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Truth Based Nutrition is the podcast you've been looking for to break free from diet culture and heal your relationship with food and body-through authentic conversations. Hosted by Liesel Maddox, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and business owner, this show dives deep into:

• Eating disorder recovery
• Intuitive Eating
• Where diet culture shows up in the church
• And how you can develop a healthy relationship with food and your body

Join Liesel as she shares the real nutrition science truth along with God's truth for food freedom to help you embrace God's good design for food and your body.

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You can learn more about Liesel and work with a nutrition expert at Maddox Nutrition here: https://www.lieselmaddoxnutrition.com/

And don't forget to follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitian.liesel/

In this episode, the conversation explores how food freedom and eating disorder recovery can shape the motherhood journey, from pregnancy and postpartum to feeding little ones with more peace and trust. It unpacks the emotional and physical challenges that can come with body changes, hunger, breastfeeding, pumping, and the pressure to “bounce back,” while also offering a gentler, more grounded way forward.

We are joined by Jessica-Lauren Newby, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Jessica is the owner of With Milk and Honey, a nutrition therapy practice rooted in meeting clients exactly where they are in their journey. Drawing from her expertise in mental health, women’s health, lactation, and pediatric nutrition, she helps individuals and families pursue health and wholeness while finding freedom with food and body. 

Her insight brings both clinical depth and heartfelt encouragement to this conversation, making this episode especially meaningful for women in recovery who are navigating motherhood or hope to one day.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Food freedom throughout motherhood

• Postpartum recovery and body image

• Supporting women with eating disorder recovery during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Food Freedom and Motherhood

01:58 Jessica Lauren's Expertise and Approach

02:33 Introduction to Food Freedom in Motherhood

05:23 The Intersection of Recovery and Maternal Health

08:07 Navigating Body Changes During Pregnancy

11:16 The Role of Healthcare Providers in Pregnancy

13:52 Balancing Nutrition and Food Freedom

16:48 Postpartum Recovery and Societal Pressures

19:43 Breastfeeding, Pumping, and Body Image

30:20 Navigating Breastfeeding and Self-Worth

33:09 Fostering Healthy Relationships with Food

36:15 Promoting Food Neutrality in Parenting

38:52 Addressing External Influences on Body Image

49:44 The Lifeline of Nourishment

If you're looking for faith-based food and body freedom, Maddox Nutrition offers compassionate expertise to support both your nutrition and your faith.

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: maddoxnutrition.co

Sources/links:

• https://www.withmilkandhoney.com/
  

In this episode, think of this as your big sis giving you a loving but firm pep talk about eating disorder recovery. This is for the person who wonders if full recovery is possible and worth it, and for the one who feels stuck in quasi-recovery. It is also for parents who need clarity about when to step in and take the lead.

Scripture is woven throughout as a reminder that faith is confidence in what we hope for, even when the outcome feels uncertain.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The importance of personal responsibility in recovery

• Biblical encouragement and faith in healing

• The role of weight restoration in full recovery

• Challenges of living in a culture that promotes thinness

• The necessity of ongoing treatment and support

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Recovery and Eating Disorders

09:54 The Challenges of Recovery

15:11 The Importance of Full Recovery

18:56 Identifying and Acknowledging the Disorder

22:12 Seeking Help and Sticking with It

25:51 Weight Restoration and Its Significance

31:56 The Role of Personal Choice in Recovery

42:11 Faith and Recovery: A Christian Perspective

If you're looking for faith-based food and body freedom, Maddox Nutrition offers compassionate expertise to support both your nutrition and your faith.

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!
Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://maddoxnutrition.co/

This episode is all about the basics of Intuitive Eating, something I hold a ton of passion for both personally and professionally as a Registered Dietitian. This is Intuitive Eating 101, so we’re walking through where Intuitive Eating came from and its ten core principles. We’ll also go over the evidence supporting the effectiveness of intuitive eating for both physical and mental health. I’ll address common misconceptions about intuitive eating and the importance of professional guidance, especially for those recovering from eating disorders, navigating different health conditions, neurodivergence, or healing from trauma. And of course, we’ll discuss the beautiful ways that Intuitive Eating aligns with God’s design for food and our bodies and how as Christians, the Intuitive Eating framework better equips us to make peace with food so we can serve God fully nourished.

