Diet Culture Can Fork Off

Becky Jones

Diet Culture Can Fork Off is the podcast for women who are done with restriction, food guilt, and trying to shrink themselves to fit someone else’s standards. I’m Becky, health and fitness coach and founder of the EMPOWER method, and I’m here to help you break free from diet culture, build real confidence, and feel strong in your body, without obsessing over calories, scales, or quick fixes. Each week, expect honest conversations, relatable stories, and real-life strategies to help you ditch the guilt, stop the binge–restrict cycle, and finally feel free to live life on your own terms

  1. Episode 52 - Q&A - How Shifting Your Identity Can Instantly Improve Your Fitness Habits

    1d ago

    Episode 52 - Q&A - How Shifting Your Identity Can Instantly Improve Your Fitness Habits

    content type Solo primary goal Educational summary In this episode, Becky shares practical tips for managing food and nutrition during busy days, holidays, and lifestyle changes. She discusses quick meal ideas, mindset shifts around holiday eating, and strategies for building healthy habits. Website - https://theempowercoach.com/ keywords nutrition, meal prep, busy days, holiday eating, mindset, habits, health tips key topics Meal prep for busy days Mindset shifts around holiday eating Building sustainable healthy habits Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Q&A and Busy Days 05:09 Navigating Food Choices on Holiday 09:59 Breaking the 'F**k It' Cycle 14:53 Managing Busy Schedules and Nutrition 19:23 Identity Shift and Personal Growth 22:41 Continuing Support and Future Options

    24 min
  2. Episode 51 - You Don't Have a Cortisol Problem. You Have a Wellness Industry Problem.

    3d ago

    Episode 51 - You Don't Have a Cortisol Problem. You Have a Wellness Industry Problem.

    Becky unpacks the myths surrounding supplements, comparing them to diet culture tactics, and emphasises the importance of focusing on fundamental health practices rather than quick fixes. She discusses the marketing tricks, scientific facts about cortisol, collagen, and essential supplements, and encourages listeners to prioritise their overall well-being. Substack Website keywords supplements, diet culture, cortisol, collagen, health fundamentals, wellness industry, scientific research, nutrition, stress management, holistic health key topics The manipulation tactics of the supplement industry and diet culture Scientific facts about cortisol and its role in the body The truth about collagen supplements and their effectiveness Essential supplements backed by research: Vitamin D, Omega-3, Magnesium, B12, Iron, Folate The importance of foundational health practices like sleep, stress management, and nutrition The Truth About Supplements: What the Wellness Industry Isn't Telling You Debunking Diet Culture and Supplement Myths Chapters 00:00 Breaking Free from Diet Culture 03:13 The Supplement Industry Exposed 06:01 Understanding Cortisol: The Misconceptions 08:58 The Truth About Collagen Supplements 11:46 Essential Supplements: What You Really Need 14:42 The Importance of Fundamentals in Health 17:36 Conclusion: The Path to True Wellness

    24 min
  3. Episode 50 - Client Q&A - The Truth About Calories, Body Composition & Sustainable Weight Loss

    May 28

    Episode 50 - Client Q&A - The Truth About Calories, Body Composition & Sustainable Weight Loss

    This episode features a Q&A format focused on practical strategies for managing food, exercise, and body trust amid life's unpredictable routines. Perfect for anyone looking to navigate food and body confidence challenges with simple, sustainable tips. ⁠Misfit Club Group Coaching⁠ EMPOWER Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook Community⁠ How to maintain routines when traveling or dealing with busy schedules using 'anchor points' such as morning movement and journaling.Tips for flexible food choices when away from home, emphasising protein, fiber, and nutrient intake.Understanding the importance of consistency over perfection and the body's response to regular habits.Clarification on how calories are measured and why focusing on food quality and nutrient density is crucial.The impact of restrictive dieting on binge cycles and why sustainable calorie levels promote long-term health.How fast food options can be made healthier through smarter choices like grilled meats, salads, and customisable sides.Recognising that moments of feeling "it all sussed" are gradual, with real progress shown by improved handling of binge urges and less food guilt.The importance of reflection in tracking progress and reducing guilt over time.Addressing the disconnect from hunger and fullness signals caused by diet culture, with strategies for rebuilding trust through routine and mindful check-ins.Encouragement to join coaching programs and communities for ongoing support and accountability.00:00 - Introduction to the episode and its purpose00:30 - Managing uneven routines with anchor points01:55 - Examples of morning movement and adapting routines on the go03:19 - Balancing food choices away from home with nutrients04:45 - Accepting flexibility and control in travel and holidays07:04 - How calories are calculated and why focus on sustainability08:15 - The dangers of restrictive dieting and binging cycles09:45 - The importance of food quality over calorie counting11:10 - Recognizing water weight loss in quick scale drops12:09 - Healthy fast food options in the UK and US13:33 - Making smarter fast-food choices and customizations15:25 - The slow process of mastering food freedom and reducing guilt16:23 - Reflecting on progress and handling binge urges18:17 - The role of permission and understanding in emotional eating19:15 - The significance of regular reflection and gradual progress20:13 - Addressing lost hunger/fullness cues due to diet culture22:06 - Rebuilding trust in body signals with mindful practices23:59 - Invitation to join coaching programs and community resources

