Finding Freedom with Food and Body S1 E 70

Summary Tracy Desjardins, a holistic health coach, shares her personal journey with disordered eating and how she overcame it. She discusses the impact of restrictive dieting and the development of binge eating disorder. Tracy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, connecting with one's values, and attuning to real needs in order to find freedom with food and body. She also highlights the need to remove fear and guilt around food and to focus on sustainable and enjoyable eating habits. Tracy's book, 'The Diet Free Diva,' offers five steps to freedom with food, body, and self. Takeaways Restrictive dieting can lead to disordered eating and the development of binge eating disorder. Self-awareness and attuning to one's needs are crucial in finding freedom with food and body. Focusing on sustainable and enjoyable eating habits is more important than following restrictive diets. Removing fear and guilt around food allows for a healthier relationship with eating.