Why Weight Loss Isn't Always The Solution

One aspect of IBS that isn't often talked about is weight gain and weight loss. In general, resources and support for weight management while dealing with IBS is about as non-existent as support for IBS in mainstream healthcare. That doesn't mean the help doesn't exist, it's just harder to find. However, today's guest is an expert in helping her clients approach healthcare from a weight-neutral perspective while dealing with a digestive disorder. In today's episode, I am talking to Shana Spence, a fellow registered dietician nutritionist based in New York. Shawna is passionate about spreading the word on food freedom, nondiet approaches, and Health at Every Size health care. During our conversation, Shana talks about how to advocate for higher quality healthcare for yourself, the issue with stigmatizing language around weight in healthcare, and what Health at Every Size Matters. In this episode, we cover:

• Shana shares more about her own journey to becoming a dietician
• Intersecting anti-diet work with State-regulated healthcare
• Stigmatizing language around weight and its impact on community healthcare
• What is Health at Every Size
• How to advocate for quality healthcare
• Navigating healthcare with a chronic illness

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Get to know Shana: Nice to meet you! My name is Shana and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New York. I label myself as an "eat anything" dietitian. Life is already complicated, why restrict yourself? I wanted to create a platform for open discussion on nutrition and wellness topics considering all the information circulating around these days. Was I always interested in nutrition? No. In the not so long ago past I worked in the fashion industry and hated it. (Joke to myself: I got a B.S in Fashion Merchandising...get it?) I decided to make a change, go back to school and became involved in food policy and public health. Update: I love what I do and want to share as much as possible. Speaking engagements include Peloton, NEDA, Eating Recovery Center, and The Rose Retreats, NPR, FoodFluence 2022. Connect with Shana: IG: @thenutritiontea Website: www.thenutritiontea.com HAES Health Sheets & ASDA Resources: https://haeshealthsheets.com/resources/ Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal