We (Andrea and Jenn) chat share some insights and updates about life during the coronavirus pandemic, and how they are navigating this uncertain time. We also provide a critical look at some of the problematic messaging we've seen about bodies, food and weight during this global crisis, including an article from our own local paper.  Finally, we share some things we've been both struggling with and enjoying during our extended time at home!  Articles and resources mentioned in this episode: Jenn's fundraising initiative for Full Plates Full Potential: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-0I ..read more

In this episode we talk with Diana Rice, RD aka The Baby Steps Dietitian. Diana discusses how her own relationship with food has influenced her interest in the the work she does today as dietitian, Certified Lactation Education Counselor, writer, and mom to two young kids. We talk about the pressure and often unrealistic expectations put on moms around child feeding, family meals, and how moms can shift their approach in a way that will benefit the whole family - including themselves. Finally, Diana shares her personal experience as a parent to a kid with food allergies.  Follow Diana: In ..read more

Jenn and Andrea are back! We chat about our own perspectives on New Year's goals and resolutions, and make a special announcement regarding some changes for one of us in 2020! We also discuss how diet companies are trying to rebrand themselves as being about "wellness, not weight loss" and the confusion and pressure that can create for some people. Finally, we dive into Gentle Nutrition, the 10th and final principle outlined in Intuitive Eating, and talk about how to incorporate this in principle if you are wanting to make some improvements to your health and wellbeing this year. Resources and ..read more

Whether directed at an adult or a child, food-related talk comes up for many of us during holiday gatherings. Jenn and Andrea answer some listener questions related to navigating Intuitive eating, food diet talk during the holiday season. Also discussed: how to trust the process of intuitive eating when you have rejected diet culture, but may be struggling with feeling confused or out of control around previously off-limits food.  Resources: Jes Baker: https://www.instagram.com/themilitantbaker/  https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/23/opinion/sunday/emotional-eating-holidays ..read more

Valerie Costello joins us on the podcast this week to chat about her journey to food freedom, her evolving relationship with her body, and her role as middle school health & wellness teacher. Valerie is a yoga instructor, personal trainer, health coach, public school teacher, as well as a first time mom. She graciously shares some challenging experiences in her past, which eventually lead her to find and practice intuitive eating. She also speaks to how becoming a mom has forced her to continue to learn about self-care and self-compassion. Finally, Valerie shares some "behind the scen ..read more

Jenn and Andrea share some life updates after taking a break between seasons 1 and 2 of the Food Confidence Podcast. We share some updates from  August 2019 regarding the news that WW (formerly Weight Watchers) launched the Kurbo "health" app, aimed at children ages 8 and up. Because this app encouraged kids to track their food and weight, this was big news in the non-diet world. ICYMI, here are some some of the articles that addressed some of the concerns:  https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/08/240564/ww-weight-watchers-kids-diet-program-kurbo-controversy https://www.seattletimes ..read more

We talk to naturopathic physician Dr. Cornia Dunlap, ND, MS and Integrative Health Coach and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Greta Jarvis, MSc all about women's hormones and periods! They share that whatever stage of life someone is in; just starting menses, trying to conceive, post-natal, or entering menopause, our hormones play an important role and our periods are one of the ways our bodies communicate with us. Both Dr Dunlap and Greta share their paths towards doing the work they are so passionate about, which is empowering women and supporting them on their health journeys. They expl ..read more

Part 2 of our first Q&A series. Jenn and Andrea share some thoughts on a couple recent pieces of health media, and answer three listener questions related to navigating Intuitive Eating. We provide some thoughts on untangling physical vs psychological response to food intolerances, dealing with the “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts” of eating, and unconditional permission. A reminder that this podcast provides information only, and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.  Books mentioned:  - Pressure Cooker: Why home cooking won’t solve our problems and what to do about it ..read more

Jenn and Andrea share some life updates, comment on recent news articles and answer listener questions related to Health at Every Size (HAES™️) advocacy, managing kids’ requests for sweets, and navigating cravings in the process of relearning Intuitive Eating. Show notes: Smash the Wellness Industry in The NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/08/opinion/sunday/women-dieting-wellness.html What Does Intuitive Eating Even Mean The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/2019/06/what-is-intuitive-eating-a-guide-to-intuitive-eating.html Nike UK Plus Size Mannequin: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/06/2350 ..read more

In this episode we chat with Laury Raiken, a yoga instructor, personal trainer, mom to two young kids, and an eating disorder survivor. Laury shares her experience as a teen recovering from an eating disorder, and her years working in the health & wellness industry. She describes her journey from being entrenched in diet mentality and wellness culture to being an advocate for intuitive eating and the anti-diet movement. Laury gives real-life examples of the sneaky ways diet culture has shape-shifted over the years, and how we can be gentle with ourselves in the process of unlearning its to ..read more