In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Supatra Tovar, the only clinical psychologist who is also a registered dietitian, to explore her revolutionary approach to health and wellness. Dr. Tovar shares her personal journey from acting in Hollywood to becoming a dual-licensed expert, driven by a passion to help people heal their relationship with food. We discuss the harmful effects of diet culture, how restrictive diets often lead to weight regain, and why understanding our mental and emotional relationship with food is key to lasting health. Dr. Tovar introduces her book Deprogram Diet Culture and explains why body positivity and self-compassion are critical components of a sustainable lifestyle. Listeners will learn how to tune into their body's natural hunger and fullness cues, break free from negative beliefs about food, and cultivate habits that truly nourish both mind and body. This episode offers practical strategies for those looking to achieve food freedom and live a truly healthy life—without the obsession over calories or weight. Dr. Supatra Tovar is a highly unique expert in the field of health and wellness, holding dual credentials as both a licensed clinical psychologist and a registered dietitian. With advanced degrees in clinical psychology and nutritional science, Dr. Tovar offers a truly holistic approach to health by combining the psychological and physiological aspects of eating and body image. She specializes in helping individuals break free from the damaging effects of diet culture, empowering them to achieve sustainable wellness by tuning into their body's natural cues. Dr. Tovar is the author of Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life and the creator of the online course by the same name. When she's not working with clients or writing, Dr. Tovar shares her expertise as a speaker and podcast host, inspiring others to live a balanced, healthy, and mindful life. Tune in and join the movement to deprogram diet culture!

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