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Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), award-winning author, founder of Abbey’s Kitchen, creator of Hunger Crushing Combo™, Co-Founder of Neue Theory™, and mother of two. Blending science with sass, Abbey has established herself as a credible voice in the nutrition, health, and wellness space. Abbey’s core philosophy is that a pleasurable relationship with food, your body and yourself is the fundamental secret to good health. From delicious healthy recipes, digital video content, real mom truths and cheeky nutrition myth-busting, Abbey Sharp has become the go-to source for entertaining, informative, and inspirational lifestyle content to well over 2 million loyal followers.

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  • Today · 47 min

    SECOND BITE: “Ladies Eat Salad, Men Eat Steak and Burgers” - Exploring Gendered Eating Tropes with Dr. Emily Contois

    Second Bite: We're bringing back one of our most popular episodes of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp! As part of our Second Bite series, we're revisiting some of our favourite conversations from the archives. This episode was originally released on an earlier date, but the discussion is just as relevant today! In this episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I will be talking to Dr Emily Contois, an Associate Professor at the University of Tulsa specializing in how identities are formed at the vital intersection of food, the body, and ideas about health. She is the author of “Diners, Dudes, and Diets: How Gender and Power Collide in Food Media and Culture” and co-editor of “Food Instagram: Identity, Influence, and Negotiation”. Today we will be diving into the intersection of gender norms and food choices. We will discuss how women are socialized to choose light dainty foods like salad whereas men are encouraged to eat hearty meals like steak and potatoes. We will be discussing the sneaky ways that diet culture and the food industry plays to these norms (ie. how foods are marketed to women vs men). We’re gonna talk about the “cool girl” story arc in TV and film (think Sex and the City and Gilmore Girls) and how that can be really damaging to young women’s relationship with food and their body. And I’m going to leave you with some actionable tips on how to reject these gendered food expectations which may specifically come in handy during the holidays when food judgement is at an all time high. Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr Emily Contois, Associate Professor at the University of Tulsa. Follow ⁠@emilycontois ⁠ Website: ⁠https://emilycontois.com/⁠ Diners Dudes and Diets: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Diners-Dudes-Diets-Collide-Culture/dp/1469660741⁠ Food Instagram: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Food-Instagram-Identity-Influence-Negotiation-ebook/dp/B09YDNDK87⁠ 👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/11/2240⁠ ⁠https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11199-011-0022-5⁠ ⁠https://19thnews.org/2022/09/poll-healthcare-lgbtq-medical-discrimination/⁠ ⁠https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15534510.2015.1008037⁠ ⁠https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001879107000437⁠ — DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. — 📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️ Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20 More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️ Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates. https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it! ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e 🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/ 📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf 👩🏼‍💻 COACHING: 🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📈 Business Coaching Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📱 FOLLOW ME @AbbeysKitchen Instagram: www.instagram.com/AbbeysKitchen TikTok: www.tiktok.com/AbbeysKitchen Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbbeysKitchen Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/AbbeysKitchen 🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com 💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next! With Science & Sass, Xoxo Abbey 🌸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 27 · 24 min

    Are Additives REALLY to Blame for the Risks of Ultra Processed Foods? (You Might be SHOCKED)

