Shoulders Down

In this episode Leah talks about what a dopamine menu is, how it relates to Intuitive Eating, and she shares some of the items on her personal dopamine menu. Plus, she discusses the benefits of intentionally infusing pleasure into your life. More From Leah: Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program Join my self-paced course, The Return Subscribe to my personal Substack Follow me on Ins...

On this episode, Leah sits down with Kelly, a former client who shares her story from disordered eating and body shame to intuitive eating and body peace.  Resources Mentioned: My story episode (where I talk about my rock bottom ice cream frostbite moment) ✨Use Code EARLYBIRD  to get $100 off your enrollment in our fall 2024 live cohort of my signature course, The Return.   Download your free Int...

In this episode, Leah shares 3 mindset shifts (plus 1 epic bonus mindset shift, so really, 4) to reimagine how you relate to nutrition. More From Leah: Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program Join my self-paced course, The Return Subscribe to my personal Substack Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd Visit my website to learn more about my coaching off...

In this episode, Leah goes through 7 sneaky signs that you might be struggling with disordered eating. Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program Join my self-paced course, The Return Subscribe to my personal Substack Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd Visit my website to learn more about my coaching offerings Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a...

In this episode, Leah goes through 5 reasons why your weight does not determine your health. Resources mentioned: Grab your free anti-diet resource list  Grab your free anti-diet research PDF Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program Join my self-paced course, The Return Subscribe to my personal Substack Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd Visit my web...

On this episode, Leah sits down with a former 1:1 client who shares her story from disordered eating and body shame to intuitive eating and body peace.  She talks about: Befriending her body The connection to intuitive eating work and nature The unexpected outcomes of doing body image and intuitive eating work More from Leah: Get on the waitlist for The Return Live Cohort Fall 2024 Get access to T...

In this solo episode, Leah gives you the rundown of the 10 principles  of Intuitive Eating in 10 minutes. Resources Mentioned: Elyse Resch on Shoulders Down More from Leah: Join the Waitlist for the fall 2024 Live Cohort of The Return Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program Join my self-paced course, The Return Subscribe to my personal Substack Follow me on Instagram for more intuiti...

In this episode, Leah breaks down why it can feel so hard to stop eating when you feel full. Plus, she gives tools and tips for navigating these barriers to honoring fullness. Resources Mentioned: Food Insecurity and Intuitive Eating on a Budget Download your free Hunger/ Fullness Scale How Intuitive Eating Impacts Metabolism and Digestion More from Leah: Get on the waitlist for The Return Live Co...

In this episode, Leah is interviewed by her friend Talia Koren, a dating and relationship coach. Talia and Leah discuss body image and dating. More from Talia: Check out her podcast, Dating Intentionally  Follow Talia on Instagram @dating.intentionally More from Leah: Get on the waitlist for The Return Live Cohort Fall 2024 Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course Apply to The Embodied M...

In this episode,  I announce that this fall,  I'm teaching the first ever live cohort of my online course, The Return! Plus, I talk about the impact of community on an intuitive eating journey and share some pieces of my personal story. The waitlist is officially open, you can add your name here. More from Leah: Join the Waitlist for the fall 2024 Live Cohort of The Return Apply to The Embodi...

In this solo episode, Leah talks about the difference between being on a diet and being in the diet mentality. She goes through several hidden forms of diet mentality and offers some tools for moving forward. Resources mentioned: 10 Ways To Divest From Diet Culture This Season More from Leah: Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program J...

In this episode, Leah explores the idea of being a "foodie," and what this might mean about your relationship with food. Resources mentioned: My Story Podcast Episode  Greg Remmey on Shoulders Down Minnesota Starvation Study More From Leah: Apply to The Embodied Method,  my 1:1 coaching program Join my self-paced course, The Return Subscribe to my personal Substack Follow me on Instagram...

