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AHS PodcastsEpisode 9: Navigating Food Sensitivities with Wendy Busse – Part 2In this follow-up episode, host Stephanie Cox, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, continues the conversation with Wendy Busse, a registered dietitian and leading expert in food sensitivities. Building on the foundation from Part 1, Wendy shares practical strategies for supporting clients who may have conditioned reactions to food.
Topics include:
• How to approach food sensitivities with empathy and respect
• Explaining conditioned food sensitivity in simple, relatable terms
• Helping clients recognize the impact of dietary restrictions on quality of life
• Strategies for gradual, safe reintroduction of foods and fostering food freedom
This episode emphasizes the importance of compassionate counseling and small, a...
2025-12-1721 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityHelp Your Child Develop a Positive Eating Relationship, Even if You Struggle with Food FearA parent/caregiver's food relationship impacts how their child's feeding relationship develops. For example, many children pick up food fear from a parent. Jaclyn shares tips on how to turn these challenges into teachable moments with your child. A parent/caregiver's relationship to food has a direct impact on their child's feeding development. As they develop, children learn from observation and may adopt similar habits or behaviours from the adults around them. For example, a child may not like a food because their parent/caregiver does not like it; this could even transpire into fear of the fo...
2025-11-0618 minAHS PodcastsEpisode 6: Navigating Food Sensitivities with Wendy Busse - Part 1In this insightful episode, host Stephanie Cox, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, welcomes Wendy Busse, a registered dietitian and leading expert in food sensitivities. Together, they explore how dietitians can effectively support clients struggling with food sensitivities.
Topics include:
• Wendy’s journey to becoming a respected voice in food sensitivity practice
• Understanding conditioned food avoidance and sensitivity
• Recognizing red flags and responding to unvalidated food sensitivity tests that often lead to unnecessary diet restrictions
This conversation is just the beginning, Wendy will return for Part 2, where she’ll dive deeper into strategies for engaging clients who may have conditione...
2025-09-0424 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityElimination Diet Red Flags: Stay out of the C-FASTElimination diets are a primary risk factor for getting stuck in the Conditioned Food Avoidance and Sensitivity Trap. Julia Cassidy joined me for an insightful discussion on this topic. She highlights the key warning signs that you may have developed a fearful relationship with food and what to do if you notice these red flags. Julia Cassidy is a highly experienced dietitian with 20 years of dedication to weight-inclusive and nutrition-sensitive care within the behavioral health field. Her leadership roles have included Vice President of Clinical Nutrition and Senior Director of Nutrition and Wellness. She is a Certified...
2025-09-0420 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityWatching Other People Eat Your Restricted FoodsWatching other people eat foods you are restricting can be challenging. Janelle shares how she has come to a place of acceptance and compassion over the last 15 years of living with celiac disease. Janelle Smith, MS, RDN, CEDS (she/her) is a registered dietitian nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist with lived and clinical expertise in supporting a peaceful relationship with food in the midst of gastrointestinal distress. She is passionate about educating other providers about disordered eating and GI diseases, so actively forms and leads initiatives with this mission, including the EDGI Training Project and the D...
2025-07-0325 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityChange Your Food Reactions Through VisualizationVisualization is a powerful tool to rewire our brain's circuitry and create new pathways that lead to success. Visualization can change our relationship with food and help us move past conditioned food avoidance and sensitivity. Aaron Volpatti is a cognitive performance and injury coach, speaker, retired NHL player, burn survivor, and a graduate from Brown University- B.Sc Human Biology. He is also the author of Fighter – Defing the NHL Odds. A pioneer in Cinematic Visualization and athletic performance, Aaron's unique practice has helped athletes all over the world. You can reach him at AaronVolpatti.com
2025-05-0127 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityBeth's Turning Point: Finding the Right Tools For My ToolboxBeth Rosen shares her story of accepting that her digestive discomfort was chronic but also realizing there were many treatments she could explore to get back to a great quality of life. She shares her top tips on travelling this road with persistence and patience. Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN, is a weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian specializing in GI nutrition and disordered eating. With 29 years of experience, she runs a virtual practice helping clients manage conditions like IBS, SIBO, and Celiac disease. Beth also educates health professionals through webinars and peer mentoring. Currently the chair of the Dietitians...
2025-03-0720 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityThe Paradoxical Effect of Food and Symptom JournallingFood and symptom journalling can be effective when used properly. However, it can also pull you into symptom hypervigilance and the Conditioned Food Avoidance and Sensitivity Trap (C-FAST). Join Wendy and Dr. Melissa Hunt for tips on avoiding these pitfalls. We will also discuss how the brain amplifies sensations in the body and how you can turn the volume down on this communication. Melissa G. Hunt is a licensed clinical psychologist and serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a Fellow and Diplomate of t...
