Deb Benfield's guest appearances

Deb Benfield

Eat the Rules with Summer Innanen

The Mindful Dietitian

Judith Matz

Dana Sturtevant

Isabel Foxen Duke

Paige Smathers

Sarah Peck

Christy Harrison

Amee Severson

Aaron Flores

Virgie Tovar

Julie Duffy Dillon

Amy Pershing

Jenna Hollenstein

Tracy Brown

Marci Evans

Lucy Aphramor

OwlTail

I’m joined by Deb Benfield, Registered Dietician Nutritionist and pro-aging advocate. We’re talking about why concerns about aging and what that does to your appearance are starting when we’re younger, how aging creates vulnerability to diet and wellness culture, and how you can unpack your internalized ageism. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/270  In this episode, we talk about: - Why she started to focus more on the intersection of aging and body image, - How aging makes old eating disorder mindsets come back, - The importance of learning the facts about aging, - A non-judgemental strategy to use when you notice changes to your body, - The lack of visibility of the aging population, - Tips for dealing with real health issues that come with aging, without becoming obsessed and restrictive, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/270 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies  If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

I’m joined by Deb Benfield, Registered Dietician Nutritionist and pro-aging advocate. We’re talking about why concerns about aging and what that does to your appearance are starting when we’re younger, how aging creates vulnerability to diet and wellness culture, and how you can unpack your internalized ageism. Show notes: <a href="http://summerinnanen.com/270" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">summerinnanen.com/270</a> In this episode, we talk about: - Why she started to focus more on the intersection of aging and body image, - How aging makes old eating disorder mindsets come back, - The importance of learning the facts about aging, - A non-judgemental strategy to use when you notice changes to your body, - The lack of visibility of the aging population, - Tips for dealing with real health issues that come with aging, without becoming obsessed and restrictive, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: <a href="http://summerinnanen.com/270" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">summerinnanen.com/270</a> Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at <a href="http://summerinnanen.com/freebies" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">summerinnanen.com/freebies</a> If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at <a href="http://summerinnanen.com/roadmap" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">summerinnanen.com/roadmap</a>

#270: Aging and Body Image with Deb Benfield

Deb Benfield on slowing down, the intersection of yoga &amp; self reflective work, and honouring the ageing body.   Here Deb and Fi speak about: How connecting with therapists, and getting supervision felt so important Yoga teacher training with Anna Guest Jelley &amp; significant teachers The intersection of yoga &amp; Dietetic practice Developing the language of interoception, and bringing this into Dietetic practice Why we need to slow down the "hunger-fullness" conversation, and how it can unintentionally lead to shame The somatic process The importance of slowing down, being attentive &amp; curious to enhance safety Safety builds trust, to  Spend time building "the base" How we might unintentionally perpetuate the very constructs we are aiming to dismantle Doing our own work, softening into our own experience, staying curious Centering your client &amp; their experience Honouring the ageing body without medicalising or pathologising Choosing an appropriate yoga class - for you, and your clients! Supervision as a powerful tool for improving our capacity &amp; enhancing wellbeing    More about Deb: Nutrition Therapist, Freedom Fighter, Recovery Coach and Yoga Teacher on a mission for all to know All Bodies are Good Bodies. I am passionate about partnering with my clients and students to: • Develop ease around food, eating and body image Reclaim the PLEASURE of eating again! • Choose foods that allow a balance of joy, satisfaction and well-being. • Compassionately cultivate a way of eating that is both embodied and intentional. • Nourish yourself so that you will feel vital and have the energy for all of the ways you play! Owner and Lead Nutritionist at Body in Mind Nutrition/Debra Benfield Counsulting-Offering Nutritional Therapy and Coaching for individuals, couples and families, Professional Supervision for therapists, Dietitians, and Coaches, Embodied Eating Groups and Workshops, Body Liberation Yoga Classes and Workshops, and Worksite Wellness Programs with a Health at Every Size perspective. Currently an active member of the Eating Disorder Treatment Team at Wake Forest University. Founder of the Winston-Salem Eating Disorder Coalition. Website:  http://www.bodyinmindnutrition.com/     Links mentioned in this podcast: https://michaelstoneteaching.com/ Yoga in Dead Podcast https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/ Michelle Cassandra Johnson - Skill in Action (book) https://www.michellecjohnson.com/skill-in-action-book

Deb Benfield on slowing down, the intersection of yoga &amp; self reflective work, and honouring the ageing body. Here Deb and Fi speak about: <ul><li>How connecting with therapists, and getting supervision felt so important</li> <li>Yoga teacher training with Anna Guest Jelley &amp; significant teachers</li> <li>The intersection of yoga &amp; Dietetic practice</li> <li>Developing the language of interoception, and bringing this into Dietetic practice</li> <li>Why we need to slow down the "hunger-fullness" conversation, and how it can unintentionally lead to shame</li> <li>The somatic process</li> <li>The importance of slowing down, being attentive &amp; curious to enhance safety</li> <li>Safety builds trust, to </li> <li>Spend time building "the base"</li> <li>How we might unintentionally perpetuate the very constructs we are aiming to dismantle</li> <li>Doing our own work, softening into our own experience, staying curious</li> <li>Centering your client &amp; their experience</li> <li>Honouring the ageing body without medicalising or pathologising</li> <li>Choosing an appropriate yoga class - for you, and your clients!</li> <li>Supervision as a powerful tool for improving our capacity &amp; enhancing wellbeing</li> </ul> More about Deb: Nutrition Therapist, Freedom Fighter, Recovery Coach and Yoga Teacher on a mission for all to know All Bodies are Good Bodies. I am passionate about partnering with my clients and students to: • Develop ease around food, eating and body image Reclaim the PLEASURE of eating again! • Choose foods that allow a balance of joy, satisfaction and well-being. • Compassionately cultivate a way of eating that is both embodied and intentional. • Nourish yourself so that you will feel vital and have the energy for all of the ways you play! Owner and Lead Nutritionist at Body in Mind Nutrition/Debra Benfield Counsulting-Offering Nutritional Therapy and Coaching for individuals, couples and families, Professional Supervision for therapists, Dietitians, and Coaches, Embodied Eating Groups and Workshops, Body Liberation Yoga Classes and Workshops, and Worksite Wellness Programs with a Health at Every Size perspective. Currently an active member of the Eating Disorder Treatment Team at Wake Forest University. Founder of the Winston-Salem Eating Disorder Coalition. Website: <a href="http://www.bodyinmindnutrition.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bodyinmindnutrition.com/</a> Links mentioned in this podcast: <a href="https://michaelstoneteaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://michaelstoneteaching.com/</a> Yoga in Dead Podcast <a href="https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/</a> Michelle Cassandra Johnson - Skill in Action (book) <a href="https://www.michellecjohnson.com/skill-in-action-book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.michellecjohnson.com/skill-in-action-book</a>

Honouring the Body Across Time with Deb Benfield