The Shahna Show
The Shahna Show
Shahna Sarpi
15. Gut Health & its link to Disordered Eating, with Rebecca Ponsford
52 minutes Posted Jan 16, 2023 at 2:40 am.
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Rebecca Ponsford is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist passionate about supporting others to build a healthy relationship with food to be able to eat with ease. Rebecca has expertise in gut health, functional digestive conditions, eating disorders and disordered eating. She has a strong interest in the connection between mental health and gastrointestinal health. Her nutritional guidance is grounded in Health at Every Size and intuitive eating philosophies.

In this episode, Rebecca shares:

  • Her personal journey into nutrition and dietetics
  • The most common symptoms of gut health disorders
  • How a healthy bowel movement should look and feel
  • A detailed insight into the Bristol Stool Chart
  • Ideal posture for bowel movements and how to achieve this
  • Eating habits that can support your general gut health
  • Her opinion around the digestibility of cooked foods vs. raw foods
  • Stress management and how the gut is impacted by stress
  • All about gut-directed hypnotherapy and visualisation
  • Why movement and exercise are beneficial for gut health
  • The strong links between gut health and disordered eating
  • Where to find support if you are struggling with disordered eating
  • And so much more!

Learn more about Rebecca via www.rebeccaponsford.com and www.ghnutrition.com.au/ghnutrition-team or follow their journey over on Instagram @rebeccaponsford_dietitian.