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S3 E8: Ask Niamh | How Do I Know If I'm Ready for Intuitive Eating?

Release Date: 02/28/2023

S5 E10: In Session | I’m Struggling to Exercise Regularly

Food, Body and Beyond

This week, in another real-life, unscripted nutrition counselling session, I speak with a woman who is struggling to integrate a regular and consistent exercise routine into her life. Exercise for her has always been associated with diet plans and losing weight, or has been used as a stick to beat herself with after she ‘fell off the wagon’. She has a desire to change that but is fearful that she’ll fall into old habits and is unsure how to go about this change. Fancy some free nutrition counselling? If you're struggling with something you'd like to get my support...

S5 E9: Real Stories | The Male Perspective with James O'Hagan

Food, Body and Beyond

Food and body image issues affect men too, but the male perspective often isn't heard. Today's guest, a queer activist, Champions Manager for , and radio host at , tells us his body story. We speak about: James’ fat shaming experience at Dublin Pride How to deal with fatphobia The power of softness within activism James’ personal story around food and body image His journey of becoming his authentic self How he improved his body image What helped him to live more authentically and unapologetically His advice to others who struggle with their relationship with food...

S5 E8: Experts | The Ins and Outs of Bariatric Surgery with Aoife McMahon

Food, Body and Beyond

Bariatric surgery, the surgical intervention for weight loss, can feel like a necessary, last-ditch attempt for many people. But what are the implications? In today’s episode, fellow nutrition professional and I discuss this and more. We speak about: Aoife’s experience working as a bariatric dietitian The different types of bariatric surgery How bariatric surgery may affect one's relationship with food Going abroad for bariatric surgery and the concerns surrounding this The benefits of specialist, weight-inclusive nutrition and/or...

S5 E7: In Session | My Partner Has Lost Weight. Should I?

Food, Body and Beyond

This week, in another real-life, unscripted nutrition counselling session, I speak with a woman who feels stuck in a cycle of self-deprecating, conflicting thoughts about food and her body. Her partner has recently lost a lot of weight and this has triggered some doubts about herself and her own body. As our session evolved, we discovered the emotional needs that food is fulfilling and how she might go about lessening her dependency on food by attuning to her inner expert. How I can support you: Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Did...

S5 E6: Solo | New Year Reminders

Food, Body and Beyond

When the New Year hits, it comes with a lot of diet culture BS. This can be incredibly difficult for those who struggle with food, weight or body image. In this episode, I share five New Year reminders that I know so many of you will need to hear. How I can support you: Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food? Interested in working with me?

S5 E5: Solo | Navigating the Festive Season

Food, Body and Beyond

The Christmas period can be challenging for those who struggle with food or body image. In this episode, I share five tips to keep in mind that will help you navigate the festive season. Thank you so much for listening to the Food, Body and Beyond podcast this year! See you in 2024, Niamh x Want to join my 'Yin-To the New Year' yin yoga and journalling workshop at the end of the month? How I can support you: Want to know if you have a healthy relationship with food? Did you know I have a book, that teaches you how to ditch diet culture and rebuild...

S5 E4: In Session | My Eating Feels Chaotic

Food, Body and Beyond

Today I speak with a woman who feels like her eating is chaotic and out of control. She has struggled with anorexia in the past and is now struggling with binge eating. Her attempts to get a handle on her issues with food have led her down many different paths, but she feels lost as to what her next step should be. This episode demonstrates that struggles with food may be about much more than the food itself. These new ‘In Session’ podcast episodes feature people who need support with their relationship with food, body image, or nutrition. Think of it like listening in on a...

S5 E3: Experts | Are Weight Loss Injections the Answer with Aoife McMahon

Food, Body and Beyond

Weight loss injections. They’re everywhere. But are they the answer? In today’s episode, fellow nutrition professional and I discuss this and more. We speak about: Why Aoife moved from a weight-centric to a weight-inclusive approach What weight loss injections are Whether or not this medication results in long-term weight loss The potential risks and side effects of weight-loss injections The potential impact on one’s relationship with food Whether or not they improve health outcomes Some critiques and thoughts around what needs to change when it comes...

S5 E2: Real Stories | Becoming Sober Curious with Amy

Food, Body and Beyond

My guest on the show today is one of my long-term clients, Amy, who shares her story with us of coming from a place of feeling stressed and obsessed with food and her body, to now feeling completely free and at peace around food. Her personal journey has had such a huge impact on her life, not only on her relationship with food and her body but also on her relationship with alcohol. As she began to rebuild her relationship with food, she started to question the impact that alcohol had on her life and discovered that she wasn’t willing to pay the costs anymore. Her sober...

S5 E1: In Session | Embracing Gentle Nutrition with Grace Alice

Food, Body and Beyond

These new ‘In Session’ podcast episodes feature real-life people who need support with their relationship with food, body image, or nutrition. Think of it like listening in on a real-life, once-off nutrition counselling session. In this very first In Session episode, I speak with who is struggling with choosing nutritious foods, while trying to avoid slipping back into unhealthy old habits where she classified food as good or bad. She has worked on her relationship with food and her body image over the past few years and feels like she is in a much better place than...

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So what do you do if you think you need to work on your relationship with food but are unsure if you're truly ready for intuitive eating?

In today's podcast episode, I'm answering a listener question that asks exactly that:

"If you have struggled with disordered eating for many years & have difficulties with body image and self-esteem, how do you know if you are ready for intuitive eating or if you first need to work through underlying causes with a psychotherapist / counsellor / psychologist?"

In this episode, I share five signs that indicate you are ready for intuitive eating.

If you'd like to submit a question to be answered on the pod, you can do so below:

Submit a question to be answered on the podcast here

If you're ready to ditch diet culture and rebuild your relationship with food and would like to be guided by an experienced professional alongside other like-minded people, then my 'Foundations of Intuitive Eating' Online Course and Group Coaching Programme is the perfect fit. Join us and get started today by clicking on the link below. Freedom awaits.

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