The Food Freedom Life Podcast is your go-to place for real talk on how to stop binge and emotional overeating, make peace with food and feel at home in your body with Registered Dietitian, Brittany Allison. Join Brittany each week in this powerful, down-to-earth and educational show that will help you transform your mind and regain control around food. Learn more at brittanyallisonrd.com
What Causes Food Cravings? What Your Cravings Are Telling You, How To Manage Food Cravings & More with Sabrina Magnan
You’re not addicted to food, and you’re not addicted to sugar…even if you feel like food has power over you and you struggle with intense cravings, this episode will help you understand what is going on in your mind and body when you’re feeling those cravings that pull you towards food. In this episode, Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison welcomes Sabrina Magnan, an intuitive eating and food freedom coach who helps women overcome binge eating, emotional eating and food obsession by addressing the root cause of their struggles with food. After years of suffering from disordered eating, body dysmorphia and food/body obsession, Sabrina has made it her mission to help millions of women break free from diet culture so that they can focus their time, energy and mental space on creating the life of their dreams.Tune in to listen to Brittany & Sabrina talk about what causes food cravings, what your cravings are telling you, how to manage food cravings and more. Find Sabrina on InstagramCheck out Sabrina's podcastI'm currently accepting 2 new clients! Book a free discovery call
10/3/2024 • 45 minutes, 42 seconds
Body Neutrality vs. Body Love vs. Body Positivity: What Should You Be Aiming For In Your Body Image Journey? PLUS 3 Key Shifts I Made To Heal My Body Image
Does the goal of loving your body keep you feeling obsessed with how it looks? How does body love differ from body positivity and body neutrality? What should you be working towards in order to feel better about your body?In this episode of The Food Freedom Life Podcast, Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison dives into helping you discover your path to overcome your body image issues and find true self acceptance. If you've ever felt like your body is a constant "work in progress," this episode is for you. Britt shares the three key pieces that transformed how she navigated her body image struggles and helped her find peace and fulfillment.Are you tired of the endless cycle of binge eating, emotional overeating, and struggling with poor body image? It’s time to break free and step into a life of balance and confidence with Food Freedom University! We get started on September 16 and spots are limited! Book your 30-minute discovery call today 🌟
9/9/2024 • 36 minutes, 10 seconds
Overcoming Fear Of Weight Gain
In this episode, Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison dives into a major hurdle she sees come up with her clients and in conversations on social media - fear of weight gain. No matter where you are on your food freedom journey, whether you've just started, maybe you haven't taken the plunge yet, or perhaps you've been on your food freedom journey for a while now, if you still have a fear of weight gain it can hold you back from truly being free around food. Britt unpacks this fear of weight gain and how to start overcoming it so you can move forward in your food freedom journey, feel more at peace with food and your body and ultimately, take care of yourself and your health from a values-driven and balanced place.Get support in your food freedom journey this fall with group coaching! Book your free discovery call today. We start September 16! Learn more here ✨
9/3/2024 • 38 minutes, 54 seconds
Realigning with Health and Shame-Free Living {Client Story with Becki}
In this week's episode, Becki, a past Food Freedom University group coaching client joins Brittany Allison on the Food Freedom Life Podcast. Becki shares her journey of how she not only changed her diet, but how she's changed her life. By unpacking her internalized fatphobia and challenging her fears of weight gain, she took steps towards a sustainable existence and found a path for her LIFE, not just a path to fit into some jeans or look better for her high school reunion.Join others like Becki who are ready to overcome emotional overeating, binge eating, and getting stuck in body image spirals inside Food Freedom University. The next group starts September 16! Spots are limited. Book your free group coaching discovery call here.
8/19/2024 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 22 seconds
Why You Overeat Even Though You Feel Like Crap After (How To Stop + Nervous System Regulation Strategies)
In this episode, Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison dives into overeating and why you do it even when you know you feel awful afterwards. She explores the physical and psychological reasons behind overeating and how to begin to break the overeating habit using nervous system regulation strategies so you can find food freedom, feel normal with eating and support your mind and body. Follow Britt on InstagramEnd the fight with food & body inside the Empowered Eaters Collective
7/16/2024 • 29 minutes, 2 seconds
Should I Avoid Unhealthy Foods? Red 40, Seed Oils, Red Meat and More
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison answers an important question: should you avoid certain foods because they're unhealthy? She explores the concept of food neutrality and viewing all foods without labeling them as good or bad. She emphasizes the multifaceted role of food in providing joy, connection, and cultural experiences, beyond mere physical nourishment. Brittany discusses the importance of evaluating your personal health values and the impact of diet culture on your food choices. She also addresses the health concerns around red40, seed oils, red meat, and the balance between nutritional needs and emotional well-being, encouraging listeners to make informed, empowered decisions about their diet while avoiding restrictive mindsets.Join the Empowered Eaters Collective! My monthly membership with daily prompts, weekly live coaching calls, private community support, new content every month, and access to my vault of courses including my signature Food Freedom Forever course.Price goes up on on August 1! Join now for $37/month.
7/3/2024 • 34 minutes, 38 seconds
5 Key Steps I Would Take To Get Out Of The Diet-Binge Cycle All Over Again
Healing from the diet-binge cycle wasn't easy, and I made a lot of mistakes a long the way. Now as an Intuitive Eating Dietitian, I am here to share the 5 key steps I would tell my past self to focus on if I wanted to get out of the diet binge cycle all over again (but much smoother and quicker this time). In this episode, I talk about: Understanding weight set point and its impact on the bodyPrioritizing mental health instead of solely focusing on weight lossSurrendering to the healing process and trusting it without expectationsRe-establishing healthy eating patterns and addressing physical restrictionChallenging limiting beliefs about food, body, and healthNormalizing trigger foods and my step-by-step process of food habituationSeeking support in the journey towards food freedomJoin other women in your journey to end the fight with food and body inside the Empowered Eaters CollectiveBook a free consultation for 1:1 coaching with Brittany
6/20/2024 • 47 minutes, 34 seconds
Overcoming Obsessive Weight And Food Thoughts {REPLAY}
In this replay episode of The Food Freedom Life Podcast, Britt talks about how to work on letting go of the obsessive food and weight thoughts that come up when you're experiencing binge eating and emotional eating. She gets into how your brain is wired to work, which will give you a new perspective and move you toward freedom from these thoughts.Find freedom from obsessive food & body thoughts inside the Empowered Eaters Collective💫Follow Britt on Instagram
6/3/2024 • 25 minutes
The "Summer Body" Survival Guide
On this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host and Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison is diving into all the stress and pressure we feel about getting that "summer body." She's getting real about her own story, how she's learned to love her body's changes, and why she's all about comfort over what everyone else thinks when it comes to summer outfits. Brittany's calling out how diet culture and the fitness world can mess with our heads, and gives strategies and tools for how to manage your inner bully. She gets into the nitty-gritty of how much of a pain swimsuit shopping can, how to give yourself permission to make yourself comfortable, and gives handy tips for doing a summer wardrobe audit so you can make sure you're living your best summer yet. This episode will help remind you to do what feels good for you, and forget the rest, this summer and beyond.Follow Britt on InstagramJoin the Empowered Eaters Collective now for only $37!
5/22/2024 • 26 minutes, 49 seconds
How To Manage PCOS Without Dieting with Sam Abbott, RD
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison talks with Sam Abbott, a Dietitian specializing in PCOS. Sam discusses the importance of sustainable lifestyle changes over temporary fixes for managing PCOS and emphasizes empowerment over restriction in dietary choices. She highlights the connection between PCOS and binge eating, and the role of chronic inflammation in the condition. Sam advocates for a non-diet approach to improve quality of life and manage symptoms, stressing the need for a balanced approach that supports both physical and mental well-being.Connect with Sam: Instagram @pcos.nutritionist Check out her podcast: The Nourished with PCOS PodcastDownload her free Intuitive Eating Workbook for PCOSEnd your struggle with food in my program, the Empowered Eaters Collective - enrol now for only $37!
5/8/2024 • 38 minutes, 58 seconds
Why Do I Binge At Night After Eating Healthy All Day? 5 Reasons
In this episode of The Food Freedom Life Podcast, Britt gets into why you eat healthy during the day then lose control at night. No matter how long you've been stuck in this cycle, you're not broken. There are 5 main reasons why you keep doing this again and again (hint: it's not your willpower or your discipline). In this episode, we dive into each reason so you can start to heal and find food freedom for good.Are you ready to find peace with food once and for all? Click here to learn more information about The Empowered Eaters Collective.For more information and inspiration, follow Britt on TikTok & Instagram
4/23/2024 • 28 minutes, 28 seconds
A Practical Guide to Using the Hunger and Fullness Scale for Intuitive Eating
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host and dietitian Brittany Allison explores practical food part of intuitive eating through the hunger and fullness scale. It’s a tool found within the intuitive eating framework to help you get more in tune with your body, the times of day when you feel hungry, how often you feel hungry, and it can be help you learn how different types of foods satisfy your hunger and keep you feel full.Through using the hunger and fullness scale, you’ll start to realize how much diet culture has disconnected you from recognizing and interpreting hunger and fullness and being able to trust those signals. She explains how to recognize and honour individual hunger and fullness cues, and offers practical tips for integrating the scale into daily routines and addresses the challenges of moving away from diet culture.Download the FREE Master Your Intuitive Hunger & Fullness Scale Worksheet💫 Find freedom from binge & emotional overeating inside the Empowered Eaters Collective💫
4/9/2024 • 35 minutes, 18 seconds
Digging Deeper Into Comfort and Confidence in Body Image Healing with Jess Fry, LPC
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison and guest Jess Fry delve into the intricacies of body image healing. Jess, a Licensed Professional Counsellor and body image coach, shares her personal journey and the realization of her own body image struggles, which led her to specialize in intuitive eating and body image therapy. They discuss the societal pressures and weight stigma that affect individuals in both larger and smaller bodies, emphasizing the importance of understanding concepts like fatphobia and thin privilege. The conversation also covers the emotional aspects of clothing sizes, the nuanced concept of comfort, and the importance of internal validation for genuine confidence. Jess provides practical advice on curating social media feeds to foster a more positive body image. The episode concludes with resources for listeners seeking body acceptance and confidence.Follow Jess:Jess' websiteInstagramTikTok✨ Get your first month free inside the Empowered Eaters Collective with code "FREEMONTH"
3/25/2024 • 47 minutes, 48 seconds
We Need To Talk About Weight Loss And Intuitive Eating
