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Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

by The Roost Podcast Network · English · Tech & Science

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 28 min
Latest: 6 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026 · 21 minNew

Is Food Noise Just Hunger We’ve Been Conditioned Not to Trust? A RDs Honest - Yet Controversial Take

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re taking a deep dive into “food noise” and whether we’re starting to pathologize normal hunger, cravings, and thoughts about food. We unpack the many factors that can drive food preoccupation, from appetite and reward pathways to genetics, restriction, rigid food rules, and eating disorders, plus why GLP-1 medications may quiet food noise for very different reasons. Most importantly, I’m sharing seven questions to help you understand where your own food noise may be coming from…

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29 Sep 2026 · 35 min

Can GLP-1s Treat Eating Disorders? One Woman’s Controversial Story Is Challenging Everything

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by author and eating disorder research advocate Paige Gordon, who lived with bulimia for 22 years before starting a low-dose GLP-1 medication that she says eliminated her drive to binge and purge. We explore whether biology, appetite signalling, and reward circuitry could play a larger role in some people’s eating disorders, and whether GLP-1 medications could eventually have a therapeutic role beyond weight loss. This is a nuanced conversation about food noise, bingeing, purging, recovery, and what Paige’s experience could mean…
22 Sep 2026 · 34 min

The SURPRISING Truth About Butter, Saturated Fat & Health (The Research SHOCKED Me!) | Fat Wars Part 2

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re back with Fat Wars — Part Two, turning our attention to butter, beef tallow, coconut oil, and the saturated fat comeback. We unpack the science behind saturated fat, cholesterol, and heart disease, including LDL, ApoB, and the controversial studies used to defend saturated fat. Plus, we explore why not all saturated fat sources are created equal and why what you replace butter with may be the most important part of the debate. Did butter deserve a correction, or has wellness culture taken its comeback too far? Here’s a run down of what…
15 Sep 2026 · 27 min

Seed Oils, Inflammation & a Wellness Culture Lie | Fat Wars Part 1

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re kicking off Fat Wars — Part One with a deep dive into the controversial world of seed oils. We unpack the claims around omega-6 fats, inflammation, oxidation, and toxins, why seed oils have become synonymous with ultra-processed foods, and what the evidence actually says about their impact on our health. We’ll also explore how seed oil fear became wrapped up in wellness culture, morality, and privilege. And make sure to join us next week for Fat Wars — Part Two, where butter, coconut oil, beef tallow, and saturated fats take the stand.…
1 Sep 2026 · 23 min

Is Your “Gut Healthy” Bar Filled with “FAKE FIBER”?! (Fibermaxxing Exposed)

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re diving into the latest wellness trend: fibermaxxing. We unpack the very real benefits of fiber, why variety matters more than simply chasing the highest number, and when a healthy goal can become another rigid diet culture rule. Plus, we’ll cover how to increase your fiber intake without wreaking havoc on your gut. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Fiber Is Finally Having Its Moment When Fibermaxxing Goes Too Far Is Fiber Becoming the New Protein? Why All Fiber Isn’t Created Equal Why Fiber Variety Matters…
25 Aug 2026 · 17 min

The SHOCKING Truth About Soy: Hormones, Cancer, Fertility, Menopause & MORE!

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re breaking down some of the biggest myths about soy and separating hormone fearmongering from the actual science. We unpack what phytoestrogens really do, what the research says about soy and hormones, fertility, cancer risk, menopause, and weight management, plus the controversy around GMOs, processing, and antinutrients. If wellness culture has made you afraid of tofu, edamame, or soy milk, this episode is for you. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Does Soy Mess With Your Hormones? Does Soy Lower Testosterone or…
18 Aug 2026 · 18 min

The Psychology of Dieting: Why Willpower Keeps Failing You

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we unpack why knowing how to eat “healthy” doesn’t always translate into actually doing it. We explore the science of behaviour change, why willpower and motivation alone aren’t enough, and the many biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors shaping our food choices. If you’ve struggled to build healthy habits that actually stick, this episode is for you. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Willpower Isn’t Enough for Healthy Eating Why Knowing What to Eat Doesn’t Mean You’ll Do It The Behaviour…
11 Aug 2026 · 34 min

Is It Really Your Thyroid? The Truth About Weight Gain, Fatigue and “Normal” Labs with Dietitian Priscilla Swahn

