It’s Beyond The Food: Non-Diet Health Coaching

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It’s Beyond The Food: The Non-Diet Podcast takes nutrition and health beyond diet culture into the psychology of eating and behavior change, health mindset, body image and weight-neutral health.Hosted by Stephanie Dodier, Non-Diet Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Cognitive Behavior Coach, each episode teaches evidence-based coaching tools to change health behaviors in a way that will expand freedom, power and well-being.This podcast is an essential resource for any women, health coaches, nutritionist, dietitian, fitness and health professionals wanting to embrace a non-diet approach to health and nutrition. Broadcasting since 2016 with over 1.4M downloads.Stephanie Dodier is the founder of the Non-Diet Coaching Certification. Learn more at www.stephaniedodier.com

  1. 1D AGO

    452-Body Positivity Isn't Dead. It Was Hijacked by Influencers

    Body positivity isn’t dead. It was hijacked by influencers. In this episode, I unpack the cultural narrative claiming the body positivity movement is over. I explain how a radical activism movement slowly became influencer-friendly content. I also break down why expertise matters in conversations about health, body image, and wellbeing. Finally, I share evidence-based frameworks that actually support lasting change. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why body positivity was hijacked by influencersThe difference between self-improvement messaging and social changeThe risks of treating influencers as health expertsEvidence-based frameworks that support body acceptance and wellbeingWhy expertise matters more than follower count Mentioned in the show: Virgie Tovar article on body positivity :https://www.forbes.com/sites/virgietovar/2026/02/22/the-split-inside-body-positivity-boils-down-to-this-one-thing/ Interview on Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/how-weight-loss-drugs-have-impacted-body-positivity-movements-258761285520 New York Times opinion piece https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000010675137/body-positivity-social-media-weight-loss-feed.html The GroundWork: https://program.stephaniedodier.com/waitlist-the-groundwork Coach Corner Vault: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/coach-corner Beyond The Food - The Groundwork: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/groundwork Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://wwwstephaniedodiercom/shop

    26 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    451-7 Industry Shifts Non-Diet Health Professionals Must Be Ready For in 2026

    The non-diet coaching industry is about to shift fast in 2026, and you need to be ready. In this episode, I share my annual industry predictions and the seven major shifts that will shape your work in the year ahead. You will hear why these changes matter and how to adjust your coaching, content, and business strategy with confidence. This episode gives you a clear and simple roadmap for a stronger 2026. What You’ll LearnWhy selling information no longer works in 2026.How customization becomes essential in client work.Why AI-smart professionals will grow faster next year.What the GLP-1 rebound era means for your niche.How long-form content becomes your most powerful funnel. Mentioned in the show: Coach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsn Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn What To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/

    41 min

  3. 12/08/2025

    450-Coach Corner: When Clients Fear “Not Eating Healthy" & Coaching Mobility Concerns Without Reinforcing Weight Loss

    Fear of “not eating healthy” is common in intuitive eating. But it has nothing to do with food. In this Coach Corner, I answer two powerful questions about intuitive eating and mobility. I break down why the fear of losing healthy eating habits shows up. I also explain how to support mobility without slipping into weight-loss thinking. This episode gives you practical tools you can use right away. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why intuitive eating triggers fears around “eating healthy”How performative eating shapes food choicesWhat the pendulum swing looks like in early intuitive eatingWhy mobility does not depend on weightHow to coach mobility from a weight-neutral lens Mentioned in the show: Coach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsn Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn What To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/

    15 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    449-Coach Corner: Normal Eating VS Intuitive Eating-Are they the same? & What is My Body Weight Set Point?

