Hey guys!  Currently ya girlie is up in the skyyyyy headin’ on vaycay! But I wanted to be sure to give ya your weekly updates so enjoy this Wednesday recorded edition. If anything groundbreaking came out Thursday AM, well, we’ll cover it next week HA! Today we have got a lot of talk about “where do you draw the line?!” This is a shorter episode for a variety of reasons I discuss in the episode. What is the No Food Rules News? I've rounded up some articles that I've seen in the past week that relate to food, health, nutrition, body and/or diet culture. I'll share a couple of my thoughts with them! Hope you enjoy! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE → https://youtu.be/AmUTytfKyn0  Watch The Travel Snacks Video Here! → https://youtu.be/TbOCMX5PwOA?si=f5B3H2onWkfob6fP  XOXO -Colleen Join THE SOCIEATY and learn to eat with no food rules→ https://nofoodrules.co/TheSociEATy_Podcast    This week’s stories: New Apple Watch to monitor blood glucose and pressure, sleep apnea signs: report https://nypost.com/2023/11/06/lifestyle/apple-watch-to-monitor-blood-glucose-and-pressure-sleep-apnea-signs-report/  M&M's Drops a New Vanilla and White Chocolate Flavor for the Holidays https://people.com/m-and-ms-drops-new-vanilla-white-chocolate-flavor-holiday-season-8386784  Fans are concerned that Mindy Kaling's canned salmon salad is going to stink up the plane https://www.insider.com/mindy-kaling-traveling-canned-salmon-salad-plane-flight-2023-11  After a college student took nearly 800 mg of caffeine — double what dietitians recommend — for a TikTok, he vomited and said it was the 'worst day' of his life https://www.insider.com/man-overdosed-caffeine-800-mg-for-tiktok-dietician-recommends-against-2023-11

Hey guys!  Here is today’s episode of the No Food Rules News! I’m feeling much better mentally than last week but not so much physically… I’ll also fill ya in on what Theo did and why last week was such a hot mess for me emotionally. And, obvi, lots of great stories to chat about! What is the No Food Rules News? I've rounded up some articles that I've seen in the past week that relate to food, health, nutrition, body and/or diet culture. I'll share a couple of my thoughts with them! Hope you enjoy! WATCH ON YOUTUBE -> https://youtu.be/EvxUvnc0HK4?si=98R0ZMGF6pv4Eq2T  XOXO -Colleen Join THE SOCIEATY and learn to eat with no food rules→ https://nofoodrules.co/TheSociEATy_Podcast  This week’s stories: Billie Eilish's Fridge Shows the Crispy-Coke Experiment Gone Wrong https://www.popsugar.com/food/billie-eilish-crispy-coke-experiment-49299644 FDA says it is looking into the death of a college student who drank Panera Bread’s Charged Lemonade https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/panera-fda-charged-lemonade-death-university-pennsylvania-sarah-katz-rcna122110 I’m 89 and in great shape — this $200 tool is my surprising fitness secret https://nypost.com/2023/10/28/lifestyle/im-in-89-year-old-grandma-in-great-shape-this-surprising-200-tool-is-my-fitness-secret/ How your seasonal chores count toward your fitness goals https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/28/health/functional-fitness-fall-chores-wellness/index.html  Martha Stewart says she still dresses like a teenager: Why it matters. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/10/24/martha-stewart-sports-illustrated-how-women-dress-age/71296106007/ 

Hey guys! Here is you weekly episode of the No Food Rules News! WIth Halloween just around the corner we're def diving into the "switch witch" a bit more. Is it a good idea? Is it not? I'll give you some recommendations for what TO do. What is the No Food Rules News? I've rounded up some articles that I've seen in the past week that relate to food, health, nutrition, body and/or diet culture. I'll share a couple of my thoughts with them! Hope you enjoy!  WATCH ON YOUTUBE -> https://youtu.be/yvAkVqrV_H0?si=s6vYMrDtzP5wfcH0  XOXO -Colleen  Join THE SOCIEATY and learn to eat with no food rules→ https://nofoodrules.co/TheSociEATy_Podcast This week’s stories: Bananas could go extinct due to fungus outbreak, scientists say https://nypost.com/2023/10/24/lifestyle/bananas-could-go-extinct-due-to-fungus-outbreak-scientists/ Can drinking coffee with lemon really help you lose weight? https://www.today.com/health/does-adding-lemon-your-coffee-really-help-you-lose-weight-t235478 What is the Switch Witch? The Halloween candy trend for kids — and how to do it right https://nypost.com/article/what-is-the-switch-witch-how-to-do-the-halloween-candy-trend-right/ MamaKnowsNutrition IG Post https://www.instagram.com/p/CywFhvqxtAL/?img_index=1 Hailey Bieber addresses ‘disheartening’ pregnancy rumors: Can’t I ‘be bloated one time?’ https://pagesix.com/2023/10/24/parents/hailey-bieber-addresses-disheartening-pregnancy-rumors-im-bloated/ McDonald's is giving out free fries every Friday for the rest of the year - here's how to get them https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/consumer/article-12667753/McDonalds-free-fries-Friday.html  

Hi all! We're back! Here is today's episode of the NFR news! We've got a lot to discuss including the USA banning ingredients that are banned in the EU... is it needed and what are the impacts? Let's dicusss!   WATCH ON YOUTUBE --> https://youtu.be/AfJ9s-tP_fg?si=46B0pnHzXiifM8nI   What is the No Food Rules News? I've rounded up some articles that I've seen in the past week that relate to food, health, nutrition, body and/or diet culture. I'll share a couple of my thoughts with them! Hope you enjoy!   XOXO -Colleen    Join THE SOCIEATY and learn to eat with no food rules→ https://nofoodrules.co/TheSociEATy_Podcast  This week’s stories:  California ban on 4 food additives sparks outrage: ‘Slippery slope’ https://nypost.com/2023/10/09/california-ban-on-4-food-additives-sparks-outrage-slippery-slope/ Pamela Anderson's bold no-makeup look and the 'natural beauty revolution' https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/10/05/pamela-anderson-no-makeup-jamie-lee-curtis-natural-beauty-revolution/71065923007/ Woman who skydived at 104 years old shares simple tips for long life https://www.today.com/health/womens-health/woman-104-oldest-skydiver-rcna119270 Brody Jenner makes coffee with fiancée Tia Blanco’s breast milk: ‘Freaking delicious’ https://nypost.com/2023/10/09/brody-jenner-makes-coffee-with-fiancee-tia-blancos-breast-milk/ 'Horrible parents': Mom and dad get shamed after sharing their Halloween candy tradition https://www.today.com/parents/family/switch-witch-halloween-candy-rcna119727 

Hey guys!  Back with another episode of the No Food Rules News! Today’s we’ve got a lot of great stories, checkout the links below to read them yourself! What is the No Food Rules News? I've rounded up some articles that I've seen in the past week that relate to food, health, nutrition, body and/or diet culture. I'll share a couple of my thoughts with them! Hope you enjoy!    XOXO -Colleen   Join THE SOCIEATY and learn to eat with no food rules→ https://nofoodrules.co/TheSociEATy_NFRNews   This week’s stories:   New TikTok 'bone smashing' trend encourages people to hit themselves in the face with hammers to improve their looks https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12584869/tiktok-bone-smashing-trend-face-hammer.html   Valerie Bertinelli feels ‘beautiful’ rewearing ‘fat clothes’ from first Jenny Craig ‘before’ photo https://pagesix.com/2023/10/03/valerie-bertinelli-rewears-fat-clothes-from-first-jenny-craig-before-photo/    Viral ‘pineapple sleep hack’ is good — but eating this before bed is even better: expert https://nypost.com/2023/10/03/viral-pineapple-sleep-hack-is-good-but-eating-this-before-bed-is-even-better-expert/    Splenda is 600 times sweeter than sugar, but is the artificial sweetener safe? https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/10/03/is-sucralose-bad-for-you/70923704007/    Introducing Reese's Spine-Chilling New Halloween Treat: Peanut Butter Skeletons https://www.popsugar.com/food/reeses-peanut-butter-skeletons-49237440   

"It's the end of an era, you might say." I am doing this special episode to announce that I'm hitting the pause button on “The No Food Rules” podcast. But hold on tight because it's not really the end, but a thrilling NEW chapter!     Taking steps to flourish in life can be a challenge! In this episode, I'll walk you through the reasons and my rollercoaster of emotions as I give you a behind-the-scenes look at this monumental decision.     My passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to my community will ensure that when the podcast returns, it'll be bigger, better, and more impactful than ever before. But I need your help. Take this quiz and let me know what you want to hear more (or less) of in the podcast's future—and TOGETHER, we'll create something AMAZING!      Thank you for being a part of this journey—I couldn't have done it without you!     Key Takeaways:  Pruning for growth isn't easy—how to view your endings through a positive lens. Why it's essential to take the steps towards flourishing: changing your mindset to flow with the seasons of life. Redirecting resources for maximum impact—pausing the podcast to focus on helping as many people as possible. Feedback matters: fill out this survey for a say in future episodes of “The No Food Rules” podcast.      Links: Join The SociEATy Take The Podcast Survey!     Follow Colleen On: Instagram @no.food.rules YouTube - Colleen Christensen TikTok @no.food.rules

Do you cringe when you look at photos of yourself? In this episode of "The No Food Rules" podcast, Colleen and Nicole delve into the topic of how photographs can trigger negative self-talk and share their strategies for shifting your focus. Learn from Colleen's personal experiences with photo shoots as she shares her tips for embracing the moment by being yourself.      Then, learn how to "romanticize" YOUR life! Colleen and Nicole walk listeners through how even small acts of self-care can elevate your everyday experience and guide you toward making bold choices that reflect your true personality to create an environment that feels like home and a life that brings YOU joy!     Plus, take this 60-second quiz to help you identify sneaky food rules that may be preventing you from eating intuitively.     Key Takeaways:  Discover how to overcome the urge to pick apart your appearance in photos and what to focus on to enjoy remembering the moment instead. Who the heck cares what other people think!—the power of coloring outside the lines and being bold in your choices even if they don't fit within conventional norms. Explore the concept of "romanticizing life" and discover how small acts of self-care and being present in the moment can elevate your everyday experience and help you live life to the fullest! You ARE more than your body—how to tame the voice planted in your head by diet culture and redirect your negative thoughts. How to identify and break free from sneaky food rules that may prevent you from eating intuitively.   Links: Take the Quiz to Find Out if Your Eating Habits are Healthy or Hindered by Harmful Food Rules    Follow Colleen On: Instagram @no.food.rules YouTube - Colleen Christensen  TikTok @no.food.rules

All habits or behaviors benefit you in some way and are either effective or NOT! So how can you effectively create new habits and behaviors that align with YOUR goals and values and then make sure they stick?     In this episode of "The No Food Rules" podcast, I share some valuable tips and strategies that have helped me make positive changes using techniques that can be applied in ANY area of your life!     Drawing on insights from books such as "Atomic Habits" by James Clear and "How to Change" by Katie Milkman (*trigger warning: both mention weight loss but had such incredible takeaways otherwise that I just can’t gatekeep them!), I'll be sharing practical advice infused with examples from my own life that have helped me transform my habits for the better.     Listen in to discover how powerful methods like gateway habits, temptation bundling, and the two-minute rule can help YOU make positive changes and bring new habits and behaviors to life.     Key Takeaways: "It's not a lack of motivation. It's a lack of clarity" — the REAL reason many people struggle to make positive changes in their lives and what to do to improve YOUR chances for success. Why the two-minute rule (baby steps, people!) is more effective than trying to make significant changes all at once. How to use “temptation bundling“ to maximize enjoyment while building discipline. How to use “gateway habits” to create long-term change. The art of choosing between two discomforts (helps to avoid backsliding back into your old habits). The power of a single plate: how to use decisive moments to help you be more mindful. Why fixing inputs may be more effective than changing goals.     Links: → Join The No Food Rules SociEATy←     Episode Links: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones   How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be     Follow Colleen On: Instagram @no.food.rules YouTube - Colleen Christensen TikTok @no.food.rules

Are you looking to switch up your wardrobe for spring, but you’re feeling frustrated with shopping for clothes that fit? In this episode of "The No Food Rules" podcast, Colleen and Nicole have got you covered with tips on building a comfortable and functional wardrobe, organizing your closet, finding clothes that fit, and avoiding impulse buying.     But the conversation doesn't stop there! We also delve into the importance of prioritizing self-care, addressing YOUR basic needs before striving to be productive, postpartum exercise (and why it’s okay to take a break), and avoiding pitfalls like emotional eating and shopping through social media detoxes and decluttering.      Listen in for advice on how to cultivate a more mindful approach to building your wardrobe and prioritizing your self-care through practical tips and expert advice.      Key Takeaways: The essential (ongoing) components to building a comfortable and functional wardrobe. How to make it easier to find what you need—tips for organizing your closet to make it work for you. How to avoid impulse buying by honing in on key pieces that fit your personal style and work for your lifestyle. We LOVE online shopping—but there can be pitfalls—how to make it work for YOU. How to stop a bad body image day in its tracks—steps to take to be sure you only have pieces you love to wear and feel fabulous in. Check your motivation—how to avoid feeling pressured to "bounce back" when approaching postpartum exercise. How prioritizing self-care can help you break through your creative funk! How detoxing from social media and decluttering can help you sidestep common pitfalls like comparison and emotional shopping.   Links: Join The SociEATy!     Follow Colleen On: Instagram @no.food.rules YouTube - Colleen Christensen TikTok @no.food.rules

Join Colleen in this FUN episode of "The No Food Rules" podcast as she shares her current wellness obsessions and easy-to-implement changes for big improvements in your overall health and well-being.   Discover her 7 tried-and-loved wellness trends for improved digestion, lower risk of chronic disease, better mental health, quality sleep, stress and anxiety management, and even help with puffy eyes.   Plus, get tips on scheduling medical appointments, prioritizing workload, and the benefit of regular check-ins to reduce feelings of overwhelm. Tune in to learn how to implement these wellness trends effectively to start making positive changes toward a healthier and happier YOU!   Key Takeaways: Discover the benefits of incorporating more plant-based meals into your diet, including improved digestion and lower risk of chronic disease. Learn how a simple change in your work setup can boost your energy, focus, and overall health. Find out how journaling can improve your mental health—even if you're not a natural writer. Get insights on how CBD can be a helpful tool for managing stress and anxiety and how to find a high-quality brand you can trust. Discover the potential benefits of collagen supplementation for joint and ligament health and how to choose the right product for you. Learn about Guasha, a traditional Chinese healing method that may help with puffy eyes. Find out how unplugging from social media in the evening can improve your sleep and mental well-being. Reaping the benefits—why you need to take into account your personal circumstances before implementing any trend and how to start small to create healthy habits that last.    Links: → Free 1 Week Binge Free Intuitive Eating Plan ←       Episode Links: HAES health sheets  Standing Desk  Journaling Podcast Episode: Why You Need To Start Journaling (& How) CBD Podcast Episode: How CBD Works [feat. Maia Reed of Equilibria]  EQ Discount Code: NOFOODRULES Collagen Reel: Should You Take Collagen Peptides   Follow Colleen On: Instagram @no.food.rules YouTube - Colleen Christensen  TikTok @no.food.rules

In this episode of "The No Food Rules" podcast, join Colleen and Nicole as they dive into a deep conversation about the challenges that come with postpartum and breastfeeding.      From the stress and anxiety that can arise to managing changes in your body and eating habits, they explore it all while addressing important questions such as whether it's okay to start intuitive eating while breastfeeding and how to navigate changes in your body and your eating habits. Plus, the impact of diet culture even years after you’ve stopped dieting.     Then listen in as they lighten things up with some BTS by two dieticians about their love for home renovation projects and their favorite Ikea hacks and snacks.      Key Takeaways: Why recognizing the emotional struggles of breastfeeding is crucial. Society's pressure that breast is best—how outside influences can pressure you into breastfeeding and why you must decide what works for YOU. Intuitive eating while breastfeeding—how to listen to your body and honor your hunger, especially during the first few months. The emotional side of breastfeeding: how building a supportive community can help ensure success. What's best for mom IS best for baby!   Links: Join The SociEATy!   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en

IMPORTANT PSA!     Join The SociEATy before 8pm on Monday, April 17th and get over $8,000 worth of materials, support, guidance, and advice for just $25! Right now you can get an extra 3 coaching calls ($750 value) FREE!     If you're wanting to speed up your intuitive eating journey by getting expert guidance at a fraction of the price then now is the time to join!     LEARN MORE + JOIN HERE → https://nofoodrules.co/3KzO8Ck

LAST CHANCE! How To Find Your Best Weight As An Intuitive Eater Sign Up Here  https://nofoodrules.co/3m2nfOd      Join Colleen in this episode of "The No Food Rules" podcast as she talks to Courtney, a member of the SociEATy, about her journey to becoming an intuitive eater.      Courtney shares valuable insights on overcoming the fear of losing control around food and how the community support of the SociEATy helped her FINALLY break free from the restrictions of diet culture.     Becoming an intuitive eater requires self-awareness, reflection, and patience. Tune in to Courtney's story for valuable insights and tips on navigating the challenges and inspiration for your intuitive eating journey!      Have you tried ALL the Things but your struggling to achieve your health and wellness goals? I created the SociEATy to help people just like you succeed on their intuitive eating journey. Join the webinar today and let us help you make progress on your intuitive eating journey, just like we did for Courtney!     Key Takeaways: Letting go of food rules and restrictions is scary—BUT it's the first step towards finding food freedom and a healthier relationship with food. There's no one-size fits all approach to intuitive eating. Why it's essential to find what works best for YOU. Baby steps are okay. Why it’s important to sidestep the pressure to do everything at once. Joining a like-minded community can help you stay on course—how joining the SociEATy helped Courtney unlock intuitive eating success.     Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en

FREE TRAINING!  How To Find Your Best Weight As An Intuitive Eater Sign Up Here  https://nofoodrules.co/40uAmGS     In this episode of "The No Food Rules" podcast, Colleen and Nicole debunk common misconceptions surrounding the Health at Every Size movement and discuss the importance of weight in relation to health.    Discover the truth about Health at Every Size and learn why taking small steps towards becoming an intuitive eater and focusing on changing the behaviors causing undesirable outcomes is the key to making sustainable changes that last!   Listen in also for a casual chat and some BTS wisdom from two dietitians covering a range of topics, including chunking down tasks and addressing food cravings and sleeping habits. Plus, why it's essential to relearn how to listen to your body to find your best weight.   Remember to sign up for the upcoming training on April 11th if you want to learn more about the science behind weight and how to find YOUR best weight for optimal health.   Key Takeaways: Discover what Health at Every Size really means. You eat an elephant one bite at a time—why taking small steps towards becoming an intuitive eater is the key to making sustainable changes that last? How our society's obsession with diet culture, thinness, and fatphobia can hinder your intuitive eating journey. Weight is a byproduct of behavior: Why it's essential to focus on the behaviors causing undesirable outcomes rather than the weight itself. The KEY to unlocking an equilibrium within your body so you can ENJOY the foods and activities that make you feel good.   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en

