Ditch Diet Culture, Learn Intuitive Eating - Interview with Laura Carpenter

Leading With Heart

Ready to transform your relationship with food and embrace a healthier, empowered you? In today's episode of the Leading with Heart Podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Laura Carpenter, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in disordered eating, eating disorders, and women's health conditions such as PCOS and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Listen in as Laura shares her personal journey, revealing how her struggles have turned into opportunities to help others and shape her compassionate approach to nutrition.
We dive into the nuances of intuitive eating, explore the detrimental effects of fear-driven marketing in mainstream media, and discuss the importance of understanding individual body needs. Learn why social media and influencers might be harmful sources of nutrition information, and how to navigate through pervasive diet culture.
In this episode we cover:

- The critical difference between disordered eating and eating disorders

- How intuitive eating fosters food freedom, reduced stress, and improved nutritional status

- Influence of emotional and mental health on food choices

- Strategies for beginning your journey with intuitive eating, including recommended resources

RESOURCES:
Sign up for the Food and You 10-Day Challenge: https://baseline-wellness-nutrition.ck.page/foodandyou

The Tools: 5 Tools to Help You Find Courage, Creativity, and Willpower--and Inspire You to Live Life in Forward Motion - Phil Stutz

Join the Strong and Resilient Facebook group for info on our “Food and You 10-Day Challenge” 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: [e-mail]

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More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.
I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.
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