Hangry Thoughts

Abbey answers a common question she receives from her audience, "what's your story?". In today's episode, Abbey takes us back to her days as a senior in high school running club track, through college, and to present day. She discusses the ways her identity as "the athlete" turned into the "healthy friend", how eating "for health" turned into competing in bodybuilding, and when she began to recove...

Abbey is joined by Sam Pockele on today's episode! Tune in as we bounce around topics, including but not limited to: intersectional care within mental health and disordered eating, the trad wife aesthetic, "clean eating", the different ways neurodivergence can look/ be, shame resilience, and more. The concept of intersectionality describes the ways in which systems of inequality based on...

On today's episode of Hangry Thoughts, Abbey is joined by Nicola Salmon. Nicola (she/her) is the leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support, bringing a unique fat-positive perspective to her work as a fertility coach and author of the groundbreaking book “ Fat and Fertile ". She is a prominent figure in the world of fat activism, using her platform and expertise to challenge the weight...

 If you've spent any time on social media, you've probably heard the wellness gurus shouting "these foods are banned in countries outside the U.S!". Lately, more people are discussing chlorinated chicken and if it's safe for humans to consume. In this episode, Abbey shares the research on chlorinated chicken, why it's banned in the UK, and why foods may be "banned".  Work with Abbey 1-on...

The desire to seek weight loss is common in our society, for a multitude of reasons. For many, it’s a form of protection from anti-fat bias. We will discuss the importance of harm reduction in weight loss attempts, while working towards body liberation. In this episode, Abbey discusses why fat isn't a moral failure, diet pills to avoid, reducing harm with Ozempic, the oppressive systems that exist...

Stefanie Michele (she/her) joins Abbey on this week's episode! Stefanie shares her struggles with disordered eating for 20+ years and her decision to challenge diet culture and heal her relationship with food/ body image on her 40th birthday. We discuss how scary stepping out of diet culture can feel, recovering from eating disorders, and the frustration of feeling like "nothing is working". Stefa...

Ashantis Jones (she/they), MEd, QMHP, CPT joins Abbey on today's episode! We talk about the oppressive systems embedded in diet and fitness culture that perpetuate eating disorders, desire for weight loss, and negative body image. Ashantis shares how taking intersectional approach can help not only meet clients where they are at, but help them to reach their goals without guilt or shame. Tune into...

Lindley Ashline's (she/her) body liberation photography is revolutionizing the way we see bodies in media and stock photos. Lindley is changing the way we see fat and other marginalized bodies. She rejects the concept that fat people are only beautiful when their bodies look as close as possible to thin people's. Lindley fights weight stigma by giving fat people space and a safe place to explore h...

Are you neurodivergent and struggle with food and eating? In this episode, Abbey breaks down each of the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating and adapts them to be more applicable for the neurodivergent person. Neurodivergence includes but is not limited to: ASD, ADHD, OCD, and more. As someone with ADHD and has struggled with eating disorders, Abbey understands many of the ways food can be difficult...

Health "experts" are sharing viral videos and tips that are incorrect and harmful surrounding the relationship between health and weight. In today's episode, we discuss why the "obesity epidemic" is likely not what you think it is. Abbey speaks about the BMI scale, weight stigma, anti-fat bias, and (of course) diet culture. ' Episode 4: BMI Is Bizarre and Icky HAES Approach More about Abbey Work w...

Do you struggle with negative body image or body dissatisfaction? Have you ever started your day feeling neutral or positive with your body image, but then suddenly it's like a switch flipped and you feel negative or uncomfortable in your body? In this episode, Abbey covers all the ways our experiences affect and impact body image. We talk about the differences between body positivity, neutra...

If you have ever felt like the exception or said, "If I stop dieting I'm going to lose all of my control" then this episode is for you. In today's episode, Abbey shares practical tips and experiences on how to overcome the fear of weight gain (in recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or dieting). We challenge fatphobia, become curious with thoughts/feelings, and begin to shift our m...

If you have the New Years Scaries, you are not alone. It's 2024 and Abbey is feeling the pressures of new year resolutions. If you consider yourself a perfectionist and feel stuck in the loop of beating yourself up or always feeling like a failure, this episode is for you. Abbey shares her own experiences with perfectionism in school and sports. We discuss how this arises within desires for weight...

How do I find my set point weight? Can I change my set point weight? Can I diet to get to my set point weight? In this episode, Abbey answers all of these questions, and then some. We discuss how to determine if you are above/ below, what it is, and ways to get curious about reframing your relationship with size, weight, and shape. Work with Abbey: https://www.abbeyroberts-rd.com/

You may be feeling this if you’re new to the health at every size, weight neutral, intuitive eating space. Or maybe you’ve been following fat positive content creators and working with an non-diet dietitan for years. You’re quiet confident and understand why diets don’t work. But, despite that, you still feel like you want to try one more diet. You can’t figure out why. This is a conversation I of...

Today's episode answers a common question Abbey receives from clients. Abbey discusses the third principle of intuitive eating, Making Peace with Food, and giving yourself unconditional permission to eat. She shares the different foods we include in our diet and how to stop labeling food as 'good' or 'bad'. If you feel worried about bingeing or are anxious surrounding off-limit foods, this episode...

Grab your snack of choice and buckle up, because this weeks episode brings the hanger. Abbey digs into the book Die Fat or Get Tough  - "blunt tips for how people can think like a fit person to finally lose weight and get healthy". We get a glimpse in author Steve Siebold's background and if he is qualified to write a book on health, wellness, and nutrition. Abbey covers the author's "5...

Being around family and friends during the holidays means experiences with food are inevitable. It may also mean opening yourself up to food, weight, diet, and body talk. Figuring out how to deal with or address comments - whether directed at what you are or are not eating, pushing food at you, your body, weight, or general diet talk - can help you get through the day with less stress and anxiety....

This episode is for those who struggle with their relationship with food and body image, and feel this is exacerbated during the holidays. Abbey shares her own experiences and lets you in on the conversations and tips she shares with clients. The good news: the holidays CAN be a positive time with food and body image. You can enjoy all the food you want You can eat according to how your body feels...

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what about a glass of apple cider vinegar? As home remedies go, apple cider vinegar is fairly well-known — with supposed benefits ranging from increased energy to improvement of chronic health conditions. Fans of ACV have made wide claims of its benefits including: it soothes a sore throat, decreases cholesterol, stops dandruff, and kick starts fa...

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, there’s a pretty solid chance you’ve been told “all that matters is if you burn more calories than you consume". Theoretically, it makes sense you would lose weight if you’re calories in is lower than your calories out. So what’s the issue here? In today's episode, Abbey brings you the facts on the Calories In vs Calories Out equation, brings you back to her da...

What’s the greatest paradox about the fitness industry? Movement is meant to promote well-being and longevity, and yet the fitness industry actively encourages quick fixes, rigid plans, and comparisons. Similar to diet culture, the fitness industry is a business. It needs a problem to solve. In this episode, Abbey uncovers all the ways the fitness industry gets it wrong when it comes to "health pr...

Have you ever had the experience of eating because you’re bored? You’re not exactly hungry, but food sounds like the only interesting thing? I think most of us can relate! Abbey shares personal experiences and describes the differences between emotional and binge eating. If you have ever felt guilt or shame surrounding emotional or binge eating, this episode is for you.  TW: talk of disordere...

Ever wonder, "this equation makes no forking sense?!". Same. Where did BMI come from and why do we use it to measure how "healthy" a person is? Is BMI a valid tool? How else can we measure a person's health? Abbey gets hangry on this episode and brings you the facts on BMI, how bizarre it truly is, and uncovers its racist past.   Citations: Phelan SM, Burgess DJ, Yeazel MW, Hellerstedt WL, Gr...

Do you feel addicted to sugar? Is sugar really as addictive as drugs? How do I stop binging on sugar? We cover it all in this episode. Uncover the facts on sugar addiction with Abbey as she summarizes the research and applies it to everyday life. Follow Abbey on Instagram and Tiktok: @fork.diet.culture Learn more about Abbey or find support here: https://www.abbeyroberts-rd.com Citations: Ahmed SH...