In this episode of Food is Food, Talia and Shane Jeffrey explore the RAVES Eating Model — a compassionate, flexible framework designed to support a more peaceful and nourishing relationship with food.

What You’ll Learn:

• What the RAVES Eating Model is and how each principle supports recovery
• Why regularity and adequacy form the foundation of nutritional wellbeing
• The role of variety, social eating, and flexibility in long-term recovery
• How RAVES can be adapted to suit your unique needs, preferences, and life context
• Common misconceptions about structured eating frameworks
• SAFETY: neurodiversity affirming approach to developing neutral food relationships

Resources & Links:
RAVES™ Eating Model Website (RAVES workshops, RAVES handout, Certification Program): https://www.raveseatingmodel.com/

RAVES™ Instagram: @raves.eating.model

River Oak Health Website: https://www.riveroakhealth.com.au/

River Oak Health Instagram: @riveroakhealth

About our guest:

Shane is an Australian based Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with over 25 years of experience in the eating disorder field across both the private and public sectors.  Shane is the director and lead clinician at Brisbane based River Oak Health, a multidisciplinary private practice service dedicated to the treatment of eating disorders and other eating, weight and body image concerns. treatment service in Brisbane.  As the developer of the RAVES™ Eating Model, Shane has a strong interest in keeping nutrition messages simple, service development and supporting clinicians through professional supervision and workshop events.  

Episode Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & introduction
02:00 – What is the RAVES model?
06:00 – Regularity & adequacy: building the foundation
14:00 – Variety, social eating & spontaneity explained
22:00 – Common misconceptions of RAVES
27:00 – Adapting RAVES for neurodiversity
34:00 – The SAFETY framework and client-centred care
39:00 – RAVES workshops and certification
49:00 – Closing thoughts

Connect with Talia:

• Talia’s Instagram: @tcnutrition
• Food Is Food Instagram: @foodisfoodpod
• Website & Mailing List: www.taliacechele.com 
• Clinic Enquiries: https://www.taliacecchele.com/contact 

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This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individual medical or dietetic advice.