Are you stuck in the diet mindset, the way of thinking that tells you that diets are the only way to eat? Join me to debunk the myth of this fixed mindset.In this episode Heather talks about:How Heather learned to use all her senses when cooking and eating food;What a diet mindset is and how to free yourself from its grips;The key differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeThe book Mindset, by Caroline DweckFREE! Guide to Help With Mindset BeliefsClick HERE for the worksheetCheck Out More on the Websitehttps://www.heathercarey.com/podcast/Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Apple Podcasts"I love Heather and Real Food Stories". If this sounds like you please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more listeners, just like you! Click HERE to leave five stars and a nice review and be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode or to continue the conversation.

The battle cry for so many midlife women? "What am I supposed to eat?!?" Why are we all so confused about what to eat for our health and weight?In this episode Heather talks about:Where the confusion around food originated from;The story of the two pioneering women who set up the first food guidelines for healthy eating;Where the signals got messed up in food messaging;The simple way to think about food and drop the confusion.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeHow To Select Foods by Caroline Hunt, 1914The Harvard Healthy Eating PlateThe Eat Free Healthy Eating GuideClick HERE to download the guide now.Bonus RecipeHere is the recipe for a summer veggie recipe to get you started on healthy eating!Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Apple Podcasts"I love Heather and Real Food Stories". If this sounds like you please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more listeners, just like you! Click HERE to leave five stars and a nice review and be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode or to continue the conversation.

Does the phrase "happy summer" fill you with anxiety?For so many women, the dread of getting into a bathing suit, or wondering if last season's shorts still fit is real. In my latest podcast, I share some strategies that you can use today to help with feeling your best about your body image and bathing suit this summer.In this episode Heather talks about:how society has distorted what an ideal body is;how thoughts and opinions around body image are hard-wired from childhood;Heather's story and opinion of her own bodyimportant tools we can use to make peace with our bodiesLinks Mentioned in the EpisodeDownload the FREE PDF to journal and gain more understanding of body imageEmma Thompson articleChristie Brinkley InstagramThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brene BrownSelf Compassion by Kristen NeffJoin The Summer Inspired Recipe Club!Click HERE to join in on the funRate, Review, and Subscribe to Apple Podcasts"I love Heather and Real Food Stories". If this sounds like you please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more listeners, just like you! Click HERE to leave five stars and a nice review and be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode or to continue the conversation.

When food feels mindless and the detriments of quick gratification run deep, leaning into a habit of eating seasonally can help us get more mindful and teach us to appreciate real food. In this episode Heather talks about:Why seasonal eating is so important, in particular for women;The benefits of seasonal eating go beyond the obvious (find out what they are!);The ancient guide that Heather uses to eat in harmony with the seasons;Getting clear on eating organically and if it is really worth it.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeTraditional Chinese Medicine and the Five Season Theory ChartSeasonal Eating GuideThe Blue Zone Study The Dirty Dozen and Clean FifteenJoin The Summer Inspired Recipe Club!Click HERE to join in on the funBonusHere is the recipe for Kimchi that was also mentioned in the episode!Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Apple Podcasts"I love Heather and Real Food Stories". If this sounds like you please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more listeners, just like you! Click HERE to leave five stars and a nice review and be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode or to continue the conversation.

Hi there and welcome to episode 2 of the Real Food Stories Podcast!In today's episode, Heather shares:the "middle" of her food story and her struggle with years of diets and emotional eatingthe real reasons to let go of shame around our weight and body imagethe power of vulnerability in order to have a new experience with foodthe two most powerful things she needed to lose weight for good (that were never taught in graduate school or any diet book)Free ResourceAt the end of the podcast, I posed a few questions for you to think about on your own journey with weight loss, or eating healthier. I have a PDF that you can download HERE to help you.Click HERE to listen!Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Apple Podcasts"I love Heather and Real Food Stories". If this sounds like you please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more listeners, just like you! Click HERE to leave five stars and a nice review and be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode or to continue the conversation.Links Mentioned in this EpisodeReal Food Stories Podcast Episode #1Ted TalksBrene Brown on Shame and Vulnerability

Welcome to the first episode and introduction of Real Food Stories! I am your host, storyteller, chef, and nutritionist Heather Carey. In this debut episode you will:find out why the importance of owning your food stories matters;get to know Heather and realize why she is qualified to talk about food, health, and nutritiondiscover how women came to be so confused and disenchanted with something we need to be with daily - real, nourishing food;hear the first part of Heather's story, when food was actually fun;Stay in the loop! Go to www.heathercarey.com to stay on the list and grab the Real Antiinflammatory Food Guide today.

Welcome to Real Food Stories!