Join Emily as she sits down with Registered Dietitian and local business owner, Brianna De la Cruz, as they discuss eating disorders through the lens of dietetics. Brianna, founder of Nourish and Flourish Nutrition Therapy LLC, sheds light on her work in the field of eating disorders as a registered dietician, emphasizes the importance of neutralizing food, shares of the importance of collaboration in healthcare, and promotes a well balance approach to nutrition. With Emily's background in mental health, the two share a conversation centered on the clinical work involved in eating disorder and aim to raise awareness around it's importance.
Brianna De la Cruz is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, specializing in various areas such as eating disorders, hormone health, and weight management. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Rowan University. Brianna believes in a personalized approach to nutrition, taking into account each individual's unique needs and goals. With her guidance, clients are empowered to make sustainable changes that improve their overall health and well-being. She is passionate about educating and inspiring others to nourish their bodies and flourish in life. She is very passionate about teaching an all foods fit mantra, trying to heal her patients relationship's with food. In addition to her work in clinical and community nutrition, Brianna has a deep interest in sports nutrition and enjoys helping athletes fuel for performance and recovery. Whether working with clients on chronic disease management, intuitive eating, or optimizing athletic performance, Brianna is committed to supporting each person's unique journey toward health.
Emily is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and a Certified Dietary Supplement Professional with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Emily is a Functional Nutrition Expert through MindBodyGreen and a Certified Pilates Instructor through AFPA. Emily owns and operates Whole with Emily LLC, wherein she works with clients one on one within the space of holistic wellness, to support optimal physical and mental health. She believes that true health and feeling better means examining the intersection between physical and mental health and look at one's experience through this lens. Integration of nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management and self care, gut health, mindset and more is the formula for a better quality life. Emily marries mindset with behavioral change in order to create the ultimate mind body connection and promote sustained change and a healthful balance within her work with clients.
They explore
- Brianna's journey to work in the eating disorder field
- the complexities that accompany eating disorder treatment
- the importance of collaboration in healthcare
- how to neutralize food
- reflections on clinical work and scope of practice
- how to more effectively navigate a disordered relationship with food
- when it's time to fire your therapist/RD
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