Eat, Girl, Eat

Not only has Crystal Saltrelli gone through her own journey in relation to health and food, but she also has a background in coaching on that very subject. She's on the podcast today to talk about her personal and coaching experiences, along with how it's all shaped the person she is today. Crystal was looking for a different way to share her “inside out” perspective, so she launched One Thought Apparel. They provide cozy, feel-good clothes that open the door to having a more positive experience with your body. Topics covered in this episode: What Crystal struggled with in her teens. How the condition she developed in college changed her relationship with food. When Crystal noticed her anxiety and panic around food. What happened when Crystal started eating more intuitively. How learning to make decisions in the moment has reduced her fear around food. How the word “restriction” can actually be neutral. Why trust and experimentation are crucial to your food health journey. The parts of our lives that deserve to be celebrated more often. What it means to neutralize an experience with food. The importance of learning what does and does not feel good in your body. Why Crystal recommends being conscious of your feelings (without being ruled by it). What Crystal still gets caught up thinking about. Considering what it means to “love thyself”. How just the fact that we're here is magical. One Thought Apparel: ​​https://onethoughtshop.com/ Join the Food Freedom Formula: https://go.m-path.ca/foodfreedomformula

We're joined by guest Diana Annin in this episode. From a young age, Diana struggled in her relationship with food. She tried so many different avenues to improve this relationship, including different types of therapy, but nothing seemed to work. She continued to deal with it for over 40 years until she recently found what actually works. For anyone who feels like they are the exception to the rule and that food freedom is just out of reach for them, know that it's not. Through conversing, questioning, and remaining open, change is possible. Diana no longer looks at herself as though she's broken, and her relationship with food has changed for the better. Topics covered in this episode: What Diana's favorite food is. Why Diana says she's in a great place now. How her poor relationship with food developed. What prior therapists told Diana that she refused to believe. All of the ways she has tried to gain food freedom and what actually worked. Why it's important to have open conversations about your food struggles sooner. What happens when you learn to trust your body. Why it's important to question your thoughts. How Diana's life is different now, even on her bad days. Why your thoughts aren't personal and can't take away from who you are. The role that conversation plays in Diana's continued food freedom journey. The thought that has made Diana's life sweeter. What her mission in life is now. The recipe that can take you off the mental hamster wheel. Join the Food Freedom Formula: https://go.m-path.ca/foodfreedomformula

This is our fourth and final episode of the series with Diana, a food freedom advocate. Throughout these episodes, she is sharing her struggles with food with others who are experiencing the same challenges. Today, we're going to talk about unhealthy thoughts and how they interfere with your food freedom journey. We'll also explain how you can let go of your fears surrounding what your family and friends think about your habits. Topics covered in this episode: The biggest factors that hold people back from gaining food freedom. The thought that keeps our binge eating habits alive. How keeping old clothes can bring up unhealthy thoughts. Thoughts about what could happen if you eat all the food groups. Why it's important to acknowledge that weight gain isn't always extreme. What could happen if you give yourself permission to eat freely. How our own fear about being judged can influence our thoughts. What eating intuitively looks like in practice. Diana's explanation of how Indonesian culture approaches weight gain. How to let go of fear of judgement. How the way our family and friends see us is habitual. Diana's inner transformation and how it changed the way her family saw her. Whether or not we can ever really break free from unhealthy thoughts about food. How listening to podcasts can provide greater perspective. Where you can continue the conversation about food freedom. The purpose of this podcast and what it's truly about. Join the Food Freedom Formula: https://go.m-path.ca/foodfreedomformula

I am back with Diana, who has become a food freedom advocate, for part 3 of our series. She is sharing her struggles with food with others who are experiencing the same challenges. Diana aims to help other women who are searching to find their purpose and identity. These conversations are all about getting ready for the holidays, as well as coming down from them. Wherever you are in your food journey, we hope that these conversations can help you through the holidays. This time, we're going to focus on accepting yourself and challenging your beliefs. Topics covered in this episode: Where true change comes from. How Diana gained insight on her own food freedom journey. Why you should question when life feels complex. Why we need to acknowledge that our thoughts aren't always personal. What one can do to reach a state of peace and understanding. How anticipating the new year can bring anxiety. The importance of radical self-acceptance. A sign that can help you identify when you still need to accept a part of yourself. Why getting to a lower weight isn't the answer to happiness. What it means (and doesn't mean) to say “I am okay”. Why you should challenge the assumptions you make about yourself. What Diana challenges herself to do as an experiment. The practice that can help you reframe the story you have about yourself. A takeaway thought to resonate on after the episode. The counterintuitive idea that helps people gain food freedom. What will be covered in next week's episode. Join the Food Freedom Formula: https://go.m-path.ca/foodfreedomformula

