The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS

Aleta Storch joins the pod to talk about her experience growing up with ADHD, how her disordered eating began in college, and the ways in which that manifested alongside her navigating a mental health condition. Abbie shares ways in which this relates to her experiences with anxiety and OCD. We also discuss food rules when you have a mental health condition, how athletes are impacted by diet culture, how Aleta realized she needed support for disordered eating, what finally propelled her to look into a diagnosis for ADHD, and how she came into the weight-inclusive anti-diet approach. We also explore neurodivergence and eating – how to cultivate a less chaotic relationship with food so you can physically nourish your body while supporting yourself mentally and emotionally. This was a wonderful conversation, and I think there is something for everyone in this one, regardless of what you’ve experienced from a mental health standpoint.  Aleta is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as well as a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is the founder of Wise Heart Nutrition where she provides weight-inclusive, compassionate nutrition and mental health support. Aleta has combined-type ADHD, and dedicates much of her work to the neurodivergent population. Find Aleta on IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_adhd_rd/ Aleta’s website: https://www.wiseheartnutrition.com/ADHD  Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Abbie answers a listener question from Patreon and talks about the seduction of diet culture in the New Year. You’ll hear about how you can challenge the diet culture mindset using self-compassion rather than comparison, a values-based framework, and the body of evidence on "weight management". This episode is an important reminder of ways to navigate the feeling of wanting to do a “reset”, and how to take tangible action to approach those feelings and desires without spiraling. Diet and wellness culture is STRONG in January, but you are stronger. The question in this episode comes from Christina, who writes: Hi Abbie! Thank you so much for everything you're doing! I've been off dieting for a few months, and I've had a generally very positive experience, but I feel like I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop. I had a couple of big setbacks early on, and with work stress and the holidays coming, I'm really anxious about the idea that the stress will cause me to start panic-dieting again. I'd like to have a game plan for what to do when I start to freak out, and I'd love to know if you have any advice for how to plan in advance for those bad days.   Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com    Studies / resources mentioned: *TW for mention of “obesity” and other forms of weight-stigma The Weight-Inclusive versus Weight-Normative Approach to Health: Evaluating the Evidence for Prioritizing Well-Being over Weight Loss https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11684524/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17469900/    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Summer Innanen joins the pod to talk about body image and self-worth. We go into a little bit of everything on this one – from Summer’s experience of diet culture growing up, to the crossfit world and Paleo diet, to bargaining with herself as she learned about intuitive eating and body acceptance.  We explore tangible tips on how to get out of a negative body image spiral, how dieting harms our confidence and self-esteem, and the ways in which our sense of worth and value is tied up in our appearance.  Summer is a professionally trained coach specializing in body image, self-worth and confidence. She is the best-selling author of Body Image Remix.   Follow Summer on IG: @summerinnanen Summer’s website: https://summerinnanen.com/  Abbie’s IG: @abbieattwoodwellness Abbie’s website: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Let's talk diet talk. It's the holiday season, and that means plenty of opportunities to be surrounded by other people WHILE being surrounded by food. Cue the "I'm being so bad!" and "Good thing I'll be doing a January detox!" and "Are you really eating ALL of that?" comments.  In this episode, Abbie walks through how to prepare for food and body comments ahead of time and how to navigate them in the moment. Topics discussed: - Defining your limits - Applying your values - How to prepare to set boundaries - Three ways to approach diet talk boundaries - Specific examples of how to respond in certain scenarios   Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Colleen Reichmann joins the pod to talk about her own lived experience with an eating disorder and the rocky road of recovery that led to her becoming a psychologist who specializes in eating disorders. We also talk about how early childhood and our personality and temperament impact why and how we reach for coping mechanisms like food restriction. Colleen speaks openly and generously about infertility and IVF, how that relates back to her experience of ED recovery, and the ways in which she is approaching (and fighting!) diet culture with her children. We get into so much – including plenty of laughs. I appreciate Colleen for her wisdom, her work in this space, and her humor. I think you’ll love this conversation! Dr. Reichmann is a licensed clinical psychologist in Philadelphia, PA, and the founder of Wildflower Therapy LLC. She is an eating disorders specialist but also specializes in mental health specific to college students, maternal mental health, anxiety, and depression. Find Colleen on IG Colleen's website Find Abbie on IG Abbie's website Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Let’s chat about sugar – specifically the concept of “sugar addiction” and what the science says. This topic has been requested countless times, and I can absolutely understand why. Diet culture has demonized sugar in a myriad of ways, leaving so many of us to feel like we “can’t control ourselves” around sweet foods. If you’ve ever felt like you are addicted to sugar (or food, for that matter), tune in to this one.  Abbie talks through the scientific research on sugar addiction, including: How it impacts the reward centers in our brain What it means that it lights up neural pleasure pathways How deprivation and restriction (including “intermittant access” play a fundamental role in our behaviors with sugar Cravings, mental restriction, and more -- Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com  Abbie's Group Program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching  Studies / resources mentioned:  Exposure Therapy In Binge Eating Sugar Addiction: The State of The Science  Intuitive Eating Improves Health Indicators Episode 35: Addiction, Sobriety, and Disordered Eating: An Interview With Abbie & Her Husband This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Body acceptance coach Kristina Bruce joins the pod to talk about how our thoughts and conditioning shape our the experience we have in our body. We discuss the impact of body comments on body image, why dieting and body control can feel like a form of safety, how diet culture keeps us from living an authentic life, and what we can do to begin challenging the negative beliefs we hold about our bodies.  About Kristina: As a Body Acceptance Coach, Kristina Bruce specializes in helping women know their worth and value beyond their body size and appearance. Calling upon her training and as a certified Integrative Life Coach, education in health studies, sociology, yoga, meditation, and self-inquiry methodologies, Kristina works with clients to help them re-connect to their deeper selves so they can live empowering lives in the bodies they have. Kristina’s IG: @kristinabrucecoach Kristina’s website: www.kristinabruce.com -- Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com  Group coaching application: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Time for some holiday Q&A! In this episode, Abbie answers two listener questions relating to food guilt, over-eating, and general anxiety about holiday food festivities. You'll hear about common causes of guilt with eating and how to rethink guilt in the context of diet culture. These questions also take us on a bit of a road trip through mental restriction and physical restriction and how those impact our experience of over-eating. Question 1 -  Sarah asks: How do you learn to approach holiday meals with a no-guilt mindset? Question 2 - Em asks: Hi Abbie! Thank you so much for this podcast. It’s been transformative for me and continues to challenge the way I think about food, bodies, and health. With the holidays coming up, I’m finding myself anxious about all the food-related activities. In particular, I am scared of falling into a pattern of over-eating. I’m about a year into this journey, and anticipating how tough it will be with all the special foods and treats around the holidays. What advice do you have in handling this from an intuitive eating lens? Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com  Studies / resources mentioned (TW for weight stigma): Restrained versus unrestrained eating and responses to food cues: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28205156/ Children, food rules, and M&Ms: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17490786/  Episode 24 about Food Rules Episode 25 about Emotional Eating This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Get ready because this is a good one! First, Abbie and Diane talk about some changes to the pod in the What's New With You segment. Then Abbie introduces us to her favorite (yes, she has a lot of favorites) way to approach food choices. It's something that will help you tune into what you really want to eat as well as how to eat in a more peaceful way. This episode is all about aiming for SATISFACTION with food. What is it? What does it feel like? How has it been stolen from us? And how the hell do we get it back? You'll have to listen to find out, and we think you'll have some ah-ha moments with this episode.  We are a listener-supported show (no ads!) so please support us on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also where we publicly host transcripts for each episode, so if you’re looking for those, head over to our Patreon. Find the show and hosts on Instagram @fullplate.podcast Diane is  @dianesanfilippo and Abbie is @abbieattwoodwellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we explore the nuances surrounding the distinction between a “food rule” and a true food preference. This can be a tricky distinction to make when you are ditching diet culture, healing from chronic dieting, or recovering from an eating disorder / more generalized disordered relationship with food. We discuss uncovering your intention with food choices, the importance of tuning into your body, how to reclaim autonomy with food, and why fear is a really good indicator in evaluating your authentic wants and needs. We are a listener-supported show (no ads!) so please support us on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also where we publicly host transcripts for each episode, so if you’re looking for those, head over to our Patreon. Find the show and hosts on Instagram @fullplate.podcast Diane is  @dianesanfilippo and Abbie is @abbieattwoodwellness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe