In this episode, I unpack the question, "How do I stop boredom eating"? I explore why it occurs and how it is often misjudged in society and introduce the idea that eating when bored is normal behaviour. The conversation covers awareness of eating habits, the importance of self-care, filling the dopamine bucket with alternative activities, and the concept of urge surfing to manage cravings. 30 things you can do other than use food. Takeaways Eating when you're bored is entirely normal a...

This episode is slightly different to my usual podcast format as I unpack all the details of my upcoming FREE event - Life Beyond Diets | A FREE 3-day (virtual) event for women who’ve spent their lives dieting and want to stop obsessing over food and their weight (for good) Ready to get unstuck with intuitive eating and a non-diet approach? When: Tuesday, 1st - Thursday 3rd Oct, 2024 Time: 5:30pm - 6:45pm AEST Send me a DM on Instagram to secure one of the 10 spots The second part of ...

In this week's episode, I unpack the question, "What is a healthy relationship with food?". It's a phrase we throw around a lot in this non-diet and intuitive eating space, but what does "relationship with food and your body" actually mean? In this episode I discuss my thoughts based on hundreds of hours working with clients and what to think about if you're feeling like you have a negative relationship with food and your body right now Free 3-day event in October - Send me a DM to secure ...

In this week’s episode of 'Let’s Unpack That,' I delve into the question: 'What does a dietitian actually do?' Join me as I explore the diverse roles and day-to-day responsibilities of dietitians, especially those specialising in non-diet approaches and eating disorder treatment. How we use counselling skills to guide clients toward improved health and a better relationship with food. Tune in to get a deeper understanding of the impactful work dietitians do beyond the common misconceptions. ...

TW: This episode discusses disordered eating and binge eating. Welcome back to another episode of Let's Unpack That! Today, I'm diving into a topic that hits close to home for me and many of my clients - binge eating. It’s often whispered about with a heavy dose of shame, guilt, frustration, and self-loathing. Did you know? In Australia, approximately 500,000 people are diagnosed with binge eating disorder, and it's likely that millions more grapple with episodes of binge eating. We've been t...

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In episode 2 of "Let's Unpack That," I delve into the pervasive thought, "I'm already going to fail, so what's the point in starting?" I explore the origins of this mindset, highlighting how repeated dieting failures can erode self-confidence and instil a fear of failure. I emphasize the importance of redefining progress and success, suggesting that setting unrealistic goals often sets us up for perceived failure. I share a poignant client story about overcoming the fear of exercise by starti...

In this first episode, we're tackling a common comment: "I'm just worried about your health." You know the one—where a well-meaning relative at a family picnic remarks on your weight after you go for a second helping. It's a comment that's normalized in our society, but it's actually quite problematic. Let's unpack why. We've been conditioned to believe that thin equals healthy and that gaining weight is inherently unhealthy. This binary thinking is pervasive, but it's flawed. Health is about...

Welcome to "Let's Unpack That", my podcast and favourite phrase to use in my dietitian/counselling clinic. We all carry around a mental suitcase full of food and body thoughts, beliefs and rules, usually negative, rigid or restrictive, that hold us back from living our best (and healthiest) lives. Each fortnight, I'll dig into this suitcase and unpack a common food or body thought, belief or rule and discuss it so you can decide if you want to continue lugging it around for another decade o...