Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

The Psychology of Dieting: Why Willpower Keeps Failing You Aug 18, 2026 1087 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we unpack why knowing how to eat “healthy” doesn’t always translate into actually doing it. We explore the science of behaviour change, why willpower and motivation alone aren’t enough, and the many biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors shaping our food choices. If you’ve struggled to build healthy habits that actually stick,

Is It Really Your Thyroid? The Truth About Weight Gain, Fatigue and “Normal” Labs with Dietitian Priscilla Swahn Aug 11, 2026 2049 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re cutting through the misinformation surrounding thyroid health and nutrition. Joined by registered dietitian and thyroid health specialist Priscilla Swahn, we unpack how the thyroid actually impacts metabolism and weight, why you may still have symptoms despite “normal” labs, what the science says about popular thyroid diets and supplements, a

The Wellness Industry’s Newest Lie Could Give You Cancer with Dr. Mary Alice Mina Aug 4, 2026 2133 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we separate sunscreen fact from fiction and unpack the growing resurgence of tanning culture. Joined by board-certified dermatologist and The Skin Real host Dr. Mary Alice Mina, we explore the truth about sunscreen safety, SPF myths, tanning trends, melanoma risk, and the science of protecting your skin. If you've ever questioned sunscreen, chased

The Algorithms Are Radicalizing Our Kids to Hate their Bodies & Fear Food - The Diet Culture Pipeline Parents NEED to Know About Jul 28, 2026 1374 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore how diet culture has evolved in the age of social media, algorithms, and AI. We unpack how online platforms are amplifying harmful body ideals, why children and teens are especially vulnerable to algorithm-driven content, and what parents can do to help build digital resilience. If you're concerned about the growing impact of social medi

Ozempic Pills, Triple Agonists, 50% Weight Loss & Groundbreaking Peptides with Dr Spencer Nadolsky Jul 21, 2026 2871 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: GLP-1s, Peptides & Weight Loss Drugs Explained The Future of GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss Could GLP-1s Treat Dementia & Other Diseases? The Next Generation of Weight Loss Peptides Retatrutide & Oral GLP-1s: What's Coming Next? The Biggest Risks of GLP-1 Medications Emotional Blunting: An Emerging GLP-1 Concer

Ozempic has Destabilized the Moral Value of Thinness - What Replaces it is Dystopian AF Jul 14, 2026 1021 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Will GLP-1s Kill Diet Culture? Why SkinnyTok Took Over Social Media The Rise of Biohacking & Hyper-Optimization Is Muscle the New Thin? The New Status Symbol in Wellness Culture Why Self-Denial Signals Success The Privilege Behind Modern Wellness Trends Are We Optimizing Away Our Humanity? What R

The Cult of “Good Womanhood” - Tradwives, Soft Life & Maternal Martyrdom with Amber Horsburgh Jun 30, 2026 2034 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: How Social Media Changed “Good Womanhood” Why the Trad Wife Trend Is So Appealing The Trad Wife Paradox: Submission as a Brand The Soft Life Trend Explained Wellness Culture’s New Rules for Women The Hidden Cost of the “Soft Life” Aesthetic Bounce-Back Culture & Maternal Martyrdom How Beauty Standards Keep Women Small Wh

The Nervous System Work Your IBS & Digestion NEEDS That NO ONE is Talking About with Kimberly Snyder Jun 23, 2026 1608 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is “Heart Intelligence”? The Heart–Brain Connection Explained Breaking the Attention–Stress Loop Why Heart Rate Variability Matters Chronic Stress, Inflammation & Recovery How Stress Impacts Digestion and IBS Why Food Isn’t Always the Problem Improving Heart Rate Variability Naturally Meditation, Breathwork & Nervou

The DEVASTATING Disconnect Between Sk*nnyTok, Rapid Weight Loss & Ozempic Misuse and LONGEVITY Jun 9, 2026 1124 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Bone Health Matters for Longevity Peak Bone Mass: Your Bone-Building Years The Silent Risks of Osteoporosis How SkinnyTok Is Changing Long-Term Health GLP-1s, Rapid Weight Loss & Bone Density 5 Ways Extreme Dieting Harms Your Bones Why Bone Loss Often Goes Undetected How to Protect Your Bones While Losing Weight The

The Generation Who Forgot How to Think - How Social Media & AI is RUINING Kids’ Competence & Childhood with Dr Kaitlyn Regehr Jun 2, 2026 2757 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: The Biggest Harms of Social Media Why Social Media Is Designed to Be Addictive Can Lawsuits Change Big Tech? Diet Culture, Body Image & Social Media The Hidden Risks Facing Boys Online Video Games, Dopamine & Screen Addiction Sharenting, Privacy & Your Child’s Digital Footprint AI, Child Influencers & Online Safety Build

The CBT Mindset HACK to Support Sustainable Weight Loss (& Why “More Discipline” Isn’t the Answer) with Brian Baumal May 26, 2026 1878 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Diet Culture Beliefs That Keep Us Stuck Why Urgency Feels Like Discipline How Chronic Dieting Fuels Anxiety Why Extreme Diet Overhauls Backfire Why Slow Progress Works Better Scarcity Mentality & the Binge Cycle How to Learn from Slip-Ups Without Shame Using the Scale Without Spiraling How CBT Changes Weight Loss Psychol

Why Bad Diets Feel So Good (the REWARD & Dopamine High of Diet Culture) May 19, 2026 1397 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: The Honeymoon Phase of Dieting Why Restriction Feels Rewarding Rapid Weight Loss: Water vs Fat Metabolic Adaptation Explained Symptom Relief and Elimination Diets Why Dieting Creates a Sense of Control Rigid vs Flexible Restraint The Power of External Validation Why Most Diets Eventually Fail How to Break the Diet Cycl

“Mom, I’m so fat!” How to Teach Kids Nutrition without Messing Them Up! May 12, 2026 1283 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Raising Kids in a SkinnyTok World Why What Parents Model Matters Most “What You Say vs. What Kids Hear” The Problem with Food Rewards and “Good” vs. “Bad” Foods How to Talk to Kids About Sugar and Nutrition Age-by-Age Strategies for Food Conversations Helping Teens Navigate Diet Culture Online How to Respond to “Fat Talk”

Fuelling for Running & Endurance Sports: Everything Diet Culture Got Wrong with Kylee Van Horn and Zoe Rom May 5, 2026 2164 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Runners Make Why Carbs Are Essential for Endurance Running Carb Loading: How to Do It Properly Sugar & Running: Fuel vs Fear When to Use Gels and Sports Fuel Fiber Timing: Avoiding GI Issues While Running Protein Needs for Runners (and Timing It Right) What a Day of Eating for Runners Looks Like

Are Hormone Balance Diets BS!? Dr. Natalie Crawford Breaks Down the Key to Women’s Fertility & Hormone Health Apr 28, 2026 2641 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Does “Hormone Balance” Actually Mean? Can You Test if Your Hormones Are “Balanced”? Signs of Hormone Imbalance (Premenopausal Women) How Doctors Diagnose & Treat Hormone Issues Understanding the Menstrual Cycle (Hormones 101) Cycle Syncing: Helpful or Overhyped? “Estrogen Dominance” & Detox Myths Explained Why Fertili

Fact Checking Jillian Michaels Takedown of Body Positivity (PLUS her DEFAMATORY Statements Against ME!) Apr 21, 2026 1305 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: My Role in the Jubilee Debate Claim 1: Is Obesity Unhealthy? Visceral Fat vs BMI: Why the Nuance Matters Claim 2: Does “Big Food” Benefit from Body Positivity? The Defamation Claim Claim 3: Does Body Positivity Oversimplify Eating Disorders? Are Eating Disorders Caused by Trauma Alone? Claim 4: Is Body Positivity Disempow

The LONGEVITY Industry Is LYING to You (Are We Living Longer or Avoiding Living?) Apr 14, 2026 1203 Thanks to Nature's Touch for sponsoring this episode. Nature’s Touch frozen produce is available for same day delivery at Costco. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: The $750B Anti-Aging Industry: Health or Fear Marketing? Why Aging Became a “Failure” (Especially for Women) The Optimization Era: Biohacking, Tracking & “Biological Age” The Bryan Johnson Effect: $2M

IVF, Miscarriage & Surrogacy: The Emotional Toll (and Big Business) of Infertility with journalist Kathryn Blaze Baum Apr 7, 2026 2643 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Kathryn’s Infertility Story: IVF, Surrogacy & Two Pregnancies The “I’ll Do Anything” Mindset in Infertility Suffering, Worthiness & the Martyrdom of Motherhood Secondary Infertility: Grief, Guilt & Emotional Paradox Timeline Pressure: “2 Under 2” and Cultural Expectations Letting Go of Control: Releasing the Perfect Plan Sur

Food Noise, Ozempic and the Drug-Free Solutions NO ONE is Talking About Mar 31, 2026 1098 Thanks to Nature's Touch for sponsoring this episode. Nature’s Touch frozen produce is available for same day delivery at Costco. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is Food Noise? (And Why It’s Not a Willpower Problem) How Dieting and Restriction Increase Food Obsession Food Cue Reactivity: Why Triggers Create Cravings Food Reward Explained: “Liking” vs “Want

The POOP Conversation You KNOW You Need (Stinky Farts, Colon Cleanses, IBS + Food Intolerances) with Dr. Trisha Pasricha Mar 24, 2026 2666 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Do We Always Have to Poop in Stores? (Breaking the Taboo) The Gut–Brain Axis: How Stress and Emotions Affect Digestion Can Your Gut Affect Your Brain? IBS, Mood & ADHD Connections IBS Isn’t “All in Your Head”: The Role of Mast Cells Why Your Poop Smells (and What It Means) Laxatives, Dependency & What’s Actually Safe Do

The PINK PILL for Women's Sexual Desire - Why it Took 10x Longer for Women's Addyi vs Men's Viagara with Cindy Eckert & Julie Bristow Mar 17, 2026 1071 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is Addyi? The First FDA-Approved Treatment for Low Female Desire Addyi vs Viagra: Why the “Pink Pill” Took 17 Years to Approve Cultural Bias in Medicine: Why Women’s Sexual Health Was Dismissed Why This Story Matters Now: The Documentary The Pink Pill Feminism, Pharma & Politics: Navigating a Controversial Topic Understan

Can HYPNOSIS Cure Your Bloating, IBS & Food Sensitivities with Dr Ali Navidi Mar 10, 2026 2408 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is the Gut–Brain Connection? (Vagus Nerve Explained) How Stress Disrupts Digestion, Hormones & the Microbiome Hypnotherapy for IBS: What It Actually Is (And What It Isn’t) Gut-Directed Hypnosis vs CBT and Traditional Talk Therapy Inside a Hypnotherapy Session for IBS and Gut Pain Real Case Studies: When Hypnotherapy Trans

Blackface. Body Shaming. Sexual Assault. The America’s Next Top Model Reckoning is FINALLY Here. Mar 3, 2026 1118 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: ANTM Then vs Now: The Promise vs The Reality Diet Culture & Fatphobia on America’s Next Top Model Public Weigh-Ins, Tokenism & Body Storylines The Makeovers: Empowerment or Compliance Training? Dental Work, Nudity & Loss of Bodily Autonomy Sexual Harassment & Production Failures to Protect Contestants When Trauma Became Real

Planned, Pure & Perfect? The Modern Pressure to OPTIMIZE Natural Birth (and What Happens When Plans Change) with Jen Hamilton Feb 24, 2026 2167 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Jen’s Birth Story & Becoming a Labor Nurse Pregnancy & Birth Myths: What’s Evidence-Based? Can Food Really Induce Labor? Hospital Bag Essentials: What to Bring (and Skip) What to Eat Before and After Birth When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned “Natural” Birth vs Medical Interventions The Fear Behind Epidurals, Inductions & Form

The Perimenopause LIES & Omissions We’ve All Been Fed with Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti Feb 17, 2026 1781 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is Perimenopause? Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore Why So Many Women Are Blindsided by Perimenopause The Biggest Myths About Hormones in Your Late 30s and 40s Why Perimenopause Is So Often Dismissed by Healthcare Providers The Massive Gaps in Perimenopause Research and Education Mood Swings, Brain Fog & Insomnia: What’s Actually

Everything You’ve Been Told About FAT LOSS Is Wrong (Metabolism, Body Composition & Best Practices EXPLAINED) Feb 10, 2026 1339 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Weight Loss vs Fat Loss: What’s Actually Changing in Your Body Why Muscle Matters for Metabolism and Long-Term Health How Much Muscle Is Typically Lost During Dieting? Why the Scale Can Be a Misleading Progress Tool Myth: Can You Spot Reduce Belly or Arm Fat? What Is Spot Lipolysis (and Does It Matter)? Fasted Workouts: Do They Lead

Protein PANIC! How the Protein Craze Got Out of Control with Liam Layton Feb 3, 2026 2179 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Protein Matters: Evidence-Based Benefits for Satiety, Muscle, and Metabolism Are We Actually Protein Deficient? Protein Intake vs. Calorie Intake The Rise of Protein Everything: Why Food Companies Are Cashing In When Protein Crowds Out Fiber and Other Essential Nutrients The Protein Health Halo: Why “High Protein” Doesn’t Equal He

Celebrities are SHRINKING Rapidly & Dramatically. The Dire Consequences of the Panzempic for Humanity Jan 27, 2026 883 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: How GLP-1 Medications Entered Mainstream Culture From Medical Treatment to Beauty Standard When Thinness Becomes an Expectation, Not a Trend What Appetite Suppression Teaches Us About Hunger The Shifting Goalposts of Body “Normal” Social Media, Celebrity Proximity, and Body Comparison How Cultural Pressure Fuels Disordered Eating Ri

Cheat Days, Willpower & #Fitspo Online: The Fitness-to-ED Pipeline with Michelle Carroll Jan 20, 2026 1742 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: How Common Is Disordered Eating in Fitness Culture? Does Fitness Culture Attract Disordered Eating — or Cause It? How Restriction and Obsession Become Normalized in Fitness Spaces Discipline vs. Disordered Eating: How to Tell the Difference How Fitness Messaging Impacts Body Image and Motivation Why Fitness Competitions Often Lead to

Why Fiber is the NEW Protein (Weight Loss, Blood Sugar Management, Gut Health & More) - PLUS MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Jan 13, 2026 1460 While January is flooded with detoxes, fasting protocols, and SkinnyTok extremes that rarely last past a few weeks, this episode focuses on an evidence-based habit that actually supports satiety, blood sugar balance, gut health, and sustainable weight regulation. I break down why fiber is one of the most under-consumed nutrients despite its massive benefits — and why prioritizing it is a far bette

The Weight Loss Mistakes That Backfire Every Time (Your New Years Resolution is a TRAP!) with Jackie Kirschen Jan 6, 2026 2264 Here’s a rundown of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why “diet season” fuels unrealistic and harmful weight loss expectations A note on body autonomy and who this episode is (and isn’t) for Jackie Kirschen’s personal journey with sustainable, non-restrictive weight loss Why strict calorie counting often backfires in real life The major inaccuracies in calorie calculators, food labels, an

