Not The Typical Mom Show With Stefani Reinold: Down To Earth Discussions About The Not So Typical But All Too Common Issue

What if you "get that diets don't work," but you STILL want to lose weight? What if you just FEEL awful in the body you're in now? How does set point weight work and how does your diet affect it? I'll dive into all this and more in today's down-to-earth conversation about mindful nutrition. In today's episode, I talk with Gisela Bouvier, registered dietitian, corporate wellness professional, wife, and mother. >>Disclaimer: If you're JUST starting out with intuitive eating and triggered by nutrition or health discussions, please do not listen to this episode. :) We discuss: What the honeymoon period even means (and if you NEED to experience it to make peace with food and your body) What it means when you want to lose weight How "diet mentality" is not necessarily the desire to lose weight How to identify your own motivations and mindset How our set point weight can change over time (even through an intuitive eating practice) What is triggering about Instagram and so much more! CONNECT WITH GISELA: Instagram:

What qualifies as a true "eating disorder" and what is just "disordered eating?" I'll answer this most commonly asked question and so much more on today's episode. In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, this week's episode is specifically on eating disorders. In this ep, you'll hear: What the difference is between an eating disorder and disordered eating Diagnostic criteria for 4 of the major eating disorders How to know whether you DO have an eating disorder What to do if you indeed have an ED How to get help (and what kind of help to get) Levels of treatment for eating disorders My professional opinion regarding medications for eating disorders and so much more! FREE MINI-CLASS Access my free class, So, What's It About? here! More info: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/023 Connect with me on Instagram! Work with me 1:1- Learn more! Get the list of my favorite eating disorders resources at: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/023

Diet culture is prevalent in the United States. No shocker there! But here's the thing: diet culture is ubiquitous worldwide. My guest today, though she grew up in culture very different from United States culture, still developed a severe eating disorder.  In today's episode, I talk with the amazing Steph Ng who's recently taken over the anti-diet space to share an interesting Chinese cultural stance and how different (and similar) our struggles are. We discuss: How Steph developed an eating disorder growing up in China How culture affects how women view food and bodies Why women diet in China (and it's not necessarily to be thinner) How to create your own treatment plan when quality eating disorder treatment isn't available to you and so much more! CONNECT WITH STEPH: Instagram: @muscleupmunchkin Website: www.bodybanter.com CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd FB: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd _______________________ OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING Free Mini-Class Sign Up Here! Learn the REAL reason

Aside from actually being “thin”, that feeling we are all craving is contentment. We want to get to a point where we just FEEL good about our bodies. We are told that the feeling will come once we lose the weight, but more and more women are coming forward and telling us that this isn’t exactly the case. There are so many other things that we can invest in that will bring a sense of pride and there are so many more aspects of ourselves that will give us a full and meaningful life beyond what number pops up on a scale. In this ep, you'll also hear: My interview with podcast host, Nickie Snyder and how she has found contentment for her body Nickie’s journey with Weight Watchers Size, what it means to Nickie and how people “in the middle” handle life in the world of extreme’s What she wasn’t willing to sacrifice for the sake of “thin” How to find contentment in your own life with three actionable tips and more!   WANT MORE FROM NICKIE? Head to TheThingsSheDoes.com Instagram: @thethingsshedoes Sign up for her

Today's episode is a throwback to an all-time fan favorite episode with my friend, Emily Fonnesbeck.  Emily is a registered dietitian and mother of 4. We discuss a lot of golden nuggets on the show, including: Food Morality Orthorexia Infertility Habit Change and Neural Re-wiring and so much more! FULL SHOW NOTES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/020 Connect with Emily: Website Facebook Pinterest Instagram IT'S NOT ABOUT THE FOOD... So, What's It About? Uncover the REAL reasons that YOU are struggling with food and your body in this FREE mini-class. Sign up here.  