2025-01-0822 min
MedChatExercise Essentials: Clinical Guidelines for Adolescents with Type 1 DiabetesEvaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Medchat72 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers. Statement of NeedAdolescents with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) face a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to their peers without diabetes. Regular physical activity is crucial for these young individuals, as it helps mitigate CVD risk and improves cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). Therefore, promoting lifelong physical activity, with appropriate insulin and dietary adjustments, is essential for managing T1DM and preventing CVD. This podcast will highlight the benefits of exercise...
2024-11-1131 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityAnnie's Story of Healing and ResilienceAnnie shares her story of how the bulimia she developed as a teenager morphed into food sensitivity restrictions while she was enrolled in a "wellness" program. She developed chronic health problems and believed that food was the cause and that a restricted diet was the cure. Annie shares how these restrictions impacted her life and how she broke out of the trap and is now enjoying freedom from food. Annie is a recovered trauma-informed eating disorder mentor and intuitive eating facilitator with a dedicated focus on addressing misinformation in wellness spaces. She connects individuals with vital resources...
2024-11-0826 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityBrain Training to Relieve Chronic PainAmy Slabaugh is a returning podcast guest. We released an episode in September 2023 talking about her journey with chronic, debilitating headaches and the importance of taking one road at a time (i.e. systematically trialling new treatments). Through this approach, she discovered brain training tools that dramatically improved her quality of life. Amy Slabaugh is a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in intuitive eating and the dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In her practice, she loves working with people to foster a positive relationship with food and learn to nourish their bodies in a way that...
2024-09-0537 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityResearch Highlight - Dr. Jessica BiesiekierskiDr. Biesiekierski discusses her groundbreaking research, highlighting the interaction between mind and body in food sensitivity reactions in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Her research was a key finding to support IBS (and other conditions) being classified as Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI). Dr. Biesiekierski's research focuses on improving diet management for gastrointestinal disorders (particularly irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia) through mechanistic insights along the gut-brain axis. She is a researcher and senior lecturer with the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food at Monash University in Australia. You can reach Dr. Biesiekierski through the Monash U...
2024-07-0434 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityNavigating Food Reintroduction with a Flexible MindsetDr. Laurie Keefer discusses how a flexible, curious and resilient mindset makes food reintroduction easier. She will also share her expertise and practical tips on how to make this change. Dr Laurie Keefer, PhD is a GI Health Psychologist and Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. She has a more than 20 years of experience in the development and implementation of behavioral therapies for chronic digestive disorders, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). She currently directs the GRITT Program, an integrated care model for Crohn's and ulcerative...
2024-05-0229 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityHealth Psychology vs. General Mental Health Counselling Health psychology focuses on how biological, social and psychological factors influence all aspects of health. However, many people are reluctant to see a health psychologist because the recommendation can sound like, "Your symptoms are in your head" or "Your symptoms are caused by stress; just relax, and you will feel better." This is such a prevalent problem that I wanted to learn more about this field and explore the difference between health psychology and general mental health counselling. We are fortunate to have Dr. Megan Riehl on the podcast today to explain the difference. Dr. Megan Riehl...
2024-03-0730 min
Conditioned Food SensitivitySymptom Expectancy and Food SensitivityFood sensitivity is rarely a simple cause and effect. Biological and psychological factors interplay to produce symptoms. We will talk about the role of symptom expectancy (i.e., nocebo response) in exacerbating symptom severity and how minimizing expectancy can dramatically improve quality of life. Dr. Simons is a GI psychologist in the Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute at the Cleveland Clinic and specializes in treating motility related gastrointestinal conditions. She is particularly interested in the precipitants and consequences of dietary modification in digestive disease and the overlap between gynecologic and gastrointestinal conditions. Listeners can contact...
2024-01-0432 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityCalming the Gut-Brain AxisWe will discuss how signals between the gut and the brain (gut-brain access) become amplified in irritable bowel syndrome and strategies for calming this communication. The brain similarly communicates with other body parts, so the concepts and strategies apply to symptoms throughout the body. Joanna Baker is a Dietitian & a Nurse who loves food. Her passion for digestive health stems from a long history of living with gut problems. Joanna knows first-hand how debilitating gut problems can be, but also how much better life is when its well managed. At Everyday Nutrition she works with a team...
2023-11-0230 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityThe Journey to Wellness – One Road at a TimeWhen there is no clear treatment path for your symptoms, you may feel lost or confused by the contradicting treatment options. The frustration often leads to not doing anything (being stuck) or jumping from one thing to the next. Amy will talk about her journey exploring one road at a time. Amy Slabaugh is a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in intuitive eating and the dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In my practice, I love working with people to foster a positive relationship with food and learn to nourish their bodies in a way that promotes...
