Diet Culture Rebel Podcast

Bonnie Roney

Ready to eat without guilt, support your actual health, and start giving diet culture the middle finger? You’re in the right place. The Diet Culture Rebel podcast is your trusted space for breaking free from food rules, healing your relationship with your body, and learning how to eat without shame, stress, or obsession - while honoring your health in a way that actually feels good. Hosted by Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Bonnie Roney, each episode delivers straightforward, no-BS guidance to help you ditch diets for good. Through expert interviews and solo deep dives, Bonnie brings you health-promoting, mindset-shifting insights that leave you feeling empowered - not overwhelmed. “I’ve learned what’s happening inside my brain and body, and [Bonnie] gives incredible suggestions and insights on how to start the process of healing my relationship with food.” - Diet Culture Rebel listener With over 200 episodes and thousands of weekly listeners, this podcast is your permission slip to trust your body, reject diet culture, and take your power back - one episode at a time. Subscribe now and listen every Wednesday. 👉 Connect with Bonnie on Instagram @DietCultureRebel 👉 Learn more about working with the DCR team at DietCultureRebel.com

  1. 256. Should You Take Creatine? Here's What to Know About This Popular Supplement

    21H AGO

    256. Should You Take Creatine? Here's What to Know About This Popular Supplement

    "Supplementing with creatine could have potentially benefited my exercise performance years ago, but I wasn’t ready for that then." Creatine is everywhere right now, but what does the research actually say, and should you take it? In this episode, I’m breaking down what creatine is, the benefits, which type of creatine is the gold standard, and how to think about supplements without letting diet culture drive your decisions. We’ll also talk about why eating enough and consistently has to come first, because no supplement can replace a strong nutrition foundation. ✅ What You’ll Learn: What creatine actually is and why your body already naturally produces itThe surprising benefits of creatine beyond workoutsWhy your nutrition foundation matters way more than any supplement ever willThe difference between creatine gummies and creatine monohydrate, and why research mattersHow much creatine most people start with, plus whether you really need a loading phaseThe questions to ask yourself before deciding if creatine is right for you 🔗 Resources: Naked Creatine: Use code BONNIE15 for 15% off!Episode 218, What Decades of Overexercising Taught me About RestGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel. Struggling with food, but not sure where to start? You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.

    23 min
  2. 255. Neurodivergence, Food Struggles, and Finding What Actually Works for You with Abbey Roberts

    MAY 20

    255. Neurodivergence, Food Struggles, and Finding What Actually Works for You with Abbey Roberts

    "The curiosity and compassion route is always going to be so much more helpful and enjoyable than the route diet culture brings you on." Healing your relationship with food can look very different when you have a neurodivergent brain, and in this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian Abbey Roberts to talk about why traditional nutrition advice often misses the mark. From Abbey’s own late ADHD diagnosis and diet culture struggles to practical tools for creating a flexible, supportive way of eating, this conversation will help you rethink food, body trust, and what healing can look like for your unique brain. ✅ What You'll Learn: What it looks like to heal your relationship with food when you are balancing neurodivergence and food strugglesHow diet culture can amplify food struggles, guilt, and all-or-nothing thinkingWhy traditional nutrition advice often misses the mark for neurodivergent eatersPractical ways to create structure around food without falling into rigid food rulesHow to develop self-compassion and create structure without rigidity in your eatingSimple, realistic tools to make eating feel easier, more accessible, and more supportive of your real life 🔗 Resources: Fork Diet Culture websiteAbbey's Instagram: @fork.diet.cultureGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel. Struggling with food, but not sure where to start? You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.

    35 min
  3. 254. 10k Steps a Day: Do You Really Need to Hit this Goal?

    MAY 13

    254. 10k Steps a Day: Do You Really Need to Hit this Goal?

