In this episode, they chat about: how Liz found her calling as a dietitian helping people heal their relationship with food and their bodies the shift from traditional, weight-focused nutrition to a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach why health isn't defined by body size and how fat bias harms everyone the impact of diet culture and how it shapes our beliefs about food, worth, and health how to rebuild trust and freedom with food after years of rules or restriction recognizing signs of disordered eating and the difference between discipline and shame the influence of family, culture, and access on how we relate to food finding body neutrality and learning to celebrate self-care rather than weight loss Sara's reflections on her own journey toward freedom, peace, and self-acceptance   Resources + Links: Follow Liz on Instagram |  @onthebrink_rdsLearn more about On the Brink Nutrition Collective at onthebrinknutrition.com Be part of the Do It Fat movement. Visit doitfatbook.com to learn more about the book and see where you can celebrate with Sara at upcoming launch events! Grow your brand, income, and impact! Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative @ellyandnoracreative For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot   Show Notes: In this episode of The Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, Sara sits down with her good friend Liz, a registered dietitian with extensive experience in healthcare, oncology, and eating disorders. They revisit the rebranding of Liz's company, discuss Sarah's upcoming book launch, and delve into themes around health, food relationships, body image, and societal biases. Liz shares her journey from working traditionally prescriptive roles in healthcare to finding her passion in helping clients with eating disorders. They emphasize the importance of understanding individual relationships with food, breaking rigid food rules, and promoting a weight-inclusive approach. The conversation also covers how societal and cultural influences shape our perceptions and behaviors related to food and body image. Liz discusses her current practice, which spans a wide range of ages and backgrounds, and her mission to help clients develop a healthier, more intuitive relationship with food and their bodies. Liz is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She brings warmth, gentle curiosity, and a Health at Every Size® (HAES®) approach to her nutrition counseling to create a safe, judgment-free space for you to process and learn how to kindly be with (and in) your body and how to find peace with food. This episode is part of our Do It Fat Mini-Series, a special collection of conversations leading up to the launch of Sara's debut book, Do It Fat. Join us each week as we unpack the stories, research, and reflections behind the movement — all about body acceptance, self-worth, and taking up space unapologetically.   00:00 Welcome to the Show 01:44 Meet Liz Brinkman, RDN 03:54 Liz's Professional Journey 06:10 The Shift to Eating Disorders 08:22 Current Practice and Clientele 11:32 Weight Inclusivity and Health 13:07 Challenging Health Biases 22:27 Personal Reflections on Body Image 28:59 The Struggle for Self-Worth Beyond Weight 30:44 Understanding Nutrition and Misconceptions 32:18 The Disconnect Between Effort and Results 33:50 Health at Every Size: A Broader Perspective 36:21 Recognizing Disordered Eating 37:49 Reclaiming Intuition and Inner Trust 40:55 Influence of Environment and Attachment 42:07 The Complexity of Food Relationships 49:12 Shifting Identity and Values 52:17 Resources and Support for Your Journey

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