Satisfaction Factor

This week we’re talking to Elizabeth Watkins Price, an intentional life design and mindfulness coach.

Elizabeth started EWP Consulting in 2021, after working many kinds of jobs over the last
two decades, including years spent as a classroom teacher, a civil rights lawyer, and a judicial
educator. One pillar of her consulting business is transition coaching, where she helps clients
navigate significant life changes ranging from divorce to career transitions, and also coaching
people who are approaching retirement. Elizabeth is also both personally and professionally
committed to her work as a mindfulness meditation teacher. She designs courses that weave
together the subjects of body awareness, body compassion, and body liberation into the
development of a mindfulness meditation practice.

We had an amazing conversation with Elizabeth about the power of mindfulness and kind attention as the antithesis to diet culture, the issues with how Western mindfulness overlaps with the wellness industrial complex, and how she's integrating the concepts of body liberation and body compassion into her mindful meditation practice spaces.

Here's where you can find Elizabeth:
Website
Instagram

And you can find out about Elizabeth's upcoming Introduction to Mindfulness & The Body course, her free community care space, and all of the other ways to work with her by clicking here!

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Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

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Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

A while back, we talked about finding life after diets, and how we can navigate some of the non-food parts of ditching dieting. This week, we're answering some common questions about how to navigate our relationship to food once we've decided to stop dieting. We're talking about: how to figure out what we should be eating after spending so much time focusing on what not to eat; what happens when we eat too quickly or past the point of fullness; how to address fears of weight gain when we stop restricting; what to do if it feels like we're thinking about food all the time; and how we can see nutrition guidelines through an Intuitive Eating lens.

And, don't forget that Naomi still has 3 spots open for  1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching! You can get all the details & submit your application at happyshapes.co/coaching!

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Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

Full episode transcript available at satisfactionfactorpod.com.

Referenced in this episode:
Maintenance Phase - The Trouble With Calories

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Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

This week we’re talking about how we can approach returning to intentional movement or exercise after taking some time off. Because let’s be honest: it’s HARD to get back into a movement routine when we’ve taken some time away, whether that was by choice or by circumstance. But there are definitely ways to make it more enjoyable & more sustainable! In this episode, we're talking about: why it's natural for our movement routines & preferences to shift during different seasons of life; why it's so important to set realistic expectations when we're returning to movement after a break; why taking a break can be a great opportunity to reassess our movement preferences & goals; and how being conscious of our self-talk can help keep our return to movement guilt & shame free. 

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Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

Full episode transcript will be available by 8/3/22 at satisfactionfactorpod.com.

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And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

This week, we're answering a listener question about how things like cooking, meal prepping & meal planning work through an Intuitive Eating lens! Ditching dieting & diet culture definitely has an impact on these practices because it has an impact on the way we relate to food. And, contrary to some misconceptions, meal planning & prepping absolutely has a place in Intuitive Eating...just not the same way it does within diet culture. In this episode we're talking about: how the framing of cooking, meal prepping & meal planning within Intuitive Eating changes; how these practices are not a one-size-fits-all solution for everyone; and how our own relationships to these practices have changed as we've adopted the Intuitive Eating & anti-diet mindset.

And, don't forget that Naomi still has 3 spots open for  1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching! You can get all the details & submit your application at happyshapes.co/coaching!

You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

Full episode transcript available at satisfactionfactorpod.com.

Referenced in this episode:
Routine and Things Nourish & Flourish Meal Prepping Pad

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This week, we're breaking down all the nuances of one-to-one Intuitive Eating coaching - and, in particular, Naomi's new 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching packages! If you've ever been curious (or confused) about what the heck Intuitive Eating coaching is, or why anyone would want to do it, this episode is for you! We're talking about: what Intuitive Eating coaching is & what it's not; who might benefit from Intuitive Eating coaching; and what kind of results we can see from this kind of coaching & what the end goals are. Plus, Naomi shares some of her experiences as a coach, as well as some of what her clients have told her about their experiences while working with her.

And, of course, you'll get all the details about Naomi's 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching packages! She has 3 coaching spots open at this time, and you can get all the details & submit your application at happyshapes.co/coaching!

You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

Full episode transcript available at satisfactionfactorpod.com. 

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

To say that he past few weeks have been hard would be a huge understatement. So this week's episode is all about how we can care for ourselves when it feels like the world is on fire. Black women & femmes have been teaching for generations about the importance of avoiding burnout when fighting oppressive systems. And, while that is not our lesson to teach, we are talking in this episode about: the importance of caring for ourselves & leaving room for our humanity in times of high stress; why it's okay that we all need different things to meet our needs for self-care & processing; and some practical ways that we can engage in self-care right now.

And in a move to honor her needs for space, Naomi has extended the deadline to join the waitlist for her new & improved 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching. If that's something you're interested in, you have until Tuesday, July 12, 2022 to join the waitlist to get first shot at her 3 available coaching spots & 10% off your package price.  Get all the info & join the waitlist here!

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Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com

Referenced in this episode:
National Network of Abortion Funds
How to Show Up For Abortion Access (this is a comprehensive document with tons of resources for getting involved/finding support if you need it)
A Breakdown of the Supreme Court Rulings and their Impact (Anti-Racism Daily)
Pleasure Activism by adrienne maree brown
All Bodies Movement & Wellness
Natalie Topalian, The Brand Copywriter

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And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

This week, we're talking all about life after diets! We often hear mantras in mainstream body positivity like "you're not a number on a scale", and those can be great entry points into breaking out of diet culture. But they only tell us what we're not. Often, when we've spent a lot of time within diet culture, our diet & exercise choices become part of our identity. We identify as "the healthy one" or "the fit one." And, if that's the case, imagining a life without diets can feel really scary & complicated! So, today's episode is all about how we can start figuring out who we are if we're not dieting. We're talking about: why it's important to separate behaviors from identities; how diet culture can disconnect us from who we really are; and some ways to start exploring our personalities, values, and preferences outside of diet culture. Plus, we both share some of our own experiences with finding life after diets!

And if you're interested in starting to reimagine your own life after diets, the waitlist for Naomi's new & improved 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching is now open! She'll be opening 3 coaching spots next week, and the waitlist gets you first dibs on those, as well as 10% off your package price if you choose to sign up. Join the waitlist - with no obligation - by clicking here!

You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com

Referenced in this episode:
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Beauty Redefined

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This week, as a change from our usual high-level discussions, we're breaking down a specific tool that is often used in the day-to-day practice of Intuitive Eating - the hunger & fullness scale. The hunger & fullness scale can be a great tool for building our awareness of our internal cues...but it's not necessarily the right choice for everyone. In this episode we're breaking down the nuances of using the hunger & fullness scale, including: the purpose of the hunger & fullness scale; why some folks can find the scale helpful, and others may find it harmful; how each of us uses the scale in our own work with clients; and some alternative ideas of how to use the hunger & fullness scale without triggering perfectionism.   

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Here's where to find us & all the information about how to work with us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

This week, we're talking all about a specific practice that we spend a lot of time on in Intuitive Eating - reframing our food beliefs! We've all absorbed a million beliefs about food from diet culture. We get these beliefs from specific diets, from health & wellness professionals, from fitness professionals, from the media, and from our friends & families. And a big part of our work when we start ditching diet culture is to start noticing these old narratives & replacing them with new narratives that better fit our lived experiences, the scientific facts, and our values. But sometimes it can be hard to know how to get started with building new narratives! In this episode we're talking about: a framework for finding impactful reframes for our food beliefs; why we don't recommend using scripts for reframing & why authenticity works better; and some specific examples of how to reframe some common food beliefs!   

You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

Here's where to find us & all the information about how to work with us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com

Referenced in this episode:
Maintenance Phase - The Great Protein Fiasco
Maintenance Phase - The Trouble With Calories
Food Science Babe
Cara Harbstreet - Street Smart RD

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

This week, we're talking all about self trust! We know diet culture does a lot of harm to our relationship with food, exercise, and our bodies. But did you know it also interferes with our ability to trust ourselves? Diet culture is all about replacing self trust with self control. That's why rebuilding our self trust plays a huge role in our anti-diet work. So in this episode we're talking about: how diet culture disconnects us from our self trust; the impact of Intuitive Eating on self trust (and vice versa!); and some specific practices that can help us reclaim our self trust from diet culture. 

You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi