No Wellness Wankery

Lyndi Cohen

Struggling to lose the last few kilos? Sick of hating your body or trying diets that don’t work? Wondering how to stop thinking about food all the time? The wellness world is full of dodgy ‘health’ advice.

Dietitian and nutritionist Lyndi Cohen (aka The Nude Nutritionist) helps you eliminate those pesky diet rules so you can be healthy, without the wellness wankery. In this podcast, Lyndi talks all things nutrition, shares actionable strategies for ditching your weight loss diet, and will inspire you to finally make peace with your body.

From intuitive eating principles, self-care strategies, and doing our part in changing our society's definition of health, to what to do when you're constantly worried about gaining weight - we cover it all.

Come join us and thousands of others on their journey to food freedom, be healthy and feel amazing! Have a question or topic you’d like us to cover? Email hello@lyndicohen.com.

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127 episodes
Updated Aug 4, 2024

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Jun 26, 2023 · 25 min
66: Tanya's Real Story "I used to think sweat was fat crying"
Meet our next real story guest, Tanya. Tanya has suffered from disordered eating and various eating disorders her entire life. From the pressures of dance classes at the young age of 5, to the influence of her all-girls schooling, Tanya's story is unfortunately relatable, but her recovery is inspiring. Join Lyndi as she explores Tanya's journey from restrictive eating and excessive exercise to bingeing during her teenage years, and her path to recovery through Lyndi’s Keep It Real program. They chat about how recognising and validating your own emotions can help cope with difficult days, and how a compassionate approach to oneself is crucial when dealing with disordered eating. Tanya reveals her ultimate source of inspiration: her four-year-old daughter. As a single mother, Tanya is determined to rebuild her relationship with food and her body, becoming a healthy role model for her child. This conversation serves as a reminder to anyone struggling with disordered eating: recovery is possible, and it's never too late to embark on a journey of healing and self-acceptance. 💜 Want help with binge or emotional eating? You'll get a lot of value from Lyndi's FREE 5-day course, in which she teaches you strategies that helped her to skip the cravings and feel in control around food. The course will be delivered via email straight into your inbox. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Get my Free 5 Day Course to help you stop binge and emotional eating. Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Jun 19, 2023 · 16 min
65: Disordered eating or eating disorder. Where do you sit?
Thinking about food when you’re hungry or making cooking plans is completely normal. But thinking about food constantly? That may be a sign something is up. You're not alone. The statistics show that 70 - 80% of women have disordered eating. But when does disordered eating become an eating disorder? And most importantly, how can we stop it? The first step in creating a lasting change in your relationship with food is recognising if the thoughts or behaviours you have around food that are disordered. Only when you acknowledge a problem, can you start to get the support to solve it. Whether you're looking to improve your own relationship with food or support someone else in their journey, this episode will help you recognise the signs. P.s. If you struggle with binge and emotional eating, please try Lyndi's FREE 5-day course. It’ll teach you the strategies she used when learning to stop binge eating. For more personalised support, check out the Binge Free Academy. It’s based on Lyndi's clinical experience as a dietitian so it won’t just be another failed attempt. Plus, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee so nothing to lose by trying this new approach. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Jun 12, 2023 · 18 min
64: Is alcohol making it harder for you to be healthy?
