Dietitians Unplugged Podcast

Aaron and Glenys tackle an oft-heard fear from many of their clients: "I'm afraid I'll never stop gaining weight!" Thanks to societal weight stigma, we understand why anyone would have this fear. And we know, both professionally and personally, that there are also real differences between smaller bodies and larger bodies, from movement to clothes shopping, from sweating to knee pain. In this episode, we offer our compassion for this fear and also some real-life solutions to some of the challenges of living bigger. Show notes: Undersummers Slip Shorts https://www.undersummers.com/  Other anti-chafing solutions: https://www.buzzfeed.com/nataliebrown/best-anti-chafing-products-save-your-thighs Coach Cinder Ernst offers Plus Size Knee Pain Solutions   More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com  

Aaron and Glenys welcome Kristina Bruce to the show to help our listeners challenge negative, unhelpful beliefs about themselves and their bodies. Kristina is a certified Integrative Life Coach, Body Acceptance Coach and Certified Body Trust® Provider and a strong advocate for Health at Every Size®. She employs Byron Katie's method, The Work, to help clients question beliefs that cause them stress and to help see those beliefs for what they are - thoughts, not reality. Kristina shared an important tool to help do this work and this episode will be pivotal for anyone hoping to get free from the negative beliefs they feel about their body. BONUS: Our sponsor, Ori, is offering FREE SHIPPING to our listeners until the end of August. Make sure you use this link: www.wearori.com/unplugged.   Visit Kristina Bruce at her website Kristina's Instagram Kristina's YouTube Channel   More about Glenys More about Aaron Get on this list to be the first to hear about HAES Care for Diabetes when it launches this fall!

We welcomed Jenna Hollenstein, MS, RDN, CDN, author of the book Eat to Love: A Mindful Guide to Transforming your Relationship with Food, Body, and Life, to the podcast to talk about her framework, which is based in Buddhism, for healing disordered eating. In this episode, she explains the six Paramitas (generosity, discipline, patience, exertion, meditation and wisdom) and how we can apply them in approaching intuitive eating. Her compassion-based framework asks us to see ourselves as a beloved other in learning how to listen to our inner wisdom and bring about sustainable, positive self-care. Show Notes: Find Jenna Hollenstein: www.eat2love.com Instagram @jennahollenstein Facebook Learn more about Aaron's Mens Body Trust Group Learn more about Glenys Dare to Not Diet Sign up for updates about the upcoming HAES Care for Diabetes Program  

Glenys and Aaron invite Meredith Noble of Made on a Generous Plan to the show to discuss a blog post she wrote a while back that our hosts love and refer to frequently. Meredith, a Certified Body Trust® Provider and coach who helps plus-size and fat-identifying people find food and body peace and fat liberation, wrote a poignant essay about how grieving the thin ideal is essential in our body acceptance journey. Glenys and Aaron have been sharing this article with clients for a long time so it was such a pleasure to have Meredith come on the show and take a deep dive into this work and what it looks like. Meredith also shared her number one tip for improving your body image. You won't want to miss this episode. Learn more about Meredith Noble Merideth's Essay - Body Acceptance Begins with Grieving the Thin Ideal Jeanne Courtney's Article that inspired this work Kate Harding's "The Fantasy of Being Thin" Learn more about Aaron's Mens Body Trust Group Learn more about Glenys Dare to Not Diet Sign up for update

Nike recently unveiled a new plus-size line of athletic clothing and with it, a plus-size mannequin on which to display the clothing. One journalist railed against this move as "promoting obesity." In this episode, Aaron and Glenys talk about the reaction to the mannequin, both good and bad, how promoting obesity is not actually "a thing", and the role that internalized weight stigma may have played in this reaction.  Show notes: We're not linking to the original article because it's bias AF, and you can google the Tanya Gold article. Instead, here are some great articles clapping back. Telegraph's Fatphobic Take On Nike's Plus-Size Mannequins Receives Backlash Nike’s plus-sized mannequins don’t ‘promote’ obesity – they reflect reality. Why on earth is that an issue? The Real Issue With Nike's Plus Size Mannequins Dances with Fat: Nike’s Plus Size Mannequins Uncover the Truth About Weight Stigma Study showing lower mortality in "overweight" category (referenced)   More about Glenys: www.daretonotdiet.com Mor

Aaron and Glenys have been watching TV and want to tell you all about it. Our hosts discuss the most recent TV shows that seem tailor-made for those of us craving fat-positive entertainment, specifically the TV shows Dietland (season 1 now streaming on Hulu) and Shrill (also on Hulu). They breakdown what worked, what didn't, what they liked, and what they're hoping for more of. They also discuss the return of The Biggest Loser, which seems to be co-opting the movement-of-the-moment, and a TV show they didn't watch, Insatiable, and why they won't be watching it in the future. The episode contains spoilers of both Dietland and Shrill! More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com  

Aaron and Glenys are excited to welcome to the podcast Jes Baker, author of the books Landwhale and Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls: A Handbook for Unapologetic Living. Jes Baker is a positive, progressive, and magnificently irreverent force to be reckoned with in the realm of self-love advocacy and mental health. She is internationally known for preaching the importance of body liberation, hard conversations, strong coffee, and even stronger language. Jes burst onto the body image scene when she created her own ads mocking Abercrombie & Fitch for discriminating against all body types - a move that landed her on the Today Show and garnered a loyal following for her raw, honest, and attitude-filled blog missives. In this fantastic episode, she tells us about her revelation that she hadn't been a fat child, turning insults into cool nicknames, and how talking about mental health can be healing.  Learn more about Jes Baker Read Jes' writing at The Militant Baker Check out Jes' books Landwhale and Things No

Glenys and Aaron welcome registered dietitian and eating disorder specialist Jennifer McGurk to the show to discuss the topic of emotional eating.  In this episode, we talk about the differences between emotional eating and binge eating, and also what they both have in common. While eating is almost always done with some sort of emotion, when does that become a problem, and when does emotional eating become a binge? We also talk about the importance of having many coping tools in your toolbox in addition to eating. We think you will love this episode that gets into the nitty gritty of the emotional side of eating! Find out more about Jennifer McGurk Pursuing Private Practice for Intuitive Eating (Affiliate link: a portion of purchases from this link will go to support the Dietitians Unplugged Podcast) Feel Fabulous About Food  For all of the above courses, Jennifer is offering a 20% off coupon for our listeners with this coupon code: MAKEITHAPPEN More about Glenys: www.daretonotdiet.com More about Aaron: www.

Aaron and Glenys were thrilled to talk to Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani of the Gaudiani Clinic in Denver, CO which provides in-person and telehealth care to people with current or a history of eating disorders. Dr. G is also the author of the book Sick Enough, a Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders. She talked to us about her journey to becoming a HAES-aligned doctor, and how she realized that HAES is the only ethical way to treat patients, especially those in larger bodies. She explains her "house on fire" analogy which helps those who struggle to understand that they are already sick enough with their eating disorder. We think everyone will benefit from listening to this podcast - patients and doctors alike. Gaudiani Clinic Sick Enough, a Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com  

Aaron and Glenys dive deep into the body with Tracy Brown, RDN, LD/N. Tracy is a somatic nutrition therapists who helps her clients reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies through the principles of Intuitive Eating. Glenys, Aaron and Tracy discuss the effects of trauma on the body, how "feeling fat" isn't really about body size at all, how the fight/flight/freeze reflex can keep us trapped in the diet cycle and how reconnecting with the body can help end the cycle. Bonus content: Witness Glenys' spectacular demo of how disconnection with the body can lead to total brain meltdown! Learn more about Tracy Brown, RDN Check out Tracy's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/tracybrownrd/ Here is a great blog post explaining the Window of Tolerance Sign up for updates for HAES Care for Diabetes More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com  

Aaron and Glenys discuss a talk they gave in they discussed the term "thin privilege" which was perceived to mean "thin shaming" by some members of the audience. But is mentioning thin privilege the same as thin-shaming? Is thin-shaming even a thing anyway? And what does it mean to have such a negative response to the concept of thin privilege? They discuss these questions and more in this episode! Melissa Fabello's Article on Skinny Shaming - https://www.self.com/story/skinny-shaming-is-not-the-same-as-fat-phobia   More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com  

Aaron and Glenys talk to Sunny Gold, a longtime health journalist and former magazine editor who is in recovery from binge eating disorder. She wrote a book for young women who binge eat, called Food: The Good Girl's Drug that came out in 2011. In this episode, she generously shares her story of a relapse back into her eating disorder after trying weight loss diets again, and what she learned from that experience about body acceptance. If you want to keep up with her, follow her on Instagram (at)sunnyseagold, where she shares about binge eating and body acceptance. Sunny Sea Gold can be found here and here More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com      

Aaron and Glenys answer a listener's question about how they address the health of very large clients. Is there a size limit to HAES, and do they still feel HAES is appropriate for even the largest bodies? Or is there a size at which they start recommending weight loss? Visit the ASDAH website to learn more about HAES More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com  

Aaron and Glenys tackle the topic of orthorexia. Orthorexia, while not an official eating disorder, describes the the obsessive behavior that some people develop in pursuing a "healthy" diet. Like any eating disorder, it can be complex and involve other mental health issues, such as anxiety disorders. And while most people don't have orthorexia, your hosts see more and more people showing up in their practices who are suffering from symptoms of orthorexia linked to years of chronic dieting - and it's not helping their health in any way.    Show notes: Read the blog that inspired this episode   Need help with diabetes management from a HAES perspective? Register now for HAES Care for Diabetes, starting in March!   More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com     

Is it Ample? Aaron and Glenys talk to Alissa Sobo, the creator of Ample, the first app that rates businesses specifically on their accessibility and inclusiveness towards marginalized bodies (fat, trans, people of color and more). In this episode, Alissa talks about her origin story of being fat-shamed at the doctor when she was pregnant and why she decided she needed to create a review site for people in marginalized bodies whose needs are just not being met. She also explains how this amazing resources works and how we can all help build on it. This is something all our listeners can help contribute to and we can't wait to introduce you to Ample! BONUS CONTENT: stay tuned to the very end to listen to our first bonus content!   Show notes:  Check out Ample  HAES Care for Diabetes starting soon - get on the mailing list!   More from Aaron  More from Glenys

It’s the new year and self-improvement is on the minds of many. For some, that translates to going on a diet and weight loss. Aaron and Glenys are here to tell you why that might not be such a great idea, and what you can do instead. They discuss the failure rate of weight loss diets, why the body’s biology and psychology fight weight loss, and how diet culture upholds body oppression. This rant will get you fired up for the year and ready to take on self-care from a place of true self-compassion. Show notes: 12 Reasons to Ditch the Diet Mentality on Huffington Post This is a great blog post by our last guest, Dr. Linda Baggett: 10 Reasons to Ditch Dieting in 2019 Aaron’s Men’s Body Trust Group starts January http://www.bvmrd.com/groups   Glenys’ HAES for Diabetes Group starts in March – get on the list for updates straight to your inbox https://www.bodykindnessbook.com/haescarefordiabetes   More about Aaron http://www.bvmrd.com/ More about Glenys https://daretonotdiet.wordpress.com/  

Aaron and Glenys get to the topic you’ve all been waiting for: SEX. More specifically, sex and body image. In this episode, they speak to Dr. Linda Baggett, a licensed psychologist with a Ph.D. in counseling psychology and an expert in the intersections of gender, body image, sexuality, and trauma. They discuss all things sex and body image: the embarrassment many feel of being seen naked, the cult of secrecy around female genitals, the role of patriarchy in sexual relations, how sexual orientation intersects with body image, and so much more. Linda currently is part of a group practice called Thrive Psychology where she helps people learn to have healthy, pleasurable relationships with themselves, others, and their bodies, overcoming weight stigma, trauma, and repressive sexual and gender norms. She provides online therapy to residents of California.          Thrive Psychology https://mythrivepsychology.com Men’s Body Trust Group starts January http://www.bvmrd.com/groups HAES for Diabetes starts in March ht

In this episode, Aaron and Glenys interviewed two leaders in the Binge Eating Disorder (BED) and Health at Every Size® community, Amy Pershing and Chevese Turner to discuss their new book Binge Eating Disorder: A Journey to Recovery and Beyond. They discuss the book and share valuable insights into the treatment and recovery from BED.  These two people have so much wisdom and this is a must listen for any clinician or individual who wants to know more about the treatment of BED.   Binge Eating Disorder: A Journey to Recovery and Beyond website www.bedrecovery.com Amazon link to buy the book NEDA Website www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Amy Pershing's Bodywise Program www.thebodywiseprogram.com More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com

Aaron and Glenys talk to journalist Virginia Sole-Smith, author of The Eating Instinct: Food Culture, Body Image and Guilt in America. Her work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Harper’s, Elle and many other publications. She’s also a contributing editor with Parents Magazine and co-host of the Comfort Food Podcast. The Eating Instinct begins with the story of how Virginia’s daughter lost the ability to eat by mouth and then delves deep into a profound exploration of how food and diet culture make eating so difficult for so many of us. You will not want to miss this episode (and we recommend the book highly too!). Show notes: Find Virginia on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and at virginiasolesmith.com The Eating Instinct is available for pre-order now Check out Virginia’s Comfort Food Podcast More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com

Aaron and Glenys get together to talk about the sensation and then backlash of Tess Holiday of Cosmo; SELF magazine’s recent evolution toward Health at Every Size; how we help our clients define “health” for themselves; and what being a non-diet dietitian means to us.   Show notes: Why Piers Morgan sucks SELF Magazine’s Weight Issue (HAES friendly) More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com