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
76: Forgotten meals, binge eating, struggling to exercise & boredom eating - Is ADHD impacting your weight?
Recently, a lovely client called Elizabeth reached out to me inside my Keep it Real program - a program to help people recover from binge eating disorder and stop emotional eating. She mentioned that she was struggling with binge ea...
75: Jess' Real Story "I want to forgive my thighs for not meeting my mum's expectations"
Does your mum make you feel bad about your body? Does she comment on your weight or tell you how much to eat?Your m...
74: Is alcohol fuelling emotional eating? The link between booze, binge eating + weight
Have you ever wondered how your relationship with alcohol might be influencing your eating habits or overall health? Have you ever wondered if alcohol is fuelling your emotional eating? Maybe you've already noticed the connection?
73: Should I cut dairy or gluten for my skin? Dr Thivi busts skin myths (Part 2)
If you’ve clicked on this episode, chances are you’re interested in skin health. So, before you press play, make sure you listen to part 1 of this conversation, and then come back.Welcome back, we are SO excited for more Dr Thivi delici...
72: Thinking about Botox? Dr Thivi says nutrition should be the first step (Part 1)
Right now, our skin is like a superhero doing some incredible stuff. It's a temperature controller and a pollution shield, plus it's our touchy-feely sidekick, letting us feel things like soft blankets and high-fives.But...
71: The power of your period: How your cycle impacts cravings, weight, body image and so much more
At first, Lyndi said it felt weird to track her period everyday. But because of what she has learnt and how it has transformed her health, she would do it a...
70: Sophia's Real Story "I'm scared to buy bread because I will binge eat"
Eating disorders can affect everyone, and in today's Real Story, we meet Sophia, who knows this all too well.Sophia's journey towards recovery has been truly remarkable, starting from her use of food as a means of control during infancy...
69: Do you feel OBSESSED with food? 5 tips to help you stop constantly thinking about food
Ever felt like your relentless thoughts about food are working against you rather than for you? Consider this your golden opportunity to shift that narrative. Thinking about food when one is hungry or making cooking plans is comple...
68: Demi's Real Story “I feel guilty if my child isn’t eating perfectly”
In this week’s Real Story, we meet Demi. And we are SO glad to have met her. Demi is currently raising her 15 month old son, all while recovering from an eating disorder that has controlled her life for over 15 years. Big stuf...
67: Christina's Real Story "I don't want my daughter to ever think about Weight Watchers"
Diets are often passed down from generation to generation, like an old tea set that nobody wants. Meet Christina. She is throwing out the tea set. And that's why we are so excited to have share her story. She may not...
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, ...
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 u...
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 wa...
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 doe...
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 auth...
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 Stori...
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,...
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 ...
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....
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 f...
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 t...
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 mind<...
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 f...
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...