Weight a Minute
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWeight a Minute is about the crazy, sad, and effed-up ways that diet culture keeps you trapped in a vicious cycle with food and your body. We're here to dismantle these falsehoods and get you on a path to loving yourself, food, and life. We're bringing levity to the profound conversations about body image, diet culture, and more. Each week we’re showing you how to drop the drama so you can focus on what matters most!
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Rewind:Resolving Conflicting Views On Weight Loss and Self-Image
April 23, 2024 15:14 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThe ping-pong of inner chatter of “should I or should I not” can put our brain in a confusing place because it wants to have clarity. But sometimes there is no clear answer, so how do we move forward? Beth and Jessica talk through what some thoughts might come up and how to work through them. The topic discussed in this episode is weight loss, but you could apply the same concepts to all kinds of decision-making situations, especially those requiring a behavior change. Follow us on Instagra...
From Cravings to Coping: Navigating the Psychology of Food Choices
April 10, 2024 21:36 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBDo you find you find yourself beating yourself up mentally or restricting food or over-exercising - basically punishing yourself - if you overate or didn't eat "healthy"? You might be punishing yourself for a behavior that is just a sign that you are missing a skill. The food and eating behavior often do NOT have anything to do with why you are in the cabinet or freezer after a hard day. Tune in to learn more from Jessica and Beth on how eating patterns are about so much more than just foo...
Hot Take On Oprah’s Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution
March 26, 2024 14:11 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBThe conversation around GLP-1 medications for weight loss continues as we unpack the recent Oprah Special on ABC - "Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution." Some great points were made in the special, but one thing was glossed over very quickly - the food supply's role is disrupting our natural GLP-1 production. Beth gets fired up this week talking about the gross negligence on the part of food companies and the regulation of what our food is doing to us. Listen in and let us know your ...
Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss
March 12, 2024 12:30 - 31 minutes - 36.2 MBWhen someone sees the number on the scale go down, they get happy - "YAY I've lost weight!" But hold up, when the scale moves it does not always mean you are losing fat. If you are going about dieting, in most of the methods out there, you are likely losing more than fat, and that's not a good thing. Be sure to listen to the know the difference between losing fat and losing weight. Knowing the difference determines long-term health and more. You can find us at: Instagram.com/path_nutrition...
Body Positivity is Getting Stirred Up
February 27, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBThe body positivity (BoPo) movement has been working to break down barriers to accepting all body sizes. It's so great showcasing that we can't all be the same size and we are here for all the bodies. But now some BoPo influencers, who have built their whole community around body acceptance, aren't being accepted because they want to lose weight. What the heck? It's damned if you, damned if you don't. Beth and Jessica discuss body positivity and why people get upset about change in the com...
People Pleasing
February 13, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBDo you or someone you know identify as a people pleaser? What even is a people pleaser? This week Beth and Jessica discuss the different ways we may be people-pleasing, how it relates to health, and how to break free from this behavior. Looking for the Needs and Values Sheet Jessica mentioned? You can find it, here, on our website. See you on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path_nutrition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is There an Optimal Diet?
January 30, 2024 15:09 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBOh man, what a conversation we had about what, if any, is the optimal diet for most people! We discuss the books, How Not to Diet and Pegan, and other podcasters/health influencers take on plants and animals as food. We do not hold back on our opinions, which are solely ours. You may have different needs and viewpoints on what your body wants and needs are, and guess what? That's ok!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Digesting 'You Are What You Eat': Our Take on the Latest Netflix Diet Doc
January 16, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBJessica and Beth binge-watched Nexflix's latest health documentary, You Are What You Eat and give you our hot take on it. There are some points we thought they did well, some things that we may disagree on, and what to take away from the information provided. The show leans heavily towards proving that vegan/plant-based diets are the most beneficial, but is that true? Will that work for everyone? Listen in as we continue to dispel the all-or-nothing viewpoints. Listen or Watch Video at: ...
Turning Resolutions into Reality: Goals and the Stages of Change
January 02, 2024 13:51 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBChanges in behavior are sometimes challenging or frustrating, maybe because we are out of alignment with where we are in the stages of change process. This week we dive into the different stages of change and offer guidance on how to get unstuck or keep be-bopping through those stages to make the behavior stick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your Health, Food, and Fitness Questions Answered, Part 2
December 12, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBWelcome back to the second part of your questions answered by Beth & Jessica. In part 2 we dive into questions about grocery shopping, weight loss, when does lifestyle changes start to feel normal, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your Health, Food, & Fitness Questions Answered: Part One
November 28, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBYou asked us questions and we've got answer's on this special episode of Weight a Minute. Beth and Jessica answer listener questions about: carbs and weight lifting exercise and your hormonal cycle counting steps seeking health vs chasing perfection Part 2 coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hunger and Its Many Layers
November 15, 2023 00:41 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBExperiencing hunger seems simple, your stomach feels empty so you eat; except it is way more nuanced than that. There are all sorts of influences on feeling hunger and fullness that we don't even notice or think about. Listen in this week as we talk all about hunger, fullness, and how it might relate to other parts of your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rushing to Lose Weight: Rethinking the Race
October 31, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBWeight loss is typically seen as an "I need to it happen yesterday" change. Beth and Jessica offer up the idea that rushing to a weight loss goal might be keeping you from the change that you desire. How can you settle in for the journey and calm the urgency that keeps you spinning? Maybe it's time to rethink the race and embrace a sustainable path towards weight loss (if that's what you want) and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Navigating Nutrition in a Sponsored World
October 17, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIs it okay for nutrition professionals to have sponsored posts on social media paid for by food industry groups? Are they being unethical by posting their "professional opinion" on a sponsored post? Beth and Jessica discuss the recent Washington Post article that highlights the practice, as well as how the food industry has long influenced messaging; social media just happens to be the new format for reaching people where they hang out. Do Beth and Jessica have a price they would accept to ...
Katie Sturino: From Body Shame to Body Acceptance
October 03, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week we got to chat with multi-talented Katie Sturino, author of Body Talk and founder of MegaBabe Beauty, about finding freedom from body shame and moving into body acceptance to empower herself and millions of women. We have a joyful conversation about 7-11 in Japan, weight loss advertising, finding the freedom to love yourself regardless of size, working on the inner narrative to reduce the shame monster and so much more. It was a delight to cover all the topics with Katie; we know yo...
Power of Belief
September 19, 2023 11:03 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode, we talk about the power of beliefs, which can shape not only our day-to-day lives but also our bigger goals. We explore how to question whether beliefs are serving us or not and how to shift beliefs when the ones we have no longer serve us. A must listen for everyone whether you feel stuck or just a gentle reminder about how interesting it is to live this human life with our brains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nutrition & Hormones
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week we are doing a brief chat on how nutrition supports our hormones. We have a lot of hormones to make our body hum and they all require something from the nutrients in the food we eat. So just another friendly reminder that food is more than just controlling your weight. Before we dive into our main topic we discuss the Pendulum probiotics ads. Their marketing went from gut health to weight loss. Grr. Why does everything we market have to be about weight loss? Can’t we just support...
Barbie, Tarot Cards, and Healing Conversations About Food and Body with Addie Broyles
August 23, 2023 19:59 - 1 hour - 113 MBJessica and Beth had a great conversation with freelance writer, consultant, tarot card reader, and former food columnist of The Austin Statesman Addie Broyles. We touched on a wide variety of topics like the Barbie movie, her experiences of writing about food while being mindful of the detriments of diet culture, honoring our family through food, her new creative works in The Feminist Kitchen newsletter and zine, and how tarot cards help her be attuned to her life. A must listen in to the ...
Detoxes and Cleanses Facts vs. Diet Culture
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIt's that time of year we discuss detox and cleanses and the facts vs diet culture stances. Can they can be helpful or is it just a complicated way to go on a short-term diet? Listen in to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Olipop vs Poppi Taste Test & Are Their Health Claims True?
July 25, 2023 11:38 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBSome new functional sodas on the market contain fiber and other prebiotics that make claims on digestive health, blood sugar, and more. The question is, do they taste good and are there any benefits to these products? In today's episode, we do a taste test between Olipop and Poppi sodas and give you a rundown on how beneficial they might be. Be ready for an ASMR delight and our unpaid/unsponsored thoughts on the products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Always Be Vegging
July 11, 2023 10:31 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThis episode’s anti-diet rant is about Meepo meal cubes. What in the Willy Wonka are these things?! Beth and Jessica then share a simple motto when it comes to meals and that is "Always Be Vegging." We are not saying to always to be vegetarian, but rather share how adding veggies to any meal or snack can benefit you, whether at home or in restaurants. This lesson comes from our course Foundations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Unlock the Benefits of Slow Eating
June 27, 2023 11:08 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week we are sharing one of our lessons found in our online interactive course, Foundations. We are discussing how slowing down at mealtimes is a simple and underrated aspect of getting in tune with your hunger and full cues, improving digestion, and possibly even bringing those stress levels down a notch. Have a listen, then start to practice slowing down at mealtime to see what you notice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Berberine Nature's Ozempic
June 20, 2023 14:05 - 34 minutes - 32 MBOk, we can't get enough of the buzzy topic of Ozempic and what others are using instead of GLP-1 inhibitor drugs! This week we talk about the next buzz on the internet, Berberine. Is it nature's Ozempic? It may not be, but you will be SURPRISED to learn what all it can be good for. So tune in this week to hear all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Conversation On Race and Wellness with Dr. Trina Dorrah
June 06, 2023 11:41 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBJoin us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Trina Dorrah MD, physician, binge eating coach, and eating disorder survivor, as we debunk diet culture myths and explore the mindset behind our relationship with food. Discover how no food is inherently bad and learn why the intention behind your eating habits matters more than the food itself. In this enlightening discussion, we delve into the ever-changing fashion ideals and their impact on body positivity and health. Dr. Trina Dorrah help...