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re back with Part Two of our ultra-processed foods deep dive, exploring why certain ultra-processed foods may make us eat more, even when their nutritional profiles look similar. We unpack the science behind food texture, eating speed, energy density, and satiety, including clinical trials showing how simple changes to food structure can dramatically impact calorie intake. Plus, we explore the food matrix, why whole almonds and almond butter deliver different amounts of usable energy, and whether additives and preservatives are really to blame for overeating—or if something else is going on. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Can Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Health Without Extra Calories? Why Food Texture Matters More Than You Think How Slower Eating Reduced Calorie Intake by 369 Calories The Connection Between Eating Speed, Energy Density & Overeating What Is the Food Matrix & Why Does It Matter? Whole Almonds vs. Almond Butter: Why Calories Aren't Equal How Food Processing Changes Calorie Absorption The Surprising Role of Your Gut Microbiome The Real Problem With Ultra-Processed Foods How to Make Healthier Choices Without Avoiding Processed Foods 👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-03842-0 https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(25)00360-2 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916525007105 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40516651/ https://pubs.rsc.org/fo/article/7/10/4231/524424/Food-processing-and-structure-impact-the https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10232526/ #ultraprocessedfoods #processedfoods #weightloss #guthealth #nutrition #dietitian #foodscience If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at https://learn.nocd.com/BITEBACK If you or someone you love might be struggling with an eating disorder, don't wait to get help. Visit http://equip.health/biteback to learn more — DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. — 📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️ Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20 More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️ Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates. https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it! ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e 🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/ 📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf 👩🏼‍💻 COACHING: 🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📈 Business Coaching Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📱 FOLLOW ME @AbbeysKitchen Instagram: www.instagram.com/AbbeysKitchen TikTok: www.tiktok.com/AbbeysKitchen Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbbeysKitchen Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/AbbeysKitchen 🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com 💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next! With Science & Sass, Xoxo Abbey 🌸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 20 · 24 min

    Are Ultra-Processed Foods Actually Bad for You? The Science Is Messier Than You Think

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re kicking off Part One of our ultra-processed foods deep dive to separate the science from wellness culture fearmongering. We unpack the research linking ultra-processed foods to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic health conditions, what the evidence actually says about food additives and gut health, and whether processing itself is really the problem. Plus, we explore the NOVA classification system, why not all ultra-processed foods are created equal, and what clinical trials reveal about their impact on calorie intake and weight gain. And stay tuned for Part Two, where we’ll investigate why certain ultra-processed foods may make us eat more, from texture and eating speed to digestion and calorie absorption. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Actually Counts as an Ultra-Processed Food? The Problem With the NOVA Classification System Do Ultra-Processed Foods Really Cause Chronic Disease? Why Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Are Created Equal Are Food Additives Really Harmful to Your Health? Do Emulsifiers and Preservatives Damage Your Gut? The Study That Changed Everything About Ultra-Processed Foods Why Ultra-Processed Foods Can Make You Eat 500 More Calories Can a Healthy Ultra-Processed Diet Still Lead to Weight Loss? The Verdict: Are Ultra-Processed Foods Actually Bad for You? 👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10899807/ https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/46/7/1335/148548/Ultra-Processed-Food-Consumption-and-Risk-of-Type https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1542356525006986 https://researchprofiles.ku.dk/en/publications/carrageenan-and-insulin-resistance-in-humans-a-randomised-double-/ https://drc.bmj.com/content/9/1/e002336 https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(19)30248-7 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40760353/ #ultraprocessedfoods #processedfoods #foodadditives #guthealth #weightgain #nutrition #dietitian — DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. — 📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️ Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20 More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️ Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates. https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it! ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e 🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/ 📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf 👩🏼‍💻 COACHING: 🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📈 Business Coaching Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📱 FOLLOW ME @AbbeysKitchen Instagram: www.instagram.com/AbbeysKitchen TikTok: www.tiktok.com/AbbeysKitchen Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbbeysKitchen Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/AbbeysKitchen 🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com 💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next! With Science & Sass, Xoxo Abbey 🌸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 6 · 20 min

    Is Food Noise Just Hunger We’ve Been Conditioned Not to Trust? A RDs Honest - Yet Controversial Take

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re taking a deep dive into “food noise” and whether we’re starting to pathologize normal hunger, cravings, and thoughts about food. We unpack the many factors that can drive food preoccupation, from appetite and reward pathways to genetics, restriction, rigid food rules, and eating disorders, plus why GLP-1 medications may quiet food noise for very different reasons. Most importantly, I’m sharing seven questions to help you understand where your own food noise may be coming from and whether quieting it is actually improving your relationship with food—or simply making it easier to eat less. #foodnoise #GLP1 #Ozempic #dietculture #intuitiveeating #eatingdisorder #nutrition 👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41387-025-00382-x.pdf https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-01941-w https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15930436/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39649010/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/eat.70090 — DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. — 📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️ Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20 More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️ Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates. https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it! ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e 🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/ 📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf 👩🏼‍💻 COACHING: 🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📈 Business Coaching Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📱 FOLLOW ME @AbbeysKitchen Instagram: www.instagram.com/AbbeysKitchen TikTok: www.tiktok.com/AbbeysKitchen Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbbeysKitchen Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/AbbeysKitchen 🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com 💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next! With Science & Sass, Xoxo Abbey 🌸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 29 · 35 min

