Welcome to Behind the Bite, where we delve deep into real-life struggles and triumphs surrounding food, body, and weight. I'm Dr. Cristina Castagnini, a psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist with over 25 years of professional expertise.
In this episode, I'm honored to have Heather Sayers Lehman, a TEDx speaker and founder of Overcoming You with Cultivating Employee Wellbeing. Heather shares her personal experience and extensive expertise as a health and wellness coach, focusing on building sustainable lifestyle habits and fostering emotional resilience.
We discuss Heather's groundbreaking podcast, The Air We Breathe, and her book, Don't Eat It, Deal With It. Heather provides actionable tips for managing emotional eating, cultivating a positive body image, and creating a sustainable path to well-being.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Heather's journey from athletic training to health coaching
- The importance of mindset and behavioural shifts in wellbeing
- Practical strategies for overcoming emotional eating
- Insights from Heather's podcast and book
- The impact of diet culture and finding balance
IMPORTANT TIMECODES FROM THE EPISODE:
- 00:00 Introduction to Behind the Bite
- 00:56 Meet Heather Sayers Lehman
- 02:24 Heather's Personal Journey
- 03:21 Struggles with Disordered Eating
- 05:49 Transition to Health Coaching
- 07:24 Thyroid Disease Diagnosis
- 08:50 Orthorexia and Recovery
- 11:55 Professional Evolution and Advocacy
- 14:46 Navigating Misinformation
- 17:53 Finding Reliable Health Information
- 24:26 The Quest for Control
- 27:46 The Reinforcement of Rules
- 28:30 Transition from Childhood to Adulthood
- 30:27 Intuitive Eating and Moderation
- 31:45 Listening to Your Body
- 36:08 Questioning Authority and Rules
- 37:43 The Influence of Diet Culture
- 43:03 Basic Tenets of Health
- 48:49 The Ever-Changing Diet Trends
- 52:24 Resources and Contact Information
- 54:31 Podcast Conclusion and Credits
HOW TO CONNECT WITH HEATHER AND LEARN MORE:
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:
HOW TO CONNECT WITH US AND LEARN MORE:
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