you, you can break the cycle, change the habit and get rid of the craving.So let's dive into today's episode all about what your food cravings are telling you.If you've listened to this episode and you know  what your food cravings are telling you, and yet you feel out of control around more often than not, you’ll get a lot of value from Lyndi's FREE 5-day course to end binge and emotional eating. It will be delivered via email straight into your inbox.Ps. there is a great blog post on Lyndi's website, if you are wanting to know more. 

Jono Steedman is the principal dietitian and head honcho at Bite Me Nutrition, a company determined to help more people make food work for them, not against them. If you don't already follow Jono on Instagram, please do @jonosteedman, you will often see him calling out nutrition nonsense. The perfect candidate for No Wellness Wankery. This week we are diet myth debunking. Do we need protein added to our peanut butter? Do we need protein added to our ice-cream?! Why am I always hungry? Do I need to 'balance' my hormones? Is collagen and bone broth essential for gut health? What kind of yoghurt should I buy? If you are already feeling overwhelmed by that list. Let's fix that.Let's decipher the truth from the marketing. And the little tricks that Instagram influencers use to sell us their products. 

Lyndi is always talking to her clients about the power of getting help from a non-diet dietitian alongside a good psychologist. And boy have we found a good psychologist for this week's episode. Glenn Mackintosh is a psychologist who is seriously passionate about eating, physical activity, weight and body image. Glenn is the author of the best-selling Thinsanity: 7 Steps to transform your mindset and say goodbye to dieting forever.  He is also the founder of the Weight Management Psychology clinic, and the creator of the Transformation Support Community which is an online program. Plus, has a YouTube channel that you should really check out. Lyndi and Glenn are chatting all things emotional eating - diving into what your brain is really trying to tell you when you have the urge to eat maybe when you're not hungry or not even tasting the food at all! Glenn also explains the mystery around why we know what we should be doing but sometimes we just give up and do the opposite, plus the importance of emotional hygiene.Oh, and the cure for emotional eating... (spoiler: it has nothing to do with food).Have you listened to this chat and want more from Glenn:If you are interested in seeing a specialist weight and food psychologist like Glenn? Check out his clinic Weight Management Psychology. Or maybe you're ready to do the mindset quiz to learn more about your mindset with food?Or you can check out ‘The Missing Piece’ eBook: 7 Mindset Hacks for your Eating, Movement, Weight & Body-ImageClick the link if you are ready to join Glenn's Transformation Support group

If you are a frequent listener of the No Wellness Wankery podcast, you would know that only 5% of Australians eat enough veggies. And that we are on a mission to change this.We thought it was about time to bring a certified vegetable expert to the show to help us say GOODBYE to boring veg! Meet Alice. In the space of a decade, Alice Zaslavsky has gone from high-school teacher to releasing an internationally award-winning and bestselling cookbook. And of course the cookbook in questions is the very epic, 450 page 'In Praise of Veg'. It is the definitive guide to making vegetables the centre of the plate. Something we believe is SO important to our health.So what are her secrets? In this episode Alice speaks about why she thinks we aren't eating enough veg, what to do to make them taste amazing and how we can all be better in the kitchen. Plus she tells us all about her new book 'The Joy of Better Cooking' and how we can all become better in the kitchen in our favourite way possible...done is better than perfect. So if you're already assembling ingredients in the kitchen, you're already a better cook than you think. Ps. If you're not already following Alice on Instagram, jump on over to continue your new love of Brussels sprouts. 

Dr Joanna McMillian is Lyndi's teen idol, someone she's looked up to for many, many years. You can rely on her to teach you something new and interesting, without any nutrition nonsense. The perfect candidate for this podcast.And the perfect candidate to bust some diet myths. And boy there are a lot of them. Want to know more about Dr Jo?Dr Joanna McMillian has written eight books and is a PhD qualified nutrition scientist, as well as an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow with La Trobe University, guest lecturer at The University of Sydney and a Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Not already following Dr Joanna on Instagram? Please do, because we all need a feed with less influencers and more evidence based science.