    Can GLP-1s Treat Eating Disorders? One Woman’s Controversial Story Is Challenging Everything

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by author and eating disorder research advocate Paige Gordon, who lived with bulimia for 22 years before starting a low-dose GLP-1 medication that she says eliminated her drive to binge and purge. We explore whether biology, appetite signalling, and reward circuitry could play a larger role in some people’s eating disorders, and whether GLP-1 medications could eventually have a therapeutic role beyond weight loss. This is a nuanced conversation about food noise, bingeing, purging, recovery, and what Paige’s experience could mean for future eating disorder research. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Does the Urge to Binge and Purge Actually Feel Like? When Recovery Doesn’t Make the Food Noise Go Away What Changed After Starting a GLP-1? Can Different Causes Create the Same “Food Noise”? Did the GLP-1 Treat the Eating Disorder—or Suppress the Symptoms? What Does Recovery on a GLP-1 Actually Look Like? Could GLP-1s Ever Be Studied as a Treatment for Bulimia? Could Paige’s Story Be Misused by the Weight-Loss Industry? Are We Overcorrecting Toward a Biological Explanation? What Does the Research on GLP-1s and Eating Disorders Actually Show? 👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40337-026-01634-6 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39891848/ Check in with today’s amazing guest: Paige Gordon https://paigegordonauthor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/paigegordonauthor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigegordonauthor #GLP1 #bulimia #eatingdisorder #foodnoise #bingeeating #eatingdisorderrecovery — DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. — 📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️ Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20 More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️ Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates. https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it! ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e 🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/ 📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf 👩🏼‍💻 COACHING: 🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📈 Business Coaching Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📱 FOLLOW ME @AbbeysKitchen Instagram: www.instagram.com/AbbeysKitchen TikTok: www.tiktok.com/AbbeysKitchen Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbbeysKitchen Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/AbbeysKitchen 🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com 💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next! With Science & Sass, Xoxo Abbey 🌸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 15 · 27 min

    Seed Oils, Inflammation & a Wellness Culture Lie | Fat Wars Part 1

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re kicking off Fat Wars — Part One with a deep dive into the controversial world of seed oils. We unpack the claims around omega-6 fats, inflammation, oxidation, and toxins, why seed oils have become synonymous with ultra-processed foods, and what the evidence actually says about their impact on our health. We’ll also explore how seed oil fear became wrapped up in wellness culture, morality, and privilege. And make sure to join us next week for Fat Wars — Part Two, where butter, coconut oil, beef tallow, and saturated fats take the stand. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Actually Counts as a Seed Oil? Do Omega-6 Seed Oils Cause Inflammation? Does the Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio Matter? Why Not All Seed Oils Are Created Equal Do Seed Oils Oxidize Into Toxins? The Real Problem With Deep-Fried Seed Oils Are Seed Oils Guilty by Association? Why Wellness Culture Needs an Ingredient Villain The Elitism Behind the Anti-Seed Oil Movement So, Are Seed Oils Actually Bad for You? 👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10471130/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22889633/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4334131/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42280457/ DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. — 📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️ Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20 More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️ Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates. https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it! ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e 🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/ 📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf 👩🏼‍💻 COACHING: 🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📈 Business Coaching Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📱 FOLLOW ME @AbbeysKitchen Instagram: www.instagram.com/AbbeysKitchen TikTok: www.tiktok.com/AbbeysKitchen Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbbeysKitchen Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/AbbeysKitchen 🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com 💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next! With Science & Sass, Xoxo Abbey 🌸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 1 · 23 min

    Is Your “Gut Healthy” Bar Filled with “FAKE FIBER”?! (Fibermaxxing Exposed)

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re diving into the latest wellness trend: fibermaxxing. We unpack the very real benefits of fiber, why variety matters more than simply chasing the highest number, and when a healthy goal can become another rigid diet culture rule. Plus, we’ll cover how to increase your fiber intake without wreaking havoc on your gut. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Fiber Is Finally Having Its Moment When Fibermaxxing Goes Too Far Is Fiber Becoming the New Protein? Why All Fiber Isn’t Created Equal Why Fiber Variety Matters for Gut Health When Healthy Eating Becomes Another Form of Control How to Increase Fiber Without the Bloating Why You Should Spread Fiber Throughout the Day Prioritize Fiber Variety Over Chasing a Number Your Fiber Goal Isn’t a Daily Purity Test #fibermaxxing #fiber #guthealth #nutrition #dietculture #healthyeating 👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40651334/ DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. — 📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️ Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20 More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️ Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates. https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it! ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e 🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/ 📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf 👩🏼‍💻 COACHING: 🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📈 Business Coaching Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📱 FOLLOW ME @abbeysharprd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbeysharprd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbeysharprd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbeysharprd Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/abbeysharprd 🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com 💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next! With Science & Sass, Xoxo Abbey 🌸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 25 · 16 min

    The SHOCKING Truth About Soy: Hormones, Cancer, Fertility, Menopause & MORE!

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re breaking down some of the biggest myths about soy and separating hormone fearmongering from the actual science. We unpack what phytoestrogens really do, what the research says about soy and hormones, fertility, cancer risk, menopause, and weight management, plus the controversy around GMOs, processing, and antinutrients. If wellness culture has made you afraid of tofu, edamame, or soy milk, this episode is for you. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Does Soy Mess With Your Hormones? Does Soy Lower Testosterone or Affect Male Fertility? Can Soy Affect Your Period or Fertility? Does Soy Increase Breast Cancer Risk? Is Processed Soy Actually Unhealthy? The Truth About GMO Soy & Pesticides Should You Worry About Soy Anti-Nutrients? Soy for Weight & Blood Sugar Management Soy Benefits for Heart & Bone Health Can Soy Help With Menopause Symptoms? 👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1530891X20433038 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890623820302926 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4693610 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523184346 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/29483840F197DC57A2BD0DCEE2A3543F/S2048679022000155a.pdf/role_of_soy_and_soy_isoflavones_on_womens_fertility_and_related_outcomes_an_update.pdf https://europepmc.org/article/MED/19996398 https://extension.psu.edu/glyphosate-roundup-understanding-risks-to-human-health https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316622166344? DISCLAIMER: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. — 📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️ Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20 More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️ Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates. https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it! ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e 🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/ 📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf 👩🏼‍💻 COACHING: 🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📈 Business Coaching Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📱 FOLLOW ME @abbeysharprd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbeysharprd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbeysharprd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbeysharprd Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/abbeysharprd 🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com 💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next! With Science & Sass, Xoxo Abbey 🌸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 18 · 18 min

    The Psychology of Dieting: Why Willpower Keeps Failing You

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we unpack why knowing how to eat “healthy” doesn’t always translate into actually doing it. We explore the science of behaviour change, why willpower and motivation alone aren’t enough, and the many biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors shaping our food choices. If you’ve struggled to build healthy habits that actually stick, this episode is for you. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Willpower Isn’t Enough for Healthy Eating Why Knowing What to Eat Doesn’t Mean You’ll Do It The Behaviour Science Behind Food Choices Why Old Eating Habits Are So Hard to Break How Your Brain Drives Food Cravings Identify What’s Actually Holding You Back Use “If-Then” Plans to Make Healthy Eating Easier Make the Healthy Choice Easier, Not Perfect Build Habits That Become Automatic Why Imperfection Is Key to Lasting Change 👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS https://openresearch.surrey.ac.uk/esploro/outputs/journalArticle/How-are-habits-formed-Modelling-habit/99783513802346 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6042864/ DISCLAIMER:The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. — 📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️ Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20 More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️ Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates. https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it! ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e 🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/ 📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf 👩🏼‍💻 COACHING: 🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📈 Business Coaching Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📱 FOLLOW ME @abbeysharprd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbeysharprd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbeysharprd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbeysharprd Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/abbeysharprd 🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com 💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next! With Science & Sass, Xoxo Abbey 🌸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 11 · 34 min