How Food and Finance Collide with Berkeley Cox of Money Grooves
May 23, 2023 11:46 - 59 minutes - 111 MBBeth and Jessica pull up a chair with money coach Berkeley Cox to unpack the surprising intersections of dollars and diets. Scrumptious nibbles, fiscal advice, and even the latest on cottage cheese. Wondering why we’re talking about money on a podcast about diet culture? Don’t worry— we’ll dive into the magic intersection of food and finance. We dish out tips on how home-cooked meals could become your financial game-changer, and why mindful spending doesn't have to mean kissing those occas...
Teens, Toxic Cultural Norms and Embracing Community with Ellen Campbell
May 09, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week Ellen Campbell, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, joins us as we discuss supporting teens with toxic norms of perfectionism, guilt, and shame. We also talk about learning how to fail safely and creating community. Even if you don't have a teen, adults can gain insight as well because this issue doesn't magically disappear on our 20th birthday. Be sure to find us on Instagram where we explore these topics and more @path_nutrition or join us in Foundations where we help you break the ...
Is Weight Loss Possible Without Drugs? W/Guest and Client Keri
April 25, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThis week, our guest is a client of Jessica's; she, like many others, had some questions about weight loss and weight loss drugs. We dive into the conversation around the complexity of how our current food supply, genetics, and other lifestyle factors make it feel impossible to lose weight without drugs like Ozempic. Join us for this conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mic Drop of Weight Loss?
April 11, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week we examine "night cereal" by Post and discuss Weight Watchers announcement of getting into the weight loss drug market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is It Vanity?
March 28, 2023 14:07 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIs it vanity or is it self-care? This week we explored what we do regarding our external appearance to influence how we feel internally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pros & Cons of Metabolic Tracking Devices
March 14, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBWe are discussing the pros and cons of metabolic tracking devices like continuous glucose monitors, lumen breath device, and more. These devices can be helpful for some, but maybe not for all. Tune in to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Quality of Life
February 28, 2023 15:17 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week Jessica and Beth talk about their upcoming program Foundations. We also tap into a more deep conversation about our why's behind what we do at Path and for our own health - and it really comes down to wanting to expand that quality of life as much as possible. We know that aspects of life are beyond our control, but we can attempt to do what we can to enjoy life and its beauty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's the Deal With Calories?
February 15, 2023 20:57 - 29 minutes - 34.1 MBDo we count calories, do we not? What even the heck is a calorie? Diet culture (and sometimes research) has made calories very confusing to the average person. So today we share a bit more about what calories are and why counting calories only to reach a goal isn't helpful in the long run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Body Image Confession by Jessica
January 31, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 39.9 MBWe continue our concern about Ozempic and the updated weight loss recommendations for teens. Then Jessica shares her insight into how she views her body image after a recent comment/conversation with a friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Consistency
January 17, 2023 00:35 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWe are back from our winter break, a little later than we had planned, but that's ok we are here now and talking about a timely topic: consistency. Today we talk about why the ho-humness of consistency is important, how consistency is not perfection, and how to build consistency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The "When I" Trap
December 13, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week we talk about a sneaky phrase that we use that limits our life right now: "When I......" When I reach this goal, I can do or have this thing. If you have said this to yourself before or are operating from this place now, listen in so you can get out of this trap! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Book Report - The Secret Life of Fat
November 29, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 61.9 MBBeth read an excellent book, "The Secret Life of Fat, the Science Behind the Body’s Least Understood Organ, and What it Means For You". It was a great read on an organ that is so vilified and yet not talked about its importance. When we understand how something functions and why things may be going awry, we can look at it objectively instead of thinking something is wrong with us. So tune in to learn about what fat does for us! A special reminder note - not all excess fat is bad, not ever...
