The Non-Diet Mom Show

Hey friend, After the interview with Laura in Episode 12, I decided to make a BONUS episode. I have learned to keep the recording going because sometimes there are gold nuggets of truth and solid content after the formal interview that apply so well to the content. This was certainly the case with Laura and so I've added for you today a BONUS episode.
Enjoy!

@laura_ashley_90  

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In Episode 10 - we discussed 3 reasons why complimenting someone on their weight loss is unhelpful. Today we will discuss the last 2 points.
#4: You don't actually know why someone has lost weight.
#5: This reinforces and perpetuates a fatphobic culture.

On the show today, I have a very special guest, Laura Spaetzel, who is a social worker/psychotherapist with a specialty in trauma and eating disorders. She is joining the conversation to talk about the impact of how body comments affect someone with an eating disorder and how you never know who might have one. It affects any and all types of people regardless of body size, type, race, gender, etc. It doesn't discriminate, eating disorders can affect anybody.

Grab a coffee/tea and be ready to take notes. This is a good one.


If you have questions about how to get connected to a service or if you have further questions for Laura, you can contact Laura here: @laura_ashley_90 

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@jolynmartinfitness

Should we use fitness trackers? What is your relationship like with your tracker? Do you use it to decide if you worked hard enough or not? Could your tracker have more control over you than you think?
 
Today on the show I have a special guest, Kim Hagle of Radiant Vitality Wellness, who gives us great insight into the pros and cons of using trackers while developing a positive relationship with movement.

Kim Hagle is a certified Personal Trainer, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, mom of four and founder of Radiant Vitality Wellness.  Kim hosts The Joyful Movement Show podcast and through her signature program “Discover Joyful Movement”, she helps women who feel unmotivated to discover what moves them through intuitive movement, eating and mindset coaching so they can heal their relationship to exercise and feel confident in their now body. 

Where to connect with Kim:
Facebook
Instagram
Motivation Secret
https://radiantvitality.ca/
 

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@jolynmartinfitness

Spoiler Alert: Don't.
We live in a body obsessed culture that attributes thin as a compliment, and fat as an insult. If you've ever heard someone say an outfit makes them look fat, and their friend stop them and say, "oh no, honey, you don't look fat, you look beautiful" (reinforcing the idea that you can't be fat and beautiful), you've just witnessed fatphobia.
Have you ever really thought about how weird (and invasive) it is to comment on others bodies? It's almost impossible to walk through a shopping center without overhearing a conversation to the likes of, "You look so great, have you lost weight?"

Listen in to Part 1 of today's episode as Jolyn challenges you to consider why complimenting someone may actually be doing more harm than good.

Determinants of Health Poster
Nourished Moms, Healthy Kids 12 Week Coaching Program

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"Eat your carrots",  "One more bite", "If you don't eat dinner you won't get dessert".
What if we didn't have so many rules for our kids? Would they eat? Would they get the nourishment they need if we didn't force them to bite into their vegetables?

I've experimented with Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility and come to realize that there is a reason she is an internationally recognized authority on eating. IT WORKS!

Our kids WILL eat what we provide so long as there is no pressure or praise. It takes a lot of practice, mistakes and experimenting, but I can tell you from mom to mom, mealtimes are much less stressful. I trust my kids will listen to their own bodies to tell them when they are full, and when they'd like to experiment with new foods.

To Learn More about Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility, Click Here
To Learn More about the Nourished Moms, Healthy Kids Program, Click Here

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@jolynmartinfitness

"Pregnancy kind of feels like a crash course in Intuitive Eating....pregnancy makes you even more hyper aware of your bodies cues" - Katie Valley

I had the privilege of interviewing my friend and colleague in the field of Intuitive Eating, Katie Valley of Katie Valley Wellness. Katie and I took the same professional mentorship program together and bonded recently over stories of early pregnancy. In today's episode, Katie shares about her journey from crash dieting to becoming a Holistic Nutritionist, incorporating Intuitive Eating into her life and practice, and now listening to her bodies needs during pregnancy.
"Since incorporating Intuitive Eating into my practice, I have never felt more passionate, proud, and genuinely authentic in the work that I do"

Katie Valley is a Holistic Nutritionist, Intuitive Eating Coach and Adjunct Professor whose goal is to dispel the myths of diet culture and reinforce a holistic, health-focused approach to wellness. After her own experience with disordered eating and poor body image, Katie found true healing by practicing Intuitive Eating and Body Acceptance. Now she has her own practice, Katie Valley Wellness, where she helps other women who have been confused by dieting trends to eat intuitively, pursue TRUE health, & feel confident in their own unique body.

I am so excited for you to have a listen!
Here is where to find out more about Katie and her work:
Katie's Instagram
Katie's Facebook
'What Type of Eater Are You' Quiz
Contact: [email protected]

Find me at:
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@jolynmartinfitness

Today I am answering the question about motivation & why you don't need a trainer to get it.
One of the big secrets within the fitness industry (and one that even trainers are often blind to) is the fact that when clients are chasing body ideals, they will always be returning customers. They will think they are unmotivated and need your program to hold them accountable. And that mindset is highly profitable!!! But what if you could be motivated in a way that lasted that didn't require following programs, training plans or gyms?

In todays episode, I unmask some research done regarding the behavioural science of motivation. In order for motivation to last, you need to cultivate both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation that have nothing to do with appearance or body image goals. You will learn that the research shows body-altering goals were proven to be ANTI-motivating and had the opposite outcome of what the participants goals were.
(Meaning, if your main goal was weight loss, you were less motivated to workout)

Take-aways:
- If you enjoy the activity, feel like you are good at it, feel like you have choice and control, and enjoy the people that you are doing it with, you are likely to desire to participate.
- Improved health outcomes and physical fitness are also motivating forces so long as there is zero body altering goals.

If you'd like to participate in the 30 day Challenge starting August 27th, CLICK HERE to print off the Vulva Colouring Page/Tracking Sheet!

'What Type of Exerciser Are You' Quiz
Self-Determination Theory
Motivation Research

Find me at:
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@jolynmartinfitness

Today on the show I have the privilege to interview my rock climbing buddy and sister in the field of non-diet training, Stefanie Bender. Stef is an ex-diet culture personal trainer, and has a passion for power lifting.

After hitting rock bottom in 2020 with her physical and mental health, Stefanie found intuitive eating and health at every size. From that emerged a completely new way of life and a new way of coaching clients. Stefanie now guides others on their own intuitive eating journeys, building a healthier relationship with food, mind and body. 

Stefanie is passionate about helping others recognize the life they had hoped weight loss would bring them, and instead guides her clients to courageously create the life they truly want! 

Stef shares the 3 main components of Self-Compassion which she learned through dismantling her own perfectionism within the competitive fitness world. 

I know you guys will enjoy hearing about her journey.

Key components of Self-Compassion:
1) Mindfulness
2) Common Humanity
3) Self-Kindness vs. Self-Judgment

Connect with Stef through her Instagram: @sbenddd

Find me at:
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@jolynmartinfitness

In today's episode, I talk about why it's not necessary to teach our children healthy vs. unhealthy foods, but rather to listen to their bodies. Kids are WAY more intuitive then you think, and that's because they were born that way, just like you. Do I believe that some foods keep your blood sugar more regulated than others, yes. Do I believe some foods will make you feel better, give you more energy, make your digestion operate better? yes, yes, yes.. but it's more complicated then labeling food. Everyone reacts to food differently so the MOST important thing we can teach our kids is autonomy with food by listening to their own bodies.
Enjoy today's episode!

Follow Up Episode: Episode 9 - We aren't responsible for getting our kids to eat

Mentioned in the episode:
Psychosomatic Research
My Mentor Stephanie
Intuitive Eating

Find me at:
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@jolynmartinfitness

I get this question....never. Nobody is asking this question because nobody uses the word 'DIETING' anymore. But the reality is that we live in a culture that is obsessed with restricting food, controlling food, or avoiding food to lose weight. Sounds a lot like dieting when it's put that way, right?
What if there was another way? What if we could look at food and see what it was originally intended for without judgment, guilt, fear and shame?
Listen to today's episode where I share about what Intuitive eating is all about and how you can start the process of unlearning diet culture.

Founders of Intuitive Eating Website
Intuitive Eating References

Find me at:
JOLYNMARTIN.CA
@jolynmartinfitness

Learn more about the Nourished Moms, Healthy Kids 12 Week Program

Books I suggest reading:
Health At Every Size by Dr. Lindo Bacon
The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf
Intuitive Eating Book by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch
More Than a Body by Dr. Lexie Kite and Dr. Lindsay Kite
Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison