Description

In this episode, Ashley discusses the evolving relationship with food, emphasizing nourishment over restriction. She explores how diet culture often promotes extremes and how personal experiences with food can change over time. Ashley advocates for a balanced approach to eating, focusing on what the body needs rather than what to cut out. She also highlights the importance of teaching children a healthy relationship with food, free from guilt and moral judgments. The conversation concludes with a reminder that healthy eating is about consistency and adapting to life's changes.

You'll Hear About: 

• Food has become a moral thing of good and bad.
• We should focus on nourishment over restriction.
• Healthy eating looks different in different life stages.
• Diet culture promotes extremes that can be harmful.
• It's important to listen to our bodies' needs.
• Building strength and energy is more important than weight loss.
• Teaching kids about food should be free from guilt.
• Healthy eating is about consistency, not drama.
• You are not failing; you are learning your body's needs.
• Meals should bring families together and create joy.

Chapters:
00:00
Rethinking Food and Nourishment

02:51
Diet Culture and Its Extremes

05:52
Adapting Eating Habits Through Life Stages

08:56
Teaching Healthy Relationships with Food

11:13
Building Consistency in Healthy Eating

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