Krista and I discuss the first principle of intuitive eating - rejecting the diet mentality. We explore why we can feel stuck dieting, how to spot sneaky "not-a-diet" diets and the first steps you can take to move away from dieting to make space to become an intuitive eater. About Krista Krista Beck is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and dieter turned intuitive eater. After struggling with her own disordered eating, Krista has made it her mission to expose diet culture for what it really is and help as many women as possible ditch the diets for good and mend their relationship with food and their bodies. You can learn more about Krista through the following links: Instagram: @dietitian.kristaWebsite: www.dietitiankrista.com ____ I’m your host Emma Townsin, a UK Registered Dietitian, a Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and founder of Food Life Freedom. I support you to move away from lifelong dieting, emotional eating and other stressful eating to develop a positive relationship with food and connection with your body. For support for stressful or out-of-control eating, join me in my Anti-diet guide to overcoming emotional eating online course. ____Music: ⁠Making progress by Dan Phillipson⁠ *This podcast can't provide individualised health or nutrition advice. We are all unique . Please use this as an opportunity to learn and explore but if something does not sit with you then it's not meant for your unique self. And if you have any health concerns, please seek personalised support from a registered healthcare provider. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

Experiencing stressful eating is more common than we realise but we don't talk about it enough! This episode we will explore The difference between overeating, binge eating and emotional eatingWhy you might experience stressful or eating out-of-controlSome tips to start feeling good around food ___ Get more support in the Anti-diet guide to overcoming emotional eating - learn more here! __ I'm Emma Townsin, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor. I support you to move away from lifelong dieting, emotional eating and other stressful eating to develop a positive relationship with food and connection with your body. ___ Music: ⁠Making progress by Dan Phillipson⁠ *This podcast can't provide individualised health or nutrition advice. We are all unique . Please use this as an opportunity to learn and explore but if something does not sit with you then it's not meant for your unique self. And if you have any health concerns, please seek personalised support from a registered healthcare provider. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

Today Sherry and I discuss the challenges many women face while navigating midlife and menopause while living in a diet culture. From navigating emotions, weight changes, life changes and our society's erasure of aging women, there can be a lot to process and accept which can for some lead us toward dieting as a way to try control a changing internal and external world. Sherry shares some non-diet support and tips for those approaching or navigating this time of life. About Sherry Pratt Sherry is a certified coach and trained intuitive eating counselor. She left an accomplished and successful 25 year career as an IT professional and corporate executive to start her own health coaching business. Her passion is helping women in midlife break free from yo-yo dieting and live comfortably in their bodies without feeling like they're giving up on themselves or their health. When she's not helping women reach their health goals, you can find her parenting her 2 teenage sons, behind the wheel of a tractor helping her husband out on their grain farm, tending her rather large vegetable garden, staying active playing pickleball and curling within her local community or relaxing with a glass of wine and a good book. You can learn more about Sherry through the following links: Website: www.sherrypratt.ca Instagram: @sherrypratt_healthcoach Non-diet Meal Planning Guide: https://wellness.sherrypratt.ca/mealplanning-podcast/ Here’s how to learn more from me, Emma Townsin (Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counsellor) Instagram: @food.life.freedom Website: www.foodlifefreedom.com Read more on the blog Free e-book: “5 steps to get started with intuitive eating” Individual support Music: ⁠Making progress by Dan Phillipson⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

