What if the ways we’ve learned to live with food and our bodies could begin to make sense—and even soften—when seen through a deeper, more compassionate understanding of our story? In Part 2 of this series, Stasi and Diane Summers continue their conversation on food and the body as they explore the impact of our early years. As shame is named and grace is invited in, a more grounded and accepting way forward begins to unfold. We hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged, blessed by mercy, and hopeful for the goodness that is ahead.

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SHOW NOTES:

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If you haven’t listened to Part 1 — E118 | Food and Our Bodies: Learning to Live in Kindness — you can do so here: 

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VERSES: 

John 8:32 (NIV) – Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free

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DIANE SUMMERS

Website: HopeNutritionTherapy.com

Contact: [email protected]  — If you tried to reach out to Diane after Part 1 and didn’t hear back, her contact form was down. Please try again—she doesn’t want to miss you. 

BIO

Diane Summers, MS, RDN has had the immense privilege of providing nutrition therapy for folks from all walks of life as they heal from the full spectrum of eating concerns and struggles, to include but not limited to severe eating disorders, chronic dieting and weight cycling, and orthorexia. She has a private practice, Hope Nutrition Therapy, and works virtually with clients all over the world. She has done this work for 22 years and absolutely loves it, as it's an incredible joy to show up for her clients and journey alongside them as they seek healing, freedom, and peace. Diane attends a neighborhood based church, serving on the board and occasionally preaching. She is a believer that we heal in the context of relationship and community. In her free time, you will find her exploring the Pacific Northwest beaches during low tide and geeking out on sea creatures, enjoying coffee from a local shop, traveling to see friends and family, leading Story Workshop and Narrative Focused Trauma Care groups with The Allender Center, dining out on delicious food, hosting friends in her home, hitting the ski slopes, or prepping for her soon to arrive golden retriever puppy who will hopefully become a therapy dog in her practice one day.

Diane’s Podcast Appearances:

The Allender Center Podcast — Food & Body Series https://theallendercenter.org/category/podcast/food-and-body/

The Allender Center Podcast — Food Insecurity: https://theallendercenter.org/2023/11/food-insecurity/

Life Unrestricted: EP 32 – There is hope for healing and achieving a life free from body issues https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Sv77OBYNMiOQnJ8AuiM2m

Impossible Beauty Podcast — Lent, Fasting, & Diet Culture: https://www.impossible-beauty.com/podcast/lent-fasting-and-diet-culture

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Health At Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon

https://www.amazon.com/Health-At-Every-Size-Surprising/dp/1935618253/ref=sr_1_1

Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) — An organization promoting Health at Every Size® principles and inclusive, weight-neutral care. https://asdah.org

Research:  https://www.intuitiveeating.org/studies/

Substack: https://weightandhealthcare.substack.com/

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