Scott St. Marie of Depression to Expression joins Stefani for an honest dialogue on mental health in this episode of It's Not About the Food. Scott opens up about his own journey into and out of depression, his childhood, and what he does currently to improve his mental health. Scott and Stefani discuss diets for mental health and other taboo topics.  Stefani also answers questions: Do psychiatric medications cause weight gain? Can depression and anxiety worsen emotional eating or cause dysregulated eating? What do you think of functional medicine? (like Kelly Brogan MD and Sara Gottfried MD's approaches) More Resources: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/018 CONNECT WITH SCOTT: Instagram: @depressiontoexpression Website: depressiontoexpression.com CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd FB: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd _______________________ BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Listen to my complete 12 Diets of Christmas series where I debunk the myths behind popular diets (Keto, Whole30, Weight Watchers, Sugar detox

What're your deepest, darkest concerns about making peace with food and your body? What is really holding you back from giving up dieting for good? Why is it SO hard to love your body! Well, in this episode, I GO DEEP with my friend, Rini Frey, of Own It Babe. Rini is an online educator, influencer and body image coach who helps empower women to live their lives free from food and body image woes.  We discuss: What made Rini finally get the help she needed What Rini (and Stefani) think that men think of women who gain weight and our experiences with our husbands Why women truly are still dieting How to finally give up counting macros and so much more! CONNECT WITH RINI: Instagram: @ownitbabe Website: ownitbabe.ca CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd FB: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd _______________________ ASK DR. REINOLD A QUESTION: Ask it here!    OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING Free Mini-Class Sign Up Here! Learn the REAL reasons you're struggling with food and your body. ___________________   FULL

FREE MINI-CLASS: 5 Steps to Make Peace with Food --> Sign Up Now! Are you wondering what Intuitive Eating looks like? Have you given up diets this year, but you still don't quite "get" what a "non-diet lifestyle" looks like? Do you live life in a larger body and think weight loss is the only answer? Do you have a hard time taking yourself seriously? Well, this week, Brianna Campos (AKA BodyImageWithBri) shares her powerful story. This week I'm joined by one of my favorite virtual mental health colleagues! I'm talking to Brianna Campos, mental health counselor and body image coach. In this ep, you'll also hear: What it was like growing up in a larger body How doctors affected her overall health How her mom treated her and her brother differently (and what that had to do with food choices) Why she stopped dieting How she learned about HAES and Intuitive Eating What her biggest struggle is currently (and it's NOT food) and more!   Connect with Brianna: Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Connect with Dr. Stefani: Ins

Clothes are a big, BIG trigger for women! Have you ever put on clothes, looked at yourself in the mirror, and then felt horrible and turned into a puddle of tears? And then you turn back to dieting and extreme exercise to try to solve the problem. Well, my friend, my guest this week has you covered! Rachael Somplasky is a wife, mother, and founder of STYLED by Rachael Somplasky. She believes that fashion is fleeting but style is timeless.  In this ep, we discuss: How + Why Rachael switched story from sweat pants and messy buns to stilettos and en vogue fashion How Rachael gets ready in the morning, even when she doesn’t leave the house— and WHY she does that What the struggles of balancing fashion forward with comfortable wear are How to dress for mom life What Rachael thinks of "dressing for your body type" and so much more! Work with Rachael:  styledbyrachsomp.com Connect with Rachael: Instagram: @rachsomp Connect with Dr. Stefani: Instagram or Facebook. ------------------------------------ VIEW FULL SHOW

Doctors likely affect what you think and feel about health. Without realizing it, we give doctors a lot of power over us. And while doctors ARE very educated (and mostly, well-intentioned) professionals, they aren't always right. And they can cause harm in some of the most unassuming ways! ... and this is coming from a doctor, I'll add! I'm sharing 4 Tips to Help You Survive Your Next Doctor's Appointment and so much more! In this ep, you'll also hear: What doctors do NOT know about health How weight is linked to health complications (and it's NOT what you think!) What doctors have gotten wrong in the past about health (and how this affects you!) How to feel confident the next time you go to the doctor and more! MORE RESOURCES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/014 RESEARCH ARTICLE: Weight Bias and Medical Care ..... Read Why I Am An Anti-Diet Doctor in this Blog Post: Why I Am An Anti-Diet Doctor ...... OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING: Access free video series on how to overcome emotional eating and make peace with food

Travel can be one of THE biggest stressors-- and triggers for jumping back on the diet train. How can you prevent the shame-blame-restrict cycle that happens after travel? How do you travel with kids while keeping your health (and sanity)? My guest this week has you covered! This week I'm joined by one of my favorite virtual mom friends! I'm talking to Emily Krause, health and wellness coach turned travel blogger, freelance writer, and mom of 3. In this ep, you'll also hear: Why Emily left her health and wellness business What you can do to prepare for traveling with kids How to travel with kids... without losing your health (or sanity) How Emily budgets for travel and more! Read Emily's Travel Blog: www.emilymkrause.com Connect with Emily: Instagram: @emilymkrause Connect with Dr. Stefani: Instagram or Facebook. ------------------------------------ VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/013   FREE VIDEO TRAINING SERIES: Overcome emotional eating and make peace with food! Access FREE video series he

Expectations drive diet culture. We expect that if we change our behaviors, then our bodies will change and this change will lead to happiness. It's just not true. We don't magically think differently just because we wear a smaller size. Don't worry... I'll help you understand how you really can create the feeling you want! In this ep, you'll also hear: What an expectation is How expectations are ingrained from a young age How expectations drive diet culture (and why that's harmful for YOU) How we need to rewire our thoughts What happens when {Un} expectations occur (and how to prepare for the unexpected!) and more! MORE RESOURCES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/012 ...... OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING: Access free video series on how to overcome emotional eating and make peace with food! Access FREE video series here! ......... GRAB YOUR COPY OF STEFANI'S BOOK: Let Your Heart Out ...... CONNECT: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd or @notaboutthefood Facebook: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd or fb.com/notaboutthefood WHAT DO YOU W

We don't develop eating disorders or start dieting for the sole purpose of losing weight or getting thinner. Sure, the thoughts may start there, but we go down the disordered and dysfunctional rabbit hole because of one thing... Control! We are all closet control freaks and I'm not exception. I struggle with this just like you!  In this ep, I want to share: 5 Things You Can Control If You Can't or Don't Want to Control Your Food... In this ep, you'll also hear: How I redefine the word "control" to something more positive... and how it could help you be compassionate with yourself too! Why dieting is truly a cry for more control in our lives What your kids and family have to do with your control issues How you CAN control your appearance Why it's SO hard to change your thoughts How to be healthier... if that's really what you want! and more! LISTEN TO: 1- Control (Part 1) VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/011 ..... Read Why I Am An Anti-Diet Doctor in this Blog Post: Why I Am An Anti-Diet Doct

You usually hear me say that "it's not about the food," but what if it IS about our BODIES. What if the way we view our bodies is precisely the reason that we struggle with food? And what if how we view our bodies is all wrong? My guest and I talk all about body image and more this week on the show. This week I'm joined by one of my favorite eating psychology and body image coaches. I'm talking to Jenny Eden Berk, author, mother, wife, health and eating psychology coach.  In this ep, you'll also hear: How Jenny transitioned from corporate weight loss to holistic health and body image coach What we think of self-disclosure for service professionals How social media affects how we view our bodies What we can do to improve our body image now and more! Connect with Jenny: Instagram: @coachjennyeden Website + Programs: www.jennyedencoaching.com Connect with Dr. Stefani: Instagram or Facebook. ------------------------------------ VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/010   FREE VIDEO TRAINING SERIES: Ove

With kids back in school, the coughs, colds, and GI bugs are on the rise... and I got the WORST combination of ALL of it this past week. In my own personal sickness, I had some reflections on how the Diet Industry has even hijacked something as simple as illness... and how we can make peace with our own sicknesses. In this ep, you'll also hear: Why it's OKAY to get sick and go to the doctor Why doctors and mainstream medicine isn't evil Why it's dangerous to be "anti-doctor" What I really think of "Food as Medicine" argument What we ALL have to accept in order to make peace with food Why it's not YOUR fault when you do get sick How to get rid of the "guilt" associated with sickness and more! VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/009 ..... Read Why I Am An Anti-Diet Doctor in this Blog Post: Why I Am An Anti-Diet Doctor ...... OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING: Access free video series on how to overcome emotional eating and make peace with food! Access FREE video series here! ......... GRAB YOUR COPY OF S

Do you like conflict? Not many of us do... obviously. But how we deal with conflict (both at an unconscious and conscious level) can have a paramount effect on our lives. We are always dealing with conflict, and learning how to process conflict is HUGE for living our most abundant dream lives. In this ep, you'll also hear: How to tell if you are handling conflict unconsciously or consciously (and what that means) How conflict affects you and your life, relationships, health, and career What to do when you DON'T handle conflict well How to understand conflict from other people How to assess your own comfort level with conflict and more!     Read Why I Am An Anti-Diet Doctor in this Blog Post: Why I Am An Anti-Diet Doctor .... TO ASK DR. STEFANI A QUESTION: Have a question about intuitive eating, health, wellness? Ask it here. ...... OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING: Access free video series on how to overcome emotional eating and make peace with food! Access FREE video series here! ......... GRAB YOUR COPY OF STEF

You may have heard of "Health at Every Size," but not sure what it really means. Or you may still be struggling to accept that health doesn't equal the size of your body. I know many individuals who are thin or "normal" and are very unhealthy and I know larger individuals who are actually very healthy. What gives? In this ep, you'll also hear: My personal definition of health What does real health mean What is a healthy size What the most healthy exercise is What the healthiest foods are and more! Read my definition of Holistic Health in this Blog Post: What Does Holistic Health Really Mean? VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/007 .....   TO ASK DR. STEFANI A QUESTION: Have a question about intuitive eating, health, wellness? Ask it here. ...... OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING: Access free video series on how to overcome emotional eating and make peace with food! Access FREE video series here! ......... GRAB A COPY OF STEFANI'S BOOK: Let Your Heart Out ...... CONNECT: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd or @

Pleasure might sound like a naughty word, but I think us women are SO bad at giving ourselves what we want and need. We give of everyone else and please everyone else and live up to everyone else's standards and then feel monotonous in our days... which means we turn to FOOD for our only source of pleasure. Let's change that up! In this ep, you'll also hear: What I mean when I say "pleasure" What pleasure has to do with disordered eating Why we struggle to have pleasure in our lives Why it's SO important to make space for pleasure and more!   VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/006 .....   TO ASK DR. STEFANI A QUESTION: Have a question about intuitive eating, health, wellness? Ask it here. ...... FREE VIDEO TRAINING SERIES: Overcome emotional eating and make peace with food! Access FREE video series here! ......... GRAB A COPY OF STEFANI'S BOOK: Let Your Heart Out ...... CONNECT: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd or @notaboutthefood Facebook: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd or fb.com/notaboutthefood WHAT DO Y

Eating disorders, the diet industry, and dysfunctional relationships with food and our bodies steal our identity. They steal our voice, our power, and our authenticity. It's not uncommon as you begin healing your relationship with food that you also begin questioning who you are. This week I'm joined by one of my favorite (and most authentic) online business friends... and also one of the only fitness professionals whom I trust. I'm talking to Nicki Wilson, host of Action Made Mamas podcast and creator of Fit and Free online program. In this ep, you'll also hear: Nicki's summer hashtag campaign that shows everyone her true colors... #JustGetinThePool Instagram's problems with body positivity hashtags What we all secretly struggle with The truth behind $1 million launch (and other dirty online business secrets) How to just be you and more! Connect with Nicki: Instagram: @_nickiwilson_  Podcast: Action Made Mamas Nicki's Fit and Free Program Connect with Dr. Stefani: Instagram or Facebook. ------------------

Do you intellectually "get" that you "shouldn't" be dieting?... yet, STILL feels this deep desire to lose weight? Maybe some well-intentioned doctor or friend or loved one is telling you to lose weight. Or maybe you just can't ESCAPE the never-ending barrage from influencers and marketers and society at large preaching that you "need to" lose weight? (Spoiler alert: you don't!) In this ep, you'll also hear: The truth behind dieting and food restriction The definition of "dieting" (hint: you probably are!) The REAL facts on weight loss and health My favorite resources and more!   VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/004 TO ASK DR. STEFANI A QUESTION: Have a question about intuitive eating, health, wellness? Ask it here. FREE VIDEO TRAINING SERIES: Overcome emotional eating and make peace with food! Access FREE video series here! CONNECT: Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd or @notaboutthefood Facebook: fb.com/stefanireinoldmd or fb.com/notaboutthefood WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW? Leave a rating + review for