In this episode, you’ll hear about how…

• ​Intuitive Eating is both a structured, evidence-based framework and a deeply individualized approach to eating
• ​Three decades worth of research evidence support the benefits of eating intuitively
• ​The ten Intuitive Eating principles support a healthy relationship with food, exercise, and body image
• ​Intuitive Eating should be implemented at the right time and may not be appropriate for people who need a lot of structure or struggle to be in tune with their body cues
• ​Intuitive Eating aligns with Christian beliefs about food and bodies and supports our enjoyment of God’s good gift of food
• ​Intuitive Eating aligns with Biblical examples in scripture of how Christians are to interact with food and our bodies

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Intuitive Eating and Personal Journey

02:40 Understanding Intuitive Eating: Principles and Framework

09:07 Research Evidence Supporting Intuitive Eating

17:37 Diving into the Principles of Intuitive Eating

40:33 Intuitive Eating from a Christian Perspective

44:18 Resources and Next Steps for Intuitive Eating

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

• ​Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://maddoxnutrition.co/
• ​Heal with food at your own pace: Purchase the Truth Based Nutrition Self-Paced Course https://maddoxnutrition.co/course 

Sources:

https://www.intuitiveeating.org/studies/

https://maddoxnutrition.co/blog/intuitive-eating 

We’re welcoming our very first guest on the pod, Nicole Speeney, MS, RDN, LDN, a dietitian and former Division 1 college athlete. Nicole is sharing her personal journey with disordered eating and the need for support and awareness in the athletic community. We’re also talking about the high rates of eating disorders among athletes, the impact of injuries on eating habits, and the importance of identity during transitions out of sports. Our conversation touches on red flags for disordered eating, the difference between healthy and unhealthy eating behaviors, and how loved ones can support athletes during challenging times.

We're unpacking...

• How times of transition, such as recovering from an injury or retiring, can be hot times for disordered eating to develop
• The connection between control and disordered eating in athletes
• Why a strong sense of identity is necessary for athletes
• How loved ones and coaches can look out for signs of disordered eating in their athletes

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

06:57 Nicole's Personal Story: From Athlete to Dietitian

15:15 The Impact of Injuries on Eating Behaviors

22:42 Struggles Athletes Face During Transition Periods

28:37 Identifying Red Flags in Eating Habits

31:56 Healthy vs. Unhealthy Eating Patterns for Athletes

33:55 Supporting Athletes Through Transition

36:45 Prioritizing a Healthy Relationship with Food

42:07 Final Thoughts on Recovery and Faith

https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/risk-groups/eating-disorder-athletes

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://www.lieselmaddoxnutrition.com/

We need to talk about the concerning trend of 'SkinnyTok' on TikTok, which promotes extreme thinness and disordered eating. I'm going to emphasize the need for awareness and understanding of the harmful messages associated with this trend, particularly for young people. We'll also take a look at the Christian perspective, highlighting how societal pressures conflict with biblical teachings about body image and self-worth or identity. The conversation also explores practical strategies for navigating social media and fostering a healthier relationship with food and body image.

*since recording this episode, TikTok has banned the hashtag '#skinnytok,' however, "skinny content creators" and their harmful rhetoric still abound on the app.

You'll hear:

• How this trend is really just a resurgence of past pro-ED/pro-ana content (hello, 2010 tumblr)
• Why the social determinants of health and Maslow's hierarchy of need are essential to understanding the complexities of eating and weight science
• How this idolization of thinness is in direct conflict with God's placement of our worth and identity as humans

• Tips to protect yourself from diet culture on social media as a Christian

Chapters

00:00 Understanding SkinnyTok on TikTok

08:50 The Dangers of SkinnyTok

17:26 Cultural Pressures and Body Image

20:35 Faith and Body Acceptance

27:20 Practical Tips for Navigating Social Media

If you're looking for faith-based food and body freedom, this episode makes clear why you need the support of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist on your side!

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://www.lieselmaddoxnutrition.com/

In this episode, I’m defining what disordered eating really is and how it compares to a diagnosed eating disorder. We’ll cover lots of examples of disordered eating, how intuitive eating can get you back to a place of normal eating, and what God’s Word has to say about how we should interact with food.

You’ll also hear:

• ​A breakdown on eating disorder diagnoses
• ​Things you might think of as “normal” that are actually disordered 
• ​What “intuitive eating” really means
• ​Who may NOT be able to eat intuitively
• ​Biblical truth on worrying about food and your body

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

If you're looking for faith-based food and body freedom, this episode makes clear why you need the support of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist on your side!

Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://www.lieselmaddoxnutrition.com/

Eating disorder statistics: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/statistics/

Eating disorder + type 1 diabetes death rate: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11815501/

In this episode, I'm sharing my path to becoming a Christian eating disorders dietitian and the good, the bad, and the ugly about being such a niche healthcare provider - no sugarcoating here! I'm breaking down:

If you're looking for faith-based food and body freedom, this episode makes clear why you need the support of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist on your side!

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://www.lieselmaddoxnutrition.com/

In this episode, Liesel shares the story of her eating disorder recovery journey from where it started, to what it means to be fully recovered for the long-term, and everything in between. Throughout the episode, Liesel touches on topics like:

• ​The generational effects of diet culture
• ​The “I’m just being healthy!” denial of an eating disorder
• ​Working with a dietitian and therapist for recovery
• ​What she’d do differently if she could go back
• ​The number one factor in someone fully recovering from an eating disorder as soon as possible

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

Work with a dietitian + use your insurance: https://www.lieselmaddoxnutrition.com/

Other ways to find eating disorder treatment: 

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/

https://cedcn.org/

Sources: 

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/recovery-from-an-eating-disorder/

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/the-importance-of-support-during-eating-disorder-recovery/

We are getting into one of the most misunderstood topics in wellness, the belief that chasing weight loss automatically leads to better health. In this episode, Kasey shares why that assumption can quietly pull people further from true wellbeing, both physically and spiritually.

Together, we unpack how diet culture shapes our definition of a “healthy weight,” often through messages from BMI charts, medical advice, family expectations, and what culture praises.

Kasey Shuler is an author, non-diet personal trainer, co-founder of the Joyful Health Collective (http://joyfulhealth.co/) and host of the Joyful Health Show (https://open.spotify.com/show/3oRBwvWMr7UcQLG65x55R2?si=4ba11de67939459c) podcast. Her mission is to help others know the God who made them so they can walk by faith and glorify Him. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Athens, Georgia, and would love to connect with you at joyfulhealth.co (http://joyfulhealth.co/) or on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kaseybshuler/) @joyfulhealthco.

This episode discusses:

• Defining a healthy weight from a neutral perspective

• The impact of diet culture and weight cycling on health

• The role of movement in a non-diet framework

• Spirituality and body care in Christian faith

• Practical steps to trust your body and health

Chapters

00:00 The Connection Between Body and Mind

11:02 Defining Healthy Weight

14:23 The Physiological Effects of Dieting

18:11 The Impact of Weight Cycling on Health

20:20 Recognizing Red Flags in Wellness Goals

23:24 The Mental Toll of Weight Loss Focus

25:58 Shifting Focus from Weight Loss to Health

28:13 Joyful Movement in a Non-Diet Framework

34:16 Practical Steps Towards Body Trust

If you're looking for faith-based food and body freedom, Maddox Nutrition offers compassionate expertise to support both your nutrition and your faith.

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!
Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://maddoxnutrition.co/