To kick off 2023, we have decided to mix up the format of No Wellness Wankery.  And we are outrageously pleased to introduce our first guest to the podcast, Turia Pitt.Over ten years ago - At age 24, Turia Pitt's life was drastically changed. She was competing in a 100km ultra marathon in the Australian outback, she encountered an out of control grassfire. Turia was trapped by the flames, and suffered burns to 65% of her body.She survived against the overwhelming odds, undergoing over 200 medical procedures and has gone on to rebuild an extraordinary life. She has written three best-selling books, given birth to 2 babies, has coached thousands of people to lead happier lives through the Run with Turia program, which Lyndi has personally done. Lyndi asks Turia about how she ensures greatness is squeezed into everyday, how she uses movement on bad body image days and the simple tricks to ensuring you remain consistent with exercise.Spoiler: It's not about enlisting the help of an even scarier person to yell at you at the gym to do one more rep....Oh and if you’ve EVER thought about learning how to run... if you like the idea of being a runner but worry that you don’t have time or don’t look like a runner or can’t even jog for 50m without getting puffed out... then you’ve gotta check out Turia Pitt's Run with Turia program. You’ll have the best running coach in Turia Pitt, who I reckon is the real, deal. Her advice is doable, realistic (and totally free from wellness wankery) even if you’re a busy mum or human. Did you see I was recently on Turia's insanely wonderful podcast? If not, check out the episode here to hear me explain why you shouldn't set a weight loss goal this year...  If you aren't already, would highly recommend following Turia on Instagram. 

Grab the book here in written or audiobook format.This is the first 30 minutes of my new book, Your Weight is not the Problem.  It's a simple, no-diet plan for healthy habits that stick.Our constant fixation with losing weight is exhausting. We're stuck in a vicious diet cycle, gaining weight after each failed attempt and never feeling good enough. Diet culture and unattainable #bodygoals contribute to burnout, overwhelm and feeling out of control around food. It's time to embrace a new approach.Liberate yourself from food guilt and self-blame with a new approach to health that doesn't rely on willpower or counting calories, because you can't live a full life on an empty stomach.Grab the book here in written or audiobook format. 

Some ingredients are sassy. They pack a lot of flavour, without much work.  And we need them. Lyndi's pantry is always well stocked with pantry heroes, ready to spice up her meals.  Because if she didn't, it would be Pad Thai every night while paying for Sam, the delivery guy’s upcoming wedding in Bali!While we wish Sam the best, let's prefer save money, time AND eat healthily.So what are the other ingredient's Lyndi always has in her pantry, fridge & freezer so that she is always ready to whip up a quick healthy meal? Let's find out. Want more of the recipes Lyndi chatted about in this episode?BEST Homemade Toasted Muesli RecipeChicken Laksa with Carrot Noodles (20-minute recipe)Mushroom Shakshuka ​​​​​​(Baked eggs in rich tomato sauce)TAKE THE QUIZ ➡️ What kind of eater are you?Feel like you're constantly battling with food and trying to eat well? Take my free quiz to identify your eating style and get the support you need. 🧡

A dietitian and nutritionist are not the same thing.  But don't worry, you are not alone if this concept is confusing!Our lovely listener Caitlin, had a run in with a nutritionist who was dishing out dodgy advice. But thank goodness she had the tools of No Wellness Wankery, to see they were causing her more harm than good. And ditch them. Caitlin asked Lyndi what the industry is doing about the fact that anyone can call themselves a nutritionist?Remember it’s a dietitian and nutritionists job to make people healthier – not thinner.There is no one diet that is perfect for everybody. Any ‘expert’ who pretends there is only one, magical way is probably just a health blogger (or celebrity) without any qualifications. What’s healthy for me may not feel right for you. Ps. If you are looking for some career advice from Lyndi, check out her blogPps. Let’s stay connected on Instagram! No wellness wankery, I promise. Just bs-free and practical health advice, so that you can feel strong and confident in your already wonderful body.LYNDI COHEN’S QUALIFICATIONS: I’m an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist having graduated with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Newcastle in 2011.

It doesn’t take long before the non-stop eating and drinking at the Christmas parties and BBQs begins to feel overwhelming… and the thoughts around holiday weight gain creep in.It’s cruel really when you think about it. At exactly the same time you know you’re meant to relax around food – festive season – the food guilt and weight worries turn up like unannounced in-laws just in time to ruin your holiday.But what if the oh so lovely, intuitive eating was the answer to these problems yet again! Spoiler: it is. We want to eat the foods we love over the holiday period, rest and recharge with loved ones & treat our bodies with kindness. Let’s learn how. 💜 Want help with binge or emotional eating? I think you'll get a lot of value from my FREE 5-day course, in which I teach you strategies that helped me to skip the cravings and feel in control around food. The course will be delivered via email straight into your inbox.

Menopause with its seriously un-fun hot flushes and dodgy hormones highs and lows is a huge time of change in the body. It's hard to dodge. But guess what we don't need?The fear mongering content as we approach this change around weight gain. As with most wellness wankery, the content around weight gain and menopause is rooted in some source of truth. But does this mean this information is helpful? And more importantly, what should we be doing instead of introducing more control, more restriction and more dieting?Let's dive into our listener question from Pru and find out. 📘Have you tried a bajillion diets, only to regain the weight (and more)? It’s likely that diet culture is keeping you stuck in this vicious cycle, full of empty promises and failed attempts. If you want to build real health, check out my best-selling book Your Weight is Not the Problem. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE.

As the warmer months get closer in the southern hemisphere, as do the onslaught of 'quick fix' messages, emphasising that you are not enough. If you are a dedicated No Wellness Wankery listener, you would know that is BS. If you're new. Welcome. Unlike what all the magazines, social media, radio ads, television ads or billboards tell us... your 'summer body' isn’t earned by removing all your body hair, colouring in your brows or finally getting ‘toned’.We were not surprised when a question came through from our lovely listener Mel, about how to best dodge these BS, quick fix, expensive messages. And get back to living our lives. Let's do it.If you've listened to the episode and loved theTikTok song, check out @jaxwritessongsP.s. Instead of feeling the pressure to post perfect bikini pics on the beach (though go right ahead if that’s your thing), here are 18 other ways you might have a Hot Girl Summer. Bring the heat.P.p.s. Let’s stay connected on Instagram! No wellness wankery, I promise. Just bs-free and practical health advice, so that you can feel strong and confident in your already wonderful body.

Do you spend all day eating well, but comfort eat when you get home? Do you eat healthily during the week, but overeat on the weekend? Guess what? There's nothing wrong with your willpower or dieting strength! If you believe foods like peanut butter are ‘fattening’, you’re almost setting yourself up for a troublesome relationship with food. When your body trusts that you aren’t being deprived, you will stop emotional eating and no longer feel the need to binge on this food.Lyndi suffered from binge eating for over 10 years, so let's unpack some of her most helpful strategies.❔ Are you a binge or emotional eater? If you feel out of control around food, or can’t stop eating once you start, PLEASE take my quiz to find out if you display signs of binge or emotional eating. I’ll promise to hand over helpful guidance to help you create a normal relationship with food.

Everybody's journey with intuitive eating is going to be different. But there is always going to be something gained from hearing another person's story.Tips, advice, a different perspective or even just knowing that you aren't alone. From going on her first diet when she was just 8 years old, to  learning about intuitive eating in 2021 and transforming her life.Jenna always believed that dieting and weight loss would bring her happiness so it was the biggest surprise when she discovered that dieting was the only thing standing in her way. 💜 Want help with binge or emotional eating? I think you'll get a lot of value from my FREE 5-day course, in which I teach you strategies that helped me to skip the cravings and feel in control around food. The course will be delivered via email straight into your inbox.

Do you feel unhappy with your weight? Do you hate your body? Wish you could have someone else’s body? Well, we’re so glad you’ve landed on this episode.We know what it’s like to feel constantly unhappy with your weight, body and hate what you look like. There are lots of strategies to implement long-term change, and you’re probably across them, if not check out my blog - but when you’re in the mindset of hating your body, it’s hard to think that far ahead. You need a quick fix.But what if going on another diet wasn’t the quick fix you turned to?Let’s talk about what you should do straight away when you’re in the depths of a bad body image day.P.s. Don't forget to download my FREE toolkit for building a healthier body image. Even if you’ve been hating your body for years - these simple strategies will help you feel healthier and happier in your skin.

We put a lot of trust in health care professionals. To do the best for us and always have our best interests at heart.But guess what?They aren't immune from diet culture. They may not have experience in dealing with disordered eating.They may not actually be health care professionals... remember a big following on social media does not equal qualifications or clinical experience.So let's chat red flags. What are the signs to be looking out for so you can make sure your health care professional is staying away from wellness wankery. P.s. Let’s stay connected on Instagram! No wellness wankery, I promise. Just bs-free and practical health advice, so that you can feel strong and confident in your already wonderful body.

Parents might have the best intentions, but often some pretty crumby low self-esteem habits. Constantly talking poorly about their bodies? Acting awkward in a swimsuit? Always on a diet? Turns out these hallmarks of disordered eating are often passed down by generation – and can affect how children feel in their own skin.Sound familiar? Do you think you might have negatively contributed to your child's body image?Guess what?This realisation is actually a good thing - it means you can do something about it.Find out more in this episode.And don't forget to download my FREE toolkit for building a healthier body image!  Even if you’ve been hating your body for years, a few simple strategies can help you feel healthier and happier in your skin - know-how that you can pass down to your kids... Want to read some more about this topic? Check out Lyndi's blog5 things you should never say to your child about foodWhat to do when family comment on your child's weightShould I comment on my daughters weight?How your mums dieting might have messed with you

Do you think you have tried and failed at intuitive eating? It’s important to understand that intuitive eating is NOT a diet. And if it's not a diet... you can't fail! It’s about changing your mindset about food and learning how to eat normally again after years of restricting food and eating by the clock. Creating a healthy relationship with food isn’t a quick fix and there is no end date to health. So let's unpack the challenges you might face along your path to eating intuitively and how you can overcome them. P.s.  Want help with binge or emotional eating? I think you'll get a lot of value from my FREE 5-day course, in which I teach you strategies that helped me to skip the cravings and feel in control around food. The course will be delivered via email straight into your inbox.💜

We are in a wave of new information and research about the gut-brain axis. How the health of our gut can impact our mental health. But did you know this goes both ways? What our thoughts are around food - 'good' foods and 'bad' foods - impacts our stomach and how we feel after eating. Remember food isn’t good or bad, food is just food. Yet every day, we’re bombarded with conflicting advice about what we ‘should’ be eating.  We know it's very easy to tell you 'don't label foods as good or bad', but the Milkshake experiment showed us why it really matters. Wtf is the Milkshake Experiment? It's a 2011 study, where psychologist Alia Crum got volunteers to drink a 'healthy' milkshake and an 'unhealthy' milkshake... the results will amaze you. P.s. Have you tried a bajillion diets, only to regain the weight (and more)? It’s likely that diet culture is keeping you stuck in this vicious cycle, full of empty promises and failed attempts. If you want to build real health, check out my best-selling book Your Weight is Not the Problem. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE.

If you think about food when you’re hungry or making cooking plans, that is completely normal. But do you think about food constantly? That may be a sign something is up. But the good news is there are lots of really practical things you can do to shift the focus in your life. Ps. If you've listened to the episode and feel you need more help identifying patterns, if you find you’re constantly thinking about food or can’t stop eating in the afternoon or evening, then check out Lyndi's FREE 5-day course. Where you'll get her top tips to help you feel calm (not obsessed) about food.

Breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day. Or is it?For many of us, the idea that we need to eat breakfast each morning is deeply ingrained. But do you actually need to eat in the morning to be healthy?Maybe when you were a kid, breakfast was a non-negotiable. Then, as you grew up, you were likely bombarded with diet articles, telling you to eat’ breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper’.And it can feel like no expert can ever agree on whether or not breakfast is important for your wellbeing. So then – do you actually need to eat breakfast to be healthy? Well, it depends who’s asking… Let’s get into it.Ps. Looking for brekkie inspo? You'll be stoked to find hundreds of FREE, deliciously simple recipes on my website!

Do you want to eat intuitively but also want to lose weight? Scared that non-dieting will mean you can't get to your goal weight? Let's chat honestly about weight loss and intuitive eating.  Learning about intuitive eating is about getting back that very deeply intelligent part of you that knows exactly how to best feed yourself.  But we know that all the silly diet rules that are trapped in our brains can make intuitive eating feel almost impossible. Especially when you come into the world of intuitive eating thinking that it is just another weight loss protocol.Lyndi receives a lot of questions about how people enter into the world of non-dieting when they are still wanting to lose weight for health reasons or quality of life. So, when we received a really great email from a lovely listener named Sarah - we knew it was time to be really honest about navigating weight loss without dieting. Ps. If you've listened to the episode and want to know more about the Hunger Scale, check it out here. "This book has literally changed my life - 26 years of eating disorders, disordered eating, fitness challenges, diets, and psychologists. This book in 3 weeks has changed my life beyond measure! I can't believe this won't help anyone who reads it." It's feedback like this that adds fuel to my fire. If you haven't yet, read Amazon's #1 Woman's Health book.

There are so many different product claims or weird marketing buzzwords on every food you pick up at the grocery store. And no surprise that with this, comes loads of misinformation. Lyndi got her start in the nutrition world through a food company, so it's time to shed some light on how health claims can be made, the health star ratings and even portion sizes.Basically, let's dive into how to tell if a product is actually healthy.P.s. Let’s stay connected on Instagram! No wellness wankery, I promise. Just bs-free and practical health advice, so that you can feel strong and confident in your already wonderful body.

Group coffee orders can be awkward enough. If you have a complex order, it can be quite daunting to attach your name to a three quarter full extra hot latte. But on Jenna's latest group ordering ordeal, she was shocked to realised she was the only one still drinking cow's milk with her coffee... Feels like we need to chat to Lyndi about this.As plant based milks continue to rise in popularity, are these really the healthiest options for all people? Are they really the best choice for our planet? Let's chat.TAKE THE QUIZ ➡️ What kind of eater are you?Feel like you're constantly battling with food and trying to eat well? Take my free quiz to identify your eating style and get the support you need. 🧡

Were you taught that fruit is fattening, a banana has too many carbs or you can only eat low-sugar fruit? If so, we are very sorry! The diet industry has taught us to fear perfectly healthy food like fruit and vegetables. As a result, the list of ‘allowed’ foods becomes so teeny, tiny that we’re left wondering “Wtf am I even allowed to eat anymore!”But is fruit actually unhealthy? P.s. Need a little extra support? In my FREE 30-day challenge I’ll teach you how to say goodbye to crappy old-school diet advice and create a healthier relationship with food.  Click here to sign up for F*CK DIETS Challenge.

Let’s be honest. There’s a lot of misinformation out there. The idea of what is or isn't healthy changes with the wind in peoples minds. But in reality it doesn't...In today's episode, we were prompted by the amazing listener Laura with her question, "what is healthy food?".Let's dive in.Spoiler alert: It's a whole bunch of foods that don't cost the earth or your weekly wages…📘Have you tried a bajillion diets, only to regain the weight (and more)? It’s likely that diet culture is keeping you stuck in this vicious cycle, full of empty promises and failed attempts. If you want to build real health, check out my best-selling book Your Weight is Not the Problem. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE.

When hunger strikes, it’s good to have some healthy snack ideas to help you feel fuller for longer and most importantly satisfied. A glass of milk, a slice of cheese, grainy or sourdough toast with avocado, a piece of fruit or handful of nuts are all great choices but let's chat some more options we are loving at the moment!If you are inspired to up your snack game, dive into this. 🍿 Can't stop snacking? Click HERE to get my free guide with 7 proven strategies for feeling relaxed and in control around food.

We firmly believe that speaking to a trained mental health professional is 100% wellness and 0% wankery.  So in the spirit of wellness,  this is the first of many conversations we will have on the podcast about mental health.  We need to give our emotional health the same importance we give physical wellbeing.Lyndi, Jenna and millions of other people around the world have been diagnosed with clinical anxiety. It's nothing to be ashamed of, but it is something we can work with and learn from everyday.  Lyndi has learnt a lot along her journey with anxiety and every conversation about treatment options or medication further removes the stigmas around asking for help. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression or any other mental health condition (or even if you are just feeling ‘out-of-sorts’ emotionally), it doesn’t hurt to simply ‘have a chat’ with a professional. You can start with your GP, who can refer you to an awesome Psychiatrist or psychologist. Or you can find a counsellor you like. The hardest is part is reaching out for support and help. You’ll have to be brave but I promise, it is so worth it. For more information, check out the awesome peeps at Beyond Blue, or if you think you might need more specialised eating disorder help please reach out to the Butterfly Foundation.P.s. Let’s stay connected on Instagram! No wellness wankery, I promise. Just bs-free and practical health advice.

With all the pseudoscience and wacky nutrition nonsense, it’s hard to know what to eat anymore. Huge amounts of nutrition information isn’t always a good thing.. and with the internet era comes a whole new wave of information. When every Instagrammer with an interest in avocados feels comfortable handing out health advice (even when it’s completely wrong)... we have a problem. When Netflix releases a new documentary every 6 months that makes us scared of a different food group... we have a problem. As a dietitian and nutritionist, Lyndi comes across bad health advice all the time. So we thought it was time to sort the wellness from the wankery and run through the worst health advice on the internet – along with some important things to learn along with way.Need a little extra support? In my FREE 30-day challenge I’ll teach you how to say goodbye to crappy old-school diet advice and create a healthier relationship with food.  Click here to sign up for F*CK DIETS Challenge.

During Covid lockdowns, Lyndi was bright eyed and bushy tailed and set on having her own organic vegetable patch. Upon reflection she realised she was probably  impacted by the purity ideals of 'eating organic'. She ended up paying a ridiculous amount of money per carrot and was providing a daily delicious lunch to all the local wildlife. But do we really need to go to these extremes? Is it worth the money to buy organic produce? Rohan sent in a question for this week's podcast asking just that... oh and he wants to know if he should be spending money on expensive supplements. Let's get into it. P.s. Let’s stay connected on Instagram! No wellness wankery, I promise. Just bs-free and practical health advice, so that you can feel strong and confident in your already wonderful body.

