Ditch Diet Culture, Learn Intuitive Eating - Interview with Laura Carpenter
Jul 10, 2024
Welcome back, heart-led leaders! On this week's episode of the *Leading with Heart Podcast*, host I sit down with the incredible Laura Carpenter, a registered dietitian nutritionist who specializes in disordered eating and women’s health. Laura’s journey is as inspiring as it is informative, and today we're diving deep into the world of intuitive eating.
Laura Carpenter, who made her transition from Raleigh to Las Vegas for her clinical training at the University of Nevada at Reno's medical center, has dedicated her career to unpacking disordered eating and helping women navigate conditions like PCOS and PMDD. Christina and Laura explore how personal trials can pave the way to professional triumphs and a broader impact on others’ lives.
Marketing Manipulation and Its Impact
Laura sheds light on how marketing tactics prey on our emotions, often leading us astray from evidence-based solutions. The fear-driven, image-centric marketing we are exposed to can significantly impair our self-worth and body image, causing distress and even disordered eating behaviors.
Understanding Intuitive Eating
Laura emphasizes that intuitive eating isn’t just about eating when hungry and stopping when full. It’s about tuning into our body’s needs, understanding the emotional and mental factors influencing our food choices, and letting go of rigid dieting and self-imposed rules.
Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders
Christina and Laura clarify the differences between disordered eating and eating disorders. Disordered eating includes harmful behaviors like obsessive calorie control and rigid dieting, which, although not classified as full-blown eating disorders, still greatly affect life quality and mental health.
Overcoming Social Media Influences
The duo discusses how social media's influence often spreads misinformation, with people trusting anecdotal evidence over scientific facts. This social conditioning can erect barriers against healthy eating behaviors and understanding one's true dietary needs.
Starting Your Intuitive Eating Journey
For those interested in embarking on their own intuitive eating path, Laura suggests beginning with the book "Intuitive Eating," increasing awareness of food habits and emotions, and learning to trust your body’s cues. Embracing discomfort and shedding old beliefs are key to this transformative journey.
We announced an exciting initiative—a free food awareness and intuitive eating challenge called "Food and You," hosted in my Facebook community, "Strong and Resilient Women." This ten-day challenge includes a workbook, daily emails, and a concluding call to help participants understand their relationship with food.
For personalized support, Laura offers one-on-one coaching through her practice, Baseline Wellness and Nutrition. Don’t miss this opportunity to reshape your approach to food and health!
Check the show notes for all resources mentioned, links to the intuitive eating book, and how to join the challenge. And remember to subscribe, leave a review, and visit our website for complete show notes. Until next time, lead with heart!
If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue this conversation with you, over on Instagram, or in my Facebook community!
RESOURCES:
Sign up for the Food and You 10-Day Challenge: https://baseline-wellness-nutrition.ck.page/foodandyou
Join the Strong and Resilient Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336774597179247
Connect with Laura:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurasans.rdn/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Baseline-Wellness/61558637370758/
Email: [email protected]
SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode48
