"You Can Eat With Us" with Libre Connections

Welcome to Episode 25! We chat with Anna Sweeney, MS, RD, LDN, CEDRD-S about her experiences as she tackles the intersectionality of intuitive eating, Health At Every Size (TM), and living in a disabled body. She shares insight from her personal experiences as well as her professional work as a dietitian supporting those recovering from eating disorders. We cover a lot of topics in this episode, so you don't want to miss it! We also partnered with Moxie on the Mat for this episode. Check out the live-streaming, 100% body positive yoga classes with Karlee, a non-diet dietitian and body positive Registered Yoga Teacher. Your monthly subscription gets you weekly yoga classes (from the comfort and privacy of home!) with the option to access it all week long! Learn more and sign up HERE: https://www.moxie-mind.com/moxie-on-the-mat SHOW NOTES: - Anna's Website: http://www.wholeliferd.com/ - Connect with Anna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiananna/ - Follow Libre Connections on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ *** And as always, don't forget to leave us a rating or review if you like what you hear! Hit that "Subscribe" button up top to make sure you never miss a new episode, and don't forget about our past episodes from Season 1. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Episode 24! This week we are joined by Nicola Salmon, who is based in the UK. She's our very first international podcast guest! Nicola is a fat-positive and feminist fertility coach who advocates for change in how fat women are treated on their fertility journey. She supports fat women (and others with disordered eating) who are struggling to get pregnant to find peace with their body, find their own version of health and finally escape the yo-yo dieting cycle. This episode is full of compassionate and insightful advice about how a non-diet approach and intuitive eating can be helpful for supporting fertility and mental health. Afterwards, be sure to check out Nicola's free online resources. Enjoy SHOW NOTES: - Nicola's Website: http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/ - Fat Girl's Guide to Getting Pregnant (FREE Resource): http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/guide - Connect with Nicola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatpositivefertility/ - Follow Libre Connections on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ *** And as always, don't forget to leave us a rating or review if you like what you hear! Hit that "Subscribe" button up top to make sure you never miss a new episode, and don't forget about our past episodes from Season 1. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to our Part 3 of our mini-series on Body Positive Fitness! We are continuing our conversation with Jenna Jozefowski (@itsjennaj) PART 3: We bring it full circle as we share some of our favorite resources. Learn more about Body Positive Fitness Alliance and what their work is all about, plus others, including: Amber Karnes & Body Positive Yoga (yoga for all bodies): https://bodypositiveyoga.com/about/ Super Fit Hero (size-inclusive leggings and athletic wear): https://superfithero.com/ Health at Every Size Listing (directory for finding a HAES professional): https://haescommunity.com/ Jes Baker's Resources Page: http://www.themilitantbaker.com/p/resources.html Part 1: Check out Episode 21! Part 2: Go back to Episode 22! SHOW NOTES: - Jenna's website: https://itsjennaj.com - Connect with Jenna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjennaj/ - Learn more about Body Positive Fitness Alliance: https://bodypositivefitness.org/ - Follow Libre Connections on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ *** And as always, don't forget to leave us a rating or review if you like what you hear! Hit that "Subscribe" button up top to make sure you never miss a new episode, and don't forget about our past episodes from Season 1. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to our Part 2 of our mini-series on Body Positive Fitness! We are continuing our conversation with Jenna Jozefowski (@itsjennaj) PART 2: This is where we talk about how we’ve gotten it wrong when it comes to what actually promotes health (spoiler: it’s not weight loss). Jenna talks about the benefits of exercise that have absolutely NOTHING to do with burning calories, and some small ways to start being less rigid with the way you move. Plus, she gives some of my FAVORITE advice about joyful movement and being less judgmental - listen closely and see if you catch it. Part 1: Check back to Episode 21! Part 3: Coming soon! SHOW NOTES: - Jenna's website: https://itsjennaj.com - Connect with Jenna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjennaj/ - Learn more about Body Positive Fitness Alliance: https://bodypositivefitness.org/ - Follow Libre Connections on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ *** And as always, don't forget to leave us a rating or review if you like what you hear! Hit that "Subscribe" button up top to make sure you never miss a new episode, and don't forget about our past episodes from Season 1. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to our first mini-series! We are excited to sit down for an extended interview with Jenna Jozefowski, a body positive fitness instructor, personal trainer, and yoga teacher. Her work is all about helping you reframe your relationship with exercise, find the fun in movement, and feel better your body. As a semi-retired professional dancer, Jenna first discovered yoga as a cross-training tool, and has been teaching and coaching for over a decade. She’s an E-RYT 200 & Yoga For All Teacher, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and StrongFirst SFG1 Kettlebell Instructor. Jenna is a Body Positive Fitness Alliance Affiliated Professional, and believes that “fit” looks different on everybody. PART 1: Meet Jenna and get introduced to joyful movement! You'll learn about her background as a dancer and how it influenced her journey to cultivate more body positive spaces in the fitness industry. We share examples of what joyful movement *actually* is (not what we think it is when we're dieting) and how to recognize if your relationship with movement and exercise may be in a troubled spot. Part 2: Coming soon! SHOW NOTES: - Jenna's website: https://itsjennaj.com - Connect with Jenna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjennaj/ - Learn more about Body Positive Fitness Alliance: https://bodypositivefitness.org/ - Follow Libre Connections on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ *** And as always, don't forget to leave us a rating or review if you like what you hear! Hit that "Subscribe" button up top to make sure you never miss a new episode, and don't forget about our past episodes from Season 1. Thanks for listening!

Welcome back to Season 2 of the "You Can Eat With Us" Podcast! We're right on the heels of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and our first guest is an outspoken advocate for ED screening, treatment, and support in recovery. Join us for a conversation with Ryan Sheldon as we chat about his experience with binge eating disorder (BED). A motivational speaker and brawn model, Ryan has been educating audiences about body image and BED since his own diagnosis in 2015. Passionate about raising awareness of binge eating and body image issues as an Ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), he has shared his story with the Today Show, Huffington Post, and Teen Vogue, among other outlets. An LGBTQ+ man living in a larger body, Ryan also speaks to teens about masculinity, identity, and body confidence. He is currently working on a book about his and other men's experiences learning to eat mindfully and love themselves just as they are. Show Notes: - National Eating Disorder Association Help and Support: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support - Connect with Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bingeeaterconfessions/ - Follow Libre Connections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/

**Don’t forget to take our Podcast Listener Survey!** Link in the Show Notes On Episode 19 we are joined by Dezi Abeyta, AKA The Dad Nutritionist. He is a new father, registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), and the owner of Foodtalk Nutrition LLC. Foodtalk is a creatively branded company that consults with professional sports and athletic teams, families, individual needs, as well as engaging in speaking opportunities. Dezi is an outspoken advocate for new dads and athletes and promoting a curious, playful relationship with food no matter the client or setting.  We talk about Dezi's diverse background working in eating disorder treatment/recovery, raising a young daughter, and working with elite athletes. Throughout all of it, you'll hear useful tips and insightful advice about how to become more curious and cultivate a more compassionate attitude towards food, movement, and your body.  And since this is the finish episode of Season 1, don't forget to complete our Podcast Listener Survey and share your feedback! We'll return for Season 2 in February 2019 with more amazing guests and the topics you want to hear more about.  Don't forget to sign up for our email newsletter - you can subscribe at www.libreconnections.com! Show Notes: - PODCAST LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VMDZYYW - Dezi's website, Foodtalk Nutrition: https://www.foodtalknutritionaz.com/ - @dadnutritionist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnutritionist/ - Dezi's TedxTuscon Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnRVzA5Qxbs - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ - Libre Connections on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/libreconnections/

