Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

Apr 15 2025 200 ep. 36 mins 159

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Bonnie Roney is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She's here to help women eat without guilt by giving diet culture the middle finger & improving body image!

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How fitness can be flexible, sustainable, and supportive with Personal Trainer Michael Ulloa

Apr 15 2025 49 mins

Hey Rebel! If you’re tired of “go hard or go home” fitness messaging and ready to redefine your relationship with movement and your body—this one’s for you. In today's episode I’m joined by Michael Ulloa, a personal trainer who’s breaking the mold of traditional fitness culture online. We talk about his personal experience with body dysmorphia, obsessive calorie count

When Someone You Admire Loses Weight: Navigating Your Feelings Without Losing Yourself

Apr 08 2025 41 mins

Hey rebel. In this deeply reflective episode of the Diet Culture Rebel Podcast, we’re talking about something that hits close to home for many: how to cope when someone you admire—whether it’s an influencer, friend, or family member—loses a significant amount of weight while you may be on a journey to body acceptance. Inspired by the recent public conversation surrounding f

Comedy, Confidence, & Calling Out Diet Culture with Lauren Hope Krass

Apr 01 2025 36 mins

Hey Rebel. In this powerful and uplifting episode, I’m joined by comedian Lauren Hope Krass, who uses humor to challenge anti-fat bias, diet culture, and the unrealistic expectations placed on all of us—especially women in bigger bodies. Lauren shares her journey from self-deprecating humor to empowering comedy, how she found her voice (and her people), and the impact of resil

Is The Protein Craze Just Diet Culture... or Valid? Deciphering Protein Needs As An Intuitive Eater

Mar 25 2025 33 mins

Hey Rebel! There’s so much pressure to eat more and more protein, but is it really necessary? In today’s episode, I’m unpacking how diet culture has hijacked protein messaging, what you actually need to know about protein as an intuitive eater, and why stressing over grams and macro tracking does more harm than good. In this episode, we discuss: How diet culture has turned

How to Help Kids (& Your Inner Child) Build a Healthy Relationship with Food (with Megan of @feedinglittles)

Mar 18 2025 53 mins

Hey Rebel! Our relationship with food starts in childhood, shaped by the messages we absorb early on. In this episode, I’m joined by Megan McNamee of Feeding Littles, a registered dietitian who helps parents raise intuitive eaters while also exploring how our own upbringing impacts our food choices today. In this episode, we cover: How childhood food messages shape adult eating

Addiction, Eating Disorders, and Recovery with Therapist Amanda White

Mar 11 2025 48 mins

Hey Rebel. Today, we're looking at the link between substance use and eating disorders. I’m joined by Amanda White, a licensed therapist, author, and the owner of Therapy for Women, a group practice specializing in mental health, eating disorders, and addiction. Amanda is in recovery from both an eating disorder and substance use, and she openly shares her journey to help others

Exercise Without Guilt & Fuel Your Body the Right Way [feat Sports Dietitians Reilly & Jenna]

Mar 04 2025 38 mins

Hey Rebel. Exercise can feel complicated, especially when diet culture has shaped how we think about it. If you’ve ever felt pressure to work out to earn your food, struggled with guilt around movement, or felt like exercise was more of an obligation than something enjoyable, this episode is for you. I’m joined by sports dietitians Riley and Jenna, who help athletes and active

The undeniable link between dieting and eating disorders

Feb 25 2025 37 mins

Hey Rebel. It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week — but this episode is for everyone. Diet culture doesn’t take a break, and the truth is, dieting and eating disorders are deeply connected. Most eating disorders start with seemingly small, “harmless” choices, like eating less to control weight — choices often praised by others. In today’s episode, we’re diving into: H

Letting Go of Food Rules and Comparison: How Patricia Found Peace

Feb 18 2025 27 mins

Hey Rebel. In this episode, I’m talking with former client Patricia about her journey of unlearning diet rules and finding food freedom. Like many of us, she thought she was just being healthy, but in reality, those beliefs kept her stuck in restriction, worry, and self-judgment. In this episode, Patricia shares: How internalized diet culture shaped her food choices without her

Navigating Diet Talk at Family Gatherings

Feb 11 2025 32 mins

Hey Rebel. Today, I’m answering a listener question from someone who feels surrounded by diet talk at every family gathering and wants to know: Should I leave the table? Should I speak up? How do I protect my peace while still being with my loved ones? In today's episode, we're covering: How to handle diet talk with family Setting boundaries that feel right for you Focusing on w