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The Fuel Your Strength podcast is all about helping women who lift weights get stronger, fuel themselves (without counting every bite of food), perform better in and out of the gym, and take up space. Strength nutrition strategist and weight lifting coach Steph Gaudreau shares how lifting weights is a catalyst for a more expansive life and how to challenge the status quo around nutrition and fitness. This weekly show brings you discussion about building strength without obsessing about food and exercise, lifting weights, food psychology, and more. You'll learn how to eat, train, recover, listen to your body, and step into your strength.
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Now displaying: March, 2020
Mar 31, 2020

We are in a rapidly changing world right now, and I have noticed a lot of self-judgment being perpetuated as we all rush to adapt to this ‘new normal’. During times of stress and change, it is common to look to our bodies and our nutrition as something that we can control, and we shame ourselves when we may not get it right.

It Is Time To Honor Your Feelings & Emotions During This Crazy Time

This episode is all about cultivating some self-compassion and human connection during these uncertain times. Instead of shaming yourself into being productive, I want you to ask yourself what is it that will nourish you most right now? Whether the answer is sitting on the couch and watching Netflix or taking advantage of your ability to move your body, it is all okay, and nothing to feel bad about.

Self-compassion is one of the three main pillars of body acceptance and intuitive eating, and it is only by being non-judgemental, treating yourself and others with loving care and implementing some mindfulness that you can find the peace you are craving. 

It is time to honor your feelings and emotions during this crazy time and recognize that you are not alone. We are all in this together, learning as we go and adapting to an ever-changing situation. Are you ready to focus on what your body needs most right now? Share how you are handling this pandemic with us in the comments on the episode page.

 

In This Episode

  • Why you shouldn’t shame yourself into finding a sense of normalcy (7:40)
  • How to adjust the way you use movement during this period of quarantine (12:47)
  • Tips for figuring out what is going to nourish your body and avoiding shame (16:33)
  • The three main parts of self-compassion and how to work towards mastery (18:31)
  • What you can do to foster a shared sense of human connection and empathy (23:20)

 

Quotes

“I think there is a really important difference between cultivating some sense of normalcy in these times, versus getting really judge-y with ourselves for not being able to stick to what’s normal.” (7:31)

“If your situation has changed, even a little bit… it still takes some adjustment, it takes time and space oftentimes, to adjust. And that’s okay.” (11:09)

“Know that in these times, when things are uncertain and you feel a lack of control in other areas, its oftentimes a common response.” (14:16)

“We just have to ride the wave, it will pass. But you are in a transitional state right now, and this is where self-compassion comes in.” (15:42)

“I can’t even begin to tell you how much empathy towards others and self-compassion right now are the two pieces that we really need. We can’t only take care of ourselves here, we can’t only be self-centered because then we lose the greater sense of our shared humanity.” (23:53)

 

Links

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Nutritional Therapy Association

Listen To Your Body Podcast is sponsored by the Nutritional Therapy Association. Registration is now open for the NTA’s March class. You can learn more and save your seat by clicking here (and don’t forget to mention my name on your application!)

You can also try out their free 7-day course, Nutritional Therapy 101 by clicking here.

Check out the full show notes here!

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Mar 24, 2020

Anxiety is something that many people, especially those of us who are highly sensitive people, deal with often. Usually the same combination of relaxation techniques, therapy and mediation are portrayed as the only options, but there is another way. Dr. Sara DeFrancesco is a root cause naturopathic doctor who helps people discover their root causes so they can reclaim their power, rebuild their health, and make their future years the most fulfilling of their life.

Understand The Interconnectedness Of Your Body

Today Dr. Sara is here to talk about everything anxiety and HSP related and provide you with tools to approach anxiety from a multifactorial point of view. Even if you don’t identify as a highly sensitive person, Dr. Sara is a wealth of knowledge with a unique perspective that brings to light everything anxiety related. Everything from your gut to your diet and stress levels can play a role in your anxiety, and with Dr. Sara’s help you can start to understand the interconnectedness of your body and get to the root cause of the problem 

If you don’t know what to do about your anxiety but want to avoid the victim mentality that is perpetuated in our society, Dr. Sara’s tips will help you thrive despite your anxiety and honor your unique neurology to move forward and utilize tools that help you feel your best. By taking the stigma out of anxiety and providing yourself with the knowledge you need to understand your body you can begin to thrive on a day to day basis. 

Anxiety is not a genetic lottery, and there are things that you can do to reduce your symptoms and create a healthier brain environment. Are you ready to take back control of your body through Dr. Sara’s easy to implement lifestyle tips? Share your thoughts with us in the comments on the episode page.

