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Find Your Food VoiceJulie Duffy Dillon RDN Author: Julie Duffy Dillon RDN
Pre-order Julie's new book, Find Your Food Voice, today at JulieDuffyDillon.com/book.Find Your Food Voice--formerly The Love Food Podcast--is a podcastand a movementto fix diet culture. Because you dont need fixing. Im your host, registered dietitian and food behavior expert Julie Duffy Dillon. Join in as we ditch cookie cutter approaches, expose the lies that society feeds us, and rewrite the rules around food, eating and our bodies. We call this Finding Your Food Voice, and its vital we do it together. Find YOUR food voice each week here on my website, or listen on your favorite podcast app. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Letter] Navigating Change, Body Image, and Temptations to Diet in Midlife with Shanetta McDonald
Episode 430
Tuesday, 10 February, 2026
Julie Duffy Dillon hosts a letter from a listener grappling with body changes, diet struggles, and the grief of aging. Joined by somatic life coach Shanetta McDonald, they explore themes of grief, societal pressures, self-acceptance, and practical tools for embracing body shifts with compassion.Please follow us on TikTok and LinkedIn @FoodVoiceRD to keep up-to-date with our socials.Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to info@juliedillonrd.com. Mentioned in this episode: Shanetta McDonald website and Instagram / Share your FYFV and Love Food experiences for our series ending episode at Info@JulieDillonRD.com / Buy the FYFV Book! / Keep Learning on Substack! If you're curious about what it looks like to stop pursuing weight loss, click here for some fabulous freebies that will help guide you in your journey!Click here to leave me a review on iTunes and subscribe. This type of kindness helps the show continue!Find FREE food voice resources here.Thank you for supporting Find Your Food Voice!Keywords: Find Your Food Voice, podcast, intuitive eating, community, personal growth, vulnerability, anti-diet culture, mental health, connection, farewellOutline:00:00 - Introduction to episode 430 and the letter-sharing format00:40 - Julie discusses concluding her podcast and the power of shared stories05:24 - Reading of the listener’s letter about body image, dieting, and aging concerns09:52 - Introducing guest Shanetta McDonald and her background10:00 - Shanetta analyzes grief and identity shifts related to body changes11:53 - The role of societal conditioning and the longing to be seen13:08 - Personal experiences of aging and body invisibility15:02 - Somatic approaches: acceptance, storytelling, and grounding16:18 - Tools for working through feelings: breath, meditation, and patience18:52 - Challenges of motherhood and societal pressures around dieting20:16 - The importance of progress, slips, and self-kindness in recovery21:07 - The significance of community support, accountability, and honesty22:37 - Practical advice on storytelling, sharing struggles, and support networks23:42 - Embracing patience, gentleness, and relationship with our bodies24:52 - Recognizing our ongoing relationship with our bodies as evolving25:22 - Connecting with Shanetta: website and social links26:22 - A call for listener stories and reflections on the podcast’s impact27:25 - Final letter from food Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
