Normal Moms and Disordered Eating
Calling moms everywhere:
If you have ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge, starving but too tired to decide between a sandwich or just grabbing the entire pint of ice cream, then stick with me, because I’m talking to you.
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Mom life is amazing (read: exhausting). But let’s be real, it’s all about balancing both motherhood and a healthy relationship with food. Spoiler alert: it’s not as easy as those Instagram influencers make it look.
In this episode, we're diving deep into the everyday struggles of keeping it together when it comes to food, especially for all you parents out there. Whether you're drowning in meal prep, losing track of your snacks, or just trying to avoid eating your feelings after a day with the kids, this one's for you. And if you thought you were the only one standing in front of the fridge, hungry and annoyed, you’re not.
We’re breaking down practical tips to keep you fed, sane, and maybe even a little less hangry while navigating the chaos of parenthood. Because in case you forgot, nourishment isn't just for your little ones—you need it too.
In this episode, we’re talking about:
The importance of planning out your meals and snacks, especially during busy times like weekends with kids.
Consistently and adequately nourishing yourself.
Challenges with disordered eating when balancing the demands of caring for kids.
Eating practices to help you avoid feeling out of control.
How to handle fear foods.
So tune in and maybe a snack (because, let’s be real, you probably need one), and learn how to juggle it all without losing your mind—or your lunch.
Tweetable Quotes
"The number one thing you have to do is nourish yourself." - Rachelle Heinemann
"Don't skip any meal or snack ever." - Rachelle Heinemann
"Treat yourself as if it's a normal thing and it's not because you deserve it or you earned it." - Rachelle Heinemann
"Think about the way that we've methodically gone through different parts of the day during a random person's day today, and think about the different intricacies about your life, and your week, and your month, and apply some of these ideas to your life." - Rachelle Heinemann
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