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Shame Free Eating

Julie Satterfeal, MS, RDN, LD

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Dieting has led many people to be frustrated and feel shame about eating and their bodies. Shame Free Eating empowers people to develop a positive relationship with food while building skills to be healthy and happy in all body sizes. In a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere registered dietitian and author Julie Satterfeal speaks with guests about their struggles with eating, dieting, and their bodies. Grab a cup of coffee and a snack and come be a part of this community that is healing, lear ...
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There are so many formulas; Some of them essential, and others…not as much. Rocket science…YES. Micromanaging the nutrition of a human being…more nuance required. Join me as we dive into some of the favorite formulas used within the science of nutrition, and how to frame, adjust, or disregard them in your unique life! While we are in different genr…
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Join me as I pick back up with my interview with Jessi. Last time we discussed her journey from dieting to Intuitive eating, and now we are going to dive into the bold and brave move she made in order to advocate for weight-inclusive care in her profession as a pharmacist. More about Jessi: Jessica Jones is a critical care clinical pharmacist speci…
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Sharing some of the painful stories in our lives is hard and tremendously brave. And I am tremendously thankful to those of you willing to bear your hearts with me on Shame Free Eating. On the show today my guest Jessi shares her dieting story. As great as the idea seemed for each new diet and the momentum it seemed to provide in her life — it ulti…
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This is a rough episode. I discuss aspects of the new guidelines put out by the AAP, and the reasons they are harmful to children and scientifically unsound. Here are links to additional resources discussed in the episode: Response to AAP Guidelines from IFEDD (International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians) Ragen Chastain’s detailed articl…
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There are some controversial guidelines coming out as well as conversations around weight loss drugs and surgery that need a whole lot more perspective and light shined on them. Let's start by diving into weight stigma. What is it and how does it affect quality of life, physical health, and health disparities? Listen in and then write or voice mess…
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In this conversation with Registered Dietitian Adrien Paczosa we dive into the neuro-biochemistry behind food and its connection to aspects of mental health. Listen in for why carbs play such an important role and the lesser-known surprise benefits of potassium-rich foods! Adrien is the Chief Clinical Officer and Founder of the tele-nutrition compa…
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What would you do to feel better in your body if you knew your body size or shape would not change? This is the question I am pondering in this episode. I wonder how thinking about this question might provide some insight about how to live into 2023. Do you have objections to how this idea could possibly lead you down a healthy path? Listen in! You…
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Goals, resolutions, life changes...how can you frame them in your life to be empowering and beneficial instead of shaming? In this episode, I chat about three ways to do that and provide examples. Maybe one will resonate with you! Referenced episodes: New Beginnings with Kathy Sieja (My Mom!) Priorities: The Hard Truth go.shamefreeeating.com/bootca…
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We have spoken about a lot of adverse effects related to dieting. In this episode, we add another less talked-about issue to the list. If you have an aversion to discussions about poop, consider yourself forewarned. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Lisa English, a Physical Therapist and the clinical director of the Nesin Therapy Pelvic Clinic in H…
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Food can be a wonderful source of comfort. So much so that sometimes we go to food for comfort and it doesn't work! Maybe we end up feeling worse or with a lack of control. In this episode, I am talking about some stress-breaker ideas, and how to use them as a way to give yourself an opportunity to assess what you need for comfort at any given time…
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The holidays can bring up a lot of emotion regardless of our relationship with food. In this episode, I am discussing ways to release the food guilt while still providing your body with enjoyable and satisfying nourishment. I share some ways for you to think about your eating that will give you the control you crave while still participating in the…
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In this solo-cast episode, I answer some of the common inquiries I receive related to getting help healing from diets. What do group programs look like and do the online programs have personal components? What about individual counseling? I share how I approach these different treatment plans, how valuable the free resources can be, and when and if…
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Motivation, morality, and food. Do you feel a sense of pride for eating certain foods and then guilt or shame when you make other choices? Maybe you are trying to motivate yourself to eat certain foods with the assertion that it is the "right" and "moral" thing to do. Listen in as I chat with my friend Courtney about this and some insight that she …
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In this episode, I am talking with my brothers about the brilliant movie Ratatouille! This is one of their all-time favorite movies, and after I watched it recently it was clear that a podcast discussion was necessary! We can learn a lot about mindful and intuitive eating from these little rats. And an amazing take-home message about the power of f…
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We’re back discussing more topics from the book More Than A Body By Lindsay and Lexie Kite. In this episode, we dig into how all this objectification affects our children. Are there ways for them to escape some of this? How do we traverse it with our own children? We also talk about reclaiming health and fitness for ourselves – and whose was it bef…
