The Dr. Stefani Show ⎮ Holistic Health, Mindset, Habit Change

Are you worried about "screwing up your kids?" Do you have concerns with raising intuitive eaters? Are you afraid that you'll project your own body image insecurities onto your kids? Or do you have discomfort with feeding your kids? When it comes to motherhood, there are countless ways that we can feel guilt, shame, and discomfort... and food and body image issues can be big, BIG stressors for par...

>> Get the facts about Weight and Wellness in my latest mini-class here ! >> Learn Intuitive Eating in 30 Days here . This is Part 2 of a 2 part interview! >> be sure to check out part 1 to hear about Tamsen's toxic childhood and experience in competitive figure skating and chronic dieting in her early adulthood. In this interview, we discuss: How competitive figure skating affected Tamsen's relat...

>> Get the facts about Weight and Wellness in my latest mini-class here ! This is Part 1 of 2 part interview! >> definitely check out part 2 to hear about how diet culture almost killed her (literally) and how her near-death experience has now shaped her own definition of health and how she feeds her young children now. In this interview, we discuss: How competitive figure skating affected Tamsen'...

How our childhood affects our relationship with food and our bodies is an important discussion. It's no secret that for many of us, childhood is where we first heard words that our bodies weren't good enough or that we couldn't trust ourselves around food.  And it can be more paramount in families with other "dysfunctional" elements and brokenness. This week I'm talking with my friend, Elizabeth O...

Do you ever wonder if all the struggle is really "worth it?"  So many clients and patients I work with will inevitably reach a point where they feel completely stuck. They feel confused and hopeless and maybe even worthless. Realistically, they may feel even WORSE than they did when they were actively engaging in their eating disorder.  YES!  True freedom from food and body obsessions is possible!...

Do you have anxiety or IBS AND an eating disorder? Have you fallen prey to the allure of curing your mental health or physical health struggles with food? You're not alone! This week I'm talking with my friend, Emily Murray- registered dietitian nutritionist, eating disorders specialist, health at every size and intuitive eating clinician, all about this.  In this interview, we discuss: How IBS le...

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How do we deal with life's most painful moments? What if all we want to do is just avoid our feelings? Why is it so hard to move past such hurtful experiences? I get real and raw in this episode where I share about my experience through the loss of one of my twins. I also share: Why it's actually REALLY hard to "feel your feelings" Why it's okay to avoid The neuroscience behind an emotion What you...

I know I talk a lot about intuitive eating, but there's also a lot of misinformation about what intuitive eating is and isn't. Let's get the facts from this week's expert guest, Evelyn Tribole, co-author of the book Intuitive Eating. Evelyn and I discuss: Definition of intuitive eating How to find "red flags" of intuitive eating Difference between intuitive eating and mindful eating Intuitive Eati...

It's hard to feel good about your body in the middle of swimsuit and shorts season. The more we reveal our bodies, the more we vulnerable we can feel. And then all the negative thoughts come in... and then the diet thoughts come in... and before we know it, we're pages deep reading the latest diet book or health blog with hopes and dreams of changing our body ONE. LAST. TIME. But what if you could...

Have you been hurt by your church or faith community? Do you feel like a "bad Christian" because you're in a larger body? Are you afraid of being "gluttonous" or "sinful" when you eat food that is "bad" for you? You'll love my conversation with registered dietitian, mama, and fellow Christian, Aubrey Golbek.  CONNECT WITH AUBREY: Instagram: @gracefueled_rd Website: www.gracefueled.com   Book: Grac...

Can you develop an eating disorder and body dysmorphia even when you're in an already "thin ideal" body? YES!  No matter your body size or shape, we are all vulnerable to the impact of culture on how we view ourselves. Eating disorders are mental illnesses, and we cannot determine someone's emotional suffering based on what someone looks like.  In today's episode, I talk with dietitian, food blogg...

How does someone get on a weight loss television show? What's it really like behind the scenes? How do doctors and the medical community affect our relationship with food and body?  As anyone who has ever struggled with food and eating issues can attest, our issues usually begin young and begin with unique motivations, usually involving some form of acceptance or health. In today's episode, I talk...

>>DISCLAIMER: My guest, Lindsay Gibson, shares her violent sexual assault story on the podcast today. If you do NOT want to hear her story or it will be triggering to you, please fast forward first 15 minutes. < < For many of us who struggle with food and our bodies, trauma- whether big or small- is likely a part of our story. Even if you think that your childhood wasn't "that bad" or nothing "rea...

Want to know why I've been MIA from the podcast for the past few months?! Take a listen to this episode! I'll talk about a BIG surprise I got, as well as my tips for an emotionally and physically healthy pregnancy.  MY TOP TIPS FOR INTUITIVE EATING IN PREGNANCY: Access here>> www.stefanireinoldmd.com/025   Access my FREE mini-class So, What's It About? here! Connect with me on Instagram. @stefanir...

What if you "get that diets don't work," but you STILL want to lose weight? What if you just FEEL awful in the body you're in now? How does set point weight work and how does your diet affect it? I'll dive into all this and more in today's down-to-earth conversation about mindful nutrition. In today's episode, I talk with Gisela Bouvier, registered dietitian, corporate wellness professional, wife,...

What qualifies as a true "eating disorder" and what is just "disordered eating?" I'll answer this most commonly asked question and so much more on today's episode. In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, this week's episode is specifically on eating disorders. In this ep, you'll hear: What the difference is between an eating disorder and disordered eating Diagnostic criteria for 4 of...

Diet culture is prevalent in the United States. No shocker there! But here's the thing: diet culture is ubiquitous worldwide. My guest today, though she grew up in culture very different from United States culture, still developed a severe eating disorder.  In today's episode, I talk with the amazing Steph Ng who's recently taken over the anti-diet space to share an interesting Chinese cultural st...

Aside from actually being "thin", that feeling we are all craving is contentment. We want to get to a point where we just FEEL good about our bodies. We are told that the feeling will come once we lose the weight, but more and more women are coming forward and telling us that this isn't exactly the case. There are so many other things that we can invest in that will bring a sense of pride and ther...

Today's episode is a throwback to an all-time fan favorite episode with my friend, Emily Fonnesbeck.  Emily is a registered dietitian and mother of 4. We discuss a lot of golden nuggets on the show, including: Food Morality Orthorexia Infertility Habit Change and Neural Re-wiring and so much more! FULL SHOW NOTES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/020 Connect with Emily: Website Facebook Pinterest Instagra...

Scott St. Marie of Depression to Expression joins Stefani for an honest dialogue on mental health in this episode of It's Not About the Food. Scott opens up about his own journey into and out of depression, his childhood, and what he does currently to improve his mental health. Scott and Stefani discuss diets for mental health and other taboo topics.  Stefani also answers questions: Do psychiatric...

What're your deepest, darkest concerns about making peace with food and your body? What is really holding you back from giving up dieting for good? Why is it SO hard to love your body! Well, in this episode, I GO DEEP with my friend, Rini Frey, of Own It Babe. Rini is an online educator, influencer and body image coach who helps empower women to live their lives free from food and body image woes....

FREE MINI-CLASS: 5 Steps to Make Peace with Food --> Sign Up Now! Are you wondering what Intuitive Eating looks like? Have you given up diets this year, but you still don't quite "get" what a "non-diet lifestyle" looks like? Do you live life in a larger body and think weight loss is the only answer? Do you have a hard time taking yourself seriously? Well, this week, Brianna Campos (AKA BodyImageWi...

Clothes are a big, BIG trigger for women! Have you ever put on clothes, looked at yourself in the mirror, and then felt horrible and turned into a puddle of tears? And then you turn back to dieting and extreme exercise to try to solve the problem. Well, my friend, my guest this week has you covered! Rachael Somplasky is a wife, mother, and founder of STYLED by Rachael Somplasky. She believes that...

Doctors likely affect what you think and feel about health. Without realizing it, we give doctors a lot of power over us. And while doctors ARE very educated (and mostly, well-intentioned) professionals, they aren't always right. And they can cause harm in some of the most unassuming ways! ... and this is coming from a doctor, I'll add! I'm sharing 4 Tips to Help You Survive Your Next Doctor's App...