Episode 7: Good Enough Nutrition with Nadia Maxwell

2 Apr

I sit down with one of the most nurturing and dedicated people I have the pleasure of knowing. Nadia Maxwell is an intuitive eating dietitian who supports people to help the tune back into their internal wisdom and heal their relationship with their food and their body. She practices through a Health at Every Size® lens and is an advocate for inclusive and equal healthcare for people of all shapes and sizes. We chat about the nervous system and how it relates to food, tools on how to come back to our bodies and diving into the dynamic of the relationship between ourselves and the food we eat.

In this episode we talk about:

Nadia's Journey as a Dietitian: We explore why Nadia chose to become a dietitian and how her perspective has evolved over time.
Good Enough Nutrition: What does it mean to have good enough nutrition?
Exploring Our Relationship with Food and Food Values: Dive into the dynamics of our relationship with food and the values we attach to it.
Row Boat Analogy: Nadia shares a helpful analogy involving knowledge, intuition, and support.
Understanding Our Nervous System and Its Relationship with Food: Learn about the connection between our nervous system and our eating habits.
Tools for Reconnecting with Our Bodies: Nadia offers practical tools to help us come back to our bodies and listen to our internal cues.
Fueling Our Bodies in Times of Adrenaline and Nerves: Explore strategies for nourishing ourselves during extreme sports.
Relationships with Ourselves and Attachment Theory: Discuss the role of attachment theory in shaping our relationship with ourselves and our bodies.
Body Positivity and Inclusivity: Explore the concepts of body positivity and inclusivity in the context of health and wellness.
Supporting All Bodies: Nadia shares insights on how we can create a supportive environment for individuals of all body types.
Nadia's Relationship to Extreme Sports: Learn about Nadia's personal connection to extreme sports and how it influences her approach to health and well-being.