🧪 Weight-Inclusive Dietetics Education & The Troubles with Nutrition Research with Dr. Lizzy Pope

This week we are joined by  Dr. Lizzy Pope, anti-diet dietitian and director of the dietetic program at The University of Vermont (my alma mater). In this episode, we discuss:Lizzy's story with her relationship with food and bodyLizzy's transition away from the weight-normative approach in nutritionHow Lizzy has changed her curriculum to reflect the new body of research on weight-inclusive nutritionGeneral trends Lizzy has observed in terms of her dietetic students relationships with food over the course of their time in undergradLizzy's background working in a prominent nutrition research lab and her thoughts about the experience in hindsightThe many issues with nutrition research and the pieces that are often missing from the pictureBefore diving into this week's guest interview, I answer a listener question on how to eat out at a restaurant without feeling out of control.  Click here to download the FREE resource I mention while answering the listener question.Connect with Lizzie on twitter @LizzyPopeLearn more about Lizzie's academic work hereApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubmit your question(s) here for chance to have it answered on an upcoming podcast episodeFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.🍽️ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.