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  • We all want our kiddos to feel comfortable in their bodies, but we canā€™t always protect them from the cultural messaging and outside voices implying that there is a right and wrong way to eat. And for those of us who struggle with eating and body image disorders ourselves, there is the added worry that we might pass these issues on to our children. So, what can we do to raise body positive children with the confidence and autonomy to practice intuitive eating?

    Karen Diaz is a registered dietitian certified in intuitive eating. She earned her BS in Dietetics from James Madison University in 2001 and completed her internship at the Cornell Campus of New Yorkā€”Presbyterian Hospital in 2003. Karen spent several years working as a clinical dietician in the nutrition department at The Renfrew Center, one of the leading centers for eating disorder treatment on the East Coast, before creating The Free Life, a platform designed to support women in overcoming eating and body image disorders. She is also the author of Within: Making Peace with Food and Body Image to Create a Healthy Family and Home.

    On this episode of The Embodied & Well Mom Show, Karen joins us to discuss the challenges moms (and parents) face in judging ourselves when it comes to body image and food. She shares the two overarching themes from her book on confronting eating and body image disorders, building yourself up firstā€”and then opening a dialogue with your children. Karen also describes the value in developing a Family Manifesto around food and learning to practice ā€˜appreciative looking.ā€™ Listen in for Karenā€™s insight on talking to your kids about cultural messaging and learn her top strategies for raising body positive children!

    Key Takeaways

    What inspired Karen to specialize in eating disorders

    Addiction issues in family, friend with eating disorder 8 years in nutrition department at eating disorder clinic

    How we judge ourselves around body image + food

    Rules make it hard to be active participant in relationship Remove mom-guilt that we caused childā€™s issues

    The two overarching themes in Karenā€™s book Within

    Build self up so strong that diet culture crumbles at feet Open dialogue in home to address struggles

    Karenā€™s Family Manifesto around food

    Set of beliefs, e.g.: food shouldnā€™t be reward Donā€™t judge other families for different values

    The value in facilitating an open dialogue on body image

    Ask questions to let kids be heard Avoid bringing own worries into conversation

    The concept of appreciative looking

    Look at photographs 3X, find something like Learn to see self in different way

    Karenā€™s advice on shifting negative cultural messages

    YOU determine your environment Choose foods that taste good, feel good for you

    How to educate your kids on cultural messaging

    Point out lack of size diversity Discuss shows with personality based on body size

    Karenā€™s insight on talking to preteens about body image

    Proactive strategies (i.e.: write letters to parts of body) Donā€™t panic about phases, doctorā€™s comments

    Connect with Karen

    The Free Life

    Karen on Facebook

    Karen on Twitter

    Karen on Pinterest

    Within: Making Peace with Food and Body Image to Create a Healthy Family and Home by Karen Diaz RD

    Connect with Lindsay

    Intuitive Eating Moms

    Embodied & Well Mom Show on Facebook

    Lindsay on Instagram

    Lindsay on Pinterest

    Lindsay on Twitter

    Lindsay on LinkedIn

    Resources

    Wendy Yalom Photography

  • Dr. Marianne Miller specializes in eating disorder treatment for adults and teens. Marianne has been a practicing therapist for more than 20 years, earning her masterā€™s in marriage and family therapy from Abilene Christian University and her doctorate from Texas Tech. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, she is a member of The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Foundation and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Marianne is committed to helping clients with all types of food and body anxiety through her private practice in San Diego.

    On this episode of The Embodied & Well Mom Show, Marianne joins us to share the definition of binge eating disorder and discuss its prevalence in the US. She walks us through her approach to working with a client with binge eating disorder, describing several of the coping strategies she teaches to manage emotions and anxiety. Marianne also explains the spiritual aspect of her work with the clients as well as her support of clients in the LGBTQ+ community. Listen in for Marianneā€™s insight around the impact of weight discrimination and learn why she is an advocate for Health at Every Size!

    Key Takeaways

    The definition of binge eating disorder

    Eat excessive amount of food regularly Feel shame, regret + distress

    The prevalence of binge eating disorder

    Became official diagnosis on DSM-5 in 2013 Impacts 6% of population (more men than women) Common in pregnancy, postpartum

    Marianneā€™s approach to supporting someone with binge eating disorder

    Cognitive behavioral therapy Dialectical behavior therapy (emotion, anxiety management) Family of origin work Refer to dietician who specializes in eating disorders

    The spiritual aspect of Marianneā€™s work with clients

    Tap into clientā€™s faith, spiritual beliefs as resource Address harmful beliefs (i.e.: body = shameful)

    Marianneā€™s approach to working with LGBTQ clients

    Validate experiences of discrimination Understand coming out journey, build chosen family

    Why thereā€™s a higher prevalence of eating disorders in the LGBTQ community

    Gender dysphoria in trans individuals (effort to change body) Stress from discrimination triggers eating disorder

    Marianneā€™s insight on the impact of weight discrimination

    Some clients shamed by physician Work toward self-acceptance (Health at Every Size) Think critically about messages you receive

    Connect with Marianne

    Marianneā€™s Website

    Marianneā€™s Blog

    Marianne on Facebook

    Marianne on Instagram

    Connect with Lindsay

    Intuitive Eating Moms

    Embodied & Well Mom Show on Facebook

    Lindsay on Instagram

    Lindsay on Pinterest

    Lindsay on Twitter

    Lindsay on LinkedIn

    Resources

    Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

    Dr. Marsha Linehan

    Health at Every Size

    Linda Bacon

    Association for Size Diversity and Health

    Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon

    Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, and Just Plain Fail to Understand about Weight by Linda Bacon and Lucy Aphramor

    Center for Discovery

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  • Parents receive conflicting messages about feeding. Weā€™re told that getting the right nutrients is incredibly important to our childā€™s health and wellbeing. Then, weā€™re told that we should simply offer our kids food and let them decide whether and how much to eat. So, how do we follow both sets of advice? The fact is, nutrition is the result of a trusting feeding relationship, and if you can learn to appreciate your kiddoā€™s presentation and respond to their cues, you can achieve a stress-free mealtime.

    Grace Wong is a certified eating disorder registered dietitian with 15 years of clinical experience in mental health and pediatric nutrition. Grace works with a diverse presentation of feeding and eating disorders and supports children with co-existing conditions like ADHD, autism, sensory processing challenges, anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma. She is committed to helping clients uncover their family feeding history and establish a comfortable environment at mealtime. Graceā€™s practice is based in Calgary, and she does online coaching through her Facebook business page.

    Today, Grace joins us to explain how she supports parents whose kids have complex feeding presentations. She discusses the concept of food acceptance, sharing her aim to get children to a place where variety is not disruptive and her approach to establishing a peaceful mealtime. Listen in for Graceā€™s insight on the challenges of parenting neuro-diverse kiddos and learn how to appreciate your childā€™s feeding presentation and build a trusting feeding relationship!

    Key Takeaways

    How Grace supports parents whose kids eat differently

    Donā€™t treat child as ā€˜problemā€™ Learn story, family feeding history Identify cause of current challenges Move child closer to natural trajectory

    The tenets of division of responsibility in feeding

    Parents responsible for when, what and where Children responsible for whether, how much

    The concept of responsive eating

    Relationship rather than set of rules Read childā€™s cues, respond appropriately

    Graceā€™s insight on the idea of food acceptance

    Limited diet grows with experience Get to a place where variety not disruptive

    The conflicting message parents receive re: feeding

    Nutrition important, necessary for wellbeing Offer children food and let them decide

    How Grace works to establish a peaceful mealtime

    Collect story and identify stressors Give child autonomy to choose or remove Address concerns (e.g.: anxiety, appetite) Make meals safe + comfortable

    The challenges of parenting neuro-diverse children

    Shaming or judgment from friends, family Kids employ masking to appear normal Increases anxiety, creates more aversion

    Graceā€™s advice on appreciating your childā€™s presentation

    Develop trusting feeding relationship Outcome = nutrition, peace with food

    Connect with Grace

    Grace on Facebook

    Connect with Lindsay

    Intuitive Eating Moms

    Embodied & Well Mom Show on Facebook

    Lindsay on Instagram

    Lindsay on Pinterest

    Lindsay on Twitter

    Lindsay on LinkedIn

    Resources

    Ellen Satterā€™s Division of Responsibility

    Dr. Katja Rowell

  • If you have a child with a newly diagnosed food allergy, you are likely consumed with learning as much as you can to keep your kiddo safe and healthy. This may also mean that you are neglecting your own self-care in order to take on the extra responsibility of eliminating allergens from your home and meeting with daycare providers and school administrators to develop a plan for your child. What can you do to take care of yourself during this challenging time?