**Don't forget to take our Podcast Listener Survey!** LINKED BELOW On Episode 18 we are joined by non-diet dietitian Amy Hanneke. She's currently based in Denver, CO after recently relocating from southeastern Idaho. She specializes in eating disorders and women’s health. She has a passion for helping restore women’s relationships with food and their bodies and find a flexible and nourishing eating pattern. Amy practices with a Health At Every Size® philosophy, because all bodies are worthy of care and belonging. And we love her because she's an outspoken advocate for self-care! We chat about her discovery of intuitive eating and a non-diet approach during a particularly stressful period in her life. She shares some great insight about body trust and how to nurture a more positive relationship with food and your body. Plus, she's one our team members that supports Libre Connections behind-the-scenes so we're really excited to introduce her to you in this interview! As always, stay tuned afterwards for some listener-submitted Q&A. This week's topic: how to say no when you feel like you're eating out of obligation. Then take five minutes and share your feedback as we get ready for Season 2 of the "You Can Eat With Us" Podcast! Show Notes: - PODCAST LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VMDZYYW - Amy's Website: Satisfy Nutrition: https://www.satisfy-nutrition.com/ - Make Your Own Self-Care Box: https://www.satisfy-nutrition.com/blog/2018/02/12/self-care-box - How to Handle the Holidays When You're Working on Intuitive Eating: http://www.streetsmartnutrition.com/intuitive-eating-for-holidays/ - @satisfy.nutrition on Instagram: http://instagram.com/satisfy.nutrition - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/

On Episode 17 we are joined by Hannah Meier for a conversation about disordered eating, hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and women's health, and the challenges of recovery from HA and disordered eating.  Hannah is a registered dietitian living in Boston, MA where she works for a health food company by day and runs a private nutrition practice, Nutrition in Real Life, by "night" (and weekends). She is passionate about demystifying nutrition and breaking down BS diet rules, helping everyone find joy in food again and peace with their bodies. Hannah is openly recovering from 10 years of hypothalamic amenorrhea and hopes her story will encourage other women to feel less ashamed about their hormonal health and more empowered to live a fulfilling and unencumbered life. Stay tuned after the episode for our weekly Q&A. This week's topic is about body comparisons and how our bodies look in photos. How do you bounce back from a blow to your body image or self-esteem? Show Notes: - Hannah's website, Nutrition In Real Life: https://www.dietitianhannah.com/ - @dietitianhannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.hannah/ - No Period, Now What?: https://amzn.to/2PhrRt2 (affiliate link) - Lane 9 Project: https://lane9project.org/ - Robyn Nohling, The Real Life RD: https://www.thereallife-rd.com/ - The Adipositivity Project: https://theadipositivityproject.zenfolio.com/about.html - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/

On Episode 16 we are joined by Tracy Brown, a registered dietitian based in Florida. She shared insight about common fears about trusting the intuitive eating process, especially fears that focus on weight gain and body changes. Tracy is a somatic nutrition therapist/dietitian, attuned eating coach and embodiment teacher.  She helps people come home to themselves through their bodies  by healing their relationship with food and weight, as well as feel safer and less stressed in their bodies.  For 12 years she has guided people one on one and in group settings to heal from disordered eating and chronic dieting. She also provides training and supervision to health professionals as well at https://tracybrownrd.lpages.co/nondiet-counseling-skills/. Then stay tuned after the interview for some conversation about how to handle leftovers after a major holiday. These tips are evergreen and can be used anytime you face a fridge full of leftovers and want to ditch the diet mentality.  Show Notes: - Tracy's website: http://www.tracybrownrd.com/ - Attuned Eating for Attuned Living: https://attunedeatingforattunedliving.com/ - Tracy Brown RD on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracybrownrd/ - Virtual Intuitive Eating Coaching with Libre Connections: http://www.libreconnections.com/home/how-it-works/ - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/

On Episode 15 we are joined by Abby Flores, the owner of two boutique clothing shops in the Kansas City area. Her passion for size-inclusive fashion is on display at Lady Bye and Coco, sister shops that embody the pillars of style, community, and empowerment. In this episode, we talk about the challenges of sourcing and curating wardrobes for diverse body sizes and the way she navigates the fashion industry in order to create a positive shopping experience for anyone who walks through her doors.  Stay tuned as well for an exciting announcement about the upcoming WIND Conference (Weight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics), as well as some tips to help you navigate the holiday season with an intuitive eating mindset, instead of a dieting mindset. Enjoy! Show Notes: - Lady Bye KC online: https://ladybyekc.com/ - Coco Brookside online: https://coco-brookside.myshopify.com/ - @ladybyekc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladybyekc/ - @cocobrookside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocobrookside/ - Blog Post: Intuitive Eater's Holiday Bill of Rights: http://www.streetsmartnutrition.com/write-your-intuitive-eating-bill-of-rights/ - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/

On Episode 12 we are joined by Sydney Cavero-Egúsquiza, a registered dietitian based in Oklahoma. She is the first - and currently, the only - certified intuitive eating counselor in the state! She joins us to talk about her experience with intuitive eating and how she discovered the coping mechanisms that helped her address anxiety. We also explore the nuance of intuitive eating and share examples of how making peace with food can vary from person to person.  Be sure to check out the Show Notes for the links we mention in the episode and to learn more about Sydney! Plus, join our free intuitive eating group on Facebook or head to our homepage to subscribe to our newsletter.  Show Notes: - Sydney's website, Simply You Nutrition: https://www.simplyyounutrition.com/ - @simplyyounutrition on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyyounutrition/ - Blog post for "Intuitive Eating & The Drive-Thru Cheeseburger Phase": http://www.streetsmartnutrition.com/intuitive-eating-cheeseburger-phase/ - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ - Join the "You Can Eat With Us" Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouCanEatWithUs - Libre Connections: www.libreconnections.com

On Episode 13 we are joined by Carly Weinstein, an active college student and the founder of Au Courant Life, a personal development blog dedicated to helping women lead happy and successful lives.Through the sharing of knowledge, advice, and everyday experiences, the goal of Au Courant Life is break down society's standards and teach women how to choose a positive path in life. Carly strives to encourage individuality and self-respect and to inspire women to be strong, empowered, and unique individuals.  In the episode we talk about how turmoil in your personal life can lead to the loss of your identity. Carly shares how she handled a difficult transition and how it led her to intuitive eating. As a college student, she continues to reject diet culture, even amidst the pressures of sorority life on a college campus.  This week, stay tuned afterwards for more conversation about the nuance of intuitive eating. We share an example of a common "intuitive eating in the wild" question and talk through the thought process we use when we have a day when hunger cues are more or less completely absent.  Don't forget to sign up for our email newsletter - you can subscribe at http://www.libreconnections.com/! Show Notes: - Carly's website: Au Courant Life: https://www.aucourantlife.com/ - @carly_weinstein on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carly_weinstein/ - Blog Post - How Do I Know If I'm Hungry?: http://www.streetsmartnutrition.com/ie-faq-am-i-hungry/ - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/

On Episode 12 we are joined by Ryan Stock, a former collegiate athlete and coach and the founder of MindSport. His experiences as a coach and player led him to starting the athlete meditation app, MindSport, which in turn led to the writing of his book "Buddha Was A Baller".  His experience with struggles with anxiety, frustration, dealing with difficult times, and remaining present in his life as an athlete and coach led to his introduction to meditation and mindfulness. In the episode we talk about the many similarities between mindfulness and intuitive eating. Removing judgement and creating space for self-love can be a powerful catalyst for creating a happier, healthier life. Hear more about how you can get started with letting go of judgement in your daily life. Plus, stay tuned after the episode for some Q&A about intuitive eating vs. mindful eating...are they the same thing? Show Notes: - Download the app on the MindSport website: https://mymindsport.com/ - Link to "Buddha Was A Baller": https://buddhaballer.com/ - @mymindsport on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymindsport/ - Blog Post: Intuitive Eating vs. Mindful Eating: http://www.streetsmartnutrition.com/intuitive-eating-mindful-eating/ - @LibreConnections on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ Like what you hear? Leave us a rating or review to show your support. And if you want to stay updated with the latest from Libre Connections, head over to our website and subscribe to our Newsletter: www.libreconnections.com

On Episode 11 we are joined by Kathleen Meehan, a registered dietitian with an active presence on Instagram. She tackles the topic of thin privilege for us, and this episode explores how we can become more aware of privilege and the role it plays in compassionate healthcare. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who recognizes the need to acknowledge and address thin privilege in conversations about food and nutrition. Check out the link to the episode page to find her full bio and more resources. Show Notes: - Kathleen's website, Kathleen Meehan RD: https://www.kathleenmeehanrd.com/ - @therdnutritionist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therdnutritionist/ - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/

On Episode 10 of the "You Can Eat With Us" Podcast, we are joined by two special guests. Marci Evans is a Food and Body Imager Healer®, Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) and Supervisor, certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Certified ACSM personal trainer. She supports both clients and clinicians using a Health At Every Size approach. She is a nationally recognized speaker and eating disorders resource, and one of her clients, Kelly Mora, joins us to talk about their work together.  We talk about how important it is to advocate for competent, kind, compassionate healthcare. We also talk about the language and messages we use in describing our bodies and personal preferences in how we describe our own bodies. If you've ever wondered what it might be like to work with a non-diet dietitian, this episode is for you! For more inspiration to help you feel confident advocating for your own healthcare, please visit this page to download a PDF resource written and shared by our guest, Kelly M.: http://www.libreconnections.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/I-am-Not-Sorry.pdf Show Notes: - Marci RD Nutrition: https://marcird.com/ - @marcird on Instagram: https://instagram.com/marcird - @marcird on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcird - Marci RD on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcird/ - Paper: The Weight-Inclusive versus Weight-Normative Approach to Health: Evaluating the Evidence for Prioritizing Well-Being Over Weight Loss (https://bit.ly/2yI1uGK) - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/

On Episode 9 we sit down with Hannah Turnbull, dietitian in private practice who recently relocated to Denver. She opened her private practice in 2017 and focuses on intuitive eating, eating disorder/disordered eating recovery, and diabetes management using a HAES-informed approach. She is an ACSM group fitness instructor as well and shares her story of how she discovered intuitive eating and let go of the "fit girl" identity she formed during college.  As always, stay tuned after our conversation for our weekly Q&A with a listener submitted question. This week we tackle the common fear of overeating with intuitive eating - isn't it too easy to consume too many calories? Listen in to see why that's not the focus of a non-diet approach.  Show Notes: - Hannah's website, Nourished with Hannah: https://www.nourishedwithhannah.com/ - @hannahrdn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahrdn/ - Hannah's post about eating ice cream every day for 60 days: https://www.nourishedwithhannah.com/blog/2018/7/27/i-ate-ice-cream-for-60-days-straight-and-heres-what-happened - Beauty Redefined: https://beautyredefined.org/ - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/

Our guest for Episode 8 of the "You Can Eat With Us" Podcast is Millie Jackson. She joins us from Alabama, where she leads classes and workshops for meal planning and plant-based cooking. She's also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and writing teacher.  We talked about a lot of things, but something that really stood out is how she described intuitive eating as something that allows her to be more human. Hear more about her experience letting go of the pursuit of "perfect" and embracing a less perfect path to happiness.  Stay tuned after the episode for our Listener Question about cooking vs. eating out - which is better for a non-diet approach? Plus, here's your reminder to sign up for our email newsletter. You can receive the best of intuitive eating, Health at Every Size, and nutrition updates straight to your inbox, plus be the first to hear about exciting updates from the Libre Connections team! Show Notes: - Millie's website: Gentle Warriors Wellness: https://gentlewarriorswellness.com - @gentlewarriorswellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentlewarriorswellness/ - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ Sign Up for our email newsletter: http://www.libreconnections.com/ Learn More about our Virtual Coaching Services: http://www.libreconnections.com/home/how-it-works/

