Life After Diets (Sarah Dosanjh / Stefanie Michele)

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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	11 Mar 2023	86. But I Know What I Should Be Doing -- So Why Don't I Do It?	00:42:25
The voice of the "should" -- the things we know we should be doing but can't seem to do. Maybe we consume so much self-help information and don't feel like we can apply any of it. Why does this happen? What can we do about it? Shift of language: “I’d like to” or “I can” instead of “I should” or “I need to” Stef’s experience of the should voice in yoga Permission to do things inconsistently Do we feel better about doing things that are non-negotiable? How do we deal with the disappointment in ourselves? The somatics of “shoulds” and overwhelm The vague-ness of our shoulds - can we make the goal more specifi? The diet culture associations of certain goals What do Stef & Sarah feel like they “should” do today? Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Food For Thought Emails: https://thebingeeatingtherapist.com/newsletter/ Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Stef's Wednesday Weekly Email: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/wednesdays JOIN US IN NYC on MAY 6 2023!
	10 Nov 2021	17. But What About Messages from My Childhood?	00:39:38
Are you still influenced by the diet culture messages you received in childhood? Does your family conditioning still impact your beliefs and behaviors about food and eating? In this episode, Sarah and Stef take a look at: Jane Fonda, Nair commercials, and Disney princesses Beliefs about the “ideal feminine” and gender hierarchies, especially in previous generations Sarah’s memory of mangoes and Stef’s memory of ravioli Sundays When one parent has a troubled relationship with food Happy memories of sweets in childhood do not have to be pathological Messaging about what it means to be female Binges as a way of rejecting the idea that we should “behave” and be “good little girls” The role of health-ism influencing this generation of kids Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	08 Nov 2023	121. But Am I Just Deceiving Myself?	00:36:31
Do you ever feel like you're just kidding yourself about things? About how you're going to just get it together one day, or finally arrive in that smaller body you keep striving for? What is the difference between hope and self-deception? This episode talks about: Stef is just soooo self-aware Self deception might look like: “just one last time; I won’t binge tomorrow.” Does self awareness change the behavior? Deluding ourselves into thinking our “thin body” is just around the corner Updating old beliefs with new goals or values Splitting and “parts” (IFS theory) Not looking in the mirror – are we lying to ourselves about what we look like? So what do we do? Do we deceive ourselves into believing that we will become something other than ourselves? Black and white thinking is part of self-deception (and what we can do instead) Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage
	06 Mar 2024	138. But Has My Healthy Eating Gone Too Far?	00:41:37
An obsession with healthy eating has become part of the Eating Disorder and disordered eating spectrum. But how do we differentiate between taking responsibility for our health and disorder? Where's the line? This episode looks at: What's wrong with valuing health and nutrition? What is orthorexia? How did Stef develop orthorexia in her 30's? Healthy eating as a vehicle for black and white thinking Basic nutritional wisdom (aka Gentle Nutrition)as an Intuitive Eating principle Is identifying with Clean Eating a bad thing? And if it's not, who would benefit from it? But what if you're addicted to processed foods? Flag: Do you bring your own food coolers to social events? Those moderate, peaceful, non-obsessed people. How do they do it??! Is it possible to be neutral about nutrition if you have an ED background? Carrots and cupcakes Permitters and restrictors But the doctors and experts say XYZ!!! Stef's Gentle Nutrition Course starts in April! Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon
	27 Sep 2023	115. But Am I Abandoning Myself?	00:39:57
In this episode, we dive into the concept of self-abandonment and the journey towards self-compassion. We explore the role of shame and the profound loneliness that often accompanies self-abandonment. By learning to separate feelings from shame and embracing self-care, we can navigate life's challenges without losing ourselves. Topics include: Exploring the journey of self-discovery and self-care. Overcoming the tendency to self-abandon during challenging moments. Reflecting on how survival once meant self-abandonment. Discovering the power of maintaining balance without losing oneself. Understanding the importance of taking breaks without self-abandonment. Embracing permission to "check out" when needed. Navigating life's challenges without losing oneself. Distinguishing between self-abandonment and self-care. Learning to separate feelings from shame and judgment. Stef and Sarah’s personal experiences of reclaiming control during challenging times. Making conscious choices for self-nurture. Unpacking the connection between self-abandonment and shame. Breaking free from the cycle of self-rejection and self-abandonment. The heart-wrenching loneliness of self-abandonment. Reflecting on the journey from self-abandonment to self-compassion. Introverts and extroverts Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage
	23 Oct 2024	171. But How Do I Navigate Motherhood and Pregnancy?	00:38:55
In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the complexities of motherhood, pregnancy, and recovery. Join Stef and Sarah as they discuss personal experiences and answer listener questions surrounding motherhood, disordered eating, and the challenges of recovery. From confronting body image issues during pregnancy to navigating the hurdles of parenting while recovering from an eating disorder, this episode offers valuable insights and emotional support for mothers and parents with a complicated food/body relationship. Tune in for an open and honest conversation that sheds light on the realities of motherhood and the journey to self-acceptance. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	26 Jun 2024	154. But I Don't Know What to Eat...	00:45:25
How do other people make decisions about what to eat? Have you ever been interested in understanding what makes a person choose the breakfast or lunch or snack that they choose? Sarah and Stef offer their personal decision making processes of the meals they ate the day of recording this podcast. From there, the conversation branches off into topics like practical hunger, interoception (a principle of Intuitive Eating), cravings, habits, and preferences. We also ask ourselves the question: what do you do when nothing sounds good? Finally, we talk about what strategies you might use to make decisions about food if you're still in the middle of disordered thoughts and behaviors around food. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, Food & Body Image Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Stef’s body image workshop – https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/bodyimageworkshop2024 Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	11 May 2022	43. Can Cosmetic Surgery Improve Body Image? with Becca Robinson	00:44:51
Back with another guest! In this episode, we talk to Becca Robinson, a BEAT advisor in recovery from bulimia, about her experience with breast implants and her decision to ultimately have them removed. “As long as your belly is never wider than your bust, you’re fine.” Puberty, developing breasts, and having “real woman” proportions Does cosmetic surgery fix body image? The distinction between hating your body vs feeling obsessed with perfecting it (objectifying it) The difference between feeling validated by our body versus feeling fulfilled What led Becca to decide to remove her breast implants Physical problems as a result of breast implants How Becca’s body image shifted after the implant removal We are now on Patreon! Join the private FB group. Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application
	05 Jul 2023	103. A Conversation with Evelyn Tribole, Co-Founder of Intuitive Eating	00:40:45
This is the third week in our mini-series on Intuitive Eating, and this week we have Evelyn Tribole (co-founder of Intuitive Eating) on the podcast to talk about her personal stories and perspectives. We discuss: Most people don’t believe IE will work for them Personal influences on Evelyn’s own journey of IE How do we stay positive when there is so much diet culture all over the place? TikTok is getting Intuitive Eating wrong Evelyn’s favorite principle of IE (hint: it’s not the same as Elyse’s, Sarah’s, or Stef’s) How do you know if you’re doing Intuitive Eating right? Evelyn’s gets personal! What Evelyn learned from her breast cancer diagnosis Listener Questions: How do we handle food if we are taking a medication that increases appetite? How do you know the difference between a rule and intuition? Getting ravenous at night!? Connect with Evelyn: https://www.evelyntribole.com Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage
	24 Apr 2024	145. But Is Body Neutrality Really Possible?	00:46:27
This body image centered episode delves into the distinctions between body positivity and body neutrality, offering a nuanced exploration of how individuals can relate to their bodies beyond conventional narratives of self-love. The conversation begins by distinguishing body positivity from body neutrality. Originally, body positivity emerged from the fat activist movements of the 1960s, aiming to empower marginalized bodies, especially those of fat, Black women, and aligning with LGBTQ rights. In contrast, body neutrality is presented as a more muted, less emotionally charged approach, appealing to those who may find the ra-ra! enthusiasm of body positivity unreachable. Stef, who hosts a Body Neutrality for Body Image Workshop, discusses the personal significance of body neutrality as a middle ground where you can acknowledge your actual feelings about your body—whether positive or negative—without allowing those feelings to dictate your self-worth or mood. This epidosde emphasizes that adopting a body neutral stance is not an instant change but a gradual process of shifting one’s value system and managing emotional responses. https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/bodyimageworkshop2024 Join Stef's Body Image Workshop! (click here) Books Mentioned: Body Neutral by Jessie Kneeland More Than a Body by Lindsay & Lexie Kite The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon
	24 May 2023	97. But How Do I Negotiate With Food?	00:42:14
Suffering around food comes from having too much internal conflict around it. How do we reduce the amount of conflict so that we are better able to make calm decisions about food, or better able to find peace even when we don't make "good" decisions? This episode looks at: What inner conflict about food physically feels like Not restricting” as a reduction of conflict Stef’s experience of negotiation in recovery How body image work helps reduce conflict with food Allowing before accepting before choosing Sarah’s reaction to the delayed NYC subway train Step One: Shift the shame Make a decision instead of letting the decision happen to you Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage
	31 May 2023	98. But How Would I Cope Without my Disordered Eating?	00:49:27
Most of us develop disordered relationships with food because that food serves a purpose; it becomes a coping tool. So when we no longer have it as a way of comforting ourselves, what happens? How do we deal with that vulnerability and the huge gap it leaves in our emotional support system? What does the disordered eating help solve? Stef finds restriction the bigger gap; for Sarah, it’s the binges. How do we make our own cocoons if it’s not with food? Stef’s somatic practice for overwhelm Depression energy coming up without the ED How yoga helped Sarah go “micro” and anchor into something smaller than existential loneliness and lows The role of safety in being able to let go of ED behaviors (because we know they work) The Burnout Cycle (per authors Nagoski) How does Sarah not panic? Fear of death (how did we get to that part of this conversation??) Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage
	10 Aug 2022	56. But What About Food Logging and Meal Planning?	00:37:51
Food logs and meal planning are hallmarks of weight loss efforts and diet culture. Is there any place for them in a non-diet approach? In this episode, we talk about: Do we like food diaries? Food structure reduces decision making Is intuitive eating about meal variety? But I don’t like meal planning because I don’t know what I’ll want to eat Sarah’s lunches this week What’s the difference between not being satisfied and not being full? Did Stef get too hungry when Sarah visited NYC? Meal times and boundaries Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse
	29 Mar 2023	89. But I Struggle with Procrastination	00:40:07
Do you feel like procrastination is a barrier to recovery? Sometimes we eat as a form of procrastination, or we eat because we feel badly about procrastinating. In this episode, we explore the concept and its intersection with food and body image. Is procrastination bad? And if not, what’s it good for? Why do we procrastinate? Procrastination and body image (clothes) Changing the language – “I should” to “I get to” The relationship between resting and inner conflict The issue of self worth Six types of procrastination Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse VISIT US IN NYC! Link: Procrastination Types - Indiana State UniversityIndiana State Universityhttps://www.indstate.edu › media › nstp › pdfs
	11 Jan 2023	78. Grief, Break-Ups, & Food	00:40:01
What role does food play in grief (around death, breakups, or existential itchiness)? In this episode Sarah & Stef share some personal stories, including a little cry! Sarah’s loss of her Mum Stef’s losses of relationships The idea of a “revenge body” Weight gain as a “sign” of a breakup? Stef’s loss of a primary friendship in college, and what happened after Nostalgia (grief) for places and eras of life Searching for food that will take that feeling away Existential grief, even as experienced by 11 year olds The role of acceptance Sarah literally working through a grief moment in real time on the podcast Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Foundations - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse
	25 Jan 2023	80. But I Eat to Numb	00:42:43
Restricting and bingeing (and the spectrum of these behaviors) can be attempts to numb our emotional experience. This episode looks at different ways of numbing and how Sarah & Stef experienced using food as an escape. We cover: Numbing via eating and numbing via restriction Do binges make us “not feel” or feel more? Stef’s recollection of numbing in London circa 2000 The feeling that tomorrow it will be different. Connection to break the numbing cycle Somatic practices, embodiment, checking in with the body Difficulty with empty time, in the gaps of life Numbing doesn’t exist in a vacuum; food can numb AND do other things like provide comfort, soothe boredom, etc Low level existential blah How did Sarah and Stef stop needing to numb so much? Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Course - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse
	15 Sep 2021	9. But What If I Need to Diet For My Health?	00:43:56
But What If I Need to Diet For My Health? In this episode, Sarah and Stef discuss the idea of dieting for health reasons. Do you believe weight loss will improve your health? Are there foods you need to avoid and feel guilty for still having them? We take a look at: How linked are weight loss and health? Food intolerances and bingeing Dealing with guilt about the impact of our eating on our health Stef’s experience with IGG tests Self-sabotage and rebellion Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele
	03 Jan 2024	Back To Basics (1/4): Do I Have a Problem?	00:56:12
The first in a four-part series called: Back to Basics to explore the foundational concepts of disordered eating and eating disorders from the ground floor. We hear from so many people who weren't aware that their experiences had a name, or that other people are dealing with them, too. In this first session, we're looking at the question: Do I Have a Problem? Is what I'm dealing with considered a disorder? Is it binge eating? Restricting? Orthorexia? What if I'm just an emotional eater? Do you need to have a diagnosis to listen to this podcast or get "help"? Binge Eating, Restriction, Orthorexia, Bulimia, and Chronic Dieting What's the difference between ED and disordered eating? Is it helpful to name the problem? Do we need labels? A few ways of looking at it If you stop binge eating and you just overeat, is your issue more stigmatized? Now it's not even a "real" eating disorder? What is binge eating? "Normal amounts of food" is highly subjective Does "normal eating" even exist nowadays?? What constitutes "restriction"? Whats the difference between "normal healthy eating" and orthorexia? Stef offers three criteria for consideration Are anxious attachment styles more susceptible to EDs? When does emotional eating become a disorder When does body image distress become disordered? What can community do? Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (starts January 29 2024): https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin Join the LAD Membership Connect with us! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com
	14 Feb 2024	135. But I Have Low Self-Esteem	00:43:01
Self-esteem has implications in eating disorder recovery, and this episode explores some of those -- including self-compassion, connection, competence, comparison, social expectations, shame, and even anger! Tune in for this nuanced conversation about self-esteem (and self-worth, by extension) with topics including: What comes first -- low self-esteem or disordered eating behaviors? The relationship between safety, shame, and self esteem (especially in restrictive behaviors) The role of creativity (for Stef) and self-compassion (for Sarah) Addressing the expectations we have of ourselves The momentum of self-esteem when it interacts with other concepts (like consistency) "Pinterest Moms" as a gateway to Stef's self esteem rehabilitation Social covert pressure vs overt pressure Competence for self-esteem for self worth The Five C's of self-esteem in research The role of Joy (and rethinking "joy") Are glimmers the opposite of triggers? Six Pillars of Self Esteem by Nathaniel Brandon (book) Self esteem vs self worth Tickets to Brighton Event on May 20 Tickets to Bournemouth Nervous System Retreat on May 23 Join the LAD Membership Community HERE Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com ---- Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook ---- Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon
	13 Jul 2022	52. But I'm a Fussy Eater and I Don't Like "Healthy" Food	00:35:27
Intuitive Eating advocates may have us believe that we will naturally start to crave nutritious food after allowing ourselves to eat what we want, but is this true? What does it look like if you're someone who feels more selective around food or doesn't really like vegetables? In this episode, we talk about... The foods that Sarah and Stef don’t like Do you say cilantro or coriander? What do you do if you don’t like vegetables? Are there foods we don’t like or foods we believe we don’t like? And vice versa Do processed foods beget more processed foods? Nutrition as a habit Does what we eat matter so much? Join the LAD Membership! Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application
	02 Oct 2024	168. Not Dieting in Peri-menopause and Menopause: An Interview with Dr. Jenn Salib Huber, RD ND	00:50:21
This week, we are talking to Dr. Jenn (@menopause.nutritionist), an Intuitive Eating dietician and naturopathic doctor, who is a medical expert in Functional and Intuitive Nutrition for Women in Midlife. Because how the heck do we stop dieting and stay sane when we're dealing with menopause symptoms?? We'll cover: Jenn's story The difference between perimenopause and menopause Estrogen's impact on our appetite and weight The role of nutrition in balancing hormones Weight gain in menopause (and perimenopause) Loss of muscle mass and the advice to strength train, strength train, strength train! Gentle Nutrition for hormones Do we need all this protein? Hormone replacement therapy Connect with Dr. Jenn WEBSITE: https://www.jennsalibhuber.ca INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.nutritionist/ PODCAST: The Midlife Feast Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	16 Nov 2022	70. But Why do I Self-Sabotage Around Food?	00:37:32
LONDON LIVE EVENT Click here for more info and to purchase tickets Do you feel like you have good intentions for yourself but somehow end up "ruining it"? In this episode we look at why we self-sabotage, including how we might thwart our efforts at weight loss and also how the term itself might be misleading. We'll discuss: Why Stef isn’t a fan of the term Self-sabotage as an identity or confirmation of beliefs Sarah’s dating story Stef’s wardrobe sabotage The inner child component: are we acting out? Are we afraid of our own success? Self-sabotage of weight loss efforts Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse
	08 Dec 2021	21. But Who Am I Without Dieting?	00:49:04
Has dieting been center-stage for so long that you don’t know who you would be without it? In this conversation, we discuss: Dieting, body image, and the pursuit of recovery as an identity The Diet Personality vs the Restricting Personality How our identities can feel black and white in a dieting mentality Why is dieting “bad” if it helps us create a sense of purpose? How dieting behaviors show up in other parts of our lives How Sarah & Stef’s self-perceptions have shifted post-recovery The role of capability in identity formation Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application JOIN US FOR A LIVE Q&A ON DECEMBER 19TH: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-after-diets-community-qa-live-event-tickets-210649407047
	17 May 2023	96. But I Can't Stop Grazing	00:42:20
This podcast speaks a lot about the binge restrict cycle, but what about less extreme eating habits like grazing? What do we do with the distress of more subtle behaviors like eating throughout the day without boundaries? Is this "bad"? Is it helpful? We'll discuss: The definition of grazing The difference between grazing and a “slow binge” The satiation point of a meal vs a binge Emotional eating vs grazing: can they be one and the same? What is powerful enough to interrupt this cycle? The impact of habits Working from home Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage
	22 Jan 2025	184. But Do You Plan Your Binges? (Live Episode)	00:41:04
In this insightful episode of Life After Diets, hosts Stef and Sarah delve into the topic of planned versus unplanned binges. They explore the complexities behind both types of binge eating, including personal anecdotes and psychological insights. The discussion covers how factors like anxiety, stress, and emotional triggers contribute to these behaviors. They also examine the role of planning in providing a sense of control and how unplanned binges often feel more impulsive and uncontrollable. Through an open forum with their community, they engage in a deeper conversation about managing anxiety, recognizing patterns, and finding ways to cope with urges to binge. This episode is especially valuable for anyone looking to understand more about their own binge-eating behaviors and seeking ways to manage them. Key Points: Understanding Planned Binges: The hosts discuss how some individuals plan their binges days in advance, viewing it as a reward or a way to cope with scarcity. The Nature of Unplanned Binges: In contrast, unplanned binges are often characterized by impulsivity and a lack of control, hitting individuals suddenly and leading to frantic eating. Psychological and Emotional Factors: Anxiety, stress, and other emotional factors play significant roles in both types of binges. Community Engagement: Real-time interactions with listeners provide varied perspectives, including experiences with planned and unplanned binges and strategies for coping. Managing Anxiety and Urges: Tips and insights on how to manage anxiety and control impulses are shared, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and understanding personal triggers. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of binge-eating behaviors, explore effective coping strategies, and feel less alone in your journey towards a healthier relationship with food. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Stef's Binge Recovery Course -- www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	25 Aug 2021	6. But I'm Confused About My Hunger	00:36:22
In this episode, Sarah & Stef discuss the different ways hunger can show up and different ways of responding to it. Does it matter if hunger is physical, mental, hormonal, or emotional? How should we handle each kind of hunger? We discuss things like: Should we listen to hunger signals when we're not physically hungry? Why Sarah gets triggered to eat when she's cold Symptoms of hunger Why our brains won't stop thinking about food Why you can last so long without feeling hungry and then feel it all at once Why making "mistakes" are good experiments The difference between Sarah & Stef's hunger regulation strategies during their recovery process Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele
	20 Dec 2023	127. But What About Authenticity?	00:44:50
We believe that authenticity can have to do with our relationship with food. In this episode, we explore those intersections and tell personal stories abour our own experiences with authenticity and how that has impacted our behaviors with food. The definition of authenticity How it feels to be authentic...and to be not authentic Can disordered eating behaviors come from an authentic place? "Racket feelings" A look at authenticity through a "Parts Work" lens Inauthenticity, roles, and family Where does authenticity go when we feel triggered? Authenticity and friendship Authenticity and marriage Is too much authenticity not a good thing? Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (for beginners - starts January 29 2024): https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (for beginners - starts January 29 2024): https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin
	20 Jul 2022	53. But I Can't Eat in Moderation	00:45:35
Why is eating in moderation so hard? In this episode, Sarah & Stef discuss: What does moderation mean? Is the 2000 calorie RDA based on moderation? Satisfaction and extreme hunger Why are some people able to eat in moderation more easily? Is moderation a challenge for impulsive people? How other parts of our lives can influence the reward aspect of food and impact the ability to eat in moderation. Does it make sense to leave certain foods out of the house? Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Program - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application
	23 Aug 2023	110. But I Can't Eat Without A Screen	00:39:51
In a world of technology, how many of us find it easy to sit down to eat without the distraction of a screen? Is there a difference between eating in front of a TV versus eating in front of a laptop or cell phone? And more importantly, how is this impacting us? How do we work on Intuitive Eating if we feel like we need this type of distraction, or can't break the habit? We'll also talk about: Sarah’s experience of separating screens from bingeing Stef’s transition from dinner in front of the TV to family meals When does screen time become a problem Regulators vs Escapists Sarah searching for catharsis Compulsive puzzling The purpose of checking out Permission to not be productive Real time self care demonstration MEET US IN DUBLIN! Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage
	27 Apr 2022	41. But Being Tired Makes Me Eat	00:41:12
There is a relationship between fatigue, tiredness, and food. In this episode, we discuss: The evolution of Sarah & Stef’s fatigue over the years "Fatigue" versus "being tired" Sarah naps! Rest: Splitting attention versus single-focus restoration Connection and purpose to mitigate fatigue Routines, intentions, and structure as coping tools We are now on Patreon! Join the private FB group. Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application
	24 Aug 2022	58. But I Hate Wasting Food	00:35:28
If we overeat or find it hard to stop eating because we don't want to waste food, how can we navigate this conflict? This episode talks about: Sarah’s experimental task to throw away one bite of food What about throwing away food so you don’t eat it? What about leftovers? Kids’ lunchboxes Being a “good girl” or “good boy” by finishing what’s on your plate Grieving the end of a meal Top 5 most wasted food items Eating to overfullness in an effort not to “waste” Different types of overeating Throwing food away as a choice Rate and review! Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application
	16 Mar 2022	35. But What If Everyone Around Me Is Dieting?	00:35:39
Deciding not to diet anymore can feel empowering…especially from the safety of social media communities or inside of a pandemic. But what happens when we go out into the world and get confronted with people who actively trying to lose weight and eat “healthy?” What comes up for us? In this episode, Sarah & Stef discuss: Dieting with others as a form of community and connection Wanting other people to “fail” at their diet Why can other people do it and I can’t? Stef’s friend who has a “dieting personality” Asking people to stop talking about dieting The “health” objection of not dieting We are now on Patreon! Join the private FB group. Connect with the show! Website: www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse
	03 Jul 2024	155. But I Don't Trust Myself with Food (Live Episode)	00:40:12
If we're not dieting, won't we just be completely out of control with food? That's the risk when we feel like we can't trust ourselves. In this episode, we talk about what self-trust is -- including how we thought about it before recovery and how we think about it now. And maybe most importantly, how we developed more of it! This episode was livestreamed to our private community so we also answer some listener questions about personal experiences with self-trust. We discuss: trusting yourself not to binge self-alliance and self-abandonment the role of self-sabotage being mad that versus being mad at what needs to be in place before we keep promises to ourselves? the stories we tell ourselves Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	11 Aug 2021	4. But Intuitive Eating Doesn't Work For Me	00:35:35
Have you ever tried Intuitive Eating (IE) and thought: this doesn't work for me? Sarah & Stef discuss some of the reasons why this might be happening, including: Is IE the gold standard? Turning IE into another set of rules Allowing foods versus permission to binge Approaching IE as another way to lose weight Permission to take what you need and leave the rest Fullness as a trigger vs fullness as a positive experience Wanting to lose weight before starting IE Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website –www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele
	07 Sep 2023	BONUS EPISODE Unintentional Weight Loss, Food "Purity" and "Wellness" Practices in Yoga (with Sarah and Becca)	00:54:13
Please read time stamps carefully and skip any segments, which might be triggering or unhelpful for you in your recovery. This video is an honest account of two mental health practitioners who are in recovery from food and body image issues sharing the challenges they faced in this area during yoga teacher training in Rishikesh India. 2:35 – 13:23 : Self-induced vomiting / vamen douhti practices 13:23 – 23:10 : Moralisation of food and purity in yogic tradition 23:10 – 33:09 : Pushing our bodies and minds, plus comparison 33:09 – 36:36 : Feeling unsatisfied, appetite upon return from training 36:36 – 49:15 : Complex feelings about weight loss and stepping on the scales Come join us in person in Dublin on Saturday 16th September 2023! https://www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com/workshops-and-meetups/ Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want to improve your relationship with food and become more comfortable in your own skin. Community membership includes invites to live episode recordings (online), support meetings, a private Facebook group and monthly Q&As. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Stefanie Michele binge eating health coach Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Connect with Sarah Dosanjh psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	20 Oct 2021	14. But Why Am I Still Eating?	00:39:01
In this episode, Sarah and Stef make sense of the impulse to eat when your rational brain doesn’t want to be eating. Do you ever feel conflicted about eating? Do you feel like you self-sabotage? We’ll take a look at: Why the conscious brain and the subconscious mind have different agendas Eating just to “get it over with” Eating from rebellion or to access pleasure Can you talk yourself out of a binge? Is non-consenting eating just a habit? Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	05 Jan 2022	25. But How Do I Stop a Binge Urge?	00:38:11
All the self-help input in the world feels like it makes sense until the moment a binge urge presents itself – and then what? In this episode, we discuss: Announcement: More live Zoom Community events! Is the point of recovery to get rid of binge urges or to manage them? Permission to binge as a binge management tool Are there different kinds of binge urges? What do binge urges feel like physically? Binge urges as rebel urges Boundaries and honesty with the self for binge prevention Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	15 Jan 2025	183. The Mother Wound – How Our Mothers Screwed Us Up	00:44:54
In this episode, Stef and Sarah delve into the emotional topic of the mother wound. The discussion begins with light-hearted banter but quickly deepens into a profound conversation about the impact mothers have on their children. They explore insights from books like "Mother Hunger" by Kelly McDaniel and "Discovering the Inner Mother" by Bethany Webster but also bring personal experiences into the room. The hosts discuss the different ways mothers can nurture and unintentionally wound their children (is the Mother Wound even avoidable from an existential perspective?) and how these experiences shape adult relationships and self-concept, including our relationships with food and bodies. They also touch on the societal pressures mothers face and the challenges of achieving a balance between nurturing, protection, and guidance. Stefanie's Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course is enrolling now! Use code: LADLISTENS for a discount at checkout. This course is for beginners looking to gain a broader insight into the role of the nervous system in symptoms of stress, anxiety, erratic moods, body image distress, and food issues. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Stef's Binge Recovery Course -- www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	28 Aug 2024	163. But Sometimes I Feel Despair About Recovery	00:37:05
In this episode, we're talking about the challenging and often unspoken topic of hopelessness and despair in relation to recovery from eating disorders. We offer personal experiences of the complex emotions intertwined with despair, such as fear, sadness, and anger. We also discuss what mindfulness, connection, and individuality might have to do with navigating despair. We discuss the power of belief, personal barriers, and the potential for unexpected breakthroughs. 00:00 Introduction to Hopelessness and Despair 00:25 Personal Experiences with Despair 01:13 Understanding Despair: Emotions and Stories 02:43 Different Perspectives on Despair 05:59 Despair in Eating Disorder Recovery 14:27 Finding Hope and Personal Pathways 20:40 The Role of Belief and Mindfulness 35:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about Stef's 3-month Binge Recovery Program (from anywhere in the world!) beginning the 9th of September, 2024. Use discount code: LADLISTENS for $100 off! Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	26 Dec 2024	180. A Christmas Morning Ramble	00:36:42
This episode was supposed to be about self-care during the holidays...and it turned into a ramble between Stef and Sarah about Christmases past and present, how to cope during the week between Christmas and New Years, and...productivity? We're just here to keep you company this week. So settle in with your cup of hot chocolate and join us for this Christmas Day ramble. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Stef's Binge Recovery Course -- www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	12 Feb 2025	187. Never Binge Again by Glenn Livingstone: A Book Review	00:45:54
In Episode 187, we dive headfirst into the popular yet contentious world of diet psychology with our review of “Never Binge Again” by Glenn Livingstone, PhD. This episode is for anyone interested in behavioral psychology, eating disorder recovery, or just looking for a candid conversation that challenges traditional expert opinion. Join Sarah and Stef as they dissect Livingstone’s approach to defeating binge eating, which promotes calling our cravings “pig squeals” and embracing extreme black-and-white thinking. Expect a lively discussion infused with personal anecdotes about coping with binge eating, heated debates about oversimplification in addiction recovery, and reflections on food abstinence. We also tackle the psychological effects of daily weighing and the challenges of regulating our complex relationship with food. If you’re curious about alternative methods to mainstream diet culture or looking for expert opinions with a dash of humor, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in and get ready for a thoughtful, relatable, and eye-opening exploration of food psychology. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Stef's Binge Recovery Course -- www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	01 Feb 2023	81. A Conversation About Brain Over Binge	00:39:41
Many people who've struggled with binge eating for a long time have come across the book "Brain Over Binge" by Kathryn Hansen. Sarah and Stef, co-hosts, both read the book as they tried to recover and are discussing how the method landed for them. The episode looks into: Stef’s history and experience with reading BOB and taking the official BOB course Sarah’s experience of “looking forward to” the next binge urge to learn a new response. Dismissal of urges as irresponsible – what if those messages from the primal brain are valid, asks Stef Weight and eating as pathological Minimization (demonization?) of conventional therapy Do some personality types find this approach easier than others? Sarah’s use of RALIC to ride out binge urges - but not with the goal of not bingeing itself. What if giving yourself permission to binge does NOT feel okay? Does it work to delay a binge? What can we take from BOB, in S&S’s perspective? Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse
	13 Nov 2024	174. But I Eat to Manage Stress	00:45:17
In this episode, Sarah and Stef dive into the complex relationship between stress and eating habits. They share personal anecdotes (starting with Sarah's recent Domino's Pizza ordering experience) about how stress impacts their food choices and delve into the psychological and physiological reasons behind these patterns. Topics discussed include the challenges of stress-induced cravings, the role of carbohydrates and comfort foods, and practical strategies for managing stress. The episode also explores the benefits of somatic and cognitive approaches to stress. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Stef's Binge Recovery Course -- www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	13 Apr 2022	39. A Conversation About The F*ck It Diet	00:36:33
In this episode, Sarah and Stef review Caroline Dooner’s book: The Fck It Diet. We’ll talk about: The book that changed Stef’s life The power of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment Caroline’s Five Tools The parts of the book most helpful to Stef versus Sarah Orthorexia and “in defense of sugar and carbs” Does food become a “non-issue” after we heal from binge eating? Is all binge eating rooted in restriction? We are now on Patreon! Join the private FB group.* Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application JOIN OUR NEXT EVENT HERE
	03 Apr 2024	142. But What If Food Gets Me Through the Day?	00:42:05
In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the complex relationship between food and emotional needs. The conversation begins with a reflection on Stef's Instagram post suggesting that food serves as a portal to solitude, comfort, pleasure, and escape, making the idea of changing one’s relationship with food seem like a sacrifice of essential coping mechanisms. The discussion delves into personal anecdotes and reflections on how food has occupied significant mental and emotional real estate, offering a sense of engagement or distraction during times of discomfort or emptiness. The conversation shifts to the concept of "spoon theory" as a metaphor for energy and capacity management, illustrating how individuals have limited resources to cope with daily demands. This leads to a broader discussion on the importance of recognizing one’s own limits and allowing oneself the grace to rest without self-judgment. The episode emphasizes the significance of self-awareness and giving oneself permission to meet needs in more diverse and healthy ways, including acknowledging the importance of physical touch and emotional support. Throughout, the hosts engage with their live community, incorporating questions and comments that enrich the conversation. Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon
	03 Nov 2021	16. But I Can't Stop Thinking About Food	00:39:29
Do you feel obsessed with thoughts of food? In this episode, Stef & Sarah talk about the reasons this may be happening for you -- none of which include being selfish, addicted, or gluttonous! We cover: The role of restriction in food obsession (including the role of ghrelin, the hunger hormone) Food obsession driven by feelings of food guilt, including guilt about not eating “clean” enough Is it food obsession or anxiety? Thinking about food as a way of escaping your thoughts or reality The role of emotional suppression to think about food, and how to access groundedness Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	02 Mar 2022	33. But How Can I Be More Consistent?	00:35:54
Do you struggle to be more consistent in your life? Whether its with food, exercise, self-talk, or pretty much anything else in life, what is the story with consistency (or lack of it)? In this episode, Sarah & Stef talk about: What consistency looks like for Sarah & Stef Consistency depends on your context of the day How do you know when to push yourself or not? Example: journaling How consistency is related to self-trust Why might we resist being consistent? The power of the present moment We are now on Patreon! Join the private FB group HERE! Join us at our next live online event on Sunday 3rd April 2022. There is a pay-what-you-can-afford option. Details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-after-diets-community-live-event-tickets-264063941357 Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application
	26 Jan 2022	28. But I Don't Want to Let Myself Go	00:39:52
Does intuitive eating and not dieting anymore sound good – but you’re afraid that the alternative is to “let yourself go?” In this episode, we discuss: What does it actually mean to “let yourself go”? Love from others vs approval from others Creating your own template for existing in a larger body in this culture Admiration VERSUS connection & love Inherent worth (we go down the rabbit hole) What is the role of the ego in being afraid to let yourself go? Judgment as other projections Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application February Event! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-after-diets-community-live-event-tickets-264063941357
	27 Oct 2021	15. But Food is My Reward	00:40:38
In this episode, Sarah and Stef discuss the role of rules, comfort, joy, creativity, and boundaries in relation to food-as-reward. We’ll take a look at: Food as a pressure-release system at the end of a long day How diet culture has manipulated happy, comfort foods as something we have to earn Sarah & Stef’s memories of food as rewards or treats Stef’s concept of “joy reservoirs” The interplay of body image and reward What does creativity have to do with this concept? Saying No more often to reduce the need for reward Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	17 Nov 2021	18. But I'm All or Nothing (Black & White)	00:46:07
All or Nothing (otherwise known as black and white) thinking is one of the most common thought patterns of disordered eaters. Do you ever feel like you’ve eaten one “bad” food and you “might as well keep going?” Or feel rigid thinking that turns into an all-out binge? In this episode, we talk about: What is black and white thinking? How black & white thinking shows up with food Gray area thinking associated with mediocrity “This might not be true” thinking What is the link between self-compassion and perfectionism How to release rigidity of thinking through the body How black and white thinking protects our identity and need to be “right” Join us at our live online event on Sunday 19th December 2021. There is a pay-what-you-can-afford option. Details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-after-diets-community-qa-live-event-tickets-210649407047 Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	06 Dec 2023	125. But Why Aren't I Prioritising My Health?	00:45:02
Aside from body image, health seems to be one of the biggest concerns about gaining weight. Because weight gain is common for many people recovering from eating disorders, health is a big sticking point making recovery harder and more complicated. In this episode, we're looking at the relationship between weight and health, to include: Stef explains why she can't look at her bloodwork results as the episode records Separating the impact of binge eating (and restriction!!) on health versus weight Defining "health at every size" Does health decrease when BMI increases? An anecdote. Why isn't the desire for better health enough to get us to stop eating in a disordered way? The relationship between health and our self-esteem The rebel response -- what's that got to do with health? Mental health as a gateway to physical health The power of lowering expectations Why don't we want to take care of ourselves when we're feeling low? Why wouldn't we want to help ourselves? The concept of self-sabotage. The difference between being broken and just being lost or in a freeze state The role of shame Health and fearmongering Regulating the nervous system as a strategy The Roseto Effect https://www.tbsnews.net/thoughts/roseto-effect-secret-long-life-512826 Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (for beginners - starts January 29 2024): https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	01 May 2024	146. But I Have A Scarcity Mindset	00:45:19
In this episode, the hosts really get into how scarcity affects us, especially when it comes to food. They start by breaking down what scarcity truly means—it's not just about running out of something, but feeling like you never have enough of what you need. This feeling can lead to behaviors like hoarding or binge-eating, not just with food, but in many parts of our lives. They share personal stories and observations from society to show how the fear of not having enough drives us to overcompensate in different ways, like stockpiling items or overindulging when certain foods seem rare or unavailable. They talk about "window of opportunity" eating, when we eat not because we're hungry, but because we're afraid we won't get another chance to enjoy that particular food. The hosts also delve into how these behaviors often stem from emotional needs rather than physical hunger. They discuss how past traumas or emotional gaps can lead us to act out of scarcity, affecting how we see our current situations, often without even realizing it. Throughout the episode, they offer strategies to deal with these impulses, like mindfulness and asking yourself why you feel the need to act on scarcity. Understanding these feelings better can help us control them. The episode ends on a thoughtful note, stressing the importance of self-awareness and kindness in facing scarcity. By recognizing and addressing the emotional roots of our behaviors, we can make more thoughtful choices that lead to healthier and more fulfilling lives. It's a really insightful conversation that helps us see how deep-seated feelings of scarcity can affect us and offers ways to handle them. Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Join Stef's Body Image Workshop! (click here) Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon
	18 Jan 2023	79. But I Just Want Some Control	00:48:08
Control is an unavoidable theme in the subject of eating disorder recovery. What is your relationship to control and how do you define it? The hosts explore their own experience of the concept and also highlight its important (and at times, healthy) role in navigating recovery. Sarah & Stef discuss: Light podcast banter. What podcasts do we listen to? The thrill of control/restriction Stef feels like control is safety; Sarah feels like control is dominance. The role of control in bulimia and/or restriction The illusion of control; if we see that it’s an illusion, does it break the spell? Is control always at the root of EDs? Not true for Sarah! Control as related to sense of self or emotional magnitude Control and rebellion. We need to know we have agency & choice. Surrender: higher power and the inner compass We can’t control what’s hard How much control is healthy? How else can we make it productive? Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	15 Jun 2022	48. But I Can't Stop Disconnecting From Myself	00:49:04
Dieting can promote disconnection from self. Sometimes we use food to further disconnect from our experience or our shame. As we heal our relationship with food, body, and self, how do we address the tendency to disconnect? What is the difference between disconnection and self-abandonment? Sarah’s airport story of accepting the moment How to stay connected to the Self during a body image flood Stefanie’s “flood” concept The slippery slope of emotional eating Commitment to self vs discipline of self We are now on Patreon! Join the private FB group. Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application
	25 Sep 2024	167. A Book Review of Ultra-Processed People	00:52:59
In this episode, we dive into a thoughtful and nuanced review of the book 'Ultra Processed People' by Chris Van Tulleken. They explore the book's themes around ultra processed foods, their potential impact on our health, and the broader societal implications. The conversation navigates through personal anecdotes, scientific claims, and the complicated relationship with food, making it a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the intersection of nutrition, mental health, and recovery from disordered eating. Enjoy the discussion and don't forget to reach out with any questions or insights! Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Work with Stefanie (waitlist through Jan 2025) - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	29 May 2024	150. But Is It Self-Care or Self-Indulgence?	00:46:33
The world talks a lot about self-care, but many people in this community feel selfish taking care of themselves. It can be seen as indulgent to take the time to tend to our own needs, especially as mothers -- check out the second half of the podcast where Stef addresses this from her perspective as a parent (her take might surprise you). So what's the difference between self care and self indulgence? Speaking of indulgence, we also look at the way we talk about food under this lens. Are the connotations of this word inherently problematic? Are we just gluttons or is there a case for the healthy pursuit of food as pleasure, or even as self-care? Tune in... Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, Food & Body Image Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Stef’s body image workshop – https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/bodyimageworkshop2024 Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Sarah's Connect and Recover groups: https://thebingeeatingtherapist.com/connect-recover-groups/
	02 Nov 2022	68. But What If I Just Keep Gaining Weight?	00:35:23
When we reject diets, there is often a period of weight gain that follows. But what if it feels like you'll just keep gaining weight and never stop? How long does this go on for? In this episode, we discuss: How long it took Stef to reach her weight set range Periods of rapid weight gain Weight gain as the body’s insurance policy Doesn’t it make sense that if eating stabilizes, we should lose weight? Do you have to love yourself to make peace with your body? Being in our bodies in the present moment vs fearing its future Weight gain as a result of disordered eating masked as intuitive eating Is it worth it? Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application
	17 Apr 2024	144. But What Is Gentle Nutrition?	00:34:52
In this podcast episode, we explore the concept of Gentle Nutrition, explained as combining basic nutritional knowledge with body attunement. This 10th principle of Intuitive Eating is about recognizing how different foods affect one’s body while maintaining a non-restrictive approach to eating. We also touch on personal experiences with nutritional adjustments post-recovery from eating disorders -- how and when do you think about nutrition when you're learning to allow all foods?? Does anti-diet have a "middle ground" or does it promote choosing "junk food"? As with every discussion on this podcast, there is nuance. Eating choices can be balanced with nutritional wisdom, like combining carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fiber for satisfying meals, or choosing warmer foods for comfort. It's leaning into attunement to our needs rather than just "rules". We also want to mention our upcoming events including Stef's gentle nutrition course designed to support you in exploring these concepts without judgment or rigidity. And, in-person events in England this May! Links mentioned on the podcast: An Evening in Brighton Day Retreat in Bournemouth Gentle Nutrition Course beginning April 24 Gusto Box 20% off Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon
	09 Feb 2022	30. But I'm A Secret Eater!	00:37:49
Have you ever heard people talk about their experiences of eating in secret? How does secret eating make us feel? In this episode, Sarah and Stef talk about: Shame as it relates to secret eating Binge eating with roommates Eating privately as a way to focus on pleasure and “me time” Feeling more “in control” when eating in front of others The connection between eating alone and loneliness or disconnection The lows of feeling like we need to hide all the time Is the “secret self” the true self? We are now on Patreon! Join the private FB group. Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application JOIN OUR FEBRUARY EVENT HERE
	18 May 2022	44. But My Inner Critic is so Loud	00:40:19
In this episode, Sarah and Stef discuss the role of the inner critic, and how each host dealt with the evolution of the critic during recovery from binge eating. We'll cover: Sarah’s embarrassment of her self critic versus Stef’s comfort with her own Binges as a criticism of being “out of control” Identifying as a Critic or not Does your critic speak in first person or in third? Our various “best selves” ebb and flow Do we need support to leave our critic? Practical tools for dealing with our inner critic We are now on Patreon! Support our work and receive exclusive content. Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Binge Eating Recovery Course – www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application JOIN OUR NEXT EVENT HERE
	25 Oct 2023	119. But What's a "Normal" Portion Size?	00:46:05
Are you a “should”-er or a rebel? Let’s talk about Kettle Chips, for example Milkshakes, beliefs, and ghrelin (the hunger hormone) What if our mind wants more than our body needs? Collecting data & experimenting with portion sizes How Stef worked with portions of peanut butter Satisfaction and bottomless pit syndrome Can you eat a whole box of mac and cheese? Is that normal? If eating feels compulsive, understanding why the compulsion is there can be helpful to alleviate guilt Portion sizes that are based on habits How micromanaging your body size impacts the ability to intuitively sense a portion size Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	27 Dec 2023	128. Reflections & Projections	00:41:05
Two annoucements! Join our mailing list if you want to be in the know about upcoming events in the UK this May 2024; and our next four episodes will be a Back To Basics Series. Now on to this week's episode...we're reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to the new one, but not in the mainstream fashion of toxic positivity or or New Year New Me crap. If you need to get away from that energy, this one's for you. It's a silly-ish one. Our words and intentions for 2023 -- how did we do?? Writing a book? Sarah's reflection on her year of nomading and her new word for 2024 Sarah helps Stef pick a word because she doesn't want to pick a word but also sort of does What does makeup have to do with it? Frivolous bullshit What can you possibly take from this episode? (we do get there) Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (for beginners - starts January 29 2024): https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin
	18 Sep 2024	166. Autism and Eating Disorder Recovery with Livia Sara	00:45:00
This episode features Livia Sara, known as @LivLabelFree, who shares her journey and expertise in disordered eating recovery through the lens of autism. We'll discuss: Liv's Background: how Livia started helping others with neurodivergent eating disorder recovery Autistic Traits vs. Eating Disorder Behaviors: The conversation delves into distinguishing between autistic traits and eating disorder behaviors, emphasizing the importance of intention and the roots of these behaviors. Experience with Extreme Hunger: Livia shares her encounter with extreme hunger during her recovery, explaining how she accepted and managed it. Recovery Insights: The discussion explores the nuances of recovery for neurodivergent individuals, including the separation of safety and love in recovery behaviors. Role of Acceptance: Acceptance and permission to eat played a critical role in Livia's journey, marking a shift in her approach to food and recovery. Existential Perspective: Livia ties in the difference between knowing something intellectually and knowing in a soul-centered way, including how to tell the difference between disordered traits vs autistic traits. Safety vs Love: Stef & Livia identify the distinction between feeling safe vs acting through supportive self-love. If you would like to contact Livia, you can find her website HERE and learn more about her newest book, How To Beat Extreme Hunger, HERE. She can also be found on Instagram at @livlabelfree. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Work with Stefanie (waitlist through Jan 2025) - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	05 Jun 2024	151. But What Do Attachment Styles Have to Do With Food Boundaries?	00:43:28
This week we are talking about attachment styles. The psychological concepts of anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and disorganized attachment have been used to understand our relationship dynamics with other people, but can it also be used to understand our relationship dynamics with food? For example, anxious attachment in relationships looks like constantly seeking validation and having porous boundaries with ourselves and others for fear of losing connection. Might this also translate to having porous boundaries with food? Would we consistently seek out and overeat because we have scarcity around that, too? Tune in to see how an understanding of attachment theory might help you understand why Intuitive Eating feels difficult and binge eating, compulsive eating, and/or restricting feels so primal... x Stef & Sarah Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, Food & Body Image Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Stef’s body image workshop – https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/bodyimageworkshop2024 Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Sarah's Connect and Recover groups: https://thebingeeatingtherapist.com/connect-recover-groups/
	21 Dec 2022	75. ADHD & Disordered Eating: A Conversation with Becca King, RD	00:51:04
The intersection of neurodivergence with disordered eating is a relatively unexplored area. Thought hyperactivity, food urgency, and nervous system dysregulation can have powerful consequences on our relationship with food. We talk to Becca King (aka The ADHD Nutritionist) about things like: Gender differences in ADHD Types and symptoms of ADHD Hyperactivity of the brain (hyperactive thoughts) Becca’s experience with EDs Stimulation through food (while watching TV, at night when meds wear off) What can we do about impulsivity with food How to slow down Do you need a diagnosis? How would it help? Medication Becca’s notable sources of dopamine ADHD and restriction How family and helping professionals can support people with ADHD Yoga video meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l--Sa_C4bcY Becca on IG: https://www.instagram.com/adhd.nutritionist/ https://adhdnutritionistllc.com/ Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application
	13 Sep 2023	113. But I Only Want to Eat "Junk Food"	00:44:10
Do you want to eat intuitively but find yourself only wanting "junk food"? This is a common thing to hear from people trying healing their relationship with food. A caveat to this conversation -- depending on where you are in this process, the approach to this conflict will be different. For example, wanting fun foods (and ONLY fun foods) at the beginning of recovery can be a really normal part of the healing process. This conversation also considers the more chronic, ongoing experience of wanting only fun foods all the time. We discuss: Why are we putting “junk food” in quotation marks/inverted commas? How is “junk food” defined? Junk food begets junk food? Will our bodies naturally crave salads (etc) after a while? What if we don’t like fruits or vegetables? What if there are certain foods that we are simply not able to habituate? Is abstinence from certain foods a good idea? What are your beliefs about these foods in general, or specific types of these foods? How can meal prep help here? This topic has different approaches at different stages of recovery Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage
	30 Nov 2022	72. But How Do I Manage Food and Festivities?	00:36:01
It’s that time of year again! More food, more parties, more alcohol, more people to see. In this episode we talk about the many topics that come up during a season that can be tricky in a life without dieting. How the holidays “ruined” Sarah’s Paleo streak Alcohol, work parties, and eating How Sarah developed her inner alcohol threshold voice Drinking as an excuse to eat Dealing with getting dressed up after weight gain Seeing photos of party pics Eating with and/or in front of others Takeaways and tips for this time of year Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application LIVE EVENT IN LONDON! JANUARY 28TH
	01 Jan 2025	181. But it's 2025! Choosing a "Word for the Year"	00:42:27
If you're tired of "new year, new you" energy, tune into this lower-pressure episode where Sarah and Stef meet the new year with gentle intentions and "words for the year." We'll give you the space to have goals for yourself without the pressure of "pass/fail" or completely reinventing yourself overnight. Stefanie's Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course is enrolling now! Use code: LADLISTENS for a discount at checkout Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Stef's Binge Recovery Course -- www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	12 Oct 2022	65. But Is It OK To Weigh Myself?	00:34:18
To weigh or not to weigh? This question can interrupt many an intuitive eater's journey, so we dedicated a whole episode to the topic. We cover questions like: Do Stef & Sarah know their weights? Can weight just be data? What stories do we attach to numbers What about getting weighed at the doctors office? How to decline being weighed at the doctor Why do we need to know our weight? Hard evidence over self-trust Does weight tell you how to feel? https://more-love.org/free-dont-weigh-me-cards/ Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application
	02 Aug 2023	107. But Should I Journal?	00:50:12
Are you a journal-er? Do you want to be a journal-er? In this episode, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of journaling from the perspectives of Sarah (a journaler) and Stef (an ex-journaler). As you might expect, this is not a black and white issue; what feels helpful for some might not be as helpful for others. We'll look at: Stef’s journaling experiment Can journaling make us more anxious? And if so, what else can we do? Rambling, stream-of-consciousness journaling versus intention journaling What if someone finds my journal?? Sarah pulls out one of her journal entries from the first time she met Stef in NYC Handwriting versus typewritten The pressure of journaling Is it easier or harder to write when you’re feeling low/depressed? Decreasing perfectionism around journaling as a way to decrease perfectionism in general Art journaling; bullet journaling The Artists’ Way by Julia Cameron What journal prompt do you need right now? Meet us in Dublin! Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	15 Feb 2023	83. But Can Abstaining from Sugar & Carbs Help?	00:41:07
Many of us have tried to reduce or eliminate white sugar, flour, carbohydrates, and/or processed foods in order to improve our relationship with food, reduce overeating, and lose weight. Does this approach make sense? Does it help? Is it a problem with the approach or a problem with us? In this episode, we explore: Stef’s experience of feeling good on keto, and it’s unraveling Is it a psychological or a physiological issue? Bright Line Eating and the science of insulin and leptin Stef’s “close-to-the-bathroom” analogy How community impacts this process The rebel spirit Can we separate abstinence from morality? Does anyone? Personal responsibility when consuming content around these concepts Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse
	22 Mar 2023	88. But I Keep Failing at Recovery	00:38:33
The definition of failure Stef’s motherhood “failures” When we feel like our appetite is a failure I have the tools but I don’t use the tools The failure of not showing up to an event because of your body image How do you want to show up for yourself with you fail? The importance of recognizing our “parts” Sarah’s story of customer service Sarah & Stef discuss their future personal dynamics for all to hear Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse
	19 Jun 2024	153. Let's Talk About PCOS with Sam Abbott RD	00:44:16
This week we are talking to Sam Abbott, RD about PCOS! Many of our listeners have been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian sydrome) and medical recommendations to manage symptoms are usually geared towards weight loss and food restrictions. How does someone with PCOS balance this condition within a nondiet value system? We'll look at: What exactly is PCOS? What can be mistaken for PCOS? How does PCOS get diagnosed? Is eating low-carb important for symptom management? Can intermittent fasting help? What non-food related strategies can help? Mental health, sleep, fatigue, community support, and more! Resource: Ferriman-Gallwey Score for Hirutism Contact Sam: Sam's website and membership links Sam on Instagram: @pcos.nutritionist Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, Food & Body Image Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Stef’s body image workshop – https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/bodyimageworkshop2024 Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Sarah's Connect and Recover groups: https://thebingeeatingtherapist.com/connect-recover-groups/
	08 Sep 2021	8. But Don't I Need Boundaries with Food?	00:39:58
In this episode, Sarah and Stef talk about the difference between food rules and food boundaries. Have you ever felt like you don’t want food rules, but you feel lost without some kind of structure? We talk about: The definition of rules vs the definitions of boundaries Why rules feel good at first Stages of setting boundaries When are you ready to set a boundary? Sarah’s morning video technique Stef’s “go-to” list technique Why can some people follow rules and I can’t? Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele
	23 Nov 2022	71. Stef's Mom Spills the Tea on Stef	00:42:21
Stef’s mom, Donna, joins us on the podcast to talk about what it was like to be a mother to a daughter with an eating disorder, and how Stef & Donna reconcile that period of time in present day. Donna’s memories of how Stef developed her EDs Stef’s experience in college and in an IOP Stef’s favorite therapist Binge eating as not serious “enough” How an ED impacts an entire family How Stef’s husband interacted with the ED dynamic How Donna reacted to Stef’s recovery…and does she realize that Stef is recovered? Donna gets emotional Donna’s advice to Moms Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Meet us in LONDON! Tickets to Live Event: Tame Your Inner Critic Workshop and Meet-Up
	12 Jun 2024	152. But How Do I Deal With a Relapse?	00:42:41
This episode is all about relapse in the context of eating disorder recovery. We cover topics such as shame, self-awareness, boundaries, dopamine regulation, catastrophization, and the impact of life circumstances on relapse. Relapses can be very distressing; it's tempting to think we've failed or that we'll "never really get better." In the second half of this episode, we talk about the idea of "remembering and forgetting" as a muscle that actually builds resilience over time in eating disorder recovery -- even if the "forgetting" is relapsing. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, Food & Body Image Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Stef’s body image workshop – https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/bodyimageworkshop2024 Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Sarah's Connect and Recover groups: https://thebingeeatingtherapist.com/connect-recover-groups/
	27 Mar 2024	141. "But I Did Feel More Confident in a Smaller Body" with guest Stephanie Dodier	00:42:58
In this episode, we have a pretty cool chat with Stephanie Dodier, reformed dieter and coach for women post diet-culture. We dive deep into how society kinda messes with our heads, telling us we need to look a certain way to feel good about ourselves. Dodier brings up something called "the safety of conformity," which is basically about how we mix up feeling safe with actually being confident. Stephanie shares some personal stories -- for example, about being taken to a Weight Watchers meeting when she was just 12. It was a tough moment that stuck with her, making her feel like her body was somehow "wrong." This story set the stage for a lot of what she talked about, like how we chase after this image society wants for us, thinking it'll make us happy or confident, but it's really about feeling safe from judgment. The chat also ventures into how all of this safety stuff isn't just about weight. It ties into aging, health, and money. (Did you ever stop to think about how being worried about money is kind of similar to worrying about weight?) It's all about trying to fit into what we think we're supposed to be. Towards the end, we disuss how facing doubts and insecurities is actually a part of being confident. The real journey is about exploring all of the parts of our lives where we might not feel secure -- and figuring out how to work with them. Bio: Stephanie Dodier is a Clinical Nutritionist CNP, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, host of two top-ranking podcasts in the non-diet industry and creator of the Going Beyond The Food Method™️. She founded Undiet Your Life, a global coaching and online training platform focused on helping women make peace with food and their body so that they can live a fulfilling life… right now! She is also the founder of Undiet Your Coaching Practice, a global professional training platform. To connect with Stephanie, explore her links below: Website: https://www.stephaniedodier.com Podcast: Going Beyond the Food Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephdodier Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon
	27 Nov 2024	176. But Getting Sick Increases My Appetite!	00:36:09
In Episode 176 of our podcast, titled "Sickness and Appetite," hosts Stef and Sarah delve into the intricate relationship between illness and appetite. They share personal stories and theories on how sickness affects hunger, exploring varied reactions ranging from increased appetite to the desire for comfort food. Stef discusses a potential connection between eating disorders and an increased appetite during illness, while Sarah reflects on emotional responses to being sick. The conversation also touches on the psychological impacts of illness, orthorexia, and strategies for managing fluctuating appetites during and after sickness. This episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for listeners navigating their eating habits in the context of illness, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in recovery from food issues. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Stef's Binge Recovery Course -- www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	22 Nov 2023	123. But Should I Keep Fear Foods in My House?	00:46:12
If we're no longer dieting, should we keep all of our trigger foods and/or "fear foods" in the house? Will we just end up eating them all and feeling MORE out of control? On the other hand, would it be restricting to not have them around? It's complicated! We're here to talk about the nuances of this question, including: Does not keeping foods in your house mean the same thing as abstaining from those foods altogether? Stef’s client story: can it be a bad idea to bring foods into the house? Inserting a “reactionary gap” – the pause between wanting the food and eating it Restrictors vs Permitters – does this have an influence on the approach of keeping foods in the house or not? The recovery stage hierarchy The difference between “allowing all foods” versus truly feeling peaceful with those foods The issue of impulsivity Who/what is your voice of "no"? (and the parent on the soccer field) Have you "failed" at intuitive eating if you have the foods in the house and still want to binge on them? What if there is just one certain food that you just cannot habituate? What comes first: belief changes or behavior changes? This episode was livestreamed to our Community during recording. To join our community and gain access to live episodes, bonus Ask Us Anything episodes, monthly support meetings, and an active (and highly supportive!) Facebook group, Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage
	19 Jul 2023	105. Weight & Invisibility	00:38:05
The intersection of weight and visibility is discussed at length in this episode. Weight can make us feel more visible or less visible because it is something our culture pays attention to. When we lose weight, we are "seen"; when we gain weight, we may become invisible. We discuss this topic from psychodynamic and somatic perspectives; how might our weight be protecting us? Note: this episode is not suggesting that weight is pathological. Body sizes are diverse among humans depending on a multitude of factors, and largely dependent on genetics. This episode looks at weight, trauma, and visibility as one part of a larger picture. We discuss: Unwanted sexual attention Weight loss as a way of being “good” for parents Weight as a “nice” identity; what if we lose weight and become more threatening to other females? I have a conflicting desire to be seen and not to be seen Why would we be afraid of meeting our own needs? If we are visible – or exposed – what if we can’t find safety in our hiding again? Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage
	26 Oct 2022	67. But I'm Scared to Feel Full	00:37:55
Part Two in a two-part series about hunger and fullness: what about the fear of fullness? Last week we discussed why feeling hungry can be triggering for some people, and this week we are looking at how fullness can activate belief systems and automatic behaviors. We explore: Sarah’s experience of fullness with spaghetti bolognese Fullness and guilt Fullness and feeling like we “should” stop Fullness and being in the body What if I eat and never feel full? Delayed fullness cues and extreme hunger Discomfort tolerating even slight fullness What was fullness associated with growing up? What if I stretch out my stomach by getting too full too often? AND PSST! We will be hosting a live event in London on January 28 2023! Details to come. Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Recovery Program - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Join the LAD Membership
	30 Oct 2024	172. But How Do I Deal with Being Triggered?	00:45:51
In this episode, we delve into the concept of "triggers" and how they affect our emotions and behaviors (including how they impact binge eating and restricting and body image). Our hosts, Sarah and Stef, share personal anecdotes about feedback on social media (like when people make comments about our clothes or teeth or how we are only in this for ourselves), the psychological and physical responses to being triggered, coping mechanisms, and practical tools. They differentiate between being triggered and being activated, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and time to process intense emotions. The conversation touches on the role of community in managing these reactions and the importance of compassion and presence when dealing with emotional triggers. Join us for an honest discussion on how to navigate the complexities of emotional triggers and find healthier ways to cope. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	31 Jul 2024	159. Blood Sugar, Diabetes, and Binge Eating Recovery	00:52:13
This episode features a conversation with Danielle Bublitz, a registered dietitian from Southern California who has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. Danielle shares insights on the stigma surrounding type 2 diabetes, what it means to have prediabetes, and the tendency of wellness culture to pathologize blood sugar spikes in people without diabetes (including people with eating disorders, disordered eating, and orthorexia). The conversation also touches on the controversies surrounding Ozempic and GLP-1 medications, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and the psychological implications of dieting and food restriction for blood sugar management. Danielle Bublitz, MS, RDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She specializes in working with people with diabetes and binge eating in a Health At Every Size(R)-aligned lens. Danielle earned her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from California State University at Chico and received her Master’s degree from California State University at Northridge while completing the dietetic internship program. Danielle is passionate about guiding her clients with diabetes towards feeling more at peace with their food decisions and blood sugar management. You can find her at @foodfreedomdiabetes on Instagram or www.foodfreedomdiabetes.com If you find this episode helpful, please subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	07 Jun 2023	99. But My Inner Rebel Sabotages Me	00:42:34
No conversation about dieting and restricting is complete without talking about the inner rebel! Is binge eating rebellious? Is restriction rebellious? How is our inner rebel at work when it comes to our relationship with food? Stef grew up as a people pleaser, but deconstructed that when her binge eating became out of control. Sarah's most important factor in keeping peace with food: feeling like she has choice. We think of the "rebel" as a bad, naughty thing; but the rebel acts in the name our our very human need for autonomy. Our baseline understanding of our own autonomy may develop in early childhood. Stef shares how she sees this manifesting with her children. What about the conflict between safety and freedom? Is is possible to have both? How do we maintain a balance when we need to feel safe and grounded, but also need to feel free and unrestricted? Is that the metaphor for "control" with food (restriction) and "freedom" with food (binge eating)? Boundaries as an exploration of safety on both sides of the pendulum. We can't understand our own boundaries until we've understood what "too far" feels like. The rebel as a representative for our unmet needs. Rebellion in body image. Stef feeling lack of autonomy in body size (rebelling against biology) and in fashion (rebelling against thin privilege). Sarah LIED (gasp!) as a teenager How we talk to and about our inner rebel matters. The rebel may need validation. Diet culture, capitalism, patriarchy, etc is an appropriate place to rebel. The Body Image Workshop - Stef is hosting a live workshop to learn practical tools and techniques to develop body neutrality. Eight weekly workshops beginning July 5th; presentation of tools followed by group open-forum Q&A for support. Enroll now: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/bodyimageworkshop2023 Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse
	10 May 2023	95. But What About Fear/Trigger Foods?	00:45:38
This episode was livestreamed to our LAD community to answer the question: should I keep my trigger foods in my house? Stef and Sarah share some personal experiences of foods pre and post-recovery, and listeners ask questions pertaining to the conflict around this experience. Granolaaaaaaaa Muscle memory of a binge: when we eat certain foods in a certain place, does the body automatically move into binge mode? Stealing Easter candy from kids baskets Nudge Theory Do you bring home the leftover dessert or do you throw it away? What’s the difference between a nudge and mental restriction? The concept of “permission” What if my state of mind always changes from calm and regulated to stressed and dysregulated? Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Body Image Webinar + Workbook: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/get-started/p/bodyimage
	07 Aug 2024	160. But Why is Mindful Eating SO Hard?!	00:43:36
In this engaging episode of their podcast, Stef and Sarah dive deep into the topic of mindful eating. Stef shares some insightful anecdotes about how clients often come to her with a preconceived notion of how they "should" be eating. Sarah chimes in with practical advice from her workshops, suggesting that eating mindfully isn't about being perfect but more about being present. Throughout the episode, they explore the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the practice. They emphasize that mindful eating isn't one-size-fits-all. For some, it can exacerbate issues like perfectionism or diet culture pressures. They also talk about the importance of self-compassion and curiosity in the journey towards a healthier relationship with food. There are relatable stories about struggles with binge eating, the cultural weight of diet culture, and the roller coaster of trying to eat "right." They also hit on some lighter notes, like Sarah's recent misadventure with an electric blanket and Stef's physical therapy updates. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	11 Sep 2024	165. But I Can't Stop Overeating	00:42:47
In this episode, hosts Stefanie and Sarah dive into the complexities surrounding overeating, especially in the context of recovery from binge eating. They discuss the difference between binge eating and overeating, and explore how habits, stress, and emotional regulation play into our eating behaviors. Using real-life anecdotes and client experiences, they offer compassionate insights into understanding and managing overeating without demonizing it. Listeners will also learn about the psychological and physiological factors that can contribute to this behavior, including the role of hormones and histories of ED. They also speak to those who suffer from chronic overeating patterns in the absence of binge or an ED. Join Stefanie and Sarah as they unpack these nuanced topics and provide a supportive space for anyone struggling with overeating. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Work with Stefanie (waitlist through Jan 2025) - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon If you find this episode helpful, you can subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you.
