January brings a tidal wave of diet culture noise, but today Elizabeth is tackling one of the most common fears about intuitive eating: Does letting go of dieting mean you’re giving up or letting yourself go? Spoiler alert: Absolutely not!

In this episode, Elizabeth breaks down this misconception and offers actionable insights on how intuitive eating is actually a transformative act of self-care, not surrender.

If you are interested in intuitive eating, you are invited to Elizabeth’s Free 5-Day Challenge: Discover Intuitive Eating (Starts January 13th!) https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/5day-challenge-25

In this episode:

• What intuitive eating really is and how it helps you build trust with your body.
• Why dieting often leads to feeling out of control around food.
• The powerful analogy that shows intuitive eating isn’t about “letting yourself go.”
• The overlooked harms of dieting, including weight cycling and negative body image.
• How intuitive eating promotes whole health—physical, mental, and emotional.
• The evidence-based benefits of intuitive eating and why it’s so much more than “eating whatever you want.”

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

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Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

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Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

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Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

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“We are better when we know better.”

In this episode, Dr. Lisa Folden, a North Carolina Licensed Physical Therapist, NASM Certified Behavior Change Specialist, and Anti-Diet Health and Body Image Coach joins the podcast.. Dr. Folden shares her journey of embracing a weight-neutral, Health at Every Size approach and the importance of accessible healthcare for people of all sizes. From her Charlotte-based practice, Healthy Fit Physical Therapy and Wellness Consultants, she works to dismantle toxic diet culture and support clients through intuitive eating, joyful movement, and body acceptance.

Dr. Folden dives into her transformation from promoting traditional weight loss to becoming a dedicated advocate for weight-inclusive care. Her work emphasizes the value and dignity of all bodies.

It’s time to change our mindset!

In this episode:

• Dr. Folden’s journey to weight-neutral and trauma-informed care
• Embracing Health at Every Size
• Dismantling toxic diet culture and the Anti-Fat Bias
• The role of anti-fat bias in healthcare and everyday life
• Importance of accessibility and comfort in healthcare spaces
• How to address internalized beliefs about body image and diet culture
• Empowering people of all sizes to live without shame and societal pressure
• The healing impact of advocating for inclusivity in community spaces
• Movement as joyful and accessible, rather than rigid exercise routines

Resources Mentioned:

Books:

• Health at Every Size by Dr. Linda Bacon
• Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings

Dr. Folden’s Website: https://www.healthyphit.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyphit/

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

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The holidays are a time for celebration, reflection, and connection, and this episode is packed with stories, laughs, and heartwarming traditions! Join us as we share our cherished family rituals and quirky customs from around the world.

We explore the beauty of creating meaningful moments, the role food plays in our celebrations, and how holiday traditions can also support our well-being. From stockings filled to the brim, to yellow underwear for New Year’s luck, and even the occasional cookie confession, this lighthearted episode is a festive boost for your spirit.

In this episode:

• Unique holiday traditions from the U.S. and Venezuela, including stockings, fireworks, and food.
• Our favorite Christmas cookies (and Maria’s not-so-cookie-loving perspective!).
• New Year’s Eve customs, from eating grapes at midnight to wishing for travel with empty luggage.
• Acts of giving and gratitude that bring joy and support mental wellness during the holidays.
• Finding peace and connection through meaningful moments, like meditating by the Christmas tree.
• Redesigning traditions to align with your values and create less stress during the season.

This episode is a reminder to embrace traditions that bring you joy and to let go of the pressures to meet unrealistic holiday expectations. Whether it’s baking, connecting with loved ones, or simply sitting by the tree, there’s no wrong way to celebrate!

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Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/