Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

What Is the Gut–Brain Connection? (Vagus Nerve Explained)

How Stress Disrupts Digestion, Hormones & the Microbiome

Hypnotherapy for IBS: What It Actually Is (And What It Isn’t)

Gut-Directed Hypnosis vs CBT and Traditional Talk Therapy

Inside a Hypnotherapy Session for IBS and Gut Pain

Real Case Studies: When Hypnotherapy Transforms Gut Symptoms

Learned Food Sensitivities: When the Brain Creates GI Symptoms

How to Tell a True Food Intolerance from a Conditioned Response

Can You ‘Unlearn’ IBS Triggers? (Travel, Weekends & Habit Loops)

Daily Habits for the Gut–Brain Axis + Mindful Eating Tips

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Ali Navidi

drnavidi.com

gipsychology.com

instagram.com/gipsychusa

References:

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1545033/full?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2811239

 

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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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

ANTM Then vs Now: The Promise vs The Reality

Diet Culture & Fatphobia on America’s Next Top Model

Public Weigh-Ins, Tokenism & Body Storylines

The Makeovers: Empowerment or Compliance Training?

Dental Work, Nudity & Loss of Bodily Autonomy

Sexual Harassment & Production Failures to Protect Contestants

When Trauma Became Reality TV Content

Dangerous Shoots & The Gamification of Harm

Race-Swaps, Stereotypes & Performative “Progress”

Rebranding Harm as Empowerment: The Cultural Legacy of ANTM

 

References:

https://people.com/antm-trainer-shannons-eating-disorder-storyline-would-have-been-handled-exclusive-11909301

 

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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✨ 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.

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Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

Jen’s Birth Story & Becoming a Labor Nurse

Pregnancy & Birth Myths: What’s Evidence-Based?

Can Food Really Induce Labor?

Hospital Bag Essentials: What to Bring (and Skip)

What to Eat Before and After Birth

When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned

“Natural” Birth vs Medical Interventions

The Fear Behind Epidurals, Inductions & Formula

The Cascade of Interventions Explained

Letting Go of Birth Shame

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Jen Hamilton

Website: www.jenhamilton.co

Tiktok: tiktok.com/@_jen_hamilton_

Instagram: instagram.com/_jen_hamilton_

Youtube: youtube.com/@jenhamilton

Book: Birth Vibes

 

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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✨ 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:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
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Apple Books
Google Play
Kobo
Apple Books (Audiobook)
Audible
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

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📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:
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Protein 101 E-Book
👋 Follow me!
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Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
What Is Perimenopause? Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Why So Many Women Are Blindsided by Perimenopause
The Biggest Myths About Hormones in Your Late 30s and 40s
Why Perimenopause Is So Often Dismissed by Healthcare Providers
The Massive Gaps in Perimenopause Research and Education
Mood Swings, Brain Fog & Insomnia: What’s Actually Happening?
Is It Stress, Aging, or Hormones? How to Tell the Difference
The Wellness Industry’s Perimenopause Marketing Machine
Hormone Therapy: What the Evidence Really Says
Evidence-Based Nutrition Strategies for Perimenopause
How to Advocate for Yourself in a Dismissive Medical System
Rewriting the Perimenopause Narrative: From Self-Blame to Empowerment
Check in with today’s amazing guests: Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhut
siddhalishree.com
instagram.com/siddhalishree
facebook.com/SiddhaliShree
x.com/siddhalishree
sadhvianubhuti.com
facebook.com/SadhviAnubhuti
linkedin.com/in/sadhvianubhuti
instagram.com/sadhvianubhuti
x.com/sadhvianubhuti
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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✨ 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:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Amazon Kindle
Apple Books
Google Play
Kobo
Apple Books (Audiobook)
Audible
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

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✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters:
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📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:
Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
Protein 101 E-Book
👋 Follow me!
Instagram: @abbeyskitchen
TikTok: @abbeyskitchen
YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen
Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
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🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
Weight Loss vs Fat Loss: What’s Actually Changing in Your Body
Why Muscle Matters for Metabolism and Long-Term Health
How Much Muscle Is Typically Lost During Dieting?
Why the Scale Can Be a Misleading Progress Tool
Myth: 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 Dieting
How Much Protein Do You Need for Fat Loss?
The Best Calorie Deficit for Sustainable Fat Loss
References:
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.13543
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5552114/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/161225/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02701367.1984.10609359
https://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/2673150
https://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%20loss
https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/28/2/article-p170.xml
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34179054/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/jcsm.12921

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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✨ 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:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Amazon Kindle
Apple Books
Google Play
Kobo
Apple Books (Audiobook)
Audible
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

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✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters:
Abbey’s Kitchen Newsletter

📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:
Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
Protein 101 E-Book
👋 Follow me!
Instagram: @abbeyskitchen
TikTok: @abbeyskitchen
YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen
Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
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🎧 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! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