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Good Girl Syndrome Do you remember being told to be a “good girl” when you were young? And praised for being a “good girl” and punished for not being a good girl? Although socialized very early on as women, to be a good girl this socialization is done with good intentions but it leaves grown-up women struggling and in pain. We are told to be: sexy, but not sexual; skinny, but not to be healthy; smart, but not too smart. The contradictory messages are seemingly endless. We have this duality within us... this need to be a “good girl” while needing to be autonomous, smart and independent as adult women. It’s a contradiction we carry within us that we think is abnormal.... a sign that something is wrong with us. Yet nothing is wrong... we were just socialized to something we cannot be. Being a “good girl” is an impossible standard to achieve leaving us confused, doubting ourselves, and in cycles of shame. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: What is the good girl syndrome Signs that the good girl syndr

We Shall Enjoy Our Bodies & Lives I have to share something with you: I’m nervous.  I’ve been thinking about this episode for weeks and it’s here now.  Why am I nervous about this new episode?  A little background here: a few months back, I announced that I would take a summer break from podcasting so I can create the space to be creative. I shared that I was working on something special, revolutionary. As I was going through this summer break something else happened.  I made a decision. It was long coming.   I’m sharing this decision with you.  What you’ll learn listening to this episode on we shall enjoy our bodies & lives What happened this summer that made me say “I’m done” Why Stopping Dieting is a Revolutionary Act Why women exist at CHOICE The purpose of The podcast moving forward The roadmap to the top 5 questions keeping women away from freedom. Mentioned on the show: Podcast Roadmap Conquer & Thrive

The “inner child” is a concept used by psychologists and therapists of all backgrounds to express the deep-seated beliefs that one’s hold within and often expresses itself in “self-sabotaging” behaviors. The “inner child” is part of the teaching and learning you have acquired before your teens that still is present within your subconscious mind. The thoughts that are still playing in your mind driving some of the “inexplicable” desires, behaviors, or thought you are experiencing as an adult today. In the world of intuitive eating, the “inner child” is ever so present in all your food urges beyond physical hunger. In today’s episode, we welcome an expert on inner child Victoria Albina a Certified Life Coach and Certified Breathwork Meditation Facilitator with a passion for helping women realize that they are their own best healers. Victoria has been working in health & wellness for over 20 years and lives in New York City. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: What is the “inner child”? Are you s

WAITLIST FOR CONQUER: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/coming SHOW SPONSOR: Better Help Online Counseling Access 10% discount using this unique link: https://betterhelp.com/beyondfood -- On today's episode, we talk about mindfulness One of the most impactful tools for reactive eating behavior is mindful eating. One of the most powerful tools for a reactive living (depression/anxiety) is mindful living. Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us and within us including food. Women Food & Mindfulness is an episode that has the power to change your relationship to food in a very easy way... I’ll share the Going Beyond The Food Method way to become more mindful. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: What is mindfulness and what it’s not! The link between mindfulness and food Why women could benefit more from mindfulness than men How to be more mindful in your life Easy way to

WAITLIST FOR CONQUER: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/coming SHOW SPONSOR: Better Help Online Counseling Access 10% discount using this unique link: https://betterhelp.com/beyondfood -- In today's episode, we'll talk about the wisdom of emotional eating Can we find wisdom in emotional eating behaviors? Or is emotional eating something to be demonized and eliminated? The vast majority of society says ‘no’ to the first questions and say ‘yes’ to the second one. Then, they ask next: What’s the trick to stop emotional eating? What if I said to you there’s a gift in emotional eating... what would be your gut reaction? Likely doubts like most women. The truth is that yes, there’s wisdom, magic, and power in emotional eating. That is if we accept to do one simple thing: Trade judgment for curiosity. Empowerment & emotional eating The view we have on emotional eating is a direct reflection of our current relationship to food, weight, and body. In fact, most women are typically afraid of emotional eating. They are

WAITLIST FOR CONQUER: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/coming SHOW SPONSOR: Better Help Online Counseling Access 10% discount using this unique link: https://betterhelp.com/beyondfood --- Finding the Courage to Do What’s Best for You In this special bonus edition of The Beyond the Food Show podcast, I’m sharing a powerful case study that will show you how transforming your relationship to food is not only possible without willpower but also transforming your entire life: kids, partner, work and all! To kick off this new segment of the podcast, I’m showcasing the story of one of the members of our Academy community, Jessica Tomasko. Jessica is in her 40’s, a mother of 2, wife, and a professional who, in her words, says she has spent her whole life binging and dieting. She was desperate, miserable, and scared that if nothing changes, she would spend the rest of her life suffering. Jessica is a source of inspiration for all women. Jessica agreed to do this to impact other women... like you. Visit https://www.step

WAITLIST FOR CONQUER: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/coming SHOW SPONSOR: Better Help Online Counseling Access 10% discount using this unique link: https://betterhelp.com/beyondfood --- In today's episode, we'll talk about binge eating and restricting. Whenever somebody brings up the topic of how to stop binge eating, I vividly remember the day I caught myself binge eating. This story happens at the peak of my most restrictive dieting period. It was a Friday, at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. My plans with my partner just fell through; he decided to accept an invitation from his buddies to watch a game. I was left alone with no plans on a Friday night. I thought I’d just stop by the grocery on my way home, put on my PJ’s, and watch some movies. At the grocery store, I automatically gravitated towards the food I was restricting myself at the time: Carbohydrate, Dairy, and sugar (hint, hint Keto!) I grabbed a frozen family-size pizza, some fresh mozzarella, a bag of mini brownies, and a pint of Dulce Haagen Dazs

WAITLIST FOR CONQUER: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/coming SHOW SPONSOR: Better Help Online Counseling Access 10% discount using this unique link: https://betterhelp.com/beyondfood ----- In today's episode, we discuss if healthy weight loss is possible and provide an answer, too! Is it possible to lose weight in a healthy way? When is gaining weight enough when I try to eat intuitively? Is it wrong to still want to lose weight? I just want it because I don’t feel comfortable in my actual one? These are all super good questions and so valid considering the society we live in. We are surrounded by messages that we should want to lose weight and that we should aim to be in a smaller body. We have been taught from a very young age that: Health = Thinness Happiness = Thinner body If we aren’t in society's standards in our body size, we should be actively working really hard on getting “there” (aka smaller body) If the diet doesn’t work, it’s not the diet’s fault rather it’s our fault. We haven’t tried hard en

Starting your intuitive eating journey on your own meaning to help, no professional, no course... just you and the book. This episode is for you! The intuitive eating learning journey Just like you had to learn to diet years ago... you need to learn to undiet. Just like dieting took time and effort, unlearning diet culture and all of its side effects takes time and effort. Any new behaviors, actions require the same learning curve. Learning to eat intuitively is no different. In today’s episode, we answer listeners' questions about intuitive eating and this Q&A and dedicated to the women who are learning intuitive eating on their own... no support, no professional help. Listener questions we answer on this podcast: Intuitive Eating doesn’t stick for me? I’m eating emotionally How can I control myself emotionally? I still want to weight myself in? I can’t seem to throw the scale away. How do I stop binging? I stop dieting but now I can’t seem to stop eating How do I know my set point? I’m often not hungry

“So I quit dieting … what do I do next?”  This is where all women begin their journey into intuitive eating. Maybe you know the answer to this question because you’ve been there. Or perhaps that’s the question you are asking yourself right now.  Most women have been indoctrinated into diet culture at a very young age and have been living according to diet culture’s rules since then. Most women don't even realize that they can say no to diets. That there is another way of living beyond restricting food and hating their body.  That’s until they learn that diets don’t work and they aren’t the problem, diets are.  Quit dieting  Women then decide to not diet anymore. A sense of being lost then takes over because if they don’t diet what are they to do. Most of us have never consciously not dieted or not want to be on a diet.  That’s when the question: “So I quit dieting... now, what?” comes along.   In today’s episode, we will answer this question. We will give you the exact steps for you to take when you stop diet

