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New year, new me? Diet culture would like you to think that. But before you dig deeper into resolutions and goals, let's take a minute to talk through what diet culture is and how to ensure your 2023 is not flooded with its lies. LINKS: Free Call with Dylan Follow Dylan on IG Follow FMN on IG
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Today I am joined by two empowering women, Danni Adams and Summer Innanen! Danni, aka Ama Pound Cake, is a body image coach, writer, activist and highly sought after speaker. Summer is a professionally trained life coach who specializes in body image, confidence and self-worth and is the host of Eat the Rules. Together, they co-created the Body Image Coach Certification Program where they train providers on how to support their clients with body image through a social justice lens. During our empowering conversation, we dive into all things body image, self-worth, and the impact of societal beauty standards. Danni and Summer share their insights into unhooking from unrealistic standards, building self-compassion, and creating environments that promote self-empowerment. We discuss the global influence of Eurocentric beauty standards and the importance of reimagining beauty. Join us as we delve into the complex relationship between body image and societal norms, and discover tangible tips to empower yourself on the path to self-worth and acceptance. In today’s episode, you’ll hear: How beauty standards impact our body image Practicing self-compassion while building your confidence Our best tips on creating an environment around you that promotes self-empowerment The global influence of Eurocentric beauty CONNECT WITH DANNI AND SUMMER: https://summerinnanen.com https://amapoundcake.com https://www.instagram.com/summerinnanen CONNECT WITH DYLAN: Website: www.freemethodnutrition.com IG: www.instagram.com/dylanmurphy
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Joining us is a very special guest, Michelle Schrader, a first-generation beef farmer from the Finger Lakes Region of New York. Michelle and her husband run a cow-calf operation where their cows are pasture raised and grain supplemented. Michelle's knowledge is a testament to her dedication to sustainable farming and her role in nurturing the connection between the land, the livestock, and the community she serves. Over the next 30 minutes, we dive into the question of eating beef and how ethical and environmentally sustainable it is. We discuss antibiotic and hormone use in animal farming, and what USDA inspectors are watching out for in the meat we consume. We'll tackle the contentious issues of land use, greenhouse gas emissions, and the often misunderstood role of water in cattle farming, all while examining the nutritional and ecological trade-offs in our food choices. In today’s episode, you’ll hear: Animal welfare and how they affect farming practices Insight on farming and food label requirements from the USDA Ethical considerations in consuming beef Livestock's role in the ecology and climate CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: IG: https://www.instagram.com/michelleschrader_/ Website: schradersacres.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dq34dpi0IRQpBWZ6-WYIg CONNECT WITH DYLAN: Website: www.freemethodnutrition.com IG: www.instagram.com/dylanmurphy
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As the the holiday season is fast approachcing, its important to think about and identify ways you can make this holiday season different and actually support yourself. Let go of the anxiety, that overwhelmed feeling and enter the holiday season feeling confident. In today's episode, I share my best tips so that you can feel more calm and less-stressed during the holidays. I discuss three ways to be your own best friend during this challenging time. From showing yourself compassion to setting boundaries and knowing your body best, these tips can help you navigate family gatherings and food-focused holidays In today’s episode, you’ll hear: How to show yourself compassion this holiday season Knowing your body best in food-focused environments Tips to set boundaries during the holidays CONNECT WITH DYLAN: Website: www.freemethodnutrition.com IG: www.instagram.com/dylanmurphy
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Joining the show today is the incredible Brianna Campos, a licensed mental health counselor and business coach. Bri is the founder of Body Image With Bri, she’s passionate about all things body image and practices through the lenses of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating. During our empowering conversation, we dive deep into the topic of body image and weight bias within healthcare. Bri sheds light on the unintentional biases that providers may carry and the concept of "set point weight". We touch upon the challenges faced by dietitians in relation to fat phobia and unhealthy beliefs ingrained in their education. Bri also emphasizes the importance of compassion and harm reduction in healthcare, highlighting the need to learn from individuals with lived experiences. In today’s episode, you will hear: Provider bias and weight bias in healthcare Solutions for experiencing body grief How to foster love and compassion towards your body What is the set point weight concept and its potential impact Connect with Bri: IG: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.mykajabi.com/link-in-bio Connect with Dylan: Website: www.freemethodnutrition.com IG: www.instagram.com/dylanmurphy Schedule a free call: freemethodnutrition.com/freecall
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Today we welcome Heather Lasco to the show! Heather is a Registered Dietitian and founder of Confidently Nourished. Her mission is to help everyone get the treatment they deserve, to not be overlooked, and to be taken seriously regardless of how they present themselves when it comes to their mental health and eating disorder treatment. During our empowering conversation, we dive deep into the topic of addiction and eating disorders, exploring the common overlap. Heather shares her journey to sobriety and how it intertwined with her eating disorder. We also discuss the limitations of traditional treatment approaches and the importance of finding personalized recovery paths. In today’s episode, you will hear: How addiction and eating disorders overlap The need for personalized recovery paths Traditional treatment options vs. non-traditional options The Whack-A-Mole analogy and treatment of behaviors CONNECT WITH HEATHER: IG: https://www.instagram.com/confidently_nourished/ Website: https://confidentlynourished.co/ CONNECT WITH DYLAN: Website: www.freemethodnutrition.com IG: www.instagram.com/dylanmurphy
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Joining us as a special guest is Tayler Connor! Tayler is an expert in skincare and aesthetics, board board-certified Family Nurse practitioner, and a Registered Nurse. She is passionate about skin, all things anatomy, and blending these with mental well-being. In this episode, we delve into the realm of skincare and uncover the secrets to achieving healthy and radiant skin. We discuss the importance of simplifying skincare routines, identifying our skin type, and understanding our skin's specific needs. Tayler shares her expertise as we explore the world of injectables and skincare procedures. We also dive into the complex and nuanced topic of body image and body augmentation, drawing insights from Tayler's background in mental health. Together, we explore the intersection between self-care, self-esteem, and the importance of feeling confident in our own skin. In today’s episode, you will hear: Emphasizing the need to simplify skincare routines and focus on the basics How to identify your skin type before buying random skin care products Body image and its impact on skincare treatments Finding balance within your skincare routine CONNECT WITH TAYLER: Instagram: @taylerconnor_np Schedule an appointment with Tayler at skinpharm.com CONNECT WITH DYLAN: Website: www.freemethodnutrition.com IG: www.instagram.com/dylanmurphy.r
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If you are on any social media platform, you know exactly what we mean when we say it seems like so many people are using weight loss medications as part of their weight loss journey. Today, we have a special guest on the show, Chelsey Medley. Chelsey is a primary care nurse practitioner who treats eating disorders and focuses on a holistic, HAES approach. Over the next 21 minutes, we discuss the rise in popularity of weight loss medications, such as Ozempic and Wagovy, and the ethical dilemmas they pose for healthcare professionals. We dive into the origins of the medications and who they were originally developed for. Chelsey shares her experiences with patients who seek these medications for weight loss, and the challenges she faces in promoting a holistic, body-positive approach to health. In today’s episode, we cover: What is the HAES approach? Wegovy and Ozempic being used as weight loss drugs What the prescription requirements for Wegovy and Ozempic are The rise in popularity of weight loss medications Connect with Chelsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsey-medley-6467b7a4 Connect with Dylan: Website: www.freemethodnutrition.com IG: www.instagram.com/dylanmurphy.rd
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Today we are so excited to welcome Jenna Werner to the show! Jenna is mom of soon to be two, registered dietitian nutritionist, founder of Happy Strong Healthy, and co-founder of The Dietitian Business Collective. She believes food should be fun and that you can reach your health goals without deprivation and diet micromanagement and that true health is dependent on both physical and mental wellbeing. Over the next 30 minutes, we discuss how you practice intuitive eating with your children and navigate all of the “rules” that are put on parents and toddlers around food. From addressing the impact of diet culture to promoting intuitive eating, we'll explore the importance of open communication, debunk strict food rules, and help parents build a healthy relationship with their child's food choices In today’s episode, we cover: The challenges parenting toddlers and setting boundaries Allowing choice and autonomy in your child’s food decisions The importance of how we talk to our children about food Resources that are available for parents on feeding and the “rules” Connect with Jenna: Website: www.happystronghealthyrd.com IG: www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd Connect with Dylan: Website: www.freemethodnutrition.com IG: www.instagram.com/dylanmurphy.rd
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Today I am joined by Marissa Kai Miluk, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and binge eating coach. Marissas speacializes in helping individuals break free from restrictive eating patterns and re-claim trust with their body to move towards a more compassionate approach to health and well-being. Marissa shares her personal journey of how she went from pursuing a career in acting to becoming a passionate advocate for intuitive eating and healing our relationship with food. Together, we discuss the destructive cycle of restrict-binge patterns and how listening to our bodies can help us understand our true needs. Join us as we dive into this enlightening conversation and learn how to break free from the cycle of binge eating. Tune into hear: Strategies to break free from the restrict-binge cycle The challenges of Intuitive eating with ADHD How to truly listen to your body’s cues The power of Intuitive eating to transform your relationship with food Connect with Marissa: Website: behindthebinge.com IG: @binge.nutritionist Follow Dylan (@dylanmurphy.rd) and FREE Method Nutrition (@freemethodnutrition) on IG to learn more about ditching diets in the name of freedom and peace of mind with food! New to Intuitive Eating and don't know where to start? Our free course, Better Body Image, is the perfect place! This 3-part video series is the perfect way to dip your toes into the food freedom and body image journey. It will empower you with the first steps to break free from body negative thoughts so you can step into lasting body confidence. Head to freemethodnutrition.com/betterbodyimage to sign up today. Are you ready to break free from food rules for good? Our dietitians are FREE Method would love to support you! To save time and see if it's a good fit, head to freemethodnutrition.com/freecall to schedule your free call today.
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Navigating clothes as the months get warmer can be hard! Between bathing suits, tank tops, and shorts, for many it can be quite a whirlwind on your body image and self esteem.
What if this summer could be different?
What if you could feel proud of your body?
What if you had tools to navigate your body image with ease?
In today’s episode, we are talking all about tips for clothing and body image in the warmer months (which you can also practice all year long).
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What if there was a way that food could be an enjoyable part of your vacation? Sound too good to be true!? It isn't, friend! In today's episode, Dylan talks about what you can do TODAY to make food a fun and peaceful aspect of your vacation, instead of a source of stress. Tune in to learn more! Links: Work with FMN team (freemethodnutrition.com/freecall) Follow Dylan on IG (instagram.com/dylanmurphy.rd) Follow FMN on IG (instagram.com/freemethodnutrition)
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Lauren Martin joins me for today’s episode. Lauren is a recovering perfectionist, licensed therapist, speaker, podcast host, and founder of The Nine to Kind Possibility Planner. We discuss the varied manifestations of OCD, the complexities and nuances of perfectionism, and strategies for effective communication and decision-making. Lauren shares insights on how to strike a balance between parenting and personal pursuits, offers tips for managing emotions and behaviors through therapy, and explores how to navigate potentially toxic environments with grace. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion about mental health, self-improvement, and self-care. Today’s episode covers: How OCD presents differently in different people Lauren’s approach to perfectionism in therapy How to tune into your body’s response to anxiety Flexible thinking and finding options Six questions for toxic environments Connect with Lauren: @nine.to.kind @laurenruthmartin www.ninetokind.com
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Does eating according to your hunger cues feel overwhelming or scary? What if there was a way you could confidently eat and know exactly how to eat to satisfy your hunger? Good news, there is! In today's episode, Dylan dives into how to get back in touch with your hunger cues as you journey to make peace with food. Tune in to learn more!
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Today I am joined by McKenzie Fox, the Director of Operations for The Collective, a treatment center focused on social health and connection based in Nashville, TN as well as a therapist who works with people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image and relationship concerns. McKenzie shares her personal experience with an eating disorder and her journey towards body liberation. She explores the five pillars of health and the negative effects of focusing solely on physical health, and the topic of fat-phobia and how it affects individuals' overall health. McKenzie also shares about the concept of body liberation, where we aim to exist in our bodies without self-judgment. Join us as we explore the complex relationship between health, body image, and societal norms. Tune in to hear: The importance of expanding the definition of health Examining one's internalized fat phobia and breaking down negative beliefs How to promote overall well being using the five pillars of health McKenzie’s personal experience with a misdiagnosis How to advocate for yourself in a medical setting Unburdening yourself from your body without judgment or perceived judgment from others Connect with McKenzie: Instagram @coachmackenziefox Website: www.mackenziefox.co Free Call with Dylan Follow Dylan on IG Follow FMN on IG Download our free body image video series
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Martinus Evans joins me for today’s episode. Martinus is a certified run coach in a 300 pound body and has run over eight marathons since his doctor told him to “lose weight or die” in July 2012. Since then, he’s also coached hundreds of runners and founded the Slow AF Run Club, a community of over 10,000 members worldwide. Martinus is the author of the book “Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide For Anybody Who Wants To Run.” He has also been featured in multiple reputable publications such as New York Times Men's Health, HuffPost, and Wall Street Journal. Martinus shares the importance of finding the joy, rather than the shame, in our health and the way we view physical activity, how to celebrate moving your body rather than getting to the finish line, and how he navigates self doubt during his races. Today’s episode covers: What led Martinus to do the opposite of his doctor’s advice Finding the joy of running Reframing exercise as joyful movement Don’t celebrate whether or not you finish Valuing the experiences along the way The importance of finding your inner voice and persona Connect with Martinus: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/300poundsandrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunSlowAF Slow AF Run Club book: https://slowafrunclub.com/book-first-chapter/ Free Call with Dylan Follow Dylan on IG Follow FMN on IG Download our free body image video series
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In today's episode, Dylan outlines the 4 types of hunger. You may be familiar with the first type, physical hunger, but maybe you didn't realized there were other types? Tune into today's episode to learn about the 4 types of hunger that we see when we are practicing Intuitive Eating. LINKS: Download our FREE Body Confidence Blueprint Follow Dylan on IG Follow FMN on IG
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Today I am joined by Adrien Paczosa, a registered dietician as well as a certified eating disorder specialist. Adrien is the founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Nourish, a nationwide, virtual-first nutrition group focused on addressing patients' relationship with food from a weight-inclusive approach to care. Adrien shares about the benefits of seeing patients virtually, the importance of defining health means for each individual, serving patients who are struggling or who have disordered eating, and improving health from a non-diet perspective. Tune in to hear: Nourish’s impact on the healthcare industry Virtual clients vs. physical clients Defining health based on you as an individual The importance of collaborating with the client and their healthcare team Adrien’s practical advice on how to improve your health Learn more about Nourish: https://www.usenourish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usenourish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usenourish/ LINKS: Free Call with Dylan Follow Dylan on IG Follow FMN on IG Download our free body image video series
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What is body grief and what role does it play in your food freedom and body image journey? In today's episode, Dylan discusses the 5 stages of body grief and tools to support your body image journey.
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