50. Breaking the Stigma: An Intuitive Approach to Eating and Living with Leemor Ellman & All the Things

In this episode, I sit down with Leemor Ellman, a certified intuitive eating counselor, to dive deep into the pervasive issue of societal stigma—focusing on weight discrimination and diet culture. Leemor discusses the idea of removing stigma with a 'magic wand,' emphasizing that stigma is a form of discrimination embedded in our culture, often unnoticed due to confirmation bias. The conversation highlights the concept of weight stigma, intertwined with diet culture, and its detrimental effects on health. Leemor explains intuitive eating as an anti-diet approach that encourages listening to one's body and finding satisfaction in food without guilt.  The episode also explores how diet culture has its roots in racism and patriarchy, the importance of self-compassion, and ways to nurture intuitive eating in children. Leemor further provides insights into how these ideas can be applied in business and organizational settings to create healthier workplace cultures. The discussion aims to inspire and empower you to rethink your relationship with food, body image, stigmas, and overall well-being. 00:39 Understanding Stigma and Its Impact 01:48 Weight Stigma and Diet Culture 04:11 Historical Context of Dieting and Racism 07:39 Personal Experiences with Stigma 29:04 Intuitive Eating and Body Trust 43:54 Empowering Children to Make Healthy Choices 44:47 The Role of Parental Messaging and External Influences 45:28 Control vs. Structure in Parenting 46:43 Authoritative Parenting and Setting Expectations 48:05 Creating a Supportive Environment for Children 49:31 Teaching Children to Make Independent Decisions 51:00 The Importance of Intuitive Eating 01:04:13 Recognizing and Addressing Disordered Eating 01:13:59 Final Thoughts and Resources Connect with Leemor: [email protected] www.family-food-freedom.com  IG: leemor_ellman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leemorellman/