Today's episode is a grab-bag of topics! Abbie answers two listener questions -- one about whether protein bars are "diet culture", and the other about the "Almond Moms" trend. She also talks about social media in the context of mental health, sharing her own relationship with Instagram (posting, scrolling, and engaging), and some tips on how to create a safe space in your own feed. Topics discussed: Abbie's relationship with Instagram Following accounts that support your mental health Are protein bars "diet culture"? The hyper-fixation on protein in diet culture How to approach foods you ate a lot of throughout disordered eating and dieting Having aversions to "safe" foods How to know whether your food preferences are based in a restrictive mentality What is an "Almond Mom"? Having parents who have their own disordered relationship with food Generational dieting trauma and passing down body shame   Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate   Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.    Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast    Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness    Learn more about working with Abbie: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/