Lose weight with Low carb diets, blood glucose monitoring and weight loss drugs, an interview from 2023-12-04T21:58

On this podcast Betsy interviews Dr. Paul Kolodzik, who specializes in the prudent use of weight loss drugs, low carbohydrate diets and blood glucose monitoring for people who have trouble losin...

Addiction, physical pain, eating disorders, overthinking, OCD and brain training for recovery from 2023-10-05T21:19

Betsy talks about the brain's "habit" of addiction, eating disorders, pain, anxiety, and even OCD, and one approach to help recover.  She reviews concepts from a book called The Pain Habit by Dr...

Fine Tuning Intuitive Eating with the Law of Attraction from 2023-09-13T20:18:53

On this episode Betsy looks at some of the key components of intuitive eating and how to apply them more fully in order to obtain a new relationship with eating.  She also sprinkles in some of t...

DBT: Behavior chains, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation from 2023-08-02T15:52

In this episode Betsy talks about the specific skills involved with DBT therapy. She details what to do and how to use some of the best DBT practices, using examples from a client.  As always, s...

Brain, body, spirituality, habits, hope. Trust the process from 2023-07-08T17:32

In this episode Betsy gives a mini book report on Jill Bolte Taylor's "Whole Brain Living" which  talks about integrating the brain's left and right hemispheres so that unwanted behaviors and ha...

Living with Diabetes: Ideas to manage food and mental struggles from 2023-06-21T10:12

In this episode Betsy talks with Registered Dietitian and diabetes expert Ben Tzeel about how to successfully navigate mental struggles and food confusion that might come up for people with eith...

Future self part 2, including practices to connect with unconscious blocks from 2023-05-30T12:44

Betsy shares one client's extensive list of future self ideals and talks about some of the ideas that came up during the session in which she shared them.  We talked about the body, about eating...

Who is your future self? from 2023-05-12T13:15

In this episode Betsy talks about the idea of creating your future self so you can learn to be that future self now.  She reviews key idea's from Benjamin Hardy's book, Be Your Future Self Now t...

Helping Kim, who overeats at night from 2023-03-16T00:11

Betsy talks about specific tools to use when confronted with the urges to overeat or binge eat, especially at night. At the very end Betsy talks briefly about a post from facebook from someone w...

The surprising effect of having no preferences from 2023-03-07T17:25

Betsy talks about the surprising and calming effect of learning the art of having no preferences. This is a counter intuitive concept that can have tremendous impact on the intensity of food cra...

The triangle of parts in the brain that keep you stuck, and NEW ZOOM CLASS announement from 2023-03-01T22:05

Betsy talks about the system in play in the mind that often keeps people stuck in a cycle of chronic dieting or overthinking food and eating. 

She also announces her new live class over z...

Sensations in the body: learning from them, learning to be with them, and learning from meditation from 2023-02-21T21:56

This podcast talks about the critically important skill of understanding and listening to sensations in your body. It talks about the experiences of sensation as they relate to food, emotions, t...

Love and the body, refocusing our attention on what matters from 2023-02-09T15:37

In this podcast Betsy talks about the idea of refocusing attention onto love. It was inspired by NFL football players, who now wear helmets with love slogans! We can help our relationship with e...

Anxiety, intuitive eating, and applying key spiritual teachings from 2023-01-30T20:16

In this podcast Betsy weaves together ideas from key spiritual teachings, the practice of intuitive eating, and anxiety. 

Doing the inner work, notes from Yung Pueblo's book, Exposure Therapy from 2023-01-18T19:05

This episode reviews highlights from part of Yung Pueblo's book, "Lighter" and relates them to eating concerns. Betsy talks about some key spiritual concepts, meditation, risk, and radical hones...

Key Concepts for Success. Stories from Clients from 2022-12-14T22:21

In this episode Betsy talks about key concepts helpful for success. She incorporates stories from clients including issues with food, anxiety, relationships, the body and self criticism. The the...

Key Concepts for Success. Stories from Clients from 2022-12-14T22:21

In this episode Betsy talks about key concepts helpful for success. She incorporates stories from clients including issues with food, anxiety, relationships, the body and self criticism. The the...

Surviving eating stressors over the holidays from 2022-11-22T15:07

Betsy shares a conversation she had with Heather Russo, who is a clinician with Alsana center for the treatment of eating disorders.  We talk about common problems that come up with eating and b...

