The Art & Science of Eating

#32 Final Episode

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0800

The Art & Science Podcast is taking a break! But don’t worry, you can still reach out to Jessica at jessica@shiftnutrition.com if you have any questions. You can also work with her individually.

Keep working on fighting diet culture!! Keep finding new ways to love your body and food.

#31 Reconnecting with your body through exercise and pain management

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0800

Hello and welcome back to the Art & Science of Eating podcast! Grab a blanket and find a comfy space to tune into today’s episode with Dr. Kelly Kessler.

Dr. Kessler is a licensed physical therapist and certified Strength and Conditioning specialist in the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). However, her story originally started with shaping her body through her personal workout routine and ultimately developing an eating disorder. In healing and caring for her body, Dr. Kessler’s take on enjoying life pivoted from a focus on weight loss to enjoying what she loved to do the most.

Get to know more about Dr. Kelly Kessler over on her website, and if you haven’t already come join us over on our Facebook emotional support group the Comfy Spot!

I’ll see you there!

#30 Victoria's journey from disordered eating to food freedom

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0700

Victoria Evans is an Intuitive Eating coach that uses her experience with disordered eating, to help others find their own food freedom. In this episode we hear her story of how and why her eating disorder developed and what steps she took to recover.

You can learn more about her here: https://www.victoriaevansofficial.com/

Victoria’s favourite book recommendation is The Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges.

#29 What is your approach with clients?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0700

Welcome back to the Art & Science of Eating podcast!

It’s a huge step to reach out to a professional for help, because being vulnerable can be scary! Jessica’s goal with her clients is to create a safe place where people can explore ways to heal from disordered eating, emotional eating and binge eating without shame, without useless “helpful hints”, but understanding you as a human being with needs and a need for unconditional support.

In this week’s question, Jessica answers an interesting question: how does she approach working with her clients? After working as a dietitian and clinical counsellor for 15 years, it's become so natural to collaborate with clients that it feels like the answer to this question is to follow the natural flow. Other points featured in this week’s podcast include:

How Jessica got into working with others as a dietitian
The disempowerment that clients feel
How could we approach clients in a comfortable and secure manner

If you would like to work with Jessica or are searching for a dietitian that does consultations similar to Jessica, feel free to send an inquiry through Jessica@shiftnutrition.com, or Support@shiftnutrition.com.

#28 Are Some Foods Addictive?

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0700

Hello!

One topic that has been frequently discussed for a long time has been the myth of food addiction. As a note, addiction is a large subject on its own and the current studies are somewhat nebulous on how it could affect our relationship with food.

Despite this, Jessica discusses the question of how to practice eating intuitively if one feels like they have a food addiction. Jessica references several literature sources on what is addiction (see the transcript), and hypotheses on food addiction’s etiology. Take with a grain of salt that this episode scratches the surface on the topic of addiction but is tailored from a food lens.

If you haven’t already, hop on into the community Facebook group: The Comfy Spot. You’ll never have to feel alone struggling with food when you have the support of not only the comfiest group, but also the people in it!

Feel free to drop any questions for or ask to be featured on the podcast at support@shiftnutrition.com.

#27 What is "Gentle Nutrition?"

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica receives a question from a member from her Facebook community group, The Comfy Spot, about what is Gentle Nutrition and how that can be applied to someone who has or had actively engaged in dieting behaviours. Furthermore, Jessica speaks on being mindful of ourselves, giving ourselves the time for self care when needed.

Does raincouver ever give off a chilling vibe? Sort of like how we can get an uneasy feeling about our bodies from the judgement and shaming of eating. We don’t need to feel this way if we could regress to a time where we felt self-love and care for our bodies from food, and more of this is talked about in the podcast!

For more, Join us at The Comfy Spot - a Facebook community group filled with lovely people who support those who struggle with binge and emotional eating. Find encouragement from several people and more.

#26 Impact of Diet Culture on School-aged Kids

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0700

The school year is upon us which raises several questions on the adversities that adolescent students deal with. As a student, these questions pop in and out throughout the school year, and in particular one question that is often on people’s minds is how do I perceive my relationship with food?

In today’s episode, Jessica brings Jen, who is a student counsellor, onto the show to discuss how school-age children perceive their relationship with food in the body.

Additionally, they also traverse the realms of sexualization seen on social media. Both highlight not only the milestones that sexualization has achieved, but also points out regressive downturns.

Also, check out the Connected Eating program! This program is intended to get members off diet restrictions and back to healing with food. If you’re feeling hesitant, or have any questions, feel free to set up a phone consultation through our email: support@shiftnutrition.com

Join us at our Facebook group: The Comfy Spot. We’re a supportive community with a focus on eating healthy and wellness. NO diets whatsoever. Not to mention we’ll also be reading The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor. I’ll see you in there!

#25 What drives emotional eating?

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0700

Do you consider eating as a method of self-care? Oftentimes, unrecognized influences by diet culture can jeopardize our connections with food and our bodies. It’s hard to determine what is perceived as a healthy diet, or how we should feel about ourselves when eating.

In this week’s episode on the Art & Science of Eating podcast, Jessica discusses the two constituents of emotional eating, from which she will support her clients in the upcoming Connected Eating Program. That is, she touches base on the physical urge:

What does the body need and how to deconstruct restrictions formed on the influence of diet culture

And emotional urge:

Understanding emotions and supporting people with the addition to food; not without food

Consider joining Jessica’s online Facebook group, “the Comfy Spot,” to get connected with like-minded individuals who are striving to push for happy eating and strengthening relationships with food.

Mark your calendar as the Connected Eating Program’s registration opens September 6th! If you have questions or want to know if this is a good fit for you, set up a quick phone chat with Jessica through our email: support@shiftnutrition.com

#24 How do I develop intuitive eating skills for myself and my 7 year old?

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Art & Science of Eating, Jessica and her guest Shannon explore the question: “How do I develop intuitive eating skills for myself and my 7 year old?”. She explains for Shannon:

To understand hunger-fullness cues better when under stress.
How Ellyn Satter’s “Division of Responsibility in Feeding” can be used for both Shannon and her 7 year old son

Links to Ellyn Satter’s website on her “Division of Responsibility in Feeding”. Ellyn also has wonderful books in this area!

#23 Any thoughts on intermittent fasting?

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica tackles the popular intermittent fasting diet. We answer the question, “is intermittent fasting really for our health or is it just another restrictive diet?” Jessica breaks down the science behind intermittent fasting as well as the potential long term effects and what it means for those of you that struggle with emotional eating.

Want us to answer your question? Email us here at support@shiftnutrition.com

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

If you want to hear more “The Art & Science of Eating”, be sure to subscribe and tune in for new episodes

#22 How to support your emotional self

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0700

The slides for this talk “How to Support Your Emotional Self: can be viewed here.

Jessica’s Free and Private Facebook group, the Comfy Spot - come join us there now: www.facebook.com/groups/comfyspot

Connected Eating Group Program - to learn how to break the emotional eating cycle and finally free from worry about food. We will be accepting new applicants in the Fall. In the meantime you can read about the program and join the mailing list here: https://shiftnutrition.com/connected-eating-program

#21 How much fat should be in my diet?

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is discussing a listener’s question, “How much fat should be in my diet?” Fad diets have long taught fat is bad, which is simply not true! Fat does so many things in our bodies such as regulate hormones, insulate our organs, metabolize certain vitamins, and so much more.

Want us to answer your question? Email us here at support@shiftnutrition.com

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

If you want to hear more “The Art & Science of Eating”, be sure to subscribe and tune in for new episodes

#20 How can I cut out foods for health reasons, without it becoming disordered?

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is discussing the question, “How can I cut out foods for health reasons, without it becoming disordered?” These topics can be quite complex in nature, and I would always recommend seeing a dietitian that specializes in healing from restrictive eating!

To learn more about the topics discussed in today’s show you can visit the following articles:

https://foodallergycanada.ca/mythbuster-are-food-sensitivity-tests-igg-tests-helpful-for-diagnosing-a-food-allergy/

Jessica would love to answer your question! Email us here at support@shiftnutrition.com

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

If you want to hear more “The Art & Science of Eating”, be sure to subscribe and tune in for new episodes

#19 How do I heal from food insecurity in my early childhood years?

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is discussing the question, “How do I heal my food insecurity from early childhood?” Food insecurity in early childhood can impact your relationship with food in adulthood. These effects can lead to restriction, hoarding food, anxiety around food, and bingeing.

Want to break the emotional eating cycle yourself? Join Jessica in the Connected Eating Program.

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

If you want to hear more “The Art & Science of Eating”, be sure to subscribe and tune in for new episodes!

#18 How do I reincorporate exercise into my life?

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is discussing the question, “How do I incorporate exercise into my life?” We will be chatting about healthy exercise and joyful movement. So often exercise can be tied to weight loss, and we will be discussing how we can break that cycle.

Want to break the emotional eating cycle yourself? Join Jessica in theConnected Eating Program.

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

If you want to hear more “The Art & Science of Eating”, be sure to subscribe and tune in for new episodes!

#17 Creating a Happy Relationship with your Body

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is discussing “Creating a Happy Relationship with Your Body”! This comes from a conversation from her free and private Facebook group. Looking to get connected to this Facebook group? Click here to join The Comfy Spot.

For more information about this week’s episode, click here.

Want to break the emotional eating cycle yourself? Join Jessica in the Connected Eating Program.

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

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#16 How do I support my roommate that struggles with food?

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is a listener's question of “How can I support my roommate that struggles with food?” In these instances it is important to decide how much you can actually help and what you can do to help. Also consider, are these things you are struggling with personally, too!

Want to break the emotional eating cycle yourself? Join Jessica in theConnected Eating Program.

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

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#15 Abi's story of recovery from Anorexia

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is discussing with a former client, Abi, and her mother about her story of recovery from anorexia. The bravery of Abi and her mother shows the wonderful healing power of love. Everyone’s story of recovery is different, but if you take away one thing from Abi’s story, it should be hope!

Want to break the emotional eating cycle yourself? Join Jessica in theConnected Eating Program.

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

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#14 Returning to regular life after a global pandemic

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is discussing the topic: “Returning to Regular Life after a Pandemic”. The last 365+ days have been a rollercoaster and, rightfully so, this major change has affected many of our habits and routines. The lifting of the restrictions can even bring up new feelings of anxiety as our world begins to return to “normal”.

Want to break the emotional eating cycle yourself? Join Jessica in the Connected Eating Program.

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

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#13 I've given myself permission to eat, am overeating, now how do I learn to be intuitive with eating?

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is discussing the question: “I’ve given myself permission to eat, am overeating, now how do I learn to be intuitive with eating?” There are so many messages and fears around this topic, but there is nothing more freeing than fully understanding how to listen to your body so that you don’t have to feel trapped. If you get hungry, you can always give yourself permission to eat!

Want to break the emotional eating cycle yourself? Join Jessica in the Connected Eating Program.

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

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#12 When eating disordered behaviours begin to negatively impact your relationships with friends and family.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is discussing the question: “When eating disordered behaviours negatively impact your relationships with friends and family” with Deidre. This can be a very difficult topic to navigate as you begin your journey of food freedom, but Jessica will walk you through ways to have this conversation with your loved ones.

Want to break the emotional eating cycle yourself? Join Jessica in the Connected Eating Program.

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

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#11 How do I add "fun foods" into my day?

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is discussing the question: “How do I add fun foods into my day?” The word “fun foods” is synonymous with labeling foods as “good” and “bad” which can idolize and give food morality. It is important to remember that there is nothing wrong with having these foods in our diet, and I would actually encourage it!

Want to break the emotional eating cycle yourself? Join Jessica in the Connected Eating Program.

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

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#10 How do I control my cravings?

Tue, 18 May 2021 10:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is discussing the question: “How do I control my cravings?” The word “craving” can be associated with many different emotions, feelings, and senses. It is important to remember that we are taking care of our bodies' needs while learning to honor those cravings!

Want to break the emotional eating cycle yourself? Join Jessica in the Connected Eating Program.

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

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#9 Have those with disordered eating also suffered trauma?

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica discusses the question: “Have those with disordered eating also suffered trauma?” Jessica will be touching on the different types of trauma, the correlation between trauma and eating, and how trauma can also include restricting.

For more information on the research discussed in today's episode, click here.

Want to break the emotional eating cycle yourself? Join Jessica in the Connected Eating Program.

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#8- Are Protein Powders Healthy?

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is answering a question that was submitted by a listener: “Are protein powders healthy?” This question is such a common one that Jessica gets often! It is so important to remember that this should not be the main source of protein in your diet. Protein is so important! Join as Jessica digs deeper into this question!

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A Male Perspective on Eating Struggles

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is digging deeper into the male perspective on struggles with eating. She will be joined by one of her clients to explore the issues men encounter to be comfortable in their body and barriers to getting help.

Want to break the emotional eating cycle yourself? Join Jessica in the Connected Eating Program.

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#6 - "I eat all of my emotions"

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0700

This week's question is "I eat all of my emotions, how would you help me with this?" Jessica walks step-by-step through how emotions are linked with food. How this has been helpful over time, and how it may have actually been protective. But now as adults how we can bring the connection back to a place where food is not ruling your life.

If you want to learn more with Jessica, join her in her online group program, Connected Eating. Where you will learn together with others, about how your own emotions have been interconnected with food.

Do you have a question? You can submit it right now here.

#5: "Why won't I just eat what's good for me?"

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is joined by Reecie as they discuss the question: “Why won’t I just eat what’s good for me?” This question really is asking why we eat food. We don’t eat food just for nutrition – there are so many wonderful reasons why we eat to augment our lives – to celebrate, to comfort, to experience new adventures. This is not to the detriment of our health.

In this episode, Jessica mentions this document about how the marketing has been fabricating insecurities in order to sell products to sell to fix these false problems.

Want to break the emotional eating cycle yourself? Join Jessica in the Connected Eating Program.

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#4 - "Would you recommend tracking macros?"

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0700

Welcome to part 2 of Jessica’s conversation with a group of students from the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver! The students were able to ask questions regarding food and relationships with the body. Jessica will be answering the loaded questions: “would you recommend tracking macros?”. There is so much richness for all participants in hearing other people’s thoughts on these issues while meeting as a group!

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounselling

Looking to take the next step in shifting your perspective? Check out www.shiftnutrition.ca

Jessica would love to answer your question! Pop an email to support@shiftnutrition.ca to connect.

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#3 - "How can I stop viewing myself in a negative light?"

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Jessica is joined by a group of students from the University of British Columbia here in Vancouver, BC. This is a 2 part series, so you will want to be sure to tune into episode #4 for the whole Q&A! The students asked questions regarding food and relationships with the body. There is so much richness for all participants in hearing other people’s thoughts on these issues while meeting as a group!

Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @shiftnutritioncounseling

Looking to take the next step in shifting your perspective? Apply at www.shiftnutrition.ca

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#2: Jennifer's Journey

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0700

Jennifer shares her inspirational story of beginning life steeped in diet culture and fatphobia to understanding more about herself, the way she cares for herself and ultimately feeling free from shame and judgement. I love her story as it really shows how it is possible. You can be free of thinking about food all the time, feeling like you're not taking care of your body. That you can, and you in fact do know how to take care of yourself, you just need the space and freedom to do it.

Pull up a cozy chair, Jennifer's story is a wonderful listen.

If you want to continue to follow Jennifer, you can on Instagram here: @jensfoodandlove

#1 - Question: "How can I learn to eat intuitively when my body tells me to not eat at all?"

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0700

For the kick-off episode I answer Kaytlyn's question on how to start intuitive eating when your body is giving you mixed messages.

Through the process of disordered eating, or dieting, the body has learned to shut down both hunger and fullness cues. In order to cultivate these cues again the body needs to hear that is is safe. That food will not only be offered, but it allowed to eat without fear or shame. To do this, we have to feed the body enough and consistently.

Listen in to hear more!