Episode Details

Ever wonder if your relationship with food is actually okay? In this episode, registered dietitian Jessica Setnick joins Leslie to talk about the early signs that eating has become more than just eating — the connection between stress and food, why body image gets distorted, and how to know when it's time to talk to someone. This one's for anyone who's ever felt confused, guilty, or "off" about food.

[01:19] Why diet culture messaging is louder than it used to be

[03:45] How eating problems actually start

[07:31] Two questions to ask about any "should" message about your body [10:49] Why stress affects your eating

[15:24] Yellow flags in how you think about food

[19:01] Why your brain doesn't show you an accurate picture of your body

[27:34] What's different about high school and college [31:43] How to know when it's time to get help

[36:48] Can you actually have a healthy relationship with food?

Resources mentioned:

• Freshman Formula
• Parent Masterclass - for parents of high school students planning to attend college or college freshman already on campus
• Free Clarity Call with Leslie