Reclaim your relationship with food, your body, and your SELF in pregnancy and postpartum. Jen and Rachel share some personal stories + professional wisdom for navigating uncomfortable body changes in pregnancy and postpartum.
In this episode we discuss:
- cringy body comments from strangers AND providers
- societal attitudes about body size and shape, and how that can impact our mental health in pregnancy and postpartum
- limitations of pregnancy weight gain guidelines
- a quick overview of intuitive eating practices
Special thanks and credit to the original intuitive eating pros, and whose amazing work we reference in this episode, Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S & Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-S, Fiaedp, FADA, FAND
Links and resources mentioned in the episode:
Intuitive Eating Books and Workbooks
Counselors and Dietitians Trained in Intuitive Eating
If you or a loved one is struggling with an Eating Disorder, please check out the National Eating Disorders Association for resources, education, and support.
You can learn more about Rachel's California-based group therapy practice and how you can work with her at www.racheldaggettlmft.com or on instagram @rachelscouch
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