Today we're exploring a really common (and very hard) situation: When your partner is still dieting, or may not think they're dieting, but are deeply steeped in beliefs that are informed by wellness culture and diet culture. This episode will also be helpful for navigating friendships or other family relationships (anyone who is important to you!).  You'll walk away with some insights from Abbie on: Having meaningful and productive conversations with your partner about their food beliefs Creating a safe space for yourself with food and bodies Setting compassionate boundaries Discussing anti-fat bias and fat-phobia Approaching cooking and meals with a person who is concerned with their food choices Focusing on your lived experience Connecting to your truth and values Building community   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   Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apple for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group    Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate