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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

27:00

Do I Just Have a Slow Metabolism?

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2019/04/25

Are you struggling to lose weight? Is it because you have a slow metabolism? Find out in today's episode where Rachael discusses: What exactly is metabolism? Does having a slow metabolism cause weight gain? Is it more difficult to lose weight if you have a hypothyroid? How can you increase your metabolism? and lots more. Rachael also discusses the role of the thyroid and thyroid hormones in metabolism and discusses whether hypothyroidism could be causing your struggles to lose weight.

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46:09

Does Eating Processed Meat Really Cause Cancer? with...

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2019/04/17

Does eating processed meat really cause cancer? And does poor diet really kill more people worldwide than smoking does? BTN Academy's Tom Bainbridge and Ditch the Diet's Rachael Watson discuss this weeks news headlines and dig deep to find out the truth. Does consuming red meat cause cancer? Does eating processed foods cause bowel cancer? Can an unhealthy diet really cause you to become more unwell than smoking can? Find out in this episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast. Links mentioned in the pod:

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34:42

How to Make or Break a Habit & Create Long-Lasting...

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2019/03/21

Click here to buy 'The Kindness Method' as described in this episode. Join Rachael together with guest Shahroo Izadi - Behavioural Change Specialist as they discuss how to make or break a habit and make long-lasting change in your life. Some information about Shahroo from her website (source: https://www.shahrooizadi.co.uk) Join Rachael and Shahroo whilst they discuss: Shahroo's struggle with dieting and weight loss and how she overcame this using the methodology and practices in her book 'The

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The Keto Diet for Weight Loss - Yes or No?

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2019/03/07

In this week’s episode, Rachael welcomes back Tom Bainbridge, the Academy Manager at the BTN Academy and co-host of the Ben Coomber Radio Podcast. Join them as they talk about everything that you need to know about the Ketogenic Diet. Find out about what it really is, what are its short term and long term effects in weight loss and nutrition, and more! Listen to the previous episode with Tom: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/31-environmentally-friendly- weight-loss-with-tom-bainbridge/ To learn

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38:53

How to Manage the Menopause with Dr Hannah Short

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2019/02/28

In this week's episode, Rachael is joined by Dr Hannah Short, an accredited specialist in female hormonal health (menopause & PMS), NHS General Practitioner and medical writer. Join them and discover more about female hormone health, more specifically, menopause. Learn about its symptoms, the traditional treatment, the effect of healthy eating to its symptoms, and many more. Listen as Dr Hannah Short answers some of the most commonly asked questions about menopause. To learn more about Dr. Short:

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36:29

The Power of Fermented Foods with Janice Clyne

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2019/02/21

Today's episode is the first one to be recorded in person! This week, we welcome Janice Clyne from Nourished By Nature, a food scientist and biochemist with a massive obsession with fermented food. Listen as they talk all things about fermented food, its importance in relation to gut health, and more. To learn more about Janice: Contact: https://www.blognourishedbynature.com/contact.html Recipes: https://www.blognourishedbynature.com/recipes.html Facebook:

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49:42

How To Leave Diet Culture Behind with Dr Aria

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2019/02/14

Do diets make you fatter? How do they affect your health and mindset in the long-term? Join Rachael alongside Dr Aria, Doctor in Clinical Psychology, while they talk about the subject of sustainable weight loss and long-term health. Listen as they discuss: How to step off the diet treadmill and get the healthy body you want whilst staying mentally and physically fit. Why counting ANYTHING (calories, macros, syns, points) will not work for you long-term (so the data tells us) Three questions you

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48:53

Achieving Great Gut Health with Dr Alan Desmond

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2019/02/07

In this week's episode of the Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael is joined by Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr. Alan Desmond. Find out the impact of having a healthy gut to your overall health. Listen as they talk about: * What are the advantages of having a plant-based diet * How quickly can your gut microbiome change if you change your diet? * How the is gut linked with the immune system ...and much more! Links mentioned in the podcast: Happy Gut Course: https://courses.thehappypear.ie/happy-gut/

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45:42

Have a Brilliant Day - Every Day with Michael Heppell

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2019/01/30

In today's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael speaks with world-renowned Personal Development coach and serial best-selling author Michael Heppell about what it takes to 'be brilliant' - EVERY DAY. How to fill the gap between what you WANT and GETTING what you want - if you know what you need to do, but you're not sure how to do it. Michael discusses strategies you can implement into your life to make sure you never have a bad day again, whilst realising that things are not always

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36:21

Why We Self Sabotage and What to Do About It

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2019/01/16

In today's episode, Rachael talks about self-sabotage and why we do it! Have you started a diet in January, yet failed to see it through already? Listen as Rachael answers the popular question: "I know what I should be doing, but I can't seem to stick to it! Why is that? And what can I do to stop self-sabotaging!?" Towards the end of today's episode, Rachael discusses strategies for tackling self-sabotage and explains how to get exactly what you want.

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38:25

Healthy Eating in a Hurry - with Founders of Mindful...

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2019/01/09

Around six or seven months ago, Rachael wasn't feeling very well and did not have the energy to cook (which is not like her at all!) She went on Google and searched for a recipe box company and where she discovered Mindful Chef. It wasn't something that she thought she'd use for more than a week still uses them now! In this episode of the Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael is joined by Giles and Myles, founders of the UK's #1 Recipe Box company - Mindful Chef. Join them as they talk about what Mindful

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59:13

Stress - A Health Epidemic with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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2019/01/03

In this week’s episode, Rachael talks to Dr Rangan Chatterjee, author of the book “The 4 Pillar Plan” and the newly released “The Stress Solution”. Join them and find out What is the definition of stress? Why it is important to address stress? What are micro and macro stress doses? How eating the right foods can reduce stress levels Tips to help you to reduce the stress in your life (that you can implement right now)! …and many more! To learn more about Dr Chatterjee and his book, the following

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Bonus: What's it Like Being a Ditch the Diet Academy...

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2018/12/10

Listen as Rachael talks to Ditch the Diet Academy member Kate Mantle as she describes how she felt before she joined, during her membership and how she feels now. The Ditch the Diet Academy closes this Friday (14th December) until January 2019, so this is your final chance to join: https://www.ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy

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#50 - How I Recovered from Anorexia - with Hope Virgo...

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2018/12/06

Join Rachael for an 'Inspiring Stories' episode as she speaks to Mental Health Campaigner, author and public speaker Hope Virgo about her recovery from anorexia, and her mission to improve access to services for those suffering from eating disorders. Hope discusses her #DumpTheScales campaign in which she raised a petition to call on the Government to review eating disorder guidelines so that more people can get access to the services and help that they need. Hope also tells her story, including

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#49 - Here's Why I Had to Drop Out of Uni

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2018/11/29

How to change your life. In this week's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael talks about the reasons why she had to make the decision to drop out of university earlier this month, and the impact that it has had on her life. In particular, Rachael talks about: The decline in her mental health that resulted in her decision The ability to listen to your gut when making big decisions in your life What to do if you know something isn't making you happy How to go about making big decisions

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#48 Is a Vegan Diet Better for You? (Part 2) with Dr...

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2018/11/21

In this week’s episode, Rachael talks to the Plant Power Doctor, Dr Gemma Newman. Listen as Rachael and Gemma talk about: The health benefits of eating a more plant based diet Do you need to eat a fully plant based diet (vegan) to get these health benefits? The connection between a plant based diet and reduced risk of CVD, Type 2 Diabetes, autoimmune disease, lowered blood pressure. How eating a plant based diet could improve IBS symptoms, improve inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and

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#47 - Is a Vegan Diet Better for You? Part 1 with Dr...

The Ditch the Diet Podcast ·

2018/11/14

In this week’s episode, Rachael talks to the Plant Power Doctor, Dr Gemma Newman. Listen as Rachael and Gemma talk about: The health benefits of eating a more plant-based diet Do you need to eat a fully plant based diet (vegan) to get these health benefits? The connection between a plant based diet and reduced risk of CVD, Type 2 Diabetes, autoimmune disease, lowered blood pressure. How eating a plant based diet could improve IBS symptoms, improve inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and

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#46 - How Healthy is Social Media? with Fiona Thomas

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2018/11/07

Rachael talks to author Fiona Thomas, who is celebrating the launch of her first book - 'Depression in a Digital Age' on the 20th of November 2018. In this episode, Fiona and Rachael discuss: Fiona's journey from a nervous breakdown, depression and anxiety in her mid-20's to publishing her first book just a few years later. The downsides of social media and the use of screens in our modern lives How both Rach and Fi have made real-life, lifelong friends and celebrated building real communities

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#45 Give Your Brain a Breather with Mindfulness (with...

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2018/11/01

In this episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael speaks to lifestyle and family wellbeing coach Dani Binnington from Healthy Whole Me (www.healthywholeme.com). Listen as Rachael and Dani discuss: Dani's journey from being diagnosed with Breast Cancer in her early 30's back to health and how she used mindfulness to help with the health anxiety that came with this. What exactly is mindfulness? Can anyone practise mindfulness or do you need to be a 'type' of person? How to practise mindfulness

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#44 How to Improve Your Relationship with Food with...

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2018/10/24

Rachael talks to Dr Joshua Wolrich, a medical doctor and NHS surgical trainee about his journey from overweight and unhealthy to achieving a healthy weight whilst changing his relationship with food. As a medical doctor, Joshua's motivation for change was to become a better role model for his patients. Join Rachael and Dr Wolrich as they discuss: Why you should focus on improving your relationship with food instead of thinking about counting calories. How to give yourself permission to eat

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