Do It Fat Mini Series: Health is Not a Size with Liz Brinkman

In this episode, they chat about:

• how Liz found her calling as a dietitian helping people heal their relationship with food and their bodies

• the shift from traditional, weight-focused nutrition to a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach

• why health isn’t defined by body size and how fat bias harms everyone

• the impact of diet culture and how it shapes our beliefs about food, worth, and health

• how to rebuild trust and freedom with food after years of rules or restriction

• recognizing signs of disordered eating and the difference between discipline and shame

• the influence of family, culture, and access on how we relate to food

• finding body neutrality and learning to celebrate self-care rather than weight loss

• Sara’s reflections on her own journey toward freedom, peace, and self-acceptance

 

Resources + Links:

Follow Liz on Instagram |  @onthebrink_rds
Learn more about On the Brink Nutrition Collective at onthebrinknutrition.com

Be part of the Do It Fat movement. Visit doitfatbook.com to learn more about the book and see where you can celebrate with Sara at upcoming launch events!

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Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com

Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

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Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

 

Show Notes:

In this episode of The Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, Sara sits down with her good friend Liz, a registered dietitian with extensive experience in healthcare, oncology, and eating disorders. They revisit the rebranding of Liz's company, discuss Sarah's upcoming book launch, and delve into themes around health, food relationships, body image, and societal biases. Liz shares her journey from working traditionally prescriptive roles in healthcare to finding her passion in helping clients with eating disorders. They emphasize the importance of understanding individual relationships with food, breaking rigid food rules, and promoting a weight-inclusive approach. The conversation also covers how societal and cultural influences shape our perceptions and behaviors related to food and body image. Liz discusses her current practice, which spans a wide range of ages and backgrounds, and her mission to help clients develop a healthier, more intuitive relationship with food and their bodies.

Liz is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She brings warmth, gentle curiosity, and a Health at Every Size® (HAES®) approach to her nutrition counseling to create a safe, judgment-free space for you to process and learn how to kindly be with (and in) your body and how to find peace with food.

This episode is part of our Do It Fat Mini-Series, a special collection of conversations leading up to the launch of Sara’s debut book, Do It Fat. Join us each week as we unpack the stories, research, and reflections behind the movement — all about body acceptance, self-worth, and taking up space unapologetically.

 

00:00 Welcome to the Show

01:44 Meet Liz Brinkman, RDN

03:54 Liz's Professional Journey

06:10 The Shift to Eating Disorders

08:22 Current Practice and Clientele

11:32 Weight Inclusivity and Health

13:07 Challenging Health Biases

22:27 Personal Reflections on Body Image

28:59 The Struggle for Self-Worth Beyond Weight

30:44 Understanding Nutrition and Misconceptions

32:18 The Disconnect Between Effort and Results

33:50 Health at Every Size: A Broader Perspective

36:21 Recognizing Disordered Eating

37:49 Reclaiming Intuition and Inner Trust

40:55 Influence of Environment and Attachment

42:07 The Complexity of Food Relationships

49:12 Shifting Identity and Values

52:17 Resources and Support for Your Journey