Gila Glassberg is a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and podcast host of Get intuit with Gila. Gila is very passionate about helping others build a healthy relationship with their body and food.

With Thanksgiving and Hanukkah just around the corner, we thought about having a conversation about food and family during the holidays. While this could be refreshing to most people, to some it can be very stressful. Let’s dive right in into navigating the holidays and eating disorders! 

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Show Notes

[00:01 - 06:53] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest for this episode

• Gila talks about the challenges that come with the holidays and eating disorders

• Tendency to consume more fried food on holidays

  1. Troubleshooting the things that you can anticipate

  2. Being a gracious host or guest to ensure that there’s food for you to eat

[06:54 - 30:36] Navigating The Holidays and Eating Disorders

• Challenging yourself

• Having food that you are comfortable eating

• Can your family be part of your recovery?

• What to do when you’re overwhelmed with food

• The overwhelm of cooking

• Importance of eating regularly and informing the host

• Having a positive experience with friends and family

• Knowing your satisfaction factor

• Developing boundaries and knowing that you don't need to go

[30:37 - 39:31] Closing Segment 

• Making sense of intuitive eating

• Exercising as an enjoyable practice

• Connect with Gila through the links below

• Final words

Connect with Gila through her website at www.gilaglassberg.com or send her an email atgilaglassberg18@gmail.com. 

Tweetable Quotes

“Just make sure that you're taking care of yourself, first and foremost, because you will not have a good time if you don't have food.” - Gila Glassberg

“And think like, you know, I shouldn't be stressed out about my food, you really shouldn't do that.” - Gila Glassberg

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