10% Happier with Dan Harris The Anti-Diet | Evelyn Tribole (January, 2020)
Dec 23, 2020
Evelyn Tribole, a registered dietitian and co-creator of Intuitive Eating, shares insights on rejecting diet culture and its harmful effects on body image. She discusses how societal pressures influence our relationship with food, especially during the holidays. Tribole emphasizes self-compassion, encouraging listeners to tune into their bodies and rediscover the joy of eating. With anecdotes and mindfulness practices, she advocates for a healthier, intuitive approach to nutrition, challenging weight stigma and promoting well-being beyond aesthetics.
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Tribole's Meditation Journey
- Evelyn Tribole's meditation journey began with a book, Mindful Grieving, given to her by a patient.
- A retreat with a Zen master further solidified her practice, leading her to train with Dan Brown at Harvard.
Meditation's Impact on Tribole's Work
- Meditation has enhanced Tribole's compassion and reduced her reactivity, improving her work.
- It fuels her passion to alleviate suffering related to the mind-body connection, especially in eating and body image.
Intuitive Eating: An Inside Job
- Intuitive eating, like meditation, is an internal process focusing on connecting with the body.
- It emphasizes interoceptive awareness, the ability to perceive internal physical sensations to understand needs.
