Are you someone who can 'manage' your eating during the day, but come nighttime you find yourself raiding the pantry and often eating till discomfort?  Have you tried to willpower or discipline yourself out of this behaviour, but nothing seems to work?  You are not alone.  For years, I struggled with night 'overeating' and thought I would never be able to change this behaviour.   Addressing the behaviour differently was ultimately what helped me, and so on today's podcast I raise questions...

On today's episode we discuss the concept of embracing the grey and how this way of thinking can support us in our food freedom journey.  We reflect upon the problematic nature of 'this or that' thinking.  And, we explore the empowering benefits that come with increased flexibility when approaching nutrition and diabetes.   On this episode you'll learn: the importance of grounding and breathwhy moving away from black and white thinking is imperative in our food freedom AND diabetes...

Are you ready to leave the restrictive diets behind, but  are worried that your blood sugars can't be supported otherwise?  Today's special guest, Amanda Ciprich,  Registered Dietitian and Type 1 Diabetic, shares with the podcast some of the drawbacks of food restriction being used as a blood sugar management tool for type 1 diabetes, and she shares how by adopting a non restrictive approach to food we can better support blood sugars, and overall health.  Amanda also explains, how she...

Myth busting time!  On today's episode we explore what a non-diet approach means and tackle some common intuitive eating misconceptions. I love myth busting, and so this is a fun one as we dive into 7 of the most common intuitive eating misconceptions I...

Those of us living with diabetes often feel this added pressure to exercise.  It's certainly no secret that we experience many benefits blood sugar wise, as well as for our general well-being with its incorporation, BUT what are we to do when our...

Another real talk episode with guest and fellow T1D Rebecca Redmond.  Rebecca is a blogger, writer, artist, and speaker who is passionate about keeping it real - and I just love that!On this episode, Rebecca and I sit down to chat about some juicy...

A story about bread and the infamous bread knife.   Well actually,  a story about the ways in which the dieting mindset impacts our life day to day, often without even realizing it.  Right down to the kitchen utensils you may or may not be purchasing to...

Drop the restrictions and improve blood sugars...SAY WHAT???I know it can feel logical to want to restrict and even remove those foods that impact our blood sugars more than others BUT in doing so we need to ask ourselves - what will be the impact,...

If you've ever been confused about emotional versus physical hunger, than today's episode is for you.    On today's show, I discuss 8 signs that your hunger is emotional versus physical.  I also point out some diabetes caveats, and I provide you with...

After years of dieting and living with diabetes do you have trouble identifying your hunger signals? Or do you go most days without feeling hungry, only to find yourself ravenous in the evenings? Than this is the episode for you!On this episode you'll ...

Giving yourself unconditional permission to eat is by far the most challenging principle for many living with diabetes to do on their intuitive eater journey.  It is no wonder really, as it goes against so much of what we are taught is needed to support...

Today we explore the topic of fake fullness and how these behaviours can keep us fearful of foods and disconnected from our bodies.  Although diet culture, and anti-fat culture promote such behaviours as supportive of our health pursuits, it is...

Rebecca Redmond, fierce diabetes advocate, writer, author, speaker, and fellow type 1 diabetic joins the show today.  Rebecca and I have a candid conversation about some of the things we'd love to see normalized within the diabetes community and the...

The desire to be healthy is ubiquitous in our cultural climate, but especially so within the diabetes space.    This need to pay even closer attention to health, because of diabetes can create more hyperconsciousness surrounding food choices and other...

Are you interested in intuitive eating, but are cautious about moving forward because you are unsure of what you may experience throughout this process?  You are not alone!  This is one of the queries I receive often and is why I wanted to create...

On this episode we are breaking down  yet another barrier that can keep so many from trusting their ability to leave the dieting mindset behind and embrace this whole intuitive eating lifestyle, especially while living with diabetes -  "But what if I...

Is your concern about the potential for weight gain stopping you from embracing your intuitive eating journey?If yes, know you are not alone.  This is a common concern I hear from many who are considering trying this whole intuitive eating thing.  And...

If you are worried about what your blood sugars might look like when letting go of the dieting mentality and embracing this all foods fit approach of intuitive eating with diabetes, you are not alone.  This is a common concern, and one that can hold...

We made it!  Principle 10 of our intuitive eating with diabetes series.  Today,  we explore the concept of gentle nutrition and how this approach can be applied to diabetes where we are creating health without obsession using a flexible, intuitive, and...

Whose ready to establish a more joyful relationship with movement?  Welcome to principle #9 of intuitive eating, movement - feel the difference.When living with diabetes the pressures to exercise can feel even greater, especially if you are feeling...

Welcome to episode 10 of the Intuitive Diabetic Podcast where we are continuing our series on intuitive eating with diabetes.On this episode we look at principle number 8 of intuitive eating- respect your body.  It is in this principle that we've hit a...

Do you struggle with using food as a way to cope with your emotions?  If yes, know you are not alone.  In fact, it is even more common for those of us who have a history of dieting and restriction (as many of us living with diabetes do, and maybe still...

Respecting our fullness.  Something that seems easy enough right?  Well that is unless you've been conditioned to dismiss or override your body's cues out of a need to follow a diet or meal plan - like the majority of us living with diabetes have been...

Today's episode is all about principle 5 of intuitive eating - discovering the satisfaction factor and how diabetes, and diet culture can take us further away from food joy and health.It's too often I hear fellow diabetics share with me their struggles...

When living with  diabetes we can feel a lot of pressures surrounding our food choices.   Both externally, and within our own heads.  No matter where it comes from, the reality is this food policing has an impact on how we care for our health,  and our...