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Find Your Food Voice[Letter] What are the stories you’ve been told about menopause and aging with Deb BenfieldIn this episode of the Find Your Food Voice podcast, Julie Duffy Dillon and Deb Benfield explore the complexities of aging, body image, and societal narratives surrounding these themes. They discuss the fear of aging, the impact of ageism, and the importance of body liberation. The conversation also touches on navigating healthcare biases, the significance of community and interdependence in aging, and the privileges that affect how individuals experience aging. Deb shares insights from her upcoming book, 'Unapologetic Aging,' emphasizing the need for a more inclusive conversation about aging that encompasses all bodies and experiences.Please...
2025-12-0243 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceHow do I teach my kids healthy eating when my relationship with food is complicated with dietitian Heidi SchausterIn this conversation, Julie Duffy Dillon and Heidi Schauster explore the complexities of food relationships, particularly in the context of caregiving and parenting. They discuss the challenges caregivers face in meal preparation, the importance of understanding one's own food voice, and the impact of family dynamics on food choices. The dialogue emphasizes the need for compassion and transparency in parenting, especially regarding food and body image. They also touch on the significance of somatic practices in reconnecting with one's body and needs, and the value of community support in navigating these challenges.Please follow us on TikTok an...
2025-11-1134 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] How do I control health without a diet using intuitive eating with dietitian Bonnie RoneyIn this episode, Julie Duffy Dillon and Bonnie Roney discuss the transition from traditional dieting methods to intuitive eating, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and community support. They explore the challenges faced by health professionals in balancing client expectations with a weight-inclusive approach, and the emotional journey of embracing change. The conversation highlights the significance of focusing on what is within our control and the necessity of building a supportive community for both clients and practitioners.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated re...
2025-10-2832 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] Navigating Midlife and Menopause in Diet Culture with Jenn HuberIn this episode of the Find Your Food Voice podcast, host Julie Duffy Dillon and guest Jenn Salib Huber discuss the complexities of midlife body changes, the impact of diet culture, and the importance of self-compassion and community support during the transition of menopause and midlife. They explore the emotional aspects of aging, including grief and acceptance, and emphasize the need for a positive relationship with food and body image. Jenn shares insights from her upcoming book, 'Eat to Thrive During Menopause,' which combines intuitive eating principles with practical nutrition advice for women navigating menopause.Please...
2025-10-1434 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] What will it really take to heal my relationship with food using internal family systems with Vinny WelsbyJulie Duffy Dillon and Vinny Welsby discuss the challenges of breaking free from diet culture and the journey towards body acceptance. They explore the emotional struggles faced by individuals trying to heal their relationship with food, emphasizing the importance of community support, self-compassion, and realistic goal-setting. The conversation highlights the process of unlearning harmful beliefs about dieting and body image, and the significance of acknowledging progress in recovery.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send yo...
2025-09-3037 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] Trauma and Find Your Food Voice with Meg BowmanIn this episode of the Find Your Food Voice podcast, host Julie Duffy Dillon and guest Meg Bowman discuss the complex relationship between trauma, dieting, and intuitive eating. They explore how trauma impacts food choices and the importance of understanding the nervous system in the context of eating disorders. The conversation emphasizes the need for safety and connection in food relationships, the significance of finding 'glimmers' of safety in daily life, and the release of Meg's upcoming book, which addresses these themes. The episode provides valuable insights for those struggling with their relationship with food and offers practical steps...
2025-09-1637 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] Struggling with OCD, PCOS, and Intuitive Eating with Abbie AttwoodIn this episode of the Find Your Food Voice podcast, host Julie Duffy Dillon and guest Abbie Attwood delve into the complexities of food relationships, particularly in the context of OCD and PCOS. They discuss the impact of diet culture, the trauma associated with restrictive eating, and the importance of self-compassion in the healing process. The conversation emphasizes the need for balance in eating habits and offers practical steps for recovery, highlighting that healing is a journey that takes time and patience.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials....
2025-08-1935 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] I always feared I would binge and now I can’t stop with guest Katy HarveyIn this episode of Find Your Food Voice, Julie Duffy Dillon and guest Katy Harvey discuss the complexities of binge eating, particularly in the context of betrayal, heartbreak, and significant life transitions. They explore the common feelings of isolation and shame that accompany these struggles, emphasizing the importance of understanding the biological and emotional factors at play. The conversation highlights the impact of diet trauma, the cycle of restriction and bingeing, and the necessity of creating a supportive environment for healing. Listeners are encouraged to recognize their experiences, name their diet trauma, and take actionable steps towards recovery, including...
2025-07-0135 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Interview] ADHD, PCOS, Intuitive Eating without cutting carbs and dieting with Rebecca KingJulie Duffy Dillon interviews Becca King, the ADHD nutritionist, discussing the intersection of ADHD, PCOS, and nutrition. They explore various eating styles, the challenges of intuitive eating for those with ADHD, and the importance of understanding practical hunger. The conversation emphasizes the need for personalized approaches to nutrition, acknowledging that what works for one person may not work for another. Becca shares insights from her book, 'How to Eat Well for Adults with ADHD', and offers practical tips for listeners.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do yo...
2025-06-1746 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Interview] PCOS + Diabetes with Wendy Lopez (from Diabetes Digital)Julie Duffy Dillon talks with Wendy Lopez about the intricate relationship between PCOS and diabetes. They explore the implications of insulin resistance, the role of nutrition, and the impact of GLP-1 medications on managing these conditions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding personal health without the stigma of blame, advocating for a balanced approach to diet and lifestyle changes. Wendy shares insights on continuous glucose monitoring and the necessity of supportive healthcare conversations, ultimately encouraging listeners to focus on manageable steps towards better health.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with ou...
2025-04-2230 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Chat] Gigi Hadid, Hairspray, and Size Diversity in live Diet Culture IRLJulie Duffy Dillon celebrates the launch of her book, 'Find Your Food Voice,' with Rachel Popik and Coleen Bremner, while discussing the intersection of diet culture and representation in musical theater. They delve into the recent controversy surrounding Gigi Hadid's casting in a Hairspray project, exploring the implications of body diversity and the responsibility of media representation.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Ment...
2025-04-0827 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Mini-Session] How do I stop the food noiseJulie Duffy Dillon discusses the concept of 'food noise'—the incessant thoughts about food and the compulsion to eat. She explores the roots of food noise, including diet trauma, and offers strategies to manage it effectively. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the psychological aspects of food noise and how to cultivate a healthier relationship with food.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentio...
2025-04-0125 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Chat] What it means to Find Your Food Voice in the Trump administrationJulie Duffy Dillon, along with guests Coleen Bremner and Rachel Popik, discuss the importance of rejecting diets, the emotional connections we have with food, and the political implications of diet culture in today's society. They celebrate the launch of Julie's new book, which aims to empower individuals to find their food voice and navigate their relationship with food amidst societal pressures. The conversation also touches on food insecurity, the significance of cultural foods, and practical steps listeners can take to develop their food voice.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our so...
2025-03-2535 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] My food voice keeps telling me to binge…or am I doing it wrong?Julie Duffy Dillon discusses her new book, 'Find Your Food Voice,' and explores the complex relationship individuals have with food, particularly in the context of diet culture. She addresses the cycle of dieting, the emotional and psychological impacts of restrictive eating, and offers insights on how to break free from the diet trap. Through listener letters, she emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and the journey towards a healthier relationship with food.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I wa...
2025-03-1822 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Interview] Weed and Intuitive Eating with Leah KernJulie Duffy Dillon and Leah Kern explore the intersection of intuitive eating and cannabis use. They discuss the challenges of binge eating while high, the importance of understanding one's motivations for using cannabis, and practical tips for managing food relationships in altered states. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the exploration of new neural pathways in the journey towards a healthier relationship with food.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Fo...
2025-03-1132 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Interview] Diabetes and Intuitive Eating with Janice DadaJulie Duffy Dillon and Janice Dada discuss the intersection of intuitive eating and diabetes. They explore the misconceptions surrounding diabetes management, the importance of a non-diet approach, and the role of self-care in managing blood sugar levels. Janice shares insights from her book, 'Intuitive Eating for Diabetes,' highlighting the four pillars of intuitive eating and the significance of understanding the root causes of diabetes. The conversation emphasizes the need for a compassionate approach to body image and the importance of recognizing that weight is not the sole factor in diabetes management.Please follow us on TikTok an...
2025-03-0447 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Interview] Listen if you feel bad after eating something with Lisa EllisIn this episode, Julie Duffy Dillon and Lisa Ellis discuss the detrimental effects of labeling foods as 'good' or 'bad'. They explore how these labels contribute to emotional eating, anxiety, and a negative relationship with food. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, mindful eating, and practical steps to mend one's relationship with food. Listeners are encouraged to embrace intuitive eating principles and to recognize that all foods can fit into a healthy diet without shame or guilt.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a...
2025-02-2522 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Chat] The Voice Finder’s Guide To Meal PlanningIn this episode of the Find Your Food Voice podcast, Julie Duffy Dillon, along with Coleen Bremner and Rachel Popik, discuss the concept of anti-diet meal planning. They explore how traditional meal prep often aligns with diet culture and how to reframe it as a form of self-care. The conversation covers practical strategies for grocery shopping, essential pantry staples, and tips for making meal planning easier and more enjoyable. The episode also highlights the upcoming launch of Julie's book, 'Find Your Food Voice', which aims to help listeners reconnect with their innate eating instincts and break free from diet...
2025-02-1825 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Interview] Midlife body changes during cancer treatment, menopause, and transitions with Lauren AntonJulie Duffy Dillon speaks with dietitian Lauren Anton about the profound body changes and emotional challenges associated with breast cancer treatment and menopause. They discuss the importance of self-compassion, the impact of weight changes, and the mental health struggles that can arise during treatment. Lauren shares her personal journey, including her diagnosis, treatment, and the ways she has navigated body image issues and cravings. The conversation emphasizes the need for support, community, and mindfulness practices to cope with these challenges.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do yo...
2025-02-1144 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Mini-Session] What about ultra-processed foods?Julie Duffy Dillon explores the complexities of ultra-processed foods, discussing their impact on health and the importance of understanding one's food voice. She emphasizes the need for flexibility, kindness, and nourishment in dietary choices, while also addressing the normalization of emotional eating. The conversation aims to help listeners navigate their relationship with food in a world filled with conflicting messages about nutrition.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@jul...
2025-02-0428 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Interview] Intuitive Eating’s evolution with Elyse ReschJulie Duffy Dillon celebrates the 400th FYFV episode with Elyse Resch, co-creator of Intuitive Eating. They discuss the importance of intuitive eating as a tool for reconnecting with one's body, the evolution of the intuitive eating framework, and the significance of comfort in eating. The conversation also addresses the challenges faced by individuals with specific health conditions, the impact of societal norms on body image, and the role of stress in eating behaviors. Elyse shares insights on the upcoming resources, including a new workbook and an intuitive eating app, aimed at making intuitive eating more accessible to everyone.
2025-01-2848 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Chat] Predicted wellness trends for 2025: food, GLP-1, and weight loss rebrandingIn this episode of the Find Your Food Voice podcast, Julie Duffy Dillon, along with guests Coleen Bremner and Rachel Popik, discuss predicted wellness trends for 2025. They explore the evolving narratives around diet culture, the stigmatization of processed foods, the rise of hormone balancing as a wellness trend, and the implications of GLP-1 medications in weight loss discussions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support in navigating these trends and encourages critical consumption of media related to diet culture.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do yo...
2025-01-2134 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Mini-session] Dieting red flags for 2025In this episode of the Find Your Food Voice podcast, Julie Duffy Dillon discusses the diet red flags for 2025, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the traps of diet culture. She explores the feelings of fear, urgency, and hopefulness that often lead individuals back into dieting, and introduces the concept of the 'food voice' as a means to navigate food choices with kindness and flexibility. The episode aims to empower listeners to make 2025 a year focused on healing their relationship with food rather than succumbing to diet culture.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up...
2025-01-1424 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Chat] Wicked Unpacked: Dieting Propaganda in Full DisplayJulie Duffy Dillon, Coleen Bremner, and Rachel Popik explore the connections between the musical Wicked and the dieting industry. They discuss how themes of control, propaganda, and personal experiences with dieting are reflected in the narrative of Wicked. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing the influence of societal norms on individual choices and the need for empathy in understanding different body experiences.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to inf...
2024-12-1817 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Chat] Wintering vs. Winter Arc: A Deep DiveJulie Duffy Dillon, Coleen Bremner, and Rachel Popik discuss the concept of the 'winter arc' and its implications on mental health and self-care. They explore the cultural narratives surrounding wintering, the impact of diet culture, and personal experiences with wintering. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community connection, self-care practices, and creating a cozy environment during the winter months.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Me...
2024-12-1031 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Interview] Breastfeeding with food intolerances in early motherhood with Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir*Julie’s internet was in a state of chaos and glitchy a few times in this episode including when introducing today’s guest–Fatema Jinanjee-Shakir. Please note her name correctly here.Julie Duffy Dillon interviews therapist Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir about her complex experiences with food during early parenthood. They discuss the emotional challenges of breastfeeding, the impact of food intolerances on both mother and child, and the identity shifts that come with food restrictions. Fatema shares her journey of navigating these challenges, the importance of support systems, and the need for patience and grace during this transitional period. The co...
2024-12-0439 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Chat] Navigating self-care, food convos, and body talk this holiday season post electionJulie Duffy Dillon and her team members Rachel Popik and Coleen Bremner discuss the complexities of navigating holiday emotions, especially in the wake of recent events. They explore the importance of community support, self-care strategies, and the need to balance meals and emotions during Thanksgiving. The conversation emphasizes the significance of hydration, grounding practices, and challenging diet culture, while also promoting positive language around food and the impact of our words on others. The episode concludes with a focus on compassion, care, and the importance of rest during the winter season.Please follow us on TikTok and Li...
2024-11-1927 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Mini Session] Unpopular opinion: Eating food for comfortJulie Duffy Dillon discusses the complexities of emotional eating, especially in the context of recent events and the upcoming holidays. She emphasizes that using food as a coping mechanism is a strength rather than a weakness, challenging the conventional narrative that promotes rigid eating rules. Julie advocates for embracing emotional eating as a valid response to life's challenges, highlighting the importance of understanding our food voice and the role of food in nurturing our emotions.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship wi...
2024-11-1208 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] I am scared of getting diabetes with Gina ForsterJulie Duffy Dillon and Gina Forster discuss the complex relationship between food, fear, and diabetes. Gina shares her personal journey of overcoming a fear of food and how societal pressures influenced her relationship with eating. They explore the impact of diet culture on parenting and the importance of modeling healthy behaviors for children. The conversation also delves into gestational diabetes, the guilt associated with diabetes diagnoses, and the role of genetics in these conditions. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for self-compassion and understanding in navigating food relationships.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up...
2024-11-0542 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Interview] Eating disorders and recovery in film with Elizabeth AyikuPreorder Me Little Me on Apple TV before Nov 8 and you will be supporting Project Heal! https://www.melittlemefilm.com/wheretowatchIn this episode, host Julie Duffy Dillon interviews Elizabeth Ayiku, the writer, director, and producer of the film 'Me Little Me.' The conversation delves into the film's themes of representation, the importance of support systems in treatment, and the personal journeys of the characters. Elizabeth shares insights on the audience's reception of the film and the broader implications of its message, emphasizing hope and resilience.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to...
2024-10-2929 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Mini Session] This is why it is ok to eat sugarJulie Duffy Dillon discusses the importance of understanding sugar in the context of healthy eating. She emphasizes that one meal or snack does not define overall health and encourages listeners to adopt a perspective that allows for the enjoyment of sugar. Julie explains the concept of glycemic index and its limitations, advocating for a more personalized approach to nutrition through 'curious nutrition.' She concludes by highlighting the role of pleasure in eating and reassures listeners that it's okay to enjoy sugary foods without guilt.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with ou...
2024-10-2411 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Chat] Halloween candy, the Switch Witch, and intuitive eatingJulie Duffy Dillon and Coleen Bremner discuss the intersection of Halloween, candy, and diet culture. They share nostalgic memories of Halloween, explore the concept of the Switch Witch, and address the challenges of navigating candy consumption in a healthy way. The conversation also delves into the problematic nature of fatphobic costumes and the need for cultural sensitivity in Halloween celebrations. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of enjoying food experiences and fostering positive relationships with food.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a...
2024-10-2232 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] ADHD, food, and intuitive eating with Aleta StorchJulie Duffy Dillon speaks with Aleta Storch, a registered dietitian and therapist specializing in ADHD nutrition. They discuss the unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in their relationship with food, particularly in the context of intuitive eating and recovery. Aleta shares insights on how ADHD affects interoceptive awareness, emotional regulation, and the importance of external reminders for nourishment. The conversation emphasizes the need for tailored approaches to recovery and the value of community support for those navigating these complexities.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do yo...
2024-10-1523 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Mini Session] What I wish you knew about stress eatingJulie discusses the complexities of stress eating, particularly in the context of recent events affecting her community in North Carolina. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the roots of stress eating, the healing process, and the necessity of giving oneself permission to cope with food as a means of emotional support. Julie shares insights from her 20 years of experience as a dietitian, offering listeners valuable perspectives on their relationship with food during stressful times.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with fo...
2024-10-0814 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Mini Session] For the dietitians struggling in secretJulie discusses the upcoming FNCE conference and addresses the pervasive shame many dietitians feel regarding their complicated relationships with food. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing oppressive systems that contribute to these feelings and encourages listeners to seek support from peers and professionals. Julie shares her three key tips for navigating these challenges and highlights the need for community and understanding in the journey towards recovery.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Fo...
2024-10-0313 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Mini Session] My top ways to lower insulin and blood sugar with intuitive eating and without dietsIn this episode of the Find Your Food Voice podcast, host Julie Duffy Dillon discusses the complexities of managing insulin and blood sugar levels without resorting to dieting. She emphasizes that individuals with conditions like diabetes do not need to eliminate foods but can instead focus on intuitive eating and other strategies. Julie shares effective tools for balancing blood sugar, including meal timing, ensuring adequate nutrition, and the importance of sleep and boundaries. She also highlights the role of supplements like Inositol and Omega-3 in managing insulin resistance and inflammation.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @Fo...
2024-10-0123 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Book Review] An anti-diet book for someone who doesn’t connect with intuitive eating; reviewing Live Nourished by Shana Minei SpenceJulie reviews the book 'Live and Nourished' by Shana Spence. She discusses the book's gentle approach to nutrition, its critique of diet culture, and the importance of intuitive eating while acknowledging its limitations. Julie shares her personal insights and favorite quotes from the book, emphasizing its practical advice for those struggling with their relationship with food.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this...
2024-09-2611 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] Is food freedom even possible?Julie addresses the complexities of dieting, weight management, and the emotional turmoil associated with food relationships. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the dichotomy in how individuals perceive food, the impact of diet trauma, and the need for unconditional permission to eat. Julie introduces the concept of the pendulum to illustrate the chaotic nature of eating behaviors and encourages listeners to explore their own food voices as a means to achieve a healthier relationship with food. Ultimately, she advocates for a shift away from traditional notions of food freedom towards a more nuanced understanding of self-acceptance and joy in...
2024-09-2429 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Book review] Intuitive eating and dating with Thank You More Please by Lily WombleIn this episode of the Find Your Food Voice podcast, host Julie Duffy Dillon shares a review of the book 'Thank You More Please' by Lily Womble, which serves as an anti-diet dating resource. Julie reflects on her own dating experiences, the importance of self-advocacy, and how the principles from the book can help individuals navigate dating while rejecting diet culture. She emphasizes the significance of being picky in dating, the concept of 'bless and release,' and the practice of gratitude in relationships. Julie concludes by recommending the book for those looking to date without the pressures of...
2024-09-1921 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Mini-Session] Everyone is dieting, how can I do intuitive eating?In this episode of the Find Your Food Voice podcast, Julie discusses the challenges of dieting and the importance of recognizing one's own food voice. She emphasizes that diets often do not work and encourages listeners to take their time in making decisions about their eating habits. Julie provides tools for managing anxiety related to dieting and reflects on the impact of past dieting experiences. She advocates for a temporary approach to dieting, allowing individuals to experiment with not dieting in the moment, which can lead to healthier long-term habits.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @Fo...
2024-09-1718 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Mini Session] Rewrite your complicated relationship with food using intuitive eating and narrative therapyIn this mini session, Julie introduces the concept of writing a letter to food as a therapeutic tool to explore and heal one's complicated relationship with food. She explains that writing a letter to food helps to externalize any issues or concerns and allows individuals to connect with their own strengths and experiences. Julie shares her own letter to food, expressing gratitude for the joy and connection that food brings, as well as addressing the harmful effects of dieting and fat phobia. She emphasizes the importance of healing our relationship with food and reconnecting with our innate wisdom.
2024-08-2920 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Chat] Starting a business, becoming a parent, and dating in midlife all anti-diet styleIn this episode, Julie sits down with Rachel Popik and Coleen Bremner to catch up on their lives. Coleen shares her experience as a new mom and navigating the challenges of identity and societal expectations. Rachel discusses the launch of her business, Stay Doughy, and the challenges of perfectionism and self-promotion. The conversation highlights the importance of support systems and doing things scared. In this conversation, Julie shares updates on her book writing process and her personal life. She talks about the challenges of meeting her book deadline and the editing process. Julie also discusses her experience with dating...
2024-08-2741 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Minisode] Finding Food Freedom?In this episode, Julie discusses the concept of food freedom and its limitations. She emphasizes that food freedom should not only be about individual experiences but also about addressing systemic issues such as food insecurity, poverty, racism, and genocide. Julie encourages listeners to go beyond their own journey and work towards creating a world where everyone can experience food freedom. She also introduces the concept of 'food peace' and hints at exploring it further in the next episode.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a...
2024-08-2012 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Minisode]: Listen after emotionally eatingIn this episode, Julie discusses the topic of emotional eating and the importance of giving oneself permission to eat emotionally without judgment. She emphasizes that emotional eating is normal, healthy, and an effective coping mechanism. Julie also explores the connection between the cultural fear of weight gain and racism. Julie highlights the need to practice non-judgmental curiosity and compassion towards oneself when engaging in emotional eating. She concludes by stating that understanding the unmet needs behind emotional eating can help individuals find their food voice.Keywords: emotional eating, permission, judgment, normal, coping mechanism, cultural fear, weight gain, r...
2024-07-1005 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Minisode Part 3] Almond Mom: How to not be an almond momIn this episode, Julie discusses how to not be an almond mom when you had an almond mom yourself. She provides six ways to avoid projecting your own fears onto your children when it comes to food and weight. Julie also talks about the division of food responsibility and how it may not work for everyone. She emphasizes the importance of not categorizing foods as good or bad and teaches kids to be respectful of others' food choices. Lastly, Julie highlights the significance of not commenting on others' bodies and promoting body diversity.Keywords: almond mom, projection, f...
2024-07-0406 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Minisode Part 1] Almond Mom: Are you an almond mom?In this episode, Julie discusses how 'food noise' can be triggered when people start dieting again. She shares the experiences of individuals who have been working on repairing their relationship with food and how they use food noise as a cue to recognize when they are being triggered to diet. She then introduces the term 'almond mom' and explains its origin as a parent or caregiver consumed by the diet trap. Julie identifies five reasons why almond moms can be problematic, including teaching distrust of hunger and fullness, promoting disordered eating, reinforcing body hierarchy, encouraging control of one's body...
