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5 Intuitive Eating Holiday Season Hot Takes with Naomi Katz

Melanie Knights Season 2 Episode 16

We’re kicking off November talking about food and intuitive eating with our very first guest, Naomi Katz from Happy Shapes Coaching. We’re exploring the complexities of intuitive eating, particularly during the holiday season, but as you’ll learn, these hot takes are not just for the holidays!!

We discuss the emotional responses to food, the importance of autonomy in food choices, and the 10th principle of Intuitive Eating, gentle nutrition. Naomi shares her insights on navigating food relationships, the normalcy of eating past fullness, and the significance of focusing on one's own plate rather than comparing with others.
Now more than ever, is a time to be gentle with ourselves, and our food choices.

You’ll also hear how you can support the communities within Asheville in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

You can learn more about Naomi and her coaching at www.happyshapes.co, or by following her on Instagram @happyshapesnaomi, or by listening to her podcast, Satisfaction Factor, available on all podcast platforms.

Learn more about Beloved Asheville and how you can support the community rebuild.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Intuitive Eating Journey
03:00 Navigating Food Relationships During Holidays
05:50 Understanding Feelings Around Food
09:03 The Normalcy of Eating Past Fullness
11:41 Gentle Nutrition: Balancing Science and Personal Needs
14:39 The Autonomy of Food Choices
17:41 Eyes on Your Own Plate: Avoiding Comparisons
20:31 Community Support and Recovery Efforts

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