Find Your Food Voice

Rachel Popik, a healthcare self-advocate tackling medical fatphobia, shares her challenging experiences with insensitive doctors. Coleen Bremner discusses the impact of her weight on medical treatment during childbirth, emphasizing the emotional toll of weight bias. Together, they explore the necessity of setting boundaries in healthcare and the importance of self-advocacy. Their personal stories highlight the systemic issues within medical settings and encourage listeners to advocate for compassionate, weight-inclusive care.

Jessie Spence, a therapist and personal trainer specializing in body liberation and diabetes management, dives deep into their experiences with Ozempic. They discuss the medication's side effects, changes in appetite, and its complexities in diabetes care. Jessie emphasizes the need for supportive healthcare conversations and the importance of addressing mental health when navigating these medications. Together with Julie, they tackle the intersection of body autonomy, eating disorders, and emotional eating, advocating for a compassionate and nuanced approach to health.

In this mini session, Julie introduces the concept of writing a letter to food as a therapeutic tool to explore and heal one's complicated relationship with food. She explains that writing a letter to food helps to externalize any issues or concerns and allows individuals to connect with their own strengths and experiences. Julie shares her own letter to food, expressing gratitude for the joy and connection that food brings, as well as addressing the harmful effects of dieting and fat phobia. She emphasizes the importance of healing our relationship with food and reconnecting with our innate wisdom.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Join 8K fellow Voice Finders to get weekly info from Julie and her team and a free gift / Support this independent podcastFood Voice resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS Power Free Roadmap / PCOS Power Course / 6 Keys To Food Peace If you're curious about what it looks like to stop pursuing weight loss, click here for some fabulous freebies that will help guide you in your journey!Click here to leave me a review on iTunes and subscribe. This type of kindness helps the show continue!Find FREE food voice resources here.Thank you for supporting Find Your Food Voice!Keywords: letter to food, complicated relationship with food, therapeutic tool, externalize issues, connect with strengths, joy of eating, harmful effects of dieting, fat phobia, healing relationship with food, reconnect with innate wisdomChapters00:00 Introduction to Mini Session Episodes08:23 Using Narrative Therapy13:14 Overcoming Fear and Resistance15:42 The Power of Food in Joy and Connection18:37 Healing and Support from Fat Positive Practitioners20:19 Invitation for Solutions and HealingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Julie sits down with Rachel Popik and Coleen Bremner to catch up on their lives. Coleen shares her experience as a new mom and navigating the challenges of identity and societal expectations. Rachel discusses the launch of her business, Stay Doughy, and the challenges of perfectionism and self-promotion. The conversation highlights the importance of support systems and doing things scared. In this conversation, Julie shares updates on her book writing process and her personal life. She talks about the challenges of meeting her book deadline and the editing process. Julie also discusses her experience with dating after getting divorced and shares her fears and successes in finding love again.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Check out Rachel's newly launched business / Rachel's Instagram and TikTok / Coleen's Instagram / Join 8K fellow Voice Finders to get weekly info from Julie and her team and a free gift / Support this independent podcast / Lily Womble book, podcast and TikTok / Love Yourself First podcast / Deb BenfieldFood Voice resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS Power Free Roadmap / PCOS Power Course / 6 Keys To Food Peace If you're curious about what it looks like to stop pursuing weight loss, click here for some fabulous freebies that will help guide you in your journey!Click here to leave me a review on iTunes and subscribe. This type of kindness helps the show continue!Find FREE food voice resources here.Thank you for supporting Find Your Food Voice!Keywords: podcast, catch up, updates, new mom, identity, societal expectations, business launch, perfectionism, self-promotion, support systems, book writing, manuscript, deadline, editing, divorce, dating, fear, loveTakeawaysThe importance of staying connected and catching up with friendsNavigating the challenges of new motherhood and identityOvercoming perfectionism and self-doubt in launching a businessThe value of having a support system and doing things scared Meeting deadlines can be challenging, but with determination and support, it is possible to accomplish your goals.Dating after a divorce can be intimidating, but it is important to stay true to your values and not settle for less than what you deserve.Society's narratives about aging and relationships are not always accurate, and it is possible to find love and have fulfilling relationships at any age.It is important to prioritize self-care and enjoy your own company before entering into a new relationship.Being open to new experiences and embracing differences can lead to personal growth and enriching relationships.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Reunion06:43 Life Updates: Launching a Business12:56 Overcoming Perfectionism and Self-Promotion17:44 The Importance of Support Systems19:38 Creating Safe Spaces Through Cooking23:46 Completing the Book Manuscript and Transition to Personal Life Update26:59 Finding Courage and Joy in Dating After Divorce31:53 Challenging Societal Narratives Around Aging and Relationships40:18 Catching Up and Exciting Updates40:46 Stay Connected and Support41:15 Access Free Tools and Resources41:41 Engage on YouTube or PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode explores the concept of a 'food voice' and its distinction from 'food freedom' or 'food peace'. Julie, shares her journey as a dietitian and how she came to reject diets. She introduces the term 'food voice' as an internal system that helps individuals communicate when, how much, and what to eat. The definition of food voice is discussed, emphasizing its flexibility, kindness, and nurturing qualities. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize eating enough and access their unique food voice.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Join 8K fellow Voice Finders to get weekly info from Julie and her team and a free gift / Support this independent podcast / FYFV Episode 372 / FYFV Episode 373Food Voice resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS Power Free Roadmap / PCOS Power Course / 6 Keys To Food Peace If you're curious about what it looks like to stop pursuing weight loss, click here for some fabulous freebies that will help guide you in your journey!Click here to leave me a review on iTunes and subscribe. This type of kindness helps the show continue!Find FREE food voice resources here.Thank you for supporting Find Your Food Voice!Keywords: food voice, food freedom, food peace, dietitian, intuitive eating, self-care, hunger, fullness, satisfaction, neurodivergent, permission, flexibility, kindness, nurturingTakeawaysThe concept of a 'food voice' is introduced as an internal system that guides individuals in making choices about when, how much, and what to eat.The definition of food voice emphasizes its flexibility, kindness, and nurturing qualities.Accessing and prioritizing one's food voice is essential for developing a healthy and peaceful relationship with food.Food voice is not limited to hunger and fullness cues and can be accessed through body awareness, thoughts and feelings, or structured self-care techniques.Everyone, including those who are neurodivergent, deserves support in developing their food voice and finding a peaceful relationship with food.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Food Voice08:42 Defining Food Voice09:40 The Foundation of Food Voice12:39 Accessing and Nurturing Food Voice15:12 Supporting Neurodivergent IndividualsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Julie discusses her journey with the concept of food peace and why she no longer uses that term. She explains that she trademarked the phrase 'food peace' in 2010 and used it to describe her work as a non-diet dietitian. However, she realized that the phrase didn't fully capture the interconnectedness of food and the need for healing and recovery. She now focuses on helping people find their food voice and advocates for a more inclusive and equitable approach to food and body acceptance.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Join 8K fellow Voice Finders to get weekly info from Julie and her team and a free gift / Support this independent podcast / FYFV Episode 372Food Voice resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS Power Free Roadmap / PCOS Power Course / 6 Keys To Food Peace If you're curious about what it looks like to stop pursuing weight loss, click here for some fabulous freebies that will help guide you in your journey!Click here to leave me a review on iTunes and subscribe. This type of kindness helps the show continue!Find FREE food voice resources here.Thank you for supporting Find Your Food Voice!Keywords: food voice, food freedom, food peace, dietitian, intuitive eating, self-care, hunger, fullness, satisfaction, neurodivergent, permission, flexibility, kindness, nurturingTakeawaysThe concept of a 'food voice' is introduced as an internal system that guides individuals in making choices about when, how much, and what to eat.The definition of food voice emphasizes its flexibility, kindness, and nurturing qualities.Accessing and prioritizing one's food voice is essential for developing a healthy and peaceful relationship with food.Food voice is not limited to hunger and fullness cues and can be accessed through body awareness, thoughts and feelings, or structured self-care techniques.Everyone, including those who are neurodivergent, deserves support in developing their food voice and finding a peaceful relationship with food.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Food Voice08:42 Defining Food Voice09:40 The Foundation of Food Voice12:39 Accessing and Nurturing Food Voice15:12 Supporting Neurodivergent IndividualsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Julie discusses the concept of food freedom and its limitations. She emphasizes that food freedom should not only be about individual experiences but also about addressing systemic issues such as food insecurity, poverty, racism, and genocide. Julie encourages listeners to go beyond their own journey and work towards creating a world where everyone can experience food freedom. She also introduces the concept of 'food peace' and hints at exploring it further in the next episode.