The Yuka App Rated My Healthy Meals as “Bad” (Dietitian Breaks Down Why it’s BS) Dec 30, 2025 1201 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction What Is the Yuka App and How Does It Work? How Yuka Scores Food Products Potential Benefits of Using the Yuka App Limitations of the Nutri-Score System Inconsistencies in Food Ratings How Yuka Evaluates Food Additives Understanding Additive Safety, Risk, and Dose Organic Foods and Health Claims in Yuka’s Scoring Issu

Dietitians Are BEGGING People to Quit These 2025 Diet Trends Before it’s Too Late (SkinnyTok, Sketchy Peptides, Biohacking & MORE!) Dec 16, 2025 1333 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: SkinnyTok & the Moralization of Thinness in the Ozempic Era GLP-1s vs. Pro-Starvation Content: Where the Line Gets Dangerous The Med-Spa Peptide Boom & the Risks of Unregulated Weight Loss Drugs Extreme Biohacking: Diet Culture in a Tech Bro Disguise When “Optimization” Becomes Disordered Eating for Men Seed Oil Slander & the Push to

Why We’re DONE Apologizing for Stretch Marks, Weight Gain & Confidence: The Birds Papaya’s Sarah Nicole Landry’s Critical Mindset Shift Dec 9, 2025 2897 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: From Viral Weight Loss to Real Healing The Mindset Shift That Sparked Body Neutrality Unlearning Diet Culture’s Deepest Messages Navigating Body Compliments, Triggers, and Fear Rituals for Reconnecting With Your Body and Self-Worth Raising Body-Confident Kids Through Everyday Actions Facing Trolls and Fat-Phobic Criticism Online Se

The Hidden Hormonal Cost of Women’s Poor Sleep (Weight + Sleep Relationship Explained) with Alanna McGinn Dec 2, 2025 2270 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Sleep Is a Lifesaving Health Priority Understanding Normal Sleep Architecture How Women’s Sleep Differs From Men’s Why So Many Women Struggle With Sleep Revenge Bedtime Procrastination & the Mental Load Rapid-Fire Sleep Myths: What’s Fact vs Fiction? Is Tech in Bed Really That Bad? A Realistic Take Building an Effective Wind-Do

Is Big Ag the BAD Guy? Debunking a Crop of Food Misinformation with Farmer Michelle Miller Nov 25, 2025 1631 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Quick-Fire Big Ag Myth-Busting Can Regenerative Agriculture Scale? How Big Ag Uses Tech to Improve Sustainability GMOs, Organics, and the Real Public Health Risk Pesticides 101: What Actually Happens on Farms Glyphosate Fearmongering and the Truth About Risk Inside Factory Farms: Separating Reality from Viral Content When AI and So

Why You “Ruin Your Diet” Every Holiday (PS: It’s Not Willpower) with Jenn Trepeck Nov 18, 2025 1985 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Why Willpower Isn’t the Key to Behavior Change Willpower as a Muscle (or Phone Battery) How the Holidays Drain Our Willpower Faster What the Parole Judge Study Teaches Us About Decision Fatigue Why Willpower Works Better Before Temptation Hits Using Upstream Willpower: What It Actually Means Holiday Tactics That Don’t

“The Algorithm Is Raising Our Kids — And It’s Pulling them into Deadly Rabbit Holes” - Teaching Media Literacy with Matthew Johnson Nov 11, 2025 2837 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Why Media Literacy Matters Now More Than Ever How Algorithms Shape What We Think Is “True” Our Brains On Misinformation The Influence Economy: When Content Becomes Advertising Teaching Kids to Question Without Fear Why Saying “Just Don’t Believe Everything Online” Doesn’t Work How to Tell the Difference Between Facts a

Can Period Blood Hold the Key to Diagnosing Endometriosis without Surgery? With Dr Harini Bhat Oct 28, 2025 1714 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction — Why Endometriosis Deserves More Attention Dr.Bhat’s Journey and the Diagnostic Struggle The Systemic Dismissal of Women’s Pain in Medicine Treatment Gaps and the Desperation They Create The Rise of “Endo Diets” and Wellness Scams Inside the Research OutSmarts Endometriosis (ROSE) Study What the ROSE Study Is Teaching

"Doctors Couldn't Explain My IBS Symptoms - Until A Psychologist Did" - How Stress & Trauma Makes You Sick with Dr. David Clarke Oct 21, 2025 1843 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction What Exactly Is Stress Illness? Common Physical Symptoms with Emotional Roots How Dr. Clarke Became the Mind-Body Detective Diagnosing Stress Illness: It’s Not ‘All in Your Head’ How Childhood Experiences Shape Adult Pain Parenting and Prevention: Raising Resilient Kids Treatment Strategies That Actually Work Real-Lif

“What’s ACTUALLY Pregnancy Safe (Vaccines, SSRIs, Tylenol & More) with Sabina Vohra-Miller Oct 14, 2025 2543 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Why Expecting Parents Get So Much Conflicting Advice The Data Dilemma: Why Research on Pregnancy Is So Limited Understanding Correlation vs. Causation in Pregnancy Studies The Tylenol and Autism Controversy — What’s the Truth? The Real Risks of Avoiding Tylenol (and What Fills the Gap) SSRIs and Pregnancy: What the Evid

How to Lose Weight Without Restrictive Dieting (HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!) Oct 7, 2025 1304 Amazon: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method This book teaches you how to build satisfying, blood-sugar-balancing meals and snacks using my signature HCC formula of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. No diets. No guilt. No restriction. Just smart, balanced, deeply satisfying nourishment for any goal. Whether you’re navigating PCOS, ADHD, menopause, weight management, fitness, or feeding a picky toddler

The Autism “Epidemic”: Why MAHAs Witch Hunt for a Cause & “Cure” is a Dangerous Fantasy with Dr. Tommy Martin Sep 30, 2025 2529 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Parenting a Child With Autism Through a Doctor’s Lens Why Autism Sparks Fear, Stigma, and Conspiracies What Science Actually Says About Autism Risk Factors Folate, Pregnancy, and the Push for Folinic Acid Tylenol, Fevers, and the Erosion of Medical Trust Vaccine Myths and the Cost of Misinformation The Autism Witch Hun

“I Don’t Trust Them” - Branding Expert Camille Moore on Arrae’s Dishonest Protein Marketing Sep 23, 2025 3066 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Why Wellness Marketing Hits Different AG1 and the Power of Strategy Over Substance TikTok Green Flags and Red Flags What Gen Z and Millennials Really Want From Brands When Transparency Becomes a Superpower Arrae Protein and Other Marketing Fails Other Sneaky Tactics Wellness Brands Use Crisis Mode: How (Not) to Handle

Sick Boy’s Jeremie Saunders on Life Post Miracle CF Drug Sep 16, 2025 2727 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Life With Cystic Fibrosis Food Challenges With Cystic Fibrosis Trikafta and the Metabolic Shift Becoming a Stranger in Your Own Body Body Changes, CF, and the Rise of #SkinnyTok Diet Culture Temptations and Disordered Eating When Wellness Culture Gets It Wrong Why “Natural” Isn’t a Moral Flex Humour as a Tool for Cop

The Biggest Loser Exposed: Rapid Weight Regain, EDs, Broken Bodies & More with Fit for TV Director Skye Borgman Sep 9, 2025 1795 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction The Biggest Loser and the Ethics of Extreme Weight Loss Shocking Harms: Contestants Speak Out on Lasting Health Harms Scapegoats and Responsibility: Who Held the Power Fatphobia and Humiliation As Entertainment Life After the Show: Shame, Visibility, & Identity Have We Evolved Since 2004—or Just Rebranded Fatphobia? Th

The SHOCKING Truth About GMOs & Organics with Dr Jessica Steier Aug 26, 2025 1890 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction What “Organic” Really Means (According to the USDA) The Appeal to Nature Fallacy: Are Organic Pesticides Actually Safer? The Dirty Dozen List: Science or Scare Tactic? GMOs Explained: What They Are — and What They’re Not Do Organic Foods Have Better Nutrition? Why Small Nutrient Differences Are a Red Herring Valid Crit

Can I LOSE WEIGHT Without F-ing Up my Kids?! How to Raise Body Confident Kids in Diet Culture with Cat & Nat Aug 19, 2025 2467 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Mom Guilt & Food Police: When Everyone Judges Your Kid’s Plate Breaking Free from Food Shame: Tips for Parents Modern Diet Culture: From Jillian Michaels to TikTok “Wellness” Kids & Diet Culture: When Their Questions Hit Hard Puberty, Growth, and Weight Gain: Helping Kids Through Body Changes Parenting in the Age of Soc

Set Point Weight EXPOSED: Can Diet or Ozempic Change it For Good? with Diet Culture Rebel Bonnie Roney, RD Aug 12, 2025 2465 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Intuitive Eating 101: Fact vs. Fiction What Set Point Weight Really Means How to Know If You’re at Your Set Point Signs You Might Be Above Your Set Point Can You Change Your Set Point Weight? What Shifts Your Set Point Over Time Is Your Set Point Always Your Healthiest Weight? GLP-1s and Intuitive Eating: Where They I

Celebrity Diet Culture EXPOSED: Jessi Cruickshank Shares the Most Unhinged Diet Stories from Hollywood Aug 5, 2025 2403 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: From Tabloids to TikTok: How Fame Has Changed Since the 2000s The Wildest Celebrity Diets We’ve Ever Heard Of Unhinged Hollywood: Real-Life Diet Culture Moments Ozempic Everywhere: How Weight Loss Meds Are Changing the Culture Bodies as Business Cards: Facing Beauty Pressures Today Raising Confident Kids in a Culture Obsessed with Lo

The TRUTH About Emotional Eating and Food Noise: Is Your Diet to Blame? With Health Coach, Erin Treloar Jul 29, 2025 2404 Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction What Triggers Chronic Emotional Eating? Exploring the Root Causes and Risk Factors Erin’s ED Journey Recovery & Change: Shifting Your Relationship with Food Identifying the Root Cause Behind Bingeing and Feeling Out of Control with Food Ozempic, Food Noise, and Emotional Eating: Navigating Weight Loss Drugs and Eating Di

"Sports Nutrition: Fueling Performance or Feeding Obsession?” with former Beach Volleyball Athlete Gabby Reece Jul 22, 2025 1980 In today’s episode, Gabby and I discuss the following main topics: 00:39 - Introduction 03:36 - Why Did You Leave the Sport? 04:42 - Nutrition Post-Injury and Surgery 06:58 - Body Surveillance in Sport 10:43 - Swim Suit Sport & the Impact on Disordered Eating 12:52 - Young Female Athletes Training Mistakes 18:00 - How to Transition from Nutrition for Sport to Eating for Longevity 21:01 - H

The Great Calorie Counting LIE- How Legal Loopholes, App Errors & Your Microbiome are Messing with Your Weight Loss Jul 15, 2025 1412 Here’s an overview of what you can expect in today’s episode: 00:34 - Intro 02:31 - Calorie Need Calculations Really Kinda Suck 05:37 - Calorie Labels On Foods and Apps Are Notoriously Inaccurate 07:58 - Our Gut Microbiome Impacts The Calories We Get From Food 12:24 - We Just SUCK At Estimating Our Intake and Needs 14:49 - Risks for Disordered Eating 17:32 - Tips for Navigating Calor

Always BLOATED, Gassy, and Backed Up? It Might Actually Be SIBO (and How to Fix it) with Dr. Lindsey Walker Jul 8, 2025 2329 Here’s an overview of what you can expect in today’s episode: 03:14 - Introduction 04:20 - SIBO risk factors 05:46 - The role of the MMC (migratory motor complex) 07:51 - The role of eating disorders, dieting and restriction on SIBO risk 10:32 - How to test for SIBO 16:36 - How to cure SIBO 21:36 - Can carnivore diets cure SIBO? 23:40 - Probiotics for SIBO (what to choose and what

Women’s Weight Loss 101: Is Your Boyfriend’s Diet Failing You? with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple Jul 1, 2025 2117 CONTEST INFORMATION! Reminder - there is a special keyword embedded in today’s episode where you can win a $500 gift card to Shoppers Drug Mart. Simply text the keyword plus you’re full name to 925-555. Standard message rates apply. Go to www.seekyoursounds.com/contests for contest rules. Also, if you're a PC optimum member, the Super Redemption Event at Shoppers Drug Mart runs from June 27th unt

EXPOSING Liv Schmidt’s SKINNY SOCIETÉ Disordered Instagram Echochamber with Whistleblowing Journalist EJ Dickson Jun 24, 2025 1949 CONTEST INFORMATION! Reminder - there is a special keyword embedded in today’s episode where you can win a $500 gift card to Shoppers Drug Mart. Simply text the keyword plus you’re full name to 925-555. Standard message rates apply. Go to www.seekyoursounds.com/contests for contest rules. Also, if you're a PC optimum member, the Super Redemption Event at Shoppers Drug Mart runs from June 27th unt

The OZEMPIC Episode: GLP-1 Nutrition Tips, Food Noise & Coming Off without Regain with Dr. Eric Williamson Jun 17, 2025 2414 CONTEST INFORMATION! Reminder- there is a special keyword embedded in today’s episode where you can win a $500 gift card to Shoppers Drug Mart. Simply text the keyword plus you’re full name to 925-555. Standard message rates apply. Go to https://www.seekyoursounds.com/contests for contest rules. Also, if you're a PC optimum member, the Super Redemption Event at Shoppers Drug Mart runs from June 2

The SECRETS to Glowing Skin - Tackling Breakouts, Wrinkles & Skin Barrier Damage with Dr. Sandy Skotnicki Jun 10, 2025 2268 Here’s a run down of today’s show on skincare: 00:00 - Introduction 02:32 - Skincare essentials 05:15 - How the gut microbiome affects our skin 08:32 - Diet Recommendations for acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and premature aging/ wrinkles 11:49 - Impact of stress on skin 12:30 - Impact of lack of sleep on skin 15:49 - Skin Barrier 101 19:55 - Natural Skincare vs Synthetic 24:17

Are You an ALMOND MOM? Talking EXTREME Generational Diet & Wellness Culture with Rina Raphael Jun 3, 2025 2087 In this discussion about children and diet culture, we cover a lot of fascinating findings: 00:00 - Introduction 01:49 - Mom Shaming 101 09:10 - Almond Moms & Kids Fit Bits 14:54 - Kids $150 Peloton 17:50 - Wellness Barbie 19:21 - Diet Culture in School 21:49 - Tween Wellness Influencers 25:00 - Adult Agendas for Kids Lives 28:45 - Goop is Dead 32:00 - Best Practices for Raising

The MASSIVE Problem with #SkinnyTok (Is Extreme 90s-’00s Diet Culture Back?!) May 20, 2025 1621 Here’s an overview of what we cover in today’s episode of Bite Back on SkinnyTok. Introduction to SkinnyTok How diet culture and wellness culture have changed over the decades The role of the “That Girl” trope The role of the “Cool Girl” trope The role of Ozempic and GLP-1s SkinnyTok Problem: Co-opting Food Freedom SkinnyTok Problem: Health Consequences SkinnyTok Problem: Bad Weight Loss A

Want to actually GROW YOUR HAIR? The science of a whole-body approach to tackling HAIR THINNING with Dr. Brianna Diorio May 13, 2025 2718 Check out Nutrafol.com to learn more about Nutrafol's drug-free formulas to support hair thinning with a whole-body approach. Dr. Brianna Diorio and I dive deep into the science of hair growth and thinning. Here’s what we cover: 00:14 - Introduction 03:13 - Normal hair growth cycle (and what happens during hair loss) 05:12 - Pregnancy hair changes 07:02 - Postpartum hair thinning 08:32 -

The SHOCKING Reasons You’re So BLOATED (And Key Tips for Stopping It) with Dietitian Andrea Hardy May 6, 2025 2292 If you suffer from occasional bloating after your favorite meals, you’re not going to want to miss this episode. Here’s all the incredible insights you can expect. How Diet Culture Has Co-Opted Anti-Bloat Content What Normal Digestion vs Bloating Looks Like The Massive Role of Constipation in Bloating How To Know if You’re FOS (Literally) How to Balance Fiber to Promote Regularity without In

Why Your ADHD is Making “Healthy Eating” So Hard - The Truth About Cravings, Fixations, Overeating, and Food Dyes with Rebecca King, RD Apr 29, 2025 3116 Fellow dietitian, Rebecca King and I (Abbey Sharp) both have diagnosed ADHD so we understand the daily struggles of having a neurodivergent mind and trying to eat well. Rebecca (aka @adhdnutritionist) specializes in an anti diet culture approach to ADHD nutrition management, helping ADHD’ers stop binge eating, learn meal planning skills, identify food triggers and improve their relationship with f

Heart Disease Kills. Here’s How You Can Get Ahead with Dr. Dennis Bruemmer Apr 22, 2025 2135 Today’s episode is sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic. Today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I chat with Dr. Dennis Bruemmer of the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Bruemmer and I discuss in detail how stress and lack of sleep can affect your risk of heart disease (spoiler: it’s often through less nutritious choices). We also talk about different female life stages and risk of heart disease like gest

The SHOCKING Pipeline to the ”Red Pill” Manosphere from Health & Nutrition Content Online with Dr. Emily Contois Apr 15, 2025 3139 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I will be talking to Dr Emily Contois, an Associate Professor at the University of Tulsa specializing in how identities are formed at the vital intersection of food, the body, and ideas about health. She is the author of “Diners, Dudes, and Diets: How Gender and Power Collide in Food Media and Culture” and co-editor of “Food Instagram: Identity, I

Breaking Up with “Breast is Best”: Breastmilk vs Formula Myths and Truths with Dr. Lauren Hughes Apr 8, 2025 2993 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I am chatting breastfeeding with Dr Lauren Hughes, a board certified pediatrician, lactation consultant, mom and founder of Bloom pediatrics. I will start by sharing my own personal story about breastfeeding struggles and Lauren and I will vent over the enormous pressures women feel by “breast is best” messaging. We will also talk about the potenti

Are Aspartame, Hot Dogs and Sugar CAUSING CANCER to “SKYROCKET” in Young Adults? Separating Cancer Fact from Fiction with Dr. Andrea Love Apr 1, 2025 2843 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I will be chatting about cancer myths and truths with immunologist and microbiologist, Dr. Andrea Love of immunologic.org, a science and health education organization committed to debunking health wellness misinformation. Andrea and I kick off chatting about the popular Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar and how natural cancer-treatment alternative

Are Glucose Goddess’ Blood Sugar Hacks BS? Sorting Fact from Fiction about Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes with Dietitian Mary Ellen Phipps Mar 25, 2025 2309 In Bite Back, I chat with dietitian Mary Ellen Phipps about the all things blood sugars, diabetes and prediabetes. We talk about the risk of obsessing over blood sugars and continuous glucose monitors for folks without diabetes. We discuss the dangers of going keto or low carb in diabetes, and the role of sugar in causing diabetes. We also break down a bunch of the Glucose Goddess hacks (including

Everything NOBODY TOLD YOU About (Peri) Menopause (Weight Gain, Keto, Diabetes, Soy & More) with Dr. Jenn Huber, RD, ND Mar 18, 2025 2850 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I will be chatting with Dr. Jenn Salib Huber about menopause and perimenopause signs and symptoms (and if you're in your 30s, it might already have started!!). We will chat about food cravings and how much weight you'll actually gain and where in your body. We will discuss the dangers of low carb, keto, eating disorders and weight loss during menop

Pregnancy Nutrition DOs & DONTs (without the Fearmongering Diet Culture) with Dr. Jess Knurick Mar 11, 2025 3119 In todays episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I chat with Dr Jessica Knurick, a fellow registered dietitian who specializes in pregnancy nutrition with a PhD in physical activity, nutrition and wellness. We will be discussing how diet culture and wellness culture loves to pray on pregnant people. We will chat about the actual impact of mom’s diet during pregnancy on baby’s health and developme

Debunking RFK Jrs Most Dangerous Health Myths (Food Dye, GMOs, Endocrine Disruptors & More) & How to Actually MAHA with Dr Andrea Love Mar 4, 2025 3167 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I will be chatting with immunologist and microbiologist, Dr. Andrea Love of immunologic.org, a science and health education organization committed to debunking health wellness misinformation. Andrea will be going deep into the science on the safety of vaccines, fluoride, endocrine disruptors in tap water, food dyes, pasteurized vs milk, GMOs, glyph

WHY You’re BINGE EATING and How to STOP for Good using Evidence Based Psychology Hacks with Dr. Supatra Tovar Feb 25, 2025 2505 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we will be chatting with Dr. Supatra Tovar, a registered dietitian, a clinical psychologist, and the author of the new book, Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink your Relationship with Food, Heal your Mind and Live a Diet-free Life. We discuss why people tend to binge after dieting, and all of the compensatory mechanisms that prevent weight loss and enc

Are Toxins in Your Beauty Products Making You Sick? Unpacking the Risks of “Chemical” vs “Clean” Skin Care with Dr. Michelle Wong Feb 18, 2025 2834 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we will be discussing the real risk of so called “toxins” in our beauty products as we have been told by the Clean Beauty industry. Our guest today is PhD cosmetic chemist, Dr Michelle Wong aka @Labmuffinbeautyscience. Michelle will be discussing the real of “toxins” getting into our body through our skin. Sh will also discuss actual risks and bene

Want to BOOST Your Metabolism? The Science on Metabolism Hacks for Weight Loss Feb 11, 2025 1552 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m going to be unpacking all things metabolism. I will be explaining in detail that metabolism is a lot more than just how many calories you burn to maintain your body weight, and exactly how much your metabolism slows down with aging and weight loss. I then will be going into detail on various metabolism boosting “hacks” and exactly how many extr

“DO YOUR RESEARCH!!” and Other Dangerous Conspiracy Wellness Tropes are Destroying our Mental Health with Dr. Jonathan Stea Feb 4, 2025 2614 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I will be chatting with clinical psychologist, Dr. Jonathan Stea, author of the book “Mind the Science: Saving your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry”. We will be discussing the damage of mental health medication stigma (aka “pill shaming”) including my own experience being pill shamed online. We will chat about the risks of rejecting psychi

From Raw Vegan to Orthorexia | Untangling Your Diet from Identity with Nutritionist Sarah Britton Jan 28, 2025 2837 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I will be chatting with food blogger, cookbook author and nutritionist Sarah Britton about her experiences with raw veganism becoming a dangerous eating disorder and how she untangled her diet from her core identity. Sarah talks about the exclusivity of certain extreme diets like raw veganism and how it serves to perpetuate the internalization of o

An Evidence-Based Guide to Weight Loss Without Fads (and Why It’s So Damn Hard) with Dr. Eric Williamson Jan 21, 2025 3124 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we will be chatting with Registered dietitian and PhD Dr. Eric Williamson. Eric is a fellow registered dietitian specializing in fitness, performance and longevity, with a PhD that focused on the intersection of exercise nutrition and metabolic health. He’s also the director of nutrition at Canyon Ranch wellness resorts and has been a key scientifi

The ONLY DIET HACK You Need to Meet Your Health Goals - Without Restriction (A Beginners Guide to my Revolutionary Hunger Crushing Combo™ Framework) Jan 14, 2025 1612 It’s officially diet culture season, and if you’ve been trying to make peace with food and your body while still making peace with food, this episode is for you. Instead of constantly thinking about what we need to permanently cut out of our diet (which lets be real, never lasts), we need to move from scarcity mentality to a place of abundance and nourishment where we’re focusing on what we can ad

“You’re Glorifying Obesity” and Other Fatphobic Lies about Body Positivity with Lauren Hope Krass of the Good Bodies Podcast Jan 7, 2025 2836 Happy new year, friends! In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I will be talking to Lauren Hope Krass. Lauren is a comedian, a contributor to Betches media, and the co-host of the Good Bodies podcast - formerly called Diet Starts Tomorrow. She’s also a body positivity advocate and a fat activist and I’m so excited to have her on our show! Today we will be unpacking common misunderstand

“Ladies Eat Salad, Men Eat Steak and Burgers” - Exploring Gendered Eating Tropes in Media & Marketing with Dr. Emily Contois Dec 17, 2024 2790 In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I will be talking to Dr Emily Contois, an Associate Professor at the University of Tulsa specializing in how identities are formed at the vital intersection of food, the body, and ideas about health. She is the author of “Diners, Dudes, and Diets: How Gender and Power Collide in Food Media and Culture” and co-editor of “Food Instagram: Identity, I

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