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re cutting through the misinformation surrounding thyroid health and nutrition. Joined by registered dietitian and thyroid health specialist Priscilla Swahn, we unpack how the thyroid actually impacts metabolism and weight, why you may still have symptoms despite “normal” labs, what the science says about popular thyroid diets and supplements, and what actually matters when managing thyroid dysfunction. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Does Your Thyroid Actually Do? Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism Symptoms…
4 Aug 2026 · 36 min

The Wellness Industry’s Newest Lie Could Give You Cancer with Dr. Mary Alice Mina

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we separate sunscreen fact from fiction and unpack the growing resurgence of tanning culture. Joined by board-certified dermatologist and The Skin Real host Dr. Mary Alice Mina, we explore the truth about sunscreen safety, SPF myths, tanning trends, melanoma risk, and the science of protecting your skin. If you've ever questioned sunscreen, chased a tan, or wondered how to reduce your skin cancer risk, this episode is for you. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Are Chemical Sunscreens Actually Safe? Can Food Really…
28 Jul 2026 · 23 min

The Algorithms Are Radicalizing Our Kids to Hate their Bodies & Fear Food - The Diet Culture Pipeline Parents NEED to Know About

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore how diet culture has evolved in the age of social media, algorithms, and AI. We unpack how online platforms are amplifying harmful body ideals, why children and teens are especially vulnerable to algorithm-driven content, and what parents can do to help build digital resilience. If you're concerned about the growing impact of social media on young people's relationships with food, body image, and mental health, this episode is for you. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: How Social Media Supercharged Diet…
21 Jul 2026 · 48 min

Ozempic Pills, Triple Agonists, 50% Weight Loss & Groundbreaking Peptides with Dr Spencer Nadolsky

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: GLP-1s, Peptides & Weight Loss Drugs Explained The Future of GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss Could GLP-1s Treat Dementia & Other Diseases? The Next Generation of Weight Loss Peptides Retatrutide & Oral GLP-1s: What's Coming Next? The Biggest Risks of GLP-1 Medications Emotional Blunting: An Emerging GLP-1 Concern? Will GLP-1s Make Weight Stigma Worse? Can You Practice Intuitive Eating on a GLP-1? Using GLP-1s Without Losing Food Freedom Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky www.drspencer.com www.instagram.com/drnadolsky…
14 Jul 2026 · 17 min

Ozempic has Destabilized the Moral Value of Thinness - What Replaces it is Dystopian AF

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Will GLP-1s Kill Diet Culture? Why SkinnyTok Took Over Social Media The Rise of Biohacking & Hyper-Optimization Is Muscle the New Thin? The New Status Symbol in Wellness Culture Why Self-Denial Signals Success The Privilege Behind Modern Wellness Trends Are We Optimizing Away Our Humanity? What Replaces Thinness as Status? The Future of Diet Culture After Ozempic References: https://jewlscholar.mtsu.edu/items/1f46c40c-a9f4-423a-8e06-7c7d12cbd277 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6762156/ Disclaimer: The content in this episode…
E83 · 30 Jun 2026 · 35 min

The Cult of “Good Womanhood” - Tradwives, Soft Life & Maternal Martyrdom with Amber Horsburgh

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: How Social Media Changed “Good Womanhood” Why the Trad Wife Trend Is So Appealing The Trad Wife Paradox: Submission as a Brand The Soft Life Trend Explained Wellness Culture’s New Rules for Women The Hidden Cost of the “Soft Life” Aesthetic Bounce-Back Culture & Maternal Martyrdom How Beauty Standards Keep Women Small Who Benefits from “Good Womanhood”? What True Freedom for Women Looks Like Check in with today’s amazing guest: tiktok.com/@amberhorsburgh_ instagram.com/amberhorsburgh__ substack.com/@amberhorsburgh Disclaimer: The…
E82 · 23 Jun 2026 · 28 min

The Nervous System Work Your IBS & Digestion NEEDS That NO ONE is Talking About with Kimberly Snyder