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Join 8K fellow Voice Finders to get weekly info from Julie and her team and a free gift / Support this independent podcastFood Voice resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS Power Free Roadmap / PCOS Power Course / 6 Keys To Food Peace If you're curious about what it looks like to stop pursuing weight loss, click here for some fabulous freebies that will help guide you in your journey!Click here to leave me a review on iTunes and subscribe. This type of kindness helps the show continue!Find FREE food voice resources here.Thank you for supporting Find Your Food Voice!Keywords: food freedom, relationship with food, diets, should-eat script, guilt, weight loss, intuitive eating, non-diet, food insecurity, poverty, racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, genocide, food peaceTakeawaysFood freedom is about connecting to food without rules and rejecting the guilt associated with certain foods.Food freedom should not be tied to weight loss and should address systemic issues such as food insecurity and discrimination.Addressing one's own relationship with food is important, but it should also extend to helping others and creating a world where everyone can experience food freedom.Julie introduces the concept of 'food peace' and hints at exploring it further in the next episode.Addressing one's own relationship with food is important, but it should also extend to helping others and creating a world where everyone can experience food freedom.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Food Freedom01:37 The Definition and Limitations of Food Freedom06:42 Considering Marginalized Communities in Food Freedom09:10 Moving Beyond Personal Healing11:35 Exploring Food PeaceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A quick message from Julie before we go on a short podcast break while she is working on the next round of edits for the upcoming Find Your Food Voice book.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Stay in touch with JulieFood Voice resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS Power Free Roadmap / PCOS Power Course / 6 Keys To Food Peace If you're curious about what it looks like to stop pursuing weight loss, click here for some fabulous freebies that will help guide you in your journey!Click here to leave me a review on iTunes and subscribe. This type of kindness helps the show continue!Find FREE food voice resources here.Thank you for supporting Find Your Food Voice!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Julie discusses the topic of emotional eating and the importance of giving oneself permission to eat emotionally without judgment. She emphasizes that emotional eating is normal, healthy, and an effective coping mechanism. Julie also explores the connection between the cultural fear of weight gain and racism. Julie highlights the need to practice non-judgmental curiosity and compassion towards oneself when engaging in emotional eating. She concludes by stating that understanding the unmet needs behind emotional eating can help individuals find their food voice.Keywords: emotional eating, permission, judgment, normal, coping mechanism, cultural fear, weight gain, racism, non-judgmental curiosity, compassion, unmet needs, find your food voiceTakeawaysEmotional eating is normal, healthy, and an effective coping mechanism.Shame and judgment around emotional eating come from cultural fear of weight gain tied to racism.Practice non-judgmental curiosity and compassion towards oneself when engaging in emotional eating.Understanding the unmet needs behind emotional eating can help individuals find their food voice.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:51 Exploring Emotional Hunger03:23 Practicing Non-Judgmental Curiosity and Compassion04:44 Understanding Unmet Needs and Finding Your Food Voice05:20 ConclusionPlease follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: FYFV Listen after part 1 / Belly of the Beast by Da'Shaun Harrison / Fearing the Black Body by Sabring Strings / Legalize Emotional Eating sweatshirtFood Voice resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS Power Free Roadmap / PCOS Power Course / 6 Keys To Food Peace If you're curious about what it looks like to stop pursuing weight loss, click here for some fabulous freebies that will help guide you in your journey!Click here to leave me a review on iTunes and subscribe. This type of kindness helps the show continue!Find FREE food voice resources here.Thank you for supporting Find Your Food Voice!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode discusses experiencing a binge after panic hunger. Julie emphasizes that binging or out of control eating experiences are normal and occur as you find your food voice. The episode provides tips for dealing with panic hunger, including practicing self-compassion, allowing yourself to eat, and experimenting with self-care. Julie encourages listeners to view these experiences as valuable data that can inform their relationship with food.Keywords: binge eating, panic hunger, out of control eating, finding your food voice, self-compassion, self-careTakeawaysBinging or out of control eating experiences are normal and occur as you find your food voice.Panic hunger is a normal response when your body doesn't get enough food or rest.Practice self-compassion and allow yourself to eat during panic hunger.Experiment with self-care and pay attention to your body's needs.View these experiences as valuable data that can inform your relationship with food.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:34 Importance of Tough Experiences04:47 Strategies for Dealing with Panic Hunger07:07 Using Binge Eating Experiences as Data08:06 ConclusionPlease follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Food Voice resources: Julie Dillon RD blog / PCOS Power Free Roadmap / PCOS Power Course / 6 Keys To Food Peace If you're curious about what it looks like to stop pursuing weight loss, click here for some fabulous freebies that will help guide you in your journey!Click here to leave me a review on iTunes and subscribe. This type of kindness helps the show continue!Find FREE food voice resources here.Thank you for supporting Find Your Food Voice!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy