Life After Diets

In this episode, the hosts really get into how scarcity affects us, especially when it comes to food. They start by breaking down what scarcity truly means—it's not just about running out of something, but feeling like you never have enough of what you need. This feeling can lead to behaviors like hoarding or binge-eating, not just with food, but in many parts of our lives. They share personal stories and observations from society to show how the fear of not having enough drives us to overcompensate in different ways, like stockpiling items or overindulging when certain foods seem rare or unavailable. They talk about "window of opportunity" eating, when we eat not because we're hungry, but because we're afraid we won't get another chance to enjoy that particular food. The hosts also delve into how these behaviors often stem from emotional needs rather than physical hunger. They discuss how past traumas or emotional gaps can lead us to act out of scarcity, affecting how we see our current situations, often without even realizing it. Throughout the episode, they offer strategies to deal with these impulses, like mindfulness and asking yourself why you feel the need to act on scarcity. Understanding these feelings better can help us control them. The episode ends on a thoughtful note, stressing the importance of self-awareness and kindness in facing scarcity. By recognizing and addressing the emotional roots of our behaviors, we can make more thoughtful choices that lead to healthier and more fulfilling lives. It's a really insightful conversation that helps us see how deep-seated feelings of scarcity can affect us and offers ways to handle them. Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Join Stef's Body Image Workshop! (click here) Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon

This body image centered episode delves into the distinctions between body positivity and body neutrality, offering a nuanced exploration of how individuals can relate to their bodies beyond conventional narratives of self-love. The conversation begins by distinguishing body positivity from body neutrality. Originally, body positivity emerged from the fat activist movements of the 1960s, aiming to empower marginalized bodies, especially those of fat, Black women, and aligning with LGBTQ rights. In contrast, body neutrality is presented as a more muted, less emotionally charged approach, appealing to those who may find the ra-ra! enthusiasm of body positivity unreachable. Stef, who hosts a Body Neutrality for Body Image Workshop, discusses the personal significance of body neutrality as a middle ground where you can acknowledge your actual feelings about your body—whether positive or negative—without allowing those feelings to dictate your self-worth or mood. This epidosde emphasizes that adopting a body neutral stance is not an instant change but a gradual process of shifting one’s value system and managing emotional responses. https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/bodyimageworkshop2024 Join Stef's Body Image Workshop! (click here) Books Mentioned: Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon

In this podcast episode, we explore the concept of Gentle Nutrition, explained as combining basic nutritional knowledge with body attunement. This 10th principle of Intuitive Eating is about recognizing how different foods affect one’s body while maintaining a non-restrictive approach to eating. We also touch on personal experiences with nutritional adjustments post-recovery from eating disorders -- how and when do you think about nutrition when you're learning to allow all foods?? Does anti-diet have a "middle ground" or does it promote choosing "junk food"? As with every discussion on this podcast, there is nuance. Eating choices can be balanced with nutritional wisdom, like combining carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fiber for satisfying meals, or choosing warmer foods for comfort. It's leaning into attunement to our needs rather than just "rules". We also want to mention our upcoming events including Stef's gentle nutrition course designed to support you in exploring these concepts without judgment or rigidity. And, in-person events in England this May! Links mentioned on the podcast: An Evening in BrightonDay Retreat in BournemouthGentle Nutrition Course beginning April 24Gusto Box 20% off Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon

This conversation discusses the challenges of confronting the aging process, with Sarah sharing a recent moment of seeing photographs of herself and thinking she looked...well, older. This introspection is mirrored by a conversation about Stef's Wednesday Weekly email, which talked about the "emergency" feeling of noticing differences in sagging skin and redistribution of body proportions approaching middle age. As the conversation unfolds, it touches upon a broader philosophical reflection on aging, not just as a physical process but as an emotional and existential journey. We contemplate the societal and personal implications of aging, from the fear of invisibility and loss of value in a youth-centric culture to the liberating aspects of growing older, such as gaining freedom. We talk about the complexity of body image issues, drawing parallels between the struggles with weight and the acceptance of aging. And don't forget, if you'd like to meet us for an in-person event, we've got two coming up in May 2024. We're teaming up with Marcus Kain of Strong Not Starving for an evening social & talks in Brighton, and a day retreat for nervous system regulation at Bournemouth Beach. Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the complex relationship between food and emotional needs. The conversation begins with a reflection on Stef's Instagram post suggesting that food serves as a portal to solitude, comfort, pleasure, and escape, making the idea of changing one’s relationship with food seem like a sacrifice of essential coping mechanisms. The discussion delves into personal anecdotes and reflections on how food has occupied significant mental and emotional real estate, offering a sense of engagement or distraction during times of discomfort or emptiness. The conversation shifts to the concept of "spoon theory" as a metaphor for energy and capacity management, illustrating how individuals have limited resources to cope with daily demands. This leads to a broader discussion on the importance of recognizing one’s own limits and allowing oneself the grace to rest without self-judgment. The episode emphasizes the significance of self-awareness and giving oneself permission to meet needs in more diverse and healthy ways, including acknowledging the importance of physical touch and emotional support. Throughout, the hosts engage with their live community, incorporating questions and comments that enrich the conversation. Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon

In this episode, we have a pretty cool chat with Stephanie Dodier, reformed dieter and coach for women post diet-culture. We dive deep into how society kinda messes with our heads, telling us we need to look a certain way to feel good about ourselves. Dodier brings up something called "the safety of conformity," which is basically about how we mix up feeling safe with actually being confident. Stephanie shares some personal stories -- for example, about being taken to a Weight Watchers meeting when she was just 12. It was a tough moment that stuck with her, making her feel like her body was somehow "wrong." This story set the stage for a lot of what she talked about, like how we chase after this image society wants for us, thinking it'll make us happy or confident, but it's really about feeling safe from judgment. The chat also ventures into how all of this safety stuff isn't just about weight. It ties into aging, health, and money. (Did you ever stop to think about how being worried about money is kind of similar to worrying about weight?) It's all about trying to fit into what we think we're supposed to be. Towards the end, we disuss how facing doubts and insecurities is actually a part of being confident. The real journey is about exploring all of the parts of our lives where we might not feel secure -- and figuring out how to work with them. Bio: Stephanie Dodier is a Clinical Nutritionist CNP, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, host of two top-ranking podcasts in the non-diet industry and creator of the Going Beyond The Food Method™️. She founded Undiet Your Life, a global coaching and online training platform focused on helping women make peace with food and their body so that they can live a fulfilling life… right now! She is also the founder of Undiet Your Coaching Practice, a global professional training platform. To connect with Stephanie, explore her links below: Website: https://www.stephaniedodier.com Podcast: Going Beyond the Food Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephdodier Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon

In this playful and insightful episode, our hosts dive into the intriguing world of "What I Eat in a Day" videos and the complex feelings they evoke. They kick things off with a light-hearted banter about the unexpected topics that might arise in a conversation about daily diets, quickly steering the conversation towards the deeper curiosity and comparison that drive people towards these videos. Our hosts explore the reasons behind the allure of watching what others eat, ranging from simple curiosity about others' lives to seeking guidance or reassurance in one's own eating habits. They acknowledge how social media, with its highlight reels, can skew perceptions of normalcy in eating, often showcasing unrealistic or highly curated snapshots of people's diets. Interestingly, they touch upon the psychological aspect of watching others eat, discussing how it can serve as a form of vicarious eating for those restricting their diets or as a reassurance that one's own eating habits are okay. The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as they consider the potential harm in comparing one's eating habits with those depicted in such videos, especially for individuals with disordered eating patterns looking for a benchmark of "normalcy." Wrapping up, they touch upon the concept of gentle nutrition, introducing an upcoming course focused on the mindset around nutrition rather than the specifics of what to eat. This approach aims to ease the tension around dietary choices, encouraging a more relaxed and self-compassionate approach to food and eating habits. The episode concludes on a light note, leaving listeners with food for thought about their own consumption of "What I Eat in a Day" content and how it impacts their relationship with food. Gentle Nutrition Mindset Course with Stef: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/gn2024 Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon

Overcoming Binge Eating by Christopher G Fairburn has been adopted by the NHS as the gold standard approach for binge eating recovery. This episode offers our personal and professional opinions on the OBE approach and is not meant as a substitute for, or a deterrent against, using this book as part of your own recovery process. We discuss: Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon

An obsession with healthy eating has become part of the Eating Disorder and disordered eating spectrum. But how do we differentiate between taking responsibility for our health and disorder? Where's the line? This episode looks at: Stef's Gentle Nutrition Course starts in April! Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon

The most common time of day for people to overeat and/or binge is in the evening. After work, after dinner, after the kids are in bed, after the quiet sets in. Those hours between dinner and bedtime can be the hardest to navigate and there are many reasons why this happens so much -- we're here to take a comprehensive look at many of these reasons. We'll discuss: fix Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon

This episode is different from our usual ones in that it was created not just for you, dear listener, but for your loved ones. If you've ever felt like you want your friend or family member to understand eating disorders better, but just don't know how to describe it or feel like it's hard for them to understand what you're going through in recovery, this episode if for you AND them. Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon

Self-esteem has implications in eating disorder recovery, and this episode explores some of those -- including self-compassion, connection, competence, comparison, social expectations, shame, and even anger! Tune in for this nuanced conversation about self-esteem (and self-worth, by extension) with topics including: What comes first -- low self-esteem or disordered eating behaviors?The relationship between safety, shame, and self esteem (especially in restrictive behaviors)The role of creativity (for Stef) and self-compassion (for Sarah)Addressing the expectations we have of ourselvesThe momentum of self-esteem when it interacts with other concepts (like consistency)"Pinterest Moms" as a gateway to Stef's self esteem rehabilitationSocial covert pressure vs overt pressure Competence for self-esteem for self worthThe Five C's of self-esteem in researchThe role of Joy (and rethinking "joy")Are glimmers the opposite of triggers? Six Pillars of Self Esteem by Nathaniel Brandon (book)Self esteem vs self worth Tickets to Brighton Event on May 20 Tickets to Bournemouth Nervous System Retreat on May 23 Join the LAD Membership Community HERE Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com ---- Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook ---- Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon

What if you're recovering from an eating disorder and it's not all it's cracked up to be? What if the "better life" everyone talks about doesn't feel true for you, and you wonder if it was actually better before? In this episode, we look at this very nuanced, delicate, and lesser-talked-about aspect of some people's experience. TICKETS TO AN EVENING IN BRIGHTON with Stef, Sarah, and Marcus Kain TICKETS TO NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET DAY RETREAT IN BOURNEMOUTH Connect with the show! Join the LAD Membership Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Wednesday Weekly Emails: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/wednesdays Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage

This episode, livestreamed to our Facebook community, is a response to a listener question that asks: How do we know when we're making progress in recovery? If we aren't celebrating pounds or dress sizes lost, how do we mark the "successes" of recovery? And how do we deal with the fact that no one else can "see" it? Stef's moment in the kitchen, yesterdaySarah's mincemeat pies (and a tangent discussion on mincemeat)Stef offers examples of the small wins from her first year in recoverySelf-compassion instead of shameVulnerability and sharing with other people (power of witness)The perspective of our progress from othersThe value of stability and regulationCan other people "feel" your recovery? Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage

The fourth and final in our Back to Basics Series (following a set list of: (1)Do I Have a Problem? (2)How Did I Get Here? and (3)A Recovery Toolbox). This episode looks at what recovery looks like from a process perspective. How does it actually look as you go along? becometoo much RESOURCES: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (starts January 29 2024): https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon

The third in a four-part series of Back to Basics; this episode reviews helpful tools for recovery from disordered eating and eating disorders. Tools include cognitive, somatic, emotional, behavioral/practical resources to support your recovery with a list of helpful accounts, books, podcasts, and links below. Education from social media, books, podcasts, etcThe case for regular eatingHow ghrelin works"All-in" recovery or a gradual approach? Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course - starts January 29 2024: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin RESOURCES: Books: Free audio recording of Sarah’s book: https://youtu.be/Qr5qmQxiutw?si=RdTf9q07wNbmWniE The Fuck It Diet by Caroline Dooner Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch (featured on LAD Episodes 102 & 103) Body Neutrality by Jessi Kneeland More Than a Body by Lindsay & Lexie Kite The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor Recovery accounts: Sarah’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thebingeeatingtherapist https://www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele/ https://www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist/ https://www.instagram.com/intuitive.eating.ireland/ https://www.instagram.com/intuitive.eating.ni/ https://www.instagram.com/mkaincoaching/ https://www.instagram.com/knacoaching/ https://www.instagram.com/bingefreeandbeautiful/ https://www.instagram.com/body_peace_liberation https://www.instagram.com/theeatingdisordertherapist https://www.instagram.com/theeatingdisordernutritionist Nondiet fitness accounts: https://www.instagram.com/elenakunickird/ https://www.instagram.com/amysnellingpt/ https://www.instagram.com/sizeinclusiveyoga Body Image accounts: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/ https://www.instagram.com/mybodypositivehome/ https://www.instagram.com/bodyimagewithbri/ Sarah’s favourite YouTube yoga channels: https://www.youtube.com/@yogawithkassandra and https://www.youtube.com/@yogawithadriene Byron Katie’s method: https://thework.com/ and her examples on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=byron+katie The retreat Sarah’s always banging on about: https://www.heros-journey.co.uk/ LAD Episode mentions: Episode 107: Journaling Episodes 101-103: Intuitive Eating Series Episode 87: Highly Sensitive Person Episode 56: Food planning/logging Episode 57: Trauma and eating Sarah’s guided meditations: https://youtu.be/uhFEtY4Drs0?si=vrGgIDth0fQTLQgk https://youtu.be/4qRtno0UBjI?si=jGf3TKRI_PxXVIni https://youtu.be/HbiBvGoPnVA?si=2ww0kuYztUxuWEwo Journal with Sarah: https://youtu.be/MMr5IhwgBL4?si=TsnmizIpmKpNyPBJ Podcasts:

Second in a four-part Back to Basics Series, this episode looks at the question of how we develop disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image issues. What causes it to get so...well, disordered... for some people and not for others? https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (for beginners - starts January 29 2024): https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin

The first in a four-part series called: Back to Basics to explore the foundational concepts of disordered eating and eating disorders from the ground floor. We hear from so many people who weren't aware that their experiences had a name, or that other people are dealing with them, too. In this first session, we're looking at the question: Do I Have a Problem? Is what I'm dealing with considered a disorder? Is it binge eating? Restricting? Orthorexia? What if I'm just an emotional eater? isSomatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin Join the LAD Membership Connect with us! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com

Two annoucements! Join our mailing list if you want to be in the know about upcoming events in the UK this May 2024; and our next four episodes will be a Back To Basics Series. Now on to this week's episode...we're reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to the new one, but not in the mainstream fashion of toxic positivity or or New Year New Me crap. If you need to get away from that energy, this one's for you. It's a silly-ish one. Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (for beginners - starts January 29 2024): https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin

We believe that authenticity can have to do with our relationship with food. In this episode, we explore those intersections and tell personal stories abour our own experiences with authenticity and how that has impacted our behaviors with food. nottoonotSomatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (for beginners - starts January 29 2024): https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin