The Innovative Therapist

Episode 43. “Stay silent, stay still.” Have you ever unconsciously followed that command? I know I have. Today I have the pleasure of talking with Racheal Rickabaugh where we dive into learning and un-learning and her journey of regaining the sense that her body, and her intuition, could in fact be trusted. Racheal is a 33 year old second grade teacher from Grand Haven, Michigan. ...

Episode 42. Have you ever had a health scare (for you or a loved one) and been frustrated with yourself that it didn’t propel you to make a big lifestyle change? On today’s episode of the Motivation Made Easy podcast, I talk about our family’s experience learning of our high genetic risk of cancer. I share this as one example of how fear of loss can help motivate positive health...

Episode 41 . “I am just not motivated.” “I just need more willpower.” Have you ever said or thought something like this? Well, it’s actually not supported by science. “I’m terrified I’m wasting my life.” I wrote this in a journal in the middle of the diet-binge cycle. And frankly, I kind of was. I’m here to tell you it’s never too late to gain...

Episode 40. This episode is all about why dieting does not work and how getting caught in the ineffective dieting cycle keeps us distracted from learning to take great care of ourselves and focusing on the things that matter. Topics Covered We talk about why dieting does not work and instead causes stress and often increases food obsession. Although many people assume that they are “failing...

Episode 39. Want to get and stay motivated for healthier habits? Hoping for weight loss and don’t understand why you “lose motivation?” Have you tried every diet in the book and are beyond frustrated with yourself that you haven’t had the success you want? This week’s episode is for you. Welcome to the Motivation Made Easy Podcast! What to Expect This episode of the M...

Episode 38. This episode is a reflection on how things have been going, and the ways I’m working towards practicing what I preach. I will cover: A little update on some of the things going on with me lately What I’ve learned over the past 9 months of being an entrepreneur and working fully in the way I want to with people How I’m working to work smarter not harder and how you can...

Episode 37. Dr. Theresa Osmer is the founder of FLOW Chiropractic. Dr. Osmer received her Doctor of Chiropractic from National University of Health Sciences near Chicago, Illinois, in 2012. She has additional post-graduate training in prenatal and postpartum care, pediatrics, functional rehabilitation, ergonomics, athletic taping, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Osmer also has the Webster Certificatio...

Episode 36. This week I am incredibly excited to talk to Joanna Pustilnik, MS, RDN. Joanna is a non-diet Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and personal trainer with a background in disordered eating and eating disorders, metabolic and digestive health, plant-based nutrition, and fertility and women’s health with spec...

Episode 35. Today I have the pleasure of talking with Victoria Evans. Victoria Evans began her career in the corporate world with a prominent Fortune 500 company in the beauty industry in Montreal. During this time, her challenges related to eating disorders, mental health,  extreme dieting, and overexercising became a catalyst for creating a solution to an issue millions of women deal with t...

Episode 34.  This week I sat down with Dr. Heather Gunn, PhD. Dr. Gunn is an Assistant Professor at University of Alabama and a licensed Clinical Psychologist. In her role, she is engaged in research, teaching, mentoring, and service. Her goal is for individuals to have meaningful and engaging (and autonomy granting!) relationships and to be able to have restful sleep. Away from the office, s...

Episode 33.  This week I sat down with Dr. Heather Gunn, PhD. Dr. Gunn is an Assistant Professor at University of Alabama and a licensed Clinical Psychologist. In her role, she is engaged in research, teaching, mentoring, and service. Her goal is for individuals to have meaningful and engaging (and autonomy granting!) relationships and to be able to have restful sleep. Away from the office, s...

Episode 32. Today I have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Jillian Murphy, ND. Cutting the Diet Culture Cord One thing that really becomes evident in the conversation with Dr. Murphy, is that anti-diet, weight inclusive approaches benefit all bodies. Not just people with eating disorders or in a certain body size, but ALL OF US. I’m really excited for you to listen to this interview, because...

Episode 31.  This week I sat down with Dr. Karen Stewart, PhD. This was a very important conversation where we talked about her own experiences with dieting and struggles with food, her ADHD diagnosis, and how her personal journey led her to eventually become a health psychologist. Here are some of the highlights of this interview so you know what to expect: Her process of repeated dieting an...

Episode 30.  This week I am going to share some of my reflections on the Health at Every Size® movement and how we will discuss this important topic on this podcast and in this blog. I cover why it isn’t more widely accepted in medical settings and otherwise. And what we can do about it. What to Expect in this Blog Post and Podcast Episode: I will share some thought based on many conversatio...

Episode 29.  This week I am going to reflect on some of the things I’ve learned and noticed while working with my clients lately. This episode will dive into questions like: Can you be an intuitive eater and still follow a certain style of eating, like plant-based, Mediterranean diet, or intermittent fasting? Heads up : These are complicated questions and answers with nuanced responses but I...

Episode 28. This week I am incredibly excited to talk to Dr. Adia Gooden, PhD, all about how to develop unconditional self-worth. This is a very important topic that frankly, all humans need to hear about. I bet this isn’t the first time you’ve heard someone talk about the importance of valuing your worth. Maybe you’ve heard messages about cultivating self-love and compassion. Ma...

Vulnerability is courage in you, and weakness in me Do you ever read what others write online and think, “Wow that’s brave, but I could never do that.” If so, I have been where you are. Back in 2009, I was deep in my binge eating disorder shame spiral. No one knew how much I was struggling. And I wanted to keep it that way. I was going to solve this dang problem myself if it was...

Episode 26. Comparative suffering is the act of ranking our pain against others’ pain. For example, someone who is going through a tough breakup might see their pain as worse than someone who is stressed about getting a bad grade in a class, but less bad compared to someone experiencing poverty and homelessness. I’ll say it right away: comparative suffering does not benefit anyone. In...

Episode 25. This week I talk to Dr. Mary Dagen. Dr. Dagen is a board-certified family medicine physician and has been practicing as a medical Bariatrician for the past two years. Dr. Dagen became a certified culinary medicine specialist in 2018 and is currently serving a 3-year term as a board member for Ottawa Food, whose mission is to ensure affordable access to nutritious food. Away from the of...

Episode 24. In this episode we talk about the concept of psychological flexibility. Do you ever feel like you are playing whack-a-mole with your negative thoughts? Like ok I’m supposed to feel worthy, and energized, and have internal motivation, and never have diet mentality thoughts. Then having negative thoughts or self-doubt becomes another way to feel like you have failed? Do you ever th...

Episode 23. In this episode, we are talking ALL about accountability. When you read the title “You Need More Accountability,” what did you think? Were you like, “heck yes, I know I do!” or did it make you cringe and sort of resent me? If the latter is true, nice work for hitting play on this episode anyways! That shows willingness to experience discomfort and not to avoid a...

Episode 22. In this episode I dive into the topic of support. We will cover why you more than likely need more support, what type of support you need, and how to go about getting that support. We will talk about how having people around versus truly utilizing your support system effectively is very different, and how to make shifts in this area that truly move you forward in a positive direction....

Episode 21. This week I talk to Marie-Pier Pitre-D’Iorio, RD, B.SC. Marie-Pier is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian with a B.Sc. in Psychology and the founder of The Balanced Dietitian . She is passionate about helping folx discover how to nourish their bodies without guilt, shame or restrictions. She strives to provide evidence-based nutrition interventions to all her clients and support th...

Episode 18. Today I sit down with Brianna Wilkerson to discuss her health journey and her relationship with food. Brianna Wilkerson is a Holistic Health and Life Coach, wife and momma, chai tea lover and at-home crossfitter. She helps women find peace with food, feel confident in their bodies again, and develop a healthy lifestyle that’s more than just about their weight. You’ll leave sessions wit...

Episode 19. In this 3rd post of the Intuitive Eating series, we bring it all together. We ask and answer the most frequently asked questions I get about Intuitive Eating. We Will Cover: Why isn’t Intuitive Eating talked about more if it’s so helpful? Can Intuitive Eating ever lead to weight loss? How it’s essential to avoid “towing the line” like I did for years How t...