The Keto diet is the just Atkins diet that has been sold to you again. Every few years, a new diet becomes the current obsession. Keto is having it’s moment but before then it was the Atkins diet, South Beach, Cabbage diet, Body type diet etc. The list goes on and on...So what is the Ketogenic diet and does it really work?Disclaimer: The truth is that all diets work. As long as you can stick to them for the rest of your life. Science says. But most diets are utterly unsustainable. Which is why I believe the best diet to lose weight is no diet at all.📘"This book has literally changed my life - 26 years of eating disorders, disordered eating, fitness challenges, diets, and psychologists. This book in 3 weeks has changed my life beyond measure! I can't believe this won't help anyone who reads it." It's feedback like this that adds fuel to my fire. If you haven't yet, read Amazon's #1 Woman's Health book.

You don’t need to weigh yourself. Ever.In fact, weighing yourself may make it harder to find your healthiest weight in the long term. Have you noticed how seeing a number that you didn’t want on the scale can throw you into a spin and actually demotivate you?Your health, your progress, your wellbeing cannot be measured with scales.  But why are we all still so hooked on this number?Need a little extra support to ditch the scales? In my FREE 30-day challenge I’ll teach you how to say goodbye to crappy old-school diet advice and create a healthier relationship with food.  Click here to sign up for F*CK DIETS Challenge.

Lyndi used to hate her body. Like really hate her body.But no matter what she weighed, it was never good enough.  Every time she overate, felt guilty and loathed her body even more. Eventually she realised, her weight was never the problem. The problem was a lack of self-acceptance. So how do you go from hating your body to loving it? It doesn’t happen overnight, or even after a week of nights. If you’ve been hating your body for years, it’s going to take some time to repair that relationship. But here are her top tips to accepting and respecting your body.Ps. After you've listened to the juicy episode, perhaps you'd like to read a little more about it, check out Lyndi's blog post herePps. Want to be linked to the blog post Jenna mentioned about when Lyndi tracked her period for 9 months? Have a read of how it transformed her health here.Ppps. And last but not least - get Lyndi's free toolkit for building a healthier body image HERE. Even if you’ve been hating your body for years, a few simple strategies can help you feel healthier and happier in your skin. 

Like with all things in the health space, there is a lot of confusing information out there. With marketers trying to convince us to buy expensive protein powders or fancy supplements in order to be 'beautiful', it’s easy to think that we need to spend (big) on them!This week we heard from our wonderful listener Sophie, with a question that is on SO many people's lips. Is collagen powder worth the money? Will it live up to the hype? Or is it just wankery? Have a listen to find out. P.s. If you want to know more about the best foods for your skin, hair and nails, have a read of this.P.p.s. If you have a question in relation to nutrition, weight, or body image, head to Instagram and tell me all about it in a voice message via DM. I'll be answering it for you on the pod. 🎙️💕 

Lyndi has spoken to many women who tell a similar story and ask “how can I stop my mum commenting on or criticising my weight and body?” So it's time to tackle it on the podcast.Because remember when people comment on your weight or body – or criticise how you look – it stays with you and affects your self-confidence and relationship with food. It does more harm than good.The truth is that IF your mum is commenting on your weight or criticising your body and food choices – it says a lot more about her relationship with food than it does about your size.But what can you do about it? Well listen to this episode, and if you still want some more info check out my blog post.P.s. Have you tried a bajillion diets, only to regain the weight (and more)? It’s likely that diet culture is keeping you stuck in this vicious cycle, full of empty promises and failed attempts. If you want to build real health, check out my best-selling book Your Weight is Not the Problem. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE.

As grocery prices continue to rise, many people are having to reassess what they are putting in their carts. In this episode we had a great listener question from Erin, about how to the overcome fear or worry around using 'normal' and cost effective ingredients like flour, real butter or full fat meats. Do you really need to spend extra money on honey, or is sugar a good alternative?Spoiler alert: the real ‘health food aisle’ is you find where real, whole foods. Foods that don’t cost the earth or your weekly wages… foods like vegetables, fruit, legumes, whole grains, seeds and nuts.P.s. Download my budget-friendly recipes here - 4 recipes all for under $4 a serve.

Grocery prices are really crazy at the moment. There are shortages and surging prices for basic ingredients. What can we do to still eat healthily even while sticking to a budget? Studies have shown that the more meals you cook at home, the healthier you are. So even though grocery prices are climbing, your weekly shop will always be cheaper than those late night UberEats orders.Let's keep it real. By making a few simple changes to how you eat and shop, you can save money off your shop without feeling the pinch. P.s. Download my budget-friendly recipes here - 4 recipes all for under $4 a serve.

