No Wellness Wankery
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.
Episodes
127 episodes
101: The REAL reason you aren't sticking to your health goals
Have your New Year’s resolutions already crumbled like last year's forgotten holiday cookies? We're tearing up the rulebook on diet culture and redefining success with sustainable habits that stick. This episode is not about wallowing in self-d...
100: Which is the BEST milk to drink? Full fat, A2, soy, almond?
Milk and milk alternatives are one of those food products that are surrounded by myths and false health claims. Is milk healthy? Does it make you bloated? Should you be choosing a plant-based alternative?I’m answering all your questions ...
99: My 3 biggest health regrets (and how you can avoid them)
As a recovered binge eater and fad dieter, I've made many mistakes when it comes to my health. And in celebration of my birthday today, I'm reflecting on the decisions I regret the most - and sharing the lessons I've learned along the wa...
98: Do THIS to avoid passing down poor body image to your kids
This is a snippet of our full conversation - you can listen to the entire episode here...
97: The worst ways parents pass on poor body image - and how to avoid them
In this episode, we discuss:How diet culture affects boys, as well as women and girlsOur own childhoods and upbringings, and how these shaped our relationships with food and our bodiesThings we want to change when ...
96: Intuitive eating with PCOS? Do I cut dairy, gluten and carbs?
Today we have Sam Abbott on the podcast, a PCOS Nutritionist who has built a reputation for her fresh, non-diet approach to nutrition. This episode is a goldmine of information fo...
95: "I can't stop eating even though I'm full" Non-diet tricks to leave food on your plate
Do you find yourself eating beyond the point of fullness, leaving you feeling bloated and heavy?I've been there. I know the feeling of needing to eat everything on your plate, or being unsure when you'll allow yourself to eat next - whi...
94: Feel the urge to diet? Listen to this.
I recently went on a magical family holiday to New Zealand. It was full of good food, hikes and wholesomeness. But one night, I was scrolling through the photos of the day and I noticed myself not loving what I was seeing.I wasn...
93: Ditch toxic resolutions & set goals for lasting change
I once fell into the trap of setting wildly ambitious New Year's resolutions that fizzled out before February even whispered hello. It's a familiar story, isn't it?Contrary to popular belief, New Year’s resolutions are not just glorifie...
92: How to stop sabotaging your health + your weight
Have you ever felt like there's something holding you back from achieving your health and wellness goals? In this episode we are looking at some of the habits you include in your life. And more importantly... are they still serving you?...
91: Raising kids who like themselves
As parents we want to do the best by our kids. But they don't come with a manual. I've spoken before about how to teach kids to eat healthily, but what about ev...
90: How to not gain weight over the holiday season
During the holiday season, healthy eating can feel tough. It doesn’t take long before the non-stop eating and drinking at the Christmas parties and BBQs begins to feel overwhelming… and the thoughts about how to avoid holiday weight gai...
89: How to talk to someone with an eating disorder
At just 12 years of age, Jaimee Krawitz struggled with an eating disorder and had no idea how to communicate how she was feeling to her friends and family. It's a tricky conversation for adults, let alone a child! Jaimee is now a ...
88: Weight loss and Ozempic. What you NEED to know. Worth it or too risky?
Have you been wondering about weight loss drugs? Have you read stories of celebrity weight loss and caught yourself thinking is ozempic actually worth it?Or better still...what is ozempic?Ozempic, a medication initially concocte...
87: I quit dieting, but I’m gaining weight. (Part 2)
After I recorded last weeks episode, I found myself texting Jenna. I realised we had so much more to say. Because let's face it, intuitive eating and weight gain is a murky topic.And we do not want to lose people back to...
86: I quit dieting, but I’m gaining weight. (Part 1)
Have you ever wrestled with the idea of intuitive eating, only to find yourself buried under weight gain concerns and that pesky voice in your head leading you back to dieting? Sometimes in the non-diet world, speaking about weight loss...
85: Why French Women don't get fat: let's discuss
Ever wondered why French women don't get fat, despite their love of good food? Well you aren't alone. There was even a whole book about it.First published in 2004, "French Women Don't Get Fat" by Mireille Guiliano has been ...
84: My anxiety breakthroughs! How I manage and thrive with anxiety 13 years after diagnosis
I was told by my doctor that I had clinical anxiety back in 2010 and the diagnosis came as a complete shock. But now, I can see that the writing was on the wall.For months, I had stopped wanting to socialise. When someone would text me a...
83: Are you eating TOO MUCH or NOT ENOUGH? You might be surprised by the results.
You often hear dieters say "I really don't eat that much. I have no idea why I can't lose weight". As a past dieter, I know how much I was very religiously sticking to my very few calories that I was allowing myself to have, eating very l...
82: Trying to lose weight for your wedding? Listen to this.
Planning a wedding can be a roller coaster of emotions, and not just because of the budgeting, guest lists, and venue hunting. Body image concerns and diet culture often sneak into the process too. I remember the...
81: Are you over exercising or under eating? You can have too much of a good thing
They say you can never have too much of a good thing.And yes, there are a few things I believe this statement applies to: holidays, puppies and beach swims. But two things that can definitely be taken to the extreme are
80: "My body hasn't changed. I just used to hate it and now love it" Maz's Real Story
Despite leading a glamorous life and having a successful career travelling the world interviewing rockstars, Maz Compton felt utterly disconnected and dissatisfied. Her solution? Ditch the booze...
79: Is your head filled with diet rules about alcohol? The truth from a dietitian
Chances are if you’ve been on a diet before – you’ve probably received some pretty dodgy advice when it comes to booze.“Eating is cheating”“Soft drink isn’t worth the calories”.“Juice has too much sugar, I might as well ...
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