The Between Meals Podcast

Have you ever been told to "just listen to your body" when it comes to your nutrition and health? While this advice may sound simple, it can be frustratingly vague and unhelpful for many individuals leading to frustration and a lack of self-confidence. If you've ever struggled to understand what your body is trying to tell you or found yourself feeling unsatisfied despite following this advice, you're not alone.

In this episode of "Between Meals," join us as we delve into the limitations of "just listen to your body" and explore the concept interoception. Interoception is the body's ability to recognize and interpret its own internal cues, such as hunger, fullness, pain, and emotions. Unlike the oversimplified soundbite of "just listen," interoception offers a nuanced and comprehensive approach to understanding your body's signals.

In this episode you will:

• understand what is often intended with the advice of "just listen to your body" and how it falls short
• discover the challenges many people face with poor interoceptive awareness and some of the common reasons why many people struggle to tune-in to their body
• uncover the physiological and psychological factors that can hinder your ability to tune in and connect with your body's needs
• learn strategies to enhance your interoceptive awareness and to better connect with your body, including mindfulness practices, mindful tracking, and honing your hunger and fullness scale
• discover how offering yourself compassion and seeking support can be game-changers in improving your ability to connect with your body's signals.

Whether you're struggling with excess hunger or low appetite or simply an inability to tune in and connect with your body's needs, this episode offers valuable insights to help you create a healthier relationship with your body and nourishment.

If you're ready to move beyond the frustrating soundbite of "just listen to your body" and embrace the empowering journey of interoception, this episode is for you. Discover the key to unlocking a deeper understanding of your body's unique needs and achieving lasting well-being.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 74 Understanding Hunger - Part 1 Physical Hunger Episode 75 The Psychological Side of Hunger - Emotional Eating + Cravings

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This episode dives into common obstacles that might be preventing you from achieving your goals and making positive changes in your life.

In this episode you'll learn:

• the 5 most common reasons you may be struggling to stick with your goals and see the changes you are seeking
• to be kind and compassionate with ourselves as we work through these challenges and the importance of grace, especially if trauma and fear are impacting you making changes.
• Explanation of how motivation, lack of a plan or system, focusing on the wrong goals, not being flexible, and not being in tune with our own needs can contribute to struggles with change.
• Encouragement to celebrate small victories along the way and to remember that progress may not always be linear.

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WHAT: Choosing Change Learn how to create joy-filled health habits you can actually stick with to nourish your body, mind, and soul.

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If you are looking to make meaningful changes to your diet and nutrition habits, but macro tracking or calorie counting just doesn't work for you - join me as I teach you 7 highly-effective, compassionate strategies for implementing changes to your nutrition to help you reach your goals, without having to weight food or track nutritional data.

In this episode you will learn:

• Tracking isn't inherently problematic but it's not for everyone!
• Tracking as self-monitoring
• How to create judgement-free, balanced and nourishing meals without tracking
• How to consider portions without weighing food, focusing on how to focus on addition at meals instead of subtraction
• Mealtime frequency and eating at regular intervals
• Meal prep tips to achieve your health goals and make cooking at home more approachable and sustainable
• The importance of variety and challenging yourself to step outside of your comfort zone
• Alternative methods of gathering information and data to create more self-awareness and self-monitoring opportunities
• How you can stay curious, recognize if there are hidden food rules, arbitrary restriction or food fear with foods
• What works for you to help you make more mindful and compassionate choices with your nutrition?
• Resources for additional support

Be sure to stay until the end for a little bonus content at the end where we chat about one of the biggest trends in food right now and my thoughts on it!

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The start of the new year can be inspiring, exciting and a wonderful time to create new health habits and to focus on behavior change. However, for some it can feel stressful, overwhelming and despite desiring positive changes, making shifts to their nutrition can feel forced and misaligned.

It's time to do things differently. Instead of restriction and arbitrary rules and shoulds, this episode shares 10 nutrition reminders and tips to help you start the new year off in an aligned, supportive and compassionate way and to sustain the positive changes I know you are ready for!!

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Wednesday January 25, 2023 @ 5pm PST / 8pm EST

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In this enlightening episode, we delve into the transformative practice of 'Planning for Pleasure' in our nutrition and eating habits, especially pertinent as we navigate the festive holiday season. We explore how mindful indulgence and intentional planning can revolutionize our approach to food, taking us beyond the restrictive mindsets that often dominate our eating experiences. This episode is not just a guide for the holidays, but a blueprint for a joyous and balanced relationship with food all year round.

What You Will Learn:

• The Three-Tier Food Awareness System: How categorizing foods into 'Nourish Freely,' 'Mindful Moderation,' and 'Avoidance Necessity' can guide healthier food choices.
• The concept of 'Planning for Pleasure' (Planned Hedonic Deviation) and how it transforms our approach to eating.
• Practical strategies for mindful indulgences, including portion control, setting specific times for treats, and truly savoring the flavors.
• How planning for pleasure reduces stress, alleviates guilt, and enhances enjoyment in eating.
• Everyday examples of planning for pleasure in your diet and how it can demystify and destigmatize 'forbidden' foods.
• The psychological benefits of planning for indulgence and how it reshapes our relationship with food.
• A special segment on the Holiday Harmony eBook, elaborating on its key features and how it complements the podcast discussion.

Join us in this episode for an enriching journey towards a more joyful, balanced, and mindful approach to eating. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your holiday eating experience or looking for sustainable nutrition strategies, this episode has valuable insights for everyone.

Resources Mentioned:

• Holiday Harmony eBook: https://www.bethmanosbrickey.com/store/p/holiday-harmony
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