Happy Holidays!

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Wishing you a great end of 2023!!

Welcome to the HealED Podcast! The place where nutrition science meets food psychology and body image to support you in having a great relationship with food and your body. I'm your host, Marie-Pier, and we're thrilled to have Katherine Metzelaar, a Seattle-based eating disorder registered dietitian and CEO/Founder of Bravespace Nutrition.

Today, we are diving into one of the biggest topics of 2023....OZEMPIC. The goal of this conversation is to provide information. It is not our goal to tell you what you should or should not do. AND, we believe in informed consent.

Our conversation today delves into the complexities surrounding Ozempic, weight loss promises, Distribution issues, and impact on folks with eating disorders. Tune in as we discuss:

[00:03:40] The controversial role of Ozempic and semiglutide within the weight loss industry.

[00:17:25] The emergence of compounding pharmacies and the quest for regulation.

[00:28:50] Diet culture's harmful narratives and their connection to hustle mentality.

[00:39:40] The medicalization of weight loss and problematic healthcare perspectives.

[00:52:15] Addressing weight stigma and the responsible use of weight management drugs.

We invite you to listen and share your thoughts on this episode. If you find it enlightening, please spare a moment to review and rate us – it helps immensely!

We LOVED having Katherine on the podcast, to learn more about her and her work, check her out here:

EATING DISORDER CARE

Visit www.thebalancedpractice.com or follow us on Instagram @the.balanced.practice.

Welcome to the HealED Podcast, where we discuss the intersections of food, body, and mind from an anti-diet and weight-inclusive perspective. Today,  we are talking about the holidays and how we can navigate them when working on our relationship with food and your body.

This is a special podcast because we have some of the team members at The Balanced Practice joining us to talk about the holidays! On this podcast you will hear:

Jasna, our OG dietitian (also the first guest to be featured 4x on the podcast!!)

Fanny, an amazing psychotherapist (qualifying)

Hayley, the heartbeat of our clinic as the coordinator.

and, Marie-Pier, your usual host and the CEO of The Balanced Practice.

In this episode, we discuss challenges that may arise during the holidays and tips from a food, body & mind approach. 

0:00 Introducing the team members

03:55 Holiday challenges

08:13 Boundaries around body talk

10:21 Impact of COVID-19 on holidays

12:58 Finding support during holiday meals is important.

18:57 Tips to enjoy the holidays 

30:16 Fun questions! Guess our favourite holiday food!

We hope you LOVE this podcast! We would love for you to tune in to the HealED Podcast to hear the full conversation and gain valuable insights on how to navigate the holiday season, especially if you or a loved one is dealing with eating disorder issues. Your feedback is immensely appreciated, so please take a moment to review and rate us as it helps others find support and information.

For more empowering content and to learn more about The Balanced Practice, visit our website at www.thebalancedpractice.com, and connect with us on Instagram @the.balanced.practice.

PS: Jasna and Fanny are accepting new clients in Ontario! Send us an email at info@thebalancedpractice.com for more info!

We wish everyone a mindful and nourishing holiday season. Thank you for listening, and stay tuned for more episodes of the HealED Podcast.