It’s Beyond The Food: Non-Diet Health Coaching
It’s Beyond The Food: The Non-Diet Podcast takes nutrition and health beyond diet culture into the psychology of eating and behavior change, health mindset, body image and weight-neutral health.Hosted by Stephanie Dodier, Non-Diet Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Cognitive Behavior Coach, each episode teaches evidence-based coaching tools to change health behaviors in a way that will expand freedom, power and well-being.This podcast is an essential resource for any women, health coaches, nutritionist, dietitian, fitness and health professionals wanting to embrace a non-di
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- 418-The Dark Side of Spiritual Healing with Meg PearsonMeg Pearson
The Hidden Harm in Spiritual Healing Practices Not all wellness practices lead to healing. Sometimes, they perpetuate harm disguised as “self-care.” In this episode, Meg Pearson exposes the darker side of spiritual healing and how to approach it with authenticity and intention. What you’ll learn in this episode: The surprising connection between spiritual healing and diet culture. How to identify toxic patterns in wellness spaces. Why balance between self-care and collective awareness is essenti
- 419 The Courage to Change: From 40 Years of Dieting to a Weight-Neutral Revolution – Coach Candy’s Story
What happens when you stop tying your worth to weight loss? Coach Candy shares her powerful transformation to a weight-neutral approach. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: How internalized fatphobia impacts beliefs and choices. Why health doesn’t depend on weight loss. The power of adopting a weight-neutral mindset. Steps to challenge diet culture and embrace self-acceptance. Mentioned in the show: Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https:/
- 420-Weight Neutral Health Pros and Cons
Weight Neutral Health Pros and Cons Are you tired of feeling trapped by weight-focused health advice? The latest episode of the It’s Beyond The Food podcast BREAKS THE RULES of traditional healthcare and shows you a revolutionary approach to wellness. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: • How weight-neutral health challenges everything you know about wellness • The hidden psychological impact of weight-focused healthcare • Practical strategies to reclaim your health journey • Why indivi
- 421-The Danger of Healthism and What Matters More Than Good Health
🚨The Danger of Healthism and What Matters More Than Good Health 🚨 What if your worth isn’t tied to your health? Healthism pushes guilt, shame, and unrealistic standards—it's time to rethink the narrative. 🎙️ What you’ll learn listening to this episode: What healthism is and why it’s harmful. How systemic factors impact health outcomes. Why health is a choice, not a moral duty. The power of self-compassion over perfectionism. Mentioned in the show: Free Resources and Training: https://www.step
- 422-Predictions for the Non-Diet Coaching Industry for 2025 Forward
The Non-Diet Coaching Industry is Changing… Are You Ready? The coaching space is shifting fast. What worked a few years ago won’t cut it in 2025. If you want a thriving, sustainable coaching business, you need to adapt NOW. In this episode, I break down five key predictions that will shape the future of non-diet coaching. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: Why self-paced, evergreen programs without live support are becoming obsolete How specialization (not just niching) will set you ap
- 423-How To Go Deeper in Your Health Coaching
Your Clients Want MORE From You—Are You Ready to Deliver? Clients today don’t just want tips and quick fixes. They want real transformation—and that requires deeper coaching. This week on It’s Beyond The Food, I’m sharing a powerful 3-step model that will help you take your coaching to the next level. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: ✅ Guide clients through frustration & resistance with ease ✅ Help them process emotions instead of just giving “fixes” ✅ Become a more effective & confident co
- 424-Why I Do Not Support Reframing Body Image Thoughts and What I Teach Instead
Many people believe that thought reframing is the key to healing body image struggles. But I don’t support this approach. While it may offer short-term relief, it doesn’t create lasting change. In this episode, I break down why thought reframing leads to self-gaslighting—and what actually works for real, lasting body image healing. What you’ll learn: ✅ Why thought reframing isn’t enough for body image healing ✅ How self-gaslighting keeps you (and your clients) stuck ✅ The 3-step process to creat
- 425-How to Integrate Body Image Work in Your Coaching
Most health pros weren’t trained to help clients with body image. But ignoring it? That’s a missed opportunity for real transformation. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to integrate body image coaching without overhauling your entire practice. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to start body image conversations without overwhelming clients ✔️ A simple screening tool to assess body image struggles ✔️ Practical strategies to weave this work into your existing coaching Mentioned in the show: Studies o
- 426-Weight Gain in Menopause - What You Need to Know with Dr. Jenn Huber The Menopause Nutritionist
Menopause changes your body—but that doesn’t mean it’s broken. Weight gain in menopause isn’t something to “fix.” It’s normal, expected, and not a sign that you’re doing anything wrong. In this episode, I chat with Jenn Salib Huber to unpack the science, ditch the fear, and talk about what really supports health in midlife. What you’ll learn: ✔️ Why weight gain in menopause is not your fault ✔️ How hormones impact metabolism and fat distribution ✔️ The truth about protein, strength training & mu
- 427-Food Noise and Diet Trauma with Julie Duffy DillonJulie Duffy Dillon
Food noise isn’t a flaw—it’s often a trauma response. GLP-1s claim to silence food noise. But what if the root issue isn’t hunger… it’s harm? In this episode, I sit down with non-diet dietitian + therapist Julie Duffy Dillon to unpack the truth about food noise and diet trauma. What you’ll learn: • Why food noise is often a symptom of diet trauma • How to help clients reconnect with their food voice • Why intuitive eating must be adapted—not prescribed • What it means to prioritize healing over
- 428-How to Talk About Weight in Coaching (Without Getting Stuck or Avoidant)
If you freeze when clients talk about weight... this episode is your guide.Learn how to hold powerful, non-diet conversations that actually support healing—not harm.Here’s what you’ll learn:How to stop avoiding weight conversations in coachingWhy over-intellectualizing can shut down your clientThe exact questions that uncover what’s really driving weight concernsHow to shift from fixing bodies to transforming beliefsMentioned in the show:Non-Diet Coaching Certification WaitlistNon-Diet Coaching
- 428-The Body Image Coaching Mentorship: What to Expect
You can’t coach behavior change without addressing body image. Period. Most clients don’t come to you for body image work… But it always shows up. In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the Body Image Coaching Mentorship—what it is, who it’s for, and how it works. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why science alone won’t transform your client’s relationship with their body The 5-step process I teach for effective body image coaching How to introduce body image work with clients who
- 429-GLP-1: The Non-Diet Coaching Approach When You Feel Like Weight Loss is Everywhere
Feeling overwhelmed by GLP-1 questions from clients? Here’s how to coach without compromising your values.GLP-1 drugs are everywhere right now.As non-diet professionals, we need to lead with confidence—not confusion.This episode breaks down exactly how to support your clients with clarity, neutrality, and integrity.No food policing. No shame. Just powerful, informed coaching.What you’ll learn in this episode:How to coach around GLP-1 without reinforcing diet cultureWays to support client autonom
- 430-Why Emotional Eating Isn’t A Problem To Be Fixed (and What to Actually Coach)
What if emotional eating isn’t something to stop—but something to understand?In this episode, I reveal why emotional eating is not a personal flaw and how coaches can finally support clients without using diet culture tools.You'll learn:Why emotional eating is a normal, valid responseThe real reason it’s not a “problem” to solveHow to coach without reinforcing guilt or shameTwo powerful coaching questions to use with clientsMentioned in the show:Research on eating behavior spectrum and body diss
- 431-Coaching Without Scripts: How to Structure a Non-Diet Coaching Session
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 your work.Why the coaching structure sits above the processThe 3 phases to organize your coaching programsMentioned in the show:Non-Diet Coa
- 432-Where to Start When You Don’t Feel Ready to Coach
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 keeping you stuckWhat coaching really is—and isn’tThe biggest mindset blocks
- 433-How to Coach Behavior Change Without a 'Fix' Mindset
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 episode, you’ll learn:Why fix-it coaching leads to short-term changeHow behavior is
- 434-Coaching When Clients Still Want Weight Loss
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 real behavior change.You’ll learn:Why the desire to lose weight is a thought—n
- 435-Can You Really Coach Health Without Co-Opting Diet Culture
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 professional, this conversation will give you a new framework to support cli
- 436-What If Clients Gain Weight? How to Coach (And Sell) Without Diet Culture
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 problemHow to meet your client in their fear (without fixing or freezing)The 7-step coaching process to move clients from panic to peaceWhat to say when clien
- 437-How to Onboard and Assess New Clients Without Diet Culture
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 to use this powerful resource to assess mindset, eating behavior, and body
- 438-What Our Students Have to Say About The Non-Diet Coaching Certification
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 certification unique, this is the episode you need to hear.No fluff, no filter—j
- 439-Enrolling Cohort #13- Non-Diet Coaching Certification (and the curriculum explained)
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 health coach, therapist, fitness pro, or nutritionist, this might be the mi
- 440-Healing Relationship to Food Using Creative Writing with Kayla McDonald
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 systems, character archetypes, and AI storytelling.This conversation is a b
- 441-How the Good Girl Syndrome Shapes Women’s Relationship with Food and Body
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 formedHow women are socialized to seek worth through appearance and obedienceWhy diet culture thrives on perfectionism, people-pleasing, and shameThe real reason clients “can’t let go” of
- 442-Coach Corner: Gentle Nutrition vs Restrictive Eating & Reconnecting with Hunger and Fullness Cues
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 to explain gentle nutrition without reinforcing controlWhy intention—not the food—
- 443-Coach Corner: Helping Client Getting "Unstuck" & Trusting Their Body: Moving Through The Resistance
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 learn in this episode:• Why “I feel stuck” is a sign of growth, not failure• Ho
- 444-Coach Corner: Accepting Other People’s Diverse Body, But Not Mine & Combining Health Issue with Intuitive EatingIntuitive Eating
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 backfires — even for healthHow intuitive eating works for clients with conditions like d
- 445-Coach Corner: "... but I want to physically feel better" & Coaching the Gap Between Wanting Change and Doing It
“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 doing it.This episode is a must-listen if your clients feel stuck, frustrated, or
- 446-Coaching the “I Know It, But I Don’t Believe It” Moment & Coaching the “I’m Angry at Fatphobia” Phase
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 coachingHow to use thought laddering in body neutrality coachingWhy belief is both a
- 447-Coach Corner: Don’t People Need To Lose Weight To Be Healthier?
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 weight-neutral approach.What you'll learn:Why many practitioners were trained to link weight and healthHow
- 448-Coaching the Pendulum Swing of "Not dieting" and Body Comparison Patterns in Clients
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 pendulum swing in non-diet clients.What you'll learn:Why the pendulum swing hap
- 449-Coach Corner: Normal Eating VS Intuitive Eating-Are they the same? & What is My Body Weight Set Point?
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 between normal eating and intuitive eating.Why intuitive eating is a process, not t
- 450-Coach Corner: When Clients Fear “Not Eating Healthy" & Coaching Mobility Concerns Without Reinforcing Weight Loss
Fear of “not eating healthy” is common in intuitive eating. But it has nothing to do with food.In this Coach Corner, I answer two powerful questions about intuitive eating and mobility.I break down why the fear of losing healthy eating habits shows up.I also explain how to support mobility without slipping into weight-loss thinking.This episode gives you practical tools you can use right away.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why intuitive eating triggers fears around “eating healthy”How performativ
- 451-7 Industry Shifts Non-Diet Health Professionals Must Be Ready For in 2026
The non-diet coaching industry is about to shift fast in 2026, and you need to be ready.In this episode, I share my annual industry predictions and the seven major shifts that will shape your work in the year ahead.You will hear why these changes matter and how to adjust your coaching, content, and business strategy with confidence.This episode gives you a clear and simple roadmap for a stronger 2026.What You’ll LearnWhy selling information no longer works in 2026.How customization becomes essen
- 452-Body Positivity Isn't Dead. It Was Hijacked by Influencers
Body positivity isn’t dead. It was hijacked by influencers.In this episode, I unpack the cultural narrative claiming the body positivity movement is over. I explain how a radical activism movement slowly became influencer-friendly content.I also break down why expertise matters in conversations about health, body image, and wellbeing. Finally, I share evidence-based frameworks that actually support lasting change.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why body positivity was hijacked by influencersThe di
- 453-Coach Corner: How to Stop Food Noise Without GLP-1
Food noise is dominating the cultural conversation — but it's not a new phenomenon, and it's not a disease. In this Coach Corner episode, Stephanie Dodier breaks down what food noise actually is, what causes it, and how health professionals can coach clients through it using a Cognitive Behavioral Coaching framework — no pharmaceutical intervention required.Health professionals will learn how to address food noise at all three levels: the cognitive (food rules), the somatic (eating cues includin
- 454-Conditional Self-Worth
What if your self-worth isn't broken — it's just conditional? Learn the difference, the signs, and how to rebuild it from the inside out.In this episode, you'll learn:The critical difference between self-esteem and self-worth — and why confusing them keeps clients stuckHow social conditioning wires women to seek worth externally — and what that looks like across body image, health, and careerThe key signs that your self-worth (or your client's) is still conditionalWhy body image work alone isn't
- 455-Coach Corner: Nervous System Capacity Over Pant Size
Nervous system capacity matters more than pant size. Stephanie Dodier explains why it's the #1 missing piece in women's health and how to build it.What you'll learn:What nervous system capacity is — and why thinking of it as a muscle changes everythingHow low capacity shows up in your clients through body image, emotional reactivity, and eating behaviorWhy it's the hidden driver behind patterns like starting and stopping, coping behaviors, and helplessnessHow greater nervous system capacity crea
- 456-Consistency Fetish
You've been told consistency is the goal. But what if chasing it is actually what's keeping you stuck?In this episode, I'm introducing a concept I call the consistency fetish — the belief that being consistent is a moral indicator of your worth. I'm breaking down why women are especially conditioned to chase it, how it mirrors the thin ideal, and what we need to build instead.What you'll learn in this episode:Why consistency has been moralized — and how it mirrors chasing the ideal body sizeThe
- 457-Coach Corner: Protective Effect Of Feminist Values On Eating Behavior & Body Image
Why feminist identity (not just beliefs) protects women from disordered eating, and what that means for non-diet health coaching.In this episode, you'll learn:Why feminist identity protects against body dissatisfaction and disordered eating, and what the research actually saysThe difference between holding a belief and embodying it, and why that gap is the reason your clients get stuckWhy socialization, not willpower or readiness, is what drives client resistanceWhat healthism is and why it's th
- 458-The Psychology of Eating (Part 1/2)
What really drives your food choices? Learn the psychology of eating — and why it must come before any nutrition conversation.In this episode, I break down the psychology of eating: the belief-to-behavior chain that drives every food choice, why diet culture structurally depends on keeping you disconnected from your own psychology, and what actually changes when you start addressing the root.This is part one of a two-part series. Part two covers the physiology of eating. Together, they are the f
- 459-The Physiology Of Eating (Part 2/2)
Discover how hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues work and why diet culture disrupted them. Learn to rebuild interoception for real food freedom.What you'll learn in this episode:Why wellness culture sends you chasing hormones you cannot controlWhat interoception awareness is and how dieting dials it downWhy feeling full is a shameful experience for most women and what that costs themHow the thin ideal disconnects women from their body's built-in eating signalsWhy physiology and emotional reg
- 460-Coach Corner: The Model Behind The Model
When your client hits a wall in body image healing, it is not a sign something went wrong. It is a sign you are doing the work right.In this Coach Corner episode, I answer a question I get more than almost any other. A practitioner has done everything correctly with her client. Intuitive eating. Body image tools. Mirror work. Six weeks of solid sessions. And now she is stuck.I explain exactly what is happening and what to do next.In this episode, you will learn:Why "hitting a wall" with a client
- 461-Post Traumatic Growth
Post traumatic growth is possible after diet culture. Learn how to move beyond anger and into a richer life using the Beyond The Food Method.In this episode, I'm sharing a concept that has the power to completely change what you believe is possible after leaving diet culture behind. Post-traumatic growth is real, it's backed by psychology, and for some people — it's the missing piece.I'll walk you through what it actually looks like, why it doesn't happen for everyone, and what conditions have t
- 462-Coach Corner: Biz Spring Reset: My Goals for Q2 & Q1 Review
What does a non-diet health professional's quarterly business review actually look like? I'm showing you mine.In this episode, I walk you through the exact process I use to review my business every three months — what worked, what to stop, and what to add. Then I share my real goals for Q2 of 2026, including the market shifts I'm responding to and why I'm restructuring my offers right now.This is the behind-the-scenes of running a lifestyle business with a weight-neutral framework. No fluff. Jus
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- BONUS: Groundwork is open — founding cohort, April 2026
BONUS: Groundwork is open and this is the only time founding pricing exists.This short bonus episode is one thing: an invitation.If you know non-diet is right but don't yet know how to coach it from the inside out — Groundwork is where that changes. Not from a textbook. From living the methodology yourself, with me, in a founding cohort of twenty women maximum.Enrollment closes April 10th. Founding price: $1,500. Full price for all future cohorts: $2,000.Everything you need: https://program.step
- Replay – How To Coach Without Co-Opting Diet Culture Webinar (Limited-Time until Oct 18 2025)
This is the audio replay of the How To Coach Without Co-opting Diet Culture webinar, recorded live on October 13, 2025.If you want to coach at a deeper level without co-opting diet culture and build a profitable, ethical coaching business—this is the only place and time you’ll get both.🗓️ Enrollment for The Non-Diet Coaching Certification is open until Friday, October 18 onlyProfitable Bundle Bonuses expire at midnight October 18th 2025Included in the Bundle:The Compelling Offer LabThe Authenti
- Trailer - It's Beyond The Food New season now available
Join me, Stephanie Dodier, a non-diet nutritionist and educator, in the It's Beyond The Food podcast for coaches and health professionals aiming to challenge traditional coaching methods. This show focuses on coaching health behaviors without emphasizing body size, rooted in weight-neutral practices and genuine coaching skills. In the first episode of the season, I dive into discussing weight with clients confidently and effectively, offering practical tools and honest conversations absent from