	04 May 2022	42. But How Can Humility Help My Eating?	00:38:15
What does humility have to do with binge eating recovery? In this episode, we discuss: Is it wrong to be self-focused? Stef’s “fall from grace” during college and how humility diminishes the ego The power of letting go of how things “should be” The relationship between our humility and our insecurities Leaning into our insecurities to see that they don’t destroy us Sarah’s memory of a Clubhouse event with Stef The role of humility with an inferiority complex We are now on Patreon! Join the private FB group. Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application JOIN OUR NEXT EVENT HERE
	19 Apr 2023	92. Life Transitions/Sarah in NYC	00:32:42
Sarah packed her bags to head to NYC -- and this episode was recorded just a few days after she arrived. The conversation focuses on the disorientation and overwhelm we can feel during times of transition, captured in real time. How did Sarah interact with food and body image as she left her home and ventured into a new chapter? Sarah’s just arrived in NYC for seven weeks! Rerouting the original plan for this weeks’ topic because Sarah is in the middle of an identity/existential crisis and we want to talk about it! Food choices during the transition time; like it “doesn’t count” or “it doesn’t matter” Feeling alone in a new city without your “people” The sensitivity of being in a new place and picking up on all the details and potentially threatening experiences Expectations and “shoulds” in new situations How does food interact with this feeling? Can we find pleasure with food when we’re feeling this sense of disconnection? Body image and clothes Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse
	24 Jan 2024	Back to Basics (4/4): The Process of Recovery	00:48:48
The fourth and final in our Back to Basics Series (following a set list of: (1)Do I Have a Problem? (2)How Did I Get Here? and (3)A Recovery Toolbox). This episode looks at what recovery looks like from a process perspective. How does it actually look as you go along? How long does it take to recover? Stef's Tetris analogy -- what if you've been working on recovery forever and your behaviors don't change? Where do the feelings of discomfort (hopelessness, despair, insecurity, anxiety, depression) go when food is not the outlet? What happens to them in recovery? The Whack-a-Mole phenomenon What if you feel hopeless a lot? How do you know if you're ready to recovery? How do you become ready? Does it matter what age you are when you recover? Can you focus *too much* on recovery? Sarah's theory of "State A and State B" The Dahlia; nature's instinct to expand and contract Trauma and recovery RESOURCES: Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (starts January 29 2024): https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin Book: Body Positive Power by Megan Jayne Crabbe Book: The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (starts January 29 2024): https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	15 May 2024	148. A Recovery Story: But What If No One Is Attracted to My Body? with community member Louise	00:43:50
We are back with another recovery story -- this time from Louise, a member of our community (which you can join here, by the way!) Louise explains her story of disordered eating and restriction starting in adolescence, eventually leading her to give up dieting to lean into an anti-diet approach. Like so many others in ED recovery, Louise had to deal with weight gain and body image issues in exchange for food freedom -- but came out with this story to tell. Listen to her inspirational message about sex, attraction, and empowerment in this very cool, real-story episode. Join the LAD Membership Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Join Stef's Body Image Workshop! (click here) Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah’s book, I Can’t Stop Eating, is available on Amazon
	10 Jan 2024	Back to Basics (2/4): But WHY Do I Have a Problem With Food?	00:50:03
Second in a four-part Back to Basics Series, this episode looks at the question of how we develop disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image issues. What causes it to get so...well, disordered... for some people and not for others? The Minnesota Starvation Experiment Social and Family influences Growing up in the 80s, 90s and 2000s Why do some people develop a disorder and not others? Perfectionism and black and white thinkers The role of Self esteem Nature or nurture? The role of trauma and the nervous system The Primal Brain Mental Restriction Stef's Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course for beginners - starts January 29 2024: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Somatic Experiencing and Nervous System Regulation Course (for beginners - starts January 29 2024): https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/sebegin
	06 Jul 2022	51. But What About Summer Bodies?	00:33:10
The summertime can be a difficult time of year when we’re dealing with body image – the heat, the clothes, the vacations. In this conversation, we break down some reasons why summertime can be difficult, share our own experiences with summer and body image, and offer mindset shifts that can help. Summer bodies syndrome Summer clothing – is fashion harder? Do you feel like you’re “allowed” to wear shorts in the summer? Body objectification as part of the vacation experience Stef’s episode with gelato in Italy Noticing body changes on vacation Mindset shifts and strategies for summer “Body admin” and summer JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP! Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application
	13 Oct 2021	13. But I Can't Cope With My Emotions	00:36:56
But I Can’t Cope With My Emotions In this episode, Sarah and Stef talk about the role of emotions in binge eating versus emotional eating recovery. Do you feel like you’ve tried “sitting with” your feelings but it doesn’t make a difference? Or that you don’t know what to do with your emotions at all? We’ll take a look at: Why addressing emotions doesn’t always “work” to stop binge eating The issues of existential loneliness How food distracts us from our emotions What boundaries have to do with emotional eating Shame around specific emotions Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele IE Course - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	17 Jul 2024	157. But I'm Trying To Recover from Disordered Eating with Depression	00:37:41
In this episode of the "Life After Diets" podcast, we explore the journey of coping with depression in eating disorder recovery. Join us as we discuss personal stories, coping strategies, and nervous system theory with our hosts, Sarah Dosanjh, psychotherapist and author of I Can't Stop Eating, and Stefanie Michele, Certified Intuitive Eating Coach and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, both recovered from binge eating. Episode Highlights include: Anxiety and Depression: are they linked? How? What depression feels like Polyvagal Theory as it applies to the stigma of mental health Who is the "real you?" Parts Theory (IFS, Internal Family Systems) as applicable to ED and depression How food can be used as a depression buffer and/or coping mechanism If you find this episode helpful, please subscribe to the Life After Diets podcast, leave us a review, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram and YouTube (@lifeafterdietspodcast). Your feedback helps us create content that matters to you. Join our growing support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, ED Recovery Coach, Somatic Therapist IT Work with Stefanie - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon
	14 Dec 2022	74. But Will I Ever Fully Recover From Disordered Eating?	00:37:23
In this episode we answer the following question from a listener: is it possible to hit a wall in recovery and not be able to go any further? How do you know if you’re in true recovery? What if our behaviors change but the disordered thoughts remain? We discuss: Is full recovery even possible? Recovery on a spectrum Are Stef & Sarah fully recovered? The role of patience What comes first: self acceptance or recovery? What if we get stuck in semi-recovery Are we recovered if we emotionally eat? Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Tickets to the Tame Your Inner Critic Workshop: Live in London: Jan 28
	23 Feb 2022	32. A Conversation About Geneen Roth	00:39:50
In this episode, Sarah & Stef talk about the influential Geneen Roth, author of books like "Breaking Free from Compulsive Eating" and "Women, Food, and God." The hosts discuss how Geneen's work influenced their own recovery and ways in which they still agree and depart from her message. We are now on Patreon! Join the private FB group. Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application Binge Eating Program JOIN OUR FEBRUARY EVENT HERE
	19 Jan 2022	27. But Once I Start Eating, I Can't Stop	00:41:16
Have you ever felt like you don’t want to start eating because it actually makes it harder to stop? Why do you think that is? In this episode, we discuss: The desire to put off eating to reduce “out of control” eating The psychology of the ego in diet mentality, and how that sets up expectations and perfectionism with food The “Eat When You’re Hungry” downfall of some Intuitive Eating mindsets What state are you in when you start eating? Biofeedback & self-talk during rapid eating periods Black & white mentality (either eating “well” or eating it all) Pleasure and dopamine withdrawal (is it boring to just eat “normal” amounts?) Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application FEBRUARY EVENT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-after-diets-community-live-event-tickets-264063941357
	28 Sep 2022	63. Living in the Messy Middle: Nicole's Story	00:44:48
This episode features a guest -- not an expert -- who is still working through her relationship with food and body image and doesn't have it all figured out. We hope you find it helpful to hear from someone who might be exactly where you are, and can relate to the parts of this process that don't feel like they have answers. We discuss: Where food and body issues started for Nicole Feeling stuck between “I can’t diet anymore” and “I can’t deal with my weight.” Photographs & mirrors as triggers Difficulty assessing fullness What is intuitive eating? What’s the goal? Worth, safety, and weight Fearing continued/future weight gain Guilt about doing this work and still struggling with body image and obsessive thoughts Separating parts of the self Join the LAD Membership Connect with the show! Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Work With Stef - www.iamstefaniemichele.com/application
	15 Mar 2023	87. But What If I'm a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?	00:44:18
Psychologist Elaine Aron coined the term "Highly Sensitive Person" to refer to a subset of the population (estimated to be about 15-20%) who seem to have more sensitive nervous systems than the rest of the population. HSPs may be more easily overwhelmed and activated by stimuli in their internal and external environments, which may intersect with using food to help regulate the system. In this episode, we talk about: What does it mean to be a HSP? Stef’s score vs Sarah’s score (on the HSP test) Stef tickles her own arm in her sleep Sensitivity impact on motherhood The organizational aspect of food to regulate the impact of external chaos Do HSPs feel more sensitive to lack of control? What do we do to manage sensitivity? Food as a way to de-stimulate How to help someone who is highly sensitive Join the LAD Membership MEET US IN NYC THIS MAY! Connect with the show: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast/ Email – lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com Website – www.lifeafterdietspodcast.com Connect with Sarah Dosanjh: Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah’s book I Can’t Stop Eating is available on Amazon Connect with Stefanie Michele: Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Binge Eating Recovery Course: www.iamstefaniemichele.com/iamstefaniemichelecourse

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