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Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CEDS
Diet Culture
Intuitive Eating
Weight Stigma
Disordered Eating
Body Positivity
Hormone Health
Wellness Culture
Eating Disorders
Community Support
Ozempic
Glp-1 Drugs
Endocrinology
Healthcare Transparency
Gut Health
Ultra-Processed Foods
Plant-Based Diets
Body Image
Emotional Eating
FDA Approval
Wigovia

Helping people make peace with food since 2013. Registered dietitian nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and journalist Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CEDS talks with guests and answers listener questions about making peace with food, healing from disordered eating, learning body acceptance, practicing intuitive eating, escaping harmful wellness culture, and more--all from a body-posit... more

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Latest Episodes

New York Times bestselling author and former CNN political analyst Kirsten Powers joins us to discuss her history of chronic fatigue and her experience with dubious diagnoses and wild wellness treatments.

She also shares what she discovered about th... more

Pharmacist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Sarah-Jane Garcia joins us to discuss how smart people get caught up in wellness culture.

She shares her path from the realities of being a pharmacist experimenting with elimination diets to how ge... more

Writer, speaker, and weight-inclusive health/fitness professional Ragen Chastain joins us to discuss the potential side effects and other downsides of using GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic and its ilk) for weight loss, the massive influence the manufacture... more

In this episode, Christy answers two audience questions about period pain, endometriosis, and whether “anti-inflammatory” protocols or elimination diets can alleviate symptoms.

This episode is cross-posted from our other podcast, Rethinking Wellness... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah-Jane Garcia
Pharmacist who shares her journey out of wellness culture
Independent, self-described wellness critic
Episode: “The Trickiest Part Of All Is When I Felt it Actually Worked” — Recovering from Diet and Wellness Culture with Sarah-Jane Garcia
Ragen Chastain
Writer, speaker, and expert in weight science, weight stigma, and health care.
Episode: [Repost] The Hidden Risks of Weight-Loss Drugs: Behind the GLP-1 Hype with Ragen Chastain
Leah Kern
Intuitive Eating Dietitian and podcast host
Shoulders Down Podcast
Episode: Anxiety Dieting, Disordered Eating, and the Crunchy-Granola-to-Wellness Pipeline with Leah Kern
Mallary Tenore Tarpley
A storyteller and advocate sharing her journey of recovery from disordered eating.
Episode: The Elusiveness of “Full Recovery” from Disordered Eating with Mallary Tenore Tarpley
Katja Rowell, M.D.
Pediatric feeding specialist and author
Episode: How to Feed Picky Eaters (Without Diet Culture) ft. Katja Rowell, M.D.
Jackie Silver
Registered dietitian specializing in neurodivergence and disability.
Jackie Silver Nutrition
Episode: Neurodivergence and Nutrition: Separating Myths from Facts with Dietitian Jackie Silver
Mara Gordon
Physician and writer focused on weight-inclusive care
Episode: From Taking Ozempic for Weight Loss to Practicing Weight-Inclusive Medicine with Dr. Mara Gordon
Marci Evans
Eating Disorders dietician
Episode: "Food Addiction" + Ultraprocessed Foods + Disordered Eating with Marci Evans
Kelsey Snelling
Filmmaker and podcaster
Host of Camp Shame podcast
Episode: Secrets of the Notorious "Camp Shame," a Hotbed of Disordered Eating and Deception

Host

Christy Harrison
Host of anti-diet-focused discussions on intuitive eating and body-positivity, with a background in nutrition and journalism

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • Good information

    Absolutely love this content! The opening song is cringy but get past that and it’s awesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PrincessRa1309
    United States4 months ago
  • guided me so much, so well in my recovery thru the lens of so many compassionate, kind hearted, incredibly smart individuals. forever grateful for Christy’s work and the work activists are doing to stop diet culture and fatphobia, and that I can hear it whenever I need it.

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United Statesa year ago
  • absolute banger

    guided me so much, so well in my recovery thru the lens of so many compassionate, kind hearted, incredibly smart individuals. forever grateful for Christy’s work and the work activists are doing to stop diet culture and fatphobia, and that I can hear it whenever I need it.

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous User
    United Statesa year ago
  • What on earth?

    I am a long time listener of Food Psych and am grateful for the insight and the strength it gave me in its original form. I was troubled by the switch to putting part of episodes behind a paywall but stuck with it. Episode 333 however had an advert for a weight loss app. This once safe space doesn’t feel so safe anymore…

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ek24k
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Insightful but please ditch the self-promo

    The episodes are very informative and insightful in combatting harmful diet culture ideas. However, the continuous self-promotion (different books and courses etc) drives me crazy. I understand the author needs money to be able to continue to do this work, but I highly recommend taking it down a notch.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jvandb
    Netherlands2 years ago

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Many describe the host as a trusted, life-changing voice for recovery from disordered eating.
Listeners praise the show for informative, compassionate discussions that challenge diet culture.

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Can a Diet Really Help Solve Your Period Problems?
Q: What advice do you have when it comes to endometriosis and diet?
If there's a risk of relapsing into disordered eating, it's better to avoid restrictive diets.
Can a Diet Really Help Solve Your Period Problems?
Q: Do I really need to cut out gluten and dairy for my cramps to be less intense?
There's no good evidence for cutting out gluten or dairy to manage period pain, and these diets might actually worsen the situation.
How to Handle the Onslaught of Diet Culture This New Year
Q: What are some strategies I can use to protect my mental and physical health from diet culture?
Christy provides five main strategies: practice self-compassion, set boundaries, unplug from social media, marshal support, and ensure proper nourishment.
The Elusiveness of “Full Recovery” from Disordered Eating with Mallary Tenore Tarpley
Q: What does your in-between look like? How did it go after residential?
Mallary explains how after residential treatment, she transitioned into a phase focused on striving for 'full recovery' but eventually recognized the importance of the middle place where recovery is ongoing and imperfect.
The Elusiveness of “Full Recovery” from Disordered Eating with Mallary Tenore Tarpley
Q: What was your experience of trying to get help for an eating disorder at first?
Despite her father's concerns, Mallary was initially in denial about her eating disorder, and it took several attempts to get proper help.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Food Psych Podcast

What is Food Psych Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Shifts in wellness culture and eating-identity narratives drive most episodes, with thoughtful critiques of diet culture, weight-centric messaging, and the rise of “wellness” trends. Guests span clinicians, dietitians, authors, and activists who share personal journeys, professional insights, and evidence-informed perspectives on intuitive eating, body acceptance, and weight stigma. The conversations often center on practical recovery from disordered eating, nuanced discussions about GLP-1 drugs and dieting trends, child feeding and parenting without dieting, and the social dynamics that influence health decisions. A standout thread is a consistent emphasis on compassionate, science-informed care and anti-diet approaches, making it a meanin... more

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