Breaking the Dieting Cycle: Lyndi Cohen

The Wellness Collective

In this episode of the Wellness Collective, I sit down with Lyndi Cohen, a two-time bestselling author, nutritionist, and dietitian, who shares her profound insights on breaking free from the shackles of dieting and embracing intuitive eating. Lyndi opens up about her personal journey with disordered eating, the challenges of overcoming societal pressures, and the importance of finding food freedom. We explore the misconceptions about "good" and "bad" foods, the impact of restrictive eating on mental health, and how to build a healthier relationship with food and body image. Lyndi's empowering message encourages everyone to become the expert of their own body and to live a life unburdened by food obsession.

00:00:00 - Introduction and welcoming Lyndi

00:00:16 - Lyndi’s approach to authentic influence

00:00:53 - The role of imperfection in building a community

00:01:40 - Navigating the political landscape of nutrition

00:03:45 - Lyndi’s early experience with diet culture

00:07:03 - The revelation of intuitive eating

00:10:39 - Understanding hunger and rebuilding trust with your body

00:14:15 - The consequences of labeling foods as "good" or "bad"

00:20:24 - The impact of intuitive eating on health and weight

00:25:07 - The challenges of body image and societal expectations

00:33:29 - Hormonal influences on hunger and cravings

00:38:58 - Lyndi’s advice for those struggling with restrictive eating

00:44:06 - Final thoughts and how to connect with Lyndi

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