Binge eating is very common, although if we are struggling with out-of-control eating, it might not feel like it. It is a topic we don't talk about much in our culture. Toni and I are here to change that and take the shame and stigma out of binge eating. We explore: What binge eating isWhy we might develop binge eatingWhat we can do to start feeling good around food Toni Rudd is a Specialist Binge Eating Dietitian. From the UK, she now works online with women all over the world to support them to reduce binge eating and stop the diet cycle. You can connect with Toni at: IG: @the.binge.dietitian Website: www.thebingedietitian.com ___ I’m your host Emma Townsin, a UK Registered Dietitian, a Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and founder of Food Life Freedom. I support you to move away from lifelong dieting, emotional eating and other stressful eating to develop a positive relationship with food and connection with your body. If you are looking for further support for stressful eating, I would love you to join my Anti-diet guide to overcoming emotional eating. Learn more here! ____ Music: ⁠Making progress by Dan Phillipson⁠ *This podcast can't provide individualised health or nutrition advice. We are all unique . Please use this as an opportunity to learn and explore but if something does not sit with you then it's not meant for your unique self. And if you have any health concerns, please seek personalised support from a registered healthcare provider. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

Dieting tells you your body cannot be trusted. It tells you your body is wrong and it's normal to feel in a fight between body and mind. This is not true and we can feel at peace with food while supporting our bodies to feel their best. The key is having a strong mind-body connection. We will cover: what mind-body connection iswhat it can tell us (and why this is important)how you can improve your mind-body connection ____ For more support: Anti-diet guide to overcoming emotional eating online course. Learn more here __ I'm Emma Townsin, a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and founder of Food Life Freedom. I support you to stop feeling stressed over food or feel overwhelmed with out-of-control eating experiences and to find joy in eating and in connection with your body. ____ Music: ⁠Making progress by Dan Phillipson ⁠ *This podcast can't provide individualised health or nutrition advice. We are all unique . Please use this as an opportunity to learn and explore but if something does not sit with you then it's not meant for your unique self. And if you have any health concerns, please seek personalised support from a registered healthcare provider. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

Raquel and I discuss body image after pregnancy and how societal pressures and "bounce back" culture can fuel poor body image and sometimes lead to a difficult relationship with food. Raquel shares really helpful tips for navigating body image in the postpartum phase. About Raquel Griffin Raquel (she/her) is a queer therapist, Registered Social Worker and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor based in the Canadian Province of Nova Scotia. In her private practice she specialises in disordered eating, grief and supporting trans and non binary folks in accessing gender-affirming care. You can learn more about Raquel through the following links: Email: Raquel@BirchStand.caInstagram: @BirchStandMentalHealthWebsite: www.BirchStand.caBlog post: “Postpartum Body Image Tips from an ED Therapist with Lived Experience” by Raquel Griffin for National Eating Disorder Information Centre.Free eating disorder support group for pregnant individuals (must live in Ontario, Canada) Here’s how to learn more from me, Emma Townsin (Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counsellor) Instagram: @food.life.freedom Website: www.foodlifefreedom.com Read more on the blog Free e-book: “5 steps to get started with intuitive eating” Individual support Music: ⁠Making progress by Dan Phillipson⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

Today I am talking about what to do if you experience constant, obsessive or stressful thoughts about food. Often referred to as a lot of "food noise". I will talk through 5 reasons why food might be on your mind all the time. And, if you relate to this, I will offer some gentle steps you can take so food becomes less obsessive and more peaceful. Here’s how to learn more from me, Emma Townsin (Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counsellor) Instagram: @food.life.freedom Website: www.foodlifefreedom.com Read more on the blog Free e-book: “5 steps to get started with intuitive eating” Individual support Music: ⁠Making progress by Dan Phillipson⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

Jeff and I discuss why intuitive eating and body acceptance messages don't always resonate with men and how we can communicate intuitive eating in a way that is better understood by men. This can help men access support and male partners can be better able to support an intuitive eating journey. About Jeff Ash Jeff is a nutritionist, Intuitive Eating Coach, personal trainer, and host of the Men's Intuition Podcast where he seeks to encourage other men (and women) to transform their relationship with food, exercise, and body all without restriction, guilt, or shame. When he's not helping others navigate our diet-obsessed culture, he enjoys traveling with his wife, building his own furniture, working in the yard, and challenging himself on ninja obstacles. You can contact Jeff through the following links: Intuitive Eating Coach, Nutritionist, Personal TrainerHope Drives Me Training & Nutrition Web: hopedrivesme.com IG: @intuitive.eating.men Webinar - Intuitive eating: Help without harming Here’s how to learn more from me, Emma Townsin (Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counsellor) Instagram: @food.life.freedom Website: www.foodlifefreedom.com Read more on the blog Free e-book: “5 steps to get started with intuitive eating” Individual support Making progress by --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

Amanda and I discuss why we can feel body shame and distress around our body especially during periods of life when our body goes through changes. Amanda shares really helpful tips and support to navigate body shame and distress and develop a positive relationship with food and body. About Amanda Mittman Amanda is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Body Image Coach. Amanda knows that people and especially women, feel so much shame around their bodies. It is Amanda’s mission to talk about this topic without shame, guilt, or sense of failure, and to understand the systemic forces that cause us to feel the way we do about our body. You can learn more about Amanda through the following links: Instagram: @bitchinbodyimagerd Website: www.happyvalleynutrition.com Here’s how to learn more from me, Emma Townsin (Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counsellor) Instagram: @food.life.freedom Website: www.foodlifefreedom.com Read more on the blog Free e-book: “5 steps to get started with intuitive eating” Individual support Music: ⁠Making progress by Dan Phillipson⁠ *This podcast can't provide individualised health or nutrition advice. We are all unique . Please use this as an opportunity to learn and explore but if something does not sit with you then it's not meant for your unique self. And if you have any health concerns, please seek personalised support from a registered healthcare provider. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

I'm back for season 2! I'm Emma Townsin, a UK Registered Dietitian and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor. The Food & Life Freedom Podcast is back to help you explore your relationship with food and body, to overcome out-of-control eating such as binge or emotional eating and take the guilt out of food. We are so much more complex and interesting than the diet-y messages and food rules make us out to be. When we start working with our bodies (rather than against them), we can find our food and life freedom! I have so many interesting and knowledgable guests lined up (dietitians, therapists, personal trainers, health coaches, social workers) who all practice from a non-diet approach. Hit follow to see the episodes as they are released weekly from the 4th October! ... Here’s how to learn more from me, Emma Townsin (Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counsellor) Instagram: @food.life.freedom Website: www.foodlifefreedom.com Read more on the blog Free e-book: “5 steps to get started with intuitive eating” Individual support Music: ⁠Making progress by Dan Phillipson⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

Today we have a bonus episode to explore a listener question. “How do I know if I need another diet plan or if I should try intuitive eating?” We will look at the differences between following a diet plan compared with intuitive eating and explore the 6 signs to look out for that intuitive eating may be your path to finding food freedom. So tune in to this 10 minute bonus episode that will help you break down what path you need to take to find food freedom. Links: Free e-book "5 steps to get started with intuitive eating: https://www.foodlifefreedom.com/free-ebook For further support: https://www.foodlifefreedom.com/ Show notes: https://www.foodlifefreedom.com/podcast If you have any topics you would like covered on the show, I'd love you to reach out to me at https://www.foodlifefreedom.com/contact Make sure you hit follow to hear when new episodes are released and if you got something from this episode, share with your community :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

This week we are exploring emotional eating. If you find yourself feeling out of control around food when big emotions come up, this episode will support you with the steps you need to recover from emotional eating without turning to dieting. We will cover: Why we eat for emotional reasonsThe positive role it can serve in your lifeHow to know when emotional eating is harmful4 steps you can take to deal with stressful emotional eating. So tune in to this 15 minute jam-packed episode for a new direction in how to support emotional eating experiences. Links: Free e-book "5 steps to get started with intuitive eating: https://www.foodlifefreedom.com/free-ebook For further support: https://www.foodlifefreedom.com/ Show notes: https://www.foodlifefreedom.com/podcast ... This is the final episode of season 1. There will be a season 2 coming up soon and a bonus episode or 2 while we wait. If you have any topics you would like covered on the show, I'd love you to reach out to me at https://www.foodlifefreedom.com/contact Make sure you hit follow to hear when new episodes are released and if you got something from this episode, share with your community :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

How does stress and your nervous system influence your gut symptoms? If you experience IBS or gut symptoms, it can be tempting to turn straight to food. But, as we will learn, the gut responds to much more than just food. We will cover: 1. What is stress and why we need to stop trying to "reduce" it 2. How stress can impact the gut with both physical and nervous system changes 3. When to try food modifications and when to explore your nervous system responses 4. What you can do to reduce the impact of stress on your gut ... About Nickie Nickie Hursthouse is a dietitian and yoga teacher who focuses on gut health and behaviour change for women. Nickie believes all women can build solid foundations for good health from the inside out, through reconnecting with their body and mind. Nickie has coached CEOs, business leaders and business owners to improve their health, gain more energy, reframe their stress and have the resources they need to thrive Instagram: @nickiehursthouse  Work with Nickie: https://www.nickiehursthouse.com/work-with-nickie The Ultimate Women's Gut Health Guide https://view.flodesk.com/pages/641a6de013090a3734da179e ... Today's episode is brought to you by Reclaiming Your Food Freedom, an online course with all the tools and support you need to stop stressing over food. Learn how you can fast track your journey to feel good around food at www.foodlifefreedom.com For references and show notes, head to www.foodlifefreedom.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

Today, we are exploring what it really means to be “healthy”? Is health a personal responsibility? And how much impact does diet and exercise really have on our health? By understanding what makes you feel healthy, rather than what our culture says should be healthy, you can prioritise the areas of your health and wellbeing that really matter to you. This episode is an exploration, from my own personal perspective looking into the current research and knowledge we have of what it really means to be healthy and how this differs from our common cultural perceptions of health. Of course, your thoughts about health may differ from mine and that is ok. Today's episode is brought to you by Reclaiming Your Food Freedom, an online course with all the tools and support you need to stop stressing over food. Learn how you can fast track your journey to feel good around food at www.foodlifefreedom.com For references and show notes, head to www.foodlifefreedom.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

Today we are exploring diet culture and how it relates to principle 1 of Intuitive Eating - rejecting the diet mentality. We will explore what diet culture is, the 6 most common lies we are told about food and bodies and how we can actively start rejecting diet culture. Exploring and letting go of diet culture is the number one step to finding a peaceful and easy relationship with food and your body so this is a must listen episode as you start becoming an intuitive eater. Today's episode is brought to you by Reclaiming Your Food Freedom, an online course with all the tools and support you need to stop stressing over food. Learn how you can fast track your journey and feel good around food and in your body at www.foodlifefreedom.com. For references and show notes, head to www.foodlifefreedom.com/podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

I speak with Ela Law, Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor about how to let go of weight loss dieting and get started with Intuitive Eating. We explore why dieting has become about acceptance and safety rather than health, how our sense of identity fits in with becoming an intuitive eater and the most important first steps to take to become an intuitive eater. ... Ela's work focuses on supporting people in healing their relationship with food and learning to accept and respect their bodies. Ela uses Intuitive Eating and Body Acceptance work as instruments to re-establish trust between us and our bodies, moving away from diet mentality towards food and body freedom. In her work, Ela explores client's food choices and body image from a holistic perspective - taking into account the psychological, emotional and physical aspects of eating and movement. This way, clients learn to shift their attention and focus from external messages and rules to internal signals and cues, making it a sustainable way of making peace with food and their body. Originally fro Germany, Ela now lives in Kent, UK with her husband, two kids and dog. To connect with Ela: www.elalawnutrition.co.uk IG: @elalawnutrition ... Today's episode is brought to you by Reclaiming Your Food Freedom, a 3- month programme with all the tools and support you need to stop stressing over food. Learn how you can fast track your journey to feel good around food at www.foodlifefreedom.com For references and show notes, head to www.foodlifefreedom.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