Are you coming into intuitive eating with the hopes that you will lose weight? If so, you're not alone, but we need to talk about it. In this episode, host and Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison dives into why it's so common to hold out hopes of weight loss when starting an Intuitive Eating practice, and why it's important to unpack and let go of those weight loss desires at some point in your journey so you can really heal. I'll also get into some practical ways to address weight loss desires that you can start to apply right now, wherever you are in your journey! Want to connect with me and get affordable support in your food freedom journey? Join me in my online membership, The Empowered Eaters Collective💫
3/11/2024 • 25 minutes, 18 seconds
Food Guilt: How To Overcome It & Strategies To Manage Guilt In The Moment
Food guilt has the potential to ruin your day, send you spiralling into a horrible mood, and even make you feel like you have to compensate for what you've eaten. In this podcast episode, Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison, tackles the issue of food guilt. She explains how guilt can negatively affect our relationship with food, leading to disordered eating and a lack of enjoyment. Brittany discusses the emotional aspects of eating and advises listeners to view food neutrally, without labeling it as "good" or "bad." She offers big picture strategies to combat food guilt, as well as what to do in the moment when the guilt comes on full force. The Empowered Eaters Collective opens March 1! Join the waitlist for your first month free ✨
2/26/2024 • 28 minutes, 35 seconds
Client Story: Erin's Journey to Intuitive Eating, Joyful Movement, and Better Body Image
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life Podcast, Brittany catches up with her former client Erin, discussing her past struggles with dieting, body image, and the transition to intuitive eating. They dive into Erin's history of feeling pressured by societal norms and the impact of comments about her body from a young age. Erin recounts her dieting cycle, which intensified after having children, leading to a breaking point during the pandemic when she realized she couldn't maintain her diet and fulfill her family responsibilities. The conversation also touches on Erin's newfound ease in life after embracing food freedom, her increased emotional capacity, and her journey towards self-acceptance and building a comfortable wardrobe. Erin offers advice to others struggling with similar issues, emphasizing the value of investing in oneself and finding alternative paths to health and happiness.Join the waitlist for Empowered Eaters Collective! We start March 1 🎉
2/13/2024 • 47 minutes, 13 seconds
The History of Toxic Body Ideals & Strategies for Body Comparison
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison discusses body image, body confidence, and beauty ideals. She shares her personal struggles with dieting and self-acceptance, addressing the harmful effects of comparison and societal beauty standards. Brittany explores the historical roots of these ideals, including their ties to racism and colonization. She advocates for a broader definition of beauty, challenging listeners to appreciate body diversity and find value in their unique appearance, ultimately promoting a healthier and more inclusive perspective on body image.Read more about the history of fatphobia and racism in "Fearing The Black Body" by Sabrina StringsWork with me! Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Britt
1/29/2024 • 30 minutes, 7 seconds
8 Tips to Eat Intuitively During The Holidays
In this episode we're going to get into 8 tips that will help you feel how you WANT to feel this holiday season. What do the holidays look like when you have freedom with food, and trust with your body, and what if it were easy and truly enjoyable?If you struggle to eat intuitively over the holidays and you find yourself constantly going overboard or eating way too many Christmas cookies, let's dive in and implement strategies that will help you feel at peace around all the holiday goodies.Group coaching starts January 15! Book a free discovery call hereFollow Britt:Instagram: @thefoodfreedomlifeWebsite: brittanyallisonrd.com/group-coaching
12/18/2023 • 31 minutes, 42 seconds
Body Image, Building Confidence & Dating Intentionally with Talia Koren
This week Britt interviews Talia Koren, former owner of the intuitive eating online meal plan subscription Workweek Lunch, and current host of the podcast, Dating Intentionally. Talia is an expert dedicated to helping you date with confidence and have more fun in the process! On her show, she talks all about tips on using dating apps with success, how to navigate relationship milestones and shares real life dating stories.In this episode, Britt and Talia get into how body image impacts the dating experience, building confidence and self-esteem, why you shouldn't wait to start dating, combatting the fear of being alone, and how to address body image concerns with a partner. Follow Talia @dating.intentionally*** Join the waitlist for the Food Freedom Lifer Membership and get your first month free! ***
12/4/2023 • 38 minutes, 58 seconds
Why Can Other People Lose and Maintain Weight But Not Me? And How To Overcome Comparison
Today on the show Brittany addresses a common frustration: having people in your life who seem to be able to change their eating and exercise habits and maintain their weight loss. Meanwhile, you feel like there's something wrong with me because you can't lose and maintain your weight.So in this episode, we’re going to get into how to deal with people around you when they are on their own health journey, and how you can not compare yourself to others, and why others can lose weight and maintain it while you struggle.Join the waitlist for The Food Freedom Lifer Membership (launching in January!) brittanyallisonrd.com
11/20/2023 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
Are You A People Pleaser? And Why You Use Food As a Coping Mechanism
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison discusses the link between people pleasing, emotional overeating, and binge eating. She shares her personal journey and explains how being a people pleaser can negatively impact mental and physical health. Brittany highlights the signs of people pleasing and encourages listeners to practice saying no and setting boundaries. She also discusses how people pleasing can affect body image and self-worth. The episode aims to help listeners break the cycle of people pleasing and prioritize their own needs and well-being.
11/7/2023 • 25 minutes, 56 seconds
Shame and Acceptance: Get Out Of The Shame Spiral & Move Towards Healing
In this episode, we get into shame. Shame has a massive impact on binge and emotional overeating. They greatest antidotes to overcome these challenges? Connection, acceptance and self-compassion. You are a whole person, not just someone who has a negative relationship with food- so in this episode, we talk about addressing the whole person. You'll also learn mindfulness techniques when dealing with shame spirals and the self-sabotaging behaviours that come with it so you can develop a healthier relationship with yourself, your body, and food.
In this episode of The Food Freedom Life podcast, host and Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison shares her personal journey with exercise, from an active childhood to a strained relationship with fitness due to poor body image and disordered eating. She discusses the importance of self-reflection in understanding one's relationship with exercise and introduces the concept of "joyful movement." Brittany shares how you can shift into a healthy mindset around exercise, focusing on pleasure, fun, and health rather than weight and aesthetic goals. She also offers tips on staying motivated, setting realistic goals, and maintaining a balanced relationship with food.Work 1:1 with Brittany brittanyallisonrd.com
10/13/2023 • 36 minutes, 13 seconds
Client Story: Kendall's Journey From Disordered Eating to Finding Food Freedom & Breaking Generational Patterns
This week's episode features a special guest, my past client Kendall. She shares her journey of overcoming disordered eating body image issues, her identity as "the fit and healthy person" and finding herself through it all. Kendall discusses her experiences with Weight Watchers, and the importance of her decision to work with me in her healing process. She emphasizes the importance of trust, listening to her body's cues, and embracing her true self through her journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. Work with Brittany! Book a free 30-minute discovery call brittanyallisonrd.com
9/27/2023 • 48 minutes, 2 seconds
What I've Been Up To | My Wedding, Honeymoon, Fitness, Coaching & More!
You haven't heard from me in a while because...I got married! Listen in as I share all the deets about my wedding, honeymoon, and what I've been up to throughout it all. Come along for the ride and get a peek behind the scenes at The Food Freedom Life!Work with Brittany 1:1 (book a free consult!)My amazing wedding vendors:Seating chart - Avellino CreationsDJ - Signature EntertainmentViolistsFlorist - Marigold PrairiesVenue - Kortright CentreOfficiant
9/21/2023 • 51 minutes, 43 seconds
Going Beyond the Food & Smashing The Patriarchy with Stephanie Dodier
In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison interviews Stephanie Dodier, a Clinical Nutritionist CNP and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She is the host of two top-ranking podcasts in the non-diet industry and creator of the Going Beyond The Food Method™️. She founded Undiet Your Life, a global coaching and online training platform focused on helping women make peace with food and their body so that they can live a fulfilling life… right now! She is also the founder of Undiet Your Coaching Practice, a global professional training platform.Stephanie shares her personal journey with food and body image, discussing her struggles with dieting and the turning point that led her to embrace intuitive eating. They explore the concept of going beyond food and the importance of addressing underlying emotional and thought patterns. They also discuss the role of patriarchy and systemic oppression in diet culture and the power of mindset work in creating a fulfilling life.Follow Stephanie:Instagram: @stephdodierFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieDodiernutritionJoin Food Freedom University, starting September 18!
8/3/2023 • 45 minutes, 25 seconds
Healing Your Inner Child to Find Freedom From Bingeing & Restriction [Emily's Client Story]
My past client, Emily, is a formerly-nomadic, creative, fun-loving data engineer who dealt for years with patterns of restriction, bingeing, and at times, purging. When we started working together, she described herself as an "emotional binge eater" and had figured out why these patterns were happening but was having a hard time putting the steps into action. By working through her inner child wounds and healing patterns that were keeping her stuck, Emily found food freedom and the ability to fully enjoy food, without it taking over her life or mental energy. In this episode, we chat about Emily's experiences with disordered eating and celiac disease, the role of control and coping strategies in disordered eating, her healing journey and the importance of reconnecting with her inner child, understanding and accepting natural fluctuations in hunger levels, and approaching feelings and coping with high expectations through creative fun and exploration. Tune in to hear Emily's full story!Group coaching starts September 18! Book a free call to learn more or check out brittanyallisonrd.com/group-coaching for details!
7/24/2023 • 46 minutes, 59 seconds
Are You A Rebellious Eater?
In your intuitive eating journey, are you eating all the foods but not feeling the best? Are you stuck in the messy middle where you're not dieting but you're also not really moving forward? Have you given yourself permission, but feel like you "take advantage" of it?In this episode, Britt gets into the difference between ditching diet culture and truly healing from diet culture. If you're stuck in the ditching place, you'll learn 3 tips to help you move forward and heal your relationship with food for good. Food Freedom University Group Coaching starts Sept. 18 & 20! Learn more hereBook a free discovery call with Britt to chat about coaching
7/11/2023 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
5 Ways To Deal With Diet Talk
Coming out of the long weekend, how much diet talk did you have to face? Even though you’re working on your relationship with food and your body, it doesn't mean the other people in your life are doing the same, whether that's a partner, family, siblings, or coworkers. In fact, they might be doing the opposite- so how do you manage unsolicited comments? This episode will share 5 helpful strategies and action steps that you can take and implement moving forward, whether you're the person who's receiving those comments, or if you're the person making those comments. Let's get into it!Food Freedom University Group Coaching begins September 18 & 19! Learn moreBook a discovery call with Brittany
7/4/2023 • 22 minutes, 48 seconds
Client Story: How Sydney Went From Obsessing Over Food & Macros to Overcoming Fear, Finding Freedom and Building Confidence
In this episode Britt interviews a past client, Sydney. When she reached out, Sydney was in a place of knowing she was done with diets but felt stuck where she was at with bingeing and feeling disconnected from her body. By discovering what it truly meant to live a well nourished life well, Sydney began to feel like herself again, built confidence, and set boundaries in places that felt impossible before. Join us on this week's episode to hear her full story! Work with Brittbrittanyallisonrd.comFollow Britt on Instagram
6/21/2023 • 44 minutes, 59 seconds
Balancing Weight Loss Desires and Food Freedom
Every single one of my clients wants to lose weight. But they also know they have some major work to do on their relationship with food. Should you lose the weight first, then pursue intuitive eating and healing your relationship with food? Can you lose weight and eat intuitively? Do you need to let go of wanting to lose weight if you also want food freedom? In this episode, Britt answers all these questions and shares how she personally navigated all of this in her journey. Book a coaching consult with Brittbrittanyallisonrd.com/coachingFollow Britt on Instagram
6/14/2023 • 28 minutes, 9 seconds
How to Take Down Your Inner Bully
So you know the mean voice inside your head that makes you believe all the nasty, shameful and blame-y things it says? When the thoughts inside your head are constantly telling you how bad, unworthy and such a failure you are? If you have a super loud, intrusive inner bully inside of you who will not quiet down or go away, this episode will teach you how to turn down the volume on this voice and discern it from your voice. So I want to start off by asking you, who are you listening to?brittanyallisonrd.comWork with Britt
6/5/2023 • 24 minutes, 41 seconds
Client Story: Beth's Journey From Making Herself Small to Saying Yes & Showing Up As She Is
Tune in this week to hear Britt's past client Beth share her story. For much of her life, Beth made herself small due to body shame but learned neutrality, acceptance, and greater confidence through healing her relationship with food, her body, and herself. As a Mom, she's proud to model behaviours to her daughter that she needed to see when she was younger and live her life authentically and diet-free.Work with BrittFollow Britt on Instagram
5/30/2023 • 42 minutes, 18 seconds
Fear vs. Intuition, Guilt, Making Scary Life Changes, Managing Burnout & Combating Laziness with Whitney Catalano
Your lack of acceptance and self-trust, your fear, your guilt, and your limiting beliefs about yourself are all getting in the way of you becoming a confident individual and embodied intuitive eater. In this episode Britt interviews Whitney Catalano, a self-worth, intuitive success, and life alignment coach helping people get out of their own way, follow through on their goals, and create a business and life that lights them up.WhitneyCatalano.com/coachinginstagram.com/whitneycatalanotiktok.com/@whitneycatalano
5/25/2023 • 52 minutes, 33 seconds
7 Reasons Why You Binge Eat
So you experience binge eating from time to time, or you suspect you might have Binge Eating Disorder, or you may be diagnosed with BED, but why does this happen? Why does binge eating develop? In this episode, Britt gets into 7 main reasons why you binge eat so you can understand yourself and your behaviours better. From dieting and restricted eating, to hormonal imbalances to ADHD, this episode gets into it all. Work with BrittFollow Britt on Instagram
5/10/2023 • 31 minutes, 18 seconds
Client Story: Jennifer's Journey From Diet Rock Bottom and Overeaters Anonymous to Intuitive Eating and Food Freedom
In this episode, my past client Jennifer shares her story of lifelong dieting and trying to control her body. When we started working together, she had been to Overeaters Anonymous but knew it wasn't right for her, yet also knew dieting wasn't the answer to her struggles with bingeing and body image. Through self-forgiveness, releasing control, and rewriting her own rules, Jennifer found food freedom and now she's here to inspire you on your journey. Group coaching starts May 9! 2 spots remaining
5/1/2023 • 43 minutes, 53 seconds
How to Be Chill Around All Foods AKA Food Habituation
Have you ever felt like, “if I let myself eat what I want, I’m going to lose control. I’ll only eat foods that are bad for me"? In this week's episode, Britt breaks down why you feel this way, how you can start to build confidence that you won't lose control, and the process of becoming more at peace with food. If you want to be able to eat and just move on with your life after (whether it's pizza or a salad), this episode is going to share exactly how you can make that happen.Group coaching starts May 8! Book your discovery call here
4/24/2023 • 23 minutes, 11 seconds
Client Story: Self-Trust, Uncovering Your Shadows & Evolving Into Your Best You with Ashley Kruse
In this episode Britt connects with her past client Ashley, who is a business mentor & success coach for female coaches, healers, & creatives. Ashley is no stranger to personal development work and while she spent the better part of 5 years healing her nervous system and emotional body - she realized she was finally ready to work on her relationship with her physical body and food. 2 years later - she is now living that food freedom life and has never been more at peace with her body and with food.Check out Ashley's work:www.embracingtheuncertain.comwww.instagram.com/embracingtheuncertainFollow Britt on Instagram:www.instagram.com/thefoodfreedomlifeApply for group coaching
4/17/2023 • 47 minutes, 46 seconds
Overcoming Obsessive Weight & Food Thoughts
In this episode of The Food Freedom Life Podcast, Britt talks about how to work on letting go of the obsessive food and weight thoughts that come up when you're experiencing binge eating and emotional eating. She gets into how your brain is wired to work, which will give you a new perspective and move you toward freedom from these thoughts.Group coaching starts May 8 & 10! Apply hereFollow Britt on Instagram
4/10/2023 • 23 minutes, 53 seconds
Tapping Into Your Future Self
Do you ever feel like you can't imagine a life without a struggle with food? In this episode, Britt gets into the concept of your 'future self,' AKA the version of you who is already living the life you want to live. Tapping into this version of you who's already 'there' can be such a powerful tool in binge and emotional eating recovery, so tune in now and learn how! Food Freedom University Group Coaching starts May 8 & 10! Listen to the future self meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi9VRY9sFWo
4/4/2023 • 14 minutes, 29 seconds
Clothing, Closet Clean-outs & Con-fit-dence with Laura Elle @prettylittlelaaura
In this week's episode, we're chatting with Laura Elle of @prettylittlelaaura. Laura runs a business called Pretty Little Style where she helps women find their con-fit-dence. She offers closet purges, online or in person shops and virtual styling support. She has also begun to build an online community where she shows up authentically as herself in a midsize body, hoping to break the stereotype that fashion is only for one body type. Her business is not just about fashion, it is about helping women feel good in their body, because it is theirs for life. We talk about dressing yourself after your body has changed, finding authenticity through fashion, and building confidence in the body you have right now. Follow Laura on IG: prettylittlelaaura. prettylittlestyle.ca
3/29/2023 • 47 minutes, 57 seconds
Client Story: Monica's Intuitive Eating Journey to Body Neutrality & Balanced Living
On today's episode, we have a past client of Britt's here to chat all things dieting recovery, exercise, body image, and putting weight loss on the back burner to find food freedom. Monica has been conscious and aware and concerned about her body and eating since her first memory at 4 years old. As with many people, she has struggled with body acceptance and finding peace and balance with her eating and exercise. With the help of Brittany and her own determination she has slowly found peace and balance with food and body image. The journey continues on, but with happiness and peace at this point.Since lessening her thoughts about food and body image, Monica has had more time to enjoy life. She finds joy in being outside and enjoying the desserts of Southern Utah. She enjoys her family and friends. Monica enjoys anything related to home; cooking, decorating, organizing etc. Monica enjoys reading and continually learning. By profession, Monica is a Speech-Language Pathologist and finds happiness in seeing her clients progress.Food Freedom University Group Coaching is officially re-open! We get started on May 8th, and spots are limited. Find out more here: brittanyallisonrd.com/group-coaching
3/21/2023 • 35 minutes, 36 seconds
Perfectionism, People Pleasing, Fitness & Binge Eating with Elena Kunicki, RD
In this episode, Elena and Britt get into Type A personalities and why the pursuit for perfection leads to binge eating and disordered eating. They discuss fitness, 'body goals' and finding balance in health without the obsession.Elena Kunicki is a Registered Dietitian who helps women heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and fitness. Through her own journey to food freedom after 5 years struggling with binge eating and amenorrhea, she developed a passion for helping other women overcome similar struggles. Elena now offers online coaching to women around the world. Her specialty is helping fitness and health conscious women stop binging so they can be free to live the healthy, happy and full life they desire.Follow ElenaInstagram: @thebingeeatingdietitianTiktok: @thebingeeatingdietitian
3/13/2023 • 51 minutes, 22 seconds
5 Lessons I Learned From ED Recovery
On todays episode, Britt taps into her personal experience and shares 5 lessons she learned from ED recovery that she still reminds herself to this day. Although there are many more than 5 lessons, in this episode she gets into weight loss goals, creating internalized pressure, chasing a 'goalpost' and the time and energy she spent on dieting and her body.Book a free consult with Britt
2/27/2023 • 34 minutes, 4 seconds
3 Reasons You're Stuck in Your Intuitive Eating Journey
If you're not dieting, but you're also not in the place of intuitive eating (AKA you're stuck in the messy middle), today’s episode is going help you identify 3 reasons why you might be stuck and not moving forward in your intuitive eating journey and give you some tips for how to move forward from it so you can heal and embody food freedom.
2/21/2023 • 26 minutes, 17 seconds
Embodying Confidence In Your Present Body
Confidence is not a feeling reserved for a smaller version of yourself, and this week on the show I'm here to talk to you about why you feel that way, and 3 tips for how to work through it so you can feel more confident in the skin you're in. Join me as we get deep into confidence, body acceptance, set point weight, and living authentically in your here-and-now body. Want individualized support so you can adopt these practices into your life? Book a free consult with Brittany
2/14/2023 • 29 minutes, 8 seconds
Body Grief, Neutrality and Acceptance with Bri Campos, LPC
Today on the show, we have Bri Campos of @bodyimagewithbri. Bri is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with clients in Eating Disorder Recovery for 6+ years with a special interest in body image. She is passionate about using the Health at Every Size (HAES) paradigm when it comes to helping clients find freedom with food and peace with their current body. Bri is also excited about helping other providers to become confident in their work with body image so that more people can have the help they need in making peace with their body.In this episode, we talk about:Body grief and how to identify if you're experiencing itGetting unstuck with body image healingDealing with pictures you don't likeHow to start feeling better about your body todayYou can find Bri on Instagram @bodyimagewithbri or her Body Grievers Club podcast accessible on Apple, Spotify, & Google Play.
2/6/2023 • 45 minutes, 36 seconds
Emotional Eating: How to Stop Using Food to Numb Out
When you experience negative emotions, is your first reaction to reach for food? What about positive emotions? In this week's episode, we cover emotional eating, why it's working against you to demonize it, discuss some techniques and different coping skills that you can begin to use so you’re not always using food to numb out. This episode is going to teach you how to make food a part of your life, instead of your whole life. Let's dive in!Book a coaching consult with Britt: https://p.bttr.to/2zuw6PU
1/30/2023 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
Secret Eating: Why it Happens & How to Work Through It
This week, we're going to work on a topic that you may be very familiar with- secret eating. A lot of you do it. I used to do it. And it’s something that when you’re dealing with it, you struggle in silence. Today, we’re going to define secret eating, why you might be doing it, and some steps you can take to work through it.Book a free consult with Britt: https://p.bttr.to/2zuw6PU
1/24/2023 • 23 minutes, 52 seconds
What's So Bad About Restriction?
