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

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If you're a coach, nutritionist, therapist, or health professional who wants to coach without diet culture—you’re in the right place.Join Stephanie Dodier, Non-Diet Nutritionist and founder of the Non-Diet Coaching Certification, for real-talk episodes that help you coach behavior change, body image, and mindset—without making weight loss the goal. A much needed weight-neutral approach to health coaching.You’ll get practical tools, evidence-informed frameworks, and behind-the-scenes insights to build your skillset and your business—ethically and confidently.This is the podcast for weight-neutral coaches & weight-neutral professionals ready to stop winging it and start coaching with skill.New episodes drop Mondays.Over 1.4M downloads since 2016.

  1. 2D AGO

    443-Coach Corner: Helping Client Getting "Unstuck" & Trusting Their Body: Moving Through The Resistance

    Feeling stuck? Your clients are too—here’s how to help. In this Coach Corner episode, I’m unpacking the real reason clients (and coaches!) feel stuck—and what to do about it. You’ll learn how to reframe resistance, create safety, and guide clients through growth without overwhelming them. Whether you're coaching on food, body image, or behavior change, this episode is packed with tools you can use right away. What you’ll learn in this episode: • Why “I feel stuck” is a sign of growth, not failure • How to help clients feel safe as they change • Real examples of stuckness in intuitive eating and body image work • A self-coaching tool to shift fear into trust • How to handle resistance with compassion • The “minimum baseline” strategy to ease clients forward • Why building self-trust is the key to long-term transformation Mentioned in the show: Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn Stephanie's Coach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsn

    17 min

  2. 5D AGO

    442-Coach Corner: Gentle Nutrition vs Restrictive Eating & Reconnecting with Hunger and Fullness Cues

    Are your clients making empowered food choices—or are they still stuck in diet culture? In this first Coach Corner episode, I break down the critical difference between gentle nutrition and restrictive eating. Plus, I share practical tools to help clients reconnect with their hunger and fullness cues—without triggering old patterns. Perfect for Health Pros who want to coach behaviors, not bodies. What you'll learn: How to explain gentle nutrition without reinforcing controlWhy intention—not the food—is the key difference3 client skills to build before introducing nutrition strategiesCoaching questions to help clients tune into body cuesTools to awaken hunger and fullness awarenessTips to use somatic techniques in eating behavior coaching Mentioned in the show: Non-Diet Coaching Certification: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn Non-Diet Client Assessment Tools: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessment

    18 min

  3. OCT 27

    441-How the Good Girl Syndrome Shapes Women’s Relationship with Food and Body

    Ever wonder why smart, self-aware women still struggle with body image—even when they know diets don’t work? In this episode, I dive into the Good Girl Syndrome and how it silently shapes our relationship with food, our bodies, and our sense of self-worth. You’ll learn: What the Good Girl Syndrome is and how it’s formedHow women are socialized to seek worth through appearance and obedienceWhy diet culture thrives on perfectionism, people-pleasing, and shameThe real reason clients “can’t let go” of weight loss goalsHow to coach beyond food rules—at the belief and identity levelTools to help your clients reclaim inner safety and self-validation This is the deeper mindset work your clients need—and maybe you do too. Listen in and let’s break the cycle together. Mentioned in the show: Free Class: Women Body Power - The Intersection of Feminism & Diet Culture: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/freeclass The Body Image Coaching Mentorship: https://bit.ly/podcastsnbimentorship Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn Free Guide: What To Say When Clients Want to Lose Weight: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide

    33 min

  4. OCT 21

    440-Healing Relationship to Food Using Creative Writing with Kayla McDonald

    In this powerful episode, I talk with Kayla MacDonald, a former personal trainer whose journey took a radical turn after attending one of my workshops. Without ever working with me one-on-one, Kayla completely transformed her life—and her business—by choosing integrity, creativity, and a new way of supporting women’s healing. She now helps women rewrite their relationship with food through a unique blend of internal family systems, character archetypes, and AI storytelling. This conversation is a bold reminder of the impact we make when we stand in our truth—and what’s possible when we let creativity lead the way. What you’ll learn in this episode: How one workshop shifted Kayla’s entire career pathThe hidden impact of “being the brand” in wellnessWhy ethical marketing matters more than you thinkHow storytelling can transform your relationship with food Mentioned in the show:Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn Guide - What To Say When Clients Want to Lose Weight: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide Non-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessment Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

    23 min

  5. OCT 6

    439-Enrolling Cohort #13- Non-Diet Coaching Certification (and the curriculum explained)

    This is the final enrollment for our Non-Diet Coach Training Program until 2026 — and I’m taking you behind the scenes. If you’ve been curious about what actually happens inside the Non-Diet Coaching Certification, this episode is your roadmap. I walk you through the full curriculum, our coaching method, and how we help you become a confident, weight-neutral coach who changes lives — starting with your own. Whether you're a health coach, therapist, fitness pro, or nutritionist, this might be the missing link in your practice. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What makes our Non-Diet Coach Training Program different • How we teach cognitive behavior coaching and trauma-informed care • Why coaching body image is the key to sustainable change • How the curriculum is structured for real-life application • What to expect from the small group format and live coaching • The time commitment (and how we keep our 95% completion rate) • What business tools are included to help you grow Mentioned in the show: Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn

    33 min

  6. SEP 29

    438-What Our Students Have to Say About The Non-Diet Coaching Certification

    Thinking about becoming a non-diet coach? Hear directly from the women inside the program! In this episode, I hand the mic over to my current students in Cohort 12 of the Non-Diet Coaching Certification. They’re answering YOUR questions and sharing their unfiltered experiences—from why they joined, to how their confidence and coaching has evolved. Whether you're exploring this path or just curious about what makes this certification unique, this is the episode you need to hear. No fluff, no filter—just real talk. Here's what you'll learn: Why our students chose the Non-Diet Coaching CertificationHow they’re growing both personally and professionallyWhat surprised them most once inside the programWhat makes this certification unlike anything else Mentioned in the show: Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn Connect with our guests: Norma Trevino Executive and Life Coach Connect with Norma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ntrevino/ Elena Rossi Weight-Neutral Herbalist & Cognitive Behaviour Coach Elena's website: http://www.kindredherbals.com Connect with Elena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Kindredherbals Amber Gage Non-diet & Body Image Coach Connect with Amber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambergage.coaching Kate Staunton Cognitive therapist and coach Connect with Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stauntonkate

    44 min

  7. SEP 22

    437-How to Onboard and Assess New Clients Without Diet Culture

    Feel lost when starting with a new non-diet client? This episode gives you the exact tool and steps to confidently assess them. Whether you're brand-new to non-diet coaching or making the shift from a weight-focused model, this mini training will help you build clarity, structure, and trust in your coaching sessions. I’m walking you through the Non-Diet Coaching Assessment Tool — and yes, it’s totally free. You’ll learn how to use this powerful resource to assess mindset, eating behavior, and body image in a way that supports real, lasting change. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: How to confidently assess new non-diet clientsWhy doing assessments live creates stronger coaching relationshipsHow to use assessments to personalize coaching goalsWhy mindset, eating behavior, and body image are essential pillars of non-diet workMentioned in the show: Non-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessment Free Guide: What To Say When Clients Want to Lose Weight: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn

    32 min

  8. SEP 15

    436-What If Clients Gain Weight? How to Coach (And Sell) Without Diet Culture

    What if your client gains weight—and wants to quit? This is one of the toughest moments you’ll face as a non-diet coach. But it doesn’t have to shake your confidence. In this episode, I’m sharing how to confidently coach through weight gain without ever selling a diet—and without losing your client. You’ll learn: Why weight gain isn’t the real problemHow to meet your client in their fear (without fixing or freezing)The 7-step coaching process to move clients from panic to peaceWhat to say when clients catastrophize their weightTools to stay grounded and confident as a coach Mentioned in the show: Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn Free Guide - What to Say When Clients Want to Lose Weight: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

    28 min
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If you're a coach, nutritionist, therapist, or health professional who wants to coach without diet culture—you’re in the right place.Join Stephanie Dodier, Non-Diet Nutritionist and founder of the Non-Diet Coaching Certification, for real-talk episodes that help you coach behavior change, body image, and mindset—without making weight loss the goal. A much needed weight-neutral approach to health coaching.You’ll get practical tools, evidence-informed frameworks, and behind-the-scenes insights to build your skillset and your business—ethically and confidently.This is the podcast for weight-neutral coaches & weight-neutral professionals ready to stop winging it and start coaching with skill.New episodes drop Mondays.Over 1.4M downloads since 2016.

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