Non-Diet Business Training is essential for any women health entrepreneurs starting their business adventure in the non-diet health approach. Your business success means women’s learning how to ditch diet culture. Your willingness to accept that your business success means more lives transformed is key to your being successful in your professional journey. In the same way, you ask your client/patient to invest in themselves by working with you: are you investing in yourself to be successful in your business? Non-Diet Business Training In episode 2 of season 1 of the Pro series, we discovered why crafting a business strategy is so important to your overall business. Without the foundation of a strategy, there’s very little chance your business will grow and transform hundreds of women’s lives. In today’s episode, we will discover the various business model available to you to create your business strategy. A business model is a framework for how you will create value. It answers fundamental question

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sarah Cogliati, a student of the Intuitive Eating Project. Sarah agreed to share her story on the podcast to show women what is possible when we finally make the choice to accept our bodies.   After 30 years of yo-yo dieting, liberation is possible!  Sarah has been on her journey of body acceptance and making peace with food for a few years and now has become a certified coach, meditation teacher, and kick-ass spin instructor. She coaches other women on the same journey as her. I’m so excited to share this empowering discussion with you!  In this episode we discuss:  Sarah’s visit to a pediatrician at 8 years that impacted the next 30 years of her life.   How she was praised for losing weight in her teens  The serendipitous moment at the gym to make her dream come true  The mindset coach that showed her what’s possible  Sarah’s tips for joyful movement  Sarah’s process to deal with limiting beliefs  Mentioned in the show: New Quiz - Evaluate your relationship with foo

The business transition from the traditional model of nutrition and health to the non-diet model can be scary but also can be life-changing. As with everything in life, how you approach the need for you to transition your business will make the journey scary, filled with anxiety and uncertainties OR you will make the journey pleasurable, filled with learnings and growth both personally and professionally. I want you to take a moment and reflect upon your client and patient for a moment. When they come to you and you stand in front of them presenting Intuitive eating and the non-diet approach to health. Does your client feel scared at the thought of not dieting? Hell yess… Do they feel anxious about potentially gaining weight? Hell yess… Are they uncomfortable with the uncertainty of not knowing what will happen? Hell yess… Most of your clients will trust you and move forward following your guidance. Leaning into you for leadership. They will face their fears because the pain of staying into diet

Love versus fear.  Believe it or not, the opposite of love isn’t hate. It’s fear.   All emotions basically fall under one of two categories — love-based emotions of fear-based.  Our emotions direct the choices we make daily. Our emotional state informs the decision we take in our lives. They create the action we take towards our dreams, goals… life!  Productive emotions will produce productive actions, choices, and decisions.  On the other hand, unproductive emotions will produce unproductive actions, choices, and decisions.  Love-based emotions include love, hope, joy, gratitude, peace, faith, trust, confidence, happiness, connection, forgiveness, openness, passion, freedom, harmony, honesty, beauty, compassion, self-love, self-appreciation, respect, acceptance, understanding, etc.  Fear-based emotions include fear, anger, grief, shame, guilt, bitterness, judgment, jealously, frustration, doubt, insecurity, etc.  Hating your body is an action informed by fear-based emotions.  Dieting is a choice we make dire

Women don’t diet because they enjoy dieting. Women who diet do it because they think they have to. From a very young age, women have been socialized that they are their physical bodies. Women have internalized that their worth is associated with their body and its ability to achieve the expectation from diet culture. Not sure... let’s look at research released by Dove, for their ‘Self-Esteem Project’, It found that 96% of women in the UK reported feeling anxious about the way they look, compared with 86% in China, 72% in Brazil and 61% in the US. Only 4% of the women in all the countries surveyed would consider themselves ‘beautiful’, and by the time girls reach 17, 78% will be ‘unhappy with their bodies’. Helping women leave and recover from diet culture is a feminist issue. In today’s episode, we will discover why as health professionals, we need to adopt a specific non-diet approach for women. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: Why a non-diet approach specific to women? Feminism & diet cultur

