Welcome to The Forking Truth!

In this filling bitesize recap, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel explore the evolution of body image perceptions, the societal pressures surrounding weight and fatness, and the importance of food neutrality.

They challenge the negative connotations associated with being fat and emphasise the need for self-compassion and a healthy relationship with food. Plus a discussion on how the diet industry perpetuates harmful beliefs and how individuals can reclaim their self-worth regardless of their size.

Key Takeaways:

• The perception of fatness has evolved from a moral standpoint to a negative one.
• The diet industry promotes the illusion that thinness equates to happiness and success.
• Self-worth should not be tied to body size or weight.
• Food should be enjoyed without the stigma of being 'good' or 'bad'.
• Challenging societal norms around body image is essential for mental health.
• It's possible to accept one's body while also wanting to change it.
• Compassion towards oneself is crucial in overcoming negative self-talk.
• Curiosity about one's eating habits can lead to healthier relationships with food.
• The idea of food neutrality can help break the cycle of dieting and bingeing.
• Self-acceptance is a journey that can coexist with the desire for change.

Ready to break free from food rules and rediscover your joy? Tune in, take notes, and remember—food freedom is within your reach!

If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:

Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin

Dr Alisa Karmel

It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!

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Welcome to The Forking Truth!

In this insightful episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa take a deep dive into the idea of the "magic number", that elusive goal weight so many of us have been conditioned to chase. They unpack how society, diet culture, and even generational messaging have ingrained the belief that a certain number on the scale equals happiness, success, and self-worth.

From emotional attachments to unrealistic expectations, this conversation shines a light on how numbers can dominate our self-image and keep us from experiencing true confidence and well-being. Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa explore how redefining confidence, questioning inherited beliefs, and prioritizing emotional health can help listeners find freedom from the number game.

Whether you're currently pursuing a health journey or re-evaluating your relationship with weight, this episode offers a compassionate, empowering reminder: you are more than a number.

Key Takeaways:

• The “magic number” is a social construct tied to false promises of happiness.
• Emotional attachment to weight often links back to memories and personal experiences.
• The diet industry profits from unrealistic, damaging beliefs about weight and self-worth.
• Weight loss is not a superpower—real power comes from within.
• Confidence doesn’t have to wait for the scale to approve.
• Generational beliefs about body image can be unlearned and reshaped.
• Healing is possible through honest, cross-generational conversations.
• Prioritizing emotional health leads to lasting self-acceptance.
• Challenging caregiver-instilled beliefs creates space for freedom.
• Shifting focus from weight to values fosters true fulfilment.

Tune in if you’re ready to release the number, reclaim your worth, and redefine what confidence looks like—on your own terms.

If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:

Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin

Dr Alisa Karmel

It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Forking Truth!

In this empowering conversation, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa dive deep into the societal pressures that tie worth to appearance—particularly weight.

They share personal insights on body image, explore how weight can influence relationships, and examine the often-harmful compliments like “you have such a pretty face.”

Together, they unpack how beauty standards are socially constructed, and how we can rewrite the narrative to foster self-worth, body neutrality, and true empowerment. This episode is a powerful reminder that you are more than your reflection—and you deserve unconditional acceptance.

Key Takeaways:

• “You have such a pretty face” often reflects conditional acceptance rooted in body size.
• Weight loss does not guarantee better relationships or increased self-esteem.
• Beauty standards are cultural constructs that evolve over time.
• Character, integrity, and personality outweigh physical appearance.
• Society often mislabels fatness as a personal failing.
• Diet culture must be challenged to build healthier, more inclusive perspectives.
• Unconditional love should not depend on meeting societal beauty ideals.
• Confidence and self-acceptance are foundational to mental and emotional health.

Tune in if you’re ready to break beauty rules, reclaim your worth and own your power unapologetically.

If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:

Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin

Dr Alisa Karmel

It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Forking Truth!

In this liberating conversation, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel tackle the most pervasive—and harmful—food rules that keep us trapped in cycles of guilt, deprivation, and bingeing.

From demonizing carbs and sugar to the pressure of the “Clean Your Plate Club” and the false promise of clean eating, they dismantle each myth with science, compassion, and real-life examples.

Rather than prescribing another restrictive diet, the doctors invite you to rediscover the joy of eating, listen to your body’s wisdom, and build a healthier, more intuitive relationship with food.

Key Takeaways

• Carbs Aren’t the Enemy: Whole grains, fruits, and starchy veggies are essential fuels—not villains.
• Deprivation Backfires: Strict rules lead to cravings and binge-eating cycles.
• Intuitive Eating Works: Tuning into hunger and fullness cues fosters balance and satisfaction.
• Portion Control vs. Clean Plate: Forcing yourself to finish every bite can override your body’s signals.
• Sugar in Context: Natural sweetness isn’t addictive—context and mindset matter more.
• The Clean Eating Trap: Obsessing over “pure” foods often results in joyless, bland meals.
• Food Should Delight You: Pleasure is a vital part of nourishment and well-being.
• Break the Rules: Challenging restrictive beliefs opens the door to lasting freedom.
• Practice Makes Progress: Intuitive eating is a skill you develop over time—be patient.

Ready to break free from food rules and rediscover your joy? Tune in, take notes, and remember—food freedom is within your reach!

