Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is Food Noise? (And Why It’s Not a Willpower Problem) How Dieting and Restriction Increase Food Obsession Food Cue Reactivity: Why Triggers Create Cravings Food Reward Explained: “Liking” vs “Wanting” Why Food Thoughts Become Persistent and Intrusive Biology of Food Noise: Genetics, Leptin & Hunger Signals How GLP-1 Medications (Ozempic) Reduce Food Noise Reducing Food Noise Without Medication: Key Strategies The Hunger Crushing Combo: Protein, Fiber & Satiety Practical Tips: Environment, Dopamine & Mindset Shifts References: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/10/hunger https://europepmc.org/article/MED/12616585 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22069379/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17434869/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/oby.24287 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41676468/ Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.   • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need. 👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:AmazonBarnes & NobleAmazon KindleApple BooksGoogle PlayKoboApple Books (Audiobook)Audibleabbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters:Abbey’s Kitchen Newsletter 📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-BookProtein 101 E-Book👋 Follow me!Instagram: @abbeyskitchenTikTok: @abbeyskitchenYouTube: @AbbeysKitchenBlog: abbeyskitchen.comBook: The Mindful Glow Cookbook • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️ 💬 If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review — and let me know who you’d love to hear about next! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐ 

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Do We Always Have to Poop in Stores? (Breaking the Taboo) The Gut–Brain Axis: How Stress and Emotions Affect Digestion Can Your Gut Affect Your Brain? IBS, Mood & ADHD Connections IBS Isn’t “All in Your Head”: The Role of Mast Cells Why Your Poop Smells (and What It Means) Laxatives, Dependency & What’s Actually Safe Do You Need a Colon Cleanse or Detox? (Spoiler: No) Colonics, Coffee Enemas & Wellness Myths Debunked The 3 P’s of Poop: Pelvic Floor, Pressure & Stool Quality How to Improve Your Poop: Fiber, Hydration & Daily Habits Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Trisha Pasricha Website: trishapasricha.com Instagram: instagram.com/trishapasrichamd Book: You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need. 👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:AmazonBarnes & NobleAmazon KindleApple BooksGoogle PlayKoboApple Books (Audiobook)Audibleabbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters:Abbey’s Kitchen Newsletter 📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-BookProtein 101 E-Book👋 Follow me!Instagram: @abbeyskitchenTikTok: @abbeyskitchenYouTube: @AbbeysKitchenBlog: abbeyskitchen.comBook: The Mindful Glow Cookbook • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️ 💬 If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review — and let me know who you’d love to hear about next! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐ 

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Is Addyi? The First FDA-Approved Treatment for Low Female Desire Addyi vs Viagra: Why the “Pink Pill” Took 17 Years to Approve Cultural Bias in Medicine: Why Women’s Sexual Health Was Dismissed Why This Story Matters Now: The Documentary The Pink Pill Feminism, Pharma & Politics: Navigating a Controversial Topic Understanding HSDD: Biology vs Context in Low Sexual Desire Can a Medication Empower Women’s Sexual Autonomy? Who Really Has Control? Power, Partners & the Medical System Addyi, Ozempic & the Shift From Moral Judgment to Biology Sexual Autonomy, Systemic Change & What True Choice Looks Like Check in with today’s amazing guest: Julie Bristow & Cindy Eckert The Pink Pill catalystforcreators.com instagram.com/bristow.julie cindypinkceo.com instagram.com/cindypinkceo addyi.com sproutpharmaceuticals.com   Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need. 👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:AmazonBarnes & NobleAmazon KindleApple BooksGoogle PlayKoboApple Books (Audiobook)Audibleabbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters:Abbey’s Kitchen Newsletter 📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-BookProtein 101 E-Book👋 Follow me!Instagram: @abbeyskitchenTikTok: @abbeyskitchenYouTube: @AbbeysKitchenBlog: abbeyskitchen.comBook: The Mindful Glow Cookbook • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️ 💬 If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review — and let me know who you’d love to hear about next! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐ 

Dr Ali Navidi, a clinical psychologist who specializes in gut–brain therapies, explains how the brain and gut miscommunicate. She talks about clinical hypnosis for IBS, how stress disrupts digestion, and the difference between gut-directed hypnosis and CBT. Learn about learned food sensitivities, how habit loops create constipation or bloating, and daily practices to calm the gut–brain axis.

A sharp critique of America's Next Top Model’s harmful legacy. Topics include diet culture, public weigh-ins and forced makeovers. Conversations about coerced dental work, nudity, sexual harassment and dangerous shoots. Discussions of race-swaps, tokenism and how trauma was turned into entertainment.

Jen Hamilton, labor and delivery nurse, childbirth educator, and author of Birth Vibes, offers an empathetic, evidence-informed take on pregnancy and birth. She shares her own birth stories and demystifies myths about food and labor. Practical tips cover what to pack and eat, how decisions shift when plans change, and how to navigate interventions and healing without shame.

Sadhvi Anubhuti, filmmaker who spotlights gaps in perimenopause research and care. Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, filmmaker and spiritual teacher sharing lived advocacy. They unpack early signs people miss. They call out healthcare dismissal, myths about hormones, wellness fads, and research funding shortfalls. They urge better education, access to hormone therapy, and policy change.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:Weight Loss vs Fat Loss: What’s Actually Changing in Your BodyWhy Muscle Matters for Metabolism and Long-Term HealthHow Much Muscle Is Typically Lost During Dieting?Why the Scale Can Be a Misleading Progress ToolMyth: Can You Spot Reduce Belly or Arm Fat?What Is Spot Lipolysis (and Does It Matter)?Fasted Workouts: Do They Lead to More Fat Loss?Keto & Intermittent Fasting: Is There a Metabolic Advantage?Do “Fat-Burning” Supplements Actually Work?Resistance Training to Preserve Muscle While DietingHow Much Protein Do You Need for Fat Loss?The Best Calorie Deficit for Sustainable Fat LossReferences:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4035379/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35068076/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1957828/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10357728/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831322006810#:~:text=The%20potential%20health%20benefits%20of,function%20in%20persons%20with%20obesity.https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/obr.13543https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5552114/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/161225/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02701367.1984.10609359https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17596787/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23222084/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21804427/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28497942/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16985258/#:~:text=Thus%20specific%20exercises%20can%20induce%20%22spot%20lipolysis%22%20in%20adipose%20tissue.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21951360/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25429252/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31614992/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27385608/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29672124/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30400924/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24457527/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9285060/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4242477/https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2673150https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1090792/full?https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35146569/#:~:text=(%E2%89%A5%2010%20weekly%20sets%20per%20muscle%20group)%20revealed%20low%2Dto%2Dno%20(mostly%20female)%20lean%20mass%20losshttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/28/2/article-p170.xmlhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34179054/https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/jcsm.12921Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need. 👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:AmazonBarnes & NobleAmazon KindleApple BooksGoogle PlayKoboApple Books (Audiobook)Audibleabbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters:Abbey’s Kitchen Newsletter 📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-BookProtein 101 E-Book👋 Follow me!Instagram: @abbeyskitchenTikTok: @abbeyskitchenYouTube: @AbbeysKitchenBlog: abbeyskitchen.comBook: The Mindful Glow Cookbook • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️ 💬 If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review — and let me know who you’d love to hear about next! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐ 

Liam Layton, nutrition educator and creator The Plant Slant, critiques protein trends and experiments with protein products. He explores why protein became a craze. He examines protein-fortified snacks, when protein labelling misleads, and how protein can displace other nutrients. He shares what protein products actually make sense and how to use protein without turning it into an obsession.

A deep dive into how GLP-1 drugs moved from medical therapy to a cultural beauty standard. The conversation spotlights appetite suppression, changing hunger signals, and celebrity-driven shifts in what bodies are considered normal. Social media pressure and rising disordered eating risk are explored alongside underdiscussed medical and psychological harms. A call to resist diet culture and reclaim bodily autonomy closes the discussion.