12| The Anti-Diet Dietitian: Katy Harvey on Body Positivity and Eating Without Guilt

Katy Harvey, a registered dietitian, shares her personal and professional journey from the diet culture to embracing intuitive eating and body acceptance. Katy talks about how her own relationship with food has evolved and how she now helps women and mothers navigate their complex relationships with food and body image. We also discuss the importance of modeling a healthy attitude towards food and body image for our children, and why dieting often leads to more harm than good. Katy offers practical insights for cultivating a positive relationship with food, regardless of body size, and emphasizes the need for self-compassion in our health journeys.Read it in a blog here.Keywords: Intuitive eating, Diet culture, Body positivity, Nutrition, Eating disorders, Health at every size, Food freedom, Motherhood, Body image, Self-compassion, Parenting, Women's healthKey Takeaways: The Danger of Diet Culture: Dieting often leads to yo-yo weight loss, metabolic damage, and poor body image. A sustainable approach to health focuses on nourishing your body without being tied to the scale. Intuitive Eating: Katy emphasizes the importance of listening to your body’s cues for hunger and fullness, and how intuitive eating can help break free from restrictive food rules. Raising Healthy Eaters: As parents, it’s crucial to model a healthy relationship with food for our children, avoiding the harmful language around dieting and body image. The Balancing Act of Health: Katy shares how we can balance a desire for health improvements with body acceptance, without resorting to dieting or restrictive behaviors. The Role of Therapy: Katy discusses how therapy helped her address her own struggles with food, and how it’s essential for anyone struggling with disordered eating.Key Quotes: “The sooner we can get off that dieting roller coaster and make peace with ourselves, the better.” – Katy Harvey “You cannot judge a book by its cover. We all know this, right? You can’t tell by just looking at a person’s body, what they eat, how much they eat, whether or not they exercise.” – Katy Harvey “Health-promoting behaviors do not need to include going on a diet. They can be about nourishing your body with what it needs, listening to your hunger cues, and moving in a way that feels good.” – Katy Harvey “Dieting is the number one predictor of weight gain, not weight loss.” – Katy Harvey “The key to body acceptance is learning to honor your body, no matter its size or shape.” – Katy HarveyResources Mentioned: Rebuilding Trust with Your Body Podcast: Katy’s own podcast that explores intuitive eating, body image, and related topics. Katy’s Website: She shares some amazing FREE resources and tools and you can connect with her 1:1 to get the support to make friends with your body and break free from dieting cycles. Intuitive Eating Workbook: Recommended by Katy for those wanting to learn more about intuitive eating and improve their relationship with food. Intuitive Eating Book: By Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch – a comprehensive guide to understanding intuitive eating.About Your Host:Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journey—from single parenting to blended families—to create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.For More Info and your FREE Embracing Your Inner Supermom Workbook visit www.everydaysupermoms.com Never Miss an Episode: Join the email list to receive weekly updates including podcast episode summaries, tips for moms and more. Sign up HereAmy Grace has courses designed for moms to help them thrive in motherhood and be the best mom they can be.