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is “Heart Intelligence”? The Heart–Brain Connection Explained Breaking the Attention–Stress Loop Why Heart Rate Variability Matters Chronic Stress, Inflammation & Recovery How Stress Impacts Digestion and IBS Why Food Isn’t Always the Problem Improving Heart Rate Variability Naturally Meditation, Breathwork & Nervous System Regulation Interoception, Intuitive Eating & Gut Health Check in with today’s amazing guest: Instagram: instagram.com/_kimberlysnyder Website: https://mysolluna.com Youtube:…
E81 · 9 Jun 2026 · 19 min

The DEVASTATING Disconnect Between Sk*nnyTok, Rapid Weight Loss & Ozempic Misuse and LONGEVITY

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Bone Health Matters for Longevity Peak Bone Mass: Your Bone-Building Years The Silent Risks of Osteoporosis How SkinnyTok Is Changing Long-Term Health GLP-1s, Rapid Weight Loss & Bone Density 5 Ways Extreme Dieting Harms Your Bones Why Bone Loss Often Goes Undetected How to Protect Your Bones While Losing Weight The Most Important Nutrients for Bone Health Can You Recover Lost Bone Density? References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33666707/ https://academic.oup.com/jbmr/article/38/11/1586/7610440…
E80 · 2 Jun 2026 · 47 min

The Generation Who Forgot How to Think - How Social Media & AI is RUINING Kids’ Competence & Childhood with Dr Kaitlyn Regehr

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: The Biggest Harms of Social Media Why Social Media Is Designed to Be Addictive Can Lawsuits Change Big Tech? Diet Culture, Body Image & Social Media The Hidden Risks Facing Boys Online Video Games, Dopamine & Screen Addiction Sharenting, Privacy & Your Child’s Digital Footprint AI, Child Influencers & Online Safety Building a Healthy “Digital Diet” How to Raise Smarter Digital Citizens Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Kaitlyn Regehr Instagram: instagram.com/kaitlynregehr Research: researchgate.net/profile/Kaitlyn-Regehr Book:…
E79 · 26 May 2026 · 32 min

The CBT Mindset HACK to Support Sustainable Weight Loss (& Why “More Discipline” Isn’t the Answer) with Brian Baumal

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Diet Culture Beliefs That Keep Us Stuck Why Urgency Feels Like Discipline How Chronic Dieting Fuels Anxiety Why Extreme Diet Overhauls Backfire Why Slow Progress Works Better Scarcity Mentality & the Binge Cycle How to Learn from Slip-Ups Without Shame Using the Scale Without Spiraling How CBT Changes Weight Loss Psychology Building Habits That Actually Last Check in with today’s amazing guest: Brian Baumal Website: alivapsychotherapy.com/our-team/brian-baumal References:…
E78 · 19 May 2026 · 24 min

Why Bad Diets Feel So Good (the REWARD & Dopamine High of Diet Culture)

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: The Honeymoon Phase of Dieting Why Restriction Feels Rewarding Rapid Weight Loss: Water vs Fat Metabolic Adaptation Explained Symptom Relief and Elimination Diets Why Dieting Creates a Sense of Control Rigid vs Flexible Restraint The Power of External Validation Why Most Diets Eventually Fail How to Break the Diet Cycle Building Sustainable Eating Habits The Hunger Crushing Combo Approach References: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/014976349500033B https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3124340/…
E77 · 12 May 2026 · 21 min

“Mom, I’m so fat!” How to Teach Kids Nutrition without Messing Them Up!

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Raising Kids in a SkinnyTok World Why What Parents Model Matters Most “What You Say vs. What Kids Hear” The Problem with Food Rewards and “Good” vs. “Bad” Foods How to Talk to Kids About Sugar and Nutrition Age-by-Age Strategies for Food Conversations Helping Teens Navigate Diet Culture Online How to Respond to “Fat Talk” and Body Comments Teaching Kids That Bodies Come in All Shapes and Sizes Ellyn Satter’s Division of Responsibility for Raising Healthy Eaters References:…
E76 · 5 May 2026 · 36 min

Fuelling for Running & Endurance Sports: Everything Diet Culture Got Wrong with Kylee Van Horn and Zoe Rom

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Biggest Nutrition Mistakes Runners Make Why Carbs Are Essential for Endurance Running Carb Loading: How to Do It Properly Sugar & Running: Fuel vs Fear When to Use Gels and Sports Fuel Fiber Timing: Avoiding GI Issues While Running Protein Needs for Runners (and Timing It Right) What a Day of Eating for Runners Looks Like Fasted vs Fed Running: What’s Best? When “Healthy” Running Becomes Unhealthy Check in with today’s amazing guests: Kylee Van Horn & Zoë Rom Podcast: Your Diet Sucks Kylee Van Horn Website:…
E75 · 28 Apr 2026 · 44 min

Are Hormone Balance Diets BS!? Dr. Natalie Crawford Breaks Down the Key to Women’s Fertility & Hormone Health

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Does “Hormone Balance” Actually Mean? Can You Test if Your Hormones Are “Balanced”? Signs of Hormone Imbalance (Premenopausal Women) How Doctors Diagnose & Treat Hormone Issues Understanding the Menstrual Cycle (Hormones 101) Cycle Syncing: Helpful or Overhyped? “Estrogen Dominance” & Detox Myths Explained Why Fertility Isn’t Just “Hormone Imbalance” How Dieting & Undereating Impact Hormones & Fertility Advocating for Better Hormone & Fertility Care Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Natalie Crawford Website:…
E74 · 21 Apr 2026 · 22 min

Fact Checking Jillian Michaels Takedown of Body Positivity (PLUS her DEFAMATORY Statements Against ME!)

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: My Role in the Jubilee Debate Claim 1: Is Obesity Unhealthy? Visceral Fat vs BMI: Why the Nuance Matters Claim 2: Does “Big Food” Benefit from Body Positivity? The Defamation Claim Claim 3: Does Body Positivity Oversimplify Eating Disorders? Are Eating Disorders Caused by Trauma Alone? Claim 4: Is Body Positivity Disempowering? Claim 5: Does Shame Motivate Weight Loss? Key Takeaways from the Debate References: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2714500…
E73 · 14 Apr 2026 · 20 min

The LONGEVITY Industry Is LYING to You (Are We Living Longer or Avoiding Living?)

Thanks to Nature's Touch for sponsoring this episode. Nature’s Touch frozen produce is available for same day delivery at Costco. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: The $750B Anti-Aging Industry: Health or Fear Marketing? Why Aging Became a “Failure” (Especially for Women) The Optimization Era: Biohacking, Tracking & “Biological Age” The Bryan Johnson Effect: $2M a Year to Reverse Aging Longevity Supplements: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t) NAD, Resveratrol, Peptides: Hype vs Real Science Evidence-Based Supplements: Creatine, Protein, Vitamin D & More The…
E72 · 7 Apr 2026 · 44 min

IVF, Miscarriage & Surrogacy: The Emotional Toll (and Big Business) of Infertility with journalist Kathryn Blaze Baum

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Kathryn’s Infertility Story: IVF, Surrogacy & Two Pregnancies The “I’ll Do Anything” Mindset in Infertility Suffering, Worthiness & the Martyrdom of Motherhood Secondary Infertility: Grief, Guilt & Emotional Paradox Timeline Pressure: “2 Under 2” and Cultural Expectations Letting Go of Control: Releasing the Perfect Plan Surrogacy Ethics: Autonomy vs Commodification How Infertility Impacts Relationships & Support Systems What to Say (and Not Say) to Someone Facing Infertility Fertility, Control & Letting Go of Perfectionism Check in…
E71 · 31 Mar 2026 · 18 min

Food Noise, Ozempic and the Drug-Free Solutions NO ONE is Talking About

Thanks to Nature's Touch for sponsoring this episode. Nature’s Touch frozen produce is available for same day delivery at Costco. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is Food Noise? (And Why It’s Not a Willpower Problem) How Dieting and Restriction Increase Food Obsession Food Cue Reactivity: Why Triggers Create Cravings Food Reward Explained: “Liking” vs “Wanting” Why Food Thoughts Become Persistent and Intrusive Biology of Food Noise: Genetics, Leptin & Hunger Signals How GLP-1 Medications (Ozempic) Reduce Food Noise Reducing Food Noise Without Medication: Key…
E70 · 24 Mar 2026 · 44 min

The POOP Conversation You KNOW You Need (Stinky Farts, Colon Cleanses, IBS + Food Intolerances) with Dr. Trisha Pasricha

