In today’s episode, Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counselor Jessy Barron joins us to dive into the nuances of disordered eating and shares her journey from having and eating disorder to finding peace and real health through intuitive eating. We discuss the impact of diet culture and social media, addressing the misconceptions around "clean eating" and the influence of childhood beliefs on adult behaviors.

Jessy’s candid approach highlights her mission to help people eat consistently and mindfully, without the guilt or rigid diet structures that often accompany traditional dieting. Jessy explains the dangers of orthorexic tendencies, explores the gut health consequences of food restriction, and provides perspective on managing food anxiety during the incoming holiday season.

“People think eating intuitively is a free-for-all. No, it’s about listening to your body and not punishing yourself when it doesn’t align with what you think it should be like.”

- Jessy Barron, RD, MS, RD

“Once you admit that what you’re doing is destructive, you realize change is needed - and that’s terrifying because it might mean losing control.”

- Jessy Barron, RD, MS, RD

This week on Here’s the Deal:

• Managing food-related guilt and shame, especially around the holidays
• Understanding intuitive eating: it’s not a “free for all” but about balance and the importance of structure
• Common misconceptions about "all foods fit" and intuitive eating
• The role of early life influences on our eating behaviors and food anxieties
• How restrictive eating can cause bloating and gastrointestinal issues
• Practical steps to break the cycle of guilt and shame associated with food choices

Connect with Jessy Barron, RD:

• The Redhead RD on Instagram
• The Redhead RD Website

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