Breaking the Cycle: How to Avoid the Almond Mom Mindset

In this episode, Julie discusses how to not be an almond mom when you had an almond mom yourself. She provides six ways to avoid projecting your own fears onto your children when it comes to food and weight. Julie also talks about the division of food responsibility and how it may not work for everyone. She emphasizes the importance of not categorizing foods as good or bad and teaches kids to be respectful of others' food choices. Lastly, Julie highlights the significance of not commenting on others' bodies and promoting body diversity.

Keywords: almond mom, projection, fears, food and weight, division of food responsibility, categorizing foods, respectful eating, body diversity

Takeaways

• Do your own work to avoid projecting your own fears onto your children when it comes to food and weight.
• The division of food responsibility may not work for everyone, and it's okay to prioritize other things.
• Avoid categorizing foods as good or bad and teach kids to be respectful of others' food choices.
• Don't comment on others' bodies and promote body diversity.
• Be mindful of how you talk about bodies, as it influences how kids perceive their own bodies.
• Continuously educate yourself and seek support to navigate the challenges of raising children in a diet culture.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Almond Mom Series

02:05 Chapter 2: Using Ellen Satter's Food Responsibility Guidelines

03:43 Chapter 4: Avoiding Food Labeling

04:13 Chapter 5: Teaching Respect for Others' Food Choices

04:56 Chapter 6: Promoting Body Diversity and Positive Body Image

05:29 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Mentioned in this episode: FYFV Almond Mom Part 1 / FYFV Almond Mom Part 2 / Ellyn Satter: The Secrets of Feeding a Healthy Family 

Food Voice resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS Power Free Roadmap / PCOS Power Course / 6 Keys To Food Peace 

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