95. Beyond the Meal: Exploring the Depths of Food Relationships with Rae Slezak

In this episode we explore the reality that healing our relationship with food is rarely just about food. Together, we discuss how eating struggles are often intertwined with stress, perfectionism, anxiety, identity, trauma, burnout, and our relationships with ourselves and others.Throughout the conversation, we unpack:Why food behaviours often serve a protective purposeHow dieting and wellness culture can disconnect us from ourselvesThe emotional and relational layers underneath eating strugglesThe overlap between nutrition counselling and psychotherapyHow body image, shame, and self-worth often become deeply intertwinedWhat compassionate, collaborative care can look likeWhy healing is less about “fixing yourself” and more about building self-understanding and self-trustWe also discuss the importance of trauma-informed and weight-inclusive care, and the growing need for accessible eating disorder and body image support within our community.Whether you’re navigating your own relationship with food and body, supporting someone you love, or simply curious about therapy and healing work, we hope this conversation offers reassurance, reflection, and a gentler perspective.If you’ve been wondering whether therapy could be supportive for you, Rae offers a warm, non-judgmental space to begin exploring that curiosity at your own pace.We’re so grateful to have Rae joining the Peacefully Nourished team and cannot wait for you to get to know her.Resources:NEDIC Body BraveVirgina Sole Smith Book Fat Talk Nalgona Positivity Pride PosterLearn More About Rae:About her workConnecting with Rae ✨Do you need personalized and inclusive nutrition or therapy support? Book a⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free 20 minute discovery call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with our team at Peacefully Nourished. We help support you in your definition of health and wellbeing without diet culture. ➡️ You can also join the quarterly newsletter to keep yourself updated on the latest podcast episodes, freebies, workshops and food freedom tips. You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the community here!⁠⁠