2023-09-0731 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityFood Exposure Can Improve SymptomsYou are probably familiar with the vicious cycle of food avoidance leading to additional sensitivities. Dr. Burton Murray will share her clinical experience, and research showing this cycle can be reversed! She describes avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and how cognitive behaviour therapy can help patients regain a full quality of life. Dr. Helen Burton Murray is the Director of GI Behavioral Health in the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Neurointestinal Health. Dr. Burton Murray specializes in psychogastroenterology, specifically in the intersection of gastrointestinal conditions and eating disorders. She has a particular expertise in the treatment...
2023-07-0624 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityCalming the Gut-Brain AxisWe will discuss how signals between the gut and the brain (gut-brain access) become amplified in irritable bowel syndrome and strategies for calming this communication. The brain similarly communicates with other body parts, so the concepts and strategies apply to symptoms throughout the body. Joanna is a Dietitian & a Nurse who loves food. Her passion for digestive health stems from a long history of living with gut problems. Joanna knows first-hand how debilitating gut problems can be, but also how much better life is when its well managed. At Everyday Nutrition she works with a team of...
2023-06-2830 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityBecoming Proactive when Feeling Helpless and Other Lessons from Gut Feelings: The Patient's StoryWhen patients do not have a diagnosis and concrete management plan for their symptoms, they typically feel helpless and out of control. Johannah Ruddy shares her story of working with Dr. Drossman to take charge of her health. Subscribe to receive a summary of the valuable tips after each episode. Get off the elimination diet roller coaster, rebuild your food trust and expand your diet with support from the FAST Freedom Program. Johannah is a doctoral student in the School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Campbell University and her research is focused on the impact o...
2023-05-0537 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityGetting Away from Labelling Food as Safe or Unsafe Language around food sensitivities is often black-and-white, and foods get labelled as "safe" or "unsafe." Dédé Wilson and I will talk about the impact of this black-and-white approach. Softening your language can change your relationship with food and make space for freedom. Subscribe to receive a summary of the valuable tips after each episode. Get off the elimination diet roller coaster, rebuild your food trust and expand your diet with support from the FAST Freedom Program. Dédé Wilson, co-founder of the low FODMAP resource website FODMAP Everyday® is a Monash University trained and FODMAP...
2023-03-0334 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityStart 2023 By Reinvigorating Your Ojas (Vitality & Immunity)Food and health struggles can drain your body's energy - leaving you feeling weak, helpless and frustrated. Lisa Marie Rankin will share self-care rituals and practices to re-energize and strengthen your ojas. Start 2023 on the right track with Lisa's inspiring tips! Lisa Marie Rankin is an author, teacher, and Ayurvedic wellness coach. She helps women heal their bodies and ignite their feminine power so they can live with health, radiance, and inspiration. Visit her website at LisaMarieRankin.com. Lisa is offering listeners free registration to her Ayurveda Essentials mini-course. You'll learn how to use Ayurveda p...
2023-01-0525 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityElimination Diets Without Jeopardizing Your HealthWhen done properly, elimination diets can be extremely beneficial. Unfortunately, most people approach elimination diets haphazardly and jeopardize their long-term physical and mental health. I will discuss my top nine tips for planning and working through systematic diet elimination. With a career spanning 30 years, Wendy has had the privilege of working with and learning from hundreds of food-sensitive clients. Her passion is creating engaging online programs to help clients struggling with restricted eating rebuild their body and food trust and expand their diet. As an expert in food hypersensitivities, Wendy has spoken at many national conferences and...
2022-12-0321 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityRetrain Your Brain to Feel Safe Around FoodRetraining your brain is a common buzzword these days. But what exactly does it mean and how does it apply to food sensitivities? Simone Albert will share her insights on the overlap between fear and food reactions and how to change these automatic reactions. Simone is the principle counsellor and founder of Food Allergy Counselling in Australia. She's a registered counsellor, registered nurse, author and mum of two teenagers living with allergies. She provides support, guidance and evidence-based strategies and techniques to families and individuals navigating the psychological life transition that comes with a new chronic condition diagnosis. Her book B...
2022-11-0324 min
Tuesday Night IBSConditioned Food Sensitivity- How the GI Dietitian is Key in GI Health ManagementThis month we welcome Wendy Busse, RD who specializes in working with
patients who have developed a conditioned food sensitivity due to a food
related trauma or from negative food related GI symptoms. What are the
best ways to manage this type of dietary over-restriction issue and how
can patients and providers work together to get back to a healthy
relationship with food? Join us to find out.
