The Diet Diaries

Jordana Edelstein
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Welcome to The Diet Diaries, a podcast where we have candid, heart felt conversations that will help you figure out what, why and how to eat so you can feel amazing in your body. Because its time to break the all or nothing mindset of yo-yo dieting, food obsession & feeling ruled by the scale. I’m your host, body image and nutrition coach Jordana Edelstein. I’m so happy you’re here.

  1. 6h ago

    Episode 287: Do you need to tell people if you're on a GLP1?

    What happens when someone loses a noticeable amount of weight on a GLP-1…and doesn’t tell you they’re taking one? Do they owe you that information? Absolutely not. But is it really that simple? I don’t think it is. Because when someone tells you they lost weight by eating more protein, walking more or cutting out sugar, you might walk away thinking:  F**k. I’m doing those things. Why isn’t it working for me? What am I doing wrong? And suddenly you’re right back in the cycle of trying harder, restricting more and blaming yourself.In this episode, I’m getting into the VERY messy conversation around GLP-1s, weight loss, privacy, stigma and what happens when the whole story isn’t visible. We’re talking about: Whether you should disclose that you’re taking a GLP-1Why there’s still so much shame and judgment around these medicationsThe unintended impact of letting people believe weight loss came from “just eating better and exercising”I don’t have a neat answer for this one. And that’s kind of the point. Two things can be true: Nobody owes anyone their private medical information. AND the way we talk—or don’t talk—about GLP-1s has consequences. This one is about getting curious, sitting in the discomfort and having a conversation we desperately need to be having. Connect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my weekly letter with personal stories and nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

  2. Aug 10

    Episode 286: The cult of diet culture with Paula D. Atkinson

    I finished recording this episode with body liberation psychotherapist Paula D. Atkinson and immediately knew:This is one of my favorite conversations I've ever had on the podcast. Not because we agreed on everything (although we agreed on a lot), but because Paula made me think in entirely new ways. About body image. About dieting. About permission. About rage. About why so many of us have spent decades believing our bodies are the problem. This conversation challenged me, validated me, made me laugh, and honestly blew my mind more than once. If you've ever wondered why you think the way you do about food or your body, this episode is going to give you the answers. We cover: why diet culture functions more like a cult than a wellness practicethe connection between women's rights and beauty idealsThe role and impact of GLP-1sThe mindset shift that is non negotiableWhy the goal isn't fixing your body...it's questioning the beliefs that convinced you it needed fixing in the first place. Paula D. Atkinson is a queer, woo-woo desert witch and a liberation-focused psychotherapist. She has been working for over 15 years with those who suffer from disordered eating, food obsession, exercise addiction, and body hatred. Paula created and taught a course on the history of fat phobia and our culture's thin worship as a professor of Weight & Society at George Washington University.  She trains professionals, clinics, and organizations in doing less harm in a thin-obsessed world. She has been interviewed for various articles, podcasts and broadcasts, including on NPR, and co-hosts a podcast that explores how psychotherapy conspires with the many systems that cause mental suffering. She is a second-generation yoga teacher, a psychic witch, an artist, and an aspiring DJ! Paula grew up in the Bay Area, lived in DC and NYC for over 20 years, and recently relocated to Palm Springs CA where she is grateful every day for the dry heat, big sky and the desert vibrations. Insta: @pauladatkinson Website: https://www.pauladatkinson.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pauladatkinson/ TikTok: @pauladatkinson5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WINWWY Episode of Surrounded: https://youtu.be/M7K87rGoGps?si=KPjMLmxc4KPfp0nJ Connect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my weekly letter with personal stories and nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

  3. Aug 3

    Episode 285: How I finally got running to stick after 30 years

    For years, every time I started running it was for one reason: to lose weight. Which is exactly why I never stayed with it. Now, for the first time in my life, I've been running consistently. In this episode, I'm sharing what changed, why it matters, and how this same shift could completely change your relationship with exercise (and honestly, food too). You'll hear: Why trying to lose weight can actually make it harder to stay consistent with exercise.The surprising reason I've been running consistently for almost a year (for the first time in my life).How chasing outcomes you can't control sets you up to quit—even when you're doing "everything right."The mindset shift that makes healthy habits feel easier to stick with.Why "enough" exercise might be a lot less than you think.Connect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my weekly letter with personal stories and nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

  4. Jul 20

    Episode 284: A step by step guide for eating while traveling

    Eating on vacation used to mean one of two things: trying desperately to stay "on track" or saying f**k it and promising to start over when I got home. Either way, it made vacation super stressful.  In this episode, I'm taking you inside what, why and how I ate during four days in Colorado—from Chick-fil-A and Crumbl cookies to burgers, fries, ice cream and dinners I wasn't even hungry for. I'm talking about: Why I ate two bites of one dessert and every last bite of anotherWhat happened when I was starving after eating 45 grams of proteinWhy I sometimes ate when I wasn't hungryHow travel, family, hunger and really f*****g good food impacted the choices I madeWhat all of this can teach you about paying attention to what, why and how you eatConnect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my weekly letter with personal stories and nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

  5. Jul 13

    Episode 283: How to care less about the scale

    If stepping on the scale can make or break your entire day (or if you avoid it entirely because you’re afraid of what it will say), this episode is for you. Today I'm breaking down what the scale is actually measuring, why your weight naturally fluctuates, and how a lifetime of diet culture has taught us to treat one number like the ultimate measure of success or failure. More importantly, I'm giving you specific, practical ways to respond differently so the scale stops controlling what you eat, what you wear and how you feel.   If you've ever felt amazing one morning because the number went down—or like a complete failure because it went up overnight—this conversation will change the way you think about the scale forever. In This Episode Why the scale is just a piece of data—not a verdictWhat the scale is actually measuring (and what it isn't)Why weighing yourself once a week vs every day require completely different ways of interpreting the dataThe real problem isn't the scale—it's how you respond to itWhy you need progress markers that have nothing to do with your weightConnect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my weekly letter with personal stories and nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

  6. Jul 6

    Episode 282: Why you're not making progress and exactly what to do about it

    Today's episode is a little different. I'm taking you inside an actual coaching session with a woman who came to me convinced if she could just find the “right” thing to eat, it would solve her perimenopause weight gain. She asked me if she should  focus on protein or fiber or water—which one was it?!?!?! But after asking just a handful of strategic questions, it became clear none of those were her problem. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how we uncovered what was really driving her weight gain, the simple experiment we created together, and why lasting fat loss has so much more to do with how and why you eat than simply what you eat. If you've ever felt like you're doing "all the right things" but your body isn't responding the way it used to, this conversation is for you. What you'll learn Why asking "Should I eat more protein?" is often the wrong questionThe hidden eating pattern that was sabotaging this woman's progressWhy healthy foods can still make weight loss hardThe behavior change strategy that made it easy for her to follow throughConnect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my weekly letter with personal stories and nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

  7. Jun 29

    Episode 281: Are you misusing Zepbound without even realizing it?

    A lot of conversations about GLP-1s focus on food noise, appetite, and weight loss. But there's another side of this that almost nobody is talking about. What happens when these medications suddenly give you the freedom to eat foods you've been afraid of your entire life? For women who have spent decades dieting, restricting, and trying to control their eating, that freedom can feel incredible. But it can also create some unintended consequences. In this episode, I'm talking about: * Why some women start relying on the medication's "guardrails" more than their own skills * Why medication can lower food noise but can't make food choices for you * The disordered eating patterns that can quietly creep back in Whether you're on a GLP-1, considering one, or simply curious about all the buzz  around these medications, this episode will give you a different lens to think about food, weight loss, and what sustainable change really requires. Connect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my weekly letter with personal stories and nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

  8. Jun 22

    Episode 280: You're working out and not losing weight. Here's why.

    You’re working out. You’re getting your steps. Maybe you’re strength training. And yet… the scale isn’t moving. And you’re brain is going WTF??!??! In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions about exercise and weight loss and why doing “all the right things” can still leave you feeling stuck. I get into: * Why making weight loss your only reason for exercising is setting you up to quit * The difference between exercise and moving your body throughout the day (and why both matter) * How your body adapts to the workouts and walking routines you’ve been doing for months or years * The two questions I want you asking if you feel like nothing is working anymore * The surprising change that made my own clothes start fitting differently in just a few weeks If you’ve ever thought, I’m exercising… why am I not losing weight? this episode will help you connect some really important dots and walk away with some clear next steps.  Connect with Jordana Find me on Instagram Sign up for my weekly letter with personal stories and nutrition, body image and mindset tips Schedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries

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Welcome to The Diet Diaries, a podcast where we have candid, heart felt conversations that will help you figure out what, why and how to eat so you can feel amazing in your body. Because its time to break the all or nothing mindset of yo-yo dieting, food obsession & feeling ruled by the scale. I’m your host, body image and nutrition coach Jordana Edelstein. I’m so happy you’re here.

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  • Creator
    Jordana Edelstein
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    287
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Diet Diaries
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