FREE TRAINING!  How To Find Your Best Weight As An Intuitive Eater Sign Up Here  https://go.colleenchristensennutrition.com/best-weight-training/     Starting out on your intuitive eating (IE)  journey can be uncomfortable on many levels, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode of "The No Food Rules" podcast, Colleen discusses one of the biggest obstacles on your intuitive eating journey: the fear of the unknown.      She’ll share her own story of starting her intuitive eating journey "whole ham" without a plan and the struggles she faced with weight gain, physical challenges, and even bulimia that almost sent her back to dieting!      Listen in as Colleen shares the importance of biological reconditioning plus practical tips for anyone starting their intuitive eating journey (or struggling with it) to get past their fear, veer around obstacles, and stay on track towards a healthy relationship with food.     And don’t forget the free training on how to find your best weight with IE is coming on April 11th. Sign up NOW!     Key Takeaways: Anxiety as a superpower: Understanding when it helps and when it doesn't! The 1st thing you need to do when starting your IE journey. My bumpy road to my healthiest weight. Why the oversimplified eat the donuts, eat the cookies, but love your body at the same time isn’t enough. Body image before food—why I address it first when working with clients. Avoiding the mental tug of war: How to begin your IE journey without feeling out of control. No weight, no problem: Why it's okay to ask for no weight at the doctor. Love your body! I do (but every day—heck no!) how you can get there without the ALL-or-nothing mindset that derails so many of us.    Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en

FREE TRAINING!  How To Find Your Best Weight As An Intuitive Eater Sign Up Here  https://go.colleenchristensennutrition.com/best-weight-training/      Today, Colleen and Nicole are tackling the complex and often conflicting messages about weight loss and health. We'll explore the difficulties of sustaining weight loss, from the impact of weight setpoints to the bodily changes that make weight maintenance challenging, and why it's crucial to find a non-diet-y middle ground where you can break food rules, care for your health, and find YOUR body's best weight.    Tune in for a casual chat with two dietitians about rewiring your brain to overcome negative thoughts, comparison and judgment in the gym, and the importance of meeting our basic human needs as a foundation for productivity and overall well-being.   Plus, don't forget to sign up for the upcoming training on April 11th on "How to Find Your Best Weight as an Intuitive Eater."   Key Takeaways: Diets CAN result in weight loss, BUT…—we'll delve into the challenges of maintaining weight loss beyond the body's natural set point. End the blame game—the importance of understanding the physiological changes that occur during weight loss and how to address them, so you don't blame yourself for the challenges that crop up in maintenance. The myth that fat equals ugly—how the media's portrayal of fatness has influenced society's attitudes and beliefs about body image. Why weight really DOES matter—hang in with Colleen as she walks you through the misconceptions behind the Health at Every Size framework. Why it's crucial to find your setpoint weight by honoring your hunger and fullness cues and how No Food Rules can help.      Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en

In this episode of "The No Food Rules" podcast, Colleen takes us on a journey through her recent trip to Scottsdale, offering insider tips for planning your next short and sweet escape. Discover her expert tips for finding the perfect city to explore and uncovering hidden local gems. And, of course, Colleen shares her favorite Scottsdale dining experiences and cuisine, including sweet maple-crusted pretzel French toast!     Listen in for Colleen’s top travel tips and tricks so you can stay nourished and comfortable while you travel. Plus, she explains how to stay tuned into your body's hunger and fullness cues while indulging in exciting local culinary experiences—because it’s all about finding balance while living life to the fullest.    Thanks for the great recommendations for this trip—don't forget to share your thoughts with us via DMs and YOUR recommendations for my upcoming trip to New York.     Key Takeaways: Why you should take a break from your to-do list—how to plan a fulfilling two to three-day trip for a refreshing change of pace. Don't let hunger (or overeating) derail you!—Larger meals VS being able to snack—fuel your travels with Colleen's secrets for staying full and satisfied while on the road. Top travel self-care tips for managing hunger, hydration, sleep, and digestion. What if you’re new to IE? Colleen's secrets for managing self-talk and leaving guilt behind as you fully indulge in your travel experiences. The BEST local eats in Scottsdale!—Colleen dishes up a delicious recap of some of her favorite meals and must-try restaurants for an unforgettable Scottsdale vaca!   Links: 1 Week Binge Free Intuitive Eating Plan → https://nofoodrules.co/1weekbingefreeplan    Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en

It's not uncommon for us to be obsessed with moving our bodies while on the diet culture treadmill until we start to feel like we hate exercise.     It makes sense that if you're trying to 'be healthy' by living a diet lifestyle while also working on improving your physical fitness, when you pivot and begin to eat intuitively, suddenly, you might not want to exercise at all.      The truth is all that obsession with “getting fit” might have left you with a nasty taste in your mouth about moving your body, and now you hate exercise (or do you?).     Movement can be super beneficial for both your physical and mental health, offering benefits such as increased energy, a boosted mood, better sleep, AND an improved sex life (I’m here for ALL of it!)     Translation: Moving your body is GOOD. And guess what? You probably don't hate exercising—you just think you do.       Listen—it's okay to have days when the movement isn't as enjoyable or doesn't feel good. Just like with our eating, we're not always going to get it right. But sometimes, it's just our motivation or our mindset that needs a little tweak.      Today on "The No Food Rules" podcast, I'm sharing why you might think you hate exercise and 4 reasons why you actually don’t.      Let me be direct—exercise isn’t just about reshaping our bodies. I’ll share some even more motivating benefits that can be gained from getting moving.     Tune in to learn why restricting your body's energy is a double-edged sword, creative ways to get in some movement while raising the FUN factor, and why movement doesn't have to be done for a certain amount of time (or at a gym) for it to count as exercise.      In this episode, I'm also sharing my easy recipe for a change of pace—easy, fun breakfast sandwiches that are a cinch to make and can be eaten for ANY meal or snack.      Plus, I'm examining how different personality types recharge their batteries—being at home or getting out and getting social. I'll share which one moves my needle, and I'd love to hear about what works for you. Reach out via the DMs and share how you recharge, what motivates you to move, and your comments on this episode.      Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively:  https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join      Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en

Social media often presents intuitive eating as simply giving yourself permission to indulge in foods like cookies and donuts, which can be misleading.     While it's true that intuitive eating involves giving yourself permission to enjoy all foods without guilt or shame, it's not just about mindlessly consuming junk food.     However, as we navigate this journey, we may find ourselves swinging too far in the opposite direction and indulging in these foods excessively while never touching a salad.      That said, not dieting is definitely a step in the right direction, and it's something to celebrate.      Go you!     But it's not necessarily true intuitive eating.      Intuitive eating is a more dynamic process that goes beyond just eating as much as you want and includes listening to your thoughts, emotions, and especially your body's signals.      A lot of people don't realize this. So, they get stuck in just not dieting instead of ever fully embarking on an intuitive eating journey.     Today, I'm going to get a little ranty as there are some things on my mind that I would like to put out into the universe as I‌ know how frustrating it can be to be stuck in the ping-pong back-and-forth cycle of restrictive dieting and binge eating that many people experience.      In this podcast episode, I hope to clear up some of the misinformation about intuitive eating floating around on social media and provide some encouragement and truth from a registered dietitian who has personally experienced it.      Listen in to learn why when transitioning to intuitive eating, it's crucial to consider nutrition to undo the damage of dieting, regain hunger and fullness cues, and establish a healthy relationship with food to promote better physical health. Then, take this quick quiz to help you find out if you are eating intuitively or just not dieting, and check out my one-week plan to help you get those hunger and fullness cues back BEFORE adopting a “No Food Rules” lifestyle.      In this episode, I'm also exploring the difference between a true lack of time and a lack of flexibility that may be preventing you from pursuing self-care and interests outside of work. I'll discuss ways to cut through the noise and make time for the things that enrich your life, so you can find more joy in the moment while recharging to avoid burnout.      I'd love to hear from YOU, the listeners. Reach out via the DMs with your comments on this episode.      Resources discussed: [QUIZ!] Are you actually eating intuitively or just not dieting? → https://nofoodrules.co/IEQuiz    1 Week Binge Free Intuitive Eating Plan → https://nofoodrules.co/1weekbingefreeplan    The Lazy Genius Podcast- 7 Kinds Of Rest → https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy/kindsofrest      Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en

Weight Watchers, meal replacement shakes, the 100 Calorie Packs, and those celebrity fitness gurus leading us through DVD workout after workout.      Ah, the 2000s. Good times! Good times!     We'd fuel up on 200 calories or fewer and then expect to go out and live our lives to the fullest while walking around with the amount of food in our bodies that we'd expect a toddler to eat.      We've all been there, and most of us tried it ALL… and a lot of us have the unhealthy obsessions (and the dusty stack of workout DVDs with toned body instructors shouting, "burn that butter"—if you know, you know!) to prove it, only to feel defeated when we couldn't stick to it.     Guess what? We were all set up for failure! The diet industry of the 2000s was gaslighting us and feeding us false promises.      But you're not alone!     Today, Nicole and I are breaking down the disordered diet trends of the aughts that left us feeling miserable, hungry, and unhappy.      We're sharing our own personal experiences and providing a safe space for you, our listeners, while offering hope because no matter how long you've carried it around, it is possible to undo the damage from past diet trends and become an intuitive eater.     Join us for a casual chat with two dietitians about the colors we wear, the power of pausing to understand our cravings, and alternative ways to fulfill them (without relying on food). Plus, we'll share a controversial method of intuitive eating that's been making waves in the SociEATy.     Let's dive into a casual conversation and leave the 2000s diet trauma behind!     Did we miss any of the 2000s diet traumas? We'd love to hear from YOU, the listeners. Reach out via the DMs with your comments.      Join The SociEATy & STOP Dieting, Ditch Your Food Rules & Learn How To Eat Intuitively  https://nofoodrules.co/PodcastJoin     Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en     Resources discussed: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/the-color-of-your-clothes-matters-feat-lindsey-myers/

We all know that we can't control the people around us, just like we can't control the thoughts that enter our minds. But we can choose how we navigate, interact with, and manage our thoughts.     When we're feeling negative, stressed, or just not present, it might be a sign that we need to make changes in our lives.      And sometimes, our gut tells us we need a little help managing our thoughts and actions.      That's where therapy can enter the scene, as it can be a game changer to have an ally in our corner who can help us navigate life's challenges so we can make progress in those areas we might be struggling with for a more harmonious life.      ​​But making the financial commitment to therapy and then finding the right person to understand who you are and what you are facing in your life can be a challenge.     It can be helpful to hear from someone who has taken the plunge, persevered with it, and is willing to share their experience.     Today I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes and the lessons I've learned after a year of therapy. I'll walk you through my three tips for finding the right therapist, including the questions to ask and the importance of "dating around" until you find the right fit FOR YOU.      I'll share some of the tools my therapist and I have used in our time together that might be helpful as you work to get to the root of things you're struggling with, as well as the visible reminders I use that help me stay focused.      I'll walk you through Brené Brown's valuable resource, the "List of Values," which can assist you in determining and utilizing your two fundamental values as a filter for making decisions.     Listen in to discover the importance of practicing self-compassion. I'll share an exercise from the book "The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" by Kristen Neff that involves mindfulness and physical touch (hand on heart) to calm emotions and reactions.     Finally, I'll introduce you to the concept of "three doorways" in self-compassion as a tool for dealing with difficult emotions to get you out of your head and back into the moment.      Listen in for some encouragement on finding the right support for your mental health, which can profoundly affect your journey toward a happier and more balanced life.     FREE DOWNLOAD → The 5 Unskippable Steps To No Food Rules:  https://nofoodrules.co/5unskippablestepsfreeguide    Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en    Resources Discussed:  Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor - Psychology Today  Dare to Lead | List of Values - Brené Brown Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself 

When we feel like we've tried everything, but the pounds just won't budge, we often begin a desperate search for that ONE thing to help us overcome our struggles.     As 2023 dawned, suddenly everywhere you looked, you saw jaw-dropping, post-holiday body-remaking results in the pictures and videos of the stars and the tiktokkers, and soon the rumors were rampant.     The word on the socials is that the type 2 diabetes drug, Ozempic, is the secret to the slimming success of everyone from Kim (hey-she did fit into Marilyn’s iconic dress) to Tesla/Twitter Mogul Elon Musk.     And recently, a few big names started to spill the tea by dropping the BIG O hashtag—#Ozempic—in their Transformation Tuesday posts and click-bait headlines, driving your interest.     So much so that suddenly, Ozempic testimonies appeared on your TikTok FYP (daily). I mean, it sounds great, right? And when has diet culture ever led you astray (like every time!)?     But a lower number on the scale doesn't always translate to health. And there are side effects (not to mention long-term consequences) of these "magic" methods that the social media darlings would never show you—because that's not sexy!     So how can you make an informed decision about medical treatments for weight loss to determine if they are right for you? And how does all this play into intuitive eating?     In this episode, Nicole and I are sitting down for an honest chat about medical weight loss methods like Ozempic, the medical community's shocking attitude toward weight loss, and why expert guidance from someone you can trust is essential—because losing your health is too high of a price to pay to lose a few pounds.     We'll walk you through the questions you must ask yourself before trying Ozempic, and we’ll share real experiences from some SociEATy members who’ve embarked on medical weight loss treatments in the past.   Listen in also for a casual chat and some BTS wisdom from two dietitians on how to do a self-care assessment and use practical hunger to ensure your energy needs are met when life things like illness, loss of sleep, and hormones affect your ability to eat intuitively.     Plus, we'll share a sneak peek into some topics that Nicole and I will be chatting about in upcoming episodes.     I'd love to hear what YOU, the listeners, think about the show. Reach out via the DMs with your comments and questions, and as always, thanks for listening!     Join The SociEATy & STOP Dieting, Ditch Your Food Rules & Learn How To Eat Intuitively https://nofoodrules.co/PodcastJoin     Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en

What’s the #1 thing most people skip that makes them feel intuitive eating isn't working for them? Click now to discover the missing piece + PLUSs my FREE 1-Week Eating Plan and tips to help you eat without food rules. https://go.colleenchristensennutrition.com/1-week-binge-free-plan/     Do you set strict goals for yourself and become upset when they are not met, including in regard to your food choices and meal plans?     The truth is, when the reality of a holiday, vacation, or intuitive eating experience fails to match the pictures you had in your head or falls short of your ideal; it can lead to a letdown.     Being ambitious and setting goals is great. And having expectations isn't bad, but harboring disappointment about how things turn out can lead you to want to throw in the towel and start living with a "whatever" attitude, which will never pave the way to your dream life.     Newsflash, the struggle is real, and you're not alone. We talk a lot about this topic in the SociEATy.     So how can you learn to manage your expectations so you are not wholly derailed when things don't turn out the way you plan?     In this episode, I'm sharing the honest and unfiltered truth of two recent experiences where I had high expectations, but the reality left me feeling let down and the breakthrough conversation that helped me change my mindset.     Listen in as I walk you through how to avoid getting sucked into the suck when you veer from your intuitive eating plan.     I share some of the strategies I use with SociEATy members to help them set intuitive eating goals, get results, and manage expectations when setbacks, such as bingeing, occur. (The reality is we’re human, and they can. That's normal). Plus, how you can get support when they do.     Truth bomb, goals are integral to achieving what we want in life! So let's dive into learning how to control our emotions when things do not go as planned to achieve more success with intuitive eating and in ALL aspects of our lives.     Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en

Food Rules are much more than what you do or do not eat. Take the Quiz and find out if your eating habits are truly healthy or if you've got harmful food rules that will backfire! https://nofoodrules.co/takethequiz     People often keep their eating disorders hidden from public view, and this is especially common for males, where a colossal stigma about the topic still exists.     But one in three people suffering from an eating disorder is male, so it's time for that to change.     Today, Bobby Kasmire joins me to discuss the power of social media to confront eating disorder stigmas.   Bobby has a B.S. in Nutrition and a passion for bringing awareness to male eating disorders as he navigates his way through Intuitive Eating.     In this episode, Bobby shares the personal story of how coming clean with his inner circle about his food struggles compelled him to share his story on a bigger stage and how he's getting real with his more than 250K followers on TikTok to bring true transparency to the stigma surrounding male eating disorders.   Listen in as we discuss the behind-the-scenes story of the video Bobby almost didn't share and how having it garner over 5 million views solidified his charge to raise awareness about eating disorders as a male voice in a mostly female-dominated space.   We discuss how he comes up with his content and what he considers the key to connecting with his audience in order to make a difference in people's lives.     Plus, he shares three pieces of advice that listeners can implement right now to improve their relationship with food and what's next in his journey.     Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Follow Bobby On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbykazz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJlkK_6q8G8nVgEpDkovMzQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbykazz     Episode Links: Getting Food Rules Out of Our Systems with Colleen on The Bobby PodKazz

FREE 1 Week Eating Plan + can’t skip tips to get you on your way to intuitive eating—without binges! https://go.colleenchristensennutrition.com/1-week-binge-free-plan/     So often, when discussing how they eat, people will declare themselves in one of two camps, I'm restrictive, or I binge—often swinging from one side of the pendulum to the other.     News flash: being a dietitian doesn't always solve all your food issues. Sometimes, having all that information about how food works rolling around in your brain can lead to obsessive thoughts about …you guessed it, FOOD which can lead to binging and subsequently guilt and shame you don't feel you can share with anyone.     That was the experience of my guest today. But she faced it all down and is now living out her passion for helping and guiding others as a member of the SociEATy team.     I'm so excited for this episode and to introduce you to Nicole. If you are in the SociEATy, you know who I'm talking about. She is the QUEEN of our SociEATy Facebook Group, the peanut butter to my jelly, and everyone's number-one cheerleader.     Nicole is a Registered Dietitian from Pittsburgh, Pa. After struggling her way through disordered eating; she found her passion in helping others navigate their way through Intuitive Eating and live their lives to the fullest!     In this episode, Nicole and I have an honest and vulnerable discussion about the shame and embarrassment she felt as a dietitian who didn't know how to eat and how she went from feeling like a fraud to facing her food issues head-on to now helping others navigate their Intuitive Eating journey through the SociEATy community.     We discuss the difficulty in getting into the intuitive part of Intuitive Eating and the impact of things like the number on the scale, activity trackers, and even pregnancy if you have body image issues. Plus, how to get the tools and support you need in your Intuitive Eating toolbox.     Listen in for a casual chat between two gal pals with a unique skill set that can help you learn to avoid binge eating and even move on from restricting to live your best Intuitive Eating life.     New Year, New Episodes—I'd love to hear what YOU, the listeners, want to hear about on the show. Reach out via DM with your ideas, and as always, thanks for listening!     Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en     Episode Links: I ‘failed’ at intuitive eating so you don’t have to https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/episode-104/ Desire to Binge on a Scale of 1-10? Zero. [feat. anne-sophie] https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/desire-to-binge-on-a-scale-of-1-10-zero-feat-anne-sophie/

Last Chance To Join The SociEATy! Price Is Increasing! https://nofoodrules.co/JoinTheSociEATyMembership   Almost everyone has a story about how they began 'dieting.' Maybe you are a stress eater who found yourself in a restrict then binge cycle, causing you to become obsessed with what you should and should not eat. Or perhaps you've found yourself in a situation where things felt out of control, so you hyper-fixated on your eating because that seemed like something you could control.   No matter how it began, your dieting may have started off innocently enough, but now that relationship with food is dictating ALL of your decisions. Can you relate?   But guess what? There's another way. A way where you can feel fired and INSPIRED—even hopeful about your relationship with food—and there's a community waiting to support you on your journey because everything is better with friends.   If you want to make 2023 the year you FINALLY feel in control around food again, listen to this episode.   Today, I'm introducing you to 3 fab gal pals, Amrita, Beth, and Micaela, who were fed up with living their lives around made-up toxic diet culture 'food rules,' so they decided to do something about it.   In this episode, each of these fabulous ladies will share their story about the light bulb moment that made them decide there had to be a better way to approach food and why each of them decided to embark on their own intuitive eating path.   We discuss why sometimes diving into the water of intuitive eating takes more than one attempt, some of the pitfalls they ran into along the way, and how success is better shared with friends who can help make the challenges less challenging, help you laugh at yourself, AND help you feel less alone in your journey. Plus, my special insight into the REAL difference between not dieting and intuitive eating.   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Links: The New Year No Diet [Part One]: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/episode-102/ The New Year No Diet [Part Two]: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/episode-103/

