Podcast 377: Diet culture & why it’s toxic for our mental health + how to be healthy at every size with Shana Spence, RD

<p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As and more: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf">https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast &nbsp;I talk to nutritionist Shana Spence about the dangers of diet culture, the benefits of intuitive eating, nutrition and mental health, disordered eating, and so much more! In her practice, Shana takes a non-diet approach to eating, which includes emphasizing health at every size, and getting people comfortable with their food and lifestyle choices so that they can live their best lives.</p> <p>Read the show blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/diet-culture-why-it-s-toxic-for-our-mental-health-how-to-be-healthy-at-every-size</p> <p>Follow Shana on Instagram for more helpful information: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritiontea/?hl=en</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-<strong>NED: G</strong>et 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit&nbsp;<a href="https://helloned.com/?utm_source=CleaningUpTheMentalMess&amp;utm_medium=Podcast">helloned.com/DRLEAF</a>&nbsp;to get access!</p> <p><strong>-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: </strong>For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf">http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf</a>&nbsp;and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.</p> <p>-<strong>Amen Clinics: </strong>Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amenclinics.com/brain-health/dr-leaf-promo/">amenclinics.com/drleaf</a>&nbsp;and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation.</p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</p> <p>1:55 Why Shana loves the non-diet approach to eating</p> <p>2:30, 10:00 How diet culture affects our sense of self &amp; ability to enjoy eating</p> <p>4:00 A better way of thinking &amp; talking about food</p> <p>6:12, 16:30 What intuitive eating is</p> <p>7:30 The psychological &amp; social aspects of eating</p> <p>15:40 There is no o