It’s the second episode of Beyond Weight  - a NEW series that asks the question “how can we manage health concerns without focusing on weight loss, food restriction, and body shame?” and today, Jill's speaking with Lauren Newman - a Registered and Licensed Dietitian located in Houston, TX who’s passionate about helping individuals with Diabetes make peace with food and their bodies. Together they explore the myths about diabetes and a more kind and compassionate approach to managing this chronic illness.
In this episode, we discuss:

How diabetes can lead to a chaotic relationship with food

What it looks like when a trust model is part of a nutritionist’s education and mentorship! (It happens and it’s AMAZING)

Type I vs Type II Diabetes: the myths and the truths and how we can use a trust model of eating/feeding with BOTH

Why we need to stop blaming Type II Diabetes on lifestyle (spoiler alert Type II diabetes may be more genetically linked than Type I!!!)

The shame that results from the language used around “lifestyle” conditions

Insulin DOESN’T cause weight gain! Why the belief that it will cause weight gain affects treatment

Managing the physical symptoms that show up or persist as we heal the relationship with food

When being aware of carb intake is dieting and when it’s intuitive eating

How the science in diabetes gets taken out of context and used inappropriately

Correlation vs Causation in research

The results Lauren sees in her practice when she works with TRUST and eating competence

Why none of the results she sees depend on weight change

Advocating for yourself when it comes to managing your health


Links:
Get on the waitlist for Lauren’s Virtual Diabetes and Disordered Eating Waitlist: https://www.laurennewmanrd.com/eddmgroup