In this solo episode Rebecca shares how mindfulness and mindful eating connect to the practice of Body Kindness. She also reads an excerpt from Body Kindness where she describes why meditation is so important (even when it’s hard). Rebecca closes by guiding you through one round of her favorite — The Loving Kindness meditation.  --- Are you an RDN or Therapist embracing intuitive eating & a HAES-informed approach? There's just 3 places left for my June 4-week intensive supervision group starting next week. You’ll get my client case studies, client forms and tools I find indispensable and I’ll listen to your client cases and help you work through whatever is troubling you. I am HERE to support and serve you. Sign up here - https://www.bodykindnessbook.com/supervision/ --- The June HAES for Diabetes Concerns support group starts next Monday 4 June at 12 noon ET! If you have high fasting blood sugars, concerns of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, or PCOS we can help you let go of shame and approach changes with kindness. Your doctor may be pushing weight loss, but weight is not a behavior. Let’s chat about positive changes you can make that enhances your well-being, at any size. Find out more at https://www.bodykindnessbook.com/haescarefordiabetes/ --- Support the show Thank you to our generous supporters! We are working toward our goal to fund the full season. Can you donate? Please visit our Go Fund Me page. --- You can subscribe to Body Kindness on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. Enjoy the show? Please rate it on iTunes! - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1073275062 Are you ready for Body Kindness? Get started today with my free e-course and on-demand digital training. Learn more - http://bit.ly/2k23nbT The New York Times Book Review calls Body Kindness 'simple and true'. Publisher's Weekly says it's 'a rousing guide to better health.' http://bit.ly/2k228t9 Watch my videos about why we need Body Kindness on YouTube. https://youtu.be/W7rATQpv5y8?list=PLQPvfnaYpPCUT9MOwHByVwN1f-bL2rn1V --- Enjoy the show? Please subscribe and rate it. Have a show idea or guest recommendation (even yourself!) E-mail podcast@bodykindnessbook.com to get in touch. Join us on the Body Kindness Podcast Facebook group where you can continue the episode conversations with the hosts, guests, and fellow listeners. See you there! Nothing in this podcast is meant to provide medical diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Individuals should consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.