Let’s talk about it…
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still can’t get food or your body to feel like yours, you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not failing.
As a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders, neurodivergent care, and weight-inclusive nutrition, I see this every day. Clients come to me burnt out, disconnected, and exhausted by a wellness culture that claims to empower them but quietly demands perfection.
Here’s the truth:
Your body isn’t broken. The system is. Your body has been doing its best to protect you, adapt, and survive. That deserves care, not criticism.
The myth of willpower
We’ve been taught to believe that nutrition is all about discipline and willpower. That if you “just try harder” or “stay consistent,” things will fall into place. But if you’re neurodivergent, recovering from an eating disorder, or navigating trauma or chronic stress, your relationship with food is more layered. And none of that makes you weak. It makes you human.
When nutrition advice ignores mental health, sensory needs, or lived experiences, it doesn’t just fall short. It causes harm.
What real support looks like
Real nutrition care meets you where you are. It honors your mental health. It considers your sensory preferences, medication side effects, trauma history, and the actual structure of your day. It includes things like:
- Eating patterns that work with executive function challenges
- Support that doesn’t rely on tracking, counting, or rigid rules
- Celebrating body neutrality (or even just body tolerance) in a world that demands shrinkage
- Building meals that feel safe, satisfying, and sustainable
- Prioritizing rest, pleasure, and connection without guilt
You don’t need another set of rules. You need support that sees the full picture.
Reclaiming food on your terms
Healing your relationship with food doesn’t mean achieving some fantasy of “perfect eating.” It means letting go of shame, finding what works for you, and giving yourself permission to eat in a way that feels safe, satisfying, and flexible. And yes, that can include snacks at midnight, sensory-friendly meals, and days where frozen waffles are the win.
You deserve more than diet culture
Whether you’ve been dismissed by providers, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or simply tired of feeling like food is another battle to win, know this: it doesn’t have to be this hard. You’re not broken. You’re navigating a system that wasn’t built with your body, mind, or life in mind. Let’s change that.
Ready for support that meets you where you are?
Schedule a free 10-minute connection call to see if we’re a good fit.