The Food Relationship Lab For Dietitians

In this special Season 3 wrap-up episode, we dive into a powerful conversation inspired by my longtime walking buddy, Jennifer. We explore why it’s so hard even for me to apply my own tools when stress hits and how having an outside perspective can be invaluable. I discuss the neuroscience behind stress, how our nervous system locks us out of higher reasoning, and why grace and curiosity are key i...

This was a delightful conversation with Anne Elizabeth, RD all about differing paths in dietetics, food relationship care for ourselves when we deal with other people's food drama all day, and the importance of connecting with other professionals in meaningful ways. Anne is a beautiful example of all of these things and I suspect you will see a lot of your personal path in our discussions. You...

In an effort to bring additional RD voices to the podcast, I had a delightful visit with my first interviewee Shauna of Dixon Dietetics. We discuss nutrition in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum with a unique touch on pregnancy after bariatric surgery, an critical time for best nutrition practices that Shauna is uniquely qualified to help people with.  Shauna Rowe, RDN, born and raised in Queen...

In this episode, we revisit the autonomic nervous system, shifting the focus from the polyvagal theory to the foundational sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. I share my personal realization from neuroscience classes—where polyvagal theory wasn’t even mentioned!—and dive into how our stress response shapes behaviors like stress eating or stress fasting. We explore the fight-or-flight response...

What does learning the piano have to do with healing your food relationship? A lot more than you might think! In this episode, I share my journey from aspiring musician to dietitian, the lessons I learned about practice, patience, and progress, and how these same principles apply to changing your relationship with food. Plus, a big announcement about my next chapter—spoiler: neuroscience is involv...

In a past episode, we explored how biology drives behavior, helping to remove shame and guilt around food struggles. But today, we’re asking—how much of our ability to choose is actually within our control? Drawing from neuroscience, we’ll discuss how experiences and choices shape the brain over time, from studies on compassion training to the brain changes of musicians and even genetically identi...

Ever notice how progress in one area of life tends to create momentum in others? In this episode, we explore the overlap between rebuilding your relationship with food and buidling a business though the overlap is really personal growth in all areas—work, family, emotions, and self-care. Instead of focusing on what’s not working, we’ll dig into what is working and how to build on it. What are you...

Ever felt like you've been hearing about the placebo effect everywhere lately? You’re not wrong—it’s in the air! After overhearing my husband explain the power of belief to my 13-year-old, I knew I had to dive into this topic. This week, we’re exploring the placebo and nocebo effect , not just in medicine but in our relationship with food. 🔹 Can belief alone change your body's biological...

What if you approached food choices like an experiment instead of a test you pass or fail? In this episode, we’ll use the scientific method (no lab coat required!) to explore how you can make food decisions based on real data—your body’s responses. I’ll walk you through my own experiment with morning snacks, why curiosity is key, and how my BEST framework helps you track behaviors, emotions, sensa...

There are lots of reasons that a very human struggle with food makes sense for dietitians even through we pride ourselves on being the nutrition experts. Perhaps you can relate to the unique pressures that are part of the profession. Today we explore not only the situation around this, but I am excited to offer a free solution to help. You can grab the brand new free course "From Guilt to Gra...

This is a nerdy deep dive into the biology at play that affects our choices and behaviors. Some people hate discussions like this because it feels like it removes free will and accountability. However, I think you'll find that the discussion removes shame and guilt, especially over behaviors that you just can't seem to conquer. Continue this conversation with me on instagram @rdn.jenn. I&#...

What if we placed things like Health At Every Size (HAES) and All Foods Fit on a continuum? What would be at the extreme ends and where would you fall on that spectrum in your professional and personal philosophies of nutrition? Let's chat about it in this week's episode designed to bring some discussion to the debate within our profession of where we "should" fall on the spectrum. I welcome your...

This is the season 2 finale of the podcast. We finish up the book the Hunger Habit and discuss what things our brain actually likes better than treats when we really pay attention. The last several episodes have been our favorites and we hope you enjoy them while we take a little break to get ready for season 3. In the mean time you can reach Jennette at kilgrownutrition.com if you'd like to c...

This episode is part 2 of the book club on Dr. Judson Brewer's book The Hunger Habit. This episode is our chatter on the how to of Intuitive Eating. How to build awareness of your eating experience, specifically as it relates to the trigger, behavior and results of the action.

Today we are starting another book club book, The Hunger Habit by Dr. Judson Brewer. If you have loved Intuitive Eating, but have been uncertain how to teach it beyond just a hunger/fullness scale, you are going to love were we go in these book discussions. Join us as we set the stage for how understanding our brain's reward hierarchy is set up unlocks the power of change- without using willpo...

After several episodes on the concerns with our food system, we now tackle the other side of the coin- Clean Eating. Is this the ideal? Or is it again producing unintended consequences. Again we are pleased to tackle the question in a way that opens discussion, intentional thought, and personal choice when it comes to deciding what's right for you. In keeping with that theme, I give 3 question...

We had some sound difficulties, but this episode was too good not to share. Enjoy our finale to our series on The End of Craving. Here we discuss solutions to the cravings that are such a huge part of our current world and food system. If you are interested in Suzanne's free mindfulness course, the next one will be held Sept 11, 18. and 25th. For more information or to register, please email S...

This is an episode with a deep dive into dopamine, clarifying some points from earlier episodes and exploring the idea that we just might have some things to learn about the treatment of addiction that can inform helpful interventions with struggling food relationships. If you are interested in Suzanne's free mindfulness course, the next one will be held July 22, 29 and August 5. For more info...

Part 4 of our response to the book The End of Craving. Today we talk about potential unintended consequences as we "fixed" the nutritional inadequacies in our food through enrichment and fortification. This is a fascinating shake-up of our take on the virtues of adding vitamins to the food supply. As mentioned in our episode today: The 3-session, Zoom-based Introduction to Mindfulness su...

Part 3 of our series discussing the book "the End of Craving" by Mark Schatzker. We look closely at the studies he cites regarding nutritive mismatch in humans. You can find them here: Dalenberg, J. R., Patel, B. P., Denis, R., Veldhuizen, M. G., Nakamura, Y., Vinke, P. C., Luquet, S., & Small, D. M. (2020). Short-Term Consumption of Sucralose with, but Not without, Carbohydrate Impa...

This is a fun one and super sciency, if you like to nerd out with me! Did you ever learn about the neurobiology of taste and direct neurotransmission from receptors in the gut? Neither did I! I think in part because it was not completely necessary in the medical nutrition management of clients and patients, but also because things have come a long way in our understanding since I went to school- p...

Such a great discussion on the different brain circuits that relate to wanting (or as I call it, the pull to food) and liking. It certainly opens us up to more mindfulness and really helps us learn to savor our food and read our inner cues more accurately. Above all I hope it helps listeners see that nothing is wrong with you, if you find yourself head down in a bag of chips after a long day- what...

Part one of our response to the book The End of Craving: Recovering the Lost Wisdom of Eating Well by Mark Schatzker. Today we discuss our general impressions of the book as well as the topic of the inner wisdom of the body. The author cites several historical and research-based examples of our metabolic genius and we also give our take on the matter. Join us next time for Part 2 on the brain circ...

I'm back and have a delightful conversation with my friend and cohost for season 2, Suzanne Elizondo. Suzanne is both a professional colleague and client of mine, with a background that marries perfectly with the things I teach on this podcast. I can't wait for you to meet her! Here are some of her favorite thought leaders: Jon Kabat Zinn, PhD professor of medicine and mindfulness Thich Nh...

In a world of very driven, ambitious, awesome individuals making a difference in nutrition and dietetics, what would a type A- (instead of type A++) look like? Let's explore together. Let's Chat! ⁠ kilgrownutrition.com/chat⁠ If you enjoyed the podcast, I know you will love my free mini course Food for Thought: How neuroscience shapes our relationship with food. Find it at kilgrownutrition....