Understanding RAVES™: A Flexible Framework For Healing Your Relationship with Food | With Shane Jeffrey

In this episode of Food is Food, Talia and Shane Jeffrey explore the RAVES Eating Model — a compassionate, flexible framework designed to support a more peaceful and nourishing relationship with food.What You’ll Learn:What the RAVES Eating Model is and how each principle supports recoveryWhy regularity and adequacy form the foundation of nutritional wellbeingThe role of variety, social eating, and flexibility in long-term recoveryHow RAVES can be adapted to suit your unique needs, preferences, and life contextCommon misconceptions about structured eating frameworksSAFETY: neurodiversity affirming approach to developing neutral food relationshipsResources & Links:RAVES™ Eating Model Website (RAVES workshops, RAVES handout, Certification Program): https://www.raveseatingmodel.com/RAVES™ Instagram: @raves.eating.modelRiver Oak Health Website: https://www.riveroakhealth.com.au/River Oak Health Instagram: @riveroakhealthAbout our guest:Shane is an Australian based Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with over 25 years of experience in the eating disorder field across both the private and public sectors.  Shane is the director and lead clinician at Brisbane based River Oak Health, a multidisciplinary private practice service dedicated to the treatment of eating disorders and other eating, weight and body image concerns. treatment service in Brisbane.  As the developer of the RAVES™ Eating Model, Shane has a strong interest in keeping nutrition messages simple, service development and supporting clinicians through professional supervision and workshop events.  Episode Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome & introduction02:00 – What is the RAVES model?06:00 – Regularity & adequacy: building the foundation14:00 – Variety, social eating & spontaneity explained22:00 – Common misconceptions of RAVES27:00 – Adapting RAVES for neurodiversity34:00 – The SAFETY framework and client-centred care39:00 – RAVES workshops and certification49:00 – Closing thoughtsConnect with Talia:Talia’s Instagram: @tcnutritionFood Is Food Instagram: @foodisfoodpodWebsite & Mailing List: www.taliacechele.com Clinic Enquiries: https://www.taliacecchele.com/contact Support the Podcast:If this episode resonated with you, you can support Food is Food by:Following or subscribing to the podcastLeaving a 5* reviewSharing this episode with someone who might find it helpfulDisclaimer:This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individual medical or dietetic advice.