If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:

Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin

Dr Alisa Karmel

It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Forking Truth!

In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel unpack the hidden emotional layers behind body image and weight.

They explore how being heavy can serve as a subconscious shield from vulnerability, intimacy, or past trauma. From fears of being objectified to the emotional weight carried in relationships, this episode shines a light on why self-compassion and emotional honesty are key to lasting growth. The Dr's also discuss how cultural beliefs can keep us stuck in cycles of self-blame and suffering—and how small, gentle steps toward healing can lead to powerful transformation.

Key Takeaways:

• Fear of being skinny is real—and often rooted in emotional protection.
• Carrying extra weight can be a subconscious way to feel safe.
• Past trauma and objectification often shape body image struggles.
• Weight changes can deeply affect romantic and interpersonal relationships.
• Self-blame in relationships can mask deeper emotional wounds.
• Healing requires self-compassion and confronting the root causes, not just the symptoms.
• Cultural messages can reinforce suffering as noble or necessary—challenge that.
• You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight—baby steps matter.
• Every person deserves happiness, self-esteem, and emotional safety.
• Growth starts with gentle curiosity, not judgment.

If you've ever wondered why weight feels so emotionally heavy, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how your body might be protecting your heart—and how self-compassion can guide you to healing.

If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:

Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin

Dr Alisa Karmel

It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!

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Welcome to The Forking Truth!

In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel explore the harmful impact of weight-related stigma in medical settings and why the term “obesity” deserves critical examination.

They discuss how healthcare providers often conflate weight with health, leading to shame, misdiagnosis, and overlooked concerns. The episode empowers listeners to advocate for their rights in medical environments, challenge weight-centric narratives, and prioritize self-acceptance in the pursuit of true well-being.

Takeaways:

• “Obesity” is a loaded term that reinforces stigma and should be re-evaluated.
• Weight is often wrongly blamed as the root of health issues.
• Patients have the right to decline being weighed.
• Health encompasses far more than numbers on a scale.
• Shame has no place in healthcare.
• Self-advocacy is key to receiving compassionate, respectful care.
• Medical professionals must examine their weight-related biases.
• Constructive feedback can create more inclusive care experiences.
• Focusing on overall well-being fosters long-term health.
• Cultivating self-esteem is a powerful step toward body liberation.

If you've ever felt dismissed or judged in a medical setting because of your weight, this episode is for you. It's time to reclaim your voice, your health, and your power.

If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:

Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin

Dr Alisa Karmel

It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Forking Truth

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa open up about the harmful societal narratives surrounding fatness and how these beliefs can deeply affect one’s identity and self-worth. They invite listeners to reexamine how fatness is framed in everyday language, media, and even healthcare—challenging the idea that body size should dictate value, morality, or health.

They also explore the emotional toll of internalized fat shame and how gender norms further complicate the relationship many people have with their bodies.

Through a body-neutral lens, they share how we can start to unlearn deeply embedded biases and move toward acceptance of fat as simply a physical descriptor—nothing more, nothing less.

Key Takeaways:

• We often project societal beliefs onto others without realizing it.
• It's time to question the narratives we've been taught about fatness.
• Society teaches us that fat is the worst thing a person can be.
• Fatness is not a moral failing—it's a body type.
• The messaging around fatness fosters guilt and internalized shame.
• Health is not defined by weight alone.
• Fat stigma exists even within the medical system.
• Body neutrality encourages seeing fat simply as a descriptor.
• Focusing on lived experience over weight allows for true well-being.
• Reframing our perspective helps us reclaim our self-worth.

Tune in if you’re ready to break free from toxic body ideals, challenge the lies of diet culture, and explore the truth behind fatness, health, and self-worth.

This episode empowers you to unlearn stigma, embrace body neutrality, and reconnect with your body from a place of respect—not restriction.

If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:

Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin

Dr Alisa Karmel

It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Forking Truth

In this no-holds-barred episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa take aim at what they call the "soul-sucking monster"—the diet industry.

Through personal and profesional insight, they expose how dieting fuels emotional distress, disconnection, and self-abandonment. Together, they explore the emotional triggers that drive eating habits and the illusion of control that restrictive diets create.

This conversation goes far beyond food—it’s about learning to trust yourself, make peace with your emotions, and embrace your body without shame.

The doctors challenge listeners to shift the focus from weight loss to whole-person well-being, offering a balanced, empowering approach to eating and self-acceptance.

Key Takeaways:

• The diet industry profits from our insecurities.
• Diets create cycles of deprivation and bingeing.
• Emotional eating often masks deeper issues.
• Understanding your emotional triggers leads to real change.
• Dieting can be a form of self-abandonment.
• You can feel all your emotions without being ruled by them.
• Food freedom begins with self-trust.
• Weight loss ≠ happiness or self-worth.
• Discovering your why is the key to long-term peace with food.
• You can pursue health without falling into diet culture traps.

If you're tired of being stuck in the shame-diet-repeat cycle, this episode is your invitation to break free and start trusting yourself again.

Real change begins when you stop chasing numbers—and start nurturing your soul.

If you want to find out more about Dr. Nina or Dr. Alisa head to the below links:

Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin

Dr Alisa Karmel

It’s time to fork the rules and find your truth.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.