Episodes

Send some quick feedback! Click here. We've wrapped up another season! I hope you've enjoyed learning more about Christ-centered Intuitive Eating this past season as much as I have. If you've missed some, here is a recap with highlights from my guests over the past ten seasons. Connect with each guest on Instagram: Tracy Brown: @tracybrownrd Victoria Yates: @nondiet_rn Kristen Bunger: @kristenbunger.rd Kristin Williams: @wonderfullymadenutrition Jessica-Lauren Newby: @withmilkandhoney Laura A...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. {Programming Note: I was traveling and didn't have my mic with me so the audio isn't the best. Thanks for your understanding!} Registered Dietitian Liesel Maddox joins us for our final principle of Intuitive Eating: Gentle Nutrition. Liesel discusses the importance of patience and self-compassion in the journey as well as guides us in navigating health concerns. We discuss: What gentle nutrition means (spoiler alert: it's not eat whatever you want, wheneve...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. You have no idea how hard it was not to talk shop in this episode! Today Personal Trainer Kasey Shuler joins the show to discuss Intuitive Eating Principle #9: Exercise and Feel the Difference. As much as I love discussing the specifics of movement and exercise, the mindset behind it is even more important. One of my favorite quotes from today's episode: If we're supposed to be the light of the world, we want to be confident to show up ... and step into th...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. In this Intuitive Eating Series, I'm joined by Kirsten Schmidt, a certified health coach specializing in behavior change and intuitive eating. the discussion explores viewing the body as a spiritual, physical, and mental gift from God. Kirsten emphasizes the importance of understanding our bodies as temples, the impacts of diet culture, and aligning our views on health with biblical teachings. One of my favorite quotes from today's episode: "The body stops ...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. Ahhhh, emotions and food. Who among us hasn't used food to celebrate, commiserate, or console? I know I have. Today's conversation with Brittany Wilson offers grace and guidance for coping with our emotions as it relates to food in the most kind and gentle way and through the lens of Jesus. I love how she weaves scripture and Biblical wisdom into this episode. ​ We discuss: The complexities of emotional eating The significance of scripture and celebration ...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. Continuing with our series on Intuitive Eating, I'm talking about feeling our fullness with Life Coach Laura Acuña. Laura shares her journey and insights into recognizing hunger cues and adjusting eating habits. She addresses the challenges of transitioning to intuitive eating, especially during perimenopause, and emphasizes the importance of calming down, practicing patience, and trusting one's body and God. We discuss: Common challenges in women over 40 w...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. Today I welcome Jessica-Lauren Newby, a registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist, to discuss Principle 5 of Intuitive Eating - Discovering the Satisfaction Factor. We explore how to find pleasure in the eating experience and why satisfaction is crucial for holistic health. We discuss: Practical strategies for enhancing satisfaction Eating when it makes sense, even if we aren't hungry The concept of anticipatory hunger Shifting cultu...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. Continuing our series on Intuitive Eating, Kristin Williams, a registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist, comes back to discuss the fourth principle of intuitive eating: challenging the food police. We explore the detrimental effects of food rules and how to identify and overcome internal and external 'food police' voices that dictate eating habits. Kristin explains the importance of distinguishing between mindfulness and obsession and o...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. Registered Dietitian and author Kristen Bunger joins the show today to discuss the third principle of intuitive eating: making peace with food. Kristen shares her insights on overcoming diet culture, addressing food-related fears, and achieving true peace with food. The conversation delves into practical steps for incorporating intuitive eating, handling ultra-processed foods like Cheez-Its, and the role of faith in finding healing and fulfillment. Listen i...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. If you follow me on the socials, you've probably seen me talking about The Stronger Collective: a Christ-centered community of health professionals to help you find freedom in your holistic health. Today I'm introducing you to the nine health professionals in The Stronger Collective. We are personal trainers, registered dietitians, pilates instructors, health coaches and more, all Kingdom-minded and integrating our faith into all we do. Join The Stronger C...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. {Quick Note: I recorded this while traveling and didn't have my mic. I appreciate your grace in my lower audio quality!} Victoria Yates, RN joins to discuss the second principle of Intuitive Eating: Honor Your Hunger. We explore the differences between early and late hunger cues, and how to respond to them. We also touch on the impact of diet culture on our perception of hunger and the spiritual practice of fasting. Victoria also provides practical advice ...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. Today we dive into a series on Intuitive Eating. Whether this is something you've been practicing for a while or are curious about it, this series will help you understand what Intuitive Eating is and clear up misconceptions about it as well (spoiler alert: it's not eat-what-you-want-when-you-want). In today's episode I discuss the first principle with Registered Dietitian Tracy Brown. We discuss: What it means to reject the diet mentality Situations whe...

Send some quick feedback! Click here. In January 2024, I officially declared this show to be Intuitive Eating focused. Today I'm sharing my own journey to embracing Intuitive Eating (and my body) and why I feel it's important to do so here as well. I discuss: My first few discussions about Intuitive Eating What this means for my first book, Your Worthy Body How Intuitive Eating influenced the writing of my second book for teen girls, Your CORE Strength The benefits I've gained Whether I t...