    Is It Really Your Thyroid? The Truth About Weight Gain, Fatigue and “Normal” Labs with Dietitian Priscilla Swahn

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re cutting through the misinformation surrounding thyroid health and nutrition. Joined by registered dietitian and thyroid health specialist Priscilla Swahn, we unpack how the thyroid actually impacts metabolism and weight, why you may still have symptoms despite “normal” labs, what the science says about popular thyroid diets and supplements, and what actually matters when managing thyroid dysfunction. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Does Your Thyroid Actually Do? Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism Symptoms Can Your Thyroid Labs Be “Normal” but You Still Feel Off? How Much Does Your Thyroid Affect Weight Loss? Does Thyroid Medication Cause Weight Loss? How Chronic Dieting Can Affect Your Thyroid Thyroid Diet & Supplement Myths, Debunked What Should You Actually Eat for Thyroid Health? The Problem With the “Broken Metabolism” Narrative Your Weight Doesn’t Need a Medical Explanation Check in with today’s amazing guest: Priscilla Swahn www.priscillaswahn.com The Hormone & Thyroid Healing Podcast www.instagram.com/priscillaswahn.rd 👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3219766/ https://www.thyroid.org/thyroid-and-weight/ https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/105/4/e1741/5771362 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/24936556 DISCLAIMER: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. — 📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️ Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20 More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️ Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates. https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it! ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e 🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/ 📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf 👩🏼‍💻 COACHING: 🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📈 Business Coaching Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 📱 FOLLOW ME @abbeysharprd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbeysharprd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbeysharprd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbeysharprd Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/abbeysharprd 🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com 💬 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next! With Science & Sass, Xoxo Abbey 🌸 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 4 · 35 min

    The Wellness Industry’s Newest Lie Could Give You Cancer with Dr. Mary Alice Mina

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we separate sunscreen fact from fiction and unpack the growing resurgence of tanning culture. Joined by board-certified dermatologist and The Skin Real host Dr. Mary Alice Mina, we explore the truth about sunscreen safety, SPF myths, tanning trends, melanoma risk, and the science of protecting your skin. If you've ever questioned sunscreen, chased a tan, or wondered how to reduce your skin cancer risk, this episode is for you. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Are Chemical Sunscreens Actually Safe? Can Food Really Replace Sunscreen? The Dangerous Return of Tanmaxxing Is There Such a Thing as a Safe Tan? Why Gen Z Is Tanning Again Wrinkles vs. Skin Cancer: What Motivates Prevention? The Best Sunscreens & Self-Tanners The ABCDEs of Melanoma How to Spot Skin Cancer Early The Biggest Myths About Sun Protection Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Mary Alice Mina www.theskinreal.com instagram.com/drminaskin theskinreal.podbean.com tiktok.com/drminaskin facebook.com/drminaskin Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 28 · 22 min

    The Algorithms Are Radicalizing Our Kids to Hate their Bodies & Fear Food - The Diet Culture Pipeline Parents NEED to Know About

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore how diet culture has evolved in the age of social media, algorithms, and AI. We unpack how online platforms are amplifying harmful body ideals, why children and teens are especially vulnerable to algorithm-driven content, and what parents can do to help build digital resilience. If you're concerned about the growing impact of social media on young people's relationships with food, body image, and mental health, this episode is for you. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: How Social Media Supercharged Diet Culture SkinnyTok, Looksmaxxing & Online Extremism How Algorithms Groom Kids Into Harmful Content Why AI Is Making Body Image Worse Why Kids Are So Vulnerable Online The Loneliness Pipeline to Eating Disorders How AI Is Replacing Real Relationships Should Parents Delay Smartphones & Social Media? How to Build Kids' Digital Resilience What Every Parent Can Do Today References: https://cetas.turing.ac.uk/publications/looksmaxxing-mass-shootings-radicalisation-and-online-misogyny https://www.wsj.com/tech/how-tiktok-inundates-teens-with-eating-disorder-videos-11639754848 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3621648/#sec1 https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/2/279 https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.11316 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-64053-7_6 https://academic.oup.com/jcmc/article/29/5/zmae017/7750016 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4792511/ Resources: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ah26ZP1ERrO51tJIhF3Uw?si=ebce9cb296824f32&nd=1&dlsi=ea2ec1274eea4279 https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 21 · 47 min

    Ozempic Pills, Triple Agonists, 50% Weight Loss & Groundbreaking Peptides with Dr Spencer Nadolsky

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we take a nuanced look at the future of GLP-1 medications. Joined by obesity medicine specialist Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, we explore the benefits, risks, and misconceptions surrounding these medications, what the next generation of weight-loss drugs may look like, and how GLP-1s are changing the conversation around obesity, health, and intuitive eating.

  • July 14 · 17 min

    Ozempic has Destabilized the Moral Value of Thinness - What Replaces it is Dystopian AF

    Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Will GLP-1s Kill Diet Culture? Why SkinnyTok Took Over Social Media The Rise of Biohacking & Hyper-Optimization Is Muscle the New Thin? The New Status Symbol in Wellness Culture Why Self-Denial Signals Success The Privilege Behind Modern Wellness Trends Are We Optimizing Away Our Humanity? What Replaces Thinness as Status? The Future of Diet Culture After Ozempic References: https://jewlscholar.mtsu.edu/items/1f46c40c-a9f4-423a-8e06-7c7d12cbd277 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6762156/ Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • #83
    June 30 · 34 min

    The Cult of “Good Womanhood” - Tradwives, Soft Life & Maternal Martyrdom with Amber Horsburgh

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore how modern wellness culture has rebranded old expectations of womanhood. Joined by writer and cultural commentator Amber Horsburgh, we unpack trends like trad wives, the soft life, anti-aging, bounce-back culture, and “that girl” aesthetics to ask a bigger question: have women really been liberated, or have the rules simply changed? It's a thoughtful conversation about identity, self-worth, and the hidden pressures shaping women's live

  • #82
    June 23 · 27 min

    The Nervous System Work Your IBS & Digestion NEEDS That NO ONE is Talking About with Kimberly Snyder

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore the powerful connection between our emotions, nervous system, and physical health. Joined by nutritionist, author, and Feel Good Podcast host Kimberly Snyder, we dive into the science of the heart–brain connection, how stress and emotional states shape our physical sensations, and what practices like meditation and breathwork can teach us about self-regulation, intuitive eating, and overall well-being.

  • #81
    June 9 · 18 min

    The DEVASTATING Disconnect Between Sk*nnyTok, Rapid Weight Loss & Ozempic Misuse and LONGEVITY

    In today’s solo episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore a consequence of the modern weight-loss era that isn’t getting nearly enough attention: bone health. In a culture increasingly obsessed with thinness, rapid weight loss, and appetite suppression, many people are unknowingly putting their long-term skeletal health at risk. We’ll unpack how extreme dieting, GLP-1 misuse, and chronic under-fueling can impact bone density, why osteoporosis is no longer just an “older adult” concern, a

  • #80
    June 2 · 46 min

    The Generation Who Forgot How to Think - How Social Media & AI is RUINING Kids’ Competence & Childhood with Dr Kaitlyn Regehr

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore the growing impact of smartphones, social media, and digital culture on our mental health, attention, and relationships. Joined by Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr, researcher, professor, and author of Smartphone Nation, we unpack how platforms and algorithms are designed to keep us hooked, what that means for children and teens, and how we can build healthier relationships with technology in an increasingly digital world.

  • #79
    May 26 · 32 min

    The CBT Mindset HACK to Support Sustainable Weight Loss (& Why “More Discipline” Isn’t the Answer) with Brian Baumal

    In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we unpack the diet culture beliefs that may actually be sabotaging long-term weight loss success. Joined by Toronto-based psychotherapist Brian Baumal, we explore how urgency, perfectionism, and all-or-nothing thinking keep people stuck in the diet cycle. We also discuss how to approach setbacks more constructively, use the scale without spiraling, and build habits that are grounded in flexibility rather than punishment.

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