Mary Tilson
Mary Tilson
#118: Food Freedom with Sue Van Raes, Functional Nutritionist & Food Psychology Specialist
#118: Food Freedom with Sue Van Raes, Functional Nutritionist & Food Psychology Specialist
#118: Food Freedom with Sue Van Raes, Functional Nutritionist & Food Psychology Specialist
Monday 21st July 2025
Join Sue Van Raes in exploring food freedom, functional nutrition, and mindful eating for a healthier and balanced life.
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Episode Overview
- Explore the concept of food freedom.
- Understand the impact of blood sugar on mood and focus.
- Learn about mindful eating and self-inquiry.
- Discover wellness retreats for sober women.
- Find peace with your plate through integrative health.
Food has the ability to really shift our metabolisms, our brain chemistry, how we feel, how we think, how we regulate ourselves in the world.
In this engaging episode of the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast, host Mary Tilson introduces listeners to Sue Van Raes, a functional nutritionist and food psychology specialist. With over two decades of experience and a personal journey of overcoming food struggles, Sue shares her insights into achieving food freedom. Her approach integrates functional nutrition, integrative health, and soul-based self-inquiry, offering a holistic path to transforming how women eat, think, and live.
Sue touches on the importance of understanding blood sugar balance, explaining how it affects mood, focus, and overall well-being. She shares personal anecdotes, such as her experiences with her son who has ADHD, highlighting the critical role nutrition plays in managing energy levels and emotions. Sue's insights into emotional eating reveal how food can serve as both a remedy and a portal into deeper self-awareness.
Mary and Sue discuss the challenges many face with rigid food rules and the fear surrounding food choices. Sue emphasizes the importance of mindful eating and constructing meals that meet metabolic needs. This episode also sheds light on the connection between addiction recovery and mindfulness, offering listeners a chance to explore how being present can lead to a healthier relationship with food and life.
Listeners are invited to learn more about Sue's upcoming women's wellness retreats, which provide opportunities for meaningful connections and personal growth. Sue's book, "Food and Freedom," offers further exploration into discovering one's personal recipe for living well. Overall, this episode is a rich resource for anyone seeking to transform their eating habits and find peace with their plate through informed and mindful choices.