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The Diet Obsessed Podcast

Veronica Santarelli
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The Diet Obsessed podcast is for people who are obsessed with everything related to improving health and longvity, with a special emphasis on food, fitness and diet culture.  Expect detailed reviews of food and health related experiences, with reviews of other podcasts and media on similar topics.

  1. 5D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Dr. Attia and Epstein Files, Bigorexia in Young Men, Santorini Bans Heavy People, Famous Food Critic Quits Over Health Issues

    This week on The Diet Obsessed Podcast - Craving More, I cover a variety of fascinating topics in my regular segments, including: --Dr. Peter Attia in the Epstein Files...Shame on Him! --What is "Bigorexia" and why is it impacting so many young men? --Santorini Bans Fat People from riding animals. In this week's podcast and media review, I briefly reviewed an episode of "Burnt Toast" when host Virginia Sole-Smith tore into a famous food critic in NY named Pete Wells who wrote an article about how he has to quit his job due to gaining weight and developing health concerns. I discuss the attitudes of the podcast hosts, the writer and my own strong personal opinions as always! If these topics interest you, subscribe to Craving More or Craving More VIP Premium Content here and get up to 2 extra episodes per month: linktr.ee/thedietobsessedpodcast. Don’t forget to leave a rating and review — it really helps the show grow! Follow along for more on Instagram: @thedietobsessedpodcast | @veronica.santarelli

    1h 12m

  2. FEB 1

    What is Your Grocery Budget, Diet Culture Pressure, 300k Facelift, New Food Pyramid Controversy

    This week on The Diet Obsessed Podcast, I cover a variety of fascinating topics in my regular segments, including: What do you spend on groceries each month?Ilona Maher talks Diet Culture Pressure on Social MediaIs 300k too much to spend on a facelift? In this week's podcast review, I reviewed an episode of "The Docs Who Lift" podcast when they had on guest Kevin Klatt PHD, RD who has a doctorate in Molecular Nutrition to discuss the new food pyramid, what's changed, what hasn't and what simply doesn't make sense.  If these topics interest you, subscribe to Craving More or Craving More VIP Premium Content here and get up to 2 extra episodes per month: linktr.ee/thedietobsessedpodcast. Don’t forget to leave a rating and review — it really helps the show grow! Follow along for more on Instagram: @thedietobsessedpodcast | @veronica.santarelli Support the show

    1h 19m

  3. JAN 18

    Food Debates, Clapping Back at Body Shamers, Body Image Psychiatrist Gets Mommy Makeover

    This week on The Diet Obsessed Podcast, I cover a variety of fascinating topics in my regular segments, including: Celebrities Clap Back at Body ShamersBody Image Issue Psychiatrist Gets Mommy MakeoverChat GPT Leads to a Child's Drug Overdose In this week's media review, I reviewed an interesting article from Food Republic, discussing some of the great food debates of our day. Are you a person who palms their pizza or do you fold it?  Do you like your chili with beans or without?  Well-done steak versus Under-Done steak...what's your preference?  These debates and so much more on this week's episode! If these topics interest you, subscribe to Craving More or Craving More VIP premium content here: linktr.ee/thedietobsessedpodcast. Don’t forget to leave a rating and review — it really helps the show grow! Follow along for more on Instagram: @thedietobsessedpodcast | @veronica.santarelli Support the show

    1h 15m

  4. JAN 11 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Dramatic Celebrity Weight Loss Transformations, Copper Peptides for Skin, Pilates x Strength, New Year Mental Health Struggles

    This week on The Diet Obsessed Podcast, I cover a variety of fascinating topics in my regular segments, including: --Mental Health Struggles in the New Year. --Combining Pilates and Strength Training.  --Creatine for Sleep Deprived People. --Copper Peptides for Lifting and Firming Skin - Worth it? In this week's media review, I reviewed an interesting article from People Magazine, discussing 36 celebrities who have had major weight loss transformations and how it impacted their lives We're at the New Year where many people set health goals, so I thought this was a fitting topic for January.  If these topics interest you, subscribe to Craving More or Craving More VIP premium content here: linktr.ee/thedietobsessedpodcast. Don’t forget to leave a rating and review — it really helps the show grow! Follow along for more on Instagram: @thedietobsessedpodcast | @veronica.santarelli

    1h 34m

  5. JAN 4

    Weighted Vests, Southwest Discriminates Against Fat People, The Personal Decision of Weight Loss Surgery

    This week on The Diet Obsessed Podcast, I cover a variety of fascinating topics in my regular segments, including: The health benefits of weighted vests.Southwest Discriminates Against Fat People.Scientific Skincare Routines.Overinduging During The Holidays.In this week's podcast review, I reviewed another episode of The Toast, when host Claudia Oshray interviewed Remi Bader about how she feels after her weight loss surgery and if her life is easier now than it was when she was in a larger body. There are many important topics discussed in this EP, including: size inclusivity, social media judgement, doing what is right for your own personal journey.   If these topics interest you, subscribe to Craving More or Craving More VIP premium content here: linktr.ee/thedietobsessedpodcast. Don’t forget to leave a rating and review — it really helps the show grow! Follow along for more on Instagram: @thedietobsessedpodcast | @veronica.santarelli Support the show

    2h 2m

  6. 12/28/2025

    Mommy Makeovers, Taking the Last Appetizer, Food Insecurity in America, Food Police & Morality Around SNAP Benefits

    This week on The Diet Obsessed Podcast, I cover a variety of fascinating topics in my regular segments, including: Betches founder gets a mommy makeover.Is it rude to take the last meatball when appetizers are being passed around? Healthy Habits & Tasty Treats of the week!In this week's podcast review, I highlighted the timely topic of food insecurity in America, as discussed on the podcast Burnt Toast when host Virginia Sole-Smith invited Rachel Cahill, an anti-hunger policy advocate to discuss the recent pause in SNAP benefits. This unprecedented occurrence of completely shutting down benefits for this program was devastating to families all across the US for the entire month of November, traumatizing vulnerable people who rely on this program, including children, disabled people and elderly people. This discussion had me looking at my own internal judgements when it comes to mutual aid, the morality around giving, how food choices are often policed and so much more! If these topics interest you, subscribe to Craving More or Craving More VIP premium content here: linktr.ee/thedietobsessedpodcast. Don’t forget to leave a rating and review — it really helps the show grow! Follow along for more on Instagram: @thedietobsessedpodcast | @veronica.santarelli Support the show

    1h 20m

  7. 12/14/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Fitness Influencer Dies Binge-Eating Mayo, MAHA Approves Forever-Chemical Pesticides, SF Sues Ultra-Processed Food Makers, Ozempic Curious w/ Jared

    This week on The Diet Obsessed Podcast, I cover a variety of fascinating topics in my regular segments, including: --The EPA and MAHA approve pesticides containing forever chemicals. --San Francisco sues ultra-processed food makers for predatory marketing tactics and selling unhealthy food tied to serious diseases. --30 year old fitness influencer dies binge eating mayo! In this week's podcast review, I highlighted a topic about being "Ozempic Curious" as discussed on The Toast when host Claudia Oshry invited comedian Jared Freid on for a hilarious conversation on this topic. Jared Freid is a famous comedian, known for joking about his weight, his parents' commentary on him being "heavy" and the ongoing food noice in his head. He visited the Toast to discuss all things diet culture and why he hasn't taken the GLP-1 plunge. If these topics interest you, subscribe to Craving More or Craving More VIP premium content here: linktr.ee/thedietobsessedpodcast. Don’t forget to leave a rating and review — it really helps the show grow! Follow along for more on Instagram: @thedietobsessedpodcast | @veronica.santarelli

    1h 20m

  8. 12/07/2025

    Is It Ok To Gift Anti-Aging Products, Thanksgiving Food Failures, The Intersection of Internalized Ageism & Fat Phobia

    This week on The Diet Obsessed Podcast, I cover a variety of fascinating topics in my regular segments, including: When abrupt change affects mental health. Is it rude to gift other people anti-aging products?When Thanksgiving food is VERY disappointing :(In this week's podcast review, I highlighted the topic of the intersection of Internalized Ageism and how it intersects with Fat Phobia and Diet Culture, as discussed on the podcast Burnt Toast with host and author Virginia Sole-Smith.  Virginia invited guest Debra Benfield, RDN who is a registered dietician focused on the intersection of anti-ageism and body liberation.  Her book Unapologetic Aging: How to Mend and Nourish Your Relationship with Your Body helps create a framework for nourishing the body in a way that honors body respect, prioritizes liberation and embraces the full spectrum of aging. This was a fascinating conversation and you won't want to miss this review, along with my personal takes!    If these topics interest you, subscribe to Craving More or Craving More VIP premium content here: linktr.ee/thedietobsessedpodcast. Don’t forget to leave a rating and review — it really helps the show grow! Follow along for more on Instagram: @thedietobsessedpodcast | @veronica.santarelli Support the show

    1h 21m
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The Diet Obsessed podcast is for people who are obsessed with everything related to improving health and longvity, with a special emphasis on food, fitness and diet culture.  Expect detailed reviews of food and health related experiences, with reviews of other podcasts and media on similar topics.

Information

  • Creator
    Veronica Santarelli
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    199
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Diet Obsessed Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Diet Obsessed Podcast
  • Provider
    Veronica Santarelli

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