In this episode of Pocket Snacks, host Eden Morris, a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, discusses the journey of healing her relationship with food and body after years of disordered eating and relative energy deficiency in sport. She answers the question: How do we prioritize health without restrictive measures?

Eden shares personal experiences and insights on the significance of consistent and satisfying meals, emotional expression, rejecting diet mentality, and adopting intuitive eating principles. She emphasizes the importance of addressing underlying emotional issues, provides practical advice for maintaining a healthy relationship with food, and highlights common misconceptions sports dietitians have about intuitive eating.

Eden encourages listeners to prioritize long-term health, resilience, and peace over short-term performance goals, offering support through free resources and one-on-one counseling.

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00:00 Welcome to Pocket Snacks

00:31 Healing My Relationship with Food

01:28 What Hurt My Relationship with Food

03:52 What Helped My Relationship with Food

05:25 The Importance of Intuitive Eating

06:17 Expressing Emotions in Recovery

09:04 Intuitive Eating Principles

13:08 Misconceptions About Intuitive Eating for Athletes

16:26 Final Thoughts and Encouragement