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The Forking Truth: Two Doctors on Fat, Food & Freedom

The Forking Truth: Two Doctors on Fat, Food & Freedom

By: Dr. Nina Savelle Rocklin & Dr. Alisa Karmel
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Welcome to The Forking Truth, where food meets freedom and science meets soul.


Hosted by renowned psychoanalyst Dr. Nina Savelle Rocklin and psychologist & nutrition expert Dr. Alisa Karmel, this podcast cuts through the noise of diet culture to serve up unfiltered conversations about fat, food, and finding true freedom.


Fork the fads. Ditch the guilt.


Every week, these two powerhouse doctors dive into the psychology, biology, and social pressures behind our relationships with food and our bodies. With compassion, humor, and hard-hitting truth, they challenge toxic myths, decode emotional eating, and explore what it really means to be healthy.


Whether you're battling body shame, fed up with dieting, or simply hungry for a more empowered life, The Forking Truth delivers the real talk, practical tools, and radical self-love you need to break free—for good.


Get ready to fork the rules. Your freedom starts here!

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Dr. Nina Savelle Rocklin & Dr. Alisa Karmel
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Episodes
  • The Forking Finale: Fat, Free and Finally Heard
    Jul 23 2025

    Welcome to The Forking Truth!


    In the bold and beautiful final episode of the season, Dr. Alisa and Dr. Nina reflect on the transformative journey toward fat liberation and self-love. With warmth, wisdom, and a little rebellion, they unpack the ways diet culture has shaped our beliefs—and how we can choose a different path.


    This conversation dives into the power of intuitive eating, the emotional weight behind food habits, and the radical act of reclaiming the word fat without shame.


    They explore how changing your language, ditching diet rules, and tuning into your "why power" (not willpower) can help you embrace your body and live more freely.


    Whether you've been on this journey all season or you're just joining, this episode is a love letter to your body, your joy, and your right to live unapologetically.


    Key Takeaways:


    • The future is about embracing fat and joy.
    • Diet culture needs to be challenged and dismantled.
    • Intuitive eating is a powerful tool for self-acceptance.
    • Language matters; reclaiming the word 'fat' is essential.
    • Ditching diet books is a step towards freedom.
    • Your 'why power' is more important than willpower.
    • Self-love is a journey, not a destination.
    • Addressing emotional issues is key to changing eating habits.
    • Smashing the scale can lead to liberation.
    • You are more than just a number on a scale.


    Let this be your reminder: Your body is not a problem to be solved—it's a story to be celebrated!


    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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    21 mins
  • The Forking Truth About Ozempic
    Jul 16 2025

    Welcome to The Forking Truth!


    In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa take a grounded, compassionate look at the realities of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications used for weight loss. While often seen as a game-changer, they explain why medication alone isn’t a miracle fix—and why your relationship with food, body, and self still matters most.


    They unpack the emotional and physical side effects, discuss the dangers of nutritional deficiencies from rapid weight loss, and spotlight the importance of self-trust and curiosity when it comes to food choices.


    You’ll also hear powerful insight on how body positivity and weight loss can coexist, and why healing comes from within—not from a prescription.


    Key Takeaways:


    • Ozempic is a tool, not a miracle solution.
    • Medication does not change your relationship with food.
    • Self-compassion is essential when using GLP-1 medications.
    • Weight is not a measure of health.
    • Curiosity about food choices is important on medication.
    • Nutritional deficiencies can occur with rapid weight loss.
    • Body positivity can coexist with weight loss efforts.
    • Emotional health must be addressed alongside physical health.
    • Self-exploration is crucial for lasting change.
    • Trusting yourself is key in navigating health journeys.


    This episode is your reminder: the real transformation doesn’t come from a needle—it comes from you.


    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.

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    27 mins
  • Why O.A. Is Forking Evil
    Jul 9 2025

    Welcome to The Forking Truth!


    In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa take a hard look at Overeaters Anonymous (OA) and its impact on those struggling with food and body image. While OA is often seen as a source of support, the doctors argue that it can actually deepen shame, promote disempowerment, and pathologize normal emotional responses to food.


    They explore how OA’s structure and language reinforce the idea that people are “addicted” to food, when in reality, food is often a coping mechanism, not the core issue. With compassion and clarity, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa emphasize that eating behaviors are not a moral failing, and true healing comes from addressing emotional wounds, not adopting restrictive rules or shame-based identities.


    If you’ve ever felt like recovery should feel more freeing than fearful, this episode offers a powerful alternative perspective grounded in self-compassion, emotional insight, and empowerment.


    Key Takeaways:


    • OA often masks harm as healing.
    • Food isn’t the problem—it’s a solution to deeper emotional pain.
    • Labeling yourself an “addict” can increase shame and hinder healing.
    • Your eating behaviors don’t define your identity.
    • There are no food crimes—eating isn’t a moral issue.
    • OA can reinforce the toxic belief of not being “good enough.”
    • You can unlearn harmful food patterns without punishment.
    • Real recovery focuses on emotional insight, not restriction.
    • There are empowering, compassionate alternatives to OA.
    • Self-compassion is the foundation of true transformation.


    Tune in if you’re ready to challenge shame-based recovery models, reclaim your relationship with food, and begin healing from a place of understanding, not judgment.


    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.

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    29 mins
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