026 | How Intuitive Eating Unlocks a New Way of Thinking w/ Lauren Smith, RD

In this episode, we're exploring what it really means to heal your relationship with food—and why so many women feel stuck in an exhausting cycle of "trying to do it right" but still feeling like they’re failing.Today's guest, intuitive eating dietitian Lauren Smith, joins me to unpack:why eating around your craving never really satisfies you,how "pseudo permission" keeps you stuck in diet mentality (even if you’ve stopped counting macros),and why true satisfaction is more than just physical fullness—it’s mental too.We also talk about how so many women are more comfortable eating less than eating more—and how that double standard can keep us disconnected from our bodies.Lauren normalizes what it looks like to be in the messy middle—that in-between space where you’re trying to let go of food rules but don’t fully trust yourself yet. She compares it to being stuck in a parked car—not moving forward or backward—and explains why that feeling doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re healing.Other topics we explore include:navigating cravings, hunger, and energy shifts around your menstrual cycle (and why it’s okay to need more during that time)how restrictive eating habits can impact fertility and hormonal healthwhy intuitive eating is a lifelong practice—not just a “phase” before going back to clean eatingthe importance of body trust, and how building it now sets the stage for future seasons of life like pregnancy, parenting, or aginghow healing your food relationship can help break generational cycles of body shameand the powerful reminder that it’s never too late to start—Lauren shares stories of clients in midlife and beyond who are doing this workWhether you're early in your journey or just feeling stuck, this conversation will help you feel seen, supported, and more equipped to take your next step toward food freedom.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Lauren: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Work with Lauren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Megan: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Email NewsletterNew podcast episodes: Monday's = mindset minutes Thursday's = conversations and topic deep divesSee you next week!xo, Meg