It’s time to join the New Year, No Diet Challenge! https://nofoodrules.co/NewYearNoDietChallenge   Join The SociEATy [$900 in free New Year Bonuses!]: https://nofoodrules.co/JoinTheSociEATyMembership   Intuitive eating can be great and for a lot of people, the answer is throwing Diet Culture out the window. But there are some big mistakes that people make when they try to eat intuitively. And in all honesty, there’s a lot of misinformation on social media that is not only unhelpful, but could be harmful.   But guess what. I made these mistakes already.   I did a training on this yesterday and if you missed it, that’s okay. Sign up for the New Year, No Diet Challenge (it’s free!) so you can go back and watch that while also taking advantage of the next 9 days of support that is also included.   This episode isn’t really about intuitive eating and why it’s so great. It’s about my experience making the mistakes that are common with intuitive eating, especially in the beginning. And because I’m talking about my personal story, this episode has a little bit of a trigger warning. I’m talking about binge-eating and restriction and sometimes, that comes with some baggage maybe you’re not ready for… and that’s okay.   So once you’re ready, here are the three biggest mistakes people make when they try to eat intuitively and how I realized through my own personal experience that these things were definitely not helping me.   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Links: The New Year No Diet Challenge: https://nofoodrules.co/NewYearNoDietChallenge

It’s time to join the New Year, No Diet Challenge!  https://nofoodrules.co/NewYearNoDietChallenge   Happy almost New Year! With a new year coming up quickly, it’s time for New Year’s resolutions, and that term either has you feeling exhilarated or stressed. So in this episode, we’re talking a lot about resolutions and how we can actually make them work.   Did you know that only 4% of New Year’s resolutions are actually achieved? With so many people giving up on their resolutions, the second Friday in January is actually called Quitter’s Day! That’s not very encouraging…   Now, don’t feel bad if you want to set a goal because you totally can. It’s okay to focus on being your healthiest and happiest self in 2023, but it’s important to make sure we don’t invite Diet Culture in. And that can be a struggle because this time of year, Diet Culture has its claws out in full force!   So today, we’re honing in on five different things you can focus on in the new year. Not resolutions. Just things you can focus on. And to help get the ball rolling, there’s a new challenge ready for you to start on January 2nd. It’s called the New Year, No Diet Challenge and it is absolutely free and includes exclusive access to a 1-hour training session, the New Year, No Diet workbook, and 10 days of support. It’s designed to help you ditch diets without freefalling into binges.   Let’s make 2023 the year you finally feel in control around food and leave Quitter’s Day for the quitters!   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Links: The New Year No Diet Challenge: https://nofoodrules.co/NewYearNoDietChallenge

Introducing the New Year, No Diet Challenge: https://nofoodrules.co/NewYearNoDietChallenge   2023 is almost here… and it's filled with so much promise. As January inches closer, perhaps some of you are dreaming of ditching your diet, but you're worried about losing control around food.   You want to live (and eat) differently, but the idea of having no food rules gives you major anxiety. Perhaps you've tried going diet free, but you ended up bingeing. Or maybe you're still trying to work up the courage to ditch your diet, and you could use some support from a trained mentor on your journey who has been where you are.    That's ME! I've been in your shoes. I've experienced the anxiety and stress of trying to ditch the diet culture.  And I can promise you, getting from where you are to where you want to be is NOT easy, but it IS possible.     So, how can you start the new year by kicking the diet to the curb and learning how to eat mindfully with a community of like-minded people on the same journey and training and insight from someone who has been where you are?   In this episode, I am sharing all the behind-the-scenes details about my FREE kick-off to 2023 New Year No Diet Challenge.    If you've been a follower for a while, you know my challenges not only include ALL the training and tools you need to get on the right path but also an inspiring community wrapped around you for support.    Speaking of support, during the show, I will be introducing you to a few of your NEW New Year, No Diet Besties: Brooke, Micaela, Amrita, Bailee, Julia, and Beth. You will hear from each of them in their own words about how the challenge helped them jump off the diet roller coaster, stop allowing food to control their lives, and FINALLY be free of all the diet culture garbage. Plus, listen in to hear their WINS along the way. I guarantee their words will inspire you.    Girl! I created this challenge for Y-O-U! I cannot wait to help you learn to ditch diets & stay in control around food and get your freakin' life back! But I only do this ONCE a year. So, sign up TODAY to reserve your spot. And stay tuned as next week I'll share part TWO of how to start your 2023 diet FREE!   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en

But here's the truth, it's a false sense of control, AND it probably has nothing to do with your weight.   In this episode, I'm interrupting the diet culture nonsense blaring the "you're gonna gain holiday weight" message everywhere you look with evidence-supported facts. Hey, I'm a numbers girl who wants to cut through all the fluffy stuff to tell you how your body works so you can dump the food rules and give it what it needs.   We'll discuss why you might be more aware of your weight than usual right now and how fixating our thoughts on our eating sets us up to eat more.   Listen in as I drop a truth bomb about what factors play into our overall health. Plus, three things that might happen when you start your intuitive eating journey and some tools I use with SociEATy members to help you influence your health at the ground level.   The new year is looming, and weight is a big topic. What if things could be different for you in the new year? They can! Tune in to my next episode to hear what I'm cooking up so you can start the new year in January in control around food without a diet!   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Links: Weight Gain During Intuitive Eating (Part 1) [feat. Megan Olson] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-gain-during-intuitive-eating-part-1-feat-megan-olson/id1555103494?i=1000523755828 Weight Maintenance During Intuitive Eating (Part 2) [feat. Lily Tanner] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-maintenance-during-intuitive-eating-part-2-feat/id1555103494?i=1000523892718 Weight Loss During Intuitive Eating (Part 3) [feat. Lisa Wagman & Vanessa Blais] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-loss-during-intuitive-eating-part-3-feat-lisa/id1555103494?i=1000524050240 Your Guide to Intuitive Eating & Weight: https://nofoodrules.co/IEandWeight

Episode 100! Can you believe it?    I'm so thankful for all of my listeners. I don't take it lightly that you choose to give me your time each week and listen in.  Because you've all been so loyal in tuning into the show, I really wanted to do something fun and memorable for this milestone episode.    Whether you are a loyal listener who tunes in every week or you've just discovered the show, today I wanted to provide an opportunity for you to get to know me better and have a little fun along the way. So, I opened my Instagram to questions, and let's just say you didn't hold back. You guys wanted all the juicy tidbits and a behind-the-scenes look at all the things.   For this special 100th episode, I decided to do an unfiltered Q & A of the most-asked listener questions about me. Today I'm answering your questions directly and sharing everything from how I met my husband, Joe, my educational and vocational background, the spur-of-the-moment decision that led to us finding our furry family member, Theo, to what my family REALLY thinks of what I do now. I'm sharing some transparency about everything, from my negative body image thoughts (YES, I have them) and how I deal with them to whether (or not) my husband and I are going to be starting a family.  I'm peeling back the curtain on my struggle with bulimia and how my greatest fear became the motivational catalyst I needed to help me recover and inspired my work today.  So, let's get to dishing!   Trigger warning: I talk about my history with an eating disorder. I will also talk about having/not having kids and that choice. If these are not topics you feel you can listen to or talk about right now, that is okay. Feel free to skip this episode. Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en    Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join   Episode Links: Everything Enneagram! How It Helps You Discover YOU [feat. Abbey Howe] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-enneagram-how-it-helps-you-discover-you/id1555103494?i=1000586241876   The Chocolate Cake Incident… https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chocolate-cake-incident/id1555103494?i=1000567238996

We talk a lot about body image, but do we really know what it is? It’s a tough question because a lot of us might have been “sitting in the suck” for so long that it’s hard not to have a negative bias about body image when we look at ourselves in the mirror.   Simply put, “sitting in the suck” sucks. So what can we do about it?   You guys, you’re in for a real treat with this episode. I’ve been such a long-time follower of my guest, Brianna (Bri) Campos, LPC. I’m always directing people to her Instagram account.   Bri is a licensed mental health counselor based in New Jersey. She is a body image educator and the founder of Body Image With Bri where she is passionate about all things body image and practices through the lenses of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating—she is going to be one of your new favorite accounts, I can already tell! Utilizing a weight-inclusive approach, she combines her clinical skills and lived experience to teach others how to maneuver through their own unique body image journeys.   In this episode, we’ll get to know everything about this die-hard Jersey girl’s approach to the body-image conversation. We’ll chat about body grief, what it means, and why it’s more like an archaeological dig instead of a journey, when to confront friends and family about body health, addressing medical fat phobia in the healthcare system, and more!   So throw on your favorite cheetah print jacket and let’s dig ourselves out of the suck! 5 Step Guide Ad: FREE DOWNLOAD → The 5 Unskippable Steps To No Food Rules: https://nofoodrules.co/5unskippablestepsfreeguide Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Follow Brianna On: Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri   Episode Links: Medical Fat Phobia: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medical-fatphobia-with-ragen-chastain/id1514443684?i=1000559305633 Healing the Medical Narrative: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-the-medical-narrative/id1514443684?i=1000559323662

All right, you guys, it’s that time again. Sleigh bells are ringing, the kitchen foods are cooking, and Keto Karen stands before you at the dessert table in her trendy low-cut jeans talking about her new fad diet she’s losing so much weight on. (We all have a Keto Karen in our family!)   That can only mean one thing: it’s the holiday season! This is the time of year many folks on their food journeys can have a difficult time navigating. There are different foods, different atmospheres, different dynamics, and different stressors; there are so many things that don’t happen in the same way throughout the rest of the year that it’s no wonder why this time of year can feel so hard.   But here’s the deal, you guys, it’s normal for it to be hard every time we encounter a new experience. It doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong, it’s just different.   That’s what I wanted to talk about today. We’re going to talk all about the top 5 tips on how to have a truly healthy (and guilt-free) holiday season. So let’s get to work on our diet culture suit of armor and focus on the physical, biological, and mental preparations so we can enjoy the gooey goodness and chips without falling off the path of our food journey.   And don’t worry about taking notes, I did that for you already and linked them in the show notes!   Free Healthy Holiday Eating Tips Download: https://nofoodrules.co/HealthyHolidayEating   Episode Sponsor: Use code NoFoodRules (all one word) for 15% off your order of Safe and Fair Granola (the Birthday Cake flavor is my fav!): https://www.safeandfair.com/discount/nofoodrules   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Links: Get the free ebook here: https://nofoodrules.co/HealthyHolidayEating Colleen’s thoughts on cyclical trends: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkrDwkLJzaD/

Have you ever wondered why we come home after a long day at work and binge an entire season of Gilmore Girls?  Sure, we have to give kudos to the show for being amazing, but that doesn’t explain our own need to unwind.   It turns out the reasons why we do things aren’t always the same even if the outcomes are.     As many of you who follow me on social media have probably guessed, I’ve been digging more into Enneagrams lately.  (It turns out, I’m a Type 3: Achiever, who’da thunk it?)   Many of you have asked me more about Enneagrams and are wondering why it’s beneficial, so today I’m happy to sit virtually with one of my more recent Instagram follows, Abbey Howe.  Because many in my audience specifically deal with disordered eating and dieting, I wanted to bring Abbey onto the podcast so we might learn more about how knowing our Enneagram numbers might play into our motivations around our food goals.   You can do all of the work on the food side of things, but you have to understand why you started your food journey in the first place.  You are getting something from your disordered eating that you feel like you need.  It’s filling a void, and I think that understanding your Enneagram number can help guide you to what is that void.   So who is this Abbey gal, you might ask? Abbey Howe is a Certified Enneagram Coach with the goal of helping you discover YOU! She uses the Enneagram to deepen relationships with herself and others and she hopes to share that with her community as well.      We’ll learn what an Enneagram is, why it’s important to know your Enneagram number, how it compares to other types of tests, and more!   Everyone has a number, so listen in and learn more about how an Enneagram can help you discover YOU!   5 Step Guide Ad FREE DOWNLOAD → The 5 Unskippable Steps To No Food Rules: https://nofoodrules.co/5unskippablestepsfreeguide   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Links: Get Your Free Typing Guide! https://adept-author-914.ck.page/eb4856d84f Book: The Road Back To You https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190/ Book: The Honest Enneagram https://www.amazon.com/Honest-Enneagram-Sarajane-Case/dp/1524854026/   Follow Abbey Howe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Enneagramwithabbey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Enneagramwithabbey/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbey_howe

What do Target, journaling, and tater tot casseroles have in common? They’re all life-changing, of course!  Today, I wanted to do something a little bit different for this episode. This time around, we’ll try something a little more timely, casual, and chatty. I don’t know about you, but I love listening to podcasts that are a bit more casual. Be sure to let me know what you think!   We’ll start with a short “timely talk about a timely topic”. That’s right, let’s go full Midwest and talk about chowing down on a delicious tater tot casserole!  It’s so freaking delicious, you guys, I love it so much! But alas, all good things and dinners must end, and that’s the point of my timely topic today: The sadness of saying “enough.”   Then we’ll move on to the real meat and tater tots of the conversation: journaling. I talk about this all the time with members, journaling is life-changing, even if it’s literally just writing things down.    But what is journaling beyond that? Why should someone want to journal in the first place? How do you get started? I’m going to answer these questions with my own experiences and stories, and as every good story starts…we’ll start it with a trip to Target! (Seriously, what bad stories start with a trip to Target?)   We’ll talk about all the things you need to know about journaling and give you very tangible steps for how to get into it. It may not seem very exciting at first, but let’s see if I can change your mind after listening to this episode. I might even read an excerpt or two from my own journal!   Episode Sponsor: Use code NoFoodRules (all one word) for 15% off your order of Safe and Fair Granola (the Birthday Cake flavor is my fav!): https://www.safeandfair.com/discount/nofoodrules   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Links: Why [& How!] I Cut Back On Caffeine Without Any Withdrawal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqlken-Dhzw

I’m a big fidgeter.  You’d never know it, but I have one of those pop-it balls that I put to good use on calls.  That pop-pop-pop…you guys, it’s just a great way to channel some energy, ya know? Hey, I struggle with normal human things too!   And here’s the deal, there are a lot of normal humans out there that are in the same boat.  Maybe they tap their feet under their desk to keep their focus on what they should be focusing on.  Maybe they get hyper-focused on tasks and forget to eat all day, or maybe they get really bored and just start snacking and snacking.   Sound familiar?     You guys, I’m really excited about today’s topic because like my pop-it ball this topic is one that has been “popping up” so much lately, it’s ADHD.  In this episode, I have my ADHD guru—my go-to gal—Becca King.     So who is this Becca gal?   Becca King is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Charlotte, North Carolina. As an adult with ADHD who struggled for years with disordered eating, Becca is passionate about helping other adults with ADHD who struggle with binge eating, chronic dieting, and body image issues find food freedom and improve their self-esteem. She uses the Principles of Intuitive Eating and a weight-inclusive approach to nutrition for ADHD in her virtual practice.   I think this episode is going to be really valuable whether you struggle with ADHD personally or not.  We’ll cover what ADHD is in grown-up terms, why women often get misdiagnosed (or diagnosed late), what to do to get it under control, the relationship between ADHD and food, and more!     You’ll love her, I know it.  So no more need to linger, let’s pop on over to the interview with Becca!   Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Adapting Intuitive Eating for Neurodivergent People: https://www.rdsforneurodiversity.com/blog/adapting-intuitive-eating-for-neurodivergent-people    Follow Becca On: Website: https://adhdnutritionistllc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhd.nutritionist/

It’s time we address the elephant in the room, specifically the cake and the chocolates and the popcorn sitting in the pantry luring us in with those sweet smells of deliciousness. But then, PING, the mental notification from diet culture reminds us to walk away and go back to eating our celery sticks.   But you guys, the issue isn’t with avoiding all of that carby goodness in the pantry, and in this episode, we’re literally going to break down why. This episode is literally going to be a step-by-step guide for those of you wanting to work on your relationship with food, learn to eat more intuitively, and get out of the grasp of diet culture.   And better yet, this episode is super actionable, I wanted to lay it all out for you. I am going to give you the exact 5 steps you need to become an intuitive eater. Are these steps super sexy? Probably not, but they’re sustainable and they’re exactly what you need.   I’m so happy you all are joining me on this episode, I’m literally talking with my hands, that’s how excited I am! This one’s a big deal. These steps are everything I wish I would have known when I was first starting out on my food journey.   Don’t forget - if you know someone who is going through their own intuitive eating journey, if they don’t know what it is, whether they are your cheerleader or not, send this episode to them. No matter who they are, everyone is special! But, no one is so special that they’re the one person that this framework will not work for. It’s flexible to everyone and to what everyone needs.   And don’t forget, we have all of the notes for this episode already written out for you in the resources below. So download those notes and be ready to pause this episode between each step, we’re going to take out diet culture one step at a time!   Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Links: FREE DOWNLOAD → The 5 Unskippable Steps To No Food Rules: https://nofoodrules.co/5unskippablestepsfreeguide

For a lot of us growing up, we might assume what we’re going through is the same as everyone else. It’s no big deal, right? So what if I’m feeling nervous or panicky or stressed, this is what everyone must be going through.   But here’s the deal, you guys, “normal” is just something we say sometimes to write off what we’re actually experiencing. Anxiety hit me like a brick wall when I was in high school, and at the time, I wrote it off as “normal.” And as you might expect, food started to control my life.   So today, I want to introduce to you a few versions of myself, past and present: “High School Colleen”, “College Colleen”, and yours truly, “Today Colleen.” We’ll chat about how my journey began with anxiety, what has helped me deal with it, and how it looks today.   You should know I feel very good today about how I have to manage my anxiety, so I hope sharing my journey can help someone also going through it. Maybe it will help you feel a little bit seen in some way, maybe it gives you some tips. In the end, don’t feel like you’re not worth getting help for especially if you have access to it. You have to want to put in the work, but you guys, it’s so worth it!   So let’s journey back and see when and how my anxiety began (cue the Wayne’s World flashback sequence)!   Trigger warning, I’m going to discuss my experience with mental health, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Feel free to skip this episode if you don't feel like you're ready for it or if you don’t think it will serve you.   Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Sponsor: Use code NoFoodRules (all one word) for 15% off your order of Safe and Fair Granola (the Birthday Cake flavor is my fav!): https://www.safeandfair.com/discount/nofoodrules   Episode Links: How CBD Works https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/how-cbd-works-feat-maia-reed-of-equilibria/

Who are you beyond your body? Maybe the golden child? Maybe not. A lot of us can get tripped up looking in the mirror and wishing we looked different. It happens to all of us from time to time. But here’s the deal: our bodies are such a small part of who we are. You are more than what you see in the mirror!   It’s time to throw out those negative vibes, strap on our muck boots, and start marching out of that dark place because there’s a lot of gunk to go through before getting to our inner rays of sunshine.   And speaking of, our guest is a literal ray of sunshine wrapped up in a human body. Jaimmy Koroma is THE self-love and self-care QUEEN! In this episode, Jaimmy shares her story of learning to love her body throughout the journey and inspiring everyone else to do the same. Her social media accounts are a must-follow for anyone working to improve their body image.   So sit back and relax, or maybe strap on a fanny pack and visor and go for a walk (when did going for walks become so cool anyway?), and start enjoying your life!   Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Sponsor: FREE DOWNLOAD → The 5 Unskippable Steps To No Food Rules: https://nofoodrules.co/5unskippablestepsfreeguide   Episode Links: The color of your clothes matters! https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/the-color-of-your-clothes-matters-feat-lindsey-myers/   Follow Jaimmy Koroma Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jaimmykoroma/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/JaimmyKoroma TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@jaimmykoroma?lang=en

