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Welcome to "Bites and Body Love (v)," the podcast where your journey to full body image and food freedom begins! I'm your host, Jamie (she/her), a passionate registered dietitian nutritionist and an expert in body image and eating disorder recovery. I'm here to provide you with a safe and inspiring space, right on your device, where we navigate the landscapes of self-acceptance, food positivity, and the pursuit of true well-being. 🌟💪🌸 As someone who's walked the path of disordered eating and ...
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Healing your relationship with food, your body and your Self The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast is a show about the recovery process from eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, as well as disordered eating, emotional eating, dieting, and exercise addiction. The show is for anyone who would like to learn more about the psychology of eating disorders, make peace with food, improve their body image, and live authentically. The podcast explores how eating disorders work ps ...
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In this episode, we explore the essential steps to achieving body trust and fostering a positive connection with food. We'll uncover how letting go of fear, shame, and control, and embracing respect and mutual understanding can lead to a healthier and more intuitive approach to eating. By making small, consistent changes such as honoring our hunger…
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How much of your precious energy is consumed by body image issues, calorie counting, and over-exercising? Today on Bites and Body Love, we dive into the concept of your "pie chart of life" and explore how your time and mental energy are allocated. If you find a large portion of your life dominated by struggles with food, body image, and exercise, t…
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Our lovely guest Kate opens up about her past battle with an eating disorder and body image distress, the courage it took to step onto the path of recovery, and the transformative power of empathy and patience they experienced. We navigate the deep waters of emotional healing, discussing the importance of ditching harmful coping mechanisms and find…
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Struggling with food and body image can feel like an endless battle, but it's one that Lauren has bravely faced. Join us for an intimate and inspiring conversation where Lauren shares her transformative journey from the depths of binge eating and body dysmorphia to the liberating path of recovery. Lauren reveals how she redefined her relationship w…
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Ever found yourself at the edge of a comfort zone, heart pounding with the fear of the unknown? I've been there, and let me tell you, it's where the magic of transformation begins. Our latest conversation dives into the heart of discomfort, peeling back the layers to reveal its invaluable role in reshaping our relationship with food and body image.…
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Embark on a transformative journey with us as we tackle the heavy burden society places on weight and body size, and how this singular focus can wreak havoc on our emotional well-being. Get ready to uncover the beauty of embracing body diversity and the importance of nurturing a positive relationship with food, as we chat with a renowned expert in …
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Embrace the courage to break free from the shackles of disordered eating and body image struggles. Our latest episode is a roadmap to rediscovering the power of intuition in your eating habits, charting a course through the murky waters of diet culture and into the clear skies of body trust. We confront the top ten fears that bind us to patterns of…
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Ever wondered why those fad diets never seem to stick? What if we told you that they can have detrimental impacts on both your body and mind? Yes, you heard it right! The allure of diets - the short-term 'gains' they offer - often blinds us to the long-term costs, such as the decrease in metabolic rate from drastic calorie restriction and nutrient …
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Ready to shatter the chains of diet culture and step into a world where body size doesn't dictate your worth? This is your invitation to join Jamie Magdic, a registered dietitian with a passion for breaking down harmful diet norms and fostering a healthier mindset around food and body image. Jamie's philosophy is simple: ditch the unhealthy obsessi…
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Are you trapped in the vicious cycle of obsessive thoughts about food and body image? Do you feel like your relationship with food and body has turned into a full-time job? We understand the struggle, and this episode is dedicated to helping you break free from these chains. Let's embark on a journey to tackle the root issues and dispel the misconc…
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Imagine grasping the reins of your relationship with food and body, effectively navigating your journey through change. That's exactly what we're offering in this episode. We'll guide you in comprehending where you stand in your change journey, and how understanding your stage of change is crucial for success. We explore tailoring your approach, se…
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What if the problem isn't the food, but our relationship with it? This episode dives headfirst into the deep end of our emotional ties with food and body image. We debunk the myth that food is the enemy, highlighting how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors surrounding food are the real culprits. We explore the destructive cycle of labeling food a…
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Imagine stepping into a space where the battle you wage against your body can finally cease. Picture the freedom of loving and respecting your body, without the need to constantly meet society's impossible standards. This conversation revolves around body respect and the journey from body hate. We discuss the harmful effects of shame, which is ofte…
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Ever wondered how your body would communicate if it had a voice? Well, we're about to give it one, as we embark on a transformative journey of body image exploration. We're bridging the gap between the mind and body by writing letters to each other, opening a channel of communication and fostering a healthier understanding of our intimate relations…
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Can you imagine a world where we approach health and wellness not through shame and self-loathing, but with self-compassion and respect? We're here to shine a light on just that. We unravel the damaging role of shame as a motivator in the diet industry, exploring the insidious ways diet culture and weight loss ads prey on our insecurities and fears…
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Ever wonder why we so obsessively check our bodies, using this behavior as a measure of our worth? Devote time to this enlightening episode where we dissect the intentions behind body checking, an often-overlooked aspect of disordered eating and negative body image. We delve into the science behind this behavior, the emotions it triggers and the fa…
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Today, we are going to take a deep dive into the Minnesota Starvation Study. I'm Jamie, your dietitian and body image specialist, ready to guide you through the chilling findings of this study, highlighting the profound implications of severe food restriction on both physical and mental health. From metabolic slowdown to physical symptoms like fati…
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Welcome to a bite-sized episode, a quick chat on the dangers of undereating. What if the very diet culture we are immersed in is the root cause of our physical and mental health struggles? Are you ready to break the chains and liberate yourself from the fear of eating too much and the obsession of achieving the thin ideal? Join me, Jamie, your diet…
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Ready to dismantle the deep-seated myths shrouding intuitive eating? As your dietitian and body image specialist, I, Jamie, will guide you on a comprehensive exploration of this empowering eating philosophy. Together, we'll uncover the realities of intuitive eating, debunking the seven most widespread misconceptions along the way. This isn't a casu…
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Imagine a life where you're free from the traps of diet culture and body shaming, where you trust and respect your body and find joy in food and rest. Sounds far-fetched? As your dietitian and body image specialist, I'm here to tell you - it's very much possible. This episode is a deep dive into the lies diet culture feeds us about body confidence …
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Get ready for a truth bomb: the $60 billion diet industry thrives on its own failure rate. It's a sobering fact, but one that's necessary to understand as we embark on a transformative journey towards body liberation and food freedom. As your host and guide, I—Jamie, the dietitian and body image specialist—will pull back the curtain on the shocking…
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Have you ever felt like intuitive eating is a concept that soars just out of your reach, no matter how hard you try to grasp it? Welcome to this episode where we, together with Jamie, a dietitian and body image specialist, seek to understand why this is so. We discuss how diet culture and conditioning are not just innocent bystanders but are actual…
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Are you ready to shatter common misconceptions and tackle the challenging topic of binge eating head on? The promise we make to you in this episode is to shed light on what binge eating disorder really is, clarify common misinterpretations, and guide you with effective strategies for conquering it. As the most common eating disorder in the U.S., it…
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Have you ever felt like you're constantly on the cusp of recovery from eating disorders or body image issues, yet somehow held back? It's confusing, isn't it? That's what we're unpacking in this frank and enlightening conversation. As your host, Jamie, a dietitian and body image specialist, I want to share my journey and expose the insidious cycle …
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Do you find yourself trapped in a never-ending cycle of dieting, self-blame, deprivation, and negative self-image? That's because you've been conditioned to distrust your body, relying on external sources like diets, nutrition gurus, and societal standards, which only leads to a damaging relationship with your body and food. It's time to break free…
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Are you locked in a never-ending struggle with food guilt, or perhaps teetering on the edge of disordered eating? Let's break those shackles together! I, a seasoned dietitian and body image specialist, am here to guide you towards the captivating concept of food freedom. We'll dissect diet culture, dispel the demons of fear and guilt often associat…
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In this episode, we embark on a thought-provoking exploration of body image. We delve into the intricacies of understanding our relationship with our bodies. We uncover that body image goes far beyond surface appearances, encompassing a complex blend of emotions, societal influences, and personal experiences. Researchers have revealed a surprising …
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Today Dr. Anderson reflects on how people can expand their perspective of food. Diet culture and eating disorder voice lead people to think of food in limited ways. She discusses how food offers so much more than diet culture and eating disorder-perspective can. She talks about: Ways diet culture narrows our thoughts on food Calculator model Good/B…
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On this episode with Paige Smathers, we dive into gentle nutrition and the journey of recovery. Paige shares with us some ways that we can take back food in terms of nourishing our bodies and being present in our bodies. We also discuss: What practicing gentle nutrition may look like How breaking away from diet culture brings liberation Neutralizin…
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Dr. Anderson is here to chat about her top 7 tips for making it through the food-centric winter holidays while working on recovery. Here are those tips: Make a game plan Identify your backup squad Prioritize emotional self-care Eat normally throughout the day Be aware of scarcity fears Connect with your values and the true meaning of the holiday Ta…
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I had the opportunity to sit down with Aaron Flores to discuss so many things that I care so deeply about. We chat about things like: Aaron’s personal journey of body acceptance The need for societal fat positivity Some real life toxic effects of diet culture The importance of diversity in your feed and in your life And so much more! Connect with A…
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In this episode with repeat guest, Jaime Magdic, we chat all about body image working during recovery. We discuss topics such as: Why body image work is crucial for a full recovery What body image work in nutrition therapy looks like What the body image spectrum is What you may expect when doing body image healing Some actionable steps to take towa…
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HAES dietitian Hannah Turnbull joins us to talk about the nutrition aspects of recovery at an outpatient level. We talk about: What HAES dietitians do and don’t do Why a HAES perspective is critical The role of each provider on the treatment team Why there are so many providers and appointments How to make the most of your treatment Get your copy o…
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In this episode with Robyn Goldberg, we discuss her new book The Eating Disorder Trap. As an eating disorder registered dietitian and clinician in Beverly Hills, Robyn specializes in medical conditions, HAES, pre-pregnancy nutrition, and people in recovery. She consistently educates professionals, students, and RDNs about how to best incorporate in…
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Clinical Psychologist Dr. Megan Wilhite joins the podcast to discuss how to make the most of movement and how to keep movement recovery-oriented. We talk about: -Dr. Wilhite’s background as an athlete and how her relationship with movement has changed -Discussing how COVID has affected people in terms of movement -Ways to differentiate between help…
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Health at Every Size, weight-inclusive dietitian Jamie Magdic joins the podcast to share her expertise on nutrition recovery during the pandemic. We talk about: -Jamie’s background and why HAES work matters -Discussing why COVID is triggering for people -Why trusting our bodies is important -Skills to help when feeling triggered -Normalizing common…
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HAES dietitian Hannah Turnbull joins us to talk about the nutrition aspects of recovery during the pandemic. We talk about: Hannah’s journey to being an ED specialist and recovered clinician Why a HAES perspective is critical Common struggles in nutrition therapy during COVID Fundamentals of nourishing yourself during difficult times Get your copy …
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Trauma specialist Dr. Brienne Brown joins the podcast to share her expertise on trauma recovery. We talk about: -Defining trauma -Discussing why COVID is triggering for people -Understanding the differences between clinical and colloquial use of “trauma” and “triggered” -Skills to help when feeling triggered -Reasons why we get triggered -Hope for …
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Dr. Lauren Millard, Licensed Psychologist, and co-worker of Dr. Anderson, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of the global pandemic. Dr. Millard discusses: -Her recovery history and being a recovered professional -Issues of marginalization and lack of representation -Normalizing responses to the stress of COVID-19 -Observations from her own cl…
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