Episode title:​  Mind Meets Body: The Integration of Nutrition and Psychology with Ali Shapiro Episode summary introduction:​  In this episode of The Energy Fix, Ali Shapiro discusses the concept of "truce with food" and the importance of integrating nutrition and psychology. She shares her personal journey with childhood cancer and how it led her to explore the connection between emotional eating and unmet needs for safety. Ali emphasizes the need for flexibility in our approach to nutrition and the importance of valuing momentum over perfection. She also highlights the role of psychological flexibility in developing sustainable habits and overcoming the all-or-nothing mindset. Ali provides three actionable steps for improving nutrition and developing a positive relationship with food. Disclaimer: The information in this episode is for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. This is not meant to advise, diagnose, or treat. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if needed. Key Takeaways: Understanding the emotional reasons behind our eating habits is crucial for developing a healthy relationship with food. Integrating nutrition and psychology is essential for overall well-being. Flexibility in nutrition allows us to adapt to changing needs and circumstances. Psychological flexibility enables us to act in alignment with our values even in the face of strong emotions. Focusing on momentum rather than perfection leads to sustainable changes in health habits. Get To Know Ali Shapiro:  Ali is the host of the top-ranked podcast Insatiable, a holistic nutritionist, integrated health coach, and rebel with a serious cause. She’s academically, practically, and empathetically aware of how the medical system, diet culture, and body positivity movements all have their own flavor of crazy.  Ali developed TRUCE while in graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, where she drew from her 17+ years of working with real life clients and her own personal healing journey from emotional eating and having cancer as a teenager. Ali’s work and clients’ unique success has been featured in well + Good, mindbodygreen, Prevention, Women’s Health and Forbes, as well as industry leading podcasts Being Boss, Tell Me Something True, and Food Heaven.  Links Mentioned In The Show: Handmade Therapeutic Crystal Jewelry: beuCrystals Ali's Free Workshop: Find Your Flow When It's All In Flux Website, "Insatiable" Podcast, & the Comfort Eating Quiz: alishapiro.com More Resources:​ Crystal Reiki 1:1 Session: https://calendly.com/tansyrodgers/reiki-session-60 Crystal Jewelry, Crystals, & Energy Medicine: follow me @beucrystals over on Instagram Just Thrive Probiotic: Use code ‘Tansy15’ to receive 15% off this high-quality, probiotic (**Affiliate link**)  High-quality, professional grade supplements (Fullscript):  SAVE 20%! (**Affiliate link**)  Get the FREE "5 Days To a Strong Core" guide Watch The Energy Fix YouTube channel Follow me on Instagram (@tansyrodgerswellness) Learn more at tansyrodgers.com Ready to learn more about which 1:1 coaching program is right for you? Schedule your free Next Level Health Session    Keywords: nutrition, psychology, metamorphosis, self care practices, foundations, sleep, movement, wellness industry, escapism, physiology, holistic nutrition, functional medicine, emotional eating, safety, developmental psychology, truce with food, emotional safety, self author new stories, psychological flexibility, habit development, momentum, imperfection, blood sugar, balance, breakfast experiment, satiation, mood, energy, anxiety, hunger, psychological safety, group camaraderie, all or nothing, marketing question, health, mindset, longevity, marketing aspect, influence, business layout, strategy, relationship, exhaustion, action steps, difference, relationship with food, overall wellness, balance blood sugar, breakfast exp