No Wellness Wankery

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 wit...

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...

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 ca...

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?...

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...

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 perfec...

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 suf...

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...

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, bo...

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...

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 exer...

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...

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 anx...

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 s...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 s...

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 thi...

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 mind less 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, chec...

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 angr...

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 t...

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 t...