Anxiety and food decisions: Taking a passive versus an active approach from 2022-10-26T23:26

Betsy talks about approaching anxiety in a way which might not be too passive or too active. Anxiety can be managed! She looks at anxiety as a broad concept and also how it might play out with e...

What's it Like Inside of An Eating Disorder Treatment Center? from 2022-09-26T15:44:53

Betsy has a conversation with the chief medical officer of Alsana, which has a small group of treatment recovery centers in the United States.  We talk about what happens inside of this treatmen...

Claire's weight loss journey, caretaking, enneagram personality types from 2022-09-14T21:59:53

This episode talks about Claire's attempt at weight loss and the pitfalls that she experienced along the way. During the last 10 minutes Betsy talks about the 9 enneagram personality types and q...

Sustainable change for eating issues, Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) from 2022-08-10T20:10:30

Diet programs and diets don't work in the long run. Learning intutive eating is helpful but not enough to manage extreme swings in eating behaviors or times when procrastination and excuses take...

A talk with dietitian Jenna Waite about habits, body image, God nudges from 2022-07-25T13:36:57

This episode has lots of practical information about setting healthy habits and working with body image problems. We also talk about some life events that connected with what might have been spi...

Anxiety, Worry, Cravings, Habit Loops. Review of book "Unwinding Anxiety" from 2022-07-06T22:59:12

In this podcast Betsy reviews Judson Brewer's book "Unwinding Anxiety", using his model of habit loops.  Betsy talks about her clients who struggle with certain habits such as anxiety, eating, o...

Functional Medicine: Magic's journey to health from 2022-06-23T18:53:40

In this episode Betsy talks with functional medicine practitioner Magic Barclay about how she changed her life from one with serious medical problems to a life of healing and joy. We talk about ...

Temptation, Rebellion, Accommodation, Perfectionism: An interview with Michelle Segar from 2022-06-13T21:29:51

Betsy talks with author and researcher Michelle Segar about 4 common traps that hook people into behaviors that might sabotage their efforts to achieve health or weight goals. 

Brain Priming for Success with Food from 2022-04-29T19:23:45

Betsy talks with Dr. Sharon Grossman about the topic of priming the brain in order to maximize success. 

Exercise, body acceptance, and taking action with Meghan Eddinger from 2022-04-19T19:39:28

In this conversation with the podcast host of "The no BS Mama", Betsy and Meghan Eddinger talk about her journey away from feeling stuck and alone and overweight towards action steps such as exe...

Life Lessons from 2022-04-07T20:42:01

Ten life lessons, from a source unknown, are the topic of this podcast. The lessons relate to wise truths about life and relationships.  The first lesson is this "You will receive a body and it ...

Tools for obsessive thinking and inner criticism from 2022-03-29T20:59:32

Body checking, obsessive thoughts about eating and the body, or inner criticisms and judgments can be overwhelming.  In this podcast Betsy provides three concrete exercises that can help you man...

Changing the impulse to compare ourselves from 2022-02-04T21:41:03

In this podcast Betsy talks about the experience of comparing ourselves and how it can be a trigger for a lot of behaviors and negative emotions. She talks about specific clients and their stories ...

Christie's journey: from dieting and extreme body focus to binge eating and then recovery from 2022-01-20T17:34:43

In this podcast Betsy interviews Christie Bettwy, who now runs Rock Recovery in DC. Christie talks about her long journey to freedom after years of obsessive dieting and overeating to the point ...

Eliminating or reducing sugar. Recipes from Brownies for Breakfast. Managing the psyche's response to sugar goals from 2022-01-08T20:31:18

This podcast has two parts. In the first 35 minutes Betsy has an interview with Lynne Bowman, who talks about her journey to a sugar free, flour free way of life. Lynne is the author of the cook...

Body image, social currency, diversifying your assets from 2021-12-07T14:24:53

In this podcast episode Betsy talks with Rebekah Buege about body image, over attachment to beauty, giving away our power, social currency, and how changing our perspective can change our relati...

Leslie Talks About Losing 100 Pounds. from 2021-11-13T22:12

In this podcast Betsy and Leslie talk about the many things Leslie had to overcome and understand in order to succeed on her journey of losing 100 pounds. Leslie is the author of the best sellin...

Stomach pain, IBS, GERD: Two methods for healing from 2021-10-19T10:00

Debilitating and frustrating symptoms of pain, bloating, heartburn, and IBS can be improved by two methods. I talk about each method and how you can start a process of change today.  Mind body s...