Learn more: https://fastfreedomprogram.com/
2022-10-2142 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityResponding to a Traumatic Food-Associated ExperienceTraumatic experiences associated with food can quickly pull us into the FAST and lead to conditioned food sensitivity. Makena Osborne shares a scary event that she recently went through and how she navigated through the fear. Makena is a student at the University of British Columbia, majoring in psychology! She models internationally (Paris Fashion Week, Vancouver Fashion Week, Western Canada Fashion Week and modelling for clothing companies around Canada). Currently, she lives in Kelowna, British Columbia and works part-time at Saje Natural Wellness.
2022-10-0713 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityDitching the Shame on Your Road to RecoveryShame - an inevitable part of chronic illness - can be a roadblock to recovery. Johannah shares the impact of shame on her health and how she found the courage to move past it. In addition to softening her symptoms, this journey has positively influenced every aspect of her life. Johannah has a master's degree in education and a career in non-profit management. She is also the executive director of the Rome Foundation and secretary-treasurer for the center for education and practice of biopsychosocial care. In addition to her professional experience, she is a digestive health patient and patient advocate. S...
2022-09-0126 min
CIO ClassifiedThe Future of Employee Experience: Insights From the World’s Leading CIOsThe competition to attract and retain talent remains fierce, and today’s leading CIOs understand that creating an employee experience model should be just as high of a priority as technology and innovation. In this episode, we’ve compiled advice from CIOs and technology leaders who are creating employee-centric cultures at their companies, and examine strategies used by successful organizations—from VMware to the Boston Red Sox—that keep employees engaged, productive, and happy.---------Quotes“The key is to offload work that doesn't require synchronous co-creation to the machine. Find ways to make that...
2022-08-1026 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityIs Your Diet Too Strict?I discuss five key points to help you reflect on this crucial question. I challenge black-and-white misperceptions about sensitivities and offer listeners a different perspective on how to approach food and their health.
2022-08-0314 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityFreedom Through Batch CookingWhen you have sensitivities, food can dominate your life. Batch cooking may be the answer to help you spend less time thinking about food or working in the kitchen. Kathlena (aka The Allergy Chef) tells us how batch cooking can bring time, financial, emotional and mental freedom. You can reach Kathlena through her website TheAllergyChef.com.
2022-07-0726 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityMy Journey as a FAST Freedom DietitianAudrey has been a FAST Freedom coach for six months and has done a fantastic job helping her clients move past their restricted diet struggles. She shares inspiring stories and examples of what changes have made the most significant difference in her clients' lives. Audrey is an IBS specialist dietitian, co-author of The 28-Day Plan for IBS Relief: 100 Low FODMAP Recipes to Soothe Your Symptoms of IBS, and FAST Freedom practitioner. Many people with IBS or unexplained symptoms have unnecessarily stopped eating many of the foods that they love. Audrey coaches her clients to help relieve their...
2022-06-0228 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityFood Sensitivities and DepressionDepression is common for those suffering from food sensitivities or mysterious symptoms. I will discuss the reasons for this connection and strategies to get out of the rut and live a full life.
2022-05-0509 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityFrom Hopeless to an Effective Management PlanJohannah tells her moving story of feeling helpless when every doctor dismissed her symptoms. Eventually, she withdrew from the medical system and assumed her only option was to live with her debilitating symptoms. Luckily, Johannah met Dr. Drossman and learned that her symptoms stemmed from a previous food poisoning incident that led to disordered gut-brain communication. She worked with Dr. Drossman to create a management plan that addressed her body and brain. Johannah has a master's degree in education and a career in non-profit management. She is also the executive director of the Rome Foundation and secretary-treasurer...
2022-04-0730 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityBuilding a Supportive Partnership with Your DoctorCommunicating with your doctor can be challenging – especially if your symptoms are difficult to explain and there is no straightforward treatment. Patients often feel disrespected and shut down during their appointments. However, a supportive partnership with your doctor is possible. Dr. Drossman will share his insightful tips from his book Gut Feelings - Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction and the Patient-Doctor Relationship: A Guide for Patients and Doctors. Dr. Douglas Drossman is trained in both gastroenterology and psychiatry. He is professor emeritus of medicine and psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, professor emeritus and chief of operations of...
2022-03-2421 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityLooking Beyond Food as a Cause of Digestive DistressDr. Drossman explains how we need to look at the big picture when searching for the cause of distressing symptoms (i.e. disorders of the gut-brain interaction). For example, when patients focus exclusively on the role of food, they may miss the treatments that are most likely to help them get back to a good quality of life. Dr. Douglas Drossman is trained in both gastroenterology and psychiatry. He is professor emeritus of medicine and psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, professor emeritus and chief of operations of the Rome Foundation and president of the center...
