Do you ever wonder if all the struggle is really "worth it?"

So many clients and patients I work with will inevitably reach a point where they feel completely stuck. They feel confused and hopeless and maybe even worthless. Realistically, they may feel even WORSE than they did when they were actively engaging in their eating disorder.

YES! True freedom from food and body obsessions is possible! And you are so SO close!

But...

It does take change. Uncomfortable, REAL, soul-gripping, spirit-inspiring change.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode and more information about my special guest Justin, visit: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/035

Do you have anxiety or IBS AND an eating disorder? Have you fallen prey to the allure of curing your mental health or physical health struggles with food? You're not alone!

This week I'm talking with my friend, Emily Murray- registered dietitian nutritionist, eating disorders specialist, health at every size and intuitive eating clinician, all about this.

In this interview, we discuss:

• How IBS led her into diet culture
• How she tried to find the perfect diet to control her anxiety
• How her eating disorder affected her relationship with God
• The harms of external validation for food restriction
• How to reframe conversations away from weight loss and appearance
• How her experience impacted her career
• What healthy habits she incorporates into her own life today
• and so much more!

To access my limited time FREE VIDEO TRAINING SERIES helping YOU make REAL PEACE with food>> click here.

It's Not About the Food Academy is NOW OPEN! Click here to learn more.

CONNECT WITH EMILY:

Instagram: @foodfreedomdietitian

Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center

CONNECT WITH DR. REINOLD:

Show Notes: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/034

Instagram: @stefanireinoldmd

>> FREE VIDEO TRAINING! Check out my limited time free video training series where I'll teach you:

• What You Need to Know to Make Peace with Food
• The Counterintuitive Approach to Overcome Emotional Eating
• How to Discover What You REALLY Desire
• My Approach to Uncovering Your Unconscious Mental Blocks

>> Sign up here: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/academy

Special BONUS:

>> Sign up for Madison's free masterclass: 5 Secrets to Never Worrying About Food & Your Body Ever Again

About the Guest:

Madison Surdyke is a certified integrative nutrition health coach and the founder of Sunny Thymes. She's on a mission to empower women to transform their mindsets, find total food freedom and end the war with their bodies, so they can live the lives of their dreams. Her work goes beyond food and body image; it's about self-love, reclaiming your freedom in life and discovering your greater purpose. Oh and did I mention, she's also a recipe developer and food photographer, offering a unique place to find super tasty recipes, free of diet talk and body shaming. In this interview, we discuss:

• Her journey through anorexia and orthorexia
• Her experience with elimination diets and how it damaged her hormones worse
• What woke her up to start to make peace with food
• How she eventually found Intuitive Eating
• How you can create a bigger life by making peace with food
• What scared her most about the mention of eating disorder treatment
• Why she's such an advocate for therapy and coaching
• Intuitive eating professionals can support each other better
• How to make peace with food without focusing on food
• How she gets clients to think beyond weight loss
• How limiting beliefs are serving us

Notable Quotes from Madison Surdyke in this Interview:

• "It doesn't matter which belief is true. It matters which belief makes you feel better."
• "I don't think we need to worry about fullness."
• "Stress over eating the food is worse than the food itself."
• "There's so much more to health than food and exercise."
• "Everyone deserves freedom around food."
• "This food and body stuff is just step 1 on this amazing journey of life."

Connect with Madison: Website: sunnythymes.com Instagram: @sunnythymesblog ***If you loved this episode, would you please leave me a rating and review? Just scroll down in your podcast app, click 5 stars, and leave a review and tell me what you love the most about the podcast!***

How do we deal with life's most painful moments? What if all we want to do is just avoid our feelings? Why is it so hard to move past such hurtful experiences?

I get real and raw in this episode where I share about my experience through the loss of one of my twins. I also share:

• Why it's actually REALLY hard to "feel your feelings"
• Why it's okay to avoid
• The neuroscience behind an emotion
• What you can do to "deal" and move past hurts
• My HEART Method®- what it is and how to use it
• and so much more!

If there's one message that I have for you, it's this: THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU!

If you've experienced loss or a bone-gripping emotional pain, THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU OR YOUR BODY!

Sometimes, bad $h*t just happens. You're still amazing and brave and powerful and wonderful. :) You are still loved AND love-able.

To check out my free video training, go to:

www.stefanireinoldmd.com/academy

For my free mini-class helping you uncover what it's about for you:

Sign up for: "So, What's It About?" Mini-Class here.

***If this episode is encouraging to you, please leave me a rating and review. Annndddd share with a friend!***

I know I talk a lot about intuitive eating, but there's also a lot of misinformation about what intuitive eating is and isn't. Let's get the facts from this week's expert guest, Evelyn Tribole, co-author of the book Intuitive Eating.

Evelyn and I discuss:

• Definition of intuitive eating
• How to find "red flags" of intuitive eating
• Difference between intuitive eating and mindful eating
• Intuitive Eating vs. Health at Every Size® vs. Fat Activism
• The religion of diet culture AND anti-diet culture
• When or If you should try to change someone else's mind
• and so much more!

Connect with Evelyn Tribole on IG: @evelyntribole

IntuitiveEating.org

Learn more about It's Not About the Food Academy:

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Connect with Dr. Reinold on IG: @stefanireinoldmd

Get the latest information on Set Point Weight in my brand new mini-class: Weight and Wellness

Check it out here!

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Full Show Notes + more resources: www.stefanireinoldmd.com/085

Want to know how to improve your body image OVERNIGHT?!

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To join the SUMMER SCALE SMASH Challenge and get access to all 6 mini-episodes on the harms of weighing yourself, visit:

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Follow along on IG: @stefanireinoldmd

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Want to know how to get to healthy weight WITHOUT weighing yourself?

Pre-order my brand new mini-class, Weight and Wellness, here!

Want to know how to improve your body image OVERNIGHT?!

SMASH YOUR SCALE!

_______________________________________________

To join the SUMMER SCALE SMASH Challenge and get access to all 6 mini-episodes on the harms of weighing yourself, visit:

www.stefanireinoldmd.com/scalesmash

Follow along on IG: @stefanireinoldmd

_____________________________________________________

Want to know how to get to healthy weight WITHOUT weighing yourself?

Pre-order my brand new mini-class, Weight and Wellness, here!

Want to know how to improve your body image OVERNIGHT?!

SMASH YOUR SCALE!

_______________________________________________

To join the SUMMER SCALE SMASH Challenge and get access to all 6 mini-episodes on the harms of weighing yourself, visit:

www.stefanireinoldmd.com/scalesmash

Follow along on IG: @stefanireinoldmd

_____________________________________________________

Want to know how to get to healthy weight WITHOUT weighing yourself?

Pre-order my brand new mini-class, Weight and Wellness, here!

Want to know how to improve your body image OVERNIGHT?!

SMASH YOUR SCALE!

_______________________________________________

To join the SUMMER SCALE SMASH Challenge and get access to all 6 mini-episodes on the harms of weighing yourself, visit:

www.stefanireinoldmd.com/scalesmash

Follow along on IG: @stefanireinoldmd

_____________________________________________________

Want to know how to get to healthy weight WITHOUT weighing yourself?

Pre-order my brand new mini-class, Weight and Wellness, here!