Recipes and cooking ideas (and supplements, GMOs, and other various topics) from 2021-10-07T17:21:04

In this episode I share a conversation with chef Tina McDermott who shares her best tips for quick and easy recipes and grab and go food ideas. We also talk about supplements, digestive issues, ...

A doctor speaks about emotional eating and addiction from 2021-10-01T17:19:52

In this podcast I share a conversation with Dr. Carolyn Ross, who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and emotional eating. We talk about many things, including the brain, supplemen...

Food Cravings: Should I Cave In or Should I Be Good? from 2021-09-21T12:00

Do you often find yourself craving food and feeling the need to control what you eat at the same time? If you want to stop this overwhelming tug of war once and f...

Food Cravings: Should I Cave In or Should I Be Good? from 2021-09-21T12:00

Do you often find yourself craving food and feeling the need to control what you eat at the same time? If you want to stop this overwhelming tug of war once and f...

Reconnecting with the Past to Address Your Food Insecurity or Overwhelming Focus on Dieting and your Body from 2021-09-07T12:00

Reconnecting with the Past to Address Your Food Insecurity or Overwhelming Focus on Dieting and your Body 

In this episode, I discuss ho...

Reconnecting with the Past to Address Your Food Insecurity or Overwhelming Focus on Dieting and your Body from 2021-09-07T12:00

Reconnecting with the Past to Address Your Food Insecurity or Overwhelming Focus on Dieting and your Body 

In this episode, I discuss ho...

Looking at the Big Picture: A Conversation with Dr. Amy Johnson from 2021-08-24T14:10:37

In this podcast Dr. Amy Johnson talks about her approach to helping people who struggle with anxiety or with all extreme or unwanted habits.  Amy looks at life from the big picture, and her mode...

How to Master the Art of Eating Intuitively from 2021-08-10T12:00

Intuitive eating is the practice of looking inward and noticing body sensations so you can more accurately choose which foods and which portion sizes would be bes...

How to Master the Art of Eating Intuitively from 2021-08-10T12:00

Intuitive eating is the practice of looking inward and noticing body sensations so you can more accurately choose which foods and which portion sizes would be bes...

Conversations with life coach Nancy McKay from 2021-07-26T15:12:47

In this conversation with Nancy McKay, Betsy and Nancy talk about her recovery from alcohol dependence and self criticism.  A lot of ideas are presented in this podcast, from noticing thought, l...

A conversation with Julie Allen about her recovery journey from 2021-07-15T16:00

In this conversation with Julie Allen, she talks about her journey from inpatient treatment to a life without the extreme behaviors that went along with her  eating disorder. Julie talks about O...

Manifesting. How to get what you really want. from 2021-07-01T16:00

Manifesting is a popular term these days, and it is the process of making your dreams a reality. 

Manifesting doesn't always work though, and that's why it is best to break the goal into ...

How to Set a Food Boundary Without Dieting from 2021-06-17T12:00

Going on a diet usually requires rigid and even punishing rules around food. When dieting we deprive ourselves, and then beat ourselves up when we make the smalle...

How to Set a Food Boundary Without Dieting from 2021-06-17T12:00

Going on a diet usually requires rigid and even punishing rules around food. When dieting we deprive ourselves, and then beat ourselves up when we make the smalle...

Unlearn unhealthy eating habits by accessing the subconscious mind. IFS therapy in action. from 2021-05-27T12:00

Do you often find yourself overeating, especially when you are stressed? If you answered yes, then there are probably other things in your mind contributing to th...

Unlearn unhealthy eating habits by accessing the subconscious mind. IFS therapy in action. from 2021-05-27T12:00

Do you often find yourself overeating, especially when you are stressed? If you answered yes, then there are probably other things in your mind contributing to th...

To Lose Weight, Don’t Think About Losing Weight from 2021-04-30T12:00

Do you want to lose weight and change your relationship with food?

We're so used to thinking that the ideal body typ...

To Lose Weight, Don’t Think About Losing Weight from 2021-04-30T12:00

Do you want to lose weight and change your relationship with food?

We're so used to thinking that the ideal body typ...

How to Defeat the “Why Bother” Mentality from 2021-04-15T04:00

In our journey toward mindful eating, we usually encounter a form of self-sabotage that says, “Why bother?” This little voice urges us to eat even if we’re not hu...

How to Defeat the “Why Bother” Mentality from 2021-04-15T04:00

In our journey toward mindful eating, we usually encounter a form of self-sabotage that says, “Why bother?” This little voice urges us to eat even if we’re not hu...

