Today we’re diving into the world of non-diet dietitians. Joining me for this conversation is Amanda Mittman, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Body Image coach. Amanda's expertise lies in supporting individuals with disordered eating, eating disorders, body image issues, and promoting Intuitive Eating practices.Interview Highlights:Personal Journey:Amanda shares her personal journey with years of disordered eating and an eating disorder that ultimately led her into her work as a dietitian.Non-Diet Approach:What exactly is a Non-Diet Dietitian, and how does it differ from traditional approaches to nutrition?Avoidance of using BMI for nutrition guidanceOpposition to prescribing restrictive diets for weight lossEmphasis on a weight-neutral perspective and focusing on holistic health markersIntuitive Eating:What is intuitive Eating?Promoting Healthy Relationships with Food:How we can cultivate healthy relationships with food, in our children, grandchildren, and ourselves.What is disordered eating?What is an eating disorder?Body Image Coaching:What is a body image coach?What are common body image struggles?What is the concept of Body Grief, and how does it manifest? You can find all of Amanda's links below. Thanks for tuning in to Message In the Middle. Remember, embracing a positive relationship with food and body is a journey worth taking.https://www.happyvalleynutrition.com/https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyNutrition/https://www.instagram.com/happyvalleynutrition/ Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...