Kirsten Ackerman, MS, RD

Intuitive Bites Podcast

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Podcast by Kirsten Ackerman, MS, RD

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Kirsten Ackerman, MS, RD

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Mar 20, 2026

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Episodes

EP49 - A Conversation About Gentle Nutrition with Beth Summers and Brianna Campos 14.11.2019

For this episode I'm sharing an hour long recording that I did with Beth Summers (@be.truebalance) and Brianna Campos (@bodyimagewithbri) on gentle nutrition.

EP48 - Weight Loss Surgery and Intuitive Eating with Kaitlin Anderle 16.10.2019

In this episode, I'm chatting with Kaitlin Anderle (@reframeyourstory on Instagram)about her experience having weight loss surgery. We talk about the process of qualifying for the surgery (and how it failed her) and her journey after surgery. We also talk about finding intuitive eating after weight loss surgery.

EP47 - Navigating a Fatphobic Doctor's Visit with Ashley Seruya 01.10.2019

For this week's episode I'm talking with Ashley Seruya (@cozibae on Instagram) about navigating a fatphobic doctor's visit. We chat about the ways in which fatphobia and weight bias can show up in a medical appointment. We also talk about the need for training in medical programs on topics like weight stigma. Ashley M. Seruya is a virtual assistant, social work intern, and content creator speciali...

EP46 - Body Kindness with Rebecca Scritchfield 08.09.2019

For this week's episode, I'm chatting with Rebecca Scritchfield about her book Body Kindness. She goes into depth explaining this philosophy she created. You aren't going to want to miss this episode! Find Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccascritchfield and online at bodykindnessbook.com/start. You can also listen to Rebecca's podcast, Body Kindness.

EP45 - PCOS with Julie Duffy Dillon 18.08.2019

For this week's episode, I'm chatting with Julie Duffy Dillon about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. We talk about the stigma associated with this condition, the symptoms, and how dieting and restricting (AKA the most common treatment recommendation) impact the condition. For more resources from Julie, find her on Instagram @foodpeacedietitian or on her website Juliedillonrd.com and pcosandfoodpeace.c...

EP44 - Fat and Eating with Dani Adriana 10.08.2019

For this week's episode I'm talking with Dani Adriana (@iamdaniadriana on Instagram) about her recent Instagram post series: Fat and Eating. We talk about the stereotypes around eating in a larger body and how that impacts behavior and health. We also talked about eating disorders in people in larger bodies.

EP43 - Binge Eating Disorder with Jennifer McGurk 29.07.2019

For this week's episode, I'm chatting with Jennifer McGurk about binge eating disorder. We discuss what it is, what it isn't, how it is different from overeating and some other misconceptions around the disorder. You can find more from Jennifer on eatwithknowledge.com and pursuingprivatepractice.com and you can find her on Instagram @jennifermcgurkrdn.

EP42 - Lifestyle Changes with Anna Sweeney 21.07.2019

For this week's episode I'm talking with Anna Sweeney (@dietitiananna on Instagram). We talked about a recent post of Anna's about the concept of a "healthy lifestyle change" and how it is often rooted in diet culture. We also talked about what it takes to make a sustainable change.

EP41 - Fat Fertility with Nicola Salmon 14.07.2019

For this week's episode, I got to chat with Nicola Salmon from @fatpositivefertility on Instagram about fat fertility and some of the misconceptions around it.

EP40 - Body Image with Brianna Campos 19.06.2019

For this week's episode, Bri Campos is returning to the podcast to discuss body image! This is such a key piece of the work that is stepping away from diet culture. I'm excited to share this awesome conversation with you! You can find Bri on Instagram @bodyimagewithbri

EP39 - New Diets Are Repackaged Old Diets with Whitney Catalano 09.06.2019

For this week's episode I'm chatting with Whitney Catalano of @trustyourbodyproject on Instagram. We are talking about her viral tweet regarding how new fad diets are really just repackaged old diets and none of them work. You can also find her on her website trustyourbodyproject.com.

EP38 - The Role of Restriction in Binge Eating with Molly Bahr 03.06.2019

For this week's episode, I'm chatting with Molly Bahr of @mollybcounseling on Instagram. We are talking about the relationship between binge eating and restriction or deprivation. We talk about different types of deprivation and how to start healing from it.

EP37 - Fatphobia is a Social Justice Issue with Meredith Noble 19.05.2019

For episode 37, I'm chatting with Meredith Noble (@madeonagenerousplan from Instagram). We discuss the ways in which fatphobia shows up in our culture, the impact on people's lives, and ultimately how it is a social justice issue. You can find Meredith on generousplan.com, on Instagram @madeonagenerousplan or on Facebook at facebook.com/generousplan.

