Rebuilding Trust With Your Body

Today we are going to be talking about body image. It's almost impossible to work on our relationship with food without also working on body image - because the way we feel about our bodies has such a major impact on how we approach our eating.    You see, the way we feel about our bodies deeply impacts how we think and feel about food, and therefore how we eat. And unfortunately, the deep body ha...

Get ready to party because we're celebrating the big 100! In this special episode, we're peeling back the curtain on my journey as an intuitive eating expert and the amazing transformation it's brought, as well as the lessons that YOU can take from it.    From day one, I embarked on this wild podcasting adventure with one mission: to help you learn to reconnect with and trust your body. From the p...

This is the most deeply personal episode I've ever created. And it just might save your life (I'm not exaggerating, and you're going to hear why I know this is true).   Getting your pap smear and breast exam is an incredibly vulnerable experience, especially if you are struggling with weight, body image or have a history of trauma. Going to the doctor in general is sometimes so stressful and shami...

Today on the show I have a special guest named Heather Lasco, a fellow registered dietitian, and we are talking about so many things related to our relationship with food and our bodies. Heather is such a wealth of knowledge and wisdom and I know you're going to learn a ton from her.    You'll hear us talk about:  1. The overlap between dieting, disordered eating and eating disorders (and some sur...

If you're struggling with food, here's an uncomfortable truth: It's not about the food.    What do I mean by that? I mean that food struggles are typically caused by a combination of biological factors (e.g. dieting, deprivation, restriction), and also unmet needs and unfelt emotions outside of food.   That's what we're diving into in this episode. We're going to look at the deeper reasons you're...

Let me ask you this: If you could go back and give your past self a piece of advice about your eating or about how you felt about your body, what would it be?  For me, it would be to not be so hard on myself about my eating and my body, and to not encourage others to diet in the name of "health" - because it turns out that actually backfires. (And now that I know better, I am doing better.)  In th...

What goes through your mind when you see a picture of yourself? Do you think, "Oh my gosh, I can't believe that's how I look! How horrifying!" If so, this episode is for you. This is a really common struggle, and I think it's safe to say that we've all seen photos of ourselves that we don't like, but for some of us this can be such a huge trigger for negative body image, self-hatred and desperatel...

If you ever feel guilty for eating certain foods, this episode is for you. It's so frustrating to go back and forth between not letting yourself have foods you like, and then giving in and letting yourself eat it, only to feel guilty afterwards. But what if it didn't have to be that way?    It doesn't. And in this episode I'm going to walk you through steps to let go of this guilt through building...

Finding freedom with food isn't about eating donuts and pizza all day. It's about living LIFE more fully and stepping away from the constant thoughts and obsession about food, calories, weight loss, and all the things that dieting makes us stressed about.  In this episode I'm sharing 4 deeper and unexpected ways that food freedom and intuitive eating will help you feel happier, healthier and more...

Do you ever feel confused about how to eat healthy while healing your relationship with food? It's totally understandable, because we've gotten so many mixed messages about what "healthy eating" looks like (and the things we're taught are often unsustainable).  So how do you balance food freedom with healthy eating? That's exactly what we are covering in this episode! We're going to talk about:  ...

Do you ever find yourself snacking endlessly at night? Trust me, you're not alone! In this episode we're going to be talking about why the evening is such a common time that we struggle with food, and what you can do to slow down and be more mindful so that you can eat in a way that supports what your body truly needs.  I'll be breaking down the top 5 variables that contribute to overeating at nig...

How do you go from feeling constantly stressed out and obsessed with food, healthy eating, and weight loss to having total peace and ease with food? It doesn't happen by accident. In fact, it's usually a very intentional process, and it takes time…Which makes sense given that we've been immersed in diet culture our entire lives.    In this episode I'm sharing the steps that it takes to unlearn the...

Today I'm going to be sharing my 3-step framework for body-led eating and we're going to use it to dismantle and help you unlearn some of those old food rules that are swirling around in your brain.  The cool thing is that our bodies have built-in mechanisms for telling us WHEN to eat, WHAT types of nourishment we need, and HOW MUCH food we need. When you know how to tap into this wisdom, you can...

Have you ever felt curious (or concerned) about your relationship with alcohol? If you're wondering how you can navigate and enjoy happy hour with a healthy perspective, without compromising on your wellbeing, then this is the episode for you. I sat down with therapist and substance use expert, Lauren Eisleben, to talk about myths and misconceptions surrounding alcohol, while embracing a balanced...

Let's get real for a sec. We all know how challenging it can be when the world bombards us with mixed messages about food and diets. So how on earth are we supposed to make sense of our own relationship with food - let alone teach our kids to be normalized eaters so they don't end up with terrible body image and a lifelong battle with food? Take a deep breath, because in this episode we're going t...

Vacation can be a really stressful situation if you struggle with food and body image, and it doesn't have to be. Today I'm going to break down some powerful strategies and mindset shifts that will help you go on vacation feeling confident that you can trust yourself with food when you travel. We're also going to talk about body image and how to navigate that on vacation. This is going to be an ep...

Do you ever compare your eating (or your body) to other people? You know what they say: Comparison is the thief of joy. And it's true, especially when it comes to our eating and body image. If you're trying to make peace with food, the last thing you need is to start second guessing yourself because you're hung up on how your friend, partner or coworker is eating. You've got to stay in your own la...

In this episode, we're challenging the traditional notion of exercise as a chore. Instead, I invite you to join me and my guest Andrea Troughton on a journey of finding pleasure and empowerment every step, jump, and dance move. It's time to shift our focus from external expectations to internal joy.   Together, we talk about strategies for infusing joy into your physical activities, no matter your...

Hey there, Katy here, and welcome back to Rebuilding Trust With Your Body, the podcast where we talk about learning to reconnect with your body, to listen to it, and to trust it. Because when we trust our bodies, we trust ourselves at a deeper level as human beings, and that's a powerful thing. Today we're going to be talking about menopause.    Menopause is a time of big changes, both physically...

Let's be real for a moment. Society has bombarded us with messages about what we should and shouldn't eat. We've been led to believe that certain foods are "good" while others are "bad." But here's the thing—food shouldn't be a source of guilt or shame. It's time to challenge those beliefs and "decharm" the foods you're afraid to keep in the house.   We're going to dive headfirst into practical st...

Summer is upon us, and with it comes those familiar whispers of diet culture and body image expectations. But guess what? We're flipping the script today! In this empowering episode, we're going to explore how you can navigate summer body image without resorting to restrictive diets or harmful practices.   We'll be shattering the myths and misconceptions around achieving a so-called "perfect" summ...

Let go of the diet rules and food judgments and start thinking like an intuitive eater.    If you're tired of feeling guilty about eating certain foods, or you're stuck in the phase of "eat whatever you want, whenever you want," or you are worried about your weight and your health if you're not dieting - then this episode is for you.    You've ditched dieting and have set out to find freedom with...

Today we're going to be diving into the difference between fullness and satiety, and how knowing the difference will help you make strategic decisions with food without sacrificing satisfaction. This is an example of how nutrition science and gentle nutrition can help you take care of your body (without dieting or restricting).   Now, you might be thinking, "Aren't fullness and satiety the same th...

Today we're going to be diving into the difference between fullness and satiety, and how knowing the difference will help you make strategic decisions with food without sacrificing satisfaction. This is an example of how nutrition science and gentle nutrition can help you take care of your body (without dieting or restricting).   Now, you might be thinking, "Aren't fullness and satiety the same th...

Today we're going to explore a topic that is near and dear to my heart: our relationship with food. For many of us, if it were a Facebook relationship status, it would say, "It's Complicated."  As many of you know, I love food, I think nutrition is kind of cool, and I hate to cook. When I first started my career as a dietitian, I was overly focused on trying to help people eat what I thought was t...