The Balanced Dietitian Podcast

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Welcome to the HealED Podcast! The place where nutrition science meets food psychology and body image to support you in having a great relationship with food and your body. I'm your host, Marie-Pier, and we're thrilled to have Katherine Metzelaar, a Seattle-based eating disorder registered dietitian and CEO/Founder of Bravespace Nutrition.   Today, we are diving into one of the biggest topics of 2023....OZEMPIC. The goal of this conversation is to provide information. It is not our goal to tell you what you should or should not do. AND, we believe in informed consent.   Our conversation today delves into the complexities surrounding Ozempic, weight loss promises, Distribution issues, and impact on folks with eating disorders. Tune in as we discuss: [00:03:40] The controversial role of Ozempic and semiglutide within the weight loss industry. [00:17:25] The emergence of compounding pharmacies and the quest for regulation. [00:28:50] Diet culture's harmful narratives and their connection to hustle mentality. [00:39:40] The medicalization of weight loss and problematic healthcare perspectives. [00:52:15] Addressing weight stigma and the responsible use of weight management drugs.   We invite you to listen and share your thoughts on this episode. If you find it enlightening, please spare a moment to review and rate us – it helps immensely!   We LOVED having Katherine on the podcast, to learn more about her and her work, check her out here: Free food and body year-long journaling calendar: https://www.bravespacenutrition.com/calendar-freebie  Website: https://www.bravespacenutrition.com Blog: https://www.bravespacenutrition.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravespacenutrition/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/katherinemetzelaar Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katherinemetzelaar   EATING DISORDER CARE Visit www.thebalancedpractice.com or follow us on Instagram @the.balanced.practice.    

Welcome to the HealED Podcast, where we discuss the intersections of food, body, and mind from an anti-diet and weight-inclusive perspective. Today,  we are talking about the holidays and how we can navigate them when working on our relationship with food and your body.   This is a special podcast because we have some of the team members at The Balanced Practice joining us to talk about the holidays! On this podcast you will hear: Jasna, our OG dietitian (also the first guest to be featured 4x on the podcast!!) Fanny, an amazing psychotherapist (qualifying) Hayley, the heartbeat of our clinic as the coordinator. and, Marie-Pier, your usual host and the CEO of The Balanced Practice.   In this episode, we discuss challenges that may arise during the holidays and tips from a food, body & mind approach.  0:00 Introducing the team members 03:55 Holiday challenges 08:13 Boundaries around body talk 10:21 Impact of COVID-19 on holidays 12:58 Finding support during holiday meals is important. 18:57 Tips to enjoy the holidays  30:16 Fun questions! Guess our favourite holiday food!   We hope you LOVE this podcast! We would love for you to tune in to the HealED Podcast to hear the full conversation and gain valuable insights on how to navigate the holiday season, especially if you or a loved one is dealing with eating disorder issues. Your feedback is immensely appreciated, so please take a moment to review and rate us as it helps others find support and information.   For more empowering content and to learn more about The Balanced Practice, visit our website at www.thebalancedpractice.com, and connect with us on Instagram @the.balanced.practice.   PS: Jasna and Fanny are accepting new clients in Ontario! Send us an email at info@thebalancedpractice.com for more info!   We wish everyone a mindful and nourishing holiday season. Thank you for listening, and stay tuned for more episodes of the HealED Podcast.

Welcome to another episode of the HealED Podcast, where we explore all facets related to eating disorder recovery, the intricate balance between food, body, and mind, and the transformative power of healing. I'm your host, Marie-Pier, and today, we are honored to have Celia Clark, a Disordered Eating Specialist, therapist and trainer. Her approach is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support her clients in the recovery of  Disordered Eating/ Eating Disorders    In this episode,  we discuss: 02:30 – Celia's Personal Journey: How her own challenges with disordered eating steered her toward becoming a therapist. 10:00 – Understanding IFS: Celia breaks down the principles of Internal Family Systems therapy and its significance in self-recovery and healing. 22:50 – The Role of an IFS Therapist: Insight into how therapists help clients access their inner self and heal wounded parts. 34:15 – IFS in Eating Disorder Recovery: How addressing protector parts and building trust leads to profound change in protective behaviors. 46:40 – Celia's Healing and Practice: Celia reflects on overcoming shame and how her practice assists others in eating disorder recovery.   This episode was so calming and informative. Celia's work is SO important and I am so glad to share her work with you!   Dive into this compelling conversation and gain valuable insights on self-healing through a unique and compassionate lens. You don't want to miss Celia's incredible story, knowledge, and the gentle guidance she provides.   AND, if you love this podcast, please take a moment to listen, leave a review, and rate the HealED Podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and reach others on their healing journey.   Connect with Celia Want to learn more about Celia and her work? Visit her website: www.celiaclark.online or on Instagram @celiaclarkonline Work with TBP To learn more about how our specialized team can help you in your recovery, visit our website at www.thebalancedpractice.com, and connect with us on Instagram @the.balanced.practice. We share resources, support, and a community rooted in recovery, health, and balance. Thank you for joining us on the HealED Podcast. Until next time, keep nurturing your mind, body, and spirit.

Welcome back to the HealED Podcast, with our host, Marie-Pier, a registered dietitian and founder of The Balanced Practice. In this episode, we delve into the stages of eating disorder recovery with Monique Robinson, a registered psychotherapist at The Balanced Practice. Monique brings her personal lived experience with eating disorders and compassionate, client-centered approach to our conversation.   On this podcast we talk about: | 02:15 | Introducing Monique and discussing her role at The Balanced Practice | | 05:10 | Overview of recovery and stages of recovery – debunking the myths and discussing the personal journey | | 15:30 | Harm reduction as part of the recovery process | | 23:45 | The impacts of all-or-nothing thinking and perfectionism in recovery | | 30:15 | Applying the approach of breaking down steps into manageable ones to manage anxiety and mood | | 38:00 | Exploring the six stages of Change for eating disorder recovery | | 57:55 | Role of support and loved ones in recovery   Remember to tune in to listen to our enlightening conversation about eating disorder recovery, the stages of recovery, and how empathy, understanding, and the right language can make a world of difference in recovery.   Don't forget to rate and review us! To find out more about The Balanced Practice, visit our website at www.thebalancedpractice.com or follow us on Instagram @the.balanced.practice where we share more insights, tips, and encouragement.   Thank you for joining us on this journey toward healing and understanding. We appreciate each and every one of you. Until next time!

Welcome back to the HealED Podcast! Today we are talking about the intersection of eating disorders and the  LGBTQIA2S+ Community.    Joining me in this conversation is Quinn Haisley (they/she). Quinn Haisley  is a non-binary, queer, and neurodivergent eating disorder dietitian. After originally majoring in philosophy for their undergrad degree, Quinn chose to shift gears and returned to school to study nutrition, receiving an associate's degree from LaGuardia Community college, and a MS from New York University where they also completed their dietetic internship. Quinn started working in the eating disorder field 3 years ago as a registered dietitian at the PHP, IOP, and outpatient level, before transitioning to her role as Outpatient Services Supervisor. They now work full-time at their own private practice, Practice Eros Nutrition, primarily focusing on working with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent folx after seeing a need for more affirming treatment spaces run by clinicians with lived experience.   In this episode, Marie-Pier & Quinn talk about: ✨Prevalence and Risk Factors of Eating Disorders in LGBTQ+ Community ⛔️Barriers to Diagnosis and Access to Care

Welcome back to the HealED Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into a topic that affects nearly every woman's life: PERIODS. We are joined by a special guest, Cynthia Donovan, a registered dietitian and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) expert. She shares her personal experience with HA and offers invaluable insights into understanding and managing missing periods. Menstrual health is not something that is often discussed and unfortunately lacks awareness. I hope you will love this podcast as much as I did!   You can find Cynthia on Instagram and TikTok at @periodnutritionist or visit her website, periodnutritionist.com.   Interested in working with The Balanced Practice Team? Check out our services here: www.thebalancedpractice.com   Follow @the.balanced.practice on Instagram

Welcome back to another episode of the HealED Podcast! In today's episode, we dive into a very interesting topic: "No such thing as healthy treats." Your host, Marie, a registered dietitian with a background in psychology, shares her perspective on the concept of healthy treats and why she doesn't believe in them.   As a dietitian, she explores the influence of diet culture and the dietitian profession on the promotion of healthy treats. She challenges the idea and discusses why it shouldn't be a thing.   So grab your favorite beverage, your regular treat ;), get comfortable, and join us for this thought-provoking episode.      Interested in working with The Balanced Practice Team? Check out our services here: www.thebalancedpractice.com   Follow @the.balanced.practice on Instagram      

Welcome back to the HealED Podcast! I'm your host, Marie-Pier. Today we are talking about the role of family in eating disorder care.   Joining me in this conversation is Bryn Miller, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor and a Certified Advanced Therapist in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy.       In this episode, Bryn shares the story behind their framework, known as the response roadmap, and how it integrates elements of EFFT and her experience working with parents and caregivers. She delve into the first step of the framework, which involves recognizing and paying attention to our emotions. Bryn emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care for parents and caregivers in overcoming barriers when treating eating disorders. Bryn acknowledges the complexity of eating disorders and the multiple factors that contribute to them. She highlights the importance of empowering parents to find the approach that feels right for them, while respecting the individual's control over their treatment and involvement of others. Even if the individual doesn't want their family involved, working with parents or caregivers can still provide support and understanding.   Encouraging reflection and repetition, Bryn shares intervention techniques to support families, such as therapeutic apology and EFFT interventions. She emphasizes the need for repair and reconnection if the lack of family involvement changes. Bryn stresses the importance of honouring both the person with the eating disorder and the parent or caregiver's experiences, finding a way for them to reconnect if possible and helpful.   In our conversation with Bryn, we also explore the importance of self-care and refueling for parents and caregivers. Bryn shares how parenting, dealing with eating disorder treatment, and recovery can be incredibly challenging to balance. She addresses common triggers and factors that contribute to burnout, emphasizing the need to recalibrate our sense of success and failure to avoid feeling ineffective.   Thank you to Bryn for joining us and sharing their valuable insights. Check out Bryn's website here: Website: brynmillercoaching.com     We would also love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Don't forget to leave us a review and rate the show.   To learn more about The Balanced Practice and explore additional resources, visit our website at www.thebalancedpractice.com or connect with us on Instagram at @the.balanced.practice.

Welcome to HealED Podcast! In this episode, Marie-Pier & Dawn Lundin, a sports  & eating disorder dietitian, explore the world of sports nutrition and eating disorder treatment.   In this episode, we cover: [00:07:57] Why athletes are at a higher risk [00:13:16] Help athlete balance practice and eating disorder recovery. [00:16:03]  Athlete challenges in recovery. [00:21:43] Barriers to accessing treatment  [00:25:23] Intuitive eating and sports nutrition [00:29:32] Body image and sports performance in recovery. [00:39:27] How training can fit in eating disorder recovery. [00:43:40] Where to seek support    If you're an athlete struggling with your relationship with food or if you're interested in learning more about eating disorders in athletes, we encourage you to listen to this enlightening episode. Don't forget to review and rate our podcast on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us bring you more valuable content.   Connect with Dawn here: Website: http://www.restoreeasedietetics.com Instagram: @restoreeasedietetics Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/restoreeasedietetics     To learn more about The Balanced Practice, visit our website at www.thebalancedpractice.com or follow us on Instagram at @the.balanced.practice.    

In today's solo episode, Marie-Pier will be diving into the topic of movement and its relationship with eating disorders and disordered eating recovery.   Marie emphasizes that physical activity is a personal journey and its incorporation into treatment should be based on individual needs and considerations.   She acknowledges the pressure from diet culture to prioritize movement and explores how diet and fitness culture intersect to create a perfect storm of disordered behaviours. Marie shares her personal experience with movement and its connection to her own eating disorder, highlighting the importance of redefining our relationship with movement in a way that aligns with our recovery.   She explains how excessive exercise, using movement to compensate for food, and the obsession with burning calories are all indicators of disordered behaviours. Marie also discusses the role of movement in treatment, and the importance of medical stability, and provides insights on how to heal our relationship with movement.   So, grab your headphones and join us for an informative and empowering discussion on movement and its impact on our healing journey. Let's get to the podcast!   Interested in Eating Disorder Care? Join our information sessions to learn more about the Eating Disorder Recovery Program. www.thebalancedpractice.com/infosession   Follow @the.balanced.practice on Instagram

Welcome to The HealED Podcast! I'm your host, Marie-Pier.   On today's solo podcast episode, we are taking a dive deep into the role of dietitians in eating disorder care. We separated the role 4 stages:  1- Prevention 2- Early Detection 3- Treatment 4- Maintenance The dietetic profession has unfortunately caused a lot of harm (and truthfully, continues to cause harm) in this space. And, when we know better we do better. This episode aims to highlight the crucial role of dietitians in eating disorder care from an anti-diet and weight inclusive lens.   Read the full blog post here: www.thebalancedpractice.com/blog    Join us in the *September Low-Cost Workshop* How Sweet Recovery Is: Check it out here. This workshop aims to provide guidance for individuals living with health conditions, such as diabetes, on navigating dietary restrictions without triggering an eating disorder.    Connect with Marie-Pier and The Balanced Practice Website: www.thebalancedpractice.com Instagram: @the.balanced.practice @the.balanced.dietitian

Welcome to The HealED Podcast! I'm your host, Marie-Pier, and today Eden Davis is joining us on the show to talk about the intersection of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and Eating Disorders.   On this episode, we discuss [00:05:19] Eden journeys to becoming an eating disorder dietitian [00:12:57] Introduction to PCOS. [00:15:15] Review of PCOS symptoms and diagnosis [00:20:39] Treatment of eating disorders AND PCOS. [00:25:09] Debunking food myths regarding PCOS [00:35:43] Tips for naviagting ED and PCOS [00:43:36] Upcoming workshop information! We hope you find this episode informative and inspiring. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners. Let's dive in! *September Low-Cost Workshop* How Sweet Recovery Is: Check it out here. This workshop aims to provide guidance for individuals living with health conditions, such as diabetes, on navigating dietary restrictions without triggering an eating disorder.  Connect with Eden: Pearl Wellness Practice: https://www.pearlwellnesspractice.com Instagram: @pearlwellnesspractice TikTok: @pearlwellnesspractice   Connect with Marie-Pier and The Balanced Practice Website: www.thebalancedpractice.com Instagram: @the.balanced.practice @the.balanced.dietitian  

Welcome back to the HealED Podcast, I am your host Marie-Pier.  In this episode, we explore the importance of community in healing and how it can play a vital role in your recovery. TIMESTAMPS: [00:01:38] Planning a trip when recovered from an eating disorder. [00:06:51] How the community can fit in [00:10:19] Social determinants impact health, isolation hinders recovery. [00:15:03] Supportive communities can positively impact recovery outcomes. [00:18:46] Belonging and safe spaces. [00:20:12] Community-based eating disorder treatment for recovery.  Tune in to discover the benefits of community-based care and its role in overcoming social isolation and loneliness. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast to support the show. Happy listening!   Sign up for the next low-cost workshop! More information here: www.thebalancedpractice.com/lcworkshop Connect with me on IG @the.balanced.dietitian Connect with The Balanced Practice @the.balanced.practice

Welcome to The HealED Podcast! I'm your host, Marie-Pier, and today we have an incredible guest joining us, Jasna Robinson-Wright, an amazing registered dietitian at The Balanced Practice. In this episode, we're diving deep into the intersections between health conditions, eating disorders, and navigating dietary restrictions without triggering disordered eating. Jasna and I discuss the dangers of jumping straight into the most restrictive route when addressing health issues. We challenge the common belief that cutting out dairy and gluten is necessary for various health conditions.  We also explore the confusion and misinformation surrounding food and nutrition advice in the information age. With everyone feeling like experts on nutrition and readily giving advice without solid evidence, it's important to discern what's valid and what's not. Moreover, we delve into the pervasive influence of diet culture, wellness culture, and weight bias in society. Popular diets often receive media attention and hype, despite lacking proven effects. Believing that certain foods are "bad" can lead to guilt, shame, and potentially worsening health conditions or disordered eating. So, grab your favourite beverage, sit back, and get ready for an insightful and transformative discussion on healing, health, and intuitive eating. Let's dive right in!   Want to join Jasna's Workshop on the intersection of Diabetes and Eating Disorders? Check it out here. This workshop aims to provide guidance for individuals living with health conditions, such as diabetes, on navigating dietary restrictions without triggering an eating disorder.   Want to work with Jasna? Book your 1:1 session Follow @the.balanced.practice on Instagram   Connect with Marie on IG @the.balanced.dietitian

This week's podcast is a little different, we have The Balanced Practice Team on the podcast sharing their thoughts on Christy Harrison's new book: "The Wellness Trap".  At TBP, we value continued education and growth. Every month, we meet to discuss various topics and this month, we wanted to let you in on our conversation! Let me know if you enjoy this type of episode! (4:00) Wellness Culture vs Diet Culture (12:19): Clean & Natural (19:45): Determinants (of health) (26:17): Mis- and Disinformation (36:00): The Anti-Vax Rabbit Hole (39:05): Dubious Diagnoses and Spurious Cures (44:40): Scams, Schemes and Snake Oil (51:10): From Wellness to Well-Being   We hope you love this conversation!   This September, @the.balanced.practice will be welcoming new folks in our Eating Disorder Recovery Program ™️! We are so proud of this program because it has helped so many recover (and maintain recovery!) in an outpatient setting. If you are interested in getting more info, join us in our information session (every Wednesday in August!) to get all the program info and ask any questions you may have

On this episode of The Balanced Dietitian Podcast, we dive into the topic of medical fatphobia with our special guest, Jenna Teleda. ⚠️Trigger warning: In this episode, we talk about weight stigma and fatphobia. Although these topics are extremely important to discuss, the nature of the conversation can be heavy/difficult. Check-in with yourself before pressing play⚠️   Jenna is a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counsellor who practices from a HAES aligned approach. In this episode, we talk about: - what is medical fatphobia - how does it impact individuals? -how to advocate for weight-inclusive care. Jenna is an amazing story-teller and we can learn so much from her lived experience. Join us as we challenge the status quo and advocate for compassionate, inclusive healthcare practices. Prefer to read? Check out our blog post on Medical Fatphobia here Connect with Jenna on Instagram: @eatingmindfullyllc   Connect with Marie-Pier on Instagram @the.balanced.dietitian EATING DISORDER RECOVERY PROGRAM: Join the free information session in August: www.thebalancedpractice.com/infosession

On this episode of The Balanced Dietitian Podcast,  we talk about engaging our support system during the healing process. We talk about the potential benefits and potential risks as well as creating a pro-recovery environment.   I also talk about communication! And how it can help us strengthen our relationships. If you want to learn more about communication, join our low-cost workshop on Friday!   Connect with me on Instagram @the.balanced.dietitian. For more support, visit our website www.thebalancedpractice.com Sign up for low-cost workshop here

In this episode of The Balanced Dietitian Podcast, Marie-Pier welcomes guest Jennifer Hicks to discuss mindful movement. Jennifer shares her journey of recovery from an eating disorder and how she found healing through the practice of NIA, a movement practice that combines dance, martial arts, and healing arts. They emphasize the importance of being present in the body, listening to its signals, and avoiding setting unrealistic expectations.   In this episode, we explore the concept of mindful movement and contrast it with the harmful practices often associated with exercise. Marie-Pier and Jennifer also discuss the need to create a weight-neutral and inclusive environment in fitness classes, challenging internal biases, and embracing individuality.   The episode concludes with practical tips on how to reconnect with the body and focus on sensations in the present moment.    Thank you Jennifer for being on the podcast! You can connect with her on Instagram here: @jenniferhicks   Connect with me on Instagram @the.balanced.dietitian. For more support, visit our website www.thebalancedpractice.com Sign up for low-cost workshop here  

On this episode of The Balanced Dietitian Podcast, we talk about summertime and navigating food and body with more ease. I will share six tips for navigating summertime while healing one's relationship with food and body.  Podcast Breakdown [00:00:54] Introduction [00:05:31] Low cost workshops on communication are offered. [00:06:41] Managing summertime complexities around food and body. [00:07:20] Tip 1: Reject Summer Body [00:09:07] Tip 2: Wear comfortable clothing [00:12:20] Tip 3: Plan ahead -Visualize and intend for intentional living. [00:18:01] Tip 4: Eat ENOUGH food [00:20:01] Tip 5: Build a Support System  [00:21:45] Tip 6: Plan Non-Food-Related Activities [00:23:00] Join low-cost workshop on communication in July.   Connect with me on Instagram @the.balanced.dietitian. For more support, visit our website www.thebalancedpractice.com Sign up for low-cost workshop here

On this episode of The Balanced Dietitian Podcast, we take a closer look at the Eating Spectrum! I talk about how diet culture can push us further on the spectrum and the negative impacts of disordered eating patterns. We will also uncover the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders and the importance of seeking help for treatment and recovery. The episode offers support, solutions and practical advice for listeners who want to transition toward a healthier relationship with food and body image. Tune in to learn more about how to move along the eating spectrum!   Podcast Breakdown [00:03:21] The 3 Different categories of relationship with food [00:07:47] Dieting impact varies on disordered eating intensity. [00:11:59] Impact of disordered eating on life and health. [00:19:30] All eating disorders require help; spectrum explained. [00:21:52] Maintaining intuitive eating in diet culture [00:28:08] Individualized treatments with a specialized team. [00:29:58] Prevention and early help is crucial.   Connect with me on Instagram @the.balanced.dietitian. For more support, visit our website www.thebalancedpractice.com Sign up for low-cost workshop here

On this week's episode of The Balanced Dietitian Podcast, we are talking about... SHOPPING! Shopping when healing your relationship with food and your body can be a really difficult task.  In this episode, we give you tips to make the shopping experiences more neutral (or even joyful).   In this episode: [00:01:21] Podcast revamp! [00:09:28] Why shopping can be difficult [00:11:53] Shopping and Body Disconnection [00:14:47] Tips BEFORE Shopping (Online + In Person) [00:28:11] Tips DURING Shopping [00:41:33] Tips AFTER Shopping    Join us  for the July Low-Cost Workshop on communication: www.thebalancedpractice.com/lcworkshop   Follow Marie-Pier on Instagram @the.balanced.dietitian and let her know YOUR thoughts!   How to work with us? visit: www.thebalancedpractice.com  

