This is the second episode of the Intuitive Eating series where I had the great privilege of interviewing one of the co-authors of the book Intuitive Eating. Elyse and I have a fabulous conversation about what intuitive eating is and what it isn’t. She also dives deeper into why pleasure is essential.    Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.   About featured guest: Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, Fiaedp, FADA, FAND, is a nutrition therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills, California, with over thirty-seven years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size. She is the author of The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens, the co-author of Intuitive Eating and The Intuitive Eating Workbook, a chapter contributor to The Handbook of Positive Body Image and Embodiment, and has published journal articles, print articles, and blog posts.  She also does regular speaking engagements, podcasts, and extensive media interviews. Her work has been profiled on CNN, KABC, NBC, KTTV, AP Press, KFI Radio, USA Today, and The Huffington Post, among others. Resch is nationally known for her work in helping patients break free from the diet mentality through the Intuitive Eating process. Her philosophy embraces the goal of developing body positivity and reconnecting with one’s internal wisdom about eating. She supervises and trains health professionals, is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian, a Fellow of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.   ELYSE RESCH http://elyseresch.com elyseresch@gmail.com INTUITIVE EATING  www.intuitiveeating.org   Mentions: Intuitive Eating Books: Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works, by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch The Intuitive Eating Workbook, by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens, by Elyse Resch     Call in to leave questions for Dr. Yami (509) 972-6582   MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify   NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup OR Text 'FIBER' to 668-66   DR. YAMI https://doctoryami.com/ https://instagram.com/thedoctoryami   * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://veggiefitkids.com/blog Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideos TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX   * * * *   Please check out Rocket Surgeons at: Facebook.com/RocketSurgeonsMusic RocketSurgeonsBand.com   FIND ME AT Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Doctoryami.com // Veggiefitkids.com Questions? Email me: VeggieDoctor@veggiefitkids.com Remember to share this podcast, rate and review! Have a plantastic day!