Her journey from nutritionist to understanding the psychology of eating is fascinating. It's like she's seen both sides of the coin. Makes me wonder how many other health professionals are missing this crucial piece of the puzzle.
Her story about working as a nutritionist and seeing patients knowing what’s healthy but still choosing unhealthy options is kind of eye-opening. Definitely proves it's not always about knowledge.
The way she talks about trauma affecting our eating habits makes so much sense. I’ve always turned to food when stressed, but never thought it could be deeper than just “comfort eating.”
I love how she emphasizes that this isn't just about weight loss, but about reclaiming your life from food obsession. As someone who's spent way too much time and energy on diets, that message really speaks to me. Ready for a change!
her point about food being a reflection of our relationship with life is so real. makes me wanna explore how my eating habits are tied to other areas of my life.
It's heartbreaking to hear how childhood bullying can impact someone so deeply. It really shows how powerful words can be and how they shape our lives.
Totally! The cool thing is though, that we always have a chance to heal. Everyone is going to go through something- it’s an opportunity to learn how to create a new story, and ignore what other people think ♥️
I appreciate how she addressed the complexity of obesity. It's refreshing to hear someone acknowledge that it's not just about willpower or laziness. Wish more people understood this instead of judging others based on their size.
This talk made me realize how much food marketing affects our perceptions... Like why do we think of some foods as "breakfast" and others as "dinner"? It's all just fuel for our bodies.
I appreciate her honesty about the struggles with yo-yo dieting and eating disorders. It’s something many people go through but don’t talk about enough.
The idea that our thoughts about food can actually change our body's response is wild. Makes me wonder how much damage I've done by constantly thinking negatively about my eating habits. Definitely gonna try to shift my mindset.
I’ve been obsessed with food and dieting for years, but this talk made me see how much of it is about control. Letting go of that control sounds scary but also freeing.
This talk made it really difficult to ignore how much of my life revolves around food rules and restrictions. It's exhausting! The idea of just... eating normally... without all the guilt and overthinking sounds amazing. Hope I can get there someday.
I know this conversation is a lot different for men and women but diet and fitness culture is slowly consuming everything, so I appreciate that there is content like this around to help us get a more realistic view of things
I'm fascinated by the connection between gut health and mental health that she touched on briefly. Wish she'd gone deeper into that. Makes me wonder if my anxiety is linked to my diet somehow.
I'm struck by how much shame and guilt is wrapped up in our relationship with food... She's right about how you can't h*te yourself into a body you love so we might as well start being kinder to ourselves about our eating habits
Thank for sharing this in such a simple, genuine, vulnerable and concise way!!! I love your content, sometimes I just struggle with the profanity and loved that this had none! Blessings to you, keep helping people heal! ❤
This talk has me thinking about how much of my day is spent thinking about food - what to eat, what not to eat, feeling guilty about what I ate... Imagine if I could use all that mental energy for something else! Definitely motivated to work on my relationship with food now.
Okay I really needed to hear that about how the diet industry is built to keep us stuck in that cycle because yes, literally, I feel like I've spent the last 15 years on and off diets
This talk made me realize how much time and energy I waste thinking about food. It's exhausting! I love the idea of just eating when I'm hungry and stopping when I'm full. Sounds so simple, but it's gonna take some practice to get there.
Well this certainly makes us rethink a lot of things about health and nutrition but also the power the brain has over the body, that never ceases to amaze me.
I've honestly never thought my mindset might be playing such a big role in how successful my diets are... I mean beyond just the normal willpower/discipline side of things.
The story about how much bullying affected her and her relationship with food made me pretty teary. I had similar experiences, like being told I needed Jenny Craig at the age of 12 by a boy that a new friend had set me up with on a blind date... It was devastating and even though I just ignored it at the time it has stuck with me my whole life
I'm grateful that the rhetoic is starting to shift in this direction. I have two daughters and seeing how harsh the world can be towards women as a result of all this makes me worry for them
I'm intrigued by the idea of normalizing all foods. No more labeling things as "good" or "bad". But I wonder how this approach works with health conditions that require specific diets? Curious to hear more about that aspect.
There's going to be nuances per person to ensure that their body is safe and healthy but the main goal is to no longer fear/shame food which helps us release those obsessive thoughts around it
Her explanation of how the brain perceives restriction as danger was mind-blowing. No wonder diets always backfire! It's like we're fighting against our own biology. Makes me want to learn more about the science behind all this.
This talk has me questioning everything I thought I knew about health and nutrition. It's a bit overwhelming, tbh. But also kind of exciting? Like maybe there's a way to be healthy without all the stress and restriction.
