Episode 46 - Exploring The Eating Instinct with Virginia Sole Smith

Aaron and Glenys talk to journalist Virginia Sole-Smith, author of The Eating Instinct: Food Culture, Body Image and Guilt in America. Her work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Harper’s, Elle and many other publications. She’s also a contributing editor with Parents Magazine and co-host of the Comfort Food Podcast. The Eating Instinct begins with the story of how Virginia’s daughter lost the ability to eat by mouth and then delves deep into a profound exploration of how food and diet culture make eating so difficult for so many of us. You will not want to miss this episode (and we recommend the book highly too!). Show notes: Find Virginia on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and at virginiasolesmith.com The Eating Instinct is available for pre-order now Check out Virginia’s Comfort Food Podcast More about Aaron www.bvmrd.com More about Glenys www.daretonotdiet.com