The Habit of Self-Sabotage and Rethinking Everything from 2021-03-22T12:00

Have you ever built up good eating habits, only to return to old ones later on? It hurts when it happens. You might feel disappointment, frustration, sadness, gui...

Letting Go of the Habits and the Forces Driving Our Unhealthy Habits from 2021-03-04T13:00

Do you remember how heavy it was to carry your backpack to school? In the same way, your mind has an unseen bag, holding the feelings and weighted expectations yo...

Letting Go of the Habits and the Forces Driving Our Unhealthy Habits from 2021-03-04T13:00

Do you remember how heavy it was to carry your backpack to school? In the same way, your mind has an unseen bag, holding the feelings and weighted expectations yo...

Obsessive Thinking About Food and Your Body from 2021-02-25T13:00

Do you find yourself stuck in a loop of overthinking thoughts about what you should be eating or what you shouldn’t be eating or what you want to be eating later ...

Obsessive Thinking About Food and Your Body from 2021-02-25T13:00

Do you find yourself stuck in a loop of overthinking thoughts about what you should be eating or what you shouldn’t be eating or what you want to be eating later ...

Fear, Eating, Pain and the Polyvagal Theory from 2021-02-18T17:04:14

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the mind and its relentless overthinking, which leads to behaviors that don't serve us well. The brain at any moment is just doing what all brains do, which is ...

A Spiritual Solution to Food Addiction from 2021-02-11T13:00

We need food to feed our physical hunger, but at times we eat only to feel better emotionally.  

Listen

A Spiritual Solution to Food Addiction from 2021-02-11T13:00

We need food to feed our physical hunger, but at times we eat only to feel better emotionally.  

Listen

Is Being Thin Really That Important? from 2021-02-04T13:00

Our society values thinness very highly. We see it in the media, major industries, and in our culture. Thus, we internalize the need to be thin and work towards a...

Calories and Meal Planning from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the role of meal planning and calorie tracking in the journey towards freedom from food and weight struggles. When intuitive eating is not working, it often hel...

Vulnerability and Its Role in Eating and Dieting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Integrative Nutritionist Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about vulnerability and its role in eating, overeating and dieting. 

Can I have fun foods? I don't want to feel deprived! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Integrative nutritionist Betsy Thurston RD discusses "fun" foods and how to achieve dietary balance. 

10 Ways To Stop Eating When You Aren't Physically Hungry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Integrative Nutritionist Betsy Thurston, MPH RD provides 10 specific tools to help you stop in the moment when you feel the pull to eat. 

Vegetables and the Volumetrics Diet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Integrative Nutritionist Betsy Thurston MPH RD explains why vegetables are an essential part of the weight loss journey, and reviews easy ways to get them into your diet. The Volumetrics Eating ...

An Aversion to Discomfort from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In session 5 of the Binge Dieting series Registered Dietitian and Integrative Nutritionist Betsy Thurston talks about how to recognize and manage the number one block to overcoming struggles wit...

Trust Your Body, Trust the Process, Trust Life from 2021-01-28T13:00

If you’re struggling with binge eating, you’ve thought at least once that recovery is not possible. You fall short of your goals, and you think that’s it. You can...

How to Stop Making Excuses and Take Charge of Your Health Goals from 2021-01-21T13:00

Who doesn’t make excuses? From skipping the gym to overeating when we’re full, we can eke out any and all excuses about why we can’t stick to our health goals. Listen

How to Stop Making Excuses and Take Charge of Your Health Goals from 2021-01-21T13:00

Who doesn’t make excuses? From skipping the gym to overeating when we’re full, we can eke out any and all excuses about why we can’t stick to our health goals. Listen

How Feeling Like You Don’t Fit In Causes Binge Eating from 2021-01-14T13:00

Do you often get stuck in the thought that you are so different and you don’t fit in anywhere — at home, in school, or in the neighborhood? Is that feeling forcin...

How Feeling Like You Don’t Fit In Causes Binge Eating from 2021-01-14T13:00

Do you often get stuck in the thought that you are so different and you don’t fit in anywhere — at home, in school, or in the neighborhood? Is that feeling forcin...

How to keep healthy eating goals in the midst of physical pain, exhaustion or discomfort from 2021-01-07T13:00

Do you feel the need to eat when you’re tired or in pain? Do you tell yourself, “Just for today, I won't eat healthy,” and then cope with these feelings through u...

