Find Your Food Voice

Nov 19 2024 412 ep. 27 mins 470

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Find Your Food Voice--formerly The Love Food Podcast--is a podcast—and a movement—to fix diet culture. Because you don’t need fixing. I’m your host, registered dietitian and food behavior expert Julie Duffy Dillon. Join in as we ditch cookie cutter approaches, expose the lies that society feeds us, and rewrite the rules around food, eating and our bodies. We call this “Finding Your Food Voice,” and it’s vital we do it together. Find YOUR food voice each week here on my website, or listen on your favorite podcast app.

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[Chat] Navigating self-care, food convos, and body talk this holiday season post election

Nov 19 2024 27 mins

Julie Duffy Dillon and her team members Rachel Popik and Coleen Bremner discuss the complexities of navigating holiday emotions, especially in the wake of recent events. They explore the importance of community support, self-care strategies, and the need to balance meals and emotions during Thanksgiving. The conversation emphasizes the significance of hydration, grounding practices

[Mini Session] Unpopular opinion: Eating food for comfort

Nov 12 2024 8 mins

Julie Duffy Dillon discusses the complexities of emotional eating, especially in the context of recent events and the upcoming holidays. She emphasizes that using food as a coping mechanism is a strength rather than a weakness, challenging the conventional narrative that promotes rigid eating rules. Julie advocates for embracing emotional eating as a valid response to life's challe

[Letter] I am scared of getting diabetes with Gina Forster

Nov 05 2024 42 mins

Julie Duffy Dillon and Gina Forster discuss the complex relationship between food, fear, and diabetes. Gina shares her personal journey of overcoming a fear of food and how societal pressures influenced her relationship with eating. They explore the impact of diet culture on parenting and the importance of modeling healthy behaviors for children. The conversation also delves into g

[Interview] Eating disorders and recovery in film with Elizabeth Ayiku

Oct 29 2024 29 mins

Preorder Me Little Me on Apple TV before Nov 8 and you will be supporting Project Heal! https://www.melittlemefilm.com/wheretowatch In this episode, host Julie Duffy Dillon interviews Elizabeth Ayiku, the writer, director, and producer of the film 'Me Little Me.' The conversation delves into the film's themes of representation, the importance of support systems in treatment, and t

[Mini Session] This is why it is ok to eat sugar

Oct 24 2024 11 mins

Julie Duffy Dillon discusses the importance of understanding sugar in the context of healthy eating. She emphasizes that one meal or snack does not define overall health and encourages listeners to adopt a perspective that allows for the enjoyment of sugar. Julie explains the concept of glycemic index and its limitations, advocating for a more personalized approach to nutrition thr

[Chat] Halloween candy, the Switch Witch, and intuitive eating

Oct 22 2024 32 mins

Julie Duffy Dillon and Coleen Bremner discuss the intersection of Halloween, candy, and diet culture. They share nostalgic memories of Halloween, explore the concept of the Switch Witch, and address the challenges of navigating candy consumption in a healthy way. The conversation also delves into the problematic nature of fatphobic costumes and the need for cultural sensitivity in

[Letter] ADHD, food, and intuitive eating with Aleta Storch

Oct 15 2024 23 mins

Julie Duffy Dillon speaks with Aleta Storch, a registered dietitian and therapist specializing in ADHD nutrition. They discuss the unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in their relationship with food, particularly in the context of intuitive eating and recovery. Aleta shares insights on how ADHD affects interoceptive awareness, emotional regulation, and the importance o

[Mini Session] What I wish you knew about stress eating

Oct 08 2024 14 mins

Julie discusses the complexities of stress eating, particularly in the context of recent events affecting her community in North Carolina. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the roots of stress eating, the healing process, and the necessity of giving oneself permission to cope with food as a means of emotional support. Julie shares insights from her 20 years of experien

[Mini Session] For the dietitians struggling in secret

Oct 03 2024 13 mins

Julie discusses the upcoming FNCE conference and addresses the pervasive shame many dietitians feel regarding their complicated relationships with food. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing oppressive systems that contribute to these feelings and encourages listeners to seek support from peers and professionals. Julie shares her three key tips for navigating these challenge

[Mini Session] My top ways to lower insulin and blood sugar with intuitive eating and without diets

Oct 01 2024 23 mins

In this episode of the Find Your Food Voice podcast, host Julie Duffy Dillon discusses the complexities of managing insulin and blood sugar levels without resorting to dieting. She emphasizes that individuals with conditions like diabetes do not need to eliminate foods but can instead focus on intuitive eating and other strategies. Julie shares effective tools for balancing blood s