Show Notes
In this episode we talk with Chelsea Levy about: Experiencing the world as a straight sized person and a person in a larger body Going against the grain of the weight centric health model- as a human and as a dietitian Chelsea's experience with diabetes and prediabetes both personally and professionally How the intuitive eating and HAES spaces talk about (pre)diabetes and food choices and how you can explore self care in a way that doesn't trigger disordered eating Is "prediabetes" a thing we should be thinking about? What's the deal with the controversy around this? Talking about diabetes as a "theoretical" concept vs "individual" lived experience and how do you make choices that align with your own values. How to consider your health risks without spiraling into perfectionism and urgency Building in safe touch points into your care team and community
Resources Follow Chelsea on Instagram: IG: @Chelsealevynutrition, Find Chelsea on Facebook: facebook.com/Chelsealevynutrition Visit Chelsea's website: www.chelsealevynutrition.com Erin's blog on Prediabetes: https://www.erinphillipsnutrition.com/post/prediabetes-overview
LINKS: email us here with any questions or comments: [email protected] Find out more about Kelly here Find out more about Erin here
DISCLAIMER: We are dietitians and diabetes educators but we are not YOUR dietitians and diabetes educators. The information provided in this podcast is not intended as individualized medical advice, nor is it a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you have a medical concern, go to your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment.
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