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   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…

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   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:…

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   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…

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   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:…

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   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/…

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   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:…

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   6 Oct 2026 · 21 min

   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…

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   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…

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    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.…

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