Strong Not Starving

We’ll be covering some really important topics today like, what progress with binge eating looks like, why we keep eating sometimes even when we don’t want to, the forbidden food effect, how’s there’s more to feeling satisfied than just eating enough calories, and the effect of feeling like we’re missing out - what happens when we constantly try to choose the healthiest option, even when everyone...

If someone you love is struggling, or maybe you’re feeling lost and looking for some answers yourself, I’m joined today by Dr. Brendan Hartman to unpack some key points about masculinity and what it takes to raise healthy boys in 2025.  Dr Brendan in Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/re.masculine?igsh=MWtvNTlqcHZ4c3o2dA== Re:masculine Website:  https://remasculine.com Join the Strong Not Starv...

My client Gus joins me today for a chat about living life in a larger body. There’s a tonne of noise out there about HAES, body positivity, anti-diet culture, etc - and a lot of it sounds good in theory, while missing the mark in practice. So let’s get into it. Join the Strong Not Starving Community interest list: https://strongnotstarving.com/sns-community/ Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://f...

Kathryn Hansen, author of Brain Over Binge , joins me today to talk about the rise of weight loss drugs in the binge eating space. If you’ve ever struggled with food noise, binge eating, body image, or the ups and downs of dieting - especially if you're currently on or considering GLP-1 medications - this is an important conversation to hear. Both Kathryn and I work closely with people naviga...

Struggling with food can feel even harder when your experience doesn’t fit neatly into any box. In this episode, one of my clients joins me to share his journey - navigating food, mental health, and that frustrating sense of not quite fitting in with the usual programs or support groups. It’s an honest, hopeful conversation for anyone who’s ever felt like the outlier. Join the Strong Not Starving...

How can a little knowledge be dangerous? When we know enough to have strong convictions, but not enough to know the full story - this is what can happen when we chase the "perfect" diet. In this episode Dr. Lara Zibarras and I discuss the mental and physical affects of orthorexia,  without glossing over the realities of life in 2025 and why feeling like we're on track with the ideal...

How to know when it’s for health and enjoyment, vs when it’s a disorder?  I’m stoked to welcome back Marek, a returning guest who joined us last year to talk about his journey out of an eating disorder. Earlier this year we were chatting and he mentioned he’d gotten into distance running, post recovery - and I had questions! Because if you’ve ever experienced any kind of eating disorder, or disord...

In today's episode we're looking at dealing with and framing some of the difficult feelings and experiences that come up as we step away from binge eating, and stop looking to food as a way to numb ourselves.  Join the Strong Not Starving Community interest list: https://strongnotstarving.com/sns-community/ Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Strong Not...

While "diet gurus" lean on rigid rules and food lists, great strength coaches talk about stress, recovery, and adaptation. In today's episode Barbell Logic Coach, Andrew Jackson, shares real, practical advice for getting unstuck, and unpacks why rigid approaches to strength will not work for most people. Whether you train like a pro or just feel stuck, there’s something in this for...

Today we're joined by Dr. Alex Korb - neuroscientist, coach, and author of The Upward Spiral , an incredible book that explores how small, science-backed shifts can create momentum out of depression and help orient the brain toward resilience and joy. We dive into what actually works to lift mood, how habits and brain chemistry interact, and why you don’t need to “fix everything” to start fee...

United States Olympian, Two time national champion Boxer, WBC international champion, Danny O’Connor is joining me here today to talk about his journey as an elite athlete experiencing an eating disorder.  Danny O'Connor: https://www.doboxingacademy.com/ This episode contains content that may be triggering for some people. So listen with discretion.  If you feel at risk it’s important to reac...

Social media is flooded with content about the “best” exercises - but is this not much more than clickbait? In this episode, Luke Tulloch, fitness industry veteran joins me to break down the hype, and look at why context matters more than trends. Learn how to choose exercises that fit your life! The Strong Not Starving Daily Roadmap - Eating Without Dieting FREE GUIDE: https://www.strongnotstarvin...

Ever feel stuck in self limiting habits or emotions? In this episode, we explore Opposite Action - a powerful tool to break cycles of anxiety, guilt, shame, even fear. Therapist and Coach, Natalie Rose, joins us to unpack how acting against your instincts in key moments can transform your mindset, behaviour, and ultimately, your life. Natalie Rose: https://wakeupandsmelltherosay.com/ Join the Stro...

Have you heard anyone say “If you do one hard thing, you can do other hard things”? Have you ever wondered why something like food choices can feel so difficult? We’re here to unpack that and look at one of the most common missing links in resilience, stress management, and in turn - food choices. FREE DAILY ROADMAP DOWNLOAD: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/sowhatdoieatdownload This episode on Y...

For years, I’ve defended Intuitive Eating and the Anti-Diet movement. But I’m stepping back. The core ideas of IE? Solid. The execution and culture... often leaves a lot to be desired. Nutrition shouldn’t be about picking sides, choosing your team, and fitting yourself into a predetermined system. It should be practical, flexible, and built around your needs and values.   Let’s talk about what act...

Strong Not Starving Daily Roadmap FREE DOWNLOAD HERE: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/sowhatdoieatdownload Stefanie Michelle: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/ The term "somatic work" gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Stef and I cut through some noise, and explore how somatic work can be applied to daily life.  Strong Not Starving Contact Deta...

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Strong Not Starving Barbel Logic Application HERE (3 Spaces Available!): https://form.jotform.com/220624481844052 The Barbell Logic team are doing spectacular work delivering custom strength training programs, because if we’re going to invest time and energy in lifting, lets put that time and energy where it’s going to count! In today’s episode, Niki Sims (Barbell Logic Director and Coach) and I a...

Unpacking lessons we can learn from dogs about setting effective new years resolutions… and I have to warn you, this episode is a platform some some pretty epic bad puns, which I wholeheartedly endorse! Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin: https://drninainc.com Join the Strong Not Starving Community interest list: https://strongnotstarving.com/sns-community/ Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform...

When it comes to food and health challenges, it’s important to acknowledge when something is hard, and when something is a problem. But an accurate understanding of HOW exactly something is a problem is ESSENTIAL when choosing where to invest our energy in terms of solutions. Because fear based narratives, and cherry picked or incomplete data - rather than help solve the problem - can actually bec...

Book a Free Consultation Call with Marcus: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Joe Spector on Instargram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoespector?igsh=dnY1amN1aGNodDQy When the subject of boundary setting comes up, for me it used to mean conflict, anxiety, and guilt. But what I’ve come to understand about boundary setting is that when done right, it’s much more likely to bring people together...

Kathryn Hansen, author of Brain Over Binge joins us to talk about finding our way through the holidays. Essential tips for a life free from binge eating we can use all year! Brain Over Binge Website: https://brainoverbinge.com     Book a consultation with Marcus: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062   Join the Strong Not Starving Community interest list: https://strongnotstarving.com/sns-commu...

Book a consultation with Marcus: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062   Join the Strong Not Starving Community interest list: https://strongnotstarving.com/sns-community/ Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Strong Not Starving Youtube: https://youtube.com/@strongnotstarving?si=zzmTveIdGUD0omuM Stay up to date with Strong Not Starving events and resources ⬇️⬇️...

Alcohol messing with your food choices, but the idea of going sober seems a bit much? Here to unpack that with me is today's guest, the brilliant Harriet Frew, Eating Disorder Therapist. Find Harriet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeatingdisordertherapist_?igsh=dDRtaTh4YjRiZmVl Join the Strong Not Starving Community interest list: https://strongnotstarving.com/sns-community/ Book a...