Is It Healthy Eating, Or Is It Trauma? Unpacking Scott's Relationship With Food

Apr 29, 2024

Guest Scott shares his journey to a healthy relationship with food despite lacking positive role models. Topics of discussion include childhood trauma's impact on food habits, body image challenges post-pregnancy, gender disparities in societal body standards, and raising intuitive eaters. The episode delves into intuitive eating, overcoming food rules, and creating a positive body image for children.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Nourishing Reflections: Cooking as Catharsis and Control

02:43 • 13min

Navigating Food Relationships and Memories

15:28 • 10min

Body Image Disparities Between Men and Women

25:09 • 4min

Navigating Long-Term Dieting Challenges and Building Self-Trust with Food Choices

29:24 • 3min

Embracing Intuitive Eating

32:18 • 8min

Exploring the Intricacies of Eating Behaviors and Body Image

40:16 • 2min

In this episode, we dive deep into our personal histories with food, body image, and the societal pressures that have shaped our relationships with eating. Scott shares his surprising journey to a healthy, intuitive approach to food despite growing up without positive role models, while Jess opens up about her struggles with diet culture, food rules, and the pressure to "bounce back" after having three children.

Through our candid conversation, we explore the impact of childhood trauma on Scott's relationship with food and how cooking became a source of escape, control, and comfort for him from a young age. We discuss the role of hypervigilance in Scott's eating habits and how his ability to listen to his body's hunger and fullness cues has contributed to his healthy attitude towards food.

Jess, on the other hand, shares her experiences with restrictive eating, body image issues, and the societal expectations placed on women's bodies, especially after pregnancy. We examine the gender differences in body standards and the unfair scrutiny women face compared to the acceptance of the "dad bod."

As parents to three young daughters, we also discuss how to create a positive body image in children. We share our approach to exposing our children to diverse cuisines, the importance of family meals, and our goal of raising intuitive eaters who trust their bodies and enjoy food without guilt.

Throughout the episode, we offer insights and strategies for overcoming food rules, finding balance through moderation, and learning to trust one's body. We also highlight the power of food to connect us to each other and to different cultures, sharing our own experiences of exploring the world through meals.

This thought-provoking and relatable episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever struggled with their relationship with food or body image and for parents looking to raise children with healthy, intuitive eating habits.

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Editing by The Pod Cabin

Artwork by Wallflower Studio

Production by Nurtured First

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