    "There is not a magical cutoff where 9,999 steps doesn't count, and then 10,000 steps suddenly unlocks health benefits that weren't there before." Is 10,000 steps a day really the magic number for health, or just something we’ve all been told to chase? In this episode, I break down where this recommendation actually came from, what the research really says about step counts and health outcomes, and how movement benefits show up in a much more flexible range than most people realize. I also share how to rethink step goals in a way that supports your real life, your energy, and a healthier relationship with movement overall. ✅ What You’ll Learn: Where the 10k steps a day recommendation actually comes fromWhat the research REALLY says about step counts and the point where health benefits level offThe range of steps that are associated with reduced health risksHow movement can ebb and flow, and why flexibility is healthier than rigid targetsWhy step counts don’t measure all types of movement and how to approach exercise in a way that feels good to youHow to reframe your relationship with movement so it supports your body, your life, and your mental health 🔗 Resources: Episode 249: Movement Shouldn't Feel Like Punishment with Coach Tyler BramlettGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel. Struggling with food, but not sure where to start? You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.

    24 min
  4. 253. Understanding Your Inner Critic (And How to Respond) with Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro

    MAY 6

    253. Understanding Your Inner Critic (And How to Respond) with Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro

    “I want to offer you a perspective shift when it comes to your inner a-hole voice. What if that voice and even your struggles with food are not actually the problem? What if they are trying to help you?” What if your inner critic isn’t the enemy, but a protective part of you? In this episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro to explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help you understand the different “parts” driving your thoughts and behaviors around food. We unpack why dieting can feel safe even when it’s not serving you, and how to replace self-criticism with curiosity and compassion so you can break free from old cycles and build a healthier, more supportive relationship with yourself. What You’ll Learn: Where your inner critic really comes from, and why it’s so loud about food and bodyWhy dieting and controlling food can serve as coping mechanisms (and what they’re trying to protect you from)How the tug of war between food freedom and restriction happens inside, and why it actually makes senseSteps to start responding to your inner critic with curiosity and compassion rather than shameWhat it means (and looks like) to approach your relationship with food differently, so you can finally break the cycle Resources: Jeanne's book, Unburdened Eating: An Internal Family Systems Approach to Healing Your Relationships with Food and Your BodyJeanne's WebsiteIFS InstituteEpisode 220, How Tracking Macros Turned Toxic for Jamie (and the food freedom she finally found!)Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel. Struggling with food, but not sure where to start? You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.

    45 min
  5. APR 29

    252. Protein Goals, Hunger Cues, & The Honeymoon Phase (Q&A)

    "Aiming for a protein goal cannot be done at the expense of adequate calories, carbs, and fats." Do you ever wonder whether tracking protein could help or harm your journey to food freedom? In this episode, I’m answering common questions that come up while healing your relationship with food, including the protein craze, rebuilding trust with hunger cues, and what really happens during the honeymoon phase after restriction. We’ll also talk about why macros can feel so mentally consuming, how to feel less out of control around “forbidden” foods, and the powerful transformation possible on the other side of food rules. What You’ll Learn: Why following a protein goal might be helpful or harmful when moving towards intuitive eatingHow to honestly reflect on your history with tracking numbers, food rules, and body checkingWays to start recognizing (and honoring) your hunger cues againThe truth about the honeymoon phase after restriction and why feeling out of control is actually a normal, necessary stepPractical tips to ground yourself emotionally when doubts and fears come up in your food freedom journeySimple ways to implement flexibility, curiosity, and self-trust in your day-to-day eating choices Resources: Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Episode 198, Is the Protein Craze Just Diet Culture...or Valid? Deciphering Protein Needs As An Intuitive EaterConnect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel. Struggling with food, but not sure where to start? You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.

    31 min
  6. 251. How Medical Students for Size Inclusivity Are Breaking the Cycle of Weight-Centric Care (with Jackie Liu from MSSI)

    APR 22

    251. How Medical Students for Size Inclusivity Are Breaking the Cycle of Weight-Centric Care (with Jackie Liu from MSSI)

    "Weight neutral healthcare will allow people to access healthcare in a non-stigmatized and welcoming way, and will be treated the same as a patient of any body size." Have you ever walked into a doctor’s office excited about your progress with intuitive eating, only to leave questioning everything after your doctor brought the conversation back to your weight? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Jackie Liu, a third-year medical student at Harvard and co-advocacy lead for Medical Students for Size Inclusivity (MSSI). Together, we unpack what weight-neutral healthcare really looks like, why it matters, and how weight stigma impacts your ability to trust your body. We also explore the power dynamics in medical settings and share practical ways to advocate for yourself and find more supportive care so you can leave guilt and shame behind. ✅ What You’ll Learn: How weight neutral healthcare differs from the weight-focused appointments we’re so used toWhy the healthcare system’s view of bodies isn't the absolute truth, and why your body is not the problemThe impact weight stigma and anti-fat bias have on your willingness to seek care (and your self-blame)What it actually looks like to walk into a weight neutral appointment, and real-life examples you can use to advocate for yourselfThe shift happening among medical students and healthcare providers who are questioning the status quo 🔗 Resources: MSSI WebsiteAssociation for Weight and Size Inclusive MedicineNational Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)Ragen Chastain's SubstackGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel. Struggling with food, but not sure where to start? You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.

    39 min
  7. 250. 3 Mindful Eating Tips You Can Try Today

    APR 15

    250. 3 Mindful Eating Tips You Can Try Today

    "Mindful eating, at its core, is about how you eat, not what you eat or how much you eat." Ready to rethink everything you’ve been told about mindful eating? In this episode, we ditch diet culture definitions and get back to what mindful eating really is. I also share three easy, realistic mindful eating tips to help you tune into your body, stay present, and feel more satisfied...no pressure, rules, or perfection needed. What You’ll Learn: Why diet culture misinformation has shaped our beliefs about mindful eatingHow mindful eating is about how you eat (not what or how much you eat)Simple, everyday mindful eating check ins for your next mealWhen mindful eating is not the best tool, and how to practice compassion for yourself in those momentsHow sensory specific satiety can help you understand your changing satisfaction while eating Resources: Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel. Struggling with food, but not sure where to start? You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.

    20 min
  8. 249. Movement Shouldn’t Feel Like Punishment with Coach Tyler Bramlett

    APR 8

    249. Movement Shouldn’t Feel Like Punishment with Coach Tyler Bramlett

    "When I learned how to move well, my body felt good. When I was connected to my body and my movement, my body felt good. When I ignored it, my body was telling me to stop." Movement has been so tied to punishment, control, and calorie burn for so many of us, and I’ve been there too. In this episode, I sit down with Coach Tyler Bramlett to challenge everything we’ve been taught about exercise, sharing my own shift from overdoing cardio and tying movement to food to focusing on how I actually want to feel. We also dive into Tyler’s journey from creating weight loss–focused programs to helping people reconnect with movement in a way that feels supportive, sustainable, and rooted in self-care, not shame. What You'll Learn: How movement can actually support your body, improve how you feel, and help heal your relationship with foodHow years of “no pain, no gain” and diet culture messaging keep us disconnected from what our bodies truly needWhy so many feel stuck in the cycle of exercise as punishment or failing to follow through, and what to do insteadThe difference between intrinsic motivation and guilt-based pressure in movementHow a mindset shift toward self-worth can foster consistency and joy in exerciseSimple ways to practice connecting with and respecting your body, starting right now Resources: Use http://www.weshape.com/bonnie for a WeShape discount!WeShape YouTube ChannelInstagram: @weshape.wellness Podcast Instagram: @feeling.lighter.podcastGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food.Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel. Struggling with food, but not sure where to start? You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.

    43 min
4.8
out of 5
436 Ratings

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Ready to eat without guilt, support your actual health, and start giving diet culture the middle finger? You’re in the right place. The Diet Culture Rebel podcast is your trusted space for breaking free from food rules, healing your relationship with your body, and learning how to eat without shame, stress, or obsession - while honoring your health in a way that actually feels good. Hosted by Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Bonnie Roney, each episode delivers straightforward, no-BS guidance to help you ditch diets for good. Through expert interviews and solo deep dives, Bonnie brings you health-promoting, mindset-shifting insights that leave you feeling empowered - not overwhelmed. “I’ve learned what’s happening inside my brain and body, and [Bonnie] gives incredible suggestions and insights on how to start the process of healing my relationship with food.” - Diet Culture Rebel listener With over 200 episodes and thousands of weekly listeners, this podcast is your permission slip to trust your body, reject diet culture, and take your power back - one episode at a time. Subscribe now and listen every Wednesday. 👉 Connect with Bonnie on Instagram @DietCultureRebel 👉 Learn more about working with the DCR team at DietCultureRebel.com

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