Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast  I talk to nutritionist Shana Spence about the dangers of diet culture, the benefits of intuitive eating, nutrition and mental health, disordered eating, and so much more! In her practice, Shana takes a non-diet approach to eating, which includes emphasizing health at every size, and getting people comfortable with their food and lifestyle choices so that they can live their best lives. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/diet-culture-why-it-s-toxic-for-our-mental-health-how-to-be-healthy-at-every-size Follow Shana on Instagram for more helpful information: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritiontea/?hl=en OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -NED: Get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access! -BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order. -Amen Clinics: Visit amenclinics.com/drleaf and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 1:55 Why Shana loves the non-diet approach to eating 2:30, 10:00 How diet culture affects our sense of self & ability to enjoy eating 4:00 A better way of thinking & talking about food 6:12, 16:30 What intuitive eating is 7:30 The psychological & social aspects of eating 15:40 There is no one way of eating! 19:20 Social media & dieting 25:21 Eating disorders & disordered eating 27:35 Healthy at every size 33:10 Food shaming & discrimination 41:00 How should we understand how the food landscape has changed, including how society & culture has changed 55:00 Food preferences & food choices 58:30 Body dysmorphia -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.