15. Gut Health & its link to Disordered Eating, with Rebecca Ponsford

Rebecca Ponsford is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist passionate about supporting others to build a healthy relationship with food to be able to eat with ease. Rebecca has expertise in gut health, functional digestive conditions, eating disorders and disordered eating. She has a strong interest in the connection between mental health and gastrointestinal health. Her nutritional guidance is grounded in Health at Every Size and intuitive eating philosophies. In this episode, Rebecca shares: Her personal journey into nutrition and dietetics The most common symptoms of gut health disorders How a healthy bowel movement should look and feel A detailed insight into the Bristol Stool Chart Ideal posture for bowel movements and how to achieve this Eating habits that can support your general gut health Her opinion around the digestibility of cooked foods vs. raw foods Stress management and how the gut is impacted by stress All about gut-directed hypnotherapy and visualisation Why movement and exercise are beneficial for gut health The strong links between gut health and disordered eating Where to find support if you are struggling with disordered eating And so much more! Learn more about Rebecca via www.rebeccaponsford.com and www.ghnutrition.com.au/ghnutrition-team or follow their journey over on Instagram @rebeccaponsford_dietitian.