Podcast episode 1 with Nutritionist Health Coach & Mentor Shannon Beer

In my first episode with Shannon we discuss the psychology of nutrition, how to have a better relationship with food, and much moreFind Shannon on IG: shannonbeer_Website: https://www.shannonlbeer.com/coaching-packageTimestamps:1:25- Shannons experience working with clients and the area of work she specializes in with her nutrition coaching4:30- How we become more aware of our eating habits as we get older and into adulthood the effects this can have on our lives 5:50- Our work with clients around eating behaviors and body image as a result of physique goals 7:50- Is a greater level of self-consciousness and self-awareness always going to happen when people try to change their health? 9:30 Diets and peoples intentions around wanting to diet as it relates to body dissatisfaction 10:40 How has Shannon's view around nutrition changed over the years especially since her life after dieting e-book? What do we really mean when we say we want abs? 15:40 How does Shannon improve a client's quality of life outside of focusing on fat loss? 20:10 Shannon details having transitioned from an authority style approach to a much more client-centered approach 21:20 The current direction Shannon sees the fitness industry heading towards?26:23 The use of meal plans and the spectrum of intentional eating Shanon uses with clients 29:00 A clients psychology and how it affects their health 33:59 1 change we can make post-pandemic to improve our nutrition? 39:45 Identifying when we become overly critical of our health change efforts 41:48 The importance of self-compassion on your health journey 46:07 The importance of self-acceptance for change 47:29 Quickfire questions:1-Intuitive eating 2-Improving body image 3- Overcoming body dissatisfaction Find Shannon on IG and links to her web site and podcast at: shannonbeer_