Did you just heat about the “Intuitive Eating” framework? Are you intrigued by the concept but unsure where to begin to learn more?

Check out this playlist of the 9 best podcast episodes for beginning intuitive eating from our podcast, Shoulders Down.

This playlist is essentially like a free crash course in podcast format.

You can find the playlist on Spotify here, or you can search the episodes on your favorite podcast player.

Let’s briefly go through each episode and why I recommend it for beginning your intuitive eating journey👇

⏰ 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating in 10 Minutes 

This episode gives you a quick but comprehensive look at the 10 principles that make up the intuitive eating framework. A great episode if you want to get a better sense of the philosophy without investing too much time. (19 mins)

👉 5 Reasons Why Your Weight Doesn’t Determine Your Health

A must listen if you are even a little curious about the non-diet, weight-inclusive approach to healthcare. This is one of our most downloaded episodes of the podcast which I like to think is because it’s completely earth shattering to break down the myth that your weight determines your health outcomes. In this episode, your mind will be expanded to question everything you’ve learned from mainstream diet culture and healthcare when it comes to the importance of weight & BMI. (46 mins)

💫 Intuitive Eating for Beginners

Consider this episode the “FAQ” on the Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size frameworks. I go through 10 of the most common questions people tend to have when first encountering the framework. The questions span from how to overcome guilt of previous off limits foods to how to navigate a doctor saying you need to lose weight. (38 mins)

⚖️ Can You Eat Intuitively & Lose Weight?

This Intuitive Eating thing seems cool and all, but what will happen to my weight?? This episodes goes in depth unpacking what to expect to happen to your weight when starting on an intuitive eating journey. We discuss set-point weight theory, the difference between intentional and unintentional weight loss, and more. (34 mins)

🕵️ Are You On A Diet Without Knowing It?

Not doing Keto, Paleo, or Weight Watchers anymore? That doesn’t necessarily mean you’re free from dieting… This episode helps you uncover subtle signs of diet mentality that may still be at play. We discuss the difference between dieting and being in diet mentality, and I list out some tell-tale signs that you might still be operating from a diet mindset. (18 mins)

🍫 Can You Be Addicted To Food?

Is food addiction real? Spoiler: It’s not. In this podcast episode, I break down the science behind this myth and explain why food—something we need to survive—cannot be addictive. This concept is essential to understand for you, especially if you’re just beginning you’re intuitive eating journey. (20 mins)

😩 Why Is It So Hard To Stop Eating When You Feel Full?

Intuitive Eating sounds great and all, but I just have such a hard time stopping eating, even when I know I’m full. In this episode, we demystify why exactly you’re struggling to stop eating when you reach fullness.  (47 mins) 

👩‍🔬 How Intuitive Eating Impacts Your Metabolism and Digestion

This episode doesn’t necessarily belong on a playlist for folks who are beginning Intuitive Eating because it’s not crucial info for you to have out the gate but… It’s a concept I found personally fascinating on my own IE journey which is why I’m including it. If you’ve ever been told that nutrition is as simple as “calories in, calories out” this episode will make you think again. (37 mins) 

🎢 My Story (unfiltered, the whole saga)

Again, this podcast episode is by no means a “must listen” if you’re new to Intuitive eating. However, when I was embarking on my own IE journey, hearing from others who left diet culture and healed from disordered eating was deeply impactful. So, if you’re anything like me and you find power in hearing other’s stories, then you might enjoy this rambley episode of me sharing mine. (72 mins) 

Wrap-up

I’m celebrating you for considering ditching diet culture and beginning your intuitive eating journey!  Now go head to your favorite podcast player and cue up which ever episode looks most interesting to you, and dive in!