Dismantling Diet Culture with Dr Emilia Thompson

Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Emilia Thompson, a Registered Nutritionist, Educator, Mentor, and Meditation Teacher, on this episode of In This Body. Together, they explore the often-overlooked connection between embodiment, nutrition, and fitness while addressing pervasive myths spread by diet culture. The discussion delves into Emilia's personal experience with disordered eating, the transformative role of reconnecting with the body in the healing process, and the challenges posed by the wellness industry. Emphasising the value of individualised support for fostering a healthy relationship with food and body, this conversation is as enlightening as it is comforting. We hope you enjoy the episode.In this episode: 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast01:04 Meet Emilia Thompson: A Journey of Transformation03:32 Understanding Disordered Eating and Body Image06:22 The Intersection of Diet Culture and Fitness14:23 Reintegrating Movement in Eating Disorder Recovery20:31 Navigating Social and Cultural Influences31:23 Challenging the Fear of Listening to Your Body34:42 Fitness Culture: Red Flags and Misinformation40:48 Diet Culture's Infiltration into Wellness46:19 The Capitalist Influence on Wellness and Embodiment01:00:23 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming ProgramsYou can read the show transcript here.To find out more about Dr Emilia Thompson: Find: Website Follow: Instagram Explore: Eight-week Course  Learn more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Online CourseEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: Instagram Find: WebsiteEmail: [email protected] more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Insight TimerSign up: InBodyMethodEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: InstagramFind: WebsiteEmail: [email protected]