Beyond Intuitive Eating - Total Confidence with Food, Body, and Life

The most common fear of releasing diet culture and ending the madness around food is what will happen to my weight?! Fear is a built in response to the unknown and if we've been dieting most of our lives to maintain or lose weight, it makes sense that we would be afraid of changes if we loosen our grip. In this episode we navigate 3 steps for releasing this common fear, and embracing a new jo...

We're exposing the “war on childhood obesity” with Dr. Elizabeth Rathbun,' an esteemed clinical psychologist and certified intuitive eating counselor.  In this deep and enlightening conversation we delve into the contentious topic of childhood obesity, challenging traditional perceptions and the stigma surrounding body weight. Dr. Rathbun shares her expert insights on why the 'war o...

Discover what the 5 stages of becoming an Intuitive Eater are and why you should know about them. Beth elucidates the often difficult exploration stage, where one tackles the emotional challenge of feeling out of control with food and the temptation to view the body as a faulty machine. Find out how deep thought and somatic work, along with the support of weight-neutral healthcare providers, can t...

Use the body, not the mind, to achieve food freedom and body acceptance. Want to know how?  In this episode we explore how our emotions impact our physical well-being and why our bodies are crucial in processing and regulating emotional states. Beth shares invaluable insights into the role of the nervous system in resisting change, advocating for an embodied approach to transform our relationship...

Discover how Heather went from complete burnout with all things exercise and restrictive eating to complete and total liberation.  She learned how to ditch the scale, embrace body trust, and create a positive impact on her family—especially teaching her young daughter to foster a healthy relationship with food. Beth reflects on the pervasive impacts of pursuing an unrealistic body ideal, highlight...

Could one powerful mantra revolutionize your relationship with food and your body? With a focus on self-compassion and validation, Beth introduces the unlikely mantra  as a tool to shift the inner dialogue and cultivate a sense of compassion for oneself and others. Through personal anecdotes and actionable steps, Beth explores the transformative impact of this mantra and how it can lead to self-ac...

If you've ever had a hard time explaining intuitive eating or the non-diet approach to the men in your life, this show is for you. In an interview with Jeff Ash, we explore this question from the male perspective. So whether your partner doesn't quite understand intuitive eating or it doesn't feel like they are fully supportive, you'll gain some insight by listening in so you c...

In episode 17 of Beyond Intuitive Eating, host Beth Basham delves into the intricate dance between food freedom and nutritional sensibility. Titled 'When Nutrition Matters on the Food Freedom Journey,' the episode offers listeners practical insights into balancing the intuitive eating principles with individual dietary needs. Beth, a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating co...

If you've ever struggled with negative thoughts about your body or food, or if you're just curious about journaling as a tool for inner transformation, this episode is for you. We're going to explore the powerful tool of journaling and how it can help us develop gratitude, trust our intuition, and ultimately find freedom in the way we eat and live. Joining us is Tammy Lantz, a seaso...

In this thought-provoking discussion, we unpack the myths surrounding the dieting cycle and its detrimental impact on our body's set point of weight. Beth delves into the deep roots of diet culture, with its links to racism and discrimination, and sheds light on the historical and cultural forces that have shaped our current food environment. Discover why conventional strategies like medicati...

If you're ready to go from body hatred to body acceptance and love, this FREE meditation is for you. In this episode I am gifting my listeners with a powerful meditation to help you move the negative emotions you've been having about your body so you can experience liberation, love, and acceptance from the inside.  My coaching program, Peace with Food & Soul has officially been RELAU...

You've decided to shift how you approach health and your body, but your bestie is still OBSESSED with diet talk, the pursuit of weight loss, and changing her body. While you understand her, you're no longer in the same place but you want to continue being her friend. How do you cope when diet talk comes up? I reveal some powerful ways to maintain your relationship with her while also ten...

If you don't like the truth, don't listen to this episode. But if you want some truth that also has the ability to set you FREE on this journey of total food and body confidence, then tune in. I plan to reveal the thing that health care professionals and marketers DON'T want to tell you because, well, it doesn't sell very well.  You deserve to know and I share it here.  CONNECT...

What thoughts go through your head when you look at yourself naked in the mirror? The truth is, most women are either riddled with negative thoughts about how their body “should” be smaller, more toned, less flabby, have less cellulite, or fewer age spots. When I survey how women feel about their bodies the most common words I hear are disappointed, disgusted, and ashamed. It’s no wonder so many o...

Do you desire to “fix” or shrink your body as a means to feeling better, more confident, and healthier? There is an entire industry dedicated to exploiting that desire for profit-- it's called diet culture. But, here’s the thing, regardless if the eating plan, exercise plan, or pill works, very few people are actually willing to look under the surface and explore exactly what drives the obses...

There is NOTHING worse than attending an event this holiday season only to overhear comments about your body or other people's bodies… “Oh honey it looks like you’ve put some weight on this year!” or “Have you seen your Uncle John, he’s getting pretty big, he must not be taking good care of himself.”  While all of your well-intentioned family and friends mean no harm by making such comments,...

Do you feel unsafe or out-of-control with holiday foods? This time of year is  celebrated with more foods that might be viewed as highly delicious but has also been labeled as "forbidden" leading us to feel out-of-control with these fancy dishes. This is the second episode of a 3-part podcast series designed to help you navigate the holidays with more peace as you encounter triggering si...

The holidays are right around the corner and our exposure to diet talk with friends and family is likely to increase with more holiday gatherings and parties. This time of year is also celebrated with more foods that might be viewed as highly delicious but has also been labeled as "forbidden" leading us to feel unsafe or out-of-control with these fancy foods. This 3-part podcast series w...

This is an impromptu bonus episode I provided to my Facebook community in response to some concerns about how to deal with all the extra sugar in the house around Halloween. The audio comes from a live recording so might feel a bit different than my other episodes but I promise the information is just as juicy! If you're feeling a bit anxious or out-of-control with candy or are concerned abou...

The diet industry has over simplified what actually causes the body to gain or lose weight and you deserve to know the TRUTH about how your body's weight may change as you make changes to your food, exercise routine, etc. I explore this topic from a completely weight neutral perspective, but honor your deepest desires when it comes to changing your body. Tune in to gain perspective and get co...

Are you curious what the ONE most essential skill for aspiring intuitive eaters could be? In this episode I plan to reveal this to you and explain exactly how to apply this to your journey.  CONNECT MORE WITH BETH! Loving the podcast? You are not alone! If you’re like most women, this podcast will kick off your journey and give you valuable insights, but you’ll probably find yourself wanting even...

If there is one thing that holds women back from rejecting diet culture and embracing the path to food freedom using the intuitive eating framework, it’s an intense and deeply rooted fear of what will happen to their bodies if they do so.  In this show, we're going to explore WHY this is and how to overcome this fear. In short, food freedom AND optimal health are completely possible, let me e...

Do you consider yourself an emotional eater? And is this a problem for you? If so, you'll want to tune into this episode. Beth shares new perspective on emotional eating and how to shift it fast.  Resources mentioned: www.heartmath.org CONNECT MORE WITH BETH! Loving the podcast? You are not alone! If you’re like most women, this podcast will kick off your journey and give you valuable insight...

How do you know it’s time to get off the yo-yo diet and weight cycling rollercoaster and look at food and your body through a new lens? Let's explore 3 tell-tale signs that you may have hit diet rock bottom and might be ready for a new approach and exactly HOW to begin shifting this.  CONNECT MORE WITH BETH! Loving the podcast? You are not alone! If you’re like most women, this podcast will k...

Beth shares why she started the podcast and what she has in store for the listener. You learn why the podcast is named BEYOND intuitive eating and discover the beliefs and foundations that set Beth apart from other dietitians and intuitive eating counselors. Get ready to wake up in the morning loving the skin you're in and approaching food in a brand new and liberating way with this podcast. ...