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If you are a mom navigating her health and wellness in the sea of being raised in diet culture- SAME.

Amanda and I have a conversation about how societal pressures and cultural narratives often distort our understanding of health, reducing it to a number on a scale. Instead, we explore how to raise future generations with a more empowering perspective on body image.

We touch on intuitive eating and mindful living, emphasizing that the journey to self-acceptance is far more important than chasing perfection. It's about tuning in to what our bodies truly need, not succumbing to external ideals.

As we unpack the harmful effects of diet culture and then the swing to perfectionism and intense rigidity with food, Amanda advocates for shifting away from self-criticism and embracing personal growth. With insights on moving beyond black-and-white thinking, we offer a balanced approach to food and exercise that nurtures both mental and physical health.

About Amanda:

Amanda is a licensed therapist and registered dietitian. I started my counseling career at an inpatient adult eating disorders rehab center that was wonderful. I lived through the 90s and 2000s as a young woman in a family of mostly women in the pre professional dance world. Luckily I didnt have a high level eating disorder but definitely learned some disordered eating patterns and body messages that I’ve healed through personal work, education, and the beautiful experience of helping and watching wonderful women also heal.

Where to connect with Amanda:

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Chapter Markers:

00:02 Navigating Food and Body Relationships
09:38 Empowering Body and Food Relationships
18:26 Understanding Food and Body Narratives
31:49 Exploring Nutrition and Body Connection
41:06 Transforming Food and Body Relationships
47:33 Navigating Body Respect and Nourishment
01:00Unpacking Diet Culture and Mental Health

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Navigating Food, Body Image, Diet Culture, and Mental Health with Amanda a licensed counselor and registered dietitian

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