Best Elise Liu | Nutritionist Podcasts (2024)

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tired of trying to accept your body? same... what's next 8:43

8M ago8:43

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In a world that is so obsessed with being thin, it feels like an endless upstream battle to eat without guilt and feel good about one's body. You're probably exhausted, I'm exhausted. I'm also tired of seeing my patients struggle and I'm exhausted hearing about doctors pushing ozempic/weight loss on my patients. In this ep, I talk about how I feel …

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Feeling like people are better than you, kinder, smarter, prettier... 44:04

12M ago44:04

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Shame causes us to feel less than, different, not good enough. It causes us to feel one degree of separation from the person we think is better than us in some way (success, money, intelligence, appearance, etc. "I am lesser than the other person or other people, and I am on the outside looking in." - Joanne Kim Today I have on Joanne Kim, a therap…

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tension in your body may be stemming from your emotions 58:18

1y ago58:18

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"We live in a very cognitive society. We're cerebral, we talk, but there's still this approach of thought forward existence versus listening to what our bodies are actually saying." -Romi Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Romi Cumes, an incredible Somatic therapist based out in Santa Barbara. Somatic psychology - what is it you may ask. It is …

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embracing the parts that you have tried to run away from w/ therapist Molly Zive 37:19

1+ y ago37:19

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Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Molly Zive, San Diego based therapist who specializes in ketamine-assisted therapy. We talk: suppressing younger versions of ourselves cultivating trust and deep gratitude for ourselves some of our parts that may be more traumatized addiction as a coping skill for trauma It was such an insightful conversat…

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overexercising, being put on a diet as a kid, and chronic pain w/ therapist Dr. Marianne Miller 41:17

1+ y ago41:17

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Today I have the pleasure of having on Dr. Marianne Miller, an eating disorder therapist based in San Diego, CA. In this ep, we talk: managing chronic pain finding the right eating disorder treatment overexercising the effects of food restriction as a kid creating new pathways in the brain Find more of Dr. Miller on her webiste https://www.drmarian…

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"I’m treated better when I’m skinny" w/ therapist Emily Cooper 24:37

1+ y ago24:37

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Today I have the pleasure of having Emily Cooper @heyemilycooper where we chat about eating disorder care. Emily is a licensed social worker/therapy based in Utah and Washington and in this episode, we talk: Utah and its abundance of pretty people pretty privilege is real what to do if people treat you differently when you are thinner Connect with …

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"I’m not allowed to be who I am" therapy for immigrants & children of immigrants w/ Anny Papatheodorou 43:02

1+ y ago43:02

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Are you an immigrant or child of immigrants? If you've ever thought "I deserve to be stuck, I’m not allowed to be who I am, I hate my body", this is the episode for you. Today I have on Anny who offers therapy to those who have struggled during their childhoods finally find peace and fulfillment in their adulthoods, with a focus on immigrants and c…

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Why you may be gaining MORE weight after every diet 11:27

1+ y ago11:27

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Why would mother nature make it easy for us to lose weight, so that we can just wither away??... Elise In this ep, we talk: what the body loves more than homeostasis is having more fat cells for survival so it's natural for us to gain weight as we age your metabolism can go into sleep mode when on a diet anti-weight loss mechanisms kick in as a pro…

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Anything that is unconscious runs you w/ therapists Joanne @olivemecounseling and Melinda @inviterracounseling 43:00

1+ y ago43:00

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Today I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Joanne Kim from Olive Me Counseling and Melinda Olsen from Inviterra Counseling. Joanne and Melinda are friends, colleagues, business partners and most importantly incredible therapists in the Silicon Valley who help their patients discover patterns of thinking, feeling, and doing that create pain…

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Glowing Up in NYC with Jojo & Jackie @asianglowup 24:24

1+ y ago24:24

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Today I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Jackie & Jojo, who host the podcast Asian Glow Up - a podcast sharing stories that help Asian Americans explore identity and connect with their most authentic selves. In this ep, we talk: glowing up and how it's a continuous process how Jackie overcame binge eating feeling self conscious about bod…

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How does having a dog help with binge eating 12:12

1+ y ago12:12

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Today's featured guest is none other than Pumpkin, one of the few things motivate me to keep adulting. Everything I do is to provide a roof over Pumpkin's head because she has done so much for me in my recovery journey with food. In today's ep: how walks set ME up for success taking care of something else helps one feel better about themselves --> …

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A binge eating dietitian reviews The Whale - how grief and low self-esteem can spiral 22:42

1+ y ago22:42

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SPOILERS AHEAD "He's literally trapped himself in his body. At one point he disregarded that he had a body. He no longer cared. He didn't feel like he deserved any better". In today's episode, I share my thoughts on this gut wrenching movie and what it means for all of us. how low self-esteem causes us to self sabotage the negative spiral of disapp…

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If you don't TRUST yourself around food, how can you trust yourself to make big life decisions... 34:09

1+ y ago34:09

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TRUST is a forever work in progress - with yourself, with others, with food, with anything in life. If you can trust yourself with something small, you likely have the ability to trust yourself with bigger things. Today I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming Emily Feikls, host of the podcast I'm Trying. Emily just took a BIG leap of faith. She q…

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Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of dieting and bingeing) 24:38

1+ y ago24:38

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Take the quiz - Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? One last diet? Or is it time to try something radically different? Why you’re here - perhaps years of dieting hasn’t worked and you're tired of having seasons of being on the bandwagon/disciplined and then seasons of going off the rails. Today's ep: What is Intuitive Eating --> TLDR venn diagram be…

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Feeling stuck: overeating & not exercising 9:39

1+ y ago9:39

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Overwhelmed by the idea of starting a new year and getting back "on track"? In today's episode, I talk about why you're feeling stuck and I have a feeling it has to do with your need to do everything perfectly. Whenever we think about new habits, we have lofty ideas of doing it everyday (i.e. journaling, sleeping earlier, moving daily, eating more …

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How ketamine therapy can shift the way we see our bodies 33:29

1+ y ago33:29

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"Psychedelics can help us remember truths we’ve always known about ourselves." Jenny Weinar, LCSW Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Jenny Weinar, LCSW onto the podcast! Jenny is a Psychedelic Assisted Therapist providing ketamine assisted psychotherapy in Philadelphia as well as virtual psychedelic integration therapy in Pennsylvania, Colorado…

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"I'm feeling bloated and hate my stomach" 10:04

1+ y ago10:04

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Why we may feel so strongly about our stomachs biological health a sign of willpower, self control, SES, and more Do a check in - does bloating have a pattern, does it relate to your menstrual cycle, what foods you eat There’s nothing you’re doing wrong Gas is a transient thing, it will pass So what if your stomach is bigger So what if it doesn’t f…

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No chill during the holidays with food 12:48

1+ y ago12:48

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In today's ep, I talk about: anxiety before a trip when your eating schedule is different from everyone else's not being a perfect intuitive eater being rigid vs flexible how to get back to your normal routine LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment – 1:1 pr…

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I have sugar cravings EVERYDAY, help! 10:36

1+ y ago10:36

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In today's ep, I talk about sugar cravings! Consider what else is happening in your life (movement, sleep, energy, etc) Train your tastebuds to enjoy less sweet foods Explore the nuances of why you’re reaching for it (palate cleanser, hydration, not full, etc) Set gentle guardrails i.e. try to cook it from scratch When is it worthwhile, when is it …

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Triggered by cuties? Zae and Cole, Love is Blind S3 9:14

1+ y ago9:14

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Cuties gate, Love is Blind S3 Reunion has me invested on a psychological, emotional, and physical level. In this episode, I talk about: whether or not Zae's reaction to the cuties was warranted why Zae may have reacted that way what you’re triggered by is more of a reflection on you if Brennon were to say that to Alexa.. having a strong sense of se…

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What is the value of movement OUTSIDE of weight loss? 13:47

1+ y ago13:47

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In this episode, I talk about moving your body in a way that doesn't feel stressful/triggering! What is the value of movement for you (OUTSIDE of weight loss) How to intuitively move Conditional vs unconditional relationships Think of your body as a cute dog - you would give it all the walks and water and sunshine and love LINKS AND RESOURCES Take …

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Not Feeling Beautiful, Love Is Blind S3 Recap (Ep 1-7) 12:22

1+ y ago12:22

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In this episode, I talk about how to navigate times when you don't feel beautiful. The pitfalls of being "beautiful" What is beauty - a philosophical look at it What is the value of art/beauty Beauty = connection Alexa and Brennon - Love is Blind S3 How to shift your beliefs about yourself Thoughts will seep into —> actions will seep into —> belief…

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STOP The Night Munchies 11:25

1+ y ago11:25

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In this episode I talk about leaning on food at night as comfort, how to uncouple relaxation time from food, and ways to stay present with your snacks at night. LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let’s be friends on IG!…

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Adulting as children of immigrants 30:57

2y ago30:57

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Today I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming Crystal and Jeesoo from Eat your Crust podcast! In today's episode, we talk: family dynamics food quirks as children of immigrants straddling multiple cultures what makes us confident/proud You can find more of Crystal and Jeesoo on IG @eatyourcrustpod LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive …

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Can't stop eating at night - What are you running away from? 10:19

2y ago10:19

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You know when you sit at home alone late at night and there’s this gnawing feeling inside of you? Emptiness, longing, sadness, regret, anxiety, you name it... Last night was the first night that it hit me exactly what I needed. Do you know what you need? In this episode, I talk: when something feels missing at night emptiness/longing are you the pe…

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How shame causes us to control food w/ therapist @Noor_pinna 39:47

2y ago39:47

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"Shame is this prison that you stay in because it’s so comfortable even though it’s so horrible, because you don’t know how to free yourself." Noor Pinna, Therapist Noor Pinna is a Mental Health therapist turned Transformative mindset coach. She helps women heal from inner child wounds, shame, and create confidence for self compassion. She migrated…

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You WANT to accept your body but JUST CAN’T right now 8:58

2y ago8:58

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You don’t have to ACCEPT your body the moment your mind tells you to accept. It takes time and that's ok. I live in a small body and can't imagine being in a bigger body and having to remind myself to accept, love, appreciate my body day in and day out. In this episode I talk about: body image ebbs and flows 51 times, you may forget or think positi…

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Manifesting your ideal relationship with food & body 15:18

2y ago15:18

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It's time to manifest a version of yourself that has it all! You don't have to stay stuck in this version of you. In this episode I talk about: what is the version of you that has an effortless relationship with food/body what would that ideal version of yourself be doing? worthiness what if you are good enough LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – I…

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What every therapist needs to know about clients who struggle with food - From an intuitive eating dietitian 24:21

2y ago24:21

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If you're a therapist and have clients that have a stressful relationship with food (overeating, binge behavior, disordered eating patterns), ever wonder WHAT'S HAPPENING? This episode covers why they may be feeling this way and what an intuitive eating dietitian does to support them. And if you have a therapist right now who doesn't quite understa…

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I can't accept my body even though I'm eating more normally 11:27

2y ago11:27

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In this ep, I talk: what if your body doesn't change as you eat intuitively what's actually the goal of intuitive eating is it better to be big & fit OR thin & obsessed maybe just 1 more diet even when you were at your thinnest, you weren't happy, what gives LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of diet…

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Wedding season, Calm vs antsy hunger, Boys & food 21:36

2+ y ago21:36

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In this ep, I talk: how to not be stressed about food rolling into wedding season the difference between calm and antsy hunger how boys eat LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let’s be friends on IG! @craving.food.freedo…

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Unconditional self-acceptance x Body image w/ Beatrice @theselflovefix 40:29

2+ y ago40:29

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Today I have Beatrice Kamau from @theselflovefix to talk all about fixing, perfectionistic tendencies, body image, self acceptance and more! In this ep, we talk about: how Beatrice went from registered dietitian to self love coach how to develop unconditional self acceptance accept the parts you’re trying to hide make friends with the parts you don…

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the way I look is NEVER GOOD ENOUGH, help! with @lisaxgilmore 48:14

2+ y ago48:14

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In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lisa Gilmore @lisaxgilmore, the fun, unfiltered bestie you've always wanted in your life! We talked: Being an influencer/content creator Feeling "not good enough" Confident about personality but not about body How to make friends and surround yourself with the right people Follow Lisa Gilmore …

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Mentally hungry and how to stop caring about calories 17:14

2+ y ago17:14

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In today's episode I talk about: sf life and friendships how our body holds onto trauma perceived restriction fear of losing control if stop tracking calories LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let’s be friends on IG! @…

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Having health & body goals without being triggered w/ internet's big sis @melanielaurene 47:08

2+ y ago47:08

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In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with the internet's big sis Melanie Laurene @melanielaurene to talk about: Mental health - being complimented about weight loss in the deep depths of depression How to exercise without being triggered Is it ok to have body goals? Watch Melanie's youtube video on body image struggles here, find her …

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Want to be the person that can eat just 1 handful of chips? 9:47

2+ y ago9:47

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In this episode, I talked about why this is so hard: Abundance vs scarcity mindset with food "Should" vs "want" gap How to align what you "should" do with exactly what you "want" to do LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment – 1:1 private coaching with Elise…

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Being a plus-sized Korean model in NYC with @generationsae Sae Young 44:55

