What happens when the dietitian helping others heal their relationship with food is struggling with her own? In this episode, Sam sits down with fellow dietitian, yoga teacher, and friend Chelsea to discuss body image struggles, the shame that can come with them, and why she decided to share her experience publicly. They explore the pressure healthcare providers face to have it all figured out and why being honest about our struggles matters. Plus, Chelsea shares practical ways to navigate difficult body image days with more compassion.

Connect with Chelsea: instagram.com/nutritionbychelsea

Chelsea’s post referenced in today’s episode: https://www.instagram.com/p/DefIfFnFDs_/?img_index=1

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Sam opens up about the emotional impact of raising a child with celiac disease and the unexpected ways a diagnosis can change an entire family's relationship with food. From losing the spontaneity of eating to navigating the invisible mental load of keeping a child safe, she shares the challenges that often go unspoken. As both a registered dietitian and a mom, Sam explores what food freedom looks like when dietary restrictions are medically necessary, and why creating joyful, inclusive food experiences matters so much.

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Sam’s Video about the GF Bakery: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd30SnjzPtR/

Modern Bread & Bagel: https://www.instagram.com/modernbreadandbagel/

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This week, Sam shares the #1 thing you can do to make peace with candy along with a personal story of how she used to feel out of control around Halloween candy versus how she now forgets it’s in the house.

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Sam dives head first into one of the most requested topics: GLP-1’s and Intuitive Eating. If you are actively taking a GLP-1 or thinking about taking a GLP-1 this episode is a must listen!
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This week Sam shares her thoughts related to celebrities shrinking and seeing weight loss medication ads everywhere we turn.

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Sam’s IG Post Referenced: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR2DSR9jqTp/

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The What The Actual Fork girlies are back together and it feels so good! Jenna joins Sam this week to share her journey with breast cancer and how it has impacted her relationship with food and body image. If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with cancer, this one’s for you.
Resources from today’s episode:
https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/
https://www.happystronghealthyrd.com/
https://happystronghealthyrd.substack.com/

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If your child (or a loved one) was just diagnosed with an eating disorder, then this episode is for you. Today, Sam talks with Alli Spotts-De Lazzer: a licensed psychotherapist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Approved Consultant, educator, and author with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. She is the lead author of My Child Has an Eating Disorder: An Essential Guide for Parents of Kids, Teens, and Adults, which grew from her years of supporting families.
Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Alli’s Website: https://www.liveyourfullstory.com/
The Book: My Child Has An Eating Disorder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-82162020
Sam’s Fave Eating Disorder Resources:
https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/
https://www.theprojectheal.org/

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Sam has Dr. Asher Larmie back on the pod for his third time to discuss his book, No Weigh!: Everything You’ve Been Told About Weight Loss is a Lie. Sam and Asher discuss medical weight stigma, how the drug companies (and MONEY) impact the conversations happening with your doctor, and how GLP-1’s are impacting everything in healthcare.
Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
The Book: No Weigh! By Dr. Asher Larmie: https://go.shopmy.us/p-80243726
The website: https://www.noweigh.org/
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