Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re cutting through the misinformation surrounding thyroid health and nutrition. Joined by registered dietitian and thyroid health specialist Priscilla Swahn, we unpack how the thyroid actually impacts metabolism and weight, why you may still have symptoms despite “normal” labs, what the science says about popular thyroid diets and supplements, and what actually matters when managing thyroid dysfunction.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

What Does Your Thyroid Actually Do?

Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism Symptoms

Can Your Thyroid Labs Be “Normal” but You Still Feel Off?

How Much Does Your Thyroid Affect Weight Loss?

Does Thyroid Medication Cause Weight Loss?

How Chronic Dieting Can Affect Your Thyroid

Thyroid Diet & Supplement Myths, Debunked

What Should You Actually Eat for Thyroid Health?

The Problem With the “Broken Metabolism” Narrative

Your Weight Doesn’t Need a Medical Explanation

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Priscilla Swahn

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The Hormone & Thyroid Healing Podcast

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👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3219766/

https://www.thyroid.org/thyroid-and-weight/

https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/105/4/e1741/5771362

https://europepmc.org/article/MED/24936556

DISCLAIMER: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we separate sunscreen fact from fiction and unpack the growing resurgence of tanning culture. Joined by board-certified dermatologist and The Skin Real host Dr. Mary Alice Mina, we explore the truth about sunscreen safety, SPF myths, tanning trends, melanoma risk, and the science of protecting your skin. If you've ever questioned sunscreen, chased a tan, or wondered how to reduce your skin cancer risk, this episode is for you.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

Are Chemical Sunscreens Actually Safe?

Can Food Really Replace Sunscreen?

The Dangerous Return of Tanmaxxing

Is There Such a Thing as a Safe Tan?

Why Gen Z Is Tanning Again

Wrinkles vs. Skin Cancer: What Motivates Prevention?

The Best Sunscreens & Self-Tanners

The ABCDEs of Melanoma

How to Spot Skin Cancer Early

The Biggest Myths About Sun Protection

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Mary Alice Mina

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Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore how diet culture has evolved in the age of social media, algorithms, and AI. We unpack how online platforms are amplifying harmful body ideals, why children and teens are especially vulnerable to algorithm-driven content, and what parents can do to help build digital resilience. If you're concerned about the growing impact of social media on young people's relationships with food, body image, and mental health, this episode is for you.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

How Social Media Supercharged Diet Culture

SkinnyTok, Looksmaxxing & Online Extremism

How Algorithms Groom Kids Into Harmful Content

Why AI Is Making Body Image Worse

Why Kids Are So Vulnerable Online

The Loneliness Pipeline to Eating Disorders

How AI Is Replacing Real Relationships

Should Parents Delay Smartphones & Social Media?

How to Build Kids' Digital Resilience

What Every Parent Can Do Today

References:

https://cetas.turing.ac.uk/publications/looksmaxxing-mass-shootings-radicalisation-and-online-misogyny

https://www.wsj.com/tech/how-tiktok-inundates-teens-with-eating-disorder-videos-11639754848

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3621648/#sec1

https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/2/279

https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.11316

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-64053-7_6

https://academic.oup.com/jcmc/article/29/5/zmae017/7750016

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4792511/

Resources:

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Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

GLP-1s, Peptides & Weight Loss Drugs Explained

The Future of GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss

Could GLP-1s Treat Dementia & Other Diseases?

The Next Generation of Weight Loss Peptides

Retatrutide & Oral GLP-1s: What's Coming Next?

The Biggest Risks of GLP-1 Medications

Emotional Blunting: An Emerging GLP-1 Concern?

Will GLP-1s Make Weight Stigma Worse?

Can You Practice Intuitive Eating on a GLP-1?

Using GLP-1s Without Losing Food Freedom

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky



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Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

Will GLP-1s Kill Diet Culture?

Why SkinnyTok Took Over Social Media

The Rise of Biohacking & Hyper-Optimization

Is Muscle the New Thin?

The New Status Symbol in Wellness Culture

Why Self-Denial Signals Success

The Privilege Behind Modern Wellness Trends

Are We Optimizing Away Our Humanity?

What Replaces Thinness as Status?

The Future of Diet Culture After Ozempic

References:

https://jewlscholar.mtsu.edu/items/1f46c40c-a9f4-423a-8e06-7c7d12cbd277

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6762156/

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.