Body fantasies sound like this: “When I finally lose weight I will ______” or “If my body could be different I would ______” or “If I could look younger I would _____” And you can fill the blank of what will happen once you get to live your body fantasies with one or many of these: I will be happy I will feel lighter I will be sexy I will be confident and do _____ I’ll get the promotion I deserve I will be successful and I’ll achieve ____ I’ll feel good about myself I’ll start dating I’ll be more outgoing I will finally fit in the clothes that I used to love to wear I will be more confident I will go out and enjoy life I will be a better sexual partner I will be desired by my partner I will feel more confident My life will be easier Moving my body will be easier I’ll be able to stop eating when full I’ll be relax I’ll be healthier My mom will finally stop commenting on my body My kids won’t feel a shame to be with me Etc….... Body fantasies definition It’s when you believe that life will unlock all that yo

In the first three years of clinical practice, I thought I was addressing the root cause of my patient health concerns. In my training in holistic health & functional medicine, we are trained on addressing the underlying or root cause of chronic disease, taking into account the whole person including their environment, genetics, and lifestyle factors. Addressing the root cause is fundamental philosophy and honestly, the pride of alternative health approaches: resolving the root cause vs. just dealing with side effects. I was asking a lot of questions and doing an in-depth assessment with the goal of uncovering the “real issue” that no other health professional had identified yet. This unidentified root cause was, as per my training in functional medicine the reason why my clients were “still struggling”. Was I really addressing the real root cause”? In today’s episode, I open the discussion to find out if we really addressing the real root cause with our traditional health coaching and nutrition model?

What are you hungry for?  What are we truly hungry for? Is it food? If it was, then eating will appease our hungers. But it doesn’t. That we crave, overeat, binge we never feel full. It’s not enough and feels like it’s never going to be enough. So, if food was the answer to our hunger then we would feel full. But it’s not.  Could it be that what we are hungry for is not food? Is it possible that we “think” is food hunger is actually a hunger for something else?  What I’m proposing to you today in this episode is to consider that what you think is a food issue is not. I would like you to consider that hunger can be for something else beyond food.  In this episode of What are you hungry for, we will: explore two basic human needs that could present itself as hunger but aren’t need for food explore how you can satisfy these basic human needs Know that this information we share today in this episode is extremely powerful and can cause you to be upset at first... and it’s ok. It’s part of the healing process.   

Any non-diet business coaching must include a segment on non-diet marketing. For many, the words marketing is “yucky” or even “salesy”. Many of my new intuitive eating business students at first will tell me “I hate that part of my job”. Is that you, too? If you are a health professional and have a private practice, then marketing is a vital part of your business. This is even more relevant for non-diet approach health practice. To help you fall in love with marketing so that you can thrive in your business, this article will discuss… Understand the non-diet business coaching framework The best non-diet marketing strategy The 3 pillars of non-diet marketing Pillar 1: Ideal Client Readiness Pillar 2: Emotional Connection Pillar 3: Nurturing Non-diet Professional Training Center Non-diet mentorship program Links mentioned in the episode... Webinar Non-Diet Marketing Mentorship Program Free Intake Forms PRO Series – Free Training & Resources PRO podcast series – Full listing

In today's episode, we'll listen to an Academy student's 40-year battle with food and body image... In today’s episode, I’m joined by Ann Killin, a student of the Going Beyond the Food Academy. Ann agreed to share her story on the podcast to help other women take the step forward in healing in their relationship with food and body.   Ann is being very vulnerable and open about her life journey. She shares how her struggle was brought on by a single comment from her father. The struggle then continued for 40 years...  In this episode, we discussed: How one single comment from a caregiver triggered a 40-year battle with body image and food. The side effects of chronic dieting throughout her life. How she attracted partners, relationships that match her level of love towards herself. The health crisis that triggered her to do her work to heal her relationship to food. The reason why reading the intuitive eating book wasn’t enough for her Advice Ann would give to anyone listening that she wished someone would ha