21. Intuitive Eating with Constance Weissmuller

Ever felt confused about what kind of food is healthy and what is unhealthy? Or felt shame when seeing an influencer tout their workout and green juice? Connie Weissmuller is here to bust those myths and help you heal your relationship with food! In this episode I chat with Connie Weissmuller, a Registered Dietitian, about all how diet culture hurts and why intuitive eating lets us have balance and trust our bodies again. In this episode we explore:

• What intuitive eating is and simple steps to get started
• Why body attunement is required for intuitive eating and how to develop it
• Common myths about nutrition and dieting
• Why BMI is irrelevant and weight loss shouldn't be the goal for most people
• How the field of nutrition and nutrition education can and has perpetuated White Supremacy
• Why there is no one diet right for every person
• The types of healthcare providers that can support someone struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating or simply looking for a healthier relationship with food
• Somatic therapies that are supportive in addressing the underlying causes of disordered eating
• How doctors can cause harm and stigma around diet and weight
• The reason why there's a lack of diversity within the field of nutrition

Connie Weissmuller is a Registered Dietitian based in Denver, Colorado. She is passionate about eating disorder recovery, nutrition education, and weight neutral nutrition therapy for all bodies. She's the owner of Constance Weissmuller Nutrition Therapy LLC, a nutrition counseling and consulting practice. She is also a college professor teaching human nutrition. Learn more about her work at www.connierd.com

Jaclyn Explores is hosted by Jaclyn Shea (she/her) a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, science communicator, and health researcher. With a Masters in Public Health, trained in Somatic Stress Release and Mind Body Coaching, and ten+ years of experience facilitating and conducting research Jaclyn is passionate about communicating the latest research into somatic practices that help you release stress, process trauma, and live life on purpose. Jaclyn works one-on-one clients through somatic coaching, facilitates a group program called Body Language Lab, and in person and zoom workshops. 

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