In this episode, I am continuing my series of conversations with food freedom advocate Diana. This series of conversations is about navigating the holiday season and our struggles with food. Last week, we talked about being present and living in the moment. This week, we are discussing post-Christmas, what that means for us, and how to get over the obligation of how you are supposed to show up. There is always a fear of judgment from others around this time of year, and this episode's discussion aims to help you navigate and negate that fear. Topics covered in this episode: What does December 28th mean for Diana? Getting caught up in your presentation and missing what matters the most. People will forget what you say, but they will remember how you make them feel. Learning not to miss the little moments. Enjoying yourself so others can enjoy you. How to stop striving for the approval of others. Maria's picture of December 28th. Overcoming the mechanical mind. Realizing that how you look isn't why people love you. How to deal with judgment from others. Why there is no judgment that is a reflection of who you are at your core. Understanding that others don't necessarily mean you harm with what they say. Forgiving the hamster wheel of other people's minds. Focusing on connecting with others. Giving grace to others and yourself. Going back to yourself and forgiving the mind of others. Understanding that others are communicating in the moment. Connection to self is what matters.

In this series of Eat Girl Eat, I am going to be joined by Diana, who has become a food freedom advocate. She is sharing her struggles with food with others who are experiencing the same challenges. Diana aims to help other women who are searching to find their purpose and identity. These conversations are all about getting ready for the holidays. Wherever you are in your food journey, we hope that these conversations can help you through the holidays. Topics covered in this episode: About Diana and her food freedom advocacy. Navigating the noise around the holidays. What Maria's food history surrounding December 21st looked like. Dian's turn to describe her food history on December 21st. Dealing with the constant energy and expectations put on us during the holidays. How anxiety of showing up can impact your food relationship. How Diana dealt with the fear of judgment from her family. The pressure of performing. Learning what is truly important about others. Overcoming the mechanical mind. Diana's story of noticing and nourishing her body. Getting through the adjustment period that your body needs when you begin nourishing it properly. Learning what your natural weight is and becoming comfortable in your body's natural state. What the discussions on the podcast over the next few weeks will look like. Knowing and being comfortable with the fact that you don't need to have the answer. Learning what you do and don't have control over in each moment. Listening to what shows up naturally for you. Connecting with others and yourself.

On this episode of Eat Girl Eat, we've reached the final episode of the How to Eat series. This series is intended to help you gain a healthier relationship with your food and your body in a new way. It's about answering questions that come up often for women dealing with their own food-related struggles and the many misunderstandings we have about our bodies and minds. This episode is not only a recap of what has been shared throughout the series, but also provides direction of where to go from here. If you can actively listen to every episode in this series, you'll realize that your body innately knows what to do. All you have to do is lean in and trust it. Topics covered in this episode: Where you can connect with this community. What was covered in the first four episodes of the series. What the simple part of food freedom is. Why hearing helpful messages over and over is productive. The importance of connection and community. The support you'll find in the Food Freedom Formula. How you can continue to gain further insight in your relationship with food. A question from the book “Just a Thought” by Amy Johnson that you should consider. What stays the same when everything else is changing. Why the answer to food freedom is you. The most important advice you can take away from this series. Join the Food Freedom Formula: https://go.m-path.ca/foodfreedomformula

Today is episode four of the How to Eat series. This series is intended to help you gain a healthier relationship with your food and your body in a new way. It's about answering questions that come up often for women dealing with their own food-related struggles and the many misunderstandings we have about our bodies and minds. So far in this series, we've covered why people get stuck struggling with food and how our body innately emphasizes health. This time, we'll discuss getting comfortable with fear and unease while learning to trust your own intuition. If you're willing to let go and move forward, you can accelerate your journey towards food freedom. Topics covered in this episode: Last week's challenge for the listeners. The habitual thought that may be keeping you from food freedom. A thought you may have Googled in the past six months. What our body is showing us and how our mind reacts. What our genetics predispose us to. A little bit about set point theory. What would keep you from knowing your weight set point. The best thing you can do for your metabolism right now. What will happen if you truly stop restricting. A story about innate wisdom and how it plays out in life. Where our intuition comes from. Why it's important to get uncomfortable with fear and unease. How we become overwhelmed by stories about food. Your homework of what to write down and how it will help you. Why the unlearning process is so uncomfortable but necessary. What happens when you start just eating. Why food freedom makes you hungry.

This week, we move onto episode three of the How to Eat series. This series is intended to help you gain a healthier relationship with your food and your body in a new way. It's about answering questions that come up often for women dealing with their own food-related struggles and the many misunderstandings we have about our bodies and minds. If you listened to episodes one and two of this series, we covered what keeps people stuck in their struggles with food. This episode focuses on what it means to be healthy, how our body innately emphasizes health, and how you can both be healthy and eat intuitively at the same time. Topics covered in this episode: What it means to be healthy. How you can eat healthy and intuitively at the same time. An exercise that can help you define what healthy means. Why there is no such thing as inherently bad foods. What our body is always seeking. How some of your unhelpful thoughts override others. Why it's important to consider that our body wants us to be healthy. What happens when you start to trust your body. Why listening to science and research isn't always the answer. What the mind says that keeps you from reaching food freedom. How there is health in all of us. Why it's important to release control over food. How this release of control relates to the journey of life in general. A next logical step in your journey to continue. A last question to consider for this episode.

Let's move on to episode two of the How to Eat series. This series is intended to help you gain a healthier relationship with your food and your body in a new way. It's about answering questions that come up often for women dealing with their own food-related struggles and the many misunderstandings we have about our bodies and minds. If you missed episode one, you'll want to go back and start listening there. This second episode is all about approaching freedom in eating with an open mind, even if you've tried it before and feel like you've failed. You can embrace a neutral experience towards food, no matter how long you've struggled with unhelpful eating patterns. Topics covered in this episode: What the body knows innately and intuitively. What it means to truly embrace eating. How to start eating freely again even if you've tried and failed before. What happens when you fall into the cycle of yo-yo dieting. Signs of innate health our body will do all on it's own. How people who struggle with food aren't always addicted. Why food is a neutral experience. What your life could look like as a natural eater. Why so many women struggle in their relationship with food. Why comparing our body shape to fruit is silly. Why it's important to sit with our uncomfortable feelings about weight. Alternative ways you can measure your health. How your life might change if you embraced our body's innate abilities. Why having a fed body is crucial for attaining food freedom. Why binging cannot be the answer for a fed body.

This episode of Eat Girl Eat kicks off the How to Eat series. This series is intended to help you gain a healthier relationship with your food and your body in a new way. It's about answering questions that come up often for women dealing with their own food-related struggles and the many misunderstandings we have about our bodies and minds. Changing the way you perceive your life and yourself can have a profound impact on your relationship with food. This episode introduces a lot of the topics that will be discussed during this series in the coming weeks and sets the tone for learning how to eat. Topics covered in this episode: What our decisions create as we make them. Who we tend to seek out information from when making our own health decisions. A common question people have regarding eating. What will be discussed over the coming weeks in this series. Why it's important to be open-minded when it comes to food. A strategy to help you get the most out of this podcast. The most important message you need to take from this series. The marketing tactics that play into our ideas of health. Common misconceptions in health and wellness. Where the BMI (body mass index) scale originated. The role that our habitual mind plays. The kind of body we are all naturally born with. What happened during the Minnesota starvation experiment. How going into starvation mode can change your mindset around food. An important piece of advice to take away from this episode. What our body misses out on when we don't meet our food needs. The importance of questioning the rules and restrictions you place on food.

Here's the final of five parts following Maria with Rob and Patricia on their podcast Our Imperfect Life. This episode is a reflection on the insights Rob and Patricia have had and the changes that they've made since they began their coaching series with Maria. These episodes have shown us that beneath the surface layer of our thinking, we all work the same way. When we see things in a new and refreshed way, we can make change effortlessly. Topics covered in this episode: The concerns and thoughts Rob has had since their initial discussions. Why having a conversation about our food struggles is important. The recent major change in Patricia's life. What Patricia has been doing when a feeling bubbles up. What it means to brave your life. What Rob thought this experience would be and what it actually became. How Patricia's eating and lifestyle habits have changed. Maria's challenge for Rob moving forward. The practice Patricia wants to work on. The importance of emphasizing flow and flexibility in your life. What letting it go looks like and why it matters. Why seeking alignment with yourself isn't totally personal. Why it's normal to outgrow things in our lives. A highlight of working with Maria through Rob's eyes. How coaching can promote positive change. Where you can connect with Maria and ask questions. Our Imperfect Life: https://lnns.co/S-gW5C_VnvE If you want tips for finding Food FREEDOM plus my weekly newsletter, subscribe HERE: https://go.m-path.ca/free-access Our Imperfect Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourimperfectlife/

Let's continue on with part four of five in collaboration with Our Imperfect Life. In this part, Maria, Rob, and Patricia are going to be discussing why it is not about the food. Rather, it's about habits, thoughts, and consciousness. Our minds are illogical and habitual. You can't always trust it! It's important to remember that you must live life authentically and have your own unique experience. Topics covered in this episode: What Patricia's week has looked like. Knowing that what you are looking for isn't in the fridge. How a habitual mind and body cope. Being of service to yourself instead of others. Dropping the show and being yourself. How Rob has been doing this past week. How to deal with thought waterfalls and what exactly they are. Learning to prioritize yourself over habitual behaviours. Why it often isn't about the food. Does the scale really matter? Looking for a win and not seeing the truth of the situation. Addressing what else is going on in your life and being aware of what you're going through. Remembering that you are not a number on a scale. Finding balance in serving yourself and others. What can you take off your plate instead of adding to it? Knowing when you are at capacity and how that affects thoughts. Letting go of the rules surrounding food, weight, and everything else. Finding what is truly valuable. Why you need to stop looking for external validation. Knowing that your intuition is working for you and learning to listen to it. Our Imperfect Life: https://lnns.co/S-gW5C_VnvE If you want tips for finding Food FREEDOM plus my weekly newsletter, subscribe HERE: https://go.m-path.ca/free-access Our Imperfect Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourimperfectlife/

Today's episode is part three of Maria's appearance on Our Imperfect Life with Rob and Patricia. This time, we'll be hearing about being stuck, how to overcome this phase, and finding your wisdom. You don't have to learn how to manage life – you can follow your wisdom. It's different for everyone, so look inside yourself and ask where your wisdom comes from. This isn't just about weight, it's about becoming a more realized, true version of you. Topics covered in this episode: Being in service to yourself and others. The thought process that we commonly follow around food. How to leave the emotional hang ups on food behind. The stress surrounding food and how it impacts our health. Diet culture and blame. Being clear about where to create impact. Finding the flow and equilibrium of life. How Rob has been finding more whimsical and presence this week. Our thoughts during the day and how many are dedicated to food. Subconscious thoughts and their impact, along with the pressure to be “normal.” Why you should stop standing at the fridge and staring. Eating with intuition. Quieting the thoughts to hear your body's true needs. Seeing through the marketing of food. Getting over the ingrained societal pressure around food. Knowing that you have your own internal guidance. Finding your voice and being your own advocate. Sharing love and gratefulness. Accepting the ebb and flow of emotions and life. What is truly important about the human experience? Driving your own narrative and not being afraid to be your authentic self. Our Imperfect Life: https://lnns.co/S-gW5C_VnvE If you want tips for finding Food FREEDOM plus my weekly newsletter, subscribe HERE: https://go.m-path.ca/free-access Our Imperfect Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourimperfectlife/

