Welcome to The Forking Truth, where food meets freedom and science meets soul.
Hosted by renowned psychoanalyst Dr. Nina Savelle Rocklin and psychologist & nutrition expert Dr. Alisa Karmel, this podcast cuts through the noise of diet culture to serve up unfiltered conversations about fat, food, and finding true freedom.
Fork the fads. Ditch the guilt.
Every week, these two powerhouse doctors dive into the psychology, biology, and social pressures behind our relationships with food and our bodies. With compassion, humor, and hard-hitting truth, they challenge toxic myths, decode emotional eating, and explore what it really means to be healthy.
Whether you're battling body shame, fed up with dieting, or simply hungry for a more empowered life, The Forking Truth delivers the real talk, practical tools, and radical self-love you need to break free—for good.
Get ready to fork the rules. Your freedom starts here!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth, where food meets freedom and science meets soul.
Hosted by renowned psychoanalyst Dr. Nina Savelle Rocklin and psychologist & nutrition expert Dr. Alisa Karmel, this podcast cuts through the noise of diet culture to serve up unfiltered conversations about fat, food, and finding true freedom.
Fork the fads. Ditch the guilt.
Every week, these two powerhouse doctors dive into the psychology, biology, and social pressures behind our relationships with food and our bodies. With compassion, humor, and hard-hitting truth, they challenge toxic myths, decode emotional eating, and explore what it really means to be healthy.
Whether you're battling body shame, fed up with dieting, or simply hungry for a more empowered life, The Forking Truth delivers the real talk, practical tools, and radical self-love you need to break free—for good.
Get ready to fork the rules. Your freedom starts here!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth!
In the bold and beautiful final episode of the season, Dr. Alisa and Dr. Nina reflect on the transformative journey toward fat liberation and self-love. With warmth, wisdom, and a little rebellion, they unpack the ways diet culture has shaped our beliefs—and how we can choose a different path.
This conversation dives into the power of intuitive eating, the emotional weight behind food habits, and the radical act of reclaiming the word fat without shame.
They explore how changing your language, ditching diet rules, and tuning into your "why power" (not willpower) can help you embrace your body and live more freely.
Whether you've been on this journey all season or you're just joining, this episode is a love letter to your body, your joy, and your right to live unapologetically.
Key Takeaways:
Let this be your reminder: Your body is not a problem to be solved—it's a story to be celebrated!
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It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth!
In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa take a grounded, compassionate look at the realities of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications used for weight loss. While often seen as a game-changer, they explain why medication alone isn’t a miracle fix—and why your relationship with food, body, and self still matters most.
They unpack the emotional and physical side effects, discuss the dangers of nutritional deficiencies from rapid weight loss, and spotlight the importance of self-trust and curiosity when it comes to food choices.
You’ll also hear powerful insight on how body positivity and weight loss can coexist, and why healing comes from within—not from a prescription.
Key Takeaways:
This episode is your reminder: the real transformation doesn’t come from a needle—it comes from you.
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It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth!
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa take a hard look at Overeaters Anonymous (OA) and its impact on those struggling with food and body image. While OA is often seen as a source of support, the doctors argue that it can actually deepen shame, promote disempowerment, and pathologize normal emotional responses to food.
They explore how OA’s structure and language reinforce the idea that people are “addicted” to food, when in reality, food is often a coping mechanism, not the core issue. With compassion and clarity, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa emphasize that eating behaviors are not a moral failing, and true healing comes from addressing emotional wounds, not adopting restrictive rules or shame-based identities.
If you’ve ever felt like recovery should feel more freeing than fearful, this episode offers a powerful alternative perspective grounded in self-compassion, emotional insight, and empowerment.
Key Takeaways:
Tune in if you’re ready to challenge shame-based recovery models, reclaim your relationship with food, and begin healing from a place of understanding, not judgment.
If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:
It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth!
In this transformative conversation, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa unpack the powerful distinction between recovery and liberation when it comes to food, body image, and our relationship with ourselves.
While recovery is often seen as the end goal, they argue that true freedom—liberation—goes deeper. It means breaking free from the shackles of diet culture, societal pressure, and the belief that your worth is tied to your appearance.
Drawing from personal insights and cultural reflections, they guide listeners through what it really means to live a life unburdened by food rules, body shame, and external validation. This episode is an empowering reminder that your journey doesn't end at recovery—it evolves into liberation.
Key Takeaways:
Tune in if you're ready to ditch diet rules, reclaim joy in food, and step into a more liberated, authentic version of yourself—on your terms, not society’s
If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:
It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth!
In this filling bitesize recap, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel delve into the complexities of emotional eating, emphasising that it's not just about the food we consume but the emotions that drive our choices.
They discuss the importance of understanding what emotions are at play when we turn to food, and how acknowledging these feelings can lead to healthier coping mechanisms. The conversation also highlights the significance of embracing a full spectrum of emotions, rather than just focusing on positive feelings, to achieve emotional freedom and well-being.
Key Takeaways:
Ready to break free from food rules and rediscover your joy? Tune in, take notes, and remember—food freedom is within your reach!
If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:
It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth!
In this filling bitesize recap, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel explore the evolution of body image perceptions, the societal pressures surrounding weight and fatness, and the importance of food neutrality.
They challenge the negative connotations associated with being fat and emphasise the need for self-compassion and a healthy relationship with food. Plus a discussion on how the diet industry perpetuates harmful beliefs and how individuals can reclaim their self-worth regardless of their size.
Key Takeaways:
Ready to break free from food rules and rediscover your joy? Tune in, take notes, and remember—food freedom is within your reach!
If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:
It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth!
In this insightful episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa take a deep dive into the idea of the "magic number", that elusive goal weight so many of us have been conditioned to chase. They unpack how society, diet culture, and even generational messaging have ingrained the belief that a certain number on the scale equals happiness, success, and self-worth.
From emotional attachments to unrealistic expectations, this conversation shines a light on how numbers can dominate our self-image and keep us from experiencing true confidence and well-being. Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa explore how redefining confidence, questioning inherited beliefs, and prioritizing emotional health can help listeners find freedom from the number game.
Whether you're currently pursuing a health journey or re-evaluating your relationship with weight, this episode offers a compassionate, empowering reminder: you are more than a number.
Key Takeaways:
Tune in if you’re ready to release the number, reclaim your worth, and redefine what confidence looks like—on your own terms.
If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:
It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth!
In this empowering conversation, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa dive deep into the societal pressures that tie worth to appearance—particularly weight.
They share personal insights on body image, explore how weight can influence relationships, and examine the often-harmful compliments like “you have such a pretty face.”
Together, they unpack how beauty standards are socially constructed, and how we can rewrite the narrative to foster self-worth, body neutrality, and true empowerment. This episode is a powerful reminder that you are more than your reflection—and you deserve unconditional acceptance.
Key Takeaways:
Tune in if you’re ready to break beauty rules, reclaim your worth and own your power unapologetically.
If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:
It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth!
In this liberating conversation, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel tackle the most pervasive—and harmful—food rules that keep us trapped in cycles of guilt, deprivation, and bingeing.
From demonizing carbs and sugar to the pressure of the “Clean Your Plate Club” and the false promise of clean eating, they dismantle each myth with science, compassion, and real-life examples.
Rather than prescribing another restrictive diet, the doctors invite you to rediscover the joy of eating, listen to your body’s wisdom, and build a healthier, more intuitive relationship with food.
Ready to break free from food rules and rediscover your joy? Tune in, take notes, and remember—food freedom is within your reach!
If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:
It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth!
In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel unpack the hidden emotional layers behind body image and weight.
They explore how being heavy can serve as a subconscious shield from vulnerability, intimacy, or past trauma. From fears of being objectified to the emotional weight carried in relationships, this episode shines a light on why self-compassion and emotional honesty are key to lasting growth. The Dr's also discuss how cultural beliefs can keep us stuck in cycles of self-blame and suffering—and how small, gentle steps toward healing can lead to powerful transformation.
Key Takeaways:
If you've ever wondered why weight feels so emotionally heavy, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how your body might be protecting your heart—and how self-compassion can guide you to healing.
If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:
It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth!
In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel explore the harmful impact of weight-related stigma in medical settings and why the term “obesity” deserves critical examination.
They discuss how healthcare providers often conflate weight with health, leading to shame, misdiagnosis, and overlooked concerns. The episode empowers listeners to advocate for their rights in medical environments, challenge weight-centric narratives, and prioritize self-acceptance in the pursuit of true well-being.
Takeaways:
If you've ever felt dismissed or judged in a medical setting because of your weight, this episode is for you. It's time to reclaim your voice, your health, and your power.
If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:
It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa open up about the harmful societal narratives surrounding fatness and how these beliefs can deeply affect one’s identity and self-worth. They invite listeners to reexamine how fatness is framed in everyday language, media, and even healthcare—challenging the idea that body size should dictate value, morality, or health.
They also explore the emotional toll of internalized fat shame and how gender norms further complicate the relationship many people have with their bodies.
Through a body-neutral lens, they share how we can start to unlearn deeply embedded biases and move toward acceptance of fat as simply a physical descriptor—nothing more, nothing less.
Key Takeaways:
Tune in if you’re ready to break free from toxic body ideals, challenge the lies of diet culture, and explore the truth behind fatness, health, and self-worth.
This episode empowers you to unlearn stigma, embrace body neutrality, and reconnect with your body from a place of respect—not restriction.
If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:
It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!
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Welcome to The Forking Truth
In this no-holds-barred episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa take aim at what they call the "soul-sucking monster"—the diet industry.
Through personal and profesional insight, they expose how dieting fuels emotional distress, disconnection, and self-abandonment. Together, they explore the emotional triggers that drive eating habits and the illusion of control that restrictive diets create.
This conversation goes far beyond food—it’s about learning to trust yourself, make peace with your emotions, and embrace your body without shame.
The doctors challenge listeners to shift the focus from weight loss to whole-person well-being, offering a balanced, empowering approach to eating and self-acceptance.
Key Takeaways:
If you're tired of being stuck in the shame-diet-repeat cycle, this episode is your invitation to break free and start trusting yourself again.
Real change begins when you stop chasing numbers—and start nurturing your soul.
If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:
It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth.
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Welcome to The Forking Truth
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr. Alisa Karmel open up about their own experiences with eating disorders and the societal pressures that fuel body dissatisfaction. Through heartfelt conversation, they unpack the emotional roots of disordered eating and challenge the toxic narratives perpetuated by diet culture.
Together, they explore the concept of food neutrality—removing shame and moral labels from eating—and emphasize the importance of cultivating self-compassion on the journey to food freedom. This episode offers a message of hope: healing is possible, and you can enjoy food, love your body, and live freely—without guilt.
Key Takeaways:
Tune in to reclaim your plate, rewrite your story, and rediscover the joy of eating—guilt-free.
If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:
It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth.
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