Lift the Shame: Mothering Free From Diet Culture, Food Guilt, and Body Shame
If you are a mother who wants to end generational cycles of diet culture to rewrite your feeding legacy, this show is for you! Mama, it's possible for you to mother free from food guilt and body shame, confidently raise intuitive eaters and enjoy food freedom as a family. Join your guide and mother-of-5 intuitive eating family dietitian, Crystal Karges, each week as she offers simple strategies and sanity savers for navigating motherhood successfully in our present day diet culture. Connect with Crystal on Instagram @crystalkarges.
Episodes
64 episodes
Strategies for Confronting Post-Holiday Food Guilt and Body Shame
Are your post-holiday struggles with food and body image leaving you feeling lost and guilty? I’m Crystal, your host and intuitive eating dietitian, and today I'll be sharing my personal journey, along with practical tips to help you lift the s...
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Episode 62
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29:08
Teaching Kids to Trust Their Own Food Intuition During Family Celebrations
As the holiday season rolls around, we're embraced by the warmth of family gatherings, yet often find ourselves confronting the frosty undercurrent of diet culture. In today's heartfelt episode of Lift the Shame, I, Crystal your intuitive eatin...
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Episode 63
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26:53
Surviving and Thriving: Parenting Through Festive Seasons and Family Trauma
Ever wondered how to navigate the difficult terrain of parenting during the festive season while breaking free from the chains of family trauma and shame? This heartening episode of Lift the Shame is your guiding compass. Equipped with insights...
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Episode 61
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22:38
The Case For Allowing Your Kids to Eat Sweets With Food Dyes
Navigating the murky waters of food dyes and their potential impact on children's behavior can be overwhelming. It's a topic that has puzzled scientists and parents alike, stirring up a sea of mixed research and inconclusive results. As a mothe...
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Episode 60
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29:53
You May Be Triggered By Your Child Eating Sweets: Here Are Some Reasons Why
As mothers, we're not just feeding our children; we're helping them build a lifelong relationship with food, their bodies, and their self-image. This journey becomes particularly challenging during candy-centered holidays like Halloween. In thi...
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Episode 59
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34:33
Your Kids May Overeat Their Candy: Here's Why You Should Let Them
Are you ready to revolutionize the way your household perceives and interacts with candy? If so, our comprehensive discussion on understanding and navigating the world of sweets with your children is a must-listen. By breaking away from the soc...
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Episode 58
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28:34
Here's Why You Should Ditch the Switch Witch and Let Your Kids Keep Their Candy
Ever wonder why we're so quick to snatch that Halloween candy from our kids? What if, instead of demonizing sweets, we use them as a tool for teaching self-regulation and a healthy relationship with food? This is the intriguing conversation we ...
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Episode 57
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29:49
Breaking Down Sugar Myths: A Healthier Approach to Children and Sweets
Are you feeling spooked by the avalanche of Halloween treats your child is about to encounter? As a dietitian and a mom, I understand your apprehensions. However, it's time to unmask the myths and fears around sweets. This week, we're starting ...
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Episode 56
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33:06
Does Your Child Really Need to Learn About Health to Be Healthy?
What if diet culture in schools is more impactful than we think? That's what we'll be exploring today, holding up a magnifying glass to the subtle influences our children encounter and discussing how we, as parents, can support them in navigati...
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Episode 55
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29:14
Navigating the Hidden Dangers of Diet Culture in Schools: A Parent's Guide [Part 2]
Are your children being influenced by diet culture without you even knowing? We're peeling back the layers on how diet culture sneaks into classrooms, curriculum, standardized tests, and sports teams. As parents, it's impossible to shield our c...
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Episode 54
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34:07
Diet Culture: Its Unseen Effects in Schools and How Children Can Rise Above It [Part 1]
Hey mama, ever felt disheartened seeing your child encounter diet culture outside of your safe home environment? Well, it's time to arm them with critical thinking skills to navigate this tricky landscape. We're about to set out on an explorati...
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Episode 53
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35:32
Navigating School Lunches with Your Picky Eater: A Survival Guide
Overwhelmed with the daunting task of packing your child's school lunch? Fear not, we're here to take on this challenge together. Equipped with tried-and-true techniques from my own experience and work with clients, this episode is a goldmine o...
