Welcome to Eating Enlightenment! This interview show is hosted by Jared. Jared is a former Zen monk, certified intuitive eating counselor, and creator of the Eating Enlightenment app.
Have you ever found yourself reaching for that extra cookie even when you're not hungry? Or using food as a coping mechanism during stressful times? If so, then you're in the right place. This episode is specially designed for you! I've poured all my knowledge and experience into this comprehensive guide to help you understand and overcome binge and emotional eating. It's a holistic approach that addresses not only your eating habits but also your mental and emotional wellbeing. This episode is about a journey that I, your host and guide, have been on professionally for over five years as an Eating Disorder Coach and a staff member at a residential Eating Disorder treatment center. My personal journey of healing has been much longer. Now, as I transition careers, this video represents my understanding of how to heal the root causes of binge and emotional eating. Remember, overcoming binge and emotional eating isn't about deprivation; it's about making mindful choices that nourish your body and soul. Are you ready to embark on this transformational journey?
11/16/23 • 27:10
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10/20/22 • 13:22
In this special episode of the podcast, I share my interview on Write Your Best Self! "This can be a very anxious process. There's so much trauma around food... Learning to feel your body can be a scary process that brings up a lot." I'm super excited to introduce you to Jared Levenson - the founder of Eating Enlightenment. Jared was plagued with binge-eating for years until he learned how to transform his relationship with food. He's now a mindful eating zen master who's helped countless people curb their cravings through the power of journaling so they can feel empowered and enlightened around their food choices. In this powerful episode, Jared explains why journaling is such an effective tool for tackling food problems - as well as sharing his own personal story of transformation. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it. "The process of writing changes reality... it's very inspiring." In this episode, Jared and I explore: What is mindful eating and what benefits does it offer. How can our body tell us what to eat? Why we turn to food as an emotional crutch - and how can we cultivate a healthier relationship. How Jared discovered that writing can change your relationship with food while at a monastery. The science behind externalising our thoughts in our journal. "Usually before people emotionally eat there's this cacophony - this internal argument back and forth that escalates. Then people binge to calm down those voices." How labelling feelings helps us to unravel them. The power of dialoguing with and hearing the different voices that show up around food. Why changing your relationship with food helps you to reclaim your personal power. Catching cues and rewiring triggers. Tapping into the wisdom of the body. How can we trust our body to tell us what it needs to be healthy, vital, and strong. Jared's story - how he transformed from binge-eater to mindful eating Zen master. And more... Feeling empowered around food can be a transformative experience. I hope this episode helps you to navigate forward in some way. Jared's journaling prompt: Write with awareness right before you eat. How to discover more about Jared's work: 1. Visit the Eating Enlightenment website. 2. Check out Jared's YouTube channel. 3. View the Earing Enlightenment journaling app. Also, check out the BestSelf Co. range of journaling tools: 1. Transform Fear to Focus [$5 investment]. 2. 52 List Journaling Prompts [a free tool]. Finally, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show as it helps more people find us. You can also tag us on social. We're @bestselfco and I'm @georginaelmorshdy. Support the show (http://bestself.co/)
2/8/22 • 45:41
Alex Dorr is the Founder and CEO of Mushroom Revival Inc., a business dedicated to supporting an individual’s health and wellness through the incredible properties of functional mushrooms. Alex co-hosts The Mushroom Revival Podcast - the #1 mushroom podcast in the world. As a studied mycologist, he released a book titled, “Mycoremediation Handbook: A Grassroots Guide to Growing Mushrooms and Cleaning Up Toxic Waste With Fungi.”
7/12/21 • 46:06
Dr WendyLeigh White, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and nondiet, weight-neutral nutritionist, takes a “nature cure” approach to prevention and healing in her clinical practice, teaching, and speaking. She has maintained a clinical practice since 2008 and taught at the graduate level since 2016. In 2020, she was included in the Portland Monthly’s Top Doctors, Naturopath category. Her aim is to empower every one of her patients/clients/students, especially those in larger bodies, to understand the interconnected systems of your body and its specific needs. In this way, you learn to tune in to the signals your body is telling you. Only then can you give it what it needs to heal, to thrive, to learn how not to follow in your family’s medical footprints. Building from a “nature cure” philosophy (food, water, air, movement, relationships), Dr White specializes in developing personalized lifestyle plans that align to your unique genetic makeup and lifestyle. She enjoys coaching people who are needing support with allergies, digestive issues (irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, constipation), and their relationship with food. Despite her full schedule of patient care and university teaching, the times that Dr White is most passionate is when she is speaking to groups about the body’s innate ability to heal itself and to keep itself in balance when supported appropriately. For more info, visit Dr. WendyLeigh White: http://www.drwendyleighwhite.com/
5/24/21 • 46:54
Aqua therapy can really help your body to heal. It's a great way to keep your joints and muscles loose, while also working on flexibility and range of motion. This practice can be revolutionary for people living in larger bodies, and is totally in line with the Health At Every Size Perspective. The water really helps with joints while still giving you a great movement practice. And aqua therapy is in warm water too so don't worry about the temp! I learned so much in this episode and I know you'll walk away with a ton of useful info! Plus, Jen is hosting workshops in the Bay Area mid-May so be sure to check out her website for more info! https://www.jennifersylvesterdpt.com/
5/4/21 • 47:11
Nicole is a nurse, coach, counselor and so many different roles! She struggled with an eating disorder for many years before finally recovering. Here she shares how she learned to love her body again and deal with the illness that once controlled her life! We all have something we struggle with in our lives - but it's not always about what we eat or drink! Nicole shares her story of how she recovered from an eating disorder and found peace within herself by using intuition and healing. For more info on Nicole, visit her at: http://www.nurtureconsultingllc.com/
4/28/21 • 49:47
What if your child no longer wants to eat? Maybe he or she is no longer growing so fast! Knowing in what stage of life your child is helps you understand how to best help your child. Maryann Jacobsen is a best-selling author, and podcast host of the Healthy Family podcast. Maryann is a mother herself and writes from both a scientific and parental perspective. She's truly devoted the last 20 years of her life to these topics so be sure to listen and enjoy! For more info on Maryanne, see her website here: https://maryannjacobsen.com/podcast/
4/12/21 • 57:21
Intuitive eating is a way of eating that works with your body and environment to find what foods work best for you. This interview with Haley will cover the basics of intuitive eating, but it's not just about food, it's about finding balance in all areas of your life. For Haley Hughes, Crossfit is a big part of her life. Haley has figured out how to do hard exercise like Crossfit the right way: by listening to her body, having fun, and community. Haley also is an amazing dietician you can find online: Website: https://rdrxnutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rdrxnutrition/
4/1/21 • 46:18
In this interview with Kathleen Layer, we discuss the basics of eating intuitively. Kathleen is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Master Level Coach. She helps women heal their relationship with food and their bodies through intuitive eating and body image work. You can learn more about Kathleen on her website: kathleenlayer.com And connect with her on Instagram @kathleenlayer Eating is a big part of your everyday life and can have a major impact on how you feel about yourself, how you feel while exercising, and even how well you sleep at night! But how do you not get trapped in your head, or focused on perfectionism? Kathleen Layer shares her insights on intuitive eating, movement, and how she went from food and body-obsessed to food and body freedom.
3/16/21 • 42:58
These days it's common that people are suffering from problems related to their thyroid gland due to the fast paced life that we live in today. These problems can range from being overweight or not feeling well at all - but there are also other symptoms which may be caused by your condition such as hair loss and fatigue. So here's how to get the best of your thyroid health this year with Amie Hornaman! Amie Hornaman DCN, MsN, CFMP is a leading certified functional-medicine expert on a mission to optimize thyroid patients around the world and give them their lives back using scientific elements of nutrition and functional medicine. After her own experience of insufferable symptoms, misdiagnoses and improper treatment, Amie set out to help others who she KNEW were going through the same set of frustrations and who were on the same medical roller coaster. She examines all factors that tie into thyroid dysfunction and thyroid symptoms and treats the person from top to bottom to give them their lives back. Visit Amie at https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/ Be sure to check out Amie's podcast too at The Thyroid Fix!!!
