In this week's episode we're joined by Rel Brender,  a question-asker, mistake-maker, earth steward, and Jewish ritual candlemaker in pursuit of an aligned, interdependent life. In this episode, we talk about:How Rel’s relationship with land transformed their relationship with food The story behind Rel’s candle-dipping business, Cognitive ResonanceThe connection between ancestral wisdom and intuition Defining  beauty outside of diet culture’s standardsHow to listen to  internal cues when there are other, louder voicesWhat is a ritual? How to incorporate rituals in daily lifeAllowing true, deep rest in a Capitalist culture that equates  worth with productivityHow undoing white supremacy culture can help allow more deep and restorative restResources discussed in this episode:Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree BrownHow to do Nothing by Jenny OdellRead about the characteristics of white supremacy culture here Follow Rel on Instagram @cognitive.resonance.rituals. Visit their website to purchase candles and to learn more about the story of how Cognitive Resonance came to be. Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered to your inbox each week.