2+ y ago44:55

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In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with the amazing Sae Young @generationsae to talk about: How it feels being a plus-sized Korean model in NYC Growing up first generation Body acceptance Manifesting success Find Sae Young on Tiktok @generationsae and IG @generationsae LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right fo…

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I can't tell when I'm hungry 16:14

2+ y ago16:14

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What does hunger feel like? In this ep I talk about: do you know what your body needs being familiar with your body's signals pleasant vs unpleasant levels of hunger when is it ok to eat hunger signals are similar to the signal to go pee LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of dieting and bingeing) Req…

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When is it ok to have a cheat day (or meal or snack)? 12:58

2+ y ago12:58

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What is balance even??! This is my mindset around food and spoiler alert: this will help you reframe how you look at cheat days/meals or any "bad" food really. Venn diagram between HEALTH, HAPPINESS/EMOTIONS, and PHYSICAL SENSATIONS the tendency to overindex on health --> we are not robots the tendency to overindex on happiness/emotions --> food fe…

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Lessons from my boyfriend who is naturally an intuitive eater 18:51

2+ y ago18:51

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In this episode, I talk about: Feeling sensitive/hangry before mealtimes How hunger is numbed when you're in restriction/diet mode How hunger emerges when you allow yourself to eat We have allowed ourselves to sit in discomfort You can choose to always be comfortable LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after year…

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Living alone and in a relationship with food 16:54

2+ y ago16:54

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In this episode, I talk about: food is my evening activity, friend, boyfriend, hobby, etc feelings of anxiety, existential crisis creating a more enjoyable evening routine stimulating activities to prevent relying on food manifesting a version of you that has an effortless relationship with food and comfortable in your body LINKS AND RESOURCES Take…

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You are good enough, as you are 20:09

2+ y ago20:09

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In this episode, I talk about: how body image connects to self-esteem what is self-esteem the power of realizing that you are good enough LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let’s be friends on IG! @craving.food.freedom.…

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How trauma affects how we eat 15:37

2+ y ago15:37

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Trauma blunts our ability to connect with our own emotions, it almost numbs our emotions as a form of protection. Trauma blunts our ability to connect with other human beings which is a core human need and desire. In this episode, I talk about: how trauma affects our ability to connect with others food in place of belonging food as a way to numb my…

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Do you feel worthy and good enough? On self-worth and body image 8:24

2+ y ago8:24

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How do you feel about yourself, your confidence, your worthiness? In this episode, I talk about: what is self-worth/self-esteem when is it ok to feel good enough what if you just felt whole and complete whenever the connection between self-worth and body image LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of di…

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Is it possible to stop bingeing in 30 days 8:22

2+ y ago8:22

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Short answer: yes The majority of my clients stop bingeing after 30 days. The fact is most people have a hard time finding food freedom because they feel alone in the process. Without support, it can feel like an uphill battle dealing with everyone in diet culture including yourself. Just because you’ve “failed” at diets doesn’t mean you’ll fail at…

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Life after Binge Eating, am I still OBSESSED? 17:57

2+ y ago17:57

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Short answer: yes In this episode, I talk about: what it was like in the heat of things fast forward to today will it get better? LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let’s be friends on IG! @craving.food.freedom.com WHAT…

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Will I just keep gaining weight as I eat intuitively 10:05

2+ y ago10:05

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You look in the mirror as you’re putting on your comfy pants and even that looks tight and funny on you so then the PANIC sets in. On one hand, you were feeling a level of bliss and effortlessness with food but reality hits and it sends you into a frenzy. You think: if continue on like this, am I going to balloon?! In this episode I cover: fear of …

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Struggling with food, work edition 16:33

2+ y ago16:33

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Work responsibilities, expectations, deadlines. Sometimes it can all feel too much and food feels safe and cozy! In this episode I cover: when work is triggering binges avoiding work with food tips to manage work stress WITHOUT food LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request …

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Cancelled plans because of a binge? 9:01

2+ y ago9:01

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How many plans have you cancelled over the years because of a binge? In this episode I cover: the situation I always found myself in where does one even get started to break the binge cycle? what you’ve missed over the years by cancelling plans LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (after years of dieting and bingei…

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Dating with disordered eating 8:08

2+ y ago8:08

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When I first met my boyfriend, I must’ve looked like a neurotic mess. In this episode, I talk about: the residual effects of disordered eating how my food struggles affected dating what happened to my binges after being in a relationship tip for if you're struggling with food LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU? (a…

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