Ariana and Cassie are back together with this bite-size episode on intermittent fasting to wrap up season three of Nourishing Thoughts.  Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embodyhealthlondon_/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@embodyhealthldn Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5dc37d6ec850/ehl-newsletter Learn more about working with us: https://embodyhealthlondon.com  

Dimitra Theodoraki, BSc (Hons), is a Specialist HCPC Registered Dietitian who is led by the idea that health can only be holistic when there is harmony between physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Her passion is to help people find their unique balance and reach their full potential  by blending her expertise in nutrition and psychology.   Before her role as a full-time Specialist Dietitian at Embody Health London, Dimitra worked as a Band 7 Specialist Eating Disorders Dietitian at a Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) inpatient unit, where she helped young people and their families recover from a range of eating disorders.    Dimitra is also a weight-inclusive Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, supporting her clients to achieve a healthy relationship with movement, rebuild trust with their body and fuel lasting change.    In this episode Cassie and Dimitra explore the following: What is fullness? How does your body actually know that it’s full? Navigating fullness in eating disorder recovery Barriers in experiencing fullness When can someone expect to trust their fullness in recovery or after years of chronic dieting?    SHOW LINKS - Website  - Instagram - TikTok - Are you an Intuitive Eater? Take the Quiz!  

Founder and creator of the deeply personal and transformative 'Awaken Programme', Angus Ford-Robertson is a global leader in the field of human evolution and spiritual development. He is profoundly driven by the belief that everyone has the capacity to live a life free from mental and emotional suffering; that we can all awaken through awareness and shift from pain to joy and from suffering to peace.   For over 20 years, Angus has practiced in the field of Mindfulness, or the Awakened Self, teaching spiritual truths in a very engaging and accessible way.   Although he draws on his multi therapeutic disciplines - as a therapist and counsellor - he is at heart, a gatekeeper of humanity’s greatest open secret; that we can all learn how to become the witness to our thinking minds and step into a greater consciousness.   In 1999, he began teaching yoga and meditation in UK prisons and went on to found Battersea Yoga, one of London’s most beautiful studios - with a thriving community of thousands.   Angus has dedicated the last 20 years of his life to teaching the art of awakening through awareness.   Alongside his popular podcast, 'Awaken with Angus', he is a globally recognised speaker, visionary and healer - and author of two upcoming books; Nothing Will Satisfy You and The Book of Mirrors.   You find more from Angus and the Awaken Programme below:  Website  Podcast Battersea Yoga Studio   Episode Highlights: Overcoming fear and anxiety How to let go of all thinking Becoming resourceful in a state of fear  Nostalgic depression: what is it & how to cope Moving from identification to non-identification How to separate our thoughts from awareness How to increase our window of tolerance Shaking off stress and trauma   Are we friends yet? Instagram  TikTok Website  Let's THRIVE Together!   Got a question or episode request? Send us an email! [email protected]

“Hating your body will move you forward somewhat. But eventually, that's not enough for it to be a long-term sustainable change.”   In today's episode of Nourishing Thoughts, Ariana and Cassie explore what it take to make lasting change on the food and body image healing journey.    They discuss body privilege, letting go of dieting and give you practical takeaways to propel you forward to achieve fulfillment, happiness, health, and vitality.   If you enjoyed today's episode we would be so grateful if you left a rating and review as it helps the podcast reach more people   Are we friends yet? Instagram: Registered Dietitians (@embodyhealthlondon_) • Instagram photos and videos  Tiktok: Embody Health London (@embodyhealthldn) TikTok Email: [email protected]

“I just got tired of my body dictating how much I enjoyed my life.”   In today's episode of Nourishing Thoughts, Cassie is joined by Lucy Neville, a Senior Content Producer for a women's media company, and best known for being the Agony Aunt on instagram where she provides unfiltered, raw and relatable advice to her thousands of followers on body image, eating disorder recovery, sex and beauty.    Lucy shares her personal recovery story and what keeps her fully recovered today. There are so many practical takeaways from today's chat, that no matter where you are in your recovery journey, we urge you to give this conversation a listen.   Highlights: Lucy’s relationship with food and her body and how her eating disorder interfered with her life The rise of veganism and the vegan movement How did Lucy know that she was ready to recover? How to let go of the thin ideal and accept your body How to have a conversation with your parents regarding your eating disorder Lucy’s words of wisdom for her younger self You can connect with Lucy on instagram   Are we friends yet? Instagram  TikTok  THRIVE Programme  Book your FREE Discovery Call

Welcome back to Nourishing Thoughts!   In today's episode, Cassie interviews Ari to pick her brain on all things embodiment. If you are wondering what embodiment is and why it's sooooo important in your healing journey, you don't want to miss this conversation.    Highlights: What is embodiment? What does being ‘disembodied’ mean? Top five tips to become embodied today    Links: THRIVE: https://embodyhealthlondon.com/thrive-programme/ Instagram: Registered Dietitians (@embodyhealthlondon_) • Instagram photos and videos  Tiktok: Embody Health London (@embodyhealthldn) TikTok Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/embodyhealthldn/_created/  Email: [email protected]    Mentions: Embodiment - Moving beyond mindfulness by Mark Walsh  Amy Cuddy Short TED Video - Empowering with Body Language - & supercharge with Havening Techniques The EHL Blog: Embodiment Exercises for Recovery How to use your breath to heal trauma and empower behavior change with James Dowler

“With mindfulness, you can become aware of when your mind is playing tricks on you. So, you can become aware when you are making the reality different. You don't see the world as it is, but you see the world as you are.” - Dr Moltke     Episode Highlights: What led Dr. Moltke to become a holistic medical doctor Why a holistic approach to medicine and health is important Stress: its impact and symptoms How to prevent burnout + tools that can help How to practice mindfulness meditation  CBD Oil: How its works on the brain, side effects and safe dosages     Links: Website: Dr Julie Moltke LinkedIn: Dr Julie Moltke, MD Facebook: Julie Moltke-Huitfeldt Twitter: Dr Julie Moltke (@DrJulieMoltke) Instagram: @julie.moltke     Mentioned: Mindfulness - Headspace Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep   Want more from us?  Website: https://embodyhealthlondon.com Freebies: https://embodyhealthlondon.com/freebies/ Book Free Discovery Call Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embodyhealthlondon_/    

Hello friends! In today's episode of Nourishing Thoughts, Cassie and Ariana explain how Embody Health London came to be and they set the record straight on intuitive eating: Can we really eat intuitively and lose weight?   Highlights: How did Embody Health London come to be? Diet: Beyond the physical state How to strengthen your sense of autonomy What is Intuitive Eating and why anyone can learn this skill Where to get started on your journey: The first principle in the Intuitive Eating Framework What we explore in the early stages of THRIVE   Connect with us! Website: Home | Embody Health London Instagram: Registered Dietitians (@embodyhealthlondon_) • Instagram photos and videos  Tiktok: Embody Health London (@embodyhealthldn) TikTok Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/embodyhealthldn/_created/  Email: [email protected]      Are you ready to feel supported? Book your FREE discovery call 

“As long as you're engaging in healthy habits for your body, fueling your body in a good way, doing any movement that you love, we know that you're healthy; and that can look different in lots of different sizes.”   Are we obssessing over the speed of our metabolism more than we should? Does our metabolism really slow as we age?   In today's conversation, Cassie is joined by Elaina Efird RDN, CD, CEDRD, CSSD, an eating disorders specialist dietitian who practices in Burlington, Vermont as the Lead Dietitian at the Kahm Clinic. Elaina's mission is to help people attain optimal health using effective and technologically sophisticated treatment methods. She has expertise and long term experience in treating eating disorders and disordered eating patterns using metabolic testing and body composition analysis.   Elaina prides herself on helping people understand their own bodies while motivating them to reach healthy goals. Elaina explains how metabolic testing is used to measure how many calories someone is burning to see if they are burning more or less than they should.   Elaina goes on to explain how eating disorders and disordered eating can impact your metabolism and reminds us that when a person is underfed, they are more likely to use their lean mass  (muscles, brain, organ tissue, etc.) to fuel the body.    Whether you're curious to learn more about how your body works or you want to learn how to optimise your metabolism, we urge you to give this conversation a listen.   You can find more from Elaina on Tiktok and Instagram    Episode Highlights: Dietitian’s definition of metabolism The impact of calorie restriction on our metabolism Debunking common diets How to increase your metabolism if it's slowed down The relationship between weight and health The long term consequences of dieting How to measure your metabolism   Are we friends yet? Come and say hi! Instagram  Tiktok      Book your FREE Discovery Call and let's reclaim your power around food, together!  

“We can only really achieve intuitive eating when we are embodied. ”   If you're stuck in an endless cycle of dieting and food obsession, you are not alone.    In today's episode, Cassie and Ariana talk about why diets are so seductive and steps you can take to achieve food freedom and body confidence   Episode Highlights: How does Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) work and why do you need it  What is THRIVE and who will benefit from it What to do if you are unsure about joining a group programme Sneak Peek of THRIVE from Weeks 1 to 12 Your questions answered Doors close soon. Once you're thrivin', you're thrivin' for life!   Claim your seat in THRIVE  BOOK YOUR FREE DISCOVERY CALL with Cassie or Ariana