2022-03-1029 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityBreathing: Long, Smooth, SoftShelly answers one of my burning questions about the benefits of observing the breath vs regulating it. She takes us through a meditation to encourage longer, smoother and softer breathing (but not necessarily deep). This practice can help calm the nervous system, decrease hypervigilance and minimize a variety of physical or mental health symptoms. Shelly also explains that "deep" breathing can sometimes lead to over-breathing with the upper chest and neck muscles, which can activate the sympathetic nervous system and may be counterproductive for some people. Shelly is a physiotherapist, yoga therapist, author, educator, and pioneer o...
2022-02-2436 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityEnrich Your Life with Non-Food Sources of JoyWhen you lose the joy of eating because of a restricted diet, life can become bland. However, non-food sources of joy can bring back some pleasure and excitement. Melanie reminds us why joy is vital and how we can intentionally create opportunities to enrich our lives. Melanie Mitchell Epp is an author, speaker and coach who knows that true change happens when we change how we think. She wrote an empowering book called "I Don't Think So" that tells the story of how she overcame the greatest challenges of her life. She does one to one coaching and s...
2022-02-1027 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityBring Joy Back To Your Meals: Create an Inviting EnvironmentWhen you have sensitivities, getting overly focused on food and forgetting about your eating environment is easy. Instead, take the time to create an inviting environment and bring enjoyment back to your meal! In addition to more enjoyment, a better relationship with food can reduce your reactivity. Kristin will share her insightful tips to make meals more pleasurable, even on a restricted diet. Kristyn is a registered dietitian helping men and women in midlife eat better & feel better with food, not diets, through coaching, mindfulness and nourishment. She provides energy, education and a shame-free space to talk...
2022-01-2731 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityBring Joy Back To Your Meals: Creative PreparationWhen you have food sensitivities, it is easy to get in a repetitive-food rut and resent food. Kathlena's stories and creative meal ideas will empower you to break out of this rut and rediscover the joy of eating. Kathlena has over 200 food allergies & intolerances, including most water. The members of her household also have food allergies and special diets, none of them the same. After being told she had 30 days to live, she made it her mission to help the food allergy community thrive. Three years from her lowest point, she and her team have published cookbooks...
2022-01-1325 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityIs it Anxiety or a Food Reactions?After a severe food anaphylactic reaction, Kristina experienced significant anxiety when eating out. She shares her stories of how she got back to a comfortable relationship with food by rebuilding her body and food trust. Kristina Seefeldt has navigated anaphylactic food allergies her whole life. Born and raised in Alberta, Kristina moved to Toronto in 2015 to pursue her Master of Arts in Criminology at the University of Toronto. She currently works at Toronto Community Housing's Community Safety Unit. Work aside, Kristina is a yoga teacher, a dedicated traveller (when the world is not in the throes of a...
2021-12-3028 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityA Healthy Degree of Food Restriction VigilanceVigilance describes how careful you are with your food restrictions. Your quality of life will suffer if you are either under- or over-vigilant. Kristina shares her journey of finding a healthy degree of vigilance. Kristina Seefeldt has navigated anaphylactic food allergies her whole life. Born and raised in Alberta, Kristina moved to Toronto in 2015 to pursue her Master of Arts in Criminology at the University of Toronto. She currently works at Toronto Community Housing's Community Safety Unit. Work aside, Kristina is a yoga teacher, a dedicated traveller (when the world is not in the throes of a pandemic...
2021-12-1620 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityThriving Through the Holidays: Keep Food Sensitivity Explanations to a MinimumIt is easy to get caught in a futile struggle to try and get other people to understand and accept your food sensitivities. Christine shares stories of how this led to frustration and why she keeps her explanations to a minimum. Christine Myers is a wife and a mom of two. She is a chronic illness warrior, nutritional therapy practitioner student, former pastry chef , content creator and a board member of the non-profit organization Lichen Sclerosus support network. For years she has struggled with numerous chronic illnesses and food sensitivities. She shares her delicious recipes and her journey...
2021-12-0218 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityThriving Through the Holidays: Moving Past Food Restriction GriefChristine shares her anger and frustration with food restriction and her journey to thriving and helping others. If you are stuck in food-restriction grief, Christine's down-to-earth stories will help you take steps forward. Christine Myers is a wife and a mom of two. She is a chronic illness warrior, nutritional therapy practitioner student, former pastry chef , content creator and a board member of the non-profit organization Lichen Sclerosus support network. For years she has struggled with numerous chronic illnesses and food sensitivities. She shares her delicious recipes and her journey to thriving with chronic illness and food sensitivities through her w...
2021-11-1818 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityLimbic System Hypervigilance Can Make Harmless Physical Sensations Feel Like Dangerous SymptomsA hypervigilant limbic system looks for danger around every corner. When fear drives our awareness, we experience physical sensations more intensely and worry that it is the beginning of a symptom flare. Balanced awareness helps us differentiate between harmless physical sensations and symptoms. Kristy Arbon, BA, BSW, Cert. MSC is founder and CEO of HeartWorks Training LLC, teaching from a trauma-informed and strengths perspective approach. She supports people in developing self-compassion, mindfulness, embodiment, shame resilience and intuition through training, mentoring, researching and writing. Kristy's offerings have deep roots in the traditions of mindfulness, sensory modulation, interoceptive awareness, embodiment...
2021-11-0428 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityFood and Health Labels Can Lead to Unnecessary Food RestrictionFood labels (this food is high in histamine) and health labels (I am histamine intolerant) are easy to pick up from our fear-based media. Unfortunately, they profoundly affect our relationship with food and may lead to unnecessary restrictions. Let go of those labels and find the freedom to expand your diet. Alyssa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN is a registered dietitian who believes that food should be satisfying, nourishing and delicious. She is the owner of Alyssa Lavy Nutrition & Wellness LLC, a private practice based in Connecticut with a focus on digestive health. She provides in person and virtual...
2021-10-2127 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityRegret and Shame with Potentially Unnecessary RestrictionsReintroducing dairy brought new freedom to Judy's life, but her inner dialogue questioned if the fifteen-year restriction was necessary or if she had unwittingly complicated her life. Judy describes how self-compassion helped her overcome this shame and regret.
2021-10-0719 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityWhen Does Focusing on Gut Health Become Unhealthy?Brooke describes how wellness culture can lead us down a path that makes the symptoms we are trying to "fix" worse. For example, we are bombarded by messages that the "right diet" will heal the gut and is a panacea for a myriad of medically unexplained symptoms. But with so many conflicting messages about what the "right diet" actually is, we are left confused and frustrated. Brooke Bulloch, RD is a non-diet Dietitian, CEO at Food to Fit Nutrition, and mom. She earned a BSc in Nutrition from the University of Saskatchewan and her work e...
2021-09-2329 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityFoster a Joyful Relationship with Food, Despite Severe Food AllergiesKristina and her mom, Pat, reminisce about Kristina's challenges growing up with multiple, severe anaphylactic food allergies. Despite these restrictions, the family continued their foodie ways, and Kristina grew up with a positive relationship with food. They share the family rituals and traditions that made this possible. Kristina Seefeldt has navigated anaphylactic food allergies her whole life. Born and raised in Alberta, Kristina moved to Toronto in 2015 to pursue her Master of Arts in Criminology at the University of Toronto. She currently works at Toronto Community Housing's Community Safety Unit as a compliance and training specialist. Work...
2021-09-0934 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityIntentional Versus Impulsive Food ReintroductionMadeline started her diet expansion journey with impulsive reintroductions. These unsuccessful attempts reinforced her fear and food restrictions. When she learned to step back and make intentional changes, she found success and ended her restricted diet struggles. Madeline Erlich is a Registered Dietitian and graduate student at the University of Toronto. She recently completed a post-graduate diploma in Dietetic Education from Brescia University College, an affiliate college at the University of Western Ontario. She also holds a BASc in Nutrition and Food from Ryerson University and a BAH in Health Studies from Queen's University. Madeline was diagnosed...
2021-08-2727 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityConnecting with Ourselves When the Present Moment is ChallengingAfter recording our initial self-compassion podcast, I realized that my inner dialogue was not as kind as I thought, and I asked Kristy for a follow-up episode. She shares her wisdom about softening resistance and connecting compassionately with ourselves when the present moment is challenging. Kristy Arbon is founder and CEO of HeartWorks Training LLC, teaching from a trauma-informed and strengths perspective approach. She supports people in developing self-compassion, mindfulness, embodiment, shame resilience and intuition through training, mentoring, researching and writing. Kristy's offerings have deep roots in the traditions of mindfulness, sensory modulation, interoceptive awareness...
2021-08-1233 min
Electric Ladies PodcastWhat Are Green Building Materials? Wendy Vittori, HPD Open Standard"Any product that is used to construct the building, finish the building, or furnish the building is comprehended within our standard," Wendy Vittori on Green Connections Radio The green building sector is booming, and expected to grow to $433 billion by 2024, in efforts to combat climate change, since buildings comprise 40% of U.S. carbon emissions. But, as we wait for answers to what exactly caused the Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida to collapse, we must ask: how do we know these materials are safe? To find out, listen to Wendy Vittori, Executive Director of the Health P...
2021-07-3050 min
Conditioned Food SensitivitySelf-Compassion When You Are Facing the Uncertainty of Medically Unexplained SymptomsKristy talks about the importance of self-compassion when struggling with medically unexplained symptoms – especially when we feel frustrated and uncertain. We often look outside ourselves for nurturing in times of distress, but our inner champion is our greatest source of comfort. Kristy Arbon, BA, BSW, Cert. MSC is founder and CEO of HeartWorks Training LLC, teaching from a trauma-informed and strengths perspective approach. She supports people in developing self-compassion, mindfulness, embodiment, shame resilience and intuition through training, mentoring, researching and writing. Kristy's offerings have deep roots in the traditions of mindfulness, sensory modulation, interoceptive awareness, em...
2021-07-2630 min
The Allsorts PodcastBusting the Myths Surrounding Food Intolerance with Wendy BusseDid you know that fear of food might actually create intolerance? Now, no one is saying intolerance symptoms are “all in your head” because they’re not...but the nervous system is definitely involved. Fear is a full body reaction and the stories we hear about certain foods can imprint that fear on to our nervous (read: "limbic") system. Wendy Busse knows that well: In dealing with clients who fell into what she calls “Conditioned Food Sensitivity,” the registered dietitian noticed people were both suffering from very real symptoms and only eating a handful of foods: one client had even elimi...
2021-07-191h 03
Conditioned Food SensitivityEarly Life Trauma Can Leave Us Vulnerable to Extreme Diet Restriction CommunitiesSamantha's early life trauma left her vulnerable to being sucked into diet restrictions, which eventually led to a dark place in her life. Fortunately, she had the strength to find her way out and use her experiences to help others. Samantha Gilbert, FNC, CHNP, CNC spent most of her life battling severe depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and body image dysmorphia. Since finding her own path to wholeness, she is dedicated to helping others find this same healing path. For 12 years I've helped couples, women, and children from 13 countries heal their mind and body. I'm an expert i...
2021-07-1523 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityTrusting the Resilience of Your BodyDesiree talks with me about the importance of seeing the big picture when investigating our triggers rather than automatically linking symptoms with food. By trusting our body's innate ability to heal, we can shift our daily patterns and enjoy greater wellbeing. Desiree Nielsen BSc RD is a registered dietitian, author and host with a focus on plant-based nutrition, chronic inflammation and digestive health. She is the author of the bestselling plant-based cookbook Eat More Plants and the Allsorts Podcast as well as an upcoming gut health cookbook (2022). Contact Desiree at www.desireerd.com or on IG @desireenielsenrd.
2021-07-0134 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityHealth Trauma as a Trigger for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)Laura describes how her experiences with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) led her down a vicious cycle until she was only eating three foods. Laura has been in treatment for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) for the last eight months and shares the mindset shifts that are helping her through recovery. Laura Mae Ramsey: I am a content creator focused on sharing my recovery journey with ARFID and OCD which I developed after going through a traumatic medical experience. I am also an entrepreneur, selling shirts and stickers featuring positive affirmations that have h...
2021-06-1739 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityRemain Curious About the Nuances and Changes with Food ToleranceKate shares her personal journey and many years of experience as a digestive health expert to help the listener understand how food tolerance changes over time and why we should keep "testing the waters." Kate is a Boston-based dietitian with 30 years of experience. Kate's expertise is in gastrointestinal disorders and food intolerance, with a particular focus on the application of the low FODMAP diet for functional gut disorders. She was awarded the Outstanding Massachusetts Dietitian Award and recognized as Boston's Best Dietitian by Boston Magazine. Kate is the author of numerous books and articles on digestive health...
2021-06-0324 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityFive Tips for Living a Full Life, Despite Severe Health ChallengesIrene is on an inspiring journey towards peace and acceptance of her uncertain health conditions. She shares five tips that have brought light into darkness. Irene was diagnosed with celiac disease in December 2015. Despite a strict gluten-free diet, she continued having severe food reactions - which eventually led to a mast cell activation syndrome diagnosis. Irene reacts to food, stress, hormones, sunlight, temperature changes, medications, and other environmental changes. As with many mast cell patients, her reactions are not consistent. Something could trigger her one day, but be tolerated the next day. Accidental gluten ingestion has led t...
2021-05-2013 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityFunctional Gut Disorders – It's Not Just FoodThis episode's inspiration started with Andrea's insightful Instagram post reminding us to look at the big picture of gut symptom triggers rather than focusing solely on food. Learn about the effects of stress on the digestive system and how this relates to the gut-brain axis. Andrea Hardy, RD Andrea is a registered dietitian from Calgary, Canada, where she runs a multi-disciplinary digestive health practice called Ignite Nutrition. She specializes in gut health & gastrointestinal diseases and is recognized in the media as 'Canada's Gut Health Expert.' Using her skills in evidence-based knowledge translation, she empowers Ca...
2021-05-0615 min
Eat for LifeThe Vicious Trap of Conditioned Food Sensitivity with Wendy Busse, MSc, RDHave you ever thought about how your perceptions can significantly influence your body's reaction to food?Food should be pleasurable, but unfortunately for so many people, it's a source of fear, anxiety and overwhelm.In our world of influencer marketing and Dr. Google, it’s no wonder we’re more confused than ever about what and how to eat.The anxiety and confusion that happens when we view food as bad or evil, can lead to beliefs that create poor health perceptions, and even a stress response that can impact the body in more...
2021-05-0343 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityFood Reintroduction Can be Scary – Even For a Food Sensitivity Coach!Tara was diagnosed with a peanut allergy at three years of age and multiple food sensitivities later in life. She talks with me about the fear she experienced when recently reintroducing soy and chickpea. She also shares the joy and freedom of bringing these foods back into her diet. Tara Cornick, BSN As a registered dietitian from 2002-2016, she assisted thousands of people to eat healthy while adjusting for individual food intolerances, allergies, and health concerns. More recently, Tara has been training in conscious communication, yoga, mindfulness, and trauma. Recently, she joined the FAST Freedom Coaching team.
2021-04-2216 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityFreezing MealsMichelle and I share our top tips for freezer meals. Learn how to simplify your meal planning and prep. Get out of the kitchen and enjoy your life. Michelle Sendowski is the Co-founder of Souper Cubes, a family business based in Los Angeles that is passionate about making freezer meal prep easy and convenient. Additionally, she is finishing a Ph.D. in Higher Education. You can reach Michelle at Souper Cubes.
2021-04-0821 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityFinding Balance After a Severe Food Allergic ReactionHannah shares her story of how she became hypervigilant after an accidental peanut exposure and the tools that she used to move past the fear and get back to her old life. Hannah Hunter, MSc, RD Hannah is a specialist allergy dietitian at Guy's Hospital in London, where she splits her time between outpatient clinics, research, and health professional education. Her research interests include peanut allergy, pollen food syndrome and eosinophilic oesophagitis. Hannah's personal experience with peanut anaphylaxis and food sensitivities helps her understand the challenges her clients face.
2021-03-2512 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityFreedom from Pain, Patterns and PowerlessnessMelanie takes the listener on her journey from the unimaginable pain of losing custody of her young son to a place of freedom and peace. Her story inspires us to consider how our thoughts contribute to our suffering and powerlessness. Melanie is an author, speaker, and coach who helps people find freedom from pain, patterns and powerlessness. She is the author of I Don't Think So and has created the online program, Your Whole Hearted Life. Contact Melanie at melanie@yourwholeheartedlife.com
2021-03-1113 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityWhen the Path Falls Away: Living Well with Food HypersensitivityJudy recently completed a story-based research study – When the Path Falls Away: Living Well with Food Hypersensitivity. She shares her practical findings, including how people with food sensitivity can get back on track to a meaningful life. Judy April is a registered dietitian with Northern Health (British Columbia) and a FAST Freedom Coach. She recently completed a master's degree in adult education and was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award (2020) from St. Francis Xavier University for her work documenting how people with food hypersensitivity learn to thrive. Her goal was to improve our collective understanding of fo...
2021-02-2720 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityHypervigilance in Celiac DiseaseMaddie was diagnosed with celiac disease in her early 20's. Soon after, she became hypervigilant - eventually restricting her diet to four foods. She shares her journey of recognizing her unhealthy relationship with food and finding her way back to balance. For Maddie, balance is being attuned to her disease and her body's needs and adjusting her behaviours and eating accordingly. Madeline is a dietetic student, currently completing a post-graduate diploma through Brescia University College, an affiliate college at the University of Western Ontario. She has a BASc in Nutrition and Food from Ryerson University and a B...
2021-02-2718 min
Conditioned Food SensitivityMy Journey to Coining the Term - Conditioned Food SensitivityWendy talks about her experiences over the last twenty-five years that led to developing the FAST (Food Avoidance & Sensitivity Trap) Freedom Program. She explains how being stuck in the FAST can create conditioned food sensitivity.
2021-02-2706 min
15 Minute MatrixMapping Conditioned Food Hypersensitivity with Wendy Busse #185When it comes to the topic of conditioned food hypersensitivity we clearly cannot separate the mind from the body. Today on the podcast Wendy Busse takes us into the inner workings of the limbic system and how “poor health self-perception” leads people to feel that food is dangerous. This is such a rich and important […]
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2020-12-1618 min