Whether you’re a chronic dieter, a person who “eats clean”, or a dedicated exerciser who never seems to take a rest day, you never know when the day will come when your eyes open up and you realize what you’re doing is no longer working for you. “How did I get here and how can I get out?”. When you first have your “wake up call,” pay attention. You won’t have all the answers for what you should do next. You won’t be in the same place as someone else. Uncertainty can keep you just scared enough to prevent you from moving forward and taking action. But just one step, one scary risk, can be exactly what you need to liberate yourself from diet culture. Change is not just good, it’s normal. Follow my conversation with fellow intuitive eating dietitian, Alexis Joseph, as she shares her epiphany that her blog, brand, and personal life was disordered and no longer serving her. I loved her blog post “I have been changed for good” which shares more of her story. I hope this chat helps people (including dietitians, trainers, and other helping professionals) with restrictive eating and exercise patterns and calling it “healthy” or a “healthy lifestyle”. You don’t have to be exactly on the same page as me in order to make meaningful change in your life and your work. Tune in and let me know what you think by leaving a rating or review. About Alexis Alexis is a nationally recognized nutritionist and media personality specializing in nutrition communications and intuitive eating. She founded Hummusapien, a multi-faceted food, wellness, and lifestyle website in 2011 and co-founded Alchemy Juice Bar + Cafe in Columbus, OH in 2014. Alexis also works as a writer, speaker, and nutrition consultant for food brands and commodity boards. Follow Alexis Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest --- You can subscribe to Body Kindness on iTunes and Stitcher. 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 Did you enjoy the podcast? Please subscribe and rate it. Have a show idea or guest recommendation (even yourself!) E-mail podcast@bodykindnessbook.com to get in touch. 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.