Growing Up Balanced : Rebuilding body image postpartum and cultivating positive body and food relationships for our family.

Hello Mama's!I hope you have had an epic summer and 2024 has been good to you this far. I am back with the pod and super excited to be sharing the first episode of the year with you which is with Rachael from The Food Tree. Rachael is a UK-trained registered dietitian specialising in family feeding, feeding disorders, disordered eating and body image. In this episode we talk about:How to heal your own relationship with your bodyHow to cope with the pressure of diet culture How to raise body confident children who have a healthy relationship with foodHow does pregnancy and childbirth affect your body image and self-esteemWhat are some of the myths and misconceptions about dieting and weight loss after pregnancyHow can you practice mindfulness and self-compassion to improve your body image and well-beingHow can you model positive body image and healthy eating behaviors for your childrenHow can you help your children develop a balanced and joyful relationship with food and their bodiesHow should we approach sugar with our children so that they have a healthy relationship with it.I learnt so much in this chat & I really hope you will find it helpful to. If you need further support with anything that has been discussed in this conversation then you can contact Rachael here.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, it really helps a small podcast like mine be found by other parents! You can also follow a long on Instagram @bumptomum.podcast for updates on future episodes.Enjoy!