What does eating for two even mean…is taking a prenatal enough? And what about sushi…caffeine…or even deli meat…what’s safe? Do you need to bid farewell to your favorite foods as soon as you get pregnant…or is this the free-for-all-eat for two? In today’s podcast episode, we meet Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN, registered dietitian and founder of The Prenatal Nutrition Library, your one-stop shop for all things nutrition before and during pregnancy. You’ll learn just how early you can start boosting your nutrition status as well as how to get a plan in place before pregnancy so that you’re better able to ride the waves of symptoms and cravings…all while nourishing your little baby-to-be.   Health is not just physical - it is mental too - and eating well for preconception and pregnancy needs to honor both. Your decisions may not match what your friend chooses for pregnancy and that is 100% normal and 100% okay. Your body is amazing - it has the blueprint - it knows what to do. You can eat the Oreos. You can eat the watermelon.   Let’s banish blanket statements that aren’t accurate and celebrate that progress (and weight gain) is not linear. And if you’re inspired to try eating sardines after listening to today’s episode, be sure to tag Ryann and Colleen on Instagram!   Free E-book: The 5 Unskippable Steps To No Food Rules (& The 5 Most Common Missteps!) https://nofoodrules.co/5unskippablestepsfreeguide   Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/   Follow Ryann On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prenatalnutritionist/?hl=en Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/prenatalnutritionist/_created/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPK9DcrtBq4NNCqy_hlqwRw   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=e   Episode links: Join The Prenatal Nutrition Library - https://new.theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com/   You may also like: Getting started with gentle nutrition: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/getting-started-with-gentle-nutrition/

Limited Time Enrollment For Non-Diet-y Nutrition School! Click Here to Enroll: https://nofoodrules.co/JoinNDNSchool When you are no longer held captive by diets, how much better can your life be? The benefits just keep giving…in the kitchen, in your relationships…and even in your closet!   In today’s episode, we meet Denise Wood. She is an intuitive eater who has truly mastered non-diet-y nutrition. Denise has never met a combination of chocolate and peanut butter she doesn’t love and finds joy in simple pleasures—a twirly skirt, a bunch of fresh tulips, and a good hair day—to name a few.   You’ll get to see how the benefits of mastering non-diet-y nutrition as an intuitive eater can spill over into the rest of your life.   Denise will share how important Non-Diet-y Nutrition School was for her to learn that health is both physical AND mental…and how much her previous diets were sapping her mental health. Non-Diet-y Nutrition School helps intuitive eaters to eat in a way that feels good. Without going back to tracking, counting, measuring, or obsessing! You’ll liberate yourself from diets; take your power back and get to a place where food AND nutrition are fun again. You are worth loving and taking care of yourself. Not ready for Non-Diet-y Nutrition School? Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively and get to a place where you will be!: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=e   You may also like: How & Why I Created a Daily Uniform: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/how-why-i-created-a-daily-uniform/   Beauty Redefined [feat. Dr. Lindsay Kite]: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/body-image-podcasts-2/   The Color of Your Clothes Matters! [feat. Lindsey Myers]: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/the-color-of-your-clothes-matters-feat-lindsey-myers/

You've been waiting for this....The doors of Non-diet-y Nutrition School are officially open! And that makes me feel like a kid on the first day of school.   This 6 week course is where I walk you through everything you need to know about nutrition from a non-diet perspective. It’s structured unlike any other course out there. I designed it to help you FEEL the difference with implementing nutrition and it’s set up to be completely customizable to your needs.   Gentle nutrition is KEY to your intuitive eating, non diet journey. Especially if you’re thinking “I let myself eat whatever but I don’t FEEL good” then this if for you. Implementing gentle nutrition is also key for finding your stable set point weight, the weight your body wants to be and functions optimally at. No more up and downs or “weight cycling” as it’s called!   Doors are ONLY open until Friday, September 30th. All these juicy bonuses disappear then, too. And next time we open the doors to Non-diet-y Nutrition School, the price WILL go up.   So don’t wait to join us! If this sounds even at all interesting to you pause this podcast right now and click the link in the show notes to learn more. If you miss out on this opportunity you’ll be kicking yourself. I know it’s just what you need to take your intuitive eating journey full circle!   ENROLL IN NON-DIET-Y NUTRITION SCHOOL → https://nofoodrules.co/JoinNDNSchool

Sign up for Non-Diet-y Nutrition school here: https://nofoodrules.co/JoinNDNSchool   Are you ready to rumble…with gentle nutrition? In this week’s episode, Colleen walks you through exactly what to expect from her Non-Diet-y Nutrition School, her 6-week online program for Intuitive Eaters ready to implement Gentle Nutrition in a big and bold way. In this live coaching program – which is only offered twice a year – Colleen walks you through the structure and steps that empower you to make real progress with Intuitive Eating. The skills you’ll learn here will help you to make empowered and informed choices around eating…without feeling diet-y, restricted, or obsessed!    You’ll learn when choosing the salad is gentle nutrition…and when is it going back to the “dark side” of diet culture? You’ll feel confident as you learn your own personal portion sizes to feel energized, not sluggish. You’ll learn what “processed” even means.    With The Non-Diet-y Nutrition School, you’ll understand not just the “what’s” about nutrition (like, veggies are good for you) but also the “why’s” (veggies have fiber, phytochemicals, and help keep you hydrated). As a graduate of The Non-Diet-y Nutrition School, you’ll be an informed and empowered eater. Look forward to your meals being more satisfying…and wayyyyy more fun.     Enrollment is opening this week and will only be open for a short time!! Keep your eyes peeled! Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=e   Episode Sponsor: Use code NoFoodRules (all one word) for 15% off your order of Safe and Fair Granola (the Birthday Cake flavor is my fav!): https://www.safeandfair.com/discount/nofoodrules   Episode link: Not sure if you're ready for gentle nutrition? Listen to this episode to find out! https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/podcast-87/

FREE NON-DIET-Y NUTRITION TRAINING: https://nofoodrules.co/NonDietySecrets   Is diet culture like shackles around your ankles keeping you – and your family – from finding food freedom? In today’s podcast episode, we meet SociEATy member Faith J: mom of four and coffee-loving Intuitive Eater. She’ll share how she says no to 100-calorie packs, diet apps, and tracking and how Sunday night meal planning is no longer the weekly stress magnet that brings her to tears. Intuitive Eating (thanks to non-diet-y nutrition) is a drama-free zone around food that makes space to make memories and build connections; she can now manage period cravings without guilt (or even much of a second thought, TBH) and has finally gotten to the bottom of her chronic headaches. She’ll share how the benefits of intuitive eating and non-diet-y nutrition spilled over in her marriage and family life: the ripples just keep going. Faith also shares her top three tips for success on your journey with Intuitive Eating. (Clue: community is a huge part!)    Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=e

FREE NON-DIET-Y NUTRITION TRAINING: https://nofoodrules.co/NonDietySecrets   The biggest myth about Intuitive Eating is that it ignores nutrition…IE is just the “eat everything” diet, right?   Wrong!   So, how do you eat healthfully…without the guidelines of a diet? And how in the F do you eat in a way that supports BOTH your mental health and physical health? Enter gentle nutrition.    Diet culture would have us reduce eating to just the nutrients - vitamins, minerals, and fiber…but what about the comfort and joy and (heaven forbid) the satisfaction?   I walk my SociEATy members through five steps to get rid of diets and embrace eating in a way that is actually healthy. And while the steps may seem easy to understand on paper, they’re far more difficult to work through…without an expert guide! Gentle nutrition – eating in a way that helps your body to feel good physically – isn’t beginner stuff. Gorgeous, if you try to get to this step too quickly it will backfire.    This episode will make it super-duper clear if you’re ready for Gentle Nutrition…or if you need to work on your IE foundation a bit more (no shame in your IE game!). Intuitive eating is a marathon, not a sprint. This jam-packed episode will walk you through how the SociEATy will launch your journey with more intention (and far less frustration).    Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/   Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=e

Have you been around the block a bit on your intuitive eating journey?        Like, this isn't new stuff to you anymore. You've broken your food rules. Cookies are no longer inhaled every 0.67 seconds. But as AMAZING as allowing all foods and honoring taste hunger feels mentally…you might not be FEELING your best physically. (I know I didn’t!)        Here’s what I want you to know:        You 👏 are 👏 allowed 👏 to want more energy, balanced meals, and better nutrition. Even as an Intuitive Eater, nutrition DOES play a role! (Just not the LEAD role it played before.) There’s a next step in your journey. One final step. And, you might already be craving it.       I'm hosting a free training that I will show you how non-diet-y nutrition can and should be a part of your no food rules journey and how it can help you feel as good physically as intuitive eating has made you feel mentally.        In this live 60 minute training with me I’ll teach you exactly how to go about adding in nutrition to your intuitive eating journey without it feeling the slightest bit diet-y. Now if you have been to one of my live trainings before you know I’m all about spilling allllll of the tea and I don’t hold back. So take a sec to sign up today before spots are filled!        SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TRAINING → https://nofoodrules.co/NonDietySecrets

What does it take for someone who grew up in a household of eight picky eaters – where “tuna toasted” was a staple dinner – to become a world-renowned food and recipe blogger? In today’s podcast episode, we chat with Ashley Walterhouse of Fit Mitten Kitchen. Ashley has been a blogger since 2015 and her content has evolved over time from an unhealthy obsession with “health” and macros to an actual healthy relationship with eating, food, and creating mouthwatering, beautiful, and truly satisfying recipes.    We hear about the first time Ashley ate “that green stuff” (code: guacamole) when she discovered she actually loves salad (clue: it wasn’t at home), and if she’s gonna choose a side salad – or sweet potato fries – when enjoying a meal out. Join in on this engaging conversation about what decisions *should* influence your food choices and healthy recipes…and how to welcome satisfaction to the table.    Free E-book: The 5 Unskippable Steps To No Food Rules (& The 5 Most Common Missteps!) https://nofoodrules.co/5unskippablestepsfreeguide   Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/ Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en Episode Links:   Connect with Fit Mitten Kitchen    Website: https://www.fitmittenkitchen.com/   Ashley’s Favorite recipes from her own blog:   Almond flour banana bread: https://www.fitmittenkitchen.com/almond-flour-paleo-banana-bread-chocolate-chips/   Homemade peanut butter eggs: https://www.fitmittenkitchen.com/healthy-peanut-butter-eggs/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitmittenkitchen/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fitmittenkitchen/   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fitmittenkitchen/   Colleen’s blog about macros: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/flexible-dieting/   Colleen’s protein doughnut recipe: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/chocolate-protein-donuts/   The 5 Unskippable Steps To No Food Rules…And The 5 Most Common Missteps! https://nofoodrules.lpages.co/5-step-guide-to-food-freedom/

What to do when you don’t feel like dinner is complete without something sweet, even if you’re not actually hungry? What’s your skincare routine, favorite workout, and the best agenda planner ever? In today’s solo episode, Colleen is answering all of the burning questions that you’ve submitted lately, including which food rule she broke first…and if she recommends that you follow in her path. You’ll learn about the link between your eating habits and the health of your hair and nails and what is realistic about that tantalizing desire to lose weight…can you really let it go overnight? Let’s not forget about the secret of how Colleen handles stress. It isn’t just a journal entry or a 5-minute meditation (although those are great): it’s about identifying the root causes of your stress vs. just “managing” or trying to get rid of it.    Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/ Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Sponsor:   Use code NoFoodRules (all one word) for 15% off your order of Safe and Fair Granola (the Birthday Cake flavor is my fav!): https://www.safeandfair.com/discount/nofoodrules Episode Links:   Smoothing hair products I’ve been loving: Olaplex No. 3: https://amzn.to/3uvDGTQ Olaplex No. 4 & 5: https://amzn.to/3uvDGTQ Olaplex No. 6: ​​https://amzn.to/3RhZ2hp Revlon One Step Hair dryer:​​ https://amzn.to/3yj6vEi   How to get your hunger cues https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/how-to-get-hunger-cues/   Podcast episode about breaking my own food rules https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/best-podcast-to-stop-binge-eating-2/   Free Guide: Intuitive eating sounds great but...won't I just gain weight?! https://nofoodrules.lpages.co/weight-gain-guide/   Recipe for smoothie cereal: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/smoothie-cereal/   Recipe for air fryer tilapia https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/crispy-air-fryer-tilapia/   My favorite workouts: https://www.lesmills.com/us/workouts/fitness-classes/bodypump/   The best paper planner ever: https://amzn.to/3zL9pTd

Can you care about ev-ry-thing…without being so utterly exhausted that you cannot connect with your friends, family, or even yourself? Should you keep looking for the one magic bullet to life-hack your way 24/7…or is it time to design a system that will truly work for you, your values, and your real life? In this episode, we hang out with two-time New York Times best-selling author Kendra Adachi of The Lazy Genius. Kendra brings some caffeinated big-sister energy as we bid farewell to the “hot mess” badge of honor that plagues modern motherhood, and learn to answer for ourselves, “what matters to me, right now?”. What will you NOT get from this episode? Tips for doing it all. Instead, you’ll get beautiful permission slip after permission slip to focus on what is uniquely important to you and to let the rest go, mess and all. Your system may not be sexy, but with Kendra’s guidance, it will be sustainable.  Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/ Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Links:   The Lazy Genius best-selling books: The Lazy Genius Way: https://amzn.to/3SiGsq2 The Lazy Genius Kitchen: https://amzn.to/3vz3LC1 The Lazy Genius Podcast Episode 200 The Lazy Genius Starter Kit https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy/startkit   The Lazy Genius Collective Website: https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelazygenius/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelazygeniuscollective   The Lazy Genius nail polish trio collab with Olive and June: https://oliveandjune.com/products/the-lazy-genius-trio?_pos=1&_sid=bb638f1a6&_ss=r

If a banana had an ingredient list, would you be able to pronounce each item? Probably not! We may need to let this food rule go about “don’t eat it if you can’t pronounce it.”   For today’s podcast episode, we meet Erin, better known as Food Science Babe. She has a degree in chemical engineering and is speaking with more than a decade of experience in the food industry. In this juicy episode, we’ll dive right into the common myths that just because something is “natural” doesn’t make it safer, the difference between correlation and causation (this IS a sciency episode, but she uses easy-to-understand analogies including sharks and ice-cream), and if we should actually prioritize superfoods…or organic. She’ll explain the real reason that food manufacturers are adding preservatives to food products and if the dirty dozen is sharing useful information…or causing harm. You (and your grocery budget) and going to love this episode!   Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/ Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Links:   Connect with Food Science Babe: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/foodsciencebabe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodsciencebabe/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodsciencebabe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodsciencebabe Tune into the podcast episode about food addiction: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/the-science-behind-a-sugar-addiction-feat-ophelia-rodriguez/   Blog post about food addiction: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/obsessed-with-food/

What is a big ole clue that you’re burning out? And what powerful question can you ask yourself to stop diet culture thoughts in their tracks? In today’s episode, we have a casual chat with Colleen as she answers some of your common questions lately; are we ever done with body image work? Should we describe veggies as tasting like “candy”? And what to do with clothes that fit…but don’t make you feel good.  Sometimes we can’t drop things off the to-do list, so Colleen shares her strategies to maximize the self-care that you can do while pushing through a season of plenty.     Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en   Episode Sponsor: Use code NoFoodRules (all one word) for 15% off your first order of Equilibria: https://myeq.info/3rCL4L2     Episode Links: Tune into the podcast episode about a daily uniform: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/how-why-i-created-a-daily-uniform/ Meal planning for Intuitive Eaters: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/how-to-meal-plan-for-intuitive-eating/ Peanut butter dates: https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/peanut-butter-stuffed-dates-5-ways/

How guilty are you *supposed* to feel when you’re sleepy AF during the first trimester (or any trimester, TBH) and why *IS* your energy in the tank? In today’s podcast episode, we chat with Liesel Teen, host of the Mommy Labor Instagram channel empowering women to feel informed and in control, no matter how they deliver. You’ll learn who *really* needs to know your weight during pregnancy, how your cervix is like a ripening banana, and which fruit is evidence-based to make labor a tad less difficult. As Liesel walks you through exactly what to expect during each trimester, you’ll feel more and more prepared for your own experiences with pregnancy, labor, and delivery. You won’t want to miss her top two tips for pregnant women and her suggested exercises for after delivery.  (Psst! We’ll also talk about sex and when that is OK!) Join The SociEATy & Learn How To Eat Intuitively: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/ Follow Colleen On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@no.food.rules?lang=en Episode Sponsor: Use code NoFoodRules (all one word) for 15% off your order of Safe and Fair Granola (the Birthday Cake flavor is my fav!): Use this link to shop Safe + Fair: https://www.safeandfair.com/discount/nofoodrules Episode Links Follow Liesel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommy.labornurse/?hl=en And follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mommy.labornurse?lang=en Listen to Liesel's podcast here: https://mommylabornurse.com/podcast-episodes/ Learn more about birth classes here: https://mommylabornurse.com/ Check out Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN, the Prenatal Nutritionist: https://www.instagram.com/prenatalnutritionist/?hl=en

THE SOCIEATY IS OPEN! Join here for a limited time → Click here!   No fun conversation starts with “I was eating a salad”, so this podcast starts with ice cream. No-churn ice cream you can make at home to be exact.    In this podcast episode, we meet Grace Van Dyck, a visually impaired cancer survivor, and long-term SociEATy member. Grace bravely shares what painful “last meal” was the final straw that made her decide to launch her Intuitive Eating journey and bid farewell to diets forever.  Tune in to learn what surprised Grace about the SociEATy (this is NOT just another unsupportive group on the internet). You’ll also learn the difference between going through the motions vs. being mindful in the moment and the secrets to recognizing the progress you might be missing (grab your pom-poms!). 

BIG NEWS!!   The SociEATy is officially open for enrollment again with all brand-spankin’ new content and right now we’ve also got some crazy good bonuses for new members to boot… but this isn’t going to last long!   The SociEATy is THE place to learn how to stop dieting, ditch your food rules and become an intuitive eater. As a member you get access to step-by-step guidance on how to do just that, and I’m not just talking about the fluffy stuff you hear all over social media like “listen to your body” or “eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full” because honestly? That’s not actually helpful. I break it all down for you and give you an exact roadmap to follow. No guesswork.    So, if you’re interested in joining us and reducing the frustration on your intuitive eating journey while increasing skyrocketing the rate your progress then click the link! All new member bonuses go away at midnight EST on July 22nd!   Join The SociEATy → https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/

How often do you see someone, who looks beautiful and carefree…and you assume that their life is perfect, they’re happy and they’ve got it all figured out? In this juicy episode, we have an inspiring conversation with fitness coach Sohee Lee about how when she was in the throes of her anorexia, her body may have looked long and lean but her mindset was in the gutter. Basically, she may have looked “perfect” but she felt miserable. These days, she’s making strides on her Ph.D. in sports science all while coaching her clients to approach exercise – and life – with curiosity over tough love. You’ll learn that there is more to behavior than willpower (so much more!) and what to depend on over motivation, which can be hit or miss. So if you want to learn when to comment on someone else’s weight or when we are supposed to have it all “figured out” you’re going to want to tune in!   Episode Links: Follow Sohee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soheefit/?hl=en And on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soheefit?lang=en Website: https://soheefit.com/

Free Training: How to Master Your Hunger And Fullness Cues → Sign Up Here!   What do a jam-packed schedule, ADHD medications, overeating, AND undereating have in common? They can all get in the way of your being able to listen to your own hunger cues. Dangit! In this episode, Colleen Christensen walks you through the SIX (count ‘em: six!) reasons your hunger cues have gone MIA and – VIP – what you can do to get them back. She’ll also explain what the four kinds of hunger are and what detective work will help you to understand why simple carbs are your top choice when you’re hungry like the wolf…and if that’s even a bad thing. Honoring your relationship with your body, eating and hunger cues is important…but it definitely isn’t easy. Just like recovering from a tiff with your BFF, it takes practice to build trust with your body. In this podcast episode, you’ll learn how to get your hunger cues back so that you can bid dieting farewell for good.  Episode Links: Join the waitlist for The SociEATy: https://members.colleenchristensennutrition.com/join/ 

Free Training: How to Master Your Hunger And Fullness Cues:  Click here to sign up!   What does it feel like to not have your mental health be impacted by how your body looks?   In this podcast episode, Colleen talks with Alex Light; body confidence influencer, author and inclusive swimsuit creator about her journey through anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder, her faux-glamorous life as a journalist to her present-day true happiness with her body, her work and her marriage.    Discover what helped Alex learn to love herself and no longer give a damn about what anyone says about her body. Alex vulnerably shares her journey of learning that her body is ok, right now…it isn’t all about inspirational quotes or running away from triggers.    We think you’ll be just as shocked as we were when a dermatologist went way-the-hell outside of their lane and be just as thrilled to shop for a swimsuit…even a bikini…after tuning in.     Episode Links:   Shop LightLDN:  https://www.lightldn.com/   Listen to Alex’s podcast, The Light Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pgyyHllOczvxzL8RT4iXJ   Connect with Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlight_ldn/?hl=en   Alex’s book, You Are Not a Before Picture: 2022’s inspirational new guide to help you tackle diet culture, finding self-acceptance, and making peace with your body (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Before-Picture-inspirational/dp/0008507562

Free Training: How to Master Your Hunger And Fullness Cues → Click here to sign up!   Can you think of a time that you ate so much of a forbidden food that your stomach was wildly uncomfortable and you were weighed down with heaps of guilt and shame?   What if you kept doing it, even though you were desperate to stop?   In today’s episode, I vulnerably share about my own journey with disordered eating, food rules, and how, later, I learned to break those food rules to finally find food freedom. It wasn’t always pretty: we’ll talk about the rock bottom part, too. I’ll share what perfect storm brewed with my food issues (it includes a wall of cereal) and why I think “just listen to your body” is bullshit.     Episode Links:   Podcast episode with Anna Saccone  https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/recovering-in-front-of-millions-feat-anna-saccone/

What is body image, according to an honest-to-goodness expert? We’re talking PhD level expertise.    This may surprise you, but body image can’t be seen with a mirror. In this episode, we meet Dr. Lindsay Kite, a Ph.D. in female body image, expert, and co-author of More Than A Body with her twin sister and fellow body image expert. You’ll learn (and be disgusted by) how much of what we think of as normal – like bonding over our bodies and what makes us uncomfortable – is learned behavior. Good news: we can unlearn it too. Tune in to find out how awareness is the first step and what to do next to cultivate body image resilience.  Episode Links: https://www.morethanabody.org/   More Than A Body Book (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Body-Instrument-Ornament/dp/0358229243

We don’t talk about Bruno (I mean, mental illness).   In this week’s podcast episode, we follow Erin Morrissey through her tumultuous journey of disordered eating and compulsive over-exercising through her recovery and the launch of her wildly successful food blog, Erin Lives Whole. Today, Erin knows how to nourish her body and has learned to love the experience of eating and sharing food with her fiancé, friends, and family…not to mention her multitude of global followers, including a banana bread baker in Ukraine. In this episode, you’ll hear her candid feedback about why having a mental illness is kind of like having a little friend and what parts of her recovery felt the most uncomfortable…and also the most important. You’ll also learn who encouraged her to start her blog, to begin with, and what life feels like in recovery from her eating disorder…does it ever fully go away? You’ll need to tune in to find out. We are talking about Bruno! Episode Links:   Erin’s favorite recipes from her blog are her one-pot pasta and tahini brownies. Check ‘em out below!   Easy Healthy One Pot Pasta Recipe - Erin Lives Whole Healthy Tahini Brownies - Erin Lives Whole

Everyone wants to know how to be more confident…where’s the magic switch, amiright??    In today’s episode, we are joined by Caralyn Mirand Koch, who has gone from the tallest, most awkward early bloomer in her middle school classroom to the confidence crusader, Tyra Banks Show contestant and plus-sized model who regularly shows it all in her Instagram community (and no, she is not ashamed…or brave…nor was this her original plan…she’ll explain). Since 8 out of 10 of us are wearing the wrong size bra, you’re going to want to tune in to learn how to get the best fit for your unique curves and how undergarments can boost confidence. She'll even share her secret use for a cotton ball AND her #1 brand of underwear.   Confidence: it’s a constantly evolving thing. Give yours a boost with this episode.    Episode Links: Caralyn’s Confidence Journey Blog Post: https://www.caralynmirand.com/home/2021/2/4/my-confidence-journey   View full show notes: www.colleenchristensennutrition.com/Confidence-boosting-podcasts

Can you really have no food rules if you have PCOS? YES! Learn how you can intuitively eat with PCOS! In this episode, Sam and I talk about: What PCOS is PCOS’s typical symptoms How to confirm that a PCOS diagnosis is accurate Why PCOS seems to be on the rise right now Why eating enough and getting enough sleep are so important How to be an intuitive eater as someone with PCOS And so much more helpful insight! Show Sponsor Equilibria CBD - Get 20% off (podcast fam exclusive!) using the code NOFOODRULES20 when you click this link! View full show notes here!

How does pregnancy change your outlook on food and body? Sari Diskin peels back the curtain on her experience and gives some seriously awesome advice! In this episode, Sari and I talk about: How Sari made the switch from a corporate job to working for herself Sari’s own history with disordered eating How Sari went about healing her relationship with food What Sari’s relationship with food was like while pregnant Sari’s struggle with postpartum depression Sari’s main mission as a content creator And so much more goodness! Equilibria CBD - Get 20% off (podcast fam exclusive!) using the code NOFOODRULES20 when you click this link! View full show notes here!

Want to stop feeling guilty when eating “bad” foods? Learn how to make peace with food and regain control around your eating! In this episode, Ashlyn and I discuss: How to go about identifying your hunger and fullness cues before anything else Why it’s important to reflect on how what you eat makes you feel Some of the positive and negative impacts of eating intuitively How to neutralize all food so that we don’t see it as good or bad And so much more! The Safe + Fair Food Company - Get 15% off (podcast fam exclusive!) using the code NOFOODRULES when you click this link! View full show notes here!

Struggle with binge eating? Learn how to not just avoid a binge but get rid of the desire and urge to binge with intuitive eating! In this episode, Anne-Sophie shares her inspiring story, and we talk about: What binging looked like for Anne-Sophie and how it was a vicious cycle How Anne-Sophie discovered intuitive eating How we can go about recovering our hunger and fullness cues Intrinsic motivation around implementing gentle nutrition Why plating our food and wearing comfortable clothes is important And so many more gold nuggets! Equilibria CBD - Get 20% off (podcast fam exclusive!) using the code NOFOODRULES20 when you click this link! View full show notes here!

No period? Learn how to stop dieting and regain a healthy, normal period so that you can increase your chances of fertility through intuitive eating! In this episode, Lindsey Lusson RD and I talk about: Lindsey’s journey and her history with disordered eating The most common reasons why women lose their periods The differences between HA and PCOS How HA affects our health long-term What the process between Lindsey and her clients usually looks like How to recover your period And so much more! Equilibria CBD - Get 20% off (podcast fam exclusive!) using the code NOFOODRULES20 when you click this link! View full show notes here!

How to stop tracking your food and ditch the mental tallying once and for all! Learn how to listen to your body, eat intuitively and break up with your food tracking app for good! In this episode, SociEATy member Julia and I discuss: How Julia was pressured to count calories even at a young age How many of us use counting as a crutch even after making the decision to stop Listening to your body rather than an app Restaurant anxiety when you’re tracking Reintegrating fear foods How to overcome the urge to count and track And so much more! Show Sponsor The Safe + Fair Food Company – Get 15% off (podcast fam exclusive) using the code NOFOODRULES! View full show notes here!

How can you stop feeling out of control when surrounded by cookies? Find out how Tessa Arias of the popular food blog Handle the Heat does it effortlessly! In this episode, we chat about: Tessa’s own history with food and her relationship with it How Tessa became interested in baking Tessa’s cookie cookbooks! The current state of food blogs (and whether we love it or hate it) Diet culture’s recent push toward everything being keto Enjoying and savoring what we eat How to navigate diet culture And so much more sweetness! Show Sponsor Equilibria CBD- Get 20% off (podcast fam exclusive!) using the code NOFOODRULES20 when you click this link! View full show notes here!

Can CBD really help you handle stress? How does it work? Find out everything you need to know about CBD from an expert here! In this episode, Maia and I talk about: Why I highly recommend Equilibria The difference between THC and CBD How to identify if CBD is good quality The effects and side effects of CBD If you can take CBD if you’re pregnant Whether or not you can fail a drug test while taking CBD If it’s safe to drink alcohol while taking CBD And so, so much more good stuff! View full show notes here!

Wondering how to do “healthy intuitive eating”? Learn how to do exactly just that without it feeling diet-y! In this episode, Amy and I talk about: What drew Amy toward intuitive eating How to reduce stress around what you eat Why you should be mindful of what you’re eating and enjoy the experience Why you should own your food choices How to implement gentle nutrition without it feeling like a diet And so much more! Also, time is running out to sign up for my gentle nutrition course! If you want to learn more about how to implement gentle nutrition without it feeling diet-y, be sure to sign up TODAY! View full show notes here!

What's it like to be a famous influencer and recover from an eating disorder? Learn what Anna Saccone has to say about her public journey! In this episode, Anna and I dive into her journey and discuss: How becoming a mother affected Anna and changed her perspective The difference between physical recovery and emotional recovery How to rewire your brain in order to recover How to deal with the fear of gaining weight What Anna does to teach food freedom to her kids And so, so much more good stuff! View full show notes here!

Want to feel better in your body, care for your health... but not undo your non-diet progress? This episode will let you know what mistakes to avoid so you can make that happen! I go over with you the five common mistakes that people make trying to implement gentle nutrition into intuitive eating: Trying to do it too soon Trying to do it too quickly Focusing on the wrong things Blindly following what they’re told to do without reflecting Making gentle nutrition not feel diet-y Don't forget to sign up for the gentle nutrition masterclass here! View full show notes here!

Can you eat plant-based AND be an intuitive eater? Absolutely! Learn how to follow a plant-based diet while NOT dieting here! In this episode, fellow dietitian Kelsey and I talk about: How and why Kelsey decided to take a plant-forward approach to eating Diet culture being deeply seeped into plant-forward approaches to eating Why people might choose not to eat animal products Eating being an empowered choice How to navigate being vegetarian or vegan with family members who are not How to avoid too much food waste Perhaps most importantly, whether or not you can eat plant-based and eat intuitively And so, so much more juicy goodness! View full show notes here!

Learn how wearing the SAME thing every day can improve body image and reduce stress! Plus, get my step-by-step guide for doing a closet clean-out and creating your own daily uniform! In this episode, I discuss: How to do your own closet clean-out, walking you through the five steps Why I decided to create a daily uniform What goes into my daily uniform My own recommendations about buying clothes Recommendations from others about buying clothes And so, so much more good stuff!  View full show notes here!

Wanna know what colors look amazing on you? Find out how a color analyst can help you take your wardrobe and confidence to the next level! In this episode, color analyst Lindsey Myers touches upon: Why color analysis is important to her How her company Created Colorful came to be and grew How each and every one of us has our own harmonizing colors Why color analysis is important and what it can do for you What you can do today to start discovering what your harmonizing colors are So much more! View full show notes here!

Wondering if intuitive eating is legit? Learn everything about this science-backed approach to eating that requires NO food rules here! In this episode, SociEATy member Chesley and I discuss: Chesley’s background and history with dieting How and why dieting does more harm than good in the long run Specific sources that Chesley has been consulting on this topic Set point theory The fallacies behind most research that supports the effectiveness of dieting Health-promoting behaviors that have nothing to do with weight So much more! View full show notes here!

Wondering how to make time for intuitive eating as a mom? Learn from SociEATy member Catie why it actually makes things EASIER and saves time! The best resource on intuitive eating for moms! In this episode, we talk about: How to find time for intuitive eating if you’re a busy mom How to plan for meals as an intuitive eater What to do if you’re craving something for dinner that your kids don’t like How to teach intuitive eating to your kids Why you should view intuitive eating as self-care And much, much more! View full show notes here!

Learn how to navigate alcohol as an intuitive eater and have a healthy relationship with it! In this episode, I share: How I approach drinking alcohol as an intuitive eater What my relationship with alcohol was like in high school and college How my relationship with alcohol has changed and developed over the years Where I am now with how I approach drinking Why it’s important to identify the why behind wanting to drink Some actionable tips such as not saving up on calories in order to drink And so much more! View full show notes here!

Worried that if you start eating intuitively, you’ll gain weight for the rest of your life? Listen to this episode featuring SociEATy member Annie to ease your mind! In this episode, we discuss: How Annie’s unhealthy relationship with food began How and why the COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in eating disorders The pit and the peak of Annie’s intuitive eating journey Books, art, and other resources that helped anchor Annie That it’s okay if you eat intuitively and gain weight at first And much, much more! View full show notes here!

The secret sauce to managing blood sugar? EATING the carbs! Learn from fellow registered dietitian Dione Milauskas why restricting carbs actually does more harm to your blood sugar than good! In this episode, we address: Dione’s pre-diabetes diagnosis and how it initially made her feel What pre-diabetes and AC1 levels are How Dione finds harmony in managing her blood sugar while also eating intuitively Dione’s Blood Sugar Boss coaching program Why cutting carbs, even if you’re diabetic, is a bad idea! And so much other good stuff! View full show notes here!

Wondering how long it takes to become an intuitive eater? Listen to one woman spell out exactly how long it took her and what you can expect along the way! In this episode, we talk about: Why you should take advantage of the 2022 New Year Bundle running for a limited time! What to expect from the intuitive eating journey your first week in How initial fear is totally normal How you might feel one month into the journey What you might start to see change six months into your intuitive eating journey And so, so much more! View full show notes here!

Want to stop dieting? Take a good look at these 4 areas of your life to be sure that they're free of diet culture influences! The 4 areas discussed in this episode are: Social media influences Self-talk Diet tools Support system I also provide you with 3 tips that can be put into action today, including: Read up on intuitive eating at your local library! Create a photo album on your phone for inspirational content! Join the Free 5 Day Diet Detox Challenge! View full show notes here!

Learn how to achieve a healthier and happier you in 2022 without going on a diet! *Free downloadable workbook!* Discussed in this episode is The difference between goals and resolutions and why it matters Why you need to reflect on 2021 before setting goals for 2022 Setting goals around what we want to learn, accomplish, master, and practice Making sure that our goals are SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound Why you should sign up for the upcoming Free 5 Day Diet Detox Challenge And more! View full show notes here!

Want to spend less time thinking about food, less time planning it, spend less time feeling overly hungry, overly full, or feeling like you just don’t FEEL great about the way you’re fueling your body? Yes? Rest easy, I've got your back! Set yourself up for a non-diet 2022! Join the *free* 5 day diet culture detox challenge and join me daily from January 3-7 for LIVE coaching calls! This challenge is only happening ONCE and you don't want to miss it! Join the thousands who have taken the challenge and have found food freedom that feels good both mentally and physically. 2022 is YOUR year! SIGN UP FOR THE CHALLENGE --> https://nofoodrules.co/DietDetoxChallenge Get excited!!! See ya there!

Feel like you’re addicted to sugar? A dietitian explains why your “addiction” is curable with the help of intuitive eating! Discussed in this episode is The all too common fear and anxiety around sugar Whether or not “sugar addiction” is even a real thing What causes you to feel like you’re addicted to sugar The importance of taking baby steps when walking the path of intuitive eating And much more! View full show notes here!

Ashley Reaver, RD discusses why dieting actually worsens your cholesterol levels and how you can improve them through intuitive eating. We discuss What cholesterol actually is The different types of cholesterol The importance of fiber and the difference between soluble fiber and insoluble fiber How to manage high cholesterol levels while also eating intuitively How and why dieting can actually make your cholesterol even higher, especially if you’re cutting carbs And so much more! View full show notes here!

Do you REALLY need to shed for the wedding? Learn why a pre-wedding diet might make your day worse. Today’s guest, Clarissa, discusses her past unhealthy relationship with food and how that led to her finding intuitive eating and having a memorable wedding day! We discuss What has been most challenging about her intuitive eating journey What has been most rewarding about her intuitive eating journey What it was like for Clarissa to try on and purchase a dress How Clarissa finding intuitive eating positively impacted her wedding day How and why intuitive eating has improved Clarissa’s body image And so much more! View full show notes here!

You might recognize today's guest’s voice from a previous episode in which she and Nicole talked about what it's like to be in The SociEATy, and if you haven't listened to that conversation yet, I highly recommend that you bring that episode up next because we had such a fun time having that conversation! Mindi joins me today, though, to more specifically discuss her story and her intuitive eating journey! Mindi is a self-care practitioner with a passion for helping women connect to what she calls their power within. Her background is so interesting and fascinating, having gotten her college degree in Psychology but eventually becoming a dieting coach. She enthusiastically reflects on various aspects of her journey and topics such as people's struggles during the pandemic and how and why she found intuitive eating and married that with her love for coaching. We also talk about what it was like for Mindi to change not only her career but also her values and how she loves to learn. She affirms that we don't need to go on apology tours after our values change because it's okay to learn and grow, and she encourages us to be honest about our stories! Mindi, having been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, also suffers from chronic pain and inflammation, and she talks about how that relates to her journey as an intuitive eater, and we also discuss other important topics such as finding the balance between applying gentle nutrition while also maintaining a healthy relationship with food. I had such a blast talking with Mindi, especially since her energy is so infectious! I would love it if you would reach out to us to let us know what about Mindi's insight especially resonated with you and to share your own love menus with us! I would also be so grateful if you were to leave a review on whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps us continue to do this. If you aren't already, be sure to also subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:10] – Returning guest Mindi Garcia is announced as this episode's special guest! [3:52] – Mindi gives us some more information about herself and her story. [7:42] – Mindi reveals what it was like to coach once she found clients. [11:58] – We learn that Mindi is certified in reiki and is learning tarot and that she has built a business! [16:07] – Colleen discusses the problematic nature of the word healthy. [21:58] – Mindi thinks back on what the transition toward intuitive eating was like for her. [28:36] – Colleen reminds us why she created The SociEATy. [32:38] – Mindi talks about what the intuitive eating dynamic is like between her and her husband. [38:06] – Mindi addresses her fibromyalgia and how she deals with it as an intuitive eater. [46:49] – We are encouraged to find health care providers who will listen to and understand us. [50:11] – Mindi gives us some actionable tips such as remembering your why and creating a nourishment menu.   Links and Resources Mindi Garcia’s Instagram Page (@selfcarebymindig) Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Colleen's YouTube Page The SociEATy Podcast - “What It’s Like to Be in The SociEATy!” The SociEATy Podcast - “WTF Is Energy Healing?!” The Safe + Fair Food Company - Website

Holiday season is upon us, and that means, for some of us, increased anxiety about food! You might have a sinking feeling in your belly, worrying about all of the delicious food that tends to come with the holidays! That doesn't have to be the case, though, and I am here in this episode to walk you through all of the ins and outs of eating during the holiday season! Diet culture resulting in articles with headlines such as How to Eat Healthy During the Holidays doesn't help matters. In fact, it's probably because of that that so many of us deal with anxiety around holiday eating in the first place! A lot of those tips are about stuffing yourself with salad so that you don't stuff yourself with stuffing, but rest assured, that is not the type of tip that you can expect to hear from me in this episode! I start with what I feel you should do before eating during the holidays – so before the holiday treats arrive. Visualization is so key because it works, so visualize what it would look like for you to enjoy food from that holiday treat tray – to truly enjoy it and experience it without diet culture looking over your shoulder trying to make you feel guilty about it. I also share that you should survey the food and what's available before taking a plate so that you might prevent the my eyes were bigger than my stomach problem. I also discuss mindful eating – what that means and how to go about doing it, including but not limited to gauging how satisfying the food is and assessing what memories are associated with the foods that you eat. I address how to deal with food FOMO (fear of missing out) and what to do if you want more of something even when you know that eating more would not make you feel very good. I also point toward what to do after the meal is done, affirming that yes, you need to move on but that you should first reflect on the experience. I really hope that you enjoy listening to this episode of The SociEATy Podcast! I hope that these tips are helpful for you, and I want you to feel empowered and to begin working toward intuitive eating if you haven't already. Holidays should be a time to make memories, not to stress about food! I would also be very grateful if you were to leave a review on whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps us continue to do this. If you aren't already, be sure to also subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:13] – We discover that eating during the holiday season is this episode's topic. [3:27] – Colleen defines what “healthy” eating during the holidays means to her. [5:50] – Colleen encourages us to do visualization before holiday eating. [13:46] – We learn how to anticipate how hungry we're going to be going into a holiday meal. [19:17] – Colleen tells us that we should survey food before taking a plate. [21:50] – We are instructed to eat mindfully. [25:55] – We can also, Colleen shares with us, use the hunger scale during the holiday season. [28:18] – Colleen addresses food FOMO (fear of missing out). [30:18] – Colleen shifts toward what to do after the meal is done. [36:50] – Colleen summarizes all of the tips from the episode.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Colleen's YouTube Page The SociEATy Podcast - “Order the Burger! How To Relieve Restaurant Anxiety & Enjoy Date Night Again” Ultimate 5 Step Guide To Food Freedom 5 Eating Tips For Holidays & Celebrations Equilibria - Website

Dr. Heather Finley joins me today to talk about constipation, bloating, and gut health and how all of those issues tie into disordered eating. Heather is a registered dietitian and gut health specialist so is definitely a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all of those topics, and she helps her clients go from frustrated because of restrictive eating habits to empowered due to freedom from such habits! Heather herself struggled with gut issues such as severe constipation and bloating for two decades of her life, and she knew that she wanted to help other people with such issues after realizing that her problems were not as run-of-the-mill as she had been led to believe. Heather gives us various tidbits of helpful information such as what bloating is as opposed to what it is not, why it is not a good idea to try to alleviate gut health symptoms by cutting foods out, what we should do if a doctor is making us uncomfortable by telling us that restriction is our only option, how we can go about reintroducing previously restricted foods to our guts, and so much more! We also talk about how important it is to do gut checks and mindset work to address what could be the real reason why we don't feel well after we eat something. She closes by leaving us with a few actionable tips, such as writing down where thoughts come from and where we're getting our information from. She also encourages us to focus on how we eat rather than on what we eat, to relax while we eat and thoroughly chew our food, and to ensure that we are drinking plenty of water. Heather leaves us with some amazing information and tips, and I am so thankful for her time! We would love to hear what you especially enjoyed about this episode and/or what your biggest takeaways were, so be sure to screenshot this episode and reach out to us on Instagram! I would also be very grateful if you were to leave a review on whatever platform you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps us continue to do this. If you aren't already, be sure to also subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:11] – Colleen announces this episode's topic and guest. [2:56] – Heather gives us some background information about herself and how she came to be the gut health guru that she is now. [6:51] – Heather classifies what bloating is vs. what bloating is not. [9:50] – Heather ties the discussion of bloating to disordered eating. [12:12] – We learn about some common trends and patterns that Heather observes among her clientele. [16:40] – Heather stresses that digestive symptoms are not always because of what we eat. [17:55] – We discover why restrictive diets can lead to worsened gut health symptoms. [26:55] – Heather reflects on why gluten and dairy have such bad reputations. [31:10] – Heather gives advice on how to reintroduce previously restricted foods back into what we eat. [38:50] – Heather leaves us with a few actionable tips. [42:08] – We learn where we can find Heather online.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Colleen's YouTube Page Heather’s Website Heather’s Instagram Page

You know what I always say about scales – get rid of them! Smash them if you have to! Don't let them control you and your life! Fellow member of The SociEATy Alexis Hannah is here today to add insight to that, sharing a recent story about how a number on a scale made her feel awful about herself and almost ruined something that was supposed to have been fun. Alexis was in gymnastics when she was a kid and was around twelve or thirteen when she started to really care about calories, an obsession that led to binging and purging and using food to try to feign a sense of control over her life. She eventually, however, realized that something needed to change and ended up finding intuitive eating. She is here today to discuss not only the scale but also how disordered eating is a spectrum and how everyone deserves a healthy relationship with food regardless of where on the spectrum they fall. She also asserts that intuitive eating involves reflection (and gives tips on how to do that such as journaling), discusses what her two biggest hurdles were when it came to finding intuitive eating, enthuses over how having a sense of community within The SociEATy has made all the difference for her, and so much more! Thank you so much to Alexis for being such a light of inspiration and encouragement to everyone and for joining me in this episode of the podcast! Be sure to screenshot this episode to let me know that you have heard it and what especially resonated with you! I would also really appreciate it if you would leave a review on whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps us continue to do this. If you aren't already, be sure to subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:15] – We find out who today's guest is. [5:25] – We learn about Alexis and her journey that led her here today. [8:20] – Colleen argues that food rules are so pervasive because of how we are praised for having them. [10:40] – We discover what made Alexa realize that something needed to change. [12:34] – Alexis reveals what her initial expectations were regarding intuitive eating. [19:39] – Colleen shares a story about reflecting on what you actually want vs. doing the opposite of diet culture. [24:38] – Alexis discloses that body image and entitlement eating were her two biggest challenges. [27:33] – Alexis reveals what helped her through her body image hurdle. [33:01] – Alexis addresses how The SociEATy and having a community has helped her. [38:19] – Alexis tells the story of her recent skydiving experience. [45:55] – Alexis leaves us with three actionable tips: (1) reflect, (2) be practical, and (3) give yourself grace. [48:07] – Colleen presents us with a challenge.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Colleen's YouTube Page The SociEATy Podcast - “When You Should and SHOULDN'T Implement Gentle Nutrition” Linda Bacon - Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight

If you heard episode 40 of the podcast, then you probably remember today's guest who joined me along with Mindi for a casual chat about what it's like to be in The SociEATy! Nicole returns today to take a deeper dive into her story, focusing especially on her history of using food and alcohol as coping mechanisms, failed efforts to take control of her life. A stay-at-home mom of four, Nicole is a former special education teacher, a recovering alcoholic, a runner, and a believer with a vehement passion to help others, and she is nothing short of inspirational! We talk in this episode about a need for control and how that manifests in our lives, and we also emphasize how important it is to acknowledge that diet culture is not your fault! Eating disorders, unhealthy relationships with food, and low self-esteem surrounding our bodies are not problems caused by you! Nicole also talks about food rules and how sneaky that they are, and she addresses her struggle with exercising and how she ended up having to ditch her fitness tracker. She also opens up and shares her history with alcoholism and how it related to her unhealthy relationship with food, and she closes by providing some actionable tips that can be taken today to start working toward intuitive eating, including the importance of having a support system and someone who will hold you accountable. She also recommends getting rid of the scale and taking part in a social media detox. I am so grateful to Nicole for coming back to the podcast and for being so open and willing to share her story with me and with you! Feel free to reach out to Nicole on her Instagram page, and screenshot this episode to let us know that you have heard it and what especially resonated with you! I would also really appreciate it if you would leave a review on whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps us continue to do this. If you aren't already, be sure to subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:16] – Colleen reveals returning guest Nicole as this episode's guest! [6:59] – Nicole gives us some more background information about herself. [13:18] – Nicole reflects on having been compared to other people. [14:48] – Nicole reveals how and why she started looking into intuitive eating. [19:10] – We learn that breaking food rules was the most difficult part of Nicole's journey. [21:26] – Bread, Nicole reveals, was the hardest food rule for her to break. [24:17] – Nicole addresses her struggle with exercising. [28:33] – We discover whether or not Nicole's relationship with exercise has improved. [33:22] – Nicole dives into her past alcoholism. [39:48] – Nicole discusses how her mood has changed since starting to recover. [45:24] – Nicole gives insight on how people jump to conclusions about food allergies. [49:46] – We are left with a couple of actionable tips on how to start working on intuitive eating. [54:00] – Nicole tells us where we can find her online.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Colleen's YouTube Page Nicole’s Instagram Page The SociEATy Podcast - “When Intuitive Eating Takes Multiple Attempts” The SociEATy Podcast - “When Dieting Makes Joint Pain Worse” The SociEATy Podcast - “What It’s Like to Be in The SociEATy!” RESEARCH LETTER - “Is Miss America an Undernourished Role Model?”

Fellow Registered Dietitian Katie Spada joins me in this episode to discuss marrying food with joyful movement! Having been a synchronized swimmer, she talks about how many of us tie our identities to exercise and lose ourselves along the way, wondering who we are without it. She also reflects on why she decided to become a dietitian and how she then found intuitive eating! Katie walks us through what we should do to fuel before a workout, during a workout, and after a workout! She discusses the primary differences and also walks us through how the intensity of your workout is important and affects how you will need to fuel, how to be sure that you're properly fueling without counting calories, how identity does (or doesn't) play a role in what we do, and so much more! She, as is tradition on the show, closes with a couple of actionable tips, including starting with something small if we aren't accustomed to eating before working out and also reflecting on our hydration. I love talking with other dietitians because we all have our different specialities and perspectives, so I always learn something new, and Katie, who is such a wealth of knowledge and information, is certainly no exception! I thank Katie for coming on and helping me dispel the myth that you can't eat intuitively and exercise at the same time, and I hope that you enjoy our chat. Feel free to reach out to Katie on her website or her Instagram page, and screenshot this episode to let us know that you have listened and what especially resonated with you! I would also so appreciate it if you would leave a review via whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps us continue to do this. If you aren't already, be sure to subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode, and be sure to also check out this episode’s sponsor – Equilibria!   Time Stamps [1:23] – Colleen announces today's topic and today's guest – Katie Spada, RD! [3:27] – Katie shares some of her background with us. [6:57] – Katie gives us some key tips on how to fuel before a workout. [10:48] – Katie reveals whether or not it's ever too close to a workout to fuel. [15:45] – Katie recommends sipping on Gatorade or Powerade before and/or during an early morning workout. [18:53] – We learn what we should do during a workout. [20:47] – Katie discusses post-workout fueling. [25:41] – Katie warns us what could happen if we don't refuel after a workout. [29:42] – Katie explains how to be sure that we're fueling properly without counting calories. [35:44] – Colleen shifts the conversation toward identity. [41:01] – We are given a couple of actionable tips, such as starting with something small if we don't usually eat before a workout. [42:50] – We learn where we can go online to reach Katie.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Colleen's YouTube Page Katie’s Website Katie’s Instagram Page Email Katle: [email protected] Equilibria - Website

I have known today's guest for about a year now, and she has really impacted my life in monumental ways. Marisa is a mom of two young boys and considers herself a career mutt, working full-time in talent acquisition for a start-up and also as a certified life coach and an advanced reiki practitioner. She is here today to talk primarily about energy healing, and if you don't know what that is, don't worry, gorgeous – she is going to cover that, too! Part of the intuitive eating journey is to stop thinking about food all of the time, right? That means that it's important to connect with yourself and reflect so that it's not all about the food. Marisa talks about this and also argues that our energy is not unlimited, so we need to take time to rest and refuel so that we don't burn out. She also emphasizes the importance of feeling good and gives us ways to do that, such as making a daily gratitude list and meditating. Marisa goes into some helpful detail about what reiki is and how it tends to make people who take part in it feel. She also tackles self-doubt and how to begin overcoming it. She closes by giving us a few actionable tips, reminding us to identify what we're grateful for and to find room for joy and peace in our daily lives. I had so much fun talking to Marisa about this, and I feel like I could talk with her about it so much longer than we do in this episode! If you would like to reach out to Marisa to get to know more about energy healing and reiki and/or to schedule a session with her, feel free to reach out to her on her website or on her Instagram page! Please screenshot this episode to let me know that you're listening, and I would really appreciate it if you would leave a review via whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps us continue to do this. If you aren't already, be sure to subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode, and be sure to also check out today's sponsor – Safe + Fair!   Time Stamps [1:08] – We learn that today's guest is Marisa Hohaia. [3:31] – Marisa shares some of her story with us. [8:14] – Marisa emphasizes that our energy is finite, so we need to refuel. [12:22] – Marisa outlines what practices she has adopted in order to feel good. [16:20] – We learn, in simplified terms, what energy healing is and what reiki is. [19:15] – Marisa goes into more detail about her reiki sessions. [24:36] – Marisa describes the chakras of the body. [29:32] – Energy, Marisa asserts, affects all areas of our lives. [31:54] – Marisa gives us some tips on how to combat self-doubt. [38:22] – Marisa reminds us to practice gratitude and to also care about how we feel. [44:01] – We learn where we can find Marisa online.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Colleen's YouTube Page Marisa’s Website Marisa’s Instagram Page The Safe + Fair Food Company - Website

I have such a treat in store for you today – not one but two guests, Nicole and Mindi! Nicole and Mindi are here to chat all things The SociEATy and what it's like to be a part of it! This is a pretty casual conversation in which we dive into some girl talk about The SociEATy and also intuitive eating in general, with the main point being to give someone an idea of what they could expect from being a member! Nicole and Mindi share some background information about their pasts and histories with diet culture and unhealthy relationships with food as well as how they found intuitive eating and The SociEATy. They share their frustrations with diet culture and disordered eating and also enthusiastically credit The SociEATy for being a source of community, comfort, and support, helping them celebrate wins and being there to catch them when they fall! They also, of course, give a few actionable tips that can be acted upon today! It was so much fun having this casual and vulnerable chat with Nicole and Mindi about their intuitive eating journeys and what they get out of The SociEATy! If this episode resonated with you, please screenshot it, and share what you especially loved! I'd also really appreciate it if you would leave a review via whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps us continue to do this. If you aren't already, be sure to subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [2:56] – Colleen announces the topic of this episode and Nicole and Mindi as the guests. [4:15] – Nicole tells us a little bit about herself. [7:02] – Mindi shares some background information about herself. [8:32] – Nicole details how she found intuitive eating and The SociEATy. [14:09] – We learn about what kind of role Nicole's husband has had in her intuitive eating journey. [19:30] – Mindi shares her story of finding intuitive eating. [26:54] – Mindi describes her feelings when she first looked into Colleen. [32:18] – We discover that the group support is one of Nicole's favorite aspects of The SociEATy. [40:19] – Mindi and Nicole give advice to someone who might be considering intuitive eating. [43:36] – Nicole gives some actionable tips, such as getting rid of the scale and social media accounts that are triggering. [46:24] – Mindi encourages us, reminding us that we have support and are not alone.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Colleen's YouTube Page The SociEATy Podcast - “Finding Sobriety and Food Freedom” The SociEATy Podcast - “Why Reclaiming Your Freedom Is an Inside Job” The SociEATy Podcast - “When Dieting Makes Joint Pain Worse” Intuitive Eating

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Fellow member of The SociEATy Margaret Hegarty joins me in this episode to share details of her intuitive eating journey! Margaret is such an inspiration because she has truly embraced intuitive eating! She talks about her history with trying different dieting techniques such as Weight Watchers and other methods that she cycled through for more than two decades. Weight Watchers was actually successful for her for some time until it eventually caused her to become quite ill with joint pain and muscle aches! Margaret walks us through her journey and shares some of her ups and downs throughout, and she openly discusses the physical problems that resulted from her weight loss and how that was how she knew that she needed to do something different with her life. We also talk about identifying your why behind health-promoting behavior (are you doing it to feel better in your body or are you doing it just to lose weight?), joyful movement, body neutrality and body acceptance, and so much more! Margaret also leaves us with a few helpful and actionable tips, encouraging us to reflect on what we eat and to reflect after we exercise. She also tells us that it's okay if we need to go back and reexamine a stage and that it's okay to take time rather than to rush. She then closes by reiterating how life-changing it is to buy clothes that fit you! Thank you to Margaret for joining me and being so open to sharing her story! If this episode resonated with you, please screenshot it, and reach out to me! I'd also really appreciate it if you would leave a review via whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps us continue to do what we do. If you aren't already, be sure to subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode, and also be sure to sign up for the upcoming free 5 day challenge hosted by yours truly and The SociEATy so that you can actually heal from diet culture rather than just ditch it!   Time Stamps [1:11] – Colleen introduces Margaret Hegarty to the podcast. [2:40] – Margaret gives us some background information about herself and her journey. [4:38] – Margaret reveals that Weight Watchers eventually made her ill and caused joint pain and muscle aches. [8:43] – Colleen reminds us that we can probably trace dieting back to one specific event. [11:49] – Margaret reflects on her ups and downs throughout her journey. [15:05] – We hear Margaret give an example of a time when a food that she had thought she loved actually ended up being disappointing. [20:23] – Colleen enthusiastically recommends investing in clothes that fit. [23:11] – Margaret goes into more detail regarding her joint pain. [28:41] – Colleen asserts that we need to be honest with ourselves about what we truly want. [35:02] – Margaret shares what she would tell someone who wants to go on this journey but is still attached to diet culture. [40:53] – We are left with a few actionable tips.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Colleen's YouTube Page Heal Your Body & Mind from Dieting - 5 Day Challenge

If you tuned in to the last episode, then you know that I discussed with you the difference between ditching diet culture and actually healing from it, encouraging you to do the latter and explaining why. Well, in this episode, I am following up on that by walking you through five steps that you can take to move towards healing from diet culture! I start off with some helpful facts about dieting such as how it actually slows your metabolism; changes the shape of your body by adding weight gain around the abdomen; causes headaches, menstrual irregularities, fatigue, dry skin, hair loss; and even increases the risk of premature death and heart disease! Why are these facts important? Well, the first of the five steps that I offer is to take off the rose-colored glasses that many of us put on when we look at dieting, and knowing the truth about dieting can help us do that! Going over the other four steps with you, I also encourage you to refuel your body, to make peace with and neutralize food, to obtain body acceptance and body respect, and also to cultivate true health. I closely walk you through each of those steps and explain how to obtain said step. Remember, as we hopefully know by now, there is a difference between just ditching diet culture and truly healing from it, and the latter is what we want! I cannot wait for you to experience this true healing process, so remember to be sure to sign up for the upcoming free 5 day challenge hosted by yours truly and The SociEATy! If this episode was helpful for you, screenshot it, and reach out to me! I would also love to see that you have signed up for the challenge! I'd also really appreciate it if you would leave a review via whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps us continue to do what we do. If you aren't already, be sure to also subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:23] – This episode's main topic is how to heal from diet culture in five steps! [3:56] – Colleen starts off by providing us with some facts about dieting. [6:54] – Colleen recommends a method for seeing dieting for what it truly is. [10:03] – The second step to heal from diet culture is to refuel your body. [14:34] – Colleen walks us through the third step: making peace with food. [19:04] – Colleen recommends making a list of food rules ordering them from easiest to break to hardest to break. [22:55] – The fourth step, Colleen explains, is body acceptance. [24:44] – Colleen's final step is to cultivate true health. [28:15] – We are reminded to assess whether we're focusing more on ditching diet culture or truly healing from it.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Colleen's YouTube Page Heal Your Body & Mind from Dieting - 5 Day Challenge

