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
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 gr...
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...
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 wha...
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 alread...
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. Gl...
46: Stuck in a food rut? Say GOODBYE to boring vegetables with Alice Zaslavsky
If you are a frequent listener of the No Wellness Wankery podcast, you would know that only 5% of Australians eat enough veggies. And that we are on a mission to change this.We thought it was about time to bring a certified vegetable ex...
45: Will carbs lead to weight gain? Dr Joanna McMillian is here to bust diet MYTHS!
Dr Joanna McMillian is Lyndi's teen idol, someone she's looked up to for many, many years. You can rely on her to teach you something new and interesting, without any nutrition nonsense. The perfect candidate for this podcast.An...
44: The TRICK to exercising consistently with Turia Pitt
To kick off 2023, we have decided to mix up the format of No Wellness Wankery. And we are outrageously pleased to introduce our first guest to the podcast, Turia Pitt.Over ten years ago - A...
43: Your Weight is not the Problem - Introduction
Grab the book here in written or audiobook format.This is the first 30 minutes of my new book, Your Weight is not the Problem. It's a si...
42: What food will a dietitian always have in their pantry?
Some ingredients are sassy. They pack a lot of flavour, without much work. And we need them. Lyndi's pantry is always well stocked with pantry heroes, ready to spice up her meals. Because if she didn't, it would be Pad ...
41: How to spot unqualified health 'experts'. Hint: There's NO one-size-fits-all diet
A dietitian and nutritionist are not the same thing. But don't worry, you are not alone if this concept is confusing!Our lovely listener Caitlin, had a run in with a nutritionist who was dishing out dodgy advice. But thank...
40: You CAN enjoy the holidays without food guilt or body loathing. Here’s how
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 around holiday weight gain<...
39: Menopause and weight gain. What's the truth?
Menopause with its seriously un-fun hot flushes and dodgy hormones highs and lows is a huge time of change in the body. It's hard to dodge. But guess what we don't need?The fear mongering content as we approach this change aroun...
38: Are you feeling "bikini body" pressure? Tips to dodge the BS this summer
As the warmer months get closer in the southern hemisphere, as do the onslaught of 'quick fix' messages, emphasising that you are not enough. If you are a dedicated No Wellness Wankery listener, you would know that is BS. If you...
37: Why can't I stop eating peanut butter, cereal or bread?
Do you spend all day eating well, but comfort eat when you get home? Do you eat healthily during the week, but overeat on the weekend? Guess what? There's nothing wrong with your willpower or dieting strength! If you bel...
36: Jenna's Real Story "Before intuitive eating, I thought I would binge eat forever"
Everybody's journey with intuitive eating is going to be different. But there is always going to be something gained from hearing another person's story.Tips, advice, a different perspective or even just knowing that you aren't ...
35: “I hate my body!” But what next?
Do you feel unhappy with your weight? Do you hate your body? Wish you could have someone else’s body? Well, we’re so glad you’ve landed on this episode.We know what it’s like to feel constantly unhappy with your weight, body and...
34: Red flags: Signs it's time to swap health care professionals
We put a lot of trust in health care professionals. To do the best for us and always have our best interests at heart.But guess what?They aren't immune from diet culture. They may not have experience in dealing with...
33: Accidentally gave your child body image issues? Listen to this.
Parents might have the best intentions, but often some pretty crumby low self-esteem habits. Constantly talking poorly about their bodies? Acting awkward in a swimsuit? Always on a diet? Turns out these hallmarks of disordered eating ar...
32: Do you think you've tried and failed at intuitive eating? Let's chat
Do you think you have tried and failed at intuitive eating? It’s important to understand that intuitive eating is NOT a diet. And if it's not a diet... you can't fail! It’s about changing your mindset about food and learning how to eat ...
31: Scientists have proven that "diet foods" trick you into eating MORE
We are in a wave of new information and research about the gut-brain axis. How the health of our gut can impact our mental health. But did you know this goes both ways? What our thoughts are around food - 'good' foods and 'bad' foods - impacts ...
30: Help, I can't stop thinking about food
If you think about food when you’re hungry or making cooking plans, that is completely normal. But do you think about food constantly? That may be a sign ...
29: Breakfast. Is it REALLY the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day. Or is it?For many of us, the idea that we need to eat breakfast each morning is deeply ingrained. But do you actually need to eat in the morning to be healthy?Maybe when...
28: Do you want to eat intuitively but also want to lose weight? An honest conversation
Do you want to eat intuitively but also want to lose weight? Scared that non-dieting will mean you can't get to your goal weight? Let's chat honestly about weight loss and intuitive eating. Learning about intuitive eating is about...
27: "High-protein, low-sugar, superfoods" - Worth the buy?
There are so many different product claims or weird marketing buzzwords on every food you pick up at the grocery store. And no surprise that with this, comes loads of misinformation. Lyndi got her start in the nutrition world through a ...