Guest Podcast with Jo Moscalu who is a Registered Dietician specialising in Binge Eating

In this podcast Vikki and Jo discuss the complexities of binge eating, disordered eating, and the impact of societal pressures on food choices. Jo shares her personal journey as a dietitian who struggled with binge eating and emphasizes the importance of understanding the spectrum of eating disorders. They delve into the dangers of the ultra-processed food narrative and the rise of clean eating, highlighting how these trends can lead to food anxiety and disordered relationships with food. Ultimately, they advocate for a balanced approach to eating that prioritizes both physical health and mental well-being. In this conversation, Vikki and Jo discuss various aspects of the weight loss industry, including ethical considerations, the cycle of dieting, the use of tracking apps, and the complexities of binge eating. They explore the importance of understanding hunger cues and satisfaction, particularly in the context of perimenopause and menopause. The discussion emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to nutrition and the potential pitfalls of restrictive dieting practices.

Jo shares her journey from dietitian to binge eating recovery advocate.

The spectrum of eating disorders is broad and complex.

Ultra-processed foods are often demonized without proper context.

Clean eating can lead to food anxiety and disordered eating.

Taste and satisfaction are crucial in food choices.

It's important to approach food choices with balance and moderation.

Diet culture perpetuates cycles of restriction and binge eating.

Mental health is as important as physical health in nutrition.

Advocating for a healthy relationship with food is essential. The weight loss industry must operate ethically, prioritizing client well-being.

Many people struggle to maintain weight loss after dieting cycles.

Tracking apps can lead to disordered eating behaviors if not used mindfully.

Binge eating is a serious condition that is often misunderstood.

Recognizing hunger cues is essential for a healthy relationship with food.

Satisfaction from meals is key to preventing overeating.

Dieting should not be a temporary fix but a lifestyle change.

Mindfulness around food can help regulate eating habits.

Perimenopausal women need to focus on fueling their bodies, not restricting.

It's important to enjoy food and not let apps dictate eating behavior.

Thanks for listening

Links & Resources

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vikkicronincoaching/profilecard/?igsh=MWw1YnBhN3F5anplNg==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://themacrocoach.ie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.instagram.com/binge.eating.dietitian?igsh=MXRhNm4ya2F1dTF6aQ==

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