Rebuilding Trust With Your Body

Katy Harvey
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This is a podcast for those who are ready to finally discover peace with their bodies. Registered dietitian, Katy Harvey, breaks down the nonsense of diet culture and the many ways we are taught not to trust food - and ourselves. Since 2011 Katy has been helping 1:1 clients heal from chronic dieting, eating disorders, disordered eating, and negative body image. Every Tuesday, she provides actionable tips on how to find freedom with food and connect with the wisdom of your body, so that you can have the time, confidence, and energy to do what you love (without constantly stressing about your weight). If you're ready to discover the joy and freedom of rebuilding trust with YOUR body, you're in the right place! Hit subscribe, and get ready to change your life. www.nondietacademy.com

  1. 15H AGO

    #224: If the Scale Feels Like Your Safety Blanket, This Episode Is for You

    Do you weigh yourself "just to check"? Promise the number won't ruin your day…and then it does? Feel unsettled when you don't know your weight? If the scale feels like something you need for reassurance, this episode is for you. Today, we're unpacking why your attachment to the scale makes sense after all these decades living in a society obsessed with weight, and why the problem isn't the scale itself, but the emotional job you've assigned it.  We'll explore the anxiety-relief-dependence cycle, the hidden cost of constant self-monitoring, and why this dynamic gets in the way of you being able to eat intuitively, make peace with food, and trust your hunger and fullness cues.    Episode Highlights -The job we've assigned to the scale that it's not qualified for (and how it's destroying your ability to trust yourself with food) -How the scale puts you in the position of making decisions out of fear, and not what you body actually needs -Small, doable experiments to help you loosen the grip of the scale, without going into all-or-nothing thinking   Today's Wellness Woo is red light therapy.   Resources Mentioned - Join the Braver Than the Scale free 5-day challenge that starts February 23: http://nondietacademy.com/brave    Read the full episode show notes here: http://katyharvey.net/podcast224    Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey Join My Intuitive Eating Made Easy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/306396290454800  Work with Katy: https://katyharvey.net/services  Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster: http://nondietacademy.com/rollercoaster    Connect with Katy Harvey Website: http://KatyHarvey.net  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyharvey.rd/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatyHarveyRD    Subscribe and Review Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts   I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!   Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!

    30 min

  2. FEB 10

    #223: Can You Still Do Intuitive Eating If You Want To Lose Weight?

    If you're curious about intuitive eating but still secretly hoping it leads to weight loss, this episode is for you. Let me be clear: Wanting to lose weight does not disqualify you from intuitive eating. At the same time, trying to use intuitive eating as a weight loss strategy will sabotage the entire process. In this episode, I walk you through the real dilemma so many people get stuck in: being exhausted by dieting, craving peace with food, AND still feeling terrified of weight gain. We'll separate desire from behavior, unpack why weight control feels like safety, and talk about what intuitive eating actually asks of you. We'll also talk about the illusion of control that weight provides, the cultural myths behind it, and why tolerating the discomfort of not controlling your weight is often the missing piece. Most importantly, I'm going to paint you a picture of what life looks like when intuitive eating is actually integrated: eating feels easy, you trust your hunger, movement is gentle and flexible, less body obsession, and your life is no longer tethered to the scale. If you're ready to stop straddling the line between dieting and intuitive eating, this episode will help you understand what's really being asked of you, and why it's worth it even without weight promises.   Episode Highlights Why wanting weight loss ≠ practicing weight loss How clinging to the scale keeps you stuck in performative intuitive eating What "set point" really means and why chronic dieting backfires How fear of weight gain interferes with hunger, fullness, satisfaction, and trust What actually changes when intuitive eating is working (hint: it's not the number on the scale) Today's Wellness Woo is creatine.   Resources Mentioned - Sign up here for the Braver Than the Scale FREE 5-Day Challenge! - Read "You Just Need to Lose Weight (And 19 Other Myths About Fat People)" by Aubrey Gordon   Read the full episode show notes here.   Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey Join My Intuitive Eating Made Easy Facebook Group!  Work with Katy Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster   Connect with Katy Harvey Website: KatyHarvey.net Instagram: @katyharvey.rd Facebook: KatyHarveyRD    Subscribe and Review   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts   I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!   Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!