 

In This Episode

  • The biggest issues causing anxiety and other chronic inflammatory conditions (11:50)
  • How to stop reinforcing negativity and practice new thoughts and actions (19:02)
  • What you can do to feel more grounded and do the things you love (23:50)
  • Tips for thriving as a highly sensitive person while honoring the neurotype (26:10)
  • Ways you can support your body and build yourself a foundation of health (28:42)

 

Quotes

“You can really change your tendency towards anxiety by addressing some of the imbalances that are going on in the body and brain. And that really negates any tendency towards anxiety that you may have in your genetic blueprint.” (8:01)

“There are so many women who they feel like a failure, but really this limitation of options is what’s failing them.” (11:47)

“It is okay to feel bad and take the time to grieve something that is frustrating for you, but it is a disservice to yourself to stay in that place.” (15:23)

“Knowing that you are an HSP should be like you just got your cape for your superhero costume.” (26:48)

“Of course we need to have healthy neurotransmitters, but the key to having healthy neurotransmitters is really having that rock-solid foundation of digestion, lowering inflammation, making sure we have the right nutrients, making sure we have enough protein, and really managing our stress.” (32:26)

 

Links

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Dr. Sara DeFrancesco Website

Highly Sensitive Person Quiz

Nutritional Therapy Association

Listen To Your Body Podcast is sponsored by the Nutritional Therapy Association. Registration is now open for the NTA’s March class. You can learn more and save your seat by clicking here (and don’t forget to mention my name on your application!)

You can also try out their free 7-day course, Nutritional Therapy 101 by clicking here.

Check out the full show notes here!

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Mar 17, 2020

Evelyn Tribole is a legend in the intuitive eating world, having co-authored and co-created Intuitive Eating with Elyse Resch in 1995. The book is now in its 4th edition and is the perfect guidebook when looking to embrace an anti-diet approach and heal your relationship with food.

How To Embrace Intuitive Eating 

A registered dietitian and expert in unraveling intuitive eating, body acceptance and body neutrality, Evelyn is here today to answer some of your most burning listener questions and provide insight into the important world of nutrition and intuitive eating. 

Today we are breaking down everything from the real implications of diet culture and body lineage, how to embrace intuitive eating when on a specific healing protocol or healing from food addiction, ways to accept your body even if you don’t feel great at your current size, and so much more. 

Evelyn literally wrote the book on intuitive eating and Is determined to put an end to unnecessary suffering by creating a global village tasked with dismantling diet culture and cultivating respect for all bodies, including your own. 

With the right mindset and tools, intuitive eating is easy to incorporate into whatever you are doing right now, and can foster a sense of intuition, emotional and rational thinking so that you can make the best decision for your body. 

Are you ready to apply Evelyns practical tips so that you can start to support, accept and love your body? Share the role intuitive eating plays in your journey with us in the comments section on the episode page

 

In This Episode

  • Ways to implement intuitive eating when following a specific healing protocol (10:15)
  • Tips for listening to your body and trusting yourself when surrounded by hyper-palatable food (14:14)
  • The real implications and risks of diet culture and how to embrace self-compassion (26:30)
  • First steps that you can take to start deconstructing body lineage for your family (35:20)
  • How to reconnect and remind yourself to tune into your body as a form of self-care (38:00)

 

Quotes

“When you think about intuitive eating, there are 10 principles as you know, and the 10th is ‘own your health with gentle nutrition’. So medical nutrition therapy actually works really beautifully in there, but in order for that to work impactfully, it really needs to be facilitated by someone who has been trained in both the intuitive eating model and also in the medical nutrition therapy.” (11:14)

“The good thing about intuitive eating, its an inner dynamic model with 10 principles, and it’s not just being connected with how things sound and feel in your body, we can use our wise mind.” (18:59)

“Every time you honor hunger, you are rebuilding trust, you are rebuilding your relationship with food and it happens over and over and over again.” (24:48)

“This is about accepting your humanity, that just being a human being, your body is your home for the rest of your life, and no matter the size, shape, gender or race of your body, your abilities and so on, your sexuality, we all are worthy of dignity and respect.” (31:55)

“Were all human, and this is not about intellect, it is about connecting.” (38:13)

 

Links

Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach

The Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food

Follow Evelyn on Instagram 

Intuitive Eating Website

Evelyn Tribole Website

Join the Listen To Your Body Newsletter

HTK 188: What Is Nutritional Therapy? 

Nutritional Therapy Association

Listen To Your Body Podcast is sponsored by the Nutritional Therapy Association. Registration is now open for the NTA’s March class. You can learn more and save your seat by clicking here (and don’t forget to mention my name on your application!)

You can also try out their free 7-day course, Nutritional Therapy 101 by clicking here.

Check out the full show notes here!

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Mar 10, 2020

Often we are so disconnected from our bodies that we wait for someone else to tell us what we should be doing rather than discerning what is right for us on our own. Maida Ference has her own unique relationship with food, body image and nutrition and is here today to address the cause and effect of what you are eating and how it impacts how you show up in the world.

Dismiss Expectations & Highlight The Importance Of Forgiveness

The owner of Nuanced Nutrition and fellow nutritional therapy practitioner, Maida has experienced the implications of being in a larger size body and a straighter size body and is here today to share her experience with you. Over the course of the last seven years, Maida has been able to figure out the right way to eat for her body and is passionate about creating a space where people are able to share openly and vulnerably. 

Whether you are in a larger body or a smaller body, Maida is here to dismiss expectations and highlight the importance of forgiveness in the relationship between you and your body. Our mindset, history and life experiences all impact our food consumption, and it is only by accepting that you can do anything you want in the body that you have right now that you can start to believe all that you are capable of. 

