13. How to talk to little people about food & their body, with Rachael Wilson, RD.
How to Thrive: Mind & Body Wellbeing for the Modern Woman
English - December 05, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBNutrition Health & Fitness Arts Food food nutrition health science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Rachael Wilson, a UK-trained registered dietitian, is at the forefront of child nutrition in New Zealand. With over two decades of experience in the field, she brings a unique and unconventional perspective to her practice.
Rachael's expertise lies in family feeding, feeding disorders, disordered eating, and body image. As the co-founder of The Food Tree, she advocates for a non-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES) approach, specializing in intuitive eating and mindful eating. Her philosophy is grounded in the belief that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to nutrition. She empowers individuals and families to discover what truly works for them and their children.
In this episode we talk about:
How parenting has shaped her work as a dietitian and how The Food Tree startedHow a child’s view of food is shaped in their lifeImportant considerations that any adult needs to take into account when talking to children about food What we need to be aware of as adults and our own relationship with foodHow to use the division of responsibility as an adult responsible for feeding little peopleHow we can help children have a healthy relationship with sugarWhether children can get addicted to sugarHow to support body image and body neutrality in children and adolescentsFind the ebook Feeding a Growth Mindset on The Food Tree website and follow The Food Tree over on Instagram.
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