2024-07-0208 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Listener Question] Beware of diet culture side monstersHave you ever quit a diet to then be seduced by some program or regimen that promised you change, community, or safety? Listen in to hear Julie's advice to a listener question for avoiding these diet culture side monsters. Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Follow Julie for co-working sessions on TikTok / Join Julie in the Circle CommunityFood Vo...
2024-02-2124 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Listener Question] Navigating friends who dietTime for another listener question! Listen in for Julie's 6 recommendations on how to not get sucked back into dieting when it seems like everyone around you is talking about their current fad diet. Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Legalize Emotional Eating / Follow Julie for co-working sessions on TikTok / Join Julie in the Circle CommunityFood Voice resources: Julie Dil...
2024-01-1627 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Chat] An Unglamorous Start to 2024Join Julie, Rachel, and Coleen as they talk through the very unglamorous start to the New Year they are having and how they interact with the idea of new year's resolutions without being sucked back into diet culture. This episode is also Coleen's last before her maternity leave, and she poses the question to the team, as well as listeners, "what family traditions do you have that you love and cherish?" Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I wa...
2024-01-0946 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Diet Culture IRL] Navigating Diet Culture During the Holiday SeasonIt's time for another Diet Culture IRL. This month Julie and Coleen discuss the rollercoaster that can be the holidays, especially while trying to navigate your relationship with food.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Submit your Dear Food letter here or send it to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Follow Julie for co-working sessions on TikTok / Join Julie in the Circle CommunityFood Voice resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / P...
2023-12-0532 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Listener question] What’s the deal with insulin vs A1c?This week Julie answers her most commonly asked question: what is the deal with insulin and A1C? Are they the same thing? How do you test for them? Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Follow Julie for co-working sessions on TikTok / Join Julie in the Circle CommunityFood Voice resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS Power Free Roadmap / ...
2023-11-2821 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Chats] Holiday EditionWith the holiday season upon us, Julie sits down with the FYFV team, Rachel and Coleen, to talk about ways to cope with, and prioritize your health and mental wellbeing while being around family. Setting boundaries, mindfulness, and quippy comebacks all help the team make it through the holidays. Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Rachel's TikTok and Instagram / Coleen's Instagram ...
2023-11-2143 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] Food is my only comfort and I can't stopThis week, we have another letter from a listener who has struggled with body image and disordered eating for her entire life and is just looking for control. Julie talks through food as comfort, healing generational trauma around eating, and some scripts to help the listener find a place of peace and safety with food. Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this epis...
2023-11-1430 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Chat] Girl DinnerIf you spend any time on social media, you've probably come across the girl dinner trend. Rachel and Coleen join Julie to break down the trend and talk about both the possible harmful and empowering ramifications of the girl dinner trend.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Rachel's TikTok and Instagram / Coleen's Instagram /Follow Julie for co-working sessions on TikTok / Join Julie in...
2023-11-0741 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Rant] What's the deal with GLP-1s?Note: Information in this podcast does not replace advice from your individual health care providers. It’s time for the much awaited episode on GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy. Julie walks through the mechanics of how GLP-1s work, the research that has been done on the drugs, known size effects and resources so you can take a deeper dive. Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@jul...
2023-10-3145 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Diet Culture IRL] The Wildness of Plus Size PregnancyThis week, Coleen and Julie sit down to discuss plus size pregnancy, and all the ups and downs that come along with it. Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Follow Julie for co-working sessions on TikTok / Join Julie in the Circle Community / Plus Size Birth instagram / Fat and Pregnant instagram / Fat and Pregnant book / Mia O'Malley instagramFood Voice r...
2023-10-1745 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Listener question] Will decreasing inflammation help me lose weight?Have you ever been seduced to diet by a social media post claiming a few quick trauma releasing exercises will help you drop the weight? Julie answers a listener question, debunks these social media claims, and discusses inflammation’s role in the body. Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Follow Julie for co-working sessions on TikTok / Join Julie in the Circle Com...
2023-10-1029 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Chat] Seasons of changeThe FYFV team chats about some life changes and what the most important supports have been to help move through this season of change.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Rachel's TikTok and Instagram / Coleen's Instagram / Follow Julie for co-working sessions on TikTok / Join Julie in the Circle CommunityFood Voice resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS Power Free Roadm...
2023-09-2645 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Listener Question] Was I better off in diet culture?Julie answers a listener question. Was I better off in diet culture? Was I healthier? Was my chronic condition more manageable then? Listen for the assurance that no matter how seductive diet culture is, you're much better off without it.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Follow Julie for co-working sessions on TikTok / Join Julie in the Circle CommunityFood...
2023-09-1227 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] Quieting diet culture's noiseDoes diet culture ever feel like a constant noise you can't turn off? If so, you're not alone. Julie walks you through a some guided imagery to help you find your food voice and quite that nagging diet culture noise.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Follow Julie for co-working sessions on TikTok / Join Julie in the Circle CommunityFood...
2023-09-0532 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Rant] School lunch editionIt's that time of the year again - back to school and with that comes packing school lunches! Tune in to hear about Julie's dream utopia where kids are able to find their food voice and aren't shamed or rewarded for the foods they eat at lunch.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: The Feeding Doctor Katja Rowell’s work / Dr Rowe...
2023-08-2927 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] When a new diagnosis gets in the way of intuitive eatingContent warning: Listener letter includes reference to their lived experience of going to the doctor and using clinical words that can be stigmatizing to many people like the O word.Today’s letter writer feels like they lost control of their food journey when hit with health diagnosis. Does this resonate with you? Julie speaks to trusting your intuition, how diets don't work in the long term, and how rejecting diet culture is a way to prioritize your health.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do y...
