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42: Have we taken Intuitive Eating too far?!
 In today's stream of consciousness episode, Abbey shares her current opinion(s) on Intuitive Eating - a self-care eating framework, which integrates instinct, emotion, and rational thought. Abbey calls out the black...
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41: Punishing Yourself with Exercise Sucks
 Are you someone who uses exercise as a way to earn food or to punish yourself? Do you feel guilt when you miss a workout? This episode was created for you, to help you enjoy movement again and keep it as one...
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40: Advocating at the Doctor's Office
Advocating for yourself as a fat person at the doctor's office involves additional considerations due to potential biases and stigmas you might face. In today's episode, Abbey shares tips on preparing for the...
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39: Non-Diet Nutrition for ADHD with Becca King
Abbey is joined by Rebecca King, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Charlotte, North Carolina. Becca is a fellow ADHDer and is passionate about helping other ADHDers stop the binge eating cycle, find food...
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38: Poppi Lawsuit - gut health pseudoscience?
Poppi is on a mission to "revolutionize soda for the next generation of soda drinkers" in the name of "promoting gut health". But, does it really? In today's episode, Abbey shares the details of the class action...
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37: Taylor Swift Pregnancy Rumors
Abbey's ADHD brain is apparent in today's episode. We talk about everything from recent social media health trends, Poppi lawsuit, nutrition misinformation, fighting with trolls, Taylor Swift's body, and more. Abbey...
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36: Does Weight Really Affect Health?
Two common questions we receive are: "Does my weight affect health?" and "Is fat bad?". In today's episode, Abbey brings in the research to answer these questions. And, as always, brings in a wee bit of humor and poor...
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35: Summertime & Body Image
 It's no secret that body image during the summer months is difficult. More revealing clothing, urges to diet, pressure to lose weight for vacation, taking more pictures, and more can all feel stressful. In today's...
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34: "I hate photos of myself"
In today's episode, Abbey covers many topics while her cat Ralph meows in the background (what's new?). Abbey shares something that's been on her mind recently - the frustrations that come with chronic pain and the...
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33: Size Acceptance as a Grief Process
Part of breaking free of dieting and moving towards body acceptance is grieving what you’re leaving behind. Even if you embrace size acceptance, it’s common to still have negative feelings about your own body. You may...
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32: TikTok's Favorite Hormone, Cortisol
Social media's favorite hormone to "balance", "eliminate", and "regulate" is cortisol. The internet has become saturated with "cortisol lowering protocols", special drink concoctions like the Sleepy Girl Mocktail, and...
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31: Weight Stigma's Impact on Mental Health
Is fatness really as bad as society makes it seem? Are a "good" diet and exercise really the *only* ways you can achieve health? In today's episode, Abbey digs into weight stigma, fatphobia, and the common health...
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