Bites & Body Love (v)
Welcome to "Bites and Body Love (v)," the podcast where your journey to full body image and food freedom begins! I'm your host, Jamie (she/her), a passionate registered dietitian nutritionist, specialist in body image and disordered eating and body image recovery, owner of an outpatient practice specializing in disordered eating recovery, and creator of the True Food and Body Image (™) Program. I'm here to provide you with a safe and inspiring space, right on your device, where we navigate towards full recovery, food freedom, positive body image, and true well-being. Together we will navigate topics that include all things body image healing, intuitive eating, food freedom, eating disorder recovery, and more! 🌟
As someone who's walked the path of disordered eating and battled through body image struggles, I intimately understand the challenges you might be facing. No matter where you are in your journey, whether you're just starting out or making strides toward recovery, this podcast is designed for you to be your companion and confidante and get to FULL recovery. So if you want to get to that finish line and put disordered eating and negative body image fully behind you to thrive not only in your relationship with food and body but in life.
Connect with me: www.jamiethedietitian.com 💕
Episodes
50 episodes
How to Stop Food Restriction Without Relying on Hunger and Fullness Cues
We challenge the idea that hunger and fullness alone guarantee freedom from restriction, and show how intention transforms your relationship with food. • redefining restriction beyond calories and skipped meals• the difference b...
I’ve never seen recovery come from chasing an “ideal body”
(Please excuse the audio; my mic was not working today.) So many of us believe recovery will come once our body looks a certain way. In this episode, we gently but honestly unpack why that promise doesn’t hold up...and how it often ...
The Body’s Natural Weight Range: Why It’s Defended and How Trust Calms Food Noise
We explore weight set point theory through a recovery lens and show why hunger, cravings and weight shifts are protective signals, not personal failures. We share practical reframes, science on the hypothalamus, and steps to stabilize, rebuild ...
Master This Skill to Change Your Relationship with Food
What if the key to freedom with food and your body isn’t dieting or restriction- but trust? In this episode, we dive into what body trust really is, why most of us have lost it, and how to rebuild it step by step. Learn how to listen to your bo...
How to Stop Worrying About Your Weight
Worrying about weight can feel constant- like background noise you can’t shut off. In this episode, I share the mindset shifts and practical changes that helped me step out of weight obsession and into a more peaceful, trusting relationship wit...
Psychology of Overeating- Backlash of Ignoring Hunger
Think skipping meals or avoiding “off-limits” foods keeps you in control? Think again. Ignoring your body’s hunger triggers primal urges, cravings, and binge–restrict cycles — and it’s not a lack of willpower. In this episode, we break down the...
I Just Binged. What Do I Do?
A binge can feel overwhelming, confusing, or shame-filled — but it doesn’t have to spiral. In this episode, I share the exact steps I guide my clients through to break the cycle and move toward full recovery: how to eat consistently, include al...
One of the Scariest Phases of ED Recovery- Quasi Recovery
In this video, I open up about my own journey through quasi recovery and the exact place where so many of my clients get stuck. We’ll dive into why this phase of eating disorder recovery feels so terrifying, the common patterns that ke...
Terrified of Weight Gain in Recovery? Here’s Exactly What to Do.
In this video, I talk about the fear of weight gain in recovery and why so many people approach it the wrong way. I share practical guidance on how to face this fear, allow weight gain, and move forward in recovery without letting this anxiety ...
Even If We Ate the Same Foods… We’d Still Look Different. Here’s the Science.
Even if every single one of us ate the same foods, in the same amounts, and moved our bodies the same way… we would STILL look different.And no....this isn’t an opinion. This is what decades of research show about human variability, gene...
I’m Not Hungry…Why Am I Eating? | Understanding Hunger & Intuitive Eating
Ever find yourself eating even when you’re not hungry? Today, we’re breaking down hunger - We’ll cover:Different types of hunger: physical, sensory, and emotionalHow honoring hunger supports intuitive eating and prevents overeating<...
End Food Noise For Good: My Three-Pillar Roadmap For Lasting Food Freedom
Disordered eating doesn’t have to control your life. In this video, I share my 3-pillar roadmap to end food noise, rebuild body trust, release food rules, and find true nourishment freedom. 💛For the roots quiz: DM me "Quiz" on Insta...
This study says it all...restriction always backfires!
I love using this study with clients because...well, there is just no arguing with it. AND it really shares how restriction is bringing us in the opposite direction of our goals for food freedom, peace from food noise, health, and body confiden...
How to Know if You Are Eating Enough: 5 Signs You Are Under eating
If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I eating enough?” ... this video is for you. I’m breaking down 5 key signs your body may not be getting enough fuel (and what to do about it). From low energy and constant food thoughts to disrupted hunger cues, the...
How to Quiet The Food Noise (and Body Image Noise)
Ever feel like thoughts about food and your body take up way too much mental space? You're not alone. As a dietitian and body image specialist, I've been helping clients silence this exhausting mental chatter for a decade.Food noise—tha...
The Signs and Symptoms of Under-eating: How Calorie Restriction Affects Your Mind and Body
In today's episode, we go over...Introduction: Overeating vs. UndereatingOvereating gets more attention, but undereating poses significant risks.Importance of addressing the physical and mental health impacts...
FREE Minicourse- Love (v) Your Body and Achieve ULTIMATE Food and Body Confidence
Imagine a life where food is no longer a source of anxiety, and your body image doesn't dictate your happiness. That's the life I dreamed of and finally achieved, and now I'm here to guide you on your own journey to freedom. Join me, Jamie, a r...
11 Reasons Why You May be Stuck in Pseudo-Recovery!
What if you're stuck in a cycle where you feel you're on the road to recovery, yet full freedom from disordered eating remains elusive? You're not alone! In this episode, we dive into common barriers that keep you from genuine healing.<...
Understanding Your Inner Parts: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Healing Through Internal Family Systems (IFS)
What if the parts of your mind that you thought were sabotaging you were actually trying to help? Uncover the transformative potential of Internal Family Systems (IFS) in our latest episode, where we break down this pioneering model developed b...
How Ignoring Hunger Cues Fuels Primal Hunger and Food Obsession
Discover the hidden connection between ignoring hunger cues and primal hunger in this eye-opening episode of Bites and Body Love. Join us as we delve into the consequences of neglecting our body's subtle signals, leading to intense cravings and...
Overcoming Barriers in Exposure Work: Making peace with all foods!
Unlock the secrets to overcoming the toughest barriers in exposure work and finally achieve food freedom. Do traditional methods of managing your relationship with food leave you feeling stuck? Join us as we explore the normalcy of encountering...
Healing Post-Binge Shame: The Power of Self-Compassion and Understanding the Binge Cycle
Ever wonder why post-binge shame can feel so overwhelming and how you can heal from it? Discover powerful self-care strategies and the critical role of self-compassion in our latest Bites and Body Love episode. We'll guide you through practical...
What is body image? What is body image work?
Join us on Bites and Body Love as we unpack the complex world of body image, breaking down personal perceptions, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that shape how we view ourselves. We'll shed light on the powerful influences of weight stigma, n...
The #1 Ingredient to Becoming an Intuitive Eater and to Build Body Confidence
In this episode, we explore the essential steps to achieving body trust and fostering a positive connection with food. We'll uncover how letting go of fear, shame, and control, and embracing respect and mutual understanding can lead to a health...
Your Piechart: Where is your energy going? And where do you want it to go?
How much of your precious energy is consumed by body image issues, calorie counting, and over-exercising? Today on Bites and Body Love, we dive into the concept of your "pie chart of life" and explore how your time and mental energy are allocat...