In this episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini interviews Erin Murnane, an accredited practicing dietitian specializing in binge eating disorders. They discuss the challenges of breaking free from diet culture, the importance of regular eating, and the unique struggles faced by individuals with ADHD and binge eating disorder.

Erin Murnane is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with over ten years of experience in Australia and the UK, now specializing in binge eating disorders. She uses a HAES, non-diet, and intuitive eating approach to help women who've spent their lives dieting and want to stop obsessing over food and their weight. Erin empowers her clients to ditch body hate and relentless food and beauty standards. She’s on a mission to kick noisy diet culture to the curb so we can all enjoy our one fabulous life without unnecessary restrictions!    

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Erin's journey to becoming a non-diet dietitian
  • The impact of social media on body image and diet culture
  • The connection between ADHD and binge eating disorder
  • The importance of regular eating and listening to hunger cues
  • Challenging the "calories in, calories out" mentality
  • The role of nutrition education in recovery from disordered eating
  • Practical strategies for meal planning and grocery shopping
  • The biological reasons behind binge eating
  • The prevalence of binge eating disorder and the lack of awareness

IMPORTANT TIMECODES FROM THE EPISODE:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Behind the Bite
  • 00:50 Welcome and Overview of Toxic Diet Culture
  • 01:03 The Impact of Social Media on Body Image
  • 03:17 Introducing Erin Murnane: A Non-Diet Dietitian
  • 04:44 Erin's Journey and Approach to Dietetics
  • 08:44 Understanding ADHD and Binge Eating Disorder
  • 11:03 The Role of Medication in Managing ADHD and Binge Eating
  • 15:30 The Importance of Regular Eating
  • 21:25 Challenges and Misconceptions in Nutrition
  • 36:44 The Stigma and Struggles of Eating Disorders
  • 40:54 Final Thoughts and How to Get Help
  • 42:34 Closing Remarks and Resources

QUOTES:

  • "We need food for thermal regulation, gut health, our metabolism, our brain function, eye function... We need energy to be able to do the things that we love to do."
  • "There's so much expectation and morality nowadays that I'm a better person if I eat healthy, if I'm eating perfectly nutritious meals."
  • "Only one in three people with an eating disorder reach out for help."
  • "It's not your fault if you're sitting there and you're feeling really lost with food, you're feeling really out of control."

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For listeners interested in understanding their relationship with food better or wondering if they have an eating disorder, Dr. Cristina Castagnini offers a free 9-week e-course at www.behindthebitepodcast.com.

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