Can you restrict from a place of love? Is restriction always a bad thing? What if you're trying to eat healthier, or eat less dessert, does that count as restriction? In this episode, Britt dives into what happens on a brain and body level when you restrict. If you're feeling like you need more control around food but you just can't seem to make that happen, this episode will explain exactly why you feel this way and what to do instead to find food freedom.Work with Britt: brittanyallisonrd.com/coaching
1/17/2023 • 27 minutes, 34 seconds
Client Story: Robynn's Journey to Binge Recovery, Self Forgiveness & Self Love
In this episode, one of my clients Robynn shares her story of overcoming binge eating, healing her relationship with food and her journey of body acceptance and self love. In this episode there is mention of weight numbers and addiction so if hearing this is not where you're at, please tune into a previous episode. Join Robynn and I as we discuss:Where Robynn's food and body image issues began Her binges and the ebbs and flows of control after dieting for a significant period of timeAcknowledging how excessive dieting, negative body image, and restriction were influenced by her critical inner narrative How she began her recovery and being more present in lifeThe importance of utilizing a support system in recoveryIf you are tired of being stuck on the hamster wheel of feeling in control around food and and then binging yet again and you are ready to finally find peace with food, your body and exercise so you can feel better and have balance be your default...Click here to learn more about working with meOr send me an email at [email protected] if you have any questions!
1/9/2023 • 43 minutes, 22 seconds
How to Set New Years Resolutions That Actually Stick
In today's episode, Britt dives into her helpful and effective strategy to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead. If you want to make your goals happen this year, this is the episode for you. Britt covers why goals often don't come to reality and how to approach them in a new way that brings true and lasting behaviour change. Food Freedom University begins January 9! Book a discovery call here: https://my.practicebetter.io/#/5e21d9b32a982303442d80bb/bookings?s=638655d5ca3965f1b442e3f5
12/30/2022 • 28 minutes, 44 seconds
Are You Addicted to Food?
Have you ever wondered if you’re addicted to sugar? Or any other type of food? In this episode, Britt breaks down the science of food addiction, why you can feel addicted to food but not be addicted to food, problems with the research on food addiction, the Yale Food Addiction Scale, and why your history with restriction and dieting make a big difference in how you approach foods that are highly palatable. If you're ready to evolve your relationship with food and your body, my next group coaching cohort of Food Freedom University starts January 9! You can book a free discovery call and learn more at brittanyallisonrd.com/group-coaching
12/20/2022 • 35 minutes, 34 seconds
Breaking Up With Toxic Fitness Culture with Natasha Ngindi
In this guest interview episode, Britt teams up with Natasha Ngindi to dismantle toxic fitness culture. Tash is a Canadian Non-Diet Nutritionist, Zumba Instructor, and Entrepreneur. She spent years being tied to diet culture but she was never able to keep the weight off. After hitting rock bottom, she finally gained food freedom and learned to truly love herself. Her lived experiences inspired her to help others struggling with the same issues to have food freedom and accept their bodies too.In this episode, we talk about: Tash's journey into nutrition and fitnessFeeling like certain movement "isn't enough"The difference between movement & exerciseTaking a break from exerciseFreeing yourself from the ‘have to’s’ when it comes to movementIncorporating more movement without forcing itYou can find Tash at her website: www.thethicknutritionist.com or in IG @thethicknutritionist
12/12/2022 • 32 minutes, 54 seconds
Intuitive Eating Deep Dive
In this episode, Britt dives into intuitive eating, the 10 principles, her philosophy on intuitive eating and how she goes further in her food freedom work with clients, and how intuitive eating is different from a diet. If you've heard about intuitive eating but don't know the full story, this episode is for you!Learn more about group coaching here (starts January 9th!)Book a free consult with Britt
12/5/2022 • 38 minutes, 46 seconds
Body Acceptance and ‘Letting Yourself Go’
In today’s episode, I’m diving into body acceptance: what it is, what it isn’t, and this idea of ‘letting yourself go.’ If you feel like there's no way I can love myself and feel like I'm doing the right thing, don't worry, today I’m going to give you the goods to make you feel better about this.This episode is brought to you by Food Freedom University, my 12-week group program that will get you un-stuck in your relationship with food, body image and exercise. If you’ve been spinning your wheels, trying your hand at the healing process on your own or thinking about trying it on your own but you ultimately haven’t gotten anywhere, this is for you. We get started the week of January 9th and spots are limited, so you don’t want to miss out. Head to brittanyallisonrd.com/group-coaching to learn more!
11/28/2022 • 27 minutes, 14 seconds
Self Acceptance, Confidence & Chronic Illness with Hannah B.