    48 min

  3. FEB 3

    #222: What I Say to a Client Who Discovers They Have an Eating Disorder While Trying to Heal Their Relationship With Food

    Eating disorders aren't always obvious, and they are often overlooked in the intuitive eating space. I've seen way too many people feel frustrated that they're not making progress with intuitive eating - and blame themselves - when the real issue was that there was an underlying eating disorder preventing them from making progress.   So how can you tell if you have an eating disorder? And what do I say to a client when I suspect this is what's happening? I'm going to break all of it down for you in this episode.    Whether you have a history of an eating disorder (or disordered eating), or you wonder if you might have one now, or you're just curious…this episode is going to help you understand what to look for.    And if you're a dietitian, therapist or health and wellness professional, this is going to be a GREAT episode for you because it's going to give you a peek behind the curtain of how I navigate these discussions. Make sure you check out my free guide called "10 Well-Intended Comments that Miss the Mark With Struggling Clients." (Email or DM me for it!)    Episode Highlights ✨ The most common types of eating disorders (it's probably not what you would envision) ✨ Subtle and sneaky indicators that you might have an eating disorder ✨ How I bring it up with a client if I think they might have an eating disorder…and how this changes the approach with food (+ what stays the same)   Today's Wellness Woo is mushroom coffee   Resources Mentioned  - National Eating Disorders Association Website - Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Guide - EAT-26 Self-Assessment Questionnaire - Email or DM me for my free guide for professionals   Read the full episode show notes here.   Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey Join My Intuitive Eating Made Easy Facebook Group!  Work with Katy Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster   Connect with Katy Harvey Website: KatyHarvey.net Instagram: @katyharvey.rd Facebook: KatyHarveyRD    Subscribe and Review   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts   I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!   Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!

    57 min

  4. JAN 27

    #221: The Top 3 Pitfalls That Prevent Success With Intuitive Eating

    Feeling stuck with intuitive eating? Before you throw in the towel, I'm breaking down the top 3 pitfalls that will hold you back, and there's a good chance that one of them is the key to getting you unstuck.    I'm not here to make you feel warm and fuzzy in this episode…I'm telling you what I know you need to hear if you want to be successful with intuitive eating and finding freedom with food.    From the lies that you might be telling yourself, to the incorrect assumptions that you're making about your weight…This episode is going to help you get out of your own way so that you can fast track your progress and success.    If you're ready to make peace with food and your body - this one's for you!    Episode Highlights -You're probably feeling tempted to give up too soon - let's fix that! -The lie that most people tell themselves when they first get started with intuitive eating that holds them back from food and body peace -How to know if weight gain means your body is finding its set point weight vs whether it indicates you're not actually doing intuitive eating correctly   Today's Wellness Woo is Sculpiflex.   Resources Mentioned - Join me inside Intuitive Eating Exploration and we'll go through the Intuitive Eating Workbook together!    Read the full episode show notes here.   Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey Join My Intuitive Eating Made Easy Facebook Group!  Work with Katy Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster   Connect with Katy Harvey Website: KatyHarvey.net Instagram: @katyharvey.rd Facebook: KatyHarveyRD    Subscribe and Review   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts   I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!   Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!

    32 min

  5. JAN 20

    #220: How to Do Intuitive Eating When You're Sick With a Cold or the Flu (+ My Thoughts on the New Food Guide Pyramid)

    Next time you're sick, you don't have to stress so much about what's happening with your eating. Believe it or not, your body is really smart and knows what to do when you're sick. Whether it be that you have zero appetite, or the only thing you want is carbs…that's your body telling you what it needs.   In this episode, I'm breaking down the do's and dont's for dealing with sickness when you're trying to do intuitive eating. (Spoiler: It's ok if you don't eat protein or veggies for a few days - you'll be fine, I promise!)    Whether you're dealing with the flu, strep throat, a head cold, COVID or a stomach bug…this episode is going to give you practical tips (and mental shifts) to help you get well sooner, without worrying so much about what's happening with food.    Episode Highlights 🤧 The #1 thing you should focus on when you're sick (to help you recover, and keep you from getting sicker) 🤧 How to navigate sickness using intuitive eating skills 🤧 What looks different with the intuitive eating when you're sick 🤧 The things to STOP worrying about with food when you're sick   Today's Wellness Woo is the Food Guide Pyramid.   Resources Mentioned - Join the Intuitive Eating Made Easy FB Group!   Read the full episode show notes here.   Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey Intuitive eating education on the blog Work with Katy Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster   Connect with Katy Harvey Website: KatyHarvey.net Instagram: @katyharvey.rd Facebook: KatyHarveyRD  Subscribe and Review Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts   I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!   Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!

    42 min

  6. JAN 13

    #219: What I'm Changing In My Own Life This Year in 2026

    In this episode, I'm about to share something that even just 6 months ago I never thought I'd be saying out loud. After 5 years of running live cohorts of my signature program, Non-Diet Academy twice per year - I'm not doing them this year.   (If NDA was on your vision board for this year, don't panic, keep reading…)   This doesn't mean that Non-Diet Academy is going anywhere. I'm absolutely not retiring the program. It works - I have the stats to prove it. Instead, I'm doing it with a completely different structure…One that is going to give you massive results that stick around for the long run.   Today I'm also getting personal and sharing behind-the-scenes of what I'm doing differently inside my life this year outside of work (including the surgery that I recently had and what led up to it). Let's just say that recovering from this surgery has brought on some discomfort that's more than physical.   PLUS you'll get to hear about the secret project that I've been working on for other dietitians and health professionals (and yes, it comes with CEUs!!)   Episode Highlights ✨ The surgery that has taught me to pump the brakes and slow down ✨ What I'm doing to support my health and healing this year (and what I'm NOT doing just because I'm not able to exercise for a while) ✨ The massive change I'm making in my business with Non-Diet Academy…that is both scary and exciting ✨ The NEW resources that I have created for fellow RDs and health professionals   Today's Wellness Woo is ionizing foot baths.   Read the full episode show notes here.   Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey Join Katy's weekly email newsletter for tips and resources Intuitive eating education on the blog Work with Katy Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster   Connect with Katy Harvey Website: KatyHarvey.net Instagram: @katyharvey.rd Facebook: KatyHarveyRD  Subscribe and Review   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts   I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!   Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!

    41 min

  7. JAN 6

    #218: Know Your Numbers (That Actually Matter More Than Weight): Labs That You Should Have Checked If You're In or Near Perimenopause

    How many times have you been told that being healthy means being at a certain weight or BMI? The reality is that weight and BMI tell us very little about your health.    A much better way to know how healthy your body is are your labs. Whenever I'm working with a client who has health concerns, the first thing we do is gather some data by looking at what their specific health concerns are, and their bloodwork that would give us clues as to how their health is looking.    Your weight tells us one thing: Your gravitational pull.   Your labs tell us many things: How well your organs are doing their jobs, how well your body is regulating its blood sugar, your risk of certain things like cardiovascular events, if you are sick with an infection, if you have systemic inflammation, whether or not you have certain diseases, and so much more.    In this episode, I'm walking you through the labs that I look at and recommend most frequently as a dietitian. These are the labs that tell us what to focus on when it comes to gentle nutrition strategies, and it's a way of listening to what your body is communicating (which is absolutely part of intuitive eating).    *DISCLAIMER: I'm obviously not a doctor, and you should ask your doctor about all of this and work with them to understand what lab tests are most appropriate for you and your unique health needs. Episode Highlights ✨ The most important labs to pay attention to for your health and nutrition ✨ Why these labs matter more than the number on the scale ever will for your health ✨ The surprising set of labs that you do NOT need to have checked, even if you think you might be in perimenopause   Today's Wellness Woo is sauerkraut to cure depression.   Resources Mentioned  - Grab my free Perimenopause Labs Cheat Sheet - DM me for info about my annual membership, Non-Dieter's Club   Read the full episode show notes here.   Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey  Join my weekly newsletter email list for tips, resources, book recommendations and more!  Work with Katy Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster Connect with Katy Harvey Website: KatyHarvey.net Instagram: @katyharvey.rd Facebook: KatyHarveyRD  Subscribe and Review Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts   I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!   Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!

    32 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    #217: Diet and Wellness Trends I Liked and Loathed in 2025 (+ My Predictions for 2026)

    In this episode, we're taking a look back at the biggest diet and wellness trends of 2025, and I'm sharing my unfiltered take on which ones I actually liked, which ones were a hard no, and which trends left me feeling very conflicted. We'll dig into what these trends reveal about where diet culture is heading, how wellness marketing continues to evolve, and why so many of these "health" fads still miss the mark when it comes to sustainable well-being. I'll also share my predictions for what I believe we're heading into in 2026, including what I hope women continue to wake up to when it comes to health, strength, and rejecting diet culture. If you're feeling tired of the "New Year, New You" narrative and craving a more grounded, realistic, and compassionate approach to health, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.   Episode Highlights ✨ The 2025 wellness trends I liked, loathed, and felt conflicted about ✨ Why diet culture feels louder than ever, and how wellness marketing keeps repackaging the same old ideas ✨ A nuanced take on GLP-1 medications and the difference between pursuing health vs. pursuing weight loss ✨ My predictions for diet and wellness trends in 2026, plus my hope for where women's health is headed next   Resources Mentioned Join my email newsletter for weekly intuitive eating tips and first access to upcoming offers: www.nondietacademy.com/newsletter   Read the full episode show notes here.   Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey Join Katy's weekly email newsletter for intuitive eating and body image tips! Intuitive eating education on the blog Work with Katy Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster Connect with Katy Harvey Website: KatyHarvey.net Instagram: @katyharvey.rd Facebook: KatyHarveyRD    Subscribe and Review   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts   I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode!   Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!

    35 min
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This is a podcast for those who are ready to finally discover peace with their bodies. Registered dietitian, Katy Harvey, breaks down the nonsense of diet culture and the many ways we are taught not to trust food - and ourselves. Since 2011 Katy has been helping 1:1 clients heal from chronic dieting, eating disorders, disordered eating, and negative body image. Every Tuesday, she provides actionable tips on how to find freedom with food and connect with the wisdom of your body, so that you can have the time, confidence, and energy to do what you love (without constantly stressing about your weight). If you're ready to discover the joy and freedom of rebuilding trust with YOUR body, you're in the right place! Hit subscribe, and get ready to change your life. www.nondietacademy.com

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