If you’re in the middle of a divorce, meal planning is probably at the bottom of your priority list. But the fact is, what you eat (or don’t eat) has a serious impact on the way you feel—and the way you feel about yourself. So, what can you do to maintain good nutrition through such a stressful time?Kristin Kirkpatrick is the award-winning dietician and nutritionist behind KAK Consulting and manager of of Wellness Nutrition Services at the Cleveland Clinic. With 18-plus years of experience in the health management space, Kristin has appeared on the TODAY Show, NBC Nightly News and Dr. Oz, and her work has been featured in TIME Magazine, Oprah and Women’s Health.On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Kristin joins Katherine to discuss the challenges around staying healthy during a stressful time. She explains why so many of us either gain or lose weight during a divorce, offering advice on how to manage what we eat and make choices that improve our mood. Listen in for Kristin’s insight around how stress impacts metabolism and learn what you can do to establish healthy eating habits—even in the midst of divorce.Topics CoveredWhy many of us either gain or lose weight during a divorceHow to manage what we eat during a stressful timeLink between food and moodPractice intuitive eatingThe link between low vitamin D and anxiety + depressionThe benefits and top sources of omega-3 fatty acidsHow to improve our overall gut healthHow stress impacts our metabolism in the short termThe factors that influence our metabolism in the long termHow resistance training has helped Kristin’s clientsWhat gets in the way of establishing healthy habitsKristin’s own experience as an overweight child and teenThe danger in tying our worth to a number (e.g.: size 2)Connect with Kristin KirkpatrickKristin’s Website: https://www.kristinkirkpatrick.com/Kristin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krissypicks/Connect with Katherine MillerThe Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246Email: [email protected]Call (914) 738-7765ResourcesCleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/NYT Article on Pandemic Snacking: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/16/well/eat/pandemic-snacking-junk-food-habits-eating-weight.html