Welcome to the upgraded version of Whole-Hearted Eating... Raise your hand if your body image has been personally victimized by almond moms, wellness culture, or the rise of ozempic. You’re not alone - it’s in our DNA as millennials; we’re here to flip the script. Welcome to the Millennial Body Image Project, where we empower you with the tools to dismantle wellness culture, challenge weight stigma, and discuss the intersectional systems shaping the way we view our bodies. Because your body is not a problem to be fixed. Cristina Hoyt, MS CNS LDN and Dana Monsees, MS CNS LDN are on a mission to call out harmful messaging, discern fact from fiction, and ultimately guide you through the messiness of body image, how it impacts your health and your relationship with food.

This summer reading recommendations episode is a little bit different than what we’ve done previously – this is an episode filled with great recommendations, but mostly not from what we’ve been reading this year. We wanted to spotlight more amazing books that aren’t talked about as much, books that live in our heads rent free even years later, and some overhyped books we unfortunately didn’t like. CHECK OUT THE FULL LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS HERE.

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Find Kara:

• Instagram: @kara_mccartney
• Website: karamccartney.com

Check out our previous best books episodes:

• Favorite Books of 2023!
• Mid-Year Best Books & Summer Reading Recommendations
• Bonus | Best Books of 2022
• Check out our full list of 2024 Summer Reading Recs here!

Find your hosts:

– Dana on Instagram – @danamonsees_cns &
– Cristina on Instagram – @cristinahoytnutrition

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This week on the podcast, we are talking all things summer body image – not surprising because all those summer clothes have everyone in their feels. This episode is full of tips, support and ways to check in with yourself on how your body image is faring so far. It’s action packed and full of love – we couldn’t think of a better episode to wrap up this season with!! We also have a free body image quiz and an action guide to go along with this week’s episode!

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Resources Mentioned:

• Summer Body Image Quiz & Action steps!!
• Making the Shift – shame, ‘weight health’, and where we go from here
• Body Image Emergency Action Plan
• Rebuilding Body Trust
• The Body Image Audit: Workshop series
• Confronting Your Negative Self-Talk

Additional Resources:

• More Than A Body (audiobook), by Drs. Lindsay & Lexie Kite
• Why Millennials can’t love their bodies
• How to Fix your Body Image In the summer
• The Body Liberation Project, by Chrissy King

Find your hosts:

– follow the show @wholeheartedeatingpod
– Dana on Instagram – @danamonsees_cns & on TikTok – @danamonsees
– Cristina on Instagram – @cristinahoytnutrition

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Book Cristina HERE – https://p.bttr.to/2OVE5L1

Have questions about the episode, a guest you’d love us to interview, or a topic you’d love us to cover? email us at hello@wholeheartedeating.com !

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Eating disorder psychologist Dr. Jennie Wang-Hall joins us to talk about what might be missing in your eating disorder treatment. We dive into how parts work is essential to understanding the roots of your eating disorder and how our eating disorders are bred from a protective part of us. Listen to learn more about how Dr. Jennie Wang- Hall brings attachment, parts work and intersectionality into their eating disorder support.

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Find Dr. Wang-Hall:

• Website: jwhrevolution.com
• Social Media: @drjenniewh

Recommendations & Resources Mentioned:

• The ADHD and eating disorders connection, with Stacie Fanelli
• Body image healing through somatic experiencing and IFS with Meg Doll
• Self-compassion for eating disorders and autoimmune disease with Jessica Flanigan Brown
• Disrupting body shame by rewriting body stories with Nicola Haggett

Find your hosts:

– follow the show @wholeheartedeatingpod
– Dana on Instagram – @danamonsees_cns & on TikTok – @danamonsees
– Cristina on Instagram – @cristinahoytnutrition

Learn more about our 1×1 Nutrition & Coaching services: Schedule a free 15 minute consult worldwide via video or phone –

Book Dana HERE – https://l.bttr.to/RggiP

Book Cristina HERE – https://p.bttr.to/2OVE5L1

Have questions about the episode, a guest you’d love us to interview, or a topic you’d love us to cover? email us at hello@wholeheartedeating.com !

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This week we have a listener questions episode! You all asked us about gut diversity, the new Oprah special, adaptogens for autoimmune disease and more! Listen in for our thoughts on eating 30 plants per week for the gut microbiome, how Oprah is making a mess again, and so much more.

Join our Patreon community to get access to our end-of-month episodes and “after the episode” deep dives! Plus, you’ll get an entire year of bonus episodes and deep dive content to help you work on your body image, relationship with food, and manage chronic health conditions from a compassionate, evidence-based approach. Check it out at patreon.com/wholeheartedeating

Recommendations & Resources Mentioned:

• ARFID: it’s not just picky eating, with Stefanie Ginsburg and Rebecca Thomas
• How to manage burnout, and the whitewashing of adaptogens with Lopa Van Der Mersch
• All about adaptogens & your stress response?
• Dr. Katherine Kardell
• Catch up with us & summer sneak peek 2024!
• Healing Mushrooms: A Practical and Culinary Guide to Using Mushrooms for Whole Body Health

Find your hosts:

– follow the show @wholeheartedeatingpod
– Dana on Instagram – @danamonsees_cns & on TikTok – @danamonsees
– Cristina on Instagram – @cristinahoytnutrition

Learn more about our 1×1 Nutrition & Coaching services: Schedule a free 15 minute consult worldwide via video or phone –

Book Dana HERE – https://l.bttr.to/RggiP

Book Cristina HERE – https://p.bttr.to/2OVE5L1

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In this episode we discuss why we view “food as a reward” with a side of skepticism and conflicting feelings. From childhood treats to adult indulgences like alcohol and retail therapy, we’re exploring why we feel the need to earn every bite. Why do we think of “food as a reward” as a bad thing? Why do we think certain foods need to be earned and others don’t? Join us as we break free from the cycle of “earning” and explore alternative ways to treat ourselves without guilt or shaming. Check out the reflection questions that go along with this episode HERE.

Join our Patreon community to get access to our end-of-month episodes and “after the episode” deep dives! Plus, you’ll get an entire year of bonus episodes and deep dive content to help you work on your body image, relationship with food, and manage chronic health conditions from a compassionate, evidence-based approach. Check it out at patreon.com/wholeheartedeating

Resources Mentioned:

• Check out the reflection questions that go along with this episode HERE.
• Cycle syncing and shark bait OOH HA HA
• What is a normal relationship with food?
• The people pleasing and binge eating connection, with Jessi Jean
• After the episode: binge eating + nervous system regulation tools

Find your hosts:

– follow the show @wholeheartedeatingpod
– Dana on Instagram – @danamonsees_cns & on TikTok – @danamonsees
– Cristina on Instagram – @cristinahoytnutrition

Learn more about our 1×1 Nutrition & Coaching services: Schedule a free 15 minute consult worldwide via video or phone –

Book Dana HERE – https://l.bttr.to/RggiP

Book Cristina HERE – https://p.bttr.to/2OVE5L1

Have questions about the episode, a guest you’d love us to interview, or a topic you’d love us to cover? email us at hello@wholeheartedeating.com !

Today we’re diving into social media, AI and body image with Sarah Egan and Amanda Bolton from Eating Disorders Training Australia! We’ll be talking about what the research says on the impact of social media on negative body image, the crazy world of AI, and tools you can use to set boundaries on social media to protect your mental health.

Join our Patreon community to get access to our end-of-month episodes and “after the episode” deep dives! Plus, you’ll get an entire year of bonus episodes and deep dive content to help you work on your body image, relationship with food, and manage chronic health conditions from a compassionate, evidence-based approach. Check it out at patreon.com/wholeheartedeating

Find Sarah and Amanda:

• Website: https://eatingdisorderstrainingaustralia.com.au/
• Instagram: @eatingdisorderstrainingaust
• Youtube Channel

Resources Mentioned:

• New upcoming webinar: ‘Understanding tween’s social media and body image’
• Body Image and Social Media Workshop + Workbook
• Trauma-informed nutrition care with Fiona Sutherland

Find your hosts:

– follow the show @wholeheartedeatingpod
– Dana on Instagram – @danamonsees_cns & on TikTok – @danamonsees
– Cristina on Instagram – @cristinahoytnutrition

Learn more about our 1×1 Nutrition & Coaching services: Schedule a free 15 minute consult worldwide via video or phone –

Book Dana HERE – https://l.bttr.to/RggiP

Book Cristina HERE – https://p.bttr.to/2OVE5L1

Have questions about the episode, a guest you’d love us to interview, or a topic you’d love us to cover? email us at hello@wholeheartedeating.com !

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In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Dani Lebovitz, the passionate force behind Kid Food Explorers, joining us. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Pediatric Dietitian, Dani is on a mission to empower parents in raising confident and adventurous eaters. Today, we’re exploring how to navigate the often-conflicting expectations and information surrounding children’s nutrition. Dani sheds light on the importance of fostering food competence through STEAM activities and steering away from shame and embracing a balanced approach between catering and consideration. Join us as we uncover practical strategies for creating harmony at the table and nurturing a positive relationship with food in our families.

Join our Patreon community to get access to our end-of-month episodes and “after the episode” deep dives! Plus, you’ll get an entire year of bonus episodes and deep dive content to help you work on your body image, relationship with food, and manage chronic health conditions from a compassionate, evidence-based approach. Check it out at patreon.com/wholeheartedeating

Find Dani & Kid Food Explorers:

• Instagram: @kid.food.explorers
• Website: http://www.kidfoodexplorers.com/

Find your hosts:

– follow the show @wholeheartedeatingpod
– Dana on Instagram – @danamonsees_cns & on TikTok – @danamonsees
– Cristina on Instagram – @cristinahoytnutrition

Learn more about our 1×1 Nutrition & Coaching services: Schedule a free 15 minute consult worldwide via video or phone –

Book Dana HERE – https://l.bttr.to/RggiP

Book Cristina HERE – https://p.bttr.to/2OVE5L1

Have questions about the episode, a guest you’d love us to interview, or a topic you’d love us to cover? email us at hello@wholeheartedeating.com !

If you love the podcast, please subscribe to get all new episodes and write a five-star rating & review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts – It really helps the show grow and reach more people. We appreciate you!