Surprise! That's right – I'm bringing you a special little bonus episode! Why? Well, I have exciting news that I wanted you to be the first to hear! If you listened to the most recent episode of the podcast, then you'll know that we discussed healing from diet culture rather than just ditching it, highlighting that difference and why it's important. Healing from diet culture rather than just ditching it is so important because when we ditch it, we usually just rebel against it and do the exact opposite of what a diet would dictate, but the problem is that that's still letting diet culture have a hold over us, and it's so easy to say that we are done with dieting, but it's usually a lot harder to actually follow through on that. Well, I want you to truly heal from diet culture, which is why I, along with all of The SociEATy, am hosting a five-day challenge to help you heal both your body and your mind from the harmful effects of diet culture! That's right! You heard it here first! Over the course of the five days, I will guide you through five different tasks over five different days that will help you heal a lot faster than I did. (Remember – I didn't have anything like The SociEATy to help me out!) This challenge will also help you network with so many others who are on similar journeys as you so that you can gain new sources of support! In case you are wondering, by the way, no, this is not a weight loss challenge! The goal of these types of challenges is to find our set point weights – which sometimes means losing weight, sometimes means maintaining weight, and sometimes means gaining weight. All three are totally valid and totally normal ways of finding our set point weights! Life gets so much better and so much brighter when we truly heal from dieting, so why not join this completely free challenge? The challenge starts on Monday, October 4th, but sign up now if you want access to early resources! I hope to see you in the challenge! In the meantime, I would love to hear from you and would also love it if you would leave a review via whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps us continue to do what we do. If you aren't already, be sure to also subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [0:57] – Colleen reveals that this is a special bonus episode! [1:38] – We are reminded of the topic of the most recent episode of the podcast. [2:03] – Colleen shares exciting news with us about a five-day challenge hosted by The SociEATy! [2:19] – We get a brief overview of what the five-day challenge will consist of. [2:57] – Colleen reveals the goal of the challenge. [3:42] – Colleen enthusiastically reminds us how much better life is when we heal from dieting. [4:20] – We learn when the challenge begins.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Colleen's YouTube Page Heal Your Body & Mind from Dieting - 5 Day Challenge

Ditching diet culture and truly healing from diet culture may sound like the exact same thing, but there actually is some difference between them, and I am here today to talk about what that difference is and why it's important! It's so important that when it comes to diet culture, we are healing from it, not just ditching it. Ditching diet culture is rebelling against it, doing the exact opposite of what a diet would dictate. You might, for example, commit to eating a doughnut daily because of how diet culture always told you that doughnuts are bad. The problem with that is that you are still allowing diet culture to have a hold on you and influence your decisions! If you want the doughnut, then go for it, but that's just the thing – you need to decide if you want it! Focus less on diet culture and more on you! I also talk about entitlement eating and what that is (hint: if you're rebelling against diet culture rather than working to heal from it, then you're probably doing it!) as well as how we in The SociEATy work on building a suit of armor over time. I encourage you to reflect on your triggers and to ask yourself why something is triggering you. Is there some kind of healing that still needs to be done? I close by offering three helpful tips, beginning with asking yourself whether or not you're still abiding by food rules. A food rule is a food rule, guys, even if it's a food rule that is meant to rebel against diet culture. This is such a big and important episode, and I really hope that it's helpful for you! This is a topic that I am really passionate about, so I would love to hear your thoughts on it! Screenshot this episode and let me know what was especially helpful or interesting, and I would also love it if you would leave a review via whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps us continue to do what we do. If you aren't already, be sure to also subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:28] – This episode's main topic is the difference between ditching diet culture and healing from it. [3:40] – Colleen encourages us to think less about diet culture and more about what we want. [5:48] – Colleen reads something from The Intuitive Eating Workbook about entitlement eating. [8:20] – Colleen reminds us to reflect on what we eat and how it makes us feel. [10:20] – We are reminded that we build a suit of armor against diet culture over time. [12:11] – Colleen gives examples of true healing as opposed to ditching. [16:27] – We hear Colleen share a real-life story in relation to our triggers. [19:35] – We are encouraged to ask ourselves if we're still following food rules. [21:27] – Colleen discusses how some people see intuitive eating as a joy ride. [23:04] – Colleen's final tip is to tune in to how our bodies feel.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Colleen's YouTube Page The Intuitive Eating Workbook

If you have been listening to The SociEATy Podcast regularly and/or have been eating intuitively, then chances are good that you have heard the term gentle nutrition before, and I am here today to help guide you as to when gentle nutrition should and should not be put into use. I was inspired to record this episode because I received a question asking whether or not gentle nutrition should always be implemented, and the answer to that question, everyone, is absolutely not! While nutrition does indeed play a role in true intuitive eating, there are, as I have said before, multiple types of nutrition such as food that nourishes our souls. Turning to a specific Instagram post of mine, I talk through gentle nutrition with you, starting with asking yourself if you have a specific craving, and I explain what to do depending on the answer to that. I also talk about how to add satisfaction to what you eat as well as gentle nutrition, giving both a sweet example and a savory example, and I also remind you how important that it is to reflect on how your body feels after you eat! Ultimately, you decide whether or not to implement gentle nutrition after learning your body's preferences. Don't be ruled by social media or by a desire to rebel against diet culture! I hope that this episode is helpful for you in giving you a thought process of when to implement gentle nutrition and, of course, when not to! Remember that I love it when I hear from you, so screenshot this episode and let me know what was especially helpful or interesting! I would love it if you would leave a review via whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps The SociEATy continue to do what we do. If you aren't already, be sure to also subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:35] – Colleen reveals that this episode is about when to and when not to implement gentle nutrition. [4:22] – The first question to ask yourself when deciding if you should implement gentle nutrition is whether or not you're having any specific cravings. [5:48] – Colleen explains what to do if we are in fact craving something specific. [7:42] – We learn how to proceed if we are not craving anything specific. [11:12] – Colleen addresses how to add in satisfaction in addition to gentle nutrition. [12:47] – Colleen reminds us to reflect on how our body feels. [14:03] – Colleen reiterates that the biggest reason why people feel like intuitive eating doesn't work for them is because they aren't listening to their body and reflecting. [15:51] – It is, Colleen asserts, going to take a lot of conscious effort at first but will eventually get easier.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page “Crafting a Meal for Intuitive Eating” Instagram Post Colleen's YouTube Page

Emotional eating is something with which I have definitely struggled, and it's also something with which many other people who have had unhealthy relationships with food have likely dealt, so join me, myself, and I this week as I walk you through all of the ins and outs of emotional eating! This episode ultimately serves as your guide to how to cope with emotional eating – covering what emotional eating is, when it's harmful and when it's normal, how you can overcome emotional eating binges when they happen, and also why emotional eating might not actually be the problem! I share with you how to cope with emotions in a constructive way by making use of a toolbox, doing things like journaling (regular listeners know how much I love journaling!) and taking deep breaths. I also give you even more examples of how to combat emotional eating that is harmful by turning to the emotional eating algorithm from The SociEATy’s stage 2 workbook, and I remind you that it's important to remember that even when you feel like you're eating emotionally and that it's strictly psychological, that might not actually be true. There might also be a biological urge attached to that. Remember that, as I discuss in episode 13 of the podcast, there is more than one type of hunger! I hope that this episode is helpful for you in giving you a resource to turn to for emotional eating, one that you can revisit as needed! Remember that I absolutely love hearing from you, so screenshot this episode and let me know what was especially helpful or interesting! I would love it if you would leave a review via whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews and it helps The SociEATy continue to do what we do. If you aren't already, be sure to also subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:11] – Colleen announces this episode's topic as emotional eating. [3:33] – Colleen starts by addressing that emotional eating is not always a bad thing, explaining how it's a spectrum. [7:22] – Colleen shifts the discussion toward creating an emotional eating toolbox. [11:50] – We are treated to some examples of what to put in our emotional eating toolbox. [14:17] – Colleen walks us through the emotional eating algorithm from The SociEATy’s stage 2 workbook. [19:33] – Colleen reminds us that it's okay to honor a craving even when it's not hunger. [21:54] – Colleen emphasizes that the emotional eating algorithm takes time to master. [24:40] – We are reminded that this becomes automatic eventually even though it's a lot of work at first. [25:44] – Colleen reminds us that when we feel like we are eating emotionally, there might also be a biological reason for us to want to eat.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Colleen's YouTube Page The SociEATy Podcast - “Everything to Know About the 4 Types of Hunger”

There is so much to say about today's guest that I am not even entirely sure where to start! Helen Phelan is an award-winning health at every size pilates instructor. Her mission is to drastically change the way that we tend to talk about exercise by removing the body-shaming and diet culture from health wellness. As a pilates instructor, Helen offers nonjudgmental at-home workouts that challenge the body while infusing people with self-esteem, mindfulness, and compassion. She has done so much for SociEATy members such as a community live class that we did just recently! I have talked before on the podcast about the importance of movement and how it should be joyful and not done for the sole purpose of losing weight. Anxiety around food tends to go hand-in-hand with anxiety around exercise because of how diet culture tends to link the two, and there is a way to exercise intuitively in addition to eating intuitively. Helen is here to discuss that and so much more! She shares with us her own past and present relationship with food and exercise and also offers listeners some really helpful advice and tips! She emphasizes the importance of being sure that you're motivating yourself to move rather than forcing yourself to move and also gives advice on how to go about finding intuitive movement if (a) you absolutely hate exercise and never feel compelled to do it or if (b) you exercise obsessively. As I have said before on the show, it's important to address your why. What is your motivation for exercising? Would you still do it even if you knew for sure that there was a 0% chance of it changing the appearance of your body? As Helen asserts today, be proud of your body – not because of what it looks like but because of what it can do! I know that this is going to be a really amazing resource for a lot of people, and I appreciate Helen taking the time to join me in this episode to help spread this word. If you have someone in your life – such as a fitness instructor or a workout buddy – who would benefit from listening to what Helen shares in this episode, be sure to share it with them, and also remember that I absolutely love hearing from you, so screenshot this episode and let me know what was especially helpful or interesting! I would love it if you would leave a review via whatever platform that you use to listen as I read each and every one of your reviews, and if you aren't already, be sure to also subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:16] – Colleen reveals Helen Phelan as this episode's guest. [3:10] – Helen shares some background information about herself, such as her love for movement and especially pilates. [5:22] – Helen reflects on her history as a dancer and how it ties into what she does now. [9:04] – We learn that Helen's relationship with exercise and food was not always as healthy as it is now. [13:12] – Helen explains what intuitive movement means to her. [17:10] – We learn how to draw the line between forcing ourselves to move as opposed to motivating ourselves to move. [19:25] – Helen emphasizes the difference between pain and discomfort. [22:07] – Helen describes the process that she underwent to move toward intuitive exercise. [26:27] – Helen advises people how to find intuitive movement if they hate exercise. [30:21] – Switching gears to people who exercise obsessively, Helen suggests how to move toward working out intuitively. [35:37] – Colleen suggests referring to breaks from exercise as vacations. [36:31] – Helen offers us tips on how to immediately start journeying toward intuitive exercising. [43:05] – We discover where we can find Helen online.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page The SociEATy Podcast - “When Intuitive Eating Takes Multiple Attempts” Helen’s Website Helen’s Instagram Page Helen’s Blog - “The Unexpected Power Your Instructor Has Over Your Body Image”

If you hit play on this episode of the podcast, it could at least in part be because you suffer from a chronic illness and are wondering if you can eat intuitively with your chronic illness, and, if so, then I invite you to join me today as I chat with Lily Tanner (whom you may remember from episode 19!) and discuss that very topic! Lily is a member of The SociEATy and was on the podcast before to talk about weight maintenance while eating intuitively, and, again, she is here today to talk about how having a chronic illness plays into intuitive eating. Lily has a couple of chronic illnesses such as a genetic connective tissue disorder, and she talks about the dietary problems that they cause such as frequently not having hunger cues and therefore having to force herself to eat. She is also sometimes drained of energy which leaves her not wanting to prepare food. Lily also shares with us her experience with doctors and how she often has to be her own advocate, and we talk about the importance of forward-thinking and planning ahead. She offers a couple of actionable tips to anyone who is considering intuitive eating but is questioning whether or not they can do it because of a chronic illness, encouraging such people to trust their bodies and to accept their issues and work with them rather than try to rise above them. I truly think that this episode is going to help so many people because Lily is such a wealth of knowledge as someone who has been through this. This is a topic that really isn't talked about enough within the intuitive eating community, and Lily offers so much hope. Remember that I absolutely love hearing from you, so screenshot this episode and let me know what was especially insightful! Feel free to also share the podcast with anyone who might benefit from it, and I would love it if you would leave a review via whatever platform that you use to listen! I read each and every one of your reviews! Be sure to also subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:23] – Colleen announces returning guest Lily Tanner as this episode's guest and the topic - how chronic illness plays into intuitive eating. [3:30] – Lily gives us an update since the last time she was on the podcast and also reminds us of her history with diet culture. [6:55] – Lily begins to discuss some of her medical issues. [11:24] – We begin to learn about how Lily's chronic illness has impacted how she eats. [15:06] – Lily credits mantras as being helpful for her. [17:10] – Lily offers advice to someone whose doctor is encouraging them to get rid of sugar and gluten from their diet. [21:59] – Lily talks about her general experience with doctors and encourages us to gently challenge fatphobic notions. [23:50] – Lily advises us that it's okay to ask your doctor to talk to a dietitian. [27:21] – Colleen emphasizes how important it is to reflect on what we're eating. [32:38] – Lily expounds upon the idea that food is medicine. [38:50] – Lily says that support within communities has been most helpful for her on this journey. [43:35] – Lily touches upon how she gets around having to be weighed because of her illness. [45:33] – We hear some actionable tips on what to do if we want to eat intuitively but have a chronic illness.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page The SociEATy Podcast: "Weight Maintenance During Intuitive Eating (Part 2)”

Victoria Welsby is, in a word, a superstar! They are a world-leading expert on body image and confidence and a speaker and author, and they have an incredibly amazing and inspirational story to share, having gone from being homeless with low self-esteem and being in abusive and difficult relationships to being who they are today – a courageous and confident fat activist! They join me in this episode of The SociEATy Podcast to discuss being a fat activist and what that means, touching upon various topics such as neutralizing the word fat, advice on how to work toward accepting our own bodies, the misconceptions surrounding links between weight and health, and so much more! Victoria also explains their Body Love Road Map, which you can download for free here! As per usual, Victoria closes by providing a couple of actionable tips that you can put into action today in order to work toward body acceptance! They encourage us to ask ourselves why gaining weight is such a fear and to then take appropriate action. Educating ourselves is important but is not enough. We also need to take action or else education alone isn't going to work. I am so grateful to Victoria for having been on the podcast to share their remarkable and inspirational story and for giving such fantastic advice! They are so great at breaking things down into practical steps, and I know that their insight will be helpful to you! Be sure to check out their website and their podcast as well! Remember that I absolutely love hearing from you, so screenshot this episode and let me know that you have heard it! Feel free to also share the podcast with anyone who might benefit from it, and I would love it if you would share with me what you took away from this episode and what was especially helpful! Be sure to subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:36] – Colleen announces that this episode's guest is Victoria Welsby. [3:28] – Victoria gives us some background information, diving into their history with body image, low self-esteem, and an abusive relationship. [8:16] – Victoria explains how the fat positive community views the word fat. [10:46] – We get advice on how to educate people about neutralizing the word fat. [12:48] – Victoria discusses and explains their Body Love Road Map. [19:06] – Victoria provides insight on why people make mistakes such as trying to dive into body positivity too quickly. [20:11] – We are given advice on what to do if we see other people as beautiful but have trouble accepting our own bodies. [24:28] – Victoria discusses the misconceptions around the relationship between weight and health. [30:30] – Colleen offers her own insight about diet and exercising not having much to do with whether or not we're healthy. [34:13] – Victoria asserts that overexercising can actually be detrimental to our health. [35:22] – Victoria offers insight about how to be a fat ally. [39:30] – We receive some actionable tips on how to move toward body acceptance. [42:43] – Victoria details where we can find them online.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Victoria’s Website Victoria’s Instagram Page Fierce Fatty Podcast Fiercy Fatty Podcast 084: “How to Be a Fat Ally” The Fierce Fatty Body Love Road Map

Making the decision to eat intuitively is a huge first step, but it's far from being the only step. Intuitive eating takes work and sometimes even more than one attempt, and that's okay! Joining me today to discuss this is SociEATy member Joanne Preston. Joanne is so inspiring in so many ways, and she is here to share her story and her struggles with eating and how she overcame those struggles. Eating intuitively is so drastically different from dieting and can therefore feel scary at first. That's exactly why, in fact, making the transition from dieting to intuitive eating takes time and work. Joanne's unhealthy relationship with food and body image stems all the way back to childhood (as is often the case for many of us). Her desire to diet and lose weight started off innocently but eventually spiraled out of control, and eventually, after realizing that she was tired of tracking what she was eating and skipping meals, she knew that something needed to change which is how and why she discovered intuitive eating. Joanne walks us through her journey and the hoops that she had to jump through to get to where she is today, iterating how important that it is to do the work and put the effort in and to not give up just because it doesn't work at first. She and I also briefly touch upon how important that it is to remember that diet culture affects men as well, and, as per tradition, she provides a couple of actionable tips to listeners, describing the 24-hour rule and encouraging listeners to join The SociEATy and ask for help because trying to walk this path alone doesn't work. I thank Joanne for coming on to the podcast and sharing her story. She is such an inspiration to fellow members of The SociEATy and to everyone listening, especially since her story is so relatable and is likely going to resonate with so many of you. I hope that you find this episode helpful, and remember that I absolutely love hearing from you, so screenshot this episode and let me know that you are listening! Feel free to also share the podcast with anyone whom you know might benefit from it, and I would love it if you would share with me what you took away from this episode and what was especially helpful! Be sure to subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:39] – Colleen reveals SociEATy member Joanne Preston to be this episode's guest. [4:20] – Joanne walks us through what her journey has been like so far. [7:43] – We learn about Joanne's history with Weight Watchers. [10:24] – Joanne discloses why she decided to start her intuitive eating journey. [14:12] – Joanne touches upon the fact that men are not talked about often in the intuitive eating space. [17:00] – Joanne dives into what was going on in her mind when she first started eating intuitively. [21:01] – Joanne discloses that she hired an intuitive eating dietitian which was not successful, resulting in her finding The SociEATy. [26:26] – Joanne and Colleen discuss fear and how to overcome it. [33:15] – Joanne offers insight on taking foods back from diet culture. [36:42] – We discover what led to Joanne finally cementing her journey and getting over fear. [40:40] – Joanne offers a couple of actionable tips.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Intuitive Eating Equilibria - Website (Use the code nofoodrules to get 15% off!)