On this episode of Eat Girl Eat, Maria is sharing more of her experience in joining Rob and Patricia on their podcast Our Imperfect Life. Rob and Patricia invited Maria on as both a guest and a coach to talk about their relationship with food and themselves, and this is part two of five. The secret to changing everything is to recognize your habitual thinking. This is what this episode's conversation revolves around. Habitual stories we have about food and weight can really influence the life we live, but it's never too late to change the way we think about these things. Topics covered in this episode: What came up when Patricia reflected on her personal narrative of feeling fat. Why Patricia says she feels that she's always the exception. What stops Rob and Patricia from feeling good enough. Why your truth is worth sharing. Where Rob is at in his own health journey. Rob's personal belief of why we are on this earth. The struggles Rob had to get back to previous levels of activity. What Patricia says she can't get up in the morning without. When Rob and Patricia spend valuable time together and what's missing. Why it's just as important to serve ourselves as well as others. Teaching people how to treat us. A story that illustrates how Patricia has been putting others first for a long time. Why we need to give ourselves permission to do things differently. How our attachments lead us to see things in black and white. Why it's important to remember we see life through our own unique lens. Redefining what it means to serve others. Our Imperfect Life: https://lnns.co/S-gW5C_VnvE If you want tips for finding Food FREEDOM plus my weekly newsletter, subscribe HERE: https://go.m-path.ca/free-access Our Imperfect Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourimperfectlife/

Starting off a five-part series, Maria shares an important conversation she had with hosts Rob and Patricia on their podcast Our Imperfect Life. Rob and Patricia invited Maria on as both a guest and a coach to talk about their relationship with food. This conversation begins with a spirit of curiosity and openness to seeing what shows up. Throughout the episode they discuss anxiety, how we frame weight gain and weight loss, and how we can better honor our own human experience. Topics covered in this episode: What Rob is working towards regarding his health right now. How being vulnerable and acting as an example can lead to change. What we all have an innate sense of. Unhealthy measures of health success. How some moments are generated over time. The role that mindset plays in our eating habits. How long experiences last physiologically. Labelling our human experiences in our own unique ways. Why we sometimes eat food we don't even enjoy. How we are perfectly fine the way we are. Why Rob and Patricia have avoided talking about weight in the past. Ways you can let your weight figure itself out. What happens when we start obsessing over our own food? How to identify when you are in a thought trap. What's been in front of Rob this whole time that he didn't see before. What Rob and Patricia are taking away from this conversation. Why no experience is a waste of time. Why our relationship with food gets complicated. Our Imperfect Life: https://lnns.co/S-gW5C_VnvE If you want tips for finding Food FREEDOM plus my weekly newsletter, subscribe HERE: https://go.m-path.ca/free-access Our Imperfect Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourimperfectlife/

On this episode of Eat Girl Eat we're joined by Patricia Joyce, an anxiety and clutter coach, intuitive energy practitioner, and podcast co-host of Our Imperfect Life. Patricia operates under the same coaching philosophy that I use to support my clients with food freedom, and she uses it to support individuals struggling with anxiety. During the episode, Patricia shares her struggles so openly and authentically. Through her own experiences and growth, she now recognizes what it means to be human. It was unexpected, but there was a moment of reverse coaching during the episode where I had my own “a ha” moment. Topics covered in this episode: When Patricia and her husband Rob started their podcast. What we recently discussed on Patricia's podcast. Patricia's struggle with food as a child and what it looked like. How these struggles impacted her school experience. The inner dialogue Patricia had in her younger years. How her thoughts and perceptions have shifted in time. Why Patricia says her life is both beautiful and imperfect. Why Patricia doesn't keep clothes in her closet that don't fit. How a shift in mindset helps people move towards food freedom. How the story we tell ourselves plays into our relationship with food. Changes for Patricia since having Maria on her podcast. Why placing limits on what and when you can eat a healthy option. Enjoying the food you love is really not a problem. How Patricia describes her experience of being in the moment with food. What it means for Patricia to give yourself a break. How sometimes our struggles with food aren't actually about food at all. One piece of advice Patricia has for the listeners. Patricia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulworkwithpatricia/ Our Imperfect Life podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/our-imperfect-life/id1489112499

