S2: EP: 25 Food for Thought

On today’s show, I have a powerful conversation with Michelle May, former family physician, recovered yo-yo dieter, Founder – Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training, and author of the Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat Book series.

Like many young adults in our current food-abundant, diet-obsessed culture, Michelle struggled with disordered eating and body image through high school, college, and medical school. Her unhealthy relationship with food was her secret. When she opened her medical practice, she was surprised to discover that she wasn’t alone!

Michelle’s passion now is helping other people to learn how to make eating decisions using the Mindful Eating Cycle that she developed. She has written a book for young adults and college students around eating.

We talk about:

➤Her unhealthy relationship journey with food

➤Yo Yo Dieting. Why restrictive dieting harms our relationship with food

➤How to recognise and cope effectively with triggers for mindless and emotional eating

➤How to get your young adult to make healthy food choices and habits

➤How to balance eating for nourishment with eating for enjoyment – without deprivation and guilt.

➤Today’s culture and its influence on body image

➤Her Powerful Mindful Eating Cycle Program

➤Intentional Self Care

Resources mentioned:

Am I hungry.com

Ellen Satter – Food advice for younger children.

Here’s a link to download the first chapter of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat for Students: https://amihungry.com/programs/mindful-eating-for-students

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