Healing Your Relationship with Food: Insights from Dietician Anna Rohar
What you said about the food is fuel, because I so often don't think about it as much as that as like: oh, my stomach's telling me I'm hungry, let's go. But it is important to think about it as, like our body.
Food can be a minefield of confusion and guilt, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode of 'Accidentally Intentional', host Zoe Asher sits down with dietician Anna Rohar to untangle the complex web of food-related anxieties. Anna dives into how societal pressures and misinformation have shaped our views on what's 'good' or 'bad' to eat, leading many of us to develop shame-filled relationships with food. But there's hope!
Anna offers practical advice on how to rebuild a healthier, more balanced approach to eating that can positively affect all areas of your life. Anna discusses the importance of understanding food in a simplified way. She stresses that it's not about labeling foods as strictly good or bad but about finding balance and enjoying what you eat without guilt.
You'll learn how to listen to your body's needs and find joy in nourishing it, rather than punishing yourself for indulging in a dessert now and then. But it doesn't stop at food. Anna explains how your relationship with what you eat can ripple out into your other relationships. When you're not bogged down by food guilt, you're more likely to have the energy and positivity to foster stronger connections with others.
She shares tips on surrounding yourself with supportive people who encourage a healthy lifestyle and using humor as a tool to navigate life's challenges. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to heal their relationship with food and, in turn, improve their overall well-being and relationships. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that promises to leave you feeling empowered and ready to embrace a guilt-free approach to eating.