EP36 - How You Envision Your Future Body with Sonalee Rashatwar 01.05.2019

For Episode 36, I'm chatting with Sonalee Rashatwar, commonly known as @thefatsextherapist on Instagram. We are talking about whether you envision your future self in your current body and what the implications of this may be. Sonalee also has incredible insight into how you can shift your perception of your body. You can find more of what Sonalee has to offer on their website sonaleer.com.

EP35 - Reconnecting to Hunger and Fullness 21.04.2019

This week's episode is all about hunger and fullness cues: how to start reconnecting to them and how they can potentially be interrupted by variables like illness, medication, and chronic dieting.

EP34 - When Your "Healthy Lifestyle Change" is a Diet with Krista Murias 14.04.2019

For Episode 34, I'm chatting with Krista Murias (@kristamurias on Instagram) about the concept of a healthy lifestyle change and how it often becomes problematic in diet culture. The best place to find Krista's content in on her Instagram. You can also check out her website: kristamurias.com.

EP33 - The Eating Instinct with Virginia Sole-Smith 09.04.2019

For this week's episode I'm talking with Virginia Sole-Smith, author of The Eating Instinct: Food Culture, Body Image and Guilt in America. We dive into topics like the rampant nature of orthorexia in diet culture as well as making space for bariatric surgery patients in the food and body image healing community. To find more of Virginia's work, check out virginiasolesmith.com and find her on Inst...

EP32 - The Stigma of "Obesity" with Laila Shana'a 31.03.2019

For this week's episode, I'm chatting with Laila Shana'a of @flawednutrition. We are chatting about the term "obesity" and why it is so problematic (despite it's widespread use in our culture). Laila is also sharing some of her history and what led her to the Health at Every Size and Non-Diet community.

EP31 - Giving Up the Pursuit of Intentional Weight Loss with Rini Frey 17.03.2019

For episode 31, I'm chatting with Rini Frey from @ownitbabe on Instagram. We are talking all about giving up the pursuit of intentional weight loss. You can find more resources from Rini at ownitbabe.ca.

EP30 - How the Fear of Weight Gain is Messing Up Your Relationship to Food with Caroline Dooner 10.03.2019

For Episode 30, I'm chatting with Caroline Dooner (@thefuckitdiet on Instagram) about how the fear of weight gain can mess up your relationship to food. We also start to dig into how to start unpacking that on your journey. We also go back to the basics and discuss what a "relationship to food" even really is. You don't want to miss this episode! Make sure to check out more of Caroline Dooner's wo...

EP29 - Food Freedom Interview with Madison Surdyke 03.03.2019

For this episode, I was interviewed by Madison Surdyke of sunnythymes.com. You can find her on Instagram @sunnythymesblog. She asked me all about my journey to becoming a Non-Diet Dietitian and my own struggles with food and body. We also delved into the concept of food freedom and what that really looks like.

EP28 - A Shift Away From the Weight Centric Paradigm with Vincci Tsui 17.02.2019

For Episode 28, I'm chatting with Vincci Tsui about her experience shifting from a very weight centric role to her current work as a Non-Diet Dietitian. For more information on Vincci and to access the resources she has available, visit her website vinccitsui.com and find her on instagram @vinccird.

EP27 - Body Composition Manipulation in Athletes with Fiona Sutherland 10.02.2019

For Episode 27, I'm chatting with Fiona Sutherland about the harms of body composition manipulation expectation in athletes. To find more information about Fiona and the resources she has to offer, follow her on Instagram @themindfuldietitian and her website, http://www.themindfuldietitian.com.au.

EP26 - Diet Culture 101 with Christy Harrison 27.01.2019

For Episode 26, I'm talking with Christy Harrison who is a fellow non-diet Dietitian and the host of Food Psych Podcast. We are chatting about the basics of diet culture - what it is, how it came about and how you can start to disentangle yourself from it. This episode is a must listen! To find more on Christy, you can go to her website christyharrison.com. You can also find her on Instagram @chr1...

EP25 - Weight Stigma in Health Care and Eating Disorder Treatment with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani 21.01.2019

For episode 25, I'm talking with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani of the Gaudiani clinic (www.gaudianiclinic.com). We are chatting about eating disorder treatment, weight stigma in the health care industry, and how eating disorders can occur in bodies of all shapes and sizes. To find Dr. Gaudiani on Instagram, check out @gaudianiclinic.

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