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PODCAST

The Ditch the Diet Podcast

The Ditch the Diet Podcast

Host Rachael Watson talks about her Walk the Talk anti-diet campaign, weight loss, nutrition, health, lifestyle and CrossFit as well as her personal journey to health. We welcome guests for interviews on all different types of nutrition and weight loss topics. Be inspired to change your body and change your life with this podcast!

All Episodes

38:52

Is Veganism Making Us Sick? The Truth Behind the...

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2019/09/19

Rachael speaks to Consultant Dietitian Sophie Medlin to find out the truth behind the recent headlines- specifically: "Eating red and processed meat can cause cancer" "Vegan and vegetarian diets ‘link to higher stroke risk" "Vegan diets ‘risk of insufficient intake’ or nutrient critical for brain health (choline)" "Plant-based movement causing an epidemic of nutrient deficiencies (B12)" Listen as Rachael and Sophie discuss: Do we need to go vegetarian/vegan in order to be healthy and live a life

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19:20

It's OK To Change Your Mind (Here's Why)

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2019/09/12

Join Rachael as she discusses her year as a vegetarian and why she has chosen to start eating some meat and fish again. Rachael chats about her fear of failure and fear of what other people think about her - and how she has overcome that. Find out how you can apply this to your own life, in whichever area you feel that you want to. Have you really failed? Or have you just been on a steep learning curve?

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38:02

Does Sugar Cause Type 2 Diabetes?

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2019/09/05

In today's episode, Rachael talks to Will and Emma from 'We Nutrition' on the topic of nutrition myths surrounding Type 2 Diabetes. Emma and Will are specialist Dietitians working with all types of diabetes - Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational. Listen as they discuss: - The differences between the 3 different types of diabetes - Are carbs bad for us? Should we be eating them or should we cut them out of our diets forever (spoiler alert: the answer is no!) - What effect does sugar have on the development

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42:48

Why Can't I Stick to Anything? with Performance...

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2019/08/29

Ever wondered why the whole 'eat less, move more' situation just never seems to work for you? I mean, you know you just need to 'burn more calories than you eat', but why is it so difficult to stick to anything? In this week's episode, Rachael speaks to Performance Nutritionist Elly Rees who has a special interest in how our environment can affect our food choices and behaviours. Listen as they discuss: - Why 'eat less, move more' is just not enough when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight -

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18:25

Goodbye Sunday Night Binges

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2019/08/27

Today we're welcoming Jo Iles to the podcast - a brand new Ditch the Diet member who completed our 5 day introductory programme just last month! Listen as Rachael asks Jo about what life was like before Ditch the Diet, and what has changed since she joined. It's difficult to describe exactly what Ditch the Diet is really like when trying to write it down on paper, so enjoy listening about Jo's real-life experience as a member. Join the 5 day introduction to Ditch the Diet which starts on Sunday 1st

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19:48

The Food Guilt is Gone

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2019/08/26

In today's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael talks to Ditch the Diet Academy member Nina, who discusses what life was like before she joined, and now after 3 weeks of being a member. Rachael talks about the Introduction to Ditch the Diet - a five-day introductory course that you can take part in from Sunday 31st August. Register here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days The Academy re-opens mid September for new members and the best way to find out more is to take part in the 5

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21:39

Are You Making Excuses?

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2019/08/22

This week Rachael discusses the 'STOP MAKING EXCUSES' trend that is seen on social media. Is making progress with your weight loss goals really as simple as just 'stop making excuses'? The answer is no. There is a lot more to it than that. Any good coach will never ever tell you to stop making excuses. There are, however, times in your life where you will need to pull your socks up and get on with it - but we all know that life isn't always as simple as that.

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49:55

All About Exercise with Rachael & Tom

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2019/08/15

This week on the Ditch the Diet Podcast, listen as Rachael discusses the topic of 'exercise' alongside Tom Bainbridge of the BTN Nutrition Academy. Listen as they discuss: What exactly IS exercise? What different types of exercise are there? How much exercise should you be doing? Is exercise good for weight loss or should you avoid it? Will doing weights in the gym make you heavier? What else should you consider when it comes to exercise? What is physical activity and how is it different to

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26:06

Finding Health and Happiness Outdoors with Karen...

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2019/08/08

In this week’s episode, Rachael is joined by mindfulness trainer and life coach, Karen Liebenguth. Karen is the owner of Greenspace Coaching and Mindfulness where, instead of talking face to face in a consultation room, she does coaching sessions whilst walking in London’s parks and green space. Listen as they talk about the inspiration behind Greenspace Coaching, the benefits of being outdoors, and what to do when you feel stuck and unmotivated. Find out more about Karen here Website:

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10:55

Member Spotlight: Helen's Story

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2019/08/06

Join Rachael as she speaks to one of the Ditch the Diet Academy member Helen about her journey so far. Helen is 39 years old, has 3 children (15, 12 and 3 years old) and works part-time. Helen had tried all sorts of diets before finding The Academy - the 5:2 diet, Slim-Fast shakes, even Juice Plus and felt she was targeted by these people because of her chronic illness - ME. Before joining Ditch the Diet, Helen wanted to get healthier. She struggles to do exercise because of her condition but does

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27:54

Series 2: It's Not Motivation That You're Lacking...

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2019/08/01

Welcome to Series 2! Okay, so Series 1 was a long one (like, 18 months? More?) This series of the podcast is going to be awesome! Listen to this episode as Rachael discusses why motivation is NOT what you're lacking (and what you actually ARE lacking) when it comes to creating long term change. Join the 5 Day Introduction to Ditch the Diet - CLICK HERE Listen to the episode about shaping your environment for success:

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42:41

Long Term Effects of Yo-Yo Dieting with Dietitian...

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2019/06/26

Join Rachael as she talks to Registered Dietitian Sophie Medlin about the effects of yo-yo dieting and fad diets. Sophie is a leading dietitian in London with expertise in gastrointestinal and colorectal health. Sophie is a lecturer and researcher at King’s College London and a go-to spokesperson for media when it comes to evidence-based nutrition, regularly featuring in print media, social media, and on radio and television. Sophie has specialist knowledge and skills in sports nutrition as well

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17:53

Member Spotlight: Michaela Oscroft

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2019/06/21

So what's it like to be a Ditch the Diet Academy member? Listen as one of our current members, Michaela Oscroft, describes her journey so far and talks about what you can expect from becoming a member. Ditch the Diet will shortly close to new members for the duration of the summer, re-opening mid-September, so you don't have long to join before that happens: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/join Join this weekend and get £5 off your first month (ends Sunday 23rd June 2019).

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33:22

How To Achieve Whatever You Want, with Rachael Watson

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2019/06/13

In this episode, Rachael talks about the last 12 months since launching Ditch the Diet and what the future holds. Rachael talks about how important it is to actually do what you say you're going to do and commit to achieving the goals that you set out to achieve (don't just talk about them). Some of the links mentioned in this episode: 'You are a Badass' by Jen Sincero The Ditch the Diet Academy Free Five-Day coaching group (starts 17th June 2019)

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27:57

Member Spotlight: Biz Reid

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2019/06/06

Join Rachael with Ditch the Diet Academy Member Biz Reid as they talk about what it's like to be an Academy member. Listen as Biz describes what life was like for her before she joined Ditch the Diet and how life has changed since then. The Ditch the Diet Academy is re-launching in July 2019 and we will be releasing lots of member spotlight episodes in the lead up to this! If you'd like to know more about Ditch the Diet and register your interest - please go to

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41:35

Is It Possible to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? with Dr...

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2019/05/30

Rachael talks to specialist GP Dr Roger Henderson about Type 2 Diabetes - how can you prevent or reverse it using lifestyle interventions? Dr Henderson answers the questions: What exactly is Type 2 Diabetes and how is it different from Type 1? Who is at risk of developing T2 diabetes and why? What are the main contributing lifestyle factors when it comes to developing T2 diabetes? Is it possible to reverse T2 diabetes with diet and lifestyle interventions alone? Or does there need to be medication

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54:06

How to Retrain Your Appetite and Keep The Weight Off...

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2019/05/23

🎙🎙 NEW PODCAST EPISODE! 🎙🎙 How to Retrain Your Appetite and Keep the Weight Off with Dr Helen McCarthy - The Appetite Doctor. Listen as Rachael interviews Clinical Psychologist specialising in the psychology of weight loss - Dr Helen McCarthy as they discuss: 🔹 Why you face such a big problem when trying to keep the weight you've lost with a diet off (and what you can do about this so it doesn't happen next time) 🔹 Have we lost touch with what it truly means

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19:14

Rachael's Mental Health Journey...

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2019/05/16

Join Rachael for today's episode of the Ditch the Diet Podcast while she talks about her mental health journey to help raise awareness of mental illness during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 13-19th May 2019. Rachael was diagnosed with anxiety in her early 20's after an acute episode of IBS left her with health-related anxiety. Learn how Rachael managed this whilst starting, running and growing her own business. Rachael talks about her recent diagnosis of chronic-stress related depression and how she

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33:22

Emotional Eating - How to Break the Habit

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2019/05/09

In this weeks' episode of the podcast, Rachael talks about how challenging it can be to make or break a habit, and why emotional eating is such a difficult thing to address. Listen as Rachael discusses: What exactly IS a habit? Why do they hold you back? How mindfulness could help you break emotional eating habits The cue, routine, reward system and how knowing this can help you break emotional eating and lots more Read the blog Rachael talks about here:

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35:15

Living & Laughing with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)...

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2019/05/02

IBS and poo-chat blogger Jo Coates joins Rachael this week to discuss her personal journey with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). Jo's humorous approach to living with IBS has been an integral part of her journey and she shares some 'tales from the toilet' with us, as well as practical tips for those living with this somewhat taboo bowel condition. Find out more about Jo and read her blog here: www.jocoates.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/jocoatesy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocoatesy/

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