You can’t coach behavior change without addressing body image. Period.

Most clients don’t come to you for body image work…
But it always shows up.

In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the Body Image Coaching Mentorship—what it is, who it’s for, and how it works.

• Here’s what you’ll learn:
  Why science alone won’t transform your client’s relationship with their body
• The 5-step process I teach for effective body image coaching
• How to introduce body image work with clients who didn’t ask for it
• The difference between this mentorship and my full certification program

The Body Image Coaching Mentorship: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/body-image-coaching/

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Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Food noise isn’t a flaw—it’s often a trauma response.

GLP-1s claim to silence food noise.
But what if the root issue isn’t hunger… it’s harm?

In this episode, I sit down with non-diet dietitian + therapist Julie Duffy Dillon to unpack the truth about food noise and diet trauma.

What you’ll learn:

• Why food noise is often a symptom of diet trauma
• How to help clients reconnect with their food voice
• Why intuitive eating must be adapted—not prescribed
• What it means to prioritize healing over nutrition

Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/

Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Book - Julie Duffy Dillon: https://www.amazon.com/Find-Voice-Julie-Duffy-Dillon/dp/139981365X/

Facebook - Julie Duffy Dillon: https://www.facebook.com/FoodVoiceRD

Menopause changes your body—but that doesn’t mean it’s broken.

Weight gain in menopause isn’t something to “fix.” It’s normal, expected, and not a sign that you’re doing anything wrong.

In this episode, I chat with Jenn Salib Huber to unpack the science, ditch the fear, and talk about what really supports health in midlife.

What you’ll learn:
✔️ Why weight gain in menopause is not your fault
✔️ How hormones impact metabolism and fat distribution
✔️ The truth about protein, strength training & muscle loss
✔️ How to help clients shift from weight loss to real health

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Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Website - Dr. Jenn Huber: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/links

Instagram - Dr. Jenn Huber: https://www.instagram.com/menopause.nutritionist/

Facebook - Dr Jenn Huber: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennND

Most health pros weren’t trained to help clients with body image.

But ignoring it? That’s a missed opportunity for real transformation.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how to integrate body image coaching without overhauling your entire practice.

What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How to start body image conversations without overwhelming clients
✔️ A simple screening tool to assess body image struggles
✔️ Practical strategies to weave this work into your existing coaching

Studies on Body Dissatisfaction

• Role of body dissatisfaction in the onset and maintenance of eating pathology: a synthesis of research findings: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12445588/
• Dieting and disordered eating behaviors from adolescence to young adulthood: findings from a 10-year longitudinal study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21703378/

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Many people believe that thought reframing is the key to healing body image struggles. But I don’t support this approach. While it may offer short-term relief, it doesn’t create lasting change.

In this episode, I break down why thought reframing leads to self-gaslighting—and what actually works for real, lasting body image healing.

What you’ll learn:

✅ Why thought reframing isn’t enough for body image healing
✅ How self-gaslighting keeps you (and your clients) stuck
✅ The 3-step process to create real, lasting body image change
✅ The key difference between temporary fixes and true healing

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Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Your Clients Want MORE From You—Are You Ready to Deliver?

Clients today don’t just want tips and quick fixes.

They want real transformation—and that requires deeper coaching.

This week on It’s Beyond The Food, I’m sharing a powerful 3-step model that will help you take your coaching to the next level.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

✅ Guide clients through frustration & resistance with ease
✅ Help them process emotions instead of just giving “fixes”
✅ Become a more effective & confident coach

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Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

The Non-Diet Coaching Industry is Changing… Are You Ready?

The coaching space is shifting fast.

What worked a few years ago won’t cut it in 2025.

If you want a thriving, sustainable coaching business, you need to adapt NOW.

In this episode, I break down five key predictions that will shape the future of non-diet coaching.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

• Why self-paced, evergreen programs without live support are becoming obsolete

• How specialization (not just niching) will set you apart in a crowded industry

• The role of AI in coaching and how to use it without losing authenticity

• Why profitability, not volume, is the future of a sustainable business

2024 Coaching Industry Report: https://luisazhou.com/blog/coaching-industry-market-size/

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Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

🚨The Danger of Healthism and What Matters More Than Good Health 🚨

What if your worth isn’t tied to your health?

Healthism pushes guilt, shame, and unrealistic standards—it's time to rethink the narrative.

🎙️ What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

• What healthism is and why it’s harmful.

• How systemic factors impact health outcomes.

• Why health is a choice, not a moral duty.

• The power of self-compassion over perfectionism.

Mentioned in the show:

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Work with me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Journaling Questions & Article from Aubrey Gordon: https://www.self.com/story/healthism