Diet Culture Dropout

In this solo episode of Diet Culture Dropout, we explore the social determinants of health and highlight the multifaceted factors that contribute to an individual's well-being. Starting with an inspirational quote about not judging people based on appearances, the discussion delves into the various components that impact health, which include individual behaviors (36%), physical environment (7...

In this episode of Diet Culture Dropout, we welcome Renee Little, a dietitian from Calgary. The discussion revolves around the intersections of ADHD and diet culture, exploring challenges such as managing nausea, low appetite, and executive functioning issues associated with ADHD medications. Renee shares practical tips like using pre-packaged foods, liquid meals, and visual cues for meal planning...

Happy Birthday to me! This year is 35. It feels like a big one for some reason. I did some reflecting about things I have learned so far. Most was not at all taught within the walls of education. Take what you need and leave what you do not. With gratitude, Atheana

In this episode of Diet Culture Dropout, I interviews Sharon Swampy, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator hailing from Alberta, Calgary. With a mixed Cree and Mexican heritage, Sharon discusses her journey into dietetics and diabetes education, particularly focusing on working within First Nations communities. Delving into personal experiences with diet culture from a young age a...

The Truth About Carbs: Debunking Diet Culture Myths This episode explores and dispels common myths surrounding carbohydrates, addressing their essential role in our diet. I review the three types of carbohydrates - fiber, starch, and sugar - and explains their functions, food sources, and benefits. The conversation highlights how carbohydrates serve as the body's main fuel source, their import...

This episode features Kira Onesko Jones, a non-diet personal trainer from Kenora, Ontario, who discusses the pervasive issues of disordered eating and toxic fitness culture within the fitness industry. Kira, alongside Atheana, delves into the alarming statistics revealing the high percentage of fitness professionals struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders. She shares her journey int...

Improving Body Image Through Clothing Choices In this episode I welcome guests Jennifer Neal and Rebecca Rowe to explore the impact of well-fitting clothes on body image. Jennifer, a dietitian and intuitive eating counselor, and Rebecca, a fashion designer and stylist, discuss their journeys to anti-diet and body-respectful practices. We delve into how clothing impacts body image, the dangers of d...

In this episode Dr. Jen Salib Huber a Canadian naturopathic doctor and registered dietitian discuss thriving through menopause while untangling from diet culture. Dr. Huber shares her journey into focusing on hormone health and menopause, having gone through early menopause herself, and how it propelled her towards exploring and advocating for intuitive eating. They discuss the commonality of diso...

In this solo podcast, the Atheana dives into the topic of hunger. Exploring what this body cue is all about. Connecting with individual hunger signals, which seems daunting for many people. What is covered: She discusses how diet culture tends to demonize hunger, causing people to employ various mechanisms to suppress or avoid it. Explores the different ways people experience hunger from stomach r...

Joined today with Lindsay Miedama exploring the sense of safety eating disorders bring to people. She is a therapist who specializes in eating disorders. Eating disorder behaviours serve many roles for people. Each very unique to the individual. They can feel very safe and comforting especially in times of stress, challenges or uncertainty. Tune in to hear our full conversation about: The differen...

In the world of diet culture conversations, a particular perspective has been underrepresented is the Indigenous viewpoint. Joined today on the podcast is Deyowidron’t. A Haudenosaunee woman from Six Nations of the Grand River. Sharing her knowledgeable on the perspective of Indigenous foods and diet culture. The conversation covers: The cultural importance of food for Indigenous communities Deyow...

A lot of people who engage in dieting fall into two cycles pretty hard. A binge eating cycle which involves lots of guilt, shame and morality towards food. Or a restriction cycle that is all about control, willpower and following rules to keep you "in control." This episode explores the two cycles and the outcomes and intentions behind both. It also provides a third way to relate with fo...

