Bite Back With Abbey Sharp

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by Dr. Jessica Steier, CEO of Unbiased Science and host of the podcast by the same name, to peel back the layers on one of the most emotionally charged topics in nutrition: GMOs vs. organic food. We’ve been taught to believe that “organic” means pure and safe while GMOs are something to fear — but the reality is far more complex. Together, Jess and I unpack the myths, marketing, and moral battles that shape how we view our food. From who controls the food system to what really makes a diet nourishing or sustainable, this episode challenges the black-and-white thinking that dominates the conversation. If you’ve ever felt confused by labels in the grocery store, this one will give you a fresh perspective.

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by the hilarious duo Cat and Nat — the OG #MomTruth messengers and hosts of Cat & Nat Unfiltered. From granola-bar bathroom breaks to feeling completely touched out yet strangely alone, we get real about the messy irony of motherhood: it’s isolating and universal all at once. We chat about letting go of the pressure to be the “perfect lunchbox mom,” helping our kids navigate puberty in a world saturated with diet culture, and how to stay sane while parenting in the age of social media. If you’ve ever felt guilty about packaged snacks or found self-care in hiding from your family, this one’s for you.

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by registered dietitian Bonnie Roney — better known as Diet Culture Rebel — to break down the truth about set point weight and why it matters for your health. Drawing from her own recovery from disordered eating, Bonnie now helps others heal their relationship with food and ditch diet culture for good. We dig into why two people can look completely different yet both be metabolically healthy, what set point weight really means for weight loss and weight gain, and how it fits into an intuitive eating approach. Whether you’re trying to break free from dieting or still on your own weight journey, this is a must-listen conversation packed with clarity and compassion.

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by the hilarious Jessi Cruikshank to unpack the damage done by early 2000s diet culture — and how the media shaped a generation of millennials who feared fat and worshipped cellulite-free bodies. We chat about what it was like growing up on low-fat snacks and tabloid shaming, and how that legacy still lingers in motherhood and media today. We also get into Jessi’s unique insider take from years in Hollywood, from The Hills: After Show to her hit podcast Phone a Friend, plus her thoughts on Ozempic, Botox, and the pressure to “bounce back.” And of course, we talk about raising kids who don’t inherit the same body image baggage we did.

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I chat with host of Raw Beauty Talks, Erin Treloar. After suffering from an eating disorder in her teens, Erin channeled her experience into helping other women pump the brakes on their disordered eating and emotional eating patterns. Today Erin and I are going to talk about the most common triggers and risk factors for emotional eating including the role of restriction and dieting. Were also going to discuss the intersection between emotional eating and food noise, and the role of GLP-1s like Ozempic. We’ll discuss actionable strategies for overcoming emotional eating. And ill discuss how reframing emotional eating in a positive light may help you stop it in its tracks.

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I chat with former beach volleyball player, Gabby Reece. Gabby is entrepreneur and spokesperson, fitness coach, podcast host of the Gabby Reece show, New York Times best selling author, and mom of three. Gabby Reece and I explore a range of important topics, including her decision to leave professional sports, the role of nutrition post-injury and surgery, and the impact of body surveillance and swimwear sports on disordered eating. We also discuss common training mistakes made by young female athletes, how to transition from sport-focused nutrition to a more balanced approach for longevity, and strategies for raising healthy young athletes who aren’t obsessed with their bodies or food. I finish by answering the question: “can you eat intuitively while fueling for sport?” or will sports nutrition always require strict dieting and surveillance?

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m diving into one of the most popular — and problematic — weight loss tools: calorie counting. We’ve all heard the mantra “calories in vs. calories out,” but is it really that simple? I’ll be unpacking the science behind calorie deficits, the psychological toll of obsessively tracking your food and movement, and the major flaws in our current calorie-counting systems — from app inaccuracies and food label loopholes to the surprising role your microbiome plays in how many calories you actually HARVEST from that 100 calorie apple or piece of white bread. This episode isn’t about shaming those who find calorie tracking helpful, but about shedding light on why perfection with this method is not only unrealistic — it’s often scientifically flawed. If you’ve ever felt confused or discouraged by why the numbers aren’t adding up, this one’s for you.

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I will be chatting with my own naturopathic doctor (and advisor on my supplement brand, Neue Theory), Dr. Lindsey Walker, ND. Lindsey specializes in digestive disorders, women’s health, dermatology and pediatrics. Lindsey has been my go-to support person as I’ve battled through a functional gut disorder called SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), following the birth of my second son. This is a condition where excessive amounts of bacteria pool in the small intestine leading to extreme bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue and an inability to tolerate a lot of your favorite foods without a painful flair. Lindsey and I are going to talk about the causes and symptoms of SIBO, testing, and treatment, the role of low fodmap and carnivore diets, probiotics dos and don'ts, and some tips for managing the bloat as you work through treatment.

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by PhD researcher Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple to explore why women’s weight loss isn’t as straightforward as following your boyfriend’s diet plan. We dive into how female hormones, body composition, and our relationship with food shape weight loss outcomes — and why most of the science still centers on men. We also unpack the latest research on intermittent fasting, menopause, and cycle syncing, plus get Lauren’s take on the good, the bad, and the SkinnyTok of it all.

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I am continuing my investigation on SkinnyTok, today alongside esteemed journalist EJ Dickson. As part of an investigative story for The Cut, EJ Dickson infiltrated SkinnyTok creator, Liv Schmitt’s subscription-only Instagram group called the Skinny Societé. For $20 per month, members were promised Liv’s exclusive “skinny” weight loss recipes, workout videos, and personal food diaries along with access to group DM threads where members could share weight loss goals, progress, tips and tricks and accountability to the luxurious “skinny life”. We talk about dangerous disordered content and recommendations in the chat groups, the droves of underage members (and lack of verification of ages), and the competitive nature of these weight loss groups. We also talk about how Skinnytok is often painted as more than just a community for sharing weight loss tips, but it’s about achieving an entire luxury brand. EJ and I also talk about how skinnytok messaging is often wrapped up as in the language of health, empowerment, self care, feminism, and investing in yourself. I finish this episode talking about why social media platforms like Instagram and Tiktok are not doing their part to protect young people from disordered content, and some suggestions on what they can do better.