Challenging Diet Culture: Embracing Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size with Kelli Ruderman

Ever pondered about the omnipresent diet culture and its impact on our body image? Join me, Dana Jones, as I converse with Kelli Ruderman, a registered dietitian turned intuitive eating counselor about the pervasive fatphobia and diet industry's influence. We dissect the multi-billion dollar wellness industry, and Kelli shares her journey from a dieter to an ardent advocate for anti-diet and health at every size. Kelli and I challenge the notion of dieting being equated to a moral high ground, illustrating how it's steeped in patriarchy and white supremacy. We journey into the history of dieting and debunk various misconceptions surrounding intuitive eating. It's not just about healthy nutrition, but reconnecting with your body's natural rhythms and understanding the motives behind our food choices. Hear us share our personal war stories with dieting, and the grueling struggle of trying to maintain a certain weight. Last but not least, we expose the uncomfortable reality of weight bias in healthcare and education. We underscore the importance of focusing on health over weight and illuminate the role of essential nutrients in preventing diseases. Kelli imparts her wisdom on medical nutrition therapy used for renal, cardiac, and diabetes patients, and how diets require modifications for these conditions. Tune in to learn about our call to action - to let go of dieting and embrace healthy behaviors instead - beneficial for all, irrespective of our sizes.Where to find Kelli: Instagram @kellirudermanrd Facebook Kelli Ruderman RDPhilosophiesIntuitive Eating  https://www.intuitiveeating.org/Health at Every Size https://asdah.org/health-at-every-size-haes-approach/PodcastsFood Psych. https://christyharrison.com/all-episodesUnsolicited Fatties Talk Back  https://unsolicitedftb.libsyn.com/OrganizationsAssociation for size diversity and health  https://asdah.org/National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance  https://naafa.org/Podcast Disclaimer: The Pain-Free Podcast is presented solely for general information, education, and entertainment purposes. Any information presented in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. As always, users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition that they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.