In this interview episode, Britt teams up with Hannah Bugas to discuss Hannah's journey with chronic illness, how it created a catalyst for her self acceptance and confidence journey, and how it can light a fire in your journey as well. Learn tips for building confidence and insights into how you can start to be more self accepting today.Find Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthybyhannahb/Join the presale for Hannah's 'Setting Boundaries with Diet Culture' Workshop: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6359c81bf72532b6a7c5a6e7Learn more about Brittany's group coaching program starting January 9th & book a free consult: brittanyallisonrd.com/group-coaching
11/21/2022 • 36 minutes, 53 seconds
What Happens to Your Weight When You Heal Your Relationship with Food
In this episode, we dive into all things weight, weight gain, weight maintenance, weight loss, and what happens when you begin pursuing healing your relationship with food. If you're curious or you feel that the fear of weight gain is holding you back, this episode is for you.Book a free consultation with Brittany: https://p.bttr.to/2zuw6PU
11/14/2022 • 32 minutes, 27 seconds
Why You're Still Bingeing & Finding Binge Freedom with Marissa Kai Miluk, RD
In this episode, we are getting real about binge eating recovery. We get into why you're still bingeing, what to do when you have the urge to binge, and how to take care of yourself after a binge. This episode features a special guest expert: Marissa Kai Miluk, AKA the Binge Nutritionist. Marissa is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Binge Eating Coach who works with individuals who struggle with their relationship with food and body image. She specializes in binge eating and through her practice, she helps individuals break free from restrictive eating patterns and reclaim trust with their body to move towards a more compassionate approach to health and well-being. Follow MarissaInstagram: binge.nutritionist and behind.the.bingeWebsite: behindthebinge.comFollow BrittanyInstagram: thefoodfreedomlifeWebsite: brittanyallisonrd.com
11/7/2022 • 33 minutes, 48 seconds
What Actually Happens When You Start to Heal Your Relationship with Food
In this episode, Britt talks about what actually happens when you start your journey to healing your relationship with food and body. We’ll dive into what you can expect- right down to the nitty gritty. If you’re worried about losing control or gaining weight forever and ever, this episode is for you. Britt will share what actually happens to your relationship with food when you have the right tools, the right support system, and the right plan.In this episode:What happened every time Brittany decided she was going to make a change in her relationship with foodHow your brain and your mindset work when it comes to foodThe building of pressure that contributes to impulsive behaviours with foodGiving yourself permission to release the internal pressureA step-by-step process of healing your relationship with foodWhy you can’t think your way out of binge eating & what to do insteadWhat you can expect as normal when you are on the journey of healingLinks:Instagram: @thefoodfreedomlifeTik Tok: @brittanyallison.rdBook a free consult: https://p.bttr.to/2zuw6PU
10/31/2022 • 32 minutes, 23 seconds
How Do I Know if I Have a Problem with Food? Am I a Binge Eater?
Are you a binge eater? How do you even know you have a problem with food? Are your patterns normal, or not? Maybe, you know something is off but you’re not really sure- this episode will help you start on your journey to an easy relationship with food.We'll dive into how to figure out what’s going on in your relationship with food. We’ll discuss why it’s key to get clear on what you’re dealing with, why you may hate AND like that you binge, and we'll get into the different eating styles.In this episode:- Labelling yourself and why I hate doing this- The biggest driving force behind your behaviour- Questions to help determine if you have an issue in your relationship with food- Why you hate that you binge (but also kind of like it)- What binge eating does in your brain- The different eating styles- Why you need to get clear on what you're actually dealing withJoin me for The Food Freedom For Life Program. This coaching program is for those who know they want to improve their relationship with food and their body, but are afraid of spiralling out-of-control and want a proven, step-by-step system to go from feeling crazy around food to normal again!Book a free consult with Brittany: https://p.bttr.to/2zuw6PUFind her on Instagram: @thefoodfreedomlifeTik Tok: @brittanyallison.rdMake sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
10/24/2022 • 17 minutes, 37 seconds
My Eating Disorder Story
In the first episode of The Food Freedom Life Podcast, Brittany is sharing her story. It's been 12 years since it all started and 6 years since she's recovered, and it's finally time to come clean. Learn more about Brittany's eating disorder story, her history with feeling out of control with food, how she came to become a Dietitian, why she waited so long to share, and find some hope for your journey along the way as well.~~~Join Brittany for The Food Freedom For Life program. This program is for those who know they want to improve their relationship with food and their body, but are afraid of spiralling out-of-control and want a proven, step-by-step system to go from feeling crazy around food to normal again! Book a free consult to learn more below.Book a free consult with Brittany: p.bttr.to/2zuw6PUInstagram: www.instagram.com/thefoodfreedomlifeWebsite: brittanyallisonrd.com
10/17/2022 • 33 minutes, 58 seconds
The Food Freedom Life Podcast Trailer
Are you ready to evolve your relationship with food and body? The Food Freedom Life Podcast is here to help you end the fight with food and your body. The mission of this podcast is to help you have an easy and effortless relationship with food and resilient self-confidence in your body.The Food Freedom Life podcast will show you how to begin pursuing healing in your relationship with food. I will cover things like food, eating issues, the psychology of binge, emotional, and compulsive overeating, and how to re-wire the brain. We’re going to talk about self-image and self-worth, sex, intimacy, and whatever else you want to hear about!Welcome to The Food Freedom Life podcast! In the trailer, Brittany shares what you can expect from the show: food, body image, emotional healing and more. Brittany talks about her story and why she's passionate about sharing food freedom with the world. ~~~Join me for The Food Freedom For Life Program. This program is for those who know they want to improve their relationship with food and their body, but are afraid of spiralling out-of-control and want a proven, step-by-step system to go from feeling crazy around food to normal again! Book a free consult to learn more below.Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefoodfreedomlifeWebsite: brittanyallisonrd.comBook a free consult with Brittany: p.bttr.to/2zuw6PU