Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), award-winning author, founder of Abbey’s Kitchen, creator of Hunger Crushing Combo™, Co-Founder of Neue Theory™, and mother of two. Blending science with sass, Abbey has established herself as a credible voice in the nutrition, health, and wellness space. Abbey’s core philosophy is that a pleasurable relationship with food, your body and yourself is the fundamental secret to good health. From delicious healthy recipes, digital video content, real mom truths and cheeky nutrition myth-busting, Abbey Sharp has become the go-to source for entertaining, informative, and inspirational lifestyle content to well over 2 million loyal followers.

Bite Back with Abbey Sharp is a science podcast hosted by Abbey Sharp, with 90 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  The Psychology of Dieting: Why Willpower Keeps Failing You

  Aug 18, 202618 min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we unpack why knowing how to eat “healthy” doesn’t always translate into actually doing it. We explore the science of behaviour change, why willpower and motivation alone aren’t enough, and the many biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors shaping our food choices. If you’ve struggled to build healthy habits that actually stick, this episode is for you. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Why Willpower Isn’t Enough for Healthy Eating Why Knowing What to Eat Doesn’t Mean You’ll Do It The Behaviour Science Behind Food Choices Why Old Eating Habits Are So Hard to Break How Your Brain Drives Food Cravings Identify What’s Actually Holding You Back Use “If-Then” Plans to Make Healthy Eating Easier Make the Healthy Choice Easier, Not Perfect Build Habits That Become Automatic Why Imperfection Is Key to Lasting Change ‍ RESEARCH LINKS https://openresearch.surrey.ac.uk/esploro/outputs/journalArticle/How-are-habits-formed-Modelling-habit/99783513802346 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6042864/ 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. — GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️ Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20 More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️ Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates. https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it! ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ FREE Protein 101 Guide https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/ MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf ‍ COACHING: ️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ Business Coaching Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ Personalized One-on-One Coaching Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ FOLLOW ME @abbeysharprd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbeysharprd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbeysharprd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbeysharprd Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/abbeysharprd VISIT MY WEBSITE Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next! With Science & Sass, Xoxo Abbey

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  Is It Really Your Thyroid? The Truth About Weight Gain, Fatigue and “Normal” Labs with Dietitian Priscilla Swahn

  Aug 11, 202634 min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re cutting through the misinformation surrounding thyroid health and nutrition. Joined by registered dietitian and thyroid health specialist Priscilla Swahn, we unpack how the thyroid actually impacts metabolism and weight, why you may still have symptoms despite “normal” labs, what the science says about popular thyroid diets and supplements, and what actually matters when managing thyroid dysfunction. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: What Does Your Thyroid Actually Do? Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism Symptoms Can Your Thyroid Labs Be “Normal” but You Still Feel Off? How Much Does Your Thyroid Affect Weight Loss? Does Thyroid Medication Cause Weight Loss? How Chronic Dieting Can Affect Your Thyroid Thyroid Diet & Supplement Myths, Debunked What Should You Actually Eat for Thyroid Health? The Problem With the “Broken Metabolism” Narrative Your Weight Doesn’t Need a Medical Explanation Check in with today’s amazing guest: Priscilla Swahn www.priscillaswahn.com The Hormone & Thyroid Healing Podcast www.instagram.com/priscillaswahn.rd ‍ RESEARCH LINKS https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3219766/ https://www.thyroid.org/thyroid-and-weight/ https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/105/4/e1741/5771362 https://europepmc.org/article/MED/24936556 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. — GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️ Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20 More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️ Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates. https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social ⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it! ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ FREE Protein 101 Guide https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/ MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook Amazon: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf ‍ COACHING: ️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ Business Coaching Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ Personalized One-on-One Coaching Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ FOLLOW ME @abbeysharprd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbeysharprd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbeysharprd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbeysharprd Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/abbeysharprd VISIT MY WEBSITE Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next! With Science & Sass, Xoxo Abbey

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  The Wellness Industry’s Newest Lie Could Give You Cancer with Dr. Mary Alice Mina

  Aug 4, 202636 min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we separate sunscreen fact from fiction and unpack the growing resurgence of tanning culture. Joined by board-certified dermatologist and The Skin Real host Dr. Mary Alice Mina, we explore the truth about sunscreen safety, SPF myths, tanning trends, melanoma risk, and the science of protecting your skin. If you've ever questioned sunscreen, chased a tan, or wondered how to reduce your skin cancer risk, this episode is for you. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Are Chemical Sunscreens Actually Safe? Can Food Really Replace Sunscreen? The Dangerous Return of Tanmaxxing Is There Such a Thing as a Safe Tan? Why Gen Z Is Tanning Again Wrinkles vs. Skin Cancer: What Motivates Prevention? The Best Sunscreens & Self-Tanners The ABCDEs of Melanoma How to Spot Skin Cancer Early The Biggest Myths About Sun Protection Check in with today’s amazing guest:  Dr. Mary Alice Mina www.theskinreal.com instagram.com/drminaskin theskinreal.podbean.com tiktok.com/drminaskin facebook.com/drminaskin 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.

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  The Algorithms Are Radicalizing Our Kids to Hate their Bodies & Fear Food - The Diet Culture Pipeline Parents NEED to Know About

  Jul 28, 202623 min

  In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore how diet culture has evolved in the age of social media, algorithms, and AI. We unpack how online platforms are amplifying harmful body ideals, why children and teens are especially vulnerable to algorithm-driven content, and what parents can do to help build digital resilience. If you're concerned about the growing impact of social media on young people's relationships with food, body image, and mental health, this episode is for you. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: How Social Media Supercharged Diet Culture SkinnyTok, Looksmaxxing & Online Extremism How Algorithms Groom Kids Into Harmful Content Why AI Is Making Body Image Worse Why Kids Are So Vulnerable Online The Loneliness Pipeline to Eating Disorders How AI Is Replacing Real Relationships Should Parents Delay Smartphones & Social Media? How to Build Kids' Digital Resilience What Every Parent Can Do Today References: https://cetas.turing.ac.uk/publications/looksmaxxing-mass-shootings-radicalisation-and-online-misogyny https://www.wsj.com/tech/how-tiktok-inundates-teens-with-eating-disorder-videos-11639754848 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3621648/#sec1 https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/2/279 https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.11316 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-64053-7_6 https://academic.oup.com/jcmc/article/29/5/zmae017/7750016 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4792511/ Resources: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ah26ZP1ERrO51tJIhF3Uw?si=ebce9cb296824f32&nd=1&dlsi=ea2ec1274eea4279 https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/coaching/ 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.

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  Ozempic Pills, Triple Agonists, 50% Weight Loss & Groundbreaking Peptides with Dr Spencer Nadolsky

  Jul 21, 202648 min

  Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: GLP-1s, Peptides & Weight Loss Drugs Explained The Future of GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss Could GLP-1s Treat Dementia & Other Diseases? The Next Generation of Weight Loss Peptides Retatrutide & Oral GLP-1s: What's Coming Next? The Biggest Risks of GLP-1 Medications Emotional Blunting: An Emerging GLP-1 Concern? Will GLP-1s Make Weight Stigma Worse? Can You Practice Intuitive Eating on a GLP-1? Using GLP-1s Without Losing Food Freedom Check in with today’s amazing guest:  Dr. Spencer Nadolsky www.drspencer.com www.instagram.com/drnadolsky www.youtube.com/@drnadolsky https://joinvineyard.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.

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