Shoulders Down

Leah Kern

Intuitive Eating

Diet Culture

Body Image

Cannabis

Disordered Eating

Health At Every Size

Eating Disorders

Ozempic

Self-Compassion

Neurodiversity

Binge Eating

Mental Health

Weight Stigma

Foodie

Body Acceptance

Emotional Needs

Weight Normative Messaging

Tiktok

Nutrition Messaging

Calorie Counting

When you live in the diet mindset, you spend much of your time living in your head- constantly tallying, dwelling, and stressing over your food and lifestyle choices. When you become an intuitive eater, you learn to drop into your body and start living shoulders down. The territory below your shoulders contains your innate wisdom and power. Shoulders Down is a podcast designed to teach you how to ... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	136	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Religion & SpiritualityHealth & FitnessNutrition

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Latest Episodes

📺 Unpacking the Viral Jubilee Body Positivity Debate with Marcy Guevara

In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with plus-size style expert and reality TV producer Marcy Guevara-Prete to reflect on their experience participating in a viral Jubilee debate with fitness personality Jillian Michaels.

Leah and Marc... more

Yesterday • 1 hr 4 min

🤔 We Watched The Jillian Michaels Debate Back... And Had Thoughts [with Edie Stark, LCSW]

In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with therapist Edie Stark, LCSW, to discuss their thoughts on the final edit of the Jillian Michaels x Body Positivity debate.

Leah and Edie reflect on what they thought of the edit, how it felt to ... more

24 Mar 2026 • 31 min

🎥 Behind the Scenes of the "Jillian Michaels vs Body Positivity" Debate with Edie Stark

In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with therapist Edie Stark, LCSW, to unpack their experience participating in a debate with fitness personality Jillian Michaels on the popular YouTube channel Jubilee.

Leah and Edie reflect on what i... more

16 Mar 2026 • 56 min

🌾The Ultra Processed Panic: Re-Domesticating Women, Pressure to Cook ‘From Scratch,’ & The Rise of Tradwifedom with Laura Thomas, PhD

Is the backlash against ultra-processed foods really about health… or is it about control? In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah and Laura Thomas, PhD, explore the growing moral panic around ultra-processed foods — and what’s really driving the con... more

9 Mar 2026 • 55 min

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Recent Guests

Edie Stark

Seasoned psychotherapist and fat-positive advocate, founder of Stark Therapy Group

Stark Therapy Group; Edie Stark Consulting

Episode: 🎥 Behind the Scenes of the "Jillian Michaels vs Body Positivity" Debate with Edie Stark

Laura Thomas

PhD, author and expert on health, weight, bodies, and intuitive eating

Laura Thomas PhD, author of Just Eat It and How to Just Eat It

Episode: 🌾The Ultra Processed Panic: Re-Domesticating Women, Pressure to Cook ‘From Scratch,’ & The Rise of Tradwifedom with Laura Thomas, PhD

Dr. Lauren Hartman

Double board certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist with nearly 20 years of experience treating children and adolescents, focusing on eating disorders.

Episode: 🩺 A Pediatrician’s Perspective on GLP-1s, Diet Culture, & Adolescent Health — with Dr. Lauren Hartman

Libby Supan

Licensed marriage and family therapist and certified intuitive eating counselor.

Episode: 🕵️‍♀️ Inside Overeaters Anonymous: Abstinence, Fat Serenity, & Co-Dependency with Libby Supan, LMFT

Virgie Tovar

Plus-sized Latina author, lecturer, and leading expert on weight-based discrimination and body positivity

Forbes

Episode: 💔 The Ethics of GLP-1s, Prescribed Starvation, & The Liberatory Heartbreak of Fatness with Virgie Tovar

Bri Campos

Licensed mental health counselor, body image educator, and founder of Body Image with Bri.

Body Image with Bri

Episode: 📷 What To Do If You Hate How You Look In Pictures [with Bri Campos]

Dr. Alexis Conason

Psychologist and advocate for Health at Every Size

Conason Psychological Services

Episode: 🕊️ Obesity Medicine, GLP-1’s, Body Autonomy, & Informed Consent with Dr. Alexis Conason

Erin Flores

Non-dietician who lives in a larger body.

Episode: 🫠 How To Cope When The Whole World's On Ozempic

Hannah Husband

Non-diet personal trainer and body liberation coach.

Episode: 🫠 How To Cope When The Whole World's On Ozempic

Host

Leah Kern

Host and anti-diet dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and advocate for body positivity and intuitive living.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings

Erica’s discussion!!!
Thank you for this valuable interview with Erica. this podcast is so timely for me personally as I am newly diagnosed with cancer and an intuitive eating counselor. So much of her discussion resonated with me. Keep doing this amazing work!!!
Apple Podcasts
5
msj2002
United States2 years ago
Highly recommend!
This podcast is the most genuine intuitive eating podcast I’ve found. I love the humanness Leah brings to the work. Highly recommend this show for anyone on a journey to leave diet culture.
Apple Podcasts
5
Vnash96
United States2 years ago
Add shoulders down to your rotation
Leah is a thoughtful and engaging host who is able to connect with her guests and listeners in a meaningful way. Add shoulders down to your podcast rotation!
Apple Podcasts
5
calliee123
United States2 years ago
Leah is a powerhouse
Leah’s knowledge of intuitive eating and nutrition is a powerhouse. I learn so much every time I listen, and the message is so important and necessary in a world where diet culture is very loud. Leah is especially talented at coaching and I love listening to her live coach. She brings passion, curiosity, and gentleness to her work. She’s meant for this work. Thank you for the wonderful content.
Apple Podcasts
5
AishaSKR
United States2 years ago
Phenomenal advice for anyone feeling out of alignment on social media
Thank you Leah!! The “why I’m leaving Instagram” episode is one of the most validating podcast episodes I’ve listened to in a long time.. so many “aha” moments where you put eloquent words to how I’ve also been feeling for some time. Especially love the connection with trusting your body cues when it comes to social media similarly to how you would with IE. Best of luck on your offline journey 🩵
Apple Podcasts
5
kiraonysko
Canada2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners express gratitude for the practical advice provided, emphasizing its relevance to everyday struggles with food and body image.

The host's compassionate approach and expertise in guiding listeners through their body image and eating struggles resonate well with the audience.

Listeners appreciate the genuine and relatable discussions that center around intuitive eating and body positivity.

Many reviews highlight the inviting conversational style, making it feel like a supportive community for those navigating similar challenges.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts	#185	United States/Health & Fitness/Nutrition
Apple Podcasts	#211	Germany/Health & Fitness/Nutrition
Apple Podcasts	#8	Japan/Health & Fitness/Nutrition
Apple Podcasts	#31	Belgium/Health & Fitness/Nutrition
Apple Podcasts	#240	Japan/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

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🌾The Ultra Processed Panic: Re-Domesticating Women, Pressure to Cook ‘From Scratch,’ & The Rise of Tradwifedom with Laura Thomas, PhD

Q: What does intuition mean to you and how do you experience it?

Intuition is a complicated, evolving concept; it can feel like gut instinct but requires reflection and trust, and the speaker emphasizes that trusting intuition may be more complex than it initially seems.

🌾The Ultra Processed Panic: Re-Domesticating Women, Pressure to Cook ‘From Scratch,’ & The Rise of Tradwifedom with Laura Thomas, PhD

Q: What is your current biggest diet culture pet peeve?

The glamorization of GLP-1s and the rapid, widespread use of these drugs, coupled with concerns about eating disorders and the way they are handed out, represents a troubling trend in diet culture.

🎥 Behind the Scenes of the "Jillian Michaels vs Body Positivity" Debate with Edie Stark

Q: What concerns did you have about how the production handled the debate and the education of viewers?

There were worries about lack of proper clinical guidance on set, the potential for harm in unsupervised trauma discussion, and the editorial focus on clips over meaningful impact.

🎥 Behind the Scenes of the "Jillian Michaels vs Body Positivity" Debate with Edie Stark

Q: What was your reaction to seeing Jillian Michaels on set and in the moment?

She felt like a real person and not intimidating at first, but the dynamic quickly shifted as the debate began and her on-screen persona emerged.

🎥 Behind the Scenes of the "Jillian Michaels vs Body Positivity" Debate with Edie Stark

Q: Why did you decide to participate in the debate despite significant concerns?

We weighed potential reach and impact against risks to safety and the risk of a poor edit; we believed there was value in presenting expert and lived experiences to push back on harmful narratives.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoulders Down

What is Shoulders Down about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on empowering individuals to embrace their intuitive eating journey, this podcast explores the transition from a restrictive diet mindset to a body-accepting approach to food and lifestyle. With a blend of insightful discussions and personal anecdotes, topics such as body positivity, disordered eating, and mental health are frequently highlighted, making it resonate with listeners seeking a shift in their relationship with food. The host engages with a variety of experts and individuals, offering diverse perspectives on contemporary issues like diet culture and the societal pressures around body image. Unique aspects of the podcast include its emphasis on self-compassion, authenticity, and personal stories that deepen the listener's... more

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1. Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison
2. The Burnt Toast Podcast
3. Maintenance Phase
4. Diet Culture Rebel Podcast
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1. Edie Stark
2. Laura Thomas
3. Dr. Lauren Hartman
4. Libby Supan
5. Virgie Tovar
6. Bri Campos
7. Dr. Alexis Conason
8. Erin Flores

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