    25 min
  4. Episode 49 - The Invisible Tax — What Self-Objectification Research Reveals About Why You Can't Stop Thinking About Your Body

    May 26

    Episode 49 - The Invisible Tax — What Self-Objectification Research Reveals About Why You Can't Stop Thinking About Your Body

    Becky discusses how diet culture impacts women's mental health, body image, and daily life. She explains the concept of self-objectification, its roots in media and societal messages, and offers practical acceptance strategies to reclaim mental space and freedom. resources Diet Culture Can Fork Off Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dietculturecanforkoffmembership/ 1-1 Coaching with Becky - https://theempowercoach.com/ key topics The mental tax of diet culture Self-objectification and its effects Roots of body image issues in media and society The importance of acceptance over love Practical steps to reduce mental load and reclaim freedom Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Diet Culture Rebellion 02:56 Understanding the Mental Tax of Diet Culture 05:48 The Impact of Self-Objectification 08:53 The Emotional Toll of Body Image 11:48 The Science Behind Body Acceptance 14:53 Practical Steps Towards Freedom 17:48 The Journey to Body Acceptance 20:55 Conclusion and Community Support

    25 min
  5. Episode 48 - Client Q&A - Tracking and Body Image

    May 21

    Episode 48 - Client Q&A - Tracking and Body Image

    In this episode, Becky hosts a Q&A session addressing common struggles with intuitive eating, body acceptance, navigating social events like festivals, and optimising workouts, offering practical tips rooted in body positivity and flexible approaches to health.🚀 Key Insights: Strategies for managing food tracking when overwhelmed: taking photos, writing in notebooks, focusing on foundations rather than perfection.Emphasising the importance of context: a few days of indulgence won't derail your progress; water retention and scale fluctuations are normal.Body acceptance tips: curating social media feeds to include relatable body shapes, separating fact from fiction, and practicing body image exercises.Preparing for social events and festivals: prioritising hydration, light meals, and aligning actions with personal values like fun and connection.Workout duration and intensity: tailoring gym sessions based on rest time, equipment, and progressive overload to build strength without overtraining.InstagramWebsite⏱ Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome and episode overview: addressing questions on food tracking, body acceptance, festivals, and workouts00:55 - Tips for managing food tracking without stress: photos, notebooks, focusing on nutrition foundations02:32 - Handling days when you don't track: trusting your foundations like vegetables, protein, and fruits05:47 - Approaching festivals: big picture perspective and managing scale fluctuations after indulgent days07:43 - Maintaining hydration and balanced meals during festivals, with mindset shifts to focus on experience11:57 - Body acceptance in bathing suits: curating social feeds, addressing social media's unrealistic standards14:07 - Challenging inner critics and separating thoughts from your true self16:30 - Building a healthy relationship with body image through mindfulness and habit formation19:20 - Guide to gym workout durations: adjusting based on rest, weights, and progressive overload22:57 - Wrap-up: upcoming webinar on mindset, encouragement, and next steps for ongoing support🔗 Resources & Links:👥 Connect with Becky:

    24 min
  6. Episode 47 - F*ck Diet Culture: Why I Started a Rebellion (And You're Invited)

    May 19

    Episode 47 - F*ck Diet Culture: Why I Started a Rebellion (And You're Invited)

    I discuss my rebellion against diet culture, sharing my personal journey, the damaging effects of societal standards, and how women can reclaim their relationship with food and body image. Find out more about EMPOWER here.

    30 min
  7. Episode 46 - No Filter Q&A

    May 14

    Episode 46 - No Filter Q&A

    In this episode, I go through real-life questions from my client, about mindful eating, tracking food, fitting workouts into a busy schedule, and managing celebrations. She offers practical tips to improve your relationship with food and fitness, emphasising habit formation and mindful awareness.

    11 min
  8. Epiode 45 - How the Patriarchy Built Diet Culture (And Here's the Proof)

    May 12

    Epiode 45 - How the Patriarchy Built Diet Culture (And Here's the Proof)

    In today’s episode, I dive deep into how the patriarchy has shaped diet culture, and trust me, it’s a lot more than just personal choices. Naomi Wolf, The Beauty Myth (1990) Weight Watchers founded 1963 Twiggy, 1966 US Equal Pay Act 1963 Sex Discrimination Act UK 1975 Northwest Airlines flight attendant class action lawsuit 1970–1985 Second wave feminism 1960s–70s US women's suffrage 1920 / UK 1918

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Diet Culture Can Fork Off is the podcast for women who are done with restriction, food guilt, and trying to shrink themselves to fit someone else’s standards. I’m Becky, health and fitness coach and founder of the EMPOWER method, and I’m here to help you break free from diet culture, build real confidence, and feel strong in your body, without obsessing over calories, scales, or quick fixes. Each week, expect honest conversations, relatable stories, and real-life strategies to help you ditch the guilt, stop the binge–restrict cycle, and finally feel free to live life on your own terms

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  • Creator
    Becky Jones
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Becky Jones
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    Diet Culture Can Fork Off