The Importance of Setting a Daily Intention from 2020-12-31T13:00

The Importance of Setting a Daily Intention

The first step in change can be the hardest. It's easy to lose focus, even when you think yo...

Handling Special Occasions, Family Drama, And Practicing Forgiveness from 2020-12-22T13:00

As the holidays approach, it might be tempting to relax into the season with the attitude of eating in excess. It can be very easy to allow yourself extra bites o...

Living Without the Brakes On; Learning to Stop Self Sabotage from 2020-12-17T13:00

Are you living your life with one foot on the brakes? So many of us (myself included) often find ourselves sabotaging our efforts to get what we want in life. Whe...

How to Balance the Food You Eat from 2020-12-10T13:00

It’s hard to talk about eating without tying it to ideas about nutrition, so it's helpful to understand what makes up the food we eat and how it...

Structuring Meals&Managing Intrusive Thoughts About Food from 2020-12-03T13:00

Structuring Meals & Managing Intrusive Thoughts About Food

Many people are struggling with losing or maintaining weight. As eating becom...

How to Use the Hunger Scale for Intuitive Eating from 2020-11-26T13:00

How to Use the Hunger Scale for Intuitive Eating

Wouldn't it be nice if you can give your body permission to eat without feeling guilty?...

This Tool Can Stop Your Food Cravings from 2020-11-19T13:00

This Tool Can Stop Your Food Cravings

Do you often find yourself binge eating? Are you having trouble following through with your goals?...

Understanding the Triangle of Perfectionism, Binge Eating&Shame  from 2020-11-17T13:00

Understanding the Triangle of Perfectionism, Binge Eating & Shame 

We all have a family that liv...

Life Purpose, There is No Emergency, Permission from 2020-09-13T20:32:44

Betsy Thurston RD talks about the experience of several clients and their struggles in the current pandemic environment. The podcast talks about Betsy's personal experience at a retreat, about a...

Childhood, parents, and our eating predicaments from 2020-08-07T03:09:19

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about some common childhood situations that can set the stage for overeating, body shame, chronic dieting and a stressful relationship with food.  She talks about som...

Reduce anxiety and fear quickly from 2020-06-10T14:32:12

In this episode Betsy talks about quick and effective ways to manage anxiety and fear in the moment. This is a practical, no nonsense episode which looks at common issues related to food issues ...

Alcohol and Overeating. The story of Sarah from 2020-05-08T00:53

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the beginning of a success story involving alcohol and eating during the time of Covid-19.  She walks listeners through her journey, step by step.  Internal Fam...

Having an honest conversation with the part of us that's eating from 2020-03-29T17:08:04

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about how to manage emotions such as panic, anxiety, fear, or anger without resorting to food. She includes a role play between internal parts of us using internal fa...

Moms and Dads and our eating relationship, AND The 5 personality patterns from 2020-03-07T21:19:36

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the values and habits of mind that result from our relationship with our parents and how this drives issues with food problems or an inability to stay focused w...

Somatic Experiencing to unravel the motives for overeating from 2020-01-15T00:42:55

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about somatic experiencing as a tool to help understand reasons for some habits and behaviors related to eating.  Betsy explains how to apply this technique and also ...

Trusting the body, finding the higher self, AND Protein and Fiber! from 2019-12-22T20:50:11

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about how to trust the body and listen to it through the perspective of our two separate selves (our higher self and our human self).  She also addresses practical is...

Navigating Holiday, Social, and Family Eating and SItuations from 2019-11-27T04:35:55

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about how to be in the midst of the holiday parties or other social events as well as family tension without overeating.  She looks at concepts from spiritual teachin...

Mind Body Syndrome and Creating the Life you Want from 2019-10-30T16:50:25

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about many types of physical pain in the body, eating disorders, and anxiety and depression as a process in the brain called Mind Body Syndrome.  Healing from these s...

Quick tool to decrease and emotions in the moment using the law of attraction from 2019-08-20T20:09:15

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about an effective tool to shift out of unhealthy eating patterns or worry about food and the body.  She uses examples from clients in her practice to help demonstrat...

Family Roles and Rules, also 8 Eating Tips to Get You Back on Track from 2019-06-22T19:22:25

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about some common roles in the family and how they might influence eating behaviors. She also covers some of the unspoken rules that are often present in families tha...

How to communicate without feeling stressed from 2019-03-09T22:05:03

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about how to communicate in a way that will leave you with less stress, with a better outcome, and with your need to be heard being met.  Eating problems can happen w...

Codependent Relationships cause eating problems from 2019-01-24T23:16:39

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about codependent relationships, and how these can create emotional disruption and overeating.  She talks about the concept of codependency and what to do to move tow...

People Pleasing Causes Weight Gain from 2018-11-02T00:47:50

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about how people pleasing creates exhaustion, resentment, and an inauthentic life. She talks about ways to recognize and change this behavior, and how it connects wit...

Getting Perspective, Learning Fundamental food rules from 2018-09-23T16:48:31

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about how to view the struggles with eating, body weight and body image with perspective so you can gain peace of mind and heal.  She plays a song by Bob Sima and tal...

Lonely Eating from 2018-09-01T21:38:45

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about how to work with loneliness to minimize its ability to derail our goals for healthy eating.  She talks about ways to manage it as well as the perspective that l...

You really can change your eating behaviors! MINI PODCAST from 2018-07-12T03:14:20

On this short podcast Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the topic of feeling helpless around dieting, food and weight struggles.  She explains how to work with a brain that tells you to give up,...

Moving from Shame and Guilt to Peace of Mind from 2018-05-20T23:11:03

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the numerical scale of emotions presented by David Hawkins and its implications for how it can help anyone struggling with eating and dieting.  In this podcast ...

Best Weight Loss Diets, Also, sugar, gluten, food sensitivities from 2018-04-19T18:51:01

Betsy Thurston MPH RD looks at the idea of dieting for weight loss and comments on the keto diet, weight watchers, and several others that are common. She also looks at the topics of gluten, foo...

How risking disapproval can help you lose weight from 2018-03-20T18:10:18

Betsy Thurston MPH RD tackles two distinctly different topics in this podcast. First, she briefly presents a review of the basics about carbohydrates, protein and fats and how to choose what to ...

Be Gentle With Yourself. from 2018-02-24T16:57:29

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the importance of being gentle with yourself, especially when under the influence of the parts of us that make us feel shame or frustration or fear.  She talks ...

MINI PODCAST: Procrastination. The I'll start tomorrow problem from 2018-02-03T18:06:44

Betsy Thurston MPH RD identifies the 6 most common reasons why people procrastinate working on their health and eating goals.  She provides specific ideas on how to start reversing the procrasti...

What you need to know and what you need to do from 2017-12-02T19:47:18

Betsy Thurston MPH RD addresses the questions of what to eat, how to get back on track and how to have success with weight struggles. She looks at two separate areas: realm of what to DO and als...

How to Reduce Anxiety. Food Goals and Authenticity Goals at Odds from 2017-10-08T20:46:46

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about how to calm the fears and emotions that arise when we try to be a more authentic person or to set boundaries. She describes three different clients, their food ...

Is denial the reason you can't change your behaviors? from 2017-09-25T00:04:54

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about denial and how it plays out to keep you in old patterns and to sabotage success.  She describes specific clients and how their subconscious or conscious pattern...

All or nothing Eating. I'm either all in, or I'm all out from 2017-08-13T19:44:19

Betsy Thurston MPH RD provides 4 steps and equation to help listeners recover from the trap of all or nothing dieting and all or nothing eating.  

Do your values align with your eating behaviors? from 2017-07-22T21:06:13

In this 15 minute podcast Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about work with a specific client and her efforts to improve her relationship with eating and reduce her pattern of chronic dieting.  Severa...

MINI PODCAST How to stop anxiety in the world of dieting and binge eating from 2017-07-15T20:20:07

Betsy Thurston MPH RD begins her series of short podcasts with the topic of anxiety.  She uses the stories from clients in her practice who are stuck in fear or regret over eating too much or ga...

What Should I be eating? What is the best diet for health? from 2017-05-18T21:08:17

Betsy Thurston MPH RD reviews the basics of the best way to eat for health before reposting her podcast on this topic from 2014. 

Anxiety, Lifetraps, Weight and Eating problems and what to do about it from 2017-05-02T02:26:02

Betsy Thurston MPH RD takes a hard look at anxiety and how it plays a role in her own life and in the life of some of her clients.  She explains Lifetraps, which are patterns of unconscious beha...

Rules for Eating. How to have a healthy relationship with food from 2017-03-06T03:34:37

Betsy Thurston MPH RD covers a review of some of the basic concepts necessary to have a healthy relationship with food.  At the end of the podcast she reads an interesting piece on life called "...

Healing physical ailments, pain, and cravings using a mindbody approach from 2017-01-09T15:41:44

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the work of Dr. John Sarno and explains how to use his method to cure certain physical ailments as wel...

Using IFS therapy to heal problems with eating from 2016-11-20T01:47:20

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks again about Internal Family Systems therapy as a way to reduce problem behaviors and anxiety around eating issues.  She investigates the various components of IFS, sp...

How to Care About Your Goals from 2016-08-06T23:03:30

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the critical skill of loving yourself.  She talks about certain clients and their struggles with motivation and their inability to find  self worth.  Various sk...

Recipe Ideas for Lunch and Dinner from 2016-07-03T23:14:20

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the value of keeping nutritious and satisfying meals on hand.  She provides 9 recipes that listeners might enjoy.

Using DBT therapy to stop unhealthy eating patterns from 2016-06-06T02:24:35

Betsy Thurston MPH RD presents an overview of DBT therapy as it is used to treat problems with eating. She incorporates the basics of intuitive eating into the discussion and offers several prac...

Managing the gap between thinking about food and eating food from 2016-05-07T04:57:28

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the space in time in between thinking about a craving for food and actually eating it. For people who feel under the spell of compulsive eating, this is the all...

The art form of weight loss, intuitive eating, and easy cooking from 2016-03-27T18:32:10

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the art form of weight loss, with a step by step example of how to apply intuitive eating practices practically.  In the last section of the podcast specific id...

Mothers, the Mom-Child relationship, eating and food from 2016-02-26T20:27:01

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the mother-child relationship and its potential influence on eating concerns and body image.  This is a conversation about specific comments and beliefs as repo...

Personality and Eating: Understanding the basis of problems with eating from 2016-02-01T01:01:16

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about a powerfully accurate and helpful system of personality typing that sheds light on dysfunctional eating patterns.  She gives an overview of all personality type...

3 Things to do more of and 3 Things to do less of from 2016-01-09T20:35:33

Betsy Thurston MPH RD outlines 3 things to do more of 3 things to do less of in order to reverse problems with eating and weight.    In the second half of the podcast she presents a case study o...

Change your eating behaviors with a mental movie from 2015-11-26T16:45:12

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about how and why to make a mental movie with the behaviors you want in your life.  She gives specific examples of mental movies that might work for you. 

Meditation and the Journey of my Son: Hope and Discipline from 2015-11-04T21:00:07

Betsy Thurston MPH RD shares a very personal story about her son and how meditation has been enormously helpful with his struggles with addiction, anxiety, and life.  This is part two of the ben...

The best tool to improve your eating patterns from 2015-10-10T19:15:36

Betsy Thurston MPH RD presents perhaps the best tool available to help shift your disordered eating and thinking patterns so that you can get back on track.  This is part one of using mindfulnes...

Examine and rewrite your story in order to stop food and diet obsessions from 2015-09-20T18:40:27

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the thoughts and beliefs that might be lurking underneath and fueling the habit of binge eating, compulsive eating and compulsive dieting.  The podcast talks ab...

How to Stop Your Negative Self Talk and Judgments from 2015-08-22T15:39:25

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the role of negative self talk and judgement and how changing this habit can make an enormous difference in the journey towards healthier eating behaviours. Bet...

Risk leaving your comfort zone in order to end up where you want to go from 2015-07-17T04:05:15

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the importance of risk as you correct your old habits and begin re-evaluating your beliefs. The idea is to begin to try new ways of eating and thinking about fo...

Binge Eating is only a habit and you do have control from 2015-06-26T21:42:54

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the approach to recovery that was presented in the book , "Brain Over Binge" by Kathryn Hansen.  In this book the theory is that we absolutely have control over...

"I'll start tomorrow!!" from 2015-05-31T19:20:46

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about procrastination and how it works to keep us in the cylce of dieting and disordered eating.  She presents specific ideas that can help this common habit.  She ta...

Awakening. Coming to Terms with our Eating and Food Dilemmas from 2015-05-09T16:37:59

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about how to look at our food and weight and eating struggles from another perspective.  Awakening is a powerful message that considers not only food issues but relat...

How To Enjoy Lower Calorie Foods from 2015-02-21T17:00

Just because you’re having a salad doesn’t mean that you’re eating less. Sometimes, an order of salad can have more calories than a burger; calories matter, and c...

