A few episodes ago (in episode 144 on allowing yourself to grieve your here and now body) we discussed one of the first, critical stages of body acceptance. You have to grieve your here and now body and understand how your body image is so directly tied to your self worth and self esteem. Yet, how do you go from hating your body to then accepting it?  Today’s podcast episode explores how to move from hating your body and grieving it, to then feel tolerant and neutral towards it and work towards body (and more importantly, self) acceptance. Our guest on today’s show, Alissa Rumsey, is one of my favorite non-diet dietitians in the intuitive eating space and she’s amazing at chatting about body image work. In this episode, you’ll get tangible tips for how to work to accept your body (in time!) and we also discuss in detail what it actually means to develop and have a healthy body image.  In this episode we discuss in detail: Alissa’s journey to becoming a non-diet dietitian and making the shift in her career to educating and counseling through an intuitive eating and health at every size lens Her advice for RDs-to-be and anyone out there building an online health and nutrition business The importance of SEO, strategy and intention for your website and your business Navigating body acceptance, how to move from body grief and hating your body to acceptance Where body image work comes in at during the intuitive eating journey What body respect means and how to practice it Making peace with potential weight gain in the intuitive eating journey What does a healthy body image look like and Alissa’s #1 piece of advice for developing it Alissa’s current favorite tools for practicing wellness without obsession   More on Alissa: Alissa Rumsey MS, RD, CDN, CSCS is a New York City-based registered dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who is passionate about empowering women to reclaim the space to eat and live unapologetically. She is the founder of Alissa Rumsey Nutrition and Wellness, a weight-inclusive private practice that specializes in intuitive eating, body acceptance and disordered eating recovery. Her philosophy is rooted in the anti-diet and Health at Every Size (HAES®) framework, as she believes true health comes from nurturing behaviors to enhance physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Through her virtual one-on-one coaching and online programs, she helps people break the dieting cycle and cultivate a healthy and peaceful relationship with food and their bodies.    Alissa’s expertise is regularly featured on television, online, and in print. She is a monthly contributor to US News and World Report and has appeared in over 100 media outlets including NBC Nightly News, CNN, SELF and Women’s Health. Alissa earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Dietetics and Exercise Science from the University of Delaware and a Master’s of Science degree in Health Communications from Boston University. In her spare time, Alissa can be found traveling to far-off countries, and, as a self-proclaimed “foodie,” exploring the expansive New York City food and restaurant scene.   Links: Website - www.alissarumsey.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/alissarumseyRD (@alissarumseyRD) IE Crash Course - alissarumsey.com/product/intuitive-eating-crash-course/ Free Facebook Group: Ditch the Diet IE & Body Image Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/DitchTheDietSupport/   Blog posts I love from Alissa Rumsey Nutrition Website: https://alissarumsey.com/intuitive-eating/what-is-body-respect/ https://alissarumsey.com/intuitive-eating/fear-weight-gain/ https://alissarumsey.com/body-image/healthy-body-image/ https://alissarumsey.com/body-image/body-image-and-beauty-ideals/   Thank you to Primally Pure for sponsoring today’s podcast episode. Don’t forget to use the code NOURISH for 10% off your order. Favorite products discussed in today’s episode: Double cleansing kit Gua sha stone   Resources for you: Learn more about our services