80. Why Intuitive Eating Feels So Hard When You’re Undernourished

Have you ever felt like you can’t trust your hunger cues? Or wondered why intuitive eating seems to work for everyone else—but feels confusing for you?In this solo episode of The Vibrantly You® Podcast, Caitlin dives into the often-misunderstood concept of intuitive eating and explores why it can be incredibly difficult to practice when you're coming from a place of chronic undernourishment, dieting, or food rules.Drawing from her own experience of coaching others who have been deeply immersed in diet culture, Caitlin shares how years of disconnecting from hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues can make it challenging to trust your body again. She also unpacks how intuitive eating has become a social media buzzword—and why it's about so much more than simply "eating whatever you want."In this episode, you'll learn: Why chronic dieting and under-eating can disrupt hunger and fullness cues  How diet culture teaches us to distrust our bodies  What intuitive eating actually means (and what it doesn't)  Why intuitive eating isn't the same as giving in to every craving  How guilt, food rules, and negative self-talk impact your relationship with food  The connection between nourishment, body trust, and emotional well-being  Practical ways to begin rebuilding trust in your body and its signals This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in the cycle of food guilt, restriction, overeating, or constantly second-guessing what their body needs.Because intuitive eating isn't about perfection. It's about rebuilding a relationship with your body that is rooted in trust, curiosity, and compassion.Whether you're navigating motherhood, postpartum recovery, hormone changes, or simply trying to heal your relationship with food, this conversation will help you take the first steps toward a more peaceful and sustainable approach to nourishment.Tune in for more conversations on nutrition for moms, postpartum wellness, hormone health, body image, and free resources for new moms from a perinatal nutritionist and pregnancy personal trainer helping you feel Vibrantly You®.If you're interested in learning more about working with Caitlin, you can check out her services HERE. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and not to diagnose or treat any conditions. Before beginning any type of fitness or nutrition program, it is your responsibility to consult with a medical professional.Connect with us! Instagram @vibrantlyyoupodcastMeg's Instagram @vibrantmamawellnessCaitlin's Instagram @wholesomehuntressnutrition