From the moment you were born, you intuitively knew how much food your body needed to get enough energy. You cried when you were hungry and stopped eating when you were satisfied. You did not need a meal plan to tell you the best way to eat for your blood type or a diet book to guide your eating. You were born understanding how to best fuel your body so that you thrived, grew strong and healthy. But for many of us, we have lost this.Being told to always finish everything on your plate, silly diet rules or learning to eat according to the clock, all damage our ability to eat intuitively. This week's listener question came from Jess, and we unpack how we can get retrain our thinking about clearing out plates and become in tune with our hunger again.TAKE THE QUIZ ➡️ What kind of eater are you?Feel like you're constantly battling with food and trying to eat well? Take my free quiz to identify your eating style and get the support you need. 🧡

The beautiful, the brutal and the downright ugly. Before Lyndi physically birthed a tiny boy she was blissfuly ignorant about the realities of motherhood. Of course as a dietitian by profession, she was aware of the nutritional requirements for breastfeeding but only now having experienced it herself does she truly understand the insatiable omnipresent hunger. The rude shock of childbirth and its groundswell of hormones and emotions, instantaneously gave way to the even ruder one of being charged with the round-the-clock task of keeping a human baby alive.Lyndi opens up about grieving her old life and finding routine in her new one. About the normal struggles of resisting the temptation to diet, making time for yourself and most importantly the impact it can have on your self esteem and mental health.... to own a bra that fits you. P.s. Let’s stay connected on Instagram! No wellness wankery, I promise. Just bs-free and practical health advice, so that you can feel strong and confident in your already wonderful body.

Chances are you were raised by parents who had never heard of the phrase ‘healthy relationship with food’.  If this doesn't apply to you - what a win! But this definitely applies for Lyndi, Jenna and our listener of the week, Gabi, who sent this question across.While your parents may have said or done things accidentally that impacted your relationship with food (making it harder to enjoy food without guilt, stop eating when you feel full and love your body), you can help raise your children to have a healthy relationship with food.There are a few things to keep in mind if you want your child to learn how to eat intuitively, live healthily and love their body.P.s. Are you a binge or emotional eater? If you feel out of control around food, or can’t stop eating once you start, PLEASE take my quiz to find out if you display signs of binge or emotional eating. I’ll promise to hand over helpful guidance to help you create a normal relationship with food.

It’s impressive to think there are around 100 trillion micro-organisms from bacteria to fungi, viruses and protozoa that all exist in your gut! A growing amount of research suggests that these gut bugs play an important role in your health supporting immunity, mood and oh-so much more. But the research still has so far to go and where there is uncertainty, there can be misinformation and wankery! While your period, sleep and stress can all impact gut health, there is a lot you can do to support a health gut microbiome - without spending hundreds of dollars on supplements or going on a restrictive diet. So why are we all obsessed with gut health? And what should we be focusing on?"This book has literally changed my life - 26 years of eating disorders, disordered eating, fitness challenges, diets, and psychologists. This book in 3 weeks has changed my life beyond measure! I can't believe this won't help anyone who reads it." It's feedback like this that adds fuel to my fire. If you haven't yet, read Amazon's #1 Woman's Health book.

How many glasses of water should we be drinking every day.... and how big is a glass of water anyway?In this episode, Lyndi answers a question from Pam about how much water we really should be drinking. Does one set number apply to all people? And is intuitive thirst something we should be subscribing to?P.s. Join me on the pod! It's a money-can't-buy kinda opportunity to have a 1-1 consultation with me, plus you can ask me all your burning questions. Simply fill out this form and tell me your story.

Do you feel like you’re addicted to sugar? If you get sweet cravings, it sure can feel that way. Today, 70% of the products in grocery stores have added sugar. Naturally, you have developed a taste for sweet things.But, the good news is you can retrain your brain to stop sugar cravings… and you don’t even have to quit sugar to do it. Don’t ‘quit sugar’ by cutting out all sugar from your diet. Just aim to eat less added sugar. It’s especially important you don’t cut out whole grains, carbs or fruit because fruit is not fattening. P.s. Are you accidentally dieting? Download my free checklist here to identify if you currently follow any sneaky food rules.

Diets don’t work – 96% of them fail long-term. So why are more people on a diet than ever? Welcome to a brave new ‘wellness’ world where diets are dressed up and paraded as a ‘healthy lifestyle choice’ or ‘a way of eating’. This sly rebrand tricks you into thinking you’re doing the “right thing” for your body. But diets, like the Atkins Diet, Cabbage Soup Diet and Lemon Detox Diet to name a few I’ve tried over the years, were much less damaging when they said what they were on the tin (though still plenty harmful.)But it appears even diet companies are realising that diets don't work and are rebranding to try and entice us back in.  So how do we know if we are eating intuitively or really just on another diet. Not across intuitive eating? Well, you know instinctively know when you are tired and when you need the bathroom. But did you know that a very similar mechanism can help you regulate your weight without you even trying? You may even be familiar with this system. It is called appetite. Getting back in tune with it can teach you how to stop yo yo dieting for good.As more and more diet companies try and commercialise the principles of intuitive eating, we need to know the clear warning signs to look out for!💥 JOIN F*CK DIETS CHALLENGE 💥In my FREE 30-day challenge I’ll help you flip your middle finger to diet culture and find real health instead.  Click here to sign up.

Struggling and just can’t lose the last few pounds? Do you know why it’s hard to lose them?Society and your Instagram feed have programmed you to think that’s how you ‘should’ look, so you torture yourself to lose those last few pounds.But why am I not losing weight in a calorie deficit, on an expensive weight loss program, or meal plan? If it feels like your body is fighting against you when you try losing the last 5 kilos, maybe it’s because of your body IS fighting against you?When Lyndi was a dieter, she used to punish herself to try and look better in a bikini....(whatever this even means?)But it made everything harder… But not anymore.P.s. Have you tried a bajillion diets, only to regain the weight (and more)? It’s likely that diet culture is keeping you stuck in this vicious cycle, full of empty promises and failed attempts. If you want to build real health, check out my best-selling book Your Weight is Not the Problem. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE.

23 almonds. 2 cheese slices. ½ cup pasta. 21 grapes. A virtuous way of eating, or a gazillion reasons to have an untrusting relationship with food? Portion control. It’s something we’ve been taught. A system that can help us eat correctly. A way to lose weight. A means for exercising willpower. But the clue to its insidious inflicted misery is in the second half of the name. Control. Portion control creates shame and guilt about what we eat. It makes food a moral issue. It amplifies our fear of gaining weight, generates stress and takes up a lot of mental energy. And along the way, we forget how to eat normally.How can you build a meaningful life when you’re busy counting almonds in the name of achieving the “correct” body?Ps. If you want to ditch crappy diet advice for good and build a healthier relationship with food, sign up for my FREE 30-day challenge.

Wondering what to do if you can't stop eating?You don’t need better willpower or a stricter diet, but this new approach to food.How many times have you laid in bed at night, mentally calculating then finger-wagging yourself for what you ate that day? When it feels like you’re stuck on the can’t-stop-eating-merry-go-round, and want to learn how to stop thinking about food all the time, here’s what to do.Want more help with binge or emotional eating?I think you'll get a lot of value from my FREE 5-day course, in which I teach you strategies that helped me to skip the cravings and feel in control around food. The course will be delivered via email straight into your inbox.

No Wellness Wankery is the podcast that speaks directly to you about what’s going on in your life. And we can't do that without you!Each week we will release a special episode with your questions to determine if a topic is wellness or if it's wankery?Did we already give this away in the title... if not, surprise!First up we have a question from Nat all the way from London. Nat wants to chat makeup, how to build up the courage to wear less or even how to deal with the constant pressure to lipstick up.If you have a question relating to body confidence, nutrition, or weight, please send it through! Email hello@lyndicohen.com or send a message to Lyndi on Instagram @nude_nutritionist💥 JOIN F*CK DIETS CHALLENGE 💥In my FREE 30-day challenge I’ll help you flip your middle finger to diet culture and find real health instead.  Click here to sign up.

It's here! The first official episode of the No Wellness Wankery podcast... and we are starting with a doozy. "I feel fat".‘Feeling fat’ is something Lyndi & Jenna know too well. For Lyndi, it was triggered by a number of things, like seeing a photo of herself where she looked much bigger than she wanted to, feeling uncomfortable in her clothes, scrolling social media and comparing herself to others. Or after a weekend of eating more than she planned or not exercising as much as she wanted. Oh, and a friend losing weight when I didn't could also lead to 'feeling fat'.Unfortunately, ‘feeling fat’ doesn’t motivate you to get healthy or stay healthy. When you ‘feel fat’, your knee-jerk reaction is to go on a wild diet or bury your head in a tub of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Neither of those things will help long term. How to stop feeling fat? In this episode we unpack some of the things that can make a difference to your health, without the side serving of body-loathing. Plus, we want to end each episode by calling out someone in the wellness world who is doing great things. Yay. Let's do it. P.s. Let’s stay connected on Instagram! No wellness wankery, I promise. Just bs-free and practical health advice, so that you can feel strong and confident in your already wonderful body.

It's finally (almost) here! Have a listen to the trailer for No Wellness Wankery with the Nude Nutritionist, the podcast to help you eliminate those pesky diet rules so you can be healthy, without the wellness wankery. Episode 1 is launching on Lyndi's version of Christmas - International No Diet Day - Friday 6th May 2022! Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.