#149: Raising Body Confident Kids with Dana Suchow

09/03/19 • 61 min

"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent

Today Dr. Elana interviews Dana Suchow, speaker, educator and coach on preventing eating disorders and raising body confident kids. Dana offers a nonclinical and holistic approach to parents, teachers and caregivers so they are equipped with tools. In this interview she shares ways you can encourage healthy body image for your children to help prevent eating disorders from arising.

We’d like to say a special thank you to today’s podcast partner, Tessemae’s. Tessemae’s is flavor-forward, organic fresh food company that makes clean label dressings, marinades, condiments, salad kits, and single-serve pouches with uncompromised ingredients of the highest quality. Use code WHOLEMAMAS15 for 15% off your entire purchase at Tessemaes.com, now through September 30, 2019.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Topics Discussed:

The importance of raising body confident children
How the language we use can impact our children’s body image
The prevalence of eating disorders and what we can do as parents to prevent them
What signs to look for in a child who may be heading toward an eating disorder
How to navigate bullying or peer pressure around body image
Resources for parents who suspect an eating disorder in their child

Show Notes:

Dana Suchow is an award-winning speaker, educator and coach. Since overcoming Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder and exercise compulsion, Dana Suchow has become an expert in the field of body image and eating disorder prevention. Offering a nonclinical and holistic approach, Dana gives parents, teachers and caregivers the tools they need to prevent eating disorders in kids before they start! Learn more at www.DanaSuchow.com For free daily tools and help, follow Dana on Instagram: @DanaSuchow!

Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information, content, and material presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Consult with your qualified physician or healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding pregnancy or your prenatal treatment plan.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Topics Discussed:

The importance of raising body confident children
How the language we use can impact our children’s body image
The prevalence of eating disorders and what we can do as parents to prevent them
What signs to look for in a child who may be heading toward an eating disorder
How to navigate bullying or peer pressure around body image
Resources for parents who suspect an eating disorder in their child

Show Notes:

Previous Episode

#148: Easy Family Meals with Nadine Rich of Teton Waters Ranch

Stephanie chats with Nadine Rich of Teton Waters Ranch to discuss strategies for getting healthy meals on the table in no time flat. Nadine is a busy mama of three, works full-time, and recently completed a #breastfeedingWhole30. She shares her favorite #breastfeedingWhole30 non-scale victories (#NSV) and best tips for keeping milk supply strong! They also talk about the importance of choosing quality animal protein and explore concepts like regenerative agriculture and animal welfare. If you’re on a budget, you’ll love the tips for keeping costs down so it’s more accessible.

Special thanks to Teton Waters Ranch for sponsoring this episode.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Topics Discussed:

Whole family meal solutions for busy moms
Tips for #breastfeedingWhole30
How to purchase grass-fed meat while on a budget
Teton Waters Ranch commitment to being better for you, the planet, and the animals
How to understand labels so you get what you pay for
Benefits of plant-based burgers blends (mushrooms + beef)

Show Notes:

Teton Waters Ranch website
Connect with Teton Waters Ranch on Instagram and on Facebook
Teton Waters Ranch Newsletter
Nadine’s favorite sheet pan recipe
Nadine’s favorite slow cooker recipe
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

Nadine Rich is currently the Director of Marketing at Teton Waters Ranch, a marketer of 100% grass-fed and finished beef products. A dynamo in her field, Nadine has 18 years of experience growing household brands, with an innate talent for creating and launching innovative new food products. Prior to her role at Teton Waters Ranch, Nadine served as Vice President of Marketing for a disruptive, healthy vending start-up. She previously led teams at Tyson Foods and Kraft, innovating products for Hillshire, Jimmy Dean and Jell-O. Originally from Philly, Nadine now lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband James and three little ones – Harlan, Adeline and Nora. She enjoys running, baking, hiking and yoga, and is working hard to master the art of traveling with young children.

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#150: Podcast Recap–Raising Body Confident Kids with Dana Suchow

Today Steph and Dr. Elana recap the interview with Dana Suchow on the topic of preventing eating disorders and raising body confident kids. They discuss signs/symptoms of disordered eating parents can be on the lookout for. They also share how to navigate compliments on your child’s appearance and how to build your child’s self-love armor to protect them from criticism or bullying.

We’d like to say a special thank you to today’s podcast partner: Tessemae’s. Tessemae’s is flavor-forward, organic fresh food company that makes clean label dressings, marinades, condiments, salad kits, and single-serve pouches with uncompromised ingredients of the highest quality. Use code WHOLEMAMAS15 for 15% off your entire purchase at Tessemaes.com, now through September 30, 2019.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Topics Discussed:

Steph and Dr. Elana’s takeaways from the interview and personal experiences with disordered eating
Signs to look for that may signal disordered eating in kids
How childhood interactions can lead to issues later in life
How to build your child’s self-love armor
Navigating compliments other adults give your kids
Being mindful of how we talk about our own bodies or how we talk to other adults about image

Show Notes: