Guest:
Jessica Dean, Nutrition Expert and Intuitive Eating Coach
Episode Overview:
In today’s episode, Kathy Love is joined by her long-time friend and nutrition expert, Jessica Dean, for an enlightening conversation about intuitive eating, self-care, and the powerful connection between food and healing. Jessica shares her personal journey of shifting from disordered eating patterns to embracing nourishment as self-care, and how she now helps others, particularly women, heal their relationships with food. Tune in for insights on how to listen to your body’s signals, break free from diet culture, and transform your approach to nutrition.
Topics Covered:
- Jessica’s personal story of healing her relationship with food and discovering intuitive eating.
- The role of intuitive eating in healing disordered eating patterns and fostering body connection.
- How nourishing your body with food can be an act of self-care and why it's important to treat food as a form of nourishment, not a source of stress.
- The challenges of shifting away from diet culture and learning to trust your body’s natural cues.
- How Jessica broke the cycle of food-related anxiety in her family and modeled healthy food relationships for her children.
- Practical steps to begin the journey of intuitive eating, including how to start small and gradually build self-trust.
Key Takeaways:
- Healing Your Relationship with Food: Learn how intuitive eating can help break free from the cycle of dieting and guilt, allowing you to reconnect with your body’s natural hunger and fullness cues.
- Self-Care Through Nutrition: Eating mindfully and intuitively is not just about food; it’s about honoring your body and treating nutrition as a form of self-care.
- Breaking the Cycle: Discover how healing your relationship with food can empower you to break generational cycles and model healthier behaviors for your children.
Resources Mentioned:
- Intuitive Eating Book (by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch)
- Jessica’s website: Jessica D Nutrition
- Follow Jessica on Instagram for intuitive eating tips and meal prep ideas
Connect with Kathy:
- My Self Care Sht* Podcast Website: My Self Care Sh*t
- Instagram: @KathyLoveSelfCare
Quotes:
- “Self-care is the ultimate form of self-love, and food is the ultimate form of self-care.”
- “Once you learn to trust your body, food no longer has power over you.”
- “When we start healing from disordered eating, we start reconnecting with what our body really needs.”
If you’ve been struggling with emotional codependency or want to learn how to establish a healthy balance of independence and vulnerability in relationships, join Kathy on this transformative journey. Be sure to subscribe to My Self-Care Sht* and leave a review!
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