I had the opportunity to sit down with Aaron Flores to discuss so many things that I care so deeply about. We chat about things like:   Aaron’s personal journey of body acceptance  The need for societal fat positivity  Some real life toxic effects of diet culture  The importance of diversity in your feed and in your life  And so much more!    Connect with Aaron: Podcast: Dietitians Unplugged  IG: @aaronfloresrdn Facebook: Aaron Flores, RDN   Get your copy of Dr. Anderson’s books on Amazon at amazon.com/authors/janeananderson   Resources:  Crisis Text Line crisistextline.org, text 741741 (US and Canada) Thehotline.org (domestic violence hotline & support) National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) on Facebook, live events daily for connection   Guest Bio: Aaron Flores is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) in Calabasas, CA.  He specializes in Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size® and helping clients reclaim Body Trust®.  His goal is to help you leave behind the world of diets and body shame and instead embrace your relationship with food and your body with curiosity, self-compassion and empathy. This is a revolutionary approach, especially in our diet-obsessed culture.    This podcast is hosted and produced by Janean Anderson, Ph.D., CEDS-S.  Dr. Anderson is a licensed psychologist, author, and podcast host.  She holds the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation from the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP).  She is the Founder and Director of Colorado Therapy & Assessment Center, an outpatient treatment center in Denver, Colorado that specializes in eating disorders.     Dr. Anderson also provides private, one-on-one recovery coaching for listeners of the podcast and for treatment providers seeking supervision and consultation for their CEDS.  Interested?  Email for more info: [email protected] To learn more about the podcast, visit www.eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.com.     Follow Dr. Anderson’s work here: Facebook.com/DrAndersonAuthor Facebook.com/DrJaneanAnderson Twitter.com/DrJanean Instagram @drjaneananderson Get emails about Dr. Anderson’s writing and other happenings at www.eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.com This podcast is sponsored by EDCare.  As one of the nation’s foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders, EDCare offers patients, their families, healthcare professionals and the community over 19 years of eating disorder experience. Their gender-inclusive programs include PHP, day and evening IOP, outpatient therapy and an adolescent program. Their unique mindfulness-based treatment philosophy CAMSA®, which stands for Connection, Acceptance, Mindfulness, Sense of self, and Action, is incorporated into each individualized treatment plan and supported by Master’s level clinicians or higher. EDCare offers four specialty programs for binge eating disorder, athletes, substance use, and trauma. Facilities are located in Denver, Colorado Springs, Kansas City, and Omaha. Affordable housing is available in Denver and Kansas City. Visit them online at www.eatingdisorder.care to learn more or call 866-771-0861