Published Feb 17, 2025

"All Instinct, No Rational Thought," and Other Myths About Intuitive Eating - with Elyse Resch

Elyse Resch, co-author of Intuitive Eating, debunks common myths about intuitive eating by highlighting its role in eating disorder recovery and the interplay of instinct and rationality, while introducing the Savvy Intuitive Eating app and new literature updates that incorporate social justice themes.

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- What is intuitive eating?
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- How does the brain signal satiety in the episode Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging | Huberman Lab Podcast #36 and the clip Hunger Signals?
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- Can you recommend podcasts about health and nutrition?
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- How can one cope with emotional eating as discussed in the episode The 5 BOUNDARIES You Need To Set In EVERY Relationship! | Melissa Urban and the clip Emotional Eating Support?
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- What are some other insights, advice, or techniques that an individual with deeply ingrained eating disorder habits may find useful or effective?
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- How do your environments influence your habits in relation to the episode 429: Why we fail at nutrition & weight loss goals | Behavioral sustainability scientist Michelle Segar, Ph.D. and the clip Navigating Food Temptations?
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- Tell me more about eating disorders
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- How to eat intuitively
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- What role does diet play in emotional well-being as discussed in the episode #224: Be Authentic — It's Good For Your Health with Dr. Christian Gonzalez and the clip Finding Balance?
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"All Instinct, No Rational Thought," and Other Myths About Intuitive Eating - with Elyse Resch

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Intuitive Eating MisconceptionsElyse Resch, a registered dietitian and co-author of Intuitive Eating, dispels myths surrounding intuitive eating, emphasizing its compatibility with eating disorder recovery and the balance between instinct and rational thought.

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