Deprogramming Diet Culture with Dr. Supatra Tovar

In this episode of REJUVENAGING with Dr. Ron Kaiser, Dr. Ron welcomes Dr. Supatra Tovar, a clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and fitness expert who specializes in helping individuals overcome the influences of diet culture and develop a healthier relationship with food. Dr. Supatra shares her personal journey, from her early exposure to eating disorders to her multifaceted career in health, fitness, and psychology. Her unique approach combines science and compassion to help clients recover from disordered eating through her book, Deprogram Diet Culture, and her innovative method that emphasizes tuning into the body’s natural cues and rejecting harmful societal messages around food and body image. Dr. Supatra dives into the origins of diet culture, the biological realities behind dieting's ineffectiveness, and why sustainable health isn’t found in restrictive eating habits. She explains how our current food environment promotes overeating and how diet culture capitalizes on our insecurities. Dr. Supatra also offers practical advice on limiting exposure to negative influences, building a healthy relationship with exercise, and fostering positive self-image—just in time for the holidays. Join Dr. Ron and Dr. Supatra as they unravel the myths and pressures around dieting and explore ways to reclaim a balanced, joyful approach to food and health. https://drsupatratovar.com/ https://www.facebook.com/drsupatratovar https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsupatratovar/ https://www.youtube.com/@my.anew.insight https://www.instagram.com/drsupatratovar/ https://www.tiktok.com/@drsupatratovar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.