82. The Intersection of Trauma, Body Image and Race ft. Kimia Moghadam
Release Date: 07/10/2023
84. Dress shopping, trip anxiety, and an important announcement
The Food Therapy Podcast
As we are both in our bridal era, it’s time to take some time to chat about our experiences, dive into a few personal and business updates, and an important announcement! During today’s episode, we chat about Lauren’s wedding dress shopping experience, Lauren heading out on her honeymoon, and a shift in our businesses. We also discuss the emotional part of the wedding industry and the expectations that people place on big events such as choosing your dress for the big day. Stay tuned to the end as we make an important announcement! In today’s episode, we...
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83. Pushing back on diet culture as a dietetic student ft. Nicole Speeney
The Food Therapy Podcast
Today we are joined by special guest, Nicole Speeney! Nicole is currently a graduate student and dietetic intern who will be pursuing her license as a Registered Dietitian. Nicole strives to help women who struggle with orthorexia and restriction due to her own experience with disordered eating as a D1 athlete in her private practice, Expedition Nutrition. Over the next 32 minutes, we dive into how as a dietetic student you can push back against diet culture and adopt a more holistic approach. Nicole shares her experience as a dietetic intern. We discuss the lack of education on...
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82. The Intersection of Trauma, Body Image and Race ft. Kimia Moghadam
The Food Therapy Podcast
Today’s guest is psychotherapist, Kimia Moghadam. Kimia uses psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, and relational techniques emphasizing the here and now, seeking to build strong interpersonal relationships with clients. She hopes to help her clients feel a greater sense of self-acceptance, self-confidence, and growth. During our important conversation, we discuss what trauma is, the trauma spectrum and how it can show up in your body as well as addressing those traumas through trauma-informed therapy. We explore the idea that it's okay to start from a neutral place and work...
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81. The lowdown on body neutral personal training with Jenna Stern
The Food Therapy Podcast
Joining the podcast today is Jenna Stern, a non-diet personal trainer, nutritional guide, and indoor cycling instructor from Philadelphia. She helps women ditch the black-and-white diet mentality and guides them toward a balanced, realistic, and sustainable lifestyle. Over the next 30 minutes, Jenna shares her journey to becoming a body-neutral trainer, her methods to find food freedom and practical tips on how to nourish your body. In today’s episode, we cover: Jenna’s journey to becoming a body-neutral trainer How to be body-neutral The importance of nourishing your body...
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80. Anti-diet approach to PCOS ft. Sam Abbott
The Food Therapy Podcast
Today we are joined by Sam Abbott! Sam is a registered dietician and owner of PCOS Nutrition Company, she helps those with PCOS ditch diets, improve insulin resistance and balance hormones without feeling guilty or stressed about food. Sam shares her experiences with PCOS advocacy and provides insight on the challenges of obtaining a proper diagnosis and treatment. Sam shares practical tips to manage PCOS mentally, emotionally and physically without dieting. In this episode, we cover: What is PCOS? Signs and symptoms of PCOS Understanding insulin resistance and PCOS Inflammations...
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79. 3 Actionable Steps When Incorporating Gentle Nutrition
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Gentle nutrition is the final principle of intuitive eating which often means it is implemented last, we believe that you can implement it from the very beginning. In today’s episode we explore the topic of gentle nutrition, we chat about how you can actually incorporate nutrition into your intuitive eating journey without becoming obsessive. In this episode, we cover: Gentle nutrition for beginners [3:42] The hierarchy for high-quality foods [5:30] What is the intention behind choosing foods? [9:42] How to expand your idea of nutrient dense foods [16:14] Ditch expectations of...
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78. Brittany got married! Feat. a recap with maid of honor Missy Modell
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Today’s special guest is Brittany’s maid of honor and sister Missy. Since Lauren is away on vacation we are using this opportunity to do a full debrief on my wedding weekend! We discuss dealing with anxiety, why you shouldn’t feel the need to change your body, and dealing with post-wedding blues. In this episode, we cover: Dealing with feeling disassociated and my anxiety [2:12] Letting go and just existing in the moment [7:03] Bride bodies and shredding for the wedding [11:56] Having a self-care approach to the wedding [20:38] Blending families together and...
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77. Is your wardrobe summer ready?
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The warm sun rays are gracing our skies, we’re getting a lot more daylight, and we’re finally seeing patio furniture. That means summer is almost around the corner. With the summer months comes a lot more social activities including summer weddings. Although it's the best season weather-wise, it can also be triggering for your body image and self-esteem. So in today’s episode were chatting all things navigating summer clothes, body image, and practicing flexibility. In this episode we cover: The power of wearing clothes that fit you [2:29] Feeling discomfort in the...
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76. Raising four Intuitive eating daughters Ft Jennifer DAmato
The Food Therapy Podcast
We’re joined by the lovely Jennifer D’Amato, a coffee-loving Life Coach who helps women overcome negative self-talk and tap into intuitive eating. A mom to four daughters, Jennifer is on a mission to help women make peace with food, stop the restriction-overeat cycle and change generations to come! After dealing with her own struggles and disordered eating, Jennifer discusses how she found a peaceful relationship with food and started making up for lost time and important moments. She also discusses navigating motherhood and body dysmorphia, diet culture messaging around children,...
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75. Life Update: Food poisoning, travel and wedding planning
The Food Therapy Podcast
Today’s episode is a one-on-one catchup and life update episode. We talk about wedding planning, flight anxiety, and why we feel like the world is ending when we fall sick! In this episode we cover: Catching up on wedding planning [1:31] Dealing with flight anxiety [7:32] Thriving on familiarity and getting sick on vacation [13:15] Feeling dread when you’re sick [18:17] Connect with Brittany & Lauren: Brittany’s IG: Brittany’s Website: Lauren’s IG: Lauren’s Website:
info_outline- What is trauma and how does it show up in the body?
- Cultural Influences on body image and Food
- The connection between trauma and body image issues
- Understanding your triggers and trauma responses