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In this episode, I chat with three of my core tribe besties about the book More Than A Body by Lexi and Lindsay Kite. We discuss topics from the first few sections of the book and get real about our own lives. We have all been negatively impacted by the societal objectification of our bodies. How do we handle it? Do you think about how you appear t…
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Listen in as I go live on the UnDiet App answering some great listener/follower questions! We talk about if alcohol and intuitive eating can coexist...spoiler, they can, and what that might look like. We dive into physical versus mental food restriction and hunger, staying on the challenging body image/embodiment path when your body changes and it …
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The grocery prices are through the roof right now! Join me as I discuss the stress this adds and some ways to make it feel and be more manageable in our lives. This includes a little bit of myth busting, mindset work, and non-diet tips for planning and shopping. Your Food Freedom To Do List Workshop: go.shamefreeeating.com/live As always reach out …
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Are you heading off on vacation…or returning? Maybe you're on vacation! In any case, join me as I talk about ways to make the most of your experiences by truly ditching diet mentality and actions before, during, and after vacation! As always reach out if you would like to talk. Schedule a free consult at shamefreeeating.com. We can talk about your …
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It seems like the time is right for a refresher on why diets don't work and the very good reasons why you have abandoned them. Join me as I walk you through a typical diet cycle, their abysmal results, and the very extensive list of health risks caused by the resulting weight cycling. Here is the link to the article by Ragen Chastain that I read fr…
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Covid finally came for me and thankfully I had a very mild case. It did steal my taste and smell which gave me pause and quite a bit to think about. Listen in as I chat about this weird phenomenon and it's impact both physically and mentally. As always reach out if you would like to talk. Schedule a free consult at shamefreeeating.com. We can talk …
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It’s time to tackle this concept again! Even if you listened in a year ago, you may hear another useful takeaway for today! Are you feeling overwhelmed, can’t juggle everything, feeling super stressed? You are probably focusing your energy on too many things. Tune in and do an activity that might just be life-altering or at the least life-affirming…
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Did you know that the pleasure factor of food goes up when we are restricting food? Are you restricting your food intake and don’t even realize it? Listen in as I talk about what that means and how it impacts our daily lives. I also spend some time talking about the Minnesota Starvation Experiment of 1944 and some of the lessons we learned. *** Enr…
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The world is heavy and hard right now. I am grieving for the children and families of Uvalde Texas as well as every single person impacted by gun violence. For some it is a constant fear and trauma. It's so hard to know how to move forward, and how to offer support to those who are grieving. In this episode I talk about why we take food to those wh…
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In this episode I address the "I wish" statements that I often hear from my clients related to food likes and dislikes. Things like, I wish I loved vegetables more, I wish I didn't have a sweet tooth, I wish I wasn't a picky eater, I wish I didn't love food so much"! It almost looks like a "grass is always greener" scenario doesn't it? Join me as I…
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Did you know that college athletes are set up very well for intuitive eating? Dietitian Christine shares why that is and why tuning in this way is a winning competitive strategy. We also discuss some myths and barriers that get in the way of authentically healthy fueling. Christine is a dietitian with an emphasis in both sports nutrition and disord…
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Listen in to hear some accounts that folks have shared about their experiences with losing weight and the unsolicited comments they receive. Our culture values a smaller body to such an extent that sometimes serious diseases and hardships are overlooked in the praising of weight loss. These comments reinforce the lies that being thinner is always b…
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Do you feel ashamed or embarrassed or mad at yourself for the past diets that you have gone on? Or the ones that you are still on? Join me as I encourage you to let that go. You have not done anything wrong and you are not wrong. You are human and have been targeted by a $70 billion a year industry. Don't let past choices prevent you from moving fo…
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Join me as I speak to a couple very common concerns related to "needing" to lose weight. We will also go over how the ideas of "I'm just watching what I eat", or "eating in moderation is the key", or "it's just about making a lifestyle change" can also be sneaky ways of keeping us mired in diet culture. It's sounds like it makes sense and is a heal…
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Have you ever felt like you just aren't a motivated person? My guest today would tell you that's not true! Clinical psychologist and podcast host Dr. Shawn Hondorp joins me to talk about the different types of motivation. We discuss how diet culture strips us of an important kind of motivation, the three psychological needs necessary for this holy …
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Do you ever get stuck in "learner mode"? You listen and read and learn and know all the things, but delay taking action? I definitely get stuck there sometimes. In this episode I talk about how taking action can lead to changes in how we think about things. In particular, I am discussing actions you can take to help you be kind to your body. I refe…
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We sure do give a lot of power to what we eat. I get it, I love all the cool things that food does for us, after all, I am a dietitian! Yet, in the grand scheme of our life how much impact do our diet patterns have on our health? In this episode I talk about the space that dietary patterns technically occupy, and then I show you how dieting and foo…
