Find Your Food Voice

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

This discussion dives into how to break free from the 'Almond Mom' mindset that can impact body image and diet culture. It offers six practical strategies to prevent passing on food fears to children. The importance of not labeling foods as good or bad is highlighted, encouraging respectful eating habits. There's a focus on avoiding body comments and promoting body diversity. Listeners are reminded to reflect on their own experiences while fostering healthier relationships with food for the next generation.

Julie, a professional dedicated to mending relationships with food, dives into the intricacies of how an 'Almond Mom' can shape one's eating habits. She shares eight practical strategies for healing, emphasizing the use of guardrails to guide food choices and the importance of replacing restrictive thoughts with positivity. Julie encourages listeners to rediscover the joy of eating—such as playing with food and indulging in 'donut land.' She advocates for prioritizing overall healing rather than fixating on specific food choices, nurturing a balanced approach to nourishment.

In this engaging discussion, the concept of 'food noise' emerges as a significant trigger for those returning to dieting. The term 'almond mom' is defined, highlighting the problematic influence of caregivers who prioritize diet culture. Listeners learn about the dangers of distrust in hunger cues and the reinforcement of unhealthy body standards. With empathy and humor, the conversation emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the journey toward healing our complicated relationships with food.

Discover how to tackle food noise with simple, non-diet strategies. The conversation centers on the importance of intuitive eating and granting yourself permission to enjoy food. Learn about practical 'guardrails' to help build a healthier relationship with what you eat. Emphasizing mindful eating and addressing personal nutritional needs, this discussion offers valuable insights for anyone looking to mend their complicated relationship with food.

Delve into the debate on GLP-1s as a solution for food noise. Learn about the risks and potential benefits of these medications. Explore the history of similar drugs and the impact on food behavior. Join the discussion on complicated relationships with food and the importance of thorough research before trying new treatments.

Exploring 'food noise' - constant thoughts and compulsion to eat, researched for 100 years. Not just personal responsibility, influenced by environment. Diet industry impact, deeper unmet needs message. Paul's journey to intuitive eating, reframing concept for understanding.

Listen in for the four and final part of a minisode series discussing the recent Washington Post article "As obesity rises, Big Food and dietitians push 'anti-diet' advice. In this fourth installment, Julie shares why it's problematic that the article focuses solely on individual's food choices and neglects examining systems of oppression and social determinants of health that impact weight and health. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out episodes!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: Washington Post article "As obesity rises, Big Food and dietitians push 'anti-diet' adviceFYFV Series: Are anti-diet dietitians ignoring health and killing us softly?Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Food 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