Our guest for Episode 7 of the "You Can Eat With Us" Podcast is Amy Reinecke. She has struggled with binge eating disorder and negative body image since she was in elementary school. In the last 3 years Amy has embraced her brokenness and learned how to find beauty in her story. She began sharing her weight loss journey on Instagram in 2015, only to realize that even after losing weight there was still work that needed to be done to heal her on the inside. Amy has since left diet culture and is embracing intuitive eating to find freedom from food rules and embrace body kindness. Amy's goal is to help other women appreciate their own beautifully broken journey's and find peace within themselves to live their life to the fullest, regardless of body size, shape or weight stigma. We chat about all this, plus more, including the challenge of your own personal evolution and leaving behind the familiar to brave the unknown. Amy has been married to her husband for 13 years and they have 2 boys. Amy blogs at Beautifully Broken Journey and is Co-Founder of Spark Media Concepts where she helps other women and small business owners create websites to share their passion and purpose with the world. Stay tuned after the episode for our Listener Question about self-care - what can you do when self-care feels too time consuming or expensive? Show Notes: - Amy's blog, Beautifully Broken Journey: https://beautifullybrokenjourney.com/ - Spark Media Concepts: www.sparkmediaconcepts.com - @beautifullybrokenjourney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybrokenjourney/ - Tips to create a self-care box from Imma Eat That and Satisfy Nutrition: http://immaeatthat.com/2017/01/02/how-to-create-a-self-care-box/ and https://www.satisfy-nutrition.com/blog/2018/02/12/self-care-box - More on some of the Challenges of Intuitive Eating: http://www.streetsmartnutrition.com/intuitive-eating-challenges/ - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ Don't forget to visit our website (www.libreconnections.com) to subscribe to our newsletter and learn more about our virtual coaching services for intuitive eating and nutrition!

We welcome Weston Bergmann to the podcast for Episode 6. Wes is an active angel investor in several hundred startups across the midwest. He's also a mainstay character on MTV's The Challenge for almost fifteen years. His hobbies include soccer, weightlifting, and playing with puppies. He's married to a yogi. Given Wes's background as an athlete, we wanted to chat with him about how his relationship to food, nutrition, and fitness has evolved over the years. He shares some insight into his own personal transformation and how embracing a new balance (instead of resorting to extremes) can create better health and more happiness for everyday life. Stay tuned after the episode for our Listener Question about exercise: What is the best type of exercise to compliment intuitive eating? And be sure to check out the resources below as we announce some of the new services for virtual coaching with Libre Connections! Show Notes: - @westonbergmann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westonbergmann/ - @westonbergmann on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WestonBergmann - More on Virtual Coaching Services from Libre Connections: http://www.libreconnections.com/home/how-it-works/ - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/

Our guest on this episode of "You Can Eat With Us" is Sierra Maguire. She is a Kansas City-based certified personal trainer and the founder and owner of MACfit. She's grown a supporting, empowering community using fun and a balanced approach to overall healthy living that is exclusively for women. Her recovery story is one of self-discovery and healing, and she's now discovered her true passion through sweating, enjoying delicious food, and empowering others.  She's also a wife and mother and is doing great work in the world of fitness and personal training.  Stay tuned after the episode for our Listener Question about protein - do you really need to focus on protein specifically if your goal is to gain muscle? We chat about that topic from both the sports nutrition side as well as the intuitive eating side. Be sure to listen in, then send in a question of your own if you're curious about intuitive eating! Show Notes: - Sierra's website for MACfit: https://www.macfitness.org/ - @sierramaguire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sierramaguire/ - Sierra's episode from the Healing Her Podcast: http://hhpodcast.libsyn.com/body-image-the-social-media-comparison-culture-and-finding-your-confidence-sierra-maguire - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ - Join our Facebook Group and get connected with the #LiveLibre Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouCanEatWithUs/

Dietitian and blogger Amanda Lambrechts of Spilling the Beans Nutrition joins us for Episode 4 of “You Can Eat With Us”. She shares her personal story with intuitive eating, including the way social media messages have been both eye-opening and helpful in healing her relationship with food and her body. She also shares her wisdom on how we can be more careful about the types of messages we allow in and how they can affect us. Be sure to stay tuned after the episode for more on the Tess Holliday Cosmo cover – it sparked a lot of conversation this week and this is your chance to hear our take on it. We want to hear your, too! What does it mean to see plus-size fashion models on the covers of major magazines, and how does that message get interpreted? Show Notes: - Amanda’s website for Spilling the Beans Nutrition: https://spillingthebeansnutrition.com/ - @spillingthebeans_nutrition on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spillingthebeans_nutrition/ - More on whether social media helps or harms from Street Smart Nutrition: http://www.streetsmartnutrition.com/faq-social-media/ - The Weight Issue from SELF Magazine (Summer 2018): https://www.self.com/package/weight-issue - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/

Haley Goodrich is a registered dietitian based in Pittsburgh.She is currently pursuing her Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) certification while also staying busy with her private practice, INSPIRD Nutrition, and serving as the co-founder of INSPIRD to SEEK, a community-based learning experience for nutrition entrepreneurs. She joins us on this episode to talk about Health At Every Size (HAES) – what it is, what it isn’t, and how it can help you cultivate a peaceful relationship with food and your body. We chat about what a non-diet dietitian is (because it can be a little confusing!) and do some myth-busting on what actually contributes to better health. Stay tuned after the episode for more on body image and the thin ideal. We often have a lot of fear around gaining weight with intuitive eating – while this is only one piece of that, some fear often has something to do with letting go of the thin ideal and accepting that our body is meant to look unique to us. We’ll be tackling more on this complex topic in future episodes, so be sure to follow along for more during Season 1! Show Notes: - Haley’s website for INSPIRD Nutrition: https://www.inspirdnutrition.com/ @hgoodrichrd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hgoodrichrd/ - More on HAES from the Health At Every Size Community: https://haescommunity.com/ - The full study referenced in the episode on the absence of metabolic changes following the removal of fat cells and adipose tissue, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa033179) Note: This is an example of a single study, so it does not necessarily represent consensus and does not prove correlation or causation. Be aware that the language of the literature may contain fat-phobic or fat-shaming phrases or messages. - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/

Join me for a conversation with Rachael Hartley, a Columbia, SC-based non-diet dietitian. She joins us to share an overview of intuitive eating and what it means to start rejecting the rules of dieting. She also shares her love for one of her favorite foods (and we totally get the excitement!) and some of the tools she uses to support people through some of the challenges of intuitive eating. Stay tuned after the episode for our Listener Question about the principles of Intuitive Eating and why it's so crucial to reject the diet mentality first, before tackling the other principles of Intuitive Eating. Show Notes: - Rachael’s website and The Joy Of Eating blog: https://www.rachaelhartleynutrition.com/ - @rachaelhartleyrd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaelhartleyrd/ - More on “What Intuitive Eating Is and Isn’t”: http://www.streetsmartnutrition.com/what-is-intuitive-eating/ - More on some of the Challenges of Intuitive Eating: http://www.streetsmartnutrition.com/intuitive-eating-challenges/ - @LibreConnections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/

In this "teaser" episode of the "You Can Eat With Us" Podcast, join host Cara Harbstreet to learn what's to come in Season 1. Plus, hear more about her background as a registered dietitian and the story behind the name. Show Notes: - Follow Libre Connections on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ - Find Libre Connections on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/libreconnections/ - Connect with Libre Connections on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Live_Libre - Contact Libre Connections, submit a question to be answered on a future episode, or share your feedback and comments by emailing hello@libreconnections.com.