She's Well Fed

This episode is crowd-sourced from all of YOUR incredible wisdom! Here, listeners share their personal stories and insights, highlighting the importance of listening to our bodies and embracing what feels right for us. From the practicality of shopping for events to the fun of identifying personal style, this episode is packed with tips and advice for making dressing a positive and empowering expe...

"We can't heal what we're trying to control." This episode is full of gems like that one. Join me and Megan Luybli, MS, RDN, LDN as we explore myths and fallacies around fatness, trauma, and healing. More about Megan: Megan is a non-diet registered dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and the founder of A Soft Place to Land, a group practice specializing in eating dis...

I'm thrilled to bring you the wisdom and warmth of Katie Hake, RDN, LD, CPT! Katie brings expert insight into Intuitive Eating's final two principles. Reflecting on the major concepts that shifted her work after becoming a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Katie brings humor, creativity, and realism to Movement and Gentle Nutrition. There are so many nuggets in this episode, that you m...

Feeling the discomfort of having eaten past fullness? Find a comfy spot to listen to this meditation and return to a place of gratitude for your body. If you'd like to work with me, you can find out more about my work at  ⁠⁠⁠She's Well Fed⁠⁠⁠ . I have an abundance of resource recommendations on my site, you can find them  ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ . And don't forget to follow along on  ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠...

When we talk about "body love," it often implies an expectation to adore every inch of ourselves, embracing an unshakeable positivity. However, for many, this can feel like an unattainable goal. On the flip side, "body respect" is a different approach. It involves acknowledging and appreciating our bodies for what they are and what they do, without the pressure to constantly ad...

This week, I'm pausing the Intuitive Eating principles series with a special episode for athletes and retired athletes. Whether you've competed in elite sport, or, like me, still overidentify with being the captain of your high school soccer team, there will be nourishment and learning in this episode. For folks who aren't athletes, take a listen, it may offer some ways to soften our c...

Do you often cope with your emotions using food? By tuning into our feelings and understanding their underlying causes, we can begin to respond to them in more effective and robust ways. Let's explore these strategies and how they can help us navigate our emotions more effectively. Here, I discuss practical steps for cultivating emotional intelligence and fostering a deeper connection with our...

Satisfaction in eating is so much more than filling our bellies. If you've spent years dieting, pursuing satisfaction and pleasure has likely taken a back seat in your life. In this episode, I offer some creative and delectable ways to invite satisfaction into the mix. If you'd like to work with me, you can find out more about my work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠She's Well Fed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠ I have an abund...

What does it mean to 'feel your fullness'? At its core, this principle urges us to tune into our bodies during meals and recognize when we've had enough. It's about paying attention to the subtle signals that tell us we're satisfied and no longer hungry. Where else in our lives may we be blowing past our cues of "fullness?" If you'd like to work with me, you can f...

Who or what are the "food police"? They're the voices in our heads or external influences that dictate what and how we should eat. But it's not just about what's on our plate—it's about reclaiming authority over our food choices. In this episode, I provide some practical guidance about how to navigate the boundaries needed to reclaim our authority. If you'd like to wo...

"Making Peace with Food" is a profound concept within intuitive eating. It's about letting go of the judgments and restrictions we place on what we eat. The work of making peace with food is a journey, not a destination. Join me as I provide practical guidance on cultivating peace in your relationship with food, and select small steps toward a more positive, peaceful relationship wit...

"Honor Your Hunger" is not just about recognizing physical hunger; it's about respecting and responding to it. In a world that often tells us to suppress our appetites, this principle empowers us to tune in and nourish our bodies appropriately. If you'd like to work with me, you can find out more about my work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠She's Well Fed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ I have an abundance of resource re...

"Reject the Diet Mentality," is the foundation of intuitive eating. It's about breaking free from the restrictive mindset that diet culture imposes on us. Have you ever found yourself caught in the endless cycle of diets, only to end up feeling frustrated and defeated? It's time to let that go. If you'd like to work with me, you can find out more about my work at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠She&#39...

The role of intuition in body peace work is to open the channels of communication that dieting has severed. Reclaiming communication with deep, autonomous knowing about what is best for you in your body right now. In this episode, you'll find practical guidance for connecting fully to your intuition. If you'd like to work with me, you can find out more about my work at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠She's Well...

So you've decided to embrace a body peace journey, and then someone close to you starts a diet or pursues intentional weight loss. It can be a frustrating challenge to navigate a relationship with differing values. You don't have to end the relationship in order to stay committed to what you know is right for you. This episode offers a few foundational steps in prioritizing body peace in t...

A quick note to announce an upcoming virtual workshop I have planned. Limited to 10 people, this intimate and interactive workshop will equip participants to navigate the new year aligned with intuition, self-acceptance, and body peace. I'd love to have you! WHEN: Saturday, January 20th, 10:00 am -12:00 pm (MST) COST: $40 With any questions, or to register, email me at sheswellfed@gmail.com or...

There is no quick fix for building the foundation of body peace and reclamation. In this episode, I give practical "building bricks" for cultivating a restorative and sustainable relationship within our bodies. If you loved the poem in today's episode, you can find it here , and here , you can find more info about the amazing poet, Noor Unnahar If you'd like to work with me, you...

Have you ever felt like your body was a barrier to your greatness, the exception to your wholeness, or a barrier to your spirituality? You're not alone. In this episode, we untie the lies wrapped up in having to be "perfect" before engaging in life-giving spirituality. If you'd like to work with me, you can find out more about my work at  ⁠⁠She's Well Fed⁠⁠ . I have an abunda...

"I don't like seeing pictures of myself." In this episode, I explore how to find a more peaceful relationship with images of ourselves while we navigate the intuitive eating journey. Offering practical strategies, along with some sobering questions, this episode offers a paradigm shift in documenting our lives well. If you'd like to work with me, you can find out more about my wo...

In this experiential episode, I invite you into "immersive listening" as we journey together through one of Mary Oliver's most beautiful works. Grab your journal, and a cup of coffee, and snuggle in for a reflective and process-focused practice together. If you appreciated this activity, I'd love to hear about your findings. You can reach me at sheswellfed@gmail.com Here is the p...

In this episode, I offer a more positive and realistic approach to emotional eating. Firmly rooted in the truth that we are all born "emotional eaters" I explore the deficits in coping we may actually be describing when we mislabel them as "emotional eating." I offer some helpful questions at the end of today's episode for listeners to use to reconnect to themselves and eng...

Today's episode offers some realistic groundwork for the language used in body reclamation work. The language here will offer more honoring and inclusive language for how to talk about bodies and size. The buzzwords of the body-positive movement are explored, and context for the movement is provided. If you're a provider working with body image, or a client exploring body image, this episo...

This episode invites listeners to engage in Ahimsa (Sanskrit for “noninjury”) towards the self. In this episode, I extend a very realistic invitation to listeners. You don’t have to love your body, but can you simply work on being non-violent against it? Can you end the body battle, at least for a while? The practitioners I mentioned in this episode can be found here: Alia Khan , Tiffany Croww , a...

In today's episode, I offer an invitation to "bless" our bodies. Allowing for a new and more sacred relationship with ourselves, and in practical terms, slowing us down enough to become attuned to our body. In this episode, you'll find a body blessing I wrote myself. Please save it and listen to it as much as you'd like. May we all be blessed in our body-healing journeys. The...

Welcome to She's Well Fed, the podcast for women ready to ditch diet culture and reclaim a peaceful and empowered relationship with their bodies. I'm Jesie, and in this episode, I'd like to introduce myself and share a little about what you'll find here in the episodes. Join me in doing the soulful and worthwhile work of reclaiming your relationship with food, body, and movement.  The sources...