What are the 10 principles of intuitive eating? As a Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, I see many myths and just plain innacurate information about intuitive eating. So, to bust through this, let's break down the principles to learn how intuitive eating really helps you to stop feeling stressed over food and feel good in your body. Today's episode is brought to you by Reclaiming Your Food Freedom, an online course with all the tools and support you need to stop stressing over food. Learn how you can fast track your journey to feel good around food at www.foodlifefreedom.com. For references and show notes, head to www.foodlifefreedom.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

Today, we are exploring intuitive eating! What it is, how it can support a positive relationship with food AND with healthy eating, and I'll share my best tips to get started with intuitive eating. We will discuss: why body trust and connection is so important for intuitive eatingour innate processes that naturally guide our eatinghow our cultural food and body ideals create a disconnect with our bodyhow a disconnect drives disordered eating behaviours such as emotional eating and binge eatingwhat eating can feel like as an intuitive eatermy top 3 tips to get started with intuitive eating Today's episode is brought to you by Reclaiming Your Food Freedom, an online course with all the tools and support you need to stop stressing over food. Learn how you can fast track your journey to feel good around food at www.foodlifefreedom.com/intuitive-eating-support For references and show notes, head to www.foodlifefreedom.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

Today I am joined Registered Dietitian and PCOS expert Cordula Henggler. Cordula shares her knowledge and helpful advice about how you can support your body to manage PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) symptoms without diets and food restriction. PCOS is a health condition heavily impacted by dieting and weight loss advice. But, as we discuss, this advice is rarely helpful and can cause a lot of harm to relationship with food and management of PCOS symptoms. There are many non-diet food and lifestyle changes that can help manage PCOS symptoms and support a healthy relationship with food and body. ... Cordula is an experienced UK registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition. She specialises in PCOS, endometriosis, fertility and gut health. Her passion for hormonal health and the female body system comes from her own struggles with PCOS, IBS and a thyroid condition and the very limited support she received through the public health system.   She experienced first-hand how nutrition and lifestyle changes can impact our health and well-being and Cordula combines her personal experiences with her years of professional expertise to provide support to all those struggling with PCOS or endometriosis to feel comfortable in their bodies. She focuses on evidence-based nutrition solutions that go beyond quick fixes and restrictive diets.  Cordula is also passionate about inclusive care that is not stigmatising and not weight focused to ensure that the individual receives the support they deserve.   If you wonder where the accent is from, Cordula is originally from Switzerland, but left her home when she was 18 and since then has lived in the UK and then New Zealand where she also trained to become a dietitian before moving back to the UK in 2018.   Connect with Cordula: www.womenshealthdietitian.com Instagram: @womenshealthdietitian ... Today's episode is brought to you by Reclaiming Your Food Freedom, an online course with all the tools and support you need to stop stressing over food. Learn how you can fast track your journey to feel good around food at www.foodlifefreedom.com/intuitive-eating-support. For show notes, head to www.foodlifefreedom.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message

"I don't want to diet but I need to lose weight for health, what should I do?" Today we discuss how you can work towards health goals or health improvements without falling into the diet cycle trap. We discuss what the research actually says about weight loss diets and health improvements, why we are constantly told to "just lose weight" (as if it's that simple) and what you can do for your health and general wellbeing. And importantly, even if you feel stuck in a diet cycle but feel a pressure to continue because you "need to lose weight for your health", it is possible to feel good around food and in your body while making changes that are health promoting so listen in! Today's episode is brought to you by Reclaiming Your Food Freedom, a 3- month programme with all the tools and support you need to stop stressing over food. Learn how you can fast track your journey to feel good around food at www.foodlifefreedom.com/intuitive-eating-support For references and show notes, head to www.foodlifefreedom.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foodlifefreedom/message