Discovering the Joy of Eating with Rachael Hartley

Discovering the Joy of Eating with Rachael Hartley

My guest, Rachael Hartley and I will discuss how to change your relationship with food from one of eating only to lose weight to do what she calls “gentle eating.”  She discusses her approach to gentle nutrition and intuitive eating.  Rachael also talks about how...
Stress Builds Character

Stress Builds Character

Research has shown that toxic stress – for example adverse childhood experiences (prolonged and extreme stress without compensatory support) changes the brain – increasing risk for addictions, eating disorders and other mental and physical health issues....
Healthism

Healthism

Health, particularly behavioral health, has become bound up in morality.  The term for this is “healthism” based on a philosophy that everyone is responsible for their health but in a way that makes “healthy behaviors” seem to be more morally superior.  This is...
Coping during COVID 19

Coping during COVID 19

However you’re coping – even if it includes overeating or binging – do not judge yourself.  Grace is defined as “courteous goodwill.”  If you go to your default behavior of binging on cookies or stress management by chocolate, be kind to...
Help! I need a miracle in 2020!!

Help! I need a miracle in 2020!!

    In today’s episode, I will be discussing: A new way for you to manage your relationship with food and your body in the New Year   What you’ll learn listening to this episode: 1. What is intuitive eating 2. What the $60 billion dollar weight loss industry won’t...