Food Is Food

In this episode, psychologist Glenn Mackintosh unpacks the myths surrounding BMI, discusses the impact of weight stigma, and explores compassionate ways to foster body acceptance and health beyond numbers. Discover practical insights for both health professionals and individuals seeking a healthier relationship with their bodies. Episodes drop every Thursday.  What You’ll Learn: The origins and fl...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become one of the most talked-about topics in nutrition, but how much of what we hear online is actually supported by evidence? In this episode, Talia is joined by Registered Dietitian Maeve Hanan to chat about the growing fear around UPFs and explore what the research really tells us. Together, they discuss how foods are classified, why processing does not determ...

In this episode, Talia Cecchele breaks down what intuitive eating truly is, dispelling common myths and exploring its core principles. Whether you're recovering from disordered eating or looking to foster a healthier relationship with food, this episode provides clear guidance on how to approach intuitive eating at different stages of your journey. Episodes drop every Thursday.  What You’ll L...

GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but are they appropriate to use in the context of healing relationship with food and long-term wellbeing? In this episode of Food is Food , Talia is joined by eating disorder dietitian Aoife McMahon for a compassionate, nuanced conversation about GLP-1 medications, weight stigma and food noise. Together, they chat about how GLP-1 medications work, why th...

Are supplements really necessary — or is the wellness industry overselling them? In this episode of Food is Food , Talia is joined by registered dietitian and author Josie Porter to chat about some of the most popular supplements trending online right now, including creatine, magnesium, electrolytes, collagen, probiotics, NMNs, CoQ10, and omega-3s. Together, they explore what the research actually...

In this episode of Food is Food , Talia sits down with sports nutritionist & disordered eating dietitian Elle Kelly to chat about hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), RED-S, low energy availability, and the impact of under-fuelling on the body.  They discuss why losing your period can happen at any body size, the role of carbohydrates and energy distribution in recovery, and why getting your period b...

In this episode of Food is Food, Talia breaks down one of the most important studies in eating disorder research — the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, led by Ancel Keys in 1944. This is one of Talia's favourite topics to discuss in clinic, and she gets vulnerable about a major gap in her own knowledge: the fourth phase of the study, which most clinicians don't talk about.  From the phys...

In this episode, Talia is joined by Dr Nicky Keay to explore the often overlooked consequences of under-eating and over-exercise on hormones and bone health. Together, they unpack how low energy availability can disrupt the menstrual cycle, reduce estrogen and impact bone health. They also discuss DEXA scans, osteoporosis, HRT and REDS. What You’ll Learn: The hormonal consequences of under-fuellin...

Digestive symptoms are one of the most common — and misunderstood — experiences in eating disorder recovery. In this episode, Talia is joined by eating disorder dietitian Marci Evans to unpack the complex relationship between restrictive eating, IBS symptoms, the nervous system, and gut health. This episode is for anyone navigating bloating, constipation, gastroparesis, IBS symptoms, or digestive...

In this episode of Food is Food, Talia clarifies the differences between disordered eating and eating disorders, emphasising the importance of recognising signs and seeking support. It explores the spectrum of eating behaviors, diagnostic criteria, and factors contributing to eating disorders, providing valuable insights for anyone concerned about their relationship with food. Episodes drop every...

In this episode of Food is Food , we explore the complex and often misunderstood concept of being “sick enough” in the context of eating disorders and undereating. What You’ll Learn: How diet culture, medical gaslighting, and internalised beliefs keep people stuck The truth about “feeling fine” while undernourished (and why it’s misleading) Why your metabolism isn’t broken The biological reality o...

In this episode of Food is Food, Talia and Shane Jeffrey explore the RAVES Eating Model — a compassionate, flexible framework designed to support a more peaceful and nourishing relationship with food. What You’ll Learn: What the RAVES Eating Model is and how each principle supports recovery Why regularity and adequacy form the foundation of nutritional wellbeing The role of variety, social eating,...

In this episode of Food is Food, Talia shares about her own relationship with food and how she unexpectedly found her path as an eating disorder dietitian. She talks about: The early influences on her relationship with food, including a brief experience with disordered eating How her career evolved from a desire to work as a sports dietitian to working in eating disorders The personal and professi...

Are you frustrated by the amount of nutrition misinformation that you hear?  Me too.  I'm Talia Cecchele, specialist eating disorder and disordered eating dietitian and founder of the TCN clinic. I support people to overcome food rules, stop restrictive dieting and stop feeling so out of control with food and eating. In this podcast, I really want to bring nuance to the conversations that we...