The Food Freedom Life Podcast

In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison talks with Sam Abbott, a Dietitian specializing in PCOS. Sam discusses the importance of sustainable lifestyle changes over temporary fixes for managing PCOS and emphasizes empowerment over restriction in dietary choices. She highlights the connection between PCOS and binge eating, and the role of chronic inflammation in the condition. Sam advocates for a non-diet approach to improve quality of life and manage symptoms, stressing the need for a balanced approach that supports both physical and mental well-being.

Connect with Sam:

• Instagram @pcos.nutritionist
• Check out her podcast: The Nourished with PCOS Podcast
• Download her free Intuitive Eating Workbook for PCOS

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In this episode of The Food Freedom Life Podcast, Britt gets into why you eat healthy during the day then lose control at night. No matter how long you've been stuck in this cycle, you're not broken. There are 5 main reasons why you keep doing this again and again (hint: it's not your willpower or your discipline). In this episode, we dive into each reason so you can start to heal and find food freedom for good.

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In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host and dietitian Brittany Allison explores practical food part of intuitive eating through the hunger and fullness scale. It’s a tool found within the intuitive eating framework to help you get more in tune with your body, the times of day when you feel hungry, how often you feel hungry, and it can be help you learn how different types of foods satisfy your hunger and keep you feel full.

Through using the hunger and fullness scale, you’ll start to realize how much diet culture has disconnected you from recognizing and interpreting hunger and fullness and being able to trust those signals. She explains how to recognize and honour individual hunger and fullness cues, and offers practical tips for integrating the scale into daily routines and addresses the challenges of moving away from diet culture.

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In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison and guest Jess Fry delve into the intricacies of body image healing. Jess, a Licensed Professional Counsellor and body image coach, shares her personal journey and the realization of her own body image struggles, which led her to specialize in intuitive eating and body image therapy. They discuss the societal pressures and weight stigma that affect individuals in both larger and smaller bodies, emphasizing the importance of understanding concepts like fatphobia and thin privilege. The conversation also covers the emotional aspects of clothing sizes, the nuanced concept of comfort, and the importance of internal validation for genuine confidence. Jess provides practical advice on curating social media feeds to foster a more positive body image. The episode concludes with resources for listeners seeking body acceptance and confidence.

Follow Jess:

• Jess' website
• Instagram
• TikTok

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Are you coming into intuitive eating with the hopes that you will lose weight? If so, you're not alone, but we need to talk about it. In this episode, host and Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison dives into why it's so common to hold out hopes of weight loss when starting an Intuitive Eating practice, and why it's important to unpack and let go of those weight loss desires at some point in your journey so you can really heal. I'll also get into some practical ways to address weight loss desires that you can start to apply right now, wherever you are in your journey!

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Food guilt has the potential to ruin your day, send you spiralling into a horrible mood, and even make you feel like you have to compensate for what you've eaten. In this podcast episode, Registered Dietitian Brittany Allison, tackles the issue of food guilt. She explains how guilt can negatively affect our relationship with food, leading to disordered eating and a lack of enjoyment. Brittany discusses the emotional aspects of eating and advises listeners to view food neutrally, without labeling it as "good" or "bad." She offers big picture strategies to combat food guilt, as well as what to do in the moment when the guilt comes on full force.

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In this episode of the Food Freedom Life Podcast, Brittany catches up with her former client Erin, discussing her past struggles with dieting, body image, and the transition to intuitive eating. They dive into Erin's history of feeling pressured by societal norms and the impact of comments about her body from a young age. Erin recounts her dieting cycle, which intensified after having children, leading to a breaking point during the pandemic when she realized she couldn't maintain her diet and fulfill her family responsibilities. The conversation also touches on Erin's newfound ease in life after embracing food freedom, her increased emotional capacity, and her journey towards self-acceptance and building a comfortable wardrobe. Erin offers advice to others struggling with similar issues, emphasizing the value of investing in oneself and finding alternative paths to health and happiness.

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In this episode of the Food Freedom Life podcast, host Brittany Allison discusses body image, body confidence, and beauty ideals. She shares her personal struggles with dieting and self-acceptance, addressing the harmful effects of comparison and societal beauty standards. Brittany explores the historical roots of these ideals, including their ties to racism and colonization. She advocates for a broader definition of beauty, challenging listeners to appreciate body diversity and find value in their unique appearance, ultimately promoting a healthier and more inclusive perspective on body image.

Read more about the history of fatphobia and racism in "Fearing The Black Body" by Sabrina Strings

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In this episode we're going to get into 8 tips that will help you feel how you WANT to feel this holiday season. What do the holidays look like when you have freedom with food, and trust with your body, and what if it were easy and truly enjoyable?

If you struggle to eat intuitively over the holidays and you find yourself constantly going overboard or eating way too many Christmas cookies, let's dive in and implement strategies that will help you feel at peace around all the holiday goodies.

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This week Britt interviews Talia Koren, former owner of the intuitive eating online meal plan subscription Workweek Lunch, and current host of the podcast, Dating Intentionally. Talia is an expert dedicated to helping you date with confidence and have more fun in the process! On her show, she talks all about tips on using dating apps with success, how to navigate relationship milestones and shares real life dating stories.

In this episode, Britt and Talia get into how body image impacts the dating experience, building confidence and self-esteem, why you shouldn't wait to start dating, combatting the fear of being alone, and how to address body image concerns with a partner.

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