Embody Food Freedom

What if I told you that your struggles with food aren’t really about the food itself? That you can find freedom from binge eating without relying on willpower and self control around food? You may think I’m crazy, right? Well today I’m showing you what the real barrier may be in your food freedom journey and psst- it’s not the food. In this episode you’ll learn how to look a little deeper and uncover the true reason why the calorie counting, overexercising, and endless diets just don’t seem to “stick”. You’ll learn just how good life with food freedom can be and why doing the work is so worth it. If you’re ready to think about food less and embody your version of a healthy relationship with food more, then this episode is for you.

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If you are looking for hands-on support to help you make peace with food and stop binge eating for good, join us inside Embodied Food Freedom.

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A 4-month highly supportive, small group intuitive eating coaching program for those who are struggling with binge eating or emotional eating and are ready to finally stop feeling out of control around food for good, find their version of food freedom, and get tailored guidance & support to get them there. 

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This week I cover the big question: how to stop thinking about food all the time. In a world that’s obsessed with diets and weight loss, it’s easy to think your mind is constantly on food because you lack willpower or “need more self control,” but what if this wasn’t the case? What if you could stop thinking about your next meal, what you just ate, or how good/bad you are based on your food choices without relying on willpower?

In this episode I give you four practical steps to start practicing today that will help you go from food obsessed to food peace. You’ll learn how to quiet the constant mental chatter surrounding food and silence the inner food police voice that keeps you stuck. If you’ve been looking for your next step towards food freedom, this is it.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

If you are looking for hands-on support to help you make peace with food and stop binge eating for good, join us inside Embodied Food Freedom.

Join Embodied Food Freedom

A 4-month highly supportive, small group intuitive eating coaching program for those who are struggling with binge eating or emotional eating and are ready to finally stop feeling out of control around food for good, find their version of food freedom, and get tailored guidance & support to get them there. 

Apply here: theintuitivenutritionist.com/eff

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This week we are joined by McKenzie Caldwell, RDN to talk all things intuitive eating for pregnancy and fertility! McKenzie is a weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is passionate about showing people how an intuitive eating approach can work for those with PCOS, gestational diabetes, those that are currently pregnant, and for those hoping to conceive. This episode is incredibly valuable for anyone who is currently pregnant, hoping to conceive, or anyone looking to better support their reproductive health.

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Whether you are just wanting to learn more about the connection between reproductive health and intuitive eating or you are navigating a current pregnancy-related health concern, I hope you will take some time to listen to this powerful episode!

Join Embodied Food Freedom

A 4-month highly supportive, small group intuitive eating coaching program for those who are struggling with binge eating or emotional eating and are ready to finally stop feeling out of control around food for good, find their version of food freedom, and get tailored guidance & support to get them there. 

Apply here: theintuitivenutritionist.com/eff

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Have you ever felt that you have all the “nutrition knowledge” or know what you “should do,” but still feel like something is missing in how you relate to food? Maybe you have a lot of nutrition knowledge but are still struggling with food, feel insecure in your body, struggle with binge eating, or are simply having a hard time feeling satisfied in your relationship with food. This was Madiha’s story as well. In this week’s episode we talk about her journey through my signature program, Embodied Food Freedom, and how she was able to completely transform her life and relationship with food in a few short months together!

In this episode things get personal and we cover:

This is a beautiful story of how you can go from feeling stuck and overwhelmed by food and your relationship with your body, to feeling complete peace and empowerment. I hope you will take some time to listen and be encouraged by this story today.

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Are you still struggling to break free from the diet culture mentality? Do you find yourself engaging in "clean" eating or using phrases like "cheat" days or weekends? If so, you might be unknowingly holding onto sneaky forms of dieting that are preventing you from truly achieving food freedom. In this episode, I chat with you about the sneaky ways that diet culture can still impact our relationships with food, even if we think we've left our dieting mentality behind. 

We’ll chat about the 10 common signs that you might still be dieting without realizing it, such as:

I also share alternative mindset shifts for each of these behaviours for you to make impactful change in your relationship with food. It’s so important to let go of restriction and tune into our body's needs to get to a place of true food freedom. The ultimate goal is to break free from the diet-binge cycle and find a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food. Who’s with me?!

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Do you struggle not knowing what to wear? Feel like you can’t find clothes that truly fit your body and feel unique to you? Does the media influence your personal style or does your body type not feel well represented in clothing brands? Chime into this podcast to hear how you can embody your true self through fashion! 

This week’s guest Dacy Gillespie, Personal Stylist and Owner of Mindful Closet, discusses how to dress confidently at any body size and break free from any fashion “rules” that limit one’s self expression. 

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A question that I’m LOVING from Dacy in this episode is, “If you didn’t have limiting beliefs about what you could wear, what would you WANT to wear?” By squashing societies standards and “rules” for fashion and our bodies - we can truly find our own personal style, express ourselves freely and be our truest selves, no matter our body’s size. Now let’s fight against the “body ideals” and narratives and create body respect, together!

This episode also mentions Brianna Campos, aka Body Image with Bri, who talks extensively about body grief and self acceptance. You can follow her here. 

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Do you feel like you can’t stop snacking? Do you find yourself asking, “Why have I been snacking so much?” or “How do I stop snacking when I’m not hungry?” Well, whether you want to learn why you can’t stop snacking, understand why snacking is actually NOT a bad thing, or what snacking really is – you’re in the right place! Tune into this episode to learn why you’re potentially feeling not-so-great about snacking, hear my current fav snacks as an Intuitive Eating Dietitian + more!

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Send me a message on Instagram or share this episode to your story and let us know what you found most helpful in this episode and what snack you’re loving right now! 

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Have you found yourself struggling to heal your relationship with food for YEARS? Do you feel stuck in a constant state of stress and shame when it comes to eating? Maybe you’ve tried dieting, other group programs, or mending your relationship with food yourself - and nothing seems to ‘stick.’ The grievances and stressors of everyday life seem to pile up high - and it feels easier to just keep dieting than to try something new.

Lianna, a past member of the Embodied Food Freedom small group coaching program, has been there too. In this episode, you’ll get to learn how she navigated the loss of her husband, constantly feeling ‘stuck’ around food, and how she’s been approaching cultivating her toddler's relationship with food.

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And a big one: Realizing that there is no shame in finding support. Through community, letting go of the struggles of food, and cultivating self-love - change is possible!

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Do you have ADHD or suspect you may? Do you struggle to eat consistently or find yourself bingeing? In this week’s episode, we are joined by Becca Harris to discuss the unique connection between binge eating and ADHD.

Our guest, Becca Harris, is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in ADHD and is a fellow ADHDer herself. Becca is on a mission to help ADHDers heal their relationship with food and better understand how their neurodivergence impacts their experiences with food. Today we chat about all things ADHD and food freedom to help give you the next best steps to take as you heal your relationship with food.

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Do you find yourself trying diet after diet with no long-term success? Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how to break this cycle once and for all!

This week we are joined by Jenna Free, Intuitive Eating Counselor, soon-to-be therapist, and cofounder of UNdiet Online, a food freedom tool! We are giving you the information you need to both start and succeed in your food freedom journey, and discuss how to know if you may be stuck in a dieting cycle. We also share our top tips for escaping the diet cycle so you can learn how to start your own journey to a better relationship with food today. Tune in to learn what it truly means to “undiet” and find lasting peace with food and your body.

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