Nutrition By Kiah

In this episode, Kiah and Meg chat with Serena Nangia about: Serena's journey in founding The Body Activists How fatphobia (anti-fat bias) and weight discrimination cause harm, and their link to increasing the risk of developing an eating disorder Media awareness and how to navigate harmful advice around food or bodies Navigating the healthcare system and having difficult conversations with h...

Do you find yourself compulsively checking the scale? Does the number affect your self-confidence or mood for the day, or cause you to act differently around food or exercise? In this episode, Kiah and Meg discuss: Identifying if your relationship with the scales is unhelpful Reasons why you might compulsively weigh yourself How regular weighing can actually *discourage* us from engaging in health...

In this episode, we chat with Henry Rheinberger about: Henry's journey so far in recovery from Anorexia Nervosa Some of the challenges faced by those in the LGBTQIA+ community (especially gay men) when it comes to body image The impact of body comments & pressure to look 'perfect' in the acting and musical theatre industry How eating disorder recovery isn't linear (and that...

We are always fascinated (and often disturbed) by the health and wellness trends that come up on our TikTok feeds! It can be pretty tricky trying to sift through all the conflicting information, so we have a whole episode dedicated to breaking down some of these trends. In this episode, Kiah and Meg discuss: Proffee (protein + coffee) 'Nature's cereal' Alkaline water Eating raw red...

In this episode, Kiah and Meg chat with the wonderful Carly Compton about: Carly's experience of recovering from an eating disorder How to deal with distressing body image days Asking health professionals not to weigh you Curating a social media feed that supports positive body image Building up your coping strategies toolbox Carly Compton (B.ED., MSW) is an eating disorder survivor turned ea...

Have you ever felt pressure to 'eat clean' in pursuit of the perfect diet? 'Clean eating' is a vague, non-scientifically-defined term that usually refers to diets containing mostly whole, minimally processed foods. 'Clean eating' demonises certain foods as 'bad' and elevates other foods as 'good/'pure'/'healthy'. Unfortunately, black...

In this episode, Kiah and Meg chat with the wonderful Lexi Crouch about: Lexi's journey with recovering from anorexia nervosa Navigating the health system in recovery from an eating disorder Real talk on how recovery often feels harder before it gets better How Lexi approaches talking about food with her daughter Mabel (and her tips for other parents) Self-love and finding your identity outsi...

Are you sick of the endless cycle of dieting? Are you frustrated at feeling like you keep ending up back where you started? Introducing intuitive eating and the non-diet approach! This is a way of relating to food (instead of dieting) that includes respecting and honouring your body's hunger and fullness cues, combining satisfaction with gentle nutrition, and rejecting the idea that weight is...

How many times have you heard talk that carbs are 'bad' for you? With popular diets from keto to paleo, carbs of all kinds have been totally demonised! In this episode, Kiah and Meg discuss: What are carbohydrates? Fact vs. fiction: carbs and weight gain, gluten, good vs. bad carbs What happens when we cut out carbs Benefits of carbs: vitamins and minerals, energy, fibre, chronic disease...

At Imbodi Health, our mission is to empower you to ditch diet culture, make friends with food and find peace with your body. Find your version of ‘whole health’ no matter your body shape or size. Tune in weekly for bite-sized episodes on all things non-diet nutrition, disordered eating recovery, joyful movement, self-care and body acceptance. Join the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram....

We have an exciting announcement... doors are officially open to the Nourishing Mind and Body Program! 🥳 The NMB Program is a 12-week program designed to help you break free from yo-yo dieting and unrealistic food rules. It focuses on teaching you how to nourish your body without the obsession. The program kicks off on March 19th 2023, and limited spots are available! If you constantly cycle betw...

How do you know if you're exercising for the right reasons? Engaging in joyful movement is an important part of overall wellbeing. However, many people struggle with their relationship with exercise in eating disorder recovery, and it may feel compulsive or driven by feelings of guilt or anxiety. In this episode, Kiah and Meg chat with exercise physiologist Alanah Reilly about: Alanah's...