Her point about forbidden fruit tasting the sweetest explains why I always crave the foods I try to cut out. Maybe restriction isn't the answer after all.
This is a really cool way to think about eating! Might try shaking up my meal routines and see how it feels to eat without those artificial constraints.
It makes sense to me how ingrained food is with our experiences. If you think of it from an evolution pov literally everything we did centered around getting food. I don't think our brains have evolved too far from that point
The part about breaking up with restriction really hit me hard. I've tried every diet under the sun and they all end the same way. Maybe it's time to trust my body and stop trying to micromanage every bite. Scary, but also liberating?
The bullying thing makes me so sad and also wish that you could teach kids better but no matter how careful and vigilante you think you're being about it kids are just inherently mean.
This talk has me questioning everything I thought I knew about nutrition. I've been counting calories for years, but maybe that's been doing more harm than good... Keen to start listening to my body instead of my food tracking apps!
It's so freeing when we start releasing the obsession over food (including counting calories) and instead start neutralizing our experience with it and lean into our intuition.
After watching this and reading all these comments I feel incredibly lucky that I’ve never put myself on a diet. I thought it was because I’ve always played so much sport that I never had an issue with my weight but maybe it’s because of the psychology stuff she’s talking about
I related to the part about looking in the kitchen for something to satisfy me when I'm not even hungry. That’s so me! Now I’m gonna ask myself if I’d eat raw broccoli like she suggested lol
Never thought about how early diet culture seeps into our lives. I remember being aware of calories in elementary school. That seems messed up now that I think about it.
I agree that the psychological aspect is important but I’m not sure I buy into the idea that it's the main reason people can’t lose weight... Personal responsibility and discipline still matter a lot.
I never put much thought into what I eat, mostly because my wife always cooked for us. I can see why it would be tough though, there's a lot of conflicting information
I get the argument, but blaming the dieting industry and food processing feels like an easy way out. At the end of the day, it’s still up to us to make better choices
I wonder what the cultural impact of food is too... I've had some friends who anytime I went to their house it was just foodfoodfood and don't get me wrong it was all tasty and delicious but I can remember thinking like wow that can't be good in terms of developing habits
Yup. The diet industry is worth over $220 BILLION globally. There's a reason they don't want people to start approaching things logically and sustainably
I'm not surprised by the milkshake thing... our body and brain are actually so easily fooled lol like your bodies glucose response to real sugar and artificial sweeteners is the same purely because it's sweet
Her journey from nutritionist to understanding the psychology of eating is fascinating. It's like she's seen both sides of the coin. Makes me wonder how many other health professionals are missing this crucial piece of the puzzle.
that's a great point, she's definitely got a holistic view of things
Her story about working as a nutritionist and seeing patients knowing what’s healthy but still choosing unhealthy options is kind of eye-opening. Definitely proves it's not always about knowledge.
It was such an eye opening experience and sparked my passion for helping people address the root cause!
The way she talks about trauma affecting our eating habits makes so much sense. I’ve always turned to food when stressed, but never thought it could be deeper than just “comfort eating.”
I love how she talks about food in a non-judgmental way. It feels so much more sustainable than all the “good” vs “bad” food rules I’ve grown up with.
I love how she emphasizes that this isn't just about weight loss, but about reclaiming your life from food obsession. As someone who's spent way too much time and energy on diets, that message really speaks to me. Ready for a change!
that must be really tough to deal with, just having it take up so much mental space
same, it made this actually interesting and watchable
her point about food being a reflection of our relationship with life is so real. makes me wanna explore how my eating habits are tied to other areas of my life.
It's heartbreaking to hear how childhood bullying can impact someone so deeply. It really shows how powerful words can be and how they shape our lives.
Totally! The cool thing is though, that we always have a chance to heal. Everyone is going to go through something- it’s an opportunity to learn how to create a new story, and ignore what other people think ♥️
I agree! It's so important to be compassionate to each other.
I appreciate how she addressed the complexity of obesity. It's refreshing to hear someone acknowledge that it's not just about willpower or laziness. Wish more people understood this instead of judging others based on their size.
I'm so glad this was helpful! It's definitely far deeper than "eat better and exercise"
fully, and from what I understand there's also a lot of hormonal stuff that affects weight gain too
@@qaysdeshante correct.
@@jiordanasaade lol yup that's for sure
This talk made me realize how much food marketing affects our perceptions... Like why do we think of some foods as "breakfast" and others as "dinner"? It's all just fuel for our bodies.
so true, there's probably some kind of money-related conspiracy behind it like why we use diamonds for engagement rings lol
OMG THATS SO TRUE 🤯
I think reframing it like this is such an important mindset shift for a lot of people! Sharing this one for sure
I’m so happy it resonated with you! Changed my life for sure!
The connection between food and life that she mentioned is profound. We often don’t realize how much our eating habits reflect our overall well-being.
So important! Our relationship with food is truly one of our most important relationships in our lives and is always present.
I appreciate her honesty about the struggles with yo-yo dieting and eating disorders. It’s something many people go through but don’t talk about enough.
I'm so glad it resonated! It's helpful to know that we're not alone in our experiences and there's a way through it.
I'm loving the emphasis on self-compassion in this talk. We're so quick to beat ourselves up over everything...
This makes me so happy to hear
@@jiordanasaade thanks!!!!!
The part about childhood trauma influencing obesity was huge for me... I had no idea there was such a connection but it sure explains a lot
Jiordana is brilliant and her program is life changing! This talk only scratches the surface of what you will learn from her.
Oh Natalie!! Thank you so much, I appreciate the love and support
The idea that our thoughts about food can actually change our body's response is wild. Makes me wonder how much damage I've done by constantly thinking negatively about my eating habits. Definitely gonna try to shift my mindset.
I’ve been obsessed with food and dieting for years, but this talk made me see how much of it is about control. Letting go of that control sounds scary but also freeing.
This talk made it really difficult to ignore how much of my life revolves around food rules and restrictions. It's exhausting! The idea of just... eating normally... without all the guilt and overthinking sounds amazing. Hope I can get there someday.
Never did I ever think I would achieve food freedom!! Thank you Jiordana!!!! ❤
Oh boy I can relate to this very well. I think I've lost and regained easily over 500 pounds throughout my life, none of it healthily.
Thank you for sharing!! unfortunately I think this is the case for most women... and its NOT YOUR FAULT!
I know this conversation is a lot different for men and women but diet and fitness culture is slowly consuming everything, so I appreciate that there is content like this around to help us get a more realistic view of things
I'm glad it was helpful!
I'm fascinated by the connection between gut health and mental health that she touched on briefly. Wish she'd gone deeper into that. Makes me wonder if my anxiety is linked to my diet somehow.
honestly it definitely could be. the way food affects us is so much more than we know
I'm struck by how much shame and guilt is wrapped up in our relationship with food... She's right about how you can't h*te yourself into a body you love so we might as well start being kinder to ourselves about our eating habits
I liked that message too
Thank for sharing this in such a simple, genuine, vulnerable and concise way!!! I love your content, sometimes I just struggle with the profanity and loved that this had none! Blessings to you, keep helping people heal! ❤
This talk has me thinking about how much of my day is spent thinking about food - what to eat, what not to eat, feeling guilty about what I ate... Imagine if I could use all that mental energy for something else! Definitely motivated to work on my relationship with food now.
wow yeah that sounds exhausting
Okay I really needed to hear that about how the diet industry is built to keep us stuck in that cycle because yes, literally, I feel like I've spent the last 15 years on and off diets
This talk made me realize how much time and energy I waste thinking about food. It's exhausting! I love the idea of just eating when I'm hungry and stopping when I'm full. Sounds so simple, but it's gonna take some practice to get there.
It's all about re-training the brain
Well this certainly makes us rethink a lot of things about health and nutrition but also the power the brain has over the body, that never ceases to amaze me.
I've honestly never thought my mindset might be playing such a big role in how successful my diets are... I mean beyond just the normal willpower/discipline side of things.
The way she talked about the validation she received after losing weight is so telling of society's flawed standards of beauty.
THIS!! I completely agree.
yuuuup I had a big weight loss journey and the difference in how people treated me was actually insane
like even people I had known for years and considered friends
It's interesting to even think of food as something we have a relationship with rather than just something we do
The story about how much bullying affected her and her relationship with food made me pretty teary. I had similar experiences, like being told I needed Jenny Craig at the age of 12 by a boy that a new friend had set me up with on a blind date... It was devastating and even though I just ignored it at the time it has stuck with me my whole life
I'm so sorry you went through that! I'm sending you so much love.
@@jiordanasaade Thank you... and thank you for providing a space to share that. I don't think I've told it to anyone before
I'm grateful that the rhetoic is starting to shift in this direction. I have two daughters and seeing how harsh the world can be towards women as a result of all this makes me worry for them
I'm intrigued by the idea of normalizing all foods. No more labeling things as "good" or "bad". But I wonder how this approach works with health conditions that require specific diets? Curious to hear more about that aspect.
