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EPISODE · Oct 23, 2023 · 26 MIN

128 | Supporting your mental health with an anti-depression diet; food is medicine

from Meant to Bloom: because burnout shouldn't be your baseline · host Brittni Clarkson

Food is medicine, be wise with how you use it. First off - let’s not subscribe to the theory that we shouldn’t reward ourselves with food. Food is vital. Food is life.  Many cultures have used food to celebrate for centuries - it’s the center of every family gathering, holiday, party… Don’t discount the power of good food.  Where it gets dangerous is when we withhold food and save it as a reward - always celebrate. Celebrate the failures, the losses, the endings - celebrate how far you’ve come, celebrate what you’ve learned, celebrate anyway. Never without food from yourself because you feel unworthy of it - it’s the medicine that holds what you need to heal, to grow, to keep on growing.  For the most part, I've found keeping a strict diet to be counter productive in your mental health healing. Adding a new challenge to your life, something to potentially feel bad about when you miss the mark, it’s not helpful for someone who’s already struggling with self worth and motivation to do your daily life.  Let’s keep it simple.  In this episode we’re chatting about:  🌸Intuitive eating vs diet culture  🌸Foods you can eat today to start healing  🌸A sample meal plan for your mental health  Find more on this topic here: www.brittniclarkson.com/mealplan  *********************************** Next Steps:  🧡The Get Started Guide (free download): https://brittniclarkson.ck.page/meanttobloom  🧡The 90 Day Planning Journals: ⁠www.BrittniClarkson.com/planner⁠  🧡The Happy Mom-Brain: www.BrittniClarkson.com/happymom  🧡The Courses collection: http://blossomacademy.teachable.com/courses  *********************************** More episodes you'll love:  🌸111 | Simple tips for prioritizing your health journey when you’re already overwhelmed by life with Kelsey Bryant of FIT Christian Woman 🌸97: Burnt Out on Meal Planning? Here's How to Make Meal Planning Fun Again 🌸91: Super Simple Summer Meal Planning for When You Don't Want to Stick to a Plan listen & review on Apple​ | ​ listen & subscribe on Spotify ​ | ​listen anytime on the web  *********************************** Get in touch: 🧡Let’s be social: www.instagram.com/britclarkson  🧡Submit a question or topic for the show: https://brittniclarkson.com/q-a-form/    🧡Good karma link - virtual tip jar: https://brittniclarkson.ck.page/products/appreciation-jar  *********************************** Resources:  Bezzy Diet for Anxiety and Depression  Web MD Depression Diet Mindful Eating and Gratitude Practice

Food is medicine, be wise with how you use it. First off - let’s not subscribe to the theory that we shouldn’t reward ourselves with food. Food is vital. Food is life.  Many cultures have used food to celebrate for centuries - it’s the center of every family gathering, holiday, party… Don’t discount the power of good food.  Where it gets dangerous is when we withhold food and save it as a reward - always celebrate. Celebrate the failures, the losses, the endings - celebrate how far you’ve come, celebrate what you’ve learned, celebrate anyway. Never without food from yourself because you feel unworthy of it - it’s the medicine that holds what you need to heal, to grow, to keep on growing.  For the most part, I've found keeping a strict diet to be counter productive in your mental health healing. Adding a new challenge to your life, something to potentially feel bad about when you miss the mark, it’s not helpful for someone who’s already struggling with self worth and motivation to do your daily life.  Let’s keep it simple.  In this episode we’re chatting about:  🌸Intuitive eating vs diet culture  🌸Foods you can eat today to start healing  🌸A sample meal plan for your mental health  Find more on this topic here: www.brittniclarkson.com/mealplan  *********************************** Next Steps:  🧡The Get Started Guide (free download): https://brittniclarkson.ck.page/meanttobloom  🧡The 90 Day Planning Journals: ⁠www.BrittniClarkson.com/planner⁠  🧡The Happy Mom-Brain: www.BrittniClarkson.com/happymom  🧡The Courses collection: http://blossomacademy.teachable.com/courses  *********************************** More episodes you'll love:  🌸111 | Simple tips for prioritizing your health journey when you’re already overwhelmed by life with Kelsey Bryant of FIT Christian Woman 🌸97: Burnt Out on Meal Planning? Here's How to Make Meal Planning Fun Again 🌸91: Super Simple Summer Meal Planning for When You Don't Want to Stick to a Plan listen & review on Apple​ | ​ listen & subscribe on Spotify ​ | ​listen anytime on the web  *********************************** Get in touch: 🧡Let’s be social: www.instagram.com/britclarkson  🧡Submit a question or topic for the show: https://brittniclarkson.com/q-a-form/    🧡Good karma link - virtual tip jar: https://brittniclarkson.ck.page/products/appreciation-jar  *********************************** Resources:  Bezzy Diet for Anxiety and Depression  Web MD Depression Diet Mindful Eating and Gratitude Practice

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