Have you subconsciously linked your self-worth or ability to connect with the size of your body? Share what you relate to most about Maida’s journey of self-discovery and body acceptance with us in the comments section of the episode page.

 

In This Episode

  • How to get into your body and discern what is truly the right fit for you (8:35)
  • Addressing the implications of being in a larger size or straighter size body (12:10)
  • Tips for finding connection and joy within your body at any size or state (18:40)
  • What it is like to undergo surgery that alters your outward bodily appearance (21:42)
  • How to navigate a changing body without it becoming a ‘before and after’ (24:30)
  • The role of sobriety and embracing a 12 step program in your food journey (29:20)

 

Quotes

“We can sit there and argue all day long about the right way to do something, but if we are not asking each other ‘why do you believe that?’ or ‘what is your experience of that?’ then we are missing out.” (10:18)

“I started to recognize the cause and effect of what I was eating and how it impacted how I walked through the world, how I was able to show up.” (17:05)

“You can do anything in the body you have right now, you don’t have to fit into someone else’s framework of what that is supposed to look like.” (19:16)

“You can experience the freedom and the joy and the connection that I have experienced in the past 7 years, without your body changing on the outside.” (27:16)

“I didn’t realize how much I lied to myself and how that impacted and how much it was driven by fear, and doing that work allows me to be completely rigorously humbly honest and to know that there is a reason.” (33:18)

 

Links

Nuanced Nutrition Website

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LTYB 272: Introducing The Listen To Your Body Podcast

HTK 188: What is Nutritional Therapy?

Nutritional Therapy Association

Join The Core 4 Facebook Club Here

Listen To Your Body Podcast is sponsored by the Nutritional Therapy Association. Registration is now open for the NTA’s March class. You can learn more and save your seat by clicking here (and don’t forget to mention my name on your application!)

You can also try out their free 7-day course, Nutritional Therapy 101 by clicking here.

Check out the full show notes here!

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Mar 3, 2020

There is a huge difference between blaming diet culture and blaming the dieter who participates in that culture. Naomi Katz is a body image and self-trust coach who is here today to break down some of the nuance and questions you may have surrounding diet culture and help you stop victim-blaming.

Ways To Address Diet Culture

Scrutinizing individuals who partake in diet culture instead of recognizing the systematic and cultural factors at play in this issue is an easy mistake to make, but it can have severe repercussions for those around you. Today Naomi is here to promote body diversity, give you tips for getting out of the diet culture yourself, and provide you with ways to address diet culture with those you love who are still engrained in the culture with empathy. 

It is so important to support individuals at various points of their health journey even if it means they are still participating in diet culture. By seeking out information about what diet culture really is, you can create an opportunity of connection so that you and those you love can start making body autonomous decisions. 

Instead of playing into body hierarchy it is time to step up for autonomy over everything and move forward with the intentions you inherently want for yourself and those you love. If you want to remain critical and conversational around diet culture while also holding dieters and people who chose that lifestyle in respect and empathy, you can’t miss this episode.  

What role has diet culture and body autonomy played in your view of self-worth and relationships with others? Share your experience with us in the comments on the episode page.

 

In This Episode

  • How you can hold the individual in a place of respect in regards to diet culture (12:40)
  • Tips for supporting individuals at various points of their diet culture journey (17:50)
  • Ways to move from diet culture into a space of making body autonomy choices (19:38)
  • Helpful methods to help those you love who are embedded in diet culture (23:03)
  • Practices to help keep the lines of communication open around anti-diet culture (30:10)

 

Quotes

“When we’re talking about anti-diet spaces, we’re not really talking about anti-dieter spaces so much as we are talking about anti-diet culture spaces.” (13:14)

“Blaming dieters, acting in an anti-dieter way, is very much like a victim-blaming the situation, and obviously none of us want to be participating in that. Sometimes it’s helpful to look at anti-diet culture as being pro a lot of other things.” (17:45)

“I think one the best ways to begin opting out of diet culture is to become hyper-aware of where it is popping up in your life and to curate your feed, curate your life kind of situation.” (20:53)

“I think its important to look back at where we were, where we came from, and how long it may have taken us to find our way out. Because opting out of diet culture is not a simple thing, it takes work and it is a process.” (24:40)

“We are not blaming dieters here, we are blaming the culture for all of this stuff. And it is important for us to draw boundaries and draw differences between what is individual and autonomous behavior, and behavior that actually out worldly upholds the culture and may harm other people.” (31:22)

 

Links

Happy Shapes Website

Follow Naomi on Instagram

LTYB 272: Steph Gaudreau 

Join the Listen To Your Body Newsletter

Nutritional Therapy Association

Join The Core 4 Facebook Club Here

Listen To Your Body Podcast is sponsored by the Nutritional Therapy Association. Registration is now open for the NTA’s March class. You can learn more and save your seat by clicking here (and don’t forget to mention my name on your application!)

You can also try out their free 7-day course, Nutritional Therapy 101 by clicking here.

Check out the full show notes here!

Follow Steph on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest

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