How Much Should We Really Be Eating, with Priya Tew

03/14/25 • 46 min

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Priya Tew* to the pod. If you are in recovery from an eating disorder, have ever experienced disordered eating or just struggle to know what you should be eating, this episode is for you.

Ela and I are confirmed anti-dieters but this chat reinforced for us the need for nuanced conversations. conversations that explore the messy middle.

We learned so much from Priya in this short episode and know you will too.

*Priya Tew is an award winning registered dietitian and leading expert in eating disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). With nearly two decades of experience, she is passionate about helping people build a healthier relationship with food. Priya runs her own practice, Dietitian UK, and an eating disorder recovery community called the Recovery Tribe. She is also the author of two books (the DASH diet and the complete low FODMAP Diet plan), sharing her knowledge and expertise to support those struggling with food and gut health. Alongside her clinical work, Priya collaborates with food brands, contributes to the media, and balances life as a mum of six.

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Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.
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Ela and I are confirmed anti-dieters but this chat reinforced for us the need for nuanced conversations. conversations that explore the messy middle.

We learned so much from Priya in this short episode and know you will too.

Visit Priya's website.

Follow Priya on Instagram

Check out Priya's Facebook account

Previous Episode

Grief, Body Image and Coping Strategies When You're Struggling.

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This one was tough but I'm not one to shy away from hard topics of conversation. Ela and I spend our lives swimming upstream, and going against the grain in terms of our work with clients and the content we share with you.

This is a raw one. As soon as mum passed away, body image dissatisfaction peaked in me. Although it seemed so frivolous given everything we as a family had gone through, I understand now that it's my brain's way of coping. It's a familiar coping strategy; a place where I can put my attention as everything else is just too much.

We chatted about why these thoughts resurface and are often exacerbated when we go through hard times and we both really hope it resonates with some of you, who have gone through such tough times of late or are currently struggling. You are not alone.

Here are some resources that have been really helpful to me at this time of grief.

How to Move On After Grief - We Can Do Hard Things Podcast

The Movement Mentality - I'll Go First, with Missy Bunch

Unavoidable Body Grief with Bri Campos

How Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life with Alua Arthur- Ten Percent Happier Pod

Resources for Support and Self-Care for Bereavement from MIND charity

Next Episode

Movement is the Destination. A Conversation with Damali Fraiser

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As Christine so aptly put it: What a powerhouse! Our conversation with Damali Fraiser was vulnerable, open and incredibly interesting.

We talked about:

how to navigate body changes as we age and as we adapt to hormonal changes and injury

Damali's journey of recovering from her hysterectomy

how to coach with a trauma informed and inclusive ethos

the importance of dismantling hierarchies (in movement and in general!)

why she found herself drawn to kettlebell training

the benefits of strength training and that it doesn't have to look the same for everyone

her incredible coaching course for fitness instructors (see more information below)

what a snatch is!! (Ela was clueless but is now totally in the know - listen to find out!)

Some more information about Damali:

Meet Coach Damali, pronouns she/her. Damali is a compassionate Kettlebell Expert, author, speaker, fitness / nutrition coach and founder of Lift off Strength & Wellness. Damali is known for her unapologetic opposition to diet culture in the kettlebell community and as a passionate educator who will help you learn to train with kettlebells safely. Through her Inclusive Kettlebell Coach course and certification programs, you learn to teach kettlebells from an intersectional lens that's size-inclusive, trauma-informed, judgement-free and for every BODY (emphasis on the body because humanity has always had body diversity)

You can connect with Damali on her website http://liftoffstrength.ca , on Instagram @‌Damali.Fraiser, TikTok and on YouTube @‌liftoffstrength or through her retreats for Black Women and women of colour (WOC) in Kettlebells @‌kettlebellsinblack.

Find Your Strong Podcast - How Much Should We Really Be Eating, with Priya Tew

Transcript

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Ela Law: Hello, Hello, we've got a treat for you today. We've got the amazing Priya Chu on our podcast Priya is a very well-known dietitian with extensive experience in eating disorder recovery. She's an Ibs and gut health expert. She has been loads on TV and in the media. You might recognize her from several TV programs.
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Ela Law: She is also a Pilates teacher. And to top it all off, she has 6 kids t