20. Diet Culture, Intuitive Eating, and Food Freedom

<p class="p1">Welcome back! In Season 2 of ReDIScover, we will highlight a unique series each month, with each week’s episode tying into the monthly theme. In January, we’re talking all about physical health and wellness.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Content Warning: body image/disordered eating</strong></p> <p class="p1">Today, as we unpack our perceived realities of diet culture, intuitive eating, and food freedom. We are sharing very personal stories and experiences. This is a very vulnerable episode, but we hope that by sharing our journeys, insecurities, realizations, and resources for growth, you will begin this new year with grace and love for your unique and capable self.</p> <p class="p1">---</p> <p class="p1">*Disclaimer: Everything we talk about in this episode is based on our personal points of view and experiences. This is a difficult and sensitive topic, and everyone perceives it differently. Therefore, there is no "right" or "wrong" viewpoint. We are not claiming our perceptions to be "true" or "correct," they are merely experiential. </p> <p class="p1">*Additionally, we are not medical professionals, so any resources we mentioned are, again, based on personal experience with trial and error. If you do find yourself in a space where you need support, please seek professional medical assistance.*</p> <p class="p1">---</p> <p class="p1"><span style= "text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></span></p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>Louise Hay - Affirmations</strong></p> <ul> <li class="p1">Official Website: <a href= "https://www.louisehay.com/">louisehay.com</a></li> <li class="p1"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9EMcg1ZfjI">"Love Your Body Louise Hay"</a> Affirmations from Youtube <ul> <li class="p1">Search Youtube for tons of her affirmations!</li> </ul> </li> <li>Book: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Heal-Your-Life/dp/0937611018/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YUE4TGM28QKV&dchild=1&keywords=you+can+heal+your+life+by+louise+hay&qid=1609952434&sprefix=you+can+h