Holiday Eating and Diet Culture
November 15, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThis is our Holiday special just in time for Thanksgiving. People want to know how they can navigate this season without doing whatever it is they’ve done in the past. Most people will give you tips and tricks like don’t show up hungry to the party or stand near the buffet...which isn’t bad advice but we’re going to offer you some new perspectives that will challenge diet mentality around the holidays period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Becoming Your Own Authority w/Chris Hale
October 25, 2022 14:58 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWhen you are seeking validation on something you are doing, striving for, or just being; who do you check in with? Why not you? This week we are talking with Chris Hale about being your own authority versus seeking external validation and all the things that might be getting in your way of trusting yourself. Listen in so you can start to flip your internal script and see what's possible for you! Find Chris Hale at: IG: @theonlychrishale Tiktok: theonlychrishale Web: https://theonlychrish...
Fructose: Friend or Foe?
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 41.2 MBThis week we are taking a step into the science of fructose, you know that friendly fruit sugar. But it's actually kind of everywhere and may be causing more of a problem with how our body is able to utilize sugars, store fat, and more. Listen in for an update on how this molecule both helps and hurts us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37 - Perfectionism and Failure
September 27, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MBDo you identify as a perfectionist? And then try to apply the principles of perfection to food by desiring to hold onto food rules or a structure pretty tightly? When you step out of that structure does your brain make you think you are a failure? We are here this week to rescue you from this thought error that 1) perfectionism is real and 2) how that relates to eating and your body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You Might Be an Emotional Eater If....
September 13, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBThis week Jessica and Beth discuss the myriad ways that emotional eating shows up. Hint - there's more to it than eating all the things when you are mad or sad. Tune in to learn more about emotional eating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hormones with Dr. Akhter
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBIt seems like our sex hormones are such a mystery because in some ways we hear about how having them imbalanced causes us problems, yet we often aren't getting the info or the support we need to figure out how they're doing or how to balance them if something is off! Join us as Jessica and Beth chat with Dr. Omar Akhter of Madina Medicine as he helps explain what we might be experiencing if hormones are imbalanced and tips on how to best support them. Plus, listen in for questions we have f...
Three Simple Upgrades for Health
August 16, 2022 15:39 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBBack in Jessica and Beth's culinary school adventures, we learned about three key (and easy) things in our everyday diet that we can upgrade to improve our health. Rather than think that improvements in health and nutrition need to be dramatic sweeping changes, why not just stick with some basics of things that we consume every day, regardless of what kind of eating plan you follow? Listen in and let us know what you think. Have questions? Reach out [email protected] Hosted on Acas...
Kegels are the Carbs of Pelvic Floor Health
August 02, 2022 09:02 - 59 minutes - 68.4 MBToday we have a fun episode with physical therapist, Rebecca Maidansky. We are talking about pelvic floor health, and YES it does absolutely relate to diet culture and NO it's not because you aren't doing your kegels. Tune it today to find out how sucking it in, tight clothes, and more all impact pelvic floor health and why it matters for EVERYONE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hiding with Latifat Akintade MD
July 19, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 55.8 MBLearn the impact of not showing up. We talk about how hiding shows up in various areas of our lives, including health and body image, and our guest tells a story about how the simple act of showing up exactly as you are can make an unexpected impact. Representation matters in this inspiring story shared by Latifat Akintade, MD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are Cleanses and Detoxes Part of Diet Culture?
July 05, 2022 20:24 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MBThis week we talk about what cleanses and detoxes are and explore how they are and are not a part of diet culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fear of Success
June 21, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week we have a chat about how one might be self-sabotaging because there is an underlying fear of success. It can be small or big thoughts that are holding us back from creating change in our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Embracing Discomfort
June 07, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 31.6 MBJessica and Beth have been thinking a lot about being uncomfortable and why so many people resist discomfort. There are, of course, times when discomfort is a sign that what you are doing is not good for the long run. However, there are many times in our journeys of creating change or going through life that there is discomfort along the way and we need to embrace it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beth's Body Image Journey
May 24, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBThis week Beth shares some insights into her ongoing body image journey. Just because you have done a lot of work on self-acceptance doesn't mean you remain carefree and "perfect" forever. We also talk about going past the surface thoughts that we might think are true and that are the problem but what if we dig a bit deeper for what might really be going on? We hope you find sharing this personal journey helpful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do It Anyway with Stacy Luckey
May 10, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 96.6 MBWe have another great guest, coach Stacy Luckey, on today to talk anxiety and doing things anyway. We're shining a light on the spectrum of anxiety, our goals, and doing things anyway in the face of fear. Want to hear more from Stacy? You can find her at: www.thedoitanywaycoach.com Instagram:@stacyluckey_ Podcast: Confessions of a Goal Getter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.