3/11/21 • 44:43
This is such a fun conversation with Maria! Maria's passion for authenticity just gives me the goosebumps! Maria is Certified Counselor and Coach who helps people make peace with food. Maria specializes in "emotional eating", body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating such as chronic dieting and binge eating. Be sure to check out her website: https://mariascrimenti.com/ Learn more about her Facebook group too!: https://www.facebook.com/Mariascrimentiwellness
3/5/21 • 53:44
This episode originally aired on The Thyroid Fix: "In today's episode, I share an interview with Jared Levenson about overeating, binge eating and mindfulness around food. Jared is a former binge eating wrestler, lay ordained zen monk, certified intuitive eating counselor, and a CBT journaling advocate. Jared helps hardworking folks write their way to eating enlightenment and food freedom." Please be sure to check out Amie's podcast on: - iTunes Amie's website can be found here: https://amiehornaman.com/
2/28/21 • 56:48
I recently went on Amanda's Savor Food and Body podcast! In the first half of interview I reveal: - my struggles with wrestling and bingeing - my journey to become a lay ordained zen monk - my passionate in belief in awareness journaling In the second half of interview we all address many of the obstacles that come up when attempting to awareness journal: - triggers of calories logs - perfectionism - difficulty Be sure to check out Amanda's website and our original episode here! Website: https://www.alpinenutrition.org/ Original interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtjAUcT26Hg&feature=youtu.be
2/20/21 • 56:23
Hey Eating Enlightenment tribe :) I'd like to introduce Amanda Bullat. In the beginning Amanda ate with many restrictions. She definitely wasn't eating enough during her marathon training! Eventually her body started to breakdown. Fortunately, Amanda found new alternative approaches to health, wellness and beyond ... Aka, Intuitive Eating and Be Body Positive. Nowadays Amanda is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Be Body Positive Facilitator. Check out her podcast and youtube channel, Savor Food and Body! For more info, visit Amanda at http://www.alpinenutrition.org/
2/15/21 • 01:38
Hey everyone, Melissa Welch RD is today's conversation. Melissa is a good friend and we used to work together too at Cielo House for Eating Disorders in the Bay Area. Melissa is a passionate advocate and skilled dietitian who embraces Health At Every Size and Intuitive Eating with her clients. Melissa is also working with people who struggle with kidney and renal issues. We talk in depth about the struggles of trying to eat intuitively while managing your kidney health. Melissa also shares stories about her family, setting boundaries, her thoughts on what Health At Every Size really means and much more. If have any questions just reach out to me at jared@eatingenlightenment.com If you want a free Food Awareness Journal, along with templates and training videos, visit https://eatingenlightenment.com For more info on Melissa's private practice, see here too: http://melissawelchrd.com/
1/25/21 • 40:43
How do you let go of rules without falling to chaos? How do you navigate the difficulties of life, without getting trapped in your head or saying 'F*ck it' and giving up? Amy Scott has 18 years of therapeutic experience and her orientation is of Mind, Body and Soul. In this conversation you'll hear us talk about eating struggles in general and then get super practical about: - how food is energy and energy is flowing - grounding techniques that Amy teaches me live on our call - taking away the immortality of binge eating - cultural issues like being too logical or feeling bigger bodies are bad Overall I really liked this conversation and thought Amy was super fun, present, connected and I soooo appreciated her emphasis on connecting to the person in front of her. Amy is also coming out with a new podcast, DIY Therapy, so be sure to watch out! If you want more info about Amy, be sure to visit her at https://www.amyscottmindbody.com/
1/21/21 • 45:56
How is it possible for Diabetes management and Intuitive Eating to go together? Diabetes you need to manage blood sugar, whereas on a superficial level you might hear that Intuitive Eating means you can eat anything. Can you really eat anything if you have diabetes? And is this even what Intuitive Eating means? In this episode with Glenys Oyston, from Dare To Not Diet, Glenys also talks extensively about her journey from chronic dieter to Intuitive Eater. One interesting thing about Glenys's story involve her weight gain over the years as she ditched the diet mentality, as dieting had kept her deprived and underweight for years. Oftentimes we are so afraid of weight gain, so Glenys's story is impactful and inspiring. Glenys's is a full-time anti-dietician and she truly walks the talk and has been through the struggles and can help you if you struggle with dieting. Be sure to check out Glenys's Diabetes course here: https://selfcare4diabetes.com.
1/14/21 • 48:09
Today's guest is Holly Toronto and I'm so grateful she shared her story! From her early roots in a rigid 'Purity' Christian culture that taught bodies were dirty and wrong ... To struggling with food anxiety, hair loss, and extreme body image problems ... Things all changed for Holly when she serendipitously brought the book Intuitive Eating with her while on a cruise where she couldn't eat anything. Fast forward years later and now Holly helps women bridge the gap between Spirit and their bodies. This interview is full with amazing insights: - how to set up expectations to unconditionally eat so you can't fail - how to deconstruct body image beliefs within the HAES philosophy I know you'll love this episode. Be sure to visit Holly: @holly.toronto http://www.hollytoronto.com/
12/16/20 • 58:29
Have you ever heard of Eidetic therapy? Neither had I until I met Wendy Yellen. In this episode Wendy goes through a live, unscripted therapy session with me where I am the client. Let me tell you something: I have never tapped into my primal images before using Eidetics and was blown away. I highly recommend listening to this episode if you're looking for: - a vulnerable conversation - an experiential demonstration of an alternative form of therapy - are curious about your subconscious mind and visualization For more info, please visit Wendy at MeAsIWantToBe.com -------------- To get on the Eating Enlightenment email list and get a free food report, visit EatingEnlightenment.com/podcast
12/1/20 • 56:06
Jodie has been through her own trauma and eating healing journey. Then she's gone on for the last 20+ years to help women heal from trauma and eating. Now she's sharing all of her wisdom for us today. Enjoy :) ---------------------------- To visit Jodie's website go here - https://jodiegale.com/ ---------------------------- Get the food report and subscribe to email list here - https://eatingenlightenment.com/podcast
11/16/20 • 64:58
Austin and Lindsey have both experienced panic attacks. These days both Austin and Lindsey have learned how to overcome panic attacks and anxiety. Now they are sharing strategies to overcome anxiety. Their podcast, The Disconnect, helps people with anxiety and de-stigmatizes anxiety. Check out their podcast The Disconnect - https://www.frankdisconnect.com/podcast Download the Myth of Food Addiction report here - https://eatingenlightenment.com/podcast
11/10/20 • 50:17
Dr. Alex Ridley from Rejuvenated Women talks about Selfless Syndrome. Selfless Syndrome in a nutshell is when you burnout because you give too much of yourself to others. The consequences of Selfless Syndrome can impact eating, health, career and relationships. It's time to reclaim proper boundaries and self-care!
11/2/20 • 34:12
Dr. Rocco works at the only licensed facility approved and recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Health for patient evaluation and education for medical marijuana. Part of Dr. Rocco's passion includes CBD: - great for inflammation - useful for anxiety - no downsides CBD does NOT get you high! This episode we talk about dosages, misconceptions and more. For more info on Dr. Thomas visit https://www.bak2basicsllc.com/
10/25/20 • 41:44
This was one of the most impactful conversations I've had in my entire life. Jana Short, host of the "Oh My Health ... There Is Hope!" podcast is here with us today. We first talk about Jana's journey, including her near death experiences. Then we transition to even deeper topics about finding your authentic voice. - How do you speak authentically about family trauma? - How do you own your voice when there may be repercussions? - Why claiming your authentic voice is so needed in today's world. Be sure to check out Jana's podcast here - https://www.bestholisticlife.com/omhtih-podcast/
10/19/20 • 33:27
Kathy Gruver is a Professional Speaker, TED-x, Award-Winning author and Trapeze Artist. Today we talk about: Trapeze Meditation Wine Stress Go-For-It
10/5/20 • 36:15
Today Heidi and I talk about how you can nourish yourself. We talk about how plants are like eating disorders. For plants to grow, they need nourishment. But what is nourishment? Heidi Schauster is a Nutrition Therapist, Writer, and Clinical Consultant. Her website is https://anourishingword.com. Her book, Nourish: How to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Body, and Self, can be found on Amazon here - https://amzn.to/338CbxM
9/28/20 • 55:04
Here are Andy The RD's Three Nutrition Principles: 1. Protein Variety 2. Commitment 3. Kale (symbolizing your unique food preferences)
9/21/20 • 35:07
This podcast focuses on teaching Acceptance. Acceptance is the first part of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. First you accept, and then you Commit. For in depth article to learn more about Acceptance and Commitment therapy read here: https://eatingenlightenment.com/2020/09/12/what-is-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy/
9/17/20 • 10:25
Dr. Delaney was an established science professor in London. He had all the markings of external success with papers, prestige and respect. But inside Dr. Delaney was miserable. He was trapped in his mind. He had no connection to his heart, and was dying inside. He turned to alcohol, food, and nearly gave up on life ... Then he became open to the power of his heart chakra. He has healed and has dramatically shifted his perspective on modern medicine. This is an amazing conversation!
9/14/20 • 56:34