In this heartfelt episode, I’m diving deep into a topic that’s shaped not only my personal health journey but also my philosophy as a Functional Medicine Nurse and Board Certified Nurse Coach: breaking free from restrictive dieting.

Join me as I share my personal experiences growing up during the "Special K Diet" era, my struggles with calorie counting, and how these past experiences led me to reject restrictive dieting for good. I open up about how my grandfather’s battle with pneumonia and losing the ability to enjoy food entirely shifted my perspective on what it truly means to nourish our bodies.

We'll explore:

• Why eating enough is more important than obsessing over every calorie
• How restrictive diets disconnect you from your body’s natural signals
• Why food is more than just fuel—it’s a part of joy, connection, and life’s most important moments
• The impact of under-eating on hormones and long-term health
• My practical approach to balanced eating without the guilt

If you’ve been caught up in diet culture, this episode is your permission slip to step back, breathe, and embrace food freedom. Because life is too short to miss out on birthday cake, dinner with friends, and making memories with your kids.

🎧 Listen now to discover why I’ll never recommend a restrictive diet—and why you shouldn’t either.

Are you ready to change the way you think about food? Hit play and join the conversation.

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