We’re joined by Jodene in this episode, and she’s here to open up about her journey to food freedom. Jodene speaks with a calmness and peace of mind around food, but it wasn’t easy to get to this place. Along the way, she’s had a chance to reflect on her thoughts and behaviors in a way that’s allowed her to create a better relationship with food.
Food freedom isn’t about perfection or doing everything right. Our brains are constantly searching for solutions and answers, but a big part of this journey is actually about learning to let go. Thoughts will come and pass, and it’s okay to let them do so.
Topics covered in this episode:
- How Maria and Jodene connected.
- Jodene’s favorite food.
- What having food freedom feels like.
- Why Jodene used to think something was wrong with her.
- The book that helped her learn more about her own thinking patterns.
- How Jodene used to hide her eating.
- Her experience in using medication to help with bingeing.
- Why the language we use around food is important.
- The role that shame and guilt play in bingeing.
- Why learning to withstand thoughts and emotions is important.
- Jodene’s advice on reconnecting with your body.
- How Jodene’s journey became about so much more than food.
- How reaching food freedom can actually be simple.
- The thoughts and questions that can be powerful during an urge.
- Why Jodene doesn’t shame herself after she overeats.
- What Jodene thought food freedom was versus what she knows it is now.
- The baby step Jodene recommends for those who are struggling in their relationship with food.
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