http://traffic.libsyn.com/walkthetalk/Michaela_Podcast_Testmonial.mp3 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).

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).

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 Type 2 diabetes with diet and lifestyle interventions alone? Or does there need to be medication involved? If is IS possible, what steps would someone need to take initially to start reversing the disease? Are there certain foods/food groups that should be included and/or avoided? Is sugar really as bad as they say it is? Does sugar cause T2 diabetes? (we recently published this article:https://ditchthedietacademy.com/is-sugar-really-as-bad-as-they-say-it-is/) Find out more about Roger on his website by clicking here  

How to Retrain Your Appetite and Keep the Weight Off with Dr Helen McCarthy - @theappetitedoctor   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 to feel hungry?   🔹 Do you need to eliminate certain foods/food groups in order to lose weight permanently?   🔹 What should you do when you can't find the motivation to lose weight and keep it off?   🔹 Do you need willpower?   🔹 What should you do if you are VERY overweight and want to make a start on creating a healthier lifestyle?   and lots more

Mental Health Awareness Week. 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 manages this on a daily basis, including what she does to help improve her symptoms. Make sure to listen to the original recording on the Positive People Podcast with Fiona Thomas and Amy Holland. Join Fiona and Amy raise awareness of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek with new episodes released every day. Listen to Fiona's previous episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast by clicking here. Find out more about

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/ Tales from the Toilet newsletter: https://jocoates.co.uk/newsletter   For support with IBS, visit the IBS Network here: https://www.theibsnetwork.org/   Listen to another episode about IBS by clicking here  

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. Listen to last week's episode - click here Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify

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: https://news.sky.com/story/poor-diet-a-bigger-killer-than-smoking-and-accounts-for-more-than-a-fifth-of-deaths-worldwide-11683686?fbclid=IwAR1St4ZV8LNaZ7xj3o2h0KRBY0IwmYdVxy9EpL6Z1gI42wd4nKMeStB7y5I https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/apr/17/even-moderate-intake-of-red-meat-raises-cancer-risk-study-finds Listen to Tom's previous appearances on the podcast: The Keto Diet - is it any good for weight loss? Environmentally Friendly Weight Loss Join the FREE coaching program here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tddapril2019/ We hope you will now understand how to unpick the news headline surrounding 'does processed meat cause cancer'. Let us know your feedback: rach@ditchthedietacademy.com

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) "Having studied Psychosocial Sciences and Psychology, my first experience of working in the field was as an Assistant Psychologist at a NHS substance misuse service in North West London. I was lucky enough to be supervised by the Vice Chair of the Faculty of Addictions at the British Psychological Society. During the full-time placement, I learned an enormous amount about how drug addiction is assessed and treated in the UK. Learning how best to support clients with entrenched addictive behaviours was fascinating to me. I went on to work as a frontline substance misuse practitioner, and eventually became a Criminal

Let's talk about the keto diet. In this week’s episode, Rachael welcomes back Tom Bainbridge, an Academy Manager at the BTN Academy co-host of the Ben Coomber Radio Podcast. Join them as they talk about everything that you need to know about the keto diet and if it's good for weight loss. 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 more about BTN Academy and their courses visit them here: Website: https://btn.academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTNAcademy.Nutrition.Education/ Instagram: @btnacademy To find out more about Tom, you can follow him here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.bainbridge.16 Instagram: @tombainbridge1990 To get in touch with Rachael and find out about the Ditch the Diet Academy: Visit her website: www.ditchthedietacademy.com Or send her an e-mail: rach@ditchthedietacademy.com

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: Website: https://www.drhannahshort.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrHannahShort/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drhannahshort Get in touch with Rachael: Join the Academy: https://www.ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy Email: rach@ditchthedietacademy.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ditchthedietacademy Instagram: @ditchthedietacademy Listen to related episodes of the podcast: How to Manage Menopause and Stress  

Let's learn about fermented foods! Today's podcast 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 foods, 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: https://www.facebook.com/www.nourishedbynature.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/www.nourishedbynature.co.uk/ To learn more about Ditch the Diet Academy, visit here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy/ Get in touch with Rachael: Email: rach@ditchthedietacademy.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ditchthedietacademy Instagram: @ditchthedietacademy For more episodes on gut health try these: Achieving Great Gut Health with Dr Alan Desmond Struggling with IBS? Listen to this All about kefir  

Does yoyo dieting 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 should ask yourself before making a change to your diet or exercise regime How to stop yoyo dieting and start living right now (and still lose weight along the way) How you can have your cake AND eat it without feeling guilty and lots more

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

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 sunshine and rainbows. A refreshing outlook on life that is bound to leave you feeling energised and ready to achieve your goals! Start Michael's free 90 Day course here: https://www.michaelheppell.com Find Michael's books on Amazon - click here Find out more about and join The Ditch the Diet Academy here: https://www.ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy    

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.

Around six or seven months ago, when 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 where she discovered Mindful Chef. It wasn't something that she thought she'll use for more than a week but she still orders at least twice a month! In this episode of the Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael is joined by Giles and Myles, founders of the UK's #1 Healthy Recipe Bo Company Mindful Chef. Join them as they  talk about what Mindful Chef is, how the idea of the business came about, how they come up with their recipe, and what makes them different from other reciped box companies. Sign up and get started with The Mindful Chef here: https://www.mindfulchef.com/ Use voucher/coupon code: rach@ditchthedietacademy.com for

Listen as Rachael talks to Dr Rangan Chatterjee about our modern health epidemic - stress. 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 levelsTips 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 Website: https://drchatterjee.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrChatterjee/ Instagram: @drchatterjee To learn more about Ditch the Diet Academy, visit here: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy/ Get in touch with Rachael: Email: rach@ditchthedietacademy.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ditchthedietacademy Instagram: @ditchthedietacademy

Thinking of becoming a Ditch the Diet member? So what's it really like to be a member of Ditch the Diet? Find out in today's bonus episode featuring member Kate Mantle 😊 Listen on iTunes or Spotify for free: Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-id1274428922… Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HvMqlyyMvnvGi9Lh06e0R… This short 15-minute episode might just change your mind about joining before we close to new members on Friday!🚪 Find out what Kate had tried before, why she thinks they failed and what was different about Ditch the Diet. The Academy closes this Friday for the remainder of 2018, reopening in January. You can still join here: https://www.ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy

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 her struggles with anorexia, her recovery and also her relapse in 2016. Please sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales Hope's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Hopevirgoauthor/ Hope's website: www.hopevirgo.com

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 that will change your life in a big way To learn more about the Ditch the Diet Academy, go to: https://www.ditchthedietacademy.com/dtd-academy Follow The Ditch the Diet Academy on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Download your free 'How to Quit Yo Yo Dieting' Ebook here: www.ditchthedietacademy.com Listen to last week's episode of the podcast

Is a Plant-Based Diet Better for You? Listen to Part 1 - Click Here 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 increase your longevity. How to dramatically reduce your risk of chronic disease The benefits of eating soy products (and why you shouldn’t fear them) How eating a plant-based diet could reduce your risk of cancer, and why Should we eat meat replacement products? Are they healthy? How to get

Is a Vegan Diet Better for You? 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 increase your longevity. How to dramatically reduce your risk of chronic disease The benefits of eating soy products (and why you shouldn’t fear them) How eating a plant-based diet could reduce your risk of cancer, and why Should we eat meat replacement products? Are they healthy? How to get enough Vitamin B12, Folate and Omega