episode 43: the one about orthorexia ft. Maddie Deakin

In this week's episode Hannah and Ali talk all things orthorexia. To tackle this topic they head to the land down under and chat with the amazing HAES nutritionist Maddie Deakin (thank you modern technology!). At this point most of the Let Us Eat Cake Podcast listeners would agree that fad diets do not work and can understand why diet culture is so toxic, but the wellness industry can be so much sneakier. The idea of what is "healthy" or "unhealthy" is complicated and Hannah, Ali and Maddie answer questions about how to pursue wellness without it being an obsession and making you unhealthy in the process. Do you feel a lot of pressure to look and eat a certain way because you're a nutrition expert? What's wrong with only wanting to eat healthy, whole and natural foods? What's Intuitive Fasting, and does it follow the same principles as Intuitive Eating? The wellness industry is often described as a wolf in sheep's clothing because it's much more subtle in how it moralizes food and undermines our ability to trust our bodies. In this week's episode Hannah, Ali and Maddie pull the wool off of the world's eyes and expose how the wellness industry messages aren't backed by science, can be full of BS and don't have our best interest in mind. Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Monday-Friday at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Maddie Deakin: Instagram @messyhealth_ https://madisondeakin.com/ https://themessyhealthschool.teachable.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify).  You can find Hannah & Ali on Instagram @eatcakepod, on Facebook @Let Us Eat Cake Podcast, listen to episodes on https://eatcakepod.home.blog and email your questions to [email protected] The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit https://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Find-A-Dietitian/ to find a specialized dietitian in your area.