I'm sharing more about how I gained freedom in my struggles with food, including how my mindset changed, in this episode. There was a specific focus I had that helped me start to uncover the freedom that was already there, and with this way of thinking, I finally began to see it for the first time. Often, I talk about our experiences in life and who we are as human beings. That's where we are starting today: understanding who and what we are, and how our misunderstandings or inclinations to take things personally can corrupt our relationship with food. Your struggles with food may be the result of being caught up in a story that's not yours to own. Topics covered in this episode: What we are as humans, and how we are also formless beings. Why we can sometimes feel yucky “just because”. What the messy middle looked like for me. How stories play into our habitual minds. What I realize now that I didn't in my messy middle. How I once saw going to sugar as failure, and how I see it now. Why dropping judgement and staying present can be so powerful. Why self-compassion is crucial for discovering food freedom. The importance of remembering the journey doesn't happen overnight. Questions you can ask to support yourself without judgement and guilt. Why you should give yourself permission to be curious. How acknowledging it's not about you is important to your mindset. How the journey of reaching inwards looks different for everyone. Why you have to do some unwrapping to reach the keys of freedom.

For the next couple of episodes, I am sharing my own story. I realized that I have never shared much about the messy middle of my health journey, and it's time to put it all out there. Throughout this episode I come back to the concept of freedom, because freedom over my habits is what got me here. Understanding that what other people think of you is unimportant is what finally helped me to find myself in my journey. There is no black and white solution – diet culture can't fix you, only you can. Topics covered in this episode: Why it's time to share my messy middle. How my Italian heritage and community culture around food influenced my early life. The first time I experienced body image issues. How I came to incorrectly equate weight loss to worth. Projecting a false self image. How our outside reflects our inner discomfort. My all or nothing mentality and how it contributed to my rapid weight loss. Taking my body to unnatural extremes. My struggle with obsession and binge eating. How calorie restricting affected my body and my relationships. What led to a decade and $!50,000 on therapy? Yo-yo dieting and results. The problem with a black and white mindset. Constantly seeking external validation. Letting go of the rules and finding a balance that works for you. Focusing and understanding what your unique body needs. How I found freedom through coaching. Learning to give myself permission and grace. Understanding that health and wellness is a journey and not an instant fix. From then to now: you are all the validation you need. Honoring your authentic self.

Rowan Kersley is speaking with us in this episode. She is a long-time friend and colleague whom I highly respect and admire as someone to look towards for healthy, normal eating. This conversation gave us the opportunity to dive into the mindset of someone who is able to sustain a healthy relationship with food overall despite the negative thoughts she's had along the way. This episode gives us the opportunity to pick the brain of someone who doesn't believe they struggle greatly with food, their weight, or the way they look. That's not to say Rowan's never had those thoughts, because as she shares in this episode, she has been there. Yet, she's navigated and explored this discomfort in her own way. Rowan reveals how she was able to be aware of her thinking without getting wrapped up in it. Topics covered in this episode: What Rowan's relationship with food has looked like throughout her life. How this relationship has changed with age. How Rowan frames weight gain post-pandemic. Why tighter pants are not the biggest deal. Ways to cultivate healthy habits around food. What tends to happen when you place restrictions on food. What the recent research says about an individual's food thoughts. How food mindfulness influences your thoughts. What it means to take a bigger picture perspective on what you eat. One thing Rowan will confess to about her eating. How our struggles make us human and normal. The advice Rowan would offer to anyone having negative thoughts around food. Why you shouldn't judge yourself so harshly for your thoughts. How to incorporate enjoyment into your food experience. How women are especially hard on themselves. The takeaways from Rowan's experiences.

We're joined by Alexa Gordon today, a woman who wears many hats. She's a social media influencer, beauty guru, hair stylist, businesswoman, and more. Throughout the episode, you'll notice that Alexa always brings us back to one simple concept: as long as we're alive, we are healthy. Recognizing what's important in her life and thinking about where she focuses her energy has transformed her relationship with food. Alexa is more comfortable in her body now than ever before, and she reveals the details of her journey in getting there. Topics covered in this episode: Alexa's favorite food. How Alexa got into cooking and baking. The situation that led to food bringing up emotions in her circle. Why Alexa believes that triggers are roadblocks we set for ourselves. How to take charge and make more empowered decisions in your life. Why letting go and allowing things to unfold is healthy. What food freedom actually looks like. Social media trends that negatively impact people's relationship with food. The mindset that helped Alexa achieve food peace and balance. How nutrient demands can change from one day to the next. How Alexa's relationship with food has changed over time. Why Alexa is the happiest with her body that she's ever been The role that overthinking plays in our relationship with food. Why you shouldn't beat yourself up over what you eat. Considering where you want to spend your energy. Alexa's advice for anyone struggling in their relationship with food. What led Alexa to want to dig deep within herself.