There's going to be nuances per person to ensure that their body is safe and healthy but the main goal is to no longer fear/shame food which helps us release those obsessive thoughts around it
Her explanation of how the brain perceives restriction as danger was mind-blowing. No wonder diets always backfire! It's like we're fighting against our own biology. Makes me want to learn more about the science behind all this.
YESS!! If you liked this convo I talk about this in more detail on my podcast "The Mind-Full Method"
This talk has me questioning everything I thought I knew about health and nutrition. It's a bit overwhelming, tbh. But also kind of exciting? Like maybe there's a way to be healthy without all the stress and restriction.
this talk was so interesting and moving. she is so intelligent and well spoken
I never thought about how my negative self-talk could be affecting my eating habits. gonna try to be kinder to myself and see what happens.
Her point about forbidden fruit tasting the sweetest explains why I always crave the foods I try to cut out. Maybe restriction isn't the answer after all.
I have struggled with food a long time, I think this sounds right
Love this approach! I don't think anything good comes from being hard on ourselves!
This is a really cool way to think about eating! Might try shaking up my meal routines and see how it feels to eat without those artificial constraints.
Wow these some amazing facts in this talk, sharing it for sure
Yay! Happy you enjoyed it!
It makes sense to me how ingrained food is with our experiences. If you think of it from an evolution pov literally everything we did centered around getting food. I don't think our brains have evolved too far from that point
The part about breaking up with restriction really hit me hard. I've tried every diet under the sun and they all end the same way. Maybe it's time to trust my body and stop trying to micromanage every bite. Scary, but also liberating?
The bullying thing makes me so sad and also wish that you could teach kids better but no matter how careful and vigilante you think you're being about it kids are just inherently mean.
I'm going to make my daughters watch this when they're old enough to get it, thank you.
This talk has me questioning everything I thought I knew about nutrition. I've been counting calories for years, but maybe that's been doing more harm than good... Keen to start listening to my body instead of my food tracking apps!
It's so freeing when we start releasing the obsession over food (including counting calories) and instead start neutralizing our experience with it and lean into our intuition.
After watching this and reading all these comments I feel incredibly lucky that I’ve never put myself on a diet. I thought it was because I’ve always played so much sport that I never had an issue with my weight but maybe it’s because of the psychology stuff she’s talking about
Super interesting, thanks!
I related to the part about looking in the kitchen for something to satisfy me when I'm not even hungry. That’s so me! Now I’m gonna ask myself if I’d eat raw broccoli like she suggested lol
Never thought about how early diet culture seeps into our lives. I remember being aware of calories in elementary school. That seems messed up now that I think about it.
I hope this helps... tired of feeling guilty every time I eat something "bad"
Imagine how different things could be if we approached food with neutrality instead of judgement!
I'm pretty intrigued by this but also a bit skeptical about some of it... like if we just eat whatever we want, won't we all end up overweight?
I agree that the psychological aspect is important but I’m not sure I buy into the idea that it's the main reason people can’t lose weight... Personal responsibility and discipline still matter a lot.
Why does this have a disclaimer, its a smart educated discussion, wow TED really?
The concept of food as a coping mechanism was like a lightbulb for me lol I've never made that connection before
I'm so glad it was helpful!
I just realize how much I use food as a distraction... Bored? Eat. Procrastinating? Snack time. Upset? Potato.
Nice
That thing about the milkshakes is crazy
I never put much thought into what I eat, mostly because my wife always cooked for us. I can see why it would be tough though, there's a lot of conflicting information
Definitely!
Wow that milkshake thing is huge if true but how do you trick yourself into thinking something is low sugar when you know it isn't?
I get the argument, but blaming the dieting industry and food processing feels like an easy way out. At the end of the day, it’s still up to us to make better choices
Okay that cheesecake milkshake thing is crazy though
I wonder what the cultural impact of food is too... I've had some friends who anytime I went to their house it was just foodfoodfood and don't get me wrong it was all tasty and delicious but I can remember thinking like wow that can't be good in terms of developing habits
Yup. The diet industry is worth over $220 BILLION globally. There's a reason they don't want people to start approaching things logically and sustainably
I'm not surprised by the milkshake thing... our body and brain are actually so easily fooled lol like your bodies glucose response to real sugar and artificial sweeteners is the same purely because it's sweet
I don't know about all this "intuitive eating" stuff. sounds nice in theory, but what if your intuition tells you to eat junk food all day?