Episode 19 - How to Practice Compassion and Mindful Eating During the Holidays w/ Jess Griffith, RD

15/12/2021 16 min
Episode 19 - How to Practice Compassion and Mindful Eating During the Holidays w/ Jess Griffith, RD

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Episode Synopsis

Jessica Griffith is a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition and mental health nutrition with a focus in eating disorders. Currently, she is a dietitian for Sierra Tucson Treatment Center’s secondary eating disorder program and red white and blue program, a dedicated group for military members and first responders. Jessica also operates a virtual private practice and is a member of My Sports Dietitian, an organization that caters to all athletes from elite to recreational. Jessica is a graduate from the University of Delaware with a B.S in dietetics and a minor in dance and a graduate from Bowling Green State University’s dietetic internship. She has been working in the health and nutrition field for over 6 years and has experience in multiple areas of nutrition. Jessica has served as a sports dietitian for EXOS human performance company, an eating disorder dietitian for a primary eating disorder facility, a clinical dietitian for a level one psychiatric hospital and a community dietitian for the WIC program. Jessica believes food is fuel and so much more. She is passionate about challenging diet culture and helping her clients create a healthy relationship with food and their body.

Jess and Rob Discuss:
-Where she works and who she helps
-The difference between disordered eating and eating disorders
-How to be the person you needed when you were younger
-Tips for navigating Holiday stress
-How to have compassion for your body image
-Her non-morning, morning routine
-Love of fried chicken
-You can follow Jess on Instagram @jessgriffith.rd

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