We're joined by Jodene in this episode, and she's here to open up about her journey to food freedom. Jodene speaks with a calmness and peace of mind around food, but it wasn't easy to get to this place. Along the way, she's had a chance to reflect on her thoughts and behaviors in a way that's allowed her to create a better relationship with food. Food freedom isn't about perfection or doing everything right. Our brains are constantly searching for solutions and answers, but a big part of this journey is actually about learning to let go. Thoughts will come and pass, and it's okay to let them do so. Topics covered in this episode: How Maria and Jodene connected. Jodene's favorite food. What having food freedom feels like. Why Jodene used to think something was wrong with her. The book that helped her learn more about her own thinking patterns. How Jodene used to hide her eating. Her experience in using medication to help with bingeing. Why the language we use around food is important. The role that shame and guilt play in bingeing. Why learning to withstand thoughts and emotions is important. Jodene's advice on reconnecting with your body. How Jodene's journey became about so much more than food. How reaching food freedom can actually be simple. The thoughts and questions that can be powerful during an urge. Why Jodene doesn't shame herself after she overeats. What Jodene thought food freedom was versus what she knows it is now. The baby step Jodene recommends for those who are struggling in their relationship with food.

We are welcoming Diana in this episode, who has gone through a great deal on her own journey to find food freedom. With raw honesty, she openly discusses her struggles as well as the role food has played in the relationship she has with herself and others. This journey helped Diana with so much more than she anticipated, as she gained a sense of clarity about herself she never had before. Diana shares her journey from struggling with food rules and restrictions to learning to tune into her body and having a better relationship with herself. Topics covered in this episode: Why Diana felt like she needed to control her food at one point in her life. The role that thoughts play in our relationship with food. Diana's breaking point. How Diana confronted her own unhealthy stories, thoughts, and perspectives. How her issues with food impacted her relationships. Why Diana became a people pleaser and what happened as a result. How this journey she was on helped her discover herself. Diana's advice for someone struggling with food restriction. What we are actually, as humans, made for. The challenge of silencing negative voices. How Diana began experimenting with food. The diets that Diana tried and how she learned that diets don't work. Why knowing what foods you like is so important for tuning into your needs. Why a healthy relationship with food is a journey, not an on/off button. How trigger foods revolve around a story. How focusing on nourishing herself reduced Diana's urge to binge. Why labelling food and food behaviors can be very detrimental. Diana's important piece of advice for listeners. Recipe: https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/gorgeous-gado-gado/

In this episode we're joined by Kimberly Greene, a registered dietician with decades of experience working in the field of nutrition and helping people learn how to listen to their innate wisdom. Kimberly believes we have the power to learn what our bodies naturally need. Pay close attention in this episode to how Kimberly provides food guidelines, not rules. She encourages people to lean into the feedback of their own body and understand that foods are not inherently bad or good. Listen in as we dive deep into why it's time to dismiss fad diets and focus on sustained change. Topics covered in this episode: Kimberly's favorite food. Why Kimberly believes her approach to food is less than traditional. How food rules can do more harm than good. How delivery of information plays a role in how the public views food. The aspects of food that are important versus those that are not. The basic nutrients that every human body needs. Important nutrients that you can get from dairy and alternative sources. Why it's important to consider where you get your nutrition information from. Why Kimberly says junk food is an important part of a healthy diet. What to think about when you're meal planning. How food and nutrition has become way overcomplicated. How long your meals should satiate you for. What Kimberly says to people who say they can't trust themselves or their body. The difference between being satiated and full. Why trying different things and being curious with food is important. Kimberly's suggestion for experiencing food. Tips on listening to what your body wants and needs. Why Kimberly says food is more than just macronutrients. You can follow Kimberly on Instagram @homewithK.G

Welcome to Eat, Girl, Eat! In this very first episode, you'll learn what the podcast is all about.