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Join me as I contemplate the concept of intuition, and how we might broaden our intuitive eating journey into one of intuitive living. I wonder what that might look like? How do we incorporate experiences that serve us versus shame us into a model of intuitive living? I have some ideas! Take a listen and let me know what you think. Get in touch: Go…
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Finding weight-inclusive fitness professionals is so important! Join me as I chat with Shayla, a graduate of UAB in Kinesiology, a NASM certified personal trainer, a student completing her Masters degree in Nutrition, and woking as a coach in multiple capacities! We discuss her history and how she came to the conclusion that when it comes right dow…
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Going off to college brings a ton of life changes; and our body is a great buffer and protector. In this episode we chat about body development and changes that may occur during that first year away from home. Developing life skills related to sleeping, eating, stress, and activity are all part of the huge learning curve. Join me as I discuss each …
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How many times has a tough emotion led you directly into the open arms of a new diet? Listen in as I discuss this very natural reaction to being upset, and some ways for us to work on changing that reaction. I share few gentle reminders for why your body is not a problem to be solved and how a new diet pushes you further into frustration and despai…
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Put your new Lenten diet on pause for a sec and listen in while I discuss some alternatives that may be MORE in alignment with your spiritual objectives! We are discussing practices, thoughts, foods, etc., that you can add to your life, as well as some ways to frame your experience if you do choose to give up a food. I even have a special guest, my…
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What is it about the first of the month, or Mondays, or the first of the year that give us that spark or the feeling of a reset? And how do we capitalize on it? My Mom (and retired psychotherapist) has joined me again to talk about what new beginnings and "firsts" do for us, and ways that we can train our brains for positive outcomes. For more insp…
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Do you ever reflect on the first diet you ever went on and get curious about the circumstances around it? Join me as I chat with Lorilee Rager, CEO of Thrive Creative Group and host of the Ground and Gratitude Podcast! She shares the poignant story of her Dad’s massive heart attack when she was just 13 years old, and the lasting impact it had on he…
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How do you know if you are getting enough nourishment? Is it a calorie level, or a certain ratio of macronutrients, or eating until you think you have had enough? Join me as I talk more about this and give you some food for thought on the subject. I sure would like to hear your thoughts and questions on this topic! Head on over to the private faceb…
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What do you say when friends are sharing their diets on social media? Courtney is joining me again to chat about what form those posts tend to take, what the dieter is hoping to gain (accountability, praise, support?), and the fall out for all of us. Want to chat? Book a call for a free consult here. Would you like more direction on making peace wi…
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Have you ever considered that your overall lack of food intake could be sabotaging your attempts at choosing the apple over the cupcake (not that there's anything wrong with the cupcake!)? Listen in as I talk about common scenarios that can be traced back to not getting enough food to eat. You are not inherently wired to only want sugar, but it can…
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When life feels oppressively hard, let's find some ways to calm the inner turmoil. It can be tempting to try to wrangle control by dieting, and to blame our struggles on our body and mind. Things are hard. It's not your fault. Tune in for some self-care tips plus fun and beneficial ways to incorporate food and movement ideas. Upcoming programs: 3-d…
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Listen in as my friend Courtney and I break down the slew of diet, body, and food fad talk at her recent family gatherings! We toss around a few observations and questions. Is this talk okay? Is it worse than it used to be, or are we shining a light on how inappropriate it all is, and now it feels pervasive? When did society decide it’s a weakness …
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Have you ever thought about where you would be today if you had been content with your body as a teenager? This is a question one of my clients brought up recently and a topic I think about often. Join me as we discuss some thoughts on this and how we can swerve away from the body ideals that lead to eating disorders, weight gain and trauma. Upcomi…
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Let's not start this year off deciding how we are not good enough. Instead let's reflect on and honor who we are. We can still set goals, but how about we come at it from a place of respect versus shame. Grab a cup of coffee and join me as I prompt you to consider your assets! I'll also give you a big list of 2022 words that you can use to spur you…
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Are you ready for a positive, empowering, and healing challenge for 2022? Listen in as I walk you through the Ditch the Diet Pledge. I share with you how each aspect will meet you where you are and prepare your mind for an impactful shift. Our whole world is on the struggle bus as we continue to traverse a new normal. Our mental health is collectiv…
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Are you needing a bit of a "pick me up", or maybe some reassurances when it comes to what you are eating and the thoughts surrounding those choices? Tune in to this episode! Marie-Pier talks about how diet-culture affects us on three levels (food, mind, and body). Then she walks us through what the healing process looks like within each of those pi…
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We sure do give a lot of power to what we eat. I get it, I love all the cool things that food does for us, after all, I am a dietitian! Yet, in the grand scheme of our life how much impact do our diet patterns have on our health? In this episode I talk about the space that dietary patterns technically occupy, and then I show you how dieting and foo…
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