2023-08-2227 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceSeason 9 Premiere: Ride This Roller Coaster With MeIt’s our season NINE premiere! Buckle in for some amazing (and bittersweet!) updates on our team, Julie life updates, and a super duper exciting announcement about something coming your way soon. Big things are on the way for the FYFV corner of the world - you don’t want to miss it!Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Please send your letters to info@julieduffydillon.com.Mentioned in this episode: Internal Family Systems / Follow Julie for co-working sessions on TikTok / Circle CommunityFood Voi...
2023-08-1530 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Minisode] How Julie Quit Her JobThis week's minisode is all about how Julie quit her old job and how it led her to start her private practice and help people heal their relationship with food. She walks us through where she started after grad school, the big cry, and the aftermath.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Food peace resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS + Food Peace Free Roadmap / PCOS + Food Peace Course / Food Peace Syllabus / 6 Keys To Food Peace / My PCOS ManifestoIf you're curious about what it looks like to stop...
2023-05-2313 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] I'm Scared to Lose My Support SystemThis week, Julie unpacks a letter from someone who is experiencing some changes in their eating disorder recovery and is really scared about losing their support system. Julie gives us a dose of compassion, advice on how to move forward, and some affirmation. Always remember: YOU are the one who is doing the work. Listen for more.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Mentioned in this episode: Use coupon code "podcast" for 20% off of PCOS Power Food peace resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS + Food Peace F...
2023-01-2431 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Letter] How do I move forward when food has always been an enemy?Julie is sitting down for a solo episode this week! She unpacks a letter from a listener who has always seen food as an enemy and has always had a fraught relationship with it. Julie talks about food as a mirror into our lives, and how to take a step forward.Note: our Facebook and Instagram have been hacked! Please follow us on TikTok @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Mentioned in this episode: PCOS Power Waitlist /Food peace resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS + Food Peace Free Roadmap / PCOS + Food Peace Course ...
2022-12-0628 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice300th Episode Celebration: A Letter from JulieWelcome to our celebration! It is our 300th episode, and Julie has written her very own letter to food where she shares what she's learned, the growth we've made, and where we hope to go.Note: our Facebook and Instagram have been hacked! Please follow us on TikTok @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Mentioned in this episode: Join our email list! Food peace resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS + Food Peace Free Roadmap / PCOS + Food Peace Course / Food Peace Syllabus / 6 Keys To Food Peace / My PCOS ManifestoIf you're curious abou...
2022-11-0120 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Book Review] If The Shoe Fits by Julie MurphyThe Food Voice Book Club presents our official review of If The Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy! Listen to Julie and Yeli chat all about Cinderella retellings, the ways this book is subtle yet radical, and clothing as an accessibility issue. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds.Mentioned in this episode: If The Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy / Yeli's book podcastFood peace resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS + Food Peace Free Roadmap / PCOS + Food Peace Course / Food Peace Syllabus / 6 Keys To Food Peace / My PCOS ManifestoIf you're curio...
2022-08-0234 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice[Rant] Eating disorders will only end with thisIn this week's episode of Find Your Food Voice, Julie shares her thoughts about what we need to do to rid the world of eating disorders. Coleen also joins us for the first Diet Culture IRL, where she talks about being bigger than your partner and breaks down how diet culture tries to dictate what relationships should look like. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Mentioned in this episode: Coleen's FYFV Episode / Coleen's Instagram / Marilyn Wann / Aubrey Gordon / Maintenance Phase Podcast Food peace resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS + Food Pea...
2022-02-2242 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceAnti-diet tools help you find your voiceA transcript of this episode is available at JulieDuffyDillon.com. Welcome to the season six premiere of the Find Your Food Voice podcast! We are officially inviting you to the anti-diet conversation because YOU have a voice that is crucial to ending diet culture. Join Julie Duffy Dillon as she walks you through what "food voice" means and what changes you can expect in future episodes. Let's rally together and end diet culture one step at a time. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Mentioned in this episode: Should Eat...
2022-01-2523 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceWhat if I have finally rejected diet culture, but my loved ones have not?A transcript of this episode is available at JulieDillonRD.com. You dove into your food peace journey, and you've learned how to deal with the diet culture chatter. Now what? What do we do when the people we love are not there with us? In this episode of the Love Food podcast, our host Julie Duffy Dillon walks us through how to reshape our perspective towards our families and friends who have not found their food peace. Grab your cup of coffee, or a margarita - you can listen here now. Subscribe and leave a...
2021-06-2931 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceHow do I return to food as a source of comfort?A transcript of this episode is available at JulieDillonRD.com. Did you use to have a comforting relationship with food until diet culture told you that it was all wrong? What happens when we feel betrayed by the comfort of food? In this episode of the Love, Food podcast, our host Julie Duffy Dillon walks us through how shifting our mindset towards community and radical change can help us with our individual food practices. You can listen here now. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Mentioned in this episode: Sonya...
2021-06-2224 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice(210) I feel possessed around food.Do you feel possessed at times with the chaos that a binge brings? Have you tried everything to change your eating behavior yet feel addicted?? This episode's letter writer is from a concerned family member worried about their parent's on and off relationship with food. I have a feel you can relate. Listen here now to hear all the details and a way through. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. This episode is brought to you by my courses: PCOS and Food Peace and Dietitians PCOS and Food Peace. You CAN make p...
2020-03-1028 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice(137) Does set point mean I will always be fat? (with Stefani Reinold)What does your body want to weigh? Have you heard of set point theory and wonder what it means for you and your body? Will it always look the way it does now? Or will it get smaller or larger? Listen to this latest episode of Love Food with special guest Stefani Reinold MD from the It's Not About the Food Podcast. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. This episode is brought to you by my courses: PCOS and Food Peace and Dietitians PCOS and Food Peace. You CAN make peace with f...
2018-11-2023 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice(132) What does anti-diet really mean?What does it mean to be anti-diet? Or HAES? Can someone actually be healthy at every size? Why are HAES dietitians always talking politics? Have you had these questions? Tired of feeling bad and uncomfortable about how you eat or practice as a dietitian promoting diets? This episode can clear the air for you. Listen on for more. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. This episode is brought to you by my courses: PCOS and Food Peace and Dietitians PCOS and Food Peace. You CAN make peace with food even w...
2018-10-2054 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice(131) Did my body size cause this?Have you ever been made to feel like you are to blame for a medical condition like diabetes, PCOS, high blood pressure or gestational diabetes? More specifically, have you been told that your body size has caused you to experience a particular condition? If so, you are not alone. Listen along as Julie Dillon helps unpack the unfair stereotypes often associated with being in a higher weight body. Episode's Key Points: The label of "obesity" as a disease is problematic. Being at a higher weight is unfairly associated with many stigmas and misconceptions. For example, anorexia n...
2018-10-1625 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice(129) I can't love my body because I hate it.You know diets don't work. Do you gravitate toward the body positive message yet hung up on one thing... You don't love your body because you want to lose weight. You find your body unacceptable. There is a way through this. Listen now for insight. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Key Points: Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help. Send your Dear Food letter to LoveFoodPodcast@gmail.com. If you feel like a failure because you can't lose weight or keep...
2018-10-0217 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice(128) I'm afraid of relapse while raising my kids.Are you caught up in the mania that is motherhood? Do you find yourself feeling fatigued when it comes to making decisions regarding your kids' food choices? Does it feel as if your own relationship with food is being challenged? You're in the right place. Julie Duffy Dillon provides a heart-to-heart on this rewarding, but often exhausting stage. Episode's Key Points: Parenting often triggers many forms of stress. Finding ways to complete tasks in more efficient ways can help relieve some of this anxiety. If you have a history of an eating disorder or disordered eating...
2018-09-2525 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice(126) I have no willpower.Do you feel like you have no willpower when it comes to food? Does it seem like you will never get out of the cycle of dieting and bingeing? Are you even wondering if you may have a food addiction? Listen along as Julie Duffy Dillon provides insight on your next steps. Episode's Key Points: Nutrition Myth: Calories in, calories out is the key to weight loss.--->Fat phobia is actually at the root of this false message Intuitive Eating will help bring about peace with food and your body through rebuilding connections with your...
2018-09-1124 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food Voice(120) Can food cure me?How many times have you read about someone curing their diabetes or PCOS with food? Feel frustrated you can't too?? Listen to latest Love Food Podcast episode for ways to move forward while healing your relationship with food and your body. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. This episode is brought to you by my online course, Your Step-by-Step Guide to PCOS and Food Peace™. Enrollment is now open! You CAN make peace with food even with PCOS and I want to show you how. Check out the whole Love, Fo...
2018-05-2127 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceMy past trauma keeps me from healing my relationship with food (Ep 110 with Julie Church and Kara Bozzi)Are you struggling to accept your body size, even though you've made peace with food? Is past trauma still affecting our ability to find true and lasting recovery? Julie Church and Kara Bozzi join me to break down this part of the Food Peace™ journey. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. This episode is brought to you by my online course, Your Step-by-Step Guide to PCOS and Food Peace™. Sign up now to get on the waitlist for the next enrollment period in April, and receive my FREE road map: Your First 3 Steps...
2018-03-1227 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceI have a complicated relationship with exercise. {Ep 97 with Jessi Haggerty} Are you struggling with your relationship with exercise while pursuing food peace? Do you attach your self-worth to how much physical activity your body is capable of doing? Listen now for some tips on how to tackle this challenge in the food and body peace journey. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. This episode is brought to you by my online course, Your Step-by-Step Guide to PCOS and Food Peace. Sign up now to get on the waitlist for the next enrollment period in January 2018, and receive my FREE road...
2017-11-2020 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceMy health keeps me from Food Peace {Ep 93 with Anna Sweeney} Do you have a health condition that's complicated your food peace journey? Listen now for some expert perspective on how to navigate this food peace challenge. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. This episode is brought to you by my online course, PCOS and Food Peace. Sign up now to get on the waitlist for the next enrollment period in January 2018, and receive my FREE road map: Your First 3 Steps Toward Food Peace with PCOS. You CAN make peace with food even with PCOS and I want to show you how.
2017-10-2325 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceI'm recovering yet fat so why do I have to eat so much? {Ep 92} Does the journey to food peace just feel too long? Have you been struggling to the point that it feels like it's time to give up? Does thinking about food just make you tired? Are you struggling to make sure you eat enough every day? Listen now for some insight into this part of the food peace journey. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. This episode is brought to you by my online course, PCOS and Food Peace. Sign up now to get on the waitlist for the next enrollment period...
2017-10-1619 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceMy inner mean girl won't shut up {Ep 90 with Beth Rosen} Is constant comparison getting in the way of your ability to make peace with food and your body? Listen now for some tips for navigating this difficult food peace struggle. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. This episode is brought to you by my online course, PCOS and Food Peace. You CAN make peace with food even with PCOS and I want to show you how. Join our Facebook group to get extra support! Episode's Key Points: Comparison is natural, but it can really get in the way of ma...
2017-10-0222 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceI can't stop obsessing about what I eat {Ep 89} Are you cycling between restricting and bingeing? Have you left behind dieting, but are still struggling with the feeling of being out of control around food? Is your body image and fear of weight gain jeopardizing your food peace journey? Listen now for some solutions to these common struggles. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. This episode is brought to you by my online course, PCOS and Food Peace. You CAN make peace with food even with PCOS and I want to show you how. Join our Facebook group to get ex...
2017-09-2525 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceLF 067: Everyone thinks I'm a healthy eater but I'm a fraud. Do you ever make your food choices based on what other people might think? Have you ever eaten "for show," or eaten in ways that aren't sustainable because of your food reputation? Listen now for some things to try for your own path to food peace and to break out of this pattern. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Episode's Key Points: Sometimes the way we eat, interact with food, and move our body can become our IDENTITY and sense of SELF-WORTH! But we CAN'T get a healthy sense o...
2017-04-2420 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceEp 029: I feel ugly. Do you work in the entertainment industry and struggle with your body image? At times you may feel unacceptable yet what if it's them not you? Listen now for solutions. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Key Points: PCOS and Food Peace Course set to begin in Greensboro. Give me a call (336.273.2808 x 0) if you'd like to attend this in person only event. Are you looking for acceptance in your body's appearance? The way this letter writer defines an acceptable body does not fit her DNA. This is reinforced w...
2016-08-0126 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceEp 025: I can't love my body because I hate it.  You know diets don't work. Do you gravitate toward the body positive message yet hung up on one thing... You don't love your body because you want to lose weight. You find your body unacceptable. There is a way through this. Listen now for insight. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Key Points: Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help. Send your Dear Food letter to LoveFoodPodcast@gmail.com. If you feel like a failure because you can't lose weight o...
2016-07-0417 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceEp 23: I've lost the weight yet still ashamed.Have you had a dysfunctional relationship with food since you were a kid?? Was food a protector from horrible life events yet you are still feel shameful years later? Listen now for insight. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Key Points: Thank you for the feedback on how you are experiencing the show. So glad you are experiencing more peace with food and at home in your own skin! Julie says thank you for sharing the kind words after she expressed her own body image struggles during times of infertility (Not...
2016-06-2023 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceEp 019: I work with food yet can't make peace with it.Making peace with food and body is tough work yet what if you work in the food industry? Is there a way to have a career that is food related AND learn how to heal? Julie thinks the struggle with food begins with the struggle with weight. Dive in and listen now for solutions for you. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Key Points: Julie and Jennifer McGurk will be speaking at FNCE 2016 on the Hidden Faces of Eating Disorders. Rebecca Scritchfield RD will be introducing us. Will you be there...
2016-05-2320 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceEp 018: I am a hypocritical body positive teacher.Body positivity promotes body respect, acceptance, and love. If you don't always love your body, does that mean you can't model body positivity? Julie and a guest discuss the letter from someone who feels like a hypocrite for telling people to love their body when she doesn't always love her body back. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Key Points: Julie shares a part of her personal struggle with her body image. She feels a bit awkward doing it and hopes it ok to share with you. Julie and guest Paige...
2016-05-1637 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceEp 017: I'm an anxious eater.Our world believes food kills us or cures us but information tends to conflict. Eating a "no" food can provoke anxiety in many people. Does this happen to you? Let's dig in to find ways to remove anxiety's wedge and power. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Key Points: Thank you students from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro's Nutrition Department for the fun and energizing discussions on weight, eating disorders, and body image. Julie completed her dietetic internship there and thankful for the time there. Even though it may...
2016-05-0924 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceEp 015: I'm confused and shoulding all over myself.Body acceptance and respect is all fine and good yet what if one gains weight due to medications? Does this trump non-diet approach research? Does this make the pursuit of weight loss health promoting? If so, how can one lose weight in a healthy way?? Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Key Points: Our family of origin teaches us how to relate to food and our body. If you grew up in a family with disordered eating and/or body hate, it teaches us to fear fat and to prevent it...
2016-04-2522 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceEp 013: I am trapped in a binge eating cycle When trapped in binge eating cycles, we can focus so much on food or ways to avoid food that we miss out on relationships, experiences, and life's joy. How can you break the cycle and get to being you?  Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Key Points: Thank you for your letters to Food. They blow me away! Food is one of the basic human needs to stay alive (with oxygen, water, sleep, and warmth) yet designed to be thought about only when not getting enough. Even w...
2016-04-1126 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceEp 012: Stop counting calories or carbs, start counting this insteadI've learned to respect my body yet nobody gets it. Help! What if you've worked for years to heal your relationship with food and your body yet some people in your life are just not there themselves? And may never be? To stay in recovery, do you have to defend abstaining from diets? Do you need to censure all bad body talk? Julie calls dietitian and eating disorder specialist Pam Kelle to discuss ways to navigate this complicated and common experience. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Key Points: ...
2016-04-0431 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceEp 011: I'm tired of everyone talking about their diet!Talking about a diet is just as normal as talking about the weather or the crazy that is Donald Trump. I can handle the weather yet diets, detoxes, and Donald need to go!  Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Key Points: Thank you for your feedback! It feeds me like a bowl of fresh french fries. Win a Body Activism Kit by HAES Kits. Subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Take a screenshot of this and email it to LoveFoodPodcast@gmail.com. First person who does this after th...
2016-03-2826 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceEp 010: I'm a guilty clean eaterHas healthy eating gone too far for you? A woman writes to food about the stress, exhaustion, confusion, and shame she experiences when she choses something not clean. Can you relate? Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Key Points: Are you a clean eater? If you ask me, I say "Nope. I am dirty." Sanitary? Yes. Judge food choices or throw morals into what's consumed? No way. "The fondest memories are made gathered around the table." This is the mantra we at BirdHouse Nutrition Therapy see before we meet with every cl...
2016-03-2136 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceEp 10 Bonus: Clean eating updateI had to tape a bonus episode after some brand spanking new content became available for Episode 10's Guilty Clean Eater. If you identified with Episode 10's letter writer, know that we clinicians now have more to go on to help you feel more at peace with food. Key Points: Julie and Jennifer met up at the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Symposium. They felt privileged to hear Dr. Steven Bratman speak on Orthorexia Nervosa with dietitians Amanda Mellowspring and Jessica Setnick. Dr. Bratman was the first person to describe the eating disorder obsessed with he...
2016-03-2113 minFind Your Food Voice
Find Your Food VoiceEp 007: Wounded Eater Craving Normal EatingThere's no such thing as a perfect eater so making mistakes is a part of normal eating. What if you were raised to believe larger bodies are disgusting or eating is to be controlled? Then what? When the mind and society expect eating perfection, how can someone become a normal eater? This week's letter writer asks food to help direct her to the path toward healing. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. Key Points: The longest relationship we will have on earth is the relationship with ourselves. How we feed ourselves...
2016-02-2932 min