Experiencing anxiety can feel like an uphill battle, but what if alcohol is contributing to your anxiety? Lyndi was diagnosed with clinical anxiety at the age of 21 and has experimented with medication, therapies and habits along the way. But she was fascinated about the disappearance of her anxiety during both her pregnancies. In this episode Lyndi & Jenna share personal experiences with anxiety and a journey to better mental health. Lyndi is on a year-long alcohol break, exploring the booming selection of non-choices, and seeing if it is making a lasting impact on her mental health. Jenna has previously done a similar experiment but with different results. And we love this because as with everything we highlight in this podcast, it is all about personal experimentation and what works for you. Listen in as we highlight the importance of being mindful of our alcohol consumption and its potential to take the 'spark' out of our lives. Wanna drink less? Not sure how? Well, we have some news… join the waitlist HERE for first access to resources that'll help you have a healthier relationship with alcohol. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Jun 5, 2023 · 21 min
63: So you want to lose weight? Let's chat. (Part 3)
Lyndi doesn't often talk about weight loss, although it's something clients frequently approach her about. The reason? Trying to lose weight often makes you more obsessed with food, making it harder to be healthy. Plus, pursuing weight loss doesn't actually lead to weight loss. However, she isn't against you losing weight. She is against you trying to lose weight. It's a subtle but oh-so-important difference. Weight loss is fine. But don't aim for it. Don’t slay your body, don’t compromise your well-being in order to lose weight. Let it become something that happens as a side effect of making healthier choices. There is a way we can have a healthy conversation about the desire to lose weight and we are tackling it in this 3 part series. If you haven't listened to episodes 1 & 2, jump into those first so you have the background for the thinking around this nuanced topic. In part 3, let's look at what Lyndi is actually doing and implementing into her new mother-of-two life. It is time for the practical strategies for achieving a stronger and healthier body without dieting. Remember the relentless pursuit of weight loss often leads to an unhealthy obsession with food, making it even harder to feel good. Let's do the opposite. For more support, read Lyndi's book 'Your Weight is Not the Problem'. It’s been ranked #1 on Amazon in women’s health for 10 weeks straight, and for good reason. You can buy it wherever all good books are sold or get the audiobook. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE. Ps. If you are looking for the episode on the 15 ways Lyndi learned to love her body follow this link Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
May 29, 2023 · 23 min
62: So you want to lose weight? Let's chat. (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue the conversation around the post-baby journey with Lyndi. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, we highly recommend starting there to get the full context. Lyndi knows the significance of being open and authentic about her post-baby weight loss experience. She wanted to avoid creating the narrative that the weight will simply "fall" off her without any effort. Because let's face it. It won't. However, she also admitted feeling nervous about discussing this topic in the non-diet world, where conversations around weight are sensitive and complex. Especially if people are on different stages of their own journey in rebuilding their relationships with food and their bodies. Despite the challenges, we know this is an important conversation to continue. Because you can accept your body as it is and also make food and movement choices that will make your body feel great at the same time. Want more support to find real health, to be more consistent at taking care of your body? Read Lyndi's best-selling book Your Weight is Not the Problem. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
May 22, 2023 · 38 min
61: Tracey's Real Story "I started secret eating at aged 10"
Lyndi has helped so many people in their fight against diet culture, recognising that each journey is unique. However, amidst the differences, there are many common threads that connect us all as we battle the Wellness Wankery. Enter Real Stories. And it is oh so exciting to share them with you! The first guest, Tracey, bravely shares her deeply personal story. At the tender age of 5, Tracey found herself thrust into the world of diets, an experience that profoundly shaped her relationship with food and her body. And by the time she turned 10, she had already begun a secret and strained journey with food. Join us as Tracey tells her story nearly 50 years on - of weight loss surgery and countless diets, recounting the lessons learned along the way and how she is heading towards self-acceptance. If you would like to share your story on the podcast - we would love to hear from you. Simply fill out this form. P.s. If you struggle with binge and emotional eating, please try Lyndi's FREE 5-day course. It’ll teach you the strategies she used when learning to stop binge eating. For more personalised support, check out the Keep It Real Program. It’s based on Lyndi's clinical experience as a dietitian so it won’t just be another failed attempt. Plus, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee so nothing to lose by trying this new approach. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Get my Free 5 Day Course to help you stop binge and emotional eating. Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
May 15, 2023 · 11 min
60: So you want to lose weight? Let's chat. (Part 1)
In this vulnerable chat, Lyndi breaks away from her maternity leave to update the podcast on her life. This is Lyndi's first-ever solo episode, and she opens up about the journey she's been on since welcoming her precious 10-week-old baby girl, Charlie. While nourishing and nurturing Charlie, Lyndi finds herself in her new body, one she loves and respects, but sometimes isn’t making her feel as great as she could. How can you lose weight while respecting your body and maintaining your healthy relationship with food? Let’s hear what’s on her mind. 📘💫BOOK TIP: If you want to be healthier, to be more consistent at taking care of your body, then it’s time to build your body confidence. Pleaseeee read my wildly best-selling book, Your Weight Is Not The Problem. It’s been #1 on Amazon in women’s health for 10 weeks straight for good reason. You can buy it where all good books are sold or get the audiobook. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE. "This book has literally changed my life - 26 years of eating disorders, disordered eating, fitness challenges, diets, and psychologists. This book in 3 weeks has changed my life beyond measure! I can't believe this won't help anyone who reads it." Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
May 8, 2023 · 37 min
59: Is your child 'fussy'? How to develop healthy habits for little eaters.