    You cannot coach food freedom until you understand normal eating vs intuitive eating. In this episode, I break down the eating behavior spectrum. I explain the difference between normal eating and intuitive eating. I also unpack the body weight set point theory in simple terms. You’ll learn how these concepts shape your clients’ behavior and why they matter for effective coaching. What you'll learn: The real difference between normal eating and intuitive eating.Why intuitive eating is a process, not the end goal.How diet culture thoughts block normal eating.What the body weight set point theory means for your clients.Why weight cycling continues, even with diets or medication. Mentioned in the show: Coach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsn Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn What To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/

    18 min

  5. 11/24/2025

    448-Coaching the Pendulum Swing of "Not dieting" and Body Comparison Patterns in Clients

    The pendulum swing is not a problem. It is a predictable part of healing. In this episode, I answer two coaching questions that show up with almost every non-diet client. You will learn simple tools to coach the pendulum swing with confidence. You will also learn why body comparison spikes during body image work and how to shift your client back into safety. This episode is packed with practical guidance for coaching the pendulum swing in non-diet clients. What you'll learn: Why the pendulum swing happens during non-diet workHow to coach clients through autonomy and psychological reactanceHow hidden mental restriction keeps the swing aliveWhy body comparison intensifies for clients in transitionHow to help clients build new beliefs with compassion Mentioned in the show: Coach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsn Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn What To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/

    16 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    447-Coach Corner: Don’t People Need To Lose Weight To Be Healthier?

    Most people think health starts with weight loss, but this episode shows why that belief is wrong. Today, I answer one powerful question: What do you do when a client is told to lose weight “to get healthier”? I break down where the weight-equals-health belief comes from. I explain why clients hold onto it so tightly. And I show how to guide them toward weight and health without dieting using a weight-neutral approach. What you'll learn: Why many practitioners were trained to link weight and healthHow labels like “overweight” and “obese” create harmA simple coaching exercise that shifts beliefs fastWhat real health looks like without focusing on weightKey behaviors that support long-term wellbeing Mentioned in the show: Coach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsn Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn What To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide

    21 min

  7. 11/17/2025

    446-Coaching the “I Know It, But I Don’t Believe It” Moment & Coaching the “I’m Angry at Fatphobia” Phase

    Feel like your client “gets it” but still doesn’t believe it? In this episode, I’m answering two real coaching questions from our community. You’ll learn how to move clients from awareness to belief—and how to coach through the anger that often surfaces during body neutrality work. If you're ready to deepen your coaching impact, this one's for you. What you’ll learn in this episode: The 3 stages of belief-building in coachingHow to use thought laddering in body neutrality coachingWhy belief is both a cognitive and somatic processWhat to do when clients feel angry during their unlearningHow grief shows up in body image healingCoaching techniques to hold space without fixing Listen now and take your coaching skills deeper. Mentioned in the show: Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn Coach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsn What To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide

    15 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    445-Coach Corner: "... but I want to physically feel better" & Coaching the Gap Between Wanting Change and Doing It

    “But I want to physically feel better…” — sound familiar? This is one of the most common client statements. In this episode, I show you how to coach through it—without reinforcing weight loss as the solution. You’ll learn how to separate physical well-being from body size, and how to guide your clients toward real, sustainable health changes. I also break down how to coach the gap between wanting to change and actually doing it. This episode is a must-listen if your clients feel stuck, frustrated, or torn between knowing diets don’t work and still wanting change. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your client’s desire to feel better often gets hijacked by weight loss thinkingHow confirmation bias keeps diet culture alive in their mindsWhen to coach vs. when to mentorTools to help clients shift beliefs and take actionHow to coach through fear-based resistance and self-protectionWhat to do when clients say they want change but don’t act Mentioned in the show: Coach Corner Next Level: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsn Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn What To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide

    14 min
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It’s Beyond The Food: The Non-Diet Podcast takes nutrition and health beyond diet culture into the psychology of eating and behavior change, health mindset, body image and weight-neutral health.Hosted by Stephanie Dodier, Non-Diet Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Cognitive Behavior Coach, each episode teaches evidence-based coaching tools to change health behaviors in a way that will expand freedom, power and well-being.This podcast is an essential resource for any women, health coaches, nutritionist, dietitian, fitness and health professionals wanting to embrace a non-diet approach to health and nutrition. Broadcasting since 2016 with over 1.4M downloads.Stephanie Dodier is the founder of the Non-Diet Coaching Certification. Learn more at www.stephaniedodier.com

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