    Diana Rice, RD, is a nationally recognized nutrition professional and family health expert. She is passionate about communicating effective and evidence-based strategies that incorporate good nutrition into the challenges of modern-day life. Prior to launching her consultancy, Diana served as the Associate Director of Nutrition Communications at The Monday Campaigns, where she spearheaded the Kids Cook Monday initiative. Now she focuses on perinatal, infant and child nutrition, and food allergies, working directly with families to implement practical strategies for improved health. Diana is also a frequent contributor to national media publications, including Parents, The Huffington Post, and Everyday Health, among many others.

    Today, Diana joins us to describe how a childā€™s food allergy diagnosis impacts the entire family. She shares the professional advice around introducing allergens early and often, explaining the ā€˜mom guiltā€™ she felt for not doing everything she could to reduce her own childā€™s risk. Diana also walks us through the steps she took to manage her daughterā€™s allergy to peanuts and tree nuts and offers advice for parents on reaching out for the support you need. Listen in for Dianaā€™s insight into why food allergies are so much more complex than simply eliminating a particular food from your dietā€”and learn how to advocate for your child AND take care of yourself as an allergy mom!

    Key Takeaways

    Dianaā€™s transition to motherhood

    Smooth process with first daughter (support network) Relocated when second daughter just 3 weeks old Started to slack on self-care, developed anxiety

    Dianaā€™s second daughterā€™s health issues

    Introduced potential allergens ā€˜early and oftenā€™ Diagnosis of allergy to peanuts and tree nuts

    How Diana responded to her daughterā€™s food allergies

    Eliminate foods manufactured on shared lines Meetings with daycare providers, school Research around brands with dedicated facilities

    The professional advice around introducing allergens

    Prompted by study of Israeli kids in UK and Israel Introduce potential allergens early to reduce risk

    Dianaā€™s mom guilt around her daughterā€™s allergies

    Couldnā€™t say ā€˜did everything I couldā€™ Tell self that your best is enough

    The responsibility of managing a childā€™s food allergies

    Challenge usually falls to mom Focus on childā€™s needs AND own self-care

    Dianaā€™s insight on navigating your childā€™s food allergies

    Recognize that diagnosis affects whole family Get support you need (e.g.: therapist, dietician)

    Dianaā€™s advice for parents of children with allergies

    Identify anxiety triggers (i.e.: grocery shopping) Connect with other allergy parents Set aside time to dig through info Talk through concerns with partner

    How parents of kids without allergies can provide support

    Understand risks of cross-contamination Respect school policies re: outside food Cultivate empathy for families with food allergies Donā€™t give child food without parent permission Celebrate with non-food alternatives (e.g.: stickers)

    Dianaā€™s top tip for food allergy moms

    Thereā€™s no shame in being ā€˜that momā€™ You deserve to advocate for familyā€™s health

    Connect with Diana

    Dianaā€™s Website

    Diana on Instagram

    Diana on Twitter

    Diana on Pinterest

    Diana on Facebook

    Connect with Lindsay

    Intuitive Eating Moms

    Nutrition Instincts - San Diego Nutrition Therapy

    Embodied & Well Mom Show on Facebook

    Lindsay on Instagram

    Lindsay on Pinterest

    Lindsay on Twitter

    Lindsay on LinkedIn

    Resources

    Born to Eat: Whole, Healthy Foods from Babyā€™s First Bite by Wendy Jo Peterson and Leslie Schilling

    Peanut Allergy Study in Israel vs. the UK

    Dianaā€™s Halloween Food Allergy Article

    https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Food-Allergies-in-Children.aspx

    https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/aap-press-room-media-center/Pages/Food-Allergies-Babies-at-High-Risk.aspx

    https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/Approximately-8-Percent-of-Children-are-Diagnosed-with-Food-Allergies.aspx

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    IT'S NOT ABOUT THE BABY WEIGHT - RECOVERY MAMA SUMMIT

    During pregnancy and postpartum, your relationship with food changes and your body transforms. This shift is challenging for nearly all new moms, but if you have a history of anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder, that adds another layer of complexity to an already difficult process. So, what kind of support do you need if you are in recovery as you transition into motherhood?

    Dr. Linda Shanti is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco. She specializes in recovery from eating disorders, body image challenges, anxiety, postpartum depression, and new mom support. Linda is also a well-known speaker and author of the book The Recovery Mama Guide to Your Eating Disorder Recovery in Pregnancy and Postpartum. With 20 years of experience in the realm of compulsive eating, emotional eating, binge eating, bulimia, and anorexia, she is committed to helping women leverage expressive arts, mindfulness, and compassionate mirroring to support recovery in pregnancy and postpartum.

    On this episode of The Embodied & Well Mom Show, Linda joins us to explain the proactive approach she took to get support during her own pregnancy, discussing the way her anxiety presented as irritability, anger and hypervigilance. She shares her experience with both food and body image during pregnancy and postpartum and describes how she supports women in decoding the myths around ā€˜getting your body back.ā€™ Listen in to understand Lindaā€™s approach to working with new moms in recoveryā€”and learn to quiet your overdeveloped self-critic in favor of self-compassion!

    Key Takeaways

    Lindaā€™s proactive approach to getting support during her own pregnancy

    Brought up history of anxiety, eating disorder at first appointment Surprised by irritable depression, rage and hypervigilance

    The challenge of supporting a partner with irritable depression

    Looks like pushing away, want to be alone

    Lindaā€™s experience with food during pregnancy and postpartum

    Disconcerting ravenous hunger Nausea in first trimester (calmed by eating)

    Lindaā€™s experience with body image during pregnancy

    Drastic hormonal shifts led to BIG feelings Fun to have baby bump in middle of process Very rough at end, ā€˜carting around boulderā€™

    How Linda supports clients around postpartum body image

    Work through grief process Decode myths re: diet culture, getting body back

    How Linda works with moms in recovery from eating disorders

    Reframe independence as interdependence Address overdeveloped self-critic Reassess schedule, lower the bar on expectations

    Lindaā€™s advice for overachieving first-time moms

    You will come back, have time to self again

    Connect with Linda

    Lindaā€™s Website

    Recovery Mama on Instagram

    Recovery Mam on Facebook

    Connect with Lindsay

    Intuitive Eating Moms

    Embodied & Well Mom Show on Facebook

    Lindsay on Instagram

    Lindsay on Pinterest

    Lindsay on Twitter

    Lindsay on LinkedIn

    Resources

    The Recovery Mama Guide to Your Eating Disorder Recovery in Pregnancy and Postpartum by Linda Shanti McCabe

  • We all want to be good moms, so we set the bar high. In fact, our expectations are SO elevated that we end up neglecting ourselves in order to put the baby first. But what if the moments we think of as mom fails are actually beneficial to our kiddos? What if ā€˜good enough motheringā€™ is a good thing for our families? What ifā€”sometimesā€”itā€™s okay just to show up?

    Today, Jessica Foley and Corinne Crossley join us to explain how they came to work with moms and share the common struggles among their client base. They discuss how guilt and perfectionism lead moms to neglect themselvesā€”especially when it comes to eating. Jessica introduces the concept of ā€˜good enough motheringā€™ and Corinne offers insight around giving yourself permission to do less. Listen in for advice on reassessing your basic needs and learn how failing in manageable ways can actually benefit your kids!

    Check out Momma Bites!

    Show Notes

    Intuitive Eating Moms Club

  • Every mom needs more help than we get. But if youā€™re a new mom struggling with anxiety and depression, it can be difficult to reach out for support. With or without a diagnosis of PMADs, you deserve helpā€”and yoga therapy may provide just the tools you need to address any physical or emotional imbalances you are experiencing. The best part? Much of it can be done while youā€™re holding a baby or lying down. No mat required.

    Connect with Suzannah

    Suzannahā€™s Website

    Suzannah on Facebook

    Suzannah on Twitter

    Suzannah on Instagram

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    Non-diet wellness made simple for moms.

    December's Topic:

    A Mindful You!

    A month dedicated to establishing a mindfulness practice and using it to support your eating (and life) experiences.

    LEARN MORE

    Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

    Awake at 3 a.m.: Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Pregnancy and Early Motherhood by Suzannah Neufeld

    Body Full of Stars: Female Rage and My Passage into Motherhood by Molly Caro May

    Nancy Bardacke

    Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond by Nancy Bardacke

    Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

    Jon Kabat-Zinn

    Yoga Rising: 30 Empowering Stories from Yoga Renegades for Every Body by Melanie C. Klein

    Yoga and Body Image Coalition

    Yoga and Body Image: 25 Personal Stories About Beauty, Bravery & Loving Your Body by Melanie C. Klein

  • No matter what holiday you're celebrating this season, food will be part of it. I know this because across the world, food is used to connect us to each other and our celebration - oftentimes providing symbolic meaning.

    So, how did something so meaningful become a source of stress and worry? We'll be diving into that in this episode!

    This episode is actually the first of a 5 part audio series to help you find peace with food this holiday season.

    Each audio will be short and to the point, because I know that time isn't exactly plentiful around this time of the year (less than 20 min each).

    We'll be covering the following...

    -Why food is so tough during the holidays and what you can do about it

    -Steps to finding peace with food during the holidays

    -What happens if you overdo it?

    -How to determine if you're eating emotionally or emotionally eating

    -How to know when to say yes and no + cope ahead

    SIGN UP FOR THE SERIES HERE --> https://www.intuitiveeatingmoms.com/holidayfoodpeace/

    We'll be continuing the conversation in the Embodied and Well Mom Show Playground so if you aren't already a member, make sure you join today so you don't miss out!

    Intuitive Eating Moms Club November Topic:

    Family Feeding Strategies to Decrease Mealtime Chaos!

    Learn more and sign up today!

  • MEET THE GUEST:

    Lauren Sharifi is the mom of a toddler and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, with a passion for helping others find joy out eating and cooking. Lauren works in private practice in the Boston area where she provides nutrition coaching services for individuals and families with an intuitive eating and health at every size (HAES) approach. She also teaches children's cooking classes with a local cooking program called Kid's Test Kitchen.

    Lauren shares her joy for cooking and helping families plan meals on her blog, biteofhealthnutrition.com, and on social media. There you can find easy-to-make, family-friendly recipes and tips for feeding and cooking with kids.

    WHERE TO FIND LAUREN ONLINE:
    Website(s):
    www.biteofhealthnutrition.com
    www.asfpeakhealth.com - nutrition coaching services

    Social Media:
    https://www.facebook.com/BiteofHealthNutrition/
    https://www.instagram.com/laurensharifird/
    https://twitter.com/LaurenSharifiRD

    EPISODE SUMMARY:
    -Lauren Sharifi shares tips on how to encourage kids to get involved in the kitchen without adding stress to the meal prep experience.

    -She shares tips and tricks in planning meals for the family while considering their meal preferences.

    -She also discusses how to avoid hunger meltdowns right before dinner and what you can do to avoid them.

    Lindsay's Links:

    www.intuitiveeatingmoms.com (my new website url)

    Get your all-access pass to the Intuitive Eating for Moms Starter Series here --> https://www.intuitiveeatingmoms.com/intuitive-eating-for-moms/

    Free facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nurturedmamacommunity/

    BRAND NEW: Uplevel your intuitive eating and motherhood journey by joining the Intuitive Eating Moms Club. Non-diet wellness made simple for moms. Learn more about it here--> www.intuitiveeatingmoms.club

  • In this episode, Valerie shares about her transition into motherhood, learning how to seek help and support and how her professional journey supported her transition into parenthood. Valerie talks about how oftentimes the lens we see our experiences through are what define our experiences and impact our decisions. She encourages moms to get in touch with their values, step out of overwhelm and define what their lives will look like when they're living in alignment with their values. WHERE TO FIND VALERIE ONLINE:

    Website: www.theunlimitedmom.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUnlimitedMom/

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/TheUnlimitedMom/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheUnlimitedMom/
    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/TheUnlimitedMom/

    Freebie! The Mommy Pacifier - 5 Simple Steps to Create More Calm http://theunlimitedmom.pages.ontraport.net/mommypacifier

    SHOW RESOURCES:

    www.intuitiveeatingmoms.com (my new website url)

    Get your all-access pass to the Intuitive Eating for Moms Starter Series here --> https://www.intuitiveeatingmoms.com/intuitive-eating-for-moms/

    Free facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nurturedmamacommunity/

    BRAND NEW: Uplevel your intuitive eating and motherhood journey by joining the Intuitive Eating Moms Club. Non-diet wellness made simple for moms. Learn more about it here--> www.intuitiveeatingmoms.club

  • In this episode, Crystal shares about her transition to motherhood. She opened up about her experiences with eating disorder recovery, postpartum depression and how she uses those experiences to help advocate for her clients. Crystal highlights that motherhood is defined by growth and is about being adaptable and open to learning. She emphasizes the importance of learning to lean on others for support who care and understand what you're going through. Crystal talks about the pressures and frustrations that most women go through during pregnancy particularly about developing insecurities when it comes to what to eat during pregnancy, the pressure to gain a certain amount during pregnancy and the expectation to "bounce back" after baby. Crystal also encourages moms to be advocates for themselves. She encourages moms to find their voice and to communicate what they need. She also emphasizes the importance of finding a support group that can help you maintain a sense of peace during the pregnancy and postpartum journey.

    Where to find Crystal online:

    Website: https://www.crystalkarges.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalkargesnutrition
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/crystalkarges
    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/crystal_karges
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalkarges

    Additional resources:

    Get your all-access pass to the Intuitive Eating for Moms Starter Series here --> https://www.intuitiveeatingmoms.com/intuitive-eating-for-moms/

    Free facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nurturedmamacommunity/

    BRAND NEW: Uplevel your intuitive eating and motherhood journey by joining the Intuitive Eating Moms Club. Non-diet wellness made simple for moms. Learn more about it here--> www.intuitiveeatingmoms.club

  • Hey Mamas!

    The Nurtured Mama Podcast is back! Except it's no longer called The Nurtured Mama Podcast. It's now the Embodied and Well Mom Show. If you listen to the episode you'll learn why the name has changed, what I've been up to and what to expect with season 2! Can't wait to dive in!

    Cheers, mama!!

    Resources I mention in the episode:

    https://benourished.org/

    www.intuitiveeatingmoms.com (my new website url)

    Get your all-access pass to the Intuitive Eating for Moms Starter Series here --> https://www.intuitiveeatingmoms.com/intuitive-eating-for-moms/

    Free facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nurturedmamacommunity/

    BRAND NEW: Uplevel your intuitive eating and motherhood journey by joining the Intuitive Eating Moms Club. Non-diet wellness made simple for moms. Learn more about it here--> www.intuitiveeatingmoms.club

  • I know I said Season 1 had come to a close but this episode was so powerful and helpful I just couldn't keep it from you! Due to a personal loss and so many national and international tragedies, 2017 was one of the hardest years of our lives (mine and my husband's). I know that we're not alone. As we close on 2017 and move into 2018, I thought we could all use some insight and support from someone who has been on the frontlines of helping others cope with trauma and disasters - Pat Stepler MS, MFT. This episode will give you tangible, evidence-based ways to seek care for yourself and effectively support your children when disaster strikes your family, town, country or world. Do not miss it!

    BIO:

    Pat believes that healing occurs through supportive and nurturing relationships. She has counseled children, families, and adolescents in crisis for over 15 years and currently has a private practice in Ventura, CA where she treats children, adolescents, women, and families.

    Pat specializes in the areas of parenting and family issues, child and adolescent development, and women's issues. She has clinical expertise in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.

    Pat holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with a minor in Substance Abuse Studies from Texas Tech University and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California Lutheran University.

    She remains in love with her high school sweetheart, and together they have been foster parents to two children and birth parents to their 3-year-old daughter. She enjoys motherhood, hiking, walking the beach, advocating for the foster community, and serving her local church family.

    Find Pat Stepler, MS, MFT online + Helpful Resources:

    Website: www.empiretcs.net

    http://www.camft.org/images/PDFs/crerc/tips_for_talking_with_children.pdf

    http://www.camft.org/images/PDFs/crerc/tips_for_survivors.pdf

    http://www.nantolbert.org/helping-children-feel-safe/

    http://first5association.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/SSTCareCopeConnect.pdf

    Want to continue the conversation? Join us over at the Nurtured Mama Community on Facebook!

    https://www.thenurturedmama.club/start-here

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  • That's a wrap for SEASON ONE! Thank you to all of you for your downloads, reviews and feedback! It's been so encouraging to hear from those of you who have been enjoying the show! In order to give myself some space for my upcoming maternity leave and continue to provide great content, I'll be wrapping up this season and preparing for Season Two of The Nurtured Mama Podcast!

    How can you continue to take advantage of all of the amazing FREE content provided by The Nurtured Mama? Check out the links below...

    Free Downloads:

    Post-Baby Body Image Booster - ebook + affirmation ecards

    Find Peace with Food for the Holidays - Audio Series

    The Nurtured Mama Community on Facebook

    Learn more about The Nurtured Mama!

    Stay tuned for more exciting content, freebies and programs in 2018!!!

    Happy Holidays!!

    Love like a mother,

    Lindsay xoxo

  • BIO: Jennifer McGurk, RDN, CDN, CDE, CEDRD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist whose mission is to help people heal from diets, and find peace and balance with their food choices. She is the owner of Eat With Knowledge in Nyack, NY. She leads a team of dietitians who support the philosophy, ā€œFeel fabulous about food!ā€
    As a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian, Jennifer combines her expertise in medical nutrition therapy, psychology, and physiology to help clients understand their eating behaviors, and gain the insight needed to make positive changes for their health. She is an expert in the field of eating disorders, and a proud advocate for the Health at Every Size movement.
    Jennifer has created the business, Pursuing Private Practice, along with authoring a book series of the same name, to help other healthcare professionals reach their goal of owning their own business. She also offers an e-course on Pursing Private Practice to help all healthcare professionals achieve their business goals. She offers supervision to other dietitians in the field of eating disorders.
    Jennifer is a frequent guest in the media, often talking about positive nutrition, body image, healing from dieting, and educating others about eating disorders. She also loves to talk about all topics related to private practice! She has given presentations at conferences and workshops to audiences from 10 to as many as 1,000 people, and has been featured in news articles and on podcasts. For Jennifer, each presentation is an opportunity to share with her audience her positive message about food.

    Find Jennifer Online:

    Website(s):

    www.eatwithknowledge.com

    www.pursuingprivatepractice.com

    Social Media Links

    https://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcGurkRDN/
    twitter @jenmcgurkrdn
    instagram @jennifermcgurkrdn

    Want to continue the conversation? Join us over at the Nurtured Mama Community on Facebook!

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nurturedmamacommunity/

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  • Find Peace With Food for the Holidays!

    Get the FREE audio series here:

    https://thenurturedmama.club/free-holiday-audio-series/

    Who is this for?

    This is great for anyone who...

    - Feels stress around the holidays (know anyone like that?)

    - Finds it challenging to honor hunger and fullness cues amidst stress, travel, lack of routine

    - Seems to always find themselves "overdoing it" or emotionally eating during the holiday season

    - Has an Aunt Donchaeattoomuch asking if you realllly want seconds

    - Has a hard time saying NO when you don't want to do it or you don't want to eat it

    What will we cover?

    -Why the heck is food so tough during the holidays and what can I do about it?

    -Steps to finding peace with food during the holidays

    -But, what if I overdo it? -Am I eating emotionally or eating with emotion?

    -How to know when to say yes and no + cope ahead

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