Is food something you turn to in times of stress, sadness, anger, loneliness or fatigue? Finding comfort in food is normal. However, emotional eating may be something that you struggle with if you find yourself using food as a main coping strategy for difficult emotions. In this episode, Kiah and Meg discuss: What is emotional eating? The different reasons for emotional eating Emotional eating vs....

Do you struggle with your body image? In this episode, Kiah and Meg chat with psychologist Amber Dwinell about: How we develop poor body image How body image struggles can affect our relationship with food Tips for people who struggle with body comparison (social media, TV etc.) How to protect ourselves from diet culture and body image ideals Finding a psychologist that's the right fit Amber...

"What I Eat In A Day" posts are becoming increasingly popular - the #WhatIEatInaDay hashtag on TikTok has over 11.2 billion views! While a lot of the content can seem 'inspirational', there can also be a dark side... In this episode, Kiah and Meg discuss: Are there benefits to "What I Eat In A Day" videos? The downsides of this trend, including the regular emphasis on...

While periods can suck sometimes, they're also an important indicator of health. If you miss getting your period for several months and you are not pregnant, you could have a condition called hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). The main causes are stress, disordered eating, being underweight, and/or too much exercise. In this episode, Kiah and Meg chat with Sarah Liz King about: Sarah's person...

Calories are units of energy that are essential for life and we can't function without them - beyond meeting our basic needs, they help us to live our best lives! Unfortunately, for many people calories feel like an enemy rather than a friend. In this episode, Kiah and Meg discuss: Are there benefits to calorie counting? How many calories we should eat The issues with calorie counting... and...

In this episode, nutritionist Nina Gelbke (@naturally_nina) shares her journey of eating disorder recovery on a vegan diet while also navigating management of Type 1 diabetes. Kiah and Meg chat with Nina about: Nina's personal journey with eating disorder recovery How she maintains a healthy relationship with food while managing Type 1 Diabetes when it's so numbers driven How to know if...

If you've spent any amount of time in the health and wellness section of TikTok (or Instagram reels) you'll find a whole lot of information, trends, and advice - much of it conflicting and confusing! In this episode, Kiah and Meg break down some viral health trends, including: IV vitamin drips Celery juice Fasting Cayenne pepper, honey and lemon drink for weight loss 'Gut healing&ap...

Lyndi Cohen is a media dietitian, best-selling author, and one of Australia's most well-known nutritionists ( @nude_nutritionist ). She is also the host of the popular health podcast, No Wellness Wankery. In a world of strange superfoods and unregulated wellness influencers, Lyndi is most popular for calling out nutrition nonsense and promoting real health and a healthy body image. She is the...

Are your New Year's goals setting you up for failure? Do you find that you have run out of steam by February or March and simply give up because it's all too hard? This episode is all about setting New Years resolutions that don't suck... if you decide to set any at all! Kiah and Meg discuss: Avoiding perfectionism and the 'all or nothing' mindset when goal setting The typ...

The 'silly season' can be a fun time of year, but it can also be full of mixed feelings, especially for those struggling with their relationship with food or body. With food-filled social events or Christmas parties, sometimes the lack of control around food can cause anxiety, or lead into a binge-restrict cycle. Sadly, it's also more common to hear more dieting + body talk, and to...

At Imbodi Health, our mission is to empower you to ditch diet culture, make friends with food and find peace with your body. Find your version of ‘whole health’ no matter your body shape or size. Tune in weekly for bite-sized episodes on all things non-diet nutrition, disordered eating recovery, joyful movement, self-care and body acceptance. Join the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Diet culture is a system of beliefs that places thinness at the height of success, health and beauty, and perpetuates the idea that a person is 'bad' if they gain weight or live in a larger body. It demonizes certain ways of eating while elevating others, which can cause feelings of guilt or shame around food choices. In this episode, Kiah and Meg chat about: Where do we find diet cultur...

Chelsea is an online dietitian based in Brisbane, Australia. She founded the IBS Relief Program, a completely digital solution helping IBS sufferers from all over Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK, Europe & more. She specialises in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet. At Imbodi Health, our mission is to empower you to ditch diet culture, make friends with food and find...