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Do We Always Have to Poop in Stores? (Breaking the Taboo) The Gut–Brain Axis: How Stress and Emotions Affect Digestion Can Your Gut Affect Your Brain? IBS, Mood & ADHD Connections IBS Isn’t “All in Your Head”: The Role of Mast Cells Why Your Poop Smells (and What It Means) Laxatives, Dependency & What’s Actually Safe Do You Need a Colon Cleanse or Detox? (Spoiler: No) Colonics, Coffee Enemas & Wellness Myths Debunked The 3 P’s of Poop: Pelvic Floor, Pressure & Stool Quality How to Improve Your Poop: Fiber, Hydration & Daily…
E69 · 17 Mar 2026 · 18 min

The PINK PILL for Women's Sexual Desire - Why it Took 10x Longer for Women's Addyi vs Men's Viagara with Cindy Eckert & Julie Bristow

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is Addyi? The First FDA-Approved Treatment for Low Female Desire Addyi vs Viagra: Why the “Pink Pill” Took 17 Years to Approve Cultural Bias in Medicine: Why Women’s Sexual Health Was Dismissed Why This Story Matters Now: The Documentary The Pink Pill Feminism, Pharma & Politics: Navigating a Controversial Topic Understanding HSDD: Biology vs Context in Low Sexual Desire Can a Medication Empower Women’s Sexual Autonomy? Who Really Has Control? Power, Partners & the Medical System Addyi, Ozempic & the Shift From Moral Judgment to…
E68 · 10 Mar 2026 · 40 min

Can HYPNOSIS Cure Your Bloating, IBS & Food Sensitivities with Dr Ali Navidi

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is the Gut–Brain Connection? (Vagus Nerve Explained) How Stress Disrupts Digestion, Hormones & the Microbiome Hypnotherapy for IBS: What It Actually Is (And What It Isn’t) Gut-Directed Hypnosis vs CBT and Traditional Talk Therapy Inside a Hypnotherapy Session for IBS and Gut Pain Real Case Studies: When Hypnotherapy Transforms Gut Symptoms Learned Food Sensitivities: When the Brain Creates GI Symptoms How to Tell a True Food Intolerance from a Conditioned Response Can You ‘Unlearn’ IBS Triggers? (Travel, Weekends & Habit Loops)…
E67 · 3 Mar 2026 · 19 min

Blackface. Body Shaming. Sexual Assault. The America’s Next Top Model Reckoning is FINALLY Here.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: ANTM Then vs Now: The Promise vs The Reality Diet Culture & Fatphobia on America’s Next Top Model Public Weigh-Ins, Tokenism & Body Storylines The Makeovers: Empowerment or Compliance Training? Dental Work, Nudity & Loss of Bodily Autonomy Sexual Harassment & Production Failures to Protect Contestants When Trauma Became Reality TV Content Dangerous Shoots & The Gamification of Harm Race-Swaps, Stereotypes & Performative “Progress” Rebranding Harm as Empowerment: The Cultural Legacy of ANTM References:…
E66 · 24 Feb 2026 · 36 min

Planned, Pure & Perfect? The Modern Pressure to OPTIMIZE Natural Birth (and What Happens When Plans Change) with Jen Hamilton

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Jen’s Birth Story & Becoming a Labor Nurse Pregnancy & Birth Myths: What’s Evidence-Based? Can Food Really Induce Labor? Hospital Bag Essentials: What to Bring (and Skip) What to Eat Before and After Birth When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned “Natural” Birth vs Medical Interventions The Fear Behind Epidurals, Inductions & Formula The Cascade of Interventions Explained Letting Go of Birth Shame Check in with today’s amazing guest: Jen Hamilton Website: www.jenhamilton.co Tiktok: tiktok.com/@_jen_hamilton_ Instagram:…

About Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), award-winning author, founder of Abbey’s Kitchen, creator of Hunger Crushing Combo™, Co-Founder of Neue Theory™, and mother of two. Blending science with sass, Abbey has established herself as a credible voice in the nutrition, health, and wellness space. Abbey’s core philosophy is that a pleasurable relationship with food, your body and yourself is the fundamental secret to good health. From delicious healthy recipes, digital video content, real mom truths and cheeky nutrition myth-busting, Abbey Sharp has become the go-to source for entertaining, informative, and inspirational lifestyle content to well over 2 million loyal followers.

Bite Back with Abbey Sharp is a English tech & science podcast from The Roost Podcast Network. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Language: English
Category: Tech & Science
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 28 min
Latest episode: 6 Oct 2026
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