It’s Beyond The Food: The Non-Diet Coaching Podcast

You cannot coach food freedom until you understand normal eating vs intuitive eating.

In this episode, I break down the eating behavior spectrum.

I explain the difference between normal eating and intuitive eating.

I also unpack the body weight set point theory in simple terms.

You’ll learn how these concepts shape your clients’ behavior and why they matter for effective coaching.

What you'll learn:

• The real difference betwee...

The pendulum swing is not a problem. It is a predictable part of healing.

In this episode, I answer two coaching questions that show up with almost every non-diet client.

You will learn simple tools to coach the pendulum swing with confidence.

You will also learn why body comparison spikes during body image work and how to shift your client back into safety.

This episode is packed with practical guidance for coaching the pendul...

Most people think health starts with weight loss, but this episode shows why that belief is wrong.

Today, I answer one powerful question:

What do you do when a client is told to lose weight “to get healthier”?

I break down where the weight-equals-health belief comes from.

I explain why clients hold onto it so tightly.

And I show how to guide them toward weight and health without dieting using a we...

Feel like your client “gets it” but still doesn’t believe it?

In this episode, I’m answering two real coaching questions from our community.

You’ll learn how to move clients from awareness to belief—and how to coach through the anger that often surfaces during body neutrality work.

If you're ready to deepen your coaching impact, this one's for you.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The 3 stages of belief-building in...

“But I want to physically feel better…” — sound familiar?

This is one of the most common client statements.

In this episode, I show you how to coach through it—without reinforcing weight loss as the solution.

You’ll learn how to separate physical well-being from body size, and how to guide your clients toward real, sustainable health changes.

I also break down how to coach the gap between wanting to change and actually doin...

Can you really practice intuitive eating with a health condition?

This question stops so many coaches in their tracks — and today, I’m giving you a clear, confident answer.

Plus, I’ll explain why clients can praise body diversity in others but still struggle to accept their own bodies.

If you coach women around food or body image, you don’t want to miss this one.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why restriction bac...

Feeling stuck? Your clients are too—here’s how to help.

In this Coach Corner episode, I’m unpacking the real reason clients (and coaches!) feel stuck—and what to do about it.

You’ll learn how to reframe resistance, create safety, and guide clients through growth without overwhelming them.

Whether you're coaching on food, body image, or behavior change, this episode is packed with tools you can use right away.

What you’ll le...

Are your clients making empowered food choices—or are they still stuck in diet culture?

In this first Coach Corner episode, I break down the critical difference between gentle nutrition and restrictive eating.

Plus, I share practical tools to help clients reconnect with their hunger and fullness cues—without triggering old patterns.

Perfect for Health Pros who want to coach behaviors, not bodies.

What you'll learn:

• How t...

Ever wonder why smart, self-aware women still struggle with body image—even when they know diets don’t work?

In this episode, I dive into the Good Girl Syndrome and how it silently shapes our relationship with food, our bodies, and our sense of self-worth.

You’ll learn:

• What the Good Girl Syndrome is and how it’s formed
• How women are socialized to seek worth through appearance and obedience
• Why diet culture thrives on perfec...

In this powerful episode, I talk with Kayla MacDonald, a former personal trainer whose journey took a radical turn after attending one of my workshops.

Without ever working with me one-on-one, Kayla completely transformed her life—and her business—by choosing integrity, creativity, and a new way of supporting women’s healing.

She now helps women rewrite their relationship with food through a unique blend of internal family sy...

This is the final enrollment for our Non-Diet Coach Training Program until 2026 — and I’m taking you behind the scenes.

If you’ve been curious about what actually happens inside the Non-Diet Coaching Certification, this episode is your roadmap.

I walk you through the full curriculum, our coaching method, and how we help you become a confident, weight-neutral coach who changes lives — starting with your own.

Whether you're a he...

Thinking about becoming a non-diet coach? Hear directly from the women inside the program!

In this episode, I hand the mic over to my current students in Cohort 12 of the Non-Diet Coaching Certification.

They’re answering YOUR questions and sharing their unfiltered experiences—from why they joined, to how their confidence and coaching has evolved.

Whether you're exploring this path or just curious about what makes this cer...

Feel lost when starting with a new non-diet client? This episode gives you the exact tool and steps to confidently assess them.

Whether you're brand-new to non-diet coaching or making the shift from a weight-focused model, this mini training will help you build clarity, structure, and trust in your coaching sessions.

I’m walking you through the Non-Diet Coaching Assessment Tool — and yes, it’s totally free. You’ll learn how t...

What if your client gains weight—and wants to quit?

This is one of the toughest moments you’ll face as a non-diet coach. But it doesn’t have to shake your confidence.

In this episode, I’m sharing how to confidently coach through weight gain without ever selling a diet—and without losing your client.

You’ll learn:

• Why weight gain isn’t the real problem
• How to meet your client in their fear (without fixing or freezing)
• The 7-st...

Is it really possible to coach health without diet culture? The answer is yes — and in this episode, I show you how.

I break down what it means to take a weight-neutral approach to health and why it’s essential for creating lasting behavior change. You’ll learn eight practical strategies to help clients improve their health without focusing on weight or restrictive food rules.

Whether you’re a coach, dietitian, or fitness pro...

What if your client wants to lose weight—but you don’t coach weight loss?

In this episode, I’m giving you the exact tools and mindset shifts to navigate that moment with confidence and compassion.

You’ll learn how to coach through the desire to lose weight—without gaslighting your client or abandoning your non-diet values.

We’ll explore where this desire comes from and how to respond in a way that builds trust and drives r...

Behavior change doesn’t start with a fix—it starts with understanding.

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to help your clients change their habits, this episode is your breakthrough.

I’m sharing the #1 mistake most coaches make—and how to shift your approach to create lasting change without trying to “fix” your clients.

You’ll learn a simple, powerful 4-step method to coach behavior change that actually sticks.

In this episod...

Feel like you're not ready to coach? You're not alone—and this episode is your turning point.

If you're waiting to feel ready before you start coaching, you're likely stuck in a cycle of doubt, perfectionism, and overthinking.

In this episode, I walk you through the exact steps to build confidence, take action, and finally feel ready to coach—no matter where you're starting from.

You’ll learn:

• Why waiting to feel “ready” is...

Struggling to feel confident in your non-diet coaching sessions?

You’re not alone—and the good news is, there’s a repeatable way to coach with ease and clarity.

In this episode, I show you how to coach behaviors (not bodies) with a powerful structure that gets results.

You’ll learn how to:

• How to move from “educator” to “coach,” and finally feel legit marketing y...