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Unhook from diet culture | Regain trust with your body | Explore innovative methods of healing
Welcome to the Innovative Therapist Podcast, where we talk to therapists and other helpers who want to think deeply and creatively about ways to heal, overcome disordered eating, and build trust with our bodies.
We love truth tellers, Internal Family Systems therapy, weight inclusive approaches, and conversations about unlearning and addressing harm caused by oppressive systems.
I’m Dr. Shawn Hondorp, clinical psychologist, and I am so glad you’re here. Our goal is to create safe learning environments for those who want to explore innovative approaches to healing, one authentic conversation at a time. 🌈✌🏻✌🏽✌🏿
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Latest Episodes
Leadership, Self Energy, & the Internal Family Systems Model with Rachel Bentley
Episode 140: Leadership, Self Energy, & the Internal Family Systems Model with Rachel Bentley As therapists, business owners, and leaders, we often feel pressure to have all the answers. But what if the most impactful leadership doesn’t come from perfection—but...
Creativity, Play, and Getting More of What You Want
Episode 139: Creativity, Play, and Getting More of What You Want In this episode of The Innovative Therapist Podcast, Randi Rubenstein returns to dive deeper into the concept of Pack Leadership while exploring how creativity and play can transform our lives. We...
Pack Leadership: The Most Life-Changing Concept I’ve Learned Since Intuitive Eating
Episode 138: Pack Leadership: The Most Life-Changing Concept I’ve Learned Since Intuitive Eating As women, as leaders, as humans striving for connection and authenticity, we often find ourselves navigating the delicate balance of strength and vulnerability. Our energy...
Foundational Episodes
Transforming Fear of Loss Into a Powerful Motivator
Episode 42. Have you ever had a health scare (for you or a loved one) and been frustrated with yourself that it didn't propel you to make a big lifestyle change? On today's episode of the Motivation Made Easy podcast, I talk about our family's experience learning of...
How to Gain the Right Type of Motivation
Episode 41. "I am just not motivated." "I just need more willpower." Have you ever said or thought something like this? Well, it's actually not supported by science. "I'm terrified I'm wasting my life." I wrote this in a journal in the middle of the diet-binge cycle....
How Dieting Messes with Your Life and Steals Your Motivation
Episode 40. This episode is all about why dieting does not work and how getting caught in the ineffective dieting cycle keeps us distracted from learning to take great care of ourselves and focusing on the things that matter. Topics Covered We talk about why dieting...
Most Popular Episodes
Fears & Objections About Intuitive Eating: Keys to Trusting the Process with Shadoe Ball
Episode 44. Today I have the pleasure of talking with Shadoe Ball. Shadoe is an artist and writer that lives in Toronto, Ontario with her husband and adorable dog named Gertie. Her essay, Stranger Words was included in the anthology BIG: Stories about Life in...
Empowering Yourself with Science & Intuition With Racheal Rickabaugh
Episode 43. "Stay silent, stay still." Have you ever unconsciously followed that command? I know I have. Today I have the pleasure of talking with Racheal Rickabaugh where we dive into learning and un-learning and her journey of regaining the sense that her body, and...
ADHD, Eating Behavior, & Weight: What You Need to Know with Dr. Karen Stewart, PhD
Episode 31. This week I sat down with Dr. Karen Stewart, PhD. This was a very important conversation where we talked about her own experiences with dieting and struggles with food, her ADHD diagnosis, and how her personal journey led her to eventually become a...
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Are you a therapist or helper that likes to think deeply and creatively about ways to build trust with our bodies in and out of the therapy office? Do you want to overcome disordered relationships to food so that you can live a life that feels aligned and amazing, and help inspire others to do the same? Do you hate small talk - your idea of fun is deep and meaningful talks about living more courageous and connected lives? If so, then welcome to the Innovative Therapist podcast where we talk about creative ways to heal and build self-trust, Internal Family Systems theory and Parts Psychology, and unlearning the many messages from oppressive systems that lead us away from body trust. I’m Dr. Shawn Hondorp, clinical psychologist. Let’s work together to create safe learning environments for those who want to explore innovative approaches to healing, one authentic conversation at a time. 🌈✌🏻✌🏽✌🏿🌳
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