No to Dieting and Yes to Appetite Literacy with Dr. Ashley White (Doctors+)

“As someone who has tried every diet there is to be tried, I can attest to the fact that diets do not work. Diets do not uncover the psychology behind every individual’s eating experience, and do not consider each person’s unique genetic makeup.” - Dr. Ashley White Whether you’re struggling with your weight or you’re a healthcare professional who wants to learn more about appetite literacy, here’s a must-listen episode with guest Ashley White, M.D., who is an Appetite Coach and has specialties in family, emergency and obesity medicine. Dr. White chats with Dr. Falquier about how appetite literacy can help people liberate themselves from diet culture and transform their lives. In this episode you’ll hear:2:00 – Dr. White’s personal struggles with weight8:10 – How Dr. White used her personal transformation and incorporated it into her medical practice13:45 – Why is Dr. White’s approach to weight optimization different?17:35 – Treatment for 2 groups of people: i) Large-bodied for most of one’s life v. ii) Heavier later in life 22:30 – How to create intentional eating experiences with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Mindfulness34:00 – Learn your appetite Credits: Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMSSound and Editing - Will CrannExecutive Producer - Esther Garfin©2022 Alternative Food Network Inc.