This week I’m joined by Greg Remmey, former client and founder of the popular food media empire, DEVOUR POWER. Together, we discuss: The impact of being in the modeling industry on Greg's relationship with food and body How struggling with disordered eating led to starting a food blog What was going on behind the scenes in the early days of DEVOUR POWER  Breaking out of all-or-nothing thinkin...

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and body image coach Amanda Mittman. Amanda has worked with hundreds of clients and learned that the distress of a changing body can be very similar in different stages of life. Together, we discuss: Perimenopause and why we're hearing more about it now The damage that diet culture causes in the...

In this solo episode, Leah exposes the sneaky ways diet culture might be lurking in your pantry. Resources Mentioned:  Related Instagram Post More from Leah: Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program Join my self-paced course, The Return Subscribe to my personal Substack Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rd Visit my website to learn more about my coachi...

This week I’m joined by body liberation coach, Hannah Husband. Hannah (they/she) supports folks who feel left out of or harmed by mainstream fitness offerings. Together, we discuss: How to break up with weight-loss focused fitness Approaching movement and exercise through the lens of anti-diet and intuitive eating Reclaiming movement as a way to help you regulate your nervous system How to transit...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, this week I’m joined by Tory Stroker, an anti-diet Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. Tory specializes in disordered eating recovery and body image work for women, and in this conversation we both share our experiences with anxiety. Together, we discuss: Our mental health journeys and triggers Pressures from the wellness indust...

This week, I’m joined by Dacy Gillespie, a weight-inclusive, anti-diet personal stylist. She helps her clients make a mindset shift from thinking they need to wear what's flattering to unapologetically taking up space in the world. Together, we discuss: Mindful shopping and minimalism How to shop intentionally The cultural implications of the word “flattering” Cultivating personal style vs. w...

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by advocate, author, and fat positive fertility specialist, Nicola Salmon. Nicola is a prominent figure in the world of fat activism, and the leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support. She’s also the author of the groundbreaking book “Fat and Fertile.” Together, we discuss: Why it’s time to ditch the myth that fat people have more challenges with fert...

In this episode I cover 10 actionable ways to start divesting from diet culture. This list includes, physical, energetic, and mental approaches to divest from diet culture.  Resources mentioned: Grab your free hunger/ fullness scale and supplemental activity here More from Leah: Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program Join my self-paced course, The Return Subscribe to my personal Sub...

In this week’s episode I’m joined by return guest Lizzy Pope, a professor and director of the undergraduate dietetics program at the University of Vermont. Lizzy is also a certified intuitive eating counselor and her research focuses on weight-inclusive nutrition education and manifestations of diet culture in social media. Together, we discuss: How weight inclusivity & the rise of Ozempic hav...

In this episode, I give you 11 things you can do today to shift how you feel about your body. I cover: Curating your feed  Ways to rewire your neural pathways Unconventional ideas for shifting your perspective on your body (hint outer space documentaries and psychedelics...) Resources Mentioned: Download my free anti-diet media list  More from Leah: Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching pr...

In this BONUS solo episode, Leah answers the question as to whether or not it's possible to still eat intuitively if you use THC/ smoke weed. Enroll in our annual Cannabis and Intuitive Eating Workshop happening on 4/18 Use code PODCAST to get $15 off at checkout. Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini Course Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program Join my self-paced course...

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Debbie Saroufim , a body acceptance coach and food trauma healer who helps women, teens and tweens make peace with their body and build up their immunity to diet culture. Debbie’s first children’s book, Fat & Beautiful: A Book About Why You Can Be Both , was published this spring. Together, we discuss: Debbie’s journey from actress to trainer to body accep...

In this episode, I cover: A breakdown of Oprah’s new ABC Ozempic special The aspects of Oprah’s message that I appreciated Aspects of the special that I disagree with The real reasons why being higher weight can lead to negative health outcomes Pieces I felt were missing from the special What I wished the take-home message was  Resources Mentioned: HAES research freebie Episode on my friend's...