In this episode of The Balanced Dietitian Podcast, we talk about SUGAR and the stress we experience around food due to societal norms and our attachment of worth to certain foods.  We challenge the concept of food/sugar addiction and review how to increase balance in our nutrition. I believe in a balanced and consistent approach to nutrition that focuses on adding rather than restricting. Here's whats covered in this episode:   [00:00:05] Welcome to Balanced Dietitian Podcast where science and psychology combine to empower individuals with a better relationship with food and body for a better life. [00:03:31] Food can become tied to self-worth, leading to a hierarchical system with certain foods seen as "better" or "worse". Diet culture has now merged with wellness culture, with sugar demonized as the worst thing to consume. [00:06:57] Dieters may attach more worth to certain foods due to deprivation, leading to heightened emotional response and dopamine release. Importance of considering psychology and morality in relation to food. [00:11:19] Don't fear sugar, focus on health-promoting behaviors. View nutrition as addition, not restriction. Stress around food is worse than the food itself. [00:15:14] Assess your relationship with sugar and understand nutritional needs, especially for those with sensitivities. [00:18:49] Dopamine release not indicative of addiction; restriction triggers addiction behavior in rats. [00:23:46] Intuitive eating balances thoughts, emotions, and intuition with food. Anti-diet doesn't mean it's a free for all with food. It's still important to strive for balance and understand how food impacts our bodies. [00:24:44] Podcast host invites audience on instagram to share thoughts on sugar and debunk diet culture. Aims to promote a healthy relationship with food to improve lives.   Conclusion: You can eat sugar. Sugar is NOT bad.  Balance OVER restriction Everyday!   Connect with Marie-Pier on Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian  

Welcome back to the Balanced Dietitian podcast. Happy last day of May! How are we feeling, my friends? Today, on the podcast, we're talking about the reasons why food freedom doesn't work for you. This is a little bit different because I believe that food freedom CAN happen for everybody. I believe that we were all born intuitive eaters and we can all heal our relationship with food for the better. You can work towards having a better relationship with food and with your body, so that you can truly feel more at peace and live the life that you want. I truly believe that, BUT sometimes food freedom doesn't work.  So, today I want us to talk about the reasons why food freedom may not be working for you, and then we can talk about some things we can do a bit differently so it CAN work for you. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: All the thoughts, the beliefs, the emotions that we have around food and our bodies, we are taught You can't have food freedom while you are still restricting Internalized fat phobia Food Freedom is about trust  Food Satisfaction The tools and guidance needed to achieve food freedom   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Sign up for our FREE 3-Day Emotional Eating Workshop.   Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice FREE CLASS: Emotional Eating 101

Welcome back to the Balanced Dietitian podcast. I celebrated my birthday last week and I ended up taking the whole week off to celebrate! Growing up in a big household meant our house was always busy, so now that I'm a bit older, my birthday is an opportunity for me to spend the day doing things that I like, things that nurture my soul, and things that are fun and joyful; which meant getting out in nature this year. I get all of my best inspiration when I'm out in nature and connecting with myself, and I came back feeling  inspired and excited to talk to you about the idea of having a Nutrition Foundation. It's something that can be a bit misunderstood when it comes to being anti-diet, so we're diving into it on the podcast this week.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: Myths surrounding the anti-diet The importance of nutrition in the anti-diet The step by step approach to building nutrition foundation What is on our plate  Intuitive Eating   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Sign up for our FREE 3-Day Emotional Eating Workshop.   Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice FREE CLASS: Emotional Eating 101

Hey everybody. Welcome back to the Balanced Dietician podcast. I've been feeling good the last few weeks! I always kind of forget how my mental health is impacted by winter until we get into spring again. Every spring I just feel like a different person. It's really interesting because most folks who do the healing journey, to have a better relationship with food and their body, will experience something similar. When you have a not-so-good relationship with food, we kind of know it's not great, but we don't realize how bad it actually is until you've healed. When we can look back and just realize how things used to be, we realize how far we've actually come; pretty cool, right? For most of us, our relationship with food wasn't always bad. It started to get tricky we were trying to manipulate food in order to change our body. Body image is often the source of our food relationship issues. So if we do the work to heal our relationship with food, but we don't do the body image work, it feels kind of like a bandaid solution; we're not doing the deep work that started the problem. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The body positivity movement The body image spectrum: Body respect, Body trust, Body neutrality, Body appreciation, Body confidence, Body acceptance, Body liberation   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Sign up for our FREE 3-Day Emotional Eating Workshop.   Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice FREE CLASS: Emotional Eating 101

Welcome back to the Balanced Dietitian Podcast; The place where we talk about all things, food, body, mind, and the anti-diet. When I started to diet, I didn't know the consequences of dieting. I didn't know what would happen to my body, and to my mind. I didn't know, because I was not informed properly. I was told that dieting was gonna make all my dreams come true and that I was gonna feel so good, and that's not actually what happened. Do you know what actually happens to our bodies when you diet? Why does our body not like dieting? What can actually happen when you diet? I believe in body autonomy. We can all do what we're meant to do and what feels best for us, but I also believe in informed decisions. So today, I encourage you to get informed on the hidden costs of diets so that you can make the best decision for you. In this episode, we discuss: The PROBLEM and the SOLUTION that diet culture has created Diets were designed as a short term solution How diets affect our Hormones Other bodily changes brought on by diets  Weight is the least important part of us BUT it is a part of diet culture you need to know about Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Sign up for our FREE 3-Day Emotional Eating Workshop. Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice FREE CLASS: Emotional Eating 101

Welcome back to the Balanced Dietitian Podcast! I'm so happy that you are here with me today. How are you doing, my friend? How are we feeling today? I was a little under the weather on this week's podcast but I had to record this episode because it's an important conversation! We've made it to the end of April and the end of this Canadian winter. It's starting to actually feel like spring now and slowly moving towards the summertime, which is really exciting. I know that this transition, period can often be difficult when we are healing our relationship with food and our body. There's a little bit more emphasis on bodies over the summertime, so I invite you to take a moment and just check in with yourself about how we're feeling about this new transition into summer. What thoughts do we have around food in our body as summertime is coming along? Wherever you are in your healing journey, I invite you to check in with yourself on how we are feeling about it and join me today for a a conversation about food psychology. In this episode, we discuss:  Nourishing our body to feel good is important but HOW we eat is equally important How we feel about our relationship with food Feeling disempowered in our relationship with food Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Sign up for our FREE 3-Day Emotional Eating Workshop. Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice FREE CLASS: Emotional Eating 101

Welcome to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! I am so happy you are here with me this week.  How many times have you found yourself sitting on the couch, watching TV with a bag of chips and the next thing you know they're all gone? Does the term boredom eating mean anything to you? The first thing you need to know is that there's absolutely noting wrong with boredom eating but on today's episode I want to talk about how we can begin to relate to it differently, understand it better, and maybe choose to do something different when those feelings arise. In this episode, we discuss:  [01:43] Boredom is the most common way people engage in emotional eating [03:17] Is boredom eating bad? [05:23] Under eating can lead to emotional eating [08:15] Common reasons why we may eat out of boredom  [10:57] Adding intention to eating Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program.  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice Workshop FREE CLASS:How To Eat Guilt-Free Without Losing Control With Food

Welcome to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! I am so happy you are here with me this week.  I recorded this podcast episode IN THE DARK! We lost power for 26h last week which forced me to have many reflections such as : OUR ENVIRONMENT! This week, I want to talk about your environment and identify if it's setting you up fort success or failure!  .  In this episode, we discuss:  How does your environment impact you? What supports YOU in your journey What creates hurdles in your healing journey FREE CLASS ALERT! Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Check out this free class: www.thebalancedpractice.com/signup Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice Workshop FREE CLASS:How To Eat Guilt-Free Without Losing Control With Food

Welcome to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! I am so happy you are here with me this week.  I didn't post a podcast last week because, truly, I didn't want to! I know I know, the algorithm is probably upset with me BUT, I am leaning in to doing things that ONLY feel aligned and last week, it just didn't.  I have come to many realizations in the past few months regarding hustle culture... and honestly, I want to opt out.  I am curious, how do you feel about it? Do you see the similarities between diet culture and hustle culture? This week, I want to talk about the "non-negotiables" if you want a great relationship with food.  If you are feeling that way right now, you're not alone and this episode is for you.  In this episode, we discuss:  The resemblance between diet culture and hustle culture The 4 steps you CANNOT skip of you want true food freedom Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program.  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice Workshop FREE CLASS:How To Eat Guilt-Free Without Losing Control With Food

Welcome to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! I am so happy you are here with me this week.  I am starting to feel a big shift in my energy now that winter is starting to come to a close. Back in November, I shared how much of a negative impact the winter months have on me as I am truly a summer person so the change in temperature is certainly welcome.  I know that this time of year can be challenging for many of us because there's a lot of pressure to be bikini body ready. We know that in the summertime, it's very likely that more of our body's going to be exposed which can make us feel very vulnerable and push us to want to diet for the summertime. If you are feeling that way right now, you're not alone and this episode is for you.  In this episode, we discuss:  [02:48] Dealing with diet culture leading up to the summer months [06:11] The impact of wellness culture on eating disorders [07:30] Wellness culture and diet culture  [12:05] Sneaky ways wellness culture shows up in everyday life  Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program.  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram The Balanced Practice Workshop How To Eat Guilt-Free Without Losing Control With Food Emotional Eating 101

Welcome to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! Welcome back to the podcast. I am so happy you are here with me this week.    This week we're running a replay of a solo episode I did a couple of years ago about 6 reasons why food freedom or healing your relationship with food has not worked in the past.    In this episode, we discuss:    [02:15] Reason #1: You are still restricting [03:21] Reason #2: You are just not eating enough [04:32] Reason #3: You have not addressed your internalized fat phobia  [06:07] Reason #4: You are still listening to external sources to tell us what we need  [07:50] Reason #5: You are doing mindless eating [10:33] Reason #6: You try to add more control around food   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program.  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram The Balanced Practice Workshop How To Eat Guilt-Free Without Losing Control With Food Emotional Eating 101  

Welcome to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! Hello friends and welcome to the podcast. I am now back in Canada after our trip to Aruba.    Today I wanted to talk about why we overeat. This is a topic that I talk about with my clients and it often brings a lot of discomfort. Why do we continue to eat even when we are full and why do we have a hard time stopping?    In this episode, we discuss:  [04:23] Overeating is not necessarily the issue [06:22] Undereating is a big factor in overeating [07:50] Waiting too long between meals [10:18] Emotional Eating [15:00] Are you actually overeating?   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program.  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram The Balanced Practice Workshop How To Eat Guilt-Free Without Losing Control With Food Emotional Eating 101  

Welcome to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! Hello friends and welcome to the podcast. Welcome to the month of March! March is officially Nutrition Month.    Today I wanted to talk about nutrition to honor Nutrition Month. I am going to talk about nutrition the anti-diet way. I am going to talk about the impact of nutrition and if it really is that important.    In this episode, we discuss:    [07:11] Nutrition is important but it is not the end all be all  [09:47] Consistency over time is what matters [11:06] Our relationship with food is the most important  [12:30] The general benefits of balanced nutrition [16:41] When we have a good relationship to food things stabilize   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program.  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram The Balanced Practice Workshop How To Eat Guilt-Free Without Losing Control With Food

Welcome to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! Hello friends. If you are listening to this when it first airs (February 25, 2023) I am currently in Aruba with my husband and family really disconnecting and living my best life. I am so pumped that you are listening to this podcast episode.  As I was preparing for this trip, something I really wanted to talk about is body changes because our bodies are made to change however we were taught and made to believe that our bodies should never change. That is extremely harmful messaging. No matter where you are on your journey, body change is hard.  In this episode, we discuss:  [03:56] Body changes can be hard no matter where you are on your journey [07:00] Looking at body changes in a neutral way [08:22] Dealing with body changes and taking care of our body [10:07] Working on our thoughts and beliefs   [14:18] My body is not my worth   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program.  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram The Balanced Practice Workshop

Welcome to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! I hope you are doing so wonderful. It is already mid-February. Last week I got to host another workshop on emotional eating. It was so good. I love to be able to teach about emotional eating because it really bridges my love of psychology and nutrition together. I feel this is a topic that has a lot of shame and guilt around it.  One of the themes that came out a lot at the workshop that I wanted to bring on this podcast is the idea that if I know that emotional eating is not helping me why do I keep doing it? A lot of hopelessness starts to set in when we feel out of control and can not stop.    In this episode, we discuss:  [03:38] If we know something doesn't work for us, why do we continue doing it? [04:51] Food and emotions are deeply linked [07:28] Emotional eating is a often way we cope [09:32] Making peace with the fact that food has been our coping [12:02] The most impactful work you can do    Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program.  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram The Balanced Practice Workshop

Welcome to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! I hope you are doing wonderful! If you are not doing well, I hope this podcast offers you a space to reflect on your relationship with food and your body.    Today I would like to talk about self-love. I think it is a big and important topic. It comes up often with my clients.    In this episode, we discuss:    [06:47] What is our self-love and where does it come from? [08:47] Acceptance instead of self-love [12:58] Living a different life [17:41] Self-Love triangle [20:36] Self-Love is an ongoing process [24:29] Living a full life   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program.  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram The Balanced Practice Workshop

Welcome to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! I hope that you are doing so wonderful. Happy February! Today is February 1st! How are we feeling entering the second month of 2023? Oftentimes, as we come to the second month of the year, the high of January, has ended and it can be a really hard time. February can be one of the tricky months.    Today I want to talk about eating disorders because from February 1st-7th it is Eating Disorders Awareness Week here in Canada. Today I am going to talk about certain myths and facts that are not known about eating disorders.   In this episode, we discuss:    [05:59] Myth: Eating disorders do not have a body size [08:01] Myth: Eating disorders are not really serious   [15:55] Myth: It is easy to tell if someone has an eating disorder  [18:31] Fact: There is no one cause for an eating disorder [21:34] Fact: Different types of eating disorders [27:37] Fact: You can recover   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program.  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram The Balanced Practice Workshop

Welcome to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! I hope that you are doing so wonderful now that we are almost done with the first month of 2023. This time of year can be really difficult for so many reasons. It is still cold and dark. We are all coming down from the hype of the holidays. Sometimes it can leave an emptiness or an empty feeling that can happen around this time.  Today I wanted to talk about the different signs or indicators that our relationship to food is not ideal. Some of these things are normalized but the society we live in. They often go unnoticed. Just because something is common doesn't mean it is right.    In this episode, we discuss:    [04:54] Feeling shame or guilt when we eat certain foods [06:15] Certain foods are off-limits and consistently overeating all the time  [08:27] Food choices determine our day [09:47] Playing Tetris with food [13:21] Benefits of healing your relationship to food   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program.  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram The Balanced Practice Workshop  

Welcome to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! Today is an awesome episode because I am talking with Trudi, a graduate of the Balanced Program. Today she is sharing her story with us. In this episode, we discuss:  [03:53] Trudi's relationship to food and body before the program   [08:07] What made her decide to try the program [17:41] Trudi's healing journey during the program  [22:43] Trudi's relationship to food and body now [25:44] Her favorite part of the program Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program. Next cohort starts in January! Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram The Balanced Practice Workshop  

Welcome back to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! Today we are going to be talking all about health. We will be discussing health-promoting behaviors, healthy habits, and so much more. I am so excited to be joined by Jenna Waite. Jenna is a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, Christian Health Coach, and Intuitive Eating Coach.    In this episode, we discuss:    [01:10] Jenna's story    [12:17] Life changes when not focusing on the body  [16:39] What is true health?    [28:43] Health-promoting behaviors   [34:28] Healthy Habits [41:15] Jenna's answers to the fun questions   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program. Next cohort starts in January! Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram The Balanced Practice Workshop   Connect with Jenna: On Instagram: @jennawaite_rd Jenna's Website Finding True Health Podcast Health Through Habits Course

  Welcome back to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! Welcome, 2023! I hope you had a wonderful holiday in general and here we are in 2023. How do we feel? There are so many parts of me pulling when I am thinking about a new year. I love the new year, goal setting, reflection, and new year vibes. There is also a part of me that hates how diet culture gets involved in goal setting and the unrealistic expectations that we put on ourselves for the year.    Today I want to talk about goal setting but I want to do it differently. I really want to talk about what can be helpful and what is unhelpful and try to detach that from what we have been taught and what diet culture has taught us. A lot of us have been taught to set goals and motivate ourselves by shame.    In this episode, we discuss:    [03:10] Value-aligned goal setting and experience goals [04:12] We are NOT setting weight loss goals     [09:11] Set experience goals instead         [13:02] Things to consider when setting goals  [16:13] Goals about feeling, experience, and value Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program. Next cohort starts in January! Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram The Balanced Practice Workshop

Welcome back to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! Welcome to the last week of 2022. How are your holidays? I hope you are having a wonderful and calm time where you get to connect with yourself or maybe it is a busy time. At the end of the day, I just hope that you are doing well and that you have time and space for yourself to do the things that feel so good to you.    Today we are reflecting and I really want us to focus on the things that we love from 2022, things that happened, things that we are letting go of, and the things that we want to bring more of.    In this episode, we discuss:    [05:00] What have you loved in 2022?   [09:45] The things that we didn't like in 2022   [15:23] Look at the goals you set for 2022     [18:07] Lessons have you learned in 2022 that you want to bring into 2023 [19:00] Write a gratitude list   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program. Next cohort starts in January! Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram

Welcome back to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! We are getting so close to the holidays. How are we feeling, my friends? We are visiting my husband's family for the holidays. We are trying to take some time to disconnect, connect, relax, eat, and chill, all of the wonderful things we do over the holidays.  Every year when we get around this season I get very reflective and the biggest thing that comes back for me always is the idea of actually being able to enjoy the holidays. Growing up, I loved Christmas. It was a fun, happy, and exciting time. For many years I started to hate the holidays. When I had a difficult relationship with food the holidays were so difficult.  Today I really want to talk about different tips and things that we can do to enjoy holiday events and social events in general.  In this episode, we discuss:  [07:08] Bringing in awareness and reflection on the holidays [11:09] Have a structure and a plan      [16:03] Set intention and visualize [18:43] Practice self-care and engage in non-food related activities  [21:09] Identify and rely on your support system Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program. Next cohort starts in January! Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram

Welcome back to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! Happy December! I hope you are doing well! During my disordered years, this time of year was my most stressful time. Holidays became scary and full of anxiety. Having healed my relationship with food and my body it is so fun to find pleasure in the holidays again and really connecting to the experience of being with family and enjoying food.   Today on the podcast we have Summer Innanen who is here with us. Today we are talking about body image and self worth. More precisely we are going to talk about how we can start detaching our self worth from our body image. I know you are going to get so much out of this episode.    In this episode, we discuss:  [06:02] Summer's background and story    [15:55] What is body image?   [18:11] Our body is a neutral thing   [22:06] Detaching our self worth from our body [31:48] Rebelling against body shame and diets    [37:31] Working through the hard feelings   [41:48] Recovery - outcomes and building resiliency  [47:43] Summer answers the fun questions   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program . Next cohort starts in January!   Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram   Connect with Summer: On Instagram: @summerinnanen Summer's Website Eat the Rules Podcast The Body Confidence Makeover

Welcome back to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! Happy December my friend! We are in the last month of 2022. The year passed by so fast! I hope that we are doing great as we are getting close to the holidays. I am getting really reflective on the year that has passed.  So much has happened this year. I got engaged, married, went on my honeymoon, and had my first trip with Anthony. The Balanced Practice grew, we welcomed three new wonderful people to our team this year, we had our first team retreat, we launched our eating disorder program, and had multiple cohorts. It has been a big year! I am really excited for the year to come! Today we are talking about binge eating and we are talking about three big mistakes that we do with binge eating. We are going to dive deep into these three big mistakes and give you some insights and other ideas when it comes to binge eating.  In this episode, we discuss:  [04:24] Mistake #1: Not keep your binge foods in the house [05:01] Food is not the problem [06:50] Mistake #2: To restrict the next day    [08:38] Mistake #3: Seeing binge eating as the problem [12:23] You are not alone if you struggle with binge eating   Ready to heal your relationship with food FOR GOOD? Join the waitlist for The Balanced Program . Next cohort starts in January! Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram

Welcome back to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! How are you doing, my friends? I am super excited about today's episode.    Today on the podcast I have Toni Marinucci who is a registered dietitian. I am really excited to have her on the podcast because today we are talking about how diet culture can be like an abusive relationship and when to know when to end that relationship. She wrote a book about this. I am really excited to talk about diet culture through this new lens.  In this episode, we discuss:  [04:42] Toni shares her background and what led her to the work she is doing   [10:03] Dating & Dieting - How are they similar?     [18:04] Breaking up with diets in 3 steps          [24:27] Loving your decisions & learning what is best for you [36:31] Signs that you are settling in your relationship and diet  [42:13] Practical tips and first steps [43:55] Toni answers the fun questions Ready to become an intuitive eater? Join The 10 Days to Intuitive Course! Currently 44% OFF  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram   Want to work with Marie-Pier? Apply to join The Balanced Program (Next cohort starts January 2023)   Connect with Toni Marinucci: Toni's Website Tips with Toni Podcast Toni on Instagram Toni on Twitter Toni on Facebook Toni on YouTube Once Upon A Diet Book

Welcome back to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! Happy November! I hope that you are doing wonderful. This time of year can be the hardest because it is cold and gets dark so early. November for me is typically a self-care month where I am actively engaging in more self-care than usual because my brain, body, and soul need it.  Today I wanted to talk about intuitive eating and knowing if intuitive eating is right for you and when it is not. I am going to talk about what we do and how we start leaning more toward becoming an intuitive eater.  In this episode, we discuss:  [04:41] Can anybody be an intuitive eater? [07:54] What intuitive eating is meant to be    [08:42] Intuitive eating takes time  [12:16] Health benefits of intuitive eating [15:01] Can you engage in intuitive eating when recovering from an eating disorder? [16:30] Intuitive eating can fit for all  Ready to become an intuitive eater? Join The 10 Days to Intuitive Course! Currently 44% OFF  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram   Want to work with Marie-Pier? Apply to join The Balanced Program (Next cohort starts January 2023)

Welcome back to The Balanced Dietitian Podcast! I am really pumped to be able to share this podcast episode with you. Today we are talking about hormones, hormonal health, and hormonal imbalances, especially in relation to when we are undereating, disordered eating, or struggling with eating disorders. We want to talk about the impact of hormones.  Today we have Helena Ezzeldin with us who is a licensed dietitian and nutritionist who is really dedicated to helping people rediscover health with the relationship with food and their body. She has a lot of experience with eating disorders as well as functional health.  In today's episode, we discuss:  [04:15] About Helena and the work she does  [08:52] Hormones & their roles in our bodies [10:34] Hormonal imbalances    [17:48] Hormone myths [23:23] Eating disorder effects on hormones    [26:54] Is hormonal imbalance reversible?     [33:11] Helena answers the fun questions   Ready to become an intuitive eater? Join The 10 Days to Intuitive Course! Currently 44% OFF  Connect with Marie-Pier: On Instagram: @The.Balanced.Dietitian The Balanced Practice on Facebook The Balanced Practice on Instagram Want to work with Marie-Pier? Apply to join The Balanced Program (Next cohort starts January 2023) Connect with Helena: Enlighten Nutrition Website Enlighten Nutrition on Instagram Enlighten Nutrition on Facebook Enlighten Nutrition on LinkedIn