Reclaiming food freedom isn't easy work, and it takes time. Join me in this episode as I chat with Erin Bahadur, who makes the argument that reclaiming food freedom and intuitive eating is what she calls an inside job! Erin is the owner of one of my favorite Instagram accounts which I have been following for years, and I can't be enthused enough over how excited I am to have her on the podcast! Erin is a mother of two, a mental health advocate, a recovering addict, and a certified personal trainer, and on top of all of that, she is someone who has found food freedom! Like so many of us, she began having issues with food and body image at a pretty young age – in middle school. She became obsessed about how she looked and how she could use food to try to control it. She ended up replacing one addiction with another, however, eventually turning to drugs and alcohol, and she is very candid about her story and her recovery process. We also learn about how Erin now being a mother has affected her journey, and she and I discuss how important it is to be a model for your children and exemplify intuitive eating. We also discuss the intrusive and pervasive nature of diet culture and how it causes thoughts about dieting and looking a certain way – thoughts that don't really ever truly go away. (We just build suits of armor to combat them and rewire our brains!) She also, as is tradition on the podcast, closes by providing a few actionable tips on how to improve our relationship with food and body image, discussing social media and recommending a book that she finds helpful! I am so grateful for Erin for taking a little bit of time away from her little ones to have this discussion with me, and I am also very thankful for her being so willing to be so open and candid with me! I hope that you take some helpful information away from this episode, and remember that I absolutely love hearing from you, so screenshot this episode and let me know that you are listening! Feel free to also share the podcast with anyone whom you know might benefit from it, and I would love it if you would share with me what you took away from this episode and what was especially helpful! Be sure to subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:15] – Colleen announces this episode's guest – Erin Bahadur. [2:35] – Erin gives us a little bit of background information about herself and the history behind her Instagram account. [6:32] – Colleen enthuses over what Erin shares on her Instagram page. [9:00] – Erin touches upon her relationship with food and body image. [12:46] – Colleen asserts that diet thoughts don't just go away but that we have to rewire our brains. [17:24] – Erin reflects on how her relationship with food has changed since she became a mom. [23:58] – Colleen reveals why she wanted to find food freedom. [28:23] – We learn more about Erin's history with addiction as a coping mechanism. [31:40] – Erin reveals why she named her blog and her Instagram page Erin's Inside Job. [33:49] – Erin credits talking to people who had gone through similar situations as being what helped her the most. [37:00] – We are treated to a few actionable tips to improve our relationship with food and body. [39:48] – Erin reveals where she can be found online.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Erin's Instagram Page Erin's Blog Intuitive Eating Dr. Joshua Wolrich - Food Isn't Medicine Equilibria - Website (Use the code nofoodrules to get 15% off!)  

If you hit play on this episode of the podcast, it could at least in part be because you saw the question asked in the title and want to know if your hormones do, in fact, need to be in balance. Well, spoiler alert – they do, and women's health dietitian Valerie Agyeman is here with me in this episode to discuss that! Valerie is the founder of Flourish Heights and helps women with wellness, focusing on nutrition, body literacy (a term that I just love), and hormones. Like pretty much all of us, Valerie grew up inculcated with that pervasive and wild beast that is diet culture, causing a negative and toxic relationship with food and her body image. She enthuses over her desire to help people and her passion for women's health and dives into what drove her to start her practice. She also explains what hormones are and what it means for them to be unbalanced. Valerie offers incredibly invaluable advice and tips, including being sure to do your research and tune in to and listen to your body, following up with your doctor especially if something feels off, being sure to eat regularly (which she explains the importance of), and de-stressing because of the damage that stress can do to our overall health! I am so thankful for Valerie's time, as she gave us such fantastic information and great actionable tips to start working on our hormones and making sure that they're not out of balance! Remember that I absolutely love hearing from you, so screenshot this episode and let me know that you are listening! Feel free to also share the podcast with anyone whom you know might benefit from it, and I would love it if you would share with me what you took away from this episode and what was especially helpful! Be sure to subscribe to The SociEATy Podcast so that you never miss an episode, and also be sure to check out Valerie's podcast – The Flourish Heights Podcast!   Time Stamps [2:09] – Colleen announces that this episode's guest is women's health dietitian Valerie Agyeman. [3:24] – Valerie gives us some background information about herself and her journey. [6:00] – Periods, as Valerie laments, is a subtopic of women's health that is frequently overlooked. [10:13] – Valerie points out the connections between eating and hormones. [13:27] – We learn what hormones are and what it means for them to be imbalanced. [18:53] – Colleen asserts that hormonal imbalance is the new detox. [21:16] – Valerie describes some of her favorite forms of gentle nutrition and offers advice on how to apply gentle nutrition to keep your hormones in harmony. [25:56] – We learn about why it's important to keep up with meals and eat regularly. [27:45] – We are privy to a few actionable tips regarding keeping hormones in check. [30:50] – Valerie gives some insight regarding tracking periods.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Flourish Heights – Website Flourish Heights – Instagram Page Flourish Heights - Facebook Page Flourish Heights - Twitter Page The Flourish Heights Podcast

One of the common problems that people who have difficult relationships with food tend to have is restaurant anxiety. They don't tend to enjoy going out to eat, and that is something that has definitely drastically changed for me ever since finding food freedom! Many members of The SociEATy, in fact, identify one of the whys of their food freedom journey as being the desire to eat out at restaurants without guilt or anxiety. Obsessing over food has so many components that make going out to eat hard to enjoy. For me, for example, I either didn't order what I actually wanted or I did but then would eat way past fullness and not too feel good. I would therefore find it hard to enjoy the time that I was spending with whomever else I was eating with, and I wasn't fully present. A lot of this is probably sounding familiar, right? Like I said, this is pretty common for people who suffer from disordered eating and/or are trying to stick to a diet. You probably don't have to imagine that this is no fun, so why do we have to do it? Why do we have to deal with so much anxiety around going out to eat at a restaurant when that should really be a fun experience? Well, let me let you in on a little secret – we don't! It isn't necessary, you guys, and I am here in this episode to share some tips with you on how to conquer that anxiety, which, by the way, isn't going to magically disappear overnight after making the decision to find food freedom. (Remember, this journey does not have a set schedule attached to it, and there is no bumper sticker to earn at the end!) I break the tips up into three categories: what to do before going out to eat (such as implementing mantras and affirmations and having people who will help hold you accountable), what to do during (like picking what you want without necessarily worrying about gentle nutrition, staying mindful, and relieving FOMO – or the fear of missing out), and what to do after (such as having a support system and journaling). It's really important to think about how you can implement these tools but to do so in a way that improves your relationship with food and your body! I really hope that all of these tips were helpful to you, and remember that I love hearing from you, so screenshot this episode and let me know that you are listening! Feel free to also share the podcast with anyone whom you know might benefit from it, and I would love it if you would share with me what you took away from this episode and what was especially helpful! Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode!   Time Stamps [1:46] – We discover that conquering restaurant anxiety is the topic of this episode. [3:33] – Colleen reveals why she used to hate going out to eat before she found food freedom. [5:28] – Colleen talks about what we can do before we go out to eat to help relieve some of the restaurant anxiety, starting with not cutting back on food beforehand! [7:49] – Before going out to eat, Colleen advises, don't obsess over the restaurant's menu. [9:54] – Colleen encourages us that we don't need to try to earn our food! [11:27] – Colleen walks us through a visualization procedure. [14:03] – Colleen shifts the focus toward what to do while we are at the restaurant, telling us that we should order what we want to eat! [19:11] – We are encouraged to be mindful while we eat at the restaurant. [22:35] – Colleen's final tip to act upon when you're at the restaurant is to focus on the experience and the memories that you're creating. [24:10] – We are advised to have a support system that can help us after an experience at a restaurant. [25:19] – Colleen instructs us to, after eating out at a restaurant, reflect on the good memories that we made. [25:53] – We don't need to burn off the food that we ate, Colleen asserts. [28:04] – Colleen offers advice on what to do if we do eat past fullness.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Take the Quiz!  

As we have discussed so many times on the podcast before, finding food freedom is such a rewarding journey, but it isn't necessarily an easy one, nor is it one that happens overnight. Social media sometimes glamorizes it, making it seem as if you're going to easily be able to transition into eating cookies without guilt the day after you make that decision, but that unfortunately just isn't the reality, and here to talk about the journey's challenges is fellow SociEATy member Maren Hunt! Maren is an engaged mama of two fur-babies, and she loves being active outdoors via hiking and running. She has such an inspirational and amazing story to share and is even on her way to becoming a body image coach! Maren shares some of her history with us, revealing that she had an eating disorder since she was seventeen years old, nearly two decades ago. Having gotten to a point at which she felt like enough was enough, her therapist hooked her up with some resources such as the Love Your Bod Pod podcast, and it was from there that Maren ultimately discovered intuitive eating, a path that she has been walking for about seven months now! We also hear Maren reflect pretty deeply on her eating disorder and what it was like for her, and she also touches upon how pervasive diet culture was for her and how it led to the good old binge-restrict cycle. She also, however, discusses how much better her life is now seven months into her journey – proving that even though this journey isn't always sunshine and rainbows, it is so, so worth it! We, after all, only get one life, so we might as well make the best of it and treat ourselves and our bodies right! Besides, as Maren reassures us, the obstacles are beatable, and she explains how she goes about getting through the not so great days. Maren closes by providing us with fantastic advice and some actionable tips. She encourages us to walk this path at our own pace. Start with breaking the food rule that is easiest to break. It's also so important to have a dialogue with yourself rather than a monologue. Give yourself grace, and congratulate yourself for your small victories! She also tells us to reach out for help and to remember your why; remember how unhappy you were before you started your journey! Struggling with the lows of this journey is something that literally everyone on this journey can understand, so this episode will surely be helpful to listeners! I am so grateful for Maren coming on to the podcast to share her journey and give some insight! As always, I love hearing from you, so screenshot this episode and let me know that you are listening to it! I would also love it if you would share with me what you took away from this episode and what was especially helpful! Reaching out means the world to both myself and our guests!   Time Stamps [1:25] – We learn that today's guest is SociEATy member Maren Hunt, and we are provided with a little bit of background information about her. [3:02] – Maren gives us more insight about her past relationship with food and how and why she found intuitive eating. [5:34] – Colleen enthusiastically stresses the importance of having support. [8:00] – Maren reflects upon her eating disorder and how she felt while she was struggling with it. [9:48] – We learn what the restrict-binge cycle was like for Maren. [13:25] – Maren discloses that binging was the biggest obstacle that she had to overcome. [17:07] – We discover what life is like now for Maren seven months into her journey. [20:29] – Maren walks us through the ups and downs of initially breaking her food rules. [23:05] – Maren reveals her why to us – her biggest one being that she wants to help other women recover. [30:40] – Colleen reiterates that the problem is not you or a lack of willpower and that having a support system can help you realize that. [33:10] – We hear how Maren navigated through the problem of people in her life who were not supportive of her food freedom journey. [39:14] – Maren reiterates that recovery is not linear and that everyone's timeline is different. [45:23] – We are provided with a few actionable tips on how to get past the lows of this journey.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Maren’s Instagram Page Love Your Bod Pod Embodied Rebel Academy - Website

One common misconception about finding food freedom and eating intuitively is that it means that you just eat pizza and cupcakes all the time, but believe it or not, eating whatever you want and whenever you want will often eventually result in listening to your body, and your body will sometimes tell you that it wants veggies! Yes, you will crave veggies, and fellow SociEATy member Theresa Minestra joins me in this episode of the podcast to discuss that very topic! Theresa is a married mother of two little girls who has been on her intuitive eating journey for approximately six months. She found herself on this journey after ten years of trying to diet. Her most recent attempt being with Weight Watchers, she found herself frustrated and hungry all the time which wasn't even worth it because she wasn't even losing any weight. Knowing that something needed to change, she ultimately discovered intuitive eating and committed to her path by getting rid of her Weight Watchers app and her Fitbit device. As we have said countless times before on the podcast, finding food freedom does not happen overnight, and there is no gold star to be awarded at the end of a journey because there is no end. It is a process – a journey – that requires work and reflection, and Theresa walks us through the baby steps that she took making the transition from Weight Watchers to eating intuitively. She also shares her surprise at having realized that after starting to eat intuitively, her body didn't just want pizza and chips and ice cream all of the time; it was actually craving vegetables, as she found herself wanting salads and broccoli alongside her meals! Theresa has balanced this journey so beautifully, especially only being six months into her journey. She is such an inspiration, and I love how she talks about things like enjoying a burger with her family so nonchalantly because that's exactly what intuitive eating is! She closes by offering a few actionable tips such as reading Health at Every Size and the Intuitive Eating book and taking the process slowly by starting with breaking a couple of food rules. She also stresses how important that it is to declutter your social media, removing or muting pages that can be emotionally triggering. I think that this episode will be helpful to tons of listeners as Theresa offers a lot of inspirational insight and helpful information! As always, I love hearing from you, so screenshot this episode and let me know that you are listening to it! I would also love it if you would share with me what you took away from this episode and what was especially helpful for you! Reaching out to us means the world to both myself and the guests!   Time Stamps [1:41] – Colleen announces SociEATy member Theresa Minestra as this episode's guest and gives us some brief background information about her. [2:47] – Theresa goes into further detail about her background regarding her history with diets and how she found food freedom. [4:27] – Theresa reveals how difficult the transition was between Weight Watchers and intuitive eating. [6:20] – Theresa walks us through what the first six months of her food freedom journey have been like. [7:41] – We learn how Theresa went about breaking her first food rule – eating breakfast. [9:53] – Theresa reflects on how she realized that she was craving vegetables after she started eating intuitively. [12:07] – We discover when Theresa started adding gentle nutrition into her intuitive eating journey. [14:36] – Theresa reveals whether or not she struggled with finding a balance between adding veggies to her plate but not doing so with a diet mindset. [18:59] – Theresa and Colleen discuss hunger cues and fullness cues. [25:10] – We learn about Theresa's recent birthday and how it was different now since finding food freedom. [30:34] – Theresa offers us a few actionable tips upon which we can act today, recommending, for example, the books Health at Every Size and the Intuitive Eating book. [34:54] – Theresa emphasizes the importance of cleaning up our social media pages.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Linda Bacon - Health at Every Size (The Surprising Truth About Your Weight) Intuitive Eating The Intuitive Eating Workbook

We can probably all relate to the struggle of shopping for clothes, and with fellow SociEATy member Tina Beauvais being a clothing designer, I felt that I absolutely needed to bring her on the podcast for a conversation! Tina had been dealing with dieting and body image issues since she was about ten years old but discovered intuitive eating about six months ago, and her story is such an inspirational one not only because of her food freedom journey but also because of her journey as a clothing designer. Her career as a clothing designer with her company Embraced in Comfort ultimately began because of a suit that she designed for her daughter who has scoliosis. She walks us through both journeys and shares how her career has evolved as well as the challenge of deciding upon who her target market is and how she goes about her base design. Tina and I also reflect on society's standards of weight and how those standards go into how clothing is manufactured and sold in stores. Tina offers some invaluable advice and actionable tips upon which you can act today – including the importance of remembering that confidence is your most important accessory, far more important than anything that you could buy. She also stresses the fact that you are going to look good in what fits you, regardless of how big or small that it is. We need to work toward removing the stigma of numbers because it's all arbitrary, something of which Tina gives so many examples! This episode is jam-packed with helpful information, and I think that everyone listening to this will come away feeling so much better about this topic. If something doesn't fit you, that does not mean that something is wrong with you! Remember – the numbers are arbitrary! As always, I love hearing from you, so screenshot this gem of an episode and let me know that you have listened to it! I would also love it if you would share with me what you took away from this episode of the podcast and what was particularly helpful for you! Reaching out to us means the world to both myself and the guests! Time Stamps [1:52] – We learn that SociEATy member Tina joins Colleen in this episode and how this conversation came to be. [2:58] – Tina shares her food freedom journey with us. [4:37] – Tina talks about a couple of major wins that she has enjoyed since starting her food freedom journey. [7:35] – Tina walks us through how and why she went into clothing design and started her company. [9:51] – We learn how Tina's business has evolved over time. [12:02] – Tina describes her process of designing clothes, revealing that it's usually more complicated than people realize. [15:03] – We discover that the ASTM standards are usually arbitrary and not based on actual data. [18:27] – Tina discloses that she bases her sizes on measurements. [21:19] – Tina expounds upon how clothing stores usually manufacture their sizes. [25:12] – We are provided with some advice from Tina about separating our emotions from the size of a piece of clothing. [30:31] – We learn that the quality of fabric affects how a piece of clothing fits and about a strategy that Tina uses to test said quality. [36:26] – Tina offers a few actionable steps that we can act upon today. [39:47] – We discover where online we can find Tina. Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page Diet Starts Tomorrow Podcast Embraced in Comfort - Website

Join me as I welcome fellow member of The SociEATy Lisa Brown to the podcast! Lisa is a lovely person in general – a mom (of an awesome teenage boy, a cat, and a dog), a self-proclaimed at-home technician extraordinaire (otherwise known as a stay-at-home mom), a bookworm, an athlete, and, of course, an incredibly dedicated member of The SociEATy! Her journey toward intuitive eating and food freedom started a few years ago in 2017, but it didn't initially stick, and she didn't start doing most of the real work until pretty recently. Lisa explains why she began her journey toward food freedom and what obstacles she has faced along the way. When she first made the decision to change her lifestyle and become healthier a little more than a decade ago, her intentions were good, but you know what they say about good intentions, right? Well, as she shares with us, her good intentions started to become less and less about health and more and more about her body appearance, and that became a bit of an obsession. That was when she started to lean toward intuitive eating back in 2017. We hear Lisa share stories about her son and how one of the reasons why she chose intuitive eating as her path was because of how she started to observe diet culture having an impact on him. She also talks at length about her history with alcohol and how there is a connection between ditching diet culture and ditching alcohol. Ditching diet culture, she argues, has a lot of parallels with becoming sober, and she talks about how both journeys have led to her trying to remove herself from exposure to triggering subliminal messages. Lisa also touches upon what it's like being an intuitive eater while also being athletic. She explains that it is challenging and that she is still working toward finding the right balance because of all of the messages that are spread about how being a successful athlete means having abs even though the reality, as Lisa asserts, is that athletes come in all shapes and sizes. Lisa closes by sharing a few actionable tips that you can act upon today. Lisa is such an inspiration because it hasn't even been three months since she started putting in the hard work on this journey. Despite that, however, she has already made so much progress, and I hope that you will enjoy listening to our chat! This was such a helpful conversation and was so much fun! As always, I love hearing from you, so screenshot the episode and let me know that you have listened to it! I would also love it if you would share with me what you took away from this episode of the podcast and what was particularly helpful for you!   Time Stamps [1:47] – Colleen announces SociEATy member Lisa Brown as this episode's guest. [3:20] – Lisa enthusiastically shares a little bit of background information about herself such as why she made the decision to change her lifestyle. [6:03] – Lisa talks about her son and how some boys also struggle with issues of body image. [10:50] – We learn what work needs to go into finding food freedom. [14:36] – Lisa addresses the relationship between her past drinking and her past obsession with food. [18:58] – Lisa reveals what factors helped intuitive eating finally stick for her. [23:02] – We learn more about Lisa's relationship between drinking alcohol and food obsession. [29:18] – Colleen and Lisa have a conversation about how having an addictive personality plays a role. [36:07] – Lisa shares whether or not she has found a balance between athleticism and food freedom. [39:40] – Lisa touches upon the most challenging aspect of being an intuitive eater and also being athletic. [43:22] – We are provided with a few actionable tips: (1) Do the hard work, (2) be kind to yourself, and (3) address and be honest with yourself about your food rules.   Links and Resources Colleen Christensen Nutrition – Website The SociEATy - Become a Member The SociEATy's Instagram Page Colleen's Instagram Page