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Hunger and Emotions: Four Ways Hunger Secretly Hijacks Our Brain and Emotions
We might think that hunger would sharpen our senses, making us more attuned to important emotional cues, but it’s the opposite- hunger seems to make our emotional radar less discriminating.
Joanna Pustilnik
Jan 164 min read


What causes Binge Eating?: Six Surprising Truths About Binge Eating
What causes binge eating? Early experiences of self-soothing impact how we cope today. If we didn’t experience adequate caregiver soothing or we experienced trauma, it can be difficult to find adaptive soothing mechanisms in adulthood. We teach ourselves how to self-soothe through a process of trial and error.
Joanna Pustilnik
Jan 157 min read


What is food?
What is food? I personally don’t look at a cow and see food. Maybe you do. Who am I to tell you what is “real food”? You have to decide for yourself what you like to eat, what feels good in your body, and what your body is craving. READ MORE...
Joanna Pustilnik
Jan 142 min read


Toxic Diet Culture and Happiness: A conversation with an a**hole
What is Toxic Diet Culture like? After almost 15 years as a dietitian, I can tell you- because I've talked to him many times.
Joanna Pustilnik
Sep 5, 20254 min read


10 Truths to Help End Food Noise
If you've ever felt like food has a hold over you—like certain foods whisper your name from the pantry, or that eating "right" feels like a full-time job—you're not alone. So many women are navigating a minefield of misinformation, guilt, stress, and confusion when it comes to food.
Joanna Pustilnik
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Body Appreciation and Embodiment: Five ways to feel grateful to your body after 40
Who here has felt poopy about their body? In my 14 years of 1:1 work, I haven't met a single client who was 100% body appreciative (this includes me...it takes work!). Let's talk 5 ways we can squash body frustration (a big self-saboteur!)...READ MORE.
Joanna Pustilnik
Apr 8, 20257 min read


Five Steps to Decrease Food Anxiety
Diet culture gives us TONS of subtle food rules which increases food anxiety for many of us.
Intuitive eating offers a refreshing approach, encouraging us to reconnect with our natural ability to nourish our bodies...READ MORE.
Joanna Pustilnik
Mar 27, 20254 min read


Prioritizing Women's Health: Where to Start with Self-Care
It can be challenging to choose self-care when there are external demands, loved ones needing our attention, and a limited amount of energy.
Joanna Pustilnik
Jun 27, 20247 min read


"How to take better care of myself?": Where to start with self-care
It can be challenging to choose self-care when there are external demands, loved ones needing our attention, and a limited amount of energy.
Joanna Pustilnik
Jun 27, 20247 min read


The Diet Mentality vs The Well-Being Mentality
When you are laser-focused on weight loss, it is easy to think that when you lose weight, you will be happier and healthier.
Joanna Pustilnik
May 23, 20244 min read


The Diet Mentality vs The Well-Being Mentality
When you are laser-focused on weight loss, it is easy to think that when you lose weight, you will be happier and healthier.
Joanna Pustilnik
May 23, 20244 min read


Is skipping breakfast really harmful to women's health?
Meal timing and breakfast eating impact our lean muscle mass, our body’s fat storage enzymatic function, our hormone levels, and our mental
Joanna Pustilnik
Feb 12, 20249 min read


Is skipping breakfast bad for women's health?
Meal timing and breakfast eating impact our lean muscle mass, our body’s fat storage function, our hormone levels, and our mental health.
Joanna Pustilnik
Feb 12, 202410 min read


What A Lot of Doctors Get Wrong: Why a Weight Neutral Approach is the Solution to Harmful Dieting
Our behaviors and overall outlook and mental wellness are much better predictors of health than our weight.
Joanna Pustilnik
Oct 18, 20237 min read


The Weight Neutral Approach: Solution to Food Noise and Body Distrust
Our behaviors and overall outlook and mental wellness are much better predictors of health than our weight.
Joanna Pustilnik
Oct 18, 20237 min read


Can We Focus on Weight Loss and Intuitive Eating at the same time?
Can we focus on weight loss or building muscle while eating intuitively? My clients often wonder if “it is ok” to have goals around changing their body in some way (weight loss, muscle gain, functional exercise) while they are trying to heal their relationship with food. Let’s take a look at what this means and when it may be helpful or harmful...READ MORE.
Joanna Pustilnik
Jul 19, 20237 min read


Can We Focus on Weight Loss and Intuitive Eating at the same time?
Can we focus on weight loss or building muscle while eating intuitively? My clients often wonder if “it is ok” to have goals around...
Joanna Pustilnik
Jul 19, 20237 min read


What is Intuitive Eating?
What are the benefits and principles of Intuitive Eating?
Joanna Pustilnik
Jul 14, 20234 min read


What is Intuitive Eating?
What are the benefits and principles of Intuitive Eating?
Joanna Pustilnik
Jul 14, 20234 min read


Is Focusing on Weight Loss a Bad Idea?
Focusing on weight loss can be harmful and disrupt our food and body relationship.
Joanna Pustilnik
Jan 10, 20235 min read
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