Eating Disorders, Body Image and Parenting in Diet Culture; A Conversation with Katherine Metzelaar
In this episode, we have Katherine Metzelaar, the founder of Bravespace Nutrition, for a powerful conversation about eating disorders, body image, and diet culture.
Katherine is a Seattle-based eating disorder registered dietitian and the CEO/Founder of Bravespace Nutrition, where she and her team help people heal their relationship with food and their bodies, free from perfectionism, fear, and shame. Her expertise lies in assisting clients in creating greater flexibility and freedom with food by distancing themselves from diet culture and fostering peace with their bodies. She specializes in women’s health, disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image healing.Katherine offers individual nutrition counseling and business coaching, particularly for weight-inclusive health professionals.
Katherine sheds light on diet culture in a unique way, addressing its impact on all of us. She explains the spectrum of disordered eating, ranging from severe eating disorders to negative body image, and how it can occupy our thoughts in harmful ways. Katherine emphasizes that everyone deserves support, no matter where they are on this spectrum. We also explore intuitive eating and delve into the importance of supporting our children in navigating these complex topics, making this episode a must-listen for parents.
As the host of a wellness podcast, it's vital for me to share conversations like this, as there is an abundance of noise and fear tactics in the world of food and wellness, often driven by sales motives. I aspire for this podcast to be a counterpoint to that trend, which is why I was truly honored to have Katherine as a guest. She is an incredible and wise individual, and I am grateful to have crossed paths with her. Below I have linked free guides and blog posts that will be valuable for moms and parents with tweens and teens. You can also sign up for her newsletter to access more free resources.
Connect with Katherine:
Website: www.bravespacenutrition.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravespacenutrition
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katherinemetzelaar
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KatherineMetzelaar
Newsletter: https://www.bravespacenutrition.com/
can sign up anywhere on the website
Free Food/body image journaling calendar: https://www.bravespacenutrition.com/calendar-freebie
Check out these Blogs for Parents:
What's Diet Culture and what is it harmful
Help! What do I do If I think m teenager has an eating disorder?
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