Join me on today's podcast as I welcome Lauren Cadillac, renowned as the Feel Good Dietitian. Lauren is not only a Registered Dietitian but also holds certifications as an Intuitive Eating Counselor and a Certified Personal Trainer.
During the episode, we talk about…
Lauren's background and its influence on her career choice
Lauren's journey from calorie counting and dieting to healing her relationship with food and exercise
Understanding intuitive eating and the steps to reconnect with your body's cues
Identifying signs of an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise
Parenting strategies for instilling healthy habits around food and exercise in children
Supporting a partner recovering from disordered eating
The non-linear and imperfect nature of intuitive eating as a process
Overcoming guilt and shame related to food while respecting your body
Lauren's perspective on living a "feel good life"
Breaking free from a dieting mindset and unlearning calorie counting
Differentiating between disordered and genuine thoughts about food
Ensuring you're eating enough and building a balanced plate
The connection between one's lowest weight and unhappiness
Measuring progress for clients
Benefits of establishing sustainable habits
Lauren's personal interpretation of a "feel good life"
The importance of slowing down, rest, and stillness in life
Wellness myths that trouble Lauren
Reflections on what she wishes she had known earlier about nutrition
To connect with Lauren, you can follow her @feelgooddietitian on Instagram or check out her website at https://www.laurencadillac.com.