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Episode 52
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36:59
Here's Why You're Triggered By Your Child's Picky Eating (and What You Can Do About It)
Ever felt like you're standing on the battleground every mealtime, with your picky eater child on the opposing side? You might be surprised to uncover that the roots of picky eating can be traced back to our own childhood experiences and narrat...
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Episode 51
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43:29
5 Mistakes I Made With My Picky Eater and How You Can Avoid Them
Celebrating a year of the Lift the Shame podcast, I, Crystal, am thrilled to take another lap around the sun with you as we tackle one of parenting's most intriguing dilemmas - picky eating. Have you ever felt like you're running in circles whe...
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Episode 50
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35:21
Can Your Picky Eater Really Eat Intuitively? [Debunking Picky Eating Myths Part 2]
Hey Mama, ever been steeped in shame and guilt over your child's picky eating habits? Take heart; you're not alone on this journey. I'm Crystal, your intuitive eating dietitian and mom of five, here to help unshackle you from the burden of thos...
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Episode 49
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36:19
Debunking Myths and Managing Guilt Around Your Child's Picky Eating [Part 1]
Welcome back, mamas, to another episode where we challenge the myths of diet culture and the standards imposed on our children. As a mama of five and an intuitive eating dietitian, I've seen first-hand the impact of these standards, especially ...
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Episode 48
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26:31
When You Want to Unconditionally Accept Your Child but Can't: Here's Why You're Stuck
Ever been swallowed by the raging waves of shame when it comes to your child's body and eating habits? You're not alone, mama. Join me, Crystal, as we tackle this pervasive issue head-on, creating a safe haven of acceptance and unconditional lo...
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Episode 47
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32:14
Your Child Refused to Eat Dinner, and Now They're Asking For a Snack?
Ever grappled with your child's constant hunger pangs right after meals? Fear not, for this episode is designed to help you navigate those mealtime challenges and put your worries to rest. Together, we'll demystify why your child might be feeli...
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Episode 46
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28:41
You're Giving Your Kids Sweets But They're Still Obsessed With Sugar? Here are 3 Reasons Why
Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too? As your trusted family dietitian, I'm here to debunk the myth that sweets and a healthy relationship with food can't coexist for your children. In this enlightening conversation, we delve into t...
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Episode 45
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28:37
"Mom, I hate my body!": How to Help Your Child Through Body Shame
What would it mean to you to finally break free from the generational legacy of body shaming and diet culture in your family? This is the thought-provoking question we're tackling today as we discuss the complex issue of supporting our children...
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Episode 44
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26:23
Breaking the Cycle: Raising Body-Positive Children in a Body-Shaming World
Hey mama, ever wondered how we can break the cycle of body shaming and build a positive body image for our little ones? We're tackling this pressing issue head-on today, discussing the alarming trends of body dissatisfaction amongst kids and th...
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Episode 43
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27:12
For the Mama Struggling With Body Image This Summer (A Personal Share)
The summertime months can often be a tough season for body image. You might desire to show up more fully and present for your children but may find it challenging to do so when you're holding shame around your own body. Motherhood brings intens...
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Episode 42
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15:50
When Feeding Kids Sucks: You're Not Imagining It - Here's Why it Can Be So Hard
Kids didn't come with a feeding manual. And yet, in our present day diet culture, you may feel overwhelmed with all the things you think you should be doing to raise a healthy, competent child. Feeding kids isn't transactional though. It's not ...
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Episode 41
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39:19
5 Positive Signs Your Child Has a Healthy Relationship With Sweets
You're on a mission to raise an intuitive eater and end generational legacies of food guilt and body shame. But when it comes to sweets, what does this actually look like? You might wonder if your efforts to normalize sugar in your home are pay...
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Episode 40
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32:35
School's Out For Summer: How to Deal With All the Food Requests?
If your kiddos are home for summer break, you might find this adds to the stress around food. With increased costs of groceries coupled with more frequent requests for food all day long, you might feel unsure as how to best navigate feeding you...
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Episode 39
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34:21