Shoulders Down
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 harness your intuition to govern not just how you eat but also how you live. Shoulders Down Podcast is hosted by Anti-Diet Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Leah Kern, who works with clients to heal their relationships with food in her private practice, Leah Kern Nutrition. Disclaimer: All content in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The information and education provided is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis.
Episodes
106 episodes
🤝 5 Ways To Earn Back Your Body's Trust
In this solo episode, I cover .Why body trust mattersA story about my cats that related to body trustHow diet culture messes with body trust5 ways to rebuild body trustResources Me...
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😬 Are The Intuitive Eating Dietitians Alright?
In this solo episode, Leah asks the question: If intuitive eating is about healing your relationship with food so your whole life doesn't have to be about food, what does it mean if you then go and make your whole life about food......
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👁️ Reclaiming Your Attention: Social Media, Selfies, & Self-Love with Amelia Hruby
In this episode, I'm joined by feminist writer, podcaster & producer, Amelia Hruby. Together we discuss:Amelia’s unconventional way into the anti-diet worldthe ways in which pursuing a philosophy PhD added to the ...
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🥂 How to Kickstart Your Healthy New Year Without Going On Another Diet
In this episode, Leah covers:Why this “all-in” approach is doomed to fail (and why it’s not your fault!)Reminder about what constitutes a dietSome reflections questions as you think about setting food/ body/ health...
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20:05
💖 You're Not Wrong For Desiring Weight Loss
In the intuitive eating space, we often hear that weight loss isn’t the goal—and in many ways, that’s true. But there’s a nuance here that’s sometimes overlooked. It’s easy for the message to come across as judgment toward those who do desi...
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🤢 What To Do After A Binge
In this episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable aftermath of a binge. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling regretful or sick from overeating, you're not alone. We cover:5 things NOT to do ...
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🦃 How to Survive Diet Talk, Body Comments & Temptations To Overeat Around The Holidays
In this episode, we cover:My story with navigating the holiday season before and after becoming an intuitive eater and healing my body imageCommon hurdles to navigating the holidays as an intuitive eaterSpecific ti...
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⚖️ Can You Eat Intuitively & Lose Weight?
In this solo episode, Leah answers the question: Can you eat intuitively and lose weight? She covers:Set-Point Weight TheoryHow to know what will happen to your weight when you start intuitive eatingThe difference ...
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🍩 Diabetes & Intuitive Eating: Non-Diet Approaches to Blood Sugar with Dr. Gregory Dodell
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by weight-inclusive, anti-diet, board certified endocronolgist, Dr. Gregory Dodell.Together, we discuss:Greg's story going from a weight-normative medicine approach to weight-inclusiv...
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✈️ How To Stop Overeating When Traveling
In this episode, we talk about why overeating happens when you're off your typical routine such as when traveling. Then I give you my top tip to stop overeating in these situations. Plus, I share about my personal story with eating past comfort...
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💰 Are You Binge…Spending? Where Budget Culture Meets Diet Culture
In this episode, I talk to financial therapist, Rachel Duncan. We chat about:How the binge/ restrict cycle manifests with both money and foodThe elements of shame and secrecy when it comes to food and money stuffSo...
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🙏 Cancer Healing, Intuitive Eating & Stopping Self-Blame with Erika Bent
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist Erika Bent. Erika is the founder of Cypress Wellness Collective, a group practice that specializes in mental health and eating disord...
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☕️ Are You Getting Enough Pleasure?
In this episode Leah talks about what a dopamine menu is, how it relates to Intuitive Eating, and she shares some of the items on her personal dopamine menu. Plus, she discusses the benefits of intentionally infusing pleasure into your life.
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🤳 From Macro Counting to Intuitive Eating with Former Client Kelly
On this episode, Leah sits down with Kelly, a former client who shares her story from disordered eating and body shame to intuitive eating and body peace. Resources Mentioned:
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27:15
🥦 Nutrition Isn’t The Enemy: 3 Mindset Shifts to Go From Self-Control to Self-Care
In this episode, Leah shares 3 mindset shifts (plus 1 epic bonus mindset shift, so really, 4) to reimagine how you relate to nutrition. More From Leah:Apply to Th...
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❌ 7 Sneaky Signs That You're Struggling with Disordered Eating
In this episode, Leah goes through 7 sneaky signs that you might be struggling with disordered eating.Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program<...
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20:29
👉 5 Reasons Why Your Weight Doesn't Determine Your Health
In this episode, Leah goes through 5 reasons why your weight does not determine your health.Resources mentioned:Grab your free anti-diet resource list
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🍄 Creating Space For Awe Through Intuitive Eating With Isabella
On this episode, Leah sits down with a former 1:1 client who shares her story from disordered eating and body shame to intuitive eating and body peace. She talks about:Befriending her bodyThe connection to intu...
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⏰ 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating in 10 Minutes
In this solo episode, Leah gives you the rundown of the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating in 10 minutes.Resources Mentioned:
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18:45
😩 Why Is It So Hard To Stop Eating When You Feel Full?
In this episode, Leah breaks down why it can feel so hard to stop eating when you feel full. Plus, she gives tools and tips for navigating these barriers to honoring fullness.Resources Mentioned:
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💘 A Realistic Approach to Body Image While Dating
In this episode, Leah is interviewed by her friend Talia Koren, a dating and relationship coach. Talia and Leah discuss body image and dating.More from Talia:Check out her podcast,
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Join Our First Live Cohort! (& Why We Need Community)
In this episode, I announce that this fall, I'm teaching the first ever live cohort of my online course, The Return! Plus, I talk about the impact of community on an intuitive eating journey and share some pieces of my personal stor...
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🕵️ Are You On A Diet Without Knowing It?
In this solo episode, Leah talks about the difference between being on a diet and being in the diet mentality. She goes through several hidden forms of diet mentality and offers some tools for moving forward.Resources mentioned:<...
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17:45
🤔 Are You Really A Foodie? (Or Is It Just Disordered Eating?)
In this episode, Leah explores the idea of being a "foodie," and what this might mean about your relationship with food.Resources mentioned:
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🙃 From Male Model to Food Media Empire: How Intuitive Eating Can Change Your Life with Greg Remmey
This week I’m joined by Greg Remmey, former client and founder of the popular food media empire, DEVOUR POWER.Together, we discuss:The impact of being in the modeling industry on Greg's relationship with food and body
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