✨ Episode Summary:

Welcome back for Season 2 of Stop, Collaborate, and Listen! In this episode, we talk with our RD boss and favorite voice of reason, Lauren Rieker. And today’s episode is… a little spicier than usual. We’re talking about the new Dietary Guidelines that are being marketed as revolutionary… but in reality are confusing, misleading, and honestly kind of dangerous.

In this conversation, we break down why these so-called “revolutionary” guidelines miss the mark—especially for folks with eating disorders. We dig into what’s misleading, what’s not actually backed by solid science, and how ranking or moralizing foods can do real harm.

🧰 Takeaways:

• The new dietary guidelines are marketed as revolutionary but are confusing and misleading.
• The emphasis on protein and animal foods in the new pyramid raises health concerns.
• Food insecurity and other social determinants of health are ignored.
• The guidelines may exacerbate fears around carbohydrates and processed foods, especially for those with eating disorders.
• The guidelines ignore decades of nutritional science and evidence-based recommendations.
• Ultimately, we’re advocating for nuance, context, and a more inclusive, balanced way of thinking about food.

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• South Park Style Announcement

• New Food Pyramid Website

• Plate by Plate Approach IG

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✨ Episode Summary:

In this season finale of the podcast, we reflect on our journey through the first season, discussing our favorite episodes, achievements, and the impact of celebrity culture on body image. We delve into the Hollywood thinness trend, the societal pressures surrounding body image, and the importance of navigating these conversations with care.

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✨ Episode Summary:

In this episode, we sit down with CCN dietitian Amber Riggin for a deep, honest conversation about the intersection of neurodivergence and nutrition — and why traditional “just try harder” advice fails so many ADHD, autistic, and otherwise neurodivergent folks.

Together, we unpack the real-life experiences behind labels, stigma, and support. We dig into how neurodivergence shapes eating patterns: sensory needs, executive function, interoception, food rigidity, grazing, hyperfocus, meal-skipping, and everything in between. From intuitive eating to structure that actually supports ND brains, the conversation challenges old narratives about “willpower” and “healthy habits.”

This episode is compassionate, validating, and full of practical insights for anyone navigating food, body image, or mental health through a neurodivergent lens.

🧠 Takeaways:

• Why labels aren’t limiting — they’re liberating
• How stigma, culture, and politics shape our understanding of neurodivergence
• The unique ways ADHD and autism influence eating patterns
• Why neuroaffirming nutrition beats rigid meal plans every time
• The hidden overlap between fitness culture and disordered eating
• How to build a more compassionate, realistic relationship with food

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• ANAD statistics

• A Guide to Understanding the Neurodivergent Umbrella

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