How To Enjoy Lower Calorie Foods from 2015-02-21T17:00

Just because you’re having a salad doesn’t mean that you’re eating less. Sometimes, an order of salad can have more calories than a burger; calories matter, and c...

How to get your brain working for you (rather then against you) from 2015-01-19T02:41:29

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about brain research and gives specific tools and ideas to help you get more in control of your brain.  Hopefully weight and health issues will then be more easily re...

Finding pleasure in life, in food, and in the weight management journey from 2014-10-04T13:16:45

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the importance of incorporating more pleasure into your life and into the experience of eating.  To manage your weight and your eating it's critical to seek out...

What's in my pantry, How to set up your kitchen for success at healthy eating from 2014-09-21T02:49:20

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about how to increase your chances for healthy eating by  planning ahead and setting up your house and environment for success. Betsy also will tell you what she has ...

Dealing with the Good/Bad, Safe/Unsafe Food Dilemma from 2014-09-02T00:47:44

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the common habit of making a mental category with food, and assigning it a value which is either good or bad.  This black and white thinking often creates overe...

Reducing anxiety and impulsive food decisions by accessing your "wise mind" from 2014-08-15T12:50:20

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about how to access your wise mind when in the moment of emotional eating or distress. Wise Mind comes from a branch of therapy called DBT therapy and is an effective...

Successfully navigating eating at restaurants and parties from 2014-08-01T15:02:58

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about tips and ideas which can help from over-eating at restaurants and at parties.

Finding pleasurable movement and exercising without resistance from 2014-07-18T13:55:27

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the importance of exercise and physical movment on the journey towards acheiving optimal health and weight status.  The key is in finding a way to move that you...

Managing Energy and Emotions Part Two from 2014-07-04T14:12:46

Betsy Thurston MPH RD continues the discussion about managing energy and emotions, and presents a powerful and simple tool called the Sedona Method.

Learning how to manage your energy levels from 2014-06-20T13:37:01

Betsy Thurston MPH RD continues the coversation about how to achieve weight loss success while still  breaking free from the diet mentality. Learning to recognize and manage your energy levels t...

Mom, Dad, Core Values, and the Desire to Be Thin from 2014-05-23T12:27:42

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the role our parents or early care takers might play in our present day desires to be thin.  Several topics are presented such as identifying our core values an...

Weight loss resistance, probiotics, inflammation and the importance of high quality foods from 2014-05-09T15:24:14

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about why some people may not be able to lose weight even though they think they are doing everything right.  Gut health, insulin resistance, inflammation in the body...

To Eat Mindfully Is To Eat Less from 2014-05-02T17:39:08

Betsy Thurston MPH RD discusses how and why mindful eating can be helpful on the weight loss journey.

Cravings Are A Response To Habit. You Can Form New Habits. from 2014-04-25T16:09:55

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the power of habit in food cravings. You can learn to successfully change unhealthy habits by being aware and by using the power of intention. 

Food Cravings Communicate a Craving for Connection from 2014-04-18T14:51:39

Integrative Nutritionist Betsy Thurston MPH RD discusses food cravings and how they might be reduced by focusing on things in our life that have nothing directly to do with food. Specifically, t...

Cravings, Carbohydrates and Food Balance from 2014-04-11T14:34:10

Betsy Thurston MPH RD continues her conversation on cravings and how to make dietary changes in order to reduce their power. 

Sugar and Sugar Cravings from 2014-04-04T14:30:32

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the relevance of sugar and sugar cravings on the weight loss and dieting journey, and provides some tips on how to manage cravings. 

The Weight and Worry Connection. Tools to Stop Worrying About Eating, Food, and Life from 2014-03-28T13:44:06

Integrative Nutritionist Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the role of worry in our daily life, and how it weaves its way into the way we live and into our food choices. Learn tools to stop the ...

Whether You Think You Can Lose Weight, or Whether You Think You Can't, You're Right from 2014-03-21T13:34:51

Integrative Nutritionist Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about one of the most common blocks to weight loss success: belief in your ability to succeed. This podcast touches on the hidden identity of...

Wanting to Be In Control but Feeling Out of Control from 2014-03-14T13:47:59

Integrative Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian Betsy Thurston provides five steps to help people who feel the need to control their eating and their weight to avoid the trap of overeating or ...

Getting To The Root Of The Problem from 2014-03-07T17:44:12

Integrative Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian Betsy Thurston talks about feelings and emotions and how they come into play in the recovery from food and weight struggles. Specific methods to...