Raising children to have a good relationship with food can set them up for life. But we all know that teaching kids healthy eating habits can be tricky. So let's break it down. As a paediatric nutritionist with over 5 years’ experience, Shelley Judge knows all about what it takes to create healthy mealtime habits for your kids. She founded Good Little Eaters, to create a judgement free hub for parents to become confident feeding their kids. The perfect guest for No Wellness Wankery. In this episode Shelley joins Lyndi and dives deep into all things nutrition and behaviour related, offering actionable steps to create healthy mealtime habits for our kids. From when eating becomes ‘fussy,’ to tips for creating a healthy relationship with vegetables, snacking, refusing to eat at mealtime, plus what is the best way to introduce desserts. 📘💫BOOK TIP: If you want to stop handing down disordered eating like a family heirloom and raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies - read my book Your Weight is Not the Problem. It's been ranked the #1 Women’s Health book on Amazon for 10 weeks straight and is probably the best investment you’ll make in your health for under $30. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample of the book HERE. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Get my Free 5 Day Course to help you stop binge and emotional eating. Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
May 1, 2023 · 23 min
58: Sleep better, feel better. 5 expert tips for an excellent night's sleep
In a society where there’s so much pressure on us to do all the things, it’s no surprise we’re all so freakin’ exhausted. When we’re burning the candle at both ends, it’s tempting to mainline caffeine just to get through the day. And don’t get me wrong, I love my magical bean juice as much as the next girl. It’s delicious. But when we’re already overwhelmed and exhausted, drinking too much coffee can just put more pressure on our adrenals. Sadly, coffee is not the answer. Neither is wine, although it may help you forget the question! So what is the answer? Better quality sleep. Excellent Sleep. Enter Dr Stan Rodski. Stan Rodski is a highly respected cognitive neuroscientist and authority on improved brain performance in high-stress situations. He is the author of The Neuroscience of Mindfulness and more recently, The Neuroscience of Excellent Sleep. Let's get his top 5 tips for having a better night's sleep. Ps. If you need a bit of extra support, read my book Your Weight is Not the Problem, which has been ranked the #1 Women’s Health book on Amazon for 10 weeks straight. It offers a step-by-step plan for ridding your brain of diet nonsense and gives you a non-diet plan for healthy habits that actually stick (for example how to get better sleep!). Get the deets and access to a free audio sample of the book HERE. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Apr 24, 2023 · 16 min
57: Why counting calories or macros isn’t the secret to health
Do you feel like you are doing all the "right" things but you can't seem to lose weight. You are counting calories or counting macros - never straying from the plan - and yet nothing seems to be happening. If it feels like your body is fighting against you when you try to lose those last few kilograms, it’s because of your body IS fighting against you. This used to be Lyndi. When she was a dieter, she punished herself to try and look better in a bikini. She wasted time wondering why she was gaining weight even though her food consumption was perfectly calculated. It made everything harder… But not anymore. Because through learning about intuitive eating, she discovered the real secret to health. Just take a handful of almonds! Don’t count them. In fact, you don’t need to count anything including macros, points and calories. It’s soul sucking and makes healthy eating painful. You can only count for so long before you feel deprived. You don’t want to spend the rest of your life counting… you just want to be able to eat and enjoy and be happy. Count the things you should be grateful for. Way more effective. 📘Have you tried a bajillion diets, only to regain the weight (and more)? It’s likely that diet culture is keeping you stuck in this vicious cycle, full of empty promises and failed attempts. If you want to build real health, check out my best-selling book Your Weight is Not the Problem. Get the deets and access to a free audio sample HERE. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Apr 17, 2023 · 16 min
56: Thinking of becoming a dietitian or nutritionist? Listen to this.
Lyndi's inbox is constantly inundated with questions around becoming a nutritionist or a dietitian. Over time, as the world has become wellness obsessed, the desire of people to enter the world of nutrition has increased. But as Lyndi knows all too well, not everyone entering the profession is doing so with the best motivations or without bringing Wellness Wankery with them. So if you are thinking of becoming a dietitian or nutritionist, this one is for you. Want more? Listen to our previous episode where we go more into the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian. Or check out Lyndi's full Youtube video on nutrition career advice, why she almost quit and how she became a dietitian & nutritionist - and don't forget to subscribe, while you're there! Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Apr 10, 2023 · 13 min
55: HELP! I can't stop eating when I'm bored.
Mindful eating is paying attention to the food you eat & when we don’t eat mindfully – we are much more likely to overeat. We eat quickly, not enjoying our food as much as we can. Eating when you are bored is a great example of mindless eating. But why do we do it? And how can we stop? Ps. If you've listened to this episode and are interested in learning more about the hunger scale, check out how to use the hunger scale. ❔ Are you a binge or emotional eater? If you feel out of control around food, or can’t stop eating once you start, PLEASE take my quiz to find out if you display signs of binge or emotional eating. I’ll promise to hand over helpful guidance to help you create a normal relationship with food. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Apr 3, 2023 · 14 min
54: What to do after a binge
After a weekend of indulging or after a binge, you may be tempted to try and counteract eating more than you wanted by restricting and ‘trying to be good’. Warning: This will most likely lead to MORE overeating in the long run. In fact, ‘trying to be good’ after a binge is one of the biggest mistakes… and it’s what keeps many people stuck in the overeating cycle. You can either choose to be angry that you binged and promise to do better tomorrow (but that doesn’t get you anywhere)… OR to you can realise that binges are OK. Each time you overeat you can learn something. Seem hard to believe? Let's find out what exactly you can learn and more importantly what you should do. Sick of eating really well only to fall off the bandwagon and start again from scratch? Check out my FREE 5-day course. It’ll teach you how to stop emotional eating and binge eating – and how to eat without guilt. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Mar 27, 2023 · 32 min
53: What if anxiety was a superpower? Georgie Collinson helps us reframe the anxious brain
Georgie Collinson is an Anxiety Mindset Coach, hypnotherapist, nutritionist and naturopath. As a recovering perfectionist and proud high-achiever, Georgie was once the prime example of high-functioning anxiety. Searching for answers, she finally discovered a lasting breakthrough for herself and her clients with a holistic mind-body approach that considers anxiety and stress from the thoughts you think, the food you eat, your gut health and your hormones in the context of your lifestyle. In this episode Lyndi & Georgie chat all things anxiety. What your body is trying to tell you when you are feeling anxious, the relationship between food and anxiety, and the power of movement. If you struggle with anxiety, get extra support. You’ll be so glad you did. We love BeyondBlue for information. Highly recommend starting by speaking to a GP who can refer you to get extra support. Want more of Georgie? Find her on Instagram, check out The Anxiety Reset Podcast or read her brand new book The Anxiety Reset Method. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Get my Free 5 Day Course to help you stop binge and emotional eating. Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Mar 20, 2023 · 17 min
52: I hate how I look today. What next?
Having a bad body image day? Diet culture talk. It’s pervasive. It breeds insecurities. It’s disheartening and restrictive – and it spreads. Often, it’s something we do on autopilot because we’ve been told for so long we’re supposed to feel bad about our bodies. All that negative noise can be hard not to internalise. Especially if you’re having a bad body image day. It's time to unpack what to do when your body image and self-esteem spiral. Reminder: Don't allow a bad body image day to derail your health. Crank up my Body Confidence ❤️ Feel Good Playlist ❤️ on Spotify and learn how to stop negative body talk in 7 steps. And don't forget to download my FREE toolkit for building a healthier body image!💃 Even if you’ve been hating your body for years, these simple strategies can help you feel healthier and happier in your skin. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Mar 13, 2023 · 26 min
51: Ready to stop binge eating? You absolutely can. Here's how I did it
Eating disorders can affect everyone – not just the thin. Our society encourages overconsumption. Yet we also demand thinness, willpower and self-control. We seem incapable of believing that being overweight is anything but a result of greed and that it’s simply evidence of weakness or laziness. This creates the belief that bingeing is a ‘failure’. Bingeing is a fundamentally misunderstood act, yet newsflash: binge eating disorder (BED) is also the most common type of eating disorder. Binge eating disorder controlled Lyndi's life for 10 years. During this time, she felt like food controlled her. She was always trying to lose weight. She didn’t want to binge eat but she didn’t know how to stop binge eating. We have chatted on the podcast about many people. But now it's time for Lyndi's story. If you struggle with binge and emotional eating, please try Lyndi's FREE 5-day course. It’ll teach you the strategies she used when learning to stop binge eating. For more personalised support, check out the Keep It Real Program. It’s based on Lyndi's clinical experience as a dietitian so it won’t just be another failed attempt. Plus, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee so nothing to lose by trying this new approach. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Get my Free 5 Day Course to help you stop binge and emotional eating. Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Feb 27, 2023 · 27 min
50: Maybe you didn't fail Weight Watchers? Maybe it failed you? An honest conversation about WW
In the weeks since Lyndi has released her new book Your Weight Is Not The Problem, she heard from multiple (ex) Weight Watchers customers that after posting a photo of the book in the WW Connect forum, it was almost immediately deleted by admins... Seems like WW knows she might be onto something and that’s got them worried. And so they should be. The evidence is clear and people are starting to listen. Not only do diets not work, they overwhelmingly do more harm than good. And with all this talk of WW..the ears of No Wellness Wankery were engaged. Both Lyndi and Jenna have been through the school of Weight Watchers and have come out with the scars to prove it. Looking at foods and having their 'points value' etched into your brain, bingeing on 'free' foods or the dread of a public weigh-in. Lyndi put the call out on her Instagram for her lovely followers to write in with their tales of WW and the response was overwhelming. So we knew we needed to dive in. This episode is a space free from diet judgement or 'failure'. A place for you to know that you haven't failed Weight Watchers, it has probably failed you. Note: For legal reasons, the following episode is based on personal experiences. Many of you kindly shared your stories with us. Names may be changed to retain their privacy. But all stories are told as they were shared. "This book has literally changed my life - 26 years of eating disorders, disordered eating, fitness challenges, diets, and psychologists. This book in 3 weeks has changed my life beyond measure! I can't believe this won't help anyone who reads it." It's feedback like this that adds fuel to my fire. If you haven't yet, read Amazon's #1 Woman's Health book. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Get my Free 5 Day Course to help you stop binge and emotional eating. Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Feb 20, 2023 · 12 min
49: Can't stop craving chocolate? What your food cravings are really telling you.
Chocolate is the most commonly craved food, and women are more likely to crave chocolate than men. But why? Cravings are patterns, they are habits that you formed over time, and it’s time to pay attention to them. Once you identified what a craving means for you, you can break the cycle, change the habit and get rid of the craving. So let's dive into today's episode all about what your food cravings are telling you. If you've listened to this episode and you know what your food cravings are telling you, and yet you feel out of control around more often than not, you’ll get a lot of value from Lyndi's FREE 5-day course to end binge and emotional eating. It will be delivered via email straight into your inbox. Ps. there is a great blog post on Lyndi's website, if you are wanting to know more. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Feb 13, 2023 · 32 min
48: Protein ice-cream? Collagen? Bone broth? Coconut yoghurt? Healthy or not?
Jono Steedman is the principal dietitian and head honcho at Bite Me Nutrition, a company determined to help more people make food work for them, not against them. If you don't already follow Jono on Instagram, please do @jonosteedman, you will often see him calling out nutrition nonsense. The perfect candidate for No Wellness Wankery. This week we are diet myth debunking. Do we need protein added to our peanut butter? Do we need protein added to our ice-cream?! Why am I always hungry? Do I need to 'balance' my hormones? Is collagen and bone broth essential for gut health? What kind of yoghurt should I buy? If you are already feeling overwhelmed by that list. Let's fix that. Let's decipher the truth from the marketing. And the little tricks that Instagram influencers use to sell us their products. Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Get my Free 5 Day Course to help you stop binge and emotional eating. Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com
Feb 6, 2023 · 32 min
47: Are you an emotional or binge eater? Psychologist Glenn Mackintosh says this could be your superpower.
Lyndi is always talking to her clients about the power of getting help from a non-diet dietitian alongside a good psychologist. And boy have we found a good psychologist for this week's episode. Glenn Mackintosh is a psychologist who is seriously passionate about eating, physical activity, weight and body image. Glenn is the author of the best-selling Thinsanity: 7 Steps to transform your mindset and say goodbye to dieting forever. He is also the founder of the Weight Management Psychology clinic, and the creator of the Transformation Support Community which is an online program. Plus, has a YouTube channel that you should really check out. Lyndi and Glenn are chatting all things emotional eating - diving into what your brain is really trying to tell you when you have the urge to eat maybe when you're not hungry or not even tasting the food at all! Glenn also explains the mystery around why we know what we should be doing but sometimes we just give up and do the opposite, plus the importance of emotional hygiene. Oh, and the cure for emotional eating... (spoiler: it has nothing to do with food). Have you listened to this chat and want more from Glenn: If you are interested in seeing a specialist weight and food psychologist like Glenn? Check out his clinic Weight Management Psychology. Or maybe you're ready to do the mindset quiz to learn more about your mindset with food? Or you can check out ‘The Missing Piece’ eBook: 7 Mindset Hacks for your Eating, Movement, Weight & Body-Image Click the link if you are ready to join Glenn's Transformation Support group Want to feel more in control around food? Check out my Stop Struggling With Food Guide, currently on sale for 40% off. You’ll also find 50 of my favourite recipes to get you inspired! Get my Free 5 Day Course to help you stop binge and emotional eating. Looking for more support to feel in control around food? I'd love to support you in my Binge Free Academy. Come follow me on the gram at @nude_nutritionist (no nude pics, sorry). Want to share some feedback or have an idea for an episode, I'd LOVE to hear from you - hit me up at hello@lyndicohen.com