Is your relationship to food feeling like a burden? Do you want to improve your relationship with yourself and make healthier choices? Do you want to feel a sense of freedom and joy when it comes to food? In this episode of The Unconditionally Worthy Podcast, I welcome Wendy Lopez & Jessica Jones, nationally recognized Registered Dietitians, Certified Diabetes Educators, and Co-Founders of Food Heaven. Tune in to learn about the intersection of self-worth and food, how to improve your relationship with food, and practical recommendations for developing body trust and making healthier food choices.


IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…

• Wendy’s self-worth journey: Childhood and community being her biggest influence.
• Jessica’s self-worth journey: The impact of never having a Black teacher to look up to.
• The connection between your relationship with yourself and food.
• Tips for developing body trust and improving your relationship with food.
• What is a socially and culturally responsive approach to food/diet/nutrition?
• The harms of diet culture and nutrition guidelines on Black women and women of color.
• How unhealthy relationships with food can be rooted in slavery or poverty.
• My framework for Black self-compassion.
• and more!

Resources Mentioned:

Enroll to the Date Yourself course: 4 Weeks to a Healthy Relationship With You: www.unconditionallyworthy.com/dateyourself

Claim your free e-guide: How to Overcome Low Self-Worth & Imposter Syndrome: www.dradiagooden.com/impostersyndrome

Listen to The Food Heaven Podcast - How to Cultivate Self-Compassion with Dr. Adia Gooden: https://foodheavenmadeeasy.com/how-to-cultivate-self-compassion-w-adia-gooden

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To connect further with Wendy, Jessica, & Food Heaven:

• Visit their website: https://foodheavenmadeeasy.com
• Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodheaven

To connect further with me:

• Visit my website: https://www.dradiagooden.com 
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Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/612ZcJeUNaY
Read the show notes and transcript here: https://dradiagooden.com/episodearchive/92

This episode was produced by Crys & Tiana.
Learn more at https://www.crysandtiana.com.