Hey Rebel. Today we are revisiting an old episode of the Diet Culture Rebel Podcast. I’m joined by Erica Leon, a registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist with over 30 years of experience helping people heal their relationship with food. She is the founder of Erica Leon Nutrition & Associates, a virtual group practice supporting clients across the U.S. Erica and her team specialize in helping individuals heal their relationship with food and body, with a special focus on women in midlife breaking free from toxic diet culture.

Erica shares her personal and professional insights on aging, body image, and food freedom, including what it’s like to support women navigating postpartum, menopause, grief, and chronic stress. We also talk about how diet culture shows up at every life stage and why disordered eating isn’t just a “teenage girl” issue.

In this episode, we cover:

• How body image issues evolve through different stages of life
• Why disordered eating is often overlooked—even by health professionals
• The impact of lifelong dieting and the power of unlearning it
• Tips for navigating body changes with more self-compassion and care

Whether you're 25, 45, or 65, this episode is a powerful reminder that body changes are a part of life—and they deserve compassion, not criticism.

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Ready to Heal Your Relationship with Food?

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Hey Rebel.

If dieting has felt like a constant companion in your life, this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by former Diet Culture Rebel client Kate, who started dieting at just 15 years old and spent years chasing numbers, calories, points, steps, and a certain weight.... all in pursuit of “health.”

In this honest and emotional conversation, Kate shares how healing her relationship with food wasn’t about a quick fix, but a slow, intentional process of rebuilding trust with her body.

In today's episode, we explore:

• The moment she realized food obsession was taking over her life

• How her internal dialogue shifted from critical to compassionate

• What healing looked like as a full-time working mom

• The power of speaking her truth—even when her family was still dieting

& so much more I know many of you will relate to deeply.

This is a powerful reminder that food freedom is possible—even if dieting has been part of your identity for years. Kate’s story is proof that you can rewrite your narrative, and that peace with food is worth the work.

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My team of registered dietitians is now accepting insurance for one-on-one nutrition counseling! Spots are limited, so if you’re ready to start your journey toward food freedom, visit dietculturerebel.com/insurance to learn more!

Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

Hey Rebel!

If you’re tired of “go hard or go home” fitness messaging and ready to redefine your relationship with movement and your body—this one’s for you. In today's episode I’m joined by Michael Ulloa, a personal trainer who’s breaking the mold of traditional fitness culture online. We talk about his personal experience with body dysmorphia, obsessive calorie counting, and how growing up around dieting shaped his body image. Michael shares how his own relationship with movement has evolved from rigid and all-or-nothing to something that’s flexible, fulfilling, and rooted in self-compassion.

Michael’s story is a powerful reminder that doing the inner work to heal your relationship with food and body isn’t just about you—it creates a ripple effect in your life, relationships, and the way you show up in the world.

In this episode, we cover:

• The often-ignored pressures men face in fitness culture

• Michael’s experience with body image struggles and disordered habits

• How fitness can become more flexible, sustainable, and supportive

• Why awareness of your words and behaviors around food really matters

Connect with Michael here https://www.instagram.com/michaelulloapt/?hl=en

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My team of registered dietitians is now accepting insurance for one-on-one nutrition counseling! Spots are limited, so if you’re ready to start your journey toward food freedom, visit dietculturerebel.com/insurance to learn more!

Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel