Seems Like Diet Culture

If you struggle with body image, you probably feel like you have tried pretty much everything to improve it. Maybe you've done affirmations, reminded yourself that you are uniquely beautiful, told yourself you are more than a body, or any number of other techniques out there, but you STILL don't feel like it is working. This episode is here to fill that gap. Today's episode discusses body grief an...

It all started when I shared on my Instagram stories how many influencers (wellness, lifestyle, fitness, etc.) that I have had in my direct messages on instagram sharing about their struggles with disordered eating, exercise, and body image. You guys then flocked to my DMs, expressing everything from shock to curiosity to annoyance about the fact that influencers could be struggling with this and...

Have you heard the claims about what seed cycling can do for your menstrual cycle? If you're like me, you've seen anecdotes that it can do everything from menstrual cycle symptom reduction to improved fertility to fixing your hormones to weight loss. While it can be exciting to think about a natural way to help women deal with their hormones, we also have to ask ourselves, "How much of this is pro...

Buccal fat pad removal has been blowing up all over social media lately. Celebrities and social media are driving increased interest in buccal fat removal. But a plastic surgery trend is a pretty stark difference from a denim trend. This is your body you're manually altering, not just your closet. In this episode we will talk about all the details of buccal fat pad removal, the ever-changing beaut...

High protein meals and diets seem to be circulating all over social media right now. But what's with the obsession with protein? Is it really that important? Will it really deliver everything people are promising? How much do you even need? In this episode we talk everything protein and whether or not this trend makes sense for you.   Let's connect:     Mallory's Instagram  &am...

We’ve all heard someone say it: “it’s my cheat day”. But for something that has been so normalized and widespread, are we sure a “cheat day” is the best idea? In this episode we’ll dive into the ideology behind cheat days and the problems that come with them. We’ll talk about what the latest research says as well as what my thoughts are on how cheat days impact our relationship with food.  &n...

As January starts wrapping up, I speculate that we’ll begin to see some of the new wellness trends of 2023. This week, I examined every popular health and fitness media outlet to figure out what trends we can expect to see this year. In this episode, I talk about which predictions I think are most likely to take off and why. I also discuss the sneaky ways that diet culture tries to hide itself in...

So many people are going “all in” to break away from diet culture. But what does “all in” even mean? During this episode we talk about everything “all in” recovery: what it is, where it came from, and whether or not it might be the right road for you. Recovery can be so nuanced and no two people’s paths look the same. Hopefully this episode helps illuminate some aspects of “all in” that resonate w...

This term recently blew up on tiktok, but did you know it's actually been around for years and years? We discuss what an almond mom ACTUALLY is, talk through misconceptions, go over what it is like to have one, and also give tips on what to do if you're struggling to deal with this.   Let's connect:     Mallory's Instagram  &  Tiktok     Free Community "The R...

Dry January has been increasing in popularity over the last few years, even reaching a point in 2022 where 35% of adults in America completed the challenge, but is it the right fit for everyone? During this episode we talk about the times where the traditional dry January may not feel quite right and what you can do instead as well as tips you can implement if this is the case for you.  &nbsp...

It's New Years, the time of new beginnings AND the time where we all get pressured constantly to reinvent everything about ourselves. To say this time of year is overwhelming would be an understatement. But, there are ways that we can go into the new year feeling less influenced by diet culture, more confident in our own choices, and less stressed about changing everything at once. In this episode...

We've all heard about the holiday weight gain that we are all supposed to avoid during this season, but how true is this? Does it actually happen? Do we truly need to worry about it even if it does? We cover it all in this epsiode: The study that shows how much weight people actually gain Habits that can help you feel better (or worse) during this time Seasonality with body image and why this is i...

75 Hard totes itself as a transformative mental toughness program, but is that the full story? Rules such as working out two times a day, sticking to a diet, and NEVER missing a day of the challenge have brought a lot of questions and criticism from people - but what's the truth?   Let's connect:     Mallory's Instagram  &  Tiktok     Free Community "The Road...

The drug that was initially passed for Type 2 Diabetes management has now become the newest weight loss drug? What gives? There is so much discuss about this new drug Ozempic including: What is ozempic and is it really safe How this became hollywoods new "it" drug The shortage of Ozempic and how it is effecting people with diabetes. The bigger picture on this drug in relation to weight loss &...

I would bet that almost every single person in the world has experienced food guilt at some time in their life. Maybe you've experienced it as that nagging feeling that maybeee you shouldn't have eaten that food or you didn't need as much as you ate or that you haven't been eating "good enough". Regardless of how it shows up for you I think we can all agree that it sucks, so of course we need to t...

The holidays are here and we ALL know that body & food comments are often running rampant around this time. It can be overwhelming to try to figure out how you want to respond when people are commenting if you don't have a plan, so that is what we are covering today. We go over: why people make comments the different categories of comments people make and why it's important to know which categ...

We go through ALL your questions about blood sugar balancing in the podcast - what is it, do you need to do it, what foods you should and shouldn't eat, pros/cons, and so much more.    Let's connect:     Mallory's Instagram  &  Tiktok     Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted"     Work With Me     Submit Podcast Requ...

We need to talk about this article... There is so much to dissect here and it's not just along the lines of "your body is not a trend". I explain how the wellness & fashion industry influence these trends, how we combat this, and my theory of what the "big picture" is in this situation.   Let's connect:     Mallory's Instagram  &  Tiktok     Free Communit...

Bella Hadid is taking the world by storm and so has her body - what does this mean for all of us? We discuss it all - the body changes, the food videos, her mom's influence, the implications, and so much more.   Let's connect:     Mallory's Instagram  &  Tiktok     Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted"     Work With Me     Su...

There is constant debate online right now about sugar and especially sugar in the form of sweets and desserts. So, what's the truth? How often should you really have desserts? Is every day ok and can you really have it whenever you want ? Find out this and more in this episode.   Let's connect:     Mallory's Instagram  &  Tiktok     Free Community "The Roadma...

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Ever wondered if extreme hunger is a real thing? Ever questioned is the hunger you are experiencing is normal? Ever thought about if you you will have to experience extreme hunger as you go through recovery? Find our the answer to all of these questions and more in this podcast episode.    Let's connect:     Mallory's Instagram  &  Tiktok     Free Commun...

Noom is one of the biggest weight loss apps in the world AND it claims that it's also no diet, is it too the solution you've been waiting for or too good to be true? You'll find out in this episode. We go over how well Noom actually works, the experiences of users (think the good the bad and the ugly), and if you really can achieve food freedom and weight loss.    Let's connect:   &...

This episode isn't the typical episode but it has been on my heart. I'm sharing my recovery story in a way I never quite have before and sharing things I've never really shared. Appreciate you xx   Let's connect:     Mallory's Instagram  &  Tiktok     Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted"     Work With Me     Submit Podcast R...

I'm sure you have seen the news about Adam Levine's current cheating scandal, but you may be wondering: what the heck it has to do with diet culture? Today you'll find out.    Let's connect:     Mallory's Instagram  &  Tiktok     Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted"     Work With Me     Submit Podcast Requests