Joined today with Dana Etherington a mental health Occupational Therapist. Today we are exploring how parents can support their teen in improving their body image. Here is what we discuss in this episode: Dana explains what a mental health Occupational Therapist is. Explore how body image is unique for teens these days. Understand some ways parents may be able to understand if their teen is strugg...

How Has Dieting Interfered with Your Life? Join Atheana as she explores the not so bragged or talked about outcomes of dieting. The aftermath that is very real for anyone that engages in dieting or "lifestyle interventions." We will be zooming way out and looking at how it has impacted health physically, socially, psychologically and behaviourally. If you are having any ambivalence aroun...

Postpartum is a time when self-care is needed at an all time high. But the feasibility, capacity, lack of energy and demands of the new tiny human make it difficult. Tune in to this week’s podcast episode where I share what worked for me. I dive into my three very unique postpartum experiences and explore what self-care looked like at each stage in this motherhood journey.   ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Diet Cul...

Upsizing a wardrobe for most comes with a lot of feelings of grief, body shame and frustration. Because our society has made it this big taboo that any body that changes is a major problem. Today I am joined with an east coaster Amanda Hanson who is a Feminist Style Coach. She helps people build an intentional and sustainable wardrobe that supports how they want to feel, that fits the current body...

Today I am joined with Kyla Balderson a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist having an important conversation around mom guilt, shame and self-care. Here is what this episode is about: Unpack the difference between mom guilt and shame. Explore what contributes to this systemically and individually for mom's. Discuss how common it is for women postpartum. Review how these feelings are d...

Joined again for a second time with Ange Defosse (my older sister) and we are talking about food waste when feeding kids. Here is what we talk about in this episode: Ange starts us off by sharing her personal experience of feeding her young boys and trying to raise intuitive eaters. Shares some ways we can work at managing food waste when feeding ourselves or families. Explore how we can include o...

Joined today with Jessica Trainor a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in trauma, eating disorders and body image. Talking today about trauma and how it may show up when working on your relationships to food and body. Here is what we cover: Start by defining trauma and the different categories of it (big T and little T) Review how common it is within the area of disordered eating and body...

In this solo episode I review what the Division of Responsibilities are for both parents and children. This framework was developed by Ellyn Satter and is foundational when working with families to feed children. The feeding relationship can thrive when both the caregiver and child are working within their roles. Many times there are inbalnces which tip the feeding relationship. Tune in to learn m...

Today's episode is a deep dive into the intersections of emotion regulation and disordered eating. Joined with Erin McGuinty a Social Worker and Psychotherapist from Ottawa. A big aspect to disordered eating recovery is learning to regulate your emotions. Emotions are a big part of our human experience. Not everyone is taught at a young age about how to regulate their emotions effectively. So...

Join me while I discuss all the aspects around using pressure at the table with your kid. This is a very common strategy parents use (with best intentions) but it usually backfires and only works temporarily. Tune in to learn more about what to do instead. Listen to the full episode to learn how you can: Identify if you are using pressure Understand the types of pressure Review the outcomes of it...

Today I am taking an environmental spin on the podcast. Talking with Ange Defosse who is the owner of Harlowe Green about reducing carbon footprint with our lunch choices. She is an environmentalist, low waste advocate and my older sister. Here is what we discuss: Start by defining what a carbon footprint or carbon budget is? Explore the many ways our carbon footprints have gotten larger. Discuss...

Joined with Julie Gerber a Social Worker, Empowered Body Mentor and Consciousness Coach. Today we are chatting about inner critic work. A much needed area many people likely need support around. The dialogue within our mind is one of the longest relationships we have in our lives. Here is what we discuss in this podcast episode: Explore what an inner critic is and the common two narratives most pe...

Today I am joined with Leslie Schilling who is a Registered Dietitian and book author. We are exploring how diet culture comes up in places of worship. Growing largely is this purity culture in faith based communities or church brands as Leslie calls it. We explore various elements to yet another way people can be upholding and mislead by diet culture. Here is what we discuss: Leslie shares variou...