In this episode, Emily Paulsen is joined by Dr. Ben Schuff, a licensed naturopathic doctor, dietitian, nutritionist, and acupuncturist, to explore the intricate relationships people have with food. Drawing on his extensive experience in holistic health, Dr. Schuff discusses how societal narratives, personal habits, and emotional factors shape eating behaviors.

This conversation addresses common struggles, from diet culture and body image issues to emotional eating and food-related anxiety. Dr. Schuff shares insights into mindfulness, creating healthy boundaries, and adopting a whole-person approach that includes tools like acupuncture, movement, and meditation. Listeners will come away with practical strategies to trust their bodies and build a healthier relationship with food.

The article Emily shared on the episode can be read here: https://breakbingeeating.com/body-image-statistics/ 

Key Takeaways:

• The cultural and emotional complexities surrounding food and how they influence daily habits.

• Why mindfulness and awareness are essential to shifting eating patterns without relying on willpower.

• Practical ways to create space and boundaries that support healthier choices.

• The role of tools like hunger and fullness cues in reconnecting with the body.

• How integrative approaches like acupuncture and movement contribute to sustainable healing.

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Host Emily Paulsen is an accomplished entrepreneur and happily childfree woman shining a light on the often overshadowed childfree-by-choice perspective. Whether interviewing innovative experts or positioning leaders to scale through her Brand Studio, Electric Collab, Emily’s power lies in allowing people to feel seen and celebrated for who they are . She’s spent years honing the ability to deeply understand and amplify others in an honest, high-impact way. 

Learn more about Emily on her website: www.curiouslifeofachildfreewoman.com  

And connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiouslifeofachildfreewoman/ 

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The guest on this episode, Dr. Ben Schuff is a licensed naturopathic doctor, licensed dietitian, nutritionist, certified nutrition specialist, and licensed acupuncturist. His diverse healthcare experience includes working as an EMT and volunteering in community health clinics and hospitals. These experiences highlighted the limitations of conventional medicine. leading him to embrace holistic and flexible approaches that consider the whole person. Dr. Schuff currently serves as the director of naturopathy and nutrition, at Bian, a holistic wellness club in Chicago, focusing on personalized clinical care that integrates modern medical science with complimentary healing modalities.

Connect with Dr. Ben Schuff online: 

https://www.livebian.com/services/nutrition